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" 'Tis not in mortals to command success , But I'll do more , Sempronius , I'll deserve it . " As Bro . Cruikshanks was obliged to leave , he would propose the toast of " The LP . M ., " and would say a few nice things of him in return for Bro . Cruikshanks ' observations about him . The brethren knew the exceptional circumstances under which Bro . Cruikshanks took the Mister ' s chair of the Lodge of Asaph . The Senior and Junior Wardens were called away from England bv the exigencies of their
engagements—the Senior Warden to America , the Junior Warden , Bro . Holloway , to South Africa . The outgoing Master went to America . None of the Past Masters seemed inclined to take a second year of office , and the selection fell on Bro . Cruikshanks , and a worthier Master had not been in the chair . It afforded Bro . Cruikshanks a most exceotional opportunity of passing- immediately to the Master's chair , he having been
Master of his mother lodge . Bro . Cruikshantc went through the Master ' s chair of the Lodge of Asaph without having passed through the other offices of the lodge , and that he had gone through the chair properly was proved by the fact that a Past Master's jewel was voted to him by the lodge . Therefore , without anv more talking , he would propose his health and place on Bro . Cruikshanks' breast the Past Master ' s jewel of the Lodge of Asaph , which he was quite sure he would value . said he did not know
Bro . C . C . Cruikshanks , I . P . M ., acknowledging the toast , that he could say anything particularly original or striking . Miny years ago he passed the chair in another lodge , and then he went into retirement , resting on thc unearned laurels awarded him . He was glad to accept the great and unsought honour of the Mastership of the Lodge of Asaph , and when he accepted the post he said he would do his best , and he repeated his promise . His best might be a very poor best , but it was the best he had , and that the brethren had a fair opinion of it was evidenced by their gift of a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel . He should treasure it not only as a of brotherhood and
memorial of his progress in Masonry , but as a pledge kindly feeling of the brethren of the lodge of which he had the honour to be a member . Thebrethren had done nothing to deserve the infliction of a long speech from him , but he could not help adding they had loyally supported him during his year of office , which had been a very happy and successful ore . He _ did not think they could find a' lodge in Freemasonry where the business was carried on so well by all the officers and Past Masters . For the assistance they had rendered him and tor their kindness and courtesy he begged them to accept his grateful thanks . The other toasts followed .
During the evening some charming music , both vocal and instrumental , was performed by Bros . James Brown , Harper Kcarton , James Leyland , Charles E . Tinney , P . M . ; G . T . Miles , John Solomon , J . E . Hambleton , P . M . ; and James Hamilton , and the brethren were also entertained by Bros . John Le Hay , J . L . Shine , and Harry Nicholls , P . M . The conductors were Bros . Charles Stevens , P . M ., and Charles E . Tinney , P . M .
City of Westminster Lodge , No . 1563 . To have an attendance of upwards ol S , p members and visitors at an emergency meeting is a record , and it speaks volumes for the popularity of a W . M . This was the happy state of affairs at an emergency meeting of this lodge , which was held at the Cafe Roval , Regent-street , on the 22 nd ult . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . A . H . Marks , who was well supported by the officers , members , and a large number ot visitors , amongst whom were Bros . A . Ashplant , i 7 o ; M . Goldstein , P . M . SgS ; W . R .
Mallett , S . W . 1692 ; L . Goldrey ; J . Levey , P . M . 205 ; H . Ansell , P . M . 1305 ; A . Bingham , 1432 ; E . Lewis , J . D . 1425 ; Baron N . Lyons ( New York ); F . Cailnigh , 1769 ; J . W . Dawson , 1790 ; M . Cooper , 2163 ; and K . T . West , 1744 . The W . M ., Bro . Marks , raised Bros . M . Goldner , C . Madden , S . Day , and R . W . Maney-Lake . He then passed Bros . J . Andrews , P . Hall , and B . J . Feldman , and afterwards initiated Messrs . E . G . Laurent , John Griffen , Peter Hart , George Hatton , and A . E . Fleming . Bro . Marks has gained a thorough mastery of the ritual , and his
working of the Three Degrees was performed in a most commendable manner . Four gentlemen were proposed as candidates for initiation at the next meeting , and two joining members were also proposed . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a superb banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been honoured ,
Bro . C . M . Brander , P . M ., in the absence of the I . P . M ., Bro . H . Fonseca , proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " and said he was sorry that the I . P . M . was not present , as he would not be able to give the toast so well as Bro . Fonseca could . The duties of the lodge were no small matter . The W . M . had had ample work to do , and no one could have done better than he had during his year of office , and which would add to the great reputation of thc lodge .
