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regularly proposed and unanimously elected)—into Freemasonry . The W . M . concluded by delivering the charge to the initiates in a manner which gave great satisfaction to all present . A letter having been read from Earl Carrington , explaining absence from town prevented his being present on that occasion , much to his regret , the lodge was then closed . The brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , and after dinner the W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts .
In replying for " The Grand Officers , " both Bros , the Archdeacon of London and Alderman Vaughan Morgan , P . G . Treas ., made kindly references to Ih : 1 > dge , and the excellent working always to be seen there , and complimented the W . M . on the very successful evening he had had . The W . M ., in reply to his toast ( proposed by the l . P . M . ) brif fly thanked the members of the lodge for the support they were according him during his year of office , and promised to maintain the traditions of that old and respected lodge , while he occupied the chair and as long as life was spared to him .
Bro . John Harris Stone , M . A ., in a most eloquent speech , proposed " The Past Masters , " and referred especially to the services which had been rendered by them . This toast was briefly acknowledged , on behalf of the Past Masters , by Bro . Henry Times , the honorary Secretary , who must have considered his reception very gratifying . Bros . Captain Leslie Renton and Lionel Brough responded in suitable and graceful speeches for " The Visitors " ( proposed by the S . W . ) .
Bro . Howard Ttompson , Treas ., proposed "The Health of the Initiates" in a well thought out and impressive speech . Btos . Capt . Lawson and Bernard Cox responded , and after referring m _ strong terms of admiration to the very impressive ceremonies in which they had participated , cordially thanked the brethren for having elected them as members of that famous lodge , of which they hoped to prove themselves worthy members , and to justify their election . ,. , . The special feature in this lodge is the excellent musical programme , which is
always provided after the banquets at each meeting , and which are always looked forward to by the members and their guests with the greatest possible pleasure . _ The entertainment on this occasion was no exception to the rule . On the pretty printed programmes handed after dinner to each brother present , it was noted that Mr . Dennis Drew bad the musical arrangements entrusted to him , who , as well as being down for two songs himself , had engaged the valuable services of Miss Louise Atkinson , Miss Lilian Harvey , and Mr . Maudim Jackson ; whilst Mrs . Dennis Drew presided at the
pianolorte ( an excellent " concert grand , " kindly sent by Messrs . Erard especially for tl e occasion ) . In addition to all this , an unexpected treat was provided by Bro . Lionel Brough entertaining the company by a series of his inimitable stories and anecdotes , ( old as only that worthy brother can tell them . It is quite needless to say how thoroughly these were appreciated , and Bro . Lionel Brough had such a reception as must have been extremely gratifying to him , hardened as he is to getting "ovations" wherever he goes . The Tylei's toast brought the enjoyable evening to an end , and the brethren separated soon after midnight .
United Pilgrims Lodge , No . 507 . The regular meeting of the above most flourishing and successful lodge was held at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge , S . E ., on Thursday , the 33 th ult . Present : Bros . T . R . Roberts , W . M . ; F . W . Madge , S . W . ; W . E . Dean , J . W . ; George Beste , P . M ., Treas . ; Wm . Lipscomb , P . M ., Sec . ; Wal . Smith , S . D . ; C Woolward . I . D . ; F . T . Tebbutt , I . G . ; Chas . Hy . Stone , P . M ., D . C ; Wm . Chanev ,
P . M ., and A . Holmes Dallimore , Stwds . ; George Harrison , Tyler ; B . W . Brewer , l . P . M . ; Chas . Wm . Stone , P . M . ; R . B . Gilson , P . M . ; G . W . Wightwick , N . F . White , W . Moreton , A . W . Coombes , Tempter Down , and F . G . Rich . The visitors were : Bros . N . Garland , 858 ; M . Hart , 179 : A . E . Oxley , P . M . 2147 ; W . J . Keen , S . W . 2846 ; W . A . Jarvis , 1599 ; A . Collins , W . M . 1962 ; W . Brewer , 1 S 53 ; G . R . Hoare , P . M . 1314 ; and H . Peirce , P . M . 1599 .
The minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . E . W . WigMwick was raised in a most exemplary manner by the W . M ., who gave the traditional history and the ttacing board . A ballot was taken for Mr . F . J . Rich and Mr . T . R . Bell , which proved unanimous , and Mr . Rich was duly initiated in an impressive manner by the W . M ., who likewise gave the charge , which was greatly appreciated by the whole lodge , and listened to with rapt attention by the brother candidate . The W . M . announced his intention of acting as Steward and representing the ledge at the
coming Benevolent Festival , and he hoped he should have a good list and worthy of the United Pilgrims Lodge . A notice of motion was presented to subscribe from the Benevolent Fund the sum of 50 guineas to the W . M . ' s list for that Institution ; also the sum of 10 guineas granted to a brother of the lodge who was in deep distress , and a pttition to the Board of Benevolence was duly signed . Likewise a petition was signed on behalf of Bro . Thomas , P . M ., who was an applicant for the Benevolent Institution in May next , and a Committee was formed , with power to add to the number , for the purpose of carrying his election . By desire Bro . Chas . Hy . Stone ,
P . M ., was unanimously elected Secretary to that Committee . To further this object the sum of five pounds was voted also from the Benevolent Fund . The lodge is to be congratulated on its beneficence . The business of the lodge ended , it was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , supplied by the worthy proprietor , Bro . Callinghara , which was highly appreciated . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were right loyally presented by the W . M ., and duly received . . That of " The Pro G . M ., Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officeis , " was also cordially presented and received .
Bro . A . W . Brewer , l . P . M ., in well deserved and meritorious terms , proposed "The Health of the VV . M ., " which was most cordially received . In reply , Bro . T . Roberts , VV . M ., most heartily thanked the brethren f jr so cordial a greeting , and said it was always his endeavour to carry out his duties to the very best of his ability . In proposing the toast of "The Bro . Initiate , " the VV . M . said he had known him
for stveial jears , and he had proved himself worthy of the election of the brethren . He was convinced he would ta'ty out the principles in their entirety , and be an honour to the lodge and Craft . Bro . P . J . Rich very appropriately responded . Thetoast of '' TheVisitors" was presented-by the W . M . in most cordial terms , giving them all a most hearty welcome .
Bros . A . Collins , A . E . Oxley , H . Pierce , and G . H . Hoare most ably responded . The tcast oi "Ihe Past Mastets , Treasurer , and Secretary" was forcibly presented by the W . M ., giving them all the honour due , which was duly responded to by Bios . Beste , Treas . ; Lipsombe , Sec ; and Chas . H . Stone , P . M . The W . M . next duly honoured the toast of " The Officers , " which was replied to by Bro . Madge , S . W . Tne Tyler ' s toast closed one of the happiest gatherings of the United Pilgrims Lodge .
An excellent programme of music , under the direction of Bro . W . A . Jarvis , was carried out , the artistes , who were all loudly applauded , being Miss Kate Temple , and Bros . Robt . Wilkes , Charles Conyers , and Barclay Gammon . Miss Kate Temple most ably presided at the piano .
City of Westminster Lodge , No . 1563 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . JOHN BARRY-O'CALLAGHAN . The installation meeting of this important and ever-growing lodge took place at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on the 2 . 8 th ult ., when there were present Bros . E . Rutherford , W . M . ; J . B . O'Callaghan , S . W ., W . M . elect ; J . B . Burton , J . W . ; C . M . Brander , P . M ., Treas . ; T . H . Beach , Sec . ; 3 . E . Voune , Asst . Sec . ; J . T .
