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Music , instrumental and vocal , was interspersed and Ilatton's most delightful part song " When evening's twilight , " was not the least of the gems submitted . We regret that our space forbids particulars of the speeches of the various proposers and the particularly happy replies . The evening passed rapidly arid delightfully and perhaps we cannot give greater praise than to say that the 2 Sth anniversary of the formation of the Wentworth Lotlge under the popular rule of Bro . T . RowboHnm was celebrated in the fashion for which VVest Yorkshire generally , but Sheffield in particular , is eminently distinguished .
Mozart Lodge , No . 1929 . The installation meeting of this distinguished and well-known musical lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , on the 5 th inst ., when there were present Bros . H . ] . Macfarlane , P . P . G . Org ., W . M . ; R . S . Taylor , I . P . M . ; F . West , D . P . G . M . ; C . " H . Hewlett , S . W ., W . M . elect ; W . Wesche , J . W . ; I . J . Lamigeon , Treas . ; F . Flood , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Sec ; J . A . Chalk , D . C ; W . Salmon , A . D . C ; R . J . Porter , I . G . ; A . Toop , Org . ; W . Squicr , J . J . Kern , and G . C . Tegetmeier , Stwds . ; F . Whatley , A . J . Stopher , John Sir . clair . G . Briggs , W . D . Bolton , S . McLewin , W .
W . Jaggard , H . ' T . Dudrnan , W . H . Bartlett , A . K . Shubrook , P . Notcutt , T . H . B . Bolton , lohn Lecquire , W . II . Shiner , Wm . Dennis , H . J . Salmon , Trefelyn David , F . Oxley , R . Groome , Dr . W . Grcome , and G . Harrison , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . Terry , P . G . b . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I . ; W . H . Dallimore , P . M ., Sec . S ? ; J . 11 . Cureton , P . M ., Sec . 3182 ; A . Holmes , P . M ., Sec . 59 S ; W . Wills , P . M ., Treas . 1901 ; R . Greenwood , P . M . 1 C 41 j G . H . Kitson , P . M . 54 S ; E . Nightingale , P . M . S 7 ; A . B . Butt , J . W . 753 ; F . Isitt , Org . ? . ioS ; A . J . Phillies , Org . 4 G 3 ; H . Osmond , 21 S 2 ; G . Watts ; VV . Briggs , 1366 ; A . E . Rowe , 25 S 0 ; E . P . Waymouth , 1744 ; J . J . De Haes , 1052 ; H . Hill 15 S 0 ; R . Naegeli , 2551 ; A . VV . Cooper , 619 ; and H . T . West , 1744 .
, Alter the usual routine business the W . M ., Bro . Macfarlane , passed Bro . Willy Hugh Bartlett tothe Second Degree , andthe Auditors' report having been received , the W . M . elect , Bro . Charles Henry Hewlett , was presented b ; the I . P . M ., Bro . R . S , Taylor , and installed into the chair by the out-going Master , Bro . Macfarlane , in a most impressive manner . The following brethren were appointed officers , and with the exception of three absentees , were invested -. Bros . W . Wesche , S . W . ; L . R . Dicksee , J . W . ; Rev . H . V . Tyrrel , Chaplain ; J . J . Lamigeon , Treas . ; Fredk . Flood , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . Surrey , Sec ; Edwd . Branscombe , P . P . G . Org . Surrey , S . D . ; R . J .
Porter , J . D . ; j . A . Chalk , l . G . ; Walter Salmon , D . C ; J . j . Kern , Asst . D . C ; G . C Tegetmeier , Trefelyn David , Wingrove Ives , and W . R . Dennis , Stewards ; Augustus Toop , Org . ; and G . Harrison , Tyler . The customary addresses were eloquently given by the I . P . M ., Bio . Macfarlane . The W . M . then rose and stated that it was his great pleasure to present Bro . Macfarlane , in the name of the lodge , with a Past Master ' s jewel , as a small token for his very efficient services in the chair . He was already well embellished for what he had done for Freemasonry and there was no doubt he was a great ornament in the Mozart ledge , and his good work would ever be remembered by the
members . In acknowledging the jewel , Bro . Macfarlane , I . P . M ., said it was with feelings of some reluctance that he vacated the chair after his very happy year of office in that his mother ledge , and he should always honour and esteem the jewel and it would be a pleasure to him to continue his efforts to promote in every way possible the interests of their good lodge . Bro . Macfarlane reported that Bro . Arthur Briscoe , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., had been very ill and confined to his bed for 14 weeks and the Secretary was
instructed to convey to Bro . Briscoe the sincere regret of the members together with their waimest sympathy with him and tlieir earnest wish for his speed y recovery . A letter was afterwards read from Bro . Arthur Briscoe tendering his resignation , which was received with regret , but he was afterwards unanimously elected as an honorary member . In eloquent and pathetic terms Bro . Macfarlane referred to the lamented death of Bro . G . J . Barnett , P . P . G . D ., a P . M . of the lodge , and the brethren appeared in Masonic mourning .
