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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft flDasonrp . METROPOLITAN MEETINGS .
Merchant Navy Lodge ( No . 7 81 ) . —The installation meeting of this large and important lodge vvas held on the Sth inst ., at the Silver lavern , Burdettroad , Limehouse , under the presidency of Bro . Somerset W . Timson . The following Past Masters assisted : Bros . F . Robinson , A . H . Shepherd , A . Scheerboom , George Palmer , G . Grant , T . Gaisford , J . T . Pringle , and J . VV .
Reeves . The following officers were present : Bros . R . J . Pasfield , J . W . ( VV . M . elect ); Daniell , P . M ., Secretary ; C . Breden , P . M ., Treasurer ; T . H . Gooch , S . D . ; W . E . Turriff , J . D . ; E . J . Anderson , I . G . ; and A . W . Ellingford , P . M ., Tyler . A large muster of visitors and brethren were also present , the former including Bros . J . T . Kinipple , P . M . 1 S 1 C ; J . J . Berry , P . M . 554 and 933
Hugh Cotter , P . M . 554 ; T . B . Richards , W . M . S 13 ; F . Finch , 1901 ; J . Foulds , 1259 ; M . Bleick , 2374 ; T . Hallett , 1 S 1 G ; E . F . Vallance , SgS ; Lewis Griffiths , 13 S 2 ; E . T . Stevens , 2272 ; J . Mills , 1765 ; and others . Among the members vvere Bros . G . H . Seage , W . Dalley , T . Huet , jun ., J . Spurgeon , sen ., H . Barrett , W . Thompson , J . Miller , T . B . Burges , T . Hudson , H . Lane , A . R .
Richardson , A . Timson , E . Martin , R . T . Reader , George Hodge , J . T . Scruton , S . VV . Bull , G . L . Joisey , J . Hodge , D . J . Thompson , J . E . Spurgeon , C . J . Cottie , W . E . Thrift , E . H . Robertson , G . R . Wiseman , E . W . Bell , H . Truscott , and others . Lodge being duly opened , the minutes vvere read and confirmed . Bro . Pasfield having been presented to the W . M .
for installation , a Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . Pasfield vvas duly installed in the chair of K . S . The W . M . then invested the following officers : Bros . Gooch , S . VV . ; I Turriff , J . W . ; Daniell , Treas . ; C . Breden , Sec ; S . W . Bull , Asst . Sec . ; Anderson , J . D . ; Seage , l . G . ; Burges , D . C . ; Lancett and Bebrouth , Stwds . ; and Ellingford , P . M ., Tyler . The duties of Installing
Officer were performed in an admirable manner by Bro . Pringle , P . M ., the able Preceptor of the Merchant Navy Lodge of Instruction . His delivery of the addresses was impressive in a marked degree . Other business being disposed of , and the lodge duly closed , the brethren adjourned to a well-served banquet . The W . M . having proposed the usual loyal toasts , and
that of ' ; The Grand Officers , " Bro . Timson rose to propose the toast of the eveningthat of "The W . M . "—and said he vvas sure that in Bro . Pasfield they had a W . M . who would reflect credit on the lodge and continue its success , especially looking on the list of able officers he had invested , who would render him all the aid that he required .
In reply to the toast of "The Installing Officer , " Bro . Pringle expressed his heartfelt thanks for the way in which his health had been proposed and accepted . The VV . M . vvas one on whom they could rely , being like his predecessor —thoroughly practical and well versed in his duties . For " I'he Visitors , " Bros . J . J . Berry , P . M ., and Hugh Cotter , P . M ., both of Yarborough Lodge , repliedand
, expressed their pleasure in seeing the work that had been done that evening . For "The Past Masters , " Bro . Gaisford , after thanking the brethren , referred to the W . M . as one of the youngest men he had seen placed in that elevated position , and imputed his fitness to his persistent attention in the lodge of instruction .
For " The Masonic Charities " Bro . Daniell , the respected Treasurer of the lodge , whose long continued connection with the Charities is met with due recognition in Great Queen-street , responded . He referred to the need for more help , especially for the aged people . It is painful for those in the decline of life to be compelled to seek assistance .
There were now 146 applications before the Committee and the funds would only allow for 26 . If all brethren assisted there would be room for all applicants . For "The Officers" Bros . Gooch , Anderson , Seage , and Burges replied . During the intervals the following brethren contributed to the harmony , Bros . Richards , Anderson , Ellingford , Palmer , and Grant . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the evening .
