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end-all in Freemasonry . He had spoken about the social side of it ; if they could ge a man who could sing it was a good thing , but it was lot everything . If a man ' s characteristics were not those of Freemasonry , Masonry would not alter them , and , therefore , thev should be very careful whom they introduced . A man came into Freemasonry absolutely in the dark ; he did not know what it involved , or what expense was connected with it ; some believed they were providing for their wives and families ; but they should be disabused of such ideas . Freemasonry was a luxury , and if a man was
not able to come into it in a reasonably financial way he had better join the Foresters or Buffaloes . Masonrv involved expense ; it did not provide for a man's wife or family . Masonry was spreading no doubt—whether wisely or not he would not say—but before the Prince of Wales became Grand Master it wis verv much smaller . He could not help noticing when looking over the lists of candidates for the Institutions that many of those who had joined Fi eemasonry did so when they ought not , and spent money in it when
thev should not . He held strange views , perhaps , in these matters , but he hoped he was not putting them too far , and he had the courage of his opinions . It was , perhaps , because men did not say what they thought that things went drifting along . He was pleased to introduce Bro . Johnson that night , because he knew he was a man they could depend on in the future-Bro . Johnson returned thanks for the compliments paid him , and hoped he should prove a good Mason with the excellent example he had to follow .
Bro . Rowland Walter Nicole , I . P . M ., in leturmng thanks for the toast proposed in his honour , and for the handsome Past Master ' s jewel which was presented to him , said he had always taken an interest in the Kingswood Lodge , and the jewel he had received would always rank with him first in importance . Bro . Petch , P . M ., returned thanks as Treasurer , and Bro . Bell , as Secretary , to the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and the toists of "The Visitors" and " The Officers" were then given , honoured , and replied to , and the Tyler ' s toast closed a very pleasant day .
Rahere Lodge , No . 2546 . The first installation meeting of this important lodge was held on the yth instant in the Great Hall of St . Bartholomew's Hospital , E . C , lhe magnificent old hall bearing an animated appearance when the members and visitors , to the number of no , assembled to witness the installation of the second W . M . During its first year's existence the lodge has prospered exceedingly . Starting with 26 founders , the numbers
have been increased to yi , with a balance in the Treasurer ' s hands of £ 320 . The Charities have not been neglected , about £ 120 having been subscribed during the year . It will thus be seen that the lodge has in every possible way justified its existence , and the members—who are all connected with St . Bartholomew ' s Hospital—have every reason to be proud of its success . The members present included Bros . Clement Godson , P . G . D ., VV . M . ; T . Trollope , I . P . M . j Alfred Cooper , P . G . D ., S . W . j W . J . Walsham . l . W . : D'Arcv P . P . G . W .. Treas .: T . G . Burns . P . P . G . n .. Rep . -. W .
Clipper , S D . j P . S . Abraham , J . D . j F . S . Edwards , D . C . j G . H . R . Holden , I . G . ; E . Clarke , Org . ; Hugh Mackintosh , P . G . D . ; F . Lawrence , P . D . G . D . C . ; R . D . Darlae , the Rev . Sir B . Savory , and others . Visitors : Bros , the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . C , D . P . G . M . Bucks j Thos . Fenn , Past Pres . Board Gen . Purps . j F . Mead , P . G . S . B . j the Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . C , D . G . M . Suffolk j Capt . N . G . Philips , P G . D . j F . Richardson , P . G . D . j Sir T . O'Brien , P . G . D . j J . Vincent Coterell , P . P . G . D . j P . de Lande Long , P . G . D . ; J . C . Parkinson , P . G . D . ; M . R . Sewell , P . G . R . j C Martin , P . A . G . D . C . j C F . Matier , P . G . Std . Br . j E . Trimmer ,
P . M . 21 , PCS . j Capt . H . P . Johnson , 13 S 3 j R . Cross , P . M . 298 j C . Christopherson , S . D . 1 S 42 ; W . H . Dipstale , P . M . 55 ; A . Symons Eceles , GS 7 ; W . J . Tich , 404 ; P . L . Franks , S . D . 9 6 ; E . Cotterell , 2127 ; D . H . Williams , S . D . 170 j VV G . King , 6 ; W . J . Batho , I . W . j J . C F . Tower , P . P . G . D . ; the Rev . W . H . Seton , P . M . ICJ 65 j W . Arbuthnot Lanej E . H . Cartwright , W . M . Gyj E . Stratton Gerrith , W . M . 2520 J Major H . Wright , P . M . 1 S 27 j H . Thomson Lyon , S . W . 2533 j J . Morgan , P . M . j Dr . J . Pollard , P . M . 2000 j and W . VV . Lee , P . M . 1 S 97 .
Lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed , and Bros . G . IT . Robinson , 2101 , and J . H . Simpson , P . P . J . G . W . Waiwickshire , were elected joining members . Messis . Balfour Neill , M . D . j H . W . Lincej E . W . Willett , M . B . ; H . W . Newton , M . R . C . S . j and W . H . Cross , were next impressively initiated , the charge being afterwards given by Bro . Cripps , P . P . G . D . C . Bro . Alfred Cooper , P . G . D ., was then duly installed as W . M . and the following officers invested : Bras . Clement Godson , P . G . D ., I . P . M . j W . J . Walsham , S . W . j T . G . A . Burns , J . W . j Rev . Sir B . Savory , Chap . j
R . J . Reece , Treas . ; D'Arcy Power , Sec . j Walter Gripper , S . D . j Phineas S . Abraham , J . D . j G . H . R . Holden , I . G . j F . Swinford Edwards , D . C . ; J . H . Gilbeitson , C . B . Lockwood , and C P . White , Slwds . j Ernest Clarke , Org . j and P . F . Madden , Tyler . The addresses were delivered by Bro . Trollope , P . M ., and a handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., theW . M . remarking that no jewel was ever better deserved . Bro . Godson , P . G . D ., I . P . M ., in returning thanks said he would wear the gift with the greatest possible pride as a souvenir of one of the happiest 3 ears of his Masonic life .
The lodge was closed and a banquet was subsequently held at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street . The usual toasts were afterwards honoured , the W . M . in proposing "H . R . H . the Prince cf Wales , M . W . G . M ., " mentioned that His Royal Highness was President of their hospital and was present at the consecration of the lodge of which he was an honorary member .
Bro . Rev . C . J . Martyn , Dep . Prov . G . M . Suffolk , replying for "The Grand Officers , " said it was always a pleasant and responsible task to do so , but especially when he saw such a galaxy of Masonic beauty as surrounded him at that moment . It gave tlem all pleasure to witness the ceremonies of initiation and instillation , the performance of which by the I . P . M . left nothing to be desired . They had one and " all enjoyed lhe Masonic treat as well as the fraternal reception .
Bro . Clement Godson , P . G . D ., I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and said he went the other evening to the Aldephi Theatre to see a piece called " One of the Best , " and that very aptly described their VV . M . For nearly 20 years he had looked upon Bto . A'fred Cooper as his best friend . He was not unique in that respect , for he was not the only one who regarded the W . M . as his best friend . He could tell them in a very few words what the VV . M . was . First , Bro . Cooper was a good sportsman , and it would be a wary old cock that could get away from his gun . Three years ago it
was re corded in the sporting papers that it was Bro . Alfred Cooper who shot the grandest stag of tie y ^ ar—a 15-pointer . As a surgeon he had been elected on the council of the Rojal College of Su geons , of which he was justly proud . As a Mason he was a distinguished P . G . D . and a member of the 32 ° , so that he had only one more step to be at the top of the tree . As a St . Bartholomew ' s man , no one more loyal ever lived , always sending a patient to a " Barts " man wherever it was possible to do so . There was no doubt that as W . M . Bro . Cooper was the right man in the right place , and was aptly described as " one of the best . "
, B " > - Alfred Cooper , P . G . D ., W . M ., returned warm thanks for the kind wjrds of fhe I . P . M . He was sure those words came from the heart , and was grateful accordingly . He would say no m re on that subject , but propose "The Health of the I . P . M . " lhe amount of work done by the I . P . M . no brother knew except he who followed him-Bro . Godson had given up all his spare time to the lodge , and it was a much easier task to follow the first Master than to be the first Master .
Bro . C . Godson , P . G . D ., I . P . M ., in reply , said it had been the proudest year of his of rt "iC ° areer ' ° he the nrst W , Ml of that lod ffe- He had a ve r > ' tangible memento 01 that year of office in the beautiful jewel presented to him . He should wear it with ine greatest pride , and was grateful to them for their expression of thanks for his numole services .
« Br " - . -H . Cross ( Secretary to St . Baitholomew ' s Hospital ) responded list for bv th tla ' > " ar "l sa 'd it was a great pleasure to have been admitted and received muchi " u Uch cordia , ' ty- He was Dut an Apprentice , and , therefore , there was not „ . „ t 0 say . but he had been deeply impressed by what he had seen , for the principles u 'S , ea upon him tended to a godly and virtuous living . on fem ^ Ed -r Und 0 lven RM on behalf of " The Visitors , " congratulated the lodge ° n its magnificent success . Officer ?' " 1- .-. ' - ^ urns > P . P-G . D . Surrey , J . W ., acknowledged the toast of " The " ¦ cers , after which the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .
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Manchester Lodge , No . 2554 . The second installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Friday , the i 2 th instant , at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester . There was a very large gathering of members and visitors on this auspicious occasion , inasmuch as Bro . Thos . Plumpton , S . VV ., W . M . elect , and Treasurer of the Freemasons' Hall Co ., was to be installed . Bro . Plumpton is a great favourite all round with all who have the privilege of knowing him , and it proved to be the case by the many friends who had assembled together ; some of them had come a great distance . The brethren met at three o ' clock .
