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® raft Jlagonrg , RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the qth inst ., at the
Criterion , Piccadilly , when there were present Bros . ] . G . Doncaster , W . M . ; W . J . Cnplestone , S . W . ; Edwin Lucas , J . W . ; H . Purdue , P . M ., Sec ; F . Craggs , S . D . ; H . F . Williams , J . D . ; W . VV . Williams , D . C ; E . Newland and Hans Scharim , Stwds .: Walklev , Tyler ;
H . Shaw , P . M . ; F . J . Oliver , P . M . ; C . Barker , P . M . ; Jas . Sims , P . M . ; M . R . Rice , W . J . Bowles , J . Banks , A . J . Hardwick , J . T . Hall , A . Abrahams , H . Stokes , H . Spencer , W . Iredale , E . D . Richards , R . Philips , H . Hewitt , H . R . Spooner , J . Worth , H . Pinn , R . Gerbert , Edward Lucas , A . White , C . J . Chambers , S . E . Holland , S . M . Seear , R . S . Cartwtight , R . Shaw , H . S . May , T . | obson ,
J . F . Cliburn , W . E . Purdue , J . C . Morgan , and Edward Curtiss . Visitor : Bro . W . Hillier , 1366 . The lodge having been opened , Bro . H . Stokes was duly passed by the W . M ., and Mr . T . Jobson was unanimously elected , and , being in attendance , was regularly initiated
into Freemasonry by the W . M . Bro . Jas . Slack , P . M ., was unanimously elected an Honorary Member of the lodge . Bro . Blake , I . P . M ., kindly volunteered to stand as Steward for the lodge at the coming Festival of the R . M . B . I . in February next , and the lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —This prosperous lodge met at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the and inst ., when there were present , among others , Bros . Lingley , W . M . ; Foale , S . W . ; Westlev , J . W . ; George Everett , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; Ruffle , S . D . ; Koch , P . M . ; H . Hiagins , P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . W . Middx ., P . M . ; Kohler , P . M . j
Cockburn , P . M . ; R . LaFeuillade , I . P . M . ; J . La Feuillade , Davis , Buxton , and oteers . Among the visitors were Bros . Harry Price , P . M . 177 ; Grummett , 15 ; Murray , 619 ; E . Clare , S 65 ; E . Attenborough , 1339 ; and R . Odell , 2077 , acting Organist . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . F . W . Faulkner and C . W . C . Burrows were
effectively raised to the Third Degree . Ballot having been taken for Messrs . James Potter and F . W . Belleini , they were impressively inducted into Craft mysteries by the W . Master . The sum of five guineas having been voted to a distressed member of 1381 , the lodge was duly closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary toasts received full justice .
The I . P . M . gave "The W . M . " In the course of his speech he congratulated the W . M . upon the excellent manner in which he had conducted the affairs of the lodge since his installation . He said the manner in which the ceremonies of initiation and raising had been performed that day was highly satisfactory . The W . M . having replied in modest terms , gave " The
Initiates . " Bros . Potter and Belleini having responded , the toast of " The Visitors " followed . This pledge having been duly acknowledged , " The Past Masters " came next . In replying to this toast , Bro . La Feuillade , P . M ., introduced the subject of the candidature of one of their body ,
viz ., Bro . George Everett , for the office of Grand Treasurer in 1889 . He knew of no brother better qualified for the position than their respected Treasurer . As a Mason of 30 j ears' standing , he had claims upon the consideration of the brethren . As an excellent worker of the rituals and a staunch supporter of the three great Masonic Charities his credentials were not to be overlooked . In conclusion , he
trusted that no efforts would be spared by the members of No . 13 S 1 and other lodges in which Bro . Everett bad worked well and worthily to secure his triumphant return in March next . Bro . Walls , P . M ., having also replied , " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary " followed . Bro . Everett , after speaking upon the financial position
of the lodge , which he said was in a sound condition , thanked the W . M . and Bros . La Feuillade and Walls for the high terms of commendation they had indulged in when speaking upon his candidature as Grand Treasurer . When first the subject was mentioned to him he felt diffident as to the advisability of his putting up for the position . However , he had received so many promises and inducements
from brethren hailing from the North , South , East , and West , that , out of deference to his friends' wishes , he intended to be nominated for the office in December next . Although a Mason of many years' standing , it had never been his good fortune to receive any office in Grand Lodge . He was not getting younger , time was precious to him , and therefore he had determined to do his best to merit the suffrages of his brethren as Grand Treasurer of England .
