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The toast was most pertinently responded to by Bros . Menninger , Graham , and Grummant , who remarked that he had now been a quarter of a century in the New Cross Lodge , and it gave him immense pleasure to see its prosperity . He should like to remind the brethren that the W . M . was standing Steward for the Benevolent Institution , and he hoped that his list would reach three figures , and redound to the credit of the New Cross Lodge . The W . M . next gave the toast of " The Officers " in well-deserved remarks , which was duly responded to .
The Tyler ' s tcast closed a most enjoyable and successful meeting . An excellent programme of music was -arranged . Those taking part and giving immense gratification were : Bros . Sidney Gandy ( ventriloquist ) , Valentine Hill ( reciter ; , Harrison Hill ( musical sketch and song ) , 13 . Scott Russell , and Geo . Robins lentertaifier ) . llro . W . T . Winsor , P . M ., was toastmaster thioughout the evening , and proved himself most capable .
Bertie Lodge , No . 1515 . The first regular meeting for the winter session of the members of this prosperous loi ' ge was held at Ihe Maconic Hal ) , Alfred-street , Oxford , on Thursday , the roth inst . Bro . R . P . Thomas , P . P . G . Stwd ., W . M ., presided over a full attendance , which was augmented by many visitors . Among those present were Bros . J . Hardy McLean , l . P . M . ; R . Foort , P . P . G . Stwd ., S . W . ; A . D . Mosley , J . W . ; J . B . Lucas , S . D . ; R . H . I . Bartlett , J . D . ; W . E . Williams , I . G . ; G . Gardiner , D . of C . ; H . M . Lane , Asst . 1 ) . of C ; ' Ii . Wilmer Madge , Org . ; W . Harris , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Sec ;
VV . J King , Asst . Sec . ; G . M . Cockburn , Stwd . ; R . J . Verney , P . M . ; J . J . Collcutt . P . M . ; J . Hastings , P . M . ; W . H . White , P . M . ; J . Rogers , P . M . ; D . Symes , P . M . ; F . Ford , P . M ., Treas . ; I . O . [ Winstedt , P . M . ; A . E . Hunt , P . M . ; C . R . Madge , R . J . Axtell , F . W . Richmond , J . J ackson , J . Colegrove , G . W . Meadows , VV . H . Rembridge , C . G . Balk , H . M . Turner , and other brethren . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . A . Rowley , P . M . 340 , P . A . G . Sec . ; P . Colville Smith , P . G . D ., Prov . G . Sec ; E . J . Day , l . P . M . 340 ; R . Harford , P . M . 103 , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Darby , l . P . M . 52 G ; the Rev . I . O . H . Carter , 3571 ; J . V . Roberts , Mus . Doc , P . P . G . Org . ; and many ethers .
Alter the lodge had been opened , and the minutes of the last regular and two emergency lodges read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . George Henry Meeking as a rejoining member , and he was declared duly elected . Messrs . Frank J . Wigmore , Gilbert W . Blackall , and William H . Nurse were balloted for , and being duly elected , were initiated by the W . M . in a very impressive manner . The W . M . reported the work of tha Committee re the proposed new Masonic temple , and expressed great
egret that the scheme had fallen through . Votes of thanks were unanimously accorded the lodge representatives who had worked on the Committee . A Grand Lodge certificate was presented to Bro . A . Simmonds , recently returned from active service in South Africa . Three propositions for initiation were received , and the lodge was closed . Tne charge , given by the S . VV ., elicited high encomium from all present . The lodge has every reason to be proud of its officers , who sustain the working of the ritual with dignity and precision .
After the Fourth Degree had been honoured , the W . M . proposed " The King and the Craft , " which was heartily received . Bro . W . II . White , P . M ., in the absence of the I . P . M ., llro . J . Hard / McLean , proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and said the brethren were well aware of Bro . Thou as ' s efficiency in the work . The lodge had seen him work upward from the many suboidir . ate offices , and from the way in which he had done his work all through , they were led to expect that he would make an able Master . Thatexpectatioi had been mite
than verified , lie had made a record attendance in connection with the work . The W . M . had had that evening to face a very large assembly of brethren of this and other lodges , and on his right sat the l ' rov . Grand Secretary ol Oxfordshire and other Grand Officers . Visitors could see how ably the W . M . also performed the social duties pertaining to Freemasonry of the Fourth Degree . The Bertie Lodge had had goad Masters before , but none who had done more to uphold the dignity of the chair and the prosperity of the lodge . The W . M . briefly but appropriately responded to the toast , which had been enthus ' as'ically honoured .
