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FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This old lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 30 th ult ., when there were present among others Bros . Fromholtz , W . M . ; Coop , S . W . ; C . Dairy , P . M ., acting J . W . ; Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; Hakim , S . D . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P .
G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; Cobham , P . M . ; Longstaffe , Tyler ; and others . Bro . Neville , 1 3 20 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The only business on the agenda was the raising of Bro . Symmonds . Letters pleading inability to attend having been read , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned . There was no banquet .
ROTHESAY LODGE ( No . 1687 ) . —This lodge met at the St . James ' s Hall , Piccadilly , W ., on the 7 th inst ., when there were present Bros . E . L . P . Valeriani , W . M . ; F . V . Green , S . W . ; W . Mole , J . W . ; John Butlin , Treas . ; W . C . Parsons , P . M ., Sec . ; R . Shaw , S . D . ; W . Adams , J . D . ; Henry Gros , l . G . ; J . Berrow , Org . ; J . Colepeper , Stwd . ; J . Potter , Tyler ; J . B . Docker , P . M . ; Fred . Green , P . M . ; J . Stephenson ,
Henry Edwardes , A . Kesse , L . Siles , F . T . Davis , H . J . Roberts , Edward Blewett , W . J . Roberts , Ronchetti , and Wallace . Visitors : Bros . Ramsay , P . M . 259 ; Collins , I . P . M . 77 6 ; Coombs , P . M . 12 ; Rouard , 12 S 7 ; Grosstephan , 34 S ; Bother , 1 743 ; Hild , W . M . 704 ; J . Rayner , 16 S 1 ; G . Reynolds , S . D . 1614 ; Henry Roberts , 1044 ; G . Ronchitti , 12 S 7 ; P . Silo , 1 S 0 S ; and Cooper , 1626 .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Mr . A . J . Martinne , and proving unanimous , that gentleman was informed of the result . Bro . Henry Edwardes was raised to the Degree of M . M . Messrs . Leon Valeriani ( eldest son of the W . M . ) , and A . J . Martinne were initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . Both ceremonies were performed by the W . M . in splendid
style , especiall y that of initiation , which was most impressive , the VV . M . evidently feeling greatly moved on account of one of the initiates being his eldest son . Bro . F . V . Green , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , also Bros . J . Butlin , Treas ., and Potter , P . M ., Tyler . A P . M . ' s jewel of the value of 10 guineas , and a P . M . ' s collar and jewel were unanimously voted to the W . M . in recognition of the services and the devotion
he had rendered to the Rothesay Lodge and to Freemasonry in general during his year of office . The W . M . having received the "Hearty good wishes " of the visitors , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where a recherche repast was served by Bro . Roberts . During the banquet music was given by Italian artists , which added much to the brethren ' s enjoyment .
After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , Bro . Ramsey replied for "The M . W . P . G . M ., the R . W . D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " in a truly Masonic spirit . The I . P . M . said he had the gavel in his hand that night for the last time to propose " The Health of their worthy W . M . " All the brethren knew the interest he had always
taken in the Rothesay Lodge , and the admirable manner in which he had done his work that night , more especially the initiation . It seldom occurred in a lodge that a father initiated his eldest son into the mysteries of the Craft ; but he felt sure the brethren would agree with him that they had not often seen the ceremony done better , or with more Masonic and manl y feeling . The W . M . thanked the I . P . M . for the very kind
expressions which had fallen from his lips , and to the brethren for the hearty manner in which his health had been drank . He Could only assure the brethren of the Rothesay Lodge he would do all in his power for its welfare , and to Freemasonry in general , and it should also be his care to attend to the grand Institutions of Freemasonry , the Royal Masonic Charities . It was his great pleasure now to propose " The Health of the W . M . Elect , Bro . F . V . Green , " the son of
their worthy I . P . M . He wished him health and every success , and trusted he would fulfil the duties of the chair of the Rothesay Lodge in the same admirable way in which his father had done before him . He would promise to render him all the assistance in his power . The W . M . Elect replied , thanking the W . M . for the kind manner in which he had proposed his health , and he could assure the brethren that he would endeavour to follow
in the footsteps of the W . M . and also of the I . P . M . He trusted the lodge would still continue to prosper when he occupied the chair . The W . M ., in proposing "The Health of the Initiates , " said : Brethren , the toast he was about to propose always afforded any W . M . a great amount of pleasure , and he felt it under existing circumstances , one of the initiates being his eldest son , and must ask their indulgence while
addressing a few words to him . He then said : " Leon , having brought you into the world in whith I have always tried to do my utmost , and earn and deserve the respect of my fellow-creatures , I now have the pleasure of introducing you into the Masonic world , and hope you will become a shining light and a useful member of the Fraternity . You will sec this evening what work and perseverance is really necessary for attaining my present high position as
W . M . of the Rothesay Lodge . In making you a brother consider it a proof of our affection for you . 1 trust in your keeping the fruits of my labour , and I having been able to accomplish so much , how very much easier will it be for you that have more advantages . You need never be afraid of wanting good advice , as in all difficulties the brethren of your new family will be willing to render you assistance .
