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Druglas-Norman as VV . M . in a most able and praiseworthy manner . The newly installed W . M . appointed and invested the following as his officers for the ensuing year Bros . H . J . Cousens , S . VV . ; R . Cawley , J . VV . ; Geo . Evans , P . M ., Treas . ; Geo King , P . M ., Sec . ( his 38 th year of oflice in the lodge ); Wm . West , S . D . ; A . II Burr , J . D . ; K . F . VV . Von Donat , I . G . j VVm . Hunt , P . M ., D . C . ; Geo . Yeowell , Asst . D . C . ; Hedden and Venner , Stwds . ; and G . Couchman , Tyler . Bro . Cope ,
P . M ., gave the customary addresses . The VV . M ., Bro . Douglas-Norman , then initiated Mr . Frank Byron Fearns in a marner that should leave a lasting impression upon the initiate , so well was it done . Bro . Wm . Hunt , P . M ., stated that he was going up as Steward at the forthcoming Festival of the Girls' Institution , and he urged the members to give him liberal support so as to make his list one large in amount . Bro . Richard Barrett , LP . M ., intimated that he wculd represent the lodge at the Ccnteniry Festival of the Boys' Institution .
After other business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where a superb banquet awaited them , and it was admirably served under the personal superintendence of the Manager , Bro . Hamp . The VV . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in very bii . f terms , which were duly honoured . Bro . R . Barrett , I . P . M ., proposed "The Worshipful Master , Bro . Douglas Norman . " He said that would be the only opportunity he would have of using the gavel .
The W . M . had been associated with the lodge for many years and had carried out the various offices he had filled to their entire satisfaction . In wishing him every health and prosperity during his year of office , he was expressing the sentiments of them all . Tne greet ability he had demonstrated tint evening would prove that he would well follow in the footsteps of his able"predecessors , and he had no doubt that he would be one of the very best Masters in the annals ofthe lodge . The toast was drunk with much enthusiasm , and
Bro . Douglas Norman , W . M ., on rising to respond , had quite an ovation . He said that it was with a feeling of disappointment that he rose to reply because it made him look back to the time long ago when he was initiated in the lodge . He _ had looked forward to that day , but since October last he had been seriously ill , and he had come up expressly from the country to be installed . He thanked Bro . Barrett for his kind words , and he hoped to get as near as possible to what he had said of him , but anyway he would do his utmost to endeavour to keep up the great prestige of the Old Concord Lodge , and , concluding a happy speech , given with much feeling , he wished them all
most sincerely a very prosperous and happy new year . In giving " The Immediate Past Master , Bro . R . Barrett , " the W . M . stated that it gave him much pleasure to submit the toast . They had seen and appreciated his good work that night and the strength they had had while he was in the chair . He ( the W . M . ) had never seen better working than that ot the I . P . M . He took that opportunity of presenting Bro . Barrett , on behalf of the lodge , with a Past Master ' s jewel , which was nothing more than his due , as a small token of respect and as a slight return for his great services to the lodge , which would ever be remembered by the members .
1 he inscription on the jewel was— " Presented by the brethren of the Old Concord Lodge to Bro . R . Barrett , P . M ., in recognition of valuable and efficient services rendered during his year of office as Worshipful Master . January , 1898 . " The toast was drunk with acclamation , and Bro . R . Barrett , I . P . M ., on rising to respond , was received with much warmth . He thanked the VV . M . for his very kind words and the members for the hearty reception
they had given him . The jewel he should ever prize and value , as it would always remind him of his very happy year of office as Master and the kindness he had always received from them all . Tie urged the young members to go forward so as to qualify themselves for higher oflice , and not be satisfied until they had been through the chair . He took that opportunity of thanking his oflicers during the time he occupied the chair for their great assistance , and he tendered his best thanks to the lay members for enabling him to vacate the chair in such a satisfactory financial position .
The VV . M . in proposing " The Installing Masters , " paid a tribute to the excellent work done that evening by Bro . George King—who had performed the ceremony on many occasions—and Bro . Cope . Bro . Cope had gone , but he had much pleasure in associating Bro . George King ' s name with the toast . In response , Bro . George King , P . M ., stated that he hoped hc had given satisfaction to them all with his work that evening , but he felt he had not done it at his best , as old age was creeping over him , and that would account for his shortcomings .
