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Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The monthly meeting of the Committee of this Institution was held on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall , Lieut .-Col . Creaton , V . P ., Grand Treasurer , in the chair . There were also present Bros . C . A . Cottebrune , John G . Stevens , Raynham W . Stewart , Edgar Bowycr , R . Warner Wheeler ,
C . H . Webb , S . Rawson , F . Adlard , Win . Stephens , John Henry Leggott , John Palmer , James Brett , Charles G . Hill , Thomas Cubitt , Win . Clarke , James Kench , Charles Daniel , Wm . Hilton , Charles Atkins , James Terry ( Secretary ) , and H . Massey ( Freemason . ) After the minutes of the meeting of Dec . Sth , 1 SS 0 , had been read and verified , Bro . TERRY reported the deaths of
three brethren and one widow ; also that he had repaid the bankers the sum of £ 26 . The report of the Warden ( Bro Norris ) for the past month was read . The Secretary was directed to acknowledge the kind gifts , mentioned in the Warden's report , from Bros . Cutbush , Bowyer , Ellis , and Goode , ponsistingof bulbs , books , and fruit , wine and cards respectively .
The SECRETARY also mentioned that , through the kindness of some friends , he had been enabled to purchase a pianoforte for the residents in the Institutional Croydon . The report of the Finance Committee was received , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes , and the Chairman was authorised to sign cheques for the several amounts named therein .
Applications were made by two widows to be allowed half of their late husbands' annuities . Both application ? were granted . The petitions of fifteen brethren and fifteen widows , together with one which was deferred from last meeting , were examined and accepted , and the names of the petitioners were ordered to be placed on the list of candidates for election in May next . The Secretary stated that this would make the list of . candidates for that election
one of the heaviest , if not the heaviest , there had been since the formation of the Institution , there being thirty-seven males and sixty-two widows , in all ninety-nine , while the vacancies would be thirteen males and seven widows only . He also added that unless the ensuing festival was a successful one no increase in the number of annuitants to be elected could , be feared , be made . The proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman .
Funeral Of The Late Bro. Davis.
FUNERAL OF THE LATE BRO . DAVIS .
The remains of our lamented brother were interred on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at the Finchley Cemetery , in the presence of a large concourse of brethren , whose presence attested the high esteem in which he was held by them . The service was feelingly and impressively read by the vicar of his Church at Kentish Town , who also addressed the assembly on the good opinions and excellent character in which
deceased was held by all with whom he came in contact . The late Bro . Chas . J . W . Davis was a Past Master and Treasurer of the Royal Union , Uxbridge , Immediate Past Master of the Unity Lodge , Great Stanmore , Middlesex , and at the last Provincial Grand Lodge was appointed by Sir Frances Burdett Asst . Grand Director of Ceremonies . •He was also a Royal Arch Mason , and member of the Prudent Brethren Chapter .
Exploration Of Eastern Palestine.
EXPLORATION OF EASTERN PALESTINE .
Bro . Glaisher lias forwarded the following letter to the Daily Press : Sir . —Will you allow me through the medium of your columns to announce to your readers that the Committee of this Society have decided upon undertaking the survey of
Palestine east of the Jordan ? The success with which our survey of Western Palestine has been completed—the general interest which has been aroused on the subject ; the valuable results which have been obtained ; the satisfaction with which our great map of Palestine has been received by all classes and in all countries , make us confident that we shall receive ample support in the extension
of our work . The present condition of our knowledge as regards this great district ( which includes Bashan , Golanitis , the Hauran , the Lejah Batancea , Gilead , and Moab ) , resembles very much that of Western Palestine when the survey was first commtneed . { That is reconnaissance sketch maps had been made of parts of the country , but every successive traveller was able to point out the
deficiencies , errors , and unexplored tracts on the maps . From a Biblical point of view the associations of the country are extremely interesting . Among these are the places connected with the stories of Balaam and Balak , Gideon , Jephthah , the wars of Moab , the seige of Rabbath Amnion , the Fortress of Kerak , the refuge of the early Christian Church , the events connected with Crcsarea , Philippi ,
Ramoth Gilead , Befhsaida , Julius Gadara , Heshbon , Machverus , Callirhoe , and many others . The country is covered with ruins , many of them in a wonderful state of preservation , ard it difftrs from the West in this important respect—that , whereas Christian , Jew , Saracen , Crusader , and Turk have one after the other contributed to the demolition of the monuments of Western Palestine , in the East there has been one period of destruction , and oneonly ,
and since then the land has been left to the tribes who wander over it with their cattle , but neither build nor destroy . As the survey of Western Palestine has been executed , so we promise , as far as a committee can promise , shall be executed that of the East ; the same trained skill will be employed uponit , the same thoroughness and earnest , conscientious work will be devoted to it . I remain , your obedient servant ,
JAMES GLAISHER , F . R . S ., Chairman of the Executive Committee Palestine Exploration Fund , 1 , Adam-street , Adelphi , January sth .
