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Asaph- The W . M ., in reply , said he thanked the brethren sincerely for electing him to the high office he now held and he would endeavour during his year of office to carry out the duties properly , carefully , and successfully , and to do so nothing should be wanting on his navt . With these words , though very few , but , nevertheless , the more deepl y felt , ha begged to thank them all
for the kind way in which they had drunk his health , so feeling ly alluded to b y Bro . Wellard . There now devolved upon him a very pleasing task , which was to present a jewel to their Immediate Past Master , Bro . C . Wellard . Me had p-reat satisfaction in presenting this jewel , as it was a _ testimony of the brethren ' s appreciation of the way in which he liid performed his duties . In presenting it , he begged to
assure Bro . Wellard that the brethren were truly grateful to him for what he had done on behalf of the lodge and for his having so well and actively performed his duties . He hoped to have the pleasure of his assistance during his year of office . Bro . Wellard , I . P . M ., in replying , said he estimated the jewel at a very high rate . He had passed through all the offices of the Lodge of Asaph , and he now
retired . During that time he had been in office he had much to be thankful for . The brethren had encouraged him to persevere , and had overlooked the many deficiencies he had exhibited ; but he could only say he had endeavoured to do to the best of his ability . He had worked hard to do so , and any defect shown had not been from want of love to the Craft . It had been his great delight to
do his work , and he had been ably assisted by the P . M . s . He hoped that now he should be able to give assistance to those who might come after him . The jewel presented to him would be an heirloom in his family , and would be highly cherished as a presentation by this Lodge of Asaph . Bro . j . M . Chamberlin , P . M . and Secretary , responded to the toast of " The Past Masters , " whose greatest
recompense , he said , was to see . the lodge prosperous . Bro . Casson replied to the toast of " The Visitors , " and , in the course of his observations , said he believed the new VV . M . would maintain the dignity of the lodge . Bro . Delevanti , J . W ., replied to the toast of "The Officers , " Bro . Maclean , S . W ., having been obliged to leave , on account of his professional
engagements , early in the evening . Bro . Delevanti said that nothing should be wanting on his part to do his duty properly , not only in the working , but in cementing those feelings among the brethren which would eventually make Freemasonry much more than the outer world thought . They would show to the outer world that they were friends to every effort to do good to all the world . The Craft was
noble , and let them show that it was so . Referring to the VV . M ., he said he could go thirty years back , when this clever artist conducted the opera of " Les Huguenots " at the Surrey Theatre . He was amazed to see him conduct with one iiand and play the pianoforte with the other , a kid glove dangling from one hand . From the drum parts to the horn narts , he filled up each part with all the artistic
fervour which would foreshadow him as a future thorough master in music , and as a climax Master of this grand dramatic and musical lodge . All the brethren believed that he would be as perfect a Master of the lodge as he was as a musical Master . Indeed , the lodge might congratulate itself on possessing one who would be one of its landmarks .
The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . During the evening a beautiful selection of music was performed by Miss Alice Aynsley Cooke , Bro . George Buckland , Bro . John Maclean , Bro . Parry , and Bro . Henry Bracy ; Bro . Julian Egerton ( clarionet ) , and Bro . C . J . Jekyll , P . M ., G . Org . ( pianoforte ) .
TRINITY COLLEGE LODGE ( No . 1765 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 3 rd inst ., at Trinity College , Mandeville-place . Bro . J . A . Hammond , VV . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . H . J . Stark , S . W . ; Rev . V . Hunt , J . W . ; Gabriel , Treas . ; J . Stedman , Sec ; B . Turner , S . D . ; Hoarc , J . D . ; G . F . Hammond , I . G . ; J . Hodges , H . Taylor ,
Wallace Wells , Plant Martin , Stanley Smith , Edmund Kogers , E . H . Earwig , P . M . 1 S 0 ; Russell M . Lcchner ; I . E . Shand , W . M . 15 G 3 ; C Brander , 15 G 3 ; J . Stevens , P . M . 142 G ; T . Poore , P . M . 720 ; H . M . Lcvy . ' P . M . iSS ; and II . Massey , P . M . G 19 , VV . M . 192 S ( Freemason ) . The VV . M . first raised Bro . Carl Magnus Brander , F . C , No- 1563 , to the Third Degree , and at thc conclusion of
this ceremony , in a perfect and unfaltering style , installed T 3 ro . Humphrey J . Stark , S . VV . and VV . M . elect , as Master of the lodge . The presentation being made by Bro . Farwig , P . M . 1 S 0 , the brethren appointed to office were : thos . J . A . Hammond , I . P . M . ; the Rev . H . V . VV . Hunt , a . W . ; Stedman , J . W . ; Gabriel , Treas . ; J . A . HammondSec ; E . JHoareS . D . ; B . TurnerJ . D . ; G .
