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Bro . R- Young supported the vote proposed by Bro . RavneV , and further said he saw in it a splendid gift , preus as ' an historical record , unmatched , he believed , in the ? ' ? __as a lodge ornamentation . It was valuable as a peretual souvenir of their W . M . 's faculty for originality , and lasting memento of his generosity and inventiveness—a - : hntp of respect and encouragement for posterity . The trio ""** « ,, , * f ,. _ i _ , j , i :, _ , . i \/ i . >> . = Chine and its "Past Masters"

ames of " Lodge" were destined to live in "Jubilee " periods , renewable bygenerations yet unborn , and certainly never to be forgotten by the pr Bro . F . Coo pe ° r "' P . M ., was then installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , in a most efficient manner , by Bro . Greenham , that being the first occasion on which the ceremany had been performed by an initiate of the lodge .

Bro . Cooper invested his officers as follows : Bros . Alfred r . rpenham , I . P . M . ; Arthur F . Swayne , S . W . ; Lewis Colenutt , J . W . ; J . Bailey , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Treas . ; Richard Young , Sec ; H . A . Matthews , S . D . ; . J . . fantlow , J . D . ; W . Thompson , Reg . and Librarian ; F . Ravner , D . C ; G . H . Matthews , I . G . j 0 . Woodward , Stwd . ; and VV . J . Mew , Tyler .

The W . M ., Bro . F . Cooper , P . M ., P . P . G . S ., then rose , and said he rose with strong and mixed feelings of pride , honour , and personal gratification on that occasion . Of pride that his installation had been conducted by a P . M . of such accomplished ability , and witnessed by Masons of such wide experience and critical judgment . Of honour that the brethren should have placed him , for the second

time in that dignified position , with their accustomed unanimity and cordiality . But , if an element was wanting to complete his personal gratification , it was found in the discharge of the duties with which they had entrusted him . The first official act of his Mastership was the graceful opportunity of expressing the warmest fraternal greetings to all the brethren encircled there in regular lodge that

day , but it centred itself upon the merits of one brother present , whose distinguished services to the Craft had placed him head and shoulders above his fellows . Fraternal admiration was hardly the phrase that described the intimacy of fellow-feeling and sympathy which existed between their Immediate Past Master and the members of his lodge . Indeed , he would not err beyond the circumference

of facts , when he included several distant and ancient lodges where honorary membership has been conferred upon Bro . Alfred Greenham of world-wide Exhibition fame . Bro . Cooper , continuing , said it was with peculiar pleasure he desired to tell him that the brethren had waited impatiently for an opportunity such as this to offer him their felicitations on the magnificent success which had attended

his zeal and loyalty to Freemasonry during his connection with Chine Lodge . Might the Union be life-long . It iva-i true they had received at the hands of their brethren other signs and symbols of their esteem , notably by hearty co-operation in his enterprizes for the good of Chine Lodge , but the brethren desired now , in a more distinct and tangible manner , to join his late official staff , re-atfirming their

warmest appreciation of services rendered by him , while the W . M . of Chine Lodge . They had therefore commissioned him ( Bro . Cooper ) to ask his acceptance of that handsome jewel as a small memento of work done , and as a proof to posterity that his lodge was at least of a mettle , earnest , willing , and grateful . He asked further the honour of attaching that emblem to his

breast that they might have the additional pleasure of seeing that simple token of feeling received with a degree of favour sincerely desired from him , their Immediate Past Master , Bro . Greenham . Bro . R . Young joined most cordially in the unanimous determination of the Chine brethren to offer such a token of their personal regard and appreciation as should be not only

acceptable in excellence , but unique in its combination with ihe memento of the Exhibition , of which Bro . Greeenham , with his lodge and distinguished brethren throughout the world were deservedly proud . Bro . Young had been brought into close fraternal relations with Bro . Greenham daring the last two years , and had had every opportunity to form a sound judgment upon the Masonic ability of the

