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Dedication Of The Lullingstone Masonic Hall, Wilmington, Kent.
The R W . P . G . M ., Lord H OLMESDALE , in reply said it was no more than the truth that he was always ready to lYster " to the P . G . Ofiicers , and to do what he considered v * , se ? when good reasons xvere adduced , that a lodge WM wanted , or that a new home was desirable . In the case of the Lullingstone Lodge the reasons seemed pretty L „ rl and had he known they were going to build such a hesi
comfortable home for themselves he should not have - tated fcr a moment to give his consent . Nothing but good could come to Freemasonry from such a movement at this . Ihe accommodation was very fit , and the rites , and ceremonies of the Order wcre rendered much more impressive by such surroundings . He wished the Lullingstone Lodge 3 " * * The Health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , the
Bro . I . S . Eastes , " was proposed by W ORSHIPFUL MXSTER , who said they were glad to have so many Provincial Grand Officers as guests that evening . They worked well with and for them , and tbey heartily welcomed them there ; but not one was more welcome than their ever popular D . P . G . M . He was quite sure none of them would ever have an idea of how much work he had to get through until they took in hand some such task as the rearing a Masonic Hall , and then they would be able to judge of the added to tneir
magnitude of his work , and he had ^ ligations by coming at considerable personal trouble to carry out the duties of Installing Master tha day . He was indefatieablein his labours for Masonry ; his urbanity , skilful aoolicatior . of Masonic regulations to knotty points ; his broad , srenerous interpretation ot common sense principles ; all this went far to win for him the hearty appreciation of those whose Masonic duties brought them into intercourse
W The ' DEPUTY G RAND M ASTER in reply said he never returned thanks with greater pleasure than on the present occasion . They were met together for the first time under that roof which was now dedicated to Freemason ry , and it was « „ , » , f gratification to him to assist in the dedication and and as the
^ install such a worthy man Mason VV . M . Masonic meetings should be held as far as practicable outside hotels and taverns . There were difficulties often in the way , but it was a grand thing to have a separate building , snitW dav had shown what could be done by one or
two energetic Masons . They were glad to have a good recruit from another province in the person of their W . M . For the Provincial Grand Officers of Kent he could say that when any Masonic duty had to be done they would a "The Health of the Worshipful Master " was proposed by Bro . Rev . R . J AMBLIN , P . M ., P . P . G . Chaplain who said thct they could not heartoo much about the VV . M . If
there ever was a round peg in a round hole-precisely the right man in the right place-it was the W . M in the chair of the Lullingstone Lodge . There had been they were told a house that Jack built , but this was the house that Cummings built , and but lor him it never would have been built They were al ! very glad that Bro . Cummings had „„!• in the chair ; he had been a long time struggling up to had been
it Since his connection with the lodge he the life and soul of it , giving it not only a new house , but new hopes for the future . .,,. „ . _•L TheW . M ., in responding , said he hardly knew which feeline was predominant at that moment , the thought of the responsibilities that awaited him in his year of office and of the honour they had done him , or the sense of unworthiness
which kept him very humble amid a scene and surrounuings which were in themselves a great temptation the other wav He desired to offer the brethren of the Lullingstone I odcre thanks for the distinction they had conferred on him , and his thanks to Bro . Jamblyn for the terms in which he had put his name to the brethren , and to all ~ , ( -WM - * round that board , for the enthusiastic way
in which the toast had been received . He snould like , if possible , to sink himself , to lose his personality , as it were , and instead , magnify his office for it was one to be proud of A statesman , the first of his time , once said " Nothing animates public men more than the prospect of obtaining the sympathy and respect of their fellow citizens , " and in the world of Masonry , that commonwealth where we all meet the greater
upon the level and should act upon square , no help could be afforded to the VV . M . of a lodge , in difficullies often trying and perplexing , no greater reward could be his than to feel that he had the approbation of his brethren . With regard to the work of rearm- the Masonic Building which they had dedicated that day , it had been a labourious work no doubt , but it had been a labour of love , and a labour lightened and partially borne by the beartv co-operation and entire confidence shown by the members ofthe lodge . As W . M . of , S , he was proud of the position and the honour , he was not forgetful of