My advice is , work hard , and persevere , and may the G . A . O . T . U . spare me to see you attain my present position as W . M . of the Rothesay Lodge . I sincerely trust you will never do anything to disgrace the Craft , but on the contrary will do your utmost to be an honour to the Craft , and this lodge in particular . Brethren , I ask you to drink heartily to " The Health of the Initiates . "
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The Initiates in reply said they would endeavour to do all they could , and become a credit to the Craft . The words of the W . M . would urge them on to great diligence . The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Health of the Visitors , " and said the Rothesay Lodge was always pleased to see them . He trusted they had had a pleasant evening and been happy . That had not a large gathering
that evening , but they were brethren well known to them all . He would call on Bros . Collins , I . P . M . 77 G ; J . Rayner , 1 GS 1 ; and G . Reynolds , S . D . 1614 ; to respond . Bro . Collins , I . P . M . 776 , said it gave him much pleasure to be amongst them . He could say that he had spent an enjoyable evening , and was glad to be with them again , not only for the sake of seeing old faces , but to admire the
impressive work of the W . M . Bro . J . Rayner said it afforded him also much pleasure to be with them . The name of St . James ' s Hall brought back to his memory youthful times , as he was born in the parish . He could not help admiring the working of the W . M ., and while speaking he would give invitations to his own lodge—the Londesborough—to the W . M ., I . P . M .,
and incoming Master . Bro . G . Reynolds said , that as Secretary to the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , which he was pleased to own met nearly opposite every Thursday evening at the Criterion , Piccadilly , he had had the great pleasure of making the acquaintance of their worthy W . M . He was a true and hard worker , and the brethren of the Rothesay
Lodge must be proud of such a Master . In his eyes there was light , and his face happiness , which he communicated to others . He had visited many lodges and saw many initiations , but never heard such an impressive and manly speech as had fallen from the lips of their W . M . that evening . He would have been sorry to have missed the address , which was most touching . He wished the Rothesay Lodge
every success . The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Health of the Past Masters , " spoke of the great assistance he had received from them during his year of of office . He knew they had the interest of the lodge at heart , and would do all in their power for its benefit . It was a singular coincidence that the son of their I . P . M ., Bro . Green , should have
been elected W . M . that evening to succeed him , at the same time he initiated his eldest son . It would be well remembered in the Rothesay Lodge . Bro . Green , I . P . M ., assured the brethren that nothing should be wanting on his part to promote the welfare of the Rothesay Lodge . He trusted that his son , the W . M . elect , would have a successful year of office . Bro . J . Docker , P . M . and W . S ., hoped the brethren had
spent a very pleasant evening , and that their comforts had been well attended to . The W . M . ' s of this lodge could always rely on the assistance of the P . M . ' s . After " The Officers " toast had been proposed and replied to b y them , the Tyler ' s toast brought to a conclusion a very enjoyable evening , several brethren having kindl y assisted with songs and recitations . A gentleman contributed some beautiful playing on the mandeline .
HAMMERSMITH LODGE ( No . 2090 ) . —The first installation meeting since the consecration of this lodge was held at the Board Room of the Fulham Board of Works , Hammersmith , on Thursday , the Sth inst . The chair was occupied by Bro . Howard H . Room , W . M ., who was supported by the following i Bros . Harry Tipper , S . W . j W . P . Cockburn , Treas . ; A . J . Barclay , Sec ; G . Read , P . M . ; F . Mander . S . D . ; W . Watson , D . C . ;
A . Williams , l . G . j R . Wimpey , Stwd . ; R . H . Williams , G . Brown , E . J . Gordon , E . F . Roberts , J . Cooney , R . S . Lines , T . Clark , R . Dare , R . Laundy , J . Lean , F . J . Brittan , W . Ritchie , and F . J . Oliver . Amongst the visitors present were the following : Bros . Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen , W . M . 210 S ; H . J . Wood , P . G . S . ; Col . H . Radcliffe , P . G . S ., S . W . 1964 ; W . D . Bayley , W . M .