During his career he had endeavoured to support Masonry in every way ; whether he had succeeded or not it was for others to judge . Bro . Stuart having briefly replied as Secretary , " The Health of the Officers " terminated the proceedings . Bro . Odell , in conjunction with Bros . Buxton , Everett , and others , instrumentally and vocally entertained the brethren .
MARQUIS OF RIPON LODGE ( No . 1 489 ) . >—On Friday , the 6 th instant , the annual meeting for the installation of a new W . M . for this lodge was held at the Cock Hotel , Highbury , but unfortunately business engagements prevented the outgoing Master , Bro . Henry Patient , attending early enough for the opening ceremonies of the day . In his absence the Master ' s chair was filled by Bro .
Edwiri George , P . M ., who , in his usual excellent style , initiated Mr . R . William Humphrey , and subsequently Bro . William Gray , P . M ., in equally good form , raised Bro . William Sortwell to the Third Degree . Bro . Henry Patient , W . M ., then arrived , and had the gratification of seeing his son , Bro . Silvester George Patient , S . W . and W . M . elect , installed in the Master's chair by Bro . Edwin George , P . M . The ceremony was admirably performed ,
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and the new W . M . as admirably invested the following brethren as his officers for the year : Bros . Henrv Patient , I . P . M . ; B . G . Poultnn , S . W .: Thomas Dutto ' n , J . W . ; J . E . Walford , P . M ., Treas . ; Edwin George , P . M ., Sec ; J . H . Clare , S . D . ; R . J . Campbell , J . D . ; H . Youngs , I . G . ; J . Insch , D . C ; T . Hastings Miller , P . M ., Org . ; and I . J . Marsh , P . M ., Tyler .
On the motion of Bro . Walford , P . M . and Treasurer , seconded by Bro . H . Patient , I . P . M ., a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . George for performing the installation ceremony . The brethren then closed the lodge , and adjourned to banquet . The following , among other brethren , attended the lodge
and banquet : Bros . Henry Patient , C . H . Fisher , S . G . Patient , B . G . Poulton , J . G . Walford , P . M ., Treas . ; Edwin George , P . M ., Sec ; T . Dutton , H . Clare , H . Youngs , J . Tovell , P . M . ; T . Hastings Miller , P . M . ; and W . Gray , P . M . Visitors : Bros . Thos . Taylor , 16 77 ; H . Ma sey , P . M . 619 and 192 S ; W . T . Lawson , 3 ( Nova Scotia ); j . J . Stockall , W . M . 1677 ; G . C . Kinnear
Collingwood , 727 ( Melbourne ); William F . Coles , 41 ; F . A . Smith , W . M . 1669 ; Richard Martin , 55 ; G . Lambert , P . M . 1257 ; and R . P . Atkins , 55 , P . P . G . Reg . Kent . At the conclusion of the banquet , after grace had been said , the usual loyal toasts were proposed and honoured . The formal loyal toasts having been disposed of ,
Bro . Henry Patient , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said that on this occasion it afforded him peculiar pleasure to propose the health of the W . M ., that brother being a son of his own . Of course , like all those who aspired to the chair , he could say that the W . M . had thoroughly qualified himself for the position ! he held , except for performing the ceremony of installation . It
gave him a great deal of pleasure to see his son following in his footsteps , and he hoped that in his new position he would shine . He thought he would . He had another son a member of the lodge , who was too far away to follow in his footsteps at present , but he hoped when that son did come back to England he would start on the lowest round of the ladder , and so go on till he got up to the chair of
the lodge , to which his brother had now attained . The Worshipful Master , in reply , thanked the brethren very heartily for the way they had accepted the toast proposed so kindly by the I . P . M . Certainly it afforded him great pleasure to have this toast proposed by his own father , the I . P . M . of the lodge . If he followed in his father ' s footsteps he should receive from the brethren of
the lodge the same kindness shown towards his father . He hoped during his year of office he should be able to maintain the good relations towards the brethren that he had in the past . He hoped his year of office would not be barren . He had a little work before him , and he had been promised some more , and he hoped that he should then acquit himself to the satisfaction of every member of the lodge .
The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Initiate , " said they had that evening in Bro . Humphrey a brother who would prove himself to be a very good Mason . From the attention he had paid to the ceremony of initiation , he was sure that Bro . Humphrey would go through the duties that would devolve upon him in the future , and thoroughly attend to all the work of the lodge .