, . , , Hammond , I . G . ; B . Lane , Org . ; F . Carr , D . C ; S . Hoare , W . S ., and Harrison , Tyler . After Bro . Hammond had delivered the address to the Master , Wardens , and brethren , the W . M . presented Bro . Hammond with a P . M . ' s jewel , and in making the presentation , said , the task was indeed a difficult one , because ne was quite unable to express adequately the feelings
Which had guided the lodge in voting it . In some lodges tne presentation of a jewel to the outgoing Master was a mere matter of routine . But in this lodge , young as it was , one occasion had already arisen on which it was leaned neither necessary nor expedient that a jewel should Ue "resented . This was a proof that the present jewel would not have been voted unless the W . M . had performed '" s duties faithfully . Those brethren who bad been witof
nesses the VV . M . ' s pcrformanccof his duties could agree . . in saying what he now said , he was perfectly justified . " Would only add that in presenting this iewel the VV . M . thM r ? ffard il in a twofoId light—first , as ' a small token of in I . " ' s appreciation of the dignified and able way scco It ! ' discllar _ 'cd the duties of the chair ; and , He fl . . ?/ S a rrlar ' ° ^ Personal esteem and fraternal regard . ; . « , i ,. ¦ " ¦) placed now in Bro . Hammond ' s hands a
harm' t 0 hlm ' " the bcst wishes for l , is , on _ " lifc ' forX ' ncss > and Prosperity , and also with their best wishes the'VV £ ? ntmucd presence among them . The remarks of bre ' tl ,. ' . . endorsed by the cordial cheers of all the said 1 , u ' . . £ e ' ' Hammond , J . P . M ., in reply , most . _ , , u ! d content himself witU thanking the brethren and «_!_! 1 " Ca , l y ( or the £ ' ft so 1 < ind | y and heartily made , ¦ lis fa __ l , aSSVre " . lem tliat ! t would bc an heirloom in his T __ T J ' , a Sift he should very much prize , close , ] n ° " lu th , e business of the lodge , which was then the sur _ mf . tnren adjourned to what was called on WnsisX ? . " ^ , "refreshment , " but which in reality 'S'sted 0 f a verv e , t co , d banquet < Wh thi . A
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been disposed of , the brethren were entertained between toasts with a selection of vocal and instrumental music of thc highest class , and which could only be given by a lodge whose members entirely consist of professors of the Divine art . Thc vocalists were Bros . J . Hodges , H . Taylor , Wallace Wells , Plant Martin , and Stanley Smith ; and presiding at the pianoforte were Bros . Edmund Rogers and Russell M . Lochner . 'The musical pieces performed were
" Grace , " " For these and all ' 1 hy Mercies , " " In Autumn we should Drink , " "The Magic Hour , " "Qui Stcgno , " "He and She , " "Haste ye Soft Gales , " "Mandoline , " " Sul Campo Delia , " " When Evening ' s Twilight , " and " Fill the Shining Goblet , " together with some other concerted pieces of equal excellence . In proposing the toasts the W . M . observed that as the hour was late , and as the enjoyment of music was the principal portion of
the-programme after dinner , the speeches would be made very short . The formal toasts were then given . Bro . Hammond , I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the VV . M ., " who , he said , was one of the founders of Trinity College , as well as one of the founders of the lodge . He had also held a high position in the college as a professor , and likewise as its Registrar . With such qualifications the brethren could not but agree that Bro . Stark was the right
man in the right place , when he was W . M . of the lodge . The W . M ., having replied in a very few words , in which he conveyed his feelings of intense gratification at having been honoured by the unanimous election by the brethren to the chair' of the lodge , proposed " The Visitors , " to which toast Bro . James Stevens replied . He felt indebted , as all the visitors must , to the lodge for the great treat that they hadliad that evening , both in the working of the
lodge ana the entertainment subsequently provided . The outgoing Master , in his performance of the ceremonies of raising and installation , had left nothing to be desired . In all the Masonic experience of the visitors , which was not a short one with many of them , they had never , heard any brother do his duty of installing his successor for the first time so admirably as Bro . Hammond , and the jewel with which he had been presented was well earned . 'The music
also had been such as was rarely met with . Other visitors also replied , and the VV . M . then gave what he described as the toast of the evening , " The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . Hammond , " and he likewise complimented that worthy brother , not only on his performance of the ceremony of installation , but on his execution of the office of Master throughout the whole of his year of office . Bro . Hammond responded , and thanked the brethren for
the high appreciation they had of the endeavours he had made to dignify the position in which he had been placed . The toast of " The Masonic Press " was also given and responded to ; and the VV . M . next gave "The Health of the Officers , " on whom , he said , he should have to depend for the proper carrying out of his own duties . He knew very well that the officers he had invested would do their duty , and endeavour , to the utmost of their ability , to discharge the onerous functions of their offices . Bro . the Rev . V .
Hunt , S . W ., replied , and , in the course of his remarks , observed that it was the duty of all officers to prepare themselves for their work before they were invested , as one year was hardly sufficient fully to prepare a brother for a hi g her office . There was before him the prospect of the VV . M . 's chair next year , and he hardly knew how to manage ; but the officers felt a deep sense of the responsibility cast upon them , and they trusted they should not prove themselves unworthy of the confidence reposed in them . Bro . Harrisongave the Tyler's toast , and the proceedings terminated .