thedutiec that awaited him . It would be his endeavour so to perform all he took in hand amongst the brethren in the province of Kent , and the brethren of the Lullingstone Lodge , that he might have their affection and esteem there , and live in their memory when he was gone . Bro . Sir W M . H ART-DYKE in proposing " the Health of the Visitors" said that it was always a pleasing duty as
the toast invariably met with a hearty reception . As a bctrinner in the Craft he was struck with the readiness with which visitors from their own and other provinces came to help and encourage them by their presence on such occasions as these . He coupled the toast with the wellknown rame of Bro . Warne , of Rochester . Bro . V / ARNE , Past Grand Warden , Kent , very ably the
replied , congratulating the brethren of Lullingstone Lodge cr . the spirit they had shown in raising such a building as that for the purposes of Freemasonry . " The Consecrating Officers" was the next toast prooosed by the VV . M ., and the cordial thanks ofthe brethren were given to them for their willing labours on behalf of the Lullingstone Lodge . Wiltswho had acted
Bro H ORATIO WARD , P . P . W . , as D . of C . throughout the day received a high tribute of praise , and was to have replied , but having just left to catch the train , the Prov . Grand Wardens of Kent , Bros . Hamilton and Harrison , made very effective and suitable M Trt 5 w W ^ hipful P . G . M ., Lord HOLMESDALE Masters and treasurer » and
proposed "The Past , Fn doing so remarked that they often heard there were [ las good fish in the sea as ever come out of it , and there were doubtless as good members to take the chair as those who had preceded them in the Lullingstone Lodge . They had been reminded that day of the uncertainty of life by the unexpected death of the -secretary of thc lodge , an event which they all deplored . I he toast of
Dedication Of The Lullingstone Masonic Hall, Wilmington, Kent.
the Past Masters had been placed in his hands as the youngest member of thc Lullingstone Lodge , and he had the pTeasing duty at the same time of presenting to Bro . lamblvn a " P . M . ' s jewel , which he asked him to accept as an expression of the esteem and affection in which he was ' held by the brethren . The lodge ivas not in the prosperous condition in which they saw it that day when Bro . ( ambtyn joined it , and to him and the W . M .
were due the honours of resuscitating and reviving it . The jewel was of special design , and contained the arms of Sir W . Hart-Dyke and a view of Lullingstone Castle , and was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning . Bro J AMBLYN in reply said it was easy to speak when one ' s feelings were not touched , but then he found himself at a loss to reply to the kind expressions of the P . G . M . In personal attachment to him they were all of one
accord . In him they had a ruler whose wisdom and genial feeling had the effect of drawing out the good qualities of the Provincial Grand Officers . Fhe Provincial Grand Master had alluded to one who only a week a <* -o was looking forward to that evening , and had admired the jewel which he had just receiveo , but it had pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to remove him from among them . In conclusion he said he did not know why the brethren
should have done him that honour , but if he were spared he hoped to be of service to the lodge and to do all in his power to further its interests . " The Health of the Architect , Mr . Herbert Spurrell , " was proposed'by the W . M ., who thanked their amiable and irifted friend and brother for the very valuable and eminent services he had rendered to the lodge , in the gratuitous plans and supervision of the erection ot the building
which he had given . Bro . Spurrell suitably acknowledged the compliment paid him , congratulating the brethren of the Lullingstone Lodge on the consummation of their desires and the acquisition of so handsome a building for their Masonic home , since it was one to be proud of , and he rejoiced to think he was now enrolled among their number as a member . He trusted they would enjoy Masonry there as had been said in the dedication service—for " ever and ever . Lod with
The W . M . proposed " The Officers of the ge " some very valuable remarks on the principle of selection for office in a lodge . He adj ured the brethren appointed to office that day to prove the correctness of his choice by being punctual , diligent , and painstaking in performing every duty they had undertaken . Bro . Sir W . Hart-Dyke , S . W ., having left on acccount of Parliamentary duties , Bro . C . Vincent CottereJJ , I . W . responded in a suitable and feeling speech . "The Masonic Charities" having been given , Bro .