1 S 5 ; H . Windrush , W . M . 1672 ; H . Stiles , P . M . 1732 ; D . Phillips , P . M . St . Ambrose ; C . A . Walter , P . M . 865 ; T . Wills , P . M . 299 ; S . J . Parker , 14 S 9 ; W . F . Upson , 185 ; W . Hackmore , 45 ; VV . H . Garrett , 1 S 28 ; J . Richards , 1246 ; and VV . VV . Lee , 1897 . The lodge having been formally opened , the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed , and the
report of the Audit Committee received and adopted . Ballot was then taken for Bro . F . J . Oliver , P . M . 8 34 , as a joining member , and for Mr . G . Ebbatt as an initiate , both proving unanimous . Bro . Ritchie was next passed to the Second Degree , after which Bro . Brittan was raised to the Degree of M . M . Bro . Harry Tipper , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented for installation , and a Board of Installed
Masters having been formed , he was duly installed into the chair . The following officers were appointed and invested by the W . M .: Bros . D . Stroud , S . W . ; W . P . Cockburn , J . W . ; Howard H . Room , I . P . M ., Treas . ; A . J . Barclay , Sec ; F . Mander , S . D . ; A . Williams , J . D . ; W . Watson , P . M ., l . G . ; H . Penney , D . C . ; R . Wimpey and R . H . Williams , Stwds . ; F . J . Oliver , Org . ;
and Very , Tyler . The usual addresses were delivered by the Installing Officer , Bro . Room , in an impressive and effective manner , that gained hearty tokens of approval and satisfaction from the brethren present . The newly-installed W . M ., Bro . Tipper , then initiated Mr . Ebbatt into Freemasonry . A handsome P . M . 's jewel was nextprcsented by the W . M .
to Bro . Room , I . P . M ., as a mark of appreciation of the very efficient manner in which he had presided over the lodge and performed the duties of W . M . during the past year . Bro . Room , having acknowledged the gift , and cordially thanked the brethren , said that a pleasant task now devolved upon him . It was to present Bro . G . Read , P . M .,
with a jewel as a small token of the esteem and affection with which he is regarded by the members of the lodge . Bro . Read , in appropriate terms , tendered his sincere thanks to the brethren for their great kindness . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . H . Stiles , P . M ., for so generously performing the duties of S . VV . in the absence of Bro . Stroud .
Other Masonic business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in due form . 'the brethren then adjourned to an excellent banquet at the Windsor Castle Hotel , a dispensation having been received from H . R . H . the M . W . G . M ., permitting Masonic clothing to be worn . In proposing the first toast of the evening— " The Queen and the Craft , " the W . M . observed that as loyal citizens the brethren would receive it with enthusiasm , for they all
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admired the womanly virtues of Her Majesty , whose benign rule would mark one of the most glorious pages in history . "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " was next given by the W . M ., who remarked that the interest taken by H . R . H . in the Craft proved that he considered the post of M . W . G . M . anything but a sinecure . The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Grand
Officers , and said that the brethren who had attended Grand Lodge would testify that the Grand Officers were aptly chosen—for they one and all performed their duties in a most efficient manner . Bro . Col . H . Radcliffe , P . G . S ., in the absence of the Grand Officers , returned thanks for the hearty reception accorded the toast , and assured the brethren that the
Officers of Grand Lodge carried out their duties to the best of their ability . Bro . H . T . Wood , P . G . S ., also responded , and said that a year ago he had the extreme good fortune to be present at the consecration of the lodge , when Bro . Room was installed into the chair . It would have been impossible to have chosen a better VV . M ., for his heart and soul were in
the welfare of this lodge . As to the present occupant of the chair , he could only say that in the future it would be difficult for them to find a better . " The Health of the Worshipful Master " was next proposed by Bro . Room , I . P . M ., who said that once more he had the pleasure and privilege of assuming the gavel , and the brethren would know it was for the purpose of
introducing this important toast . It had hever been put to a better use , and he felt assured that not only would the toast be appreciated by the members of the lodge , but by the visitors also—for to know the W . M . was to esteem him . The untiring energy displayed and the trouble taken by Bro . Harry Tipper , W . M ., at the formation of the lodge were well known , and it had always been a great wonder to
him ( Bro . Room ) that the present occupant of the chair had not been selected as the first W . M . However , instead of Bro . Tipper retiring on the _ present occasion , the brethren had the pleasure of looking forward to being under his rule for the next year . As he had the esteem and affection of the members , there was not the slightest doubt that he would have a happy and a prosperous time during