Dalhousie Lodge ( No . 860 ) . —This lodge held its installation meeting at Anderton's Hotel , Fleetstreet , on Thursday , the gth inst ., when there vvas a large attendance of brethren . The members present included Bros . F . Richardson , W . M . ; H . Jenkins , I . P . M . ; C . Winterton , S . W ., W . M . elect ; E . Ames , J . W . ; M . Christian , P . M . ; T . B . Dodson , P . M . ; J . S . Corner ,
P . M . ; E . Bond , P . M . ; R . Burleton , P . M ., Treas . ; I . R . Baron , Sec ; W . G . Poole , S . D . ; T . Glass , J . D . ; W . H . Harper , Org . ; J . B . D'Ardenne , I . G . ; G . Stockwin , Stwd . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . G . Hayes , P . D . G . M . Sth Dist , New York ; H . G . Brasted , 2374 ; J . T . Curtis , 737 ; J . J . Jenkins , P . M . S 57 ; H . A . Thornton , 737 ; G . J . Baker , W . M . 10 S ; T . Clark
P . M . 117 S ; T . H . Clark , 2 S ; G . Cook , 16 93 ; F Manby , W . M . 1 S 1 S ; H . A . Ciaridge , 2046 ; VV . Davison , 13 S 2 ; j . Michaelson , 179 S > J . ManseU , 16 77 ; W Rogers , 1337 ; C . Smales , 1 C 04 ; G . Harlow , VV . M , 2147 ; J . F . Shepherd , 172 ; C . McKenzie , 1 S 32 ; T . Harwood , 1365 ; J . Keep , 16 S 1 ; G . H . Seage , I . G . 7 S 1 ; W . Duncan , 1446 ; F . Matthews , P . M . 1766 ; W . F .
Darnell , 1607 ; W . Lurcott , 1964 ; J . R . Cox , 1260 ; C . H . Cox , 1260 ; V . C . Pearce , F . G . Burton , P . M . 212 ; C . E . Ellison , S 71 ; and VV . VV . Lee , S . W . 23 S 1 . Lodge having been opened , a lengthy programme of work vvas performed . The minutes having been confirmed and the Audit report adopted , Bros . F . M . Loveridge , A .
Loveridge , and Busby vvere raised to the I hird Degree , and Bro . Bonn pissed to the Second Degree . Messrs . N . T . B . Shepherd and J . Parson vvere then initiated into Freemasonry in an impressive manner . Bro . Charles Winterton was next presented as W . M . elect and duly installed by Bro . H . Jenkins , P . M ., who rendered the ceremony in an able manner . The following officers were invested : Bros .
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E . Ames , S . W . ; W . G . Poole , J . W . ; R . Burleton , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Rawes Baron , Sec . ; T . Glass , S . D . ; J . B . D'Ardenne , J . D . ; G . Stockwin , I . G . ; M . Christian , P . M ., D . C ; C . H . Wehausen , A . D . C ; T . B . Dodson , P . M ., and J . H . Baker , Stwds . ; W . H . Harper , Org . ; and J . J . Marsh , P . M ., Tyler . The addresses were delivered by the Installing Master , and other business
having been transacted , the Iodgevvas closed . An excellent banquet was enojyed , and the customary toasts were afterwards enthusiastically received . "The Grand Officers" and " The Sister Grand Lodges of the United States" was responded toby Bro . G . Hayes , P . D . G . M . Sth Dist ., New York , who said the W . M . had given him great latitude . He did not like a good many
things he had seen in English Masonry , and claimed the right to say so because he vvas an Englishman . In America they were following in the footsteps of England as regards the Charities , for five years ago they had no such thing as a provision for the aged and widow . A grand and noble fellow — Bro . Frank R . Lawrence , Grand Master , found time to ask them how they stood as far as the
Charities were concerned , and one of his ( Bro . Hayes' ) tasks here vvas to invite Bro . Col . Clerke , G . Sec , to assist in laying the corner-stone of a new building , and teach them something about the Institutions , but , unfortunately , he could not accept . He had great pleasure , two weeks ago , in attending the consecration of a second Anglo-American lodge in London , called the Columbia Lodge ,
when he thought it a fitting time to speak of the quality they should seek , instead of the quantity , in the new admissions to Frreemasonry . Bro Richardson , I . P . M ., briefly proposed "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Winterton , " and wished him health to perform his duties , and a very satisfactory and successful year of office .
