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ceremony of installation had endeared him to his heart stronger than before . He could not speak too highly oi their I . P . M . for he had never been excelled by any previous W . M ., and any brother coming after him would have all his work to do to equal him . There was now a pleasant duty before him—to present Bro . Harbord with the P . M . 's jewel voted by the lodge , and in attaching it to his breast
he sincerely trusted that the G . A . O . T . U . would spare him to wear it for many years , and that he would continue to be , as he had been , an ornament to the Craft . Bro . Henry Harbord , I . P . M ., said that words failed him to express his gratitude to the W . M . for the kind manner in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for their reception of it . It had been very pleasing to him to
be received with so much respect whilst he occupied the position of W . M . That respect , he believed , vvas for himself as well as the chair , and without that combined respect all discipline and harmony would be at an end . During his year he had done his best to carry out the duties of his office well . If Providence had blessed him vvith a retentive memory , he had been pleased to use it for the purpose of rendering the ceremonies to their satisfaction . He thanked
them for the jewel vvhich , he was assured , was given to htm in something more than the pro forma manner . He hoped to wear it for some time , and if he ever discredited it , he would return it to them . Again thanking them , he assured them that his services would always be at the disposal of the VV . M . for the good of the lodge . _ "The Initiates" having been given , and suitably
responded to by Bros . Yardley , Inglish , and South , the VV . M . proposed " The Visitors , " and said that it had always been a pleasure and pride in that lodge to receive visitors , who invariably expressed high appreciation of the working and the entertainment provided . He was pleased to say there were 35 present on that occasion . He should couple with the toast the name of Bro . Murlis , P . M . 1642 , who was
well knovvn in the Masonic world , and especially in connection with the Charities , as he is a member of the Committee of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , He always attended the meetings of that committee , and there was not a case that came before it of which he was not conversant . He should also couple the names of Bros . Cooper , P . M . 1769 , and Hilton , W . M . 1622 , who were also
well known . Bro . W . Murlis , P . M . 1642 , thanked the W . M . for coupling his name with the toast , but wished he had chosen a brother who would have done more justice to it . All who were present early must have been impressed vvith the working , vvhich was performed with that precision , harmony , and earnestness , that would be a credit to any
Iodge . He vvas glad to see the grand spirit of emulation amongst the members , and was quite sure the W . M . vvould do his best to equal , although he vvould not better , the example of the P . M . 's , and he vvould no doubt be pleased if , at the end of the year , the brethren said he had done his work as well . It always gave him pleasure to visit their lodge , and he thanked the members one and all for the many kind invitations he had received . He wished now to refer to another matter—the
Charitieswith which the W . M . had been pleased to say he vvas connected . If he had a weak point it was his love for the Charities . It had been mentioned that evening that the W . M . intends to serve a Stewardship for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and he hoped the brethren vvould heartily support him . It was his privilege to spend the whole of a recent day on committees connected vvith
that institution . It was the last day for receiving petitions and he was sorry to say there were 141 candidates and only space for 4 . He asked them all to make a special effort so that more aged Masons and widows might be relieved . On the next occasion they would be asked to give a vote for the Imperial Institute . He vvas not disloyal , but he thought it would be a good thing for Freemasonry
if they could make a large addition to the number of vacancies for the three institutions . Let them do all they could as Masons to comfort the hearts of the aged people , some of whom , perhaps , were at one time seated at their festive board . A special effort should be made this jubilee year to enable each of the three Charitable Institutions to
take on 25 more . "The Masonic Charities " was given by the VV . M . who made an urgent appeal to the brethren , and asked them for their support in his Stewardship for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . "The Past Masters" and "The Officers" having been given , the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close .
KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —A meet , ing of this lodge was held at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge , on the 4 th inst . Among those present were Bros . Plowman , W . M . ; La Feullade , S . W . ; Lingley , J . W . ; George Everett , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Secretary ; Foale , S . D . ; Westley , I . G . ; Ruffle , D . C ; Grover , Org . ; H . Higgins , P . M . ; T . C . Walls ,
P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; C . H . Kohler , P . M . ; Cockburn , P . M . ; Stranger , P . M . ; Reinardt , Tyler ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Sparrowhawk was duly raised to the Third Degree . Bro . La Feullade was unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . G . Everett , elected Treasurer ; and Bro .
