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Consecration Of The Columbia Chapter, No. 2397.
wished the M . E . Z . a most agreeable and prosperous year of office , and ventured to predict lhat under Comp . Sudlow ' s able and genial rule that new chapter could not fail to have before it a most successful year . He most heartily congratulated the founders on being presided over by such an accomplished and kindly M . K Z .
Comp . R . CLAY S UDLOW . M . E . Z , in reply , said it was often the unexpected lhat happeni d . He had made up his mind that he would never occupy the position of chief of a lodge or chapter again , but the founders of the Columbia Chapter decided otherwise . They arrived at their decision without his knowledge , and he might add , without his consent . When he signed the petition he found that his name was entered as the first M . E . Z .
On entering a protest he was informed that the matter was definitely s tiled and that he had nothing whatever to do with it . He had to thank the founders for the honour done him in placing him in that position and he look this opportunity of doing so . He was also extremely grateful to Comp . Letchwcrh for the more than kind expressions used in placing the toast
before them . For all those kindnesses he could not do more than pledge himself to do all he posM ly could to carry out the wishes of every founder in making the Columbia Chapter a pronounced success . •Comp . F . J . RUSHTON , P . Z . 38 . ' , acknowledged the toast of " The Visitors , " which was cordially given by the M . E . Z ., and expressed their pleasure at being pre . 'ent on that interesting occasion .
The M . E Z ., in proposing " The Officers , said that when he learnt the names of those who would support him , he at once dismissed all nervousness and fear as to the success of the chapter . He did not propose to go through their qualifications , but it would be quite impossible for any M . E . Z . to have a more enthusiast ' c body of Masons to help him during perhaps the most d fficult of all > ears—the first jear . Every officer was a tried Mason and one whose firtt wish was to help forward the true interests of the
chapter . Comps . J . L . TAYLOR , S . N ., and R . NEWTON CRANE , P . S ., responded The Tyler ' s toast then closed the proceedings . The toasts were interspersed with excellent musical selections by Comp T . Bartlett and Bros . John Josey and A . Slrugnell .
The Christmas Observance.
THE CHRISTMAS OBSERVANCE .
The "Committee on Christmas Observance , " appointed by the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America , has issued the folbwing sentiment for the ensuing season : " To our M . E . Grand Master , II ' . U Rue Thomas : A faithful Leader : may his days be long , and may the blessings of our Lord and Master follow him all the days of his life . "
Bro . Stephen Berry , a dear friend of mine ( Grand Secretary of the varicus Grand Bodies of Maine ) , still has the arrangements of this annual toast , and I am very pleased to state that our own Grand Master , the Earl of Euston , G . C . T ., has most warmly accepted an official invite to respond , and , what is more , has asked the knights assembled at the Great Priory to do so likewise . My instructions are to seek the co-operation of all the
knights in Great Britain and Ireland . I feel assured that the members of ihe Sovereign Great Priory of C inada will gl idly "full into line . " as before , with Victoria , so that some 120 , 000 knights ( all speaking the English language ) of various Nationalities will thus unite , and practically exemplify—¦•Peace on earth and goodwill to mankind . " The Grand Master of U . S . A . responds :
" To all true Knights of the Temple ; Health and Peace God bless us every one . " The time of the Observance , on December 25 th , is fixed for noon , Eastern Standard , which is equivalent to 5 p . m ., Greenwich lime , when we hope many thousands " of true Templars and I heir friends , wheresoever dispersed on land or sea , " will participate in this fraternal toast . WM . JAS . HUGHAN ( Representative for Great Britain and Ireland ) .
Craft Masonry.
Craft Masonry .