" I he Initiate" was next given by the VVorshipful Master in appropriate terms , who remarked that it was the toast of the evening . Bro . F . B . Fearns responded , thanking them for the cordial reception they had given him which he very much appreciated . He was deeply impressed with the beautiful ceremony that he had gone through , and he was honoured to be a member of such a grand Order , which he hoped never to disgrace , and he was indebted to his proposer and seconder for having introduced him to such a good lodge .
In elcquent tei ins the VVorshipful Master submitted the toast of " The Visitors , " to whom he gave a hearty welcome , and remarked that he was honoured by their attendance at his installation and he hoped they had all enjoyed themselves . He coupled with the toast thc names of Bros . Sam Rashleigh , P . M . 902 , Hunt , P . M ., and R . Cook , P . M . ijO . Bro . Sam Rashleigh , P . M ., stated that he did not know why he had been called upon to respond to the toast , because there were many there far more eminent and
better able to do so . He was pleased to be there as one of the visitors who he thought outnumbered the members , and it was a great compliment to a VV . M . to have a great number of guests at his installation . The business in the lodge had been carried out in a most able manner , and their esteemed VV . M . had presided at the banqueting table in a most genial manner . He first met Bro . Douglas-Norman many years ago in a lodge of instruction , ar . d it was a delightful surprise to him to have had the honour of seeing him installed . He felt that all the visitois had enjoyed themselves , and they would go
away with happy recollections of that great gathering . Bro . Hunt , P . M ., also acknowledged the toast , observing that it was over 50 years ago since he had visited Ihe lodge , whicli was composed of jolly good fellows . Bro . R . Cook , P . M ., also responded in happy terms . 'Ihe W . M . hue stated that his health would not permit him to remain any longer , and he harded the gavel to the LP . M ,, Bro . R . Barrett , who proved an able substitute . 'Ihe LP . M . gave " 'Ihe Past Masters , " sptaking in terms of the highest praise for their great services to the lodge .
'I he other toasts were " The Treasurer and Secretary" and " The O . Ticers , " and at a late hcur the Tyler ' s toast ended a most enjoyable and happy evening , for which lhe VV . M ., Bro . Douglas-Norman , is to be congratulated , and in conclusion , we hope that the words of the motto of the old Concord— " Union , Harmony , and Agreement " —will ever prevail in such an excellent lodge .
The musical entertainment was provided under the able direction of Bro . Arthur VV ' cston , in which the following took part : Miss Jessie Hotine—who had a most enthusiastic icception , ar . d her charming singing gained her a well-deserved encore ; Miss I'lorence Venning gave her songs in excellent style ; Bros . Adolph Fowler , Wallis Arthur , Walter Churcher , Fred . Frampton , and Arthur Weston . Bro . VVm . Emerson presided at the pianofoitc .
La Tolerance Lodge , No . 538 . The Iirst Thursday in thc New Year was celebrated , according to thc ancient ' : ustcm ol this lodge , by installing a Matter to guide its destinies for 12 months . The 'netting was presided over by Bro . G . T . Augspurg , VV . AI , who had the assistance of I ' . T . IL Clear , S . VV . ; Thomas A . Tidy , J . W . ; J . mis Kench , P . M ., P . G . P ., reas . ; Thomas VV . Smale , P . M ., Sec . ; G . A . Sturgess , J . D . ; K . Hoof , I . G . ; J . !¦ Pittman , P . M . ; VVm . Webb , P . M . ; John Skinner , P . M ; S . G . Edridge , P . M . ;
\ v . Hooker , P . M . ; VV . T . I'cnn , P . M . ; F . Cambridge , P . M ., Org . ; J . Gumming , ' ;• . !• Pittman , Tl . T . Hipwell , and Thomas Bowler , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . C VV . jatfell , Sfioj TL Massey , P . M . r , and 192 S ; D . Belinfintc , P . M . 435 ; M . B , dinner , 27 ; Orlton Cooper , P . M . 211 ; G . F . Smith , S . VV . 1910 ; John Paul , P . M . ' ^ H . Whiling , P . M . S 61 ; Rupert Smyth , J . VV . 1037 ; Thomas Nicholls , M . D ., ' 55 '» i P . G . D . Surrey ; J . Hopkins , 7 ^ 3 ; L . Greaves , I . G . Sn ; B . M . Hammond , 19 ; . 1 ; Thompson , W . M . 224 : ; J . W . Peters , 1275 ; II . Leslie Smith , O . g . 155 O ; II . ' -attermole , P . M . 1 S 39 ; F . Batchclar , 19 ; and II . Lewis , 2191 .
