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Bro . Percy Gray responded . He thanked the W . M . ancl the members for the kind w . oy he had been received . He bad long aspired to be a Freemason and he honed some day to be in office , and perhaps in time become W . iU . To be made one of tliein was , lie ronside-ed , a great honour . In proposing " The Visitors , " the Worshipful Master stated that they had a go-oily nrray , many nf whom were distinguished in the Craft . They were all very welcome and he . would be glad to see them again . He coupled with tho . toast tha mraes o ? Rrrw . A . S . Berenberg , W . M . 172 S ; Wint , VV . M . 101 ; and II . S . PulmanW . M . 2 * 500 .
, Bro . Berenberg responded . He had known their genial W . M . for many years and he hopedthe members would rally round him and send him un as Steward for one of ( he Charities with an amount tha ' t would make the lodgo the lirst on the list , Bro . Wint also replied . He had enjoyed himself very much and hoped to come there again . Bro . Pulman said thc Masonic Choughs were all gcod fellows and it was a pleasure to visit their happy lodge . With their LP . M . they had had a most efficient and painstaking officer and if the W . M . turned out as good the Iodge must prosper .
The W . M . proposed "The Past Alasters . " The members appreciated the great north of the Past Masters , who had been through the heat and burden of the day , and he hopedthat he would have their great assistance during his term nf oflice . " He coupled with the toast the names of Bros . W . B . Marcus , P . M ., and G . J . Judge . P . M . Bro . W : B . _ Marcus , P . M ., acknowledged the toast , observing that he stood before them in a new light . Hc had been the Treasurer for six years , and hid had no rest , having had such a lot of work to do , but now that was over ; he responded as a Past Master , one of the so-called " old fossils , " and he was proud he was one .
Bro . G . J . Judge , P . M ., also responded . As one of the founders , he was proud nf the Chough Lodge , which was always earnest in the cause of Charity , and they would loyally support the Worshipful Master for any of the Charities that he would go up as Steward for . In giving * ' The Masonic Charities , " the W . M . stated that he regretted they were
not honoured with the attendance of any representative of the three Institutions , but he truited during his term of office to have the pleasure of the company of all the Secretaries . In eloquent terms he urged the members to give liberally , and he honed that the forthcoming year would be one of the biggest , financially , in the annals of the noble-Institutions .
The next toast was "The Treasurerand Secretary , " the W . M . observing that thc Treasurer , Bro . G . S . Miller , I . P . M ., was new to that office , and they had to p ' ro-je him , but he thought that the end of the year of his oflice would speak well as to his efforts . The Secretary was a splendid officer , and had done his work in the past with every satisfaction . He was one of the best of friends , and he ( the W . M . ) was proud that he had such an efficient Secretary , and he looked to him for many things while he occupied the chair .
Bro . G . S . Miller , I . P . M ., Treas ., who was again received with much warmth , responded . He thought they had already heard too much of his voice . The outgoing Treasurer , Bro . _ Marcus , P . M ., had carried out his duties in such a way that it w Ju'd be impossible for him to do better , and later a suitable acknowledgment would * li » made to him for his great services to the lodge . Bro . J . W . Dewsnap , P . M ., Sec , also replied . He said that he was honoured by again being appointed Secretary , and he was proud and thankful that he was able to serve the lodge . He was a poor speechmaker , but what he lzcked in that respect he
hoped to make up in deeds . Might he mention that all the time he had been in office he had not had one complaint against him , and he took that as a great compliment , and he would cor . tinue to do his best for thc lodge . He was sorry they had lost the services of the old Treasurer , but with the new one he thought he would be able to work well . The Worshipful Master gave " The Officers ot the Lodge . " He stated that all the oflicers , with one exception , were initiates of the lodge . The visitors had been kind enough to say that the lodge was well-known for excellent working of the ritual , and he had no hesitation in affirming that his officers were such that they would keep up the great standard of the lodge .
The toast was cordially received and suitably responded to by Bros . ) . F . Percival , S . VV . ; W . V . Jull , J . W . ; H . Saqui , S . D . ; M . J . Almond , I . G . ; A . Strugnell , B . C . : J . Turle Lee , Org . ; and A . Haynes and C . Frohlich , Stewards . The Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a grand evening , which was thoroughly enjoyed hy all . The vocal and musical entertainment was one of the very best , and ably carried nut under the direction of Bro . Turle Lee , assisted by Bros . J . A . Brown , Lester , Miles Mole , J . Mullerhausen , and Arthur Strugnell , who were ' all members of the lodge , wilh the exception of Bro . Lester .