Bro . Humphrey , in acknowledging the toast , said that coming as new in'o the Order he was sure he would make a mistake in responding to the toast . If anyone had told him a fortnight ago that he should have this very pleasing duty of responding to the toast of the initiate , he would hardly have believed it . He was simply delighted not only with the entertainment , but with the ceremony of initiation . He had thought the ceremony was grand , but he never
thought it was so grand in the grandeur of initiation . He had to thank those friends and brothers who had helped him so kindly through it , and especially his friend Bro . Fisher for introducing him in the Marquis of Ripon Lodge . He was most happy to become a member of that lodge , and he trusted that in due time , by careful working , he should become as good a Mason as any he saw round him .
The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Installing Master , Bro . Edwin George , " who was perfectly willing at any time to undertake any duty in the lodge . More especially had the brethren to thank Bro . George for acting as Installing Master that evening . The way Bro . George put him through the ceremony was most impressive , and he now thanked him heartily for what he had done . They
knew Bro . George had been a most efficient Secretary , but with regard to the working of the various ceremonies , he had always shown himself to be fully qualified for the position he had undertaken , and to have no one superior to him . Bro . Edwin George , P . M . and Sec , said he was anxious to disclaim any credit for what he had done , although he
was very gratified at the W . M . ' s remarks . He , however , wished the brethren to understand that although the Secretary was a sort of general utility man , a useful man , a good all-round man , he was not the only man . There were two or three men present who could do the work just
as well . He hoped the W . M . would , at the end of his year of office , install his successor himself , and do it as well as the W . M . had given him the credit of doing it that evening . Several brethren responded to the toast of "The Visitors . "
Bro . G . C Kinnear , of Melbourne , said he had enjoyed himself very much . He had desired to come earlier in the evening , but business prevented him accomplishing his wish . He was glad to find the working was so good . Bro . W . T . Lawson , of Nova Scotia , said he came from beyond the sea , where the brethren extended to visitors the same good feeling which existed among the English
Masons , Although he was sorry to have to make a speech , he was glad to have the opportunity of thanking the brethren of the Marquis of Ripon Lodge for the warm reception they had given to a Nova Scotia Mason . The W . M . then proposed "The Past Masters , " with respect to whom he adopted the apt phrase of Bro . George , that they were general utility brethren . Of the P . M . ' s of
the Marquis of Ripon Lodge the brethren ought to feel very proud . Nearly all of them were able to take up any position that might be left vacant for a time by an officer being unavoidably absent . Bro . Walford , who acted as Treasurer , was in that capacity admirable , finding the funds when the lodge funds ran low . Bro . George could not be surpassed by anybody . Bro . Tovell was always willing , when opportunity offered , to take up any vacant
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position . Bro . Fisher , from what they had seen of him as Master , was able to carry out the duties of that position efficiently . Bro . Gray had acted as Wine Steward to perfection , and those who were present at the raising would have noticed the excellent manner in which he performed that ceremony . Of Bro . Henry Patient , his ( the W . M . ' s ) father , he could say nothing but praise . What the b ' re .
had seen of him in the chair must cause them to be proud of him , and he ( the W . M . ) now presented him with a P . M . jewel , which the brethren must know vas an exceedingly gratifying and proud duty to be entrusted with . The bre . thren would all join with him in wishing Bro . H . Patient might be long spared to wear it . Bro . Henry Patient , I . P . M ., said , in reply , that if he
ever felt proud in his life it was that evening , in having the P . M . ' s jewel pinned on his left breast by his son , who was the W . M . of that lodge , and who had been kind enough to speak of him as father and as a brother of the lodge . What he had done he had done to the best of his ability ! To have received the P . M . 's jewel at the hands of his son proved to him that in his case marriage was not a failure
He thanked the brethren and the P . M . ' s particularly for the assistance they had given him during his year of office . He trusted that the brethren who had taken collars that evening would attend lodges of instruction . There was nothing better if brethren wished to perfect themselves and become efficient officers than to be regular at lodges of instruction . Whatever position a brother took in a lodge
he should try to qualify himself for that and higher offices . Whether lay members or officers , brethren should make themselves acquainted with the duties of working a lod ge , and when they arrived at the chair they would find it very easy to do the work . Bro . Walford , P . M ., responding , as Treasurer , to the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary , " said that for 14
years he had been Treasurer of the lodge , and he hoped to be so many years to come . He had seen many changes in the lodge during its 14 years of existence , but he did not know that he had seen it in greater prosperity than at the present time , although he had never known it lower in funds . The last balance-sheet came out badly , but he hoped that was a mistake . He did not , however , wish to
curtail the brethren ' s enjoyment . One of the meanings of the lodge was that they should enjoy themselves , and if the tide was low that year , let them hope it would be high next year . He was happy to be their Treasurer and to contribute to their enjoyment . The other toasts followed , and the brethren separated after spending a delightful evening .