CLARENDON LODGE ( No . 1769 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this young but prosperous lodge , which is just commencing the fourth year of its existence , took place on Tuesday evening , the Sth inst ., at . the Guildhall'Tavern , Gresham-strcet , when there was a large attendance , especially of visitors . The brethren assembled shortly after five o ' clock , and at half-past lodge was opened in accordance with the time-honoured formalities , under the
presidency of the retiring VV . M ., Bro . 'Thomas Grove , who was supported b y his I . P . M ., Bro . ] . Cooper ; Bros . Chas . Thompson , S . VV ., VV . M . elect ; T . W . Mayes , J . W . ; John Stanley , P . M ., Treas ., acting Sec ; John Sbper , S . D . ; George Croxton , J . D . ; J . C . Thomas , D . C . ; J . B . Linscott , I . G . ; E . Abcrcrombie , VV . Goldsmith , C . Thomas , Tyler ; and others . Amongst the visitors were : Bros . F . B . Shepherd , P . M .
27 G ; H . Cboper , P . M . 704 ; J . T . Robertson , P . M . 55 ; J . C . Dwarber , P . M . 55 ; VV . T . Fathing , P . M . 55 ; G . E . Snow , P . M . 55 , P . P . G . S . W . Kent ; J : Henry Smith , P . M . 279 , P . P . G . Chap . Leicester ; T . P . Lcwin , VV . M . 276 , P . G . S . West Essex ; H . E . Deliane , W . M . 1543 , P . G . S . Essex ; H . Turner , P . M . 1 . 5 S 9 ; James Andrews , 1799 ; 'Thos . C . Nunn , 1531 ; H . White , 1 G 71 ; Maurice S . Rubcnstein , 1 G 42 ; T . Ernest Pocock , 1 S 91 ; H . Foskett ,
1 G 42 ; J . Healcy , 134 S ; John Cottonson , SG 2 ; Robert H . Johnson , 134 S ; D . Stroud , 55 ; Thomas E . Wright , 55 ; VV . Robinson , 55 ; and others . Lodge having been advanced in accordance with the customary formalities , Bro . Charles 'Thompson was presented as the Worshipful Master elect , and installed into the chair by Bro . Charles Cooper , P . M ., who performed the ceremony . in a most creditable manner .
On the re-admission of the brethren , the newly-installed VV . Master was proclaimed , saluted and greeted with the usual honours , and he then proceeded to invest his officers for the ensuing year , the collars being thus bestowed : Bro . Thomas Grove , I . P . M . ; T . W . Mayes , S . VV . ; John Soper , J . W . ; John Stanley , P . M . Treas . ; George Croxton , S . D . ; j . C . Thomas , J . D . ; J . B . Linscott , D . C ; E . Abcrcrombie , I . G . ; C . Thomas , Tyler .
Some formal business having been transacted , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting- hall , where a sumptuous repast had been provided by Messrs . Ritter and Clifford , whose arrangements under the personal superintendence of Bro . Henry Mills gave unqualified satisfaction . At the conclusion of the repast the loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair and dul y honoured , "The Health of the new Worshipful Master" being received
with especial cordiality . In responding , Bro . Thompson thanked the brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him , and assured them that he should exert his utmost efforts to promote the welfare of the lodge . In proposing " The Health of the Immediate Past Master , " he spoke of the efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of the chair during his time of office , and begged his acceptance of a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , as a mark of the respect and esteem in which he was held by the brethren , and in recognition of the valuable services he had
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rendered to thc lodge . The toast was most cordially received , and Bro . Grove in acknowledging the compliment paid to him , thanked the brethren for their generous gift and promised to render all the assistance he could to his successor during the time he should rule over the lodge .
-e / eral other toasts were honoured , and during the evening an attractive selection of vocal and instrumental music was given , Bro . Cantell , P . M ., lending efficient aid as accompanyist on the pianoforte . Altogether a most enjoyable evening was passed .
MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No . 3 I 7 ) - —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at The Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on ' Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., when the following members were present : Bros . W . Nicholl , W . M . ; H . Walmsley , S . W . ; J . Smethurst , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . J . Cunlilfe , Secretary ; John Bladon , P . M ., P . G . D . ol Cacting J . W .- James
, , Wilson , S . D . ; Daniel Doubavand , P . M . ; J . R . Lever , P . M . ; A . Wild , J . Garside , Walter Wood , H . " Bury , Charles Hart , and J . Sly , Tyler . Bro . A . Palmer , J . W . De 'labley Lodge , was a visitor . The lodge was opened at G . 15 , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . John Bladon , P . M ., P . G . D . of C , then assumed the chair of K . S . by
, permission of Bro . VV . Nicholl , W . M ., and passed Bro . Walter Wood to the Degree of F . C . Bro . Bladon also delivered the S . E , Corner Stone Address , and presented and explained the working tools to the candidate . On the conclusion of the ceremony " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visiting brother , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 7 . 15 . A soiree and ' ball was held
in the banquet room , and amongst those who took part in the same were Bros . W . Nicho ' ll , W . M . j H . Walmsley , S . VV ., and Mrs . Walmsley ; Bro . John Smethurst , P . M ., Treas ., Mrs . and Miss Smethurst ; Bros . J . Howarth Clark , P . M . ; J . R . Lever , P . M . ; Daniel Doubavand , P . M ., and Mrs . Doubavand ; Bro . J . L . Hine , P . M .,
P . P . G . S . W . ; Mrs . Elderton , Mrs . Yates , Mrs . John Church , Mrs . Edwards , Mrs . Higginbotham ; Bro . Edward Smith and Mrs . Smith ; Bro . Walter Wood and Mrs . Wood ; Bros . J . Garside , Charles Hart , H . Bury and Mrs . Bury ; Bros . A . Wild , Matthew Owen ( 16 3 ) and Mrs . Owen ; Bros . Hugh J . R . Baylcy , P . M . S 15 ; Georsre C
, W . M . 152 ; J . li . bteward , P . M . 33 G ; — Kelly ( Humphrey Chetham ); R . R . Lisenden ( Freemason ) and Mrs . Lisenden . Dancing commenced at S . 45 , and at 10 . 20 the company adjourned to supper , which was prepared for them in the lodge room , and which was sans doute a perfect triumph for Bro . Phillips and his unwearied helpmeet . During the repast Bro . J . Howarth Clark , P . M ., rose , and in felicitous termsproposed "The
, Health of the Ladies , " which , it is needless to say , was responded to with enthusiasm , and Bro . Charles Hart , on being called upon to respond for " Les Dames , " did so in an amusing manner . Bro . Clark -afterwards rose again and proposed "The Health of Bro . Nicholl , VV . M ., " whom he said was the most popular and highly esteemed W . M . the lodge bad possessed for some timebcinrr never wearv
, of doing whatever he could for the welfare of the lodge . 'Ihe toast was most cordially received by all present , and heartily drank . When Bro . Nicholl had replied , the company proceeded to the ball room again , where dancing was resumed and kept up with unflagging spirit until four o clock , and shortly afterwards our brothers and sisters wended their homeward wav . havinrr snent a most . _;_ v .