Pigon replied . , , "The Tylers' " toast brought to an end one of the most pleasant days we have had the p leasure to spend in Masonic ceremonies .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
draft Jmasourg . LODGE OF ST . JOHN ( No . 1306 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the City Arms Tavern , St . Mary-axe , E . C , on VVednesday , the nth inst ., when there was a large attendance of brethren and visitors , under the presidency of the retiring W . M . Bro . T . Wooding . He was supported bv Bro . I . Magrath , I . P . M . , * and P . M ' s W . H . Hayward ,
Wm . Poore , C Veal , and Wm . Beck , Treas . ; I . J . Tver , I . W . and VV . M . elect ; A . G . Clements , Sec . ; J . P . T . Couture , S . D . ; G . T . Holden , J . D . ; . J . Sommers , D . C . ; VV . Sherwin , Org . ; J . G . Twinn I . G . ; J . Loftus , Stwd . ; also Bros . S . M . Pipe , G . Wise , P . J . Barnes , C . Stevenson , A . VV . Hack , J . Oxley , VV . t . Harriv . T . Phillins . I . L . Green , A . Lloyd , C . Hansmann ,
T . I . Tarling , J . Willetts , W . McCreddie , E . Oppenheim , T . I . Morris , H . Harbord , 901 ; H . Forse , 917 ; P . Jackman , 1 S 05 ; R . Hayward , 130 C ; A . Meyers , W . M . 1421 ; H . McClelland , 901 , * VV . H . Myers , P . M . S 20 ; P . K . Job , P . M . 1076 ; R . Hirst , 1421 ; C . H . Bardeleau , 1421 ; G . Clarke . 554 ; and T . Loane , 1421 . Lodge was opened in accordance with ancient rites of the last
soon after 4 o ' clock , and the minutes regular and emergency meeting were read and confirmed , also the Auditor ' s report was most unanimously received and adopted , and showed the lodge to be in a most satisfactory financial position . Bro . T . j . Tyer was then presented as W . M . for the ensuing year , and was duly installed into the chair , the impressive ceremony being carried out most ably and alter tne samuLiuua
by the retiring VV . M ., customary Bro T . I . Tyer , the new W . M . invested his oflicers for the year as follows : Bro . T . Wooding , I . P . M . ; J . P . Couture , S . W . ; A . G . Clements , J . W . ; G . 1 . Holdom , S . D . j I . G . Twinn , J . D . j S . M . Pipe , Sec . Wm . Beck , ' P . M ., Treas . ; H . 1 * . Hardy , I . G . ; VV . H . Hayward , P . M ., D . C . ; J . Loftus , Assist . D . C . ; T . J . Barnes , W . S . ; G . Wise and T . Morris , Stwds . ; and G . Longstaff , Tyler .
Reference was then made to the new home and new title of the lodge ( which has received Grand Lodge assent ) and mutual congratulations were exchanged by all as to the conspicuous foundation for the future prosperity of the lodge , and a unanimous vote of thanks was then passed in favour of P . M ., VV . H . Hayward , tor his able to this issueand to be
services in greatl y contributing , recorded on the minutes of the lodge . At the conclusion of some other business the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room where the banquet awaited them , over which the new W . M . presided in a very able and congenial manner . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and the toast ot I he Visitors" was given with all honours , and the brethren
separated . COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — The last meeting for the session of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . H . Gulliford , W . M . ; G . Coleman , S . W . ; J . Jacobs , J . W . j E . Jacobs , P . M ., freas . j W . Bourne , P . M ., Sec ; VV . H . Kedgley , S . D . j A . Dixon , J . D . ; Baxter . D . C . ; B . Solomons , I . G . ; Rev . H . Holden , Chap . ; S . Jacobs , P . M ., Ripley ; C . Williams , J .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Jacobs , R . A . Head , G . Reynolds , G . Howard , A . Isaacs , J . Mayo , Thorpe , Crook , L . Isaacs , Hudson , Freeman , J . Jacobs , Farmer Ismay , J . Isaacs , J . Alexander , Packham . Visitors : Bros . Shand , P . M . 156 j A . West , 184 j Pasmore , S 61 ; Fernandez , 134 S ; and Holmes , 141 . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of
the previous meeting read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Mr . Jacob Napper , which was unanimous in his favour . Bros . C . Williams , R . A . Head , and G . Howard were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Masons by the W . M ., after which Bro . Mayo was passed to the F . C . Degree and Mr . Jacob Napper received the benefit of initiation at the hands of the W . M .
the VV . M . having received the " Hearty good wishes " on the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in due form and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where an excellent dinner was served by Messrs . Spiers and Pond . After the ^ usual Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured , Bro . Jacobs , in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., "
said it was with a great amount of pleasure he took the gavel in his hands to do so . All knew the W . M . welland how well he had done his work , and the great interest he took in the lodge ; but when he told them he had travelled several hundred miles from foreign parts to be with them that evening , he felt sure the brethren would drink the
W . M . 's health and wish hiin well most heartily . He had himself come to the lodge with a great amount of pain , thinking perhaps the VV . M . would not arrive in time to do his duties , but he was glad to see him , and he felt sure there was no W . M . in any lodge who studied in every way the brethren more than he did . The working of thc Three Degrees had been a treat , and done much credit to the VV . M .