Reinardt , Tyler . Bros . Haines , Pope , and Westley were then elected Auditors . A Past Master ' s jewel having been unanimously voted to the outgoing Master , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed , and a most agreeable evening spent , thanks to the musical exertions of Bros . Grover , Everett , Lundie , La Feullade , and others .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — I he installation meeting of this prosperous lodge vvas held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , on the nth inst ., when there were present a large number of brethren under the presidency of Bro . Henry VV . Kedgley , VV . M . He vvas sup-? ° *! v £ Bros * T * A ' Dickson * s * * 5 Bowers Solomon , i
* w . ; E . Jacobs , P . M ., Treas . j VV . Bourne , P . M ., Sec ; Si- Reynolds , S . D . ; W . F . Thorpe , J . D . ; F . Gulliford , AD ., Stuart Lane - acting as Org . ; S . Hewitt , I . G . ; A . Ka ph , Steward ; R . F . Potter , Tyler ; J . Jacobs , I . P . M . ; £ •Coleman , P . M . ; C . Jacobs , P . M . ; S . Jacobs , P . M . ; «•Potter , VV . Unwin , E . Hill , G . Burt , H . Faulkes , A . s ! Bul en G . H . Foan , H . Willis , S . Isaacs , J . Woodward , E . Mills , W . J . Green , C . J . Howard , F . Wilhelm , C . E . Tomlinson , j . Mayo , E . Packham , T . Skinner , L . Isaacs , T .
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Snow , J . Potter , Turner Wilson , A . Freeman , L . Cohen , VV . A . " Dowling , J . W . Belsham , — Ismay , J . Bellamy , J . Pullen , and others . Visitors : Bros . A . Sherwood , P . M . 231 ; S . VV . Price , 1681 ; W . Poultard , J . VV . 9 ; VV . Roots , 1273 ; VV . C . Keats , 1 C 04 ; A . Clark , P . M . 1 S 97 ; S . Renaut , J . W . 1623 ; H . Higgins , P . M . 13 S 1 ; P . Kay , 170 S ; E . T . Taylor , 1597 ;
F . M . Noakes , 214 S ; F . Kedge , 749 ; W . Bretty . 879 ; John Lowe , 1924 ; J . Lockett , 163 S ; J . Bond , P . P . G . Purst . Surrey ; W . Weaver , VV . M . 1 SS 9 ; J . Coulthard , P , M . 749 ; V . Orchard , S . VV . 79 ; A . Smith , S . D , 134 S ; J . Hyde , 1662 ; VV . Osmond , 134 S ; P . S . Glensen , 134 S ; S . R . Walker , 743 ; E . R . Wickes , 733 ; J . Humphreys , S . D . 739 ; S . J . Bumpess , S . D . 733 ; J . Rowe , 1559 ; W . A . S .
Humphries , P . M . 45 ; Rob . Kirk , 16 S 1 ; A . Latepur , 1950 ; T . Holmes , 141 ; H . Marks , S . W . 1349 ; W . VV . Eastwood , 733 ; VV . Williams , 2032 ; G . H . Churchley , 615 , P . P . G . Stwd . Kent ; E . Fullick , 1348 ; C . Foghill , 2012 ; C . Solomon , 1 S 8 ; H . Robinson , 16 S 1 ; F . Harrison , P . M . 27 and 1310 ; VV . C . Smith , VV . M . 1563 ; H . Matthews , 1321 ; 1 . J . C . Gorlean , 13 S 1 ; W . Richards , VV . M . 1 S 53 ; D . VV
Fowler , 1571 ; VV . S . Mulford , 1321 ; and several others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . T . A . Dickson , S . W ., was then installed as W . M ., the ceremony being ** performed by Bro . H . Kedgley , the retiring W . M ., in a very impressive manner . The newly-installed Master then invested his officers for the ensuing year as
follows : Bros . B . Solomon , S . W . ; G . Reynolds , J . W . ; the Rev . P . M . Holden , Chap , ( who vvas unavoidably absent ); E . Jacobs , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Bourne , P . M ., Secretary ; H . Kedgley , I . P . M . ; George Stacey , P . M ., Organist ( who was absent on account of illness ); W . F . Thorpe , S . D . ; H . Hewitt , J . D . ; C . A . Ralph , LG . ; F . Gulliford , D . C . ; J . Jacobs , P . M ., and G . H . Reynolds
Stwds . ( absent on account of illness ); and R . F . Potter , Tyler . The I . P . M ., Bro . H . Kedgley , then delivered the charges to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren in a clear and forcible manner . Bro . G . Reynolds , J . VV ., read the report of the Audit Committee , Bros . Goldsmith , Unwin , and G . Reynolds , vvhich showed the largest balance in hand since the formation of tbe lodge , thus proving its
great and continued popularity . The new W . M ., vvith a few well chosen words , presented Bro . H . Kedgley , I . P . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel , remarking upon the assiduity vvith which he had attended the duties of his lodge . The lodge was then closed after the W . M . had received the " Hearty good wishes " of the brethren present , the brethren expressed themselves delighted vvith the clear
manner in which the Installing Master had performed the ceremony . The brethren then adjourned to the Victoria Hall , where a most sumptuous repast vvas provided , under the personal superintendence of Bro . Bertini , whose arrangements were most satisfactory to all . The , tables were most tastefully decorated vvith flowers , and each brother was presented
with a button hole , provided by the W . M . After grace had been sung , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured , the W . M . alluding in most graceful terms to the approaching Jubilee of her Majesty the Queen . Bro . Kedgley , I . P . M ., in rising to propose "The Health of the VV . M ., " said he need not tell them , when they
