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compelled him always to be at his best . The good fee ng existing amongst the members and expressed towards I mi made him very happy and was fully reciprocated by him . They m-t as a band of happy brothers , and he hoped that they might always continue such . . Bro . ^ Willing then proposed '' 1 he Health of lhe Visitors " to the lodge , and said that the lodge had a great debt of thanks to pay to Bros . Smith , ft ray Edmunds , and others whohad helped him in the arduous work hP had had tn nerform . Bro . Willing in the course ot his in
remarks referred to the fire at the Masonic lempie Great Cueen-street , and expressed a hope that as for some time fast its dimensions had proved inadequate to the requirements of thc brethren who assemb ed at the Quarterly Communications some means would be tountji o inrreasino- the accommodation when it was rebuilt . i ney When tne
had not only themselves to consider , however , fire occurred the Temple was found to be an element of danger , and Bro . Sadler , the Grand Ty ler had to go up and get h s family removed first before he could do . any hing in regard to the fire . Bro . Willing considered that there were not rooms enough and hoped that it might be found practicable to take in some portion of the tavern so as to provide a sufficiency of accommodation . In nrr . nnsW "Ae Health of the Initiates , '' Bro .
Wiling said that they had that evening completed their WOTK upon the firstbatchofinitiatesin the Strand Lodge ,. I . wasan instruction given to them by the Consecrating Officer to be very particular to enquire into the character of those who might seek to be admitted into Masonry through this lodge Of this they had been verv careful not admitting anybody in the lodge whom they would be unwilling to ad mit also into private friendshipIt had been p leasant to him as
. W . M . to observe the attention paid by the candidates when the ceremony was being performed . It was however . quite impossible that initiates should understand the whole of what they heard when going through . the ceremony , they should lose no time in gaining further instruction ; and he recommended them to attend the lodge of instruction over which BroStacey presided where they could obtain all the fi i iui oiciewt ¦
. , v-uuu ; --y -JIC * JIU * - » ~ J , , . . . » * ____ information of which they stood in need . The W . M . associated with the health of the initiates that of Bro . Crowder , who had been elected as a joining member . Bro . Crowder and the three initiates having acknowledged the compliment paid them , Rrn . w * li : „„ nmno ^ d " The Health of the Officers of
the Strand Lodge , " in doing which he expressed his regret at the absence of Bro . Swanborough , who had been compelled to absent himself by an engagement which he was unable to set aside . He also referred to Bro . Madge , and in speaking of Bros . Stacey and Stiles sa . d that he believed therewere no harder working Masons than these two worthy
brothers . . ., , , The toast was responded to by Bros . Stacey , Madge , and Stiles , after which the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . WEST KENT LODGE ( No . 1297 ) . —A meeting of this lodge took place on Saturday , April 28 th at the Crystal Palace Sydenham . Therewere present : Bros .
Thos . Perrin , W . M . ; Basil Coke , S . W . ; J . B . Crump , J . VV . ; Tames Crowden , S . D . , * P . G . Philps , J . D . j R . P . Jenkins ! I . G . ; Hicks , W . S . ; Bowler , lyler ; VV . F . Gardner , I . P . M . ; Robert H . Crowden , P . M . ; J . C . Woodrow , P . M ., Sec . ; B . Fullwood , D . C . ; S . Johnson , G . C . Winkworth , Fanshawe , and others . the minutes
After the reading and confirmation of , Bro . Alfred Powles , J . W . 1901 , proposed by the W . M ., and seconded by Bro . A . J . Bellis , was balloted for as a joining member , and he was unanimously elected ; after which the W . M . oassed Bro . A . J . Hands to the Second Degree , that brother having proved himself worthy of it , the ceremony being performed in Bro . Pernn ' s usual successful
manner . . The Bye-Laws were read by the Secretary , and upon the W . M . rising for the second time Bro . Robt . Crowden , P . M ., proposed Bro . VV . J . Ancell , as a joining member . The lodge was duly closed , and there being no banquet the brethren seoarated at an early hour .