The toast was enthusiastically received , as was Bro . A . H . Marks , VV . M ., on rising to respond . In thanking Bro . Brander for his kind remarks , Bro . Marks said that in calling the emergency meeting he never expected to have been honoured by so great an assemblydinner had been ordered for 40 , but over So had attended . He was proud of his year of office , and he would do everything for the lodge—which was second to none both in quality and quantity . He had had iS initiates and several joining members , and had proposed about 40 members , and he did not think that one of them had disgraced the lodge or themselves .
The remarks of the W . M . were received with great applause , and the toast was drunk with musical honours . In giving "The Initiates , " the W . M . stated that it was the principal toast of the evening . Without initiates no lodge could go on , but the City of Westminster Lodge was fortunate in having such a large number . The five that had been initiated that evenine had been introduced by good Masons , which went without saying that they
were all of the best and would prove acquisitions to the lodge and the Craft . Bro . Fleming was a particular friend of his , and he would be a star in the lodge . Bro . E . G . Laurent responded . He said he considered the honour paid him that evening was the proudest moment of his life , and he hoped never to disgrace the confidence they had reposed in him , and he wished prosperity to the lodge and Freemasonry in general .
Bro . John Griffen also acknowledged the toast , observing that it was his earnest wish to be a good Mason . Bro . Peter Hart expressed his hearty thanks for the Worshipful Master ' s kind words and to the brethren for having made him one of them , and he would endeavour to do everything to qualify himself so as to be a credit to his proposers and the lodge . Bro . George Hatton said that after the previous speakers it left very little for him to add , except to echo that it was the proudest day of his life , and one that he would never forget .
Bro . A . E . Fleming stated that he was delighted to have been initiated in such an important lodge . He was not an orator , but he thought the other initiates had said everything that could be urged in acknowledging the toast and the way they had been received , and he hoped to spend many more happy evenings with them . In proposing the toast of "The Visitors , " the W . M . said the lodge was always proud to have plenty of guests . Many of those who had honoured them with their presence were eminent Masons , and several were very old and dear friends of his . One of the visitors was from America , and they were delighted to have him with them .
In response , Bro . J . Levey , P . M . 205 , stated that it was a great pleasure to have the privilege to witness the grand working of the W . M ., who was a friend of 33 years ' standing . He felt sure they were all proud of him , and for one to do the three Degrees in so excellent a manner was extraordinarily good . That was his first visit , and he hoped it would not be his last . God grant the Worshipful Master would have long life to continue to do in the future what he had done in the past for the Craft . ' Bro . II . Ansell , P . M . 1305 , congratulated the members on having such a Master , whose working of the ritual could not be better performed .
Bros . M . Goldstein , P . M . ; W . R . Mallett , E . Lewis , and Baron N . Lyons also responded . The W . M . gave "The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary , " and said that the Past Masters were few , but they were all quality . Bro . Brander , Treasurer , was hard to beat ; he was a good custodian of their funds , and he had plenty of money in hand .
Then , as to Bro . W . C . Smith , P . M ., he was the Secretary ( which was a very arduous office in their large lodge ) and Preceptor of the Iodge of instruction in connection with the lodge , and his great services were appreciated by them all . He also referred to each of the other Past Masters , remarking that they werc all good fellows , the best of friends , and ever ready to do everything for the lodge . Bro . Brander , P . M ., Treas esponded in brief but eloquent terms .
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Bro . W . C . Smith , P . M ., Sec , said he rose with feelings he could not express in words , but he knew he had the confidence of the members , and that was a great honour . His age troubled him , as , perhaps , he had not many years left to serve them . The lodge was composed of brethren who were gentlemen , ' and they did everything to carry out brotherly love in every way . He congratulated the W . M . on his grand year of office and the esteem in which he was held by all the members . Bro . Hill , P . M ., also responded .
