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w ' th . Tie aLle 2 nd tamest way in which this work was done was the admiration of all who witnessed it . The W . M . elect , Bro . C . A . Hahn , was presented by Uro . John Hunt , P . M ., and the working tools . in the several Degrees were given by Bros . C . F . Brindley , P . M . ; John Sha-v , P . M . ; and T . H . Vernon , P . M . The investiture ot the officers afforded the W . M . an opportunity of showing his qualification ? , and of this he did not fail to take advantage . The addresses to Master , Wardens , and brethren were recited by the Installing Master in an able and interesting way , and the proceedings
closed with a leautiful musical setting by Bro . Hanforth , to the words " So mote it be . " The installation completed Bro . Hunt was re-elected Charity Steward , and Bros . Macredie and Gadsby were appointed Auditors . Letters of regret for non-attendm-ee were announced from tbe Prov . G . Master , Uro . the Right Hon . W . L . J ackson , M . P ., also from the Deputy Prov . G . Master , Bro . John C . Malcolm , who had a previous engagement ; from Bro . Rev . G . Ford , W . M . 2558 , together with numerous apilogies from others . After fraternal greetings from all points , east , west , north , and south , all of which he duly reciprccated , the W . M . closed the lodge .
The after proceedings were on the usual bounteous scilc , the viinds good , the wines excellent , and the derorations and attendance all that cr-u'd be desired . The programme was a long one and dinner ovirr , was at once entered upon . In proposing the first toast , "The Qjeen , " the VVorshipful Mister said : We are proud , brethren , and indeed have cause tor exultat ' oi that we are subjects of a Sovereign who stands so high in the affections of her people as does her Majesty . The beneficial
influences of a life like hers are of immense advantage to the whole world , a benefit to the present generation and an example for those of the fu ' . ure , and our posterity will linger with pleasure and pride over those pages of British history which record her illustrious reign , a reign that is matchless for grace and for glory , for p-ojress and for prosperity , and they will envv us the gratification which we at this moment enjoy of drinking her Majesty ' s health . Brethren , I call upon you heartily and loyally to respond to the toast .
This , it is needless to say , the brethren did , joining lustily in the National Anthem , the solo of which was sung by Bro . Wm . Foxon . The next item was "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England ; the M . W . the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom ; the R . VV . the Deputy Grand Master ; and the Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " Next to her Mijesty , said the VVorshipful Master , the Prince of Wales is entitled to our loyahy as a most worthy successor to the Throne , and to our fidelity and devotion as the head of our Craft . All honour to the Prince , who for upwards of 20 years has not only encouraged
our Order—as , indeed , he does all efforts in a good cause—but has actively co-operited with us as our leader ; to him we are largely indebted for the prestige and honour which our Brotherhood enjoys . The other Ofiicers of Grand Lodge—from the Pro Grand Master , the M . W . the Earl of Lathom , to the most recent appointment—we know to be men conspicuous for ability , integrity , and worth , mm upon whom we can rely , feeling assured that they will faithfully safeguard the lofty character of our Order , which all good Masons are anxious to preserve . We are proud to number amongst our honorary Past Masters two Orficers of Grind Lodge , both of whom have always shown
a kindly interest in the proceedings and progress of the VVhite Rose of York Lodge . They have favoured us this evening with a visit , for which we are all of us greatly indebted . They are Bro . VV . H . Brittain , P . G . Std . Bearer—who has been as highly distinguished by his fellow citizens ot Sheffield as he has been honoured in the Craftand Bro . Ensor Drury , P . G . Deacon of England . I cannot let this opportunity pass without congratulating Bro . Ensor Drury upon the great honour which has so recently becn conferred upon him , and I am sure that you , brethren , will heartily join in that
congratulation . In doing this I only echo thc impressive words spoken by our Prov . Grand Master at Saltaire the other week—wcrds received at that meeting most warmly —when he said that no Masonic Jubilee honour could have been received with more gratification by the brethren than that of which Bro . Ensor Drury hid been the so worthy recipient . But , brethren , the evening is short and our programme is long . Join , therefore , with me in drinking the toast 1 have proposed , coupling with it the names of the brethren 1 have mentioned ; may they long live to enjoy the honours they have received , and may lhey frequently delight us by their presence at our meetings .