The Worshipful Master in reply thanked the brethren for the very hearty and kind manner in which his health had been drank , and also to Bro . S . Jacobs , P . M ., for proposing it . He would do all in his power and to his utmost for the good of the lodge . He had now a most pleasing duty to do , and that was to propose "The Health of the Initiate . " Bro . Napper was well known amongst them all ,
and by his behaviour this evening he felt sure he would prove to be a good Mason . His attention to the ceremony was most satisfactory and all that one could desire , and he had only to attend lodges of instruction and he felt sure he would get on . Bro . Napper replied in a few , but well appropriate , words , and said he was proud to be amongst them , especially some
of his oldest friends , and he would do all in his power to prove himself a worthy member of the Craft . 1 he Worshipful Master in proposing " The Health of the Visitors " said how pleased and delighted the brethren of the Covent Garden Lodge were always to see visitors of other lodges . The Covent Garden Lodge always welcomed them , and he trusted he should be spared many years to see
many visitors amongst them . Bro . Shand , P . M ., in replying as a visitor said nothing gave him greater pleasure than to be with the Covent Garden Lodge . He knew the W . M . well not only as a Master Mason , but in other quarters where he was quite as efficient . The manner in which the W . M . had worked the three Degrees this evening was grand . In fact , he had
never seen them so masterly and impressively done . Bro . Bourne , P . M ., and their Secretary , he knew well , and as a brother he was happy in his work , and also always made all happy around him . Bro . Fernandez said he was much obliged for the kind manner in which his health and that of the other visitors had been proposed and responded to . He was immensely pleased with the working of the lodge and his evening ' s
entertainment , and hoped the Covent Garden Lodge would go on and prosper . Bro . Ralph said he did not know how to thank thc Covent Garden Lodge sufficiently for the welcome it had extended to him . He was but a young Mason , but it was his duty to say that he had benefited greatly by his attendance at the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , which he hoped would be well supported at all its meetings .
In replying to the toast of " The Past Masters " Bro . S . Jacobs , I . P . M ., said it was always a source of great pleasure to the Past Masters of the lodge that the toast of their health was so cordially received . Bro . Bourne , P . M ., returned thanks as Secretary of the lodge . The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Officers of
the Lodge , " coupling with the toast the name of the S . VV ., Bro . G . Coleman , whose conduct he was able to eulogise from his initiation as a child of the lodge up to the present moment . Bro . G . Coleman had interested himself to the utmost , not only for the mother lodge , but also for the Covent Garden Lodge ot Instruction . The W . M . had also to congratulate himself on the excellent working of the
officers of the lodge , which he had no doubt was due to their attendance at the Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Coleman , S . W ., in replying , assured the brethren that he would always do all in his power to further the interest of the mother lodge as well as the lodge of instruction , which had now passed into the hands of an indefatigable brother , Bro . G . Reynolds , who had so kindly
undertaken the duties of Secretary . The Tyler ' s toast brought to its legitimate conclusion a most enjoyable evening , tothc pleasure of which , Bros . S . J acobs , I . P . M ., Fernandez and Ralph , materially contributed by their vocabilities . WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this grand old lodge ,
the mother of all the lodges in the Woolwich district , took place on Wednesday , the nth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , and was in every way worthy of its ancient and historic name , nearly So of its members and friends of neighbouring lodges attending to do honour to its worthy Master , Bro . Thos . Hosgood , and participate in the excellent work done by him and his officers , and also the
hospitable reception universally accorded to all comers . Beside the W . M . there were present Bros . H . Syer , I . P . M . ; R . Hodgkinson , P . M . ; K . Brown , P . M . ; R . Smith , S . W . ; G . H . Masters , J . W . ; T . Hutton , P . M ., Treas . ; G . B . Davies , P . M ., Sec ; W . J . Akers , S . D . ; A . Cleal , J . D . ; 1 . G . Milburn , I . G . ; G . Beaver , W . M . 700 ; G . J . Calton ,
158 ; C . Bedo , 700 ; R . Huckwell , 1472 ; A . Murdock 153 G ; and C . Jolly , S . D . 1472 ( Freemason ) . The business consisted of one initiation , after which Bro . G . Frost was passed , and Bros . Hackney and Jones were raised , the whole of the ceremonies being admirably worked by the W . M . and his officers . Bro . Hoskinson then presented the lodge with three handsome sounding boards and ,
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Dedication Of The Lullingstone Masonic Hall, Wilmington, Kent.
