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in a very depressed and deplorable condition . Thank God their prospects for 1 SS 9 were very largely improved , and he was bound to admit the year opened with every prospect of a more successful result . Towards that result he was perfectly confident the Chiswick Lodge would contribute most materially , because fortunately they had again for their Steward a most energetic brother , and they would be much

indebted for the success of his list to the magnificent result of the present meeting , when their distinguished W . M . had been installed . That nobleman vvas directing his best afforts in that direction , and he hoped the brethren of the lodge and the visitors would support Bro . Gardner , and make him the most successful Steward of the year 1 S 89 , as he was of the year 1 SS 6 . He had every reason to

believe that Bro . Gardner vvas fostered in this , his laudable idea , by support rendered to him from the W . M . newlyinstalled down to the youngest initiated member . It vvas not for him to deduce or draw any invidious comparison between the three Masonic Charitable Institutions ; but , if he could place before the brethren the position of one , he could say without fear of contradiction that the Boys '

School in its present condition as much deserved the brethren ' s support as the others , and it was more in need of support , and had a clear case to go before the Craft vvith in asking that that support should be generous . It had 25 S sons of Freemasons to board , clothe , and educate ; it stood in great contrast in the sums it had invested to the other Institutions , having only £ -7 , 000 invested ; and on

the 31 st December last it closed vvith a deficiency at the bankers on the current expenses of the year of £ 1600 . If this vvas not enough to induce the brethren to do all they possibly could to be as liberal as in the past , he did not know what he could urge in addition . He vvas not one to make sentimental appeals ; he was one who appealed practically , with

practical circumstances and figures of the Institution on whose behalf he pleaded . The W . M . was perfectly aware that there vvas a certain amount of sentimental feeling that drew people to the support of those who were called the weaker sex ; but they must bear in mind that the sons of their brother Masons who had been brought into distress were committed to the care of the Boys '

School for their education and proper bringing up , and on them would depend to a great extent in future years the support and maintenance of the weaker sex . He ( Bro . Binckes ) was fond of masculine Masonry , and he asked the brethren not to be led away by sentiment , but to take into consideration the value of the sons of Freemasonsthose who were to be the men of the future ; and surely ,

in precarious days like ours , it ought to be one ' s highest duty to bring up in the best way they could and to imbue those sons of Masons with those principles of loyalty and Charity vvhich the M . W . G . M . said were the distinguishing characteristics of Masonry . Perhaps he ought not to shirk the allusion to the question made by Bro . Gardner that they had had an inquiry into the Boys' Institution . He had no

fear himself of the result of that inquiry ; he was perfectly prepared to admit that they were now waiting for the verdict , and in due time the brethren would be made acquainted with it ; he vvas perfectly sure of thi ; , whatever fault might be found vvith certain details of administration , there could not by any possibility be any fault found with the liberality of the Institution , or with what they had spent

or were spending to educate , clothe , and maintain those entrusted to their care . Many of the brethren had had the opportunity of watching his career for the last 30 years , and he assured them that as he was at the beginning he was now—vvith less energy , perhaps—prepared to do the best he could for the Institution which deserved the brethren ' s warmest sympathy and their most generous and liberal

support . Bro . Gardner , in the absence of Bro . George Everett , responded to the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary . " He said that the W . M . vvas pleased vvith the success of the lodge . He vvas greatly grieved that Bro . Everett was not present . He ( Bro . Gardner ) had been Secretary of the lodge twelve months , and the W . M . had been pleased to

re-invest him vvith the Secretary ' s collar . He should do all he could to further the interests of the lodge . Since the foundation of the lodge he had taken a great deal of interest in it . He considered he was the father of the lodge , although Bro . Everett was the first Master . It had been a pet scheme of his crown to the lodge by getting Lord George Hamilton to become its Master . It had

been necessary that several cf them should put their shoulders to the wheel to keep it up . If they would only work vvith him and Bro . Everett , Bro . Lawrance and the other Past Masters and officers of the lodge , they would make the lodge ' s position an enviable one . He looked forward to a quiet year as the lodge had attained a position . They had as many members as they required . It did not conduce to the welfare of a lodge to be inundated with

initiates and joining members . All they wanted vvas good men and true . He begged to inform them that he had some lists of subscriptions to the Boys' School , and they now amounted to 200 guineas ; 50 guineas from the W . M . and a friend of his ( Bro . Gardner ' s ) from another lodge had placed 50 guineas on the list , and another had given 25 guineas . "The Officers of the Lodge , " and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .

SOUTHAMPTON . —Royal Gloucester Lodge ( No . 130 ) . —The Festival of St . John in connection with this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Albion-place , on Thursday , the Sth inst ., when the W . M . elect , Bro . James Fewings , the S . W . of the past year , vvas installed into the chair for the ensuing year . There vvas a large attendance , including the following Installed Masters : Bros . R . F .

Osborne , J . P ., W . M . ; } . E . Le Feuvre , J . P ., D . P . G . M . ; T . P . Payne , J . P ., P . P . G . Reg . ; J . Cole , P . P . G . Reg . ; J . B . Thomas , J . P ., P . P . S . G . D . ; M . Miles , P . P . G . D . C ., J . Robertson , P . P . A . G . D . C ; S . Clarke , P . P . G . S . ; W . Horton , P . P . G . P . ; R . W . Lees , H . Vincent , and Boughton-Smith , all of 130 ; C . S . Dusautoy , W . M . ; H . Coles , J . P . ( Mayor of Southampton ) , P . P . G . D . C ; J . Adams , P . P . G . D . C ; and J . Patstone , P . S . G . D ., all of 359 ; H .

Lashmore , f . F . b . G . D ., and W . Bowyer , P . P . A . G . D . C , of 394 ; G . Greenslade , W . M .. and C G . Beaumont , of 1112 ; W . J . Miller , W . M ., and J . Methven , P . M ., of 1461 3 W . tester , W . M . 1780 ; and Michael Emanuel . Bro . Sharlam , S . W , 7 6 , was among the visitors . The installation ceremony was impressively performed by Bro . Osborne , the retiring W . M ., to whom a cordial vote of thanks was accorded , a Past Master ' s jewel being

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also voted him in recognition of the efficient manner in which he has conducted the affairs of the lodge during the past year . On the proposition of Bro . M . Miles , seconded by the D . P . G . M ., a vote of condolence with the widow and family of the late Bro . W . J . Hickman , P . M ., was accorded . The newly-installed W . M . invested the following officers : Bros . Osborne , l . P . M . ; D . W . Tayler , S . W . ; J . H . Martin ,

J . W . ; Rev . A . M . Walker , Chap . ; R . W . Lees , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Cole , P . M ., Sec . ; C . T . Penny , S . D . ; H . Abraham , J . D . ; S . Clarke , P . M ., D . C ; J . Ridgway , Org . ; A . W . Langman , I . G . ; H . Elliott and E . Whittaker , Stwds . ; and W . Vare and Biggs , Tylers . A sumptuous banquet vvas afterwards served by Bro ,

Biggs , the greatest satisfaction being expressed with the arrangements made . The newly-installed W . M . presided , and at the festive board , as in open lodge , congratulations were tendered him on his attaining the chair of the old lodge , many " Hearty good wishes" being also expressed that he would have a pleasant and successful year of office .

SLEAFORD—St , Botolph ' s Lodge ( No . 588 ) . —Bro . T . Brander Jacobson , having been elected to occupy the chair of K . S ., vvas installed on Thursday , the ioth inst ., by Bro . Capt . B . H . Russell , of 362 , P . P . G . D . C , in the manner which characterises his performance of the ceremony , and which has deservedly earned the encomiums of those who have had the privilege of being present on

the occasion when he has fulfilled the functions of Installing Master . The W . M . elect ( son of Bro . Dr . T . E . Jacobson , one of the founders of the lodge , a worthy Mason , and a generous supporter of its interests ) was initiated as a Lewis into St . Botolph ' s ; and the care with which he has worked through the offices was evidenced by his skilful handling of the gavel on his assumption of the Master ' s

chair . Subsequently to the investiture of Bros . F . A . Aldridge , l . P . M . ; Wortley , S . W . ; Ben . Heald , J . W . ; T . E . Jacobson , P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; Jesse Clare , P . M ., Sec ; Chas . Heald , S . D . ; F . Bedford , P . M ., J . D . ; E . R . Dibben , I . G . ; Jos . Bellamy , P . P . S . G . W ., D . C . ; and G . H . Williams , P . P . A . G . D . C , Org ., the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren repaired to the Bristol Arms Hotel ,

where Bro . Chas . Smith provided the banquet in his usual sumptuous style . The loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk with honours , and responded to by various brethren , and that of " The Visiting Brethren" by Bro . Bennett Beeson , J . W . 362 . A most enjoyable evening's festivity was brought to a close by the Tyler's toast .

NORTHALLERTON . —Anchor Lodge ( No . 1337 ) . —The annual festival and installation of Bro . Thos . Russell , W . M . elect , in connection with the above lodge , vvas celebrated in the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 8 th inst . There vvas a capital attendance ot brethren , including Bros . J . Shepard Winn , W . M . ; Thos . Russell , W . M . elect : Wm . Bell , J . W . ; J . S . Walton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B .