The ware ' s ol the Worshipful Master evidently touched a sympathetic chord in the brethren , for the toast was received with great fervour . ' * God bless the Prince of Wales " was then sung by Bro . Wm . Gad > by , the chorus being heartily taken up , after which Bro . Ensor Drury was called upon to respond . After regretting the temporary absence of Bro . Brittain , Bro . Ensor Drury expressed the great pleasure he had in replying to a toast proposed with such sincerity and received with such heartiness . II ; hoped he would not be deemed egotistical—and even if he were , he begged they would let him continue in his
fool s paradise—for hecculd not help taking to himself the compliment that the warmth of their icception of the toast arose to some extent , at least , out of personal regard towards himself , It was most gratifying to think that the honour bestowed upon him by Ihe Grand Master met with tlieir complete approbation . Hc believed the Prince of Wales had the interests of Freemasonry at heart , and he ( Bro . Ensor Dru-y ) trusted the M . W . G . M . might long be spared to preside over its destinies . As to Uro . Brittain and himself , if it lay in their power to advance the interests of the brethren or the Craft in Sheffield or elsewhere , but especially and naturally in Sheffield , they would be equally
glad to do what they could . The W . M . next submitted No . 3 on the programme— " The R . W . P . G . M . for VVest Yorkshire , the Right Hon . VV . L . Jackson , M . P . ; the W . Dep . P . G . M ., Bro . John C . Malcolm ; and the Officers of Prov . Grand Lod ^ e , Past and Present . " He said that the name of the Prov . Grand Master had an honoured place in the records of their lodge , even from the day of its consecration , when he launched the little craft upon its course , and charged them to steer it straight . At that , their annual . 'meeting , their minds naturally reverted to that never-to-be-forgotten day . It was brought home to them more fully on that occasion that Freemasonry was not merely a Society for the relief of the
needy , but that its aims and objects were of a far higher order , and well worthy of the attention , consideration , and co-operation of great minds . The good work done by the Provincial Grand Master and his Deputy for the advancement of Freemasonry in that province commanded the respect and high appreciation of all . The difficulties ol high nation like theirs were great , and the popularity they enjoy is the best proof that they attend to the duties of their respective offices in a manner that redounds to their credit . In no Order is distinction more the reward of merit than in Freemasonry , and for a
brother to be worthy ol Provincial honours demands good work , work which has been of benefit to his lodge . He must , in fact , bo a good man and true , and above all a good Mason , lt was matter for rejoicing that there were miny such amongst them that evening and he ( the W . M , ) was convinc-d that whilst the banners ofthe Craft were upheld by such good hands , the affairs of the province must necessarily be well and beneficially administered . All respect was due to these brethren , and the toast would receive at their hands the honour it deserved . With it he would associate the name of their Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . Herbert Green .
The brethren drank the toast right heartily and joined with equal gusto in " Worthy Freemasons all . " _ The Tyler ' s toast followed , a tca-t looked forward to in Lodge 24 yi , as only after it Is given is smoking permitted . Here was introduced , as an agreeable change , a pianoforte 'duet , " Foreign pnrts , " by Mosskowski . This was brilliantly executed by Uros . T . W . Hanforth and W . H . l ' easegord , to the gieat delight of their audience .
Bro . Herbert G . li . Green , Prov . G . Sec , in reply to the toast of the province , said that after the fo . etaste they had just had of the music prepired for their enjoyment it was desirable thatjie and others should be brief in their rermrks . After complimenting the I . P . M ., Uro . Gunstone , on the high character of hi .- > work , Bro . Green expressed his opinion that lhe honour cunferred upon the W . M . that evening was well and ri : hly
deserved . He was convinced that Uro . Hahn would do his duty faithfully and would achieve a reputation for good work and devotion to duty equal to that of any of his predecessors , and that was saying a great deal . He wis delighted to be with them on that their annual festival , to meet so mony old and well-tried friends , and he thanked them for the gratifying reception they had given to the toast and for the honour of permitting him to resi ond .
" Ihe Worshipful Master , Uro . C . A . Hahn , " was most ably proposed by the I . P . M ,, Uro . Wm . Gunstone . 'Ihe cheers whicli greeted Iiro . Gunstone ' s announcen eat weie loud and continuous , shewing lhat the popu ' arity of Uro . Hahn , not only inside his own lodge , but throughout Sheffield and its neighbourhood , was as genuine as it was universal .