saw that gavel in his hand , that he was about to propose the health of their W . M . He had hardly knovvn how to find words suitable to express the pleasure they felt at the exalted position he occupied that night , and trusted that he might have a successful and pleasant year of office . They wished him and all the other officers of the lodge long life , health , and prosperity . He was sure the Covent Garden
Lodge would be as proud of him and the best vvould not feel ashamed of him . The Worshipful Master , in replying , said the words that he had prepared to say had almost gone away from him . He thanked them very much for the way in which they had received the toast of his health , and hoped they would be as glad to receive him in the same way at the end
of his year of office as they were then . The Worshipful Master , in proposing the toast of '' The Visitors , " said that toast vvas one of those that the Covent Garden Lodge always gave vvith a great deal of pleasure . They were always glad to see them in their lodge and around their festive board ; but they were especially pleased to see so many present that evening to witness the earnest
and thorough manner in vvhich everything connected vvith the Covent Garden Lodge vvas carried out . He begged to couple the toast with the names of Bros . A . Smith , S . D . 134 S , * Cox , and W . Richards , W . M . 1 S 53 . Bro . Smith , in reply , said he felt himself at a great disadvantage as he vvas not a member , but he seemed like a member through belonging to the lodge of instruction . He
could testify to the excellent work done there , which partly accounted for the success of the mother lodge . He must say the ceremony of installation vvas performed in the most impressive manner he had ever seen , and reflected great credit on all concerned . In conclusion , he thanked them very much for the splendid way in which the toast had been received .
Bro . Cox said that by the eloquent remarks of the previous speaker the responsibility ; had been in a great measure taken off his hands . He begged to thank them for the manner in vvhich the toast had been received . The working of the ceremonies reflected the greatest credit on the Covent Garden Lodge . Bro . Richards , 1853 , spoke of the pleasure he always felt
at meeting the members of the Covent Garden Lodge and witnessing their excellent working . As to the Fourth Degree , he could speak with a great deal of confidence . The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Health of the I . P . M ., " said the way in which he had done his work was highly creditable , and if he only strove to imitate his excellence , he should be satisfied . He asked the brethren to drink his health in a bumper .
Bro . Kedgley , in reply , said he certainly had to thank their W . M . for the very kind and flattering manner in which he had proposed his health . His year of office had been one of the happiest in his life , and he had endeavoured to follow the good example set him by his predecessors , all of whom had given him every assistance to attain the exalted position of W . M ., and he only hoped that every member might in their turn occupy that chair .
The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Health of the Past Masters , " spoke of the benefit the lodge had received from their experience , and their willingness at all times to do anything the Worshipful Master might ask of them .
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Bro . Jacobs , P . M ., in returning thanks , said it gave him a great deal of pleasure to respond to that toast . Although a P . M ., 'he did not feel old ; the continued prosperity of the Iodge made them feel evergreen . The funds of the lodge , as they had heard read , were in a most flourishing condition , thanks to their I . P . M ., and he trusted that by the end of this year they should have some money funded in
case of emergency . Several other Past Masters also responded . The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Health of the Officers , " saying how much depended on their assistance and co-operation to make his year of office successful . Bro . Solomon , S . W ., said he would do all that lay in his power to assist the W . M . in making this the most
successful year of the Covent Garden Lodge . Bro . Reynolds , J . W ., thanked the W . M . for the way in which he had spoken of the lod geof instruction ; he vvas introduced by an old friend , who he regretted to say vvas absent that evening . The Tyler ' s toast brought to a conclusion one of the most enthusiastic and enjoyable evenings since the foundation
of the ^ Iodge , showing the high esteem in which the W . M . is held in the lodge . The harmony of the evening vvas greatly enhanced by songs and recitations by the following : Miss Lane , Bros . Ralph , E . Jacobs , C . Solomon , A . Jacobs , and others . The whole of the musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . S . Lane , who also presided at the piano , and gave great satisfaction .
