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fitting its high importance . He was sure the VV . M . would carry on tint tradition , anJ his example would instil others with a desire to do the same . Bro . Frank W . Marrian , VV . M ., returned thanks . He could assure them that until he heard the speech of the I . P . M . he had no idea what a very excellent Master this lodge possessed . He occupied the cWr with a very greit deal of tr « -pidition and hrsitancy . His heart was in Masonry , but he had an extremely difficult task in following in the footsteps of his predecessors . There had been such a sequence of

good Masters that it made one pause before undertaking the duties . However , nothing should be war . tintr on his part duiing the coming year to render it a most happy one for them all , and as far as he was concerned , he would undertake to carry on the work of the lodge in as perfect a manner as possible . He was quite sure he had only to ask for the support of his officers to obtain it . He had never yet asked afivour of any member he i \ uite certain

but he had received it . If the officers and he pulled tojet ' ner , as . was they would , his successor 12 months' hence might repeat some portion of the kind remarks which the l . P . M . had imde ab ^ ut him that evening . He thinked them from the bottom of his heart for their cordUl reception , and assured them he would do his utmost to carry out the duties of his high office with sat ' sfactiun to himself and credit to the lodge . . . .. . to the excellent

The VV . M . next proposed " The I . P . M ., " and after referring very services rendered to the lodge by liro . Grant Greig , I . P . M ., presented him with a Past Master ' s jewel , which he had so worthily earned . Bro . Wm . Grant Greig . l . P . M ., expressed his indebtedness to the VV . M . and brethren . When he took office he said he w > ul 1 do the best he could , and he hoped it had been to the advantage of the lodge , fie desired especially to thank his officers for their assistance and kindness .

Bro . Bartley Denniss , P . M ., P . P . G . W . Middx , in an excellent speech gave the toast of "The Visitors , " to which Bros . Levy , Andrews , Montreieff , and II . Machin responded . . "The Past Masters" was given and repl ' el to by Bros . Bartley Denniss , P . M ., and Stanley Machin , P . M ., regret being expressed at the enforced absence of Bro . Claude Robson , P . M ., Treas .

Bro . Reyrolds Wood was assisted in the programme of music by Bros . Arthur Tnhnsnn . Miss Fannie Cruwys , Bros . Frank Rush and Hcrbeit Schartau , P . P . G . Org . Middx .

Aldersgate Lodge , No . 1657 . A meeting of the above lodge i « s held on Monday , the 15 th instant , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-strret , E . C . The brethren present were Bros . Ralph Langton , VV . M . ; Rupert Smyth , l . P . M . ; Dr . C . E . M . Hey . S . W . ; II . F . Woodward , J . W . ; George Kenning , P . M ., Sec .: ] . V . Sherrin , J . D . ; A . C Williams , l . G . ; Arthur B . Hudson , P . M ., D . C . ; H . Blennerhassett , Org . ; Georec Rawlinson , P . M ., and A . A . Barnes , Stewards ; Thonns Biiggs , P . M . ; j . Charles Hayes , and U . S . Ellis .

The minutes of the lodge held March 19 th were read and confirmed . Bro . Henry Blennerhassett was raised to jthe Degree of Master Mason in an able manner by Bro . Rupert Smyth , I . P . M . Rilh

The brethren dined together ; under the gavel of the VV . VL , Bro . pLangton . Bisley Lodge , No . 2317 . The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 4 th int \ n , a the Masonic Hall , Woking , when there were present Bros . A . M . Kennctt , W . M . ; J TomlinsonI . P . M . ; H . A . Whitburn , S . W . ; G . T . Woolridge , J . W . ; J . B . S

, Lancaster , P . M .. Sec . ; C F . Walters , J . B . Walker , J . E . O Connor , II . VI . Glostcr , A . Althorp , R . Wasley , J . Colman , F . j . Kemp , and A . J . Gunning . Visitors : Bros . R . F . Gould , P . G . D . ; II . ) . Bidwell , P . M . 2120 ; II . liudd , W . M . 2521 ; | . S-nyth , 1305 ; F . Reeves , 19 ; E . Head , ifiSi ; J . B . Wood , S . D . 2521 ; J . C Taylor , C , j ( Manitoba ); A . IL Gale . 2521 ; Dr . C . Haig-Brown , VV . M . 2101 ; J . J . Black , P . M . 1164 ; and E . Souter , l . G . 777 .