St . Pancras Lodge , No . 2271 . The installation meeting of this distinguished and Ihurishing lodge was held at the Midland Grand Hotel , St . Pancras , on Thursday , the 3 rd instant , when many attended to honour Bro . James Irvine , the / W . M . elect , a very popular and esteemed member of the Craft . Therewere present Bros . W . A . Scurrah , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . Middx . \ ice-Pres . Bd . Gen . Purps ., Sec ; James Irvine , P . M . S ( 3 i , S . VV . ; II . K . Graham . M . P ., P . M ., Treas . ; C . JacobS . D . ; R . Chattey . J . D . ; C . H . WorlevG . 1 *
, , Vine , W- H . Curtis , A . Cu * ner , T . Parker , Frank Cuzner , C . W . Matthew ? , 11 . C . Vernall , R . Whiting , P . M ., Tyler ; and the following honorary members ; Bros . Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . C . ; F . A . Philbrick , O . C , G . Reg . ; VV . M . Stiles , G . Trta ** . : and A . H . Scurrah , P . M . 204 S and 22 ort , P . P . G . S . of W . Middx . Visitors : IW * . t . H . IC . Cornell , I . P . M . 2 * 510 ; G . H . Wavell , W . M . SO 2 ; James Weaver , P . M . 8 ( 32 , P . P . G . Org . Middx . ; H . Lev / is , P . M , 2206 ; W . " Sparks , 1745 ;
J- J . Thomas , P . M . 753 , Prov . G .-. Treas . Bucks . ; J . M . McLeod , P . P . S . G . W . Daiby , Sec . Foyal Masonie Institution for Boys ; Captain C . J . Knightley , P . M . 1714 ; H . W . Parker , W . M . 204 S ; E . H . Lea , I . P . M . 4 y ; Geo . F . Fairchild , Asst . J | . D . of C . ; T . M . Ormiston , VV . M . 1507 ; Oscar Barrett , W . M . 2127 ; A . H . Cole , W . M . 1744 ; T . Jefferies , S . VV . 1744 ; Lieut .-Colonel Henry Gardner , 171 S ; C . II . Vernall , 173 ; H . Stiles , P . M . 1507 ; C . Wocdrosv , P . M . 170 S ; S . Godden , P . M . S 62 ; andR . T . West , 174 . 1 .
In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . R . S . Chattey , who was detained through pressing business , Bro . W . A . Scurrah , P . M ., occupied the chair . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and conlirmed , and the Auditors ' report received and adopted , the VV . M . elect , Bro . James Irvine , was then presented . and installed into the chair by Bro . VV . A . Scurrah , P . M ., in an exceedingly able and i-Npressive manner . The new VV . M . then appointed and invested his ollicers . The
W M . afterwards initiated Mr . H . E , Vernall , who must have been deeply impressed with the manner in which the ceremony was performed . Letters of regret for nonattendance were received from Bros . E . Letchworth , Grand Sec . ; C . E . Keyser , /••!> . ; Sir Geo . Harris , P . G . D . ; R . Grey , Pres . Bd . Ben . ; W . F . Smithson , 1 •('•!) . ; Loveland Loveland , Pres . Bd . Gen . Purps . j and many others . The lodge was closed , and a recherche banquet followed , under the genial presidency ° l the W . M .
In eloquent terms the W . M . proposed "The Oueen and the Craft , " and afterwards W * . * e " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . " In submitting the toast of " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the W . M . stated that the Grand Ollicers carried out their duties excellently , and they had given "inch time to promote Freemasonry . All who attended Grand Lodge knew the great woil- they did , and no better officers could be found in the world . They were honoured ilml evening with the presence of four Grand Officers , and they were highly welcome , ami
he coupled the names of Bros , the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chap ., and F . A . ¦ •" 'brick , Q . C , G . Reg . 1 '' ro . the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg responded , remarking that it was the lirst time he ad had the advantage of speaking lirst . He was one of the Consecrating Officers , and " ( j thought that all the members had gone right , but he left it to the Grand Registrar to ' - '" fnem where they had gone wrong , and he felt he had set him a difficult task . , _ " ro . Philbrick stated that he also had taken part in consecrating the lodge , of which c was an honorary member . He congratulated thc lodge on the position it had attained l the
n ' Grand Ollicers present were delighted to see the success the memb ; rs had cnieved . 'The lodge had survived its seventh year which was started under splendid 'sijices and it had maintained tt at thorough splendid Masonic work , and he hoped it - " ¦ " ! left in the able hzr . iU of Bro . IL R . | 1 ] t ' ' * ' > i . M . P ., P . M ., who stated that the I . P . M ., Bro . R . S . Chattey , hod requested In 1 , hniit the toast as he did nut feel he could do it in as able a manner as it ought llr \! ' as 'ie was not P resent in 'he l < dj-e tha * . night , and on his behilf he t ' . ianked . "• W . A . Scurrah for having performed the installation ceremony . The new W . M .,
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Bro . Irvine , would , he felt sure , carry out his duties in an excellent manner and the lodge would be quite safe in his hands . Bro . Irvine had worked hard in Masonry for the last 19 years and it was a great honour to have one so eminent as their W . M . and that as he had postponed bis projected visit to India so as to be installed , showed , he thought , that he also considered it an honour to be VV . M . of the St . Pancras Lodge . No words of his could add to his great worth and to the esteem in whicli he was held in the Masonic world .
