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Article PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND. ← Page 2 of 2 Article PRESENTATION TO BRO. SIR WILLIAM ABDY, BART, P.G.D. ENGLAND, P.P.S.G.W. ESSEX. Page 1 of 1 Article Craft Masonry. Page 1 of 3 Article Craft Masonry. Page 1 of 3 →
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Provincial Grand Chapter Of Cumberland And Westmorland.
Comp . 1-Burford , 1 390 ... ... ... } „ H . S . Wilson , 1073 ... ... ... ' r Prov . G . Stewards . „ A . J . Livesey , 327 ... ... ... ) ,, J . Pearson , P . Z . 327 ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . Leichworth , G S . E ., for his kindness in coming so far to perform the important ceremony of the diy , and was ordered to be recorded oi tie minutes , after which Provincial Grand Chapter was closed .
Presentation To Bro. Sir William Abdy, Bart, P.G.D. England, P.P.S.G.W. Essex.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . SIR WILLIAM ABDY , BART , P . G . D . ENGLAND , P . P . S . G . W . ESSEX .
The monthly meeting ot the Easterford Lodge , No . 2342 , was held on the evening of Thursday , the 4 th instant , at the Temple , High-street , Kelvcdon , and there was a large attendance . The Worshipful Master , Bro . C . T . THORN , presided , and after the business of the evening had been concluded , he , on behalf of the lodge , presented to Bro . Sir W . Neville Abdy , Bart ., a handsome Past Master ' s jewel and an illuminated address , subscribed for by the members . In making the presentation , the W . M .
said they had all been most anxious to present to Sir William some memento of his two years of office , as an evidence of their appreciation of the obligation they were under to him for the gift of the magnificent Masonic Temple in which they were assembled . They knew that their I . P . M . was not one who cared to adorn his person with numberless decorations , but they trusted that the one then offered him would be accepted , not so much on account of its intrinsic value , but as a token of the affectionate regard which they all felt for him , and that it would be
prized by him accordingly . ( Applause . ) In conclusion , the W . M . congratulated Sir William on the distinguished honour just conferred on him b y H . R . H . the Grand Master in appointing him to office in Grand Lodge . ' Bro . Sir WM . A BDY was loudly applauded on rising to acknowledge the gifts . He said the extremely kind words in which the W . M . had conveyed to him these handsome presents had touched him very deeply . In what he had done he had been actuated by a desire to further the best interests of Freemasonry generally , and the lodge he dearly loved—Easterford—particularly . He felt that he was
quite undeserving of so much kindness , for it had been a great pleasure to him to have been the means of providing for them a place in which they could meet in comfort , and perform with becoming dignity the grand ceremonies of the Craft . As the Master had said , he did not care for wearing a lot of jewels , but this one he assured them he should always wear with great pride and pleasure , and , although he had now ceased to rule the lodge , he trusted that he should meet them all many times in that hall , and that the lodge would always be as flourishing as it was at the present time .
The jewel , which is a very handsome one , bears the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . Sir Wm . Abdy , Bart ., I . P . M ., by the brethren of the Easterford Lodge , No . 2342 . May 7 , 18 9 6 . " The illuminated address , to which were attached about 70 names , was as follows :
" To Worshipful Brother Sir Wm . Neville Abdy , Bart ., P . G . D . Eng ., P . P . S . G . W ., P . M ., etc . " We , the undersigned brethren of the Easterford Lodge , No . 2342 , of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons , beg your acceptance ot a Past Master ' s jewel as a small token of our esteem , together with this expression of our high appreciation and recognition of the manner you have discharged the duties of vour high office for two successive years as Master of this lodge and a ruler of the Craft .
" Your career has been marked by a genial disposition and unceasing efforts on behalf of the interests of our Order , in which your hand and heart have been ever ready in promoting and assisting our Masonic Charities . Your rendering of our beautiful ritual has been recognised by all Masons in the province , and has added to it that lofty purpose of character , which is the highest and purest teaching of our Order , and we all join in the fervent wish that the Great Architect of the Universe will bestow on you every earthly blessing , so that when you look upon this address it may be satisfaction to know you are regarded by your brother Masons as a worthy man , a true friend , and an ornament to Freemasonry .