The next toast was "The Officers , " the Worshipful Master stating that that would be the last time he would preside , and he thanked them most earnestly for their great services . The toast was acknowledged by Bros . Swift , acting S . W . ; Walker , acting J . D E . Rutherford , I . G . ; T . H Beach , Asst . Sec ; F . J . Chaffer , Org . ; andJ . B . Burton , Stwd . The Tyler ' s toast ended a night of nights .
During the evening Miss Farnham gave some excellent songs , and her sweet and exquisite singing was much appreciated . Bros . Polly and Montague Cooper also added to the enjoyment of a large gathering .
Jersey Lodge , No . 2163 . The installation meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday , the 2 nd instant , at the Railway Hotel . Southall . Present : Bros . C . C . Sanger , W . M . ; A . L . Butters , S . W . ; E . H . Moseley , J . W . ; A . J . Hanson , Treas . ; G . Harper , P . M ., Sec . ; A , A . Hardy , S . D . ; L . H . Walker , J . D . ; T . S . Hardman , D . C . ; Russel Pontifcx , I . G . ; W . A . Buckland , Stwd . ; G . N . Duffin , Tyler ; Chas . Mead , I . P . M . ; W . A Cocks , P . M . ; W . Freemantle , P . M . , * H . H . Room , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec , P . G . Std . Br .
Eng . ; A . W . Whittle , F . Walton , R . F . Ford , F . James , W . Roaks , A . Montague-Cooper , L A . Webb , j . J . Fewks , and A . R . Filkin . Visitors : Bros . J . S . Plummer , 155 S ; Thos . Middleweek , S . D . 1795 ; W . A . Hardy , 3 S 2 j VV . H . Reed , P . M . 3 S 2 ; W . VV . Arter , J . W . 19 S 6 ; A . Cox , 19 SG ; J . N . Chaffer , Org . 1563 ; W . F . Sanger ; H . Mercer , S . W . 3 S 2 ; J . C . Powlesland , LG . 1612 ; T . Carey , 1612 ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex .
The lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed , after which Bro . A . L . Butters was installed W . M . by his predecessor , Bro . C . C . Sanger , and the following officers were invested : Bros . Moseley , S . W . ; Hard , J . W . ; j . A . Webb , Chap . ; Hanson , P . M ., Sec ; Walker , S . D . ; Hardman , J . D . ; Buckland , I . G . ; Pontifex , D . C . ; Montague-Cooper , Org . ; Lancaster and Whittle , Stwds . ; and G . N . Duffin , Tyler . The Auditors' report was read , and showed a considerable balance in favour of the lodge . Several gentlemen were proposed for initiation , and , " Hearty good wishes " having been accorded , the lodge was closed .
After an admirable banquet , the usual loyal , Grand , and Provincial toasts were honoured . Bro . Room , Prov . G . Sec , P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., responded for " The Grand Officers " as also for " The Prov . G . M ., the Right Hon . Lord Hamilton , " and , in the course of his speech , alluded to the admirable work of the Installing Officer , and also the way Bro . Butters had invested the officers , and said how gratified the P . G . M . was at the support he had received from the province when he presided at the Festival , when the
Stewards of the province took up nearly £ 4000—Middlesex on that occasion did its duty . The P . G . M . and the executive of the province took the keenest interest in the working of every lodge , and he could assure the brethren that the most deserving without favour were rewarded , which should stimulate all the brethren and those present at that meeting to do their best . In conclusion , he intimated that he thought there would
be a collar for the Jersey Lodge this year . Bro . Sanger , in proposing "The W . M ., " said he had so many times sounded his praises , but assured the brethren that in Bro . Butters they would _ have a W . M . who would study the interests of the lodge and carry out the duties of his office , and if Bro , Room , the P . G . Sec , lived to be amongst them next year he would witness the work done in such a manner that had not been excelled at any time in the Jersey Lodge .
Bro . Butters , who was received with considerable applause , scarcely knew hov to express his feelings of gratitude for all the kindness he had received in every office hc had held , from Steward to his present proud position , and assured thc brethren that all through his life he had followed out that whatever was worth doing-was worth doing well , and if the G . A . O . T . U . spared him he would endeavour to make the Jersey Lodge one of the best in the country .