The toast was enthusiastically received , and Bro . Irvine , VV . M ., on rising to respond had a very hearty reception . He thanked Bro . Graham for the kind manner in which he hadplaced his name before them , and he thanked them all for the generous acclamation with which they had received the toast . He war , indeed honoured by being the Master , and he would do his utmost to carry out bis duties to their entire satisfaction , but words failed him at that momant to express himself as he would wish . The W . M . gave "The Initiate , " remarking that he hoped he would be a credit to the lodge and the Craft in general , and if he aspired to go higher he would see as he went step by step the great beauty of Masonry , which he could not fail to appreciate , and he would never regret having joined the Craft .
In response , Bro . H . E . Vernall said that it was a great pleasure to him to be a Mason , and he wished to do that which would accord credit to the Craft . The W . M . proposed " The Installing Master , the Immediate Past Master , and Past Masters . " He stated that to give praise to the Installing Master , Bro W . A . Scurrah , was like painting the lily . Bro . Scurrah was founder , and had been a good servant to the lodge , having been the Secretary from its consecration , and he was its parent and no one was more respected . His rendering of the installation ceremony was perfect , and it had been his pleasure to see him perform that ceremony on many occasions , anil
he was always excellent . He was proud to have been installed by him , and he was indebted to him for much of bis knowledge in Masonry . He was sorry that Bro . Chattey , I . P . M ., was not able to be present in the lodge , but be had satisfactorily explained to him the reason of his absence . Bro . Chattey had conducted himself well as W . M ., and at the next lodjfe meeting he would be invested with a Past Mister ' s jewel for his services , it having always been th ? practice of the lodge to present jewels in open lodge . He also referred to each of the Past Masters by name , who had all rendered good service , and were more than pillars of the lodge , which , he thought , was one of tbe h » st
in the metropolis , and they would keep them correct and right . Bro . VV . A . Scurrah , Installing Master , responded . He thanked the VV . M . for his kindness . It had been his great ambition from the consecration to make the lodge one of the very best . It was the proudest moment of his life to instal so good a man as Bro . Irvine , who was a thorough Mason in heart and action , and under his genial rule the lodge must nnd would prosper . He had been invested that day as S . VV ., but their first
VV . M . was Sir Robert Fowler , and he was his deputy and had to do nearly all the work during his year of ollice , and it was a pleasure to have assisted Sir Robert Fowler , whose death he and the members regretted very much . In conclusion , he stated that he had an announcement to make that would give joy to Bro . McLeod , which was that the VV . M . would go up as Steward fortbe Boys , an I that his list at present amounted to the substantial sum of PSI J odd .
Bro . R . S . Chattey , I . P . M ., also acknowledged the toast . He regretted not being able to be present at the installation of the VV . M ., but business of a pressing nature was the cause , and he hoped the members would forgive his absence . I Ie congratulated the VV . M ., and wished him a prosperous and happy year of office . Bro . Graham , M . P ., P . M ., also responded , paying a tribute to the memory of Bros . Sir Robert Fowler and Dr . Powndrel , whose great services to the lodge , although they werenomoie , would never be forgotten . He had had the pleasure of meeting Bro . Lord Lathom , who gave him good advice by telling him never to neglect any Masonic engagement , which he should do his best to follow , and he had come from abroad earlier in order to attend the lodge that evening .
In submitting " The Masonic Chanties , " the VV . M . said that nothing was required from him to impress upon the members the importance of the toast . Charity always began at home , but they had a margin , and that would gladly be given to their noble Institutions . He hoped the meni'ier- * would give him great support in his Stewardship for the Boys , and send him up witli a list large in amount . They had well supported the Charities in the past , and he trusted that they would continue their efforts in the future . '
He had done his best for the Girls , and his ambition was to do likewise for the B iys . He thanked the members for the £ 89 odd , but , for the integrity of the lodge , he trusted that he would have at the least 100 guineas , as Charity was the mainstay and the greatest institution of Masonry . He was a poor beggar and be would leave it to Bro . McLeod , who was a most enthusiastic pleader in the cause , to ucze the members to give all they could spare , and they would never regret it .