The R W . P . G . M ., Lord H OLMESDALE , in reply said it was no more than the truth that he was always ready to lYster " to the P . G . Ofiicers , and to do what he considered v * , se ? when good reasons xvere adduced , that a lodge WM wanted , or that a new home was desirable . In the case of the Lullingstone Lodge the reasons seemed pretty L „ rl and had he known they were going to build such a hesi
comfortable home for themselves he should not have - tated fcr a moment to give his consent . Nothing but good could come to Freemasonry from such a movement at this . Ihe accommodation was very fit , and the rites , and ceremonies of the Order wcre rendered much more impressive by such surroundings . He wished the Lullingstone Lodge 3 " * * The Health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , the
Bro . I . S . Eastes , " was proposed by W ORSHIPFUL MXSTER , who said they were glad to have so many Provincial Grand Officers as guests that evening . They worked well with and for them , and tbey heartily welcomed them there ; but not one was more welcome than their ever popular D . P . G . M . He was quite sure none of them would ever have an idea of how much work he had to get through until they took in hand some such task as the rearing a Masonic Hall , and then they would be able to judge of the added to tneir
magnitude of his work , and he had ^ ligations by coming at considerable personal trouble to carry out the duties of Installing Master tha day . He was indefatieablein his labours for Masonry ; his urbanity , skilful aoolicatior . of Masonic regulations to knotty points ; his broad , srenerous interpretation ot common sense principles ; all this went far to win for him the hearty appreciation of those whose Masonic duties brought them into intercourse
W The ' DEPUTY G RAND M ASTER in reply said he never returned thanks with greater pleasure than on the present occasion . They were met together for the first time under that roof which was now dedicated to Freemason ry , and it was « „ , » , f gratification to him to assist in the dedication and and as the
^ install such a worthy man Mason VV . M . Masonic meetings should be held as far as practicable outside hotels and taverns . There were difficulties often in the way , but it was a grand thing to have a separate building , snitW dav had shown what could be done by one or
two energetic Masons . They were glad to have a good recruit from another province in the person of their W . M . For the Provincial Grand Officers of Kent he could say that when any Masonic duty had to be done they would a "The Health of the Worshipful Master " was proposed by Bro . Rev . R . J AMBLIN , P . M ., P . P . G . Chaplain who said thct they could not heartoo much about the VV . M . If
there ever was a round peg in a round hole-precisely the right man in the right place-it was the W . M in the chair of the Lullingstone Lodge . There had been they were told a house that Jack built , but this was the house that Cummings built , and but lor him it never would have been built They were al ! very glad that Bro . Cummings had „„!• in the chair ; he had been a long time struggling up to had been
it Since his connection with the lodge he the life and soul of it , giving it not only a new house , but new hopes for the future . .,,. „ . _•L TheW . M ., in responding , said he hardly knew which feeline was predominant at that moment , the thought of the responsibilities that awaited him in his year of office and of the honour they had done him , or the sense of unworthiness
which kept him very humble amid a scene and surrounuings which were in themselves a great temptation the other wav He desired to offer the brethren of the Lullingstone I odcre thanks for the distinction they had conferred on him , and his thanks to Bro . Jamblyn for the terms in which he had put his name to the brethren , and to all ~ , ( -WM - * round that board , for the enthusiastic way
in which the toast had been received . He snould like , if possible , to sink himself , to lose his personality , as it were , and instead , magnify his office for it was one to be proud of A statesman , the first of his time , once said " Nothing animates public men more than the prospect of obtaining the sympathy and respect of their fellow citizens , " and in the world of Masonry , that commonwealth where we all meet the greater
upon the level and should act upon square , no help could be afforded to the VV . M . of a lodge , in difficullies often trying and perplexing , no greater reward could be his than to feel that he had the approbation of his brethren . With regard to the work of rearm- the Masonic Building which they had dedicated that day , it had been a labourious work no doubt , but it had been a labour of love , and a labour lightened and partially borne by the beartv co-operation and entire confidence shown by the members ofthe lodge . As W . M . of , S , he was proud of the position and the honour , he was not forgetful of
