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Wm . H . Brand , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Lee , P . M ., Sec ; W Simpson , S . D . ; J . Robinson , J . D . ; F . A . Caperoe , IG . ; E . Winch , D . C ; E . Frisby , Org . ; S . A . East and P . W . Rogers , Stewards ; and J . J . Marsh , P . M ., Tyler . The addresses were then delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . W . H . Lee , P . M . The W . M ' . presented the I P . M ., Bro . George Ferrar , with a handsome P . M . 's
jewel , and expressed , in appropriate terms , the good wishes of the brethren , which accompanied the gift . The LP . M . having returned thanks , and expressed his intention of furthering the interests of the lodge to the best of his ability , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet-room , where amp le justice was done to an excellent repast . The usual
loyal and Masonic toasts were afterwards honoured in a hearty manner . The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Grand Officers , " said the brethren were deeply indebted to that distinguished body for the valuable time they devoted to the business of the Order , and for the interest they , at all times , evinced to further the progress of the Craft .
While such able and distinguished men as the Grand Officers took a deep interest in Freemasonry it would continue to flourish . Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., returned thanks for the kind proposition and reception of the toast . He had had the pleasure on several occasions of visiting the lodge when a old friend of his responded for this toast , but ,
unfortunately , he was stricken by a calamity , and was unable to be present . He referred to Bro . Buss . He had not sufficient eloquence to do justice to the response , but in a few words he would express his thanks for the kind reception given him as one of the visitors , and for the great treat they had witnessed in the lodge , in the able manner in which Bro . W . H . Lee had installed the W . M . From
what he had seen of Bro . Olley , he was sure the lodge would have an excellent W . M . Bro . Geo . Ferrar , I . P . M ., said the brethren would receive most heartily the toast with which he was entrusted . It was " The Health of their W . M . " It was a very great p leasure to him to see Bro . A . R . Olley in the chair of the lodge , as he proposed him for initiation , and had been
closely followed by the W . M . through the various offices . As there was a long programme to be carried out that evening , he would simplv ask the brethren to drink to the Health of the W . M . Bro . A . R . Olley , W . M ., thanked the brethren sincerely for the flattering manner in which the toast had been submitted and received . He need not tell them that he should
do his utmost to deserve the confidence reposed in him , and would to the best of his ability maintain the traditions of the Craft and the harmony of the lodge . At present he had had no opportunity of proving his worthiness for the position he held beyond filling every office in the lodge ; but he hoped to initiate a few members during his year of office . He could assure them he was not an advocate for
a great number of new members . He preferred a few , and those they would be proud to associate with , and who would be a credit to the Craft . His heart was in the work he had undertaken , and if he could perform it to their satisfaction , he should be content . The W . Master then gave "The Visitors , " and , in the name of the lodge , offered them a hearty welcome . He
said it was one of the great privileges of Freemasonry to be able to offer their hospitality to , and make the acquaintance of , brethren from other lodges . He trusted the visitors had been pleased , not only with the working , but with the hospitality shown at the banquet table , and that
they would go away with a good opinion and a happy recollection of their visit to the lodge . Bro . Christian , P . M . 860 , in response , after returning thanks , said he had known the W . M . for many years , and , having seen him frequently at a lodge of instruction , he could predict for the lodge a good future under such an
able W . M . Bro . R . S . Gushing , P . M . 1607 , said he considered it a great honour and pleasure to be coupled with the toast , as the W . M . had been personally known to him for some years past . He had been struck with the few remarks made by the W . M . that evening , one of which he did not agree with , for he had told them he had not yet proved
himself worthy of the position he occupied . The brethren in that lodge had had ample opportunities of knowing that Bro . Olley had not only proved himself worthy , but had also shown that he was thoroughly efficient . The brethren sitting around him at the table were aware of the fact that the W . M . was one of those members of Freemasonry who was not only a great acquisition to a lodge , but to the
Craft in general , and they were , therefore , glad to see him holding his present position . They had been looking forward with delight to the prospect of attending his installation , and they were certain that , when the time arrived for him to show his ability , he would not only reflect credit on the Duke of Connaught Lodge , but would give complete satisfaction to
all the members . The oldest friends of the W . M . present that evening hoped he would have a successful year . They knew his amiability and geniality , and also that he undertook the onerous duties of ruler of the lodge with a sincere desire to make his term of office a success . Whatever was undertaken by Bro . Olley , W . M ., would be carried out in the manner and mode characteristic of him .