Bro . C . Winterton , W . M ., thanked the brethren for the honour conferred upon him , and for the enthusiastic reception accorded the toast . He thought he hardly deserved it , and only wished he could have acquitted himself better than he had . However , he hoped they would forget all shortcomings , and that in the future he should be able to acquit himself better . He had had a deal of work of late , which
had rather detracted his mind from Masonry . He thanked them heartily for the kind manner in which they had drunk his health , and trusted that during his year he should b 3 as successful as his predecessors . He should certainly aspire to bc so , and do his utmost to preserve the good feeling now existing in the lodge . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The I . P . M ., "
and said he vvas certain it would be received with the large amount of enthusiasm in which they had received similar toasts on previous occasions . During his year Bro . Richardson , I . P . M ., performed his duties in an able and competent manner , and had tried to do his utmost for th : good of the lodge . He had presided over them in a liberal manner , and in the lodge had proved himself a good
exponent of the ritual of the Craft . He had thoroughly earned the Past Master ' s jewel , which would now be presented to him , and which all the members hoped to see him wear in the lodge for many years . With that toast would be included "The Installing Master , Bro . Jenkins , P . M ., " to whom he could not express the feelings he experienced in being placed in the chair . They had had as good an
Installing Master as any lodge had ever had . Bro . Jenkins , P . M ., was always ready for any duty , and vvas prepared to act as tutor to them . Bro . F . Richardson , I . P . M ., said that , in rising to thank them for the kind manner in which the toast had been given , hefelt unable to respond for the simple reason that he had tried to resuscitate the Iodge , but had not done it
to his own satisfaction . What he had done had been performed to the best of his ability . This vvas the first lodge he joined—in 1 S 7 S—and he said then that he would try and gain the chair . He had done that and had passed through , and assured them that as long as he was in London he should never desert the lodge . If anything was wanted , and his assistance vvas desired , he should only be
too pleased to give ] it . He should never leave the lodge , especially as Bro . Dodson , the oldest Past Master , vvas his father in Masonry . Bro . H . Jenkins , P . M ., also returned thanks , after which "The Initiates " vvas given in cordial terms by the W . M . Bro . N . T . B . Shepherd thanked them very much for the honour conferred upon him . It had been his desire to
become a Mason when visiting England , but business had prevented him previously . Bro . J . Parsons responded , after which "The Visitors " was given and replied to by Bros . Hayes , P . D . G . M . Sth Dist ., New York ; Jenkins , P . M . ; Clark , P . M . ; and Matthews , P . M .
"The Treasurer and Secretary" vvas duly honoured , after which " The Officers " and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . Under the direction of Bro . W . H . Harper a selection of music vvas given by Miss Ethel Winn , Miss Flora Edwards , and Bros . Elleson and H . Delma .
John Hervey Lodge ( No . 1260 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge , consecrated 22 years ago under the name of the Hervey Lodge , at the Swan Hotel , Walham Green , by the late Grand Secretary , vvas held on Wednesday last , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . F . Dangerfield , W . M ., presiding . There vvas a very large attendance of brethren of the lodge and 36 visitors . Among those present vvere Bros . Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . M ., P . G . D . ; JHeaton ,
. P . M . ; VVm . Henry , P . M . ; J . B . Sorrell , P . M . ; S . H . Baker , P . M . ; Frank Tayler , P . M . ; G . F . Salmon , P . M . ; and H . T . Frost , P . M . Visitors : Bros . Jas . F . Haskins , Org . 1369 ; H . A . Johnson , P . M . S 69 ; T . D . Sewell , P . M . 1 S 27 ; A . Bassington , P . M . 205 ; J . D . Caker , 2 ( S . C ); Magnus Ohren , P . A . G . D . C . England ; I . 1 . Macfadyen , P . M . 1 S 99 ; A . A . Pendlebury , A . G . Sec ;
J . W . Harker , S 6 9 ; 1 . H . Matthews , S . W . 194 ; W . Manger , P . M . 1314 ; F . de B . Holmes , W . M . 1319 ; W . Hawes , S . W . 1662 ; C . Phillips , P . M . S 20 ; A . J . Potter , P . M . Si < 5 ; A . Gibson , 1572 ; G . Addy , 212 S ; G . F . Cooper ; S . F . Butcher , P . M . 191 ; I . Terry , P . G . S . B . ; H . Wright , P . M . 1 S 27 ; VV . Drewett , P . M . SS 9 ; T . F . Davies , S ; j . Hassall , P . M . 779 ; G .
H . Turner , 47 ; H . Massey , 1 O 0 , P . M . 619 and 192 S ; T . S . Dickie , S 60 ; R . Eve , P . G . Treas . ; Ed . vin Storr , P . M . \ 7 i J- J- Beston , 19 S 7 ; and VV . W . Morgan , P . M . 211 . A vote of condolence with the widow and family of the late Bro . Orlando Le Messurier Latreille , who for many years carried out the onerous duties of Secretary of the lodge , on the loss they had sustained through his death , was first
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passed , and the brethren then dealt with a matter which they referred to the Committee of Management and Trustee of the Benevolent Fund . The Auditors' report ofthe Lod ? S Fund and the Benevolent Fund vvas afterwards passed anH the W . M . then raised Bro . H . Andrews to the Third Degree Subsequently Bro . Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . M . and Treas . ' sented Bro . VV . F . Potter , S . W . and W . M . elect , to the WM
. for installation , and Bro . Dangerfield thereupon performed the ceremony , assisted by Bro . Major Joseph Heaton P . M ., D . C . After his installation Bro . Potter invested Bro . Dangerfield as I . P . M ., and then presented hitn with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel . The following brethren were then invested as officers for the ensuing year : Bros , W P Fox , S . VV . ; Frederick Varley , J . VV . ; Dr . Jabez Ho ' e-a