ably assisted by Bros . Thomas Casely , S . W ., and W . M . elect ; W . T . H . Mayer , J . W . ; J . Cooper , P . M ., Treas . ; A . W . Fenner , P . M ., Sec ; H . C . Turner , S . D . ; H . J . Hazel , acting I . G . ; T . Bowler , Tyler ; C . K . Killick , jun ., P . M . ; C . K . Killick , sen ., P . M . ; H . Hall , P . M . ; and a numerous muster of members and visitors . ,
KINGSLAND LODGE ( No . 1693 ) . —The annual meeting of this very popular lodge in the north of London was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd instant , at Bro . Baker ' s , the Cock Tavern , Highbury Station . The lodge wasopened by Bro . R . P . Forge , I . P . M . ( the W . M ., Bro . G . F . Snook , having unfortunately died in MarchIast ) being
Lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last regular lodge meeting , as also of the two emergency meetings , were read and confirmed , after which the business of the meeting was proceeded with , which was rather of a heavy character , including conferring the Three Degrees , as also the installation ceremony . The work was shared between the P . M . ' s of the lodge ( the
W . M ., Bro . Casely , performing the passing and initiation ) , and it would be invidious to say which was most proficient , as all did their work well . Bro . J . Cooper , the respected Treasurer of the lodge , gave the ancient charge in the First Degree , which elicited the approbation of all present . The business included the balloting for the admission of Mr . W . A . Wetherfield , which proved
unanimous , but who was prevented attending . Messrs . T . Casely , sen ., L . Cully , and S . Jameison were initiated , they being ballotted for at the previous meeting . The W . M . elect was installed by Bro . C K . Killick , jun ., P . M ., —who was the first Master of the lodge at its consecration—according to ancient custom , and who invested Bro . R . P . Forge as I . P . M . The W . M . appointed and
invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . T . H . Mayer , S . W . ; H . C . Turner , j . W . ; James Cooper , P . M ., Treas . ; A . W . Fenner , P . M ., Sec ; H . J . Hazel , S . D . ; L . Simon , J . D . ; W . Whittell , I . G . ; J . Potter , D . C ; W . Wright . Org . ; A . T . Whittell and D . Harper , Stwds . ; and T . Bowler , Tyler . Other routine business followed , after which lodge was
closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet , which was served in Bro . Baker ' s well-known style , being ably superintended by his obliging manager , Bro . Sams . The usual loyal toasts were given and responded to most heartily , the National Anthem being sung by the whole of the brethren . The toasts of "The W . M . " and "The Visitors" were also very cordially received . That of
"The Initiates" received quite an ovation , in responding to which they each made excellent speeches , which were applauded . The W . M . was congratulated on adding to his family ties by making a "brother" of his father . "The P . M . 's , " "Treasurer and Secretary , " as also " The Officers of the Lodge , " were proposed in due order , and each was received with honour by the brethren . Time
being pressing , the responses were necessarily much shorter than was intended . The Tyler ' s toast brought a most successful meeting to a close . The visitors included Bros . John Osborn , P . M . 1602 , 1897 , P . P . G . Swd . Br . Middx . ; H . Charrington , P . M . 3 86 ) 777 , 1146 , P . P . S . G . W . Dorset ; W . Iron , P . M . 1579 , P- Pl G . S . of W . Middx . ; R . BakerP . M . 1046 P . A . Frost *
, ; W . M . 1 S 4 , 1096 ; H . Salter , W . M . S 61 ; A . E . Sarti , W . M . 1 S 0 ; R . F . Brickdale , I . P . M . 1623 ; John Jones , S . W . 1878 ; Charles Dearing , S . W . 1602 ; W . Chapman , J . W . 907 ; A . Cook , S . D . 1366 ; N . L . Western , 820 ; C . W . Rex , 2202 ; W . Wright , Org . 1897 ; " Lichtenfeld , 205 ; E . Style , ( 704 ; R . Stebbings , i ° S 5 >
2063 ; S . Cole , 177 ; J . Bayne , 1 S 97 ; c- Gammon , 704 ; and W . Mittens , 86 . Bros . Bayne , Gammon , and Style contributed greatly to the evening ' s enjoyment by some excellent singing , Bro . Willie Wright presiding at the piano , and with whose psf " formance the brethren were highly gratified .