W . M . of Chine Lodge . But in addition to the fulfilment of duties naturally falling to the chair , Bro . Greenham exhibited a devotion to Masonry approaching the enthusiastic . Above all , his methods were complete in arrangement and finished in detail , not only had he been a good promoter , but a conscientious worker . This involved an amount of self denial and self-sacrifice of double

e Jtect , demanding a steady perseverance in the business anairs , an unflinching front , and a courteous demeanour always . Bro . Greenham had manifested these and other H , 3 ^ in an eminent degree . No wonder then wat the lodge was proud of their Master , and Freemasons hu ) ' red his energy and success . Then there stood out Boldl y enough his zeal for the Craft in making " history ior posterity , " as witnessed the Jubilee memorial tablet , nd

not a few lodge adornments , as well as the practical nf " fi , ° ^ ' ^ t'ng pecuniary pressure fro m the shoulders ™ that same active humanity of posterity . But Bro . reenham had had honour and glory too thrust upon "i" ? H nasked , while the estimation of fellow Masons and trihit , od ge was not the least of those acceptable cee !?• ? .- worth—added to the fact of having sucloan h '" pet scheme of reducing the lodge buildings hf" -X some fc 2 ° o- Bro . Young concluded by saying : He " ? sgedtoemnhacico -ho „ , / irrie „ ffi , o \ A ; i \/ i „ nAn-i u ,: i „„ Jvi ^ nutuauii miaiiuuiujiUftutji

„ _ - __ , T' — u ,. » . » . » ,. . activ "! f Present knew something of the restless a first J ° W . M . who placed the honour of his lodge as rst duty and obligation , not seldom to the disadvantage knew Th' - iness * Although the officers of Chine Lodge which 1 ' '' ^ ad no ' rece ' that general recognition annr S " I * ^ or , s deserved—the present occasion seemed cofne ' J' Jhe close of the second year of office had 1 n . > anQ the cWincr m » n » inv ml- lha han ^ c nf Hioir

sense ' ( A the wished for opportunity of discharging a marked y " t . * Greenham had , no doubt , met with £ l * nrtin ! , ' ^ h y » support , and pleasure , while attending able cha Vlslt 'ng lodges ; but not the less , at considered r argeS - upon his P"vate means , in purse , and time , personirHf'T 6 , The brethren desired then to offer Lodpp U-, , s for honours thus conferred upon Chine , . „ 1 SC > Wnile IhpV rr . nrrr * S „ 1 n . r . A S \ . ~ ' - 1 D » lt 1 . 1 lliCH ll 11 ctllU LUClil

, SeiVeS l , n tl J - - — - "' S '"* - «*«* -C-- » .. * . - Bro ? u Maternal connection . Worship , iw l , ' P M P . P . A . G . D . C ., said with the fe * v woSc \ ast , Permission he should like to add a bre 'hren L ? u r h ? had stated > and he assured the he had haH ' ll t 0 be one of the greatest pleasures anu arrant 'P , connection with Freemasonry to contribute 'ge the presentation of that Masonic P . M . jewel .

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He had only to whisper their intention to the brethren and he was proud to tell them the response was electrical . The brethren would see they had tried to kill two birds with one stone by making it a double jewel . The square , & c , to show their appreciation of his generous and valuable services as VV . M . during the past two years , and the medal to associate and recognise his exceptional ability

and energy in the very successful arranging and carrying out of that gigantic undertaking—the largest Masonic Exhibition ever held—and the brethren could depend upon it the day was far distant when it would be surpassed . The W . M . did not make a pile of money by it , but he had made a name for himself and Chine Lodge that would live for generations .

Bro . Alfred Greenham P . M ., in his reply , stated that inasmuch as the presentation was quite a surprise , the words he spoke would perhaps fail to convey the appreciation he felt in receiving the handsome gold Exhibition medal and jewel combined , together with the eloquent words that had been spoken by the W . M . If those alone , however , had been spoken , he should have been well satisfied , and he

should not have felt a shadow of disappointment had no jewel been presented . They must remember that the Masonic Exhibition and Jubilee Memorial had brought him much honour , but they all would coincide that he had endeavoured to associate them with it , and to make acknowledgment of all services rendered to him . Yet with all the assistance they knew he worked hard for weeks

and months over the Exhibition , which naturally he felt proud of , and nothing would have given him more pleasure than receiving the gold medal that day . There was one honour , however , outside the lodge he valued highly , he having been made honorary member of the oldest lodge in Devon and Cornwall , and if some of his intimate friends did not approve of using outside aid in any form , and had

expressed their disapproval , at least they would see that in his own lodge his actions were appreciated , and had been supported by the highest Masons in England . He should wear the medal and feel proud of it , and should treasure it as one of his choicest possessions , and as a token of their regard and esteem . The medal and jewel were manufactured by Bro . George