P . M ., Treas . ; J . Robertson Reef , Sec ; Rev . R r Lewis , M . A ., Chap . ; Wm . Henry , P . M ., Org . ; E . Q Packman , S . D . ; James Evans , J . D . ; John Manser I . G . ; Major J . Heaton , P . M ., D . C ; J . J . Cornell A . D . C ; j . Barlow and R . J . Langley , Stwds . ; and ' James Freeman , Tyler . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to
Freemasons' Tavern to an excellent banquet . The usual toasts followed , which were interspersed with some beautiful singing by Miss Marie Riversdale , Miss Rhoda Sutherland , Bros . John Bartlett , Thomas Kempton , and W . Devey . Bro . Richard Eve , P . G . T ., responded to the toast of " The Grand Officers . " As far as the Grand Officers vvere
concerned they were most of them selected and appointed by the Grand Master , who vvas a very good judge for finding out honourable men , men who had distinguished themselves in Masonry and in various walks . Those he had selected vvere such men . They had done much for the Institutions of the Craft , and vvere capable of doing much more . It vvas a great privilege to have to stand up with the Grand
Officers in response to that toast , for those brethren vvere all men who had earned the positions they occupied whether they vvere noblemen , officers of State , or brethren in other positions in society . The Grand Officers who were now present were glad to be there in the John Hervey Lodge , a lodge which vvas named after the late Grand Secretary of the Order , who consecrated
the lodge . While mentioning the Grand Officers , he could not help alluding to Bro . Dr . Jabez Hogg , a brother who had always been an active Mason , who vvas a founder of the lodge , and ils Treasurer . Bro . Hogg ' s name was revered wherever it was known , anil whether in the John Hervey Lodge , or in Grand Lodge , or in society , it was always spoken of with respect and love . For
himself he might say he vvas not one of those Grand Officers selected by the Grand Master , but he was an officer elected by the general body of the Craft , which he esteemed the highest honour a brother could have conferred upon him . He had taken a deep interest in Masonry and in its Charitable Institutions . Part of the interest in those Institutions had been devoted to the Boys' School . With
respect to that Institution he would observe that whatever might have been felt by some of the brethren in regard to it or its past management it was entitled to everything that could be given to it . It vvas doing a good work ; it had greatly improved ; it had a capital Secretary ; and it vvas worthy of all the support that could be given to it . The R . W . D . G . M . would preside at its next Festival , and he
hoped that all the brethren would do their best to make it a grand success . Bro . Dangerfield , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M ., " which he said vvas in his hands an entirely new toast . It was a toast which ought to be received with great heartiness by the brethren , and that night he thought it ought to be proposed and accepted with extra
heartiness , for Bro . Potter was a brother held in high estimation among his brethren and fellows . They might go a long way before they came across so good a brother , and , therefore , the toast ought to be received in all heartiness . He begged to give them the health of the W . M . The toast vvas most heartily drunk . The W . M ., in reply , said he vvas nervous on account of
his youth and inexperience , but he gave the brethren his assurance that he would do his best for the prosperity of the lodge and the comfort and happiness of the brethren . He vyould have to claim their indulgence , as at the next meeting and subsequent meetings he would go out of the beaten track . He would now propose " I'he Installing Master and the Past Masters of the lohn Hervey Lodge . "
hor Bro . Dangerfield he could not find words good enough to describe him as a VV . M ., as his work vvas second to none . He had had most difficult work to do in the lodge and out of the lodge , and he had come through it as a good man and a good Mason . Of the other Past Masters he did not know what to say . There were many of them now , and they all exercised themselves to the utmost both for the Craft and for the lodge .
Bro . Dangerfield , I . P . M ., replying , referred with regret to the very late hour to which the proceedings had been extended , which rendered it necessary that everything saw after banquet should be very short , as there vvas such a good bill of fare in the shape of music , which he vvas sure they would sooner hear than speeches . He would simply thank the W . M . for his kind proposition of the toast and the
brethren for their hearty response . Bro . Frost , P . M ., also replied , and he assured the brethren that the many Past Masters there were in the lodge vvere always endeavouring to do their best for the lodge . They hoped they would continue to do so . I vvas only a pigmy compared with other Past Masters who ha " preceded him , and he might specially refer to Bro . Brocketttha
Sorrell . It vvas mainly owing to Bro . Brockett-Sorrell ' the working of the lodge vvas so good . To him he felt an infant . He mi ght add that in the future , as in the past , whatever would tend to the happiness and comfort ot the lodge and the brethren , all the Past Masters would do then best to promote . , BroColSewellPGSin to the toast . 0 ^ \ j in tv 1
. . , ..., responding ™ ~ n v __ v . v _ . -v _ , _ . .. o ., vesponumg v- " ^ - —; The Visitors , " assured the brethren that the visitors nau greatly enjoyed the treat of the evening , and he congratulated the VV . M . on having been installed as the heau of the lodge . He also congratulated the brethren on havmj , such an excellent W . M . He had known him for many years as a brother who was likely to be a first-rate ruler m the Craft .
Bros . Stiles and Butcher likewise responded . . The VV . M . proposed "The Masonic Charities , " , and thanked the brethren for the support they gave him * Steward for the Benevolent Institution , when he tooK UF £ 87 3 s . lhe Boys' Institution vvas now on a sp lendid basis /
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft flDasonrp . METROPOLITAN MEETINGS .