able evening . Wc may remark , en passant , that the ball room was tastefully decorated with flags and bannerets , and that the Club Committee very graciously conceded the use of their spacious smoke room to the ladies , and in which light refreshments were served during the evening . Great praise is due to the Committee of Management for
the care and attention that was bestowed on the complete arrangements for the comfort and enjoyment of all who were present . Our inimitable Bro . J . H . Greenwood presided with his customary ability at the pianoforte , assisted by two confreres , who manipulated the cornet and violin respectively . Bro . Bradshaw officiated as M . C .
BUNGAY . —Waveney Lodge ( No . 929 ) .- —The little town of Bungay was enlivened on Monday , the 7 th inst ., by the assembling of numerous members of the Craft to celebrate the installation of Bro . H . J . Hartcup ( whose family are very popular in the neighbourhood ) as W . M . for
the year ensuing . I he lodge was opened in due form in the justices ' -room at the King's Head Hotel at four o'clock p . m ., by the retiring W . M ., Bro . John Legge Cunie , the following brethren being present : Bros . H . Burstal , R . C . Mann , ' 1 . H . Boulter , P . M . 's ; W . W . Walesbv , P . M . 020 , P . P . S . G . W . Suffolk : F . W . T _____ . .. » . „;_ P r .
A . D . C ; T . H . L . Rodwell , S . D . ; E . Cadge , J . D . : ' ! Seaman , R . Waldegravc Packer , J . K . Womersley , T . Paul , VV . Crowfoot , W . H . Mann , and James Frew , Q- > . The visitors included : Bros . John Boyce , P . M . - > ii , P _; Z 1 3 . P . P . S . G . D . Norfolk ; T . Isley , P . M . 1500 , P . P . D . C Norfolk ; A . Bullard , P . M . 1500 and 1 S 0 S , P . G . D . C . Norfolk ; J . Stanley , P . M . 213 Z . 213 P . P . G . A . D . C .
Nor-, , folk ; P . Soman , 213 and S 07 , P . G . S . Norfolk ; Frank A . Crisp , VV . M . S 6 ; A . Woolbright , W . M . 1 S 0 S ; Jesse Weyer , S . S . 1500 ; George Bowes , P . M . 305 ; J . VV . Bateman , S 07 ; E . Wilkins , 90 S , Wahab , East Indies ; Hugh W . II . Elwes , S . D ; i 452 ; W . Brown , 313 ; and C . J . Campling , 1500 and 1 S 0 S . ' 1 he customary business havinrr been rrinn thrnn < r H , _
_ installation ceremony was performed in an exceptionally praiseworthy manner by Bro . Burstal , assisted by the retiring W . M . ( Bro . Currie ) . The W . M . elect appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Rodwell , S . VV , ; Walesbv J . W . ; Cadge , S . D . ; Seaman , J . D . ; Packer , I . G . ; I ' . w ! lewson , Sec ; and John Norman , 'T yler ( 19 th time ) . The lodge having been closed according to ancient custom , the brethren sat down to a banquet that even surna . 1 . H ..
nuthmg for which the old King ' s Head is famed , and augurs well for the new host , Mr . Candler . After the toast of "Ihe Masonic Charities" ( for which Bro . Isley ancl Tewson made a powerful appeal ) , " The Lodge Officers , " Ihe Ladies , ' "Ihe Press" ( coupled with Bro . Soman's name ) , and the Tyler ' s toast , the brethren separated in the best of spirits . Bros . Wilkins and Campling ( pianist ) contributed greatly to thc harmony of the evenin " .