The ledge was then closed and a substantial banquet followed , which was well-served under the superintendence of Bro . C . Lucken . In giving " The Grand Ofiicers , Present and Past , " theW . M . said they were always to the fore in Masonry and set all a good example . That evening they were honoured with the presence of a Grand Officer—Bro . Terry—P . G . S . B ., Sec R . M . B . I . He was well known for the great things he had done for the Craft , and if they would only follow in his footsteps lhey could not go wrong .
Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec R . M . B . I ., on rising to respond , had quite an ovation . He said it was a comprehensive toast , and it was his honour to speak of men above him in sccial slatus . The two mentioned—the Earl of Lathom and Earl Amherst—well deserved all the great things said of them , as they had done their duty to the Craft . No one could gain high honour unless they worked hard for it . _ He appreciated the cordial way the toast had been received , and it was always so in all lodges .
The W . M . gave "The Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and said the Dep . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . F . West , had honoured them with attending the lodge that evening , but a previous engagement prevented him stopping for the banquet . The lodge had been well recognised by the Prov . Grand Lodge , as they had recei ved seven collars during the last four years . He coupled with the toast the names of their old friends , Bros . Frederick Flood , P . P . A . G . D . C , and H . J . Macfarlane , P . G . Organist .
In response , Bro . Fredk . Flood said Bro . Macfarlane had , in point of weight , the advantage , although he ( Bro . Flood ) was his senior at the Prov . Grand Lodge , and if there was anything for them to do for it , they would do their very best . The Deputy Prov . G . Master had the interest of the Mozart Lodge at heart , and he had looked well after them , as they had more than their share of cellars . It was kind of him to have honoured them with a ( l ying visit , although he had previously written that he would not be able to attend . In conclusion he thanked them for having associated his name with the toa-. t . Bro . Macfarlane , P . G . O ., also acknowledged the toast in brief terms .
In proposing " 'lhe Health of the Worshipful Master , Bro . C . H . Hewlett , " the I . P . M ., Bro . Macfarlane , stated that it was a most important toast , and he wished he could give expression to it as heartily as he felt it . Bro . Hewlett had worked up from the lowest position in the lodge , and he now gained his desert by going into the chair , and he wished him , with ail sincerity , a very prosperous year of oflice . He had appointed good officers , and everything pointed to a brilliant year of office . He had no unruly members to preside over , and if he had a happy time as he ( Bro . Macfarlane ) had had , he would never regret having been elected W . M . of the Mozart Lodge . He was a splendid worker of the ritual , and would be able to do everything asked of him , and he would redound to the credit of the lodge .
The toast was received with much enthusiasm , as was the W . M ., Bro . Hewlett , on rising to respond . Bro . Hewlett said he hardly knew how to thank them for the very hearty way they had received the toast ; but Bro . Macfarlane had been too flattering in his remarks . He appreciated the very great honour of being elected the Master of such an impirtant lodge , and might he say he deeply felt the responsibilities of his office , because he had to follow the splendid men who had gone before him . That was the last meeting they
would have that year , and he took that opportunity of hoping that they would all have a good time at Christmas , with a happy , prosperous New Year to follow . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Visitors , " remarking that whether their meetings were large or small they always had plenty of visitors . There were many old friends present , and some new one ; , but they were all most welcome and on behalf of the members he gave them all a hearty greeting with a wish that they would come again , and he joined with the toast the name of their very old friend , Bro . J . Terry .
Bro . Terry said he was very much surprised to be called upon to respond to the toast . The visitors had enjoyed themselves immensely and they had had the distinction of seeing the installation ceremony which was admirably performed by the I . P . M ., Bro . Macfarlane . The lodge was going forward as was the town of Croydon , and Masonry would look up in Croydon . They were all delighted with the hospitality of the members and he congratulated the VV . M . on the way he had invested his ofiicers , which he thought
was a good omen for his year of ollice , and he hoped all then present would have the opportunity of being there that time next year to see the W . M . instal his successor . lie concluded a very eloquent speech by making a fervent appeal on behalf of the Old People and he hoped the VV . M . would become a Steward for the festival of the Institution he had thc honour to represent , and he would then say , in the words of their motto , " Let harmony prevail . "
The next tuast was "The Installing Ollicer , Bro . . Macfarlane , " the VV . M . stating that his work was beyond praise . He ( the VV . M . ) was very much surprised and impressed with what had taken place when the brethren who had not passed the chair were asked to leave thc lodge room that evening , and he should never forget it . Bro .