Merchant Navy Lodge ( No . 7 81 ) . —The installation meeting of this large and important lodge vvas held on the Sth inst ., at the Silver lavern , Burdettroad , Limehouse , under the presidency of Bro . Somerset W . Timson . The following Past Masters assisted : Bros . F . Robinson , A . H . Shepherd , A . Scheerboom , George Palmer , G . Grant , T . Gaisford , J . T . Pringle , and J . VV .
Reeves . The following officers were present : Bros . R . J . Pasfield , J . W . ( VV . M . elect ); Daniell , P . M ., Secretary ; C . Breden , P . M ., Treasurer ; T . H . Gooch , S . D . ; W . E . Turriff , J . D . ; E . J . Anderson , I . G . ; and A . W . Ellingford , P . M ., Tyler . A large muster of visitors and brethren were also present , the former including Bros . J . T . Kinipple , P . M . 1 S 1 C ; J . J . Berry , P . M . 554 and 933
Hugh Cotter , P . M . 554 ; T . B . Richards , W . M . S 13 ; F . Finch , 1901 ; J . Foulds , 1259 ; M . Bleick , 2374 ; T . Hallett , 1 S 1 G ; E . F . Vallance , SgS ; Lewis Griffiths , 13 S 2 ; E . T . Stevens , 2272 ; J . Mills , 1765 ; and others . Among the members vvere Bros . G . H . Seage , W . Dalley , T . Huet , jun ., J . Spurgeon , sen ., H . Barrett , W . Thompson , J . Miller , T . B . Burges , T . Hudson , H . Lane , A . R .
Richardson , A . Timson , E . Martin , R . T . Reader , George Hodge , J . T . Scruton , S . VV . Bull , G . L . Joisey , J . Hodge , D . J . Thompson , J . E . Spurgeon , C . J . Cottie , W . E . Thrift , E . H . Robertson , G . R . Wiseman , E . W . Bell , H . Truscott , and others . Lodge being duly opened , the minutes vvere read and confirmed . Bro . Pasfield having been presented to the W . M .
for installation , a Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . Pasfield vvas duly installed in the chair of K . S . The W . M . then invested the following officers : Bros . Gooch , S . VV . ; I Turriff , J . W . ; Daniell , Treas . ; C . Breden , Sec ; S . W . Bull , Asst . Sec . ; Anderson , J . D . ; Seage , l . G . ; Burges , D . C . ; Lancett and Bebrouth , Stwds . ; and Ellingford , P . M ., Tyler . The duties of Installing
Officer were performed in an admirable manner by Bro . Pringle , P . M ., the able Preceptor of the Merchant Navy Lodge of Instruction . His delivery of the addresses was impressive in a marked degree . Other business being disposed of , and the lodge duly closed , the brethren adjourned to a well-served banquet . The W . M . having proposed the usual loyal toasts , and
that of ' ; The Grand Officers , " Bro . Timson rose to propose the toast of the eveningthat of "The W . M . "—and said he vvas sure that in Bro . Pasfield they had a W . M . who would reflect credit on the lodge and continue its success , especially looking on the list of able officers he had invested , who would render him all the aid that he required .
In reply to the toast of "The Installing Officer , " Bro . Pringle expressed his heartfelt thanks for the way in which his health had been proposed and accepted . The VV . M . vvas one on whom they could rely , being like his predecessor —thoroughly practical and well versed in his duties . For " I'he Visitors , " Bros . J . J . Berry , P . M ., and Hugh Cotter , P . M ., both of Yarborough Lodge , repliedand
, expressed their pleasure in seeing the work that had been done that evening . For "The Past Masters , " Bro . Gaisford , after thanking the brethren , referred to the W . M . as one of the youngest men he had seen placed in that elevated position , and imputed his fitness to his persistent attention in the lodge of instruction .
For " The Masonic Charities " Bro . Daniell , the respected Treasurer of the lodge , whose long continued connection with the Charities is met with due recognition in Great Queen-street , responded . He referred to the need for more help , especially for the aged people . It is painful for those in the decline of life to be compelled to seek assistance .
There were now 146 applications before the Committee and the funds would only allow for 26 . If all brethren assisted there would be room for all applicants . For "The Officers" Bros . Gooch , Anderson , Seage , and Burges replied . During the intervals the following brethren contributed to the harmony , Bros . Richards , Anderson , Ellingford , Palmer , and Grant . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the evening .