" We desire also to place on record our heartfelt thanks for the handsome and unique temple you , with your truly magnificent generosity , have reared as a landmark to Masonic enterprise for all time , and a token of worth and emulation , among the members of the Easterford Lodge in particular . We , the members of your lodge , shall never cease to remember the ready and unsparing help , which no personal trouble and inconvenience has ever prevented you from cheerfully giving us , and we feel that in offering you this small token of our regard , its intrinsic value makes no attempt to express adequately the love and esteem entertained towards you by every member of it . "
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Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192 . A meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 4 th nslant , at Cannonstreet Hotel . Present : Bros . 1 " . W . Fisher , I . P . M ., acting as W . M . ; A . J . Holmes , S . W . ; C . Carton , J . W . ; Thos . Cohu , P . M ., Treas . ; Hy . Legge , P . M ., Sec . ; William BakerS . D . ; the Rev . T . Selby-HenrevJ . D . and Chap . ; James Smith
, , , P . M ., D . C . ; Thos . Stokes , A . D . C . ; J . G . Robeson , I . G . ; C . Couchman , Tyler ; F . Hughes , P . M . ; J . M . Mower , P . M . ; Peach , A . J . Rippin , Farr , Lloyd , Collins , Lcckett , Fishlcigh , Martyn Pitt , Fergusson , Peirson , Roche , Crawshaw , Simmonds , and Virgo . Visitors : Bros . Jordan , W . M . 2021 ; Ward , 1227 ; D . Harlow , P . M . 65 ; and Ringrose , 107 G .
In Ihe greatly regretted absence , through illness , of the W . M ., Bro . R . Sarson , the lodge was opened by Bro . T . W . Fisher , who veiy ably peiformed the various duties of the evening , which consisted of raising ; Bros . Luckett , Fishleigh , Collins , Farr , and Lloyd , and passing Bros . Pitt and Pei'son . Notice was given of a candidate for initia'' ° at the next regular meeting . Before the lodge adjourned a telegram was sent to the W . M . conveying the sympathy of the members uf the lodge with him in his illness and their wishes for his speedy re ; overy .
Bro . T . W . Fisher also presided at the dinner , a tier which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , interspersed by some capital sinking by Bns . Ringrose , Jas . amith , and A . J . Rippin , and recitations by Bros . D . Harlow and Fergusson .
St . George ' s Lodge , No . 242 . The first meeting after the installation was held in St . George ' s Masonic Rooms , Lancaster , on Friday last . i Present : Bros . K . Bridge , W . M . ; I . H . Pawson , I . P . M . ; F . H . Btrckland , S . W . ; G . Smith , J . W . ; F . Rand , Treas . ; V . DulT , Sec . ; II . C . whrte . SS . D .: T . W . Turner , J . D . ; S . B . Castle , Stwd . ; J . Mason , Tjlcr ; C . KichardsonAsst
, . Tyler ; T . G . Stock , E . E . Thires , C . Reasbeck , T . Bltlcher , J . W . Chapman , J . Hastie , Fretwell , P . M ., and others . Krj . J . Constable , 2249 , was a ys'tor . I here was no work , but two candidates were proposed , and the W . M . announced that the lodce would not meet again until October , emergencies excepted , of which every brother should have due notice . Ihe brethren afterwards partook of supper in the ante-room .