Bro . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B ., responded in a very eloquent speech , which was received with marked attention , and the outcome of it , we think , will be that the W . M ' s list , as Steward for the Boys , will be very much increased in amount . - "The Visitors" having been honoured , Bros . O . car tfarrett , VV . M . 2127 ; G . H . Wavell , W . M . 86 * 2 j J . J . Thomas , P . M . 753 ; James Weaver , P . M . S 62 ; and C . H . li . Cornell , LP . M . 2 . 519 , replied , all bearing testimony to the excellent working of the VV . M . . and Installing Alaster , and the way ihey had been welcomed and entertained by the brethren .
In appropriate terms the W . M . gave " Ihe Treasurer and Secretary , ** ' which was suitably responded to by li-o . Graham , M . P ., P . M ., Treas ., . and liro . VV . A . Scurrah , in the absence of the new Sea clary . The W .. VI . proposed " The Oiliccrs , " observing that without good oflicers a Master would be all at sea . Thos-. * tint he had appointed were of the very best , and he hoped with their great assistance to be able to carry out his duties with . tut a single hitch . He associated with the toast the names of Bros . C . Jacob , J . W . ; R . Chattey , S . D . ; and G . F . Vine , who all responded . The Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a very happy meeting , and one that will long be remembered .
Bro . James Weaver , P . M ., was assisted in the excellent musical entertainment by Hros . F . j . Brittain and IL Tipper , Messrs . G . W Turner , IL G . Ryall , and F . | . Belton , Miss Louise Jenkins ( who received a well-deserved encore ) , and Miss Maggie Purvis , R . C . M . Special mention should be made of the two ladies for their exquisite singing , which was very much appreciated . ' I he portrait of Bro . James . Irvine , the VV . M ., appears in our Gallery of VVorshipful Masters this issue .
Bisley Lodge , No . 2317 . The annual festival of this prosperous lodge was held at the Masonic Hill , Woking , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . James Webb , VV . M . ; J . VV . H . Littleboy , * o . W . ; Captain G . lloey , Tre » s . ; J . B . b . Lancaster , P . M ., Sec ; A . G . Jackman , S . D . ; C F . Passmore , I . P . M . ; C . Pulman , P . M . ; G . | . Wooltidge F . M . Wilkins , J . T . Tomlinson , R . Clamp , J . H . Askham , P . M . ; J . Wcnham
and H . Whitburn . Visitors : Bros . R . F . Gould , P . G . D . ; VV . E . Robinson , VV . AL , Dr . A . J . Howlin , S . W ., R . Mossop , J . W ., C T . Tyler , P . M ., Sec , Prov . G . Sec , and S . C . Knight , I . P . M ., of 1395 ; !• Larcombe , VV . M ., A . Gayton , S . W ., T . L . Smith , J . W ., and J . J . Black , P . M ., Sec , of 15 O 4 ; Thos . Dix , W . M ., H . J . Bidwell , P . M ., K . Hunt , J . VV ., and E . Squire , of 2120 ; F . Harper , W . M . elect , and A . TI . Gale , 2521 ; Dr . Wellington Lake , 52 ; C Butler , P . M . 2394 ; W . A . Shaw , P . M . 1 ( 087 ; A . M . Kennett , 2475 ; and A . Gunning , 1457 ,
The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of two previous meetings confirmed , the retiring VV . M . at once proceeded with the ceremony ol installation , whicli was performed in a very able and impressive manner . The following are the office-bearers for the year : Bro .. J . W . II . Littleboy , W . M . ; James Webb , LP . M . ; Capt . G . Hoey , P . M ., S . VV . ; A . G . Jackman , J . VV . ; Major G . Collins , P . M ., Treas . ; J . B . ** , Lancaster , P . M , Sec . ; J . T . Tomlinson , S . tS . ; li . Clamp , J . D . ; J . H . Askham , P . M ., I , l » . ; J . Wenhaiii and 11 . Wnitburn , Stewards ; and G . T . MasonTyler .
, Tins business of the judge concluded ivim the pre-jeiitat-ua of a Past AlasUr ' s jewel to Bro . Webu , I . P . M ., after which t . * ie brethren adjourned to another poition of the building , where , an excellent banquet was provided 1 )/ toe Tyler , Bro . Mason . ( Jn the removal ol lhe clutt , tne toasts of ' * The Oueen" and of * iLK . il . the Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master , " were proposed in very eloquent terms by the newlyinstalled SV . M ., after which , in giving that of " The Oiliccrs of the Grand Lodge , "
the VV . M . said : We are honoured tins evening by the presence of a very worthy and distinguished Grand Oil ' iccc , viz ., Bro . Gjuld , iv . i- ' . n , / am sure 1 a-n only echoing the sentiments ot the brethren in saying , we are always delighted to see among us ; we shall always welcome him as often as he can visit us . I have not had the pleasure of associating with many Grand Lodge Ollicers , but 1 can only say that if liro . Gould is a fair sample , they are a very genial set of men . I ask you therefore , brethren , to drink
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Bro . Percy Gray responded . He thanked the W . M . ancl the members for the kind w . oy he had been received . He bad long aspired to be a Freemason and he honed some day to be in office , and perhaps in time become W . iU . To be made one of tliein was , lie ronside-ed , a great honour . In proposing " The Visitors , " the Worshipful Master stated that they had a go-oily nrray , many nf whom were distinguished in the Craft . They were all very welcome and he . would be glad to see them again . He coupled with tho . toast tha mraes o ? Rrrw . A . S . Berenberg , W . M . 172 S ; Wint , VV . M . 101 ; and II . S . PulmanW . M . 2 * 500 .