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Macfarlane was endeared to them and might he have long life to continue his valuable services to the lodge . Bro . Macfarlane acknowledged the toast in a few words , but to the point . The hour being now very late and as time and trains wait for no one , the W . M . was reluctantly compelled to dispense with the toasts of "The Past Masters , " " The Alasonic Charities , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " "The Musical Brethren , " and "The Working Ofiicers , " the W . M . observing that they must take the will for the deed , and the Tyler's toast brought to an end one of the many of the happy meetings of the Mozart Lodge it has been our privilege and pleasure to attend .
During the evening the Charity box was sent round and the substantial sum of £ 5 2 s . Cd . was the result . An excellent musical programme was contributed to by Bros . Reginald Groome , Trefelyn David , and W . II . Shiner , but a word is due to Bro . Groome , who gave that beautiful song , " Stars may forget , " —his own composition—with marked effect . Bros . W . Wesche and Augustus Tooo presided at the pianoforte .
Borough of Greenwich Lodge , No . 2332 , About 120 brethren attended this lodge on Wednesday evening , the 25 th ult ., at the King William IV ., East Greenwich , to assist at the installation ot Bro . E . W . Higgs as its W . M ., among those who signed the Tyler ' s book being Bros . Ralph Gooding , P . M ., P . G . D . ; W . J . Light , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Works Kent ; J . G . Thomas , P . M . ; W . H . Burney , P . M . ; G . Banks , P . M . ; G . Burney , sen ., P . M . ; B . G . Stringer , P . M . ; G . Marcus , P . M . ; J . Gore , P . M . ; G . Sly , P . M . ; F . Flood , P . M . ; and
others . After the due initiation of a candidate , the installation ceremony was impressively and perfectly performed by the retiring Master , Bro . J . H . Harper , the occupants of the chairs in the West and South being respectively Bros . H . Roberts and A . H . Oakley , Past Masters of the lodge . Having been installed in the chair of K . S ., the W . M ., in a manner calculated to inspire the greatest confidence in his powers , invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . H . Harper , I . P . M . ; A . Eades , S . W . ; W . J . Frooms
J . W . ; A . H . Oakley , P . M ., treas . ; W . J . Huntley , Hon . Sec ; R . D . Simpson , S . D . ; E . J . Relph , J . D . ; G . P . Carter , P . M ., D . C ; E . S . Cockton , Org . ; E . J . Cook , l . G . ; F . J . Simpson , D . McCall , J . W . Rozier , and C . Waller , Stwds . ; and E . Spinks , Tyler . On behalf of Bro . Sir T . W . Boord , the first W . M . of the lodge , the W . M ., as representing the lodge , was presented with a life-size portrait of Bro . Boord , which will be hung on the walls of the lodge-room .
After labour the brethren discussed an excellent menu , and when the toasts of " The Queen and Craft" and " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales " had been proposed from the chair and duly accorded Masonic honours , The Worshipful Master gave the toast of "The Pro G . M ., the Earl of Lathom ; the R . W . Deputy G . M ., the Earl Amherst ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " who were , he said , the mainstay and backbone of Freemasonry .
Bro . Dr . Gooding , responding , said he would not dilate upon the virtues and qualities of those who had been honoured by the imperial purple , but it would ill become him to sit down without saying who they were and what they did . They were the busy bees of the mother Masonic hive oi the world . Like others , they had had to work up from the lowest rungs of the Masonic ladder , and they had not been backward in opening their purse strings in the cause of Masonic Charity . ( Applause . ) At the head of the Board of General Purposes was he who had just been honoured in being appointed Deputy Chairman of a principal Criminil Court , and at the head of the Board of
Benevolence there had been Bro . Robert Grey , whose successor would be Bro . James Henry Matthews . The Grand Officers were only too glad to continue in the future the work they had done in the past . He himself was about to serve his eighth Stewardship of the Masonic Charities —( applause )—and he was getting near the seniority of Past Grand Deacons of England , and as long as he had the energy he would continue to do his best for brethren who might need help . Personally it had given him great pleasure to be present and see the ceremonies so efficiently performed and the Master so ably supported by his officers . He wished prosperity to the lodge , and hoped that he might soon be afforded the opportunity of being with them again . ( Applause . )
The toast of the evening—that of " The W . M . " —was proposed by the I . P . M ., who remarked upon the fact that Bro . W . Higgs was the first initiate of the lodge who had risen to its chair , thus marking an epoch in the lodge ' s history . Judging from the way he had performed the investiture ceremony , he was sure the future of the lodge was safe in his hands . Reponding , the W . M . expressed the hope that on the expiration of his term of fiiceihe would have given satisfaction to the brethren and shown a good year's record .
