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In proposing the toast of "The I . P . M ., Bro . Smalman Smith , " the Worshipful Master said it vvas a matter of the deepest regret to him that Bro . Smith vvas leaving the lodge ; but yet it was a great pleasure to all of the brethren to know that the Government had recognised Bro . Smith's talent by appointing him as Judge to the Gold Coast Colony . In going to that far-off land he would take with him "the hearty good wishes" of all who knew him , and
especially the brethren of that lodge . He vvas pleased to present Bro . Smith with the spontaneous offering of the brethren on his departure , as a slight memento of love and esteem , a very handsome despatch box and a beautiful illuminated address on vellum , signed by the officers and brethren of the lodge . Bro . Smith , in acknowled g ing the hearty manner in which the toast had been received , and the very handsome
and elegant presents placed in his hands , said he could not in words adequately express his thanks . He had been connected with the Amherst Lodge for several years , and many happy hours of his life had been passed in the society of thc brethren , whom he had always found genial companions and warm-hearted friends . Though he vvas going to a far-distant land , he would assure them the many kindly acts which he had seen in the lodge would always
remain as an unsullied page in his memory , and though he was leaving his native land in the course of a few elays , it was not his intention to sever himself from the lodge . He hoped—though it might be some years before he would have an opportunity of returning , he did hope , if the Great Architect should spare him for a few years , he might have
the opportunity of visiting the lodge again , where l » e had spent so many pleasant and profitable hours . Bro . J . H . Jewell , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., the hon . sec of the lodge , then delivered in a very feeling and impressive manner , some lines he had written appropriate to the occasion , and which were well greeted by the brethren .
The Tyler ' s toa ^ t concluded the proceedings . The musical arrangements were confided to Bro . Graham , P . P . G . O ., Surrey , and the talented manner in which he essayed to please , and did please , was warmly acknowledged by the brethren .
LEIGH . —Marquis of Lome Lodge ( No . 1354 ) - —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst . Present : Bros . Wm . Chas . Freeman , W . M . ; Joseph Kerfoot , S . VV . ; R . Starkie , P . M ., acting J . W . ; VV . H . Horrocks , S . D . ; W . H . Pennington , J . D . ; J . Yarwood , acting I . G . ; G . A . Mort , P . M ., Secretary ; Wm . Bryce , Treasurer ; and Thos . CoupeSteward and Tyler .
, After the confirmation of thc minutes of the previous meeting , the votes of the brethren were taken for the election of VV . M . for the ensuing year , and declared to be in favour of Bro . J . Kerfoot , S . W . Bro . Bryce was unanimously re-elected Treasurer ; Bros . Arrowsmith , Hartley , and Jackson , P . M ., Auditors . The Worshipful Master called attention to the claims of
the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution upon the lodges and brethren of the province , and expressed a hope that the list of annual subscribers from this lodge would be again increased . After the transaction of some other business of a formal character the lodge was closed in due form and the bretliren adjourned to refreshment , when the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —The meetings of the above lodge have commenced again after the summer vacation , and on Tuesday , thc 2 nd inst ., a good muster of the brethren and visiting friends of the lodge attended , and after assisting at some excellent work spent a social hour or two together . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . V . J . Holloway , and among the brethren present were Bros . C . T . Lewis , S . W . ; A . T .
Ives , I . W . ; A . ] . Manning , P . M ., Prov . G . S . D . Essex , Treas . ; J . Ives , Sec . ; E . West , P . M . P . P . G . P . Herts ; W . Vance , and C . Jolly , S . D . ( Freemason ); J . Paul , I . G . ; W . Hage , P . M ., Tyler ; A . Knight , H . Pattle , A . Burton , C . H . Canning , J . Govvers , R . Hucknell , C . Turner , J . Brightmore , T . Appleby , 13 ; H . Myers , iSS ; and others . The usual lodge business having been transacted Bros . Pattle and Burton were passed in excellent style by the
W . M . Bro . Cavey , who had just returned from Australia after five years' absence , was then welcomed back and duly proposed as a rejoining member . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to one of Bro . West ' s prettil y served and tempting little suppers , which having been discussed and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts honoured , Bro . Alanning , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Elder , I . P . M ., proposed "The
Health of the VV . M . " He said he felt very great pleasure in proposing the toast , especially as it vvas the first time he had had the opportunity of expressing how well their W . M . kept up the old standard ot the lodge for good working . What lie ( the VV . M . ) did he did most impressively , and must by his earnestness have created a good impression on the feelings of the candidates ; that he ( Bro . Manning ) considered to be the real object of their sublime ritual , and
he thanked Bro . Holloway for thus upholding the high prestige of the Henley Lodge . Bro . Holloway in reply could not hut feel proud at the hearty reception the toast had met with at their hands , and also at the kind eulogiums passed upon his efforts by Bro . Manning , P . M ., at whose hands he had received the benefit of initiation . Nothing gave him greater pleasure than to have the opportunity of working the ceremonies , and he
hoped to have many occasions of so doing during his year of office . He cordially thanked them for the toast . In response to the toast of "The Visitors , " Bro . Myers thanked them for the reception given him in such a truly brotherly and jolly lodge ; a lodge in which from what he had seen of it nothing exceeded their good working but their hearty hospitality . As the only representative of the Joppa Lodge present , he thanked them , and could assure
them that should any of them visit that lodge they would be welcomed by him and every brother of it . Bro . Manning , in responding for " 'The Past Masters , " felt more than a little proud to see one of his initiates filling the chair that night , while another of his initiates had just left it . It vvas a pleasure for him , and he felt that it vvas
to all the Past Masters , to be present and support the W . M . in his duties , and when they saw the VV . M . following in their footsteps , it was doubl y gratifying . He trusted to see all his initiates i 11 the chair , and they and all the brethren could always count upon his assistance should they desire it .