SAMSON LODGE ( No . 166 S ) . —The annual festival of the above young and prosperous lodge was held on Tuesday last , at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street . Lodge was opened ( in the absence of Bro . C . Ochse , W . M . ) by Bro . W . T . Lover , P . M ., supported by Bros . H . Aarons , S . VV ., VV . M . elect ; J . Quincey , J . VV . ; M . D . LoewenstarkPMI ' reas . Baron D . Barnett , P . M ., bee . ;
, .., ; XV . J . Cooper , J . D . ; H . VV . Caspard , D . C . ; R . S . Kingsbury , I . G . ; VV . H . G . Rudderforth , P . M . ; B . i-uld , A . Cluck , I . Levy , S . Lancaster , J . S . Miller , and others . Visitors : Bros . G . F . Swan , P . M . 1321 ; VV . Ansell , P . M . 30 ; R . Albert , P . M . iSS , P . G , P . ; H . M . Harris , P . M ., VV . M . 205 ; R . S . Danter , 87 ; J . Benjamin , VV . M . 18 S ; C . Burmeistcr , P . M . 538 ; J-J- Bell , P . M . 117 S ; Bucks
f . Andrews , S . VV . 209 , P . G . S . Berks and ; A . S . Staley , W . M . 1 S 5 ; R . VV . Coope , 149 1 > G * H * Stephens , j . W . 1623 , 1382 , 898 ( Freemason ) , and others . The ballot was taken for the admission of Mr . L . Marum , and proving satisfactory , that gentleman was initiated into the Order by Bro . Lover , P . M ., in a highly impressive style . After a successful ballot Bro . H . S . Vneslander ,
late of ?' o . 1017 , was admitted a joining member of the lodge . The installation was next proceeded with , Bro . Lover , P . M ., having undertaken the duty . Bro . H . Aarons was accordingly presented , obligated , and duly inducted into the chair of K . S ., the Board of Installed Masters included the VV . Masters or a P . M . of each of the sister Lodc-es of Tranquility , 1 S 5 ; Joppa , iSS ; Israel ,
205 ; and Montefiore , 1017 ; which are en rapport with each other . Bro . Hyam Aarons was saluted in the several degrees , and the appointment of oflicers took place as follows : Bros . C . Ochse , I . P . M . ; J . Quincey , S . W . ; W . H . Caspard , J . W . ; M . D . Loewenstark , P . M ., Ireas . ( re-elected ); Baron D . Barnett , P . M . Sec . ( re-appointed ) j R . A . KingsburyS . D . ; «• Fuld , J . D . ; A . Gltick . Jj G . j
, W . II . Rudderforth , P . M ., W . S . ; J . S . Mnler , 93 O . C . ) , D . C . ; and Oberdoerffer , Tyler . A fine delivery of the three grand charges brought Bro . Lover's , P . M ., labours to a successful finish , and that brother received the congratulations of the brethren as he business the
resumed his seat . The remaining was presentation oi a splendid Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . C . Ochse , I . P . M ., in recognition and appreciation ot his services as a founder and VV . Master of the lodge for the past year . On an appeal from a brother of the lodge lor assistant the Benevolent Fund was had resource to , and
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all business being at an end lodge was closed and the brethren sat down to the banquet . This was of a capital description , although somewhat marred by various long and tiresome waits which had the effect of driving the toasts off until a late hour . Why , too , should a number of English gentlemen he placed at the mercy of a staff of young waiters not one of whom could speak or understand a word of the language of this country ? As a counterbalance to these little drawbacks , Bro . Rudderforth ' s kind and efficient ministrations in his department as W . S . left
nothing to be desired . After grace the W . M . gave , as time was getting late , " Loyalty to the Throne and devotion to the best interests of the Craft , " which was heartily received . Bro . Albert , P . M . iSS and 1017 , P . G . Pursuivant , replied in response to the toast of " The Grand Officers , " who said as he knew the brethren were anxious to smoke , he would be brief . He experienced the feelings of pleasure and regret—pleasure at being present , and regret that he
could not do justice to the toast . The brethren had seen how well the brethren who twelve months ago were appointed to Grand Lodge Oflice had performed their duties . Recently other and equally able brethren had been ap pointed , and whose names were a guarantee that Grand Lodge would not lose any of its lustre whilst they were in office . He also thought that whilst the brethren were and ouo-ht to be proud of Grand Lodge Officers , so the Grand Lodge had reason to be proud of the Samson Lodge under its banner . Bro . Andrews , P . G . S ., also returned
Bro . Ochse , I . P . M ., next gave the toast of " The VV . M ., Bro . H . Aarons , " who he said was initiated in the Samson Lodge six years ago , and had filled several offices , and now ultimately had attained his present proud position . During Bro . Aaron ' s Masonic career he had discharged his duties with integrity , and had proved himself a friend to the lodge , and one whom they might feel proud of as their
VV . M . This was warmly received , and Bro . Aaron briefly responded , and gave the toast of " The I . P . M . " of whom he said all felt how good a friend he had been to the Samson Lodge . Bro . Ochse was indeed a good Freemason and one of the first to render assistance to any brother in distress . Bro . Aaron would not say any more in Bto . Ochse's presence , or he would think he was overstepping the bounds , but would ask them to heartily drink the health of
the I . P . M . .,. . ..... Bro . Ochse expressed his gratification at the hearty reception his name had met with . So many kind things had been said in his favour that he hardly knew how he had deserved them . True , as a Mason he had always endeavoured to carry out what he had promised at his initiation , and had tried to do his duty , and hoped he had succeeded to their satisfaction . Having done as much in
