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Masonic Facts Versus Fictions.
that neither the writer nor anyone about him had the least knowledge of the occurrence which he professed to describe , —that he simply did what many other writers have done , and probablywill continuetodo , viz ., "jumped at conclusions , " when at a loss for direct evidence . It is of the utmost importance in determining the value of doubtful or unauthenticated
statements to consider the question of the motive or object of those who make them . In the case of ' the originator of the " secession fiction" more than one jnotive is apparent . He was a paid officer of the rival Society , and therefore a partisan , one whose reflections upon his opponents should be carefully weighed and received with caution ; and the fact that he was a partisan
of the bitterest and most unreliable type , viz ., a renegade or deserter from the ranks of those whom he doubtless considered it his duty , as it was certainly his interest , to disparage , should be an additional reason for not accepting as literal truth all his assertions as to the character and origin of his former colleagues .
In a similar light should be viewed the statement of his clever and successful opponent , Laurence Dermott , which Bro . Lane quotes with emphasis , and to which he appears to attach great importance , but which I designate in " Masonic Facts and Fictions" as " bunkum , " or , in plain English , " brag . " In this case also the motive evidently was to exalt his own party
by depreciating his rivals , and here we have positive evidence of a perfectly disinterested character from the Register of the " Ancients , " which distinctly negatives the assertion that " many of them withdrew from the lodges under the modern sanction . " Previous to December , 1752 , the date of Dermott ' s statement , this Register contains the names of Five brethren who are said
to have come from the " Moderns , " viz ., Thomas Floyd , who was " made antient June , J * th , 1752 ; " Joseph Settree , July 24 th ; Peter Lacour , August 3 rd ; Jas . Schofield , August 14 th ; and Samuel Sturges in September ( date not given ) . Now , whether Dermott was really justified in describing Five
as " many " is a question I will not stay to discuss ; however that may be , he was doubtless not a little elated at having an accession to his ranks of five deserters from the camp of his rivals in the space of four months , and probably could not resist the tempation to indulge in a little exaggeration , not an uncommon weakness even in these enlightened days .
I would point out to Bro . Lane that as the first of these Five did not join the "Ancients " until nearly twelve months after they had organised themselves as a distinct and independent Society , their coming amongst them could not well have justified the application of the term "Schismatics " to the whole body .
There is another feature in the statement which he appears to value so highly , as being conclusive and reliable evidence of secession , which I think is worthy of his further attention . He will find it in the last words of his quotation . It strikes me very forcibly that according to the rendering , " the
true Ancient system" must have been already in existence when the " many" left the "Modern" lodges "to support" it , or they would have had nothing to " support , " and therefore no reason for leaving their former lodges .
I avail myself of the present opportunity to thank Bro . Lane most heartily and sincerely for his contribution to the "Ancient" versus " Modern " controversy , and although , in the absence of further evidence , I am unable to agree with his conclusions , I have every reason to be satisfied with the progress of my new theory , inasmuch as he admits that the
originators of the Ancient Grand Lodge were Irish Masons , and not English as has hitherto been supposed . When I find that a student so well qualified to express an opinion on this particular question , as Bro . Lane undoubtedl y is , can so easily be brought thus far out of the beaten track I am not without hope that he will sooner or later venture to accompany me the rest of the journey .
Masonic Literature, Our Charities, &C.
MASONIC LITERATURE , OUR CHARITIES , & c .
Masonic Literature during the past year has had several valuable add't'ons to its ever increasing collection by such works as that b y Bro . Wh ymper , on "The Religion of Freemasonry , " which has been published with an introduction by our esteemed Bro . W . J . Hughan . Another work that has also been issued ( that we might name ) is that b y Bro . John Finlay Finlayson , on "Symbols and Legends of
Freemasonry . " In addition to these ( and others of value ) we have this evening received the first copy of a new work that is now being published by our great Masonic historian , the W . Bro . W . J . Hughan , on "The Engraved List of Regular Lodges , of A . D . 1734 ; in Facsimile , " with most important « * 3 O ' J \ J ~ " 3 .. .-- --VUK IHWWI IUIH
explanatory notes , and an introduction by our distinguished brother . This work has been anxiously looked for by our American brethren , who are a ways trying to seize the first copy of everything that emanates from the pen of Bro . Hughan . It is undoubtedly an important link that connects J Jjf'to the past . I have had the honour and pleasure of examining some r . - — (* " ¦"'' * " **»» - nc * * - * *¦ n * . *** - njiiwui arnj ^ iiuajuiu UJ ¦ U . /' . a . ui 11 j 111 J *; 3 LU 11 C of
th 1- P ° ' ^ eets this able production , and I can assure the brethren a . tasa work 0 j ^ ^ branch of business in which I have been well . ^ ained from my youth up ) , I have not the slightest hesitation in pronouncing A- S ' T-flKrf triumph in the Art of Facsimile reproduction ! This effort will a < e its mark upon the future of Freemasonry to an extent that we cannot sauge at present .