In a humorous speech Bro . Ford proposed the toast of " The Visitors , '' and remarked lhat those present represented eight different lodges . Visitors were always welcomed , and the Bertie Lodge delighted to entertain them . "The Initiates" received a heaity reception , and was responded to by the three accepted brethren .
Bro . J . Hastings , P . M ., proposed , in felicitous terms , "The Health ol Bro . A Simmonds , " who had rendered yeoman service to the country in South Africa . 'Ihe toast was received with a hearty firing of the brethren . Cthcr toasts followed , and the proceedings were interspersed with vo : al and instru mental music . The Tyler ' s toast closed the harmony of the evening .
Kingsland Lodge , No . 1693 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . VV . E . MANNING . At the Holborn Restaurant , on Tuesday , the Sth instant , there was held a very Successful installation meeting of the above lodge . The brethren present were Bros . L . Cully , W . M . ; W . E . Manning , S . VV . ; VV . J . Robinson , J . W . ; J . Cooper , P . M ., Treas . l ; K . Dimes , P . M ., Stc . ; J . W . Doubtlire , S . D . ; T . Reeves , J . D . s F . C . Forward , acting I G . ; J . S . Sunderland , A . D . C . ; J . Brittan , Org . ; A . White ,
PM- J . Potler , P . M . ; L . Simon , P . M . ; C . K . Killick , P . M . ; II . Hall , P . M . ; 11 . J . ' llazel , P . M . ; 11 . P . Isaac , P . M . ; S . Robson , P . M . ; C . Sheppard , Tyler ; H . F . Bangs , 11 . Lovesay , \ V . ) . Middleton , William Budd , S . J . Gregory , W . C . Lewis ! H . R . Harding , R . T . Bignave , R . VV . J . Meye , R . Carter , S . S . Christey , ) . H . B . Drewe , II . A . B . Otlcy , R . C . Coy , E . White , E . Kluge , II . Leach , VV . II . Druty , A . A . Brand , W . J . Hardiman , Walter Budd , R . Kingston , E . VV . Bond , A . L . BurlinS . J . Edwards , and A . Davis . Amongst the visitors were Bros . A . W . Hall ,
, 1677 ; E . Aklucht , ifiSO ; A . W . Smith , P . M . 403 ; C . W . Austin , P . M . 1 C 0 ; A . W . Battey , 141 ; S . A . Gladdage , 170 S ; J . II . Frankenstein , Sydney , N . S . W . ; A . E . Turner , W . M . 1 S 39 ; and K . Smith , iS 2 y . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last three regular and emergent lodges were read and confirmed . Trie Auditors' report was received and adopted . The Worshipful Master , in feeling terms , alluded to the deaths ot the late Secretary . Bro . Fcnner . P . M ., and Bro . J . Moore . The W . M . then presented a handsome jewel to Bro . For . vard to mark the
appreciation of the brethren cf his untiring efforts to make the summer outing a success . Bro . Cooper , P . M ., then presented Bro . W . E . Manning , W . M . elect , for installation , who was duly obligated , and all brethren below the degree of Installed Master having r < tired , a Beard of Installed Masters was duly formed , and Bro . W . E . Manning was regularly installed W . M . for the ensuing year , who then invested Bro . Cully as l . P . M . of the loJge . The Board of Installed Masters having been duly closed , the brethren were admitted , who saluted the W . M . The new W . M . having been duly
proclaimed , appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . J . Robinson , S . VV . ; 1 . VV . Dnubtlire , J . W . ; J . Cooper , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Dimes , P . M ., Sec ; T . Reeves , S . D . ; T . G . Kimell , J . D . ; F . C . Forward , I . G . ; J . Brittan , Org . ; J . S . Sunderland , D . C ; Wm . Budd , A . ' D . C ; VV . Harris and II . A . Otley , Stwds . ; and C . Sheppard , Tyler . Bio ' . ' Cully then , in a very impressive manner , gave the three addresses , which completed the " ceremony . Bro . Cooper , P . M ., acted as D . C . in a very able manner . A ballot was then taken for Messrs . Burlin and Edwards as candidates for initiation , and proving unanimous , they , being in attendance , were initiated , llro . White , P . M ., acting as
| . l ) . Bro . Robson , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . White , P . M ., seconded , " lhat a letter of condolence be sent to Mrs . Fcnner U { ion her sad bereavement . " It was also i > wi > oseA by Bro . Cully , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . W . J . Robinson , S . W ., " That a letter should be sent to Mis . Moore sympathising with her in her loss . " Bath propositions were tairied unanimously . Bro . Hazel , P . M . then handed to Bro . Cully , P . M ., a chique for £ * = s . Sd ., being the proceeds o ! the summer outing oi \<> 11 , and it was decided to place it to the Benevolent Fund account . By special desire and in memory cf Bros . Fcnner , P . M ., and Moore , P . M ., the Organist gave a very beautiful rendering of the Dead March in " Saul . "
Nothing futther offering for the good of Freemasonry in general , or this lodge in particular , the lodge was closed . Masonic business having been concluded , the brethren adjourned to one of the spacious chambers , where , seated round ta-tcfully-ariauged tables , they partook of an excellent banquet . The expeditious service of a host of active waiters , under the
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personal supervision of Mr . Hamp , jun ., deserves the high commendation of the brethren , and expressions of satisfaction were frequently heard from all directions . The toasts of "The King and Craft" and "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Dike of Connaught , " " The Pro G . Master , Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " having been loyally acknowledged ,
Bro . L . Cully , I . P . M ., congratulated the W . M ., Bro . Walter Emmanuel Manning , upon his being raised to the exalted office . Everyone was delighted af the admirable work done that evening by the W . M ., and the brethren extended to him the heartiest of hearty welcomes , sincerely hoping that a most successful and prosperous year would ensue from his period of Mastership .