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Finsbui-y Lodge , No . 861 . The installation meeting of this well-known lodge was held at the Groat Eastern Hotel , on Thursday , the 2 S 1 I 1 ultimo , when a large number of members and vi-itors attended to witness the installation of Bro . Henry Whitney as W . M . The popularity of the lodge in general , and the new W . M . in particular , was amply testified to by the following brethren : Bros . T . A . Stenner , W . M . ; Henry Whitney , S . W . ; II . GroomeJ . W . ; Samuel W . Vaile , S . D . : F . Hallows , Sec . : i'hos . H . Noakes ,
, Orsr . ; VV . B . Pratt , I . G . ; W . Groom ? , P . M ., D . C . ; G . Leach . P . M . ; S . Finch , P . M . ; Geo . Preston , P . M . ; C . Sims , P . M . ; J . Rennick , A . J . Reed , Geo . Wright , Tho « . Greeves , W . C . Berry , R . Wright , P . G . Mills , and W . Liooker . Visitors : Hros . J . Flenman , 1743 ; C . Thompson , 115 S ; C . Wise , W . M . 115 S ; C . M . Morris , W . M . elect 1571 ; C . F . Padthorpe ; F . E . Wright , S . D . S 71 ; J . Thornhill , P . M . 1470 ; W . Tyler , P . M . 2570 ; W . R . King , W . M . 1671 ; T . II . Mills ; A . B . Bayfield , W . M . elect 145 ; Padthorpe , W . M . elect 511 ; J . K . Pitt , 13 . 39 ; W . R . Westlev ,
P . M . iSG ; E . Hall , Sec . 2570 ; Era ! . B . Wood , 1539 ; H . J . L-irdner , P . G . S . ; W . S . Whitaker , P . M . 1572 ; F . M . Archer , 177 ; t . M . Hooper , 1520 ; P . Cranio , J . W . 1512 ; D . Saines , 2540 ; W . I . Part . idge , J . W . 711 ; b . J . Durham , P . M . 1 G 22 ; G . Greincr , P . M . 92 ; J . R . Gillies , SyS ; E . Collard , 1047 ; J . H . Harvey , 1 G 23 ; J . D . Webb , J . D . 1 745 ; J . Cooper , P . M . 1320 ; II . 11 . Broughton , G 2 , yoi ; J . La Feuillade , P . M " . 13 S 1 ; N . Isaacs , 1349 ; A . B . Butt , 753 ; C . Parsons , 16 37 ; 1 . Hollingsworth , 127 ; A . H . Rumbauld , Sec . 1441 ; J . R . Pitt , W . M . 4 G 3 , P . P . G .
S . B . ; Thos . R . Catt , I . P . M . 1320 ; W . W . Westley , P . M . iSG ; E . Stall . Sec . 257 * 1 ; and VV . Berry , 2579 . After the usual formal business of reading- the minutes of the last regular meeting , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , when Bro . Henry Whitney , W . M . elect , was presented to Bro . Stenner for the benefit of installation , the ceremony
being very ably carried out . The following oilicers were invested : Bros . T . A . Stenner , I . P . M . ; Harry Groome , S . W . ; Saml , VV . Vale , J . W . ; J . Knight , S . D . ; W . B . Pratt , J . D . ; E . Legg , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Hallows , P . M ., Sec . ; T . F . Noakes , Org . ; W . Groome , D . C . ; A . J . Read , I . G . ; VV . G . Hallows and Crews , Stwds . ; and M . Gross , Tyler . Bro . Whitney then initiated Mr . J . Tyler Nash in a masterly style , after which the lodge was closed .
The brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , presided over by Bro . Whitney , W . M . The music after dinner was performed under the direction of Bro . T . F . Noakes , Organist . The ( oasts of "The Queen and the Craft" and "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the
Prince of Wales , " having been honoured , , The W . M . proDosed "The Pro G . M ., the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathonn ; the Deputy G . M ., the Right Hon . Earl Amherst ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " at the same time expressing the pleasure he felt at having as a visitor Bro . H . J . Lardner , P . G . Stwd .
Bro . Lardner , in reply , thanked the W . M . and the brethren for the manner that toast had been received . As regards the Grand Officers , he corrld hardly claim tD be one , because , being a Past Grand Steward of England , he did not corns under the wing of the Grand Lodge Officers ; but , be that as it may , he was very pleased to ba with them that evening , and to see the beautiful ceremony of installation so well carried out .
The I . P . M ., in proposing "The Worshipful Master , " said it was the greatest possible pleasure to him to instal his successor , Bro . Whitney , it was a very important toast . Bro . Whitney had rendered good service to the lodge , and he had that day entered into the Master ' s chair in the full sunshine of " Hearty good wishes " from all the brethren .
Bro . Whitney thanked the brethren for the enthusiastic manner in which thay had received the toast . He could assure them that nothing would be wanting on his par ; to carry out the duties of W . M . "The Initiate" was next given . In reply , Bro . Jas . Tyler Nash said he was pleased to become a member of the Craft , and would do his bast to becom ; a useful brother amongst them . It is interesting to note that Bro . Nash has bean a subscriber to the Charities for
many years . Bro . Tyler , in replying for "The visitors , " said that was his lirst visit , and he hoped it would not be his last ; he was very much pleased to see how beautiful the impressive ceremony of installation had been carried out . The working of the ritual was done in a highly impressive and perfect manner . Bros . Whitaker , Forbes , and Westley also replied in well-chosen words .
