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Correspondence.
Correspondence .
Wc do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents , but we wish , in a spirit of fair play to all , to permit—within certain necessary limitsfree discussion .
THE NEW CENTURY . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , I have carefully read the opinions of many people on this matter and cannot conceive how any sane person can think that the igth century is complete until the 31 st December , 1900 . How can a century begin with a cypher ? The 19 th century began on the ist
January , 1801 , and will end as before stated . After the year B . C . I came A . D . I ; there was no year 0 in between . Or , take another view , after the year 4004 A . M . came A . D . I . Whether the Christian era commenced when the Saviour was four years old or one cannot matter , as time is now reckoned from A . D . I . Eighteen centuries have been completed , and we have now entered upon the last year of the 19 th century . Can 18 99 years make 19 centuries ?—Yours fraternally , HENRY LOVEGROVE , P . G . S . B . Herne-hill , S . E .
The " Ecce Homo."
THE " ECCE HOMO . "
Some years ago , in one of the art galleries abroad , 1 cannot remember where it was , I was much struck with a picture by an unknown artist . It was an "Ecce Homo , " a single figure . In the cold grey of the early morning , there was nothing remarkable about the face , but , when , later on , the rays of the sun fell upon it , the picture seemed to be illuminated with a heavenly radiance . Our Saviour appeared to gaze upon the beholder with a
Divine compassion that could not fail to make a deep impression . This was observed by others besides myself . The story is related that it was the last work of an artist in the Middle Ages , who , during a life wei ghed down by troubles and privations , had his faith shaken in the designs of an overruling Providence , and , in spirit , rebelled against its decrees . The trials of extreme poverty and of unappreciated genius had hardened his heart .
His bodily strength declined owing to the privations he had undergone . On one occasion , he , unexpectedly , received a commission from a rich man who had seen some of his works . The artist eagerly accepted the liberal offer made to him , The subject proposed was an " Ecce Homo . " Careless at first , simply engaged in the mechanical details of his art , he thought little of his subject , but , gradually a feeling of reverence he could not understand came over him . His thoughts went back to his early years and the
religious teachings of his good mother . His work began to interest him , it seemed as if he were guided by another hand besides his own . His heart , so long frozen , was thawed , and gushed forth with waters of repentance for his past sins . Though his health was now completely broken down , his spirit was sustained and enabled him to complete his task . On the last day of his work , the pictured face smiled upon him with exquisite compassion and forgiveness . In the evening he was found dead before his easel the heavenly smile had been transferred to his cold pale lips . F . W . DRIVER , M . A .
Logic Club.
LOGIC CLUB .
On Sunday , the 7 th instant , an event happened which was exceptional in the long experience of the Logic Club . The ceremony of Raising was rehearsed . Every officer was a W . M . actually in the chair of K . S . at the present time . The W . M . of the morning was Bro . R . G . Robinson , W . M . of the Chislehurst Lodge , No . 1531 , who was assisted by the undermentioned officers : Bros . E . J . Gordon , W . M . of the Scots Lodge , No . 2319 ,
as S . W . ; A . Craddock , W . M . of the Tivoh Lodge , No . 2150 , as J . W . ; J . H . Merrett , W . M . of the Royal Athelstan Lodge , No . 19 , as S . D . ; W . R . Bennett , W . M . of the Playgoers' Lodge , No . 2705 , as J . D . ; and Guy Repton , W . M . of the Drury Lane Lodge , No . 2127 , 3 s I . G . Bro . Robert Manuel , P . M . 1196 , as usual , was the Preceptor . Bro . Seaman acted as Tyler , and Bro . E . Davis was the candidate . The
work was well done , and was up to the highest standard of Logic working . The W . M . gave the Traditional History , with the explanation of the Third Tracing Board . The sum of five guineas was voted from the funds of the lodge as a contribution to the City of London Imperial Volunteer Fund . Bro . G . Pollard , a member of the club , has volunteered for the frontand goes out with the first contingent . The sum of £ 7 12 s . Od . was
, also collected , as a sign of compliance with her Gracious Majesty ' s recent mandate . Bro . F . Trehawke Davies , of No . 2127 , presented every member at the gathering with a charming etching of an original painting of " An Old Manor House , " by A , Railton . It was intimated that Bro . Harry Manfield , G . T . designate , had accepted the invitation of the club to be its principal guest on the occasion of the annual dinner , to LR held at
the Cafe Royal , on Sunday , the 28 th instant , when also special honour is to paid to Bro . J . Percy Fitzgerald , the only surviving founder , and for 19 years the Secretary of the club . The members avail themselves fully of the facilities which now exist lor the study of the Logic Ritual , and the old club has started the new year with every sign of further extending its sphere of influence .