1 here was other work to do besides the installation , and the brethren were occupied m lodge for three hours and a half . The W . M . first pissed Bro . Iljibcil Kivctt lo the jocund Degree , and subsequently initiated Mr . Gustav Tunius . He then performed the '" st portion of the installation ceremony , Bro . Thomas Henry Clear , S . VV ., VV . M . elect , bt'ing the candidate . Bro . Augspurg was invested with the collar of l . P . M ., and at the
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closing of the Board of Misters , Bro . James Kench , P . M ., Treas ., took up the work , Bro . J . J . Pittman , P . M ., acting as D . C . _ The investiture of oflicers resulted in the following brethren being honoured as assistants of the W . M . for the yeir ensuing Bros . T . A Tidy . S . VV . ; J . Gumming , J . W . ; Jimss Kench , P . M ., P . G . P ., Treas . 1 T . VV . Smale , P . M ., Sec ; G . A . Sturgess , S . D . j R . Hopf , J . D . ; H . Hipwell , I . G . ; F . Cambridge , P . P . G . O g . Surrey . Org . ; J . J . Pittmin , P . M .. D . of C . ; J .
Skinner , P . M ., and F . J . Pittmin , Stwds . ; and Thomas Bowler , W . M . 1 S 61 , Tyler , Bro . Kench afterwards delivered the addresses , and the lodge was closed . One of the grand banquets for which La Tolerance is celebrated followed , the enjoyment of which was greatly assisted by the energetic services of the Stewards , Bros . Skinner , P . M ., and F . J . Pittman .
The musical entertainment with which the toasts were interspersed was contributed by Miss Alice Mottenvay , Miss Florence Venning , Bros . F . Pittmin , Hipwell , and Mr . Henry Stockwell . The music was under the direction of the lodge Organist , Bro . F . Cambridge , Mus . Bac , P . M . Bro . James Kench , P . G . P ., responded for the toast of "The Grand O . Ticers , " and said those brethren were only too happy to support and further the welfare of the Craft ,
and work with that love and harmony which was so characteristic of Freemasonry . They discharged their duties to the best of their ability , and made the most of the positions they were placed in . As a body of men , they ware eminently representative of Freemasonry . The Craft would have to go far to find their equals ; they tried to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors ; and he trusted that when thaygave up their offices to the Grand Master worthy successors of them would be found .
Bro . Augspurg , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Worshipful Master , " said those brethren who had the pleasure of knowing Bro . Clear were aware that he was possessed of those qualifications which were expected in a candidate for the Master ' s chair ; he was of good report , a true and trusty Mason ; ani the brethren held him in high esteem . With regard to his working , the style in which he invested his officers that day had proved that he was well skilled in the noble science . The brethren were pleased and proud to look on him as the man to preside over the lodge for the next 12 months , and they hoped he would be present miny years to be among them in good health and spirit .
Bro . T . H . Clear , VV . M ., in responding , said the brethren had given him such a kind reception , that he felt a little diffidence in responding to the toast proposed in such complimentary terms by Bro . Augspurg , and so kindly received by the brethren . Coming to the chair of his mother Iodge should bs the honest aspiration of every Mason , and he thanked the brethren for electing him . That was the eighth anniversary of his entrance into the lodge . He was pleased to see around the table so mmy laces which were present at his first entrance to the bdge . That hippy event seemsd to him
to be duplicated by the installation . He hoped he should be successful in his Mastership of the lodge . His effort would be to maintain the reputation of the lodge and to guard its interests . He should try to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors—the Past Masters of the lodge . As was said in the Volume of the Sacred Law in four words— " With both hands earnestly . " "Tis not in mortals to command success , " but if earnestness would insure success he should be successful , and the future of the lodge would be bright and brilliant . His best friend would be he who privately
buttonholed him and showed him his mistakes and faults , whether of omission or commission . Part of the installation ceremony seemed t > come to him at that minute . He was told that a Master should be exemplary in conduct , courteous in manner , easy of address , steady and firm in principle , and able and willing to take the minagement of the work . He was willing ; he was not sure bc wis able j the other qualifications would come by practice . He reminded himself that the watchwords of Masonry were brotherly love , virtue , and Charity j the brethren preached brotherly love , they extolled virtue , and