MANCHESTER . — Shakespeare Lodge ( No . 1009 ) . —The usual meeting of this influential and select lodge took place at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Monday , the 7 th inst . The following members were present ; Bros . Frank A . Hult , VV . M . ; George W . Wilson ,
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Asaph- The W . M ., in reply , said he thanked the brethren sincerely for electing him to the high office he now held and he would endeavour during his year of office to carry out the duties properly , carefully , and successfully , and to do so nothing should be wanting on his navt . With these words , though very few , but , nevertheless , the more deepl y felt , ha begged to thank them all
for the kind way in which they had drunk his health , so feeling ly alluded to b y Bro . Wellard . There now devolved upon him a very pleasing task , which was to present a jewel to their Immediate Past Master , Bro . C . Wellard . Me had p-reat satisfaction in presenting this jewel , as it was a _ testimony of the brethren ' s appreciation of the way in which he liid performed his duties . In presenting it , he begged to
assure Bro . Wellard that the brethren were truly grateful to him for what he had done on behalf of the lodge and for his having so well and actively performed his duties . He hoped to have the pleasure of his assistance during his year of office . Bro . Wellard , I . P . M ., in replying , said he estimated the jewel at a very high rate . He had passed through all the offices of the Lodge of Asaph , and he now
retired . During that time he had been in office he had much to be thankful for . The brethren had encouraged him to persevere , and had overlooked the many deficiencies he had exhibited ; but he could only say he had endeavoured to do to the best of his ability . He had worked hard to do so , and any defect shown had not been from want of love to the Craft . It had been his great delight to
do his work , and he had been ably assisted by the P . M . s . He hoped that now he should be able to give assistance to those who might come after him . The jewel presented to him would be an heirloom in his family , and would be highly cherished as a presentation by this Lodge of Asaph . Bro . j . M . Chamberlin , P . M . and Secretary , responded to the toast of " The Past Masters , " whose greatest
recompense , he said , was to see . the lodge prosperous . Bro . Casson replied to the toast of " The Visitors , " and , in the course of his observations , said he believed the new VV . M . would maintain the dignity of the lodge . Bro . Delevanti , J . W ., replied to the toast of "The Officers , " Bro . Maclean , S . W ., having been obliged to leave , on account of his professional
engagements , early in the evening . Bro . Delevanti said that nothing should be wanting on his part to do his duty properly , not only in the working , but in cementing those feelings among the brethren which would eventually make Freemasonry much more than the outer world thought . They would show to the outer world that they were friends to every effort to do good to all the world . The Craft was
noble , and let them show that it was so . Referring to the VV . M ., he said he could go thirty years back , when this clever artist conducted the opera of " Les Huguenots " at the Surrey Theatre . He was amazed to see him conduct with one iiand and play the pianoforte with the other , a kid glove dangling from one hand . From the drum parts to the horn narts , he filled up each part with all the artistic
fervour which would foreshadow him as a future thorough master in music , and as a climax Master of this grand dramatic and musical lodge . All the brethren believed that he would be as perfect a Master of the lodge as he was as a musical Master . Indeed , the lodge might congratulate itself on possessing one who would be one of its landmarks .
The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . During the evening a beautiful selection of music was performed by Miss Alice Aynsley Cooke , Bro . George Buckland , Bro . John Maclean , Bro . Parry , and Bro . Henry Bracy ; Bro . Julian Egerton ( clarionet ) , and Bro . C . J . Jekyll , P . M ., G . Org . ( pianoforte ) .
TRINITY COLLEGE LODGE ( No . 1765 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 3 rd inst ., at Trinity College , Mandeville-place . Bro . J . A . Hammond , VV . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . H . J . Stark , S . W . ; Rev . V . Hunt , J . W . ; Gabriel , Treas . ; J . Stedman , Sec ; B . Turner , S . D . ; Hoarc , J . D . ; G . F . Hammond , I . G . ; J . Hodges , H . Taylor ,
Wallace Wells , Plant Martin , Stanley Smith , Edmund Kogers , E . H . Earwig , P . M . 1 S 0 ; Russell M . Lcchner ; I . E . Shand , W . M . 15 G 3 ; C Brander , 15 G 3 ; J . Stevens , P . M . 142 G ; T . Poore , P . M . 720 ; H . M . Lcvy . ' P . M . iSS ; and II . Massey , P . M . G 19 , VV . M . 192 S ( Freemason ) . The VV . M . first raised Bro . Carl Magnus Brander , F . C , No- 1563 , to the Third Degree , and at thc conclusion of
this ceremony , in a perfect and unfaltering style , installed T 3 ro . Humphrey J . Stark , S . VV . and VV . M . elect , as Master of the lodge . The presentation being made by Bro . Farwig , P . M . 1 S 0 , the brethren appointed to office were : thos . J . A . Hammond , I . P . M . ; the Rev . H . V . VV . Hunt , a . W . ; Stedman , J . W . ; Gabriel , Treas . ; J . A . HammondSec ; E . JHoareS . D . ; B . TurnerJ . D . ; G .
