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A string band , with cornet and flute added , occupied the stage , and played a mos * pleasing selection of music during the repast . The dinner comprised all the delica cies of the season , and certainly did immense credit to Mrs . Briggs , the local caterer . The wines of the W . M . 's own selection were of exceptional variety and quality . Thswhole entertainment wasin fact , princely , and illustrated the open-handed generosity and
, hospitality for which Hro . Broadhead has become noted . A paity of musicians , comprising Madame Ellie Thomas ( soprano ) , Miss Ethel Dewhnrst ( contralto ) , Mr . Torn Child ( tenor ) , and Mr . Alfred Cunningham ( baritone ) was specially engaged by the W . M ., and with song , iluet , or quartette delighted the brethren during the postprandial proceedings . The speeches were in consequence , at the request of the host , made as
brief as possible . . " The King " was , of course , the fust loist , and was given from the chair . I'reemasons , lit sides being loyal to the King as tl eir Sovereign , can never forget that as Prir . eeof Wales he was for 21 I years Crand Master of the Order , and this adds f 11 rther zest to the pleasure with which they drink his health . Tho National Anthem was sung , Madame Thomas taking the solo .
In proposing the next toast , "M . K . IL the Duke of Connaught , M . W . G . M ., the Pro G . Master , the Deputy G . Master , and the Oliicers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " the Worshipful Master said that in the Duke they had an illustrious and worthy successor to the King in the office of Grand Master , and he was sure he would set U 5 the bright example in his higher position that he had held up to us before his appointment . As to the Pro G . Master and the Deputy G . Master , they were both worthy and distinguished Masons , and he trusted they might be long spared to occupy their exalted
Bro . S . Dyson , P . M ., gave "The Health of the R . W . Prov . G . Master for West Yorkshire , the Right Hon . W . L . Jackson , M . P . ; the W . Deputy , Bro . Richard Wilson ; and the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " He slid he could not do that justice to the toast which it deserved , and spoke in eulogistic terms
of the Prov . G . Master and his predecessors , Bros . T . W . Tew and Sir Henry Edwards . Twenty . five years ago West Yorks had 52 lolges , now there were between So and 90 . I his showed the progress it had made . In the Deputy , upon whom most of the administrative work of the province devolved , they had a brother whom they all could esteem , and he believed that Hro . Wilson was well supported by his Prov . Officers .
Hro . Joseph Jackiran , P . M . 139 , P . P . G . D ., and Hro . Robert Potter , P . M . 275 , I ' rov . G . Treas ., responded . "The Worshipful Master of the . S " imVrLodge , "ivas the next , and this was entrusted to Hro . j . Hepworth , a Past S . W . of the lodge . Bro . Ilepworth pointed out that not only in Masonic circles but in commercial and social life Hro . Broadhead had attained
tr , a very distinguished position . In the world of engineers he took a high place , and Savile L < dge was proud to have at its head so eminent a brother . That the lodge under such able management would go on to still greater success he felt sure , and if the brilliance of his first discharge of one of a W . M . 's duties—that of hospitality—was any indication , they might look forward to a good time indeed , for no man could entertain his lellow man more royaily than the W . M . had done that day . He proposed his very
good health . ... ... T .. . Bro . Buckland here sang the W . M . 's song , " Here's to his health . " This caused the greatest enthusiasm , and the toast was received with cheers loud and long . In lining to icply , Hro . Broadhead had a very warm reception . Like many who have been placed in similar positions , he was quite unable , he said , to express the gratitude he felt for the way in which his health had been proposed and accepted . It was , indeed , a proud moment when a brother who enjoyed the confidence of his brethren
—as he believed he did—was placed in the position of Worshipful Master of his lodge , lie wi u'd earnestly endi . ivour to justify the choice they had made , and keep up the icputation of the Savile Lodge . They had usually plenty of work , and he hoped they would continue fully occupied . He did not object to work , in fad , he liked plenty of it , and it should be his object to demonstrate that the standard of excellence to which they had attained and of which they were proudcould be fully maintained . He expressed the pleasure he felt at
see-, ing so many friends amongst his visitors . Few VV . Ms . had such a " send off " . 15 he had experienced that evening , and he would long and gratefully remember it . After referring to several brethren who were preventedat the last moment from being present , Hin . Broadhead thanked especiilly Bro . Hoyle , the Installing Master , Bro . Brook , and lire . Smillu ' es , for their contributions to the success of the installation ceremony ; he was dt lighted , he said , to find lire . A . W . Law again chosen Charity Steward , and
trusted that the brethren would exercise Charity not only in support of the Misonic Institutions , but in their dealings with each other . Bro . Broadhead intimated that a MaMinic ball and a children ' s dance would be given in Janjary , and in orJer that they might still further int-. rest the la li s , a special night would 1 ) 2 set apart for their entertainment . Bro . Bioadhead a « sircd tits brethren that hc _ would do his utmost in the came nf Freemasonry and especiilly in the interest of the Savile Lolge , and conclude ! a very interesting speech by again expressing his thanks for their kind reception . "Ihe Visitors" was proposed by Bro . J . Naylor , S . W ., and most cordially
received . The guests were very many in number , and hippy replies were made by Bros . Helton , P . M . 117 , P . P . G . W . ( Salop ); T . B . Farrington , P . M . 755 , P . P . G . D . ( N . Wales ); Duxbury , P . M . 3 S 1 , P . P . G . D . C . ( E . Lanes . ); and others . Bro . | ohn Brook brought forward toast No . VI ., "The Health of the Installing Master , Hro . Geo . Hoyle . " Bro . Brook spoke in the highest terms of the efficient , dignified , ; nd impressive manner in which Bro . [ l-jyle had carried out hii dutiei . This Bro . Bmok pointed out was recogn ' ned by all who heird it , and by tie heirty way in which the toast was drunk the brethren showed how thoroughly they appreciated it .