they practised Charity . The last thing he had to say was that he proposed , if spared and in good health , to go up as Steward to the Annual Festival of the Old People's institution . He should like particularly Io go up to that because a highly-esteemed Past . Masterof the lodge had found himself in such difficulties that two years ago he was compelled to solicit the benefits of thit Institution . By the hard work of the members of the lodge , and other brethren , he was successful the very first attempt . That brother had been the only candidate the lodge had hid at any election for many
years . He ( Bro . Clear ) felt he should be following the brethren ' s wishes if he was Steward for that Institution . If any brother hid anything to subscribe he should bs very glad if they would acquaint him with the fact and take their subscriptions . Bro . T . II . Clear , W . M ., next proposed "The I . P . M ., Bro . Augspurg , " The brethren knew the valuable services Bro . Augspurg had rendered to the lodge during his year of office . At the commencement of his year a kind of explanation was offered that he was nit of English birth , and the brethren mu , t bs lenient to him . All the
brethren would how admit that thit was unnecessary . As a man of ability , it was marvellous that a min not of English birth could hive psrformsd the rituil in a tongue that was not his own . Another wonder wis that Bro . Augspurg should have had the confidence and ability to preside at their banqu ; ts and propose toasts so well in a foreign language . Bro . Augspurg was a man fond of hird work , otherwise he would not have taken the trouble to learn each of the thres ceremonies and the installation of his successor . He had had a prosperous year and a hippy year . He was so fortunate as to be Master during the historic year of the Q leen ' s Diam ond Jubilee , when the Prince of
VVales presided at the Royal Albert Hill over ths brethren who voted an address of congratulation to the Queen . Another event that year was , the historic meeting in St . Paul ' s Cathedral to celebrate the 200 th anniversary of the c jmpletion of that m jnument of Masonry . Bro . Augspurg attended those mse ' . ings as representative of Lodge La Tolerance , and that showed he had carried out his duties faithfully . He now presented Bro . Augspurg with a Past Master ' s jewel which was voted to him as a mirk of the brethren's respect and esteem , and as an acknowledgment of the distinguished services he had rendered to the lodge . They wished him long life to wear the jewel for many years , with robust health , and success in his business utidertikings .
Bro . Augspurg , I . P . M ., in reply , said thit although he wn sorry he hid not done more hc assured the brethren he had done his best , and if he had come near their expectations he was content . He wis a great admirer and supporter of Masoiry and he was only sorry that his social position was njt prominent enough to bring more into effect the wishes he hid cirried in his breist a ' nu' th ; installation . II : coisidered , as the biethren well knew , although they knew the origin of Misonry dited bick to ths dedication of the Temple of Jerusalem at the time of King Solon in , th : re wis no doubt its real origin might be triced back to more ancient times , to Bibylonian and Egyptian
Masonry in some form ; and he thought the institution that hal been able f J resist continuously the attacks that had been in ide on Freemasonry in putting aside the ridiculous Diana Vaughan scandal—must have something sublime in it , wis placed on a rock where it could resist the waves that dished a * aiq it it . If thjy all trie 1 to d > a little for it it would be enough to promote Masonry , that Greit Order which taught the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of mm . A , fir as he was concerned he should continue to do his best to support it and to assist the VV . M . whens * er hs required his services during his year of ollice .
Bro . T . VV . Clear , W . M ., proposed " The Initiate , " a friend of his own , one of his partners , who had expressed a wish to j nn Freemisonry . Bro . Junius had told him the ceremony made an impression on him , which would last as long as he lived . He had advised him to go to lodges of instruction , and he would see new colours and experience new pleasures . The brethren congratulated him on joining the ancient and honourable Institution , and wished him health and prosperity to study all the principles of the Order .
Bro . Junius , in reply , said : From all my heart 1 thank you for the great honour you have done me by receiving me into the Brotherhood . I shall never forget in my life the imposing ceremony I have gone through . God is my witness that I intend lo keep the vows 1 took upon me . I trust the Great Maker of the Universe will assist me in trying to fulfil my duties , The other toasts folbwed .