the past as was in his power , he trusted to be among them for many years to render rny assistance to the Samson ° " rhe Initiate" was next toasted , Bro . Marum being cordially welcomed by the Samson Lodge , as also was Bro . Vrieslander the joining member . Bro . Marum wished the W . M . and brethren to accept his deepest gratitude and thanks for accepting him into their society . About a year
ago he had had the honour of listening to a lecture by an eminent scholar , himself a Mason , upon the high aims and tendency of Freemasonry . This had at once converted him ( Bro . Marum ) , -and he felt proud to belong to such an association . It would always be h-s endeavour to honor what he had so solemnly promised that * ii (* m , and to act in accordance with the high principles then laid down . Bro . Vrieslander said he could only repeat the words of the
previous speaker , and was pleased to be among them . ** The Visitors" were next honoured , Bro . Barnett reading out the names of the visiting brethren , and each one being heartily recognised , the replies were numerous and appropriate , the representatives of the sister Hebrew lodges and other visiting brethren according high praise to the lodge for its working and hospitality . It was also the privilege of Bro . Benjamin to recall how in the days ot his
youth he had first met Bro . Aarons and some half-dozen other brethren present , and he felt he could scarcely express the pleasure he experienced in meeting them as Masons in after life . particularly congratulating his old school-fellow , Bro . H . Aarons , upon gaining the position of W . M . ot such a lodge as the Samson . ... . ,- , j After other suitable replies , all developing cordial goodfeeling Bro . Aarons introduced "The Past Masters , ' the backbone
which body of Brethren he characterised as of the lodge and ever anxious to promote its well-being . The LP . M . replied for the P . M . s , saying all would agree that a lodge to be successful must rely upon its Past Masters . He ( Bro . Ochse ) could speak from but very brief experience as a P . M . ; he had noted the time by his watch as hc left the chair at 7 . 40 that evening . He could , howevertestify to the manner in which he had been assisted
, by the Past Masters whilst he held office , and the present and future Masters could rely upon the support of the Past Masters in the interests of the lodge . "The Installing Master , Bro . VV . f . Lover , P . M ., was next deservedly honoured , Bro . Aarons thanking him lor his kindness in performing the ceremony , which had been done in a first-rate style and one well becoming a good Freemason as Bro . Lover was known to be , this not being * . 1 LblllUSUll **¦* # - »•»*• .-. w . — . - . till " the installation
. the first time Bro . Lover had performed ceremony . Bro . Lover , in an exhaustive speech returned thanks . VVhen visitors came to a lodge ( and he always managed to have several ) they expected to hnd three things , good working , good cheer , and good fellowship , and he trust all had been found in the lodge that evening . He regretted Bro . Ochse was unable to be present to initiate their new brotherwhich duty he in consequence had
, undertaken . He had worked as a founder and I ast Master for the good of the lodge , and always held himself open to do anything to promote the prosperity of the bamson ° " l * he Treasurer and Secretary" were next honoured , and responded to by Bros . M . D . Loewenstark , P . M ., and Bro . B . D . Barnett ; and "The Masonic Chanties , ' coupled henswho
with the name of Bro . G . H . Step , impressed upon the Brethren the need of a constant support being rendered to the three Masonic Institutions to enable them to carry on their grand and useful work in aid of the distressed and needy connected with the Craft . ' The Officers" toast followed , and was severally responded to , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded a very pleasant evening . Among thc vocal efforts those of Bros . Lover and Kudder-
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forth were thoroughly enjoyed , Bro . Secretary proving a capital accompanyist , and Bro . Gliick gave a reading which caused all the brethren to enjoy that great aid to the digestive organs , a hearty laugh . KAISAR-I-HIND LODGE ( No . 1724 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , No . GS , Regent-street , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . R . A . Bayford , W . M .. assisted
by Bros . R . A . Pritchard , D . C . L ., S . W . ; J . Shortt , I . W . ; C . Berney-Brown , S . D . ; Ernest Field , J . D . ; and W . H . Sands , I . G . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Mr . George Henry Jessop , who was unanimously elected . The W . M . then proceeded in an able manner with the initiation of Mr . Robert Henry Pritchard and Mr . Clement
Linwood Strong , who had been balloted for and elected at the last meeting , and subsequently with the ceremony of passing Bro . Henry Forbes Eden to the second degree . Upon the motion of Bro . Shortt , seconded by Bro . T . Barrett-Lennard , P . M ., a committee was appointed to consider and report whether any alteration could be made in the days of meeting . Bro . C . Berney-Brown , who , in the temporary absence abroad of Bro . Captain S . P . L .
Konarski , had been acting asS . D ., having notified tothe W . M . that he now wished to resign that office , Bro . Konarski was duly invested and forthwith took his seat on the right of the W . M . Bro . Captain Wyatt Turner was alsoappointed D . of C ., and was requested by the W . M . to at once enter upon his duties by ascertaining if the dinner which was to follow the meeting of the lodge was ready for the brethren .