, . , , Hammond , I . G . ; B . Lane , Org . ; F . Carr , D . C ; S . Hoare , W . S ., and Harrison , Tyler . After Bro . Hammond had delivered the address to the Master , Wardens , and brethren , the W . M . presented Bro . Hammond with a P . M . ' s jewel , and in making the presentation , said , the task was indeed a difficult one , because ne was quite unable to express adequately the feelings
Which had guided the lodge in voting it . In some lodges tne presentation of a jewel to the outgoing Master was a mere matter of routine . But in this lodge , young as it was , one occasion had already arisen on which it was leaned neither necessary nor expedient that a jewel should Ue "resented . This was a proof that the present jewel would not have been voted unless the W . M . had performed '" s duties faithfully . Those brethren who bad been witof
nesses the VV . M . ' s pcrformanccof his duties could agree . . in saying what he now said , he was perfectly justified . " Would only add that in presenting this iewel the VV . M . thM r ? ffard il in a twofoId light—first , as ' a small token of in I . " ' s appreciation of the dignified and able way scco It ! ' discllar _ 'cd the duties of the chair ; and , He fl . . ?/ S a rrlar ' ° ^ Personal esteem and fraternal regard . ; . « , i ,. ¦ " ¦) placed now in Bro . Hammond ' s hands a
harm' t 0 hlm ' " the bcst wishes for l , is , on _ " lifc ' forX ' ncss > and Prosperity , and also with their best wishes the'VV £ ? ntmucd presence among them . The remarks of bre ' tl ,. ' . . endorsed by the cordial cheers of all the said 1 , u ' . . £ e ' ' Hammond , J . P . M ., in reply , most . _ , , u ! d content himself witU thanking the brethren and «_!_! 1 " Ca , l y ( or the £ ' ft so 1 < ind | y and heartily made , ¦ lis fa __ l , aSSVre " . lem tliat ! t would bc an heirloom in his T __ T J ' , a Sift he should very much prize , close , ] n ° " lu th , e business of the lodge , which was then the sur _ mf . tnren adjourned to what was called on WnsisX ? . " ^ , "refreshment , " but which in reality 'S'sted 0 f a verv e , t co , d banquet < Wh thi . A
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been disposed of , the brethren were entertained between toasts with a selection of vocal and instrumental music of thc highest class , and which could only be given by a lodge whose members entirely consist of professors of the Divine art . Thc vocalists were Bros . J . Hodges , H . Taylor , Wallace Wells , Plant Martin , and Stanley Smith ; and presiding at the pianoforte were Bros . Edmund Rogers and Russell M . Lochner . 'The musical pieces performed were
" Grace , " " For these and all ' 1 hy Mercies , " " In Autumn we should Drink , " "The Magic Hour , " "Qui Stcgno , " "He and She , " "Haste ye Soft Gales , " "Mandoline , " " Sul Campo Delia , " " When Evening ' s Twilight , " and " Fill the Shining Goblet , " together with some other concerted pieces of equal excellence . In proposing the toasts the W . M . observed that as the hour was late , and as the enjoyment of music was the principal portion of
the-programme after dinner , the speeches would be made very short . The formal toasts were then given . Bro . Hammond , I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the VV . M ., " who , he said , was one of the founders of Trinity College , as well as one of the founders of the lodge . He had also held a high position in the college as a professor , and likewise as its Registrar . With such qualifications the brethren could not but agree that Bro . Stark was the right
man in the right place , when he was W . M . of the lodge . The W . M ., having replied in a very few words , in which he conveyed his feelings of intense gratification at having been honoured by the unanimous election by the brethren to the chair' of the lodge , proposed " The Visitors , " to which toast Bro . James Stevens replied . He felt indebted , as all the visitors must , to the lodge for the great treat that they hadliad that evening , both in the working of the
lodge ana the entertainment subsequently provided . The outgoing Master , in his performance of the ceremonies of raising and installation , had left nothing to be desired . In all the Masonic experience of the visitors , which was not a short one with many of them , they had never , heard any brother do his duty of installing his successor for the first time so admirably as Bro . Hammond , and the jewel with which he had been presented was well earned . 'The music
also had been such as was rarely met with . Other visitors also replied , and the VV . M . then gave what he described as the toast of the evening , " The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . Hammond , " and he likewise complimented that worthy brother , not only on his performance of the ceremony of installation , but on his execution of the office of Master throughout the whole of his year of office . Bro . Hammond responded , and thanked the brethren for
the high appreciation they had of the endeavours he had made to dignify the position in which he had been placed . The toast of " The Masonic Press " was also given and responded to ; and the VV . M . next gave "The Health of the Officers , " on whom , he said , he should have to depend for the proper carrying out of his own duties . He knew very well that the officers he had invested would do their duty , and endeavour , to the utmost of their ability , to discharge the onerous functions of their offices . Bro . the Rev . V .
Hunt , S . W ., replied , and , in the course of his remarks , observed that it was the duty of all officers to prepare themselves for their work before they were invested , as one year was hardly sufficient fully to prepare a brother for a hi g her office . There was before him the prospect of the VV . M . 's chair next year , and he hardly knew how to manage ; but the officers felt a deep sense of the responsibility cast upon them , and they trusted they should not prove themselves unworthy of the confidence reposed in them . Bro . Harrisongave the Tyler's toast , and the proceedings terminated .
