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The Worshipful Mister , in response to a eulogistic proposition of his health by the i p M ., si "' ne TOSe . ' tn some little diffidence to respond to ths toast , so eloquently put , ' j so heartily received . He would , however , _ assure them that he would try by every leans in his power to come up to their expectations of him , and also those of Bro . Butter , u / hether he should succeed or not time would prove , but he would pronvse them that he ,-oulcl do his best , for he wanted to make the St . John and St Paul Lodge one of the L 6 t . if i "' k 2 Stm tne dis ' rie' - He should endeavour so to discharge his duty , and should expect the officers so to do theirs , that they would be glad to have the brethren to tnem tneir worie
0 f their own ana omer loages come see ao , and hnd it worthy ot the lodge and its excellent reputation . The brethren of the Pattison Lodge , his mother lodce . and other lodges , he hoped would visit them , and if he did his work as well as their 1 P . M . had done his , he felt sure that he should have done it to their satisfaction . He asked them to bring new and good blond to work with him , officers and brethren then he had doubt of their of his
together , and no approval work , and of his efforts for the prob ity of the lodge . Bro . Bilby , in responding for "The Visitors , " congratulated the lodge on its prosperity and its excellent W . M ., and spoke well of the manner in which the I . P . M . performed the ceremony of installation . Bros . Morris and Davis also responded .
" The Past Masters , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "The Officers " were the other toasts honoured , The musical portion of the festival , which was under the direction and lead of Bro . Sydney Horton , P . M . 706 , was most enjoyable . The contributors were Bro . S . Masters , anl Messrs . H . Bailey and 0 . Morgan , Bro . Horton played a violin solo , his son Lionel a splendid solo on the 'cello , Bro . Leonard played two solos on the harp , and the National Anthem concluded a memorable day ' s Masonic work .
Yarborough Lodge , No . 944 . The S + th installation meeting of this highly influential and successful lodge took place on Wednesday , the gih inst ., at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , St . Helier ' s , Jersey . There was some work on the agenda but the brethren went to enjoy the harmony and good feeling which prevail in this lodge , and the excellent working for which the Yarborough is looked upon in the province . The ceremonies of the Emulation ritual , thanks to Bro . J . Caton , P . M ., are always gone through in a most exemplary ,
perfect , and impressive manner , and the precision with which every officer , from the W . M . to the I . G . and Tyler , performs his work is remarkable . The exertions of their indefatigable Past Master , Bro . C H . Wilson , and the Secretary , Bro . J . T . Baker , P . M ., make themselves everywhere beneficially felt . Foremost , however , as a cause of so good an attendance that evening was the great popularity Bro . C Baker , P . M ., W . M . elect , enjoys amongst the Craftsmen in the province . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bros . J . Lesbirel , I . Durell , P . M ., acting
S . W . ; L . P . Hespiradoux , acting J . W . ; C . H . Wilson , I . P . M . ; J . T . Baker , P . M ., Sec ; P . G . Hamilton , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Anslow , S . D . ; L . Boyson , J . D . ; J . Mallett , I . G . ; and C . Rogers , Tyler . After the minutes of the last lodge meeting had been read , the W . M . passed Bro . W . Sharpe to the F . C . Degree , and his working of the ritual was of the very best and fully maintained his great reoutation . A petition to the Board of Benevolence on behalf of the distressed widow of a deceased brother , who had been temporarily relieved in the sum of six guineas , was signed by all members
present , having been well recommended . The report of the Audit Committee and balance sheet of the Treasurer ( which had been previously circulated among the members ) having been taken as read , was received and adopted upon motion . By the general desire of the W . M . and brethren , Bro . C . H . Wilsoi , I . P . M ., then took the chair as Installing Master , after which Bro . C . Baker , P . M ., W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . J . Lesbirel , W . M ., to receive the benefit of installation at the hands of the W . M . in the chair , who rose from the latter after the usual formalities hid been