, Bro . Berenberg responded . He had known their genial W . M . for many years and he hopedthe members would rally round him and send him un as Steward for one of ( he Charities with an amount tha ' t would make the lodgo the lirst on the list , Bro . Wint also replied . He had enjoyed himself very much and hoped to come there again . Bro . Pulman said thc Masonic Choughs were all gcod fellows and it was a pleasure to visit their happy lodge . With their LP . M . they had had a most efficient and painstaking officer and if the W . M . turned out as good the Iodge must prosper .
The W . M . proposed "The Past Alasters . " The members appreciated the great north of the Past Masters , who had been through the heat and burden of the day , and he hopedthat he would have their great assistance during his term nf oflice . " He coupled with the toast the names of Bros . W . B . Marcus , P . M ., and G . J . Judge . P . M . Bro . W : B . _ Marcus , P . M ., acknowledged the toast , observing that he stood before them in a new light . Hc had been the Treasurer for six years , and hid had no rest , having had such a lot of work to do , but now that was over ; he responded as a Past Master , one of the so-called " old fossils , " and he was proud he was one .
Bro . G . J . Judge , P . M ., also responded . As one of the founders , he was proud nf the Chough Lodge , which was always earnest in the cause of Charity , and they would loyally support the Worshipful Master for any of the Charities that he would go up as Steward for . In giving * ' The Masonic Charities , " the W . M . stated that he regretted they were
not honoured with the attendance of any representative of the three Institutions , but he truited during his term of office to have the pleasure of the company of all the Secretaries . In eloquent terms he urged the members to give liberally , and he honed that the forthcoming year would be one of the biggest , financially , in the annals of the noble-Institutions .
The next toast was "The Treasurerand Secretary , " the W . M . observing that thc Treasurer , Bro . G . S . Miller , I . P . M ., was new to that office , and they had to p ' ro-je him , but he thought that the end of the year of his oflice would speak well as to his efforts . The Secretary was a splendid officer , and had done his work in the past with every satisfaction . He was one of the best of friends , and he ( the W . M . ) was proud that he had such an efficient Secretary , and he looked to him for many things while he occupied the chair .
Bro . G . S . Miller , I . P . M ., Treas ., who was again received with much warmth , responded . He thought they had already heard too much of his voice . The outgoing Treasurer , Bro . _ Marcus , P . M ., had carried out his duties in such a way that it w Ju'd be impossible for him to do better , and later a suitable acknowledgment would * li » made to him for his great services to the lodge . Bro . J . W . Dewsnap , P . M ., Sec , also replied . He said that he was honoured by again being appointed Secretary , and he was proud and thankful that he was able to serve the lodge . He was a poor speechmaker , but what he lzcked in that respect he
hoped to make up in deeds . Might he mention that all the time he had been in office he had not had one complaint against him , and he took that as a great compliment , and he would cor . tinue to do his best for thc lodge . He was sorry they had lost the services of the old Treasurer , but with the new one he thought he would be able to work well . The Worshipful Master gave " The Officers ot the Lodge . " He stated that all the oflicers , with one exception , were initiates of the lodge . The visitors had been kind enough to say that the lodge was well-known for excellent working of the ritual , and he had no hesitation in affirming that his officers were such that they would keep up the great standard of the lodge .
The toast was cordially received and suitably responded to by Bros . ) . F . Percival , S . VV . ; W . V . Jull , J . W . ; H . Saqui , S . D . ; M . J . Almond , I . G . ; A . Strugnell , B . C . : J . Turle Lee , Org . ; and A . Haynes and C . Frohlich , Stewards . The Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a grand evening , which was thoroughly enjoyed hy all . The vocal and musical entertainment was one of the very best , and ably carried nut under the direction of Bro . Turle Lee , assisted by Bros . J . A . Brown , Lester , Miles Mole , J . Mullerhausen , and Arthur Strugnell , who were ' all members of the lodge , wilh the exception of Bro . Lester .