thedutiec that awaited him . It would be his endeavour so to perform all he took in hand amongst the brethren in the province of Kent , and the brethren of the Lullingstone Lodge , that he might have their affection and esteem there , and live in their memory when he was gone . Bro . Sir W M . H ART-DYKE in proposing " the Health of the Visitors" said that it was always a pleasing duty as
the toast invariably met with a hearty reception . As a bctrinner in the Craft he was struck with the readiness with which visitors from their own and other provinces came to help and encourage them by their presence on such occasions as these . He coupled the toast with the wellknown rame of Bro . Warne , of Rochester . Bro . V / ARNE , Past Grand Warden , Kent , very ably the
replied , congratulating the brethren of Lullingstone Lodge cr . the spirit they had shown in raising such a building as that for the purposes of Freemasonry . " The Consecrating Officers" was the next toast prooosed by the VV . M ., and the cordial thanks ofthe brethren were given to them for their willing labours on behalf of the Lullingstone Lodge . Wiltswho had acted
Bro H ORATIO WARD , P . P . W . , as D . of C . throughout the day received a high tribute of praise , and was to have replied , but having just left to catch the train , the Prov . Grand Wardens of Kent , Bros . Hamilton and Harrison , made very effective and suitable M Trt 5 w W ^ hipful P . G . M ., Lord HOLMESDALE Masters and treasurer » and
proposed "The Past , Fn doing so remarked that they often heard there were [ las good fish in the sea as ever come out of it , and there were doubtless as good members to take the chair as those who had preceded them in the Lullingstone Lodge . They had been reminded that day of the uncertainty of life by the unexpected death of the -secretary of thc lodge , an event which they all deplored . I he toast of
Dedication Of The Lullingstone Masonic Hall, Wilmington, Kent.
the Past Masters had been placed in his hands as the youngest member of thc Lullingstone Lodge , and he had the pTeasing duty at the same time of presenting to Bro . lamblvn a " P . M . ' s jewel , which he asked him to accept as an expression of the esteem and affection in which he was ' held by the brethren . The lodge ivas not in the prosperous condition in which they saw it that day when Bro . ( ambtyn joined it , and to him and the W . M .
were due the honours of resuscitating and reviving it . The jewel was of special design , and contained the arms of Sir W . Hart-Dyke and a view of Lullingstone Castle , and was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning . Bro J AMBLYN in reply said it was easy to speak when one ' s feelings were not touched , but then he found himself at a loss to reply to the kind expressions of the P . G . M . In personal attachment to him they were all of one
accord . In him they had a ruler whose wisdom and genial feeling had the effect of drawing out the good qualities of the Provincial Grand Officers . Fhe Provincial Grand Master had alluded to one who only a week a <* -o was looking forward to that evening , and had admired the jewel which he had just receiveo , but it had pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to remove him from among them . In conclusion he said he did not know why the brethren
should have done him that honour , but if he were spared he hoped to be of service to the lodge and to do all in his power to further its interests . " The Health of the Architect , Mr . Herbert Spurrell , " was proposed'by the W . M ., who thanked their amiable and irifted friend and brother for the very valuable and eminent services he had rendered to the lodge , in the gratuitous plans and supervision of the erection ot the building
which he had given . Bro . Spurrell suitably acknowledged the compliment paid him , congratulating the brethren of the Lullingstone Lodge on the consummation of their desires and the acquisition of so handsome a building for their Masonic home , since it was one to be proud of , and he rejoiced to think he was now enrolled among their number as a member . He trusted they would enjoy Masonry there as had been said in the dedication service—for " ever and ever . Lod with
The W . M . proposed " The Officers of the ge " some very valuable remarks on the principle of selection for office in a lodge . He adj ured the brethren appointed to office that day to prove the correctness of his choice by being punctual , diligent , and painstaking in performing every duty they had undertaken . Bro . Sir W . Hart-Dyke , S . W ., having left on acccount of Parliamentary duties , Bro . C . Vincent CottereJJ , I . W . responded in a suitable and feeling speech . "The Masonic Charities" having been given , Bro .