Bro . Walter Gompertz , Sec . S 69 , was presented with a testimonial in the form of a handsome and welllined purse , at the usual Christmas dinner of the Gresham Lodge , No . 869 , held on the . 5 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . T . Perry , P . G . D . C . Herts . The testimonial was presented as a slight acknowldgcmcnt of the many and valued services rendered to the lodge .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
ROYAL JUBILEE LODGE ( No . 72 ) . —The installation meeting of this ancient lodge was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . F . Dunn , assisted by Bros . Augustus Darch , S . W ., W . M . elect . ; F . Thurston , J . W . ; H . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; Joseph Nunn , P . M ., Sec . ; ' Watson Carr , P . M . ; Jas . Dann , P . M . ; E . Dodson , P . M . ; Thomas Hines , P . M . ; J . J . Laskey , P . M . ; J . N .
Bate , SD . ; E . Walker , I . G . ; H . Salter , Steward ; and J . Rawles , Tyler . The members present were Bros . C . R . Williams , E . Williams , 1 . D . Simmonds , W . Whiffell , Alfred Curry , N . Eraser , " W . J . Morris , J . Stanford , W . E . Abraham , A . J . Cox , J . Millhousc , Boyton , and many others . The visitors present included . Bros . R . Allison , W . M . iSG ; R . J . Voisey , 1641 ; J . Foxall , P . M . 742 ; C . Wise , P . M . 115 S ; James C . Ring ,. P . M . 1260 ; J . M .
Klenck , P . M . 133 S , 1 GS 6 ; R . Foster , S . W . 1441 ; Bedford Lemere , J . W ., W . M . elect 193 ; W . C . Page , S . D . 1475 ; B . Haynes , 27 ; H . Crabtree , S 7 ; W . H . Bird , 130 ; H . Evans , 144 and 1309 ; James Burford , 173 ; G . R . Freeling , 1 S 1 ; W . Smith , 22 S ; T . W . Long , 507 ; W . D . Woodward , 548 ; W . J . Green , 879 ; j . E . Brook , 975 ; Alex . J . Bellis , 1297 ; A . Campbell , 1329 ; L . Brock , 1426 ; W . Green , 1475 ; W . C . Davy , 1512 ; E . Pentreath ,
! 55 S ; J- H . Morris , 1564 ; R . Pear , 1567 ; K . Clemow , 1 744 ; J . W . Russell , 1790 ; A . E . Woodward , 1 S 20 ; and F . A . Kelly ( Freemason ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been rcaJ and confirmed , the W . M . proceeded to raise Bros . J . M . Rooney , V . Espinet , and J . D . Simmonds to the Degree of Master Mason , and afterwards initiated Mr . Joseph Seth Kitchen into the mysteries of Freemasonry , both
ceremonies being performed by Bro . Dunn in a masterly manner . Bro . Augustus Darch , S . W . and W . M . elect , was then presented for installation , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , he was duly installed in the chair of K . S ., and on the return of the brethren , was proclaimed and saluted in the usual form . Bro . Darch appointed the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . F . Thurston , S . W . ; J . N . Bate ,
J . W . ; H . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Nunn , P . M ., Sec ; T . Brevertor , S . D . ; E . Walker , J . D . ; H . Salter , I . G . ; E . Dodson , P . M ., D . of C ; H . Webb , Stwd . ; Turner , A . S . ; and J . Rawles , Tyler . Bro . Joseph Nunn , P . M ., who officiated as Installing Master , went through the ceremony in a highly impressive and efficient manner . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Pillar Room to an excellent banquet , admirably served
under the superintendence of the proprietor , Bro . F . H . Clemow . At its conclusion grace was said , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed , in proposing which , owing to the lateness of the hour , Bro . Darch was creditably brief . The first toast , " The Queen and the Craft , " was followed by the National Anthem , given by Bro . H . Webb , loyally and heartily assisted by the brethren . The next toast was that of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " which was , as usual , very warmly received ,
as also was the toast of "The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro G . M . ; the ' Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , R . W . Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " The I . P . M ., Bro . Dunn , in proposing the next toast—that of "The W . M . "—said that he was sure Bro . Darch would have extended to him the same cordial support from the officers as he ( the I . P . M . ) had received , and that during his year of office , he would fulfil his duties in such a manner as to reflect credit on the