TEMPLE BAR LODGE ( No . 1728 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Monday at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , Bro . Richard Kimpton , W . M ., presiding . Besides the officers of the lodge and a goodly array of lay members , there were likewise present the following visitors : Bros . M . P . Cooper , 1056 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 and 192 S ; VV . Rest , P . M . 12 SS ; J .
I . Salmon , VV . M . 917 ; A . Higerty , W . M . 1044 ; J . I , Holland , W . M . elect 1044 ; D . Rose , P . M . 73 ; E . T . Taylor , 1567 ; C . F . Matier , W . M . igro , P . G . W . Greece ; Charles H . Driver , 1 9 , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . Surrey ; R . F . Castellan ' , 1463 , P . P . D . G . W . Punjab ; J . Kimpton , W . M . 1601 ; J . Terry , P . M . 228 ; H . Neville ( Blackheath Lodge ); T . Sadler Wood , WSM . 2024 ; F . L . West ,
S . D . 1445 ; E . J . Gardiner , P . M . 905 ; H . Marceau , 155 S ; and George J . Grover , Org . 1381 . The VV . M ., after the opening business had been transacted , initiated Mr . Alfred Yeomans . Bro . Arthur Roger Carter , S . W ., W . M . elect , was then presented to the W . M . by Bro . James Terry for installation . Bro . Terry having been requested by the W . M . to take the position
of D . C . during the ceremony , Bro . Kimpton thereupon installed Bro . Carter as W . M ., performing the ceremony in splendid style . The brethren appointed to office for the year were Bros . Richard Kimpton , I . P . M . and Treasurer ; J . Rexworthy , S . W . ; Herbert J . Rolls , J . W . ; George S . Recknell , P . M ., Secretary ; George J . Garland , S . D . ; A . G . Watkinson , J . D . ; F . Cleak , I . G . j B . T . Kimpton ,
D . C . j Charles Gooding and j . j . Stedman , Stwds . j R . J . Pitt , Org . ; and John S . Lackland , Tyler . Before the lodge vvas closed , the W . M . presented to Bro . Richard Kimpton a massive Past Master ' s jewel of the established Temple Bar pattern , accompanying the presentation was some laudatory observations on Bro . Kimpton ' s Mastership , vvhich any outgoing Master might well be
proud of . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The customary toasts followed . "The Queen and the Craft" having been duly honoured , The W . M ., in giving "The M . W . G . M ., " said he looked upon him as the head of Masonry throughout the world , and this fact was brought before him most strikingly at a
little dinner about two years ago . An American owing allegiance , as a Mason , to one of the Grand Lodges of America vvas present , of whom he asked the question , who he considered the head of all Freemasonry . The American brother told him that throughout America they considered the Prince of Wales as the head ; that although he was not the head according to their Constitutions , they looked
upon him as the head of Masonry in a typical sense , because , as England was the mother of America , the Prince of Wales was the father of Freemasonry in America . The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and , referring to their services in Masonry ,
said—They are the ground , the books , the academies , From which doth spring the true Promethean fire . " Bro . Richard Kimpton , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M ., " and said most of the brethren had seen the able manner ' in vvhich Bro . Carter had fulfilled the various offices which he had held up to the very high and honourable position which he now filled . VVhat could they say of his past history ?
He had fulfilled to the letter every office in the lodge to the satisfaction of all the brethren . That night they had only had a small opportunity of seeing the working which he could do . He had invested his officers admirably . He hoped the officers vvould attend regularly and punctually at every
meeting the VV . M . should call . Every brother of the lodge would rally round the W . M . and support him , and when they had done this , it vvould be such an incentive to every one that the W . M . vvould have such a successful year , that 1887—the festival year—would be a red-letter year in the annals of the Temple Bar Lodge .