Dalhousie Lodge ( No . 860 ) . —This lodge held its installation meeting at Anderton's Hotel , Fleetstreet , on Thursday , the gth inst ., when there vvas a large attendance of brethren . The members present included Bros . F . Richardson , W . M . ; H . Jenkins , I . P . M . ; C . Winterton , S . W ., W . M . elect ; E . Ames , J . W . ; M . Christian , P . M . ; T . B . Dodson , P . M . ; J . S . Corner ,
P . M . ; E . Bond , P . M . ; R . Burleton , P . M ., Treas . ; I . R . Baron , Sec ; W . G . Poole , S . D . ; T . Glass , J . D . ; W . H . Harper , Org . ; J . B . D'Ardenne , I . G . ; G . Stockwin , Stwd . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . G . Hayes , P . D . G . M . Sth Dist , New York ; H . G . Brasted , 2374 ; J . T . Curtis , 737 ; J . J . Jenkins , P . M . S 57 ; H . A . Thornton , 737 ; G . J . Baker , W . M . 10 S ; T . Clark
P . M . 117 S ; T . H . Clark , 2 S ; G . Cook , 16 93 ; F Manby , W . M . 1 S 1 S ; H . A . Ciaridge , 2046 ; VV . Davison , 13 S 2 ; j . Michaelson , 179 S > J . ManseU , 16 77 ; W Rogers , 1337 ; C . Smales , 1 C 04 ; G . Harlow , VV . M , 2147 ; J . F . Shepherd , 172 ; C . McKenzie , 1 S 32 ; T . Harwood , 1365 ; J . Keep , 16 S 1 ; G . H . Seage , I . G . 7 S 1 ; W . Duncan , 1446 ; F . Matthews , P . M . 1766 ; W . F .
Darnell , 1607 ; W . Lurcott , 1964 ; J . R . Cox , 1260 ; C . H . Cox , 1260 ; V . C . Pearce , F . G . Burton , P . M . 212 ; C . E . Ellison , S 71 ; and VV . VV . Lee , S . W . 23 S 1 . Lodge having been opened , a lengthy programme of work vvas performed . The minutes having been confirmed and the Audit report adopted , Bros . F . M . Loveridge , A .
Loveridge , and Busby vvere raised to the I hird Degree , and Bro . Bonn pissed to the Second Degree . Messrs . N . T . B . Shepherd and J . Parson vvere then initiated into Freemasonry in an impressive manner . Bro . Charles Winterton was next presented as W . M . elect and duly installed by Bro . H . Jenkins , P . M ., who rendered the ceremony in an able manner . The following officers were invested : Bros .
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E . Ames , S . W . ; W . G . Poole , J . W . ; R . Burleton , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Rawes Baron , Sec . ; T . Glass , S . D . ; J . B . D'Ardenne , J . D . ; G . Stockwin , I . G . ; M . Christian , P . M ., D . C ; C . H . Wehausen , A . D . C ; T . B . Dodson , P . M ., and J . H . Baker , Stwds . ; W . H . Harper , Org . ; and J . J . Marsh , P . M ., Tyler . The addresses were delivered by the Installing Master , and other business
having been transacted , the Iodgevvas closed . An excellent banquet was enojyed , and the customary toasts were afterwards enthusiastically received . "The Grand Officers" and " The Sister Grand Lodges of the United States" was responded toby Bro . G . Hayes , P . D . G . M . Sth Dist ., New York , who said the W . M . had given him great latitude . He did not like a good many
things he had seen in English Masonry , and claimed the right to say so because he vvas an Englishman . In America they were following in the footsteps of England as regards the Charities , for five years ago they had no such thing as a provision for the aged and widow . A grand and noble fellow — Bro . Frank R . Lawrence , Grand Master , found time to ask them how they stood as far as the
Charities were concerned , and one of his ( Bro . Hayes' ) tasks here vvas to invite Bro . Col . Clerke , G . Sec , to assist in laying the corner-stone of a new building , and teach them something about the Institutions , but , unfortunately , he could not accept . He had great pleasure , two weeks ago , in attending the consecration of a second Anglo-American lodge in London , called the Columbia Lodge ,
when he thought it a fitting time to speak of the quality they should seek , instead of the quantity , in the new admissions to Frreemasonry . Bro Richardson , I . P . M ., briefly proposed "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Winterton , " and wished him health to perform his duties , and a very satisfactory and successful year of office .