Uro . Gunstone said that Uro . Hahn , though a young man , was by no means a young Mason ; that he was one of the founders of their lodge . In the installation Ceremo y it was stated that the VV . M . " ought to be exemplary in conduct , courteous in
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manner , easy of address , and steady and firm in principle . " Bro . Hahn was all that and more . By perseverance and steady progress he had attained a position of which any man would be proud , and which he ( Uro . Gunstone ) was sure Bro . Hahn would adorn . He had al r eadv shown by his addresses to his officers on investiture , as well as by the able speeches he had made since dinner , that he was capable of discharging all the duties of the chair , and when his year of office closed , he ( the I . P . M . ) was convinced that Bro . Hihn would be ranked as one of the most distinguished Masters their lodge had known .
The toast was applauded to the echo , taken up again and again , and followed by " Prosper the Art . " The brethren next listened with enjoyment to Bra . Foxon ' s beautiful rendering of the song bv Ward , "O flower of all the world , " after whicli The VVorshipful Master , who was received with great enthusiasm , on risin ? to respond , said : Brethren , —I have never encountered a greater difficulty than the one nov before me , that of expressing to you all the intensity of my feelings of gratitude for
your kindness . Bro . Gunstone , with characteristic generosity , has spoken ot m ; in terms far too 11 ltterinj . I must disclaim many of the virtues with which he has invested me , but my heartfelt thanks are due to him for the kind manner in which he proposed this toast , and to you , brethren , for the way in which you have received it . I could not help recojrnis ' ntr in your cheers not merely the spirit of dutifulloyaUy to the chair , but the true ring of personal regard , which I value most highly , and most heartily reciprocate . It forms the stronrr foundation upon which our lodge has been built ; it
gives strength to the chain which binds us together in harmony—and may harmony and concord never wane within these walls . I should be blind , indeed , if I lightly undertook the duties you have entrusted to my care ; the task before me cannot be overrated , and I approach it with great diffi lence j but I am encouraged with the confident hope that I may rely on the ready assistance and support of the Past Masters , officers , and , in fact , all my brethren , and that 1 may also equally depend upon your kind indulgence for my shortcomings . It will be very difficult to maintain the high standard of
efficiency set up by my predecessors , and yet . as I need hardly assure you , nothing shall be wanting on my part to do so to the best of my ability . Amongst the many lodges on the register of the Grand Lodge of England , the VVhite Rose of York plays , so to speak , but a small part in the show of fl jwers . Let us each strive to guard and tend it that we may develop it into a beautiful bloom , worthy to take its place in the foremost rank of all . I am deeply sensible of our obligation to the brethren who have come in such great numbers to-night to honour the lodge with their presence and support ;
andl would especially thank Bro . Wm . Gadsby , also those other brethren who have been so active in preparing such an admirable programme for our entertainment . Brethren , for me this has been a very happy day , the memory of which I shall treasure to the last hour of my existence . For your many great kindnesses I thank you again and again . "The Health of the Installing 0 : ii : er ani I . P . M ., Bro . Wm . Gmstone , " wis left in the hands of Bro . Hunt , a founder and first W . M . of the lodge . Bro . Hunt spoke of the able and workmanlike manner in which in every department Bro . Gunstone had
discharged his duties during the year just expired , that he had spired no pains , had travelled hundreds of miles to get back to keep his engagements and had altogether put forth efforts which could be equally displayed by very few , and which demanded from them suitable acknowledgment . Bro . Gunstone had developed qualities for the possession of which he feared they had hardly given him credit , and now , after the exemplary discharge of his duties in the chair , to come forward and by his beautiful rendering of the installation ceremony to put , as it were , the top stone upon his work in so able
a manner , refl ected the greatest possible credit and merited from them the warmest recognition . fhe music which came next was Sir Arthur Sullivan ' s beautiful part song "The long day closes , " most effectively sung by Bros . Foxon , J . Atkinson , T . W . Hinforth , A . J . Ward , W . Sales , and W . Gadsby . Part singing is by no means a common feature on occasions of this kind and when it reaches the high standand displayed by the brethren of Lodge 2401 , we can only hope that it will be mare frequently illustrated .