IWoira Lodge , No . 92 . The 142 nd anniversary festival of this distinguished lodge was celebrated at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , E . C , on Tuesday , the 7 th inst . Present : Bros , the Rev . R . I . Woodhouse , W . M . j Wickham Francis Noakes . S . W . ; I . Webb , J . W . T . L . Wilkinson , P . M ., P . D . G . R ., Treas . ; R . F . Gould , P . M ., P . G . D ., Sec . ; Chas . E . Russell , S . D . ; A . W . Smith , J . D . ; Russell Ardagh , I . G . ; M . A . Tweedic , I . P . M . ; Wickham Noakes , P . M ., Stwd . ; Harold Carter , P . M . ; Bertram Noakes , P . M . ; G . Greiner , P . M . ; Sir Alfred Dent , K . C . M . G ., P . M . ; G . C . Andrew , P . M . ;
J . M . Mitchell , P . M . ; and J . P . Murrourjh . Visitors : Bros , the F . arl of Kilmorev , 357 ; Ed . Letchworth , G . Sec . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D . ; G . W . Speth , P . A . G . D . of C . ; Lennox Browne , P . D . G . D . of C . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . S . B . ; C . Kupferschmidt , A . G . Sec . for German Correspondence ; Wal . E . Southwood , 007 ; I . Peeke Richards , 1584 ; C . Wells , 2323 ; W . G . Poole , P . M . SGo ; Sir N . R . Pringle , Bart ., late of the Brandon Lodge , Manitoba ; J . C . Partridge , P . M . 1974 ; L . Stevens , 2397 ; C . F . Micher , P . M . 1200 ; C Kingzelt , 1691 ; Sydney T . Klein , W . M . 207 G ; R . C . G ant , P . M . 21 ; W . H . Bourke . P . M . 1635 ; G . Ileydev , P . M . 4 O ; J . B . s !
Lancaster , P . M . 1287 ; the Rev . J . Henry Smith , 27 c ); 11 . W . Noakes , P . M . 10 G ; K . L . Shelton , P . M . 1306 ; T . II . Wellingham , 7 S 0 ; C . W . Skinner , 2000 ; E . Stobel , 197 ; and Henry Times , P . M . 165 . The lodge was opened and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . S . Shorter , P . M ., was elected a re-joining member . A ballot was then taken for Messrs . John Norman Noakes , Stuart Bertram Noakes , and Frederic Akenhead Donnison , which proving unanimous in their favour , and the candidates being in aticndinc *
they were initiated by Bro . R . F . Gould , P . M ., into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Frecmis-inry . Bro . Wickham Francis Noakes , S . W ., Master elect , was presented to the chair by Bro . Wickham Noakes , P . M ., and duly installed as W . M . for the enduing year . Much assistance was rendered by Bros . G . W . Speth , P . A . G . D . C . ; and Charles Wells , 2323 , as additional Deacons in the former ceremony ; and by Bros . G . W . Speth , C . F . Matier , P . G . S . B ., and F . Richardson , P . G . D ., asS . W ., J . W . and D . C
respectively , in the latter one . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : ' Bros . John Webb , S . W . ; Charles Edward Russell , J . W . ; Rev . R . I . Woodhouse , I . P . M ., Chap . ; T . L . Wilkinson . P . M ., Treas . ; R . F . Gould , P . M ., Sec . ; A . W . Smith , S . D . ; Russell Ardagh , J li . ; Sir Norman Robert Pringle . Birt . ( who in the course of the evening had been proposed as a joining member ) , I . G . pro . / em . ; Wickham Noakes , P . M ., Stwd . ; and George Couchman , Tyler . Letters expressing regret
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at inability to attend were read from Bros . Sir Henry Harben , P . M . ; William Bohm , P . M . ; and Adam Pringle , P . M . ; also from Major-Gen . Sir Charles Warren , G . C . M . G . ; Vice-Admiral A . H . Markham , Thomas Fenn , P . G . W . ; Dr . Ralph Gooding , P . G . D . ; W . M . Byivater , P . G . S . B .,- and others , who had been invited as visitors . The sum of half a guinea was voted to that most deserving charity "Our Brother's Bed . " B _ -o . Wickham Noakes , P . M ., signified his willingness to serve as Steward in connection with the Centenary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution f ir Boys . A summary of the accounts was laid on the table by the Treasurer , and the Chantybox having been circulated , the lodge was closed .