Bro . Manning , W . M ., in reply , returned thanks for the kind greeting he had received , and for the cordial manner in which his toast had been drunk . He ( the speaker ) was very proud of the honoured pjsition to which he had been unanimously elected by the brethren last month . With their help , without which no Master could hope for success , he trusted that the welfare of the Kingsland Lodge would be advanced , and that additional light and lustre would be shed upon its annals by his occupation of King Solomon's chair .
The next toast was an important one— "The Initiates . " Without initiates , said the W . M . in proposing it , no lodge could hope for much progress . The introduction of new brothers was absolutely necessary , because by them new blood was infused into the lodge , and the energy and enthusiasm of the vouthful was transmitted to the older and experienced members . With regard to Bros . Burlin and Edwards , who that
evening had had their first insight into the great and glorious world of Freemasonry , he was convinced that the ceremony of initiation had impressed them , and he desired to seriously exhort them to practise outside the lodge those principles they had had inculcated upon them within . Then they would never have the slightest cause to regret their acceptance as Freemasons .
Bros . Edwards and Burlin having expressed their heartfelt thanks for the honour bestowed upon them , The W . M . next referred to the toast of " The I . P . M ., Bro . Lewis Cully . " It was , said the W . M ., an exceedingly pleasant duty to drink to the health of Bro . Cully , who had had a very successful year of office , which had been marked by his complete knowledge of the intricacies of the work . Bro . Cully had not only carried out his
Masonic duties in the most commendable manner , but he had organised a ladies ' banquet and dance , and a summer outing on the upper reaches of the Thames . These gatherings had led to unlimited enjoyment , and , besides that , the substantial profits had been passed on to Masonic Charities . As a mark of esteem the Kingsland Lodge through him ( the W . M . ) now presented Bro . Cully with a magnificent gold Past Master's jewel , which carried with it not only the admiration of the brethren , but the fervent wish that Bro . Cully would be long spared to wear it .
Bro . Cully , in response , thanked the W . M . for his kind and flattering remarks . Everyone upon their admittance into Freemasonry aspired to the high position he had just vacated . Some having the powers of ready speech shone , perhaps , more than those who worked energetically in the interests of the lodge amongst its members , but no one could possibly do more than his best . He ( the speaker ) hid done all in his
power for the proper fulfilment ot his duties , and if that had met with the unqualified approbation of the brethren he was indeed a happy and honoured Mason . A hearty fraternal greeting having been extended to the visitors , which included Bro . Frankenstein from Sydney , N . S . W ., and appropriate replies given , the W . M . passed on to the toast of " The Past Masters . " These were , indeed , as he remarked , the pillars of the lodge , their assistance and support being most valuable .
The Past Masters replied individually , but space prevents us giving detailed accounts of their utterances . Bro . Simon , P . M ., facetiously observed that if all the Past Masters were to reply , the lodge had better engage the chamber for another night or arrange a matinee , because , although hardly credited , they were all so fond of making speeches . He , however , set them a good example by congratulating the lodge and the brethren on the
selection of so efficient a W . M ., stating that the Past Masters were ever anxious to render any service which they might be called upon to perform . He would add one thing . Would the brethren just look carefully at the splendid array of Past Masters present ? They were all good-looking—except , of course , the speaker . Bro . Manning , W . M ., was the youngest of the Masters , but he was also the handsomest . ( Loud laughter . )
Bro . Cooper , P . M ., whilst happy when looking to the right , and seeing the promising youthful members , felt many pangs of regret when , glancing to the left , he saw gaps in the ranks of the Pjst Masters and brethren caused by death . Words of encouragement having been offered by the W . M . to the officers , anJ expressions of thanks having been uttered by them in general , the Tyler ' s toast followed , and the installation banquet came to an harmonious end .
