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might say about Freemasonry , it had been established for the past 100 years without a word being said against it . Its fair fame , distinguished as it had been in the past , had been exemplified that night by the vote of twenty-five guineas for the Girls' School . He was sorry the Secretary of that Institution vvas not present , as he ought to be , to acknowledge it , but on his behalf he returned sincere
thanks . The visitors could wish the lodge nothing better than that its future prosperity might be as bright as the past . On behalf of one-fourth of the visiting brethren he thanked them for the kindness and hospitality they had received , and ventured to say that the three y isitors who would follow him would perform their task in a manner with which they would be better pleased .
Bros . Hill , Storr , and Lowther also replied . Bro . Simner , VV . M ., in proposing "The I . P . M . and Installing Master , " said that it had for many years been the custom in that lodge for the outgoing VV . M . to instal his successor . With regard to Bro . Price , I . P . M ., he could add little to what had already been said , for everybody who knew him respected him . Those who were in the lodge
had an opportunity of witnessing what the members thought of Bro . Price , and he now had another pleasing duty to perform—to present him vvith the Past Master's jewel , which was an outward and visible sign of the feelings of the lodge towards him . In placing it upon his breast he trusled he would be spared to wear it for many years . It was a memorable presentation , being the third since he
vvas installed , but all credit was due to him , for he had won their love and admiration . Bro . H . N . Price , I . P . M ., expressed his sincere thanks for the kind manner in which Bro . Simner had introduced the toast of his health . The W . M . had told them that he had had three presentations , a fact in which he felt a very great pride and gratification , and while he lived he should
never target the good feeling they had expressed towards him since he had belonged to that lodge . His lot had been a fortunate one ; but he had done his duty , and from the manner in which they had treated him he ventured to think they were satisfied . The watch vvas to mark the close of the centenary year ; but the jewel he regarded as a guarantee that he had satisfactorily carried out his duties .
fie again heartily thanked them for the good feeling shown him . "The Past Masters " vvas next given by the VVorshipful Master , who remarked that the P . M . 's were deserving of high commendation , and each of them vvas respected and esteemed , for there were few lodges in the Craft that had such P . M . 's . The P . M . ' s numbered 17 , which vvas a fact
to be proud of , and every one of them vvas able and ready to perform any duty he might be called upon to do . He had taken the responsibilities of the chair , relying upon their support and a continuance of the kind assistance by which they had helped him in his Masonic path in the past . He asked them to drink to the P . M . 's of the last century , to whom he owed a debt of gratitude .
Bro . Walford , P . M ., as the senior P . M . present , thanked the W . M . for the cordiality with which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for their kind reception of it , Bro . Simner had referred to them as P . M . 's of the last century . It was true that he did not feel a century old , although he was the senior of the long array of P . M . ' s present ; but the longer he lived , the more he enjoyed attending the
pleasant meetings of their lodge . As that was the night on which every P . M . present vvas expected to say something , he would not trouble them with any lengthy remarks . He thanked them for the compliments they so frequently paid the P . M . ' s . He hoped to be spared for many years to continue a member of the lodge , and to see brethren , like their present W . M ., rising up to support the dignity and
importance of their lodge . Bro . Simner , W . M ., proposed "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and said that all who came into contact with their Treasurer fell in love vvith him on account of his cheery countenance and kindly ways that always characterised his labour of love for their lodge . There vvas not a member who was esteemed and loved more than Bro .
Everett . With regard to the Secretary , Bro . Morris , he carried out his duties with a mechanical precision that rendered him invaluable to the lodge . Bro . G . Everett , P . M ., Treas ., in responding , said that their W . M . had used some very kind expressions vvith regard to him , for which he thanked him . The W . M . had also told them lhat he did his best to promote the interests
of the lodge , and in that respect he had said nothing more than he deserved . Bro . Simner had spared no pains , and had been busy for some time past in making arrangements to ensure a satisfactory and enjoyable meeting . That evening had been one of the most trying of his ( Bro . Everett ' s ) life , as there were many difficulties to contend with , the principal being the strain upori the accommodation
of the lodge , so that he asked the kind indulgence of all present . He would not make a long speech ; but he could not help congratulating the lodge on having Bro . Simner in the chair . Their W . M . vvas the third , if not the fourth , that he had had the pleasure of initiating who had reached that position . He congratulated the lodge , for he was sure that they would have a good Master and a happy year .