Townsend , S . I ) . ; J . Swift , J . D . ; C . Pennack , I . G . ; T . H . Townsend , B . Smith , A . H . Maiks , P . M . ; H . T . Culliford , P . M . ; II . J . Homer , P . M . ; H . Fonseca , P . M . ; M . M . Taykr , P . M . ; E . R . S . Young , A . Colomb , J . Ilanis , A . H . Chapman , J . Ireland , A . H . Fisher , G . Tom ! , Peter Hart , A . J . Beddoes , A . W . Bacon , A . Bott , J . Emanuel , Chas . E . Homer , S . A . Marks , G . F . Schulz , R . F . Potter , P . M ., Tyler ; and a great many others . Visitors : Bros . Thos . Fraser , I . P .. VJ ., W . Sergeant
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Lee , P . M ., J . Wyatt , H . E . Scott , and W . H . White , all of 24 SS— the guests of Bro . H . J . Homer , P . M . ; H . R . Ackerman , 1772 ; L . Hales , 1227 ; W . A . Dowling , P . M . 2012 ; Nat . Lyons , F . Cheesewright , P . M . 907 , Sec . 2190 : H . May , 173 ; E . C . Irish , J . C Lake , W . Buckland , 2163 ; j . Laurie , 1536 ; L . Honevbcrne , 1424 ; W . H . Cooper , 2266 ; ] . M . Payne , J . W . 2 S 1 S ; F . J . Mackcv-Iam , J . D . 1201 ; T . Home , P . M . 71 ; C H . Horner , 1 559 : A . Marshall , I . W . 2499 ; G . H . Peters ,
2394 ; W . Osborn , 193 ; W . Baker , P . M . 2205 ; I . Godbold , 1539 ; E . Spurrell , S 34 ; G . Rankin , W . M . 2 S 18 ; T . M . Richards . VV . M . S 57 ; J . K . Burch . 172 ; T . Hatch , 2 C 71 ; H . Burkett , J . D . 27 . 86 ; E . A . Hubbard , S 79 ; Hay Cook , J . W . 754 ; 1 . D . Mahony , J . D . 2 G 22 ; A . R . Brett , 870 ; F . J . Deaton , 25 ; A . Marshall , 23 ; Victor Vaughan , 23 ; J . L . Silver , 16 GS ; G . Leeder , 127 S ; R . T . West , 1 744 ; and others .
The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bra . E . Ruthe . rford , and the minutes of the last meeting having been read , Bro . A . H . Mirks , P . M ., presented the VV . M . elect , Bro . J . Barry-O'Callaghan , and he was installed into the chair of King Salomon bv the outgoing Master , Bio . Rutherford , in a very able mamer . The newly-installeJ VV . M . then appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing 12 months , making special mention of the past services of the Treasurer , Bro . C . M . Brander , P . M . They were as follows : Bros . E . Rutherford , l . P . M . ; J . B . Burton , S . W . ; J . T . Townsend , J . W . ; C . M . Brander . P . M ., Treas .: S . E . Younir . Sec .: E . R . S . Young . Asst .
Sec ; J . Swift , S . D . ; C . Pennack , J . D . ; T . H . Townsend , I . G . ; F . f . Chaffer , D . of C ; G . Foster , Asst . D . C . ; G . Tapley Smith , R . G . Knox , S . A . Marks , and Peter Hart , Stwds . ; and R . F . Potter , P . M ., Tyler . The delivery of tie usual addresses was well rendered by Bro . E . Rutherford , l . P . M . In presentirga Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . E . Rutherford , the W . M . stated that it was a small token of the great esteem in which he was held by the members , and for his valuable services , and he earnestly hoped he would be with them for many years . The jewel bore the following inscription : " Presented by the City of Westminster Lodge , No .
> 5 " 3 > to Bro . Edward Rutherford , P . M ., as a . token of fraternal regard and in appreciation of the excellent manner in which he discharged the duties of W . M . 2 Sth November , 1901 . " Bro . Rutherford , in brief but eloquent terms , tendered his heartfelt thanks for the kind appreciation of his services as W . M . The W . M ., Bro . Barry O'Callaghan , initiated Messrs . W . H . Manning , Robert Robinson , and Henry Tarry in a manner that should leave a lasting impression upon the initiates . The Audit Committee reported that the balance was the
largest the lodge had ever had , the books were in champion order , and they found everything most satisfactory . Bro . H . J . Homer , P . M ., proposed that £ 300 be invested in Consols in the names of Bros . C M . Brander , P . M , H . Fonseca , P . M ., and the W . M ., Bro . Barry-O'Callaghan , in trust for the lodge , which was seconded by Bro . Rutherford , I . P . M ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . stated that he was going up as Steward for the Old People , and he hoped the members would help him all they could , and it was then resolved to place 20 guineas on his list from the fund' of the lodge . Other business followed , after which the lo jVe was closed .
After the banquet the W . M . gave " The King and the Craf , " " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , " and " The Grand Officers , Present an J Past , " which were duly honoured . Bro . E . Rutherford , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . J . Barry-O'Callaghan , " stated that as they seemed very anxious to cheer he would be brief in his remarks . The W . M . had shown them that evening he could work , and he would prove a good W . M . of the lodge , and he wished him every happiness and prosperity during his year of office .