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
® raft Jlagonrg , RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the qth inst ., at the
Criterion , Piccadilly , when there were present Bros . ] . G . Doncaster , W . M . ; W . J . Cnplestone , S . W . ; Edwin Lucas , J . W . ; H . Purdue , P . M ., Sec ; F . Craggs , S . D . ; H . F . Williams , J . D . ; W . VV . Williams , D . C ; E . Newland and Hans Scharim , Stwds .: Walklev , Tyler ;
H . Shaw , P . M . ; F . J . Oliver , P . M . ; C . Barker , P . M . ; Jas . Sims , P . M . ; M . R . Rice , W . J . Bowles , J . Banks , A . J . Hardwick , J . T . Hall , A . Abrahams , H . Stokes , H . Spencer , W . Iredale , E . D . Richards , R . Philips , H . Hewitt , H . R . Spooner , J . Worth , H . Pinn , R . Gerbert , Edward Lucas , A . White , C . J . Chambers , S . E . Holland , S . M . Seear , R . S . Cartwtight , R . Shaw , H . S . May , T . | obson ,
J . F . Cliburn , W . E . Purdue , J . C . Morgan , and Edward Curtiss . Visitor : Bro . W . Hillier , 1366 . The lodge having been opened , Bro . H . Stokes was duly passed by the W . M ., and Mr . T . Jobson was unanimously elected , and , being in attendance , was regularly initiated
into Freemasonry by the W . M . Bro . Jas . Slack , P . M ., was unanimously elected an Honorary Member of the lodge . Bro . Blake , I . P . M ., kindly volunteered to stand as Steward for the lodge at the coming Festival of the R . M . B . I . in February next , and the lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —This prosperous lodge met at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the and inst ., when there were present , among others , Bros . Lingley , W . M . ; Foale , S . W . ; Westlev , J . W . ; George Everett , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; Ruffle , S . D . ; Koch , P . M . ; H . Hiagins , P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . W . Middx ., P . M . ; Kohler , P . M . j
Cockburn , P . M . ; R . LaFeuillade , I . P . M . ; J . La Feuillade , Davis , Buxton , and oteers . Among the visitors were Bros . Harry Price , P . M . 177 ; Grummett , 15 ; Murray , 619 ; E . Clare , S 65 ; E . Attenborough , 1339 ; and R . Odell , 2077 , acting Organist . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . F . W . Faulkner and C . W . C . Burrows were
effectively raised to the Third Degree . Ballot having been taken for Messrs . James Potter and F . W . Belleini , they were impressively inducted into Craft mysteries by the W . Master . The sum of five guineas having been voted to a distressed member of 1381 , the lodge was duly closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary toasts received full justice .
The I . P . M . gave "The W . M . " In the course of his speech he congratulated the W . M . upon the excellent manner in which he had conducted the affairs of the lodge since his installation . He said the manner in which the ceremonies of initiation and raising had been performed that day was highly satisfactory . The W . M . having replied in modest terms , gave " The
Initiates . " Bros . Potter and Belleini having responded , the toast of " The Visitors " followed . This pledge having been duly acknowledged , " The Past Masters " came next . In replying to this toast , Bro . La Feuillade , P . M ., introduced the subject of the candidature of one of their body ,
viz ., Bro . George Everett , for the office of Grand Treasurer in 1889 . He knew of no brother better qualified for the position than their respected Treasurer . As a Mason of 30 j ears' standing , he had claims upon the consideration of the brethren . As an excellent worker of the rituals and a staunch supporter of the three great Masonic Charities his credentials were not to be overlooked . In conclusion , he
trusted that no efforts would be spared by the members of No . 13 S 1 and other lodges in which Bro . Everett bad worked well and worthily to secure his triumphant return in March next . Bro . Walls , P . M ., having also replied , " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary " followed . Bro . Everett , after speaking upon the financial position
of the lodge , which he said was in a sound condition , thanked the W . M . and Bros . La Feuillade and Walls for the high terms of commendation they had indulged in when speaking upon his candidature as Grand Treasurer . When first the subject was mentioned to him he felt diffident as to the advisability of his putting up for the position . However , he had received so many promises and inducements
from brethren hailing from the North , South , East , and West , that , out of deference to his friends' wishes , he intended to be nominated for the office in December next . Although a Mason of many years' standing , it had never been his good fortune to receive any office in Grand Lodge . He was not getting younger , time was precious to him , and therefore he had determined to do his best to merit the suffrages of his brethren as Grand Treasurer of England .