Bro . lloile said he would not be human if he did not gratefully acknowledge the kindness with which his name had been received . In a brief retro , p : ct of hii exp eriences Hm Hoyle recalled past incidents in the career of Savile Lodge , and contrast ed their present successful condition with less prosperous times . Tne Savile motto wis " Be Fast "—that meant be true , true to their W . M . and true to each other ; thus would they continue to flourish , and only thu ; . He had had much pleasure in discharging his dut /
that day , especial pleasure , insomuch as he had installed a brother who would be an honour to their lodge ; a brother whose object would be to make all with whom he cam 2 in contact happy . In this good work Bro . Broadhead would be ably supported by his Past-Masters and brethren , and if assistance was wanted it would , he was sure , be readily forthcoming . It had been a proud day for the lodge , and he thanked the brethren for their recognition of his services .
" The Past Masters of Savile Lodge "came next . This was submitted by the J . W ., Bro . J . II . Dyson , and responded to by the I . P . M ., Bro . J . S . Akroyd . Bro . W . E . Smithies , a Past Charity Steward , proposed in brief but feeling teims "The Masonic Charities . " Pointing out t li 2 great benefits these Institutions conferred , Bro . Smithies referred to what Savile bilge had done in the past , how nobly it had responded especially in the Hoys' Centenary year ; advocated systematic giving even if in small sums put on the W . M . 's chair , and declared that he would leave the rest to Bro . A . W . Law . with whose name he should couple lie toast . ...
Bro . A . W . Law gave particulars of Savile donations in the past , and sard that without ary special effort , after the nxccllent lead , an offer of 10 guineas to the Old I ' eoi le fiven in lo . lge by Hro . T . G . Ilowill , he hadgotrromisis that evening amounting to ion guineas . Other toasts were "The Army , Navy , and Rc- ; : rve Forces , proposed by Hro . C . 11 . Waller , and responded to by Hro . McKay ( in the absence of Hro . I . G . Howell ) ; " The Savile Lodge , " submitted by Bro . II . Beaumont , P . M ., to which Bro . Winkworth , Shvd ., and K . I *' , lira ton , Treas ., replied . I he Tler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close .
y Wc must congratulate Savile Lodge upon the excellent arrangements they hid made . In lodge and out all went well . The music was thoroughly appreciated , and the efforts made by Bro . Broadhead to secure the comfort and add to the enjoyment of his many guests deserves special recognition . We prophesy for him anil his lodge an exceptionally good time , and if kindly feelin / - , laviih hospitality , and general good fellowship ceunt , he thoroughly ami eminently deserves it .
St . Albans' Lodge , No . 27 S 6 . INSTALLATION OF HRO . HENRY WATTS . The second installation of this vigorous and successful young lodge attracted a large gathering of members and visitors to the Town Hall of St . Albans , on Thursday , the sth instant . The brethren present included Bros . Frank Crocker , P . G . S . B . Herts , W . M . ; C . O . Burgess , I' . S . G . W . Berks , I . P . M . ; II . Watts , P . M . 10 S , W . M . elect ; W . Sergeant Lee . M . A ., P . M ., I . W . ; VV . Coxon , S . D . ; Harry Burkett , J . D . ; J .
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F . Matthews , I . G . ; George Everett , Tvler : G . Rolls , T . A . Mitchell , C . H . Worley , J . M . MacLarty , C . E . Griffen , J . Wheelhouse , R . H . Balderson , and Tom Chipps . The visitors included Bros . Sumner Knyvett , D . P . G . M . Herts ; I . M . McLeod , P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . R . M . I . R . ; A . E . F . kins , P . P . G . Std . Br . ( Mavor ' of St . Albans ); A . H . Dehenham , P . P . G . S . B .: Horace Slade . P . P . G . D .: A . F . Smith , P . P . G . Std . Rr . ; ) . Morrison , M . D ., W . M . 1470 ; F . 1 . Slide , P . M . 61 ; R . I .