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Bro . Ives reminded the brethren that there must always be a " rank and file" in every lodge . It did not fall to the lot of every brother to reach the chair , yet in every station Masonry made a man better fitted to assist the distressed and relieve the afflicted , so let them still be bound together , as they had ever been in that lodge , in the bonds
of brotherly love and tni : t , and then even the humblest brother would feci that he has done his duty both to the lodge and the Craft in general . Bros . Vance and West also responded , and then " The Officers " and Tyler ' s toasts concluded the proceedings , which were enlivened by some fine singing , by Bro . Myers especially .
DUNMOW . —ROSSLYN LODGE ( No . 1543 . ) — 'The Annual Installation Meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Tuesday , 16 th inst ., at the Saracen ' s Head Hotel , Dunmow , in the Province of Essex . The VV . M ., Bro . H . E . Dehane , P . G . S . D . Essex , presided , and was supported by a numerous gathering of the members of the lodge and a goodly number of London and Provincial brethren , who assembled in order to do honour to the
retiring VV . M . Bro . Dehane has been two years in succession VV . M . of the Rosslyn Lodge , and according to the attendance book he has been present at every meeting save one during his two terms of mastership . Amongst tlie brethren present were Bros . Alexander Rattray , VV . M . Elect ; G . Clapham ; J . P . Levvin , P . M . and P . P . G . S . of , Works , Essex ; C . J . Rhind ; W . Rowe ; C . Calanan ; R . Russell ; F . 1 . Snell , Treasurer : F . W .
Warner : E . F . Ferris ; C . Bint ; Captain A . Nichols , VV . M . ig 74 ; J . Taylor , P . M . 276 ; C . Taylor , and many others . The first business on the agenda paper vvas the raising of Bro . W . Bush , but as he was not present , owing to unforeseen circumstances , the ceremony of installing the Worshipful Master elect vvas proceeded with . Bro . Dehane has deservedly earned an honourable reputation in his province as a working Mason , but he never appeared
to greater advantage than on this occasion , when he rendered the beautiful ritual of Installation in a manner that must have made the new VV . M ., and the Senior and Junior Wardens "look to their arms" and consider how they may acquit themselves when their turn arrives . VV . Bro . Captain A . Nichols acted as Director of the Ceremonies , and received a cordial vote of thanks from the lodge for his services .
After the closing of the lodge the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room , where a marvellously well-served dinner was partaken of and the evening spent in that peace , love , and harmony which should at all times distinguish Freemasons . Owing to some misunderstanding , Bro . Dehane was not
decorated with the Past Master s jewel he has so well earned after two year ' s of mastership ; but we unelerstand the presentation will be one of-the features of the next meeting . Bro . Alexander Rattray has a fair field indeed before him , and the Rosslyn Lodge should gather strength under his rule .