"The Installing Master" was given by the W . M ., who said that the I . P . M . had left the lodge in an excellent financial position , and the Benevolent Fund in a first-class condition . He presented to the I . P . M ., on behalf of the lodge , a handsome Past Master ' s jewel . Replying , the I . P . M . thanked the brethren for their kindness and support during his year of office , and remarked upon the fact that there had seldom been fewer than 60 or 70 brethren at relreshment . "The Charities" was responded toby Bro . Oakley .
Bros . Roberts and W . H . Burney replied for " The Past Masters . " The toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary " was responded to by Bros . Oakley and Huntley . "The Visitors" was replied to by Bros . Marcus , 1593 , and F . Flood , 1929 . Bro . Silversten responded for "The Initiate . " ' ¦ The Ofiicers" was responded to by Bros . Eades and Frooms . A musical programme was contributed by Bros . G . Burney , P . M . ; G . Sly , P . M . ; F . Flood , P . M . ; A . Brett , G . Fishenden , J . J . Hewitt , VV . Poivley , li . W . Carpenter , J . Simpson , E . Walford , and G . Everard .
Humber Installed Masters' Lodge , No . 2494 . A largely attended meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 4 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Osborne-street , Hull , in order to listen to a lecture by Bro . R . F . Gould , P . G . D . England , entitled " Thc Story of the Craft and the Legend of the Guild . " The W . M ., Bro . G . L . Shackles , P . P . G . D ., briefly introduced the lecturer , who then proceeded to deliver a most interesting lecture in which he sought to demolish the belief that our medi . cval brethren held a purely Masonic assembly either annually or otherwise ,
as stated in the "Old Charges . He carelully reviewed the "Old Charges" and criticised their contents—mentioned that no trace could be found of any such privilege as the Masons claimed in any written document of the fourteenth or succeeding centuries —but that what assemblies they held were only in common with other freemen and were simply the tithing meeting . The lecturer traced the Family Bond , the Frankpledge ,
and the Frith Guild and mentioned that the Frith Guilds of London were united by King Athelstan in one guild , in one friendship , and in one enmity . In conclusion , Bro . Gould stated that in his opinion there were no purely Masonic assemblies in the middle ages . The lecture was listened to with marked attention . The W . M . moved a vote of thank ' s , which was seconded by Bro . John Bilson , S . W . This being election night the brethren unanimously elected the S . W . as W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge was closed .
Empress Lodge , 2581 . The meeting of this lodge for the installation of a new W . M . was held on the gth inst ., at the Queen ' s Gate Hall , South Kensington . Bro . Sir Joseph C Dimsdale , W . M ., P . G . T ., presided , and other brethren present included Bros . Dr . J . Balfour Cockburn , Sir J . B . Monckton , Sir Reginald Hanson , Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , Richard Eve , R . Loveland Loveland , Frank Richardson , Chas . Belton , Will . E . Chapman , R . Turtle Pigott , D . C . L ., Mai . C . W . Carrell , C . F . Matier , Wilhelm Ganz , Thos . Fenn ,
Robt . Grey , E . Letchworth , G . Secc ; Capt . N . G . Pnillips , P . de Lande Long , G . P . Goldney , L . G . Gordon Robbins , H . H . Crawford , J . D . Langton , Chas . Mirtin , A . ) . R . Trendell , F . Mead , T . Hastings Miller , W . Lake , M . Jacollette , A . Hallums , j . A . Browne , Franklin Clive , J . Hornsey Carson , W . Nicholl , Templer Sixe , J . R Jones , W . Follett , S . M . Segar , Maj . Cliff > rd P . obyn , G . W . Fitzwilliam , Turner , W . II . Jeffcoat , J . Woodhouse , C . I . Kiralfy , E , Daoust , Crewdson , J . W . Woodthorpj , P . Bevan , Dr . F . II . Garvis , C . L . Carson , ] . A . Harrison , E . G . Woodd , R . M . Meyer ,
A . K . Meyer , J . II . Dimsdale , G . D . Coleman , W . b . Hooper , C . r . Monckton , J . Dimsdale , Armour , A . Boulting , II . A . Stern , M . A ., Major VV . J . Bosworth , R , J . Maitland Coffin , J . II . Alabaster , J . P . Houghton , Bailey , E . Graubert , H . Missey , A . F . Stokes , T . Whitlord , J . Pain , jun ., F . Mulholland , VV . J . Fisher , E . N . Alpe , D . F . Norrington , A . J . Naughton , A . Strutt , J . Richmonl , W . Newman , W . 11 . Bond , W . II . Pullen , S . K . Nariman , J . S . Bhumgara , E . Ashby , J . VV . Clark , B . Diwson , C . E . Lumley , K . N . Khory , N . F . Bhumgara , E . Romano , VV . G . Ardington , G . C . Breese ,
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Music , instrumental and vocal , was interspersed and Ilatton's most delightful part song " When evening's twilight , " was not the least of the gems submitted . We regret that our space forbids particulars of the speeches of the various proposers and the particularly happy replies . The evening passed rapidly arid delightfully and perhaps we cannot give greater praise than to say that the 2 Sth anniversary of the formation of the Wentworth Lotlge under the popular rule of Bro . T . RowboHnm was celebrated in the fashion for which VVest Yorkshire generally , but Sheffield in particular , is eminently distinguished .