FII-TY THOUSAND roUNDS are required for the erection of a hospital at Capetown for the sick and wounded of the Imperial Yeomanry . Details of the scheme are published . There will be 520 beds , i . 50 being sufficient to provide accommodation for one sufferer . One bed has been given by H . R . H . the Princess of Wales , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales has given £ 100 , and many other donors have come forward .
AT M ARLUOKOUH H OUSE on Saturday , the Gth instant , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales uiesented to Mr . W . J . C . Brasier , chief superintendent of the Ambulance Brigade , and Dr . Samuel Osborn , chief surgeon of the Metropolitan Corps , the medal awarded by the Chapter of the Order of St . John of Jerusalem . Sir John frurley had also been awarded a medal , but was unable to receive it , owing to his being on his way out to South Africa as thc special commissioner of the Central British Red Cross Committee .
Craft Masonry.
Craft Masonry .
St . John ' s Lodge , No . 70 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held on St . John ' s Day , the 27 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth . Bro . the Hon . Sir H . Stafford Northcote , Prov . G . Master , wiote expressing regret at being unable to be present , and wishing a prosperous vear of office to Bro . C . J . Moore , S . W ., the W . M . elect . There were present Bros . ' I . B . Cover , P . P . G . Sec , Sec . ; C . J . Withell , P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; F . B . Westlake , P . S . G . W ., P . D . G . D . of C . Eng . ; I . R . Lord , P . P . G . T ., P . G . D . C . ; G . R . Stanlake ,
P . P . A . G . D . C ; W . King , P . P . G . P . ; E . Tout , P . P . G . S . B . ; George Leach , T . King , J . H . Hocking , W . Sweet , J . G . Kevern , P . P . G . D . C ; and W . T . Hocking , P . P . G . Std . Br . ( all of the lodge ); Bros . S . G . Edwards , P . M . 1550 ; H . Bulteel , W . M . 125 s ; C F . Cooper , W . M . 105 ; W . A . Staton , P . M . and Sec . 1099 ; P . Hannaford , P . M . 223 ; G . Dunsterville , iSg , P . P . G . D ; J . Gidley , 2025 , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . Allsford , 202 , P . P . G . T . ; G . Perkins , P . M . 1201 ;; W . V . Harris , 230 , P . P . G . Sunt , of Works ; I . Taylor , 1212 ; I . Clift , I . P . M . 666 ; J . Good , W . M . 223 ; J .
Brooks , W . M . 1247 ; W . L . Lavers , P . P . G . Stwd . ; W . H . Botterell , 1255 ; F . Bromley , P . M . 230 ; G . J . Corrick , P . M . 159 ; J . W . Cornish , 223 , P . P . G . T . ; A . G . Friend , I . P . M . iogq ; G . F . Matheson , 2025 : C Organ , P . M . 202 ; F . G . Knight , 156 , P . P . S . G . O . ; H . Holman , 202 , P . P . J . G . D . ; P . B . Clemens , 156 , P . P . G . O . ; W . H . Bird , P . M . 1099 ; S . H . Hare , 1 S 9 . P . G . O . ; W . Budge , 1550 ; M . Kerton , I . P . M . 954 ; I . Venning , W . M . 1550 ; P . G . L . Pearce , P . M . and Sec . 1247 ; W . Willoughby , S . W , 1247 , P . P . G . O . ; C . Wilson , 1247 ; P . T . Pearce , 2725 ; M . G .