the ensuing twelve months . Bro . Harry Tipper , W . M ., sincerely thanked the I . P . M . for the very eloquent and kindly manner in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for its enthusiastic reception . He was much obliged to them for placing him in his present position , and would endeavour during his year of office to fulfil the duties in such a manner that
would gain for him , at its termination , the same hearty " well done" they had given to the I . P . M . that evening . The next toast was that of "The Initiate , " and the W . M . in proposing it observed that the strength of Freemasonry depended upon the unfailing supply of good and true men that were admitted into the , Order . He trusted that the Initiate of that evening , who had his foot on the
bottom of the ladder , would not stop until he had reached the top rung . Bro . Ebbatt having responded in suitable terms , the W . M . proposed " The Visitors , " and in doing so said they were fortunate that evening in having a large and distinguished array of visiting brethren present , all of whom were honoured and respected in the Craft ; and he asked the members of the lodge to give them a hearty and
brotherly greeting . He hoped the visitors were satisfied with the entertainment provided , and he should couple with the toast the names of Bros . Sir P . C . Owen and W . D . Bayley . Bro . Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen , W . M . 310 S , said that it was with very great pleasure he rose to return thanks on behalf of the visitors for the very kind reception they had met with , and he felt very pleased and honoured to think
his name had been coupled with the toast . The present occasion had been for some time past a red letter evening to him , and to which he had looked forward with considerable interest . It was very gratifying to him to see Bro . Tipper occupying the chair , for he was a brother whom he respected and loved . He was also glad to see Bro . Brittan present , who had been engaged with him on some work for vears
past , and Bro . Wood was also an old friend . Their W . M . he had also worked with for years , and he was assured that he had won the respect of the members of that lodge . The brotherhood of Masonry worked a large amount of good , and he had found it a great benefit . He sincerely trusted the lodge would continue the prosperous career it had begun , and that he should have the satisfaction in the future
of coming among them again . Bro . W . D . Bayley , W . M . tSs , also responded , and thanked the brethren for the very kind reception he had met with . It afforded him peculiar pleasure to witness tho installation of Bro . Tipper into the chair , for he had initiated him into Freemasonry some years ago . He had worked side by side with him since then , and he was sure he would
prove a credit to the Hammersmith Lodge . He hoped the progress of the lodge would continue , and he regarded the harmony of working that he had seen that evening as an augury that it would become one of the greatest ornaments of the Crait . In proposing the toast of "The I . P . M . and Installing Master , " the Worshipful Master said that he should include in it " The Health of Bro . Read , P . M . " He further
observed that it was a most interesting sight to see a soldier returning from the field and relating , with glistening eye , how he had won the medals that adorned his breast . The soldiers were the Past Masters , and the jewels worn by them showed that they had rendered valuable service to the Craft . He ( the W . M . ) would gain confidence in the lodge from the fact that he would have on his right Bro . Room , who had so impressively rendered the installation
ceremony . Bro . Room , I . P . M ., responded , and saidthatthebrethren had heard so much of him that evening and during the last year , that his remarks would necessarily be brief . In the first place , he had to sincerel y thank them for the very great honour conferred upon him in selecting him as the first W . Master of the lodge . He had to thank the officers who had so ably supported him during his year . It had been a
great pleasure to him to come down to the lodge meetings , knowing the officers could perform their duties in such an excellent manner , and he was sure that no W . Master could be supported better than he had been . He had also to thank them for the jewel that had been presented to him , and which he should always look upon as a token of the affection and esteem with which he believed he was regarded by the members of the lodge . Bro . Read , P . M ., also responded , and said that he had to
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FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This old lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 30 th ult ., when there were present among others Bros . Fromholtz , W . M . ; Coop , S . W . ; C . Dairy , P . M ., acting J . W . ; Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; Hakim , S . D . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P .