EALING . —West Middlesex Lodge ( No . 1612 . ) —This lodge met on Saturday last at the Lyric Hall , Ealing , for the installation of the W . M . for the ensuing twelve months . _ At the preceding meeting all other work except the receiving of the audit committee ' s report and the installation ceremony had been disposed of , so that the business of the evening vvas confined to formal work and the special ceremony of the day . Doubtless this is a very
convenient arrangement in many respects , as there is no pressure of business , which is a consideration on an occasion when there are usually a large number of guests . But still there is something to be said on the other side , as there is usually nd occasion throughout the whole year of office on which a lodge can show their working power to so many brethren from other lodges as on installation nights , and it is always a gratification to visitors to see at least one
ceremony performed . Bro . Henry E . Tucker , the Worshipful Master of the lodge for the last twelve months , heading his officers , entered the lodge room at a few minutes after four , whereupon all the lay brethren of the lodge and the visitors rose to receive him . Proceeding down the north side of the lodge the W . M . took his seat in the east ; the procession then crossed to the south side and marched to the west ,
where the S . VV . left the remainder and took his seat . In the second circuit round the lodge the procession halted at the south , where the J . W . left their ranks and took his chair ; and the next circuit disposed the two Deacons and the I . G . in their proper situations . The little ceremony vvas neatly performed and had a good effect . Another
peculiarity of the work in this lodge is that the VV . M . does not question his principal ollicers about any duties except their own , and puts the other questions direct to each of his assistant officers in their turns . This seems likely to have a beneficial effect , as at all events the VV . M . thus ascertains with certainty that each officer knows what his duties
are . After the reading of the minutes the report of the Audit Committee vvas taken , when it appeared that the Benevolent Fund was in a fair though not in a plethoric condition , but the accounts showed that there had been considerable disbursements from it in aid of distressed brethren , or their tamiles . On the present occasion , also , a petition vvas received from the wife of a member of the
lodge who had gone to New Zealand and whose letters having apparently miscarried , had left the applicant in want of funds ; and the lodge responded to the application by voting a grant of five guineas . The report of the Audit Committee also referred to the resignation of the office of Secretary by Bro . J . Chambers Roe , P . M . 7 Sn , who was one of the most active founders of this lodge , and has now held the position of Secretary to it for seven years ,
and performed the duties attached to the office with unremitting zeal . Suffering in health in some respects , feeling the tax upon his time , and considering after the apprenticeship he had served that he might gracefully retire , he had resolved to resign ; and the Audit Committee now suggested in their report that the lodge should do something to mark their appreciation of Bro . Roe ' s
services . The lodge adopted the Auditors' report , and formed a committee of the VV . M ., P . Ms ., and principal officers to carry into effect the recommendation of the Audit Committee . The lodge having been ' opened in the Three Degrees , Bro . Tucker vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Kasner , P . M ., Treasurer of the lodge , and Bro . Samuel Dyer
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S . W . and VV . M . elect , was presented to him by the W . M . to receive at his hands the benefit of installation ; whereupon the Installing Master addressed Bro . Dyer and the brethren , and having obtained the candidate's assent to the ancient charges , which the Secretaiy was called upon to read , administered the usual obligations . The lodge room vvas then cleared , a Board of Installed Masters vvas formed , and , in their presence Bro . Dyer vvas duly installed
into the chair of K . S . according to ancient rite . On the readmission of the brethren , Bro . Dyer vvas proclaimed and saluted in the Three Degrees , and the ceremony , which had been admirably performed , vvas brought to a conclusion with the delivery , by Bro . Kasner , of the three addresses to the W . M ., the Wardens , and the brethren respectively . Bro . Samuel Dyer , the newly-installed VV . M ., then proceeded to invest his officers tor the current year , of whom