The Worshipful Master said it was a very pleasing duty for him to propose " I he Health of the Installing Master . " The brethren knew how well he had carried out the duties of W . M ., and it was his pleasing duty to present him with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , a time-piece , and an umbrella for Mrs . Stenner . Bro . Stenner , in response , said he thanked Bro . Whitney for the manner in which
he proposed his health , and the cordial way in which it was received . It was most gratifying for him to be the recipient of the Past Master ' s jewel , which would always be a source of pride to him , and he would do his best for the Craft in general and that lodgei n particular . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Past Masters , " referring to the services they had rendered , and coupled with the toast the names of Bros . Week , Cherry , and Salter . . . _ . . _ . .
Bro . Weeks , in reply , said he had been a member of the Finsbury Lodge for 35 years , and it was refreshing to him , as the oldest P . M ., to say a few words . The Finsbury Lodge was second to none in the Craft , and he was highly pleased to be with them again , as it took him back to days gene by , and he hoped the lodge would go on prospering as it had done in the past . "The Officers" were next honoured , and the Tyler ' s toast ended a very happy and
successful meeting . .,,, ,,,, During the evening sweet music , vocal and instrumental , was given by Bros . W . J . Derby , and Fred . W . Stephens , Miss Ada Hunt Smith , and Miss Louisa Jenkins .
Clapton Lodge , No . 1365 . The election meeting of this distinguished City lodge was held at the Great Eistcrn Hotel Liverpool-street , on the 21 st ultimo , when there were present Bros . J . Ii . Geddes , WM . ; R . E . Fairclough , I . P . M . ; A . H . Church , S . W . ; V . C . Lintott , J . W . ; W . Blackburn , P . M ., Treas . j VV . D . Church , P . M ., Sec ; VV . Banks , S . D . ; F . Orfeuracting I . G . ; J . Holland , Stwd . ; D . Campbell , P . M . ; VV . Finch , P . M . ;
, C . K . Luker , P . M . ; W . H . Caton , P . M . ; VV . Macklin , G . Schilling , A . W . Diamond , S . ' ] . Edwards , E . | . Livett , J . H . Shipman , C . R . Campbell , P . Becker , 11 . J . Dyer , J . Dolman , W . D . Seaton , T . W . Vaughan , E . Wildash , H . Green , F . W . M . iore , W . R . 0 . Cathrow , S . Hartogs , and J . Very , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . C . Maillard , 2234 ; A . Wallis , 2234 ; J . J . Wharton , G 5 ; J . Miller , P . M . 1491 ; J . Bunker , P . M . 115 S ; A . C . Dornford , 554 ; C . W . Matthews , 2271 ; R . Davies , 17 G ; and R . T . West ,
The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed and the by-laws reid , the W . M ., Bro . Geddes , initiated Mr . F . VV . Moore , and immediately afterwards H , o . R . E . Fairclough , I . P . M ., at the Worshipful Master's request , gave the ancient charge in splendid form . The W . M . then passed Bros . J . H . Shipman and E . J . II . Uvea . Bro . A . H . Church , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . VV . Blackburn , P . M . re-elected Treas . j and Bro . J . Very again appointed I ' yler . A Past Master ' s
jewel was voted to Bro . J . D . GedUcs , W . M ., for his very excellent services , which he acknowledged in happy terms . Bro . D . Campbell , P . M ., Hon . Sec . of the Summer Outing Committee , submitted an elaborate report , which was adopted . The sum of ro guineas was voted to be placed on the Worshipful Master's list as Steward for the Boys ' Institution , and five guineas for Bro . Macklin ' s list , who was also going up as Steward for the Boys . Five gu neas having been voted to zn indigent brother and after othe ; business , the lodge was closed .
A superb banquet followed , for which Bro . H . C . Amendt , the general manager cf the Gieat Eastern Railway Company ' s Hotels , was responsible . 'Ihe W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toisis in brief but happy terms , which were duly honoured . Ihe I . P . M ., Bro . R . E . Fairclough , proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master . " He stated that the VV . M had set lum a lesson ot brevity , which he , of course , must follow , but he was loth to do so , as he lelt he could not in a few words give the toast the justice it deserved . His geniality and the respect they felt towards him went
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Provincial Grand Chapter Of Cumberland And Westmorland.