lodge and perfect satisfaction to the brethren . The W . M ., in replying , thanked the brethren for their hearty reception of the toast , also for the honourable position in which they had placed him , and which he fully appreciated . He had the welfare of the Royal Jubilee Lodge at heart , and assured them that his endeavours should always be for the best interests of the lodge . Bro . Darch then proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., " and , in doing so , said that it was
quite evident he could not say too much of Bro . Dunn . He had held the office of W . M . two years , having to take charge of the lodge the second year in consequence of the death of Bro . Chesterton , to whom the W . M . referred in feeling terms . During the two years of Mastership Bro . Dunn had conducted his duties in a most satisfactory manner ; to the credit of the lodge and unanimous approval of the brethren . It was customary , the W . M . continued , to
present the I . P . M . with a jewel , but Bro . Dunn had elected to receive , in place of thatadornment , a LifeSubscribership to one of the Masonic Institutions . The I . P . M . returned his thanks for the kind remarks of the W . M ., and , in the course of his remarks , made a stirring appeal on behalf of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , at the festival of which he represents the lodge as Steward . It was , he said , his ambition to fxcel all his predecessors , and his hone to
receive from the brethren such assistance in the form of subscriptions as would reflect credit to the lodge for their support of the Charities . He had already £ 50 on his list , and he sincerely hoped to have at least three figures on the day of the festival . Several other toasts , including " The Visitors "—acknowledged in able terms b y Bro . R . Allison , W . M . iSG—were proposed and responded to . During the evening Bro . Dunn ' s list reached the satisfactory amount of A
79-LION AND LAMB LODGE ( No . 192 ) . —The January meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel . There were present Bros . W . T . Rickwood , W . M . ; Charles Arkell , I . P . M . ; S . T . Lucas , S . W . ; James Lorkin , J . W . j George Kenning , P . M ., Treasurer ; George Abbott , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; George Newman , P . M . ; Thomas Cohu , P . M . ; H . A . Pratt , T . M . Coleman , W . Hampton , Dr . W .
Waring , W . H . Dowland , John Ouy , Wm . Fox , W . Williams , W . J . Cobb , J . Cook , Cha . ? . Cann , J . S . Fraser , S . West , John Kent , and Barclay Perkins . ' The visitors were Bros . Edward C . Kilsby , Royal Oak Lodge , 871 ; Edward Gasson , West Middlesex Lodge , 1 G 12 ; and Joseph B . Williams , Justice Lodge , 147 .
The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . H . Dowland was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in an able manner by the I . P . M . Bro . George Kenning proposed , and Bro . S . T . Lucas seconded , that ten guineas be voted from the lodge funds to be placed on the list of Bro . George Abbott , P . M ., who will represent the lodge as Steward at the forthcoming festival of the
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . This proposition was carried unanimously . The brethren then retired to dinner . FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1288 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday week , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , Bro . Frank S . Rothschild presiding . Among the brethren present we noticed Bros . A . Mullord , S . W ., W . M . elect ; I . Pigot ,
J . W . ; F . Barker , P . M . ; J . W . Simmonds , P . M . ; S . Price , P . M ., Treas . ; Thomas Goode , P . M . Sec ; W . Prest , J . D . ; T . Upward , Org . ; I . J . Hough , W . Wells , W . Fysh . John Oldis , W . J . Thompson , J . Brander , J . G . W . Guyer , H . Huggins , Charles Adams , J . Rothschild , E , Hartshorn , George Searle , and others . The following were the visitors present Bros . Henry Lovegrove , Grand Steward Middlesex , P . M . 1777 ; T . Hyland , W . M . 201 ; J . G .
Defriez , W . M . 127 S , P . M . 4 = ; , Sec . 16 77 ; T . J . Barrett , P . M . gs ; A . G . Dodson , P . M . iSS ; John H . Southwood , P . M . 1260 ; P . Dickinson , P . M . 127 S ; W . J . Hunter , P . M . 1777 ; T . Press , P . M . 1695 ; W . Cook , S . D . 1744 ; T . Hall , J . D . I 57 ; L . Jacobs , J . D . 732 ; A . J .. Berry , Sec , 1 G 95 ; W . Snowdin ,, 157 ; R . Peace , 179 ; E . Wolf , 223 , J . W . Huxtable , 1135 ; W . Abraham , 117 S ; W . B .