Kenning . The inscription was— " From Chine Lodge Brethren , Jan . 26 th , 18 SS , in fraternal acknowledgment of the valuable services of Bro . Alfred Greenham , P . M ., during the two years he so successfully presided over Chine Lodge , No . 1 SS 4 . " Apologies for absence were received from Bros . Rev . J . N . Palmer , P . P . S . G . W ., P . P . G . C ; McQueen , P . M . ; and

many others . Bro . John Chapman , P . M . P . P . G . D ., wrote to the VV . M . elect , Bro . Cooper , expressing his regret that ill health prevented his attending the installation , and added , " I hope you will express the feeling of true fraternal appreciation that I entertain towards Bro . Greenham for his indefatigable efforts in behalf

of Freemasonry in general and for Chine Lodge in particular , during the memorable two years that he has been the W . M . I do not know any brother in the Craft who has acquitted himself with so much credit to himself and his lodge during his term of office as my esteemed friend Bro . Greenham . " ¦

LIVERPOOL—Apollo Lodge ( No . 2042 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Wednesday , the ist inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . This lodge was formed some four years since , under the presidency of the late Bro . J . Skeaf , P . P . G . O ., for the purpose of gathering together the musical brethren under one warrant , and to raise , if possible , the standard of musical work in Masonry .

The success in this and other ways has been very great , and the assembly , including nearly 40 P . M . 's and Prov . G . Officers , was a recognition of the efforts put forth during tlie past year under tlie able Mastership of the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . Queen . The gathering of musical brethren from neighbouring lodges , at the installation , formed a body of competent vocalists never previously met in any lodge in West Lancashire .

The chair was taken by Bro . J . Oueen , W . M ., supported by Bros . J . W . Sergeant , I . P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; R . Foote , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; R . Martin , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; Rev . H . G . Vernon , P . P . G . C ., R . Harley , P . M . ; J . M . Smythe , P . M . ; Isaac Platts , P . M . ; J . A . Muir , S . VV . ; H . J . Nicholls , j . W . ; H . H . Smythe , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; W . Lewis , S . D , ; T . Lowten , J . D . ; T . C Fargher , I . G . j and others .

The attendance of visitors included , among others , Bros . Goodacre , P . G . S . B . of England , P . G . Sec . ; P . Blackburn , VV . M . 13 S 0 ; T . Salter , P . P . S . G . D . ; D . M . Gaskin , P . G . T . ; T . W . Edwards , W . M . 1013 ; VV . M . J . Camidge I . G . 216 ; J . Brotherton , P . M . 241 ; R . Fisher , P . M . 5 S 0 ; H . Marshal , P . P . G . D . ; J . J . Lambert , P . G . R . ; J . P . Bryan ; J ames Bolton , P . M . 66 7 ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . T . ;

G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C . ; Dr . J . Clarke , P . M . 6 73 ; W . Maddox , S . W . S 23 ; W . Gick , P . M . 203 ; D . Jones , P . P . G . D . ; Dr . F . J . Bailey , P . P . G . S . D . ; A . Bucknall ; J . Cantor , W . M . 1609 ; John Phillips , PM . 1289 ; D . Hopkins , P . M . 12 S 9 ; J . Bowker , P . M . 1236 ; J . H . Barrow , P . P . G . D . H . VVilliams , P . P . G . D . C ; G . Morgan , P . P . G . D . ; John Beesley , P . P . G . D . ; W . Forester , J . VV . 1035 , and others .

The W . M . elect , Bro . J . A . Muir , S . W ., was presented by Bros . J . VV . Sergeant and R . Martin , and the manner in which Bro . J . Queen , the retiring W . M ., performed the installation ceremony was so highly commended that a vote of thanks was unanimously ordered to be recorded . The following are the officers appointed tor the year : Bros . Jos . Queen , I . P . M . ; H . J . Nicholls , S . W . ; W .