Mozart Lodge , No . 1929 . The installation meeting of this distinguished and well-known musical lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , on the 5 th inst ., when there were present Bros . H . ] . Macfarlane , P . P . G . Org ., W . M . ; R . S . Taylor , I . P . M . ; F . West , D . P . G . M . ; C . " H . Hewlett , S . W ., W . M . elect ; W . Wesche , J . W . ; I . J . Lamigeon , Treas . ; F . Flood , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Sec ; J . A . Chalk , D . C ; W . Salmon , A . D . C ; R . J . Porter , I . G . ; A . Toop , Org . ; W . Squicr , J . J . Kern , and G . C . Tegetmeier , Stwds . ; F . Whatley , A . J . Stopher , John Sir . clair . G . Briggs , W . D . Bolton , S . McLewin , W .
W . Jaggard , H . ' T . Dudrnan , W . H . Bartlett , A . K . Shubrook , P . Notcutt , T . H . B . Bolton , lohn Lecquire , W . II . Shiner , Wm . Dennis , H . J . Salmon , Trefelyn David , F . Oxley , R . Groome , Dr . W . Grcome , and G . Harrison , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . Terry , P . G . b . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I . ; W . H . Dallimore , P . M ., Sec . S ? ; J . 11 . Cureton , P . M ., Sec . 3182 ; A . Holmes , P . M ., Sec . 59 S ; W . Wills , P . M ., Treas . 1901 ; R . Greenwood , P . M . 1 C 41 j G . H . Kitson , P . M . 54 S ; E . Nightingale , P . M . S 7 ; A . B . Butt , J . W . 753 ; F . Isitt , Org . ? . ioS ; A . J . Phillies , Org . 4 G 3 ; H . Osmond , 21 S 2 ; G . Watts ; VV . Briggs , 1366 ; A . E . Rowe , 25 S 0 ; E . P . Waymouth , 1744 ; J . J . De Haes , 1052 ; H . Hill 15 S 0 ; R . Naegeli , 2551 ; A . VV . Cooper , 619 ; and H . T . West , 1744 .
, Alter the usual routine business the W . M ., Bro . Macfarlane , passed Bro . Willy Hugh Bartlett tothe Second Degree , andthe Auditors' report having been received , the W . M . elect , Bro . Charles Henry Hewlett , was presented b ; the I . P . M ., Bro . R . S , Taylor , and installed into the chair by the out-going Master , Bro . Macfarlane , in a most impressive manner . The following brethren were appointed officers , and with the exception of three absentees , were invested -. Bros . W . Wesche , S . W . ; L . R . Dicksee , J . W . ; Rev . H . V . Tyrrel , Chaplain ; J . J . Lamigeon , Treas . ; Fredk . Flood , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . Surrey , Sec ; Edwd . Branscombe , P . P . G . Org . Surrey , S . D . ; R . J .
Porter , J . D . ; j . A . Chalk , l . G . ; Walter Salmon , D . C ; J . j . Kern , Asst . D . C ; G . C Tegetmeier , Trefelyn David , Wingrove Ives , and W . R . Dennis , Stewards ; Augustus Toop , Org . ; and G . Harrison , Tyler . The customary addresses were eloquently given by the I . P . M ., Bio . Macfarlane . The W . M . then rose and stated that it was his great pleasure to present Bro . Macfarlane , in the name of the lodge , with a Past Master ' s jewel , as a small token for his very efficient services in the chair . He was already well embellished for what he had done for Freemasonry and there was no doubt he was a great ornament in the Mozart ledge , and his good work would ever be remembered by the
members . In acknowledging the jewel , Bro . Macfarlane , I . P . M ., said it was with feelings of some reluctance that he vacated the chair after his very happy year of office in that his mother ledge , and he should always honour and esteem the jewel and it would be a pleasure to him to continue his efforts to promote in every way possible the interests of their good lodge . Bro . Macfarlane reported that Bro . Arthur Briscoe , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., had been very ill and confined to his bed for 14 weeks and the Secretary was
instructed to convey to Bro . Briscoe the sincere regret of the members together with their waimest sympathy with him and tlieir earnest wish for his speed y recovery . A letter was afterwards read from Bro . Arthur Briscoe tendering his resignation , which was received with regret , but he was afterwards unanimously elected as an honorary member . In eloquent and pathetic terms Bro . Macfarlane referred to the lamented death of Bro . G . J . Barnett , P . P . G . D ., a P . M . of the lodge , and the brethren appeared in Masonic mourning .