Endle , 1 S 9 ; J . W . Pearce , 1550 ; G . Hale , 230 ; T . G . B . Crocker , S . W . 156 ; S . Ritchie , 159 ; J . G . Jackson , 1247 ; J . E . Bone , 1550 ; G . Myers , 70 ; A . Conick , 70 ; J . Jacobs , 70 ; and M . Woolf , 70 . Lodge being opened , and the minutes of the last regular meeting having been read and duly confirmed , the W . M . elect , Bro . C J . Moore , S . W ., was presented by Bro . F . B . Westlake , P . S . G . W ., P . D . G . D . of C , to the Installing Master and obligated . The ceremony of installation was taken part in by Bros . F . B . Westlake , J . R . Lord ,
J . B . Cover , C J . Withell , F . J . Prout , G . Leach , and G . R . Stanlake , there being present nearly 50 P . Ms , to give evidence of the popularity of Bro . C . J . Moore . The Board of Installed Masters having been closed , the investiture of officers took place as follows : Bros . F . J . Prout , LP . M . ; A . Andrews , S . W . ; C . Organ , B . A ., J . W . j C . J . Withell , P . P . J . G . D ., Treas . and Representative Committee of Petitions ; J . B .
Cover , P . P . G . S ., Sec . ; G . R . Stanlake , P . P . A . G . S ., Asst . Sec . and Renresentative Widows' Fund ; G . Leach , P . M ., Chap . ; W . Hocking , P . P . G . Std . Br ., Charity Steward ; W . H . Crang , S . D . ; J . Newton , J . D . ; E . G . Goad , D . of . C . ; E . E . Farley , Asst . D . of C and Asst . Org . ; G . T . H . Woodgate , Org . j G . Corner , I . G . ; J . K . Brenton , T . Wainwright , S . A . Robbins , and C Allwright , Stwds . ; and W . H . " Phillips , Tyler .
The brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet in the dining hall of the Freemasons' Club , Princess-square . Thetoastof "The Queen and the Craft" having been given by the W . M ., the National Anthem was heartily sung . On the proposition of the W . M ., "The M . W . G . M . and the rest of the Grand Of . icers , Present and Past" were toasted .
Bro . Westlake , P . D . G . D . C . Eng ., in the course of his reply , congratulated Bro . C J . Moore , and expressed the hope that the brethren would rally around him , and so enable the lodge to do that amount of good which was expected from it . He could assure them that the Grand Lodge was very anxious to properly carry out the onerous duties which devolved upon it . Proceeding , Bro . Westlake commended the various Charities to the attention of the brethren , and appealed to them to do all in their
power to support the funds , which were doing such noble work . The toasts of "The Prov . Grand Masters of Devon and Cornwall , Hon . Sir Stafford Northcote , and the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe ( who from a prior engagement was unable to attend ) , and their Prov . Grand Lodges , " were duly proposed by the W . M . Bro . G . R . Stanlake , P . P . A . G . S ., responded for the former , and refened to the universal esteem in which the Prov . Grand Master was held throughout the Province of Devon .
Bro . S . H . Hare , P . P . G . O ., responded for the Province of Cornwall , and he trusted that the Earl would long be spared to rule a province so contented under his government . The toast of " The W . M ., Bro . C . J . Moore , " was proposed by Bro . F . B . Westlake , who said the lodge was to be congratulated at having installed in the chair a brother who was generally esteemed and who had sufficient firmness of character to preside over the lodge with success . The W . M . was accorded a very hearty reception on rising to reply . In the course
of his remarks , he thanked the brethren for the confidence reposed in him , and assured them that at all times his best efforts would be devoted to promote the welfare of Lodge 70 . The cares of office would be pleasant cares if he was accorded such support as was extended to his immediate predecessor . The toast ol "The I . P . M ., Bro . Prout , " was submitted by the W . M ., who having given expression to the admirable manner in which the late Master had conducted the affairs of the lodge , in appropriate terms presented Bro . Prout with a handsome marble
clock , and a Life Governorship of one of the Chanties for his wife , and a Past Master ' s collar , which had been subscribed for by the members he had initiated during his year of office . Bro . Prout very heartily thanked the brethren for their many marks of kindl y feeling towards him throughout his year of ofiice , and also for the presents he and his wife had received . The toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary " was next given . The Treasurer and Secretary replied .
The toast of "The S . W ., J . W ., and Officers" was given by Bro . Prout . The Wardens and Organist replied . The W . M . said there was another toast which he would like to submit to the brethren , although not on the list , and that was " The Health of Bro . Gidley , P . P . G . T . Devon , " who has achieved a rerord which falls to the lot of few Masons , that of completing the 50 th anniversary of his installation as W . M . of 156 , Harmony . This is something which no other Mason in the Three Towns , or possibly in Divon or Cornwall can now lay claim to . For the remainder of his life , Bro . Gidley is assured of an
honoured seat in every lodge in the locality . Bro . Gidley suitably and feelingly acknowledged the compliment . The toast of "The Visitors" was submitted by Bro . Geo . Leach . Bros . Staton , M . Kirton , and Percy T . Pearce made very suitable responses . The toast list concluded with those of "Wives and Sweethearts" and "Our Absent Brethren . " The toast list was interspersed with an enjoyable programme of music . Bro . J . N . Pearce was an efficient accompanist .