Campbell , P . M . 3119 S : J . S . Keen , W . M . 2009 ; A . F . Hardyment , P . M . 26 9 S ; Rev . E . S . Phillips , Prov . G . Chap . ; F . W . Ruxton . P . M . iSot , P . P . G . Supt . of Works Berks : W . Parsons , P . M . 753 ; VV . Paul , W . M . 204 S ; 1 . W . Blott , P . M . 742 ; E . P . Debenham , P . P . G . Reg . ; J . S . Hassell , W . M . 250 ?; H . Trask , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; W . J . Sfratton , P . M . 2150 ; J . H . Thomas , W . M . 2743 ; Wyatt Wingrave , M . D .: and others .
The lodge ( by special dispensation ) was held in the Assembly Room , the handsome proportions of which lent themselves most effectively to the impressiveness of the installing ceremony , carried out most ahlv in every detail . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Frank Crocker , and after the usual preliminaries , Rro . C . O . Burgess , acting as D . C , presented Bro . H . Watts to ths W . M . for the purpose of receiving at his hands the benefit of installation , and he was installed into the chair of King Solomon by the outgoing Master in a verv able and
impressive manner . The newly-ins'ailed Master then appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing 12 months , making special mention of th » past services of the Secretary , Bro . E . L . Berrv . They were as follows : Bros . Frank Crocker , I . P . M . ; VV . Sertreant Lee , S . W . ; W . Coxen , [ . VV . ; Frank Fisher , P . P . G .. St I . Br ., Treas . ; E . L . Berry , Sec . ; II . Burkett . S . D . ; J . T . Mathews , J . D . ; Chas . O . Burgess , D . C . ; T . A . Mitchell , I . G . ; C . E . Griffen , J . W . Wheelh . u ^ , ai 1 R . H . Bil hrsoi , St v li . ; and Geo . Everett , Tyler .
The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the Council Chamber , where an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Rolls , of the Red Lion Hotel , was highly appreciated . After the banquet the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured by the brethren , all the speeches being characterised by an agreeable tersmess and point . In giving the toast of "The Grand O . Ticers , " the W . M . called upon Bro . McLeod to icsDond .
Bro . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . R ., replied in suitable terms , and concluded by an eloquent appeal on behalf of the Charitable Institutions , and outlined the great and good work these Institutions were doing and the necessity for liberal contributions . The VV . VL , in giving the toast of " The Prov . G . M . and the rest of the Prov . G . Officers , " referred in feeling terms to the great esteem and regard in which their Prov .
G . M ., Bro . the Right Hon . T . F . Halsey , P . C ., M . P ., was held not onlyliyevery member of the province , but by Freemasons geniraUy . Although the Prov . G . M . was unable to attend that evening , they were honoured with the presence of the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Sumner Knyvett , whose good work was known 10 all , and no one was in closer touch with all the details than the D . P . G . M .
In reply , Bro . Knyvett thanked the W . M . for his kindly references to the Prov . G . Master , who , he said , had only just returned ( after his illness from a much needed holiday in Scotland . As regards the Prov . G . Secretary , Bro . Cockrem , who had a ' so been unwell , the doctors had not yet given him permission to be out of his house after sunset , but there was little doubt that if these corrminds were followed out till thi eni of the year a permanent cure would be effected .
Bro . Knyvett then rose a ^ ain , and said : It is mv privilege as the D . P . G . M . to propose the toast of the evening—that of "The W . M . " I do this with special pleasure , as I feel assured by the previous good work done by your W . M . that he will prove an able successor lo the two very excellent W . Masters who have preceded him . ' 1 he toast was received with great enthusiasm . The W . M ., in reply , most heartily thanked the D . P . G . M . for the very kind way he
had proposed the toast , and for the heartfelt manner in which it ha 1 b : en received by the brethren generally . As one of the founders of this y rung and orosperous I nigi he had taken a very great interest in it , and he hoped to justify the kindness the brethren had shown towards him in placing him in the li insurable pisitioi of Mister hy maintaining its reputation as far as it was possible to do to and tru ^ t : d that the lodge would continue as second to none in the province .
In giving the toast of " The Installing and Past Master . " the W . M . referred to the very excellent work of the Installing Ma iter , Bro . Fra'ik Crocker , and said it was his pleasing duty to present him as I . P . M . with the lovely jewel voted to him by the brethren . as a slight token of the many and valuable services he had rendered to the lodge , and especially his efforts to the cause of Charity , and trusted that he might long be spared to wear the jewel , and the brethren be favoured with his presence and assistance . They also recognised the many and valuable services rendered by Bro . Burgess , the first Master of the lodge .