G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; Cobham , P . M . ; Longstaffe , Tyler ; and others . Bro . Neville , 1 3 20 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The only business on the agenda was the raising of Bro . Symmonds . Letters pleading inability to attend having been read , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned . There was no banquet .
ROTHESAY LODGE ( No . 1687 ) . —This lodge met at the St . James ' s Hall , Piccadilly , W ., on the 7 th inst ., when there were present Bros . E . L . P . Valeriani , W . M . ; F . V . Green , S . W . ; W . Mole , J . W . ; John Butlin , Treas . ; W . C . Parsons , P . M ., Sec . ; R . Shaw , S . D . ; W . Adams , J . D . ; Henry Gros , l . G . ; J . Berrow , Org . ; J . Colepeper , Stwd . ; J . Potter , Tyler ; J . B . Docker , P . M . ; Fred . Green , P . M . ; J . Stephenson ,
Henry Edwardes , A . Kesse , L . Siles , F . T . Davis , H . J . Roberts , Edward Blewett , W . J . Roberts , Ronchetti , and Wallace . Visitors : Bros . Ramsay , P . M . 259 ; Collins , I . P . M . 77 6 ; Coombs , P . M . 12 ; Rouard , 12 S 7 ; Grosstephan , 34 S ; Bother , 1 743 ; Hild , W . M . 704 ; J . Rayner , 16 S 1 ; G . Reynolds , S . D . 1614 ; Henry Roberts , 1044 ; G . Ronchitti , 12 S 7 ; P . Silo , 1 S 0 S ; and Cooper , 1626 .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Mr . A . J . Martinne , and proving unanimous , that gentleman was informed of the result . Bro . Henry Edwardes was raised to the Degree of M . M . Messrs . Leon Valeriani ( eldest son of the W . M . ) , and A . J . Martinne were initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . Both ceremonies were performed by the W . M . in splendid
style , especiall y that of initiation , which was most impressive , the VV . M . evidently feeling greatly moved on account of one of the initiates being his eldest son . Bro . F . V . Green , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , also Bros . J . Butlin , Treas ., and Potter , P . M ., Tyler . A P . M . ' s jewel of the value of 10 guineas , and a P . M . ' s collar and jewel were unanimously voted to the W . M . in recognition of the services and the devotion
he had rendered to the Rothesay Lodge and to Freemasonry in general during his year of office . The W . M . having received the "Hearty good wishes " of the visitors , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where a recherche repast was served by Bro . Roberts . During the banquet music was given by Italian artists , which added much to the brethren ' s enjoyment .
After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , Bro . Ramsey replied for "The M . W . P . G . M ., the R . W . D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " in a truly Masonic spirit . The I . P . M . said he had the gavel in his hand that night for the last time to propose " The Health of their worthy W . M . " All the brethren knew the interest he had always
taken in the Rothesay Lodge , and the admirable manner in which he had done his work that night , more especially the initiation . It seldom occurred in a lodge that a father initiated his eldest son into the mysteries of the Craft ; but he felt sure the brethren would agree with him that they had not often seen the ceremony done better , or with more Masonic and manl y feeling . The W . M . thanked the I . P . M . for the very kind
expressions which had fallen from his lips , and to the brethren for the hearty manner in which his health had been drank . He Could only assure the brethren of the Rothesay Lodge he would do all in his power for its welfare , and to Freemasonry in general , and it should also be his care to attend to the grand Institutions of Freemasonry , the Royal Masonic Charities . It was his great pleasure now to propose " The Health of the W . M . Elect , Bro . F . V . Green , " the son of
their worthy I . P . M . He wished him health and every success , and trusted he would fulfil the duties of the chair of the Rothesay Lodge in the same admirable way in which his father had done before him . He would promise to render him all the assistance in his power . The W . M . Elect replied , thanking the W . M . for the kind manner in which he had proposed his health , and he could assure the brethren that he would endeavour to follow
in the footsteps of the W . M . and also of the I . P . M . He trusted the lodge would still continue to prosper when he occupied the chair . The W . M ., in proposing "The Health of the Initiates , " said : Brethren , the toast he was about to propose always afforded any W . M . a great amount of pleasure , and he felt it under existing circumstances , one of the initiates being his eldest son , and must ask their indulgence while
addressing a few words to him . He then said : " Leon , having brought you into the world in whith I have always tried to do my utmost , and earn and deserve the respect of my fellow-creatures , I now have the pleasure of introducing you into the Masonic world , and hope you will become a shining light and a useful member of the Fraternity . You will sec this evening what work and perseverance is really necessary for attaining my present high position as
W . M . of the Rothesay Lodge . In making you a brother consider it a proof of our affection for you . 1 trust in your keeping the fruits of my labour , and I having been able to accomplish so much , how very much easier will it be for you that have more advantages . You need never be afraid of wanting good advice , as in all difficulties the brethren of your new family will be willing to render you assistance .