He trusted the members would rally round their newlyinstalled W . M ., and show they appreciated , as they had done in the past , the merits of a good W . M . Let Bro . Olley but have an opportunity of showing his work , and he would be able to satisfy them that he occupied the chair with no misgivings , but was able to discharge any duty connected with his office . He congratulated the W . M ., and
sincerely hoped he would have a good year . He thanked the members heartily for their kindly greeting , and , on behalf of the visitors , assured them that they had thoroughly enjoyed the excellent working in the lodgeroom , and the unbounded hospitality provided for them at the banquet table . Bro . Rose , J . D . 1607 , also responded . The W . M . next proposed " The Past Masters , " and
* JJ !' it was at all times a source of congratulation to a new W . M . to feel that he had a body of P . M . ' s on whom he could rely for assistance , and he knew that the P . M . ' s of their lodge had always evinced the utmost willingness to assist when required . Their I . P . M . had had a successful Jearof office , and had performed his various duties in a most efficient manner . He took that opportunity of congratulating Bro . G . Ferrar , I . P . M ,, on the happy termination of his term of office .
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Bros . G . Ferrar , I . P . M ., | and C . Lorkin , P . M ., responded on behalf of the P . M . ' s . Bro . W . H . Brand , P . M ., Treas ., in reply to the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary , " remarked that the W . Master was correct in saying that the Secretary , Bro . W . H . Lee , P . M ., was the father of the lodge , whilst he ( Bro . Brand ) was its eldest son . He had worked hard in times
gone by in assisting in bringing that lodge to its present position , and he felt proud at having been able to place before them that evening a really good balance-sheet . He thought that but for the exertions of the P . M . ' s that very desirable result would not have been attained . Whether he was with them a long or a short time they could depend upon it his heart would be with them , for he should never
forget the lodge wherein he first saw the light of Masonry . Bro . W . H . Lee , P . M ., Sec , said that , as the father of the lodge , he could heartily say it had given him a great amount of pleasure and satisfaction to witness the proceedings of that day , for in his opinion it had been a most successful gathering . In the first place , he had had the
pleasure of installing into the chair a brother with whom he had been associated for many years . He had known Bro . Olley , W . M ., from the time he was initiated in that lodge , and had been in constant communication with him since , and he could cordially endorse the remarks of the visitors that a worthier Mason and a better man it would be impossible to find . Under the favourable auspices with
which the W . M . had begun his year , he would have a most successful reign , and at the end of the year 1 S 89 they would congratulate themselves upon having elected him to the chair of their lodge . Something had been said in the hope that their W . M . might have plenty of work during his year . With that remark he agreed , but at the same time , although they were pleased to see the influx of new
members , they were not in such a hurry that they would care to introduce into the lodge members whom the whole of the brethren would not wish to associate with . He hoped they had arrived at that stage when they could afford to wait a little . They did not want a rush of new members , or those brought in whose admission they would regret . He thanked the W . M . and brethren , and hoped
the lodge had a successful future before it . "The Officers " was given , and responded to by Bros . Beasley , S . W ., and Rich , J . W ., after which the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . An excellent selection of music was rendered by Messrs F . W . Herring , Phillips , Millard , Hardwicke , Bro . A . F . Grainger , and Misses Nellie Olivei and M . Lorkin .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The . installation meeting of this lodge took place at Brixton Hall , Acre-lane , on Saturday , the 2 nd instant . The members present included Bros . C . I . Axford , P . P . G . D . D . C . Middx ., W . M . ; A . E . Albert , S . W . ; R . Evens , J . W . ; W . Kirkland , Treas . ; Hy . Lovegrove , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . Wks . Middx ., Sec . ; A . Jones , S . D . ; John Bott ,
I . G . ; J . J . Newland , D . C ; John Read , P . P . G . Org , Middx ., Org . ; John Hicks , Stwd . ; W . E . Farrington , P . M . ; H . Baldwin , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx .,- R . Poore , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . Chas . Jenner , W . M . 159 ; E . Gauntlett , S . W . 1901 ; W . H . Making , P . M . 1278 ; W . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . Supt . Wks . Middx ., W . M . 167 ; A . H . Scurrah , J . W . 2206 ; W .