The VVorshipful Master , in responding , said he knew not how sufficiently to thank the brethren ; but he could only promise that in the coming year he vvould do his best to draw a line parallel to , and equal with , the line drawn by the P . M . ' s who had preceded him . He should do his best to present the ceremonies to the brethren in as perfect a manner as lay in his power . He thought he should be able
to satisfy them that he vvas " au fait" vvith all the ritual of the three Degrees of the Craft , and he should try to govern the lodge vvith equality , temperance , and kindness to all the brethren . Nothing remained therefore for him but to thank thebrethren sincerely for their kind reception , and to ask them for their assistance during the coming year . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The I . P . M and
Installing Master , " of whom they knew more than h ' e could tell them . Both he and they were equal in their knowledge of him as an Installing Master ; but as a Past Master they knew him more than he did . But in both these positions the feeling of the brethren vvas that he had earned their affection by the beautiful working of the three Degrees , which he had given not , as some Masters did , as a matter
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ceremony of installation had endeared him to his heart stronger than before . He could not speak too highly oi their I . P . M . for he had never been excelled by any previous W . M ., and any brother coming after him would have all his work to do to equal him . There was now a pleasant duty before him—to present Bro . Harbord with the P . M . 's jewel voted by the lodge , and in attaching it to his breast
he sincerely trusted that the G . A . O . T . U . would spare him to wear it for many years , and that he would continue to be , as he had been , an ornament to the Craft . Bro . Henry Harbord , I . P . M ., said that words failed him to express his gratitude to the W . M . for the kind manner in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for their reception of it . It had been very pleasing to him to
be received with so much respect whilst he occupied the position of W . M . That respect , he believed , vvas for himself as well as the chair , and without that combined respect all discipline and harmony would be at an end . During his year he had done his best to carry out the duties of his office well . If Providence had blessed him vvith a retentive memory , he had been pleased to use it for the purpose of rendering the ceremonies to their satisfaction . He thanked
them for the jewel vvhich , he was assured , was given to htm in something more than the pro forma manner . He hoped to wear it for some time , and if he ever discredited it , he would return it to them . Again thanking them , he assured them that his services would always be at the disposal of the VV . M . for the good of the lodge . _ "The Initiates" having been given , and suitably
responded to by Bros . Yardley , Inglish , and South , the VV . M . proposed " The Visitors , " and said that it had always been a pleasure and pride in that lodge to receive visitors , who invariably expressed high appreciation of the working and the entertainment provided . He was pleased to say there were 35 present on that occasion . He should couple with the toast the name of Bro . Murlis , P . M . 1642 , who was
well knovvn in the Masonic world , and especially in connection with the Charities , as he is a member of the Committee of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , He always attended the meetings of that committee , and there was not a case that came before it of which he was not conversant . He should also couple the names of Bros . Cooper , P . M . 1769 , and Hilton , W . M . 1622 , who were also
well known . Bro . W . Murlis , P . M . 1642 , thanked the W . M . for coupling his name with the toast , but wished he had chosen a brother who would have done more justice to it . All who were present early must have been impressed vvith the working , vvhich was performed with that precision , harmony , and earnestness , that would be a credit to any
Iodge . He vvas glad to see the grand spirit of emulation amongst the members , and was quite sure the W . M . vvould do his best to equal , although he vvould not better , the example of the P . M . 's , and he vvould no doubt be pleased if , at the end of the year , the brethren said he had done his work as well . It always gave him pleasure to visit their lodge , and he thanked the members one and all for the many kind invitations he had received . He wished now to refer to another matter—the
Charitieswith which the W . M . had been pleased to say he vvas connected . If he had a weak point it was his love for the Charities . It had been mentioned that evening that the W . M . intends to serve a Stewardship for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and he hoped the brethren vvould heartily support him . It was his privilege to spend the whole of a recent day on committees connected vvith
that institution . It was the last day for receiving petitions and he was sorry to say there were 141 candidates and only space for 4 . He asked them all to make a special effort so that more aged Masons and widows might be relieved . On the next occasion they would be asked to give a vote for the Imperial Institute . He vvas not disloyal , but he thought it would be a good thing for Freemasonry
if they could make a large addition to the number of vacancies for the three institutions . Let them do all they could as Masons to comfort the hearts of the aged people , some of whom , perhaps , were at one time seated at their festive board . A special effort should be made this jubilee year to enable each of the three Charitable Institutions to
take on 25 more . "The Masonic Charities " was given by the VV . M . who made an urgent appeal to the brethren , and asked them for their support in his Stewardship for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . "The Past Masters" and "The Officers" having been given , the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close .
KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —A meet , ing of this lodge was held at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge , on the 4 th inst . Among those present were Bros . Plowman , W . M . ; La Feullade , S . W . ; Lingley , J . W . ; George Everett , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Secretary ; Foale , S . D . ; Westley , I . G . ; Ruffle , D . C ; Grover , Org . ; H . Higgins , P . M . ; T . C . Walls ,
P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; C . H . Kohler , P . M . ; Cockburn , P . M . ; Stranger , P . M . ; Reinardt , Tyler ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Sparrowhawk was duly raised to the Third Degree . Bro . La Feullade was unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . G . Everett , elected Treasurer ; and Bro .