observed and proceed to obligate him as W . M . elect . The Installing Master then appointed as his Installing Officers Bros . J . Durell , P . M ., as S . W . ; P . G . Hamilton , P . M ., as J . W . ; and W . H . Hambly , P . M ., as I . G . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , in whose presence Bro . C Baker was formally installed into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . The Worshipful Master appointed and invested , in a most able and impressive manner , his officers as follows : Bros . Joshua Lesbirel , I . P . M . ; P . F . Le Boutillier , S . W . ; Alfred Anslow , J . W . ; 1 \ jHamiltonir i vviibjnirivi 11 naicer ivi
. . , . m ., reas . ; e ,. o . , .., oec . ; . . , r .., Asst . Sec ; A . B . Harden , S . D . ; John Mallett , J . D . ; W . H . Burt , Org . ; J . Durell , P . M ., D . C . ; T . C . Davis , Stwd . and I . G . ; and C . Rogers , Tyler . On this part of the ceremony being completed , Bro . Wilson brought the work of installation to an end by reciting in a highly impressive manner the addresses to the W . M . and his principal officers and the oration to the lodge upon the principles of Freemasonry . The Installing Master was afforded an occasion of once again exhibiting those rare attainments which have rendered his two years of W . M . and I . P . M . so unprecedented a
success . Several distinguished visitors warmly congratulated the members of the lodge upon the rare intellectual treat just listened to , andadded that such a profound Masonic Knowledge as displayed by Bro . Wilson , Installing Master , lent dignity to the lodge and honour to the Craft . A vote of thanks was unanimously returned to Bro . C . H . Wilson . After " Hearty good wishes " had been interchanged , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the spacious refectory , where about 70 sat down to partake of
the annual banquet , which was served in the manner for which the caterer , Bro . W . H . Hambly , P . M . 245 , is famous , and under his personal superintendence and whose personal efforts to please gave unqualified satisfaction . The viands were Ai and the wines of the best brands . At the conclusion of the banquet , the toast list was proceeded with without delay , uro . C . Baker , the new W . M ., proved himself an admirably genial host , and time was not cut to waste by speeches of undue length .
The toasts of " The Queen and the Craft " and that of "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " were enthusiastically received and responded to with musical nonours , the National Anthem and " God bless the Prince of Wales " being sung . The rest of the toasts followed and received due recognition , f iv ? u Proceedings of the evening were greatly enlivened by the kind efforts of several 01 the biethren , this lodge being for the moment rich in good vocalists and instrumcntalists , notably Bros . Thos . Adderson , W . H . Dickson , C . H . Wilson , J . Mallett , A- Anslow , W . Sharpe , J . H . Venn , T . C . Davis , W . II . Venn , and W . II . Burton , WHO presided at the ianoand was responsible for the musical portion of the evening
p , . . 'Ml the arrangements , both of lodge and banquet , were most excellently carried out "y the indefati gable Secretary , Bro . C . H . Wilson , P . M . to 1 m ° St en i ° J ' evening was brought to a termination all too soon by the Tyler's
Lodge of Perseverance , No . 1743 . Hot F ^ R ., installation meeting ot the above successful lodge was held at Anderton ' s mem ! , ' ' - streer > on Saturday , the 12 th instant . There was a full attendance of the th ,. rJ of the lod Se and an especially large number of visitors . Besides the W . M ., were were present Bros . H . C Lonsdale , S . W . ; Harry Watts , J . W . ; T . Lovell , l / nfV G -J- Tollett , Sec ; H . G . Park , S . D . ; W . B . Cossham , J . D . ; R . Perry ; PM -In . " ' llman ' ' - - ' H . Bridgman , Stwd . ; C E . Ferry , P . M . ; John Stait , Froii ' c , J * ° ' Brian » P-M . ; Bernard Ferry , F . Millman , J . Fleetman , F . R . Thm , L ; , Hinton , W . Smithson , H . Hawkins , Thomas Tyrrell , G . W . White , C . i unipson 17 If \/! II ' isuii iarrant
" . . W . FarranK T . RUvmar , ar , ^ ....... . V ^™ . -,.,. I T P > p .,--, w . - , l . iMexman , and V . Kerney . Visitors : Bros . J . T . Dormer , Mo « J 57 I ; Franl < Carter , 153 ; J . Walton , 13 C 0 ; Harry Foreman , P . M . 1275 ; II . Co ? e , % 797 ! ^ . Booker , I . P . M . 22 S ; R . Ede , 147 . ; A . J . Baldock , , 343 ; G . H . P ° M ' ?'„ " " «« ' - - ' 745 W . Roots , P . M . 1273 ; Col . T . ulvis Sewell , G D p 7 ' -G ; " - J S . Ellis , I . P . M . 19 S 1 ; J . R . Johnson , P . M . 1320 , P . P . S . itV , n- c - ^ gan . ' 77 i A . Abrahams , 205 ; J . G . W . James , P . M . 78 . "' 9 J IV J C ' ? S ' P , P , G - Std - Br - Berks ' - J- Symonds , 1 S 3 ; R . J . Hamilton , ' A- Foid » 171 ; W . G . Londen , 1580 ; and others . A / - -- / - / * j ¦»• ¦* - «• "uuuvuj IJUWJ auuwmvia .