CLARENDON LODGE ( No . 1769 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this young but prosperous lodge , which is just commencing the fourth year of its existence , took place on Tuesday evening , the Sth inst ., at . the Guildhall'Tavern , Gresham-strcet , when there was a large attendance , especially of visitors . The brethren assembled shortly after five o ' clock , and at half-past lodge was opened in accordance with the time-honoured formalities , under the
presidency of the retiring VV . M ., Bro . 'Thomas Grove , who was supported b y his I . P . M ., Bro . ] . Cooper ; Bros . Chas . Thompson , S . VV ., VV . M . elect ; T . W . Mayes , J . W . ; John Stanley , P . M ., Treas ., acting Sec ; John Sbper , S . D . ; George Croxton , J . D . ; J . C . Thomas , D . C . ; J . B . Linscott , I . G . ; E . Abcrcrombie , VV . Goldsmith , C . Thomas , Tyler ; and others . Amongst the visitors were : Bros . F . B . Shepherd , P . M .
27 G ; H . Cboper , P . M . 704 ; J . T . Robertson , P . M . 55 ; J . C . Dwarber , P . M . 55 ; VV . T . Fathing , P . M . 55 ; G . E . Snow , P . M . 55 , P . P . G . S . W . Kent ; J : Henry Smith , P . M . 279 , P . P . G . Chap . Leicester ; T . P . Lcwin , VV . M . 276 , P . G . S . West Essex ; H . E . Deliane , W . M . 1543 , P . G . S . Essex ; H . Turner , P . M . 1 . 5 S 9 ; James Andrews , 1799 ; 'Thos . C . Nunn , 1531 ; H . White , 1 G 71 ; Maurice S . Rubcnstein , 1 G 42 ; T . Ernest Pocock , 1 S 91 ; H . Foskett ,
1 G 42 ; J . Healcy , 134 S ; John Cottonson , SG 2 ; Robert H . Johnson , 134 S ; D . Stroud , 55 ; Thomas E . Wright , 55 ; VV . Robinson , 55 ; and others . Lodge having been advanced in accordance with the customary formalities , Bro . Charles 'Thompson was presented as the Worshipful Master elect , and installed into the chair by Bro . Charles Cooper , P . M ., who performed the ceremony . in a most creditable manner .
On the re-admission of the brethren , the newly-installed VV . Master was proclaimed , saluted and greeted with the usual honours , and he then proceeded to invest his officers for the ensuing year , the collars being thus bestowed : Bro . Thomas Grove , I . P . M . ; T . W . Mayes , S . VV . ; John Soper , J . W . ; John Stanley , P . M . Treas . ; George Croxton , S . D . ; j . C . Thomas , J . D . ; J . B . Linscott , D . C ; E . Abcrcrombie , I . G . ; C . Thomas , Tyler .
Some formal business having been transacted , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting- hall , where a sumptuous repast had been provided by Messrs . Ritter and Clifford , whose arrangements under the personal superintendence of Bro . Henry Mills gave unqualified satisfaction . At the conclusion of the repast the loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair and dul y honoured , "The Health of the new Worshipful Master" being received
with especial cordiality . In responding , Bro . Thompson thanked the brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him , and assured them that he should exert his utmost efforts to promote the welfare of the lodge . In proposing " The Health of the Immediate Past Master , " he spoke of the efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of the chair during his time of office , and begged his acceptance of a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , as a mark of the respect and esteem in which he was held by the brethren , and in recognition of the valuable services he had
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rendered to thc lodge . The toast was most cordially received , and Bro . Grove in acknowledging the compliment paid to him , thanked the brethren for their generous gift and promised to render all the assistance he could to his successor during the time he should rule over the lodge .
-e / eral other toasts were honoured , and during the evening an attractive selection of vocal and instrumental music was given , Bro . Cantell , P . M ., lending efficient aid as accompanyist on the pianoforte . Altogether a most enjoyable evening was passed .
MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No . 3 I 7 ) - —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at The Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on ' Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., when the following members were present : Bros . W . Nicholl , W . M . ; H . Walmsley , S . W . ; J . Smethurst , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . J . Cunlilfe , Secretary ; John Bladon , P . M ., P . G . D . ol Cacting J . W .- James
, , Wilson , S . D . ; Daniel Doubavand , P . M . ; J . R . Lever , P . M . ; A . Wild , J . Garside , Walter Wood , H . " Bury , Charles Hart , and J . Sly , Tyler . Bro . A . Palmer , J . W . De 'labley Lodge , was a visitor . The lodge was opened at G . 15 , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . John Bladon , P . M ., P . G . D . of C , then assumed the chair of K . S . by
, permission of Bro . VV . Nicholl , W . M ., and passed Bro . Walter Wood to the Degree of F . C . Bro . Bladon also delivered the S . E , Corner Stone Address , and presented and explained the working tools to the candidate . On the conclusion of the ceremony " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visiting brother , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 7 . 15 . A soiree and ' ball was held
in the banquet room , and amongst those who took part in the same were Bros . W . Nicho ' ll , W . M . j H . Walmsley , S . VV ., and Mrs . Walmsley ; Bro . John Smethurst , P . M ., Treas ., Mrs . and Miss Smethurst ; Bros . J . Howarth Clark , P . M . ; J . R . Lever , P . M . ; Daniel Doubavand , P . M ., and Mrs . Doubavand ; Bro . J . L . Hine , P . M .,
P . P . G . S . W . ; Mrs . Elderton , Mrs . Yates , Mrs . John Church , Mrs . Edwards , Mrs . Higginbotham ; Bro . Edward Smith and Mrs . Smith ; Bro . Walter Wood and Mrs . Wood ; Bros . J . Garside , Charles Hart , H . Bury and Mrs . Bury ; Bros . A . Wild , Matthew Owen ( 16 3 ) and Mrs . Owen ; Bros . Hugh J . R . Baylcy , P . M . S 15 ; Georsre C
, W . M . 152 ; J . li . bteward , P . M . 33 G ; — Kelly ( Humphrey Chetham ); R . R . Lisenden ( Freemason ) and Mrs . Lisenden . Dancing commenced at S . 45 , and at 10 . 20 the company adjourned to supper , which was prepared for them in the lodge room , and which was sans doute a perfect triumph for Bro . Phillips and his unwearied helpmeet . During the repast Bro . J . Howarth Clark , P . M ., rose , and in felicitous termsproposed "The
, Health of the Ladies , " which , it is needless to say , was responded to with enthusiasm , and Bro . Charles Hart , on being called upon to respond for " Les Dames , " did so in an amusing manner . Bro . Clark -afterwards rose again and proposed "The Health of Bro . Nicholl , VV . M ., " whom he said was the most popular and highly esteemed W . M . the lodge bad possessed for some timebcinrr never wearv
, of doing whatever he could for the welfare of the lodge . 'Ihe toast was most cordially received by all present , and heartily drank . When Bro . Nicholl had replied , the company proceeded to the ball room again , where dancing was resumed and kept up with unflagging spirit until four o clock , and shortly afterwards our brothers and sisters wended their homeward wav . havinrr snent a most . _;_ v .