The lodge was opened by Bro . VV . B . Akermin , P . M ., W . M . T he minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed and the balance-sheet having been submitted and adopted , which proved to be in a most prosperous condition , although the lodge has been most generous to the Chaiities , and we feel quite sure that underthe guidance and ruling of Bro . Plumpton , VV . M ., who is now its head , will still go on and be as prosperous as ever . The Installing Master was Bro . A . Jefferis , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., and he appointed as his Installing Oilicers Bros . A . 11 . DutTin , P . P . G . D C , as S . W .:
J . Bladon , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , as J VV . ; C H . Arnold , P . M , as D . of C . ; G . S . Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., as Organistj and VV . B . Akeiman , P . M ., as I . G . Bro . Plumpton , S . W ., VV . M . elect , was presented to the Installing Master by Bro . Arnold , and the ceremony was performed in a faultless manner by Bro . Arthur Jefferis . The newly-elected Master was duly saluted , greeted , and proclaimed in the different Degrees . Bro . Arnold explained the working tools , Bro . James Bent , P . M ., addressed the Master , and Bro . A . H . lefferis the Wardens and brethren . The fallowing were invested officers
for the ensuing year : Bros . Thos . Plumpton , VV . M . ; VV . B . Akernun , I . P . M . ; VV . Charlton , S . VV . ; Wm . A . Boyer , J . W . ; A . C K . Smith , Treas . ; E . A . Eason , Sec ; A . B . Smith , S . D . ; VV . E . Davies , J . D . ; J . A . Thompson , I . G . j CH . Arnold , P . M ., D . C . ; A . IT . Jefferis , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Org . ; and J . A . K . Haddad , A . Barlow , Adam Still , and F . J . Burt , Stewards . At the close of the installation , Bro . Plumpton , the W . M ., presented , in the name of the lodge , to Bro . Akermin , I . P . M .. a most magnificent Past Master's jewel , remarking , although it was valuable in itself , its
value was small in comparison with the love and affection they had for him . Bro . Akernian suitably responded . The following brethren were present -. Bros . VV . B . Akerman , P . M ., W . M . ; C . H . Arnold , P . M ., I . P . M . ; Thos . Plumpton , S . W . ; VV . Charlton , J . W . ; VV . A . Boyer , Treas . ; A . C K . Smith , Sec ; E . A . Eason , S . D . j A . B . Smith , J . D . j VV . E . Davies , I . G . j ] . A . Thompson and J . A . IC . Haddad , Stwds . j E . Roberts , P . M . j A . H . Jefferis , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; J . Bent , P . M . j F . J . Burt , F . J . Large , S . D . Ward , G . Leroy , J . Thompson , H . Thompson , C . VVroe , P . Z ., and Di Cunlia Sellers .
Visitors : Bros . C . R . N . Beswick-Royds , P . G . D . Eng ., Dep . P . G . M . designate j las Newton , P . G . Sec . j W . Goldthorpe , P . P . G . R . j J . E . Lees , P . P . G . T . ; G . ' R , Lloyd , P . P . G . T . ; A . Middleton , P . P . S . G . D . ; H . J . Cutter , P . S . G . D . ; G . S . Smith , P . P . G . O . East and West Lancashire ; J . Bladon , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; G . V . Blaikie ar . d J . Garside , P . G . Stwds . ; A . Allen , W . M . 317 ; S . Mills , W . M . 25 S 4 : R . Plumpton , I . G . 4 S 1 ; C . E . Shroeder , 4 S 1 ; W . Nicholl , P . P . G . T . j E . Webb , P . M . 1134 ; A . H . Duffin , P . P . G . D . C . ; VV . J . Sherlock , 2109 j VV . Dumville , P . M . 2156 j C . Blacow
215 GJ J . R . Maltby , 1219 J and others . Letters of apology were received from Bros . Col . Starkie , Prov . G . M . j Dr , D . J . Leech , P . S . G . W .,- C . D . Cheetham , P . J . G . W . ; G . L . Vaughan , P . D . G . R . ; J . VV . Maclure , M . P ., Past G . D . Eng . j R . H . Holmes , Dep . P . G . M . Northumberland ! T . W . Rice , P . S . G . W . j J . H . Sillitoe , P . G . Std . Br . Eng . j W . Goodacre , P . G . Std . Br . Eng . j E . G . Harwood , P . P . G . W .,- A . Clegg , P . P . G . W . j Rev . J . VV . Challenor , P . G . Chap . ; andotheis .