During the evening Bro . T . Brittan presided at the piano , and songs , sentimental and humorous , were given by Bros . Will Eiwards , Henry Barratt , and VV liter Perrins , and Messrs . Walter Toomer and Cecil Tresilian .
Wilbrahani Lodge , No . 1713 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . CHARLES WOOD , JUN . An interesting installation took place in connection with the above lodge at the Black Horse Hotel , Walton , 0 . 1 the Sth instant , when li .-o . Diaries Wood , jun . ( so . i of Mr . Charles Wood so long associated with musical and theatrical business in Liverpool ) was installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year .
The principal officers invested were : Bros . J . J . l'insley , l . P . M . ; E . Williams , S . VV . ; II . E . Cox , J . W . ; A . Drysdale , Sec . ; J . Stopford , Treas . ( re-elected ); A . Cross , P . P . G . D ., D . C ; R . Howe , S . D . ; Warwick Fowle , J . D . ; H . Chappell , I . G . j and llro . G . A . Harradon , P . l ' . G . Treas ., was re-elected Charity Representative . A choice musical programme was given by the Cathedral Q 1 artette ( Bros . Davies , Roberts , Piatt , and Weber ) , II . iMtrli . -ld , and H . C . Arnold , W . M . IGOJ , and brotherin-law of the newly-installed Master .
During the evening the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . J . Tinsley , was presented with a Past Master's gold jewel .
Duke of Cornwall Lodge , No . 1839 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . ARTHUR E . TURNER . The annual installation ceremony in connection with the above lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall on the evening of Saturday , the 12 th instant . There was a large attendance of members , including the following P . Ms .: Bros . J . VV . Brooke , J . W . Dewsnap , A . Williams , II . Cattentiole , C . H . Cox , J . Bladon , J . Culver , W . H . Foot ,
W . H . Luwry , C . Heinckey , VV . Wright , C . H . Knuth , F . H . Stollery , and J . 1 ' - Perrins . The visitors present included the following : Bros . 11 . E . Francis , P . P . G . U . Surrey ; K . E . Maskall , VV . M . S 20 ; E . Lucas , W . M . 834 ; E . Dimes , P . M . 1 O 93 ; II . Sutton Boffey , P . M . 144 ; A . VV . Humphreys , P . M . 1677 ; S . H . Pearsall . P . M . 129 S ; J . Finch , P . M . 1743 ; J . Potter , P . M . 1693 ; A . Wood , P . M . 11 S 5 ; VV . Winter , l . P . M . 8 O 0 ; and A . Bolfey , 26 , Cape Town .
The ceremony of installation was admirably performed by the retiring W . VL , Bro . J . F . I ' errins . Bro . A . E . Turner having been duly installed in the chair of K . S ., appointed and invested the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros . James !' Perrins , l . P . M . ; Alfred J . Blake , S . W . ; T . J . Jackson , J . W . ; Jno . Culver , P . M-. Treas . ; J . VV . Dewsnap , P . M ., Sec . ; C . W . Bailey , S . D . ; Alfred Perkins , J . D . i Henry King , I . G . ; N . N . Stan . bury , D . of C . ; F . Corbett , P . M ., and II . E . loon , Stwds . ; Walter J . Perrins , Musical Director ; and Geo . Bryant , Tyler . The newlyinstalled W . M . also initiated three candidates—Messrs . Sinclair , Klebae , and Turner , the last-named a son of the VV . M .
The lodge having been closed , an adjournment wis made to the Crown room 0 ' the Freemasons' Tavern , where an elegant banquet had been prepared . , At the conclusion of the banquet , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and enthusiastically received . . . Bro . j . F . Perrins , l . P . M ., in proposing " the Health of the W . M ., " prop hesied that he would worthily till an J grace the chair of K . S . duri . ig the ensuing ye ^ r- " " had begun his year ot office well by initiating three canJida : es , and he was to \> . "l gcatulated on the unique experience of initiating his sc-n into Masonry on the night l' - was himself installed . He had performed the beaatilul cereminy of initiniji «" iX , i
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The toast was most pertinently responded to by Bros . Menninger , Graham , and Grummant , who remarked that he had now been a quarter of a century in the New Cross Lodge , and it gave him immense pleasure to see its prosperity . He should like to remind the brethren that the W . M . was standing Steward for the Benevolent Institution , and he hoped that his list would reach three figures , and redound to the credit of the New Cross Lodge . The W . M . next gave the toast of " The Officers " in well-deserved remarks , which was duly responded to .