Trick , 13 G 6 ; G . Ferrar , 1524 ; E . Woodman , 1524 ; ' H . D . Field , 1 G 02 ; James Bellamy , 1625 ; R- D . Cumming , 1677 ; G : Fletcher , 16 77 ; W . C . Gay , 16 77 ; U . J . Upton , 1677 ; and F . A . Kelly . ( Freemason ) . The business of the evening was commenced with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting , which were approved and confirmed . The report of the audit committee having been received
and adopted , Bro . Frank S . Rothschild proceeded to instal Bro . Mullord , into the chair . This was the first occasion of Bro . Rothschild ' s performance of the duties of Installing Master and the manner in which he executed his task , thoroughly deserved the praise that was showered upon him . In due course the following brethren were appointed to office Bros . J . Pigot , S . W . ; Hill , J . W . ; S . Price , P . M .,
Treas . ; T' Goode , P . M ., Sec ; W . Prest , S . D . ; J . Guyer , J . D . ; W . Fysh , I . G . ; T . Upwood , Org . ; R . V . Davies / P . M ., D . C . ; John Oldis , A . D . C . ; Thos . Meekham , P . M ., W . S . ; Warr , A . W . S . ; and J . Verry , Tyler . The newly-installed Master at once proved his ability for the office by the very able and impressive manner in which he performed the next ceremony , that of initiating Mr .
Thomas Hodges Mullord , a ceremony more particularly interesting from the fact that the Master and Apprentice were natural brothers . On the proposition of Bro . Goode , Sec , seconded by Bro . Pigot , S . W ., the usual seasonable present was unanimously voted to the Tyler . Bro . F . S . Rothschild then rose , and announced to the brethren that the third annual united Masonic ball in connection with this
lodge and the Crusaders Lodge , No . 1 G 77 , would take place at the Freemasors' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on Monday , the 31 st inst ., and that , owing to the success of the ball on previous occasions , it had been found necessary to limit the number of tickets . He would be , therefore , glad if early application for tickets was made . Bro . Rothschild also announced his intention of standing as Steward
for the Benevolent Institution , the festival of which takes place on the 23 rd proximo . He would not , he said , ask for a grant from the lodge , notwithstanding the good financial position of the funds , but he would ask the members individually to support his list , and he doubted not but tbat a very creditable sum to the Finsbury Park Lodge would be subscribed . The Secretary then read the special dispensation
received from Grand Lodge permitting the wearing of Craft clothing and Craft jewels at the forthcoming ball . Before the closing of the lodge the W . M . took occasion to refer to the absence of Bro . Davics , P . M ., who , we regret to learn , has been for some little time seriously indisposed . The lodge was then closed in due and solemn form , and the brethren , after a brief interval , sat down to an elegant
banquet , admirably served by the Messrs . Baker . At its conclusion grace was sung by the Organist of the lodge , Bro . Upward , and others , followed by a pianoforte and harmonium duet , exceedingly well played by Bros . Bellamy and Upward . In proposing the first toast , "The Queen and the Craft , " the W . Master remarked that Her Majesty ' s health was drunk
at Masonic meetings with extra enthusiasm , she being the daughter of a Mason , and the mother of the Most Worshipful Grand Master . The Worshipful Master in giving the next toast , that of "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " said he thought it spoke well for Freemasonry , when the heir to the throne of the greatest empire in the world thought it not out of place to take the
leading office among them . The W . M . then proposed the toast of " The Pro . Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , the Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " remarking that without them we should lack that feeling of union and concord which is now the prevailing feeling . Bro . Rothschild , in rising , said he had a very pleasing duty to perform in
proposing " The Health of the W . M . " He ( the speaker ) had always found him as an officer a mostSvilling one , and he was sure during his year of office he would perform his duties in such a manner as to gain the admiration of them all . He had already proved his efficiency for the office by the excellent manner in which he had initiated his brother . The W . M . in his reply , said that he had always thought ita
great honour to be W . M . of the rinsbury Park Lodge , more especially as this lodge was noted for such unanimity of feeling . His chief wish was that he might prove as good a master as his predecessors . The next toast was that of "The I . P . M . and I . M ., " proposed by the W . M ., who said , the brethren all knew the worth of Bro . Rothschild , and prided themselves that no lodge had a Master to excel
him . He had performed the installation ceremony in a most marvellous manner , and by so doing held a position in the lodge that no other member could lay claim to , as he was the first Master of this lodge who had installed his successor . A better officer , a better Master , a better Past Master the lodge could not possibly have . The W . M . then , in graceful terms , p resented Bro . Rothschild with a
very handsome P . M . ' s jewel , remarking that whatever W . M . might rule the lodge they could not be presided over by a better , more popular , or esteemed brother . The toast was heartily received , the cheers being renewed on the rising of Bro . Rothschild to reply , which he did in brief
terms . He assured the brethren that he felt highly honoured when elected W . M . of the lodge . If the performance of his duties had given satisfaction to the lodge he was amply repaid . The toast that followed was that of "The Past Masters , " in introducing which , the W . M . said the lodge had been ^ blessed with th
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Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The monthly meeting of the Committee of this Institution was held on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall , Lieut .-Col . Creaton , V . P ., Grand Treasurer , in the chair . There were also present Bros . C . A . Cottebrune , John G . Stevens , Raynham W . Stewart , Edgar Bowycr , R . Warner Wheeler ,
C . H . Webb , S . Rawson , F . Adlard , Win . Stephens , John Henry Leggott , John Palmer , James Brett , Charles G . Hill , Thomas Cubitt , Win . Clarke , James Kench , Charles Daniel , Wm . Hilton , Charles Atkins , James Terry ( Secretary ) , and H . Massey ( Freemason . ) After the minutes of the meeting of Dec . Sth , 1 SS 0 , had been read and verified , Bro . TERRY reported the deaths of
three brethren and one widow ; also that he had repaid the bankers the sum of £ 26 . The report of the Warden ( Bro Norris ) for the past month was read . The Secretary was directed to acknowledge the kind gifts , mentioned in the Warden's report , from Bros . Cutbush , Bowyer , Ellis , and Goode , ponsistingof bulbs , books , and fruit , wine and cards respectively .
