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The Marquess of Ripon Lodge had been held in great respect many years , and he hoped as he took that nig ht the position of its W . M . without the slightest stain on the lodrje , rnd nothing but respec for it , he should go out of office with the lodge being held in the i ame respect , and possessing the same brotherly feeling and good heartedness as had I con its good fortune under all previous Masters . He would endeavour to the utmost to i ' o his duty as far as a Master could , and would always be in attendoncc but for
unforseen occurrences , such as illness . Whatever could be done for the benefit of the lodge , or its Charities , or of individual members of the lodge , he promised the brethren he would do it with a good heart and good intention . In conclusion , he could only thank iHe brethren for the kind way in which he had been toasted by all the brethren and the P . Ms ., everyone of whom had assisted to get him into his position as Master of the lodge .
' Bro . Horace A . Huntley , W . M ., next proposed "The I . P . M ., Bro . Richard W . Huntley , " and said that the wondeiful enthusiasm with which the toast would be received was well-deserved . Bro . Richard W . Huntley , I . P . M ., in the course of his reply to the toast , which was most enthusiastically received , said it had given him great pleasure during his year of . ffice to find he was so well supported by one and all of the brethren , and now that he left the chair he did so with regret , but nevertheless , with the feeling that he gave up the i eins to another who , he was certain , would perform all he had promised .
Bros . F . Morgan , Bentley , and Benjamin Stockcr , W . M . 754 , responded to the tcastof "The Visitor :- - . " The toasts of "The Mafonic Charities , " and "The Officers of the lodge , " having been proposed and responded to , Bro . Legg , P . M ., Tyler , gave the Tyler ' s toast , and the brethren shortly afterwards separated .
The Rose Lodge , No . 1622 . The installation meeting of this highly successful and nourishing South London Udge took place at the Surrey Masonic Hall , on Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., which marks ; n epech in its history , it having attained its maturity , viz ., 21 years since its consecralicn and also in a second sense its maturity as regards its excellent working , for as : uredly that climax was reached both by the W . M ., Bro . William Dawson , P . M ., and the I . P . M ., Bro . S . W . Ballard . There were present Bros . S . W . Ballard , W . M . ; Wm . Dawson , P . M ., S . W ., and W . M . elect ; Wal . E . Jeffery , J . W . ; Isaac Dunn ,
P . M ., Treas . ; John Loader , P . M ., Sec ; F . E . Choveaux , Org . ; Hy . Potter , S . D . ; W . Shaw , J . D . ; Geo . Thompson , I . G . ; S . J . Derham , P . M ., D . C . ; Jas . Parr and W . S . Nelthropp , Stwds . ; Thos . Bowler , Tyler ; Dav Rose , P . M . ; H . Vickery , P . M . ; Thomas Pickett , P . M . ; Thomas E . Webb , P . M . ; J . H . Pullen , P . M . ; Wm . Jeffery , P . M . ; F . W . Wright , R . Brambleby , A . Harman , Thomas J . Smith , J . B . Higgs , S . J . Cohen , R . Sobel , C . H . Mayo , W . Wisdom , Josiah Messent , Wal ] . Kirby , Cecil B . Ryan , J . Hight , W . J . Frampton , D . W . St . Cedd , W . J . Hogan , W . 1 . Snodgrass , W . Reep , E . Miles , R . S . Matheson , A . ChristieC . H . C . B . Klu ' ssmanA . C . Crisp , J . Muttit , P . C . Hanisch , Jos .
, , Wiggins , and O , Meyer . The visitors were Bros . W . A . Scurrah , P . G . S . B . ; Wal . T . Barwell , Org . 2504 ; H . S . Windsor , P . M . 1420 ; VV . Roots , W . M . 2589 j A . G . Broadberry , 1719 ; A . Ronveau , 220 G ; C J . Sowton , W . M . 1 G 79 ; R . C . Klvne , W . M . 22 G 6 ; C . J . Hayes , P . M . 1475 ; G . Richards , 105 G ; F . H . Ford , | . VV . 1901 ; G . S . Collinson , 1950 ; 1- A . Seyd , 1 S 37 ; Hy . Hardman , P . M . 1 G 41 , Prov . A . G . S . N . Wales : VV . L . Teather , 1425 ; Osborn , W . M . 24 G 9 ; J . Mears ,
W . M . > SS ; G . II . Lewis , P . M . 220 G ; B . T . Drayner , 1297 ; R . J . Richards , 105 O ; I . T . Christian , 212 S ; Alf Bennett , J . W . 1625 ; H . Roper Barker , 2552 ; C . A . White , 1 : 77 ; H . E . Holman , 213 ; J . Baird , 22 GG ; Thos . Hobley , J . W . 1320 ; Robtrt Elgar , W . M . 1329 ; F . Pcrcivall , njoi ; VV . Hunnex , njoi ; E . A . Kice , S . W . and W . M . elect 1320 ; Thos . Grummant , P . M . and Sec . 1559 ; G . H . Harris , 111 S 7 ; Geo . R . Langley . 23 S 1 , P . Prov . G . D . Middx ; Frank VV . Williams , P . M . and Treas . 101 ; and C . H . Stone , P . M . 507 , S . D . 1 G 41 .