The Tyler ' s tcast closed a most enjoyable and successful meeting . An excellent programme of music was -arranged . Those taking part and giving immense gratification were : Bros . Sidney Gandy ( ventriloquist ) , Valentine Hill ( reciter ; , Harrison Hill ( musical sketch and song ) , 13 . Scott Russell , and Geo . Robins lentertaifier ) . llro . W . T . Winsor , P . M ., was toastmaster thioughout the evening , and proved himself most capable .
Bertie Lodge , No . 1515 . The first regular meeting for the winter session of the members of this prosperous loi ' ge was held at Ihe Maconic Hal ) , Alfred-street , Oxford , on Thursday , the roth inst . Bro . R . P . Thomas , P . P . G . Stwd ., W . M ., presided over a full attendance , which was augmented by many visitors . Among those present were Bros . J . Hardy McLean , l . P . M . ; R . Foort , P . P . G . Stwd ., S . W . ; A . D . Mosley , J . W . ; J . B . Lucas , S . D . ; R . H . I . Bartlett , J . D . ; W . E . Williams , I . G . ; G . Gardiner , D . of C . ; H . M . Lane , Asst . 1 ) . of C ; ' Ii . Wilmer Madge , Org . ; W . Harris , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Sec ;
VV . J King , Asst . Sec . ; G . M . Cockburn , Stwd . ; R . J . Verney , P . M . ; J . J . Collcutt . P . M . ; J . Hastings , P . M . ; W . H . White , P . M . ; J . Rogers , P . M . ; D . Symes , P . M . ; F . Ford , P . M ., Treas . ; I . O . [ Winstedt , P . M . ; A . E . Hunt , P . M . ; C . R . Madge , R . J . Axtell , F . W . Richmond , J . J ackson , J . Colegrove , G . W . Meadows , VV . H . Rembridge , C . G . Balk , H . M . Turner , and other brethren . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . A . Rowley , P . M . 340 , P . A . G . Sec . ; P . Colville Smith , P . G . D ., Prov . G . Sec ; E . J . Day , l . P . M . 340 ; R . Harford , P . M . 103 , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Darby , l . P . M . 52 G ; the Rev . I . O . H . Carter , 3571 ; J . V . Roberts , Mus . Doc , P . P . G . Org . ; and many ethers .
Alter the lodge had been opened , and the minutes of the last regular and two emergency lodges read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . George Henry Meeking as a rejoining member , and he was declared duly elected . Messrs . Frank J . Wigmore , Gilbert W . Blackall , and William H . Nurse were balloted for , and being duly elected , were initiated by the W . M . in a very impressive manner . The W . M . reported the work of tha Committee re the proposed new Masonic temple , and expressed great
egret that the scheme had fallen through . Votes of thanks were unanimously accorded the lodge representatives who had worked on the Committee . A Grand Lodge certificate was presented to Bro . A . Simmonds , recently returned from active service in South Africa . Three propositions for initiation were received , and the lodge was closed . Tne charge , given by the S . VV ., elicited high encomium from all present . The lodge has every reason to be proud of its officers , who sustain the working of the ritual with dignity and precision .
After the Fourth Degree had been honoured , the W . M . proposed " The King and the Craft , " which was heartily received . Bro . W . II . White , P . M ., in the absence of the I . P . M ., llro . J . Hard / McLean , proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and said the brethren were well aware of Bro . Thou as ' s efficiency in the work . The lodge had seen him work upward from the many suboidir . ate offices , and from the way in which he had done his work all through , they were led to expect that he would make an able Master . Thatexpectatioi had been mite
than verified , lie had made a record attendance in connection with the work . The W . M . had had that evening to face a very large assembly of brethren of this and other lodges , and on his right sat the l ' rov . Grand Secretary ol Oxfordshire and other Grand Officers . Visitors could see how ably the W . M . also performed the social duties pertaining to Freemasonry of the Fourth Degree . The Bertie Lodge had had goad Masters before , but none who had done more to uphold the dignity of the chair and the prosperity of the lodge . The W . M . briefly but appropriately responded to the toast , which had been enthus ' as'ically honoured .