The SECRETARY also mentioned that , through the kindness of some friends , he had been enabled to purchase a pianoforte for the residents in the Institutional Croydon . The report of the Finance Committee was received , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes , and the Chairman was authorised to sign cheques for the several amounts named therein .
Applications were made by two widows to be allowed half of their late husbands' annuities . Both application ? were granted . The petitions of fifteen brethren and fifteen widows , together with one which was deferred from last meeting , were examined and accepted , and the names of the petitioners were ordered to be placed on the list of candidates for election in May next . The Secretary stated that this would make the list of . candidates for that election
one of the heaviest , if not the heaviest , there had been since the formation of the Institution , there being thirty-seven males and sixty-two widows , in all ninety-nine , while the vacancies would be thirteen males and seven widows only . He also added that unless the ensuing festival was a successful one no increase in the number of annuitants to be elected could , be feared , be made . The proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman .
Funeral Of The Late Bro. Davis.
FUNERAL OF THE LATE BRO . DAVIS .
The remains of our lamented brother were interred on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at the Finchley Cemetery , in the presence of a large concourse of brethren , whose presence attested the high esteem in which he was held by them . The service was feelingly and impressively read by the vicar of his Church at Kentish Town , who also addressed the assembly on the good opinions and excellent character in which
deceased was held by all with whom he came in contact . The late Bro . Chas . J . W . Davis was a Past Master and Treasurer of the Royal Union , Uxbridge , Immediate Past Master of the Unity Lodge , Great Stanmore , Middlesex , and at the last Provincial Grand Lodge was appointed by Sir Frances Burdett Asst . Grand Director of Ceremonies . •He was also a Royal Arch Mason , and member of the Prudent Brethren Chapter .
Exploration Of Eastern Palestine.
EXPLORATION OF EASTERN PALESTINE .
Bro . Glaisher lias forwarded the following letter to the Daily Press : Sir . —Will you allow me through the medium of your columns to announce to your readers that the Committee of this Society have decided upon undertaking the survey of
Palestine east of the Jordan ? The success with which our survey of Western Palestine has been completed—the general interest which has been aroused on the subject ; the valuable results which have been obtained ; the satisfaction with which our great map of Palestine has been received by all classes and in all countries , make us confident that we shall receive ample support in the extension
of our work . The present condition of our knowledge as regards this great district ( which includes Bashan , Golanitis , the Hauran , the Lejah Batancea , Gilead , and Moab ) , resembles very much that of Western Palestine when the survey was first commtneed . { That is reconnaissance sketch maps had been made of parts of the country , but every successive traveller was able to point out the
deficiencies , errors , and unexplored tracts on the maps . From a Biblical point of view the associations of the country are extremely interesting . Among these are the places connected with the stories of Balaam and Balak , Gideon , Jephthah , the wars of Moab , the seige of Rabbath Amnion , the Fortress of Kerak , the refuge of the early Christian Church , the events connected with Crcsarea , Philippi ,
Ramoth Gilead , Befhsaida , Julius Gadara , Heshbon , Machverus , Callirhoe , and many others . The country is covered with ruins , many of them in a wonderful state of preservation , ard it difftrs from the West in this important respect—that , whereas Christian , Jew , Saracen , Crusader , and Turk have one after the other contributed to the demolition of the monuments of Western Palestine , in the East there has been one period of destruction , and oneonly ,
and since then the land has been left to the tribes who wander over it with their cattle , but neither build nor destroy . As the survey of Western Palestine has been executed , so we promise , as far as a committee can promise , shall be executed that of the East ; the same trained skill will be employed uponit , the same thoroughness and earnest , conscientious work will be devoted to it . I remain , your obedient servant ,
JAMES GLAISHER , F . R . S ., Chairman of the Executive Committee Palestine Exploration Fund , 1 , Adam-street , Adelphi , January sth .