The minutes of the preceding meet ' ng having been confirmed , Bro . H . A . Whitburn , the VV . M . elect , was duly presented , and installed in the chair of K . S . with much power and solemnity by Bro . J . Tomlinson , P . M . The following are the officers for the year : Bros . A . M . Kennett , l . P . M . ; G . J . Wooldridge , S . W . ; C . F . Waters , J . W . ; 1 . W . II . Littleboy , P . M ., Treas . ; J . B . S . Lancaster , P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; J . B . Walker , S . D . ; J . E . O'Connor , J . D . ; J . Tomlinson , P . M ., D . C . ; H . VV . G' . oster , l . G . j A . Althorp and R . Wasley , Stewards ; and VV . Chapman , Tyler . The resignation of Bro . Capt . J . Hoey , P . M ., consequent on his removal from the neighbourhood , was accepted with regret .

No further business offering , the lodge was closed , and the brethien adjourned to refreshment . The customary loyal and Masonx toasts were alterwards ably given and responded to . The proceedings were agreeably diversified by a choice selection of music , both voca and instrumental .

Hampden Lodge , No , 2427 . The irttallalicn meeting of this important lodge was held at Hampden House , St . Pancras , on Tuesday , the o ' . h inst . There were present Bros . E . Gerson , W . M . ; T . Moss , I . P . M . and Sec ; A . C . Webb , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; II . P . Hewson , J . W . ; Wm . Lawrence , P . M ., Treas . ; C . A . Underwood , S . D . ; W . E . Catesby , J . D . ; J . Seaman , l . G . ; J . R . Elliott , D . C . ; W . G . Smith , Org . ; II . Williams , Asst . Org . ; R . D . Cummings , P . M ., P . / .., and W . E . Kent , Stwds . ; J . VV . Smith , P . M ., Tyler ; A . AdamsonR . Wheatley , R . J . Grimwood , G . C . Lovell , Fry , J . T . Catesby , F . O .

, Underwood , T . Carmichael , R . C . llawkes , J . R . Ouilter , W . N . Pennington . | . | . Meicer , P . M . ; Edwin Styles , P . M ., P . Z . ; G . A . Written , E ' . B . Styles , Dr . H . F . Hill , G . Schneider , J . Y . Penrose , R . J . E . McCutcheon , T . G . Charlton , J . Ollis , S . C Howard , J . A . Orr , and VV . A . Bowman . Visitors : Bros . IL Emlyn , 134 S ; A . VV . Kriggs , 1615 ; T . Voile , 371 ; Prof . F . VV . Diiver , M . A ., P . M . 45 ; J . I . Thomas , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Hart , l . G . 2263 ; VV . W . Morgan , 177 ; II . G . Watts , W . M . 1201 ; G . Someivile , 7105 ; R . M . Manuel , P . M . 1 19 b ; J . C Steiner , 21 GS ; Jas . Wyatt , S . D . 1328 ; C . Harris , 1321 ; and others .

The ledge was opened and Ihe minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . A . C Webb , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented to the Installing Master , Bio . Edgar Gerson , VV . M ., by Bro . T . J . Mercer , P . M . A Hoard of Installed Masteis being opened , the VV . M . elect was inveated and placed in the chair by the Installing Master . The VV . M . invested as his I . P . M . Bro . Edgar Gerson . The Board t , f Installed Masters was closed by the W . M . The brethren were re-admitted , and , under the able guidance of theacting D . C , Bro . T . J . Mercer , saluted the VV . M . And

here we must congratulate Bro . Mercer on the admirable manner in which he discharged the important office of D . of C . As may be easily imagined , we have seen the work done many , many limes , but we never recollect seeing the duties so efficiently performed . 'The office is indeed in good hands . The appointment and investiture ol officers then took place as follows : Bros . II . P . Hewson , S . W . ; C A . Underwood , li