Lewis , J . W . j Rev . H . G . Vernon , P . P . G . C ., Chaplain ; H . H . Smith , P . P . G . D . C , Treas . j T . Lovvten , Sec . j T . C . Fargher , S . D . j Thos . Burrows , J . D . j A . J . J . Bamford , l . G . ; A . B . Ewart , Org . ; T . H . G . Muir , W . Evans , and W . Williams , Stewards ; and R . Martin , P . P . G . T ., D . C . Bro . M . Williamson was re-elected Tyler . The full choral music during the ceremonies was rendered

by a strong choir , under the conductorship of the composer , Bro . J . P . Bryan , P . P . G . O ., Bros . Cantor and A . B . Ewart presiding at the organ . The toasts were ushered in according to the custom in 2042 , by " Glorious Apullo , " which was heartily sung , as well as the other items , the soloists and chorus ( apart from the lodge ) numbering over 20 .

During the evening a beautiful P . M . 's jewel was presented to the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . Queen , by the VV . M . on behalf of the lodge , in consideration of his services during the past year . Bros . A . B . Ewart and J . Cantor furnished effective instrumental accompaniments , and Bro . T . Shaw , 1609 , gave two beautiful violin solos .

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ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 35 ) . —A meeting was held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent Garden , on Friday , the loth instant . Present : Bros . Price , W . M . ; Bullen , S . W . ; Deaton , J . VV . ; Paulton , S . D . ; King , J . D . ; Baker , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Deaton , Sec ; and other brethren . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and conlirmed . The ist Section of the First Lecture was worked by Bro . Baker . The ceremony of initia . tion was rehearsed , Bro . Baker , P . M ., heing candidate . The lodge

opened in the Second Degree . The 1 st Section of the Second Lecture was worked by Bro . Baker , P . M .. The lodge closed in the Second Degree . It was proposed by Bro . Baker , and seconded by Bro . G . Deaton , that Bro . Bullen , S . W ., be W . M . for the ensning week—carried unanimously . The officers were appointed in rotation . It was proposed by Bro . Baker , and seconded by Bro . G . Deaton , that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Price for the excellent manner in which he occupied the chair as W . M . for the lirst time in this lodge—carried unanimously . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 14 *;) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the glh inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Leng , W . M . ; Whibley , S . VV . ; Jackson , J . W . ; Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; Dandridge , S . D . ; Turpi ' n , J . D . ; Sandford , I . G . ; Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Downer , Penrose , Entecott , Prior , and Emblin . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and , after the

confirmation of the minutes , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Downer personating the candidate . The lodge was called off , and , on resuming , the usual questions were very ably answered by Bro . Penrose . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony o £ passing rehearsed . The lodge was closed down to the First Degree . Bro . Whibley , S . VV ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and , all business being ended , the lodge was closed .

ZETLAND LODGE ( No . 511 ) . —A meeting was held at the York and Albany , Regent ' s Park , on Monday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present Bros . S . T . Hills , 1310 , VV . M . ; G . S . Russell , I 399 . S . W . ; H . Bangs , 1603 , 2203 , J . VV . ; G . Wood , 16 S 1 , S . D . ; J . Bartlett , 1637 , J . D . ; J . K . Smith , 813 , I . G . ; E . C . Muivev , 179 , 7 88 , 2202 , Preceptor ; C . Sheppard , P . M . 1366 and 2202 , Sec . ; C . A . Itter , 1897 , 2191 , Asst . Sec . ; J . K . K . Cama , 210 $ , 2202 ; C . W . Rex , 2202 ; S . D . Keech , 780 ; H . J . Hazel , 1693 ; Thos .