With regard to Bro . Price , I . P . M ., he might as well attempt to paint the lily as extol his many good qualities , and it would be sufficient for him to say that whatever he had attempted to do he had done well , and had given great satisfaction . He again thanked them very much for receiving his health so cordially , and assured them that as
long as they honoured him by electing him Treasurer , he would vvith might and main promote their interests . Bro . Morris , Sec , thanked the brethren most sincerely , and assured them that he would continue to use his best endeavours to carry out his duties to their satisfaction . "The Officers" having been given and suitably responded to , the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .
SALISBURY LODGE ( No . 435 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held at Freemasons' Hall , on Tuesday , the iSth inst . Bro . Edward J . Jeffs , W . M ., occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . A . Ross , S . W . ; D . Belinfante , J . VV . ; W . T . Ball , P . M ., Sec ; W . H . Kelly , S . D . ; G . Witt , J . D . ; S . Lehmeyer , Org .
A . Allhausen , P . M . ; R . T . Cook , P . M . ; Wilhelm Ganz , P . M ., P . G . O . ; R . Sicker , P . M . ; and otheis . The visitors included Bros . A . D . Cohen , 1017 ; G . W . Reed , P . M . 13 ; J . Tickle , P . M . 1196 , P . P . G . Keg . Middx . ; A . W . D . Pasmore , S 43 ; J . H . Walker , 1245 ; Staley , P . M . 185 ; Maguire , 2299 ; Meacock , l 742 ; A . Timothy , P . M . 8 7 ; R . Griggs , P . M . 228 ; G . C . Rivers , S . W . 459 5 G .
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VV . Saul , VV . M . 1851 ; H . P . Isaac , P . M . 1693 ; J . Hill , 1702 ; A . Burden , P . M . n ; A . Rosenthal , P . M . 1673 ; J . H . Atkins , 1634 ; F . M . Wenborn , 813 ; A . VV . Fenner , P . M . 1693 ; E . Parkes , P . M , S 61 ; W . VV . Morgan , P . M . 211 ; and W . W . Lee , 1897 . The lodge was formally opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , after which ballot vvas successfully taken
for Mr . M . J . Berner , a candidate for initiation . It was proposed by Bro . Hooper , Treas ., seconded by Bro . Ball , P . M . and Sec , and carried unanimously , "That 10 guineas should be placed on the Steward ' s list for the Girls ' School , " after which Bro . Capt . T . P . Fisher vvas passed to the Degree of F . C . Bro . Aug . Ross , S . W ., the W . M . elect , having been presented , was duly installed into the
chair by the retiring W . M ., Bro . E . J . Jeffs . Bro . Ross , W . M ., appointed and invested his officers as follows : — Bros . D . Belinfante , S . W . ; W . H . Kelly , J . W . ; W . T . Ball , P . M ., Sec ; G . B . Witt , S . D . ; S ' . H . Behrend , J . D . ; VV . Spilling , I . G ., * C . J . C . Pridham , D . C ., * S . Lehmeyer , Org . ; and JJ- Marsh , Tyler . Bro . W . H . Hooper , P . M ., who vvas re-elected Treasurer , being
unavoidably absent , his investment was deferred . The addresses were then delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . E . J . Jeffs , in an impressive manner . All Masonic business having been transacted , the Iodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . " The Oueen and the Craft" was the first toast given by
the Worshipful Master , who said that as this was the Jubilee year of her Majesty ' s reign he could not omit saying a few words respecting it . The fact that she was completing her 50 th year was one for joy and rejoicing , for during thc history of our country such an event had only occurred three times before . It was also worthy of notice that during her happy reign there had been greater progress made in science and education than at any other period ,
and the interest she took in her people had made her loved and respected . Masons in particular wished that she might long be spared to be the patroness of their Order . "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " was next given , the Worshipful Master remarking that the interest taken by H . R . H . in the Craft was well known , and it vvas the unanimous wish of the Order that he might have health and strength to continue M . W . G . M . for many years to
come . The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Grand Officers , " and said that those who were privileged to attend Grand Lodge knew the time and attention given by the Grand Officers in the interest of the Order . The Craft vvas fortunate in having such good men to preside over it . He should couple with the toast the name of Bro . Ganz ,
P . G . O ., and would also ask Bro . Tickle , P . P . G . Reg . Middx ., to say a few words on behalf of the Provincial Grand Officers . Bro . Wilhelm Ganz , P . G . O ., on behalf of the Grand Officers , returned their sincere thanks , and also his own , for the kind manner in which the toast had been given and received . He vvas only an humble member of Grand Lodge ,
fulfilling a very small office , but having to be performed by a member of the profession to vvhich he belonged . He vvas delighted to be once more among them , and many brethren present might not know that he vvas one of the oldest P . M . 's , but was not often able to attend . He followed vvith interest the doings of the lodge under the able guidance of the W . M . and Past Masters , and especially Bro . Ball , the
energetic Secretary . He sincerely thanked the W . M . for coupling his name vvith the toast , and wished him a happy and prosperous year of office . Bro . J . Tickle , P . P . G . Reg . Middx ., also returned thanks on behalf of the Prov . G . Officers , and advocated the division of London into provinces to enable deserving brethren to obtain provincial honours .