The W . M . then gave "The Visitors , " making a kind remark to all , and coupled with the toast the name of his old friend of 30 years' standing , Bro . Dehane , and Bro . Plummer , both of whom responded . The W . M . next gave the toast of "The LP . M ., " who had faithfully , worthily , and honestly carried out his work , and proved that ambition , coupled with perseverance and brotherly kindness , had borne fruit by the great esteem he was held by all , and , on behalf of the lodge , he ( the W . M . ) had pleasure to invest him with a Past Master's collar and the jewel voted at their last meeting , and trusted hc would live long to be present with them .
The I . P . M . thanked them from the bottom of his heart , and if his officers had not been loyal to him he should scarcely have ventured to install his successor , but a kindly word from one and the other led him on and enabled him to do his work , and if thc brethren were satisfied his ambition had been gratified . The toasts of " The Treasurer and Secretary" and " The Officers " were also given .
The toast of " The Charities " was responded to by Bro . Dehane , who said if Bro . McLeod , Secretary of the R . M . I . for Boys , had been present he would , no doubt , have asked them to make his great Festival next year as successful as the other two great Institutions . The Tyler's toast concluded the evening . Bros , Buckland , James , Pontifex , and Hardman added to the harmony of the evening by their songs , & c , while Bro . Montague-Cooper presided at thc piano .
Acacia Lodge , No . 2321 . The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Rawson-square , Bradford , on Thursday , the ist ult . Bro . Samuel Robinson , VV . M ., presided , and was supported by . Bros . J . B . Fearnley , S . W . ; R . S . Hird , J . W . ; JA . Drake , S . D . ; J . W . Bland , J . D . ; John Harland , LG . ; H . Holmes , Tyler ; C . H . lillis , I . P . M . ; S . A . Bailey , P . M ., Treas ., VV . M . elect ; J . T . Last , P . M ., Sec . ; Alfred Stephenson , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., D . C . ; John Niven , P . M . ; W . Docksey , Org . ;
R . B . Nicholls , T . P . Sykes , C . J . Paul , F . Kinder , John Morton , and T . H . Bedford . Visitors * . Bros . R . A . Fisher , W . M . 101 S ; J . E . Russell , W . M . 164 S ; John Akam , LP . M . 1034 ; Joseph Wilson , P . M . 1034 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; James Tilley , 600 ; and A . Robertshaw , P . M . 44 S , P . S . G . D . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the election meeting were read and duly confirmed . Bro . Win . Docksey was elected Tyler for the ensuing year , in the p lace of Bro . Sykes , who was elected at the previous meeting , but who had since resigned .
Bro . Bailey , P . M ., was presented by Bro . Ellis , I . P . M ., and addressed by Bro . Niven , P . M . He was afterwards installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . A . Stephenson , P . ' G . D ., and proclaimed in the several Degrees by Bro . Last , P . M ., the customary addresses being given by Bros . Stephenson , Niven , and Last respectively . The W . Minvested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . S . Robinson , LP . M . ; R . S . Hird . S . W . ; I . W . Bland , J . W . ; C . J . Paul , Chap . ; C . H . Ellis . P . M . ; Treas . j
J . T . Last , P . M ., Sec ; J . A . Drake , S . D . ; T . P . Sykes , J . D . ; W . Docksey , LO . i J . S . Hedley , S . of W . ; A . Stephenson , P . P . G . D ., D . C ; R . B . Nicholls , Org . > VV . S . Smith , J . R . Peat , F . Betteridge , and F . Kinder , Stewards ; and Wm . Docksey . Tyler . Bro . Niven , P . M ., was elected the representative of the lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee . „ Notice of a candidate for thc next meeting was given , and " Hearty good wishes tendered by the visiting brethren , after which the lodge was closed . The usual banquet followed , after which the customary toasts were duly honoured * the speeches being interspersed by songs from a number of the brethren .