AH visitors present having given the VV . M . "Hearty good wishes" from their respective lodges , the ceremony of closing was duly performed , and the brethren proceeded from labour to refreshment . After partaking of an excellent banquet , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M ., and duly responded to by the brethren . In returning thanks for the cordial way in which the toast
of his health had been received , the W . M . mentioned that it gave him sincere pleasure to welcome back to the lodge Bros . Philip F . Walker , Capt . S . P . L . Konarski , and Capt . Gerald Store !! , who had all recently returned from abroad , and to see so good a muster of tbe brethren generally . After the various toasts , several songs were given by Bros . Shortt , Haig , and other of the brethren , and the ler toast
Tys brought a very pleasant evening to a conclusion . The members attending the lod ge and banquet included Bros . Lieut .-Col . H . Burton , P . M . ; Col . G . F . Blake , P . M . ; T . Barrett-Lennard , P . M . ; S . E . Dibdin , P . M ., Treas . ; F . W . Ramsay , P . M ., Sec ; R . A . Pritchard , S . W . ; J . Shortt , J . VV . ; Capt . S . P . L . Konarski , S . D . Ernest Field , J . D . ; R . Sands , I . G . j Philip F . Walker , Gerald Storrell
Capt . , Capt . Wyatt Turner , A . Reginald Rudall , R . Ffynes Barrett-Lennard , Major VV . Gumming , Henry Forbes Eden , and C . Berney-Brown . Letters were received from Bros . Napier L . Pearse and P . Berney-Brown regretting their inability to attend , and sending all good wishes to the lodge . The visitors present were Bros . General Sir Rose Price , K . C . B . ; J . Merton , P . G . J . D . ; J . Cook , 197 ; and David Harrison .
YORK . —York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place , on Monday , the 7 th inst . Bro . George Kirby , W . M ., presided , and there were present Bros . Garbutt , S . W . ; Dr . Draper , J . W . ; J . Sykes Rymer , I . P . M . ( the Sheriff of York ); Mark Rooke , P . M . ; A Buckle , M . A ., P . M . ; Joseph Todd , P . M ., Treas . ; W .
Smith , Sec ; Alderman Terry ; and numerous other brethren . The first business was the initiation of Mr . J . Holiday Smith , the ceremony being performed by the VV . M . The tools were given by the Secretary , Bro . W . Smith , and the charge was delivered by Bro . M . Rooke , P . M ., D . C . Then followed the passing of Bro . T . VV Denison , Bro . Rooke performing the ceremony .
Subsequently the W . M . called attention to two melancholy events which had happened since the last meeting of the lodge , one more immediately concerning the York Lodge , and the other a matter of sorrow for Free and Accepted Masons throughout the world . The former was the death of Bro . John Young , who had been connected with this lodge for a number of years , and to whose highmindedness ,
genahty , and ability , not only Masonically , but commercially and socially , the W . M . testified from over 20 years' experience of their lamented brother . The W . M . proposed and Bro . Buckle , B . A ., P . M ., seconded a resolution of condolence with the widow and family of tha deceased in their bereavement , and this was unanimously adopted . The second matter of remark was the disastrous
fire at the " Temple " in London , and profound regret was expressed at this calamity which had deprived Masonry ol some of its most valuable commemorators of past glories of the Craft . Much pleasure was expressed at the following announcement which appeared in the York Daily Herald : — "The Earl of Zetland , Prov . Grand Master of Freemasons of North and East Yorkshire , has received a
communication from Col . Knollys , stating that the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of English Freemasons , will be pleased to lay the foundation stone of the new institute to be erected in York with Masonic honours . The invitation to His Royal Highness to act in his Masonic capacity has been sent by the Prov . Grand Lod ge ol North and East Yorkshire . The ceremony will take place during the Royal Show week . "
NORTHAMPTON—Pomfret Lodge ( No . 360 ) . There was a good muster of the brethren of this lodge at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., amongst them being Bros . F . J . Airs , W . M . ; George Ellard , acting I . P . M . ; J . J . Hart , S . W . ; F . ] . Dufty , J . W . ; J . Sadler , S . D . ; H . Timpson , J . D . ; H . Brown , I . G . ; George Robinson , P . M ., Sec ; B . Wilkins , D . Prov . iviiNorttis Hunts
o .. ana ; J . U . btanton , Prov . G . Treas .-J . T . Green , P . M . ; Jno . Kellett , P . M . ; A . Cockerill andH . W . Todd , Stewards ; H . j . Atkins , P . M . 1764 ; R . Croft , 17 C 4 ; A . Richardson , T . Aldridge , T . VVetherell , H . A . Robinson , E . D . Fletcher , E . James , VV . George , T . Franks , and others . Bro . W . George was duly raised by the W . M ., who most ably performed thc ceremony . Bro . T . Franks was balloted for as a joining member , and being duly elected
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compelled him always to be at his best . The good fee ng existing amongst the members and expressed towards I mi made him very happy and was fully reciprocated by him . They m-t as a band of happy brothers , and he hoped that they might always continue such . . Bro . ^ Willing then proposed '' 1 he Health of lhe Visitors " to the lodge , and said that the lodge had a great debt of thanks to pay to Bros . Smith , ft ray Edmunds , and others whohad helped him in the arduous work hP had had tn nerform . Bro . Willing in the course ot his in
remarks referred to the fire at the Masonic lempie Great Cueen-street , and expressed a hope that as for some time fast its dimensions had proved inadequate to the requirements of thc brethren who assemb ed at the Quarterly Communications some means would be tountji o inrreasino- the accommodation when it was rebuilt . i ney When tne
had not only themselves to consider , however , fire occurred the Temple was found to be an element of danger , and Bro . Sadler , the Grand Ty ler had to go up and get h s family removed first before he could do . any hing in regard to the fire . Bro . Willing considered that there were not rooms enough and hoped that it might be found practicable to take in some portion of the tavern so as to provide a sufficiency of accommodation . In nrr . nnsW "Ae Health of the Initiates , '' Bro .