The ledge was then closed and a substantial banquet followed , which was well-served under the superintendence of Bro . C . Lucken . In giving " The Grand Ofiicers , Present and Past , " theW . M . said they were always to the fore in Masonry and set all a good example . That evening they were honoured with the presence of a Grand Officer—Bro . Terry—P . G . S . B ., Sec R . M . B . I . He was well known for the great things he had done for the Craft , and if they would only follow in his footsteps lhey could not go wrong .
Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec R . M . B . I ., on rising to respond , had quite an ovation . He said it was a comprehensive toast , and it was his honour to speak of men above him in sccial slatus . The two mentioned—the Earl of Lathom and Earl Amherst—well deserved all the great things said of them , as they had done their duty to the Craft . No one could gain high honour unless they worked hard for it . _ He appreciated the cordial way the toast had been received , and it was always so in all lodges .
The W . M . gave "The Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and said the Dep . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . F . West , had honoured them with attending the lodge that evening , but a previous engagement prevented him stopping for the banquet . The lodge had been well recognised by the Prov . Grand Lodge , as they had recei ved seven collars during the last four years . He coupled with the toast the names of their old friends , Bros . Frederick Flood , P . P . A . G . D . C , and H . J . Macfarlane , P . G . Organist .
In response , Bro . Fredk . Flood said Bro . Macfarlane had , in point of weight , the advantage , although he ( Bro . Flood ) was his senior at the Prov . Grand Lodge , and if there was anything for them to do for it , they would do their very best . The Deputy Prov . G . Master had the interest of the Mozart Lodge at heart , and he had looked well after them , as they had more than their share of cellars . It was kind of him to have honoured them with a ( l ying visit , although he had previously written that he would not be able to attend . In conclusion he thanked them for having associated his name with the toa-. t . Bro . Macfarlane , P . G . O ., also acknowledged the toast in brief terms .
In proposing " 'lhe Health of the Worshipful Master , Bro . C . H . Hewlett , " the I . P . M ., Bro . Macfarlane , stated that it was a most important toast , and he wished he could give expression to it as heartily as he felt it . Bro . Hewlett had worked up from the lowest position in the lodge , and he now gained his desert by going into the chair , and he wished him , with ail sincerity , a very prosperous year of oflice . He had appointed good officers , and everything pointed to a brilliant year of office . He had no unruly members to preside over , and if he had a happy time as he ( Bro . Macfarlane ) had had , he would never regret having been elected W . M . of the Mozart Lodge . He was a splendid worker of the ritual , and would be able to do everything asked of him , and he would redound to the credit of the lodge .
The toast was received with much enthusiasm , as was the W . M ., Bro . Hewlett , on rising to respond . Bro . Hewlett said he hardly knew how to thank them for the very hearty way they had received the toast ; but Bro . Macfarlane had been too flattering in his remarks . He appreciated the very great honour of being elected the Master of such an impirtant lodge , and might he say he deeply felt the responsibilities of his office , because he had to follow the splendid men who had gone before him . That was the last meeting they
would have that year , and he took that opportunity of hoping that they would all have a good time at Christmas , with a happy , prosperous New Year to follow . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Visitors , " remarking that whether their meetings were large or small they always had plenty of visitors . There were many old friends present , and some new one ; , but they were all most welcome and on behalf of the members he gave them all a hearty greeting with a wish that they would come again , and he joined with the toast the name of their very old friend , Bro . J . Terry .
Bro . Terry said he was very much surprised to be called upon to respond to the toast . The visitors had enjoyed themselves immensely and they had had the distinction of seeing the installation ceremony which was admirably performed by the I . P . M ., Bro . Macfarlane . The lodge was going forward as was the town of Croydon , and Masonry would look up in Croydon . They were all delighted with the hospitality of the members and he congratulated the VV . M . on the way he had invested his ofiicers , which he thought
was a good omen for his year of ollice , and he hoped all then present would have the opportunity of being there that time next year to see the W . M . instal his successor . lie concluded a very eloquent speech by making a fervent appeal on behalf of the Old People and he hoped the VV . M . would become a Steward for the festival of the Institution he had thc honour to represent , and he would then say , in the words of their motto , " Let harmony prevail . "
The next tuast was "The Installing Ollicer , Bro . . Macfarlane , " the VV . M . stating that his work was beyond praise . He ( the VV . M . ) was very much surprised and impressed with what had taken place when the brethren who had not passed the chair were asked to leave thc lodge room that evening , and he should never forget it . Bro .