Bro . E . J . Jeffs , I . P . M ., said the gavel had been entrusted to him to propose "The Health of the W . M ., " and he was quite sure the toast would be accepted with enthusiasm . For the last six years Bro . Ross had done his best to work his way through the respective offices he had had to fill , and he had fulfilled the duties with credit to himself , and the satisfaction of the brethren . When a
storm is coming on we naturally look to see whether it vvill be a large or a small one , and when the VV . M . takes his position for the first time , then we look to see whether he has the material to make a good Master . Bro . Ross , W . M ., had had very little work that evening , but he had performed it in an excellent and elegant manner , that would leave nothing to be desired in the future . He could do no more
than ask them to drink the health of their W . M ., and join him in hoping he would have a prosperous year of office , and that the lodge would flourish under his guidance . Bro . A . Ross , W . M ., sincerely thanked the I . P . M . for the kind manner in vvhich he had introduced the toast , and for the far too many compliments he had paid him . No endeavours would be wanting on his part to deserve the
kind wordsof the I . P . M ., and to gain the love and affection of the members of the lodge . "The I . P . M . and Installing Master" was then given by the W . M ., who said it was a pleasant , but difficult taskdifficult because he could not find words to express all the many good things he would say of him . The excellent manner in which he had performed his duties , and how well
he had acquitted himself in every office he had undertaken , were well knovvn to the members and had given them great satisfaction . He ( the VV . M . ) not only expressed the feelings of the brethren , but was entrusted with the reward . He had to present Bro . Jeffs with a P . M . 's jewel as a small acknowledgment of the valuable Services rendered by him during his term of office . He hoped the
jewel would be an ornament on his breast for many years , and that it would recall fond recollections of the love and affection of the brethren , and be a remembrance of his having gained the appreciation of them all . Bro . E . J . Jeffs , I . P . M ., tendered hearty thanks for the kind manner in which the toast had been given and received , and also for the kindly feeling that had been
evinced towards him . Since he first took office six years ago he had done his best to work for the lodge , and to put himself in such a position that when he arrived at the height of his ambition he should be able to perform the duties well . If he was able to leave the chair , knowing that in the opinion of his superiors he had done his work
well , and if he had earned their esteem , he vvas amply repaid . Having now left the chair he really considered that his duties had just commenced , and he should continue to do what he could for the lodge . He hoped for years to come to continue a Past Master among them . The W . M . then proposed "The Visitors , " and said he
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vvas glad to say that they were always pleased to welcome brethren from other lodges , and they were fortunate that night both in quantity and quality . He was pleased to see so many familiar faces , and he hoped the working they had seen would induce them to come again , for it was by such visits that brotherly love was maintained . He coupled vvith the toast the names of Bros . Staley , P . M .
1 S 5 , and Pasmore , 843 , N . S . W . Bro . Staley , P . M . 185 , in responding on behalf of the visitors , regretted that it had not been placed in better hands . The eloquent manner in vvhich the VV . M . had proposed the toast , and the reception accorded the visiting brethren , almost made them wish they could always be present . The working without flattery , vvas without
fault , which could scarcely be said af many lodges . The kindly manner in which they had been received would induce them to visit the lodge as frequently as they could . Several other brethren replied , thanking the lodge for the hospitality received and testifying to the admirable working . "The Past Masters" was next given by the VV . M ., who
said there vvas a goodly array of Past Masters , who had done good service in the past and would do so in the future if required . They were not all present that evening , unfortunately , some having written to express their regret at their inability to attend . The P . M . ' s were always ready to give their time and attention to lodge matters , and at all times willing to assist the W . M . should he require
assistance . The P . M . ' s having responded , the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary " was duly honoured , after which "The Officers" was given . The Tyler's toast having been given the brethren separated . During the evening a selection of music was performed in an excellent manner under the direction of Bro . S . Lehmeyer , Org .
CITY OF LONDON LODGE ( No . 901 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Guildhall Tavern , on Monday , the 17 th inst . Bro . Henry Harbord , VV . M ., occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . D . Hughes , S . W . ; R . Pittam Stevens , J . W . ; H . McClelland , I . P . M . ; J . Hughes , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Beaumont , P . M ., Sec ; J . P . Hoddinott , S . D . ; W . R . Hay lock , J . D . ; R . Clinch , D . C . ; A . Prince , I . G . ; J . E . Fimister , Org . ; R . F .