Ihe minutes of the election meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . L , ecil B . Ryan , Arthur Harman , and Thomas A . Harris were raised , and Bro . James Simpson i' 3 Ssed by Bro . S . VV . Ballard in a most exemplary manner . Bro . S . W . Ballard , W . M ., vacated the chair in favour of Bro . VV . Dawson , S . W ., and W . M . elect . A ballot was next taken for Messrs . A . C . Cr . 'sp , Jos . Wiggins , Paul Charles Hanisch , ard James Muttit , which proved unanimous , and they were afterwards initiated in a perfect and most impressive manner by Bro . Wm . Dawson . Bro . S . W . Ballard resumed the chair , and a ballot was taken tor Bros . A . Christie , 1730 , and Carl H . C .
B . Klussman , 1 C . S 5 , as joining members , which proved unanimous , after which the Auditors' report was received and adopted , showing the lodge to be in a very sound lirancial prsition . Five brethren were elected upon the Benevolent Committee of the IcrJge , and Bro . Isaac Dunn , P . M ., Treas ., was re-elected Charity representative on the ^' cuth 1 one ' on Charitable Association . Bro . S . J . Derham , P . M ., D . C , next presented Bio . Wm . Dawson , P . M ., W . M . elect , to Bro . S . VV . Ballard , VV . M ., to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , which ceremony was performed in a large Board of Installed Masters , to the number of 27 , in a faultless manner . The new W . M . invested
Ms officers as follows : Bros . S . W . Ballard , I . P . M . ; W . E . Jeffery , S . W . ; H . Potter , J . W . ; Isaac Dunn , P . M ., Treas . ; John Loader , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Thompson , S . D . ; J . H . Reap , J . D . ; H . Brambleby , I . G . ; S . J . Derham , P . M ., D . C ; F . E . Choveaux , Org . ; J . E . Parr and S . J . Cohen , Stewards ; and T . Bowler , Tyler . The three addresses were most ably rehearsed by Bro . S . VV . Ballard , I . P . M ., for which he received universal praise . The business of the lodge ended , the brethren adjourned to a recherche banquet , supplied by Mrs . Venables , the proprietress , which was highly appreciated . The cloth removed ,
The W . M . rose and proposed "The Health of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen ar . d the Craft , " a teas '; which was , he said , always received amongst Freemasons mest loyally . In presenting the toastof "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . M ., " the W . M . remarked upon his excellent qualities and his readiness at all times to forward every good cause . None would ever forget how gracefully he presided at the Centenary Festival at the Royal Albert Hall . The toast was received most loyally .
Bro . Wm . Dawson , W . M ., next proposed the toastof "The Pro Grand , Master , Defuty Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " eulogising their uniform kindness and assiduity , and coupled with it the name of Bro . VV . A . Scurrah , P . G . S . B . In reply , Bro . Scurrah thanked the brethren for their kind expressions towards the Grand Officers . It certainly was a great honour to respond for them . In the Pro Grand Master , Earl of Lathom , there was no brother who could perform the duties I ctler than he . Whenever there was any special business before Grand Lodge Bro . the
Earl of Lathom , among all his other official duties , was seldom away . In his absence IV e Dep . CM ., Earl Amherst , was ever ready to carry on in the same excellent manner . Haying two such noblemen as Giand Officers—with their multifarious duties—performing their respective duties in Grand Ledge so admirably , how much more should the younger numbers emulate them and do their very best . He was himself most grateful that the M . W . G . M . some 18 months since had conferred upon him grand honours , and it reL'ctindcd to the credit of the many lodges to which he belonged , and not the least to
lie Kose Ledge in which were so many of his old friends , particularly Bio . William Dawscn , W . M . He was only too glad to accept his very kind invitation to be present , ard he had been delighted with the work of the whole of the officers , specially the W . M . in the initiation ceremony and the I . P . M . in the working of the installation . He llrr . lud the brethren lor the gieat treat afforded him and for their bountiful hospitality , as well as for coupling his name to respond for the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge ol England .