Bro . Walter Gompertz , Sec . S 69 , was presented with a testimonial in the form of a handsome and welllined purse , at the usual Christmas dinner of the Gresham Lodge , No . 869 , held on the . 5 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . T . Perry , P . G . D . C . Herts . The testimonial was presented as a slight acknowldgcmcnt of the many and valued services rendered to the lodge .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
ROYAL JUBILEE LODGE ( No . 72 ) . —The installation meeting of this ancient lodge was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . F . Dunn , assisted by Bros . Augustus Darch , S . W ., W . M . elect . ; F . Thurston , J . W . ; H . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; Joseph Nunn , P . M ., Sec . ; ' Watson Carr , P . M . ; Jas . Dann , P . M . ; E . Dodson , P . M . ; Thomas Hines , P . M . ; J . J . Laskey , P . M . ; J . N .
Bate , SD . ; E . Walker , I . G . ; H . Salter , Steward ; and J . Rawles , Tyler . The members present were Bros . C . R . Williams , E . Williams , 1 . D . Simmonds , W . Whiffell , Alfred Curry , N . Eraser , " W . J . Morris , J . Stanford , W . E . Abraham , A . J . Cox , J . Millhousc , Boyton , and many others . The visitors present included . Bros . R . Allison , W . M . iSG ; R . J . Voisey , 1641 ; J . Foxall , P . M . 742 ; C . Wise , P . M . 115 S ; James C . Ring ,. P . M . 1260 ; J . M .
Klenck , P . M . 133 S , 1 GS 6 ; R . Foster , S . W . 1441 ; Bedford Lemere , J . W ., W . M . elect 193 ; W . C . Page , S . D . 1475 ; B . Haynes , 27 ; H . Crabtree , S 7 ; W . H . Bird , 130 ; H . Evans , 144 and 1309 ; James Burford , 173 ; G . R . Freeling , 1 S 1 ; W . Smith , 22 S ; T . W . Long , 507 ; W . D . Woodward , 548 ; W . J . Green , 879 ; j . E . Brook , 975 ; Alex . J . Bellis , 1297 ; A . Campbell , 1329 ; L . Brock , 1426 ; W . Green , 1475 ; W . C . Davy , 1512 ; E . Pentreath ,
! 55 S ; J- H . Morris , 1564 ; R . Pear , 1567 ; K . Clemow , 1 744 ; J . W . Russell , 1790 ; A . E . Woodward , 1 S 20 ; and F . A . Kelly ( Freemason ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been rcaJ and confirmed , the W . M . proceeded to raise Bros . J . M . Rooney , V . Espinet , and J . D . Simmonds to the Degree of Master Mason , and afterwards initiated Mr . Joseph Seth Kitchen into the mysteries of Freemasonry , both
ceremonies being performed by Bro . Dunn in a masterly manner . Bro . Augustus Darch , S . W . and W . M . elect , was then presented for installation , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , he was duly installed in the chair of K . S ., and on the return of the brethren , was proclaimed and saluted in the usual form . Bro . Darch appointed the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . F . Thurston , S . W . ; J . N . Bate ,
J . W . ; H . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Nunn , P . M ., Sec ; T . Brevertor , S . D . ; E . Walker , J . D . ; H . Salter , I . G . ; E . Dodson , P . M ., D . of C ; H . Webb , Stwd . ; Turner , A . S . ; and J . Rawles , Tyler . Bro . Joseph Nunn , P . M ., who officiated as Installing Master , went through the ceremony in a highly impressive and efficient manner . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Pillar Room to an excellent banquet , admirably served
under the superintendence of the proprietor , Bro . F . H . Clemow . At its conclusion grace was said , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed , in proposing which , owing to the lateness of the hour , Bro . Darch was creditably brief . The first toast , " The Queen and the Craft , " was followed by the National Anthem , given by Bro . H . Webb , loyally and heartily assisted by the brethren . The next toast was that of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " which was , as usual , very warmly received ,
as also was the toast of "The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro G . M . ; the ' Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , R . W . Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " The I . P . M ., Bro . Dunn , in proposing the next toast—that of "The W . M . "—said that he was sure Bro . Darch would have extended to him the same cordial support from the officers as he ( the I . P . M . ) had received , and that during his year of office , he would fulfil his duties in such a manner as to reflect credit on the