Scientific Lodge , No . 88 . The installation meetjng of this old yet vigorous lodge ( # hich wis onsecrated in 1754 ) took place at the Lion Hotel , Cambridge , on Monday , the Sth instant , when Bro . Frederick John Moden was installed in the chair of K . S . in succession to Bro . Horace S . Davison . There was a goodly muster of brethren and visitors , and the comoany numbered 70 . Nevertheless , there w ; re many apologies for non-attendance , with " Hearty good wishes . " There were 20 in attendance at the Board of Installed
Masters . Amongst those present were the Prov . G . Master of Cambridgeshire , Bro . Colonel R . Townley Caldwell ; Bros , the Right Hon . Sir John E . Gorst , O . C ., M . P . for Cambrige , Past J . G . W . Eng . ( who was initiated in this lodge in 1855 ); G . McKay . Past G . Std . Br . Eng . ( a subscribing member ); and the following P . Mi . of the lodge , Bros . B . Chennell , T . Hunnybun , Oliver Papwinh , J . V . Ptyor , VV . Purchas , Frank : Piggott , W . P . Spalding , C H . Banham , J . L . Rutter , A . E , Chiplin , W . Sindall , and
J . H . Moyes . The work of installation was perform ; d by Bro . II . S . Davison , who , in spite of temporary indisposition turned up to install his successor , and he did it right well . Subsequently Bro . Davison was presented with the lodge ' s Past Mister ' s jewel by the Prov . Grand Master in a very happy speech on good work done . The proclamations and the working tools were entrusted to Bro . F . Piggott , and the charges were most effectively deli / ered by Bro . J . H . Moves , a son of thc late D . P . G . M . Cambs . The following are the officers of the lodge for the year 1900 : Bros . F . j . Moden ,
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Correspondence.
Correspondence .
Wc do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents , but we wish , in a spirit of fair play to all , to permit—within certain necessary limitsfree discussion .
THE NEW CENTURY . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , I have carefully read the opinions of many people on this matter and cannot conceive how any sane person can think that the igth century is complete until the 31 st December , 1900 . How can a century begin with a cypher ? The 19 th century began on the ist
January , 1801 , and will end as before stated . After the year B . C . I came A . D . I ; there was no year 0 in between . Or , take another view , after the year 4004 A . M . came A . D . I . Whether the Christian era commenced when the Saviour was four years old or one cannot matter , as time is now reckoned from A . D . I . Eighteen centuries have been completed , and we have now entered upon the last year of the 19 th century . Can 18 99 years make 19 centuries ?—Yours fraternally , HENRY LOVEGROVE , P . G . S . B . Herne-hill , S . E .
The " Ecce Homo."
THE " ECCE HOMO . "
Some years ago , in one of the art galleries abroad , 1 cannot remember where it was , I was much struck with a picture by an unknown artist . It was an "Ecce Homo , " a single figure . In the cold grey of the early morning , there was nothing remarkable about the face , but , when , later on , the rays of the sun fell upon it , the picture seemed to be illuminated with a heavenly radiance . Our Saviour appeared to gaze upon the beholder with a
Divine compassion that could not fail to make a deep impression . This was observed by others besides myself . The story is related that it was the last work of an artist in the Middle Ages , who , during a life wei ghed down by troubles and privations , had his faith shaken in the designs of an overruling Providence , and , in spirit , rebelled against its decrees . The trials of extreme poverty and of unappreciated genius had hardened his heart .
His bodily strength declined owing to the privations he had undergone . On one occasion , he , unexpectedly , received a commission from a rich man who had seen some of his works . The artist eagerly accepted the liberal offer made to him , The subject proposed was an " Ecce Homo . " Careless at first , simply engaged in the mechanical details of his art , he thought little of his subject , but , gradually a feeling of reverence he could not understand came over him . His thoughts went back to his early years and the
religious teachings of his good mother . His work began to interest him , it seemed as if he were guided by another hand besides his own . His heart , so long frozen , was thawed , and gushed forth with waters of repentance for his past sins . Though his health was now completely broken down , his spirit was sustained and enabled him to complete his task . On the last day of his work , the pictured face smiled upon him with exquisite compassion and forgiveness . In the evening he was found dead before his easel the heavenly smile had been transferred to his cold pale lips . F . W . DRIVER , M . A .