Bro . C . Winterton , W . M ., thanked the brethren for the honour conferred upon him , and for the enthusiastic reception accorded the toast . He thought he hardly deserved it , and only wished he could have acquitted himself better than he had . However , he hoped they would forget all shortcomings , and that in the future he should be able to acquit himself better . He had had a deal of work of late , which
had rather detracted his mind from Masonry . He thanked them heartily for the kind manner in which they had drunk his health , and trusted that during his year he should b 3 as successful as his predecessors . He should certainly aspire to bc so , and do his utmost to preserve the good feeling now existing in the lodge . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The I . P . M ., "
and said he vvas certain it would be received with the large amount of enthusiasm in which they had received similar toasts on previous occasions . During his year Bro . Richardson , I . P . M ., performed his duties in an able and competent manner , and had tried to do his utmost for th : good of the lodge . He had presided over them in a liberal manner , and in the lodge had proved himself a good
exponent of the ritual of the Craft . He had thoroughly earned the Past Master ' s jewel , which would now be presented to him , and which all the members hoped to see him wear in the lodge for many years . With that toast would be included "The Installing Master , Bro . Jenkins , P . M ., " to whom he could not express the feelings he experienced in being placed in the chair . They had had as good an
Installing Master as any lodge had ever had . Bro . Jenkins , P . M ., was always ready for any duty , and vvas prepared to act as tutor to them . Bro . F . Richardson , I . P . M ., said that , in rising to thank them for the kind manner in which the toast had been given , hefelt unable to respond for the simple reason that he had tried to resuscitate the Iodge , but had not done it
to his own satisfaction . What he had done had been performed to the best of his ability . This vvas the first lodge he joined—in 1 S 7 S—and he said then that he would try and gain the chair . He had done that and had passed through , and assured them that as long as he was in London he should never desert the lodge . If anything was wanted , and his assistance vvas desired , he should only be
too pleased to give ] it . He should never leave the lodge , especially as Bro . Dodson , the oldest Past Master , vvas his father in Masonry . Bro . H . Jenkins , P . M ., also returned thanks , after which "The Initiates " vvas given in cordial terms by the W . M . Bro . N . T . B . Shepherd thanked them very much for the honour conferred upon him . It had been his desire to
become a Mason when visiting England , but business had prevented him previously . Bro . J . Parsons responded , after which "The Visitors " was given and replied to by Bros . Hayes , P . D . G . M . Sth Dist ., New York ; Jenkins , P . M . ; Clark , P . M . ; and Matthews , P . M .
"The Treasurer and Secretary" vvas duly honoured , after which " The Officers " and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . Under the direction of Bro . W . H . Harper a selection of music vvas given by Miss Ethel Winn , Miss Flora Edwards , and Bros . Elleson and H . Delma .
John Hervey Lodge ( No . 1260 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge , consecrated 22 years ago under the name of the Hervey Lodge , at the Swan Hotel , Walham Green , by the late Grand Secretary , vvas held on Wednesday last , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . F . Dangerfield , W . M ., presiding . There vvas a very large attendance of brethren of the lodge and 36 visitors . Among those present vvere Bros . Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . M ., P . G . D . ; JHeaton ,
. P . M . ; VVm . Henry , P . M . ; J . B . Sorrell , P . M . ; S . H . Baker , P . M . ; Frank Tayler , P . M . ; G . F . Salmon , P . M . ; and H . T . Frost , P . M . Visitors : Bros . Jas . F . Haskins , Org . 1369 ; H . A . Johnson , P . M . S 69 ; T . D . Sewell , P . M . 1 S 27 ; A . Bassington , P . M . 205 ; J . D . Caker , 2 ( S . C ); Magnus Ohren , P . A . G . D . C . England ; I . 1 . Macfadyen , P . M . 1 S 99 ; A . A . Pendlebury , A . G . Sec ;
J . W . Harker , S 6 9 ; 1 . H . Matthews , S . W . 194 ; W . Manger , P . M . 1314 ; F . de B . Holmes , W . M . 1319 ; W . Hawes , S . W . 1662 ; C . Phillips , P . M . S 20 ; A . J . Potter , P . M . Si < 5 ; A . Gibson , 1572 ; G . Addy , 212 S ; G . F . Cooper ; S . F . Butcher , P . M . 191 ; I . Terry , P . G . S . B . ; H . Wright , P . M . 1 S 27 ; VV . Drewett , P . M . SS 9 ; T . F . Davies , S ; j . Hassall , P . M . 779 ; G .
H . Turner , 47 ; H . Massey , 1 O 0 , P . M . 619 and 192 S ; T . S . Dickie , S 60 ; R . Eve , P . G . Treas . ; Ed . vin Storr , P . M . \ 7 i J- J- Beston , 19 S 7 ; and VV . W . Morgan , P . M . 211 . A vote of condolence with the widow and family of the late Bro . Orlando Le Messurier Latreille , who for many years carried out the onerous duties of Secretary of the lodge , on the loss they had sustained through his death , was first
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passed , and the brethren then dealt with a matter which they referred to the Committee of Management and Trustee of the Benevolent Fund . The Auditors' report ofthe Lod ? S Fund and the Benevolent Fund vvas afterwards passed anH the W . M . then raised Bro . H . Andrews to the Third Degree Subsequently Bro . Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . M . and Treas . ' sented Bro . VV . F . Potter , S . W . and W . M . elect , to the WM
. for installation , and Bro . Dangerfield thereupon performed the ceremony , assisted by Bro . Major Joseph Heaton P . M ., D . C . After his installation Bro . Potter invested Bro . Dangerfield as I . P . M ., and then presented hitn with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel . The following brethren were then invested as officers for the ensuing year : Bros , W P Fox , S . VV . ; Frederick Varley , J . VV . ; Dr . Jabez Ho ' e-a