Furnival Lodge , No . 2558 . Twelve months ago when the above lodge was founded and consecrated we ventured to prophesy . This in ordinary circumstances is dou ' itless a rash proceeding but we believed we were justified in doing so for briefly these very good reasons . First of all a new lodge was neededj seonJly its promoters were men of c ' uracier anil posHijn , and lastly the circumstances under which it commenced its cireer were singularly auspicious and favourable . Taking all these nutters into consideration we predicted that the Furnival Lodge would establish an undoubted raison- d ' etre , would miintain
the high character of our Order and would in all respects discharge fully its Masonic duties . A year has elapsed , and on Friday , the 12 th inst ., the first anniversary of its formation was kept and its second Worshipful Master was installed . It will be seen from our account of the proceedings that the new lodge has fully sustained its character and more than justified the opinions formed at its commencement . There was a large gathering . The W . M ., Bro . C Stokes opened the lodge , and was supported by a full complement of his officers , and amongst others lhe following : Bros . G . IT . Hutchinson ,
S . VV . and VV . M . elect j Rev . G . Ford , M . A ., J . W . ; A . Davidson , Treas . ; Claude Barker , Sec . j Walter Fearnehough , S . D . j R . P . Fisher , J . D . j W . Sissons , D . C . j W . J . Maidment , Org . j Horace Cawood , I . G . j Ernest Beck , and R . J . Taylor , Stwds . ; Thos . Leighton , I . G . ; Chas . Robinson , VV . Cawood , A . Senior , G . H . Hunt , W . H . Croft , Chas . Dolman , H . Coward , F . Heely , jun ., and others . The visitors comprised Bros . J . C . Malcolm , Deputy Prov . G . M ., G . D . England ; H . Allen , P . M . 1779 , P . S . G . W . ; H . G . E . Green . P . G . Sec . ; VV . H . Brittain , P . P . G . W ., P . G . S . B . ;
Simeon Hayes , P . M . 139 , P . P . G . W . ; Ensor Drury , P . M . 29 G , P . P . G . W . ; H . T . E . Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; Joseph Matthewman , P . M . ioiy , P . A . G . Sec . ; H . J . Garnett , P . M . 139 , P . P . G . D . ; John F . Moss , P . M . 29 G . P . P . G . D . ; VV . Middleton , W . M . 139 ; G . B . Wood , W . M . 29 G ; T . E . Barker , VV . M . 1239 ; R . O . Wever , W . M . 1779 ; T . Abbott , VV . M . 2263 ; A . Reckless , W . M . 226 S ; C . F . Brindley , W . M . 255 SJ S . Dickenson , I . P . M ., and John Stokes , J . W ., of 139 J VV . Colver , P . M ., Isaac Ellis , P . M ., and R . R . Neill , of 296 j J . Robertshaw , P . M ., S . Wetherell ,
P . M ., VV . Slater , and H . Johnson , of 1239 J Walter C Fox , P . M . i 2 Goand 22 G 3 j T . Harrison , S . VV ., and Robert C . Honey , Org ., of 22 G 3 j J . VV . Dewsnap , P . M ! 22 G 4 j G . Edwards , P . M ., and J . J . Parker , I . P . M ., of 22 GS ; F . Fill , W . M ., VV . C Furness , and R . J . Barraderl , of 2373 ; G . Gibson , 2355 ; and VV . Foxon , VV . Ryland , A . J . James , W . S . Miner , and F . Caitivright , of 2491 . After the minutes had been read and put for confirmation , and the Grand and Provincial Grand Officers had been saluted , Bro . H . T . E . Holmes , P . P . G . D . C , presented
the VV . M . elect , Bro . G . H . Hutchinson , in the usual terms to the Installing Master , Bro . Charles Stokes . The ceremony of installation was at once proceeded with , the retiring Master acquitting himself in a manner which was much appreciated and admired . A pleasing feature of the function was the small , but effective , pirt played by officers of three of the oldest lodges in Sheffield—Bros . Middleton , 139 ; Ensor Drury , 296 ; and T . Ii . Barker , 1239—who presented and explained the working tools in the several Degree- -. The addresses to the VV . M ., Wardens , and brethren were most
eloquently given by Bro . Charles Stokes . To shev the interest taken in the Furnival Lodge , it should be specially noted that each Sheffield lodge wis represented by its W . M ., and that the Board of Installed Masters numbered 2 $ . Bro . G . H . Hutchinson , the new VV . M ., was initiated in the Wentworth Lodge , No . 1239 , in iSSy , by Bro . A . Simonson . Owing to its great numerical strength , the prospect of getting to the VVorshipful Master ' s chair in that hdge had been remote even unto hopelessness . This has long been felt , and was , in fact , one of the chief causes for the formation of the Furnival
Lodge . Bro . Hutchinson being a man of sterling character and excellent repute , was welcomed by Bro . Charles Stokes and others , and became one of the founders and the first S . W . of the new lodge . Succeeding Bro . Stokes , he now becomes the second W . M ., and thus attains the coveted position which ould not have been his in his mother lodge except after years of patient waiting . Himself in the prinu of life , he has selected a band of young and zealous oilicers , whom he invested as follows : Bros . C Stokes , P . M . 1239 , I . P . M . ; Rev . Geo . Ford , M . A ., S . W ; Claude Barker . I . W . j
Albt . Davidson , treas . j Walter Fearnehough , Sec . j R . P . Fisher , S . D . j Walter Sissons , I . D . j H . Cawood , D . of C j W . J . Maidment , Org . ; Ernest Beck , I . G . ; and B . J . Taylor and H . E . Schnelzler , Stwds . That the feeling between the W . M . and his ofiicers is an excellent one might be deduced from the pleasant and most kindly remarks which were addressed to each on investment , whilst the popularity of tlieir appointment was unmistakeably shown by the applause of the brethren assembled . The installation and investiture being completed , the- business on the agenda was
commenced . The chief item was the selection of a Charity Steward to represent the lodge on the VVest Yorkshire Charity Committee . Bro . Chas . Stokes was unanimously elected to that office , and in thanking the brethren , assured them that well as they had done in the past , he intended the future to show much better results . The Secretary being called upon for communications , announced apologies for non-attendance from the Prov . Grand Master , the Right Hon . W . Lawies Jackson , M . P . ; Bro . Henry Smith , P . D . P . G . M . ; and the Worshipful Masters of the Scarsdale , Phcenix , and Wharncliffe Lodges . Bro . W . L . Jackson ' s letter , which was read , was as follows :
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end-all in Freemasonry . He had spoken about the social side of it ; if they could ge a man who could sing it was a good thing , but it was lot everything . If a man ' s characteristics were not those of Freemasonry , Masonry would not alter them , and , therefore , thev should be very careful whom they introduced . A man came into Freemasonry absolutely in the dark ; he did not know what it involved , or what expense was connected with it ; some believed they were providing for their wives and families ; but they should be disabused of such ideas . Freemasonry was a luxury , and if a man was
not able to come into it in a reasonably financial way he had better join the Foresters or Buffaloes . Masonrv involved expense ; it did not provide for a man's wife or family . Masonry was spreading no doubt—whether wisely or not he would not say—but before the Prince of Wales became Grand Master it wis verv much smaller . He could not help noticing when looking over the lists of candidates for the Institutions that many of those who had joined Fi eemasonry did so when they ought not , and spent money in it when
thev should not . He held strange views , perhaps , in these matters , but he hoped he was not putting them too far , and he had the courage of his opinions . It was , perhaps , because men did not say what they thought that things went drifting along . He was pleased to introduce Bro . Johnson that night , because he knew he was a man they could depend on in the future-Bro . Johnson returned thanks for the compliments paid him , and hoped he should prove a good Mason with the excellent example he had to follow .