the following is a list : Bros . Seaward , S . VV . ; Fisher , J . VV . ; Kasner , Treas . ; Tucker , l . P . M . and Sec ; Nye , S . D . ; and Wright , J . D . The office of Organist vvas not filled up , but Bro . Meadows was appointed and invested as Assistant Organist . Bro . Porter was appointed I . G . ; Bro Hamilton , M . C . ; Bro . Alex . Jones , W . S . ; Bros . Wells , Coope , and Pooley , Stewards ; and Bro . Harris , Tyler . During the ceremony Bro . Stidolph , P . P . G . Org . Middx .,
officiated at the harmonium . Among the visitors present were : Bros . H . E . Stidolph , 1494 , P . Prov . Grand Organist Middx . ; R . Hendewick , P . P . G . J . VV . ; William Roebuck , P . G . S ., P . P . G . S . W . Middx ., & c . ; W . S . Cantrell , P . P . G . D . Berks and Bucks ; ] . S . Simmonds , P . M . 569 and 170 S ; J . S . Fisher , 340 ; E . A . Singer , 1 S 94 ; F . A . Herold , 65 ; Edward Horn , LP . M . 1 SS 7 ; Ismer Morty , 1 SS 7 ; Samuel Meech , 1641 ;
Chas . Andrews , P . M . 77 ; Geo . Wills , 7 S 0 ; N . J . Robinson , 15 S 9 ; J . Fawkes , 7 S 0 ; R . De Lacey , John Hodges , S . VV . Hanson , Edwin Stephens , 7 S 0 ; Edward Hopgood , P . M . 9 64 ; M . Rickwood , P . M . 192 ; F . Botley , J . W . 7 S 0 ; George Penn , P . M . 1 G 42 ; B . G . Beasley , P . M . 7 SS ; R . Barker , 142 S ; John Harris , 773 ; Thomas Gomme , and E . C . Massey ( Freemason ) . Dinner vvas served in the large hall , which was tastefully decorated . Freemasons do not always dine in such comfort
as is enjoyed at the Lyric Hall , Ealing , which is admirably adapted for serving large banquets , vvmile the ventilation is all that can be desired , the diners are not inconvenienced by draughts of air which are so frequentl y experienced in rooms of this size . And the fact that there is a commodious stage , where the vocalists can be seen as well as heard to advantage , constitutes an additional attraction to this elegant room . The professional vocalists on the present
occasion were Bros . Hodges , Hanson , Stidolph , and De Lacy , who discoursed some excellent music , which , together with some other performances , contributed not a little to the enjoymentof the entertainment . Afterdinner the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed by the W . M . in the chair and honoured by the company . The name of Bro . Roebuck , P . G . S ., vvas coupled by the W . M . vvith the toast of "The Grand Officers , " and in
responding Bro . Roebuck said that it gave linn a great deal of pleasure to be their visitor on that occasion . It was an honour to be permitted to respond to that toast , and he fully appreciated the honour that had been done him in coupling his name with the toast of the Grand Officers . Those officers were at all times ready to do their duty when called upon ; they took pleasure in their work , and he was sure thev would not do that unless they had the cause of
Freemasonry at heart . Bro . Tucker , LP . M ., said the gavel had been placed in his hands in order that he might , according to custom among Masons , propose the "The Health of the Newly-Installed Master . " It vvas a privilege attached to his ofhee , and it gave him great pleasure to avail himself of his privilege . He vvas sure that the Master whom the brethren had chosen would carry out his duties with credit to himself and
satisfaction to the lodge ; he was able to speak of Bro . Dyer vvith confidence , because he had known him for the last nine years , and he felt certain that by the energy he would display he would be able to clear away shoals that there might be in the way of working the West Middlesex Lodge . Those who knew him in the lodge could prophecy with confidence as to the future ; and as to his readiness to help in case of need , that vvas also known to many . It vvas now
his ( Bro . Tucker ' s ) happy privilege to propose Bro . Dyer ' s health , and he vvas sure that the toast would be responded to with the hearty good wishes of every brother of the West Middlesex Lodge . Bro . Dyer , VV . M ., vvho 3 e rising was received with loud applause , said that of all the duties he had had to perform , and which he had had to pass through that evening , there was nothing so difficult as the task that now lay
before him . He thanked Bro . Tucker , LP . M ., for the very kind way in which he had been pleased to propose the toast , and the brethren for the very handsome manner in which they had received it . They might rest assured that now he was in the chair he should do all that was required of him . So long as the G . A . O . T . U . spared him in that office he should not be found wanting in endeavours to maintain the honour of the lodge or of the Craft in general .