Wiling said that they had that evening completed their WOTK upon the firstbatchofinitiatesin the Strand Lodge ,. I . wasan instruction given to them by the Consecrating Officer to be very particular to enquire into the character of those who might seek to be admitted into Masonry through this lodge Of this they had been verv careful not admitting anybody in the lodge whom they would be unwilling to ad mit also into private friendshipIt had been p leasant to him as
. W . M . to observe the attention paid by the candidates when the ceremony was being performed . It was however . quite impossible that initiates should understand the whole of what they heard when going through . the ceremony , they should lose no time in gaining further instruction ; and he recommended them to attend the lodge of instruction over which BroStacey presided where they could obtain all the fi i iui oiciewt ¦
. , v-uuu ; --y -JIC * JIU * - » ~ J , , . . . » * ____ information of which they stood in need . The W . M . associated with the health of the initiates that of Bro . Crowder , who had been elected as a joining member . Bro . Crowder and the three initiates having acknowledged the compliment paid them , Rrn . w * li : „„ nmno ^ d " The Health of the Officers of
the Strand Lodge , " in doing which he expressed his regret at the absence of Bro . Swanborough , who had been compelled to absent himself by an engagement which he was unable to set aside . He also referred to Bro . Madge , and in speaking of Bros . Stacey and Stiles sa . d that he believed therewere no harder working Masons than these two worthy
brothers . . ., , , The toast was responded to by Bros . Stacey , Madge , and Stiles , after which the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . WEST KENT LODGE ( No . 1297 ) . —A meeting of this lodge took place on Saturday , April 28 th at the Crystal Palace Sydenham . Therewere present : Bros .
Thos . Perrin , W . M . ; Basil Coke , S . W . ; J . B . Crump , J . VV . ; Tames Crowden , S . D . , * P . G . Philps , J . D . j R . P . Jenkins ! I . G . ; Hicks , W . S . ; Bowler , lyler ; VV . F . Gardner , I . P . M . ; Robert H . Crowden , P . M . ; J . C . Woodrow , P . M ., Sec . ; B . Fullwood , D . C . ; S . Johnson , G . C . Winkworth , Fanshawe , and others . the minutes
After the reading and confirmation of , Bro . Alfred Powles , J . W . 1901 , proposed by the W . M ., and seconded by Bro . A . J . Bellis , was balloted for as a joining member , and he was unanimously elected ; after which the W . M . oassed Bro . A . J . Hands to the Second Degree , that brother having proved himself worthy of it , the ceremony being performed in Bro . Pernn ' s usual successful
manner . . The Bye-Laws were read by the Secretary , and upon the W . M . rising for the second time Bro . Robt . Crowden , P . M ., proposed Bro . VV . J . Ancell , as a joining member . The lodge was duly closed , and there being no banquet the brethren seoarated at an early hour .