lodge and perfect satisfaction to the brethren . The W . M ., in replying , thanked the brethren for their hearty reception of the toast , also for the honourable position in which they had placed him , and which he fully appreciated . He had the welfare of the Royal Jubilee Lodge at heart , and assured them that his endeavours should always be for the best interests of the lodge . Bro . Darch then proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., " and , in doing so , said that it was
quite evident he could not say too much of Bro . Dunn . He had held the office of W . M . two years , having to take charge of the lodge the second year in consequence of the death of Bro . Chesterton , to whom the W . M . referred in feeling terms . During the two years of Mastership Bro . Dunn had conducted his duties in a most satisfactory manner ; to the credit of the lodge and unanimous approval of the brethren . It was customary , the W . M . continued , to
present the I . P . M . with a jewel , but Bro . Dunn had elected to receive , in place of thatadornment , a LifeSubscribership to one of the Masonic Institutions . The I . P . M . returned his thanks for the kind remarks of the W . M ., and , in the course of his remarks , made a stirring appeal on behalf of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , at the festival of which he represents the lodge as Steward . It was , he said , his ambition to fxcel all his predecessors , and his hone to
receive from the brethren such assistance in the form of subscriptions as would reflect credit to the lodge for their support of the Charities . He had already £ 50 on his list , and he sincerely hoped to have at least three figures on the day of the festival . Several other toasts , including " The Visitors "—acknowledged in able terms b y Bro . R . Allison , W . M . iSG—were proposed and responded to . During the evening Bro . Dunn ' s list reached the satisfactory amount of A
79-LION AND LAMB LODGE ( No . 192 ) . —The January meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel . There were present Bros . W . T . Rickwood , W . M . ; Charles Arkell , I . P . M . ; S . T . Lucas , S . W . ; James Lorkin , J . W . j George Kenning , P . M ., Treasurer ; George Abbott , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; George Newman , P . M . ; Thomas Cohu , P . M . ; H . A . Pratt , T . M . Coleman , W . Hampton , Dr . W .
Waring , W . H . Dowland , John Ouy , Wm . Fox , W . Williams , W . J . Cobb , J . Cook , Cha . ? . Cann , J . S . Fraser , S . West , John Kent , and Barclay Perkins . ' The visitors were Bros . Edward C . Kilsby , Royal Oak Lodge , 871 ; Edward Gasson , West Middlesex Lodge , 1 G 12 ; and Joseph B . Williams , Justice Lodge , 147 .
The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . H . Dowland was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in an able manner by the I . P . M . Bro . George Kenning proposed , and Bro . S . T . Lucas seconded , that ten guineas be voted from the lodge funds to be placed on the list of Bro . George Abbott , P . M ., who will represent the lodge as Steward at the forthcoming festival of the
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Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . This proposition was carried unanimously . The brethren then retired to dinner . FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1288 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday week , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , Bro . Frank S . Rothschild presiding . Among the brethren present we noticed Bros . A . Mullord , S . W ., W . M . elect ; I . Pigot ,
J . W . ; F . Barker , P . M . ; J . W . Simmonds , P . M . ; S . Price , P . M ., Treas . ; Thomas Goode , P . M . Sec ; W . Prest , J . D . ; T . Upward , Org . ; I . J . Hough , W . Wells , W . Fysh . John Oldis , W . J . Thompson , J . Brander , J . G . W . Guyer , H . Huggins , Charles Adams , J . Rothschild , E , Hartshorn , George Searle , and others . The following were the visitors present Bros . Henry Lovegrove , Grand Steward Middlesex , P . M . 1777 ; T . Hyland , W . M . 201 ; J . G .
Defriez , W . M . 127 S , P . M . 4 = ; , Sec . 16 77 ; T . J . Barrett , P . M . gs ; A . G . Dodson , P . M . iSS ; John H . Southwood , P . M . 1260 ; P . Dickinson , P . M . 127 S ; W . J . Hunter , P . M . 1777 ; T . Press , P . M . 1695 ; W . Cook , S . D . 1744 ; T . Hall , J . D . I 57 ; L . Jacobs , J . D . 732 ; A . J .. Berry , Sec , 1 G 95 ; W . Snowdin ,, 157 ; R . Peace , 179 ; E . Wolf , 223 , J . W . Huxtable , 1135 ; W . Abraham , 117 S ; W . B .