Comp . 1-Burford , 1 390 ... ... ... } „ H . S . Wilson , 1073 ... ... ... ' r Prov . G . Stewards . „ A . J . Livesey , 327 ... ... ... ) ,, J . Pearson , P . Z . 327 ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . Leichworth , G S . E ., for his kindness in coming so far to perform the important ceremony of the diy , and was ordered to be recorded oi tie minutes , after which Provincial Grand Chapter was closed .
Presentation To Bro. Sir William Abdy, Bart, P.G.D. England, P.P.S.G.W. Essex.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . SIR WILLIAM ABDY , BART , P . G . D . ENGLAND , P . P . S . G . W . ESSEX .
The monthly meeting ot the Easterford Lodge , No . 2342 , was held on the evening of Thursday , the 4 th instant , at the Temple , High-street , Kelvcdon , and there was a large attendance . The Worshipful Master , Bro . C . T . THORN , presided , and after the business of the evening had been concluded , he , on behalf of the lodge , presented to Bro . Sir W . Neville Abdy , Bart ., a handsome Past Master ' s jewel and an illuminated address , subscribed for by the members . In making the presentation , the W . M .
said they had all been most anxious to present to Sir William some memento of his two years of office , as an evidence of their appreciation of the obligation they were under to him for the gift of the magnificent Masonic Temple in which they were assembled . They knew that their I . P . M . was not one who cared to adorn his person with numberless decorations , but they trusted that the one then offered him would be accepted , not so much on account of its intrinsic value , but as a token of the affectionate regard which they all felt for him , and that it would be
prized by him accordingly . ( Applause . ) In conclusion , the W . M . congratulated Sir William on the distinguished honour just conferred on him b y H . R . H . the Grand Master in appointing him to office in Grand Lodge . ' Bro . Sir WM . A BDY was loudly applauded on rising to acknowledge the gifts . He said the extremely kind words in which the W . M . had conveyed to him these handsome presents had touched him very deeply . In what he had done he had been actuated by a desire to further the best interests of Freemasonry generally , and the lodge he dearly loved—Easterford—particularly . He felt that he was
quite undeserving of so much kindness , for it had been a great pleasure to him to have been the means of providing for them a place in which they could meet in comfort , and perform with becoming dignity the grand ceremonies of the Craft . As the Master had said , he did not care for wearing a lot of jewels , but this one he assured them he should always wear with great pride and pleasure , and , although he had now ceased to rule the lodge , he trusted that he should meet them all many times in that hall , and that the lodge would always be as flourishing as it was at the present time .
The jewel , which is a very handsome one , bears the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . Sir Wm . Abdy , Bart ., I . P . M ., by the brethren of the Easterford Lodge , No . 2342 . May 7 , 18 9 6 . " The illuminated address , to which were attached about 70 names , was as follows :
" To Worshipful Brother Sir Wm . Neville Abdy , Bart ., P . G . D . Eng ., P . P . S . G . W ., P . M ., etc . " We , the undersigned brethren of the Easterford Lodge , No . 2342 , of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons , beg your acceptance ot a Past Master ' s jewel as a small token of our esteem , together with this expression of our high appreciation and recognition of the manner you have discharged the duties of vour high office for two successive years as Master of this lodge and a ruler of the Craft .
" Your career has been marked by a genial disposition and unceasing efforts on behalf of the interests of our Order , in which your hand and heart have been ever ready in promoting and assisting our Masonic Charities . Your rendering of our beautiful ritual has been recognised by all Masons in the province , and has added to it that lofty purpose of character , which is the highest and purest teaching of our Order , and we all join in the fervent wish that the Great Architect of the Universe will bestow on you every earthly blessing , so that when you look upon this address it may be satisfaction to know you are regarded by your brother Masons as a worthy man , a true friend , and an ornament to Freemasonry .