P . M ., Treas . ; J . Robertson Reef , Sec ; Rev . R r Lewis , M . A ., Chap . ; Wm . Henry , P . M ., Org . ; E . Q Packman , S . D . ; James Evans , J . D . ; John Manser I . G . ; Major J . Heaton , P . M ., D . C ; J . J . Cornell A . D . C ; j . Barlow and R . J . Langley , Stwds . ; and ' James Freeman , Tyler . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to
Freemasons' Tavern to an excellent banquet . The usual toasts followed , which were interspersed with some beautiful singing by Miss Marie Riversdale , Miss Rhoda Sutherland , Bros . John Bartlett , Thomas Kempton , and W . Devey . Bro . Richard Eve , P . G . T ., responded to the toast of " The Grand Officers . " As far as the Grand Officers vvere
concerned they were most of them selected and appointed by the Grand Master , who vvas a very good judge for finding out honourable men , men who had distinguished themselves in Masonry and in various walks . Those he had selected vvere such men . They had done much for the Institutions of the Craft , and vvere capable of doing much more . It vvas a great privilege to have to stand up with the Grand
Officers in response to that toast , for those brethren vvere all men who had earned the positions they occupied whether they vvere noblemen , officers of State , or brethren in other positions in society . The Grand Officers who were now present were glad to be there in the John Hervey Lodge , a lodge which vvas named after the late Grand Secretary of the Order , who consecrated
the lodge . While mentioning the Grand Officers , he could not help alluding to Bro . Dr . Jabez Hogg , a brother who had always been an active Mason , who vvas a founder of the lodge , and ils Treasurer . Bro . Hogg ' s name was revered wherever it was known , anil whether in the John Hervey Lodge , or in Grand Lodge , or in society , it was always spoken of with respect and love . For
himself he might say he vvas not one of those Grand Officers selected by the Grand Master , but he was an officer elected by the general body of the Craft , which he esteemed the highest honour a brother could have conferred upon him . He had taken a deep interest in Masonry and in its Charitable Institutions . Part of the interest in those Institutions had been devoted to the Boys' School . With
respect to that Institution he would observe that whatever might have been felt by some of the brethren in regard to it or its past management it was entitled to everything that could be given to it . It vvas doing a good work ; it had greatly improved ; it had a capital Secretary ; and it vvas worthy of all the support that could be given to it . The R . W . D . G . M . would preside at its next Festival , and he
hoped that all the brethren would do their best to make it a grand success . Bro . Dangerfield , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M ., " which he said vvas in his hands an entirely new toast . It was a toast which ought to be received with great heartiness by the brethren , and that night he thought it ought to be proposed and accepted with extra
heartiness , for Bro . Potter was a brother held in high estimation among his brethren and fellows . They might go a long way before they came across so good a brother , and , therefore , the toast ought to be received in all heartiness . He begged to give them the health of the W . M . The toast vvas most heartily drunk . The W . M ., in reply , said he vvas nervous on account of
his youth and inexperience , but he gave the brethren his assurance that he would do his best for the prosperity of the lodge and the comfort and happiness of the brethren . He vyould have to claim their indulgence , as at the next meeting and subsequent meetings he would go out of the beaten track . He would now propose " I'he Installing Master and the Past Masters of the lohn Hervey Lodge . "
hor Bro . Dangerfield he could not find words good enough to describe him as a VV . M ., as his work vvas second to none . He had had most difficult work to do in the lodge and out of the lodge , and he had come through it as a good man and a good Mason . Of the other Past Masters he did not know what to say . There were many of them now , and they all exercised themselves to the utmost both for the Craft and for the lodge .
Bro . Dangerfield , I . P . M ., replying , referred with regret to the very late hour to which the proceedings had been extended , which rendered it necessary that everything saw after banquet should be very short , as there vvas such a good bill of fare in the shape of music , which he vvas sure they would sooner hear than speeches . He would simply thank the W . M . for his kind proposition of the toast and the
brethren for their hearty response . Bro . Frost , P . M ., also replied , and he assured the brethren that the many Past Masters there were in the lodge vvere always endeavouring to do their best for the lodge . They hoped they would continue to do so . I vvas only a pigmy compared with other Past Masters who ha " preceded him , and he might specially refer to Bro . Brocketttha
Sorrell . It vvas mainly owing to Bro . Brockett-Sorrell ' the working of the lodge vvas so good . To him he felt an infant . He mi ght add that in the future , as in the past , whatever would tend to the happiness and comfort ot the lodge and the brethren , all the Past Masters would do then best to promote . , BroColSewellPGSin to the toast . 0 ^ \ j in tv 1
. . , ..., responding ™ ~ n v __ v . v _ . -v _ , _ . .. o ., vesponumg v- " ^ - —; The Visitors , " assured the brethren that the visitors nau greatly enjoyed the treat of the evening , and he congratulated the VV . M . on having been installed as the heau of the lodge . He also congratulated the brethren on havmj , such an excellent W . M . He had known him for many years as a brother who was likely to be a first-rate ruler m the Craft .
Bros . Stiles and Butcher likewise responded . . The VV . M . proposed "The Masonic Charities , " , and thanked the brethren for the support they gave him * Steward for the Benevolent Institution , when he tooK UF £ 87 3 s . lhe Boys' Institution vvas now on a sp lendid basis /