be Before we finish our sketch of the literary efforts of the Craft , it may dist " ^ ' t 0 some P resent to ' earn that the valuable labours of our noli ln S 4 lshe < i brother , Robert Freke Gould , are about to receive special Quart ' m l ^ e ^ orm ° ^ a Testimonial , that is being supported in all the four T , t . ° f the globe . le
am Masonic Charities of the past year have received an increased Preceri * su PP > greater than that vvhich has marked the history of any Charlie * - ** year ' - £ 7 S * °° o havin f ? been collected for "the three great the lar ' ' as llley are ca ** ^ wllile we are gratified in chronicling Instjf uP SUms '' have tieen Stained at the annual festivals of our great tions during the past year , yet we do not wish you to imagine that
Masonic Literature, Our Charities, &C.
these sums represent the total of our Masonic Benevolence , under the English Constitution ; for in addition to these three Institutions we must not forget that there are the noble efforts ol the Board of Benevolence , which this past year distributed ^ 11 , 468 to some 439 needy cases . Then , again , look at the amount that is being annually collected by our Provincial Charity Funds , Institutions that are growing up into vast proportions all
over England for the relief ot local cases that do not participate in the benefits of the Central Charities , such as our "Devon Masonic Educational Fnnd , " " The Fortescue Fund , " and to all such efforts add these , the local Lodge Charities , such as the Jordan Lodge , No . 1 4 , Benevolent Fund ( ol which there are many among the 2000 that range under the banner of our Grand Lodge ); and if we add to all these efforts tlie private benefac '
tions of members of our Sublime Order , such as those who have so liberally and spontaneously contributed to the relief of the widow of a deceased brother , who has just passed away from our midst ; if the actual figures from all these sources could be gathered , they would almost startle even those who are the most active in Masonic Benevolence . When , therefore , we hear it computed ,
that from the Masonic general Charities , it is supposed that £ 250 per day is contributed for the relief oi worthy cases , vve are tempted to greatly increase that estimate , when we consider the many and various sources out of which flow the generous gifts of our united Brotherhood . [ Report to the Jordan Lodge , Torquay , by VV . Bro , J CHAPMAN , P . M ., P . Prov , G . D , Devon , & c , & c . l
Aldersgate Lodge, No. 1657.
ALDERSGATE LODGE , No . 1657 .
The gathering at the installation meeting , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on Monday , the iSth instant , was more numerous than usual and included , among other personages , Bro . the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor , Bro . Sheriff Newton , and many of the Grand Officers of Eugland , INSTALLATION OF BRO . ALDERMAN JOSEPH RENALS AS W . M .
both Present and Past , who visited the lodge on this occasion in order to evince their respect for Bro . Joseph Renals , the VV . M . elect , and Alderman of the Ward of Aldersgate . It will be in the recollection of our readers that about 12 months since , on the lamented death of Bro . Alderman Sir John Staples , K . C . M . G ., who was founder and P M
of the neighbouring Lodge of St . Botolph , No . 2020 , and a P . Z . of the Aldersgate Chapter , No . 1657 , Bro . Renals was unanimously elected his successor in the Court of Aldermen , and his progress in Masonry having secured him the necessary qualifications for the office of
Master , his brother members of the Aldersgate Lod ge lost no time in doing both him and themselves honour by electing him to preside over their fortunes during the present year . Nor can it be said that the choice is not a most excellent one . Bro , Renals has made himself most popular in his Ward by the kindness and geniality of his disposition , while , as a man of
business and of substance , he stands in the first rank ; and when in the efflux of time , the duty of presiding over the ancient City of London as its Chief Magistrate shall be assigned to him , it is justly anticipated that he will prove as popular and capable a Lord Mayor as any of his predecessors . Moreover , Bro . Renals is comparatively a young man ,
and being a man of culture as well as a shrewd and eminently successful man of business , he is in all respects fitted to adorn any position of eminence or trust to which it may be his good fortune to be appointed or elected . It is not surprising , therefore , that on the occasion of his being inducted into the chair of his lodge , there should be so large and influential a concourse of brethren to witness , or perhaps it should be said to take part in , the
ceremony . The members present included—Bros . K . Anderton , VV . M . ; George Kenning , P . M ., acting S . W . ; Alderman Joseph Renals , J . VV . ; Alfred Brookman , P . M ., Ireas . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . W . Middx ., Sec ; A . B . Hudson , S . D . ; Joan Larkin , D . C ; M . R . Webo , I . G . ; E . F . fuller and G . Rawlinson , Stwds . ; J . L ) . AllcroftP . M ., P . G . Treas .: S .