" We desire also to place on record our heartfelt thanks for the handsome and unique temple you , with your truly magnificent generosity , have reared as a landmark to Masonic enterprise for all time , and a token of worth and emulation , among the members of the Easterford Lodge in particular . We , the members of your lodge , shall never cease to remember the ready and unsparing help , which no personal trouble and inconvenience has ever prevented you from cheerfully giving us , and we feel that in offering you this small token of our regard , its intrinsic value makes no attempt to express adequately the love and esteem entertained towards you by every member of it . "
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Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192 . A meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 4 th nslant , at Cannonstreet Hotel . Present : Bros . 1 " . W . Fisher , I . P . M ., acting as W . M . ; A . J . Holmes , S . W . ; C . Carton , J . W . ; Thos . Cohu , P . M ., Treas . ; Hy . Legge , P . M ., Sec . ; William BakerS . D . ; the Rev . T . Selby-HenrevJ . D . and Chap . ; James Smith
, , , P . M ., D . C . ; Thos . Stokes , A . D . C . ; J . G . Robeson , I . G . ; C . Couchman , Tyler ; F . Hughes , P . M . ; J . M . Mower , P . M . ; Peach , A . J . Rippin , Farr , Lloyd , Collins , Lcckett , Fishlcigh , Martyn Pitt , Fergusson , Peirson , Roche , Crawshaw , Simmonds , and Virgo . Visitors : Bros . Jordan , W . M . 2021 ; Ward , 1227 ; D . Harlow , P . M . 65 ; and Ringrose , 107 G .
In Ihe greatly regretted absence , through illness , of the W . M ., Bro . R . Sarson , the lodge was opened by Bro . T . W . Fisher , who veiy ably peiformed the various duties of the evening , which consisted of raising ; Bros . Luckett , Fishleigh , Collins , Farr , and Lloyd , and passing Bros . Pitt and Pei'son . Notice was given of a candidate for initia'' ° at the next regular meeting . Before the lodge adjourned a telegram was sent to the W . M . conveying the sympathy of the members uf the lodge with him in his illness and their wishes for his speedy re ; overy .
Bro . T . W . Fisher also presided at the dinner , a tier which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , interspersed by some capital sinking by Bns . Ringrose , Jas . amith , and A . J . Rippin , and recitations by Bros . D . Harlow and Fergusson .
St . George ' s Lodge , No . 242 . The first meeting after the installation was held in St . George ' s Masonic Rooms , Lancaster , on Friday last . i Present : Bros . K . Bridge , W . M . ; I . H . Pawson , I . P . M . ; F . H . Btrckland , S . W . ; G . Smith , J . W . ; F . Rand , Treas . ; V . DulT , Sec . ; II . C . whrte . SS . D .: T . W . Turner , J . D . ; S . B . Castle , Stwd . ; J . Mason , Tjlcr ; C . KichardsonAsst
, . Tyler ; T . G . Stock , E . E . Thires , C . Reasbeck , T . Bltlcher , J . W . Chapman , J . Hastie , Fretwell , P . M ., and others . Krj . J . Constable , 2249 , was a ys'tor . I here was no work , but two candidates were proposed , and the W . M . announced that the lodce would not meet again until October , emergencies excepted , of which every brother should have due notice . Ihe brethren afterwards partook of supper in the ante-room .