My advice is , work hard , and persevere , and may the G . A . O . T . U . spare me to see you attain my present position as W . M . of the Rothesay Lodge . I sincerely trust you will never do anything to disgrace the Craft , but on the contrary will do your utmost to be an honour to the Craft , and this lodge in particular . Brethren , I ask you to drink heartily to " The Health of the Initiates . "
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The Initiates in reply said they would endeavour to do all they could , and become a credit to the Craft . The words of the W . M . would urge them on to great diligence . The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Health of the Visitors , " and said the Rothesay Lodge was always pleased to see them . He trusted they had had a pleasant evening and been happy . That had not a large gathering
that evening , but they were brethren well known to them all . He would call on Bros . Collins , I . P . M . 77 G ; J . Rayner , 1 GS 1 ; and G . Reynolds , S . D . 1614 ; to respond . Bro . Collins , I . P . M . 776 , said it gave him much pleasure to be amongst them . He could say that he had spent an enjoyable evening , and was glad to be with them again , not only for the sake of seeing old faces , but to admire the
impressive work of the W . M . Bro . J . Rayner said it afforded him also much pleasure to be with them . The name of St . James ' s Hall brought back to his memory youthful times , as he was born in the parish . He could not help admiring the working of the W . M ., and while speaking he would give invitations to his own lodge—the Londesborough—to the W . M ., I . P . M .,
and incoming Master . Bro . G . Reynolds said , that as Secretary to the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , which he was pleased to own met nearly opposite every Thursday evening at the Criterion , Piccadilly , he had had the great pleasure of making the acquaintance of their worthy W . M . He was a true and hard worker , and the brethren of the Rothesay
Lodge must be proud of such a Master . In his eyes there was light , and his face happiness , which he communicated to others . He had visited many lodges and saw many initiations , but never heard such an impressive and manly speech as had fallen from the lips of their W . M . that evening . He would have been sorry to have missed the address , which was most touching . He wished the Rothesay Lodge
every success . The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Health of the Past Masters , " spoke of the great assistance he had received from them during his year of of office . He knew they had the interest of the lodge at heart , and would do all in their power for its benefit . It was a singular coincidence that the son of their I . P . M ., Bro . Green , should have
been elected W . M . that evening to succeed him , at the same time he initiated his eldest son . It would be well remembered in the Rothesay Lodge . Bro . Green , I . P . M ., assured the brethren that nothing should be wanting on his part to promote the welfare of the Rothesay Lodge . He trusted that his son , the W . M . elect , would have a successful year of office . Bro . J . Docker , P . M . and W . S ., hoped the brethren had
spent a very pleasant evening , and that their comforts had been well attended to . The W . M . ' s of this lodge could always rely on the assistance of the P . M . ' s . After " The Officers " toast had been proposed and replied to b y them , the Tyler ' s toast brought to a conclusion a very enjoyable evening , several brethren having kindl y assisted with songs and recitations . A gentleman contributed some beautiful playing on the mandeline .
HAMMERSMITH LODGE ( No . 2090 ) . —The first installation meeting since the consecration of this lodge was held at the Board Room of the Fulham Board of Works , Hammersmith , on Thursday , the Sth inst . The chair was occupied by Bro . Howard H . Room , W . M ., who was supported by the following i Bros . Harry Tipper , S . W . j W . P . Cockburn , Treas . ; A . J . Barclay , Sec ; G . Read , P . M . ; F . Mander . S . D . ; W . Watson , D . C . ;
A . Williams , l . G . j R . Wimpey , Stwd . ; R . H . Williams , G . Brown , E . J . Gordon , E . F . Roberts , J . Cooney , R . S . Lines , T . Clark , R . Dare , R . Laundy , J . Lean , F . J . Brittan , W . Ritchie , and F . J . Oliver . Amongst the visitors present were the following : Bros . Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen , W . M . 210 S ; H . J . Wood , P . G . S . ; Col . H . Radcliffe , P . G . S ., S . W . 1964 ; W . D . Bayley , W . M .