_ Bro . Ba'ry-O'Callanghan responded , and said that he was not going to inflict them with a speech—Irish or English . He had heard some Irish calls that evening . He appreciated the honour of being Master , but he had done his best for the lodge . Sometime ago he met with an accident ? . nd lost his memory * so that he lost time in studying the rituaj , but he hoped to give them satisfaction during his year of office . Masonry was not a religion , but all were better for being Masons . In giving "The l . P . M , Bro . Rutherford , " the W . M . stated that he was initiated in the lodge the same night as Bro . H . J . HomerP . M ., and the I . P . M . Bro .
Ruther-, , ford , and they had followed each other in the chair , which was somewhat unique , and he hoped the three initiates that evening would meet with the same experience . Thetoast was received with enthusiasm as was Bro . Rutherford on rising to respond . In thanking the members for the way the toast had been received , he said that he had no idea he was so popular . At the lodge meeting in September he omHted to thank them for their great support in his Stewardship for the late festival of the Boys , which placed the lodge the third highest in the list . So long as he was a member he would do his very utmost to promote the interests of the lodge .
The W . M . gave "The Past Masters , " ar . d he associated with the toast the names of Bros . A . H . Marks , P . M ., and H . J . Homer , P . M ., who both responded in a very few words .
The W . M . proposed "The Initiates , " and said that it was a most important toast , as without initiates they could not have such grand meetings as they always had in the lodge . Bro . W . H . Manning responded , observing that he would endeavour to do his very best to carry out all the things he had heard duriig the ceremony of his initiator ) . Bro . R . Robinson also acknowledged the toast , and said he hoped to be with them for a number of years , and to do his duty as a Mason .
Bro . H . Tarry also responded , and stated that he had long wished to be a Freemason , but being a nervous man he had kept from it . Now that he was one of them he was delighted , and hoped to do what was necessary to make himself a good member of the Craft . The W . M . gave " The Visitors , " and he coupled with the toast the names of Bros . Tom Fraser , l . P . M . 24 SS ; G . Rankin , W . M . 2 S 1 S ; and J . L . Silver , 166 S . Bro- Tom Fraser said he was almost ashamed to acknowledge the toast , as he had responded there before . The visitors appreciated the grand working in the lodge , and the musical entertainment . The Past Masters of the City of Westminster Lodge were all good , and had well carried out the great things of Masonry .
Suitable responses were also male by Bros . J . L . Silver , G . Leeder , G . Rankin , and Ditton , P . M . Other toasts followed , and at a very late hour the proceedings were brought to a close .
Th f musical entertainment was good , in which the following took part : Miss Ethel Ra Leslie , Professor Parks anl his Eaton Choir Boys ; Miss Josephine Djakin , an Australian , her first appearance in Masonic circles ; Bro . F . Cheesewright , P . M . ; Mr . Torn Carney , Miss Louise Zeitlin , and Miss Milbourne Druiffe . The W . M . has made the following appeal to the members of the City of Westminster Lodge , which was set out in the menu and programme : " Lyric Chambers , Shaftesbury-avenue , ' * London , W ., 27 th November , 1901 .
_ Friends in the cause of suffering humanity ; Freemasonry , thoujh variously estimated by those who are ignorant of its world-wide benefactions , has the unique distinction of being directly or indirectly connected with every cultured family in existence , and therefore its popularity can never cease . On its platforms , creeds and nationalities are harmoniously blended , and this because its great objective is ' Peace on earth good will to men , ' and therefore Benevolence its chief characteristic . " Having personally recognised that Charity has become an indispensable corollary of our social system , I , as Worshipful Master of this lodge , have elected to go up as
•Steward tor the "Old People , ' and , therefore , most earnestly appeal to all and sundry of you for that material support , through and by which alone it is possible for me to give anything like the substantial financial aid necessary to the General and House Committees of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , so as to enable them to continue the noble work of cheering the hearts of those of our brethren who , through unforseen calamity or misfortune , are , on their approach to the end of the intricate windings of this moital life , humiliated in being reduced to the necessity of soliciting our support .
" ' "ere are also under the charge of the above excellent Committees , the aged widows of those of our brethren whose bodies have long since been returned to mother earth , and whose souls , I hope , have passed , under the guidance of the Most Hijh , through the valley of the shadow of death , to that Grand Lodge above where the World ' s Great Architect lives and reigns tor ever , and where in due course , I further n ° P > we will all join them , and receive their fraternally spiritual greeting in return tor that Chanty which I now beg you to give , with a fulness of heart , towards the maintenance in their declining age of those dear ones , who were once loved and cherished by our departed brethren , but who , by a similar set of circumstances , would have been lefc
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regularly proposed and unanimously elected)—into Freemasonry . The W . M . concluded by delivering the charge to the initiates in a manner which gave great satisfaction to all present . A letter having been read from Earl Carrington , explaining absence from town prevented his being present on that occasion , much to his regret , the lodge was then closed . The brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , and after dinner the W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts .
In replying for " The Grand Officers , " both Bros , the Archdeacon of London and Alderman Vaughan Morgan , P . G . Treas ., made kindly references to Ih : 1 > dge , and the excellent working always to be seen there , and complimented the W . M . on the very successful evening he had had . The W . M ., in reply to his toast ( proposed by the l . P . M . ) brif fly thanked the members of the lodge for the support they were according him during his year of office , and promised to maintain the traditions of that old and respected lodge , while he occupied the chair and as long as life was spared to him .
Bro . John Harris Stone , M . A ., in a most eloquent speech , proposed " The Past Masters , " and referred especially to the services which had been rendered by them . This toast was briefly acknowledged , on behalf of the Past Masters , by Bro . Henry Times , the honorary Secretary , who must have considered his reception very gratifying . Bros . Captain Leslie Renton and Lionel Brough responded in suitable and graceful speeches for " The Visitors " ( proposed by the S . W . ) .
Bro . Howard Ttompson , Treas ., proposed "The Health of the Initiates" in a well thought out and impressive speech . Btos . Capt . Lawson and Bernard Cox responded , and after referring m _ strong terms of admiration to the very impressive ceremonies in which they had participated , cordially thanked the brethren for having elected them as members of that famous lodge , of which they hoped to prove themselves worthy members , and to justify their election . ,. , . The special feature in this lodge is the excellent musical programme , which is
always provided after the banquets at each meeting , and which are always looked forward to by the members and their guests with the greatest possible pleasure . _ The entertainment on this occasion was no exception to the rule . On the pretty printed programmes handed after dinner to each brother present , it was noted that Mr . Dennis Drew bad the musical arrangements entrusted to him , who , as well as being down for two songs himself , had engaged the valuable services of Miss Louise Atkinson , Miss Lilian Harvey , and Mr . Maudim Jackson ; whilst Mrs . Dennis Drew presided at the
pianolorte ( an excellent " concert grand , " kindly sent by Messrs . Erard especially for tl e occasion ) . In addition to all this , an unexpected treat was provided by Bro . Lionel Brough entertaining the company by a series of his inimitable stories and anecdotes , ( old as only that worthy brother can tell them . It is quite needless to say how thoroughly these were appreciated , and Bro . Lionel Brough had such a reception as must have been extremely gratifying to him , hardened as he is to getting "ovations" wherever he goes . The Tylei's toast brought the enjoyable evening to an end , and the brethren separated soon after midnight .
United Pilgrims Lodge , No . 507 . The regular meeting of the above most flourishing and successful lodge was held at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge , S . E ., on Thursday , the 33 th ult . Present : Bros . T . R . Roberts , W . M . ; F . W . Madge , S . W . ; W . E . Dean , J . W . ; George Beste , P . M ., Treas . ; Wm . Lipscomb , P . M ., Sec . ; Wal . Smith , S . D . ; C Woolward . I . D . ; F . T . Tebbutt , I . G . ; Chas . Hy . Stone , P . M ., D . C ; Wm . Chanev ,
P . M ., and A . Holmes Dallimore , Stwds . ; George Harrison , Tyler ; B . W . Brewer , l . P . M . ; Chas . Wm . Stone , P . M . ; R . B . Gilson , P . M . ; G . W . Wightwick , N . F . White , W . Moreton , A . W . Coombes , Tempter Down , and F . G . Rich . The visitors were : Bros . N . Garland , 858 ; M . Hart , 179 : A . E . Oxley , P . M . 2147 ; W . J . Keen , S . W . 2846 ; W . A . Jarvis , 1599 ; A . Collins , W . M . 1962 ; W . Brewer , 1 S 53 ; G . R . Hoare , P . M . 1314 ; and H . Peirce , P . M . 1599 .
The minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . E . W . WigMwick was raised in a most exemplary manner by the W . M ., who gave the traditional history and the ttacing board . A ballot was taken for Mr . F . J . Rich and Mr . T . R . Bell , which proved unanimous , and Mr . Rich was duly initiated in an impressive manner by the W . M ., who likewise gave the charge , which was greatly appreciated by the whole lodge , and listened to with rapt attention by the brother candidate . The W . M . announced his intention of acting as Steward and representing the ledge at the
coming Benevolent Festival , and he hoped he should have a good list and worthy of the United Pilgrims Lodge . A notice of motion was presented to subscribe from the Benevolent Fund the sum of 50 guineas to the W . M . ' s list for that Institution ; also the sum of 10 guineas granted to a brother of the lodge who was in deep distress , and a pttition to the Board of Benevolence was duly signed . Likewise a petition was signed on behalf of Bro . Thomas , P . M ., who was an applicant for the Benevolent Institution in May next , and a Committee was formed , with power to add to the number , for the purpose of carrying his election . By desire Bro . Chas . Hy . Stone ,
P . M ., was unanimously elected Secretary to that Committee . To further this object the sum of five pounds was voted also from the Benevolent Fund . The lodge is to be congratulated on its beneficence . The business of the lodge ended , it was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , supplied by the worthy proprietor , Bro . Callinghara , which was highly appreciated . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were right loyally presented by the W . M ., and duly received . . That of " The Pro G . M ., Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officeis , " was also cordially presented and received .
Bro . A . W . Brewer , l . P . M ., in well deserved and meritorious terms , proposed "The Health of the VV . M ., " which was most cordially received . In reply , Bro . T . Roberts , VV . M ., most heartily thanked the brethren f jr so cordial a greeting , and said it was always his endeavour to carry out his duties to the very best of his ability . In proposing the toast of "The Bro . Initiate , " the VV . M . said he had known him
for stveial jears , and he had proved himself worthy of the election of the brethren . He was convinced he would ta'ty out the principles in their entirety , and be an honour to the lodge and Craft . Bro . P . J . Rich very appropriately responded . Thetoast of '' TheVisitors" was presented-by the W . M . in most cordial terms , giving them all a most hearty welcome .
Bros . A . Collins , A . E . Oxley , H . Pierce , and G . H . Hoare most ably responded . The tcast oi "Ihe Past Mastets , Treasurer , and Secretary" was forcibly presented by the W . M ., giving them all the honour due , which was duly responded to by Bios . Beste , Treas . ; Lipsombe , Sec ; and Chas . H . Stone , P . M . The W . M . next duly honoured the toast of " The Officers , " which was replied to by Bro . Madge , S . W . Tne Tyler ' s toast closed one of the happiest gatherings of the United Pilgrims Lodge .
An excellent programme of music , under the direction of Bro . W . A . Jarvis , was carried out , the artistes , who were all loudly applauded , being Miss Kate Temple , and Bros . Robt . Wilkes , Charles Conyers , and Barclay Gammon . Miss Kate Temple most ably presided at the piano .
City of Westminster Lodge , No . 1563 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . JOHN BARRY-O'CALLAGHAN . The installation meeting of this important and ever-growing lodge took place at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on the 2 . 8 th ult ., when there were present Bros . E . Rutherford , W . M . ; J . B . O'Callaghan , S . W ., W . M . elect ; J . B . Burton , J . W . ; C . M . Brander , P . M ., Treas . ; T . H . Beach , Sec . ; 3 . E . Voune , Asst . Sec . ; J . T .