Secontn confirmation of the minutes , Bro . William Smithson was passed to the Uro H p , > after which Mr . Charles Edwin Linaker was initiated into Freemasonry , chair 1 , C R L ° nsdale was presented as W . M . elect and impressively installed into the Work TK , W- J- Wall > ' -P . M ., who thus concluded his year of useful and excellent J . YV " . V t ollmvln £ officers were invested : Bros . H . Watts , S . W . ; Hy . G . Park , I ' cll / I I , L ° ' ! ' Treas . ; G . J . Tollett , Sec ; W . B . Cossham , S . D . ; Sydney T yler , kl ,, L e"y ' I , G ' ' " Bridgman and F . Flexman , Stewards ; and Lane , niter Hearty good wishes " from the numerous visitors , the lodge was closed .
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A sumptuous banquet followed , which was supplied by Bro . A . Clemow in his usual well-known style , and was admirably served . After ample justice had been done to the rich repast , the following toasts were duly proposed and responded to : "The Qjeen and the Craft " ; "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . ; the Pro Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Lithom ; the Deputy Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl Amherst ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . "
Bro . W . J . Wall , I . P . M ,, in proposing " Tnz Health of the W . M ., " said that it was his privilege and honour to give the toast , whicH was the p-incipil one of the evening . Bro . Lonsdale had oroved himself , through his past services in th » Pirseverance Lodge and the Lodge of Instruction , worthy of the position he then held . He was sure he would reflect credit on the lodge , and he had , therefore , the greatest pleasure in proposing his health .
The Worshipful Master , after returning thinks , slid he wiulddj his best for the success and prosperity of the lodge and the comfort of the brethren , the roll of members being about 30 ; they were very particular whom they received into their midst . The Worshipful Master next proposed " The I . P . M . and Installing Master , " and said Bro . VV . J . Ball , I . P . M ., had rendered good work in the lodge during his year of office and had proved himself a real good Mason in upholding the tenents of the Craft in every way , he had , therefore , the greatest possible pleasure in presenting Bro . Ball with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which had been unanimously voted to him , and hoped he would live many years to wear it as a memento of his year of office .
Bro . Ball , I . P . M ., in reply , thanked the W . M . and brethren for the jewel , and said he would prize it much and when looking at it would ever remind him of the pleasant evenings spent in the Perseverance Lodge , and as long as he had health and strength and could pay his subscriptions would always remain a member of the lodge . "The Initiate" was duly given and ably responded to by Bro . Linaker . The Entered Apprentice ' s song was sung with Masonic tire .
Bros . Johnson , P . P . S . G . D . Essex ; G . Booker , I . P . M . 22 S ; and W . Roots , P . M . 1273 , suitably replied for "The Visitors , " each thanking the W . M . and brethren for the opportunity afforded them of being present to have enjoyed the treat of seeing the beautiful ritual so well carried out and the hospitable manner in which they were received . For "The Past Masters , " Bros . Ferry , O . Brian , F . Kerney , and Stait suitably responded in well-chosen words .
" The Officers , " " l he Treasurer and Secretary , " and the Tyler ' s toast brought a successful meeting to a close . During the intervals a capital musical programme , under the direction of Bro . Alfred Moore , was carried out in a masterly manner , his song , " The wonders of the deep , " was given in splendid style , also " Whusky , " this last causing roars of laughter . Miss Minnie Chamberlin sang " Killarney " in sweet form , also " Over the hills . " Miss Maggie Purvis sang "An Andalusian maid " and " Punchinello , " both of which were encored . Bro . James Kift's soog " Long ago in Alcalia , " was full of humour . Thus ended a very happy evening .
Eldon Lodge , No . 1755 . There was a large and influential gathering of the Craft at the Masonic Rooms of the Royal Hotel , Portishead , Somerset , on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., and the gathering included many visitors from the neighbouring provinces and from a distance . The special event was the installation of Bro . Alfred Jefferies , S . W . and W . M . elect . The important ceremony was impressively performed by the Dep . Prov . G . M ., Bro . R . C . Else , P . G . D . England . The newly-installed W . M . proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as follows : Bros . F . G . Moore , I . P . M . ; T . Turner , S . W . ; J . W . H . IIa . ll .