Lucas , P . M . 1669 ; C W . Bennett , 1986 ; R . F . Koberts , 1624 ; C . B . Cooper , P . M . 449 ; R . H . Eccles , 1669 ; Chas . Lee , S . D . 1624 ; W . Burridge , J . D . 1922 ; John G . Albert , J . W . 227 ; W . M . Stiles , W . M . 1732 ; Geo . Ashton , I . P . M . 140 ; Samuel Hague , J . W . 2105 ; C . P . McKay , I . P . M . 2048 ; C . H . Philips , P . M . 19 S 6 ; J . A . White , P . M . 957 ; and W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 .
Lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , after which the Audit Committee ' s report was received and adopted . Bro . Edmund C . Wickes was passed , and Messrs . H . R . Shaw , W . B . Cleverly , and W . Hooker initiated into Freemasonry . The ceremonies were ably rendered by Bro . Axford , W . M ,, who then proceeded to install his successor , Bro . Adolphus E . Albert , the
W . M . elect . A Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . Albert was duly installed as the W . M . for the ensuing year . The officers were appointed and invested as follows : Bros . Evens , S . W . ; Jones , J . W . ; W . Kirkland , Treas . ; H . Lovegrove , P . M ., Sec ; W . R . Palmer , P . M ., S . D . ; John Bott , J . D . ; John Read , P . M ., Org . ; Newland , LG . ;
Hicks , D . C . ; R . Bott and Daunton , Stwds . ; and Potter , P . M ., Tyler . The addresses were delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . Axford , I . P . M . During the installation ceremony Bro . R . Poore , P . M ., acted as D . C . The W . Master presented Bro . Axford , I . P . M ., with a P . M . 's jewel and collar as a token of the esteem and respect in which he was held by the members , and in appreciation
of his valuable services during thepastyear . The I . P . M ., in returning thanks , said he should always wear the gift with pride , and in memory of the pleasant time he had spent during his year of office . The W . M . announced his intention of acting as Steward on behalf of the R . M . Institution for Boys , and Bros . Axford , Lovegrove , and John Read also intimated that they were about to serve in
the same capacity for the benefit of the R . M . Benevolent Institution . All business having been transacted , the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to the lower hall , where an excellent repast was provided and well served under the superintendence of theworthy Treasurer , Bro . Kirkland . The usual toasts were subsequently submitted , and received with the customary heartiness .
Bro . Axford , LP . M ., said he had an important toast to propose , which was "The Health of the W . M . " Bro . Albert had , as they were all aware , taken a great interest in the lodge , and had worked up from the lowest office to his present proud position . They would find in their
newlyinstalled W . M . an excellent and worthy brother , and during his year the lodge would continue to prosper . It would be needless to take up the time of the brethren by any lengthy remarks , and they would therefore drink to the health of the W . M ., and a successful year of office .
Bro . A . E . Albert , W . M ., returned thanks for the kind manner in which the I . P . M . had proposed , and the brethren had received the toast . As the members had placed him in that honourable position , he could only assure them that he should always do his best to act as Masters had done in that lodge in times past . The P . M . ' s had performed
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their duties , and endeavoured to promote the best interests of the lodge , and it had been his aim to emulate them . As there was a long programme to be carried out that evening , he trusted they would excuse the shortness of his reply if he concluded by his again thanking them for their kindness . " The Initiates" was next given by the W . M ., who expressed the pleasure it afforded him to bring his dear
friend—Bro . Shaw—into Masonry , and he was sure he would be a good Mason . He was also delighted to receive Bros . Cleverly and Hooker as initiates that evening . Bro . H . R . Shaw , on behalf of himself and his brother initiates , returned thanks for the kindly manner in which the toast had been received . He need scarcely say that on such an occasion , when brevity was the order of the
evening , it would be unnecessary to trouble them with a long speech ; but there were a few remarks he ' wished to make . In the first place , he had been gratified and charmed with the ceremony . He had no idea what he should hear and feel , and afterwards see . He had seen but little , at present , of the mysteries , for , although his eyes had been opened , they had been but half opened . He hoped to be
with them on many future occasions , and have his eyes still further opened , and then , perhaps , he should have a few words to say which might prove interesting . He supposed Freemasonry was what it seemed , and that it referred to stately and superb buildings . He had given his attention to the study of some of the most ancient buildings , and he had no doubt ; from what he had studied and heard , that
those buildings were built by Masons . He had also no doubt that Masonry would go on as long as the world existed . He trusted he should prove a worthy brother and a successful Mason , and when he heard a little more he should be prepared to say more than he could that night . Bros . Cleverly and Hooker also responded . "The I . P . M . and Installing Master" was then proposed
by the W . M ., who observed that the brethren were well aware of the manner in which Bro . Axford , I . P . M ., had fulfilled his duties in the lodge during the past 12 months . They also knew how well ho had performed the installation ceremony that evening , and would heartily drink to his good health .