1 S 5 ; H . Windrush , W . M . 1672 ; H . Stiles , P . M . 1732 ; D . Phillips , P . M . St . Ambrose ; C . A . Walter , P . M . 865 ; T . Wills , P . M . 299 ; S . J . Parker , 14 S 9 ; W . F . Upson , 185 ; W . Hackmore , 45 ; VV . H . Garrett , 1 S 28 ; J . Richards , 1246 ; and VV . VV . Lee , 1897 . The lodge having been formally opened , the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed , and the
report of the Audit Committee received and adopted . Ballot was then taken for Bro . F . J . Oliver , P . M . 8 34 , as a joining member , and for Mr . G . Ebbatt as an initiate , both proving unanimous . Bro . Ritchie was next passed to the Second Degree , after which Bro . Brittan was raised to the Degree of M . M . Bro . Harry Tipper , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented for installation , and a Board of Installed
Masters having been formed , he was duly installed into the chair . The following officers were appointed and invested by the W . M .: Bros . D . Stroud , S . W . ; W . P . Cockburn , J . W . ; Howard H . Room , I . P . M ., Treas . ; A . J . Barclay , Sec ; F . Mander , S . D . ; A . Williams , J . D . ; W . Watson , P . M ., l . G . ; H . Penney , D . C . ; R . Wimpey and R . H . Williams , Stwds . ; F . J . Oliver , Org . ;
and Very , Tyler . The usual addresses were delivered by the Installing Officer , Bro . Room , in an impressive and effective manner , that gained hearty tokens of approval and satisfaction from the brethren present . The newly-installed W . M ., Bro . Tipper , then initiated Mr . Ebbatt into Freemasonry . A handsome P . M . 's jewel was nextprcsented by the W . M .
to Bro . Room , I . P . M ., as a mark of appreciation of the very efficient manner in which he had presided over the lodge and performed the duties of W . M . during the past year . Bro . Room , having acknowledged the gift , and cordially thanked the brethren , said that a pleasant task now devolved upon him . It was to present Bro . G . Read , P . M .,
with a jewel as a small token of the esteem and affection with which he is regarded by the members of the lodge . Bro . Read , in appropriate terms , tendered his sincere thanks to the brethren for their great kindness . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . H . Stiles , P . M ., for so generously performing the duties of S . VV . in the absence of Bro . Stroud .
Other Masonic business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in due form . 'the brethren then adjourned to an excellent banquet at the Windsor Castle Hotel , a dispensation having been received from H . R . H . the M . W . G . M ., permitting Masonic clothing to be worn . In proposing the first toast of the evening— " The Queen and the Craft , " the W . M . observed that as loyal citizens the brethren would receive it with enthusiasm , for they all
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admired the womanly virtues of Her Majesty , whose benign rule would mark one of the most glorious pages in history . "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " was next given by the W . M ., who remarked that the interest taken by H . R . H . in the Craft proved that he considered the post of M . W . G . M . anything but a sinecure . The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Grand
Officers , and said that the brethren who had attended Grand Lodge would testify that the Grand Officers were aptly chosen—for they one and all performed their duties in a most efficient manner . Bro . Col . H . Radcliffe , P . G . S ., in the absence of the Grand Officers , returned thanks for the hearty reception accorded the toast , and assured the brethren that the
Officers of Grand Lodge carried out their duties to the best of their ability . Bro . H . T . Wood , P . G . S ., also responded , and said that a year ago he had the extreme good fortune to be present at the consecration of the lodge , when Bro . Room was installed into the chair . It would have been impossible to have chosen a better VV . M ., for his heart and soul were in
the welfare of this lodge . As to the present occupant of the chair , he could only say that in the future it would be difficult for them to find a better . " The Health of the Worshipful Master " was next proposed by Bro . Room , I . P . M ., who said that once more he had the pleasure and privilege of assuming the gavel , and the brethren would know it was for the purpose of
introducing this important toast . It had hever been put to a better use , and he felt assured that not only would the toast be appreciated by the members of the lodge , but by the visitors also—for to know the W . M . was to esteem him . The untiring energy displayed and the trouble taken by Bro . Harry Tipper , W . M ., at the formation of the lodge were well known , and it had always been a great wonder to