Logic Club.
LOGIC CLUB .
On Sunday , the 7 th instant , an event happened which was exceptional in the long experience of the Logic Club . The ceremony of Raising was rehearsed . Every officer was a W . M . actually in the chair of K . S . at the present time . The W . M . of the morning was Bro . R . G . Robinson , W . M . of the Chislehurst Lodge , No . 1531 , who was assisted by the undermentioned officers : Bros . E . J . Gordon , W . M . of the Scots Lodge , No . 2319 ,
as S . W . ; A . Craddock , W . M . of the Tivoh Lodge , No . 2150 , as J . W . ; J . H . Merrett , W . M . of the Royal Athelstan Lodge , No . 19 , as S . D . ; W . R . Bennett , W . M . of the Playgoers' Lodge , No . 2705 , as J . D . ; and Guy Repton , W . M . of the Drury Lane Lodge , No . 2127 , 3 s I . G . Bro . Robert Manuel , P . M . 1196 , as usual , was the Preceptor . Bro . Seaman acted as Tyler , and Bro . E . Davis was the candidate . The
work was well done , and was up to the highest standard of Logic working . The W . M . gave the Traditional History , with the explanation of the Third Tracing Board . The sum of five guineas was voted from the funds of the lodge as a contribution to the City of London Imperial Volunteer Fund . Bro . G . Pollard , a member of the club , has volunteered for the frontand goes out with the first contingent . The sum of £ 7 12 s . Od . was
, also collected , as a sign of compliance with her Gracious Majesty ' s recent mandate . Bro . F . Trehawke Davies , of No . 2127 , presented every member at the gathering with a charming etching of an original painting of " An Old Manor House , " by A , Railton . It was intimated that Bro . Harry Manfield , G . T . designate , had accepted the invitation of the club to be its principal guest on the occasion of the annual dinner , to LR held at
the Cafe Royal , on Sunday , the 28 th instant , when also special honour is to paid to Bro . J . Percy Fitzgerald , the only surviving founder , and for 19 years the Secretary of the club . The members avail themselves fully of the facilities which now exist lor the study of the Logic Ritual , and the old club has started the new year with every sign of further extending its sphere of influence .
FII-TY THOUSAND roUNDS are required for the erection of a hospital at Capetown for the sick and wounded of the Imperial Yeomanry . Details of the scheme are published . There will be 520 beds , i . 50 being sufficient to provide accommodation for one sufferer . One bed has been given by H . R . H . the Princess of Wales , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales has given £ 100 , and many other donors have come forward .
AT M ARLUOKOUH H OUSE on Saturday , the Gth instant , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales uiesented to Mr . W . J . C . Brasier , chief superintendent of the Ambulance Brigade , and Dr . Samuel Osborn , chief surgeon of the Metropolitan Corps , the medal awarded by the Chapter of the Order of St . John of Jerusalem . Sir John frurley had also been awarded a medal , but was unable to receive it , owing to his being on his way out to South Africa as thc special commissioner of the Central British Red Cross Committee .
Craft Masonry.
Craft Masonry .
St . John ' s Lodge , No . 70 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held on St . John ' s Day , the 27 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth . Bro . the Hon . Sir H . Stafford Northcote , Prov . G . Master , wiote expressing regret at being unable to be present , and wishing a prosperous vear of office to Bro . C . J . Moore , S . W ., the W . M . elect . There were present Bros . ' I . B . Cover , P . P . G . Sec , Sec . ; C . J . Withell , P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; F . B . Westlake , P . S . G . W ., P . D . G . D . of C . Eng . ; I . R . Lord , P . P . G . T ., P . G . D . C . ; G . R . Stanlake ,
P . P . A . G . D . C ; W . King , P . P . G . P . ; E . Tout , P . P . G . S . B . ; George Leach , T . King , J . H . Hocking , W . Sweet , J . G . Kevern , P . P . G . D . C ; and W . T . Hocking , P . P . G . Std . Br . ( all of the lodge ); Bros . S . G . Edwards , P . M . 1550 ; H . Bulteel , W . M . 125 s ; C F . Cooper , W . M . 105 ; W . A . Staton , P . M . and Sec . 1099 ; P . Hannaford , P . M . 223 ; G . Dunsterville , iSg , P . P . G . D ; J . Gidley , 2025 , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . Allsford , 202 , P . P . G . T . ; G . Perkins , P . M . 1201 ;; W . V . Harris , 230 , P . P . G . Sunt , of Works ; I . Taylor , 1212 ; I . Clift , I . P . M . 666 ; J . Good , W . M . 223 ; J .