Whur , G . Rubardt , E . Venner , and G . M . Gross , Stwds . ; A . Ginger , P . M . ; W . Lewis , P . M . ; A . Connolly , P . M . ; and D . Hughes , P . M . Visitors : Bros . A . Hewlett Smith , P . M . 56 ; H . Pocock , 1558 ; H . Johnson , S . D . 1805 ; J . Wiggin , I . G . 1767 ; G . Grace , J . D . 73 ; G . Basset , J . W . 9 69 ; W . Murlis , P . M . 1642 ; J . Magrath , P . M . 1306 ; T . W . Heath , D . C . 1642 ; G . Read , P . M . 511 ; J . Cooper ,
P . M . 1769 ; G . Davis , P . M . 1642 ; F . Bowney , P . M . 193 ; R . S . Cummings , P . M . 16 77 ; W . H . Baker , W . M . 144 6 ; J . Gibson , I . P . M . 1604 ; T . Simpson , W . M . 174 S ; F . Hilton , VV . M . 1622 ; J . Richardson , 511 ; C Hardwick , 1347 ; J . Stamper , 34 ; F . Hurdee , 548 ; W . W . Lee , 1897 ; and others . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes
of the last regular and emergency meetings were read and confirmed , and the Auditors' report received and adopted . Bro . Fielder vvas then raised to the Degree of Master Mason in an able manner by the W . M , Bro . Daniel Hughes , S . VV ., was presented as W . M . elect , and impressively installed into the chair by Bro . Harbord , I . P . M . Bro . Hughes , W . M ., appointed and invested his officers as
follows : Bros . R . Pittam Stevens , S . W . ; J . P . Hoddmott , J . W . ; J . Hughes , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Beaumont , P . M ., Sec ; W . R . Haylock , S . D .,- A . Prince , J . D . ; R . Clinch , D . C ; J . E . Fimister , Org . ; G . Rubardt , I . G . ; R . F . Whur , W . S . ; E . Venner , G . M . Gross , and R . Gillard , Stewards . The Installing Master , Bro . Henry Harbord , then delivered the usual addresses in a' fluent and impressive
style that vvas heartily appreciated . Messrs . A . T . Yardley , G . Inglish , and A . South were initiated into Freemasonry by Bro . Hughes , VV . M ., in an admirable manner . All Masonic business having been transacted , and several propositions for initiation and joining received , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The usual toasts were subsequently duly honoured , " The
Queen and the Craft" and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " being proposed by the W . M . and received by the brethren with the customary heartiness . In proposing "The Grand Officers , " Bro . Hughes , W . M ., said that his acquaintance with that body was not great , but he hoped to increase it later on . The Grand Officers , as the brethren knew , were the props of our great
Institution , and without them the work of the Craft could not be carried on . They deserved hearty commendation from the brethren , and he therefore asked them to receive the toast with heartiness . Bro . Harbord , I . P . M ., in giving the next toast , said that when the gavel was seen in his hands , the brethren well knew it vvas for the purpose of proposing " The Health of
their Worshipful Master , " and he hoped they vvould make up by their hearty reception of it for any inability on his part in proposing it . It wasa duty and a pleasure—a duty because they had placed him in the chair as W . M ., and they ought therefore to render him all the assistance in their power , lt was also their duty to give him a good reception , and wish him " God speed . " The W . M . came
to them with no mean character , as they were aware , and he asked them to cordially drink to his health . Bro . Daniel Hughes , W . M ., expressed the pleasure it afforded him to respond to this toast . He thanked the I . P . M . and brethren for the kind manner in which it had been given and received , and said that his heart vvas so full that he could not adequately express what he felt . He was
aware that it was by their ikindness that he occupied his honourable position , and assured them that their choice should not be abused , and vvould do all in his power to carry out the duties satisfactorily . He did not enter upon those duties vvith any light heart , for there had been brethren in the chair before him with whom it would be difficult for him to compete . He would do his best to emulate those
brethren , and vvould be amply repaid if he gained the approbation of the members . Before he resumed his seat he had an agreeable task to perform . It vvas to propose "The Health of the Installing Master , " and to speak of that brother as he ought to be spoken of was beyond his
ability ; to know him as he ought to be knovvn , was to know him as he had during the last few months . As an officer , he respected Bro . Harbord as his W . M ., but recently they had been thrown together , and he had learned to love him more than he thought it possible to love another brother . The manner in which Bro . Harbord had performed the
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might say about Freemasonry , it had been established for the past 100 years without a word being said against it . Its fair fame , distinguished as it had been in the past , had been exemplified that night by the vote of twenty-five guineas for the Girls' School . He was sorry the Secretary of that Institution vvas not present , as he ought to be , to acknowledge it , but on his behalf he returned sincere
thanks . The visitors could wish the lodge nothing better than that its future prosperity might be as bright as the past . On behalf of one-fourth of the visiting brethren he thanked them for the kindness and hospitality they had received , and ventured to say that the three y isitors who would follow him would perform their task in a manner with which they would be better pleased .