Bro . Rowland Walter Nicole , I . P . M ., in leturmng thanks for the toast proposed in his honour , and for the handsome Past Master ' s jewel which was presented to him , said he had always taken an interest in the Kingswood Lodge , and the jewel he had received would always rank with him first in importance . Bro . Petch , P . M ., returned thanks as Treasurer , and Bro . Bell , as Secretary , to the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and the toists of "The Visitors" and " The Officers" were then given , honoured , and replied to , and the Tyler ' s toast closed a very pleasant day .
Rahere Lodge , No . 2546 . The first installation meeting of this important lodge was held on the yth instant in the Great Hall of St . Bartholomew's Hospital , E . C , lhe magnificent old hall bearing an animated appearance when the members and visitors , to the number of no , assembled to witness the installation of the second W . M . During its first year's existence the lodge has prospered exceedingly . Starting with 26 founders , the numbers
have been increased to yi , with a balance in the Treasurer ' s hands of £ 320 . The Charities have not been neglected , about £ 120 having been subscribed during the year . It will thus be seen that the lodge has in every possible way justified its existence , and the members—who are all connected with St . Bartholomew ' s Hospital—have every reason to be proud of its success . The members present included Bros . Clement Godson , P . G . D ., VV . M . ; T . Trollope , I . P . M . j Alfred Cooper , P . G . D ., S . W . j W . J . Walsham . l . W . : D'Arcv P . P . G . W .. Treas .: T . G . Burns . P . P . G . n .. Rep . -. W .
Clipper , S D . j P . S . Abraham , J . D . j F . S . Edwards , D . C . j G . H . R . Holden , I . G . ; E . Clarke , Org . ; Hugh Mackintosh , P . G . D . ; F . Lawrence , P . D . G . D . C . ; R . D . Darlae , the Rev . Sir B . Savory , and others . Visitors : Bros , the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . C , D . P . G . M . Bucks j Thos . Fenn , Past Pres . Board Gen . Purps . j F . Mead , P . G . S . B . j the Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . C , D . G . M . Suffolk j Capt . N . G . Philips , P G . D . j F . Richardson , P . G . D . j Sir T . O'Brien , P . G . D . j J . Vincent Coterell , P . P . G . D . j P . de Lande Long , P . G . D . ; J . C . Parkinson , P . G . D . ; M . R . Sewell , P . G . R . j C Martin , P . A . G . D . C . j C F . Matier , P . G . Std . Br . j E . Trimmer ,
P . M . 21 , PCS . j Capt . H . P . Johnson , 13 S 3 j R . Cross , P . M . 298 j C . Christopherson , S . D . 1 S 42 ; W . H . Dipstale , P . M . 55 ; A . Symons Eceles , GS 7 ; W . J . Tich , 404 ; P . L . Franks , S . D . 9 6 ; E . Cotterell , 2127 ; D . H . Williams , S . D . 170 j VV G . King , 6 ; W . J . Batho , I . W . j J . C F . Tower , P . P . G . D . ; the Rev . W . H . Seton , P . M . ICJ 65 j W . Arbuthnot Lanej E . H . Cartwright , W . M . Gyj E . Stratton Gerrith , W . M . 2520 J Major H . Wright , P . M . 1 S 27 j H . Thomson Lyon , S . W . 2533 j J . Morgan , P . M . j Dr . J . Pollard , P . M . 2000 j and W . VV . Lee , P . M . 1 S 97 .
Lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed , and Bros . G . IT . Robinson , 2101 , and J . H . Simpson , P . P . J . G . W . Waiwickshire , were elected joining members . Messis . Balfour Neill , M . D . j H . W . Lincej E . W . Willett , M . B . ; H . W . Newton , M . R . C . S . j and W . H . Cross , were next impressively initiated , the charge being afterwards given by Bro . Cripps , P . P . G . D . C . Bro . Alfred Cooper , P . G . D ., was then duly installed as W . M . and the following officers invested : Bras . Clement Godson , P . G . D ., I . P . M . j W . J . Walsham , S . W . j T . G . A . Burns , J . W . j Rev . Sir B . Savory , Chap . j
R . J . Reece , Treas . ; D'Arcy Power , Sec . j Walter Gripper , S . D . j Phineas S . Abraham , J . D . j G . H . R . Holden , I . G . j F . Swinford Edwards , D . C . ; J . H . Gilbeitson , C . B . Lockwood , and C P . White , Slwds . j Ernest Clarke , Org . j and P . F . Madden , Tyler . The addresses were delivered by Bro . Trollope , P . M ., and a handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., theW . M . remarking that no jewel was ever better deserved . Bro . Godson , P . G . D ., I . P . M ., in returning thanks said he would wear the gift with the greatest possible pride as a souvenir of one of the happiest 3 ears of his Masonic life .
The lodge was closed and a banquet was subsequently held at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street . The usual toasts were afterwards honoured , the W . M . in proposing "H . R . H . the Prince cf Wales , M . W . G . M ., " mentioned that His Royal Highness was President of their hospital and was present at the consecration of the lodge of which he was an honorary member .
Bro . Rev . C . J . Martyn , Dep . Prov . G . M . Suffolk , replying for "The Grand Officers , " said it was always a pleasant and responsible task to do so , but especially when he saw such a galaxy of Masonic beauty as surrounded him at that moment . It gave tlem all pleasure to witness the ceremonies of initiation and instillation , the performance of which by the I . P . M . left nothing to be desired . They had one and " all enjoyed lhe Masonic treat as well as the fraternal reception .
Bro . Clement Godson , P . G . D ., I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and said he went the other evening to the Aldephi Theatre to see a piece called " One of the Best , " and that very aptly described their VV . M . For nearly 20 years he had looked upon Bto . A'fred Cooper as his best friend . He was not unique in that respect , for he was not the only one who regarded the W . M . as his best friend . He could tell them in a very few words what the VV . M . was . First , Bro . Cooper was a good sportsman , and it would be a wary old cock that could get away from his gun . Three years ago it
was re corded in the sporting papers that it was Bro . Alfred Cooper who shot the grandest stag of tie y ^ ar—a 15-pointer . As a surgeon he had been elected on the council of the Rojal College of Su geons , of which he was justly proud . As a Mason he was a distinguished P . G . D . and a member of the 32 ° , so that he had only one more step to be at the top of the tree . As a St . Bartholomew ' s man , no one more loyal ever lived , always sending a patient to a " Barts " man wherever it was possible to do so . There was no doubt that as W . M . Bro . Cooper was the right man in the right place , and was aptly described as " one of the best . "
, B " > - Alfred Cooper , P . G . D ., W . M ., returned warm thanks for the kind wjrds of fhe I . P . M . He was sure those words came from the heart , and was grateful accordingly . He would say no m re on that subject , but propose "The Health of the I . P . M . " lhe amount of work done by the I . P . M . no brother knew except he who followed him-Bro . Godson had given up all his spare time to the lodge , and it was a much easier task to follow the first Master than to be the first Master .
Bro . C . Godson , P . G . D ., I . P . M ., in reply , said it had been the proudest year of his of rt "iC ° areer ' ° he the nrst W , Ml of that lod ffe- He had a ve r > ' tangible memento 01 that year of office in the beautiful jewel presented to him . He should wear it with ine greatest pride , and was grateful to them for their expression of thanks for his numole services .
« Br " - . -H . Cross ( Secretary to St . Baitholomew ' s Hospital ) responded list for bv th tla ' > " ar "l sa 'd it was a great pleasure to have been admitted and received muchi " u Uch cordia , ' ty- He was Dut an Apprentice , and , therefore , there was not „ . „ t 0 say . but he had been deeply impressed by what he had seen , for the principles u 'S , ea upon him tended to a godly and virtuous living . on fem ^ Ed -r Und 0 lven RM on behalf of " The Visitors , " congratulated the lodge ° n its magnificent success . Officer ?' " 1- .-. ' - ^ urns > P . P-G . D . Surrey , J . W ., acknowledged the toast of " The " ¦ cers , after which the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .
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Manchester Lodge , No . 2554 . The second installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Friday , the i 2 th instant , at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester . There was a very large gathering of members and visitors on this auspicious occasion , inasmuch as Bro . Thos . Plumpton , S . VV ., W . M . elect , and Treasurer of the Freemasons' Hall Co ., was to be installed . Bro . Plumpton is a great favourite all round with all who have the privilege of knowing him , and it proved to be the case by the many friends who had assembled together ; some of them had come a great distance . The brethren met at three o ' clock .