The banquet that followed gave ' every satisfaction , and wis served in the admirable manner for which the Albion Tavern is proverbi al . On the removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave in brief , bit happy , terms the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were very cordially received . Bro . Edward Letchworth , Grand Secretary , having replied for " The Grand Officers , " The toast of the evening— "The Memory of Earl Moira , the Pa ' . ron of the Lodge " —was proposed by the Treasurer , Bro . T . L . Wilkinson , P . M ., in a speech of great power and eloquence , and drunk in solemn silence by the brethren . Bro . the Rev . R . I . Woodhouse , I . P . M ., then gave " The W . M . "
The W . M ., on rising to respond , was very heartily greeted , and in well-chosen words acknowledged the compliment which had been piid him . Bros , the Earl of Kilmorey , S . T . Klein , W . M . 20711 ; and Robert C . Grant , P . M . 2 r , returned thanks for " The Visitors . " The next toast was "The Past Masters , " with which wis coupled the mm ; of Bro . Sir Alfred Dent , whose speech in reply was much applauded . Bro . Wickham Noakes , P . M ., then proposed " The Health of the Initiates , " two of
whom , he said , were his own sons , and the third a young and valued friend , of whose personal worth he was fully assured . The two former had been admitted into Masonry in a lodge which numbered their father and uncle amonj its Past Masters , and possessed as its Master for the year their eldest brother . With much eloquenc e and in a tone of deep feeling , the speaker dilated on the characteristics of Free .-ntsjnry , and his address was listened to with the greatest attention by all present . All three initiates ably responded .
The W . M . next gave in succession "The Officers of the Lodge" and "The Treasurer and Secretary . " The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . An excellent musical entertainment was provided under the able direction of Mr . J . W . Ivimey , in which the following well-known artistes took part : Miss Miggie Purvis , Miss Hutton , Mr . Samuel Masters , Mr . James A . Hamilton ( solo lUte ) , and Mr . Jos . Ivimey ( solo . violin ) . Mr . John W . Ivimey presided at the pianoforte with his customiry ability .
Piccadilly Lodge , No . 2550 . A large number of brethren attended the installation meeting of this prosperous lodge , held at the Cafe Monico , Piccadilly-circus , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., and were well rewarded for their visit by an excellent display of Masonic working . Bro . J . Russell , W . M ., installed as his successor Bro . A . J . Bignold , who was initiated in the Eccleston Lodge , No . 1624 , of which he is a Past Master . He is also P . Z . of the Eccleston Chapter , No . 1 ( 124 , P . M . of the Panmure Mark Lodge , No . 139 , and W . C . N , of Panmure Royal Ark Mariners . At the meeting under notice the W . M . was supported by Bros . A . J . Bignold , P . M ., S . W . ; W . F . Bates , I . P . M . ; . F . Arnold , 1
P . M . ; W . U Uark , P . M ., | . W . ; U . Arnold , reas . ; J . u . iipton , A . n . joraan , T . H . Parry , J . Leigh , W . G . Weller , R . Bearcroft , C . P . Wyatt , W . J . Gore . C . J . Charlton , C . J . Anderson , and others . Visitors : Bros . W . Vincent , P . G . S . B . ; j . H . Anderson , 2292 ; W . A . Chalmers , 2206 ; C . W . Samuel , W . M . 170 S ; C . II , Danevills , P . M . 1671 j J . Wade , W . M . S 63 ; W . J . Norman , 1 C 24 ; F . Duke , S . W . 1 S 42 ; G . Glover , I . P . M . 2427 ; J . A . Barham , 1 C 01 ; A . Mutter , HJS 7 ; C . Watson , W . M . 1702 ; W . H . Herbert , P . M . 173 ; H . B . Riddle . P . M . 173 : A . Walton , P . M . 1237 ; J . C . Carpenter , I . P . M . 171 O ; F . Larner , P . P . G . S . Wks . ; J . W . Beckerton , 2137 ; F . J . Deaton , P . M . 25 ; A . Hughes , 704 ; G . Makepiece , S . W . 1 P 91 ; E . J . Kix , 1 S 91 ; T . Whitford , W . M . 1321 ; H . G . Powell , P . S . G . D . Berks ; W . W . Lee , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; ai . d others .
Lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and routine business transacted . Bro . A . J . Bignold was then presented as VV . M . elect , and duly installed into the chair , after which the following officers were invested : Bros . W . C . Clark , P . M ., S . W . ; J . B . Tipton , J . W . ; C . Arnold , Treas . ; 1 . Russell , I . P . M ., Sec . ; A . A . Jordan , S . D . ; T . H . Parry , J . D . ; J . Leigh , I . G . ; W . G . Weller , Org . ; R . Bearcroft , and J . Strange , C . J . " Charlton , and C . P . Wyatt , Stewards . The usual addresses were then effectively rendered by the Installing Master . A Committee was formed , in conjunction with the Eccleston Lodge , to place a stone on the grave of the late Bro . Beckham , Sec . of both lodges , and £ 6 5 * . was subscribed by the members for this object .
The lodge was closed , and an enjoyable banquet was followed by the customiry toasts . Bro . W . Vincent , P . G . S . B ., replying for "The Grand Officers , " expressed his delight to be present at that lodge . It was his good fortune to initiate the W . M ., Bro . Bignold , into Freemasonry , and he also had the pleasure of placing him in several chairs in other Degrees . lie was sure he echoed the feelings of every brother when he said how sorry they were for the grief that had befallen the Pro G . M ., who was suffering from the greatest loss one could possibly have . The Grand Officers endeavoured to
emulate the example set by the P 10 G . M . and Deputy G . M . There were many degrees of Grand Officers . Those who , by birth and high station , filled the higher oliices , others distinguished in law and letters and the dignitaries of the Church ard other working officers . He was proud to think he had gained his distinction for any work he might have done . There were a large number of men who devoted their time to teaching others , and he had endeavoured to follow that work , and it was perhaps on that
account he wore the collar of Grand office . He thanked them cordially for the manner in which the toast had been received . Bro . W . F . Bates , P . M ., briefly proposed "The W . M ., " who he said was highly esteemed in the Piccadilly Lodge . Under the good auspices under which Bo . Bignold had been installed , there was a prospect of a happy and successful year . They hoped he would have plenty of work , which he would perform with great credit to himself and the loJge .
Bro . A . J . Bignold , P . M ., W . M ., expressed his obligation to Bro . Bates and the brethren , and said that anything he could do for the lodge would be cheerfully dine . He was proud of being a founder of this lodge and its present W . M . Theirs was a young and small lodge , but they would grow older and stronger , and knowmxeas they proceeded . The interests of this lodge were his first care in Masonry , lie would take every care to pass on the warrant as he received it—pure and unsullied . He thanked them heartily and hoped to have a successful year , to which end he was sure every member would help him .
The W . M . then gave "The Installing Master and Past Masters . " The I . P . M . had been one of the best Masters they could possibly have , for in the working , presiding over them , and in looking after the lodge ' s affairs , he was par excellence . The ceremony of installation could not have been better performed , and was a great credit to the lodge . He had great pleasure in asking Bro . Russell , I . P . M ., to accept a Past Master ' s jewel in the same spirit in which it was offered . Their thanks were also due to him for coming forward as Secretary , for few had any idea what a vast amount of work there was to perform .
Bro . J . Russell , I . P . M ., responded , and said that whilst occupying the chair he applied his best efforts in any work coming before him to secure to that lodge an efficiency which he hoped it would always retain . Masonry to him was a pleasure , and the occupancy of the chair had been a great pleasure indeed . If he had in any way succeeded in maintaining its efliciency , he was amply repaid by their thanks . For the handsome jeweel he had no words in which to express his appreciation of the kindness
which had prompted the brethren . As he had occupied the chair during Jubilee year , it had occurred to some to commemorate that event by placing a handsome diamond in the Past Master's jewel . If it was as a token of the esteem in which he hoped he was held , and if he had in any way maintained the dignity of the lodge to their satisfaction , he could only fay his thanks were feebly expressed when he said he was more than gratified .
Bros . Larner , Whitfield , Powell , and Wade acknowledged " The Visitors , " after which " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and " The Officers " were duly honoured . Bros . Jas . Leigh directed the musical arrangements , and was assisted by Miss Edith Yorke , Miss Ida Hedges , and Messrs . Kinkee , Dyson , Tharne , Pearce , and Bagnall . The tables were decorated with a large number of beautiful chrysanthemums grown and presented by the W . M .