Bro . S . VV . Ballard , I . P . M ., next proposed the toast ol " The W . M ., " bating that i ; months ago it was to him a very ;; real pleasure to rise as the Master of the lodge , and il was iquallyasgrtat a pleasure then to present the toast of the W . M . In him the ludge was presided over by one uf the best Masters in South London , an earnest of which had been shown in his excellent working that evening . If the same success attended him tlncughout the year the lodge would be immensely benefited . Personally the I . P . M . was gratified in seeing him in that honourable position , and every brother in the lodge whhrd him a hapriy and successful year of office .
On rs ngto respond , Bro . Dawson , W . M ., received quite an ovation . He said he returned his best thanks . Eight years ago he was initiated in the Rose Lodge , and little did he think then that he should succeed so quickly to the proud position ul W . M . of such a lodge , always known for its superior working . On the followir * 'I'bursday to his
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initiation he joined the Kose Lodge of instruction , and his love for Freemasonry , and the very able assistance he had always received from Bro . D . Kose , the worthy Preceptor , had now gained him the coveted position as Master of his mother lodge . He publicly thanked Bro . Rose for his kindness , and he felt the honour was greatly due to him for his able tuition , which enabled him to accept the position without fear and trembling . The occasion was doubly auspicious . First , he had been installed Master , and , secondly , the lodge was 21 years old that day . He asked the brethren to support such a lodge during the coming year to their utmost , and uphold its dignity , and he was confident so long as the lodge had such excellent workers , it could not but prosper . He again thanked them most heartily for such a cordial greeting .
I he Worshipful Master next proposed the toast of " The Initiates , " and remarked that although the Rose Lodge was in a thoroughly sound and healthy condition , yet an infusion of new and wholesome blood was necessary at iimes . Four gentlemen had been introduced , three by himself . Messrs Crisu and Wiggins he had known for years as honourable men ; Mr . Hanisch had been introduced to him by a distinguished brother from America , with excellent credentials , and Mr . Muttit , by Bro . Jeffery , S . W ., another personal friend , so that the prestige of the lodge would be well sustained by their membership . The lodge gave them a most cordial greeting , and their health was drunk in bumpers .
Bro . Crisp , in reply , thanked the brethren most heartily for receiving him as a member . For the beautiful ceremony he had witnessed , and the impression made , it was very difficult , to express his feelings . It was the proudest minute of his life , and he trusted the brethren would have reason to be moud of him .
Bro . Wiggins stated his one ambition had been achieved , that of becoming a Freemason . He would echo every sentiment expressed by Bro . Crisp , and say it was likewise the proudest and most happy moment in his life . Bro . Hanisch said it would appear that he had , as it were , been received on trust , he having been recommended to the W . M ., and , through the kindness of the brethren
and that truly Masonic spirit , he hid become one of them . It had been slid by one of the great poets— " Tell me who your friends are , and I will tell you what you are . " The brethren had extended the greatest possible kindness to him , and he trusted as time went on all the expectations required of him would be fully realised , and his utmost endeavour would be to emulate them to the fullest . Bro . Muttit also suitably replied .
The toast of " The Visitors " was next honoured by the W . M ., who remarked upon lis great importance and the hearty and cordial reception which the members of the lodge always gave it . There were 37 worthy visitors present , and he should like them all to say a few words . However , if that were too large an order , he should like the W . Ms , present to respond , viz ., Bros . Mears , 7 SS ; Elgar , 1329 ; Sowton , 1 G 79 ; Klyne , 22 G 6 ; Osborn , 24 G 9 ; E . A . Rice , W . M . elect 1320 ; Hardman , 1 G 41 ; and G . R . Langley , P . P . S . G . D . Middx . The toast was most enthusiastically received .
The whole of the brethren named responded , and remarked upon the excellent work , kindly feeling exhibited , and splendid entertainment given . The lodge might well be pleased with its Master , and he , too , at being the head of so united a body . Bro . G . Langley said he felt it his privilege and great pleasure to be present . From the manner all the business had been executed , it must , indeed , be gratifying to Bro . David Rose , the first Master of the lodje . From whit he knew of the W . M . and his capabilities , he doubted not but that his services would ere long be recognisid in the county of Middlesex , he having been the means of resuscitating an old lodge in thit county . Having such a Master , there was no wonder that all the officers would perform their duties well , having had such excellent tuition .
The toast of "The Past Masters , " the W . M . said , was most important . The lodge was indeed fortunate in having so many present , from the first Mister and one of the founders , Bro . David Rose , who occupied the chair 21 years ago , to their I . P . M . and Installing Master , Bro . Ballard , to whom , for his able services in the chair during the l \ ast year , the lodge had unanimously voted the Past Master ' s jewel , which he ( the W . M . ) had very great pleasure in presenting , with the earnest hope that he might live many years to wear it and adorn the lodge with his presence .