Bro . Gunstone ' s reply , as soon as the applause permitted it to be audible , was like himself characteristic . He said it was quite true that in his desire to fully discharge his duty he had travelled hundreds of miles , that he had not missed a single meeting at lodge or instruction , and that he had always striven to be there at the time specified ; that whilst the past had perhaps been the pleasantest year of his life , he was glad to be relieved from the very serious responsibility such a position entailed . He was a business man , and to occupy the W . M . ' s chair in a lodge seemed like taking up a new branch ,
so much did it need the time , the care , and the constant attention of him who aspired worthily to fill it . He had tried to do his best , and it was very gratifying to find by the way in which his brethren drink his health that they recognised that at least he had done his duty . Bro . Ernest Moore , a rising Sheffield artist and portrait painter , here displayed his versatile powers by giving an amusing recitation called " The Coster ' s race . " It was received with roars of laughter . "The Sister Lodtres and Visitinsr Brethren" was given by Bro . T . W . Hanforth ,
Mus . Bac , F . R . C . O ., P . P . G . Org ., J . W . With characteristic Yorkshire heartiness , Bro . Hanforth welcomed all visitors , and called attention to the number and distinction of those who that evening had honoured them . The W . Ms , of ail the Sheffield lodges save one were present , and as to the rest , they were numerous as they were welcome . Apart from the question of hospitality , he ( Bro . Hanforth ) thought that the presence of visitors at their lodge was desirable for many reasons ; amongst others , that they
inspired the W . M . and his officers to put forth their best efforts . It was usual to aik the W . Ms , of the oldest and youngest lodge in the town to reply , but as the W . M . of Britannia was Senior Warden of their own lodge and as the occupant of the chair of the Furnival was unfortunately absent , he would call upon Bro . Chadburn , W . M . of Ivanhoe , to respond for the lodges , and Bro . W . T . Hepper , 10 S 5 , for the visitors generally ,
.... „ A duet from the dramatic cantata , "The Lord of the Isles , " by Bro . Henry Gadsby , P . M . 1705 , was the next item . This was entrusted to Bros . Foxon and Wm . Gadsby and interpreted in a style which met with much approbation . Brcs . Chadburn and Hepper briefly acknowledged the toast oa the part of the
visitors . "The Masonic Charities" was warmly proposed by Bro . J . Jackman , P . M ., Prov . G . D . He made a strong appeal to the brethren , and with advocates like Bro . Jackman it is not surprising that beneficial results ensue . Mendelssohn's "Adagio "—an instrumental quartette for violin ( Bro . C . Stokes ) ,
violoncello ( Pro . M . T . Miner ) , and pianoforte duet ( Bros . Hanforth and Peasegood ) —a most pleasing portion of the musical programme , was here introduced . So-called chamber music is not generally popular in such an assembly , and it spoke well for the excellence of the performance and the musical appreciation of the brethren that it was listened to with rapt attention , and at its close deservedly applauded .
Bro . John Hunt , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Charity member for the lodge , replied on behalf of the Masonic Charities . Other toasts and songs , & c , followed . " The Past Masters and I Ion . Past Masters " wis given in hum orous t jr . n ; by Bro . John Stokes , S . W .
Bro . C . F . Brindley , P . M ., responded . " The Ofiicers of the Lodge " rightly came from the chair . The Junior Steward replied . A musical finale— " Happy have we met "—written by Bro . Hinforth , concluded the proceedingswhich throughout ware of a most enthusiastic character .
, Bro . Hahn is to be congratulated upon accession to supreme power in such a lodge , and we have much pleasure in thus putting on record pirticu'ars of this happy event ; nor do we fail to add our felicitations to those of the m my oth ers which it has been his good fortune to call forth .