J . W . ; the Rev . A . W . M . Weatherley , P . M ., Chaplain ; J . R . Thebridge , P . M ., Treas . ; W . T . Shapland , P . M ., Sec ; J . H . Stafford , S . D . ; Edward Tedder , J . D . ; C . L . Thomas , P . M ., D . of C . ( invested by deputy , being absent through recent bereavement ); Davey , P . M ., Org . ; T . Lowther , I . G . ; J . W . Roberts and C . J . Tonkin , Stewards ; and Frank Simpkins , Tyler . The usual points in the installation ceremony were ably and effectively heralded by the veteran Brother W . R . Maby , who has served the office of Grand Herald in the higher grades of Freemasonry . On the
proposition of the out-going W . M ., Bro . F . G . Moore , the sum of 10 guineas was voted from the lodge funds to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Bro . W . H . Rice was unanimously chosen as Delegate to the Charity Organisation Committee of the Province for the ensuing year . The lodge room was tastefully decorated with choice plants and shrubs , and the banquet table was ornamented with beautiful bouquets . The catering of Mrs . Boulter gave general satisfaction .
The W . M ., Bro . A . Jefferies , presided at the banquet , and was well supported by a number of Prov . G . Officers and Past Masters . _ On the removal of the cloth , the W . M . submitted "The Queen and the Craft , " which was cordially received . The W . M . next proposed "The M . W . the Grand Master , the Pro Grand Master , and Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " which was suitably acknowledged by Bro . Else , P . G . D .
The W . M . then gave "The R . W . the Prov . G . M ., Bro . the Right Hon . Viscount Dungarvan ; the W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . R . C . Else ( the Installing Master ); and Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " Bro . R . C . Else , Dep . P . G . M ., replied to this sentiment , and assured those present that the W . M . had not said one word too much in behalf of their Prov . G . M . and the zeal and ability displayed by him in the execution of his arduous duties . He had on many occasions proved himself a thorough Mason , not in word only , but in deed also , and there was no doubt his efforts and example did much for the credit and
advancement of Freemasonry in Somerset . Before resuming his seat , he ( the Deputy ) would take that opportunity of thanking those who had assisted him in the ceremony that afternoon . He thanked Bro . Alfred Tonkin , who had acted as Director of Ceremonies ; Bro . Davey , who ably contributed as Organist ; and that veteran of Masonic Heralds and musicians , Bro . W . R . Maby . Bro . F . G . Moore had the pleasure of proposing the toist of "The W . M ., " which was enthusiastically received . He had passed through every chair ot the lodge , with credit to himself , satisfaction to the brethren , and benefit to the Craft , and there was no doubt the Eldon Lodge would lose none of its prestige under his rule and during his
reign . The W . M . replied as follows : Of all the difficulties 1 have had to meet in the course of my life I have had none more difficult than the present arc , and that is to adequately and sufficiently thank Wor . Bro . Moore for the way he has propos . 'd this toast , and the kind expressions he has used in so doing , and to than ' t the brethren enough for the generous way in which they received my name . The memories of such a kindly reception will remain and last as one of my sweetest recollections . I am ,
indeed , proud to be in the position to preside over you during the ensuing 12 months , and will do my very best to uphold the dignity and prestige of the Eldon Lodge . It is my earnest desire to do my duty in this high office satisfactorily to you all , and if a year hence you give me the same kindly reception that you have this evening I shill be more than satisfied . I beg of you to believe that though I may be lacking in terms of expression , 1 am none the less hearty and sincere and none the less appreciative of the honour and kindness you have bestowed upon me .
Bro . Rice , in an amusing speech , proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., " and drew a humorous compuison of his " quiet and contemplative" mood when buckling on the armour of office 12 months ago , and the " joyous frame of mini " which he found him in then , having handed over the cares and responsibilities to some one else . He had heard the charges read to the W . M . that afternoon , and he could honestly say that all those the I . P . M . had faithfully cariLd out .
Bro . Moore , in acknowledging the compliment so gracefully submittel , said that the success of his year was due in a great measure to the work of his excellent ofii : erj and to the help given by the Past Masters . The proposer ' s speech reminded him of one of the most genial Americans who ever visited these shores—Dr . Oliver Wcnlell Holmes—who once said—when he was young , praise came to him in teaspoo . ifulls , when he was middle-aged , in tablespoonfulls , and when more advanced in life , in ladlefulls , and this was how he liked it best . He ( Hro . Moore ) presumed he must be reaching the latter period , for Bro . Rice had been giving him the largest measure .