He did not think that he could better close his few remarks ( for few they were—he could have wished to say more , but his heart was too full ) , he thought he could not do better than say , in the words of the Installing Officer , that he trusted when his year of office vvas over he would be able to pass on the warrant to his successor as pure and a _ s unsullied as he had received it . He could not resume his seat without again thanking them for the manner in which
the toast had been proposed and received . The W . M . next proposed "The health of the Past Masters , " in doing which he took the opportunity to p resent Bro . Tucker , l . P . M ., with a handsome Past Master s jewel , which had been voted by the lodge , and which bore the following inscription : " Presented to Henry Tucker by the brethren of West Middlesex Lodge , No . 1612 , > cordial recognition of the services rendered to the lodge
as Worshipful Master during the year 1 SS 2-3 , " and wlucn the VV . M . pinned on Bro . Tucker's breast , expressing a hope that he might long be spared to wear and enjoy it . The jewel , he said , vvas not a mere empty compliment , tor lie had done much , not only for the . lodge , but for the lodge ot instruction connected with it , and all the brethren owed
him a debt of gratitude . The W . M . then referred to the Past Masters generally , who were always ready to lend their assistance , as an example of which fact he referred to what had been done that afternoon by Bro . Kasner , their Treasurer , who had so ably performed the ceremony ° installation . It is the practice in this lodge to require a brief response
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In proposing the toast of "The I . P . M ., Bro . Smalman Smith , " the Worshipful Master said it vvas a matter of the deepest regret to him that Bro . Smith vvas leaving the lodge ; but yet it was a great pleasure to all of the brethren to know that the Government had recognised Bro . Smith's talent by appointing him as Judge to the Gold Coast Colony . In going to that far-off land he would take with him "the hearty good wishes" of all who knew him , and
especially the brethren of that lodge . He vvas pleased to present Bro . Smith with the spontaneous offering of the brethren on his departure , as a slight memento of love and esteem , a very handsome despatch box and a beautiful illuminated address on vellum , signed by the officers and brethren of the lodge . Bro . Smith , in acknowled g ing the hearty manner in which the toast had been received , and the very handsome
and elegant presents placed in his hands , said he could not in words adequately express his thanks . He had been connected with the Amherst Lodge for several years , and many happy hours of his life had been passed in the society of thc brethren , whom he had always found genial companions and warm-hearted friends . Though he vvas going to a far-distant land , he would assure them the many kindly acts which he had seen in the lodge would always
remain as an unsullied page in his memory , and though he was leaving his native land in the course of a few elays , it was not his intention to sever himself from the lodge . He hoped—though it might be some years before he would have an opportunity of returning , he did hope , if the Great Architect should spare him for a few years , he might have
the opportunity of visiting the lodge again , where l » e had spent so many pleasant and profitable hours . Bro . J . H . Jewell , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., the hon . sec of the lodge , then delivered in a very feeling and impressive manner , some lines he had written appropriate to the occasion , and which were well greeted by the brethren .
The Tyler ' s toa ^ t concluded the proceedings . The musical arrangements were confided to Bro . Graham , P . P . G . O ., Surrey , and the talented manner in which he essayed to please , and did please , was warmly acknowledged by the brethren .
LEIGH . —Marquis of Lome Lodge ( No . 1354 ) - —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst . Present : Bros . Wm . Chas . Freeman , W . M . ; Joseph Kerfoot , S . VV . ; R . Starkie , P . M ., acting J . W . ; VV . H . Horrocks , S . D . ; W . H . Pennington , J . D . ; J . Yarwood , acting I . G . ; G . A . Mort , P . M ., Secretary ; Wm . Bryce , Treasurer ; and Thos . CoupeSteward and Tyler .
, After the confirmation of thc minutes of the previous meeting , the votes of the brethren were taken for the election of VV . M . for the ensuing year , and declared to be in favour of Bro . J . Kerfoot , S . W . Bro . Bryce was unanimously re-elected Treasurer ; Bros . Arrowsmith , Hartley , and Jackson , P . M ., Auditors . The Worshipful Master called attention to the claims of
the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution upon the lodges and brethren of the province , and expressed a hope that the list of annual subscribers from this lodge would be again increased . After the transaction of some other business of a formal character the lodge was closed in due form and the bretliren adjourned to refreshment , when the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —The meetings of the above lodge have commenced again after the summer vacation , and on Tuesday , thc 2 nd inst ., a good muster of the brethren and visiting friends of the lodge attended , and after assisting at some excellent work spent a social hour or two together . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . V . J . Holloway , and among the brethren present were Bros . C . T . Lewis , S . W . ; A . T .
Ives , I . W . ; A . ] . Manning , P . M ., Prov . G . S . D . Essex , Treas . ; J . Ives , Sec . ; E . West , P . M . P . P . G . P . Herts ; W . Vance , and C . Jolly , S . D . ( Freemason ); J . Paul , I . G . ; W . Hage , P . M ., Tyler ; A . Knight , H . Pattle , A . Burton , C . H . Canning , J . Govvers , R . Hucknell , C . Turner , J . Brightmore , T . Appleby , 13 ; H . Myers , iSS ; and others . The usual lodge business having been transacted Bros . Pattle and Burton were passed in excellent style by the
W . M . Bro . Cavey , who had just returned from Australia after five years' absence , was then welcomed back and duly proposed as a rejoining member . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to one of Bro . West ' s prettil y served and tempting little suppers , which having been discussed and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts honoured , Bro . Alanning , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Elder , I . P . M ., proposed "The
Health of the VV . M . " He said he felt very great pleasure in proposing the toast , especially as it vvas the first time he had had the opportunity of expressing how well their W . M . kept up the old standard ot the lodge for good working . What lie ( the VV . M . ) did he did most impressively , and must by his earnestness have created a good impression on the feelings of the candidates ; that he ( Bro . Manning ) considered to be the real object of their sublime ritual , and
he thanked Bro . Holloway for thus upholding the high prestige of the Henley Lodge . Bro . Holloway in reply could not hut feel proud at the hearty reception the toast had met with at their hands , and also at the kind eulogiums passed upon his efforts by Bro . Manning , P . M ., at whose hands he had received the benefit of initiation . Nothing gave him greater pleasure than to have the opportunity of working the ceremonies , and he
hoped to have many occasions of so doing during his year of office . He cordially thanked them for the toast . In response to the toast of "The Visitors , " Bro . Myers thanked them for the reception given him in such a truly brotherly and jolly lodge ; a lodge in which from what he had seen of it nothing exceeded their good working but their hearty hospitality . As the only representative of the Joppa Lodge present , he thanked them , and could assure
them that should any of them visit that lodge they would be welcomed by him and every brother of it . Bro . Manning , in responding for " 'The Past Masters , " felt more than a little proud to see one of his initiates filling the chair that night , while another of his initiates had just left it . It vvas a pleasure for him , and he felt that it vvas
to all the Past Masters , to be present and support the W . M . in his duties , and when they saw the VV . M . following in their footsteps , it was doubl y gratifying . He trusted to see all his initiates i 11 the chair , and they and all the brethren could always count upon his assistance should they desire it .