Bros . Hill , Storr , and Lowther also replied . Bro . Simner , VV . M ., in proposing "The I . P . M . and Installing Master , " said that it had for many years been the custom in that lodge for the outgoing VV . M . to instal his successor . With regard to Bro . Price , I . P . M ., he could add little to what had already been said , for everybody who knew him respected him . Those who were in the lodge
had an opportunity of witnessing what the members thought of Bro . Price , and he now had another pleasing duty to perform—to present him vvith the Past Master's jewel , which was an outward and visible sign of the feelings of the lodge towards him . In placing it upon his breast he trusled he would be spared to wear it for many years . It was a memorable presentation , being the third since he
vvas installed , but all credit was due to him , for he had won their love and admiration . Bro . H . N . Price , I . P . M ., expressed his sincere thanks for the kind manner in which Bro . Simner had introduced the toast of his health . The W . M . had told them that he had had three presentations , a fact in which he felt a very great pride and gratification , and while he lived he should
never target the good feeling they had expressed towards him since he had belonged to that lodge . His lot had been a fortunate one ; but he had done his duty , and from the manner in which they had treated him he ventured to think they were satisfied . The watch vvas to mark the close of the centenary year ; but the jewel he regarded as a guarantee that he had satisfactorily carried out his duties .
fie again heartily thanked them for the good feeling shown him . "The Past Masters " vvas next given by the VVorshipful Master , who remarked that the P . M . 's were deserving of high commendation , and each of them vvas respected and esteemed , for there were few lodges in the Craft that had such P . M . 's . The P . M . ' s numbered 17 , which vvas a fact
to be proud of , and every one of them vvas able and ready to perform any duty he might be called upon to do . He had taken the responsibilities of the chair , relying upon their support and a continuance of the kind assistance by which they had helped him in his Masonic path in the past . He asked them to drink to the P . M . 's of the last century , to whom he owed a debt of gratitude .
Bro . Walford , P . M ., as the senior P . M . present , thanked the W . M . for the cordiality with which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for their kind reception of it , Bro . Simner had referred to them as P . M . 's of the last century . It was true that he did not feel a century old , although he was the senior of the long array of P . M . ' s present ; but the longer he lived , the more he enjoyed attending the
pleasant meetings of their lodge . As that was the night on which every P . M . present vvas expected to say something , he would not trouble them with any lengthy remarks . He thanked them for the compliments they so frequently paid the P . M . ' s . He hoped to be spared for many years to continue a member of the lodge , and to see brethren , like their present W . M ., rising up to support the dignity and
importance of their lodge . Bro . Simner , W . M ., proposed "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and said that all who came into contact with their Treasurer fell in love vvith him on account of his cheery countenance and kindly ways that always characterised his labour of love for their lodge . There vvas not a member who was esteemed and loved more than Bro .
Everett . With regard to the Secretary , Bro . Morris , he carried out his duties with a mechanical precision that rendered him invaluable to the lodge . Bro . G . Everett , P . M ., Treas ., in responding , said that their W . M . had used some very kind expressions vvith regard to him , for which he thanked him . The W . M . had also told them lhat he did his best to promote the interests
of the lodge , and in that respect he had said nothing more than he deserved . Bro . Simner had spared no pains , and had been busy for some time past in making arrangements to ensure a satisfactory and enjoyable meeting . That evening had been one of the most trying of his ( Bro . Everett ' s ) life , as there were many difficulties to contend with , the principal being the strain upori the accommodation
of the lodge , so that he asked the kind indulgence of all present . He would not make a long speech ; but he could not help congratulating the lodge on having Bro . Simner in the chair . Their W . M . vvas the third , if not the fourth , that he had had the pleasure of initiating who had reached that position . He congratulated the lodge , for he was sure that they would have a good Master and a happy year .