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Consecration Of The Columbia Chapter, No. 2397.
wished the M . E . Z . a most agreeable and prosperous year of office , and ventured to predict lhat under Comp . Sudlow ' s able and genial rule that new chapter could not fail to have before it a most successful year . He most heartily congratulated the founders on being presided over by such an accomplished and kindly M . K Z .
Comp . R . CLAY S UDLOW . M . E . Z , in reply , said it was often the unexpected lhat happeni d . He had made up his mind that he would never occupy the position of chief of a lodge or chapter again , but the founders of the Columbia Chapter decided otherwise . They arrived at their decision without his knowledge , and he might add , without his consent . When he signed the petition he found that his name was entered as the first M . E . Z .
On entering a protest he was informed that the matter was definitely s tiled and that he had nothing whatever to do with it . He had to thank the founders for the honour done him in placing him in that position and he look this opportunity of doing so . He was also extremely grateful to Comp . Letchwcrh for the more than kind expressions used in placing the toast
before them . For all those kindnesses he could not do more than pledge himself to do all he posM ly could to carry out the wishes of every founder in making the Columbia Chapter a pronounced success . •Comp . F . J . RUSHTON , P . Z . 38 . ' , acknowledged the toast of " The Visitors , " which was cordially given by the M . E . Z ., and expressed their pleasure at being pre . 'ent on that interesting occasion .
The M . E Z ., in proposing " The Officers , said that when he learnt the names of those who would support him , he at once dismissed all nervousness and fear as to the success of the chapter . He did not propose to go through their qualifications , but it would be quite impossible for any M . E . Z . to have a more enthusiast ' c body of Masons to help him during perhaps the most d fficult of all > ears—the first jear . Every officer was a tried Mason and one whose firtt wish was to help forward the true interests of the
chapter . Comps . J . L . TAYLOR , S . N ., and R . NEWTON CRANE , P . S ., responded The Tyler ' s toast then closed the proceedings . The toasts were interspersed with excellent musical selections by Comp T . Bartlett and Bros . John Josey and A . Slrugnell .
The Christmas Observance.
THE CHRISTMAS OBSERVANCE .
The "Committee on Christmas Observance , " appointed by the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America , has issued the folbwing sentiment for the ensuing season : " To our M . E . Grand Master , II ' . U Rue Thomas : A faithful Leader : may his days be long , and may the blessings of our Lord and Master follow him all the days of his life . "
Bro . Stephen Berry , a dear friend of mine ( Grand Secretary of the varicus Grand Bodies of Maine ) , still has the arrangements of this annual toast , and I am very pleased to state that our own Grand Master , the Earl of Euston , G . C . T ., has most warmly accepted an official invite to respond , and , what is more , has asked the knights assembled at the Great Priory to do so likewise . My instructions are to seek the co-operation of all the
knights in Great Britain and Ireland . I feel assured that the members of ihe Sovereign Great Priory of C inada will gl idly "full into line . " as before , with Victoria , so that some 120 , 000 knights ( all speaking the English language ) of various Nationalities will thus unite , and practically exemplify—¦•Peace on earth and goodwill to mankind . " The Grand Master of U . S . A . responds :
" To all true Knights of the Temple ; Health and Peace God bless us every one . " The time of the Observance , on December 25 th , is fixed for noon , Eastern Standard , which is equivalent to 5 p . m ., Greenwich lime , when we hope many thousands " of true Templars and I heir friends , wheresoever dispersed on land or sea , " will participate in this fraternal toast . WM . JAS . HUGHAN ( Representative for Great Britain and Ireland ) .
Craft Masonry.
Craft Masonry .