Albert Victor Lodge , No . 2328 . The first meeting of this lodge after the summer recess was held at the hall- * St . Saviourgatc , York , on Tuesday , the 27 th ult . The lodge was opened by Bro . J . j ' Carr , W . M ., there being also present Bros , the Dean of York , P . M ., P . G . C ; T . •»• Whytehead , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; J . E . Jones , P . M . ; F . Shann , P . M . ; H . L . Swiltf P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; C . Turner , S . W . ; T . H . Lindberg , J . W . ; C . E . Wood , Sec J
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" 'Tis not in mortals to command success , But I'll do more , Sempronius , I'll deserve it . " As Bro . Cruikshanks was obliged to leave , he would propose the toast of " The LP . M ., " and would say a few nice things of him in return for Bro . Cruikshanks ' observations about him . The brethren knew the exceptional circumstances under which Bro . Cruikshanks took the Mister ' s chair of the Lodge of Asaph . The Senior and Junior Wardens were called away from England bv the exigencies of their
engagements—the Senior Warden to America , the Junior Warden , Bro . Holloway , to South Africa . The outgoing Master went to America . None of the Past Masters seemed inclined to take a second year of office , and the selection fell on Bro . Cruikshanks , and a worthier Master had not been in the chair . It afforded Bro . Cruikshanks a most exceotional opportunity of passing- immediately to the Master's chair , he having been
Master of his mother lodge . Bro . Cruikshantc went through the Master ' s chair of the Lodge of Asaph without having passed through the other offices of the lodge , and that he had gone through the chair properly was proved by the fact that a Past Master's jewel was voted to him by the lodge . Therefore , without anv more talking , he would propose his health and place on Bro . Cruikshanks' breast the Past Master ' s jewel of the Lodge of Asaph , which he was quite sure he would value . said he did not know
Bro . C . C . Cruikshanks , I . P . M ., acknowledging the toast , that he could say anything particularly original or striking . Miny years ago he passed the chair in another lodge , and then he went into retirement , resting on thc unearned laurels awarded him . He was glad to accept the great and unsought honour of the Mastership of the Lodge of Asaph , and when he accepted the post he said he would do his best , and he repeated his promise . His best might be a very poor best , but it was the best he had , and that the brethren had a fair opinion of it was evidenced by their gift of a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel . He should treasure it not only as a of brotherhood and
memorial of his progress in Masonry , but as a pledge kindly feeling of the brethren of the lodge of which he had the honour to be a member . Thebrethren had done nothing to deserve the infliction of a long speech from him , but he could not help adding they had loyally supported him during his year of office , which had been a very happy and successful ore . He _ did not think they could find a' lodge in Freemasonry where the business was carried on so well by all the officers and Past Masters . For the assistance they had rendered him and tor their kindness and courtesy he begged them to accept his grateful thanks . The other toasts followed .
During the evening some charming music , both vocal and instrumental , was performed by Bros . James Brown , Harper Kcarton , James Leyland , Charles E . Tinney , P . M . ; G . T . Miles , John Solomon , J . E . Hambleton , P . M . ; and James Hamilton , and the brethren were also entertained by Bros . John Le Hay , J . L . Shine , and Harry Nicholls , P . M . The conductors were Bros . Charles Stevens , P . M ., and Charles E . Tinney , P . M .
City of Westminster Lodge , No . 1563 . To have an attendance of upwards ol S , p members and visitors at an emergency meeting is a record , and it speaks volumes for the popularity of a W . M . This was the happy state of affairs at an emergency meeting of this lodge , which was held at the Cafe Roval , Regent-street , on the 22 nd ult . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . A . H . Marks , who was well supported by the officers , members , and a large number ot visitors , amongst whom were Bros . A . Ashplant , i 7 o ; M . Goldstein , P . M . SgS ; W . R .
Mallett , S . W . 1692 ; L . Goldrey ; J . Levey , P . M . 205 ; H . Ansell , P . M . 1305 ; A . Bingham , 1432 ; E . Lewis , J . D . 1425 ; Baron N . Lyons ( New York ); F . Cailnigh , 1769 ; J . W . Dawson , 1790 ; M . Cooper , 2163 ; and K . T . West , 1744 . The W . M ., Bro . Marks , raised Bros . M . Goldner , C . Madden , S . Day , and R . W . Maney-Lake . He then passed Bros . J . Andrews , P . Hall , and B . J . Feldman , and afterwards initiated Messrs . E . G . Laurent , John Griffen , Peter Hart , George Hatton , and A . E . Fleming . Bro . Marks has gained a thorough mastery of the ritual , and his
working of the Three Degrees was performed in a most commendable manner . Four gentlemen were proposed as candidates for initiation at the next meeting , and two joining members were also proposed . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a superb banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been honoured ,
Bro . C . M . Brander , P . M ., in the absence of the I . P . M ., Bro . H . Fonseca , proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " and said he was sorry that the I . P . M . was not present , as he would not be able to give the toast so well as Bro . Fonseca could . The duties of the lodge were no small matter . The W . M . had had ample work to do , and no one could have done better than he had during his year of office , and which would add to the great reputation of thc lodge .