With regard to Bro . Price , I . P . M ., he might as well attempt to paint the lily as extol his many good qualities , and it would be sufficient for him to say that whatever he had attempted to do he had done well , and had given great satisfaction . He again thanked them very much for receiving his health so cordially , and assured them that as
long as they honoured him by electing him Treasurer , he would vvith might and main promote their interests . Bro . Morris , Sec , thanked the brethren most sincerely , and assured them that he would continue to use his best endeavours to carry out his duties to their satisfaction . "The Officers" having been given and suitably responded to , the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .
SALISBURY LODGE ( No . 435 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held at Freemasons' Hall , on Tuesday , the iSth inst . Bro . Edward J . Jeffs , W . M ., occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . A . Ross , S . W . ; D . Belinfante , J . VV . ; W . T . Ball , P . M ., Sec ; W . H . Kelly , S . D . ; G . Witt , J . D . ; S . Lehmeyer , Org .
A . Allhausen , P . M . ; R . T . Cook , P . M . ; Wilhelm Ganz , P . M ., P . G . O . ; R . Sicker , P . M . ; and otheis . The visitors included Bros . A . D . Cohen , 1017 ; G . W . Reed , P . M . 13 ; J . Tickle , P . M . 1196 , P . P . G . Keg . Middx . ; A . W . D . Pasmore , S 43 ; J . H . Walker , 1245 ; Staley , P . M . 185 ; Maguire , 2299 ; Meacock , l 742 ; A . Timothy , P . M . 8 7 ; R . Griggs , P . M . 228 ; G . C . Rivers , S . W . 459 5 G .
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VV . Saul , VV . M . 1851 ; H . P . Isaac , P . M . 1693 ; J . Hill , 1702 ; A . Burden , P . M . n ; A . Rosenthal , P . M . 1673 ; J . H . Atkins , 1634 ; F . M . Wenborn , 813 ; A . VV . Fenner , P . M . 1693 ; E . Parkes , P . M , S 61 ; W . VV . Morgan , P . M . 211 ; and W . W . Lee , 1897 . The lodge was formally opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , after which ballot vvas successfully taken
for Mr . M . J . Berner , a candidate for initiation . It was proposed by Bro . Hooper , Treas ., seconded by Bro . Ball , P . M . and Sec , and carried unanimously , "That 10 guineas should be placed on the Steward ' s list for the Girls ' School , " after which Bro . Capt . T . P . Fisher vvas passed to the Degree of F . C . Bro . Aug . Ross , S . W ., the W . M . elect , having been presented , was duly installed into the
chair by the retiring W . M ., Bro . E . J . Jeffs . Bro . Ross , W . M ., appointed and invested his officers as follows : — Bros . D . Belinfante , S . W . ; W . H . Kelly , J . W . ; W . T . Ball , P . M ., Sec ; G . B . Witt , S . D . ; S ' . H . Behrend , J . D . ; VV . Spilling , I . G ., * C . J . C . Pridham , D . C ., * S . Lehmeyer , Org . ; and JJ- Marsh , Tyler . Bro . W . H . Hooper , P . M ., who vvas re-elected Treasurer , being
unavoidably absent , his investment was deferred . The addresses were then delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . E . J . Jeffs , in an impressive manner . All Masonic business having been transacted , the Iodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . " The Oueen and the Craft" was the first toast given by
the Worshipful Master , who said that as this was the Jubilee year of her Majesty ' s reign he could not omit saying a few words respecting it . The fact that she was completing her 50 th year was one for joy and rejoicing , for during thc history of our country such an event had only occurred three times before . It was also worthy of notice that during her happy reign there had been greater progress made in science and education than at any other period ,
and the interest she took in her people had made her loved and respected . Masons in particular wished that she might long be spared to be the patroness of their Order . "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " was next given , the Worshipful Master remarking that the interest taken by H . R . H . in the Craft was well known , and it vvas the unanimous wish of the Order that he might have health and strength to continue M . W . G . M . for many years to
come . The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Grand Officers , " and said that those who were privileged to attend Grand Lodge knew the time and attention given by the Grand Officers in the interest of the Order . The Craft vvas fortunate in having such good men to preside over it . He should couple with the toast the name of Bro . Ganz ,
P . G . O ., and would also ask Bro . Tickle , P . P . G . Reg . Middx ., to say a few words on behalf of the Provincial Grand Officers . Bro . Wilhelm Ganz , P . G . O ., on behalf of the Grand Officers , returned their sincere thanks , and also his own , for the kind manner in which the toast had been given and received . He vvas only an humble member of Grand Lodge ,
fulfilling a very small office , but having to be performed by a member of the profession to vvhich he belonged . He vvas delighted to be once more among them , and many brethren present might not know that he vvas one of the oldest P . M . 's , but was not often able to attend . He followed vvith interest the doings of the lodge under the able guidance of the W . M . and Past Masters , and especially Bro . Ball , the
energetic Secretary . He sincerely thanked the W . M . for coupling his name vvith the toast , and wished him a happy and prosperous year of office . Bro . J . Tickle , P . P . G . Reg . Middx ., also returned thanks on behalf of the Prov . G . Officers , and advocated the division of London into provinces to enable deserving brethren to obtain provincial honours .