Townsend , S . I ) . ; J . Swift , J . D . ; C . Pennack , I . G . ; T . H . Townsend , B . Smith , A . H . Maiks , P . M . ; H . T . Culliford , P . M . ; II . J . Homer , P . M . ; H . Fonseca , P . M . ; M . M . Taykr , P . M . ; E . R . S . Young , A . Colomb , J . Ilanis , A . H . Chapman , J . Ireland , A . H . Fisher , G . Tom ! , Peter Hart , A . J . Beddoes , A . W . Bacon , A . Bott , J . Emanuel , Chas . E . Homer , S . A . Marks , G . F . Schulz , R . F . Potter , P . M ., Tyler ; and a great many others . Visitors : Bros . Thos . Fraser , I . P .. VJ ., W . Sergeant
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Lee , P . M ., J . Wyatt , H . E . Scott , and W . H . White , all of 24 SS— the guests of Bro . H . J . Homer , P . M . ; H . R . Ackerman , 1772 ; L . Hales , 1227 ; W . A . Dowling , P . M . 2012 ; Nat . Lyons , F . Cheesewright , P . M . 907 , Sec . 2190 : H . May , 173 ; E . C . Irish , J . C Lake , W . Buckland , 2163 ; j . Laurie , 1536 ; L . Honevbcrne , 1424 ; W . H . Cooper , 2266 ; ] . M . Payne , J . W . 2 S 1 S ; F . J . Mackcv-Iam , J . D . 1201 ; T . Home , P . M . 71 ; C H . Horner , 1 559 : A . Marshall , I . W . 2499 ; G . H . Peters ,
2394 ; W . Osborn , 193 ; W . Baker , P . M . 2205 ; I . Godbold , 1539 ; E . Spurrell , S 34 ; G . Rankin , W . M . 2 S 18 ; T . M . Richards . VV . M . S 57 ; J . K . Burch . 172 ; T . Hatch , 2 C 71 ; H . Burkett , J . D . 27 . 86 ; E . A . Hubbard , S 79 ; Hay Cook , J . W . 754 ; 1 . D . Mahony , J . D . 2 G 22 ; A . R . Brett , 870 ; F . J . Deaton , 25 ; A . Marshall , 23 ; Victor Vaughan , 23 ; J . L . Silver , 16 GS ; G . Leeder , 127 S ; R . T . West , 1 744 ; and others .
The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bra . E . Ruthe . rford , and the minutes of the last meeting having been read , Bro . A . H . Mirks , P . M ., presented the VV . M . elect , Bro . J . Barry-O'Callaghan , and he was installed into the chair of King Salomon bv the outgoing Master , Bio . Rutherford , in a very able mamer . The newly-installeJ VV . M . then appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing 12 months , making special mention of the past services of the Treasurer , Bro . C . M . Brander , P . M . They were as follows : Bros . E . Rutherford , l . P . M . ; J . B . Burton , S . W . ; J . T . Townsend , J . W . ; C . M . Brander . P . M ., Treas .: S . E . Younir . Sec .: E . R . S . Young . Asst .
Sec ; J . Swift , S . D . ; C . Pennack , J . D . ; T . H . Townsend , I . G . ; F . f . Chaffer , D . of C ; G . Foster , Asst . D . C . ; G . Tapley Smith , R . G . Knox , S . A . Marks , and Peter Hart , Stwds . ; and R . F . Potter , P . M ., Tyler . The delivery of tie usual addresses was well rendered by Bro . E . Rutherford , l . P . M . In presentirga Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . E . Rutherford , the W . M . stated that it was a small token of the great esteem in which he was held by the members , and for his valuable services , and he earnestly hoped he would be with them for many years . The jewel bore the following inscription : " Presented by the City of Westminster Lodge , No .
> 5 " 3 > to Bro . Edward Rutherford , P . M ., as a . token of fraternal regard and in appreciation of the excellent manner in which he discharged the duties of W . M . 2 Sth November , 1901 . " Bro . Rutherford , in brief but eloquent terms , tendered his heartfelt thanks for the kind appreciation of his services as W . M . The W . M ., Bro . Barry O'Callaghan , initiated Messrs . W . H . Manning , Robert Robinson , and Henry Tarry in a manner that should leave a lasting impression upon the initiates . The Audit Committee reported that the balance was the
largest the lodge had ever had , the books were in champion order , and they found everything most satisfactory . Bro . H . J . Homer , P . M ., proposed that £ 300 be invested in Consols in the names of Bros . C M . Brander , P . M , H . Fonseca , P . M ., and the W . M ., Bro . Barry-O'Callaghan , in trust for the lodge , which was seconded by Bro . Rutherford , I . P . M ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . stated that he was going up as Steward for the Old People , and he hoped the members would help him all they could , and it was then resolved to place 20 guineas on his list from the fund' of the lodge . Other business followed , after which the lo jVe was closed .
After the banquet the W . M . gave " The King and the Craf , " " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , " and " The Grand Officers , Present an J Past , " which were duly honoured . Bro . E . Rutherford , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . J . Barry-O'Callaghan , " stated that as they seemed very anxious to cheer he would be brief in his remarks . The W . M . had shown them that evening he could work , and he would prove a good W . M . of the lodge , and he wished him every happiness and prosperity during his year of office .