Peace and Harmony Lodge , No . 60 , The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Oicen-stveet , on the 22 nd ult ., when there were present , among others , Bros . IL J . Lardner , P . M ., P . G . S ., W . M . ; H . Barton , P . M ., P . G . S ., aa S . W . ; II . Debenham , P . P . G . D ., G . S ., J . W ., Master elect ; E . Rogers , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . P . G . D ., Sec j O . Polenz , S . D . ; C . Robinson , J . I ) . ; E . Slade , StwJ . ; H . Slade , P . M ., P . G . S . ; and Mai . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . G . Std . Br ., D . C . Among the visitors were Bros . E . S . Lardner , P . M ., P . G . S . ; J . Purrott , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; E . Smith , W . M . 1470 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and con . irmei , Bro . Birratt was impressively raised to the Third Degree by th : W . M . Bro . Debenham having been
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w ' th . Tie aLle 2 nd tamest way in which this work was done was the admiration of all who witnessed it . The W . M . elect , Bro . C . A . Hahn , was presented by Uro . John Hunt , P . M ., and the working tools . in the several Degrees were given by Bros . C . F . Brindley , P . M . ; John Sha-v , P . M . ; and T . H . Vernon , P . M . The investiture ot the officers afforded the W . M . an opportunity of showing his qualification ? , and of this he did not fail to take advantage . The addresses to Master , Wardens , and brethren were recited by the Installing Master in an able and interesting way , and the proceedings
closed with a leautiful musical setting by Bro . Hanforth , to the words " So mote it be . " The installation completed Bro . Hunt was re-elected Charity Steward , and Bros . Macredie and Gadsby were appointed Auditors . Letters of regret for non-attendm-ee were announced from tbe Prov . G . Master , Uro . the Right Hon . W . L . J ackson , M . P ., also from the Deputy Prov . G . Master , Bro . John C . Malcolm , who had a previous engagement ; from Bro . Rev . G . Ford , W . M . 2558 , together with numerous apilogies from others . After fraternal greetings from all points , east , west , north , and south , all of which he duly reciprccated , the W . M . closed the lodge .
The after proceedings were on the usual bounteous scilc , the viinds good , the wines excellent , and the derorations and attendance all that cr-u'd be desired . The programme was a long one and dinner ovirr , was at once entered upon . In proposing the first toast , "The Qjeen , " the VVorshipful Mister said : We are proud , brethren , and indeed have cause tor exultat ' oi that we are subjects of a Sovereign who stands so high in the affections of her people as does her Majesty . The beneficial
influences of a life like hers are of immense advantage to the whole world , a benefit to the present generation and an example for those of the fu ' . ure , and our posterity will linger with pleasure and pride over those pages of British history which record her illustrious reign , a reign that is matchless for grace and for glory , for p-ojress and for prosperity , and they will envv us the gratification which we at this moment enjoy of drinking her Majesty ' s health . Brethren , I call upon you heartily and loyally to respond to the toast .
This , it is needless to say , the brethren did , joining lustily in the National Anthem , the solo of which was sung by Bro . Wm . Foxon . The next item was "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England ; the M . W . the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom ; the R . VV . the Deputy Grand Master ; and the Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " Next to her Mijesty , said the VVorshipful Master , the Prince of Wales is entitled to our loyahy as a most worthy successor to the Throne , and to our fidelity and devotion as the head of our Craft . All honour to the Prince , who for upwards of 20 years has not only encouraged
our Order—as , indeed , he does all efforts in a good cause—but has actively co-operited with us as our leader ; to him we are largely indebted for the prestige and honour which our Brotherhood enjoys . The other Ofiicers of Grand Lodge—from the Pro Grand Master , the M . W . the Earl of Lathom , to the most recent appointment—we know to be men conspicuous for ability , integrity , and worth , mm upon whom we can rely , feeling assured that they will faithfully safeguard the lofty character of our Order , which all good Masons are anxious to preserve . We are proud to number amongst our honorary Past Masters two Orficers of Grind Lodge , both of whom have always shown
a kindly interest in the proceedings and progress of the VVhite Rose of York Lodge . They have favoured us this evening with a visit , for which we are all of us greatly indebted . They are Bro . VV . H . Brittain , P . G . Std . Bearer—who has been as highly distinguished by his fellow citizens ot Sheffield as he has been honoured in the Craftand Bro . Ensor Drury , P . G . Deacon of England . I cannot let this opportunity pass without congratulating Bro . Ensor Drury upon the great honour which has so recently becn conferred upon him , and I am sure that you , brethren , will heartily join in that
congratulation . In doing this I only echo thc impressive words spoken by our Prov . Grand Master at Saltaire the other week—wcrds received at that meeting most warmly —when he said that no Masonic Jubilee honour could have been received with more gratification by the brethren than that of which Bro . Ensor Drury hid been the so worthy recipient . But , brethren , the evening is short and our programme is long . Join , therefore , with me in drinking the toast 1 have proposed , coupling with it the names of the brethren 1 have mentioned ; may they long live to enjoy the honours they have received , and may lhey frequently delight us by their presence at our meetings .