C . Palliser , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; Joseph Fairburn , P . M ., P . P . G . A . P . ; G . J . Robinson , P . M . ; W . Stead , R . H . Sootheran , P . M . ; Dr . A . H . Syree , S . D . 3 James Ward , J . D . 3 J . H . Kobinson , Sec ; Dr . C Tweedy , I . G . ; N . Russell and C . Alexander , Stwds . ; E . Wilkinson , Tyler ; Charlton , Naylor , and J . Hutchinson . The visitors present were Bros , the Hon . VV . T . Orde-Powlett , P . G . W .

of England and Deputy Prov . Grand Master ; Charles Backhouse , P . M . in , P . P . J . G . W . ; F . Smith , P . M . 837 , P . A . G . D . C ; Geo . G . Pook , 16115 C . Cain , m ; J . E . Boynes , 1650 ; Geo . W . Pattinson , 602 ; J . S . Farmer , 1416 ; J . 1 ' . Hansell , W . M . ; F . Hansell , Rev . E . Richardson , Chap . ; and W . W . Hall , all of 1416 3 and others .

The ceremony of installation vvas ably performed by Bro . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , P . G . W . of England , Dep . Prov . Grand Master of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , while Bro . J . S . Walton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., delivered the charge in an impressive manner . Two new members were proposed , and the lodge accepted a splendidly-framed picture of Bro . R . H . Sootheran , P . M .,

and a rosewood mallet for the use of the Senior Warden , vvhich were presented by Bro . Sootheran . The newlyelected W . M . then invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . J . S . Winn , l . P . M . ; T . Russell , W . M . ; Wm . Bell , S . W . ; A . H . Syree , J . W . ; C . Waistell , P . M ., Treas . ; G . J . Robinson , P . M ., Sec , and D . C . ; las . Ward , S . D . ; C . Tweedy , J . D . ; T . Boddy ,

Org . ; C . Alexander , I . G . j J . I . Naylor and VV . S . Charlton , Stwds . j and E . Wilkinson , Tyler . The annual banquet was held at the Golden Lion Assembly Rooms , which had been transformed by Bro . Jas . Ward into a comfortable drawing room , the decorations being exceedingly ornate . The chair was occupied bv Bro . T . Russell , the newly-elected W . M ., while Bro .

W . Bell acted as Croupier . The Chairman proposed " Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen and the Craft , " and , in doing so , said the toast was always received with the greatest enthusiasm whenever British subjects were gathered together , and , as they all knew , there was no one so loyal as the Freemasons . During

the Queen ' s beneficent reign , civilisation had spread throughout the world , and with it Freemasonry had made rapid strides . They all honoured the Queen for the patronage she extended to Masonic Charities . The brethren then sang "God save the Queen . " The Chairman next submitted the toasts of "H . R . H .

the Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master of England , and the other Members of the Royal Family , " and "The Rt . Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro Grand Master , the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Lathom , R . W . Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " During the past year , the Prince of Wales had manifested the same warm interest in all matters relating

to Freemasonry , which had distinguished him since his installation in 1 S 78 . He was also glad to say that the Prince of VVales had taken a leading part in supporting those Masonic Institutions through which Masonry had obtained such a hold in every part of the globe . There had been several new lodges constituted recently , and the Grand Lodge of England , over vvhich H . R . H . presided , controlled

no less than over 2000 lodges , while there were many Charities vvhich owed their existence and their continuance to the Grand Lodge . The toast was given in true Masonic style . Song , Bro . W . S . Charlton , " Will o' the Wisp . " Bro . Walker Stead , P . M ., proposed "The Rt . Hon . the Earl of Zetland , R . W . Prov . Grand Master of North and

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East Yorkshire , and Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He had to congratulate them upon the great interest Lord Zetland took in Freemasonry throughout their province , and he also looked well after every lodge which came beneath his rule .

After the toast had been enthusiastically honoured in true Masonic style , Bro . Jos . Fairburn , P . M ., P . P . A . G . S ., replied in a neat little speech . Song , Bro . John H . Robinson , " Roses underneath the snow . "

The Chairman then submitted " The Installing Master , Bro . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , P . G . W . of England , D . P . G . M . N . and E . Yorks . " He asked them to fill up a bumper to that toast , as they were all of them greatly indebted to the Installing Master for the service he had rendered them , and he ( Bro . Russell ) had personally to thank him for the able and kind way in vvhich he had performed

the difficult ceremony that day . He was certain that every brother present appreciated the high honour paid to them and to their lodge by the visit of the D . P . G . M ., and would join with him in hoping that they might be honoured with his presence for many years to come . The toast having been honoured in true Masonic style ,