Trick , 13 G 6 ; G . Ferrar , 1524 ; E . Woodman , 1524 ; ' H . D . Field , 1 G 02 ; James Bellamy , 1625 ; R- D . Cumming , 1677 ; G : Fletcher , 16 77 ; W . C . Gay , 16 77 ; U . J . Upton , 1677 ; and F . A . Kelly . ( Freemason ) . The business of the evening was commenced with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting , which were approved and confirmed . The report of the audit committee having been received
and adopted , Bro . Frank S . Rothschild proceeded to instal Bro . Mullord , into the chair . This was the first occasion of Bro . Rothschild ' s performance of the duties of Installing Master and the manner in which he executed his task , thoroughly deserved the praise that was showered upon him . In due course the following brethren were appointed to office Bros . J . Pigot , S . W . ; Hill , J . W . ; S . Price , P . M .,
Treas . ; T' Goode , P . M ., Sec ; W . Prest , S . D . ; J . Guyer , J . D . ; W . Fysh , I . G . ; T . Upwood , Org . ; R . V . Davies / P . M ., D . C . ; John Oldis , A . D . C . ; Thos . Meekham , P . M ., W . S . ; Warr , A . W . S . ; and J . Verry , Tyler . The newly-installed Master at once proved his ability for the office by the very able and impressive manner in which he performed the next ceremony , that of initiating Mr .
Thomas Hodges Mullord , a ceremony more particularly interesting from the fact that the Master and Apprentice were natural brothers . On the proposition of Bro . Goode , Sec , seconded by Bro . Pigot , S . W ., the usual seasonable present was unanimously voted to the Tyler . Bro . F . S . Rothschild then rose , and announced to the brethren that the third annual united Masonic ball in connection with this
lodge and the Crusaders Lodge , No . 1 G 77 , would take place at the Freemasors' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on Monday , the 31 st inst ., and that , owing to the success of the ball on previous occasions , it had been found necessary to limit the number of tickets . He would be , therefore , glad if early application for tickets was made . Bro . Rothschild also announced his intention of standing as Steward
for the Benevolent Institution , the festival of which takes place on the 23 rd proximo . He would not , he said , ask for a grant from the lodge , notwithstanding the good financial position of the funds , but he would ask the members individually to support his list , and he doubted not but tbat a very creditable sum to the Finsbury Park Lodge would be subscribed . The Secretary then read the special dispensation
received from Grand Lodge permitting the wearing of Craft clothing and Craft jewels at the forthcoming ball . Before the closing of the lodge the W . M . took occasion to refer to the absence of Bro . Davics , P . M ., who , we regret to learn , has been for some little time seriously indisposed . The lodge was then closed in due and solemn form , and the brethren , after a brief interval , sat down to an elegant
banquet , admirably served by the Messrs . Baker . At its conclusion grace was sung by the Organist of the lodge , Bro . Upward , and others , followed by a pianoforte and harmonium duet , exceedingly well played by Bros . Bellamy and Upward . In proposing the first toast , "The Queen and the Craft , " the W . Master remarked that Her Majesty ' s health was drunk
at Masonic meetings with extra enthusiasm , she being the daughter of a Mason , and the mother of the Most Worshipful Grand Master . The Worshipful Master in giving the next toast , that of "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " said he thought it spoke well for Freemasonry , when the heir to the throne of the greatest empire in the world thought it not out of place to take the
leading office among them . The W . M . then proposed the toast of " The Pro . Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , the Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " remarking that without them we should lack that feeling of union and concord which is now the prevailing feeling . Bro . Rothschild , in rising , said he had a very pleasing duty to perform in
proposing " The Health of the W . M . " He ( the speaker ) had always found him as an officer a mostSvilling one , and he was sure during his year of office he would perform his duties in such a manner as to gain the admiration of them all . He had already proved his efficiency for the office by the excellent manner in which he had initiated his brother . The W . M . in his reply , said that he had always thought ita
great honour to be W . M . of the rinsbury Park Lodge , more especially as this lodge was noted for such unanimity of feeling . His chief wish was that he might prove as good a master as his predecessors . The next toast was that of "The I . P . M . and I . M ., " proposed by the W . M ., who said , the brethren all knew the worth of Bro . Rothschild , and prided themselves that no lodge had a Master to excel
him . He had performed the installation ceremony in a most marvellous manner , and by so doing held a position in the lodge that no other member could lay claim to , as he was the first Master of this lodge who had installed his successor . A better officer , a better Master , a better Past Master the lodge could not possibly have . The W . M . then , in graceful terms , p resented Bro . Rothschild with a
very handsome P . M . ' s jewel , remarking that whatever W . M . might rule the lodge they could not be presided over by a better , more popular , or esteemed brother . The toast was heartily received , the cheers being renewed on the rising of Bro . Rothschild to reply , which he did in brief
terms . He assured the brethren that he felt highly honoured when elected W . M . of the lodge . If the performance of his duties had given satisfaction to the lodge he was amply repaid . The toast that followed was that of "The Past Masters , " in introducing which , the W . M . said the lodge had been ^ blessed with th