In a humorous speech Bro . Ford proposed the toast of " The Visitors , '' and remarked lhat those present represented eight different lodges . Visitors were always welcomed , and the Bertie Lodge delighted to entertain them . "The Initiates" received a heaity reception , and was responded to by the three accepted brethren .
Bro . J . Hastings , P . M ., proposed , in felicitous terms , "The Health ol Bro . A Simmonds , " who had rendered yeoman service to the country in South Africa . 'Ihe toast was received with a hearty firing of the brethren . Cthcr toasts followed , and the proceedings were interspersed with vo : al and instru mental music . The Tyler ' s toast closed the harmony of the evening .
Kingsland Lodge , No . 1693 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . VV . E . MANNING . At the Holborn Restaurant , on Tuesday , the Sth instant , there was held a very Successful installation meeting of the above lodge . The brethren present were Bros . L . Cully , W . M . ; W . E . Manning , S . VV . ; VV . J . Robinson , J . W . ; J . Cooper , P . M ., Treas . l ; K . Dimes , P . M ., Stc . ; J . W . Doubtlire , S . D . ; T . Reeves , J . D . s F . C . Forward , acting I G . ; J . S . Sunderland , A . D . C . ; J . Brittan , Org . ; A . White ,
PM- J . Potler , P . M . ; L . Simon , P . M . ; C . K . Killick , P . M . ; II . Hall , P . M . ; 11 . J . ' llazel , P . M . ; 11 . P . Isaac , P . M . ; S . Robson , P . M . ; C . Sheppard , Tyler ; H . F . Bangs , 11 . Lovesay , \ V . ) . Middleton , William Budd , S . J . Gregory , W . C . Lewis ! H . R . Harding , R . T . Bignave , R . VV . J . Meye , R . Carter , S . S . Christey , ) . H . B . Drewe , II . A . B . Otlcy , R . C . Coy , E . White , E . Kluge , II . Leach , VV . II . Druty , A . A . Brand , W . J . Hardiman , Walter Budd , R . Kingston , E . VV . Bond , A . L . BurlinS . J . Edwards , and A . Davis . Amongst the visitors were Bros . A . W . Hall ,
, 1677 ; E . Aklucht , ifiSO ; A . W . Smith , P . M . 403 ; C . W . Austin , P . M . 1 C 0 ; A . W . Battey , 141 ; S . A . Gladdage , 170 S ; J . II . Frankenstein , Sydney , N . S . W . ; A . E . Turner , W . M . 1 S 39 ; and K . Smith , iS 2 y . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last three regular and emergent lodges were read and confirmed . Trie Auditors' report was received and adopted . The Worshipful Master , in feeling terms , alluded to the deaths ot the late Secretary . Bro . Fcnner . P . M ., and Bro . J . Moore . The W . M . then presented a handsome jewel to Bro . For . vard to mark the
appreciation of the brethren cf his untiring efforts to make the summer outing a success . Bro . Cooper , P . M ., then presented Bro . W . E . Manning , W . M . elect , for installation , who was duly obligated , and all brethren below the degree of Installed Master having r < tired , a Beard of Installed Masters was duly formed , and Bro . W . E . Manning was regularly installed W . M . for the ensuing year , who then invested Bro . Cully as l . P . M . of the loJge . The Board of Installed Masters having been duly closed , the brethren were admitted , who saluted the W . M . The new W . M . having been duly
proclaimed , appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . J . Robinson , S . VV . ; 1 . VV . Dnubtlire , J . W . ; J . Cooper , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Dimes , P . M ., Sec ; T . Reeves , S . D . ; T . G . Kimell , J . D . ; F . C . Forward , I . G . ; J . Brittan , Org . ; J . S . Sunderland , D . C ; Wm . Budd , A . ' D . C ; VV . Harris and II . A . Otley , Stwds . ; and C . Sheppard , Tyler . Bio ' . ' Cully then , in a very impressive manner , gave the three addresses , which completed the " ceremony . Bro . Cooper , P . M ., acted as D . C . in a very able manner . A ballot was then taken for Messrs . Burlin and Edwards as candidates for initiation , and proving unanimous , they , being in attendance , were initiated , llro . White , P . M ., acting as
| . l ) . Bro . Robson , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . White , P . M ., seconded , " lhat a letter of condolence be sent to Mrs . Fcnner U { ion her sad bereavement . " It was also i > wi > oseA by Bro . Cully , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . W . J . Robinson , S . W ., " That a letter should be sent to Mis . Moore sympathising with her in her loss . " Bath propositions were tairied unanimously . Bro . Hazel , P . M . then handed to Bro . Cully , P . M ., a chique for £ * = s . Sd ., being the proceeds o ! the summer outing oi \<> 11 , and it was decided to place it to the Benevolent Fund account . By special desire and in memory cf Bros . Fcnner , P . M ., and Moore , P . M ., the Organist gave a very beautiful rendering of the Dead March in " Saul . "
Nothing futther offering for the good of Freemasonry in general , or this lodge in particular , the lodge was closed . Masonic business having been concluded , the brethren adjourned to one of the spacious chambers , where , seated round ta-tcfully-ariauged tables , they partook of an excellent banquet . The expeditious service of a host of active waiters , under the
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personal supervision of Mr . Hamp , jun ., deserves the high commendation of the brethren , and expressions of satisfaction were frequently heard from all directions . The toasts of "The King and Craft" and "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Dike of Connaught , " " The Pro G . Master , Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " having been loyally acknowledged ,
Bro . L . Cully , I . P . M ., congratulated the W . M ., Bro . Walter Emmanuel Manning , upon his being raised to the exalted office . Everyone was delighted af the admirable work done that evening by the W . M ., and the brethren extended to him the heartiest of hearty welcomes , sincerely hoping that a most successful and prosperous year would ensue from his period of Mastership .