able evening . Wc may remark , en passant , that the ball room was tastefully decorated with flags and bannerets , and that the Club Committee very graciously conceded the use of their spacious smoke room to the ladies , and in which light refreshments were served during the evening . Great praise is due to the Committee of Management for
the care and attention that was bestowed on the complete arrangements for the comfort and enjoyment of all who were present . Our inimitable Bro . J . H . Greenwood presided with his customary ability at the pianoforte , assisted by two confreres , who manipulated the cornet and violin respectively . Bro . Bradshaw officiated as M . C .
BUNGAY . —Waveney Lodge ( No . 929 ) .- —The little town of Bungay was enlivened on Monday , the 7 th inst ., by the assembling of numerous members of the Craft to celebrate the installation of Bro . H . J . Hartcup ( whose family are very popular in the neighbourhood ) as W . M . for
the year ensuing . I he lodge was opened in due form in the justices ' -room at the King's Head Hotel at four o'clock p . m ., by the retiring W . M ., Bro . John Legge Cunie , the following brethren being present : Bros . H . Burstal , R . C . Mann , ' 1 . H . Boulter , P . M . 's ; W . W . Walesbv , P . M . 020 , P . P . S . G . W . Suffolk : F . W . T _____ . .. » . „;_ P r .
A . D . C ; T . H . L . Rodwell , S . D . ; E . Cadge , J . D . : ' ! Seaman , R . Waldegravc Packer , J . K . Womersley , T . Paul , VV . Crowfoot , W . H . Mann , and James Frew , Q- > . The visitors included : Bros . John Boyce , P . M . - > ii , P _; Z 1 3 . P . P . S . G . D . Norfolk ; T . Isley , P . M . 1500 , P . P . D . C Norfolk ; A . Bullard , P . M . 1500 and 1 S 0 S , P . G . D . C . Norfolk ; J . Stanley , P . M . 213 Z . 213 P . P . G . A . D . C .
Nor-, , folk ; P . Soman , 213 and S 07 , P . G . S . Norfolk ; Frank A . Crisp , VV . M . S 6 ; A . Woolbright , W . M . 1 S 0 S ; Jesse Weyer , S . S . 1500 ; George Bowes , P . M . 305 ; J . VV . Bateman , S 07 ; E . Wilkins , 90 S , Wahab , East Indies ; Hugh W . II . Elwes , S . D ; i 452 ; W . Brown , 313 ; and C . J . Campling , 1500 and 1 S 0 S . ' 1 he customary business havinrr been rrinn thrnn < r H , _
_ installation ceremony was performed in an exceptionally praiseworthy manner by Bro . Burstal , assisted by the retiring W . M . ( Bro . Currie ) . The W . M . elect appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Rodwell , S . VV , ; Walesbv J . W . ; Cadge , S . D . ; Seaman , J . D . ; Packer , I . G . ; I ' . w ! lewson , Sec ; and John Norman , 'T yler ( 19 th time ) . The lodge having been closed according to ancient custom , the brethren sat down to a banquet that even surna . 1 . H ..
nuthmg for which the old King ' s Head is famed , and augurs well for the new host , Mr . Candler . After the toast of "Ihe Masonic Charities" ( for which Bro . Isley ancl Tewson made a powerful appeal ) , " The Lodge Officers , " Ihe Ladies , ' "Ihe Press" ( coupled with Bro . Soman's name ) , and the Tyler ' s toast , the brethren separated in the best of spirits . Bros . Wilkins and Campling ( pianist ) contributed greatly to thc harmony of the evenin " .
MANCHESTER . — Shakespeare Lodge ( No . 1009 ) . —The usual meeting of this influential and select lodge took place at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Monday , the 7 th inst . The following members were present ; Bros . Frank A . Hult , VV . M . ; George W . Wilson ,