I HE yoi ' . HX ' s visitors un Saturday last included tlieir Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Connaught , with Prince Arthur and the Princesses Margaret and Victoria Patricia , attended by Fi . iulein von Petersdorf . They crossed from Portsmouth on board her Majesty ' s yacht Aiberta , under the command of Rear-Admiral Fuflerton , A . D . C Col . Donald Browne ( Groom-in-VVjiting to her Majesty ) was in attendance . Major-General Sir Henry Kw . iu and llro . the Very Rev . II . D . M . Spence , D . D ., Dean ol Gloucester , hid tire honour ol dining wilh the QJCCII and the Royal Family . Bro . Lord Hilsbury ( the Lord Chancellor ) , who had bsen invited to the Royal dinner party on Friday , left Oiborne for London on Saturday ,
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Druglas-Norman as VV . M . in a most able and praiseworthy manner . The newly installed W . M . appointed and invested the following as his officers for the ensuing year Bros . H . J . Cousens , S . VV . ; R . Cawley , J . VV . ; Geo . Evans , P . M ., Treas . ; Geo King , P . M ., Sec . ( his 38 th year of oflice in the lodge ); Wm . West , S . D . ; A . II Burr , J . D . ; K . F . VV . Von Donat , I . G . j VVm . Hunt , P . M ., D . C . ; Geo . Yeowell , Asst . D . C . ; Hedden and Venner , Stwds . ; and G . Couchman , Tyler . Bro . Cope ,
P . M ., gave the customary addresses . The VV . M ., Bro . Douglas-Norman , then initiated Mr . Frank Byron Fearns in a marner that should leave a lasting impression upon the initiate , so well was it done . Bro . Wm . Hunt , P . M ., stated that he was going up as Steward at the forthcoming Festival of the Girls' Institution , and he urged the members to give him liberal support so as to make his list one large in amount . Bro . Richard Barrett , LP . M ., intimated that he wculd represent the lodge at the Ccnteniry Festival of the Boys' Institution .
After other business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where a superb banquet awaited them , and it was admirably served under the personal superintendence of the Manager , Bro . Hamp . The VV . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in very bii . f terms , which were duly honoured . Bro . R . Barrett , I . P . M ., proposed "The Worshipful Master , Bro . Douglas Norman . " He said that would be the only opportunity he would have of using the gavel .
The W . M . had been associated with the lodge for many years and had carried out the various offices he had filled to their entire satisfaction . In wishing him every health and prosperity during his year of office , he was expressing the sentiments of them all . Tne greet ability he had demonstrated tint evening would prove that he would well follow in the footsteps of his able"predecessors , and he had no doubt that he would be one of the very best Masters in the annals ofthe lodge . The toast was drunk with much enthusiasm , and
Bro . Douglas Norman , W . M ., on rising to respond , had quite an ovation . He said that it was with a feeling of disappointment that he rose to reply because it made him look back to the time long ago when he was initiated in the lodge . He _ had looked forward to that day , but since October last he had been seriously ill , and he had come up expressly from the country to be installed . He thanked Bro . Barrett for his kind words , and he hoped to get as near as possible to what he had said of him , but anyway he would do his utmost to endeavour to keep up the great prestige of the Old Concord Lodge , and , concluding a happy speech , given with much feeling , he wished them all
most sincerely a very prosperous and happy new year . In giving " The Immediate Past Master , Bro . R . Barrett , " the W . M . stated that it gave him much pleasure to submit the toast . They had seen and appreciated his good work that night and the strength they had had while he was in the chair . He ( the W . M . ) had never seen better working than that ot the I . P . M . He took that opportunity of presenting Bro . Barrett , on behalf of the lodge , with a Past Master ' s jewel , which was nothing more than his due , as a small token of respect and as a slight return for his great services to the lodge , which would ever be remembered by the members .
1 he inscription on the jewel was— " Presented by the brethren of the Old Concord Lodge to Bro . R . Barrett , P . M ., in recognition of valuable and efficient services rendered during his year of office as Worshipful Master . January , 1898 . " The toast was drunk with acclamation , and Bro . R . Barrett , I . P . M ., on rising to respond , was received with much warmth . He thanked the VV . M . for his very kind words and the members for the hearty reception
they had given him . The jewel he should ever prize and value , as it would always remind him of his very happy year of office as Master and the kindness he had always received from them all . Tie urged the young members to go forward so as to qualify themselves for higher oflice , and not be satisfied until they had been through the chair . He took that opportunity of thanking his oflicers during the time he occupied the chair for their great assistance , and he tendered his best thanks to the lay members for enabling him to vacate the chair in such a satisfactory financial position .
The VV . M . in proposing " The Installing Masters , " paid a tribute to the excellent work done that evening by Bro . George King—who had performed the ceremony on many occasions—and Bro . Cope . Bro . Cope had gone , but he had much pleasure in associating Bro . George King ' s name with the toast . In response , Bro . George King , P . M ., stated that he hoped hc had given satisfaction to them all with his work that evening , but he felt he had not done it at his best , as old age was creeping over him , and that would account for his shortcomings .