Bro . lurner , S . W ., proposed "The Past Masters , " and referred to the good qualities and good deeds of these brethren , and drew particular attention to a recent disinterested and Charitable action of one ot the P . Ms . The toast was spoken to in forcible reply by Bro . C . P . Billing , P . M . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Visiting Brethren " in the following brief terms : He said the next toast I have to propose is one that requires no words ol mine
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The Worshipful Mister , in response to a eulogistic proposition of his health by the i p M ., si "' ne TOSe . ' tn some little diffidence to respond to ths toast , so eloquently put , ' j so heartily received . He would , however , _ assure them that he would try by every leans in his power to come up to their expectations of him , and also those of Bro . Butter , u / hether he should succeed or not time would prove , but he would pronvse them that he ,-oulcl do his best , for he wanted to make the St . John and St Paul Lodge one of the L 6 t . if i "' k 2 Stm tne dis ' rie' - He should endeavour so to discharge his duty , and should expect the officers so to do theirs , that they would be glad to have the brethren to tnem tneir worie
0 f their own ana omer loages come see ao , and hnd it worthy ot the lodge and its excellent reputation . The brethren of the Pattison Lodge , his mother lodce . and other lodges , he hoped would visit them , and if he did his work as well as their 1 P . M . had done his , he felt sure that he should have done it to their satisfaction . He asked them to bring new and good blond to work with him , officers and brethren then he had doubt of their of his
together , and no approval work , and of his efforts for the prob ity of the lodge . Bro . Bilby , in responding for "The Visitors , " congratulated the lodge on its prosperity and its excellent W . M ., and spoke well of the manner in which the I . P . M . performed the ceremony of installation . Bros . Morris and Davis also responded .
" The Past Masters , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "The Officers " were the other toasts honoured , The musical portion of the festival , which was under the direction and lead of Bro . Sydney Horton , P . M . 706 , was most enjoyable . The contributors were Bro . S . Masters , anl Messrs . H . Bailey and 0 . Morgan , Bro . Horton played a violin solo , his son Lionel a splendid solo on the 'cello , Bro . Leonard played two solos on the harp , and the National Anthem concluded a memorable day ' s Masonic work .
Yarborough Lodge , No . 944 . The S + th installation meeting of this highly influential and successful lodge took place on Wednesday , the gih inst ., at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , St . Helier ' s , Jersey . There was some work on the agenda but the brethren went to enjoy the harmony and good feeling which prevail in this lodge , and the excellent working for which the Yarborough is looked upon in the province . The ceremonies of the Emulation ritual , thanks to Bro . J . Caton , P . M ., are always gone through in a most exemplary ,
perfect , and impressive manner , and the precision with which every officer , from the W . M . to the I . G . and Tyler , performs his work is remarkable . The exertions of their indefatigable Past Master , Bro . C H . Wilson , and the Secretary , Bro . J . T . Baker , P . M ., make themselves everywhere beneficially felt . Foremost , however , as a cause of so good an attendance that evening was the great popularity Bro . C Baker , P . M ., W . M . elect , enjoys amongst the Craftsmen in the province . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bros . J . Lesbirel , I . Durell , P . M ., acting
S . W . ; L . P . Hespiradoux , acting J . W . ; C . H . Wilson , I . P . M . ; J . T . Baker , P . M ., Sec ; P . G . Hamilton , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Anslow , S . D . ; L . Boyson , J . D . ; J . Mallett , I . G . ; and C . Rogers , Tyler . After the minutes of the last lodge meeting had been read , the W . M . passed Bro . W . Sharpe to the F . C . Degree , and his working of the ritual was of the very best and fully maintained his great reoutation . A petition to the Board of Benevolence on behalf of the distressed widow of a deceased brother , who had been temporarily relieved in the sum of six guineas , was signed by all members
present , having been well recommended . The report of the Audit Committee and balance sheet of the Treasurer ( which had been previously circulated among the members ) having been taken as read , was received and adopted upon motion . By the general desire of the W . M . and brethren , Bro . C . H . Wilsoi , I . P . M ., then took the chair as Installing Master , after which Bro . C . Baker , P . M ., W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . J . Lesbirel , W . M ., to receive the benefit of installation at the hands of the W . M . in the chair , who rose from the latter after the usual formalities hid been