In reply , Bros . Crocker and Burgess thanked the brethren very sincerely for the very hearty greeting they had received , and said they looked forward to stilt greater work from the St . Albans' Lodge , and would never cease to maintain their interest in its welfare . In proposing the toast of "The Visitors , " the W . M . ? aid they were always most cordially welcomed , as visitors were a criterion in which the I id { e w is held
, Bro . Morrison , as W . M . of the Ilihey Lodge , said he wis delight : d to bs a gu : st of this the young sister lodge in thi City of St . Albans . Thsy in the Hilsey Lodge were far from holding any feminine jealousy of their young sister , but on the contrary welcomed its advent in their midst , for its success ha 1 more than justified that it had fulfilled a Masonic need .
The combined tiastof "The Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers of the Lodge , " was given by the W . M ., who referred to the immense help rendered by the Secretary , and to the good work of the officers generally . ' The Tyler ' toast closed a very enjoyable evening . During the banquetan excellent entertainnunt was given under the directini of Bro . James Kift , in which Bro . William Mixwelland Miss F . lr . h Blanchard toikput .
Victoria Diamond Jubilee Lodge , No . 2675 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . CHARLES JAMES SMITH , P . M . The fifth installation of this highly prosperous City of London lodge took place in the new spacious and elegant Masonic Temple at the Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leadenhall-strecN E . C , on Wednesday , the 4 th inslant . The chair was very ably filled by Bro . Frank Ranger , the acting I . P . M ., who passed Bro . II . Baiker to the Degree of Fellow Ciaft , and then in a very dignified an 1
impressive manner installed Bro . Cla les James Smith , P . M . ( the first Installed Master of the lodge ) , and Piov . G . Treas . for Essex , for the second time , in the chair of Kintz Solomon , and after which the W . M . invested Bro . Frank Ranger , P . M ., as hii I . P . M . The addresses were given in an excellent manner liythe Treasurer , Bro . G . E . £ ratton , P . M . Ihe W . M . then proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . K . K . Alexander , S . W . ; A . vV . Saville , J . W . ; George P ..
Gratton , Treasurer ; Alfred ] . Baker , Secretary ; Harry Bladon , S . D . ; Swan Woodcock , J . I ) . ; James Smith , I . G . ; E . K . Alexander , D . C . ; C . K . Fuller , A . I ) C Professor Walter Litter , P . P . G . Org . Essex . Org . ; A . Askew , C . Witherick , ' C . ' Parsons , J . II . Norton , F . E . Alexander , and II . Butler , Stwds . The W . M . afterwards initiated three candidates , Messrs . Jackson , Cox , and Coleman into Freemasonry in bis usual masterly way . 'The initiates' ancient charge was admirably given by the Senior Warden , Bro . II . Bladon .
A number of Grand and Provincial Grand Officers and other brethren accepted invitations of the W . M ., and among those present as visitors were : Bros . James Speller , P . G . Stwd . ; It . A . Panchard , P . M . 1 s 17 , I ' rov . S . G . D . Essex ; Capt . J Geo . VV . James , 257 S , P . P . G . Std . Br . Berks ; A . -S . Gardiner , 27117 , Prov . A . G . D . C . Essex ; T . P . Trounce , 2750 , P . P . G . Treas . Essex ; J . Stebbings , 16 S ? and 20 O 3 , P . P . A . G . D . C . Essex ; It . Gibell , P . M . ifijS ; Vernon B . Chalk , P . M . 22 fiio ; Sydney F . Mackway , P . M . 10 and 2310 ; John Barnes
157 '/ Joseph Leete , 1571 ; W . Vincent , 2 G 25 ; II . Lickington , 1 toSIf H . Butlir , SyS ; T . Anderson Marks , 1077 ; Alfred T . Ives , P . M . 1472 ; Walter Purkis , iftSs ; J . Spacey , 1071 ;; IC . Mileson . 24 S 4 ; W . H . K . Kuypers , 1 C 5 S ; O . Jones , 22 ( jtj ; E . H . Bramley , 1157 and 2504 ; E . W . H . Barnard , 2260 ; A . Pritchard Croit , 2707 ; A . Appleton , 2501 ; T . Thornton : J . K . White ; T . W . Jones , W . M . 22 f ) fi ; G . T . Peale , P . M . 23111 ; J . Dobb , fi ; F . H . Benson , 115 S ; E . Tholander , P . M . 1757 ; Captain H . Miller , W . M . 2501 ; F . T . Liley , 2501 ; William Garrett , 2 ; , fn ; Dr . Barton , P . M . 22 CC , j I ) . Long , aoofl ; Joseph Hrutom , P . M . 2006 ; T . H .