" I he Initiate" was next given by the VVorshipful Master in appropriate terms , who remarked that it was the toast of the evening . Bro . F . B . Fearns responded , thanking them for the cordial reception they had given him which he very much appreciated . He was deeply impressed with the beautiful ceremony that he had gone through , and he was honoured to be a member of such a grand Order , which he hoped never to disgrace , and he was indebted to his proposer and seconder for having introduced him to such a good lodge .
In elcquent tei ins the VVorshipful Master submitted the toast of " The Visitors , " to whom he gave a hearty welcome , and remarked that he was honoured by their attendance at his installation and he hoped they had all enjoyed themselves . He coupled with the toast thc names of Bros . Sam Rashleigh , P . M . 902 , Hunt , P . M ., and R . Cook , P . M . ijO . Bro . Sam Rashleigh , P . M ., stated that he did not know why he had been called upon to respond to the toast , because there were many there far more eminent and
better able to do so . He was pleased to be there as one of the visitors who he thought outnumbered the members , and it was a great compliment to a VV . M . to have a great number of guests at his installation . The business in the lodge had been carried out in a most able manner , and their esteemed VV . M . had presided at the banqueting table in a most genial manner . He first met Bro . Douglas-Norman many years ago in a lodge of instruction , ar . d it was a delightful surprise to him to have had the honour of seeing him installed . He felt that all the visitois had enjoyed themselves , and they would go
away with happy recollections of that great gathering . Bro . Hunt , P . M ., also acknowledged the toast , observing that it was over 50 years ago since he had visited Ihe lodge , whicli was composed of jolly good fellows . Bro . R . Cook , P . M ., also responded in happy terms . 'Ihe W . M . hue stated that his health would not permit him to remain any longer , and he harded the gavel to the LP . M ,, Bro . R . Barrett , who proved an able substitute . 'Ihe LP . M . gave " 'Ihe Past Masters , " sptaking in terms of the highest praise for their great services to the lodge .
'I he other toasts were " The Treasurer and Secretary" and " The O . Ticers , " and at a late hcur the Tyler ' s toast ended a most enjoyable and happy evening , for which lhe VV . M ., Bro . Douglas-Norman , is to be congratulated , and in conclusion , we hope that the words of the motto of the old Concord— " Union , Harmony , and Agreement " —will ever prevail in such an excellent lodge .
The musical entertainment was provided under the able direction of Bro . Arthur VV ' cston , in which the following took part : Miss Jessie Hotine—who had a most enthusiastic icception , ar . d her charming singing gained her a well-deserved encore ; Miss I'lorence Venning gave her songs in excellent style ; Bros . Adolph Fowler , Wallis Arthur , Walter Churcher , Fred . Frampton , and Arthur Weston . Bro . VVm . Emerson presided at the pianofoitc .
La Tolerance Lodge , No . 538 . The Iirst Thursday in thc New Year was celebrated , according to thc ancient ' : ustcm ol this lodge , by installing a Matter to guide its destinies for 12 months . The 'netting was presided over by Bro . G . T . Augspurg , VV . AI , who had the assistance of I ' . T . IL Clear , S . VV . ; Thomas A . Tidy , J . W . ; J . mis Kench , P . M ., P . G . P ., reas . ; Thomas VV . Smale , P . M ., Sec . ; G . A . Sturgess , J . D . ; K . Hoof , I . G . ; J . !¦ Pittman , P . M . ; VVm . Webb , P . M . ; John Skinner , P . M ; S . G . Edridge , P . M . ;
\ v . Hooker , P . M . ; VV . T . I'cnn , P . M . ; F . Cambridge , P . M ., Org . ; J . Gumming , ' ;• . !• Pittman , Tl . T . Hipwell , and Thomas Bowler , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . C VV . jatfell , Sfioj TL Massey , P . M . r , and 192 S ; D . Belinfintc , P . M . 435 ; M . B , dinner , 27 ; Orlton Cooper , P . M . 211 ; G . F . Smith , S . VV . 1910 ; John Paul , P . M . ' ^ H . Whiling , P . M . S 61 ; Rupert Smyth , J . VV . 1037 ; Thomas Nicholls , M . D ., ' 55 '» i P . G . D . Surrey ; J . Hopkins , 7 ^ 3 ; L . Greaves , I . G . Sn ; B . M . Hammond , 19 ; . 1 ; Thompson , W . M . 224 : ; J . W . Peters , 1275 ; II . Leslie Smith , O . g . 155 O ; II . ' -attermole , P . M . 1 S 39 ; F . Batchclar , 19 ; and II . Lewis , 2191 .