Reinardt , Tyler . Bros . Haines , Pope , and Westley were then elected Auditors . A Past Master ' s jewel having been unanimously voted to the outgoing Master , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed , and a most agreeable evening spent , thanks to the musical exertions of Bros . Grover , Everett , Lundie , La Feullade , and others .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — I he installation meeting of this prosperous lodge vvas held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , on the nth inst ., when there were present a large number of brethren under the presidency of Bro . Henry VV . Kedgley , VV . M . He vvas sup-? ° *! v £ Bros * T * A ' Dickson * s * * 5 Bowers Solomon , i
* w . ; E . Jacobs , P . M ., Treas . j VV . Bourne , P . M ., Sec ; Si- Reynolds , S . D . ; W . F . Thorpe , J . D . ; F . Gulliford , AD ., Stuart Lane - acting as Org . ; S . Hewitt , I . G . ; A . Ka ph , Steward ; R . F . Potter , Tyler ; J . Jacobs , I . P . M . ; £ •Coleman , P . M . ; C . Jacobs , P . M . ; S . Jacobs , P . M . ; «•Potter , VV . Unwin , E . Hill , G . Burt , H . Faulkes , A . s ! Bul en G . H . Foan , H . Willis , S . Isaacs , J . Woodward , E . Mills , W . J . Green , C . J . Howard , F . Wilhelm , C . E . Tomlinson , j . Mayo , E . Packham , T . Skinner , L . Isaacs , T .
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Snow , J . Potter , Turner Wilson , A . Freeman , L . Cohen , VV . A . " Dowling , J . W . Belsham , — Ismay , J . Bellamy , J . Pullen , and others . Visitors : Bros . A . Sherwood , P . M . 231 ; S . VV . Price , 1681 ; W . Poultard , J . VV . 9 ; VV . Roots , 1273 ; VV . C . Keats , 1 C 04 ; A . Clark , P . M . 1 S 97 ; S . Renaut , J . W . 1623 ; H . Higgins , P . M . 13 S 1 ; P . Kay , 170 S ; E . T . Taylor , 1597 ;
F . M . Noakes , 214 S ; F . Kedge , 749 ; W . Bretty . 879 ; John Lowe , 1924 ; J . Lockett , 163 S ; J . Bond , P . P . G . Purst . Surrey ; W . Weaver , VV . M . 1 SS 9 ; J . Coulthard , P , M . 749 ; V . Orchard , S . VV . 79 ; A . Smith , S . D , 134 S ; J . Hyde , 1662 ; VV . Osmond , 134 S ; P . S . Glensen , 134 S ; S . R . Walker , 743 ; E . R . Wickes , 733 ; J . Humphreys , S . D . 739 ; S . J . Bumpess , S . D . 733 ; J . Rowe , 1559 ; W . A . S .
Humphries , P . M . 45 ; Rob . Kirk , 16 S 1 ; A . Latepur , 1950 ; T . Holmes , 141 ; H . Marks , S . W . 1349 ; W . VV . Eastwood , 733 ; VV . Williams , 2032 ; G . H . Churchley , 615 , P . P . G . Stwd . Kent ; E . Fullick , 1348 ; C . Foghill , 2012 ; C . Solomon , 1 S 8 ; H . Robinson , 16 S 1 ; F . Harrison , P . M . 27 and 1310 ; VV . C . Smith , VV . M . 1563 ; H . Matthews , 1321 ; 1 . J . C . Gorlean , 13 S 1 ; W . Richards , VV . M . 1 S 53 ; D . VV
Fowler , 1571 ; VV . S . Mulford , 1321 ; and several others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . T . A . Dickson , S . W ., was then installed as W . M ., the ceremony being ** performed by Bro . H . Kedgley , the retiring W . M ., in a very impressive manner . The newly-installed Master then invested his officers for the ensuing year as
follows : Bros . B . Solomon , S . W . ; G . Reynolds , J . W . ; the Rev . P . M . Holden , Chap , ( who vvas unavoidably absent ); E . Jacobs , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Bourne , P . M ., Secretary ; H . Kedgley , I . P . M . ; George Stacey , P . M ., Organist ( who was absent on account of illness ); W . F . Thorpe , S . D . ; H . Hewitt , J . D . ; C . A . Ralph , LG . ; F . Gulliford , D . C . ; J . Jacobs , P . M ., and G . H . Reynolds
Stwds . ( absent on account of illness ); and R . F . Potter , Tyler . The I . P . M ., Bro . H . Kedgley , then delivered the charges to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren in a clear and forcible manner . Bro . G . Reynolds , J . VV ., read the report of the Audit Committee , Bros . Goldsmith , Unwin , and G . Reynolds , vvhich showed the largest balance in hand since the formation of tbe lodge , thus proving its
great and continued popularity . The new W . M ., vvith a few well chosen words , presented Bro . H . Kedgley , I . P . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel , remarking upon the assiduity vvith which he had attended the duties of his lodge . The lodge was then closed after the W . M . had received the " Hearty good wishes " of the brethren present , the brethren expressed themselves delighted vvith the clear
manner in which the Installing Master had performed the ceremony . The brethren then adjourned to the Victoria Hall , where a most sumptuous repast vvas provided , under the personal superintendence of Bro . Bertini , whose arrangements were most satisfactory to all . The , tables were most tastefully decorated vvith flowers , and each brother was presented
with a button hole , provided by the W . M . After grace had been sung , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured , the W . M . alluding in most graceful terms to the approaching Jubilee of her Majesty the Queen . Bro . Kedgley , I . P . M ., in rising to propose "The Health of the VV . M ., " said he need not tell them , when they