Bro . Ballard , in reply , thanked the W . M . for his kind references and the brethren for the enthusiastic manner in which they had received the toast . He felt in a very proud position , having had congratulations from all around . He had striven to do his best , and he also thanked Bro . Rose for his great assistance . He had the honoured pcsition of Past Master , and all he could do for the lodge he would do to the best of his ability . For such a testimony of their good will as that handsome jewel it would be his pride and pleasure to wear it as long as he lived .
Bro . David Rose , who was most cordially received , thanked the brethren . He was installed 29 years ago for the first time and 21 years ago as first Master of the Rose Lodge . It was deeply gratifying to him to hear the visitors beir such testimony to the work . The younger officers of the lodge performed their duties so admirably that there was nothing for the Past Masters to do . Of the installation and initiation ceremonies it was many years since they had been worked better . The W . M . and Installing Master had given long and steady work at those ceremonies . So long as the lodge had such Past Masters , together with the Treasurer and Secretary , the working would be good and the same brotherly feeling would continue . It gave him great delight to be once more among them .
1 he W . M ., in giving the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary , " said they were ? ,, ^ r ? sterlln £ worth- , f the Secretary had not kindly accepted the position he ( the W . M . ) should have been diffident in accepting office . With two such worthv brethren the lodge would be safely guarded and sure to prosper . Bro . Isaac Dunn , P . M ., Treas . ysaid the lodge , he was happy to say , was in a very sound position , due to the promptitude with which the brethren paid , and enabled him to pay all the accounts , so that sitting down to the banquet and knowing all liabilities ' vere , discharged > vas to him a very great P , easure - Some eight years ago he sat as W . M . of the lodge and had the proud pleasure of passing and raising the W . M . The Rose Lodge had had excellent Masters but none better than the present .
Bro . John Loader , P . M ., Sec , thanked the W . M . for such kind allusions and said nothing should be wanting on his part to make the present year a success . As long as he lived he trusted that as the Secretary he should hive the same kindly feeling shown him as hitherto . The work of the Secretiry was not light but was one of love to him , and he hoped for many years he should command their respect and esteem .
The important toastof "The Officers" was given in most eulogistic terms by the W . M . who remarked that without good officers the beautilul ceremonies could not be performed as they should be . The S . W . was a brother of capabilities and life long friendship . The J . W . had made rapid strides and was doing good work . Bros . Thompson and Reap , the Deacons , were capable , and Bro . Derham , P . M ., as D . C , was perfect . To add to these Bro . Choveaux , the efficient Organist , harmonised the whole .
Bros . Wal Jeffery , S . W ., and Potter most ably replied and pledged themselves to to do their very best for such a lodge and so worthy a Master . The Tyler ' s toast closed an eventful and happy meeting . An excellent programme of music was arranged under the direction of Bro . F . E Choveaux , ably assisted by Mr . F . E . Cooper , Bros . S . J . Derham , P . M ., and A . Ronveau ( flautists ) , Arthur Grovcr ( tenor ) , and Walter George ( humorist ); all beine highly appreciated . Bro . F . E . Choveaux ably presided at the piano .
The Lodge of Research , No . 2429 , The annual installation festival of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hill , Leices'f > . ° , th S -I th ult- Thc Worshipful Master , Bro . S . S . Partridge , D . P . G . M ., 1 . A . G . D . C . I ' . ng ., occupied the chair , and was supported by a Urge numbjr of members and visitors . After the confirmation of minutes , the W . M . elect , Bro Dr R
Pratt was installed in ancient form , and appointed his officers as follows , allot them being Masters or last Masters of the Craft : llro . F . W . Billsom , LL . B ., VV . M . IVH . b . \ V . ; Uev . H SBrgus , B . A P . M . 523 , J . W . ; Kev . II , J . Mason , B . A ., P . M 1 HO , Chap ; VV I ) . Grant . I' . M . 27 ,, Ireas . ; J . T . Thorp , P . M . 5 y and 24 iy , bV lAi ' W- '\ nowlcs > l -M- « ° >» b-D-i »• "owe , P . M . 13 . JI , j . L > f ; G . Neigh ! uuur , 1 , t \ i , K 2 \ t l . w .
After the usual routine business of the m .-eting was concluded , a paper was read by Bro . John Lane , P . M . 1402 , P . A . GvD . C . Eng ., on " Some Aspects of Early English freemasonry . ' A short discussion followed , and Bro . Lane was subsequently unanimously elected an honorary member of the lodge . Ihe usual conversazione fullowed , and a very enjoyable evening wis sp > nt . the meetings of this lodge are will attended b y the Masonic students of the wi , T nP ach , , ! on-. follo-Vi : a K ^ erally by a discussion , after wliu . li Masonic curios are exhibited and descnbed . and everything possible is done to keep the members well informed 011 the Masonic literature and topics of the day .