observed and proceed to obligate him as W . M . elect . The Installing Master then appointed as his Installing Officers Bros . J . Durell , P . M ., as S . W . ; P . G . Hamilton , P . M ., as J . W . ; and W . H . Hambly , P . M ., as I . G . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , in whose presence Bro . C Baker was formally installed into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . The Worshipful Master appointed and invested , in a most able and impressive manner , his officers as follows : Bros . Joshua Lesbirel , I . P . M . ; P . F . Le Boutillier , S . W . ; Alfred Anslow , J . W . ; 1 \ jHamiltonir i vviibjnirivi 11 naicer ivi
. . , . m ., reas . ; e ,. o . , .., oec . ; . . , r .., Asst . Sec ; A . B . Harden , S . D . ; John Mallett , J . D . ; W . H . Burt , Org . ; J . Durell , P . M ., D . C . ; T . C . Davis , Stwd . and I . G . ; and C . Rogers , Tyler . On this part of the ceremony being completed , Bro . Wilson brought the work of installation to an end by reciting in a highly impressive manner the addresses to the W . M . and his principal officers and the oration to the lodge upon the principles of Freemasonry . The Installing Master was afforded an occasion of once again exhibiting those rare attainments which have rendered his two years of W . M . and I . P . M . so unprecedented a
success . Several distinguished visitors warmly congratulated the members of the lodge upon the rare intellectual treat just listened to , andadded that such a profound Masonic Knowledge as displayed by Bro . Wilson , Installing Master , lent dignity to the lodge and honour to the Craft . A vote of thanks was unanimously returned to Bro . C . H . Wilson . After " Hearty good wishes " had been interchanged , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the spacious refectory , where about 70 sat down to partake of
the annual banquet , which was served in the manner for which the caterer , Bro . W . H . Hambly , P . M . 245 , is famous , and under his personal superintendence and whose personal efforts to please gave unqualified satisfaction . The viands were Ai and the wines of the best brands . At the conclusion of the banquet , the toast list was proceeded with without delay , uro . C . Baker , the new W . M ., proved himself an admirably genial host , and time was not cut to waste by speeches of undue length .
The toasts of " The Queen and the Craft " and that of "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " were enthusiastically received and responded to with musical nonours , the National Anthem and " God bless the Prince of Wales " being sung . The rest of the toasts followed and received due recognition , f iv ? u Proceedings of the evening were greatly enlivened by the kind efforts of several 01 the biethren , this lodge being for the moment rich in good vocalists and instrumcntalists , notably Bros . Thos . Adderson , W . H . Dickson , C . H . Wilson , J . Mallett , A- Anslow , W . Sharpe , J . H . Venn , T . C . Davis , W . II . Venn , and W . II . Burton , WHO presided at the ianoand was responsible for the musical portion of the evening
p , . . 'Ml the arrangements , both of lodge and banquet , were most excellently carried out "y the indefati gable Secretary , Bro . C . H . Wilson , P . M . to 1 m ° St en i ° J ' evening was brought to a termination all too soon by the Tyler's
Lodge of Perseverance , No . 1743 . Hot F ^ R ., installation meeting ot the above successful lodge was held at Anderton ' s mem ! , ' ' - streer > on Saturday , the 12 th instant . There was a full attendance of the th ,. rJ of the lod Se and an especially large number of visitors . Besides the W . M ., were were present Bros . H . C Lonsdale , S . W . ; Harry Watts , J . W . ; T . Lovell , l / nfV G -J- Tollett , Sec ; H . G . Park , S . D . ; W . B . Cossham , J . D . ; R . Perry ; PM -In . " ' llman ' ' - - ' H . Bridgman , Stwd . ; C E . Ferry , P . M . ; John Stait , Froii ' c , J * ° ' Brian » P-M . ; Bernard Ferry , F . Millman , J . Fleetman , F . R . Thm , L ; , Hinton , W . Smithson , H . Hawkins , Thomas Tyrrell , G . W . White , C . i unipson 17 If \/! II ' isuii iarrant
" . . W . FarranK T . RUvmar , ar , ^ ....... . V ^™ . -,.,. I T P > p .,--, w . - , l . iMexman , and V . Kerney . Visitors : Bros . J . T . Dormer , Mo « J 57 I ; Franl < Carter , 153 ; J . Walton , 13 C 0 ; Harry Foreman , P . M . 1275 ; II . Co ? e , % 797 ! ^ . Booker , I . P . M . 22 S ; R . Ede , 147 . ; A . J . Baldock , , 343 ; G . H . P ° M ' ?'„ " " «« ' - - ' 745 W . Roots , P . M . 1273 ; Col . T . ulvis Sewell , G D p 7 ' -G ; " - J S . Ellis , I . P . M . 19 S 1 ; J . R . Johnson , P . M . 1320 , P . P . S . itV , n- c - ^ gan . ' 77 i A . Abrahams , 205 ; J . G . W . James , P . M . 78 . "' 9 J IV J C ' ? S ' P , P , G - Std - Br - Berks ' - J- Symonds , 1 S 3 ; R . J . Hamilton , ' A- Foid » 171 ; W . G . Londen , 1580 ; and others . A / - -- / - / * j ¦»• ¦* - «• "uuuvuj IJUWJ auuwmvia .