St . Pancras Lodge , No . 2271 . The installation meeting of this distinguished and Ihurishing lodge was held at the Midland Grand Hotel , St . Pancras , on Thursday , the 3 rd instant , when many attended to honour Bro . James Irvine , the / W . M . elect , a very popular and esteemed member of the Craft . Therewere present Bros . W . A . Scurrah , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . Middx . \ ice-Pres . Bd . Gen . Purps ., Sec ; James Irvine , P . M . S ( 3 i , S . VV . ; II . K . Graham . M . P ., P . M ., Treas . ; C . JacobS . D . ; R . Chattey . J . D . ; C . H . WorlevG . 1 *
, , Vine , W- H . Curtis , A . Cu * ner , T . Parker , Frank Cuzner , C . W . Matthew ? , 11 . C . Vernall , R . Whiting , P . M ., Tyler ; and the following honorary members ; Bros . Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . C . ; F . A . Philbrick , O . C , G . Reg . ; VV . M . Stiles , G . Trta ** . : and A . H . Scurrah , P . M . 204 S and 22 ort , P . P . G . S . of W . Middx . Visitors : IW * . t . H . IC . Cornell , I . P . M . 2 * 510 ; G . H . Wavell , W . M . SO 2 ; James Weaver , P . M . 8 ( 32 , P . P . G . Org . Middx . ; H . Lev / is , P . M , 2206 ; W . " Sparks , 1745 ;
J- J . Thomas , P . M . 753 , Prov . G .-. Treas . Bucks . ; J . M . McLeod , P . P . S . G . W . Daiby , Sec . Foyal Masonie Institution for Boys ; Captain C . J . Knightley , P . M . 1714 ; H . W . Parker , W . M . 204 S ; E . H . Lea , I . P . M . 4 y ; Geo . F . Fairchild , Asst . J | . D . of C . ; T . M . Ormiston , VV . M . 1507 ; Oscar Barrett , W . M . 2127 ; A . H . Cole , W . M . 1744 ; T . Jefferies , S . VV . 1744 ; Lieut .-Colonel Henry Gardner , 171 S ; C . II . Vernall , 173 ; H . Stiles , P . M . 1507 ; C . Wocdrosv , P . M . 170 S ; S . Godden , P . M . S 62 ; andR . T . West , 174 . 1 .
In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . R . S . Chattey , who was detained through pressing business , Bro . W . A . Scurrah , P . M ., occupied the chair . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and conlirmed , and the Auditors ' report received and adopted , the VV . M . elect , Bro . James Irvine , was then presented . and installed into the chair by Bro . VV . A . Scurrah , P . M ., in an exceedingly able and i-Npressive manner . The new VV . M . then appointed and invested his ollicers . The
W M . afterwards initiated Mr . H . E , Vernall , who must have been deeply impressed with the manner in which the ceremony was performed . Letters of regret for nonattendance were received from Bros . E . Letchworth , Grand Sec . ; C . E . Keyser , /••!> . ; Sir Geo . Harris , P . G . D . ; R . Grey , Pres . Bd . Ben . ; W . F . Smithson , 1 •('•!) . ; Loveland Loveland , Pres . Bd . Gen . Purps . j and many others . The lodge was closed , and a recherche banquet followed , under the genial presidency ° l the W . M .
In eloquent terms the W . M . proposed "The Oueen and the Craft , " and afterwards W * . * e " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . " In submitting the toast of " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the W . M . stated that the Grand Ollicers carried out their duties excellently , and they had given "inch time to promote Freemasonry . All who attended Grand Lodge knew the great woil- they did , and no better officers could be found in the world . They were honoured ilml evening with the presence of four Grand Officers , and they were highly welcome , ami
he coupled the names of Bros , the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chap ., and F . A . ¦ •" 'brick , Q . C , G . Reg . 1 '' ro . the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg responded , remarking that it was the lirst time he ad had the advantage of speaking lirst . He was one of the Consecrating Officers , and " ( j thought that all the members had gone right , but he left it to the Grand Registrar to ' - '" fnem where they had gone wrong , and he felt he had set him a difficult task . , _ " ro . Philbrick stated that he also had taken part in consecrating the lodge , of which c was an honorary member . He congratulated thc lodge on the position it had attained l the
n ' Grand Ollicers present were delighted to see the success the memb ; rs had cnieved . 'The lodge had survived its seventh year which was started under splendid 'sijices and it had maintained tt at thorough splendid Masonic work , and he hoped it - " ¦ " ! left in the able hzr . iU of Bro . IL R . | 1 ] t ' ' * ' > i . M . P ., P . M ., who stated that the I . P . M ., Bro . R . S . Chattey , hod requested In 1 , hniit the toast as he did nut feel he could do it in as able a manner as it ought llr \! ' as 'ie was not P resent in 'he l < dj-e tha * . night , and on his behilf he t ' . ianked . "• W . A . Scurrah for having performed the installation ceremony . The new W . M .,
Craft Masonry.