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Bro . Ives reminded the brethren that there must always be a " rank and file" in every lodge . It did not fall to the lot of every brother to reach the chair , yet in every station Masonry made a man better fitted to assist the distressed and relieve the afflicted , so let them still be bound together , as they had ever been in that lodge , in the bonds
of brotherly love and tni : t , and then even the humblest brother would feci that he has done his duty both to the lodge and the Craft in general . Bros . Vance and West also responded , and then " The Officers " and Tyler ' s toasts concluded the proceedings , which were enlivened by some fine singing , by Bro . Myers especially .
DUNMOW . —ROSSLYN LODGE ( No . 1543 . ) — 'The Annual Installation Meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Tuesday , 16 th inst ., at the Saracen ' s Head Hotel , Dunmow , in the Province of Essex . The VV . M ., Bro . H . E . Dehane , P . G . S . D . Essex , presided , and was supported by a numerous gathering of the members of the lodge and a goodly number of London and Provincial brethren , who assembled in order to do honour to the
retiring VV . M . Bro . Dehane has been two years in succession VV . M . of the Rosslyn Lodge , and according to the attendance book he has been present at every meeting save one during his two terms of mastership . Amongst tlie brethren present were Bros . Alexander Rattray , VV . M . Elect ; G . Clapham ; J . P . Levvin , P . M . and P . P . G . S . of , Works , Essex ; C . J . Rhind ; W . Rowe ; C . Calanan ; R . Russell ; F . 1 . Snell , Treasurer : F . W .
Warner : E . F . Ferris ; C . Bint ; Captain A . Nichols , VV . M . ig 74 ; J . Taylor , P . M . 276 ; C . Taylor , and many others . The first business on the agenda paper vvas the raising of Bro . W . Bush , but as he was not present , owing to unforeseen circumstances , the ceremony of installing the Worshipful Master elect vvas proceeded with . Bro . Dehane has deservedly earned an honourable reputation in his province as a working Mason , but he never appeared
to greater advantage than on this occasion , when he rendered the beautiful ritual of Installation in a manner that must have made the new VV . M ., and the Senior and Junior Wardens "look to their arms" and consider how they may acquit themselves when their turn arrives . VV . Bro . Captain A . Nichols acted as Director of the Ceremonies , and received a cordial vote of thanks from the lodge for his services .
After the closing of the lodge the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room , where a marvellously well-served dinner was partaken of and the evening spent in that peace , love , and harmony which should at all times distinguish Freemasons . Owing to some misunderstanding , Bro . Dehane was not
decorated with the Past Master s jewel he has so well earned after two year ' s of mastership ; but we unelerstand the presentation will be one of-the features of the next meeting . Bro . Alexander Rattray has a fair field indeed before him , and the Rosslyn Lodge should gather strength under his rule .