1 here was other work to do besides the installation , and the brethren were occupied m lodge for three hours and a half . The W . M . first pissed Bro . Iljibcil Kivctt lo the jocund Degree , and subsequently initiated Mr . Gustav Tunius . He then performed the '" st portion of the installation ceremony , Bro . Thomas Henry Clear , S . VV ., VV . M . elect , bt'ing the candidate . Bro . Augspurg was invested with the collar of l . P . M ., and at the
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closing of the Board of Misters , Bro . James Kench , P . M ., Treas ., took up the work , Bro . J . J . Pittman , P . M ., acting as D . C . _ The investiture of oflicers resulted in the following brethren being honoured as assistants of the W . M . for the yeir ensuing Bros . T . A Tidy . S . VV . ; J . Gumming , J . W . ; Jimss Kench , P . M ., P . G . P ., Treas . 1 T . VV . Smale , P . M ., Sec ; G . A . Sturgess , S . D . j R . Hopf , J . D . ; H . Hipwell , I . G . ; F . Cambridge , P . P . G . O g . Surrey . Org . ; J . J . Pittmin , P . M .. D . of C . ; J .
Skinner , P . M ., and F . J . Pittmin , Stwds . ; and Thomas Bowler , W . M . 1 S 61 , Tyler , Bro . Kench afterwards delivered the addresses , and the lodge was closed . One of the grand banquets for which La Tolerance is celebrated followed , the enjoyment of which was greatly assisted by the energetic services of the Stewards , Bros . Skinner , P . M ., and F . J . Pittman .
The musical entertainment with which the toasts were interspersed was contributed by Miss Alice Mottenvay , Miss Florence Venning , Bros . F . Pittmin , Hipwell , and Mr . Henry Stockwell . The music was under the direction of the lodge Organist , Bro . F . Cambridge , Mus . Bac , P . M . Bro . James Kench , P . G . P ., responded for the toast of "The Grand O . Ticers , " and said those brethren were only too happy to support and further the welfare of the Craft ,
and work with that love and harmony which was so characteristic of Freemasonry . They discharged their duties to the best of their ability , and made the most of the positions they were placed in . As a body of men , they ware eminently representative of Freemasonry . The Craft would have to go far to find their equals ; they tried to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors ; and he trusted that when thaygave up their offices to the Grand Master worthy successors of them would be found .
Bro . Augspurg , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Worshipful Master , " said those brethren who had the pleasure of knowing Bro . Clear were aware that he was possessed of those qualifications which were expected in a candidate for the Master ' s chair ; he was of good report , a true and trusty Mason ; ani the brethren held him in high esteem . With regard to his working , the style in which he invested his officers that day had proved that he was well skilled in the noble science . The brethren were pleased and proud to look on him as the man to preside over the lodge for the next 12 months , and they hoped he would be present miny years to be among them in good health and spirit .
Bro . T . H . Clear , VV . M ., in responding , said the brethren had given him such a kind reception , that he felt a little diffidence in responding to the toast proposed in such complimentary terms by Bro . Augspurg , and so kindly received by the brethren . Coming to the chair of his mother Iodge should bs the honest aspiration of every Mason , and he thanked the brethren for electing him . That was the eighth anniversary of his entrance into the lodge . He was pleased to see around the table so mmy laces which were present at his first entrance to the bdge . That hippy event seemsd to him
to be duplicated by the installation . He hoped he should be successful in his Mastership of the lodge . His effort would be to maintain the reputation of the lodge and to guard its interests . He should try to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors—the Past Masters of the lodge . As was said in the Volume of the Sacred Law in four words— " With both hands earnestly . " "Tis not in mortals to command success , " but if earnestness would insure success he should be successful , and the future of the lodge would be bright and brilliant . His best friend would be he who privately
buttonholed him and showed him his mistakes and faults , whether of omission or commission . Part of the installation ceremony seemed t > come to him at that minute . He was told that a Master should be exemplary in conduct , courteous in manner , easy of address , steady and firm in principle , and able and willing to take the minagement of the work . He was willing ; he was not sure bc wis able j the other qualifications would come by practice . He reminded himself that the watchwords of Masonry were brotherly love , virtue , and Charity j the brethren preached brotherly love , they extolled virtue , and
they practised Charity . The last thing he had to say was that he proposed , if spared and in good health , to go up as Steward to the Annual Festival of the Old People's institution . He should like particularly Io go up to that because a highly-esteemed Past . Masterof the lodge had found himself in such difficulties that two years ago he was compelled to solicit the benefits of thit Institution . By the hard work of the members of the lodge , and other brethren , he was successful the very first attempt . That brother had been the only candidate the lodge had hid at any election for many