Pigon replied . , , "The Tylers' " toast brought to an end one of the most pleasant days we have had the p leasure to spend in Masonic ceremonies .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
draft Jmasourg . LODGE OF ST . JOHN ( No . 1306 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the City Arms Tavern , St . Mary-axe , E . C , on VVednesday , the nth inst ., when there was a large attendance of brethren and visitors , under the presidency of the retiring W . M . Bro . T . Wooding . He was supported bv Bro . I . Magrath , I . P . M . , * and P . M ' s W . H . Hayward ,
Wm . Poore , C Veal , and Wm . Beck , Treas . ; I . J . Tver , I . W . and VV . M . elect ; A . G . Clements , Sec . ; J . P . T . Couture , S . D . ; G . T . Holden , J . D . ; . J . Sommers , D . C . ; VV . Sherwin , Org . ; J . G . Twinn I . G . ; J . Loftus , Stwd . ; also Bros . S . M . Pipe , G . Wise , P . J . Barnes , C . Stevenson , A . VV . Hack , J . Oxley , VV . t . Harriv . T . Phillins . I . L . Green , A . Lloyd , C . Hansmann ,
T . I . Tarling , J . Willetts , W . McCreddie , E . Oppenheim , T . I . Morris , H . Harbord , 901 ; H . Forse , 917 ; P . Jackman , 1 S 05 ; R . Hayward , 130 C ; A . Meyers , W . M . 1421 ; H . McClelland , 901 , * VV . H . Myers , P . M . S 20 ; P . K . Job , P . M . 1076 ; R . Hirst , 1421 ; C . H . Bardeleau , 1421 ; G . Clarke . 554 ; and T . Loane , 1421 . Lodge was opened in accordance with ancient rites of the last
soon after 4 o ' clock , and the minutes regular and emergency meeting were read and confirmed , also the Auditor ' s report was most unanimously received and adopted , and showed the lodge to be in a most satisfactory financial position . Bro . T . j . Tyer was then presented as W . M . for the ensuing year , and was duly installed into the chair , the impressive ceremony being carried out most ably and alter tne samuLiuua
by the retiring VV . M ., customary Bro T . I . Tyer , the new W . M . invested his oflicers for the year as follows : Bro . T . Wooding , I . P . M . ; J . P . Couture , S . W . ; A . G . Clements , J . W . ; G . 1 . Holdom , S . D . j I . G . Twinn , J . D . j S . M . Pipe , Sec . Wm . Beck , ' P . M ., Treas . ; H . 1 * . Hardy , I . G . ; VV . H . Hayward , P . M ., D . C . ; J . Loftus , Assist . D . C . ; T . J . Barnes , W . S . ; G . Wise and T . Morris , Stwds . ; and G . Longstaff , Tyler .
Reference was then made to the new home and new title of the lodge ( which has received Grand Lodge assent ) and mutual congratulations were exchanged by all as to the conspicuous foundation for the future prosperity of the lodge , and a unanimous vote of thanks was then passed in favour of P . M ., VV . H . Hayward , tor his able to this issueand to be
services in greatl y contributing , recorded on the minutes of the lodge . At the conclusion of some other business the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room where the banquet awaited them , over which the new W . M . presided in a very able and congenial manner . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and the toast ot I he Visitors" was given with all honours , and the brethren
separated . COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — The last meeting for the session of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . H . Gulliford , W . M . ; G . Coleman , S . W . ; J . Jacobs , J . W . j E . Jacobs , P . M ., freas . j W . Bourne , P . M ., Sec ; VV . H . Kedgley , S . D . j A . Dixon , J . D . ; Baxter . D . C . ; B . Solomons , I . G . ; Rev . H . Holden , Chap . ; S . Jacobs , P . M ., Ripley ; C . Williams , J .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Jacobs , R . A . Head , G . Reynolds , G . Howard , A . Isaacs , J . Mayo , Thorpe , Crook , L . Isaacs , Hudson , Freeman , J . Jacobs , Farmer Ismay , J . Isaacs , J . Alexander , Packham . Visitors : Bros . Shand , P . M . 156 j A . West , 184 j Pasmore , S 61 ; Fernandez , 134 S ; and Holmes , 141 . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of
the previous meeting read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Mr . Jacob Napper , which was unanimous in his favour . Bros . C . Williams , R . A . Head , and G . Howard were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Masons by the W . M ., after which Bro . Mayo was passed to the F . C . Degree and Mr . Jacob Napper received the benefit of initiation at the hands of the W . M .
the VV . M . having received the " Hearty good wishes " on the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in due form and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where an excellent dinner was served by Messrs . Spiers and Pond . After the ^ usual Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured , Bro . Jacobs , in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., "
said it was with a great amount of pleasure he took the gavel in his hands to do so . All knew the W . M . welland how well he had done his work , and the great interest he took in the lodge ; but when he told them he had travelled several hundred miles from foreign parts to be with them that evening , he felt sure the brethren would drink the
W . M . 's health and wish hiin well most heartily . He had himself come to the lodge with a great amount of pain , thinking perhaps the VV . M . would not arrive in time to do his duties , but he was glad to see him , and he felt sure there was no W . M . in any lodge who studied in every way the brethren more than he did . The working of thc Three Degrees had been a treat , and done much credit to the VV . M .