The lodge was opened by Bro . VV . B . Akermin , P . M ., W . M . T he minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed and the balance-sheet having been submitted and adopted , which proved to be in a most prosperous condition , although the lodge has been most generous to the Chaiities , and we feel quite sure that underthe guidance and ruling of Bro . Plumpton , VV . M ., who is now its head , will still go on and be as prosperous as ever . The Installing Master was Bro . A . Jefferis , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., and he appointed as his Installing Oilicers Bros . A . 11 . DutTin , P . P . G . D C , as S . W .:
J . Bladon , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , as J VV . ; C H . Arnold , P . M , as D . of C . ; G . S . Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., as Organistj and VV . B . Akeiman , P . M ., as I . G . Bro . Plumpton , S . W ., VV . M . elect , was presented to the Installing Master by Bro . Arnold , and the ceremony was performed in a faultless manner by Bro . Arthur Jefferis . The newly-elected Master was duly saluted , greeted , and proclaimed in the different Degrees . Bro . Arnold explained the working tools , Bro . James Bent , P . M ., addressed the Master , and Bro . A . H . lefferis the Wardens and brethren . The fallowing were invested officers
for the ensuing year : Bros . Thos . Plumpton , VV . M . ; VV . B . Akernun , I . P . M . ; VV . Charlton , S . VV . ; Wm . A . Boyer , J . W . ; A . C K . Smith , Treas . ; E . A . Eason , Sec ; A . B . Smith , S . D . ; VV . E . Davies , J . D . ; J . A . Thompson , I . G . j CH . Arnold , P . M ., D . C . ; A . IT . Jefferis , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Org . ; and J . A . K . Haddad , A . Barlow , Adam Still , and F . J . Burt , Stewards . At the close of the installation , Bro . Plumpton , the W . M ., presented , in the name of the lodge , to Bro . Akermin , I . P . M .. a most magnificent Past Master's jewel , remarking , although it was valuable in itself , its
value was small in comparison with the love and affection they had for him . Bro . Akernian suitably responded . The following brethren were present -. Bros . VV . B . Akerman , P . M ., W . M . ; C . H . Arnold , P . M ., I . P . M . ; Thos . Plumpton , S . W . ; VV . Charlton , J . W . ; VV . A . Boyer , Treas . ; A . C K . Smith , Sec ; E . A . Eason , S . D . j A . B . Smith , J . D . j VV . E . Davies , I . G . j ] . A . Thompson and J . A . IC . Haddad , Stwds . j E . Roberts , P . M . j A . H . Jefferis , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; J . Bent , P . M . j F . J . Burt , F . J . Large , S . D . Ward , G . Leroy , J . Thompson , H . Thompson , C . VVroe , P . Z ., and Di Cunlia Sellers .
Visitors : Bros . C . R . N . Beswick-Royds , P . G . D . Eng ., Dep . P . G . M . designate j las Newton , P . G . Sec . j W . Goldthorpe , P . P . G . R . j J . E . Lees , P . P . G . T . ; G . ' R , Lloyd , P . P . G . T . ; A . Middleton , P . P . S . G . D . ; H . J . Cutter , P . S . G . D . ; G . S . Smith , P . P . G . O . East and West Lancashire ; J . Bladon , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; G . V . Blaikie ar . d J . Garside , P . G . Stwds . ; A . Allen , W . M . 317 ; S . Mills , W . M . 25 S 4 : R . Plumpton , I . G . 4 S 1 ; C . E . Shroeder , 4 S 1 ; W . Nicholl , P . P . G . T . j E . Webb , P . M . 1134 ; A . H . Duffin , P . P . G . D . C . ; VV . J . Sherlock , 2109 j VV . Dumville , P . M . 2156 j C . Blacow
215 GJ J . R . Maltby , 1219 J and others . Letters of apology were received from Bros . Col . Starkie , Prov . G . M . j Dr , D . J . Leech , P . S . G . W .,- C . D . Cheetham , P . J . G . W . ; G . L . Vaughan , P . D . G . R . ; J . VV . Maclure , M . P ., Past G . D . Eng . j R . H . Holmes , Dep . P . G . M . Northumberland ! T . W . Rice , P . S . G . W . j J . H . Sillitoe , P . G . Std . Br . Eng . j W . Goodacre , P . G . Std . Br . Eng . j E . G . Harwood , P . P . G . W .,- A . Clegg , P . P . G . W . j Rev . J . VV . Challenor , P . G . Chap . ; andotheis .