years . He ( Bro . Clear ) felt he should be following the brethren ' s wishes if he was Steward for that Institution . If any brother hid anything to subscribe he should bs very glad if they would acquaint him with the fact and take their subscriptions . Bro . T . II . Clear , W . M ., next proposed "The I . P . M ., Bro . Augspurg , " The brethren knew the valuable services Bro . Augspurg had rendered to the lodge during his year of office . At the commencement of his year a kind of explanation was offered that he was nit of English birth , and the brethren mu , t bs lenient to him . All the
brethren would how admit that thit was unnecessary . As a man of ability , it was marvellous that a min not of English birth could hive psrformsd the rituil in a tongue that was not his own . Another wonder wis that Bro . Augspurg should have had the confidence and ability to preside at their banqu ; ts and propose toasts so well in a foreign language . Bro . Augspurg was a man fond of hird work , otherwise he would not have taken the trouble to learn each of the thres ceremonies and the installation of his successor . He had had a prosperous year and a hippy year . He was so fortunate as to be Master during the historic year of the Q leen ' s Diam ond Jubilee , when the Prince of
VVales presided at the Royal Albert Hill over ths brethren who voted an address of congratulation to the Queen . Another event that year was , the historic meeting in St . Paul ' s Cathedral to celebrate the 200 th anniversary of the c jmpletion of that m jnument of Masonry . Bro . Augspurg attended those mse ' . ings as representative of Lodge La Tolerance , and that showed he had carried out his duties faithfully . He now presented Bro . Augspurg with a Past Master ' s jewel which was voted to him as a mirk of the brethren's respect and esteem , and as an acknowledgment of the distinguished services he had rendered to the lodge . They wished him long life to wear the jewel for many years , with robust health , and success in his business utidertikings .
Bro . Augspurg , I . P . M ., in reply , said thit although he wn sorry he hid not done more hc assured the brethren he had done his best , and if he had come near their expectations he was content . He wis a great admirer and supporter of Masoiry and he was only sorry that his social position was njt prominent enough to bring more into effect the wishes he hid cirried in his breist a ' nu' th ; installation . II : coisidered , as the biethren well knew , although they knew the origin of Misonry dited bick to ths dedication of the Temple of Jerusalem at the time of King Solon in , th : re wis no doubt its real origin might be triced back to more ancient times , to Bibylonian and Egyptian
Masonry in some form ; and he thought the institution that hal been able f J resist continuously the attacks that had been in ide on Freemasonry in putting aside the ridiculous Diana Vaughan scandal—must have something sublime in it , wis placed on a rock where it could resist the waves that dished a * aiq it it . If thjy all trie 1 to d > a little for it it would be enough to promote Masonry , that Greit Order which taught the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of mm . A , fir as he was concerned he should continue to do his best to support it and to assist the VV . M . whens * er hs required his services during his year of ollice .
Bro . T . VV . Clear , W . M ., proposed " The Initiate , " a friend of his own , one of his partners , who had expressed a wish to j nn Freemisonry . Bro . Junius had told him the ceremony made an impression on him , which would last as long as he lived . He had advised him to go to lodges of instruction , and he would see new colours and experience new pleasures . The brethren congratulated him on joining the ancient and honourable Institution , and wished him health and prosperity to study all the principles of the Order .
Bro . Junius , in reply , said : From all my heart 1 thank you for the great honour you have done me by receiving me into the Brotherhood . I shall never forget in my life the imposing ceremony I have gone through . God is my witness that I intend lo keep the vows 1 took upon me . I trust the Great Maker of the Universe will assist me in trying to fulfil my duties , The other toasts folbwed .
I HE yoi ' . HX ' s visitors un Saturday last included tlieir Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Connaught , with Prince Arthur and the Princesses Margaret and Victoria Patricia , attended by Fi . iulein von Petersdorf . They crossed from Portsmouth on board her Majesty ' s yacht Aiberta , under the command of Rear-Admiral Fuflerton , A . D . C Col . Donald Browne ( Groom-in-VVjiting to her Majesty ) was in attendance . Major-General Sir Henry Kw . iu and llro . the Very Rev . II . D . M . Spence , D . D ., Dean ol Gloucester , hid tire honour ol dining wilh the QJCCII and the Royal Family . Bro . Lord Hilsbury ( the Lord Chancellor ) , who had bsen invited to the Royal dinner party on Friday , left Oiborne for London on Saturday ,