Bro . C . I . Axford , I . P . M ., having returned thanks , said he had endeavoured in the past to do his best for the Brixton Lidge , which he hoped would goon and prosper . He thanked them for their recognition of his services , and for the collar and jewel presented to him , and trusted he should have the pleasure of meeting them on many future
occasions . Bro . W . M . Stiles , VV . M . 1732 , replied for "The Visitors . " He did not know why he should have been selected to respond first , but he could only say how heartily he had enjoyed his visit . It was gratifying to him to be present , for he was associated with many of the members , and known to most of the brethren present . He had visited the
lodge on several occasions , having been present at the consecration , and was glad to find them the same happy band of brothers , giving the same hearty welcome to visitors . He knew the W . M . had left no stone unturned to make himself perfect in the ritual , and had shown himself—by the way in which he invested his officers—to be anxious to do his work well . He rejoiced to find Bro . Albert at the head
of the lodge , for he had known him since his initiation . He thanked the I . P . M . for his kind invite , and congratulated him on discharging his duties and finishing up his year of office in such an examplary manner . Bro . A . H . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . of VV . Middx ., also responded , and said it always gave him pleasure to be present , for there were so many brethren in attendance with
whom he was connected . It had given him a great degree of satisfaction to be present that evening , as he had the honour of installing Bro . Axford into the first lodge in which he was the W . M . —the Henry Levander Lodge—and there they first became acquainted and a long friendship struck . It always gave him pleasure to be in any lodge where Bro Axtord was working . When they found the I . P . M . working
two ceremonies and then installing his successor they might be proud at having such a brother as a P . M . of the lodge . He thanked tho brethren for the kind reception given him . Bro . Jenner thanked Bro . R . Poore , P . M ., fcr his invite . He had enjoyed the splendid working thoroughly and the profuse hospitality provided , and hoped he should be with them on a future occasion .
Bros . Lucas , Phillips , and Hague also replied . " The Treasurer and Secretary , " " The Past Masters , " and " The Officers" having been duly honoured , the Tyler's toast closed a pleasant evening . Bro . John . Read , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., Org ., presided with his usual ability at the pianoforte , and Messrs . Burnham , L . H . Palmer , and Signor Alfieri assisted in thc harmony of the evening .
YORK . —York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place . Present : Bros . S . Border , W . M . ; H . L . Swift , S . W . ; T . S . Brogden , J . W . ; Rev . H . L . Clarke , Chap . ; Jos . Todd , P . M ., Treas . ; E . W . Purnell , Sec . ; A . Jones , S . D . ; H . S .
Hooton . J . D . ; W . Bellerby , I . G . ; G . Hall , Tyler ; G . Kirby , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; M . Rooke , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; T . G . Hodgson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; D . Lockwood , j . Stead , E . B . Kendall , E . Hebdon , C . Anderson , S . Crummack , J . A . Askew , L . Hick , G . H . Holmes , Thos . W . Wilson , H . A . Wilson , and others . Visitors : Bros . C . E . L . Wright , 357 ; and C . G . G . Rushworth , P . M . 1309
, P . P . G . R . The lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and a ballot taken for Messrs . Joseph Marshall Burgess Smith and Fred . W . Laughton , both being duly admitted . Bro . J . Todd , P . M ., Treasurer , presented to the lodge , on behalf of the author , Bro . Geo . Norman , the " History of the Royal Union Lodge , No . 246 .
Cheltenham . " A vote of thanks was passed to the donor . Messrs . Rudgard and J . M . B . Smith were then duly initiated by the W . M . and Bro . J . Kirby , P . M ., respectively , the J . W . giving the _ tools , and Bro . Todd , P . M ., the charge . Several propositions followed , and " Hearty good wishes "
from the visiting brethren were given . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren assembled in the banquet room , and spent the remainder of the evening in social harmony . The usual Masonic toasts were given , and songs & c , enlivened the proceedings , a pleasant evening being spent by all .