I W . ; Wm . Lawrence , P . M ., Treas . ; Thos . Moss ' , H . A ., P . M ., S ^ c . VV . . Catesby , S . D . ; ) . Seaman , J . D . ; J . R . Elliut , l . G . ; 11 . VV . Williams , Org . ; T . J . Mercer , P . M ., D . of C . ; VV . G . Smith , Asst . D . of C ; R . D . Cummings , P . M ., P . Z ., and W . E . Kent , Stewards ; and VV . J . Smith , P . M ., Tjler . The thiee addresses were delivered by the Instating Master in an impressive manner . The loJge was then closed .

At the conclusion of a well-appointed banquet , the W . M . give the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were proposed with most commendable brevity—the other spetlscis following so good an example . In proposing " The Oucenand the Craft , " the W . M . said " Honour to the < J lecn , and fidelity to the Craft . " "God save the Ojcen" was sung .

'Ihe W . M . next gave "Ihe M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " andsaid their Gtand Master evinced an attachment to the Crafi , and was aliviys ready to uphold and support it . " God bless the Prince of Wales '' was sung . In giving "The M . W . Pro G . M ., the R . W . Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand

Officers , Present and Past , " the VV . M . said the services rendered by the Grand Officers to the Craf : were too well known to the brethren t » need any comment on his partthere was a notable instance in the Hampden Lodge , lie alluded to the kind , willing aid always afforded by their good brother , J . J . Thomas , P . G . Std . Br ., with whom he assceiotcd the toast .

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Bro . Thomas replied on behalf of the Grand Officers . He said that the Grand Offices , as was their du ' y , were always glad to assist at Masonic work ; it was a great pleasure to him to attend the Hampden Lodge ; he invariably received a warm welcome "The lleal'h of the W . M . " was proposed b y the I . P . M ., Bro . Edgar Gerson . He said , as l . P . M . was a new position to him , their W . M . was well known to all the brethren of the Hampden Lodge . He felt confident he would be loyally supported during- his year of office . iNoone better appreciated his sterling worth as a man and a Freemason than himself .

The W . M . replied , lie protested against the II lttering remarks so kindly made by the I . P . M . He said the lodge might rely upon his best efforts to efficiently perform the duties of his ollice and further the interests of the Hampden Lodge . The W . M . gave "The I . P . M ., " who acted as Installing Master that evening . He said how beautifully rendered had been the ceremony , for which he personally thanked his distinguished brother . It was now his pleasing duty to present to him the Past Master ' s jewel , which had been unanimously voted to him by the brethren of the lodge for his eminent services during his successful year of office . Might he long be spared lo wear his - wel' .-. nerited honour !

The I . P . M . replied . He said he felt nervous when first he became W . M . ; he certainly f . It so now . Though he was wtll aware of his shortcomings he had done his best ; the lodge had substantially proved it was satisfied with his endeavours—that was sufficient lor him . He heartily thanked the brethren for their past and present kindness . He alluded to Bro . Cummings , P . M ., how invaluable he was to the lodge by the services he was ever ready to render to the brethren .

The W . M . proposed the toast of "Ihe Visitors , of which there was a goodly ? rray . Bros . Larcaster , Saunion , and Manuel replied on their behalf . The l . P . M . gave " The Officers of the Lodge . " The Secretary , Bro . T . Moss , B . A ., P . M ., replied in an interesting speech . He alluded to the Christian names oi the W . \ L , " Alfred , " to the glorious British monarch ,

Alfred the Great , and " Charles , to the witty , laughter-loving Charles II . He contrasted the present political excitement of the election with the calm content of the Mascnic world , which is happily outside the political pale . The S . W . also brielly responded . The Tyler's toast brought an enjoyable evening to a close . The musical arrangements were under the able direction of Bros . VV . G . Smith and H . Williams , Org .