During his career he had endeavoured to support Masonry in every way ; whether he had succeeded or not it was for others to judge . Bro . Stuart having briefly replied as Secretary , " The Health of the Officers " terminated the proceedings . Bro . Odell , in conjunction with Bros . Buxton , Everett , and others , instrumentally and vocally entertained the brethren .
MARQUIS OF RIPON LODGE ( No . 1 489 ) . >—On Friday , the 6 th instant , the annual meeting for the installation of a new W . M . for this lodge was held at the Cock Hotel , Highbury , but unfortunately business engagements prevented the outgoing Master , Bro . Henry Patient , attending early enough for the opening ceremonies of the day . In his absence the Master ' s chair was filled by Bro .
Edwiri George , P . M ., who , in his usual excellent style , initiated Mr . R . William Humphrey , and subsequently Bro . William Gray , P . M ., in equally good form , raised Bro . William Sortwell to the Third Degree . Bro . Henry Patient , W . M ., then arrived , and had the gratification of seeing his son , Bro . Silvester George Patient , S . W . and W . M . elect , installed in the Master's chair by Bro . Edwin George , P . M . The ceremony was admirably performed ,
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and the new W . M . as admirably invested the following brethren as his officers for the year : Bros . Henrv Patient , I . P . M . ; B . G . Poultnn , S . W .: Thomas Dutto ' n , J . W . ; J . E . Walford , P . M ., Treas . ; Edwin George , P . M ., Sec ; J . H . Clare , S . D . ; R . J . Campbell , J . D . ; H . Youngs , I . G . ; J . Insch , D . C ; T . Hastings Miller , P . M ., Org . ; and I . J . Marsh , P . M ., Tyler .
On the motion of Bro . Walford , P . M . and Treasurer , seconded by Bro . H . Patient , I . P . M ., a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . George for performing the installation ceremony . The brethren then closed the lodge , and adjourned to banquet . The following , among other brethren , attended the lodge
and banquet : Bros . Henry Patient , C . H . Fisher , S . G . Patient , B . G . Poulton , J . G . Walford , P . M ., Treas . ; Edwin George , P . M ., Sec ; T . Dutton , H . Clare , H . Youngs , J . Tovell , P . M . ; T . Hastings Miller , P . M . ; and W . Gray , P . M . Visitors : Bros . Thos . Taylor , 16 77 ; H . Ma sey , P . M . 619 and 192 S ; W . T . Lawson , 3 ( Nova Scotia ); j . J . Stockall , W . M . 1677 ; G . C . Kinnear
Collingwood , 727 ( Melbourne ); William F . Coles , 41 ; F . A . Smith , W . M . 1669 ; Richard Martin , 55 ; G . Lambert , P . M . 1257 ; and R . P . Atkins , 55 , P . P . G . Reg . Kent . At the conclusion of the banquet , after grace had been said , the usual loyal toasts were proposed and honoured . The formal loyal toasts having been disposed of ,
Bro . Henry Patient , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said that on this occasion it afforded him peculiar pleasure to propose the health of the W . M ., that brother being a son of his own . Of course , like all those who aspired to the chair , he could say that the W . M . had thoroughly qualified himself for the position ! he held , except for performing the ceremony of installation . It
gave him a great deal of pleasure to see his son following in his footsteps , and he hoped that in his new position he would shine . He thought he would . He had another son a member of the lodge , who was too far away to follow in his footsteps at present , but he hoped when that son did come back to England he would start on the lowest round of the ladder , and so go on till he got up to the chair of
the lodge , to which his brother had now attained . The Worshipful Master , in reply , thanked the brethren very heartily for the way they had accepted the toast proposed so kindly by the I . P . M . Certainly it afforded him great pleasure to have this toast proposed by his own father , the I . P . M . of the lodge . If he followed in his father ' s footsteps he should receive from the brethren of
the lodge the same kindness shown towards his father . He hoped during his year of office he should be able to maintain the good relations towards the brethren that he had in the past . He hoped his year of office would not be barren . He had a little work before him , and he had been promised some more , and he hoped that he should then acquit himself to the satisfaction of every member of the lodge .
The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Initiate , " said they had that evening in Bro . Humphrey a brother who would prove himself to be a very good Mason . From the attention he had paid to the ceremony of initiation , he was sure that Bro . Humphrey would go through the duties that would devolve upon him in the future , and thoroughly attend to all the work of the lodge .