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A string band , with cornet and flute added , occupied the stage , and played a mos * pleasing selection of music during the repast . The dinner comprised all the delica cies of the season , and certainly did immense credit to Mrs . Briggs , the local caterer . The wines of the W . M . 's own selection were of exceptional variety and quality . Thswhole entertainment wasin fact , princely , and illustrated the open-handed generosity and
, hospitality for which Hro . Broadhead has become noted . A paity of musicians , comprising Madame Ellie Thomas ( soprano ) , Miss Ethel Dewhnrst ( contralto ) , Mr . Torn Child ( tenor ) , and Mr . Alfred Cunningham ( baritone ) was specially engaged by the W . M ., and with song , iluet , or quartette delighted the brethren during the postprandial proceedings . The speeches were in consequence , at the request of the host , made as
brief as possible . . " The King " was , of course , the fust loist , and was given from the chair . I'reemasons , lit sides being loyal to the King as tl eir Sovereign , can never forget that as Prir . eeof Wales he was for 21 I years Crand Master of the Order , and this adds f 11 rther zest to the pleasure with which they drink his health . Tho National Anthem was sung , Madame Thomas taking the solo .
In proposing the next toast , "M . K . IL the Duke of Connaught , M . W . G . M ., the Pro G . Master , the Deputy G . Master , and the Oliicers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " the Worshipful Master said that in the Duke they had an illustrious and worthy successor to the King in the office of Grand Master , and he was sure he would set U 5 the bright example in his higher position that he had held up to us before his appointment . As to the Pro G . Master and the Deputy G . Master , they were both worthy and distinguished Masons , and he trusted they might be long spared to occupy their exalted
Bro . S . Dyson , P . M ., gave "The Health of the R . W . Prov . G . Master for West Yorkshire , the Right Hon . W . L . Jackson , M . P . ; the W . Deputy , Bro . Richard Wilson ; and the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " He slid he could not do that justice to the toast which it deserved , and spoke in eulogistic terms
of the Prov . G . Master and his predecessors , Bros . T . W . Tew and Sir Henry Edwards . Twenty . five years ago West Yorks had 52 lolges , now there were between So and 90 . I his showed the progress it had made . In the Deputy , upon whom most of the administrative work of the province devolved , they had a brother whom they all could esteem , and he believed that Hro . Wilson was well supported by his Prov . Officers .
Hro . Joseph Jackiran , P . M . 139 , P . P . G . D ., and Hro . Robert Potter , P . M . 275 , I ' rov . G . Treas ., responded . "The Worshipful Master of the . S " imVrLodge , "ivas the next , and this was entrusted to Hro . j . Hepworth , a Past S . W . of the lodge . Bro . Ilepworth pointed out that not only in Masonic circles but in commercial and social life Hro . Broadhead had attained
tr , a very distinguished position . In the world of engineers he took a high place , and Savile L < dge was proud to have at its head so eminent a brother . That the lodge under such able management would go on to still greater success he felt sure , and if the brilliance of his first discharge of one of a W . M . 's duties—that of hospitality—was any indication , they might look forward to a good time indeed , for no man could entertain his lellow man more royaily than the W . M . had done that day . He proposed his very
good health . ... ... T .. . Bro . Buckland here sang the W . M . 's song , " Here's to his health . " This caused the greatest enthusiasm , and the toast was received with cheers loud and long . In lining to icply , Hro . Broadhead had a very warm reception . Like many who have been placed in similar positions , he was quite unable , he said , to express the gratitude he felt for the way in which his health had been proposed and accepted . It was , indeed , a proud moment when a brother who enjoyed the confidence of his brethren
—as he believed he did—was placed in the position of Worshipful Master of his lodge , lie wi u'd earnestly endi . ivour to justify the choice they had made , and keep up the icputation of the Savile Lodge . They had usually plenty of work , and he hoped they would continue fully occupied . He did not object to work , in fad , he liked plenty of it , and it should be his object to demonstrate that the standard of excellence to which they had attained and of which they were proudcould be fully maintained . He expressed the pleasure he felt at
see-, ing so many friends amongst his visitors . Few VV . Ms . had such a " send off " . 15 he had experienced that evening , and he would long and gratefully remember it . After referring to several brethren who were preventedat the last moment from being present , Hin . Broadhead thanked especiilly Bro . Hoyle , the Installing Master , Bro . Brook , and lire . Smillu ' es , for their contributions to the success of the installation ceremony ; he was dt lighted , he said , to find lire . A . W . Law again chosen Charity Steward , and
trusted that the brethren would exercise Charity not only in support of the Misonic Institutions , but in their dealings with each other . Bro . Broadhead intimated that a MaMinic ball and a children ' s dance would be given in Janjary , and in orJer that they might still further int-. rest the la li s , a special night would 1 ) 2 set apart for their entertainment . Bro . Bioadhead a « sircd tits brethren that hc _ would do his utmost in the came nf Freemasonry and especiilly in the interest of the Savile Lolge , and conclude ! a very interesting speech by again expressing his thanks for their kind reception . "Ihe Visitors" was proposed by Bro . J . Naylor , S . W ., and most cordially
received . The guests were very many in number , and hippy replies were made by Bros . Helton , P . M . 117 , P . P . G . W . ( Salop ); T . B . Farrington , P . M . 755 , P . P . G . D . ( N . Wales ); Duxbury , P . M . 3 S 1 , P . P . G . D . C . ( E . Lanes . ); and others . Bro . | ohn Brook brought forward toast No . VI ., "The Health of the Installing Master , Hro . Geo . Hoyle . " Bro . Brook spoke in the highest terms of the efficient , dignified , ; nd impressive manner in which Bro . [ l-jyle had carried out hii dutiei . This Bro . Bmok pointed out was recogn ' ned by all who heird it , and by tie heirty way in which the toast was drunk the brethren showed how thoroughly they appreciated it .