Furnival Lodge , No . 255 S . INSTALLATION OF BRO . WALTER SISSONS . Furnival Lodge is the youngest lodge in Sheffield , and promises to become one ol the most nourishing . As we have many times had occasion to note , SheilieH , as a Masonic centre , is exceptionally vigorous and enterprising . It possesses eight

individual Masonic communities , its oldest lodge ( Britannia ) dating frooi 1705 . All appear to be progressing , and the good feeling which exists amongst them is excellent . The progress of the Furnival Lodge since its formation in June , 1 S 95 , has been all that its warmest friends could wish . An offshoot from the Wentworth , 12 ( 09 , it has justified the action of its founders , and has established for itself a recognised position , not in Sheffield only , but throughout the Province of West Yorkshire .

On luiday last , the 12 th instant , the beautiful Masonic Hall in Surrey-street was filled by a very large body of brethren who had assembled to witness the installation of Bro . Walter S . ssons , the sixth Worshipful Master of the Furnival Lodge . The meeting was called for five o ' cloek , and at that hour the retiring W . M ., Bro . Walter Fearnehough commenced the proceedings by opening the lodge . His officers comprised Bros . Claude ' Barker , l . P . M . ; the Rev . G . Ford , Prov . G . Chap ., Chap . ; VV . Sissons . S . W . ; A . Davidson , J . W . ; C . Stokes , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; H . Cawood . Sec

E . Beck , Asst . Sec . ; A . Senior , S . D . ; C . Robinson , J . D . ; A . Hastings , Org . ; F . Dallaway , l . G . ; and J . W . Vessey and E . A . Sampson , Stwds . Other brethren present included Bros . G . H . Hunt , F . Heely , C . Dolman , J . E . Brookes , R . Turner , H . C . Robinson , VV . T . Garnett , H . H . Bridgens , C . Callun , E . A . Birkby , John Mastin , R . li . A ., F . G . Buxton , Walter Shaw , A . A . Smith , and Wm . Fearnehough . The visitors were very numerous , and included Bros . II . Osbaldiston , VV . M . 139 ; A 1 Forsdike , VV . M . 1239 ; VV , F . Beardsttaw , VV . M . 1779 ; A . L . Pnillips , W . Al . 2263

H . S . Moorwood , VV . M . 226 S ; T . VV . Handforth , W . M . 2401 , P . P . G . Org . ; E . Dickenson , P . M . 139 ; D . Flather , P . M . 226 S ; C . Shepherd , P . M . 2355 ; VV . F . Cole , l . P . M . 1239 ; John Stokes , P . M . 139 ; Wm . Gunstone , P . M . 2491 ; T . Row . bowtham , P . M . 1239 ; J . Ellis , P . M . 139 ; Geo . Wragg , S . W . 1239 ; M . T . Miner , S . W . 2491 ; Thos . Green , 1239 ; A . Howe , S . W . 22 ( 03 ; and Bros . G . Senior , A . Roberts , C . W . Nixon , IL VV . Brown , C . Cteake , and J . T . Thompson , all of 1239 ; Bros . Pringle , Jas . Hastings , J . M . Moulson , H . VVilkins , G . Milncr , F . G . Norton ,

j . L . Wood , Dr . Norton Milner , A . E . Newton , J . Atkinson , J . Lycett , J . Bassett , A . Wright , 2491 ; Wm . M . Toplis , R . C . Honey , Dixon Foster , and E , J . E . Marples . There were also Bros . VV . H . Brittain , P . M . 139 , P . P . G . W ., P . G . S . B . ; C . dennett , P . M . 226 S , Prov . G . Reg . ; J . Binney , P . M . 139 , P . P . G . Reg . ; Joseph Matthewman , P . M . 1019 , P . P . A . G . Sec ; Herbert Nixon , P . M . 1239 , P . P . G . D . ; li . T . E . Holm : s , P . M . 1239 , P . P . G . D . C ; T . W . Handforth , P . P . G . Org . ; S . Suckley , P . P . G . Org . ; H . J . Gamett , P . M . 139 , P . P . G . S . li . ; and W . W . Holbrooke , P . P . G . D ., L . Hockley , P . P . G . D ., and VV . Robinson , P . P . G . S . B ., of the Province of Nottinghamshire .