Bro . Irvine , would , he felt sure , carry out his duties in an excellent manner and the lodge would be quite safe in his hands . Bro . Irvine had worked hard in Masonry for the last 19 years and it was a great honour to have one so eminent as their W . M . and that as he had postponed bis projected visit to India so as to be installed , showed , he thought , that he also considered it an honour to be VV . M . of the St . Pancras Lodge . No words of his could add to his great worth and to the esteem in whicli he was held in the Masonic world .
The toast was enthusiastically received , and Bro . Irvine , VV . M ., on rising to respond had a very hearty reception . He thanked Bro . Graham for the kind manner in which he hadplaced his name before them , and he thanked them all for the generous acclamation with which they had received the toast . He war , indeed honoured by being the Master , and he would do his utmost to carry out bis duties to their entire satisfaction , but words failed him at that momant to express himself as he would wish . The W . M . gave "The Initiate , " remarking that he hoped he would be a credit to the lodge and the Craft in general , and if he aspired to go higher he would see as he went step by step the great beauty of Masonry , which he could not fail to appreciate , and he would never regret having joined the Craft .
In response , Bro . H . E . Vernall said that it was a great pleasure to him to be a Mason , and he wished to do that which would accord credit to the Craft . The W . M . proposed " The Installing Master , the Immediate Past Master , and Past Masters . " He stated that to give praise to the Installing Master , Bro W . A . Scurrah , was like painting the lily . Bro . Scurrah was founder , and had been a good servant to the lodge , having been the Secretary from its consecration , and he was its parent and no one was more respected . His rendering of the installation ceremony was perfect , and it had been his pleasure to see him perform that ceremony on many occasions , anil
he was always excellent . He was proud to have been installed by him , and he was indebted to him for much of bis knowledge in Masonry . He was sorry that Bro . Chattey , I . P . M ., was not able to be present in the lodge , but be had satisfactorily explained to him the reason of his absence . Bro . Chattey had conducted himself well as W . M ., and at the next lodjfe meeting he would be invested with a Past Mister ' s jewel for his services , it having always been th ? practice of the lodge to present jewels in open lodge . He also referred to each of the Past Masters by name , who had all rendered good service , and were more than pillars of the lodge , which , he thought , was one of tbe h » st
in the metropolis , and they would keep them correct and right . Bro . VV . A . Scurrah , Installing Master , responded . He thanked the VV . M . for his kindness . It had been his great ambition from the consecration to make the lodge one of the very best . It was the proudest moment of his life to instal so good a man as Bro . Irvine , who was a thorough Mason in heart and action , and under his genial rule the lodge must nnd would prosper . He had been invested that day as S . VV ., but their first
VV . M . was Sir Robert Fowler , and he was his deputy and had to do nearly all the work during his year of ollice , and it was a pleasure to have assisted Sir Robert Fowler , whose death he and the members regretted very much . In conclusion , he stated that he had an announcement to make that would give joy to Bro . McLeod , which was that the VV . M . would go up as Steward fortbe Boys , an I that his list at present amounted to the substantial sum of PSI J odd .
Bro . R . S . Chattey , I . P . M ., also acknowledged the toast . He regretted not being able to be present at the installation of the VV . M ., but business of a pressing nature was the cause , and he hoped the members would forgive his absence . I Ie congratulated the VV . M ., and wished him a prosperous and happy year of office . Bro . Graham , M . P ., P . M ., also responded , paying a tribute to the memory of Bros . Sir Robert Fowler and Dr . Powndrel , whose great services to the lodge , although they werenomoie , would never be forgotten . He had had the pleasure of meeting Bro . Lord Lathom , who gave him good advice by telling him never to neglect any Masonic engagement , which he should do his best to follow , and he had come from abroad earlier in order to attend the lodge that evening .
In submitting " The Masonic Chanties , " the VV . M . said that nothing was required from him to impress upon the members the importance of the toast . Charity always began at home , but they had a margin , and that would gladly be given to their noble Institutions . He hoped the meni'ier- * would give him great support in his Stewardship for the Boys , and send him up witli a list large in amount . They had well supported the Charities in the past , and he trusted that they would continue their efforts in the future . '
He had done his best for the Girls , and his ambition was to do likewise for the B iys . He thanked the members for the £ 89 odd , but , for the integrity of the lodge , he trusted that he would have at the least 100 guineas , as Charity was the mainstay and the greatest institution of Masonry . He was a poor beggar and be would leave it to Bro . McLeod , who was a most enthusiastic pleader in the cause , to ucze the members to give all they could spare , and they would never regret it .