Bro . lloile said he would not be human if he did not gratefully acknowledge the kindness with which his name had been received . In a brief retro , p : ct of hii exp eriences Hm Hoyle recalled past incidents in the career of Savile Lodge , and contrast ed their present successful condition with less prosperous times . Tne Savile motto wis " Be Fast "—that meant be true , true to their W . M . and true to each other ; thus would they continue to flourish , and only thu ; . He had had much pleasure in discharging his dut /
that day , especial pleasure , insomuch as he had installed a brother who would be an honour to their lodge ; a brother whose object would be to make all with whom he cam 2 in contact happy . In this good work Bro . Broadhead would be ably supported by his Past-Masters and brethren , and if assistance was wanted it would , he was sure , be readily forthcoming . It had been a proud day for the lodge , and he thanked the brethren for their recognition of his services .
" The Past Masters of Savile Lodge "came next . This was submitted by the J . W ., Bro . J . II . Dyson , and responded to by the I . P . M ., Bro . J . S . Akroyd . Bro . W . E . Smithies , a Past Charity Steward , proposed in brief but feeling teims "The Masonic Charities . " Pointing out t li 2 great benefits these Institutions conferred , Bro . Smithies referred to what Savile bilge had done in the past , how nobly it had responded especially in the Hoys' Centenary year ; advocated systematic giving even if in small sums put on the W . M . 's chair , and declared that he would leave the rest to Bro . A . W . Law . with whose name he should couple lie toast . ...
Bro . A . W . Law gave particulars of Savile donations in the past , and sard that without ary special effort , after the nxccllent lead , an offer of 10 guineas to the Old I ' eoi le fiven in lo . lge by Hro . T . G . Ilowill , he hadgotrromisis that evening amounting to ion guineas . Other toasts were "The Army , Navy , and Rc- ; : rve Forces , proposed by Hro . C . 11 . Waller , and responded to by Hro . McKay ( in the absence of Hro . I . G . Howell ) ; " The Savile Lodge , " submitted by Bro . II . Beaumont , P . M ., to which Bro . Winkworth , Shvd ., and K . I *' , lira ton , Treas ., replied . I he Tler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close .
y Wc must congratulate Savile Lodge upon the excellent arrangements they hid made . In lodge and out all went well . The music was thoroughly appreciated , and the efforts made by Bro . Broadhead to secure the comfort and add to the enjoyment of his many guests deserves special recognition . We prophesy for him anil his lodge an exceptionally good time , and if kindly feelin / - , laviih hospitality , and general good fellowship ceunt , he thoroughly ami eminently deserves it .
St . Albans' Lodge , No . 27 S 6 . INSTALLATION OF HRO . HENRY WATTS . The second installation of this vigorous and successful young lodge attracted a large gathering of members and visitors to the Town Hall of St . Albans , on Thursday , the sth instant . The brethren present included Bros . Frank Crocker , P . G . S . B . Herts , W . M . ; C . O . Burgess , I' . S . G . W . Berks , I . P . M . ; II . Watts , P . M . 10 S , W . M . elect ; W . Sergeant Lee . M . A ., P . M ., I . W . ; VV . Coxon , S . D . ; Harry Burkett , J . D . ; J .
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F . Matthews , I . G . ; George Everett , Tvler : G . Rolls , T . A . Mitchell , C . H . Worley , J . M . MacLarty , C . E . Griffen , J . Wheelhouse , R . H . Balderson , and Tom Chipps . The visitors included Bros . Sumner Knyvett , D . P . G . M . Herts ; I . M . McLeod , P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . R . M . I . R . ; A . E . F . kins , P . P . G . Std . Br . ( Mavor ' of St . Albans ); A . H . Dehenham , P . P . G . S . B .: Horace Slade . P . P . G . D .: A . F . Smith , P . P . G . Std . Rr . ; ) . Morrison , M . D ., W . M . 1470 ; F . 1 . Slide , P . M . 61 ; R . I .