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Macfarlane was endeared to them and might he have long life to continue his valuable services to the lodge . Bro . Macfarlane acknowledged the toast in a few words , but to the point . The hour being now very late and as time and trains wait for no one , the W . M . was reluctantly compelled to dispense with the toasts of "The Past Masters , " " The Alasonic Charities , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " "The Musical Brethren , " and "The Working Ofiicers , " the W . M . observing that they must take the will for the deed , and the Tyler's toast brought to an end one of the many of the happy meetings of the Mozart Lodge it has been our privilege and pleasure to attend .
During the evening the Charity box was sent round and the substantial sum of £ 5 2 s . Cd . was the result . An excellent musical programme was contributed to by Bros . Reginald Groome , Trefelyn David , and W . II . Shiner , but a word is due to Bro . Groome , who gave that beautiful song , " Stars may forget , " —his own composition—with marked effect . Bros . W . Wesche and Augustus Tooo presided at the pianoforte .
Borough of Greenwich Lodge , No . 2332 , About 120 brethren attended this lodge on Wednesday evening , the 25 th ult ., at the King William IV ., East Greenwich , to assist at the installation ot Bro . E . W . Higgs as its W . M ., among those who signed the Tyler ' s book being Bros . Ralph Gooding , P . M ., P . G . D . ; W . J . Light , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Works Kent ; J . G . Thomas , P . M . ; W . H . Burney , P . M . ; G . Banks , P . M . ; G . Burney , sen ., P . M . ; B . G . Stringer , P . M . ; G . Marcus , P . M . ; J . Gore , P . M . ; G . Sly , P . M . ; F . Flood , P . M . ; and
others . After the due initiation of a candidate , the installation ceremony was impressively and perfectly performed by the retiring Master , Bro . J . H . Harper , the occupants of the chairs in the West and South being respectively Bros . H . Roberts and A . H . Oakley , Past Masters of the lodge . Having been installed in the chair of K . S ., the W . M ., in a manner calculated to inspire the greatest confidence in his powers , invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . H . Harper , I . P . M . ; A . Eades , S . W . ; W . J . Frooms
J . W . ; A . H . Oakley , P . M ., treas . ; W . J . Huntley , Hon . Sec ; R . D . Simpson , S . D . ; E . J . Relph , J . D . ; G . P . Carter , P . M ., D . C ; E . S . Cockton , Org . ; E . J . Cook , l . G . ; F . J . Simpson , D . McCall , J . W . Rozier , and C . Waller , Stwds . ; and E . Spinks , Tyler . On behalf of Bro . Sir T . W . Boord , the first W . M . of the lodge , the W . M ., as representing the lodge , was presented with a life-size portrait of Bro . Boord , which will be hung on the walls of the lodge-room .
After labour the brethren discussed an excellent menu , and when the toasts of " The Queen and Craft" and " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales " had been proposed from the chair and duly accorded Masonic honours , The Worshipful Master gave the toast of "The Pro G . M ., the Earl of Lathom ; the R . W . Deputy G . M ., the Earl Amherst ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " who were , he said , the mainstay and backbone of Freemasonry .
Bro . Dr . Gooding , responding , said he would not dilate upon the virtues and qualities of those who had been honoured by the imperial purple , but it would ill become him to sit down without saying who they were and what they did . They were the busy bees of the mother Masonic hive oi the world . Like others , they had had to work up from the lowest rungs of the Masonic ladder , and they had not been backward in opening their purse strings in the cause of Masonic Charity . ( Applause . ) At the head of the Board of General Purposes was he who had just been honoured in being appointed Deputy Chairman of a principal Criminil Court , and at the head of the Board of
Benevolence there had been Bro . Robert Grey , whose successor would be Bro . James Henry Matthews . The Grand Officers were only too glad to continue in the future the work they had done in the past . He himself was about to serve his eighth Stewardship of the Masonic Charities —( applause )—and he was getting near the seniority of Past Grand Deacons of England , and as long as he had the energy he would continue to do his best for brethren who might need help . Personally it had given him great pleasure to be present and see the ceremonies so efficiently performed and the Master so ably supported by his officers . He wished prosperity to the lodge , and hoped that he might soon be afforded the opportunity of being with them again . ( Applause . )
The toast of the evening—that of " The W . M . " —was proposed by the I . P . M ., who remarked upon the fact that Bro . W . Higgs was the first initiate of the lodge who had risen to its chair , thus marking an epoch in the lodge ' s history . Judging from the way he had performed the investiture ceremony , he was sure the future of the lodge was safe in his hands . Reponding , the W . M . expressed the hope that on the expiration of his term of fiiceihe would have given satisfaction to the brethren and shown a good year's record .