The toast was enthusiastically received , as was Bro . A . H . Marks , VV . M ., on rising to respond . In thanking Bro . Brander for his kind remarks , Bro . Marks said that in calling the emergency meeting he never expected to have been honoured by so great an assemblydinner had been ordered for 40 , but over So had attended . He was proud of his year of office , and he would do everything for the lodge—which was second to none both in quality and quantity . He had had iS initiates and several joining members , and had proposed about 40 members , and he did not think that one of them had disgraced the lodge or themselves .
The remarks of the W . M . were received with great applause , and the toast was drunk with musical honours . In giving "The Initiates , " the W . M . stated that it was the principal toast of the evening . Without initiates no lodge could go on , but the City of Westminster Lodge was fortunate in having such a large number . The five that had been initiated that evenine had been introduced by good Masons , which went without saying that they
were all of the best and would prove acquisitions to the lodge and the Craft . Bro . Fleming was a particular friend of his , and he would be a star in the lodge . Bro . E . G . Laurent responded . He said he considered the honour paid him that evening was the proudest moment of his life , and he hoped never to disgrace the confidence they had reposed in him , and he wished prosperity to the lodge and Freemasonry in general .
Bro . John Griffen also acknowledged the toast , observing that it was his earnest wish to be a good Mason . Bro . Peter Hart expressed his hearty thanks for the Worshipful Master ' s kind words and to the brethren for having made him one of them , and he would endeavour to do everything to qualify himself so as to be a credit to his proposers and the lodge . Bro . George Hatton said that after the previous speakers it left very little for him to add , except to echo that it was the proudest day of his life , and one that he would never forget .
Bro . A . E . Fleming stated that he was delighted to have been initiated in such an important lodge . He was not an orator , but he thought the other initiates had said everything that could be urged in acknowledging the toast and the way they had been received , and he hoped to spend many more happy evenings with them . In proposing the toast of "The Visitors , " the W . M . said the lodge was always proud to have plenty of guests . Many of those who had honoured them with their presence were eminent Masons , and several were very old and dear friends of his . One of the visitors was from America , and they were delighted to have him with them .
In response , Bro . J . Levey , P . M . 205 , stated that it was a great pleasure to have the privilege to witness the grand working of the W . M ., who was a friend of 33 years ' standing . He felt sure they were all proud of him , and for one to do the three Degrees in so excellent a manner was extraordinarily good . That was his first visit , and he hoped it would not be his last . God grant the Worshipful Master would have long life to continue to do in the future what he had done in the past for the Craft . ' Bro . II . Ansell , P . M . 1305 , congratulated the members on having such a Master , whose working of the ritual could not be better performed .
Bros . M . Goldstein , P . M . ; W . R . Mallett , E . Lewis , and Baron N . Lyons also responded . The W . M . gave "The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary , " and said that the Past Masters were few , but they were all quality . Bro . Brander , Treasurer , was hard to beat ; he was a good custodian of their funds , and he had plenty of money in hand .
Then , as to Bro . W . C . Smith , P . M ., he was the Secretary ( which was a very arduous office in their large lodge ) and Preceptor of the Iodge of instruction in connection with the lodge , and his great services were appreciated by them all . He also referred to each of the other Past Masters , remarking that they werc all good fellows , the best of friends , and ever ready to do everything for the lodge . Bro . Brander , P . M ., Treas esponded in brief but eloquent terms .
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Bro . W . C . Smith , P . M ., Sec , said he rose with feelings he could not express in words , but he knew he had the confidence of the members , and that was a great honour . His age troubled him , as , perhaps , he had not many years left to serve them . The lodge was composed of brethren who were gentlemen , ' and they did everything to carry out brotherly love in every way . He congratulated the W . M . on his grand year of office and the esteem in which he was held by all the members . Bro . Hill , P . M ., also responded .