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Finsbui-y Lodge , No . 861 . The installation meeting of this well-known lodge was held at the Groat Eastern Hotel , on Thursday , the 2 S 1 I 1 ultimo , when a large number of members and vi-itors attended to witness the installation of Bro . Henry Whitney as W . M . The popularity of the lodge in general , and the new W . M . in particular , was amply testified to by the following brethren : Bros . T . A . Stenner , W . M . ; Henry Whitney , S . W . ; II . GroomeJ . W . ; Samuel W . Vaile , S . D . : F . Hallows , Sec . : i'hos . H . Noakes ,
, Orsr . ; VV . B . Pratt , I . G . ; W . Groom ? , P . M ., D . C . ; G . Leach . P . M . ; S . Finch , P . M . ; Geo . Preston , P . M . ; C . Sims , P . M . ; J . Rennick , A . J . Reed , Geo . Wright , Tho « . Greeves , W . C . Berry , R . Wright , P . G . Mills , and W . Liooker . Visitors : Hros . J . Flenman , 1743 ; C . Thompson , 115 S ; C . Wise , W . M . 115 S ; C . M . Morris , W . M . elect 1571 ; C . F . Padthorpe ; F . E . Wright , S . D . S 71 ; J . Thornhill , P . M . 1470 ; W . Tyler , P . M . 2570 ; W . R . King , W . M . 1671 ; T . II . Mills ; A . B . Bayfield , W . M . elect 145 ; Padthorpe , W . M . elect 511 ; J . K . Pitt , 13 . 39 ; W . R . Westlev ,
P . M . iSG ; E . Hall , Sec . 2570 ; Era ! . B . Wood , 1539 ; H . J . L-irdner , P . G . S . ; W . S . Whitaker , P . M . 1572 ; F . M . Archer , 177 ; t . M . Hooper , 1520 ; P . Cranio , J . W . 1512 ; D . Saines , 2540 ; W . I . Part . idge , J . W . 711 ; b . J . Durham , P . M . 1 G 22 ; G . Greincr , P . M . 92 ; J . R . Gillies , SyS ; E . Collard , 1047 ; J . H . Harvey , 1 G 23 ; J . D . Webb , J . D . 1 745 ; J . Cooper , P . M . 1320 ; II . 11 . Broughton , G 2 , yoi ; J . La Feuillade , P . M " . 13 S 1 ; N . Isaacs , 1349 ; A . B . Butt , 753 ; C . Parsons , 16 37 ; 1 . Hollingsworth , 127 ; A . H . Rumbauld , Sec . 1441 ; J . R . Pitt , W . M . 4 G 3 , P . P . G .
S . B . ; Thos . R . Catt , I . P . M . 1320 ; W . W . Westley , P . M . iSG ; E . Stall . Sec . 257 * 1 ; and VV . Berry , 2579 . After the usual formal business of reading- the minutes of the last regular meeting , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , when Bro . Henry Whitney , W . M . elect , was presented to Bro . Stenner for the benefit of installation , the ceremony
being very ably carried out . The following oilicers were invested : Bros . T . A . Stenner , I . P . M . ; Harry Groome , S . W . ; Saml , VV . Vale , J . W . ; J . Knight , S . D . ; W . B . Pratt , J . D . ; E . Legg , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Hallows , P . M ., Sec . ; T . F . Noakes , Org . ; W . Groome , D . C . ; A . J . Read , I . G . ; VV . G . Hallows and Crews , Stwds . ; and M . Gross , Tyler . Bro . Whitney then initiated Mr . J . Tyler Nash in a masterly style , after which the lodge was closed .
The brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , presided over by Bro . Whitney , W . M . The music after dinner was performed under the direction of Bro . T . F . Noakes , Organist . The ( oasts of "The Queen and the Craft" and "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the
Prince of Wales , " having been honoured , , The W . M . proDosed "The Pro G . M ., the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathonn ; the Deputy G . M ., the Right Hon . Earl Amherst ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " at the same time expressing the pleasure he felt at having as a visitor Bro . H . J . Lardner , P . G . Stwd .
Bro . Lardner , in reply , thanked the W . M . and the brethren for the manner that toast had been received . As regards the Grand Officers , he corrld hardly claim tD be one , because , being a Past Grand Steward of England , he did not corns under the wing of the Grand Lodge Officers ; but , be that as it may , he was very pleased to ba with them that evening , and to see the beautiful ceremony of installation so well carried out .
The I . P . M ., in proposing "The Worshipful Master , " said it was the greatest possible pleasure to him to instal his successor , Bro . Whitney , it was a very important toast . Bro . Whitney had rendered good service to the lodge , and he had that day entered into the Master ' s chair in the full sunshine of " Hearty good wishes " from all the brethren .
Bro . Whitney thanked the brethren for the enthusiastic manner in which thay had received the toast . He could assure them that nothing would be wanting on his par ; to carry out the duties of W . M . "The Initiate" was next given . In reply , Bro . Jas . Tyler Nash said he was pleased to become a member of the Craft , and would do his bast to becom ; a useful brother amongst them . It is interesting to note that Bro . Nash has bean a subscriber to the Charities for
many years . Bro . Tyler , in replying for "The visitors , " said that was his lirst visit , and he hoped it would not be his last ; he was very much pleased to see how beautiful the impressive ceremony of installation had been carried out . The working of the ritual was done in a highly impressive and perfect manner . Bros . Whitaker , Forbes , and Westley also replied in well-chosen words .