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Wm . H . Brand , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Lee , P . M ., Sec ; W Simpson , S . D . ; J . Robinson , J . D . ; F . A . Caperoe , IG . ; E . Winch , D . C ; E . Frisby , Org . ; S . A . East and P . W . Rogers , Stewards ; and J . J . Marsh , P . M ., Tyler . The addresses were then delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . W . H . Lee , P . M . The W . M ' . presented the I P . M ., Bro . George Ferrar , with a handsome P . M . 's
jewel , and expressed , in appropriate terms , the good wishes of the brethren , which accompanied the gift . The LP . M . having returned thanks , and expressed his intention of furthering the interests of the lodge to the best of his ability , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet-room , where amp le justice was done to an excellent repast . The usual
loyal and Masonic toasts were afterwards honoured in a hearty manner . The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Grand Officers , " said the brethren were deeply indebted to that distinguished body for the valuable time they devoted to the business of the Order , and for the interest they , at all times , evinced to further the progress of the Craft .
While such able and distinguished men as the Grand Officers took a deep interest in Freemasonry it would continue to flourish . Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., returned thanks for the kind proposition and reception of the toast . He had had the pleasure on several occasions of visiting the lodge when a old friend of his responded for this toast , but ,
unfortunately , he was stricken by a calamity , and was unable to be present . He referred to Bro . Buss . He had not sufficient eloquence to do justice to the response , but in a few words he would express his thanks for the kind reception given him as one of the visitors , and for the great treat they had witnessed in the lodge , in the able manner in which Bro . W . H . Lee had installed the W . M . From
what he had seen of Bro . Olley , he was sure the lodge would have an excellent W . M . Bro . Geo . Ferrar , I . P . M ., said the brethren would receive most heartily the toast with which he was entrusted . It was " The Health of their W . M . " It was a very great p leasure to him to see Bro . A . R . Olley in the chair of the lodge , as he proposed him for initiation , and had been
closely followed by the W . M . through the various offices . As there was a long programme to be carried out that evening , he would simplv ask the brethren to drink to the Health of the W . M . Bro . A . R . Olley , W . M ., thanked the brethren sincerely for the flattering manner in which the toast had been submitted and received . He need not tell them that he should
do his utmost to deserve the confidence reposed in him , and would to the best of his ability maintain the traditions of the Craft and the harmony of the lodge . At present he had had no opportunity of proving his worthiness for the position he held beyond filling every office in the lodge ; but he hoped to initiate a few members during his year of office . He could assure them he was not an advocate for
a great number of new members . He preferred a few , and those they would be proud to associate with , and who would be a credit to the Craft . His heart was in the work he had undertaken , and if he could perform it to their satisfaction , he should be content . The W . Master then gave "The Visitors , " and , in the name of the lodge , offered them a hearty welcome . He
said it was one of the great privileges of Freemasonry to be able to offer their hospitality to , and make the acquaintance of , brethren from other lodges . He trusted the visitors had been pleased , not only with the working , but with the hospitality shown at the banquet table , and that
they would go away with a good opinion and a happy recollection of their visit to the lodge . Bro . Christian , P . M . 860 , in response , after returning thanks , said he had known the W . M . for many years , and , having seen him frequently at a lodge of instruction , he could predict for the lodge a good future under such an
able W . M . Bro . R . S . Gushing , P . M . 1607 , said he considered it a great honour and pleasure to be coupled with the toast , as the W . M . had been personally known to him for some years past . He had been struck with the few remarks made by the W . M . that evening , one of which he did not agree with , for he had told them he had not yet proved
himself worthy of the position he occupied . The brethren in that lodge had had ample opportunities of knowing that Bro . Olley had not only proved himself worthy , but had also shown that he was thoroughly efficient . The brethren sitting around him at the table were aware of the fact that the W . M . was one of those members of Freemasonry who was not only a great acquisition to a lodge , but to the
Craft in general , and they were , therefore , glad to see him holding his present position . They had been looking forward with delight to the prospect of attending his installation , and they were certain that , when the time arrived for him to show his ability , he would not only reflect credit on the Duke of Connaught Lodge , but would give complete satisfaction to
all the members . The oldest friends of the W . M . present that evening hoped he would have a successful year . They knew his amiability and geniality , and also that he undertook the onerous duties of ruler of the lodge with a sincere desire to make his term of office a success . Whatever was undertaken by Bro . Olley , W . M ., would be carried out in the manner and mode characteristic of him .