The next toast was "The Officers , " the Worshipful Master stating that that would be the last time he would preside , and he thanked them most earnestly for their great services . The toast was acknowledged by Bros . Swift , acting S . W . ; Walker , acting J . D E . Rutherford , I . G . ; T . H Beach , Asst . Sec ; F . J . Chaffer , Org . ; andJ . B . Burton , Stwd . The Tyler ' s toast ended a night of nights .
During the evening Miss Farnham gave some excellent songs , and her sweet and exquisite singing was much appreciated . Bros . Polly and Montague Cooper also added to the enjoyment of a large gathering .
Jersey Lodge , No . 2163 . The installation meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday , the 2 nd instant , at the Railway Hotel . Southall . Present : Bros . C . C . Sanger , W . M . ; A . L . Butters , S . W . ; E . H . Moseley , J . W . ; A . J . Hanson , Treas . ; G . Harper , P . M ., Sec . ; A , A . Hardy , S . D . ; L . H . Walker , J . D . ; T . S . Hardman , D . C . ; Russel Pontifcx , I . G . ; W . A . Buckland , Stwd . ; G . N . Duffin , Tyler ; Chas . Mead , I . P . M . ; W . A Cocks , P . M . ; W . Freemantle , P . M . , * H . H . Room , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec , P . G . Std . Br .
Eng . ; A . W . Whittle , F . Walton , R . F . Ford , F . James , W . Roaks , A . Montague-Cooper , L A . Webb , j . J . Fewks , and A . R . Filkin . Visitors : Bros . J . S . Plummer , 155 S ; Thos . Middleweek , S . D . 1795 ; W . A . Hardy , 3 S 2 j VV . H . Reed , P . M . 3 S 2 ; W . VV . Arter , J . W . 19 S 6 ; A . Cox , 19 SG ; J . N . Chaffer , Org . 1563 ; W . F . Sanger ; H . Mercer , S . W . 3 S 2 ; J . C . Powlesland , LG . 1612 ; T . Carey , 1612 ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex .
The lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed , after which Bro . A . L . Butters was installed W . M . by his predecessor , Bro . C . C . Sanger , and the following officers were invested : Bros . Moseley , S . W . ; Hard , J . W . ; j . A . Webb , Chap . ; Hanson , P . M ., Sec ; Walker , S . D . ; Hardman , J . D . ; Buckland , I . G . ; Pontifex , D . C . ; Montague-Cooper , Org . ; Lancaster and Whittle , Stwds . ; and G . N . Duffin , Tyler . The Auditors' report was read , and showed a considerable balance in favour of the lodge . Several gentlemen were proposed for initiation , and , " Hearty good wishes " having been accorded , the lodge was closed .
After an admirable banquet , the usual loyal , Grand , and Provincial toasts were honoured . Bro . Room , Prov . G . Sec , P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., responded for " The Grand Officers " as also for " The Prov . G . M ., the Right Hon . Lord Hamilton , " and , in the course of his speech , alluded to the admirable work of the Installing Officer , and also the way Bro . Butters had invested the officers , and said how gratified the P . G . M . was at the support he had received from the province when he presided at the Festival , when the
Stewards of the province took up nearly £ 4000—Middlesex on that occasion did its duty . The P . G . M . and the executive of the province took the keenest interest in the working of every lodge , and he could assure the brethren that the most deserving without favour were rewarded , which should stimulate all the brethren and those present at that meeting to do their best . In conclusion , he intimated that he thought there would
be a collar for the Jersey Lodge this year . Bro . Sanger , in proposing "The W . M ., " said he had so many times sounded his praises , but assured the brethren that in Bro . Butters they would _ have a W . M . who would study the interests of the lodge and carry out the duties of his office , and if Bro , Room , the P . G . Sec , lived to be amongst them next year he would witness the work done in such a manner that had not been excelled at any time in the Jersey Lodge .
Bro . Butters , who was received with considerable applause , scarcely knew hov to express his feelings of gratitude for all the kindness he had received in every office hc had held , from Steward to his present proud position , and assured thc brethren that all through his life he had followed out that whatever was worth doing-was worth doing well , and if the G . A . O . T . U . spared him he would endeavour to make the Jersey Lodge one of the best in the country .