Furnival Lodge , No . 2558 . Twelve months ago when the above lodge was founded and consecrated we ventured to prophesy . This in ordinary circumstances is dou ' itless a rash proceeding but we believed we were justified in doing so for briefly these very good reasons . First of all a new lodge was neededj seonJly its promoters were men of c ' uracier anil posHijn , and lastly the circumstances under which it commenced its cireer were singularly auspicious and favourable . Taking all these nutters into consideration we predicted that the Furnival Lodge would establish an undoubted raison- d ' etre , would miintain
the high character of our Order and would in all respects discharge fully its Masonic duties . A year has elapsed , and on Friday , the 12 th inst ., the first anniversary of its formation was kept and its second Worshipful Master was installed . It will be seen from our account of the proceedings that the new lodge has fully sustained its character and more than justified the opinions formed at its commencement . There was a large gathering . The W . M ., Bro . C Stokes opened the lodge , and was supported by a full complement of his officers , and amongst others lhe following : Bros . G . IT . Hutchinson ,
S . VV . and VV . M . elect j Rev . G . Ford , M . A ., J . W . ; A . Davidson , Treas . ; Claude Barker , Sec . j Walter Fearnehough , S . D . j R . P . Fisher , J . D . j W . Sissons , D . C . j W . J . Maidment , Org . j Horace Cawood , I . G . j Ernest Beck , and R . J . Taylor , Stwds . ; Thos . Leighton , I . G . ; Chas . Robinson , VV . Cawood , A . Senior , G . H . Hunt , W . H . Croft , Chas . Dolman , H . Coward , F . Heely , jun ., and others . The visitors comprised Bros . J . C . Malcolm , Deputy Prov . G . M ., G . D . England ; H . Allen , P . M . 1779 , P . S . G . W . ; H . G . E . Green . P . G . Sec . ; VV . H . Brittain , P . P . G . W ., P . G . S . B . ;
Simeon Hayes , P . M . 139 , P . P . G . W . ; Ensor Drury , P . M . 29 G , P . P . G . W . ; H . T . E . Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; Joseph Matthewman , P . M . ioiy , P . A . G . Sec . ; H . J . Garnett , P . M . 139 , P . P . G . D . ; John F . Moss , P . M . 29 G . P . P . G . D . ; VV . Middleton , W . M . 139 ; G . B . Wood , W . M . 29 G ; T . E . Barker , VV . M . 1239 ; R . O . Wever , W . M . 1779 ; T . Abbott , VV . M . 2263 ; A . Reckless , W . M . 226 S ; C . F . Brindley , W . M . 255 SJ S . Dickenson , I . P . M ., and John Stokes , J . W ., of 139 J VV . Colver , P . M ., Isaac Ellis , P . M ., and R . R . Neill , of 296 j J . Robertshaw , P . M ., S . Wetherell ,
P . M ., VV . Slater , and H . Johnson , of 1239 J Walter C Fox , P . M . i 2 Goand 22 G 3 j T . Harrison , S . VV ., and Robert C . Honey , Org ., of 22 G 3 j J . VV . Dewsnap , P . M ! 22 G 4 j G . Edwards , P . M ., and J . J . Parker , I . P . M ., of 22 GS ; F . Fill , W . M ., VV . C Furness , and R . J . Barraderl , of 2373 ; G . Gibson , 2355 ; and VV . Foxon , VV . Ryland , A . J . James , W . S . Miner , and F . Caitivright , of 2491 . After the minutes had been read and put for confirmation , and the Grand and Provincial Grand Officers had been saluted , Bro . H . T . E . Holmes , P . P . G . D . C , presented
the VV . M . elect , Bro . G . H . Hutchinson , in the usual terms to the Installing Master , Bro . Charles Stokes . The ceremony of installation was at once proceeded with , the retiring Master acquitting himself in a manner which was much appreciated and admired . A pleasing feature of the function was the small , but effective , pirt played by officers of three of the oldest lodges in Sheffield—Bros . Middleton , 139 ; Ensor Drury , 296 ; and T . Ii . Barker , 1239—who presented and explained the working tools in the several Degree- -. The addresses to the VV . M ., Wardens , and brethren were most
eloquently given by Bro . Charles Stokes . To shev the interest taken in the Furnival Lodge , it should be specially noted that each Sheffield lodge wis represented by its W . M ., and that the Board of Installed Masters numbered 2 $ . Bro . G . H . Hutchinson , the new VV . M ., was initiated in the Wentworth Lodge , No . 1239 , in iSSy , by Bro . A . Simonson . Owing to its great numerical strength , the prospect of getting to the VVorshipful Master ' s chair in that hdge had been remote even unto hopelessness . This has long been felt , and was , in fact , one of the chief causes for the formation of the Furnival
Lodge . Bro . Hutchinson being a man of sterling character and excellent repute , was welcomed by Bro . Charles Stokes and others , and became one of the founders and the first S . W . of the new lodge . Succeeding Bro . Stokes , he now becomes the second W . M ., and thus attains the coveted position which ould not have been his in his mother lodge except after years of patient waiting . Himself in the prinu of life , he has selected a band of young and zealous oilicers , whom he invested as follows : Bros . C Stokes , P . M . 1239 , I . P . M . ; Rev . Geo . Ford , M . A ., S . W ; Claude Barker . I . W . j
Albt . Davidson , treas . j Walter Fearnehough , Sec . j R . P . Fisher , S . D . j Walter Sissons , I . D . j H . Cawood , D . of C j W . J . Maidment , Org . ; Ernest Beck , I . G . ; and B . J . Taylor and H . E . Schnelzler , Stwds . That the feeling between the W . M . and his ofiicers is an excellent one might be deduced from the pleasant and most kindly remarks which were addressed to each on investment , whilst the popularity of tlieir appointment was unmistakeably shown by the applause of the brethren assembled . The installation and investiture being completed , the- business on the agenda was
commenced . The chief item was the selection of a Charity Steward to represent the lodge on the VVest Yorkshire Charity Committee . Bro . Chas . Stokes was unanimously elected to that office , and in thanking the brethren , assured them that well as they had done in the past , he intended the future to show much better results . The Secretary being called upon for communications , announced apologies for non-attendance from the Prov . Grand Master , the Right Hon . W . Lawies Jackson , M . P . ; Bro . Henry Smith , P . D . P . G . M . ; and the Worshipful Masters of the Scarsdale , Phcenix , and Wharncliffe Lodges . Bro . W . L . Jackson ' s letter , which was read , was as follows :