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The Marquess of Ripon Lodge had been held in great respect many years , and he hoped as he took that nig ht the position of its W . M . without the slightest stain on the lodrje , rnd nothing but respec for it , he should go out of office with the lodge being held in the i ame respect , and possessing the same brotherly feeling and good heartedness as had I con its good fortune under all previous Masters . He would endeavour to the utmost to i ' o his duty as far as a Master could , and would always be in attendoncc but for
unforseen occurrences , such as illness . Whatever could be done for the benefit of the lodge , or its Charities , or of individual members of the lodge , he promised the brethren he would do it with a good heart and good intention . In conclusion , he could only thank iHe brethren for the kind way in which he had been toasted by all the brethren and the P . Ms ., everyone of whom had assisted to get him into his position as Master of the lodge .
' Bro . Horace A . Huntley , W . M ., next proposed "The I . P . M ., Bro . Richard W . Huntley , " and said that the wondeiful enthusiasm with which the toast would be received was well-deserved . Bro . Richard W . Huntley , I . P . M ., in the course of his reply to the toast , which was most enthusiastically received , said it had given him great pleasure during his year of . ffice to find he was so well supported by one and all of the brethren , and now that he left the chair he did so with regret , but nevertheless , with the feeling that he gave up the i eins to another who , he was certain , would perform all he had promised .
Bros . F . Morgan , Bentley , and Benjamin Stockcr , W . M . 754 , responded to the tcastof "The Visitor :- - . " The toasts of "The Mafonic Charities , " and "The Officers of the lodge , " having been proposed and responded to , Bro . Legg , P . M ., Tyler , gave the Tyler ' s toast , and the brethren shortly afterwards separated .
The Rose Lodge , No . 1622 . The installation meeting of this highly successful and nourishing South London Udge took place at the Surrey Masonic Hall , on Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., which marks ; n epech in its history , it having attained its maturity , viz ., 21 years since its consecralicn and also in a second sense its maturity as regards its excellent working , for as : uredly that climax was reached both by the W . M ., Bro . William Dawson , P . M ., and the I . P . M ., Bro . S . W . Ballard . There were present Bros . S . W . Ballard , W . M . ; Wm . Dawson , P . M ., S . W ., and W . M . elect ; Wal . E . Jeffery , J . W . ; Isaac Dunn ,
P . M ., Treas . ; John Loader , P . M ., Sec ; F . E . Choveaux , Org . ; Hy . Potter , S . D . ; W . Shaw , J . D . ; Geo . Thompson , I . G . ; S . J . Derham , P . M ., D . C . ; Jas . Parr and W . S . Nelthropp , Stwds . ; Thos . Bowler , Tyler ; Dav Rose , P . M . ; H . Vickery , P . M . ; Thomas Pickett , P . M . ; Thomas E . Webb , P . M . ; J . H . Pullen , P . M . ; Wm . Jeffery , P . M . ; F . W . Wright , R . Brambleby , A . Harman , Thomas J . Smith , J . B . Higgs , S . J . Cohen , R . Sobel , C . H . Mayo , W . Wisdom , Josiah Messent , Wal ] . Kirby , Cecil B . Ryan , J . Hight , W . J . Frampton , D . W . St . Cedd , W . J . Hogan , W . 1 . Snodgrass , W . Reep , E . Miles , R . S . Matheson , A . ChristieC . H . C . B . Klu ' ssmanA . C . Crisp , J . Muttit , P . C . Hanisch , Jos .
, , Wiggins , and O , Meyer . The visitors were Bros . W . A . Scurrah , P . G . S . B . ; Wal . T . Barwell , Org . 2504 ; H . S . Windsor , P . M . 1420 ; VV . Roots , W . M . 2589 j A . G . Broadberry , 1719 ; A . Ronveau , 220 G ; C J . Sowton , W . M . 1 G 79 ; R . C . Klvne , W . M . 22 G 6 ; C . J . Hayes , P . M . 1475 ; G . Richards , 105 G ; F . H . Ford , | . VV . 1901 ; G . S . Collinson , 1950 ; 1- A . Seyd , 1 S 37 ; Hy . Hardman , P . M . 1 G 41 , Prov . A . G . S . N . Wales : VV . L . Teather , 1425 ; Osborn , W . M . 24 G 9 ; J . Mears ,
W . M . > SS ; G . II . Lewis , P . M . 220 G ; B . T . Drayner , 1297 ; R . J . Richards , 105 O ; I . T . Christian , 212 S ; Alf Bennett , J . W . 1625 ; H . Roper Barker , 2552 ; C . A . White , 1 : 77 ; H . E . Holman , 213 ; J . Baird , 22 GG ; Thos . Hobley , J . W . 1320 ; Robtrt Elgar , W . M . 1329 ; F . Pcrcivall , njoi ; VV . Hunnex , njoi ; E . A . Kice , S . W . and W . M . elect 1320 ; Thos . Grummant , P . M . and Sec . 1559 ; G . H . Harris , 111 S 7 ; Geo . R . Langley . 23 S 1 , P . Prov . G . D . Middx ; Frank VV . Williams , P . M . and Treas . 101 ; and C . H . Stone , P . M . 507 , S . D . 1 G 41 .