The ware ' s ol the Worshipful Master evidently touched a sympathetic chord in the brethren , for the toast was received with great fervour . ' * God bless the Prince of Wales " was then sung by Bro . Wm . Gad > by , the chorus being heartily taken up , after which Bro . Ensor Drury was called upon to respond . After regretting the temporary absence of Bro . Brittain , Bro . Ensor Drury expressed the great pleasure he had in replying to a toast proposed with such sincerity and received with such heartiness . II ; hoped he would not be deemed egotistical—and even if he were , he begged they would let him continue in his
fool s paradise—for hecculd not help taking to himself the compliment that the warmth of their icception of the toast arose to some extent , at least , out of personal regard towards himself , It was most gratifying to think that the honour bestowed upon him by Ihe Grand Master met with tlieir complete approbation . Hc believed the Prince of Wales had the interests of Freemasonry at heart , and he ( Bro . Ensor Dru-y ) trusted the M . W . G . M . might long be spared to preside over its destinies . As to Uro . Brittain and himself , if it lay in their power to advance the interests of the brethren or the Craft in Sheffield or elsewhere , but especially and naturally in Sheffield , they would be equally
glad to do what they could . The W . M . next submitted No . 3 on the programme— " The R . W . P . G . M . for VVest Yorkshire , the Right Hon . VV . L . Jackson , M . P . ; the W . Dep . P . G . M ., Bro . John C . Malcolm ; and the Officers of Prov . Grand Lod ^ e , Past and Present . " He said that the name of the Prov . Grand Master had an honoured place in the records of their lodge , even from the day of its consecration , when he launched the little craft upon its course , and charged them to steer it straight . At that , their annual . 'meeting , their minds naturally reverted to that never-to-be-forgotten day . It was brought home to them more fully on that occasion that Freemasonry was not merely a Society for the relief of the
needy , but that its aims and objects were of a far higher order , and well worthy of the attention , consideration , and co-operation of great minds . The good work done by the Provincial Grand Master and his Deputy for the advancement of Freemasonry in that province commanded the respect and high appreciation of all . The difficulties ol high nation like theirs were great , and the popularity they enjoy is the best proof that they attend to the duties of their respective offices in a manner that redounds to their credit . In no Order is distinction more the reward of merit than in Freemasonry , and for a
brother to be worthy ol Provincial honours demands good work , work which has been of benefit to his lodge . He must , in fact , bo a good man and true , and above all a good Mason , lt was matter for rejoicing that there were miny such amongst them that evening and he ( the W . M , ) was convinc-d that whilst the banners ofthe Craft were upheld by such good hands , the affairs of the province must necessarily be well and beneficially administered . All respect was due to these brethren , and the toast would receive at their hands the honour it deserved . With it he would associate the name of their Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . Herbert Green .
The brethren drank the toast right heartily and joined with equal gusto in " Worthy Freemasons all . " _ The Tyler ' s toast followed , a tca-t looked forward to in Lodge 24 yi , as only after it Is given is smoking permitted . Here was introduced , as an agreeable change , a pianoforte 'duet , " Foreign pnrts , " by Mosskowski . This was brilliantly executed by Uros . T . W . Hanforth and W . H . l ' easegord , to the gieat delight of their audience .
Bro . Herbert G . li . Green , Prov . G . Sec , in reply to the toast of the province , said that after the fo . etaste they had just had of the music prepired for their enjoyment it was desirable thatjie and others should be brief in their rermrks . After complimenting the I . P . M ., Uro . Gunstone , on the high character of hi .- > work , Bro . Green expressed his opinion that lhe honour cunferred upon the W . M . that evening was well and ri : hly
deserved . He was convinced that Uro . Hahn would do his duty faithfully and would achieve a reputation for good work and devotion to duty equal to that of any of his predecessors , and that was saying a great deal . He wis delighted to be with them on that their annual festival , to meet so mony old and well-tried friends , and he thanked them for the gratifying reception they had given to the toast and for the honour of permitting him to resi ond .
" Ihe Worshipful Master , Uro . C . A . Hahn , " was most ably proposed by the I . P . M ,, Uro . Wm . Gunstone . 'Ihe cheers whicli greeted Iiro . Gunstone ' s announcen eat weie loud and continuous , shewing lhat the popu ' arity of Uro . Hahn , not only inside his own lodge , but throughout Sheffield and its neighbourhood , was as genuine as it was universal .