Bro . Humphrey , in acknowledging the toast , said that coming as new in'o the Order he was sure he would make a mistake in responding to the toast . If anyone had told him a fortnight ago that he should have this very pleasing duty of responding to the toast of the initiate , he would hardly have believed it . He was simply delighted not only with the entertainment , but with the ceremony of initiation . He had thought the ceremony was grand , but he never
thought it was so grand in the grandeur of initiation . He had to thank those friends and brothers who had helped him so kindly through it , and especially his friend Bro . Fisher for introducing him in the Marquis of Ripon Lodge . He was most happy to become a member of that lodge , and he trusted that in due time , by careful working , he should become as good a Mason as any he saw round him .
The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Installing Master , Bro . Edwin George , " who was perfectly willing at any time to undertake any duty in the lodge . More especially had the brethren to thank Bro . George for acting as Installing Master that evening . The way Bro . George put him through the ceremony was most impressive , and he now thanked him heartily for what he had done . They
knew Bro . George had been a most efficient Secretary , but with regard to the working of the various ceremonies , he had always shown himself to be fully qualified for the position he had undertaken , and to have no one superior to him . Bro . Edwin George , P . M . and Sec , said he was anxious to disclaim any credit for what he had done , although he
was very gratified at the W . M . ' s remarks . He , however , wished the brethren to understand that although the Secretary was a sort of general utility man , a useful man , a good all-round man , he was not the only man . There were two or three men present who could do the work just
as well . He hoped the W . M . would , at the end of his year of office , install his successor himself , and do it as well as the W . M . had given him the credit of doing it that evening . Several brethren responded to the toast of "The Visitors . "
Bro . G . C Kinnear , of Melbourne , said he had enjoyed himself very much . He had desired to come earlier in the evening , but business prevented him accomplishing his wish . He was glad to find the working was so good . Bro . W . T . Lawson , of Nova Scotia , said he came from beyond the sea , where the brethren extended to visitors the same good feeling which existed among the English
Masons , Although he was sorry to have to make a speech , he was glad to have the opportunity of thanking the brethren of the Marquis of Ripon Lodge for the warm reception they had given to a Nova Scotia Mason . The W . M . then proposed "The Past Masters , " with respect to whom he adopted the apt phrase of Bro . George , that they were general utility brethren . Of the P . M . ' s of
the Marquis of Ripon Lodge the brethren ought to feel very proud . Nearly all of them were able to take up any position that might be left vacant for a time by an officer being unavoidably absent . Bro . Walford , who acted as Treasurer , was in that capacity admirable , finding the funds when the lodge funds ran low . Bro . George could not be surpassed by anybody . Bro . Tovell was always willing , when opportunity offered , to take up any vacant
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position . Bro . Fisher , from what they had seen of him as Master , was able to carry out the duties of that position efficiently . Bro . Gray had acted as Wine Steward to perfection , and those who were present at the raising would have noticed the excellent manner in which he performed that ceremony . Of Bro . Henry Patient , his ( the W . M . ' s ) father , he could say nothing but praise . What the b ' re .
had seen of him in the chair must cause them to be proud of him , and he ( the W . M . ) now presented him with a P . M . jewel , which the brethren must know vas an exceedingly gratifying and proud duty to be entrusted with . The bre . thren would all join with him in wishing Bro . H . Patient might be long spared to wear it . Bro . Henry Patient , I . P . M ., said , in reply , that if he
ever felt proud in his life it was that evening , in having the P . M . ' s jewel pinned on his left breast by his son , who was the W . M . of that lodge , and who had been kind enough to speak of him as father and as a brother of the lodge . What he had done he had done to the best of his ability ! To have received the P . M . 's jewel at the hands of his son proved to him that in his case marriage was not a failure
He thanked the brethren and the P . M . ' s particularly for the assistance they had given him during his year of office . He trusted that the brethren who had taken collars that evening would attend lodges of instruction . There was nothing better if brethren wished to perfect themselves and become efficient officers than to be regular at lodges of instruction . Whatever position a brother took in a lodge
he should try to qualify himself for that and higher offices . Whether lay members or officers , brethren should make themselves acquainted with the duties of working a lod ge , and when they arrived at the chair they would find it very easy to do the work . Bro . Walford , P . M ., responding , as Treasurer , to the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary , " said that for 14
years he had been Treasurer of the lodge , and he hoped to be so many years to come . He had seen many changes in the lodge during its 14 years of existence , but he did not know that he had seen it in greater prosperity than at the present time , although he had never known it lower in funds . The last balance-sheet came out badly , but he hoped that was a mistake . He did not , however , wish to
curtail the brethren ' s enjoyment . One of the meanings of the lodge was that they should enjoy themselves , and if the tide was low that year , let them hope it would be high next year . He was happy to be their Treasurer and to contribute to their enjoyment . The other toasts followed , and the brethren separated after spending a delightful evening .