Bro . E . J . Jeffs , I . P . M ., said the gavel had been entrusted to him to propose "The Health of the W . M ., " and he was quite sure the toast would be accepted with enthusiasm . For the last six years Bro . Ross had done his best to work his way through the respective offices he had had to fill , and he had fulfilled the duties with credit to himself , and the satisfaction of the brethren . When a
storm is coming on we naturally look to see whether it vvill be a large or a small one , and when the VV . M . takes his position for the first time , then we look to see whether he has the material to make a good Master . Bro . Ross , W . M ., had had very little work that evening , but he had performed it in an excellent and elegant manner , that would leave nothing to be desired in the future . He could do no more
than ask them to drink the health of their W . M ., and join him in hoping he would have a prosperous year of office , and that the lodge would flourish under his guidance . Bro . A . Ross , W . M ., sincerely thanked the I . P . M . for the kind manner in vvhich he had introduced the toast , and for the far too many compliments he had paid him . No endeavours would be wanting on his part to deserve the
kind wordsof the I . P . M ., and to gain the love and affection of the members of the lodge . "The I . P . M . and Installing Master" was then given by the W . M ., who said it was a pleasant , but difficult taskdifficult because he could not find words to express all the many good things he would say of him . The excellent manner in which he had performed his duties , and how well
he had acquitted himself in every office he had undertaken , were well knovvn to the members and had given them great satisfaction . He ( the VV . M . ) not only expressed the feelings of the brethren , but was entrusted with the reward . He had to present Bro . Jeffs with a P . M . 's jewel as a small acknowledgment of the valuable Services rendered by him during his term of office . He hoped the
jewel would be an ornament on his breast for many years , and that it would recall fond recollections of the love and affection of the brethren , and be a remembrance of his having gained the appreciation of them all . Bro . E . J . Jeffs , I . P . M ., tendered hearty thanks for the kind manner in which the toast had been given and received , and also for the kindly feeling that had been
evinced towards him . Since he first took office six years ago he had done his best to work for the lodge , and to put himself in such a position that when he arrived at the height of his ambition he should be able to perform the duties well . If he was able to leave the chair , knowing that in the opinion of his superiors he had done his work
well , and if he had earned their esteem , he vvas amply repaid . Having now left the chair he really considered that his duties had just commenced , and he should continue to do what he could for the lodge . He hoped for years to come to continue a Past Master among them . The W . M . then proposed "The Visitors , " and said he
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vvas glad to say that they were always pleased to welcome brethren from other lodges , and they were fortunate that night both in quantity and quality . He was pleased to see so many familiar faces , and he hoped the working they had seen would induce them to come again , for it was by such visits that brotherly love was maintained . He coupled vvith the toast the names of Bros . Staley , P . M .
1 S 5 , and Pasmore , 843 , N . S . W . Bro . Staley , P . M . 185 , in responding on behalf of the visitors , regretted that it had not been placed in better hands . The eloquent manner in vvhich the VV . M . had proposed the toast , and the reception accorded the visiting brethren , almost made them wish they could always be present . The working without flattery , vvas without
fault , which could scarcely be said af many lodges . The kindly manner in which they had been received would induce them to visit the lodge as frequently as they could . Several other brethren replied , thanking the lodge for the hospitality received and testifying to the admirable working . "The Past Masters" was next given by the VV . M ., who
said there vvas a goodly array of Past Masters , who had done good service in the past and would do so in the future if required . They were not all present that evening , unfortunately , some having written to express their regret at their inability to attend . The P . M . ' s were always ready to give their time and attention to lodge matters , and at all times willing to assist the W . M . should he require
assistance . The P . M . ' s having responded , the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary " was duly honoured , after which "The Officers" was given . The Tyler's toast having been given the brethren separated . During the evening a selection of music was performed in an excellent manner under the direction of Bro . S . Lehmeyer , Org .
CITY OF LONDON LODGE ( No . 901 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Guildhall Tavern , on Monday , the 17 th inst . Bro . Henry Harbord , VV . M ., occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . D . Hughes , S . W . ; R . Pittam Stevens , J . W . ; H . McClelland , I . P . M . ; J . Hughes , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Beaumont , P . M ., Sec ; J . P . Hoddinott , S . D . ; W . R . Hay lock , J . D . ; R . Clinch , D . C . ; A . Prince , I . G . ; J . E . Fimister , Org . ; R . F .