"The Installing Master" was given by the W . M ., who said that the I . P . M . had left the lodge in an excellent financial position , and the Benevolent Fund in a first-class condition . He presented to the I . P . M ., on behalf of the lodge , a handsome Past Master ' s jewel . Replying , the I . P . M . thanked the brethren for their kindness and support during his year of office , and remarked upon the fact that there had seldom been fewer than 60 or 70 brethren at relreshment . "The Charities" was responded toby Bro . Oakley .
Bros . Roberts and W . H . Burney replied for " The Past Masters . " The toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary " was responded to by Bros . Oakley and Huntley . "The Visitors" was replied to by Bros . Marcus , 1593 , and F . Flood , 1929 . Bro . Silversten responded for "The Initiate . " ' ¦ The Ofiicers" was responded to by Bros . Eades and Frooms . A musical programme was contributed by Bros . G . Burney , P . M . ; G . Sly , P . M . ; F . Flood , P . M . ; A . Brett , G . Fishenden , J . J . Hewitt , VV . Poivley , li . W . Carpenter , J . Simpson , E . Walford , and G . Everard .
Humber Installed Masters' Lodge , No . 2494 . A largely attended meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 4 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Osborne-street , Hull , in order to listen to a lecture by Bro . R . F . Gould , P . G . D . England , entitled " Thc Story of the Craft and the Legend of the Guild . " The W . M ., Bro . G . L . Shackles , P . P . G . D ., briefly introduced the lecturer , who then proceeded to deliver a most interesting lecture in which he sought to demolish the belief that our medi . cval brethren held a purely Masonic assembly either annually or otherwise ,
as stated in the "Old Charges . He carelully reviewed the "Old Charges" and criticised their contents—mentioned that no trace could be found of any such privilege as the Masons claimed in any written document of the fourteenth or succeeding centuries —but that what assemblies they held were only in common with other freemen and were simply the tithing meeting . The lecturer traced the Family Bond , the Frankpledge ,
and the Frith Guild and mentioned that the Frith Guilds of London were united by King Athelstan in one guild , in one friendship , and in one enmity . In conclusion , Bro . Gould stated that in his opinion there were no purely Masonic assemblies in the middle ages . The lecture was listened to with marked attention . The W . M . moved a vote of thank ' s , which was seconded by Bro . John Bilson , S . W . This being election night the brethren unanimously elected the S . W . as W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge was closed .
Empress Lodge , 2581 . The meeting of this lodge for the installation of a new W . M . was held on the gth inst ., at the Queen ' s Gate Hall , South Kensington . Bro . Sir Joseph C Dimsdale , W . M ., P . G . T ., presided , and other brethren present included Bros . Dr . J . Balfour Cockburn , Sir J . B . Monckton , Sir Reginald Hanson , Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , Richard Eve , R . Loveland Loveland , Frank Richardson , Chas . Belton , Will . E . Chapman , R . Turtle Pigott , D . C . L ., Mai . C . W . Carrell , C . F . Matier , Wilhelm Ganz , Thos . Fenn ,
Robt . Grey , E . Letchworth , G . Secc ; Capt . N . G . Pnillips , P . de Lande Long , G . P . Goldney , L . G . Gordon Robbins , H . H . Crawford , J . D . Langton , Chas . Mirtin , A . ) . R . Trendell , F . Mead , T . Hastings Miller , W . Lake , M . Jacollette , A . Hallums , j . A . Browne , Franklin Clive , J . Hornsey Carson , W . Nicholl , Templer Sixe , J . R Jones , W . Follett , S . M . Segar , Maj . Cliff > rd P . obyn , G . W . Fitzwilliam , Turner , W . II . Jeffcoat , J . Woodhouse , C . I . Kiralfy , E , Daoust , Crewdson , J . W . Woodthorpj , P . Bevan , Dr . F . II . Garvis , C . L . Carson , ] . A . Harrison , E . G . Woodd , R . M . Meyer ,
A . K . Meyer , J . II . Dimsdale , G . D . Coleman , W . b . Hooper , C . r . Monckton , J . Dimsdale , Armour , A . Boulting , II . A . Stern , M . A ., Major VV . J . Bosworth , R , J . Maitland Coffin , J . II . Alabaster , J . P . Houghton , Bailey , E . Graubert , H . Missey , A . F . Stokes , T . Whitlord , J . Pain , jun ., F . Mulholland , VV . J . Fisher , E . N . Alpe , D . F . Norrington , A . J . Naughton , A . Strutt , J . Richmonl , W . Newman , W . 11 . Bond , W . II . Pullen , S . K . Nariman , J . S . Bhumgara , E . Ashby , J . VV . Clark , B . Diwson , C . E . Lumley , K . N . Khory , N . F . Bhumgara , E . Romano , VV . G . Ardington , G . C . Breese ,