He trusted the members would rally round their newlyinstalled W . M ., and show they appreciated , as they had done in the past , the merits of a good W . M . Let Bro . Olley but have an opportunity of showing his work , and he would be able to satisfy them that he occupied the chair with no misgivings , but was able to discharge any duty connected with his office . He congratulated the W . M ., and
sincerely hoped he would have a good year . He thanked the members heartily for their kindly greeting , and , on behalf of the visitors , assured them that they had thoroughly enjoyed the excellent working in the lodgeroom , and the unbounded hospitality provided for them at the banquet table . Bro . Rose , J . D . 1607 , also responded . The W . M . next proposed " The Past Masters , " and
* JJ !' it was at all times a source of congratulation to a new W . M . to feel that he had a body of P . M . ' s on whom he could rely for assistance , and he knew that the P . M . ' s of their lodge had always evinced the utmost willingness to assist when required . Their I . P . M . had had a successful Jearof office , and had performed his various duties in a most efficient manner . He took that opportunity of congratulating Bro . G . Ferrar , I . P . M ,, on the happy termination of his term of office .
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Bros . G . Ferrar , I . P . M ., | and C . Lorkin , P . M ., responded on behalf of the P . M . ' s . Bro . W . H . Brand , P . M ., Treas ., in reply to the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary , " remarked that the W . Master was correct in saying that the Secretary , Bro . W . H . Lee , P . M ., was the father of the lodge , whilst he ( Bro . Brand ) was its eldest son . He had worked hard in times
gone by in assisting in bringing that lodge to its present position , and he felt proud at having been able to place before them that evening a really good balance-sheet . He thought that but for the exertions of the P . M . ' s that very desirable result would not have been attained . Whether he was with them a long or a short time they could depend upon it his heart would be with them , for he should never
forget the lodge wherein he first saw the light of Masonry . Bro . W . H . Lee , P . M ., Sec , said that , as the father of the lodge , he could heartily say it had given him a great amount of pleasure and satisfaction to witness the proceedings of that day , for in his opinion it had been a most successful gathering . In the first place , he had had the
pleasure of installing into the chair a brother with whom he had been associated for many years . He had known Bro . Olley , W . M ., from the time he was initiated in that lodge , and had been in constant communication with him since , and he could cordially endorse the remarks of the visitors that a worthier Mason and a better man it would be impossible to find . Under the favourable auspices with
which the W . M . had begun his year , he would have a most successful reign , and at the end of the year 1 S 89 they would congratulate themselves upon having elected him to the chair of their lodge . Something had been said in the hope that their W . M . might have plenty of work during his year . With that remark he agreed , but at the same time , although they were pleased to see the influx of new
members , they were not in such a hurry that they would care to introduce into the lodge members whom the whole of the brethren would not wish to associate with . He hoped they had arrived at that stage when they could afford to wait a little . They did not want a rush of new members , or those brought in whose admission they would regret . He thanked the W . M . and brethren , and hoped
the lodge had a successful future before it . "The Officers " was given , and responded to by Bros . Beasley , S . W ., and Rich , J . W ., after which the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . An excellent selection of music was rendered by Messrs F . W . Herring , Phillips , Millard , Hardwicke , Bro . A . F . Grainger , and Misses Nellie Olivei and M . Lorkin .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The . installation meeting of this lodge took place at Brixton Hall , Acre-lane , on Saturday , the 2 nd instant . The members present included Bros . C . I . Axford , P . P . G . D . D . C . Middx ., W . M . ; A . E . Albert , S . W . ; R . Evens , J . W . ; W . Kirkland , Treas . ; Hy . Lovegrove , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . Wks . Middx ., Sec . ; A . Jones , S . D . ; John Bott ,
I . G . ; J . J . Newland , D . C ; John Read , P . P . G . Org , Middx ., Org . ; John Hicks , Stwd . ; W . E . Farrington , P . M . ; H . Baldwin , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx .,- R . Poore , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . Chas . Jenner , W . M . 159 ; E . Gauntlett , S . W . 1901 ; W . H . Making , P . M . 1278 ; W . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . Supt . Wks . Middx ., W . M . 167 ; A . H . Scurrah , J . W . 2206 ; W .