saw that gavel in his hand , that he was about to propose the health of their W . M . He had hardly knovvn how to find words suitable to express the pleasure they felt at the exalted position he occupied that night , and trusted that he might have a successful and pleasant year of office . They wished him and all the other officers of the lodge long life , health , and prosperity . He was sure the Covent Garden
Lodge would be as proud of him and the best vvould not feel ashamed of him . The Worshipful Master , in replying , said the words that he had prepared to say had almost gone away from him . He thanked them very much for the way in which they had received the toast of his health , and hoped they would be as glad to receive him in the same way at the end
of his year of office as they were then . The Worshipful Master , in proposing the toast of '' The Visitors , " said that toast vvas one of those that the Covent Garden Lodge always gave vvith a great deal of pleasure . They were always glad to see them in their lodge and around their festive board ; but they were especially pleased to see so many present that evening to witness the earnest
and thorough manner in vvhich everything connected vvith the Covent Garden Lodge vvas carried out . He begged to couple the toast with the names of Bros . A . Smith , S . D . 134 S , * Cox , and W . Richards , W . M . 1 S 53 . Bro . Smith , in reply , said he felt himself at a great disadvantage as he vvas not a member , but he seemed like a member through belonging to the lodge of instruction . He
could testify to the excellent work done there , which partly accounted for the success of the mother lodge . He must say the ceremony of installation vvas performed in the most impressive manner he had ever seen , and reflected great credit on all concerned . In conclusion , he thanked them very much for the splendid way in which the toast had been received .
Bro . Cox said that by the eloquent remarks of the previous speaker the responsibility ; had been in a great measure taken off his hands . He begged to thank them for the manner in vvhich the toast had been received . The working of the ceremonies reflected the greatest credit on the Covent Garden Lodge . Bro . Richards , 1853 , spoke of the pleasure he always felt
at meeting the members of the Covent Garden Lodge and witnessing their excellent working . As to the Fourth Degree , he could speak with a great deal of confidence . The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Health of the I . P . M ., " said the way in which he had done his work was highly creditable , and if he only strove to imitate his excellence , he should be satisfied . He asked the brethren to drink his health in a bumper .
Bro . Kedgley , in reply , said he certainly had to thank their W . M . for the very kind and flattering manner in which he had proposed his health . His year of office had been one of the happiest in his life , and he had endeavoured to follow the good example set him by his predecessors , all of whom had given him every assistance to attain the exalted position of W . M ., and he only hoped that every member might in their turn occupy that chair .
The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Health of the Past Masters , " spoke of the benefit the lodge had received from their experience , and their willingness at all times to do anything the Worshipful Master might ask of them .
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Bro . Jacobs , P . M ., in returning thanks , said it gave him a great deal of pleasure to respond to that toast . Although a P . M ., 'he did not feel old ; the continued prosperity of the Iodge made them feel evergreen . The funds of the lodge , as they had heard read , were in a most flourishing condition , thanks to their I . P . M ., and he trusted that by the end of this year they should have some money funded in
case of emergency . Several other Past Masters also responded . The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Health of the Officers , " saying how much depended on their assistance and co-operation to make his year of office successful . Bro . Solomon , S . W ., said he would do all that lay in his power to assist the W . M . in making this the most
successful year of the Covent Garden Lodge . Bro . Reynolds , J . W ., thanked the W . M . for the way in which he had spoken of the lod geof instruction ; he vvas introduced by an old friend , who he regretted to say vvas absent that evening . The Tyler ' s toast brought to a conclusion one of the most enthusiastic and enjoyable evenings since the foundation
of the ^ Iodge , showing the high esteem in which the W . M . is held in the lodge . The harmony of the evening vvas greatly enhanced by songs and recitations by the following : Miss Lane , Bros . Ralph , E . Jacobs , C . Solomon , A . Jacobs , and others . The whole of the musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . S . Lane , who also presided at the piano , and gave great satisfaction .