Casely , 1693 ; H . Linlield , 211 ; and F . J . Holden , 2202 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minntes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . worked the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lectnre . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . H . Linlield acting as candidate . The Preceptor proposed , and the J . VV . seconded , that the S . VV . occupy the chair at the next meeting . The officers were appointed in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . l $ 3 ) . —\ meeting was held on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Eagle Iavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . A . G . Boswell , W . M . ; S . J . Humfress , S . W . ; J . Round , J . VV . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; J . J . Thomas , Sec . ; VV . J . Mason , S . D . ; J . VV . Manktelow , J . D . ; W . J . Stratton , I . G . ; C . Stallibrass , Stwd . ; N . Turner , P . M . 72 ; J . Miilier , P . M . 173 ; S . R . Walker , P . M . 733 ; C . Hunt , P . M . 1425 ; H . W . Eastwood , L . N . Nerwich ,

and C . J . Biorn . Bro . E . White , 1426 . was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minntes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Boswell vacated the chair in favour of Bro . S . J . Humfress , who opened the lodge in the Second Degree , and rehearsed the ceremony of installation . Bro . Boswell having been duly presented as Master elect , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Boswell was duly installed into the chair of K . S . accoiding to ancient custom . The brethren

having saluted the W . M . in the Three Degrees , the officers were next invested . The three addresses were very effectively rendered ; the lirst two by Bro . Baker , P . M ., and the third by Bro . S . R . Walker , P . M . Bro . Turner having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro .

turner candidate , the lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The ist Section of tlie Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Edmund White was elected a joining member of the lodge . Bro . Mellier was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers were appointed iu rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Heartv good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

HIGHGATE LODGE ( No . 1366 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., at the Bull and Gate , Kentish Town , when there were present Bros . Fraser , W . M . ; Hahn , S . VV . ; Nash , J . VV . ; Scurrah , S . D . ; Hill , J . D . ; Watts , I . G . ; Frost , P . M ., Preceptor ; Homan , Treas , ; Scattergood , Sec . ; Rawlin . son , Wahlbeck , Wheeler , Dobbs , Giddings , nearne , Finch , Dodd , Mulvey , Stanseil , Eason , Quartly , Hudson , and Gordon . The lodge was opened iu due form , and the minutes were read

and conlirmed . Bro . Stanseil having offered himself as candidate , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Tlie lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and tne ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Hudson candidate . The following brethren were then elected members : Bros . Nottingham , Dobos , Hudson , Eason , Stanseil , and Scurrah . A hearty vote of thanks was ordered to be placed on the minutes for the very able manner in which Bro . Fraser had conducted the ceremonies for the first time in this lodge . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . Petch , W . M . ; Clarke , S . W . ; Napper , J . W . ; Shurmur , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec ; Scarlett , S . D . ; Loomes , J . D . ; A . Cox , I . G . ; Brookman , Church , Duncan , and Kiisby . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmee ' . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Brookman answered the usual

questions leading from the Second to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Brookman candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Duncan candidate . Bro . Church was unanimously elected a member , being proposed by Bro . Brookman , and seconded by Bro . Shurmur . Bro . Clarke was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed tht ; officers in rotation Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccauilly , S . W ., 011 the 9 th inst ., when there were present Bros , E . C . Mulvey , VV . M . ; 1 < * . M . Noakes , S . W . j A . rToudfoot , J . VV . ; VV . J . Mason , S . D . ; G . H . Reynolds , J . D . ; J . Woodward , I . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; A . Clark , R . J . Harnell , VV . Brindlev , L . B . Levy , A . Weil , E . Arbit , G . S . Peachey , F . Kedge , C .

Comes , J . Martin , J . Rowe , E . A . Harris , J . Greenway , G . F . Swan , and T . A . Scary . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting wcre read and confirmed . Bro . W . Brindley worked the 4 th Section of the First Lectnre . Bro . W . Hancock having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . A . Clark offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and

retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Lodge closed down . On rising for the first time , the following brethren were unanimously elected joining members : Bro . E . A . Harris , 301 , proposed by Bro . A . Proudfoot , seconded by Bro . VV . Brindley ; Bro . A . Weil , 2020 , proposed by Bro . L . B . Levy , seconded by Bro . E . Arbit ; and Joseph Greenway , 1 3 10 , proposed by Bro . W . C . Smith , seconded by Bro . W . Brindley . On rising for the second time , Bro , W , C , Smith pro .