Whur , G . Rubardt , E . Venner , and G . M . Gross , Stwds . ; A . Ginger , P . M . ; W . Lewis , P . M . ; A . Connolly , P . M . ; and D . Hughes , P . M . Visitors : Bros . A . Hewlett Smith , P . M . 56 ; H . Pocock , 1558 ; H . Johnson , S . D . 1805 ; J . Wiggin , I . G . 1767 ; G . Grace , J . D . 73 ; G . Basset , J . W . 9 69 ; W . Murlis , P . M . 1642 ; J . Magrath , P . M . 1306 ; T . W . Heath , D . C . 1642 ; G . Read , P . M . 511 ; J . Cooper ,
P . M . 1769 ; G . Davis , P . M . 1642 ; F . Bowney , P . M . 193 ; R . S . Cummings , P . M . 16 77 ; W . H . Baker , W . M . 144 6 ; J . Gibson , I . P . M . 1604 ; T . Simpson , W . M . 174 S ; F . Hilton , VV . M . 1622 ; J . Richardson , 511 ; C Hardwick , 1347 ; J . Stamper , 34 ; F . Hurdee , 548 ; W . W . Lee , 1897 ; and others . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes
of the last regular and emergency meetings were read and confirmed , and the Auditors' report received and adopted . Bro . Fielder vvas then raised to the Degree of Master Mason in an able manner by the W . M , Bro . Daniel Hughes , S . VV ., was presented as W . M . elect , and impressively installed into the chair by Bro . Harbord , I . P . M . Bro . Hughes , W . M ., appointed and invested his officers as
follows : Bros . R . Pittam Stevens , S . W . ; J . P . Hoddmott , J . W . ; J . Hughes , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Beaumont , P . M ., Sec ; W . R . Haylock , S . D .,- A . Prince , J . D . ; R . Clinch , D . C ; J . E . Fimister , Org . ; G . Rubardt , I . G . ; R . F . Whur , W . S . ; E . Venner , G . M . Gross , and R . Gillard , Stewards . The Installing Master , Bro . Henry Harbord , then delivered the usual addresses in a' fluent and impressive
style that vvas heartily appreciated . Messrs . A . T . Yardley , G . Inglish , and A . South were initiated into Freemasonry by Bro . Hughes , VV . M ., in an admirable manner . All Masonic business having been transacted , and several propositions for initiation and joining received , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The usual toasts were subsequently duly honoured , " The
Queen and the Craft" and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " being proposed by the W . M . and received by the brethren with the customary heartiness . In proposing "The Grand Officers , " Bro . Hughes , W . M ., said that his acquaintance with that body was not great , but he hoped to increase it later on . The Grand Officers , as the brethren knew , were the props of our great
Institution , and without them the work of the Craft could not be carried on . They deserved hearty commendation from the brethren , and he therefore asked them to receive the toast with heartiness . Bro . Harbord , I . P . M ., in giving the next toast , said that when the gavel was seen in his hands , the brethren well knew it vvas for the purpose of proposing " The Health of
their Worshipful Master , " and he hoped they vvould make up by their hearty reception of it for any inability on his part in proposing it . It wasa duty and a pleasure—a duty because they had placed him in the chair as W . M ., and they ought therefore to render him all the assistance in their power , lt was also their duty to give him a good reception , and wish him " God speed . " The W . M . came
to them with no mean character , as they were aware , and he asked them to cordially drink to his health . Bro . Daniel Hughes , W . M ., expressed the pleasure it afforded him to respond to this toast . He thanked the I . P . M . and brethren for the kind manner in which it had been given and received , and said that his heart vvas so full that he could not adequately express what he felt . He was
aware that it was by their ikindness that he occupied his honourable position , and assured them that their choice should not be abused , and vvould do all in his power to carry out the duties satisfactorily . He did not enter upon those duties vvith any light heart , for there had been brethren in the chair before him with whom it would be difficult for him to compete . He would do his best to emulate those
brethren , and vvould be amply repaid if he gained the approbation of the members . Before he resumed his seat he had an agreeable task to perform . It vvas to propose "The Health of the Installing Master , " and to speak of that brother as he ought to be spoken of was beyond his
ability ; to know him as he ought to be knovvn , was to know him as he had during the last few months . As an officer , he respected Bro . Harbord as his W . M ., but recently they had been thrown together , and he had learned to love him more than he thought it possible to love another brother . The manner in which Bro . Harbord had performed the