Uro . Gunstone said that Uro . Hahn , though a young man , was by no means a young Mason ; that he was one of the founders of their lodge . In the installation Ceremo y it was stated that the VV . M . " ought to be exemplary in conduct , courteous in
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manner , easy of address , and steady and firm in principle . " Bro . Hahn was all that and more . By perseverance and steady progress he had attained a position of which any man would be proud , and which he ( Uro . Gunstone ) was sure Bro . Hahn would adorn . He had al r eadv shown by his addresses to his officers on investiture , as well as by the able speeches he had made since dinner , that he was capable of discharging all the duties of the chair , and when his year of office closed , he ( the I . P . M . ) was convinced that Bro . Hihn would be ranked as one of the most distinguished Masters their lodge had known .
The toast was applauded to the echo , taken up again and again , and followed by " Prosper the Art . " The brethren next listened with enjoyment to Bra . Foxon ' s beautiful rendering of the song bv Ward , "O flower of all the world , " after whicli The VVorshipful Master , who was received with great enthusiasm , on risin ? to respond , said : Brethren , —I have never encountered a greater difficulty than the one nov before me , that of expressing to you all the intensity of my feelings of gratitude for
your kindness . Bro . Gunstone , with characteristic generosity , has spoken ot m ; in terms far too 11 ltterinj . I must disclaim many of the virtues with which he has invested me , but my heartfelt thanks are due to him for the kind manner in which he proposed this toast , and to you , brethren , for the way in which you have received it . I could not help recojrnis ' ntr in your cheers not merely the spirit of dutifulloyaUy to the chair , but the true ring of personal regard , which I value most highly , and most heartily reciprocate . It forms the stronrr foundation upon which our lodge has been built ; it
gives strength to the chain which binds us together in harmony—and may harmony and concord never wane within these walls . I should be blind , indeed , if I lightly undertook the duties you have entrusted to my care ; the task before me cannot be overrated , and I approach it with great diffi lence j but I am encouraged with the confident hope that I may rely on the ready assistance and support of the Past Masters , officers , and , in fact , all my brethren , and that 1 may also equally depend upon your kind indulgence for my shortcomings . It will be very difficult to maintain the high standard of
efficiency set up by my predecessors , and yet . as I need hardly assure you , nothing shall be wanting on my part to do so to the best of my ability . Amongst the many lodges on the register of the Grand Lodge of England , the VVhite Rose of York plays , so to speak , but a small part in the show of fl jwers . Let us each strive to guard and tend it that we may develop it into a beautiful bloom , worthy to take its place in the foremost rank of all . I am deeply sensible of our obligation to the brethren who have come in such great numbers to-night to honour the lodge with their presence and support ;
andl would especially thank Bro . Wm . Gadsby , also those other brethren who have been so active in preparing such an admirable programme for our entertainment . Brethren , for me this has been a very happy day , the memory of which I shall treasure to the last hour of my existence . For your many great kindnesses I thank you again and again . "The Health of the Installing 0 : ii : er ani I . P . M ., Bro . Wm . Gmstone , " wis left in the hands of Bro . Hunt , a founder and first W . M . of the lodge . Bro . Hunt spoke of the able and workmanlike manner in which in every department Bro . Gunstone had
discharged his duties during the year just expired , that he had spired no pains , had travelled hundreds of miles to get back to keep his engagements and had altogether put forth efforts which could be equally displayed by very few , and which demanded from them suitable acknowledgment . Bro . Gunstone had developed qualities for the possession of which he feared they had hardly given him credit , and now , after the exemplary discharge of his duties in the chair , to come forward and by his beautiful rendering of the installation ceremony to put , as it were , the top stone upon his work in so able
a manner , refl ected the greatest possible credit and merited from them the warmest recognition . fhe music which came next was Sir Arthur Sullivan ' s beautiful part song "The long day closes , " most effectively sung by Bros . Foxon , J . Atkinson , T . W . Hinforth , A . J . Ward , W . Sales , and W . Gadsby . Part singing is by no means a common feature on occasions of this kind and when it reaches the high standand displayed by the brethren of Lodge 2401 , we can only hope that it will be mare frequently illustrated .