EALING . —West Middlesex Lodge ( No . 1612 . ) —This lodge met on Saturday last at the Lyric Hall , Ealing , for the installation of the W . M . for the ensuing twelve months . _ At the preceding meeting all other work except the receiving of the audit committee ' s report and the installation ceremony had been disposed of , so that the business of the evening vvas confined to formal work and the special ceremony of the day . Doubtless this is a very
convenient arrangement in many respects , as there is no pressure of business , which is a consideration on an occasion when there are usually a large number of guests . But still there is something to be said on the other side , as there is usually nd occasion throughout the whole year of office on which a lodge can show their working power to so many brethren from other lodges as on installation nights , and it is always a gratification to visitors to see at least one
ceremony performed . Bro . Henry E . Tucker , the Worshipful Master of the lodge for the last twelve months , heading his officers , entered the lodge room at a few minutes after four , whereupon all the lay brethren of the lodge and the visitors rose to receive him . Proceeding down the north side of the lodge the W . M . took his seat in the east ; the procession then crossed to the south side and marched to the west ,
where the S . VV . left the remainder and took his seat . In the second circuit round the lodge the procession halted at the south , where the J . W . left their ranks and took his chair ; and the next circuit disposed the two Deacons and the I . G . in their proper situations . The little ceremony vvas neatly performed and had a good effect . Another
peculiarity of the work in this lodge is that the VV . M . does not question his principal ollicers about any duties except their own , and puts the other questions direct to each of his assistant officers in their turns . This seems likely to have a beneficial effect , as at all events the VV . M . thus ascertains with certainty that each officer knows what his duties
are . After the reading of the minutes the report of the Audit Committee vvas taken , when it appeared that the Benevolent Fund was in a fair though not in a plethoric condition , but the accounts showed that there had been considerable disbursements from it in aid of distressed brethren , or their tamiles . On the present occasion , also , a petition vvas received from the wife of a member of the
lodge who had gone to New Zealand and whose letters having apparently miscarried , had left the applicant in want of funds ; and the lodge responded to the application by voting a grant of five guineas . The report of the Audit Committee also referred to the resignation of the office of Secretary by Bro . J . Chambers Roe , P . M . 7 Sn , who was one of the most active founders of this lodge , and has now held the position of Secretary to it for seven years ,
and performed the duties attached to the office with unremitting zeal . Suffering in health in some respects , feeling the tax upon his time , and considering after the apprenticeship he had served that he might gracefully retire , he had resolved to resign ; and the Audit Committee now suggested in their report that the lodge should do something to mark their appreciation of Bro . Roe ' s
services . The lodge adopted the Auditors' report , and formed a committee of the VV . M ., P . Ms ., and principal officers to carry into effect the recommendation of the Audit Committee . The lodge having been ' opened in the Three Degrees , Bro . Tucker vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Kasner , P . M ., Treasurer of the lodge , and Bro . Samuel Dyer
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S . W . and VV . M . elect , was presented to him by the W . M . to receive at his hands the benefit of installation ; whereupon the Installing Master addressed Bro . Dyer and the brethren , and having obtained the candidate's assent to the ancient charges , which the Secretaiy was called upon to read , administered the usual obligations . The lodge room vvas then cleared , a Board of Installed Masters vvas formed , and , in their presence Bro . Dyer vvas duly installed
into the chair of K . S . according to ancient rite . On the readmission of the brethren , Bro . Dyer vvas proclaimed and saluted in the Three Degrees , and the ceremony , which had been admirably performed , vvas brought to a conclusion with the delivery , by Bro . Kasner , of the three addresses to the W . M ., the Wardens , and the brethren respectively . Bro . Samuel Dyer , the newly-installed VV . M ., then proceeded to invest his officers tor the current year , of whom
the following is a list : Bros . Seaward , S . VV . ; Fisher , J . VV . ; Kasner , Treas . ; Tucker , l . P . M . and Sec ; Nye , S . D . ; and Wright , J . D . The office of Organist vvas not filled up , but Bro . Meadows was appointed and invested as Assistant Organist . Bro . Porter was appointed I . G . ; Bro Hamilton , M . C . ; Bro . Alex . Jones , W . S . ; Bros . Wells , Coope , and Pooley , Stewards ; and Bro . Harris , Tyler . During the ceremony Bro . Stidolph , P . P . G . Org . Middx .,
officiated at the harmonium . Among the visitors present were : Bros . H . E . Stidolph , 1494 , P . Prov . Grand Organist Middx . ; R . Hendewick , P . P . G . J . VV . ; William Roebuck , P . G . S ., P . P . G . S . W . Middx ., & c . ; W . S . Cantrell , P . P . G . D . Berks and Bucks ; ] . S . Simmonds , P . M . 569 and 170 S ; J . S . Fisher , 340 ; E . A . Singer , 1 S 94 ; F . A . Herold , 65 ; Edward Horn , LP . M . 1 SS 7 ; Ismer Morty , 1 SS 7 ; Samuel Meech , 1641 ;