Campbell , P . M . 3119 S : J . S . Keen , W . M . 2009 ; A . F . Hardyment , P . M . 26 9 S ; Rev . E . S . Phillips , Prov . G . Chap . ; F . W . Ruxton . P . M . iSot , P . P . G . Supt . of Works Berks : W . Parsons , P . M . 753 ; VV . Paul , W . M . 204 S ; 1 . W . Blott , P . M . 742 ; E . P . Debenham , P . P . G . Reg . ; J . S . Hassell , W . M . 250 ?; H . Trask , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; W . J . Sfratton , P . M . 2150 ; J . H . Thomas , W . M . 2743 ; Wyatt Wingrave , M . D .: and others .
The lodge ( by special dispensation ) was held in the Assembly Room , the handsome proportions of which lent themselves most effectively to the impressiveness of the installing ceremony , carried out most ahlv in every detail . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Frank Crocker , and after the usual preliminaries , Rro . C . O . Burgess , acting as D . C , presented Bro . H . Watts to ths W . M . for the purpose of receiving at his hands the benefit of installation , and he was installed into the chair of King Solomon by the outgoing Master in a verv able and
impressive manner . The newly-ins'ailed Master then appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing 12 months , making special mention of th » past services of the Secretary , Bro . E . L . Berrv . They were as follows : Bros . Frank Crocker , I . P . M . ; VV . Sertreant Lee , S . W . ; W . Coxen , [ . VV . ; Frank Fisher , P . P . G .. St I . Br ., Treas . ; E . L . Berry , Sec . ; II . Burkett . S . D . ; J . T . Mathews , J . D . ; Chas . O . Burgess , D . C . ; T . A . Mitchell , I . G . ; C . E . Griffen , J . W . Wheelh . u ^ , ai 1 R . H . Bil hrsoi , St v li . ; and Geo . Everett , Tyler .
The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the Council Chamber , where an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Rolls , of the Red Lion Hotel , was highly appreciated . After the banquet the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured by the brethren , all the speeches being characterised by an agreeable tersmess and point . In giving the toast of "The Grand O . Ticers , " the W . M . called upon Bro . McLeod to icsDond .
Bro . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . R ., replied in suitable terms , and concluded by an eloquent appeal on behalf of the Charitable Institutions , and outlined the great and good work these Institutions were doing and the necessity for liberal contributions . The VV . VL , in giving the toast of " The Prov . G . M . and the rest of the Prov . G . Officers , " referred in feeling terms to the great esteem and regard in which their Prov .
G . M ., Bro . the Right Hon . T . F . Halsey , P . C ., M . P ., was held not onlyliyevery member of the province , but by Freemasons geniraUy . Although the Prov . G . M . was unable to attend that evening , they were honoured with the presence of the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Sumner Knyvett , whose good work was known 10 all , and no one was in closer touch with all the details than the D . P . G . M .
In reply , Bro . Knyvett thanked the W . M . for his kindly references to the Prov . G . Master , who , he said , had only just returned ( after his illness from a much needed holiday in Scotland . As regards the Prov . G . Secretary , Bro . Cockrem , who had a ' so been unwell , the doctors had not yet given him permission to be out of his house after sunset , but there was little doubt that if these corrminds were followed out till thi eni of the year a permanent cure would be effected .
Bro . Knyvett then rose a ^ ain , and said : It is mv privilege as the D . P . G . M . to propose the toast of the evening—that of "The W . M . " I do this with special pleasure , as I feel assured by the previous good work done by your W . M . that he will prove an able successor lo the two very excellent W . Masters who have preceded him . ' 1 he toast was received with great enthusiasm . The W . M ., in reply , most heartily thanked the D . P . G . M . for the very kind way he
had proposed the toast , and for the heartfelt manner in which it ha 1 b : en received by the brethren generally . As one of the founders of this y rung and orosperous I nigi he had taken a very great interest in it , and he hoped to justify the kindness the brethren had shown towards him in placing him in the li insurable pisitioi of Mister hy maintaining its reputation as far as it was possible to do to and tru ^ t : d that the lodge would continue as second to none in the province .
In giving the toast of " The Installing and Past Master . " the W . M . referred to the very excellent work of the Installing Ma iter , Bro . Fra'ik Crocker , and said it was his pleasing duty to present him as I . P . M . with the lovely jewel voted to him by the brethren . as a slight token of the many and valuable services he had rendered to the lodge , and especially his efforts to the cause of Charity , and trusted that he might long be spared to wear the jewel , and the brethren be favoured with his presence and assistance . They also recognised the many and valuable services rendered by Bro . Burgess , the first Master of the lodge .