Bro . Gunstone ' s reply , as soon as the applause permitted it to be audible , was like himself characteristic . He said it was quite true that in his desire to fully discharge his duty he had travelled hundreds of miles , that he had not missed a single meeting at lodge or instruction , and that he had always striven to be there at the time specified ; that whilst the past had perhaps been the pleasantest year of his life , he was glad to be relieved from the very serious responsibility such a position entailed . He was a business man , and to occupy the W . M . ' s chair in a lodge seemed like taking up a new branch ,
so much did it need the time , the care , and the constant attention of him who aspired worthily to fill it . He had tried to do his best , and it was very gratifying to find by the way in which his brethren drink his health that they recognised that at least he had done his duty . Bro . Ernest Moore , a rising Sheffield artist and portrait painter , here displayed his versatile powers by giving an amusing recitation called " The Coster ' s race . " It was received with roars of laughter . "The Sister Lodtres and Visitinsr Brethren" was given by Bro . T . W . Hanforth ,
Mus . Bac , F . R . C . O ., P . P . G . Org ., J . W . With characteristic Yorkshire heartiness , Bro . Hanforth welcomed all visitors , and called attention to the number and distinction of those who that evening had honoured them . The W . Ms , of ail the Sheffield lodges save one were present , and as to the rest , they were numerous as they were welcome . Apart from the question of hospitality , he ( Bro . Hanforth ) thought that the presence of visitors at their lodge was desirable for many reasons ; amongst others , that they
inspired the W . M . and his officers to put forth their best efforts . It was usual to aik the W . Ms , of the oldest and youngest lodge in the town to reply , but as the W . M . of Britannia was Senior Warden of their own lodge and as the occupant of the chair of the Furnival was unfortunately absent , he would call upon Bro . Chadburn , W . M . of Ivanhoe , to respond for the lodges , and Bro . W . T . Hepper , 10 S 5 , for the visitors generally ,
.... „ A duet from the dramatic cantata , "The Lord of the Isles , " by Bro . Henry Gadsby , P . M . 1705 , was the next item . This was entrusted to Bros . Foxon and Wm . Gadsby and interpreted in a style which met with much approbation . Brcs . Chadburn and Hepper briefly acknowledged the toast oa the part of the
visitors . "The Masonic Charities" was warmly proposed by Bro . J . Jackman , P . M ., Prov . G . D . He made a strong appeal to the brethren , and with advocates like Bro . Jackman it is not surprising that beneficial results ensue . Mendelssohn's "Adagio "—an instrumental quartette for violin ( Bro . C . Stokes ) ,
violoncello ( Pro . M . T . Miner ) , and pianoforte duet ( Bros . Hanforth and Peasegood ) —a most pleasing portion of the musical programme , was here introduced . So-called chamber music is not generally popular in such an assembly , and it spoke well for the excellence of the performance and the musical appreciation of the brethren that it was listened to with rapt attention , and at its close deservedly applauded .
Bro . John Hunt , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Charity member for the lodge , replied on behalf of the Masonic Charities . Other toasts and songs , & c , followed . " The Past Masters and I Ion . Past Masters " wis given in hum orous t jr . n ; by Bro . John Stokes , S . W .
Bro . C . F . Brindley , P . M ., responded . " The Ofiicers of the Lodge " rightly came from the chair . The Junior Steward replied . A musical finale— " Happy have we met "—written by Bro . Hinforth , concluded the proceedingswhich throughout ware of a most enthusiastic character .
, Bro . Hahn is to be congratulated upon accession to supreme power in such a lodge , and we have much pleasure in thus putting on record pirticu'ars of this happy event ; nor do we fail to add our felicitations to those of the m my oth ers which it has been his good fortune to call forth .
Peace and Harmony Lodge , No . 60 , The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Oicen-stveet , on the 22 nd ult ., when there were present , among others , Bros . IL J . Lardner , P . M ., P . G . S ., W . M . ; H . Barton , P . M ., P . G . S ., aa S . W . ; II . Debenham , P . P . G . D ., G . S ., J . W ., Master elect ; E . Rogers , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . P . G . D ., Sec j O . Polenz , S . D . ; C . Robinson , J . I ) . ; E . Slade , StwJ . ; H . Slade , P . M ., P . G . S . ; and Mai . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . G . Std . Br ., D . C . Among the visitors were Bros . E . S . Lardner , P . M ., P . G . S . ; J . Purrott , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; E . Smith , W . M . 1470 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and con . irmei , Bro . Birratt was impressively raised to the Third Degree by th : W . M . Bro . Debenham having been