SAMSON LODGE ( No . 166 S ) . —The annual festival of the above young and prosperous lodge was held on Tuesday last , at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street . Lodge was opened ( in the absence of Bro . C . Ochse , W . M . ) by Bro . W . T . Lover , P . M ., supported by Bros . H . Aarons , S . VV ., VV . M . elect ; J . Quincey , J . VV . ; M . D . LoewenstarkPMI ' reas . Baron D . Barnett , P . M ., bee . ;
, .., ; XV . J . Cooper , J . D . ; H . VV . Caspard , D . C . ; R . S . Kingsbury , I . G . ; VV . H . G . Rudderforth , P . M . ; B . i-uld , A . Cluck , I . Levy , S . Lancaster , J . S . Miller , and others . Visitors : Bros . G . F . Swan , P . M . 1321 ; VV . Ansell , P . M . 30 ; R . Albert , P . M . iSS , P . G , P . ; H . M . Harris , P . M ., VV . M . 205 ; R . S . Danter , 87 ; J . Benjamin , VV . M . 18 S ; C . Burmeistcr , P . M . 538 ; J-J- Bell , P . M . 117 S ; Bucks
f . Andrews , S . VV . 209 , P . G . S . Berks and ; A . S . Staley , W . M . 1 S 5 ; R . VV . Coope , 149 1 > G * H * Stephens , j . W . 1623 , 1382 , 898 ( Freemason ) , and others . The ballot was taken for the admission of Mr . L . Marum , and proving satisfactory , that gentleman was initiated into the Order by Bro . Lover , P . M ., in a highly impressive style . After a successful ballot Bro . H . S . Vneslander ,
late of ?' o . 1017 , was admitted a joining member of the lodge . The installation was next proceeded with , Bro . Lover , P . M ., having undertaken the duty . Bro . H . Aarons was accordingly presented , obligated , and duly inducted into the chair of K . S ., the Board of Installed Masters included the VV . Masters or a P . M . of each of the sister Lodc-es of Tranquility , 1 S 5 ; Joppa , iSS ; Israel ,
205 ; and Montefiore , 1017 ; which are en rapport with each other . Bro . Hyam Aarons was saluted in the several degrees , and the appointment of oflicers took place as follows : Bros . C . Ochse , I . P . M . ; J . Quincey , S . W . ; W . H . Caspard , J . W . ; M . D . Loewenstark , P . M ., Ireas . ( re-elected ); Baron D . Barnett , P . M . Sec . ( re-appointed ) j R . A . KingsburyS . D . ; «• Fuld , J . D . ; A . Gltick . Jj G . j
, W . II . Rudderforth , P . M ., W . S . ; J . S . Mnler , 93 O . C . ) , D . C . ; and Oberdoerffer , Tyler . A fine delivery of the three grand charges brought Bro . Lover's , P . M ., labours to a successful finish , and that brother received the congratulations of the brethren as he business the
resumed his seat . The remaining was presentation oi a splendid Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . C . Ochse , I . P . M ., in recognition and appreciation ot his services as a founder and VV . Master of the lodge for the past year . On an appeal from a brother of the lodge lor assistant the Benevolent Fund was had resource to , and
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all business being at an end lodge was closed and the brethren sat down to the banquet . This was of a capital description , although somewhat marred by various long and tiresome waits which had the effect of driving the toasts off until a late hour . Why , too , should a number of English gentlemen he placed at the mercy of a staff of young waiters not one of whom could speak or understand a word of the language of this country ? As a counterbalance to these little drawbacks , Bro . Rudderforth ' s kind and efficient ministrations in his department as W . S . left
nothing to be desired . After grace the W . M . gave , as time was getting late , " Loyalty to the Throne and devotion to the best interests of the Craft , " which was heartily received . Bro . Albert , P . M . iSS and 1017 , P . G . Pursuivant , replied in response to the toast of " The Grand Officers , " who said as he knew the brethren were anxious to smoke , he would be brief . He experienced the feelings of pleasure and regret—pleasure at being present , and regret that he
could not do justice to the toast . The brethren had seen how well the brethren who twelve months ago were appointed to Grand Lodge Oflice had performed their duties . Recently other and equally able brethren had been ap pointed , and whose names were a guarantee that Grand Lodge would not lose any of its lustre whilst they were in office . He also thought that whilst the brethren were and ouo-ht to be proud of Grand Lodge Officers , so the Grand Lodge had reason to be proud of the Samson Lodge under its banner . Bro . Andrews , P . G . S ., also returned
Bro . Ochse , I . P . M ., next gave the toast of " The VV . M ., Bro . H . Aarons , " who he said was initiated in the Samson Lodge six years ago , and had filled several offices , and now ultimately had attained his present proud position . During Bro . Aaron ' s Masonic career he had discharged his duties with integrity , and had proved himself a friend to the lodge , and one whom they might feel proud of as their
VV . M . This was warmly received , and Bro . Aaron briefly responded , and gave the toast of " The I . P . M . " of whom he said all felt how good a friend he had been to the Samson Lodge . Bro . Ochse was indeed a good Freemason and one of the first to render assistance to any brother in distress . Bro . Aaron would not say any more in Bto . Ochse's presence , or he would think he was overstepping the bounds , but would ask them to heartily drink the health of
the I . P . M . .,. . ..... Bro . Ochse expressed his gratification at the hearty reception his name had met with . So many kind things had been said in his favour that he hardly knew how he had deserved them . True , as a Mason he had always endeavoured to carry out what he had promised at his initiation , and had tried to do his duty , and hoped he had succeeded to their satisfaction . Having done as much in