Brooks , W . M . 1247 ; W . L . Lavers , P . P . G . Stwd . ; W . H . Botterell , 1255 ; F . Bromley , P . M . 230 ; G . J . Corrick , P . M . 159 ; J . W . Cornish , 223 , P . P . G . T . ; A . G . Friend , I . P . M . iogq ; G . F . Matheson , 2025 : C Organ , P . M . 202 ; F . G . Knight , 156 , P . P . S . G . O . ; H . Holman , 202 , P . P . J . G . D . ; P . B . Clemens , 156 , P . P . G . O . ; W . H . Bird , P . M . 1099 ; S . H . Hare , 1 S 9 . P . G . O . ; W . Budge , 1550 ; M . Kerton , I . P . M . 954 ; I . Venning , W . M . 1550 ; P . G . L . Pearce , P . M . and Sec . 1247 ; W . Willoughby , S . W , 1247 , P . P . G . O . ; C . Wilson , 1247 ; P . T . Pearce , 2725 ; M . G .
Endle , 1 S 9 ; J . W . Pearce , 1550 ; G . Hale , 230 ; T . G . B . Crocker , S . W . 156 ; S . Ritchie , 159 ; J . G . Jackson , 1247 ; J . E . Bone , 1550 ; G . Myers , 70 ; A . Conick , 70 ; J . Jacobs , 70 ; and M . Woolf , 70 . Lodge being opened , and the minutes of the last regular meeting having been read and duly confirmed , the W . M . elect , Bro . C J . Moore , S . W ., was presented by Bro . F . B . Westlake , P . S . G . W ., P . D . G . D . of C , to the Installing Master and obligated . The ceremony of installation was taken part in by Bros . F . B . Westlake , J . R . Lord ,
J . B . Cover , C J . Withell , F . J . Prout , G . Leach , and G . R . Stanlake , there being present nearly 50 P . Ms , to give evidence of the popularity of Bro . C . J . Moore . The Board of Installed Masters having been closed , the investiture of officers took place as follows : Bros . F . J . Prout , LP . M . ; A . Andrews , S . W . ; C . Organ , B . A ., J . W . j C . J . Withell , P . P . J . G . D ., Treas . and Representative Committee of Petitions ; J . B .
Cover , P . P . G . S ., Sec . ; G . R . Stanlake , P . P . A . G . S ., Asst . Sec . and Renresentative Widows' Fund ; G . Leach , P . M ., Chap . ; W . Hocking , P . P . G . Std . Br ., Charity Steward ; W . H . Crang , S . D . ; J . Newton , J . D . ; E . G . Goad , D . of . C . ; E . E . Farley , Asst . D . of C and Asst . Org . ; G . T . H . Woodgate , Org . j G . Corner , I . G . ; J . K . Brenton , T . Wainwright , S . A . Robbins , and C Allwright , Stwds . ; and W . H . " Phillips , Tyler .
The brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet in the dining hall of the Freemasons' Club , Princess-square . Thetoastof "The Queen and the Craft" having been given by the W . M ., the National Anthem was heartily sung . On the proposition of the W . M ., "The M . W . G . M . and the rest of the Grand Of . icers , Present and Past" were toasted .
Bro . Westlake , P . D . G . D . C . Eng ., in the course of his reply , congratulated Bro . C J . Moore , and expressed the hope that the brethren would rally around him , and so enable the lodge to do that amount of good which was expected from it . He could assure them that the Grand Lodge was very anxious to properly carry out the onerous duties which devolved upon it . Proceeding , Bro . Westlake commended the various Charities to the attention of the brethren , and appealed to them to do all in their
power to support the funds , which were doing such noble work . The toasts of "The Prov . Grand Masters of Devon and Cornwall , Hon . Sir Stafford Northcote , and the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe ( who from a prior engagement was unable to attend ) , and their Prov . Grand Lodges , " were duly proposed by the W . M . Bro . G . R . Stanlake , P . P . A . G . S ., responded for the former , and refened to the universal esteem in which the Prov . Grand Master was held throughout the Province of Devon .