Ihe minutes of the election meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . L , ecil B . Ryan , Arthur Harman , and Thomas A . Harris were raised , and Bro . James Simpson i' 3 Ssed by Bro . S . VV . Ballard in a most exemplary manner . Bro . S . W . Ballard , W . M ., vacated the chair in favour of Bro . VV . Dawson , S . W ., and W . M . elect . A ballot was next taken for Messrs . A . C . Cr . 'sp , Jos . Wiggins , Paul Charles Hanisch , ard James Muttit , which proved unanimous , and they were afterwards initiated in a perfect and most impressive manner by Bro . Wm . Dawson . Bro . S . W . Ballard resumed the chair , and a ballot was taken tor Bros . A . Christie , 1730 , and Carl H . C .
B . Klussman , 1 C . S 5 , as joining members , which proved unanimous , after which the Auditors' report was received and adopted , showing the lodge to be in a very sound lirancial prsition . Five brethren were elected upon the Benevolent Committee of the IcrJge , and Bro . Isaac Dunn , P . M ., Treas ., was re-elected Charity representative on the ^' cuth 1 one ' on Charitable Association . Bro . S . J . Derham , P . M ., D . C , next presented Bio . Wm . Dawson , P . M ., W . M . elect , to Bro . S . VV . Ballard , VV . M ., to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , which ceremony was performed in a large Board of Installed Masters , to the number of 27 , in a faultless manner . The new W . M . invested
Ms officers as follows : Bros . S . W . Ballard , I . P . M . ; W . E . Jeffery , S . W . ; H . Potter , J . W . ; Isaac Dunn , P . M ., Treas . ; John Loader , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Thompson , S . D . ; J . H . Reap , J . D . ; H . Brambleby , I . G . ; S . J . Derham , P . M ., D . C ; F . E . Choveaux , Org . ; J . E . Parr and S . J . Cohen , Stewards ; and T . Bowler , Tyler . The three addresses were most ably rehearsed by Bro . S . VV . Ballard , I . P . M ., for which he received universal praise . The business of the lodge ended , the brethren adjourned to a recherche banquet , supplied by Mrs . Venables , the proprietress , which was highly appreciated . The cloth removed ,
The W . M . rose and proposed "The Health of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen ar . d the Craft , " a teas '; which was , he said , always received amongst Freemasons mest loyally . In presenting the toastof "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . M ., " the W . M . remarked upon his excellent qualities and his readiness at all times to forward every good cause . None would ever forget how gracefully he presided at the Centenary Festival at the Royal Albert Hall . The toast was received most loyally .
Bro . Wm . Dawson , W . M ., next proposed the toastof "The Pro Grand , Master , Defuty Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " eulogising their uniform kindness and assiduity , and coupled with it the name of Bro . VV . A . Scurrah , P . G . S . B . In reply , Bro . Scurrah thanked the brethren for their kind expressions towards the Grand Officers . It certainly was a great honour to respond for them . In the Pro Grand Master , Earl of Lathom , there was no brother who could perform the duties I ctler than he . Whenever there was any special business before Grand Lodge Bro . the
Earl of Lathom , among all his other official duties , was seldom away . In his absence IV e Dep . CM ., Earl Amherst , was ever ready to carry on in the same excellent manner . Haying two such noblemen as Giand Officers—with their multifarious duties—performing their respective duties in Grand Ledge so admirably , how much more should the younger numbers emulate them and do their very best . He was himself most grateful that the M . W . G . M . some 18 months since had conferred upon him grand honours , and it reL'ctindcd to the credit of the many lodges to which he belonged , and not the least to
lie Kose Ledge in which were so many of his old friends , particularly Bio . William Dawscn , W . M . He was only too glad to accept his very kind invitation to be present , ard he had been delighted with the work of the whole of the officers , specially the W . M . in the initiation ceremony and the I . P . M . in the working of the installation . He llrr . lud the brethren lor the gieat treat afforded him and for their bountiful hospitality , as well as for coupling his name to respond for the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge ol England .