Bro . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B ., responded in a very eloquent speech , which was received with marked attention , and the outcome of it , we think , will be that the W . M ' s list , as Steward for the Boys , will be very much increased in amount . - "The Visitors" having been honoured , Bros . O . car tfarrett , VV . M . 2127 ; G . H . Wavell , W . M . 86 * 2 j J . J . Thomas , P . M . 753 ; James Weaver , P . M . S 62 ; and C . H . li . Cornell , LP . M . 2 . 519 , replied , all bearing testimony to the excellent working of the VV . M . . and Installing Alaster , and the way ihey had been welcomed and entertained by the brethren .
In appropriate terms the W . M . gave " Ihe Treasurer and Secretary , ** ' which was suitably responded to by li-o . Graham , M . P ., P . M ., Treas ., . and liro . VV . A . Scurrah , in the absence of the new Sea clary . The W .. VI . proposed " The Oiliccrs , " observing that without good oflicers a Master would be all at sea . Thos-. * tint he had appointed were of the very best , and he hoped with their great assistance to be able to carry out his duties with . tut a single hitch . He associated with the toast the names of Bros . C . Jacob , J . W . ; R . Chattey , S . D . ; and G . F . Vine , who all responded . The Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a very happy meeting , and one that will long be remembered .
Bro . James Weaver , P . M ., was assisted in the excellent musical entertainment by Hros . F . j . Brittain and IL Tipper , Messrs . G . W Turner , IL G . Ryall , and F . | . Belton , Miss Louise Jenkins ( who received a well-deserved encore ) , and Miss Maggie Purvis , R . C . M . Special mention should be made of the two ladies for their exquisite singing , which was very much appreciated . ' I he portrait of Bro . James . Irvine , the VV . M ., appears in our Gallery of VVorshipful Masters this issue .
Bisley Lodge , No . 2317 . The annual festival of this prosperous lodge was held at the Masonic Hill , Woking , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . James Webb , VV . M . ; J . VV . H . Littleboy , * o . W . ; Captain G . lloey , Tre » s . ; J . B . b . Lancaster , P . M ., Sec ; A . G . Jackman , S . D . ; C F . Passmore , I . P . M . ; C . Pulman , P . M . ; G . | . Wooltidge F . M . Wilkins , J . T . Tomlinson , R . Clamp , J . H . Askham , P . M . ; J . Wcnham
and H . Whitburn . Visitors : Bros . R . F . Gould , P . G . D . ; VV . E . Robinson , VV . AL , Dr . A . J . Howlin , S . W ., R . Mossop , J . W ., C T . Tyler , P . M ., Sec , Prov . G . Sec , and S . C . Knight , I . P . M ., of 1395 ; !• Larcombe , VV . M ., A . Gayton , S . W ., T . L . Smith , J . W ., and J . J . Black , P . M ., Sec , of 15 O 4 ; Thos . Dix , W . M ., H . J . Bidwell , P . M ., K . Hunt , J . VV ., and E . Squire , of 2120 ; F . Harper , W . M . elect , and A . TI . Gale , 2521 ; Dr . Wellington Lake , 52 ; C Butler , P . M . 2394 ; W . A . Shaw , P . M . 1 ( 087 ; A . M . Kennett , 2475 ; and A . Gunning , 1457 ,
The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of two previous meetings confirmed , the retiring VV . M . at once proceeded with the ceremony ol installation , whicli was performed in a very able and impressive manner . The following are the office-bearers for the year : Bro .. J . W . II . Littleboy , W . M . ; James Webb , LP . M . ; Capt . G . Hoey , P . M ., S . VV . ; A . G . Jackman , J . VV . ; Major G . Collins , P . M ., Treas . ; J . B . ** , Lancaster , P . M , Sec . ; J . T . Tomlinson , S . tS . ; li . Clamp , J . D . ; J . H . Askham , P . M ., I , l » . ; J . Wenhaiii and 11 . Wnitburn , Stewards ; and G . T . MasonTyler .
, Tins business of the judge concluded ivim the pre-jeiitat-ua of a Past AlasUr ' s jewel to Bro . Webu , I . P . M ., after which t . * ie brethren adjourned to another poition of the building , where , an excellent banquet was provided 1 )/ toe Tyler , Bro . Mason . ( Jn the removal ol lhe clutt , tne toasts of ' * The Oueen" and of * iLK . il . the Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master , " were proposed in very eloquent terms by the newlyinstalled SV . M ., after which , in giving that of " The Oiliccrs of the Grand Lodge , "
the VV . M . said : We are honoured tins evening by the presence of a very worthy and distinguished Grand Oil ' iccc , viz ., Bro . Gjuld , iv . i- ' . n , / am sure 1 a-n only echoing the sentiments ot the brethren in saying , we are always delighted to see among us ; we shall always welcome him as often as he can visit us . I have not had the pleasure of associating with many Grand Lodge Ollicers , but 1 can only say that if liro . Gould is a fair sample , they are a very genial set of men . I ask you therefore , brethren , to drink