_ Bro . Ba'ry-O'Callanghan responded , and said that he was not going to inflict them with a speech—Irish or English . He had heard some Irish calls that evening . He appreciated the honour of being Master , but he had done his best for the lodge . Sometime ago he met with an accident ? . nd lost his memory * so that he lost time in studying the rituaj , but he hoped to give them satisfaction during his year of office . Masonry was not a religion , but all were better for being Masons . In giving "The l . P . M , Bro . Rutherford , " the W . M . stated that he was initiated in the lodge the same night as Bro . H . J . HomerP . M ., and the I . P . M . Bro .
Ruther-, , ford , and they had followed each other in the chair , which was somewhat unique , and he hoped the three initiates that evening would meet with the same experience . Thetoast was received with enthusiasm as was Bro . Rutherford on rising to respond . In thanking the members for the way the toast had been received , he said that he had no idea he was so popular . At the lodge meeting in September he omHted to thank them for their great support in his Stewardship for the late festival of the Boys , which placed the lodge the third highest in the list . So long as he was a member he would do his very utmost to promote the interests of the lodge .
The W . M . gave "The Past Masters , " ar . d he associated with the toast the names of Bros . A . H . Marks , P . M ., and H . J . Homer , P . M ., who both responded in a very few words .
The W . M . proposed "The Initiates , " and said that it was a most important toast , as without initiates they could not have such grand meetings as they always had in the lodge . Bro . W . H . Manning responded , observing that he would endeavour to do his very best to carry out all the things he had heard duriig the ceremony of his initiator ) . Bro . R . Robinson also acknowledged the toast , and said he hoped to be with them for a number of years , and to do his duty as a Mason .
Bro . H . Tarry also responded , and stated that he had long wished to be a Freemason , but being a nervous man he had kept from it . Now that he was one of them he was delighted , and hoped to do what was necessary to make himself a good member of the Craft . The W . M . gave " The Visitors , " and he coupled with the toast the names of Bros . Tom Fraser , l . P . M . 24 SS ; G . Rankin , W . M . 2 S 1 S ; and J . L . Silver , 166 S . Bro- Tom Fraser said he was almost ashamed to acknowledge the toast , as he had responded there before . The visitors appreciated the grand working in the lodge , and the musical entertainment . The Past Masters of the City of Westminster Lodge were all good , and had well carried out the great things of Masonry .
Suitable responses were also male by Bros . J . L . Silver , G . Leeder , G . Rankin , and Ditton , P . M . Other toasts followed , and at a very late hour the proceedings were brought to a close .
Th f musical entertainment was good , in which the following took part : Miss Ethel Ra Leslie , Professor Parks anl his Eaton Choir Boys ; Miss Josephine Djakin , an Australian , her first appearance in Masonic circles ; Bro . F . Cheesewright , P . M . ; Mr . Torn Carney , Miss Louise Zeitlin , and Miss Milbourne Druiffe . The W . M . has made the following appeal to the members of the City of Westminster Lodge , which was set out in the menu and programme : " Lyric Chambers , Shaftesbury-avenue , ' * London , W ., 27 th November , 1901 .
_ Friends in the cause of suffering humanity ; Freemasonry , thoujh variously estimated by those who are ignorant of its world-wide benefactions , has the unique distinction of being directly or indirectly connected with every cultured family in existence , and therefore its popularity can never cease . On its platforms , creeds and nationalities are harmoniously blended , and this because its great objective is ' Peace on earth good will to men , ' and therefore Benevolence its chief characteristic . " Having personally recognised that Charity has become an indispensable corollary of our social system , I , as Worshipful Master of this lodge , have elected to go up as
•Steward tor the "Old People , ' and , therefore , most earnestly appeal to all and sundry of you for that material support , through and by which alone it is possible for me to give anything like the substantial financial aid necessary to the General and House Committees of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , so as to enable them to continue the noble work of cheering the hearts of those of our brethren who , through unforseen calamity or misfortune , are , on their approach to the end of the intricate windings of this moital life , humiliated in being reduced to the necessity of soliciting our support .
" ' "ere are also under the charge of the above excellent Committees , the aged widows of those of our brethren whose bodies have long since been returned to mother earth , and whose souls , I hope , have passed , under the guidance of the Most Hijh , through the valley of the shadow of death , to that Grand Lodge above where the World ' s Great Architect lives and reigns tor ever , and where in due course , I further n ° P > we will all join them , and receive their fraternally spiritual greeting in return tor that Chanty which I now beg you to give , with a fulness of heart , towards the maintenance in their declining age of those dear ones , who were once loved and cherished by our departed brethren , but who , by a similar set of circumstances , would have been lefc