TEMPLE BAR LODGE ( No . 1728 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Monday at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , Bro . Richard Kimpton , W . M ., presiding . Besides the officers of the lodge and a goodly array of lay members , there were likewise present the following visitors : Bros . M . P . Cooper , 1056 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 and 192 S ; VV . Rest , P . M . 12 SS ; J .
I . Salmon , VV . M . 917 ; A . Higerty , W . M . 1044 ; J . I , Holland , W . M . elect 1044 ; D . Rose , P . M . 73 ; E . T . Taylor , 1567 ; C . F . Matier , W . M . igro , P . G . W . Greece ; Charles H . Driver , 1 9 , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . Surrey ; R . F . Castellan ' , 1463 , P . P . D . G . W . Punjab ; J . Kimpton , W . M . 1601 ; J . Terry , P . M . 228 ; H . Neville ( Blackheath Lodge ); T . Sadler Wood , WSM . 2024 ; F . L . West ,
S . D . 1445 ; E . J . Gardiner , P . M . 905 ; H . Marceau , 155 S ; and George J . Grover , Org . 1381 . The VV . M ., after the opening business had been transacted , initiated Mr . Alfred Yeomans . Bro . Arthur Roger Carter , S . W ., W . M . elect , was then presented to the W . M . by Bro . James Terry for installation . Bro . Terry having been requested by the W . M . to take the position
of D . C . during the ceremony , Bro . Kimpton thereupon installed Bro . Carter as W . M ., performing the ceremony in splendid style . The brethren appointed to office for the year were Bros . Richard Kimpton , I . P . M . and Treasurer ; J . Rexworthy , S . W . ; Herbert J . Rolls , J . W . ; George S . Recknell , P . M ., Secretary ; George J . Garland , S . D . ; A . G . Watkinson , J . D . ; F . Cleak , I . G . j B . T . Kimpton ,
D . C . j Charles Gooding and j . j . Stedman , Stwds . j R . J . Pitt , Org . ; and John S . Lackland , Tyler . Before the lodge vvas closed , the W . M . presented to Bro . Richard Kimpton a massive Past Master ' s jewel of the established Temple Bar pattern , accompanying the presentation was some laudatory observations on Bro . Kimpton ' s Mastership , vvhich any outgoing Master might well be
proud of . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The customary toasts followed . "The Queen and the Craft" having been duly honoured , The W . M ., in giving "The M . W . G . M ., " said he looked upon him as the head of Masonry throughout the world , and this fact was brought before him most strikingly at a
little dinner about two years ago . An American owing allegiance , as a Mason , to one of the Grand Lodges of America vvas present , of whom he asked the question , who he considered the head of all Freemasonry . The American brother told him that throughout America they considered the Prince of Wales as the head ; that although he was not the head according to their Constitutions , they looked
upon him as the head of Masonry in a typical sense , because , as England was the mother of America , the Prince of Wales was the father of Freemasonry in America . The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and , referring to their services in Masonry ,
said—They are the ground , the books , the academies , From which doth spring the true Promethean fire . " Bro . Richard Kimpton , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M ., " and said most of the brethren had seen the able manner ' in vvhich Bro . Carter had fulfilled the various offices which he had held up to the very high and honourable position which he now filled . VVhat could they say of his past history ?
He had fulfilled to the letter every office in the lodge to the satisfaction of all the brethren . That night they had only had a small opportunity of seeing the working which he could do . He had invested his officers admirably . He hoped the officers vvould attend regularly and punctually at every
meeting the VV . M . should call . Every brother of the lodge would rally round the W . M . and support him , and when they had done this , it vvould be such an incentive to every one that the W . M . vvould have such a successful year , that 1887—the festival year—would be a red-letter year in the annals of the Temple Bar Lodge .
The VVorshipful Master , in responding , said he knew not how sufficiently to thank the brethren ; but he could only promise that in the coming year he vvould do his best to draw a line parallel to , and equal with , the line drawn by the P . M . ' s who had preceded him . He should do his best to present the ceremonies to the brethren in as perfect a manner as lay in his power . He thought he should be able
to satisfy them that he vvas " au fait" vvith all the ritual of the three Degrees of the Craft , and he should try to govern the lodge vvith equality , temperance , and kindness to all the brethren . Nothing remained therefore for him but to thank thebrethren sincerely for their kind reception , and to ask them for their assistance during the coming year . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The I . P . M and
Installing Master , " of whom they knew more than h ' e could tell them . Both he and they were equal in their knowledge of him as an Installing Master ; but as a Past Master they knew him more than he did . But in both these positions the feeling of the brethren vvas that he had earned their affection by the beautiful working of the three Degrees , which he had given not , as some Masters did , as a matter