After the usual preliminary business , the W . M . elect , Bro . Walter Sissons , was presented for installation by Bro . Chas . Stokes , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., a founder and the first W . M . of the Lodge . The ceremony was conducted in a most efficient manner by the outgoing VV . M ., Bro . Walter Fearnehough . After the obligation the anthem " Be thou faithful , " from Mendelssohn , was sung by Bro . VV . C Newton , adding much to the solemnity of the occasion . Later a board of if > Past Misters was formed , the chairs being occupied by Bros . C . Stokes , as S . W . ; Rev . Geo . Ford , as

J . W . ; and Claude Barker , as l . G . Bro . Walter Sissons was formally installed and the brethren saluted the new VV . M . The working tools in the various Degrees were presented by Bros . C Stokes , G . Ford , and C Barker , in all instances in an abbreviateJ form . Ihe whole ceremony was reverently conducted with an attention to detail which is not always seen ; as a consequence all things want smoothly and the interist of the numerous brethren never llagged . Bro . Walter Sissons , after bein » placed in the chiir , at once gave evidence of his capacity and ability by the able and effective minner in

which he adapted his remarks on bestowing the collars upon his officers . Tne recipients of ollice were Bros . A . Davidson , S . W . ; H . Cawood , J . W . ; G . Ford , M . A ., P . M ., Prov . G . Chap ., Chap . ; C Stokes , P . M . 1239 , 255 S , P . P . S . G . D , Treas . ; E . Beck , Sec ; A . Senior , Asst . Sec . ; C . Hob ' mson , S . D . ; C . Dolman , J . D . ; C . Barker , P . M ., Dir . ot Cers . ; F . Dallaway , Asst . Dir . of Cers . ; A . Hastings , l . G . ; C Galium , Org . ; J . W . Vessey and E . A . Sampson , Stwds . ; and T . L « ighton , Tyler . The Installing Mister concluded the ceremony with the usual adJressesto the W .. VL ,

Wardens , and brethren . These . vercmost impressively rendered , and Bro . Fearnehough's pettormance was thoroughly appreciated . On the motion of the W . M ., seconded by liro . the Rev . G . Ford , M . A ., Bro . Charles Stokes was again unanimously elected to teive as Charity Steward for the ensuing year . A very hindsome Pa it Master ' s jewel was voted by the Lde . e to the retiring Master . Tnis wis presented to liso . VVjker Feainehougii by the VV . M ., Bro . Walter Sissons . In pinning it uooi his breiit the W . M . remarked that the inscription upon it declared it was given " for ssivczrer . dt red" to Furnival Lodge , and he would only add that those services w . re apprecia'eJ ,

and that in his opiniun the honour conferred wis well deserved . Bro . Fearnehoogo , in thanUng the brethren , said he should pr / e that jewel as long as he lived ; it wouU remind hiin—if such reminder were necessary—ol the nnny happy tuoinc . its spent among his brethren of the Furnival Lodge . Letters of regret at inability to be present were mentioned as having been received from the Prov . G . Master , Bro . VV . I " Jackson ; the Dep . Prov . G . Master , Bro . Richard Wilson ; B . o . Knsor Drury , P . G . D' > and other Oiliceisof Grand or Prov . Grand Lodge . There werie two ne , v candidates proposed , showing indications of coming work and progress . " Hearty good wishes ' having been tendered from all present , the lodge wi > closed at seven p . ui . in the usual

way . A dinner served in the .. alle a manger below followed . Covers were laid ' upwards of Xu . Ihe installation dinners aie a little more luxurious and sunp tuuu * than on the ordinary lodge nights in Sheffield as elsewhere , and the tables were «> *' bnlliai . tly and effectively arranged . Bro . Creake , of the linn of Ha ninen ) , Creaks and Co ., kindly lent a valuable collection of plate , composing epeigncs , buwls , vass » and candelabra , and these , added to tlve abundant lloral display , p oj iced an clfc- " very striking . Tne dinner WAS good , and wis thorojjnly enjoyed .