Bro . S . VV . Ballard , I . P . M ., next proposed the toast ol " The W . M ., " bating that i ; months ago it was to him a very ;; real pleasure to rise as the Master of the lodge , and il was iquallyasgrtat a pleasure then to present the toast of the W . M . In him the ludge was presided over by one uf the best Masters in South London , an earnest of which had been shown in his excellent working that evening . If the same success attended him tlncughout the year the lodge would be immensely benefited . Personally the I . P . M . was gratified in seeing him in that honourable position , and every brother in the lodge whhrd him a hapriy and successful year of office .
On rs ngto respond , Bro . Dawson , W . M ., received quite an ovation . He said he returned his best thanks . Eight years ago he was initiated in the Rose Lodge , and little did he think then that he should succeed so quickly to the proud position ul W . M . of such a lodge , always known for its superior working . On the followir * 'I'bursday to his
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initiation he joined the Kose Lodge of instruction , and his love for Freemasonry , and the very able assistance he had always received from Bro . D . Kose , the worthy Preceptor , had now gained him the coveted position as Master of his mother lodge . He publicly thanked Bro . Rose for his kindness , and he felt the honour was greatly due to him for his able tuition , which enabled him to accept the position without fear and trembling . The occasion was doubly auspicious . First , he had been installed Master , and , secondly , the lodge was 21 years old that day . He asked the brethren to support such a lodge during the coming year to their utmost , and uphold its dignity , and he was confident so long as the lodge had such excellent workers , it could not but prosper . He again thanked them most heartily for such a cordial greeting .
I he Worshipful Master next proposed the toast of " The Initiates , " and remarked that although the Rose Lodge was in a thoroughly sound and healthy condition , yet an infusion of new and wholesome blood was necessary at iimes . Four gentlemen had been introduced , three by himself . Messrs Crisu and Wiggins he had known for years as honourable men ; Mr . Hanisch had been introduced to him by a distinguished brother from America , with excellent credentials , and Mr . Muttit , by Bro . Jeffery , S . W ., another personal friend , so that the prestige of the lodge would be well sustained by their membership . The lodge gave them a most cordial greeting , and their health was drunk in bumpers .
Bro . Crisp , in reply , thanked the brethren most heartily for receiving him as a member . For the beautiful ceremony he had witnessed , and the impression made , it was very difficult , to express his feelings . It was the proudest minute of his life , and he trusted the brethren would have reason to be moud of him .
Bro . Wiggins stated his one ambition had been achieved , that of becoming a Freemason . He would echo every sentiment expressed by Bro . Crisp , and say it was likewise the proudest and most happy moment in his life . Bro . Hanisch said it would appear that he had , as it were , been received on trust , he having been recommended to the W . M ., and , through the kindness of the brethren
and that truly Masonic spirit , he hid become one of them . It had been slid by one of the great poets— " Tell me who your friends are , and I will tell you what you are . " The brethren had extended the greatest possible kindness to him , and he trusted as time went on all the expectations required of him would be fully realised , and his utmost endeavour would be to emulate them to the fullest . Bro . Muttit also suitably replied .
The toast of " The Visitors " was next honoured by the W . M ., who remarked upon lis great importance and the hearty and cordial reception which the members of the lodge always gave it . There were 37 worthy visitors present , and he should like them all to say a few words . However , if that were too large an order , he should like the W . Ms , present to respond , viz ., Bros . Mears , 7 SS ; Elgar , 1329 ; Sowton , 1 G 79 ; Klyne , 22 G 6 ; Osborn , 24 G 9 ; E . A . Rice , W . M . elect 1320 ; Hardman , 1 G 41 ; and G . R . Langley , P . P . S . G . D . Middx . The toast was most enthusiastically received .
The whole of the brethren named responded , and remarked upon the excellent work , kindly feeling exhibited , and splendid entertainment given . The lodge might well be pleased with its Master , and he , too , at being the head of so united a body . Bro . G . Langley said he felt it his privilege and great pleasure to be present . From the manner all the business had been executed , it must , indeed , be gratifying to Bro . David Rose , the first Master of the lodje . From whit he knew of the W . M . and his capabilities , he doubted not but that his services would ere long be recognisid in the county of Middlesex , he having been the means of resuscitating an old lodge in thit county . Having such a Master , there was no wonder that all the officers would perform their duties well , having had such excellent tuition .
The toast of "The Past Masters , " the W . M . said , was most important . The lodge was indeed fortunate in having so many present , from the first Mister and one of the founders , Bro . David Rose , who occupied the chair 21 years ago , to their I . P . M . and Installing Master , Bro . Ballard , to whom , for his able services in the chair during the l \ ast year , the lodge had unanimously voted the Past Master ' s jewel , which he ( the W . M . ) had very great pleasure in presenting , with the earnest hope that he might live many years to wear it and adorn the lodge with his presence .