Bro . Manning , W . M ., in reply , returned thanks for the kind greeting he had received , and for the cordial manner in which his toast had been drunk . He ( the speaker ) was very proud of the honoured pjsition to which he had been unanimously elected by the brethren last month . With their help , without which no Master could hope for success , he trusted that the welfare of the Kingsland Lodge would be advanced , and that additional light and lustre would be shed upon its annals by his occupation of King Solomon's chair .
The next toast was an important one— "The Initiates . " Without initiates , said the W . M . in proposing it , no lodge could hope for much progress . The introduction of new brothers was absolutely necessary , because by them new blood was infused into the lodge , and the energy and enthusiasm of the vouthful was transmitted to the older and experienced members . With regard to Bros . Burlin and Edwards , who that
evening had had their first insight into the great and glorious world of Freemasonry , he was convinced that the ceremony of initiation had impressed them , and he desired to seriously exhort them to practise outside the lodge those principles they had had inculcated upon them within . Then they would never have the slightest cause to regret their acceptance as Freemasons .
Bros . Edwards and Burlin having expressed their heartfelt thanks for the honour bestowed upon them , The W . M . next referred to the toast of " The I . P . M ., Bro . Lewis Cully . " It was , said the W . M ., an exceedingly pleasant duty to drink to the health of Bro . Cully , who had had a very successful year of office , which had been marked by his complete knowledge of the intricacies of the work . Bro . Cully had not only carried out his
Masonic duties in the most commendable manner , but he had organised a ladies ' banquet and dance , and a summer outing on the upper reaches of the Thames . These gatherings had led to unlimited enjoyment , and , besides that , the substantial profits had been passed on to Masonic Charities . As a mark of esteem the Kingsland Lodge through him ( the W . M . ) now presented Bro . Cully with a magnificent gold Past Master's jewel , which carried with it not only the admiration of the brethren , but the fervent wish that Bro . Cully would be long spared to wear it .
Bro . Cully , in response , thanked the W . M . for his kind and flattering remarks . Everyone upon their admittance into Freemasonry aspired to the high position he had just vacated . Some having the powers of ready speech shone , perhaps , more than those who worked energetically in the interests of the lodge amongst its members , but no one could possibly do more than his best . He ( the speaker ) hid done all in his
power for the proper fulfilment ot his duties , and if that had met with the unqualified approbation of the brethren he was indeed a happy and honoured Mason . A hearty fraternal greeting having been extended to the visitors , which included Bro . Frankenstein from Sydney , N . S . W ., and appropriate replies given , the W . M . passed on to the toast of " The Past Masters . " These were , indeed , as he remarked , the pillars of the lodge , their assistance and support being most valuable .
The Past Masters replied individually , but space prevents us giving detailed accounts of their utterances . Bro . Simon , P . M ., facetiously observed that if all the Past Masters were to reply , the lodge had better engage the chamber for another night or arrange a matinee , because , although hardly credited , they were all so fond of making speeches . He , however , set them a good example by congratulating the lodge and the brethren on the
selection of so efficient a W . M ., stating that the Past Masters were ever anxious to render any service which they might be called upon to perform . He would add one thing . Would the brethren just look carefully at the splendid array of Past Masters present ? They were all good-looking—except , of course , the speaker . Bro . Manning , W . M ., was the youngest of the Masters , but he was also the handsomest . ( Loud laughter . )
Bro . Cooper , P . M ., whilst happy when looking to the right , and seeing the promising youthful members , felt many pangs of regret when , glancing to the left , he saw gaps in the ranks of the Pjst Masters and brethren caused by death . Words of encouragement having been offered by the W . M . to the officers , anJ expressions of thanks having been uttered by them in general , the Tyler ' s toast followed , and the installation banquet came to an harmonious end .