Lucas , P . M . 1669 ; C W . Bennett , 1986 ; R . F . Koberts , 1624 ; C . B . Cooper , P . M . 449 ; R . H . Eccles , 1669 ; Chas . Lee , S . D . 1624 ; W . Burridge , J . D . 1922 ; John G . Albert , J . W . 227 ; W . M . Stiles , W . M . 1732 ; Geo . Ashton , I . P . M . 140 ; Samuel Hague , J . W . 2105 ; C . P . McKay , I . P . M . 2048 ; C . H . Philips , P . M . 19 S 6 ; J . A . White , P . M . 957 ; and W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 .
Lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , after which the Audit Committee ' s report was received and adopted . Bro . Edmund C . Wickes was passed , and Messrs . H . R . Shaw , W . B . Cleverly , and W . Hooker initiated into Freemasonry . The ceremonies were ably rendered by Bro . Axford , W . M ,, who then proceeded to install his successor , Bro . Adolphus E . Albert , the
W . M . elect . A Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . Albert was duly installed as the W . M . for the ensuing year . The officers were appointed and invested as follows : Bros . Evens , S . W . ; Jones , J . W . ; W . Kirkland , Treas . ; H . Lovegrove , P . M ., Sec ; W . R . Palmer , P . M ., S . D . ; John Bott , J . D . ; John Read , P . M ., Org . ; Newland , LG . ;
Hicks , D . C . ; R . Bott and Daunton , Stwds . ; and Potter , P . M ., Tyler . The addresses were delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . Axford , I . P . M . During the installation ceremony Bro . R . Poore , P . M ., acted as D . C . The W . Master presented Bro . Axford , I . P . M ., with a P . M . 's jewel and collar as a token of the esteem and respect in which he was held by the members , and in appreciation
of his valuable services during thepastyear . The I . P . M ., in returning thanks , said he should always wear the gift with pride , and in memory of the pleasant time he had spent during his year of office . The W . M . announced his intention of acting as Steward on behalf of the R . M . Institution for Boys , and Bros . Axford , Lovegrove , and John Read also intimated that they were about to serve in
the same capacity for the benefit of the R . M . Benevolent Institution . All business having been transacted , the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to the lower hall , where an excellent repast was provided and well served under the superintendence of theworthy Treasurer , Bro . Kirkland . The usual toasts were subsequently submitted , and received with the customary heartiness .
Bro . Axford , LP . M ., said he had an important toast to propose , which was "The Health of the W . M . " Bro . Albert had , as they were all aware , taken a great interest in the lodge , and had worked up from the lowest office to his present proud position . They would find in their
newlyinstalled W . M . an excellent and worthy brother , and during his year the lodge would continue to prosper . It would be needless to take up the time of the brethren by any lengthy remarks , and they would therefore drink to the health of the W . M ., and a successful year of office .
Bro . A . E . Albert , W . M ., returned thanks for the kind manner in which the I . P . M . had proposed , and the brethren had received the toast . As the members had placed him in that honourable position , he could only assure them that he should always do his best to act as Masters had done in that lodge in times past . The P . M . ' s had performed
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their duties , and endeavoured to promote the best interests of the lodge , and it had been his aim to emulate them . As there was a long programme to be carried out that evening , he trusted they would excuse the shortness of his reply if he concluded by his again thanking them for their kindness . " The Initiates" was next given by the W . M ., who expressed the pleasure it afforded him to bring his dear
friend—Bro . Shaw—into Masonry , and he was sure he would be a good Mason . He was also delighted to receive Bros . Cleverly and Hooker as initiates that evening . Bro . H . R . Shaw , on behalf of himself and his brother initiates , returned thanks for the kindly manner in which the toast had been received . He need scarcely say that on such an occasion , when brevity was the order of the
evening , it would be unnecessary to trouble them with a long speech ; but there were a few remarks he ' wished to make . In the first place , he had been gratified and charmed with the ceremony . He had no idea what he should hear and feel , and afterwards see . He had seen but little , at present , of the mysteries , for , although his eyes had been opened , they had been but half opened . He hoped to be
with them on many future occasions , and have his eyes still further opened , and then , perhaps , he should have a few words to say which might prove interesting . He supposed Freemasonry was what it seemed , and that it referred to stately and superb buildings . He had given his attention to the study of some of the most ancient buildings , and he had no doubt ; from what he had studied and heard , that
those buildings were built by Masons . He had also no doubt that Masonry would go on as long as the world existed . He trusted he should prove a worthy brother and a successful Mason , and when he heard a little more he should be prepared to say more than he could that night . Bros . Cleverly and Hooker also responded . "The I . P . M . and Installing Master" was then proposed
by the W . M ., who observed that the brethren were well aware of the manner in which Bro . Axford , I . P . M ., had fulfilled his duties in the lodge during the past 12 months . They also knew how well ho had performed the installation ceremony that evening , and would heartily drink to his good health .