ably assisted by Bros . Thomas Casely , S . W ., and W . M . elect ; W . T . H . Mayer , J . W . ; J . Cooper , P . M ., Treas . ; A . W . Fenner , P . M ., Sec ; H . C . Turner , S . D . ; H . J . Hazel , acting I . G . ; T . Bowler , Tyler ; C . K . Killick , jun ., P . M . ; C . K . Killick , sen ., P . M . ; H . Hall , P . M . ; and a numerous muster of members and visitors . ,
KINGSLAND LODGE ( No . 1693 ) . —The annual meeting of this very popular lodge in the north of London was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd instant , at Bro . Baker ' s , the Cock Tavern , Highbury Station . The lodge wasopened by Bro . R . P . Forge , I . P . M . ( the W . M ., Bro . G . F . Snook , having unfortunately died in MarchIast ) being
Lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last regular lodge meeting , as also of the two emergency meetings , were read and confirmed , after which the business of the meeting was proceeded with , which was rather of a heavy character , including conferring the Three Degrees , as also the installation ceremony . The work was shared between the P . M . ' s of the lodge ( the
W . M ., Bro . Casely , performing the passing and initiation ) , and it would be invidious to say which was most proficient , as all did their work well . Bro . J . Cooper , the respected Treasurer of the lodge , gave the ancient charge in the First Degree , which elicited the approbation of all present . The business included the balloting for the admission of Mr . W . A . Wetherfield , which proved
unanimous , but who was prevented attending . Messrs . T . Casely , sen ., L . Cully , and S . Jameison were initiated , they being ballotted for at the previous meeting . The W . M . elect was installed by Bro . C K . Killick , jun ., P . M ., —who was the first Master of the lodge at its consecration—according to ancient custom , and who invested Bro . R . P . Forge as I . P . M . The W . M . appointed and
invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . T . H . Mayer , S . W . ; H . C . Turner , j . W . ; James Cooper , P . M ., Treas . ; A . W . Fenner , P . M ., Sec ; H . J . Hazel , S . D . ; L . Simon , J . D . ; W . Whittell , I . G . ; J . Potter , D . C ; W . Wright . Org . ; A . T . Whittell and D . Harper , Stwds . ; and T . Bowler , Tyler . Other routine business followed , after which lodge was
closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet , which was served in Bro . Baker ' s well-known style , being ably superintended by his obliging manager , Bro . Sams . The usual loyal toasts were given and responded to most heartily , the National Anthem being sung by the whole of the brethren . The toasts of "The W . M . " and "The Visitors" were also very cordially received . That of
"The Initiates" received quite an ovation , in responding to which they each made excellent speeches , which were applauded . The W . M . was congratulated on adding to his family ties by making a "brother" of his father . "The P . M . 's , " "Treasurer and Secretary , " as also " The Officers of the Lodge , " were proposed in due order , and each was received with honour by the brethren . Time
being pressing , the responses were necessarily much shorter than was intended . The Tyler ' s toast brought a most successful meeting to a close . The visitors included Bros . John Osborn , P . M . 1602 , 1897 , P . P . G . Swd . Br . Middx . ; H . Charrington , P . M . 3 86 ) 777 , 1146 , P . P . S . G . W . Dorset ; W . Iron , P . M . 1579 , P- Pl G . S . of W . Middx . ; R . BakerP . M . 1046 P . A . Frost *
, ; W . M . 1 S 4 , 1096 ; H . Salter , W . M . S 61 ; A . E . Sarti , W . M . 1 S 0 ; R . F . Brickdale , I . P . M . 1623 ; John Jones , S . W . 1878 ; Charles Dearing , S . W . 1602 ; W . Chapman , J . W . 907 ; A . Cook , S . D . 1366 ; N . L . Western , 820 ; C . W . Rex , 2202 ; W . Wright , Org . 1897 ; " Lichtenfeld , 205 ; E . Style , ( 704 ; R . Stebbings , i ° S 5 >
2063 ; S . Cole , 177 ; J . Bayne , 1 S 97 ; c- Gammon , 704 ; and W . Mittens , 86 . Bros . Bayne , Gammon , and Style contributed greatly to the evening ' s enjoyment by some excellent singing , Bro . Willie Wright presiding at the piano , and with whose psf " formance the brethren were highly gratified .