Bro . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , who was cheered , said he thanked them for the kind way in which the toast had been given and received . He was pleased to note that there was a great deal of harmony and good feeling existing amongst the brethren of the lodge , and he sincerely trusted that it would continue in the future for years to come . Another reason why he was so pleased to come to

visit the Anchor Lodge was because the Anchor Lodge was , so to speak , a daughter belonging to his mother lodge ( the Lennox ) , at Richmond , to which he belonged , and it was a source of great gratification to him to find that both mother and daughter were flourishing . It had been a pleasure to him to come and install their W . M ., and he should always be glad to render them any assistance which

laid in his power . He | had now a very pleasing duty to perform , viz ., to submit " The Health of their Newly-installed Master and Prosperity to the Anchor Lodge . " He had no doubt but that the W . M . would do his duty to the satisfaction not only of every member of the Anchor Lodge , but to that of every brother in the province , and also to the satisfaction of the Grand Lodge of England . That he would

certainly do if he followed in the footsteps of the I . P . M ., and he was certain that he ( the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett ) would never have occasion to regret having placed him in the chair of K . S . Recitation , Bro . Pook , and song , Bro . Robinson . After the toast had been honoured vvith full musical honours ,

The Chairman responded , and thanked them all warmly , and particularly tendered his thanks to the Installing Master for the kind way in vvhich he had spoken of him . He would do his best to merit the honour they had conferred upon him . Ever since he had joined the Anchor Lodge he had endeavoured to act up to the tenets of a Freemason , and he hoped that his year of office would be distinguished by the good fellowship and harmony which existed amongst

them all . They should all strive to help one another , as the success of the year depended on each brother , and on the help he received from the P . M . 's , who had always been most ready to do all they could in the past . He urged them above all other things to speak well of one another , not only in but out of the lodge , so that if their virtues went not faith vvith them it was no fault of theiis . If they did that then they need have no fear but that the Anchor Lodge would flourish .

Song , Bro . the Rev . E . Richardson , " Masonry . " Bro . G . J . Robinson , P . M ., submitted "The I . P . M ., Bro . J . Shepard Winn , " who had succeeded in thoroughly winning the respect and affection of every brother in the lodge during the time he had occupied the Master's chair . Song , Bro . Farmery , " Leeds auld church . " Bro . Winn , l . P . M ., returned thanks , and said that he had

done his best to promote the harmony in the lodge during his Mastership . For the benefit of the younger brethren present he might state that he had only missed four lodge meetings since he was first initiated . He took that opportunity of thanking the Past Masters who had rendered him such valuable help during the past year , and also the officers of the lodge , who had been most attentive to their duties .

They had had their vicissitudes during the past 12 months , but he was glad to be able to say that there was now complete harmony among them , and they were all pulling one way . In conclusion he wished Bro . Russell a happy and prosperous year of office , and would promise to render him all the assistance he could . Recitation , Bro . G . J . Robinson .

Bro . Joseph Fairburn , P . M ., submitted , « The Visiting Brethren , " and said they would drink a bumper to the toast , for they were always glad to welcome visitors to the Anchor Lodge . Song , Bro . C . Tweedy , " They all love Jack . " Bro . Backhouse , P . M ., responded , and said he thoroughly enjoyed the hospitable way in which visitors

were received in the various lodges in Yorkshire , for both in the North and East Riding and in Durham all visitors were made certain of a hearty welcome . He noticed that their Tyler had been elected that day , and it reminded him of a story which actually occurred at a lodge he attended . A learned barrister protested against the Tyler being elected by a show of hands , and said he ought to be elected by ballot

, and his proposition was agreed to , with the result that the barrister only lost the position of Tyler by one vote . Song , Bro . Pattinson , " The anchor ' s weighed . " Bros . F . Smith , P . M ., and J . T . Hansell , VV . M ., also replied in appropriate terms . Song , Bro . Bell , * ' My wife ' s relations . " Bro . R . H . Sootheran , P . M ., proposed "The Officers of

the Lodge , and said he trusted they would be most attentive to their duties and support their newly-installed Master , so that the year would pass away pleasantly and profitably . Song , Bro . Charlton , " The Romany lass . " Bros . W . Bell , S . W ., and W . S . Chariton , Stwd ., appropriately responded .

Song , Bro . Dr . Hutchinson , "In cellar cool . " Bro . Bell , S . W ., proposed " The Ladies , " to which Bro . Charlton gave a graceful response . The Tyler ' s , toast "All Poor and Distressed Masons , " concluded a most harmonious , enjoyable , and fraternal gathering . Bro . G . J . Robinson , P . M ., ably acted as Director of Ceremonies .