Secontn confirmation of the minutes , Bro . William Smithson was passed to the Uro H p , > after which Mr . Charles Edwin Linaker was initiated into Freemasonry , chair 1 , C R L ° nsdale was presented as W . M . elect and impressively installed into the Work TK , W- J- Wall > ' -P . M ., who thus concluded his year of useful and excellent J . YV " . V t ollmvln £ officers were invested : Bros . H . Watts , S . W . ; Hy . G . Park , I ' cll / I I , L ° ' ! ' Treas . ; G . J . Tollett , Sec ; W . B . Cossham , S . D . ; Sydney T yler , kl ,, L e"y ' I , G ' ' " Bridgman and F . Flexman , Stewards ; and Lane , niter Hearty good wishes " from the numerous visitors , the lodge was closed .
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A sumptuous banquet followed , which was supplied by Bro . A . Clemow in his usual well-known style , and was admirably served . After ample justice had been done to the rich repast , the following toasts were duly proposed and responded to : "The Qjeen and the Craft " ; "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . ; the Pro Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Lithom ; the Deputy Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl Amherst ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . "
Bro . W . J . Wall , I . P . M ,, in proposing " Tnz Health of the W . M ., " said that it was his privilege and honour to give the toast , whicH was the p-incipil one of the evening . Bro . Lonsdale had oroved himself , through his past services in th » Pirseverance Lodge and the Lodge of Instruction , worthy of the position he then held . He was sure he would reflect credit on the lodge , and he had , therefore , the greatest pleasure in proposing his health .
The Worshipful Master , after returning thinks , slid he wiulddj his best for the success and prosperity of the lodge and the comfort of the brethren , the roll of members being about 30 ; they were very particular whom they received into their midst . The Worshipful Master next proposed " The I . P . M . and Installing Master , " and said Bro . VV . J . Ball , I . P . M ., had rendered good work in the lodge during his year of office and had proved himself a real good Mason in upholding the tenents of the Craft in every way , he had , therefore , the greatest possible pleasure in presenting Bro . Ball with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which had been unanimously voted to him , and hoped he would live many years to wear it as a memento of his year of office .
Bro . Ball , I . P . M ., in reply , thanked the W . M . and brethren for the jewel , and said he would prize it much and when looking at it would ever remind him of the pleasant evenings spent in the Perseverance Lodge , and as long as he had health and strength and could pay his subscriptions would always remain a member of the lodge . "The Initiate" was duly given and ably responded to by Bro . Linaker . The Entered Apprentice ' s song was sung with Masonic tire .
Bros . Johnson , P . P . S . G . D . Essex ; G . Booker , I . P . M . 22 S ; and W . Roots , P . M . 1273 , suitably replied for "The Visitors , " each thanking the W . M . and brethren for the opportunity afforded them of being present to have enjoyed the treat of seeing the beautiful ritual so well carried out and the hospitable manner in which they were received . For "The Past Masters , " Bros . Ferry , O . Brian , F . Kerney , and Stait suitably responded in well-chosen words .
" The Officers , " " l he Treasurer and Secretary , " and the Tyler ' s toast brought a successful meeting to a close . During the intervals a capital musical programme , under the direction of Bro . Alfred Moore , was carried out in a masterly manner , his song , " The wonders of the deep , " was given in splendid style , also " Whusky , " this last causing roars of laughter . Miss Minnie Chamberlin sang " Killarney " in sweet form , also " Over the hills . " Miss Maggie Purvis sang "An Andalusian maid " and " Punchinello , " both of which were encored . Bro . James Kift's soog " Long ago in Alcalia , " was full of humour . Thus ended a very happy evening .
Eldon Lodge , No . 1755 . There was a large and influential gathering of the Craft at the Masonic Rooms of the Royal Hotel , Portishead , Somerset , on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., and the gathering included many visitors from the neighbouring provinces and from a distance . The special event was the installation of Bro . Alfred Jefferies , S . W . and W . M . elect . The important ceremony was impressively performed by the Dep . Prov . G . M ., Bro . R . C . Else , P . G . D . England . The newly-installed W . M . proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as follows : Bros . F . G . Moore , I . P . M . ; T . Turner , S . W . ; J . W . H . IIa . ll .