During the evening Bro . T . Brittan presided at the piano , and songs , sentimental and humorous , were given by Bros . Will Eiwards , Henry Barratt , and VV liter Perrins , and Messrs . Walter Toomer and Cecil Tresilian .
Wilbrahani Lodge , No . 1713 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . CHARLES WOOD , JUN . An interesting installation took place in connection with the above lodge at the Black Horse Hotel , Walton , 0 . 1 the Sth instant , when li .-o . Diaries Wood , jun . ( so . i of Mr . Charles Wood so long associated with musical and theatrical business in Liverpool ) was installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year .
The principal officers invested were : Bros . J . J . l'insley , l . P . M . ; E . Williams , S . VV . ; II . E . Cox , J . W . ; A . Drysdale , Sec . ; J . Stopford , Treas . ( re-elected ); A . Cross , P . P . G . D ., D . C ; R . Howe , S . D . ; Warwick Fowle , J . D . ; H . Chappell , I . G . j and llro . G . A . Harradon , P . l ' . G . Treas ., was re-elected Charity Representative . A choice musical programme was given by the Cathedral Q 1 artette ( Bros . Davies , Roberts , Piatt , and Weber ) , II . iMtrli . -ld , and H . C . Arnold , W . M . IGOJ , and brotherin-law of the newly-installed Master .
During the evening the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . J . Tinsley , was presented with a Past Master's gold jewel .
Duke of Cornwall Lodge , No . 1839 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . ARTHUR E . TURNER . The annual installation ceremony in connection with the above lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall on the evening of Saturday , the 12 th instant . There was a large attendance of members , including the following P . Ms .: Bros . J . VV . Brooke , J . W . Dewsnap , A . Williams , II . Cattentiole , C . H . Cox , J . Bladon , J . Culver , W . H . Foot ,
W . H . Luwry , C . Heinckey , VV . Wright , C . H . Knuth , F . H . Stollery , and J . 1 ' - Perrins . The visitors present included the following : Bros . 11 . E . Francis , P . P . G . U . Surrey ; K . E . Maskall , VV . M . S 20 ; E . Lucas , W . M . 834 ; E . Dimes , P . M . 1 O 93 ; II . Sutton Boffey , P . M . 144 ; A . VV . Humphreys , P . M . 1677 ; S . H . Pearsall . P . M . 129 S ; J . Finch , P . M . 1743 ; J . Potter , P . M . 1693 ; A . Wood , P . M . 11 S 5 ; VV . Winter , l . P . M . 8 O 0 ; and A . Bolfey , 26 , Cape Town .
The ceremony of installation was admirably performed by the retiring W . VL , Bro . J . F . I ' errins . Bro . A . E . Turner having been duly installed in the chair of K . S ., appointed and invested the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros . James !' Perrins , l . P . M . ; Alfred J . Blake , S . W . ; T . J . Jackson , J . W . ; Jno . Culver , P . M-. Treas . ; J . VV . Dewsnap , P . M ., Sec . ; C . W . Bailey , S . D . ; Alfred Perkins , J . D . i Henry King , I . G . ; N . N . Stan . bury , D . of C . ; F . Corbett , P . M ., and II . E . loon , Stwds . ; Walter J . Perrins , Musical Director ; and Geo . Bryant , Tyler . The newlyinstalled W . M . also initiated three candidates—Messrs . Sinclair , Klebae , and Turner , the last-named a son of the VV . M .
The lodge having been closed , an adjournment wis made to the Crown room 0 ' the Freemasons' Tavern , where an elegant banquet had been prepared . , At the conclusion of the banquet , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and enthusiastically received . . . Bro . j . F . Perrins , l . P . M ., in proposing " the Health of the W . M ., " prop hesied that he would worthily till an J grace the chair of K . S . duri . ig the ensuing ye ^ r- " " had begun his year ot office well by initiating three canJida : es , and he was to \> . "l gcatulated on the unique experience of initiating his sc-n into Masonry on the night l' - was himself installed . He had performed the beaatilul cereminy of initiniji «" iX , i