The Worshipful Master in reply thanked the brethren for the very hearty and kind manner in which his health had been drank , and also to Bro . S . Jacobs , P . M ., for proposing it . He would do all in his power and to his utmost for the good of the lodge . He had now a most pleasing duty to do , and that was to propose "The Health of the Initiate . " Bro . Napper was well known amongst them all ,
and by his behaviour this evening he felt sure he would prove to be a good Mason . His attention to the ceremony was most satisfactory and all that one could desire , and he had only to attend lodges of instruction and he felt sure he would get on . Bro . Napper replied in a few , but well appropriate , words , and said he was proud to be amongst them , especially some
of his oldest friends , and he would do all in his power to prove himself a worthy member of the Craft . 1 he Worshipful Master in proposing " The Health of the Visitors " said how pleased and delighted the brethren of the Covent Garden Lodge were always to see visitors of other lodges . The Covent Garden Lodge always welcomed them , and he trusted he should be spared many years to see
many visitors amongst them . Bro . Shand , P . M ., in replying as a visitor said nothing gave him greater pleasure than to be with the Covent Garden Lodge . He knew the W . M . well not only as a Master Mason , but in other quarters where he was quite as efficient . The manner in which the W . M . had worked the three Degrees this evening was grand . In fact , he had
never seen them so masterly and impressively done . Bro . Bourne , P . M ., and their Secretary , he knew well , and as a brother he was happy in his work , and also always made all happy around him . Bro . Fernandez said he was much obliged for the kind manner in which his health and that of the other visitors had been proposed and responded to . He was immensely pleased with the working of the lodge and his evening ' s
entertainment , and hoped the Covent Garden Lodge would go on and prosper . Bro . Ralph said he did not know how to thank thc Covent Garden Lodge sufficiently for the welcome it had extended to him . He was but a young Mason , but it was his duty to say that he had benefited greatly by his attendance at the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , which he hoped would be well supported at all its meetings .
In replying to the toast of " The Past Masters " Bro . S . Jacobs , I . P . M ., said it was always a source of great pleasure to the Past Masters of the lodge that the toast of their health was so cordially received . Bro . Bourne , P . M ., returned thanks as Secretary of the lodge . The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Officers of
the Lodge , " coupling with the toast the name of the S . VV ., Bro . G . Coleman , whose conduct he was able to eulogise from his initiation as a child of the lodge up to the present moment . Bro . G . Coleman had interested himself to the utmost , not only for the mother lodge , but also for the Covent Garden Lodge ot Instruction . The W . M . had also to congratulate himself on the excellent working of the
officers of the lodge , which he had no doubt was due to their attendance at the Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Coleman , S . W ., in replying , assured the brethren that he would always do all in his power to further the interest of the mother lodge as well as the lodge of instruction , which had now passed into the hands of an indefatigable brother , Bro . G . Reynolds , who had so kindly
undertaken the duties of Secretary . The Tyler ' s toast brought to its legitimate conclusion a most enjoyable evening , tothc pleasure of which , Bros . S . J acobs , I . P . M ., Fernandez and Ralph , materially contributed by their vocabilities . WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this grand old lodge ,
the mother of all the lodges in the Woolwich district , took place on Wednesday , the nth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , and was in every way worthy of its ancient and historic name , nearly So of its members and friends of neighbouring lodges attending to do honour to its worthy Master , Bro . Thos . Hosgood , and participate in the excellent work done by him and his officers , and also the
hospitable reception universally accorded to all comers . Beside the W . M . there were present Bros . H . Syer , I . P . M . ; R . Hodgkinson , P . M . ; K . Brown , P . M . ; R . Smith , S . W . ; G . H . Masters , J . W . ; T . Hutton , P . M ., Treas . ; G . B . Davies , P . M ., Sec ; W . J . Akers , S . D . ; A . Cleal , J . D . ; 1 . G . Milburn , I . G . ; G . Beaver , W . M . 700 ; G . J . Calton ,
158 ; C . Bedo , 700 ; R . Huckwell , 1472 ; A . Murdock 153 G ; and C . Jolly , S . D . 1472 ( Freemason ) . The business consisted of one initiation , after which Bro . G . Frost was passed , and Bros . Hackney and Jones were raised , the whole of the ceremonies being admirably worked by the W . M . and his officers . Bro . Hoskinson then presented the lodge with three handsome sounding boards and ,