Chas . Andrews , P . M . 77 ; Geo . Wills , 7 S 0 ; N . J . Robinson , 15 S 9 ; J . Fawkes , 7 S 0 ; R . De Lacey , John Hodges , S . VV . Hanson , Edwin Stephens , 7 S 0 ; Edward Hopgood , P . M . 9 64 ; M . Rickwood , P . M . 192 ; F . Botley , J . W . 7 S 0 ; George Penn , P . M . 1 G 42 ; B . G . Beasley , P . M . 7 SS ; R . Barker , 142 S ; John Harris , 773 ; Thomas Gomme , and E . C . Massey ( Freemason ) . Dinner vvas served in the large hall , which was tastefully decorated . Freemasons do not always dine in such comfort
as is enjoyed at the Lyric Hall , Ealing , which is admirably adapted for serving large banquets , vvmile the ventilation is all that can be desired , the diners are not inconvenienced by draughts of air which are so frequentl y experienced in rooms of this size . And the fact that there is a commodious stage , where the vocalists can be seen as well as heard to advantage , constitutes an additional attraction to this elegant room . The professional vocalists on the present
occasion were Bros . Hodges , Hanson , Stidolph , and De Lacy , who discoursed some excellent music , which , together with some other performances , contributed not a little to the enjoymentof the entertainment . Afterdinner the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed by the W . M . in the chair and honoured by the company . The name of Bro . Roebuck , P . G . S ., vvas coupled by the W . M . vvith the toast of "The Grand Officers , " and in
responding Bro . Roebuck said that it gave linn a great deal of pleasure to be their visitor on that occasion . It was an honour to be permitted to respond to that toast , and he fully appreciated the honour that had been done him in coupling his name with the toast of the Grand Officers . Those officers were at all times ready to do their duty when called upon ; they took pleasure in their work , and he was sure thev would not do that unless they had the cause of
Freemasonry at heart . Bro . Tucker , LP . M ., said the gavel had been placed in his hands in order that he might , according to custom among Masons , propose the "The Health of the Newly-Installed Master . " It vvas a privilege attached to his ofhee , and it gave him great pleasure to avail himself of his privilege . He vvas sure that the Master whom the brethren had chosen would carry out his duties with credit to himself and
satisfaction to the lodge ; he was able to speak of Bro . Dyer vvith confidence , because he had known him for the last nine years , and he felt certain that by the energy he would display he would be able to clear away shoals that there might be in the way of working the West Middlesex Lodge . Those who knew him in the lodge could prophecy with confidence as to the future ; and as to his readiness to help in case of need , that vvas also known to many . It vvas now
his ( Bro . Tucker ' s ) happy privilege to propose Bro . Dyer ' s health , and he vvas sure that the toast would be responded to with the hearty good wishes of every brother of the West Middlesex Lodge . Bro . Dyer , VV . M ., vvho 3 e rising was received with loud applause , said that of all the duties he had had to perform , and which he had had to pass through that evening , there was nothing so difficult as the task that now lay
before him . He thanked Bro . Tucker , LP . M ., for the very kind way in which he had been pleased to propose the toast , and the brethren for the very handsome manner in which they had received it . They might rest assured that now he was in the chair he should do all that was required of him . So long as the G . A . O . T . U . spared him in that office he should not be found wanting in endeavours to maintain the honour of the lodge or of the Craft in general .
He did not think that he could better close his few remarks ( for few they were—he could have wished to say more , but his heart was too full ) , he thought he could not do better than say , in the words of the Installing Officer , that he trusted when his year of office vvas over he would be able to pass on the warrant to his successor as pure and a _ s unsullied as he had received it . He could not resume his seat without again thanking them for the manner in which
the toast had been proposed and received . The W . M . next proposed "The health of the Past Masters , " in doing which he took the opportunity to p resent Bro . Tucker , l . P . M ., with a handsome Past Master s jewel , which had been voted by the lodge , and which bore the following inscription : " Presented to Henry Tucker by the brethren of West Middlesex Lodge , No . 1612 , > cordial recognition of the services rendered to the lodge
as Worshipful Master during the year 1 SS 2-3 , " and wlucn the VV . M . pinned on Bro . Tucker's breast , expressing a hope that he might long be spared to wear and enjoy it . The jewel , he said , vvas not a mere empty compliment , tor lie had done much , not only for the . lodge , but for the lodge ot instruction connected with it , and all the brethren owed
him a debt of gratitude . The W . M . then referred to the Past Masters generally , who were always ready to lend their assistance , as an example of which fact he referred to what had been done that afternoon by Bro . Kasner , their Treasurer , who had so ably performed the ceremony ° installation . It is the practice in this lodge to require a brief response