the past as was in his power , he trusted to be among them for many years to render rny assistance to the Samson ° " rhe Initiate" was next toasted , Bro . Marum being cordially welcomed by the Samson Lodge , as also was Bro . Vrieslander the joining member . Bro . Marum wished the W . M . and brethren to accept his deepest gratitude and thanks for accepting him into their society . About a year
ago he had had the honour of listening to a lecture by an eminent scholar , himself a Mason , upon the high aims and tendency of Freemasonry . This had at once converted him ( Bro . Marum ) , -and he felt proud to belong to such an association . It would always be h-s endeavour to honor what he had so solemnly promised that * ii (* m , and to act in accordance with the high principles then laid down . Bro . Vrieslander said he could only repeat the words of the
previous speaker , and was pleased to be among them . ** The Visitors" were next honoured , Bro . Barnett reading out the names of the visiting brethren , and each one being heartily recognised , the replies were numerous and appropriate , the representatives of the sister Hebrew lodges and other visiting brethren according high praise to the lodge for its working and hospitality . It was also the privilege of Bro . Benjamin to recall how in the days ot his
youth he had first met Bro . Aarons and some half-dozen other brethren present , and he felt he could scarcely express the pleasure he experienced in meeting them as Masons in after life . particularly congratulating his old school-fellow , Bro . H . Aarons , upon gaining the position of W . M . ot such a lodge as the Samson . ... . ,- , j After other suitable replies , all developing cordial goodfeeling Bro . Aarons introduced "The Past Masters , ' the backbone
which body of Brethren he characterised as of the lodge and ever anxious to promote its well-being . The LP . M . replied for the P . M . s , saying all would agree that a lodge to be successful must rely upon its Past Masters . He ( Bro . Ochse ) could speak from but very brief experience as a P . M . ; he had noted the time by his watch as hc left the chair at 7 . 40 that evening . He could , howevertestify to the manner in which he had been assisted
, by the Past Masters whilst he held office , and the present and future Masters could rely upon the support of the Past Masters in the interests of the lodge . "The Installing Master , Bro . VV . f . Lover , P . M ., was next deservedly honoured , Bro . Aarons thanking him lor his kindness in performing the ceremony , which had been done in a first-rate style and one well becoming a good Freemason as Bro . Lover was known to be , this not being * . 1 LblllUSUll **¦* # - »•»*• .-. w . — . - . till " the installation
. the first time Bro . Lover had performed ceremony . Bro . Lover , in an exhaustive speech returned thanks . VVhen visitors came to a lodge ( and he always managed to have several ) they expected to hnd three things , good working , good cheer , and good fellowship , and he trust all had been found in the lodge that evening . He regretted Bro . Ochse was unable to be present to initiate their new brotherwhich duty he in consequence had
, undertaken . He had worked as a founder and I ast Master for the good of the lodge , and always held himself open to do anything to promote the prosperity of the bamson ° " l * he Treasurer and Secretary" were next honoured , and responded to by Bros . M . D . Loewenstark , P . M ., and Bro . B . D . Barnett ; and "The Masonic Chanties , ' coupled henswho
with the name of Bro . G . H . Step , impressed upon the Brethren the need of a constant support being rendered to the three Masonic Institutions to enable them to carry on their grand and useful work in aid of the distressed and needy connected with the Craft . ' The Officers" toast followed , and was severally responded to , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded a very pleasant evening . Among thc vocal efforts those of Bros . Lover and Kudder-
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forth were thoroughly enjoyed , Bro . Secretary proving a capital accompanyist , and Bro . Gliick gave a reading which caused all the brethren to enjoy that great aid to the digestive organs , a hearty laugh . KAISAR-I-HIND LODGE ( No . 1724 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , No . GS , Regent-street , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . R . A . Bayford , W . M .. assisted
by Bros . R . A . Pritchard , D . C . L ., S . W . ; J . Shortt , I . W . ; C . Berney-Brown , S . D . ; Ernest Field , J . D . ; and W . H . Sands , I . G . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Mr . George Henry Jessop , who was unanimously elected . The W . M . then proceeded in an able manner with the initiation of Mr . Robert Henry Pritchard and Mr . Clement
Linwood Strong , who had been balloted for and elected at the last meeting , and subsequently with the ceremony of passing Bro . Henry Forbes Eden to the second degree . Upon the motion of Bro . Shortt , seconded by Bro . T . Barrett-Lennard , P . M ., a committee was appointed to consider and report whether any alteration could be made in the days of meeting . Bro . C . Berney-Brown , who , in the temporary absence abroad of Bro . Captain S . P . L .
Konarski , had been acting asS . D ., having notified tothe W . M . that he now wished to resign that office , Bro . Konarski was duly invested and forthwith took his seat on the right of the W . M . Bro . Captain Wyatt Turner was alsoappointed D . of C ., and was requested by the W . M . to at once enter upon his duties by ascertaining if the dinner which was to follow the meeting of the lodge was ready for the brethren .