Bro . Ballard , in reply , thanked the W . M . for his kind references and the brethren for the enthusiastic manner in which they had received the toast . He felt in a very proud position , having had congratulations from all around . He had striven to do his best , and he also thanked Bro . Rose for his great assistance . He had the honoured pcsition of Past Master , and all he could do for the lodge he would do to the best of his ability . For such a testimony of their good will as that handsome jewel it would be his pride and pleasure to wear it as long as he lived .
Bro . David Rose , who was most cordially received , thanked the brethren . He was installed 29 years ago for the first time and 21 years ago as first Master of the Rose Lodge . It was deeply gratifying to him to hear the visitors beir such testimony to the work . The younger officers of the lodge performed their duties so admirably that there was nothing for the Past Masters to do . Of the installation and initiation ceremonies it was many years since they had been worked better . The W . M . and Installing Master had given long and steady work at those ceremonies . So long as the lodge had such Past Masters , together with the Treasurer and Secretary , the working would be good and the same brotherly feeling would continue . It gave him great delight to be once more among them .
1 he W . M ., in giving the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary , " said they were ? ,, ^ r ? sterlln £ worth- , f the Secretary had not kindly accepted the position he ( the W . M . ) should have been diffident in accepting office . With two such worthv brethren the lodge would be safely guarded and sure to prosper . Bro . Isaac Dunn , P . M ., Treas . ysaid the lodge , he was happy to say , was in a very sound position , due to the promptitude with which the brethren paid , and enabled him to pay all the accounts , so that sitting down to the banquet and knowing all liabilities ' vere , discharged > vas to him a very great P , easure - Some eight years ago he sat as W . M . of the lodge and had the proud pleasure of passing and raising the W . M . The Rose Lodge had had excellent Masters but none better than the present .
Bro . John Loader , P . M ., Sec , thanked the W . M . for such kind allusions and said nothing should be wanting on his part to make the present year a success . As long as he lived he trusted that as the Secretary he should hive the same kindly feeling shown him as hitherto . The work of the Secretiry was not light but was one of love to him , and he hoped for many years he should command their respect and esteem .
The important toastof "The Officers" was given in most eulogistic terms by the W . M . who remarked that without good officers the beautilul ceremonies could not be performed as they should be . The S . W . was a brother of capabilities and life long friendship . The J . W . had made rapid strides and was doing good work . Bros . Thompson and Reap , the Deacons , were capable , and Bro . Derham , P . M ., as D . C , was perfect . To add to these Bro . Choveaux , the efficient Organist , harmonised the whole .
Bros . Wal Jeffery , S . W ., and Potter most ably replied and pledged themselves to to do their very best for such a lodge and so worthy a Master . The Tyler ' s toast closed an eventful and happy meeting . An excellent programme of music was arranged under the direction of Bro . F . E Choveaux , ably assisted by Mr . F . E . Cooper , Bros . S . J . Derham , P . M ., and A . Ronveau ( flautists ) , Arthur Grovcr ( tenor ) , and Walter George ( humorist ); all beine highly appreciated . Bro . F . E . Choveaux ably presided at the piano .
The Lodge of Research , No . 2429 , The annual installation festival of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hill , Leices'f > . ° , th S -I th ult- Thc Worshipful Master , Bro . S . S . Partridge , D . P . G . M ., 1 . A . G . D . C . I ' . ng ., occupied the chair , and was supported by a Urge numbjr of members and visitors . After the confirmation of minutes , the W . M . elect , Bro Dr R
Pratt was installed in ancient form , and appointed his officers as follows , allot them being Masters or last Masters of the Craft : llro . F . W . Billsom , LL . B ., VV . M . IVH . b . \ V . ; Uev . H SBrgus , B . A P . M . 523 , J . W . ; Kev . II , J . Mason , B . A ., P . M 1 HO , Chap ; VV I ) . Grant . I' . M . 27 ,, Ireas . ; J . T . Thorp , P . M . 5 y and 24 iy , bV lAi ' W- '\ nowlcs > l -M- « ° >» b-D-i »• "owe , P . M . 13 . JI , j . L > f ; G . Neigh ! uuur , 1 , t \ i , K 2 \ t l . w .
After the usual routine business of the m .-eting was concluded , a paper was read by Bro . John Lane , P . M . 1402 , P . A . GvD . C . Eng ., on " Some Aspects of Early English freemasonry . ' A short discussion followed , and Bro . Lane was subsequently unanimously elected an honorary member of the lodge . Ihe usual conversazione fullowed , and a very enjoyable evening wis sp > nt . the meetings of this lodge are will attended b y the Masonic students of the wi , T nP ach , , ! on-. follo-Vi : a K ^ erally by a discussion , after wliu . li Masonic curios are exhibited and descnbed . and everything possible is done to keep the members well informed 011 the Masonic literature and topics of the day .