The W . M . then gave "The Visitors , " making a kind remark to all , and coupled with the toast the name of his old friend of 30 years' standing , Bro . Dehane , and Bro . Plummer , both of whom responded . The W . M . next gave the toast of "The LP . M ., " who had faithfully , worthily , and honestly carried out his work , and proved that ambition , coupled with perseverance and brotherly kindness , had borne fruit by the great esteem he was held by all , and , on behalf of the lodge , he ( the W . M . ) had pleasure to invest him with a Past Master's collar and the jewel voted at their last meeting , and trusted hc would live long to be present with them .
The I . P . M . thanked them from the bottom of his heart , and if his officers had not been loyal to him he should scarcely have ventured to install his successor , but a kindly word from one and the other led him on and enabled him to do his work , and if thc brethren were satisfied his ambition had been gratified . The toasts of " The Treasurer and Secretary" and " The Officers " were also given .
The toast of " The Charities " was responded to by Bro . Dehane , who said if Bro . McLeod , Secretary of the R . M . I . for Boys , had been present he would , no doubt , have asked them to make his great Festival next year as successful as the other two great Institutions . The Tyler's toast concluded the evening . Bros , Buckland , James , Pontifex , and Hardman added to the harmony of the evening by their songs , & c , while Bro . Montague-Cooper presided at thc piano .
Acacia Lodge , No . 2321 . The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Rawson-square , Bradford , on Thursday , the ist ult . Bro . Samuel Robinson , VV . M ., presided , and was supported by . Bros . J . B . Fearnley , S . W . ; R . S . Hird , J . W . ; JA . Drake , S . D . ; J . W . Bland , J . D . ; John Harland , LG . ; H . Holmes , Tyler ; C . H . lillis , I . P . M . ; S . A . Bailey , P . M ., Treas ., VV . M . elect ; J . T . Last , P . M ., Sec . ; Alfred Stephenson , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., D . C . ; John Niven , P . M . ; W . Docksey , Org . ;
R . B . Nicholls , T . P . Sykes , C . J . Paul , F . Kinder , John Morton , and T . H . Bedford . Visitors * . Bros . R . A . Fisher , W . M . 101 S ; J . E . Russell , W . M . 164 S ; John Akam , LP . M . 1034 ; Joseph Wilson , P . M . 1034 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; James Tilley , 600 ; and A . Robertshaw , P . M . 44 S , P . S . G . D . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the election meeting were read and duly confirmed . Bro . Win . Docksey was elected Tyler for the ensuing year , in the p lace of Bro . Sykes , who was elected at the previous meeting , but who had since resigned .
Bro . Bailey , P . M ., was presented by Bro . Ellis , I . P . M ., and addressed by Bro . Niven , P . M . He was afterwards installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . A . Stephenson , P . ' G . D ., and proclaimed in the several Degrees by Bro . Last , P . M ., the customary addresses being given by Bros . Stephenson , Niven , and Last respectively . The W . Minvested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . S . Robinson , LP . M . ; R . S . Hird . S . W . ; I . W . Bland , J . W . ; C . J . Paul , Chap . ; C . H . Ellis . P . M . ; Treas . j
J . T . Last , P . M ., Sec ; J . A . Drake , S . D . ; T . P . Sykes , J . D . ; W . Docksey , LO . i J . S . Hedley , S . of W . ; A . Stephenson , P . P . G . D ., D . C ; R . B . Nicholls , Org . > VV . S . Smith , J . R . Peat , F . Betteridge , and F . Kinder , Stewards ; and Wm . Docksey . Tyler . Bro . Niven , P . M ., was elected the representative of the lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee . „ Notice of a candidate for thc next meeting was given , and " Hearty good wishes tendered by the visiting brethren , after which the lodge was closed . The usual banquet followed , after which the customary toasts were duly honoured * the speeches being interspersed by songs from a number of the brethren .
Albert Victor Lodge , No . 2328 . The first meeting of this lodge after the summer recess was held at the hall- * St . Saviourgatc , York , on Tuesday , the 27 th ult . The lodge was opened by Bro . J . j ' Carr , W . M ., there being also present Bros , the Dean of York , P . M ., P . G . C ; T . •»• Whytehead , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; J . E . Jones , P . M . ; F . Shann , P . M . ; H . L . Swiltf P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; C . Turner , S . W . ; T . H . Lindberg , J . W . ; C . E . Wood , Sec J