him ( Bro . Room ) that the present occupant of the chair had not been selected as the first W . M . However , instead of Bro . Tipper retiring on the _ present occasion , the brethren had the pleasure of looking forward to being under his rule for the next year . As he had the esteem and affection of the members , there was not the slightest doubt that he would have a happy and a prosperous time during
the ensuing twelve months . Bro . Harry Tipper , W . M ., sincerely thanked the I . P . M . for the very eloquent and kindly manner in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for its enthusiastic reception . He was much obliged to them for placing him in his present position , and would endeavour during his year of office to fulfil the duties in such a manner that
would gain for him , at its termination , the same hearty " well done" they had given to the I . P . M . that evening . The next toast was that of "The Initiate , " and the W . M . in proposing it observed that the strength of Freemasonry depended upon the unfailing supply of good and true men that were admitted into the , Order . He trusted that the Initiate of that evening , who had his foot on the
bottom of the ladder , would not stop until he had reached the top rung . Bro . Ebbatt having responded in suitable terms , the W . M . proposed " The Visitors , " and in doing so said they were fortunate that evening in having a large and distinguished array of visiting brethren present , all of whom were honoured and respected in the Craft ; and he asked the members of the lodge to give them a hearty and
brotherly greeting . He hoped the visitors were satisfied with the entertainment provided , and he should couple with the toast the names of Bros . Sir P . C . Owen and W . D . Bayley . Bro . Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen , W . M . 310 S , said that it was with very great pleasure he rose to return thanks on behalf of the visitors for the very kind reception they had met with , and he felt very pleased and honoured to think
his name had been coupled with the toast . The present occasion had been for some time past a red letter evening to him , and to which he had looked forward with considerable interest . It was very gratifying to him to see Bro . Tipper occupying the chair , for he was a brother whom he respected and loved . He was also glad to see Bro . Brittan present , who had been engaged with him on some work for vears
past , and Bro . Wood was also an old friend . Their W . M . he had also worked with for years , and he was assured that he had won the respect of the members of that lodge . The brotherhood of Masonry worked a large amount of good , and he had found it a great benefit . He sincerely trusted the lodge would continue the prosperous career it had begun , and that he should have the satisfaction in the future
of coming among them again . Bro . W . D . Bayley , W . M . tSs , also responded , and thanked the brethren for the very kind reception he had met with . It afforded him peculiar pleasure to witness tho installation of Bro . Tipper into the chair , for he had initiated him into Freemasonry some years ago . He had worked side by side with him since then , and he was sure he would
prove a credit to the Hammersmith Lodge . He hoped the progress of the lodge would continue , and he regarded the harmony of working that he had seen that evening as an augury that it would become one of the greatest ornaments of the Crait . In proposing the toast of "The I . P . M . and Installing Master , " the Worshipful Master said that he should include in it " The Health of Bro . Read , P . M . " He further
observed that it was a most interesting sight to see a soldier returning from the field and relating , with glistening eye , how he had won the medals that adorned his breast . The soldiers were the Past Masters , and the jewels worn by them showed that they had rendered valuable service to the Craft . He ( the W . M . ) would gain confidence in the lodge from the fact that he would have on his right Bro . Room , who had so impressively rendered the installation
ceremony . Bro . Room , I . P . M ., responded , and saidthatthebrethren had heard so much of him that evening and during the last year , that his remarks would necessarily be brief . In the first place , he had to sincerel y thank them for the very great honour conferred upon him in selecting him as the first W . Master of the lodge . He had to thank the officers who had so ably supported him during his year . It had been a
great pleasure to him to come down to the lodge meetings , knowing the officers could perform their duties in such an excellent manner , and he was sure that no W . Master could be supported better than he had been . He had also to thank them for the jewel that had been presented to him , and which he should always look upon as a token of the affection and esteem with which he believed he was regarded by the members of the lodge . Bro . Read , P . M ., also responded , and said that he had to