J . W . ; the Rev . A . W . M . Weatherley , P . M ., Chaplain ; J . R . Thebridge , P . M ., Treas . ; W . T . Shapland , P . M ., Sec ; J . H . Stafford , S . D . ; Edward Tedder , J . D . ; C . L . Thomas , P . M ., D . of C . ( invested by deputy , being absent through recent bereavement ); Davey , P . M ., Org . ; T . Lowther , I . G . ; J . W . Roberts and C . J . Tonkin , Stewards ; and Frank Simpkins , Tyler . The usual points in the installation ceremony were ably and effectively heralded by the veteran Brother W . R . Maby , who has served the office of Grand Herald in the higher grades of Freemasonry . On the
proposition of the out-going W . M ., Bro . F . G . Moore , the sum of 10 guineas was voted from the lodge funds to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Bro . W . H . Rice was unanimously chosen as Delegate to the Charity Organisation Committee of the Province for the ensuing year . The lodge room was tastefully decorated with choice plants and shrubs , and the banquet table was ornamented with beautiful bouquets . The catering of Mrs . Boulter gave general satisfaction .
The W . M ., Bro . A . Jefferies , presided at the banquet , and was well supported by a number of Prov . G . Officers and Past Masters . _ On the removal of the cloth , the W . M . submitted "The Queen and the Craft , " which was cordially received . The W . M . next proposed "The M . W . the Grand Master , the Pro Grand Master , and Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " which was suitably acknowledged by Bro . Else , P . G . D .
The W . M . then gave "The R . W . the Prov . G . M ., Bro . the Right Hon . Viscount Dungarvan ; the W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . R . C . Else ( the Installing Master ); and Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " Bro . R . C . Else , Dep . P . G . M ., replied to this sentiment , and assured those present that the W . M . had not said one word too much in behalf of their Prov . G . M . and the zeal and ability displayed by him in the execution of his arduous duties . He had on many occasions proved himself a thorough Mason , not in word only , but in deed also , and there was no doubt his efforts and example did much for the credit and
advancement of Freemasonry in Somerset . Before resuming his seat , he ( the Deputy ) would take that opportunity of thanking those who had assisted him in the ceremony that afternoon . He thanked Bro . Alfred Tonkin , who had acted as Director of Ceremonies ; Bro . Davey , who ably contributed as Organist ; and that veteran of Masonic Heralds and musicians , Bro . W . R . Maby . Bro . F . G . Moore had the pleasure of proposing the toist of "The W . M ., " which was enthusiastically received . He had passed through every chair ot the lodge , with credit to himself , satisfaction to the brethren , and benefit to the Craft , and there was no doubt the Eldon Lodge would lose none of its prestige under his rule and during his
reign . The W . M . replied as follows : Of all the difficulties 1 have had to meet in the course of my life I have had none more difficult than the present arc , and that is to adequately and sufficiently thank Wor . Bro . Moore for the way he has propos . 'd this toast , and the kind expressions he has used in so doing , and to than ' t the brethren enough for the generous way in which they received my name . The memories of such a kindly reception will remain and last as one of my sweetest recollections . I am ,
indeed , proud to be in the position to preside over you during the ensuing 12 months , and will do my very best to uphold the dignity and prestige of the Eldon Lodge . It is my earnest desire to do my duty in this high office satisfactorily to you all , and if a year hence you give me the same kindly reception that you have this evening I shill be more than satisfied . I beg of you to believe that though I may be lacking in terms of expression , 1 am none the less hearty and sincere and none the less appreciative of the honour and kindness you have bestowed upon me .
Bro . Rice , in an amusing speech , proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., " and drew a humorous compuison of his " quiet and contemplative" mood when buckling on the armour of office 12 months ago , and the " joyous frame of mini " which he found him in then , having handed over the cares and responsibilities to some one else . He had heard the charges read to the W . M . that afternoon , and he could honestly say that all those the I . P . M . had faithfully cariLd out .
Bro . Moore , in acknowledging the compliment so gracefully submittel , said that the success of his year was due in a great measure to the work of his excellent ofii : erj and to the help given by the Past Masters . The proposer ' s speech reminded him of one of the most genial Americans who ever visited these shores—Dr . Oliver Wcnlell Holmes—who once said—when he was young , praise came to him in teaspoo . ifulls , when he was middle-aged , in tablespoonfulls , and when more advanced in life , in ladlefulls , and this was how he liked it best . He ( Hro . Moore ) presumed he must be reaching the latter period , for Bro . Rice had been giving him the largest measure .
Bro . lurner , S . W ., proposed "The Past Masters , " and referred to the good qualities and good deeds of these brethren , and drew particular attention to a recent disinterested and Charitable action of one ot the P . Ms . The toast was spoken to in forcible reply by Bro . C . P . Billing , P . M . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Visiting Brethren " in the following brief terms : He said the next toast I have to propose is one that requires no words ol mine