AH visitors present having given the VV . M . "Hearty good wishes" from their respective lodges , the ceremony of closing was duly performed , and the brethren proceeded from labour to refreshment . After partaking of an excellent banquet , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M ., and duly responded to by the brethren . In returning thanks for the cordial way in which the toast
of his health had been received , the W . M . mentioned that it gave him sincere pleasure to welcome back to the lodge Bros . Philip F . Walker , Capt . S . P . L . Konarski , and Capt . Gerald Store !! , who had all recently returned from abroad , and to see so good a muster of tbe brethren generally . After the various toasts , several songs were given by Bros . Shortt , Haig , and other of the brethren , and the ler toast
Tys brought a very pleasant evening to a conclusion . The members attending the lod ge and banquet included Bros . Lieut .-Col . H . Burton , P . M . ; Col . G . F . Blake , P . M . ; T . Barrett-Lennard , P . M . ; S . E . Dibdin , P . M ., Treas . ; F . W . Ramsay , P . M ., Sec ; R . A . Pritchard , S . W . ; J . Shortt , J . VV . ; Capt . S . P . L . Konarski , S . D . Ernest Field , J . D . ; R . Sands , I . G . j Philip F . Walker , Gerald Storrell
Capt . , Capt . Wyatt Turner , A . Reginald Rudall , R . Ffynes Barrett-Lennard , Major VV . Gumming , Henry Forbes Eden , and C . Berney-Brown . Letters were received from Bros . Napier L . Pearse and P . Berney-Brown regretting their inability to attend , and sending all good wishes to the lodge . The visitors present were Bros . General Sir Rose Price , K . C . B . ; J . Merton , P . G . J . D . ; J . Cook , 197 ; and David Harrison .
YORK . —York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place , on Monday , the 7 th inst . Bro . George Kirby , W . M ., presided , and there were present Bros . Garbutt , S . W . ; Dr . Draper , J . W . ; J . Sykes Rymer , I . P . M . ( the Sheriff of York ); Mark Rooke , P . M . ; A Buckle , M . A ., P . M . ; Joseph Todd , P . M ., Treas . ; W .
Smith , Sec ; Alderman Terry ; and numerous other brethren . The first business was the initiation of Mr . J . Holiday Smith , the ceremony being performed by the VV . M . The tools were given by the Secretary , Bro . W . Smith , and the charge was delivered by Bro . M . Rooke , P . M ., D . C . Then followed the passing of Bro . T . VV Denison , Bro . Rooke performing the ceremony .
Subsequently the W . M . called attention to two melancholy events which had happened since the last meeting of the lodge , one more immediately concerning the York Lodge , and the other a matter of sorrow for Free and Accepted Masons throughout the world . The former was the death of Bro . John Young , who had been connected with this lodge for a number of years , and to whose highmindedness ,
genahty , and ability , not only Masonically , but commercially and socially , the W . M . testified from over 20 years' experience of their lamented brother . The W . M . proposed and Bro . Buckle , B . A ., P . M ., seconded a resolution of condolence with the widow and family of tha deceased in their bereavement , and this was unanimously adopted . The second matter of remark was the disastrous
fire at the " Temple " in London , and profound regret was expressed at this calamity which had deprived Masonry ol some of its most valuable commemorators of past glories of the Craft . Much pleasure was expressed at the following announcement which appeared in the York Daily Herald : — "The Earl of Zetland , Prov . Grand Master of Freemasons of North and East Yorkshire , has received a
communication from Col . Knollys , stating that the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of English Freemasons , will be pleased to lay the foundation stone of the new institute to be erected in York with Masonic honours . The invitation to His Royal Highness to act in his Masonic capacity has been sent by the Prov . Grand Lod ge ol North and East Yorkshire . The ceremony will take place during the Royal Show week . "
NORTHAMPTON—Pomfret Lodge ( No . 360 ) . There was a good muster of the brethren of this lodge at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., amongst them being Bros . F . J . Airs , W . M . ; George Ellard , acting I . P . M . ; J . J . Hart , S . W . ; F . ] . Dufty , J . W . ; J . Sadler , S . D . ; H . Timpson , J . D . ; H . Brown , I . G . ; George Robinson , P . M ., Sec ; B . Wilkins , D . Prov . iviiNorttis Hunts
o .. ana ; J . U . btanton , Prov . G . Treas .-J . T . Green , P . M . ; Jno . Kellett , P . M . ; A . Cockerill andH . W . Todd , Stewards ; H . j . Atkins , P . M . 1764 ; R . Croft , 17 C 4 ; A . Richardson , T . Aldridge , T . VVetherell , H . A . Robinson , E . D . Fletcher , E . James , VV . George , T . Franks , and others . Bro . W . George was duly raised by the W . M ., who most ably performed thc ceremony . Bro . T . Franks was balloted for as a joining member , and being duly elected