The Worshipful Master said it was a very pleasing duty for him to propose " I he Health of the Installing Master . " The brethren knew how well he had carried out the duties of W . M ., and it was his pleasing duty to present him with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , a time-piece , and an umbrella for Mrs . Stenner . Bro . Stenner , in response , said he thanked Bro . Whitney for the manner in which
he proposed his health , and the cordial way in which it was received . It was most gratifying for him to be the recipient of the Past Master ' s jewel , which would always be a source of pride to him , and he would do his best for the Craft in general and that lodgei n particular . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Past Masters , " referring to the services they had rendered , and coupled with the toast the names of Bros . Week , Cherry , and Salter . . . _ . . _ . .
Bro . Weeks , in reply , said he had been a member of the Finsbury Lodge for 35 years , and it was refreshing to him , as the oldest P . M ., to say a few words . The Finsbury Lodge was second to none in the Craft , and he was highly pleased to be with them again , as it took him back to days gene by , and he hoped the lodge would go on prospering as it had done in the past . "The Officers" were next honoured , and the Tyler ' s toast ended a very happy and
successful meeting . .,,, ,,,, During the evening sweet music , vocal and instrumental , was given by Bros . W . J . Derby , and Fred . W . Stephens , Miss Ada Hunt Smith , and Miss Louisa Jenkins .
Clapton Lodge , No . 1365 . The election meeting of this distinguished City lodge was held at the Great Eistcrn Hotel Liverpool-street , on the 21 st ultimo , when there were present Bros . J . Ii . Geddes , WM . ; R . E . Fairclough , I . P . M . ; A . H . Church , S . W . ; V . C . Lintott , J . W . ; W . Blackburn , P . M ., Treas . j VV . D . Church , P . M ., Sec ; VV . Banks , S . D . ; F . Orfeuracting I . G . ; J . Holland , Stwd . ; D . Campbell , P . M . ; VV . Finch , P . M . ;
, C . K . Luker , P . M . ; W . H . Caton , P . M . ; VV . Macklin , G . Schilling , A . W . Diamond , S . ' ] . Edwards , E . | . Livett , J . H . Shipman , C . R . Campbell , P . Becker , 11 . J . Dyer , J . Dolman , W . D . Seaton , T . W . Vaughan , E . Wildash , H . Green , F . W . M . iore , W . R . 0 . Cathrow , S . Hartogs , and J . Very , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . C . Maillard , 2234 ; A . Wallis , 2234 ; J . J . Wharton , G 5 ; J . Miller , P . M . 1491 ; J . Bunker , P . M . 115 S ; A . C . Dornford , 554 ; C . W . Matthews , 2271 ; R . Davies , 17 G ; and R . T . West ,
The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed and the by-laws reid , the W . M ., Bro . Geddes , initiated Mr . F . VV . Moore , and immediately afterwards H , o . R . E . Fairclough , I . P . M ., at the Worshipful Master's request , gave the ancient charge in splendid form . The W . M . then passed Bros . J . H . Shipman and E . J . II . Uvea . Bro . A . H . Church , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . VV . Blackburn , P . M . re-elected Treas . j and Bro . J . Very again appointed I ' yler . A Past Master ' s
jewel was voted to Bro . J . D . GedUcs , W . M ., for his very excellent services , which he acknowledged in happy terms . Bro . D . Campbell , P . M ., Hon . Sec . of the Summer Outing Committee , submitted an elaborate report , which was adopted . The sum of ro guineas was voted to be placed on the Worshipful Master's list as Steward for the Boys ' Institution , and five guineas for Bro . Macklin ' s list , who was also going up as Steward for the Boys . Five gu neas having been voted to zn indigent brother and after othe ; business , the lodge was closed .
A superb banquet followed , for which Bro . H . C . Amendt , the general manager cf the Gieat Eastern Railway Company ' s Hotels , was responsible . 'Ihe W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toisis in brief but happy terms , which were duly honoured . Ihe I . P . M ., Bro . R . E . Fairclough , proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master . " He stated that the VV . M had set lum a lesson ot brevity , which he , of course , must follow , but he was loth to do so , as he lelt he could not in a few words give the toast the justice it deserved . His geniality and the respect they felt towards him went