Bro . S . H . Hare , P . P . G . O ., responded for the Province of Cornwall , and he trusted that the Earl would long be spared to rule a province so contented under his government . The toast of " The W . M ., Bro . C . J . Moore , " was proposed by Bro . F . B . Westlake , who said the lodge was to be congratulated at having installed in the chair a brother who was generally esteemed and who had sufficient firmness of character to preside over the lodge with success . The W . M . was accorded a very hearty reception on rising to reply . In the course
of his remarks , he thanked the brethren for the confidence reposed in him , and assured them that at all times his best efforts would be devoted to promote the welfare of Lodge 70 . The cares of office would be pleasant cares if he was accorded such support as was extended to his immediate predecessor . The toast ol "The I . P . M ., Bro . Prout , " was submitted by the W . M ., who having given expression to the admirable manner in which the late Master had conducted the affairs of the lodge , in appropriate terms presented Bro . Prout with a handsome marble
clock , and a Life Governorship of one of the Chanties for his wife , and a Past Master ' s collar , which had been subscribed for by the members he had initiated during his year of office . Bro . Prout very heartily thanked the brethren for their many marks of kindl y feeling towards him throughout his year of ofiice , and also for the presents he and his wife had received . The toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary " was next given . The Treasurer and Secretary replied .
The toast of "The S . W ., J . W ., and Officers" was given by Bro . Prout . The Wardens and Organist replied . The W . M . said there was another toast which he would like to submit to the brethren , although not on the list , and that was " The Health of Bro . Gidley , P . P . G . T . Devon , " who has achieved a rerord which falls to the lot of few Masons , that of completing the 50 th anniversary of his installation as W . M . of 156 , Harmony . This is something which no other Mason in the Three Towns , or possibly in Divon or Cornwall can now lay claim to . For the remainder of his life , Bro . Gidley is assured of an
honoured seat in every lodge in the locality . Bro . Gidley suitably and feelingly acknowledged the compliment . The toast of "The Visitors" was submitted by Bro . Geo . Leach . Bros . Staton , M . Kirton , and Percy T . Pearce made very suitable responses . The toast list concluded with those of "Wives and Sweethearts" and "Our Absent Brethren . " The toast list was interspersed with an enjoyable programme of music . Bro . J . N . Pearce was an efficient accompanist .
Scientific Lodge , No . 88 . The installation meetjng of this old yet vigorous lodge ( # hich wis onsecrated in 1754 ) took place at the Lion Hotel , Cambridge , on Monday , the Sth instant , when Bro . Frederick John Moden was installed in the chair of K . S . in succession to Bro . Horace S . Davison . There was a goodly muster of brethren and visitors , and the comoany numbered 70 . Nevertheless , there w ; re many apologies for non-attendance , with " Hearty good wishes . " There were 20 in attendance at the Board of Installed
Masters . Amongst those present were the Prov . G . Master of Cambridgeshire , Bro . Colonel R . Townley Caldwell ; Bros , the Right Hon . Sir John E . Gorst , O . C ., M . P . for Cambrige , Past J . G . W . Eng . ( who was initiated in this lodge in 1855 ); G . McKay . Past G . Std . Br . Eng . ( a subscribing member ); and the following P . Mi . of the lodge , Bros . B . Chennell , T . Hunnybun , Oliver Papwinh , J . V . Ptyor , VV . Purchas , Frank : Piggott , W . P . Spalding , C H . Banham , J . L . Rutter , A . E , Chiplin , W . Sindall , and
J . H . Moyes . The work of installation was perform ; d by Bro . II . S . Davison , who , in spite of temporary indisposition turned up to install his successor , and he did it right well . Subsequently Bro . Davison was presented with the lodge ' s Past Mister ' s jewel by the Prov . Grand Master in a very happy speech on good work done . The proclamations and the working tools were entrusted to Bro . F . Piggott , and the charges were most effectively deli / ered by Bro . J . H . Moves , a son of thc late D . P . G . M . Cambs . The following are the officers of the lodge for the year 1900 : Bros . F . j . Moden ,