In reply , Bros . Crocker and Burgess thanked the brethren very sincerely for the very hearty greeting they had received , and said they looked forward to stilt greater work from the St . Albans' Lodge , and would never cease to maintain their interest in its welfare . In proposing the toast of "The Visitors , " the W . M . ? aid they were always most cordially welcomed , as visitors were a criterion in which the I id { e w is held
, Bro . Morrison , as W . M . of the Ilihey Lodge , said he wis delight : d to bs a gu : st of this the young sister lodge in thi City of St . Albans . Thsy in the Hilsey Lodge were far from holding any feminine jealousy of their young sister , but on the contrary welcomed its advent in their midst , for its success ha 1 more than justified that it had fulfilled a Masonic need .
The combined tiastof "The Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers of the Lodge , " was given by the W . M ., who referred to the immense help rendered by the Secretary , and to the good work of the officers generally . ' The Tyler ' toast closed a very enjoyable evening . During the banquetan excellent entertainnunt was given under the directini of Bro . James Kift , in which Bro . William Mixwelland Miss F . lr . h Blanchard toikput .
Victoria Diamond Jubilee Lodge , No . 2675 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . CHARLES JAMES SMITH , P . M . The fifth installation of this highly prosperous City of London lodge took place in the new spacious and elegant Masonic Temple at the Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leadenhall-strecN E . C , on Wednesday , the 4 th inslant . The chair was very ably filled by Bro . Frank Ranger , the acting I . P . M ., who passed Bro . II . Baiker to the Degree of Fellow Ciaft , and then in a very dignified an 1
impressive manner installed Bro . Cla les James Smith , P . M . ( the first Installed Master of the lodge ) , and Piov . G . Treas . for Essex , for the second time , in the chair of Kintz Solomon , and after which the W . M . invested Bro . Frank Ranger , P . M ., as hii I . P . M . The addresses were given in an excellent manner liythe Treasurer , Bro . G . E . £ ratton , P . M . Ihe W . M . then proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . K . K . Alexander , S . W . ; A . vV . Saville , J . W . ; George P ..
Gratton , Treasurer ; Alfred ] . Baker , Secretary ; Harry Bladon , S . D . ; Swan Woodcock , J . I ) . ; James Smith , I . G . ; E . K . Alexander , D . C . ; C . K . Fuller , A . I ) C Professor Walter Litter , P . P . G . Org . Essex . Org . ; A . Askew , C . Witherick , ' C . ' Parsons , J . II . Norton , F . E . Alexander , and II . Butler , Stwds . The W . M . afterwards initiated three candidates , Messrs . Jackson , Cox , and Coleman into Freemasonry in bis usual masterly way . 'The initiates' ancient charge was admirably given by the Senior Warden , Bro . II . Bladon .
A number of Grand and Provincial Grand Officers and other brethren accepted invitations of the W . M ., and among those present as visitors were : Bros . James Speller , P . G . Stwd . ; It . A . Panchard , P . M . 1 s 17 , I ' rov . S . G . D . Essex ; Capt . J Geo . VV . James , 257 S , P . P . G . Std . Br . Berks ; A . -S . Gardiner , 27117 , Prov . A . G . D . C . Essex ; T . P . Trounce , 2750 , P . P . G . Treas . Essex ; J . Stebbings , 16 S ? and 20 O 3 , P . P . A . G . D . C . Essex ; It . Gibell , P . M . ifijS ; Vernon B . Chalk , P . M . 22 fiio ; Sydney F . Mackway , P . M . 10 and 2310 ; John Barnes
157 '/ Joseph Leete , 1571 ; W . Vincent , 2 G 25 ; II . Lickington , 1 toSIf H . Butlir , SyS ; T . Anderson Marks , 1077 ; Alfred T . Ives , P . M . 1472 ; Walter Purkis , iftSs ; J . Spacey , 1071 ;; IC . Mileson . 24 S 4 ; W . H . K . Kuypers , 1 C 5 S ; O . Jones , 22 ( jtj ; E . H . Bramley , 1157 and 2504 ; E . W . H . Barnard , 2260 ; A . Pritchard Croit , 2707 ; A . Appleton , 2501 ; T . Thornton : J . K . White ; T . W . Jones , W . M . 22 f ) fi ; G . T . Peale , P . M . 23111 ; J . Dobb , fi ; F . H . Benson , 115 S ; E . Tholander , P . M . 1757 ; Captain H . Miller , W . M . 2501 ; F . T . Liley , 2501 ; William Garrett , 2 ; , fn ; Dr . Barton , P . M . 22 CC , j I ) . Long , aoofl ; Joseph Hrutom , P . M . 2006 ; T . H .