IWoira Lodge , No . 92 . The 142 nd anniversary festival of this distinguished lodge was celebrated at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , E . C , on Tuesday , the 7 th inst . Present : Bros , the Rev . R . I . Woodhouse , W . M . j Wickham Francis Noakes . S . W . ; I . Webb , J . W . T . L . Wilkinson , P . M ., P . D . G . R ., Treas . ; R . F . Gould , P . M ., P . G . D ., Sec . ; Chas . E . Russell , S . D . ; A . W . Smith , J . D . ; Russell Ardagh , I . G . ; M . A . Tweedic , I . P . M . ; Wickham Noakes , P . M ., Stwd . ; Harold Carter , P . M . ; Bertram Noakes , P . M . ; G . Greiner , P . M . ; Sir Alfred Dent , K . C . M . G ., P . M . ; G . C . Andrew , P . M . ;
J . M . Mitchell , P . M . ; and J . P . Murrourjh . Visitors : Bros , the F . arl of Kilmorev , 357 ; Ed . Letchworth , G . Sec . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D . ; G . W . Speth , P . A . G . D . of C . ; Lennox Browne , P . D . G . D . of C . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . S . B . ; C . Kupferschmidt , A . G . Sec . for German Correspondence ; Wal . E . Southwood , 007 ; I . Peeke Richards , 1584 ; C . Wells , 2323 ; W . G . Poole , P . M . SGo ; Sir N . R . Pringle , Bart ., late of the Brandon Lodge , Manitoba ; J . C . Partridge , P . M . 1974 ; L . Stevens , 2397 ; C . F . Micher , P . M . 1200 ; C Kingzelt , 1691 ; Sydney T . Klein , W . M . 207 G ; R . C . G ant , P . M . 21 ; W . H . Bourke . P . M . 1635 ; G . Ileydev , P . M . 4 O ; J . B . s !
Lancaster , P . M . 1287 ; the Rev . J . Henry Smith , 27 c ); 11 . W . Noakes , P . M . 10 G ; K . L . Shelton , P . M . 1306 ; T . II . Wellingham , 7 S 0 ; C . W . Skinner , 2000 ; E . Stobel , 197 ; and Henry Times , P . M . 165 . The lodge was opened and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . S . Shorter , P . M ., was elected a re-joining member . A ballot was then taken for Messrs . John Norman Noakes , Stuart Bertram Noakes , and Frederic Akenhead Donnison , which proving unanimous in their favour , and the candidates being in aticndinc *
they were initiated by Bro . R . F . Gould , P . M ., into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Frecmis-inry . Bro . Wickham Francis Noakes , S . W ., Master elect , was presented to the chair by Bro . Wickham Noakes , P . M ., and duly installed as W . M . for the enduing year . Much assistance was rendered by Bros . G . W . Speth , P . A . G . D . C . ; and Charles Wells , 2323 , as additional Deacons in the former ceremony ; and by Bros . G . W . Speth , C . F . Matier , P . G . S . B ., and F . Richardson , P . G . D ., asS . W ., J . W . and D . C
respectively , in the latter one . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : ' Bros . John Webb , S . W . ; Charles Edward Russell , J . W . ; Rev . R . I . Woodhouse , I . P . M ., Chap . ; T . L . Wilkinson . P . M ., Treas . ; R . F . Gould , P . M ., Sec . ; A . W . Smith , S . D . ; Russell Ardagh , J li . ; Sir Norman Robert Pringle . Birt . ( who in the course of the evening had been proposed as a joining member ) , I . G . pro . / em . ; Wickham Noakes , P . M ., Stwd . ; and George Couchman , Tyler . Letters expressing regret
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at inability to attend were read from Bros . Sir Henry Harben , P . M . ; William Bohm , P . M . ; and Adam Pringle , P . M . ; also from Major-Gen . Sir Charles Warren , G . C . M . G . ; Vice-Admiral A . H . Markham , Thomas Fenn , P . G . W . ; Dr . Ralph Gooding , P . G . D . ; W . M . Byivater , P . G . S . B .,- and others , who had been invited as visitors . The sum of half a guinea was voted to that most deserving charity "Our Brother's Bed . " B _ -o . Wickham Noakes , P . M ., signified his willingness to serve as Steward in connection with the Centenary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution f ir Boys . A summary of the accounts was laid on the table by the Treasurer , and the Chantybox having been circulated , the lodge was closed .