Bro . C . I . Axford , I . P . M ., having returned thanks , said he had endeavoured in the past to do his best for the Brixton Lidge , which he hoped would goon and prosper . He thanked them for their recognition of his services , and for the collar and jewel presented to him , and trusted he should have the pleasure of meeting them on many future
occasions . Bro . W . M . Stiles , VV . M . 1732 , replied for "The Visitors . " He did not know why he should have been selected to respond first , but he could only say how heartily he had enjoyed his visit . It was gratifying to him to be present , for he was associated with many of the members , and known to most of the brethren present . He had visited the
lodge on several occasions , having been present at the consecration , and was glad to find them the same happy band of brothers , giving the same hearty welcome to visitors . He knew the W . M . had left no stone unturned to make himself perfect in the ritual , and had shown himself—by the way in which he invested his officers—to be anxious to do his work well . He rejoiced to find Bro . Albert at the head
of the lodge , for he had known him since his initiation . He thanked the I . P . M . for his kind invite , and congratulated him on discharging his duties and finishing up his year of office in such an examplary manner . Bro . A . H . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . of VV . Middx ., also responded , and said it always gave him pleasure to be present , for there were so many brethren in attendance with
whom he was connected . It had given him a great degree of satisfaction to be present that evening , as he had the honour of installing Bro . Axford into the first lodge in which he was the W . M . —the Henry Levander Lodge—and there they first became acquainted and a long friendship struck . It always gave him pleasure to be in any lodge where Bro Axtord was working . When they found the I . P . M . working
two ceremonies and then installing his successor they might be proud at having such a brother as a P . M . of the lodge . He thanked tho brethren for the kind reception given him . Bro . Jenner thanked Bro . R . Poore , P . M ., fcr his invite . He had enjoyed the splendid working thoroughly and the profuse hospitality provided , and hoped he should be with them on a future occasion .
Bros . Lucas , Phillips , and Hague also replied . " The Treasurer and Secretary , " " The Past Masters , " and " The Officers" having been duly honoured , the Tyler's toast closed a pleasant evening . Bro . John . Read , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., Org ., presided with his usual ability at the pianoforte , and Messrs . Burnham , L . H . Palmer , and Signor Alfieri assisted in thc harmony of the evening .
YORK . —York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place . Present : Bros . S . Border , W . M . ; H . L . Swift , S . W . ; T . S . Brogden , J . W . ; Rev . H . L . Clarke , Chap . ; Jos . Todd , P . M ., Treas . ; E . W . Purnell , Sec . ; A . Jones , S . D . ; H . S .
Hooton . J . D . ; W . Bellerby , I . G . ; G . Hall , Tyler ; G . Kirby , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; M . Rooke , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; T . G . Hodgson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; D . Lockwood , j . Stead , E . B . Kendall , E . Hebdon , C . Anderson , S . Crummack , J . A . Askew , L . Hick , G . H . Holmes , Thos . W . Wilson , H . A . Wilson , and others . Visitors : Bros . C . E . L . Wright , 357 ; and C . G . G . Rushworth , P . M . 1309
, P . P . G . R . The lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and a ballot taken for Messrs . Joseph Marshall Burgess Smith and Fred . W . Laughton , both being duly admitted . Bro . J . Todd , P . M ., Treasurer , presented to the lodge , on behalf of the author , Bro . Geo . Norman , the " History of the Royal Union Lodge , No . 246 .
Cheltenham . " A vote of thanks was passed to the donor . Messrs . Rudgard and J . M . B . Smith were then duly initiated by the W . M . and Bro . J . Kirby , P . M ., respectively , the J . W . giving the _ tools , and Bro . Todd , P . M ., the charge . Several propositions followed , and " Hearty good wishes "
from the visiting brethren were given . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren assembled in the banquet room , and spent the remainder of the evening in social harmony . The usual Masonic toasts were given , and songs & c , enlivened the proceedings , a pleasant evening being spent by all .