The banquet that followed gave ' every satisfaction , and wis served in the admirable manner for which the Albion Tavern is proverbi al . On the removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave in brief , bit happy , terms the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were very cordially received . Bro . Edward Letchworth , Grand Secretary , having replied for " The Grand Officers , " The toast of the evening— "The Memory of Earl Moira , the Pa ' . ron of the Lodge " —was proposed by the Treasurer , Bro . T . L . Wilkinson , P . M ., in a speech of great power and eloquence , and drunk in solemn silence by the brethren . Bro . the Rev . R . I . Woodhouse , I . P . M ., then gave " The W . M . "
The W . M ., on rising to respond , was very heartily greeted , and in well-chosen words acknowledged the compliment which had been piid him . Bros , the Earl of Kilmorey , S . T . Klein , W . M . 20711 ; and Robert C . Grant , P . M . 2 r , returned thanks for " The Visitors . " The next toast was "The Past Masters , " with which wis coupled the mm ; of Bro . Sir Alfred Dent , whose speech in reply was much applauded . Bro . Wickham Noakes , P . M ., then proposed " The Health of the Initiates , " two of
whom , he said , were his own sons , and the third a young and valued friend , of whose personal worth he was fully assured . The two former had been admitted into Masonry in a lodge which numbered their father and uncle amonj its Past Masters , and possessed as its Master for the year their eldest brother . With much eloquenc e and in a tone of deep feeling , the speaker dilated on the characteristics of Free .-ntsjnry , and his address was listened to with the greatest attention by all present . All three initiates ably responded .
The W . M . next gave in succession "The Officers of the Lodge" and "The Treasurer and Secretary . " The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . An excellent musical entertainment was provided under the able direction of Mr . J . W . Ivimey , in which the following well-known artistes took part : Miss Miggie Purvis , Miss Hutton , Mr . Samuel Masters , Mr . James A . Hamilton ( solo lUte ) , and Mr . Jos . Ivimey ( solo . violin ) . Mr . John W . Ivimey presided at the pianoforte with his customiry ability .
Piccadilly Lodge , No . 2550 . A large number of brethren attended the installation meeting of this prosperous lodge , held at the Cafe Monico , Piccadilly-circus , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., and were well rewarded for their visit by an excellent display of Masonic working . Bro . J . Russell , W . M ., installed as his successor Bro . A . J . Bignold , who was initiated in the Eccleston Lodge , No . 1624 , of which he is a Past Master . He is also P . Z . of the Eccleston Chapter , No . 1 ( 124 , P . M . of the Panmure Mark Lodge , No . 139 , and W . C . N , of Panmure Royal Ark Mariners . At the meeting under notice the W . M . was supported by Bros . A . J . Bignold , P . M ., S . W . ; W . F . Bates , I . P . M . ; . F . Arnold , 1
P . M . ; W . U Uark , P . M ., | . W . ; U . Arnold , reas . ; J . u . iipton , A . n . joraan , T . H . Parry , J . Leigh , W . G . Weller , R . Bearcroft , C . P . Wyatt , W . J . Gore . C . J . Charlton , C . J . Anderson , and others . Visitors : Bros . W . Vincent , P . G . S . B . ; j . H . Anderson , 2292 ; W . A . Chalmers , 2206 ; C . W . Samuel , W . M . 170 S ; C . II , Danevills , P . M . 1671 j J . Wade , W . M . S 63 ; W . J . Norman , 1 C 24 ; F . Duke , S . W . 1 S 42 ; G . Glover , I . P . M . 2427 ; J . A . Barham , 1 C 01 ; A . Mutter , HJS 7 ; C . Watson , W . M . 1702 ; W . H . Herbert , P . M . 173 ; H . B . Riddle . P . M . 173 : A . Walton , P . M . 1237 ; J . C . Carpenter , I . P . M . 171 O ; F . Larner , P . P . G . S . Wks . ; J . W . Beckerton , 2137 ; F . J . Deaton , P . M . 25 ; A . Hughes , 704 ; G . Makepiece , S . W . 1 P 91 ; E . J . Kix , 1 S 91 ; T . Whitford , W . M . 1321 ; H . G . Powell , P . S . G . D . Berks ; W . W . Lee , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; ai . d others .
Lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and routine business transacted . Bro . A . J . Bignold was then presented as VV . M . elect , and duly installed into the chair , after which the following officers were invested : Bros . W . C . Clark , P . M ., S . W . ; J . B . Tipton , J . W . ; C . Arnold , Treas . ; 1 . Russell , I . P . M ., Sec . ; A . A . Jordan , S . D . ; T . H . Parry , J . D . ; J . Leigh , I . G . ; W . G . Weller , Org . ; R . Bearcroft , and J . Strange , C . J . " Charlton , and C . P . Wyatt , Stewards . The usual addresses were then effectively rendered by the Installing Master . A Committee was formed , in conjunction with the Eccleston Lodge , to place a stone on the grave of the late Bro . Beckham , Sec . of both lodges , and £ 6 5 * . was subscribed by the members for this object .
The lodge was closed , and an enjoyable banquet was followed by the customiry toasts . Bro . W . Vincent , P . G . S . B ., replying for "The Grand Officers , " expressed his delight to be present at that lodge . It was his good fortune to initiate the W . M ., Bro . Bignold , into Freemasonry , and he also had the pleasure of placing him in several chairs in other Degrees . lie was sure he echoed the feelings of every brother when he said how sorry they were for the grief that had befallen the Pro G . M ., who was suffering from the greatest loss one could possibly have . The Grand Officers endeavoured to
emulate the example set by the P 10 G . M . and Deputy G . M . There were many degrees of Grand Officers . Those who , by birth and high station , filled the higher oliices , others distinguished in law and letters and the dignitaries of the Church ard other working officers . He was proud to think he had gained his distinction for any work he might have done . There were a large number of men who devoted their time to teaching others , and he had endeavoured to follow that work , and it was perhaps on that
account he wore the collar of Grand office . He thanked them cordially for the manner in which the toast had been received . Bro . W . F . Bates , P . M ., briefly proposed "The W . M ., " who he said was highly esteemed in the Piccadilly Lodge . Under the good auspices under which Bo . Bignold had been installed , there was a prospect of a happy and successful year . They hoped he would have plenty of work , which he would perform with great credit to himself and the loJge .
Bro . A . J . Bignold , P . M ., W . M ., expressed his obligation to Bro . Bates and the brethren , and said that anything he could do for the lodge would be cheerfully dine . He was proud of being a founder of this lodge and its present W . M . Theirs was a young and small lodge , but they would grow older and stronger , and knowmxeas they proceeded . The interests of this lodge were his first care in Masonry , lie would take every care to pass on the warrant as he received it—pure and unsullied . He thanked them heartily and hoped to have a successful year , to which end he was sure every member would help him .
The W . M . then gave "The Installing Master and Past Masters . " The I . P . M . had been one of the best Masters they could possibly have , for in the working , presiding over them , and in looking after the lodge ' s affairs , he was par excellence . The ceremony of installation could not have been better performed , and was a great credit to the lodge . He had great pleasure in asking Bro . Russell , I . P . M ., to accept a Past Master ' s jewel in the same spirit in which it was offered . Their thanks were also due to him for coming forward as Secretary , for few had any idea what a vast amount of work there was to perform .
Bro . J . Russell , I . P . M ., responded , and said that whilst occupying the chair he applied his best efforts in any work coming before him to secure to that lodge an efficiency which he hoped it would always retain . Masonry to him was a pleasure , and the occupancy of the chair had been a great pleasure indeed . If he had in any way succeeded in maintaining its efliciency , he was amply repaid by their thanks . For the handsome jeweel he had no words in which to express his appreciation of the kindness
which had prompted the brethren . As he had occupied the chair during Jubilee year , it had occurred to some to commemorate that event by placing a handsome diamond in the Past Master's jewel . If it was as a token of the esteem in which he hoped he was held , and if he had in any way maintained the dignity of the lodge to their satisfaction , he could only fay his thanks were feebly expressed when he said he was more than gratified .
Bros . Larner , Whitfield , Powell , and Wade acknowledged " The Visitors , " after which " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and " The Officers " were duly honoured . Bros . Jas . Leigh directed the musical arrangements , and was assisted by Miss Edith Yorke , Miss Ida Hedges , and Messrs . Kinkee , Dyson , Tharne , Pearce , and Bagnall . The tables were decorated with a large number of beautiful chrysanthemums grown and presented by the W . M .