, White , P . M . ; and Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec . Visitors : Bros . Kt . Hon . the Lord Ma > or ; air John ti . Monckton , P . G . W . ; F . Binckes , P . G . S . B . ; Rev . R . J . Simps-n , P . G . Chap . ; Edward terry , P . G . Stwd . ; Sheriff Newton , Sir U . N . Fowler , P . G . W . ; Fletcher Moulton , Q . C . ; Sir W . MacCormack , R . Taylor , 140 ; H . Mallet , S . VV . 1434 ; H . C . Hana , P . P . G . D . Herts ; T . Beard , P . M . 101 ; J . Corbett , P . M . 22 ; J . Karnsay , P . M . 162 , 1707 ; E . T . R . Wilde , J . VV . 171 S ; Geo . LowP . M . •»; H . J
, . P . P . Allcroft , 259 ; R . Baggallay , J . D . 1718 ; F . Tayler , P . M . 1260 ; S . H . Soper , G . D . Sussex ; Deputy J . B . Goodinge , S . W . 1818 ; T . Roderick , 1 S 27 ; P . Woodward , Sec . 1434 ; A . J . Dobbin , P . P . G . Chap . Notts ; W . Maple , P . G . D . Middx . ; A . Peebles , P . M . ; H . Yorill , P . M . 141 ; W . Hicks , 657 ; J . P . Fairfield , W . M . 2224 ; Geo . Harlow , P . M . 1613 ; H . Povey , P . M . 22 ; Jas . J . Avery , P . P . G . S . B . Dsvon :
Raymond H . Thrupp , P . A . G . D . C , Dep . Prov . G . M . Middx . ; C . F . Howard , P . G . S . B . ; J . P . Fitzgerald , W . M . 216 S ; T . Owen , P . M . 1287 ; Geo . CordoU , P . M . 3 ; Major H . A . Joseph , W . M . 9 6 ; J . Beddon , P . M . 1417 ; J . Bergmann , P . M . 1671 ; W . W . Lee , 18 97 ; Alderman John Renals ( Mayor of Nottingham ); J , Brookman , Nelson Reed , and many others .
The lodge was formally opened , after which the minutes were read and confirmed , and the report of the Committee of Finance received and adopted . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Gierke , G . Sec , then assumed the chair , and Bro . Alderman Joseph Renals , having been presented as VV . M . elect , was duly installed into the chair .
The following officers vvere appointed , and those of their number who were present invested , viz .: Bros . A . B . Hudson , S . W . ; M . R . Webb , J . P ., J . W . ; A . Brookman , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Middx ., Sec ; J . Larkin , S . D . ; E . F . B . Fuller , J . D . ; George Rawlinson , LG . ; P . F . R . Saillard , D . C ; Benskin and Chapman , Stewards j and W . H . Thomas , Tyler .
The customary addresses were delivered by the Installing Master . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec . - The WORSHIPFUL MASTER said he had a pleasant duty to perform in presenting Bro . Anderton , I . P . M ., with a second jewel , he having occupied the chair for two years , and his own thanks were especially due to the I . P . M . for occupying the chair for that length of time .
'Ihe lodge was formally closed , and the brethren adjourned to a recherche repast , at the conclusion of which the loyal and Masonic toasts were given . "The Queen and the Craft" having been honoured , "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W , G . M ., " was given .
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Masonic Facts Versus Fictions.
that neither the writer nor anyone about him had the least knowledge of the occurrence which he professed to describe , —that he simply did what many other writers have done , and probablywill continuetodo , viz ., "jumped at conclusions , " when at a loss for direct evidence . It is of the utmost importance in determining the value of doubtful or unauthenticated
statements to consider the question of the motive or object of those who make them . In the case of ' the originator of the " secession fiction" more than one jnotive is apparent . He was a paid officer of the rival Society , and therefore a partisan , one whose reflections upon his opponents should be carefully weighed and received with caution ; and the fact that he was a partisan
of the bitterest and most unreliable type , viz ., a renegade or deserter from the ranks of those whom he doubtless considered it his duty , as it was certainly his interest , to disparage , should be an additional reason for not accepting as literal truth all his assertions as to the character and origin of his former colleagues .
In a similar light should be viewed the statement of his clever and successful opponent , Laurence Dermott , which Bro . Lane quotes with emphasis , and to which he appears to attach great importance , but which I designate in " Masonic Facts and Fictions" as " bunkum , " or , in plain English , " brag . " In this case also the motive evidently was to exalt his own party
by depreciating his rivals , and here we have positive evidence of a perfectly disinterested character from the Register of the " Ancients , " which distinctly negatives the assertion that " many of them withdrew from the lodges under the modern sanction . " Previous to December , 1752 , the date of Dermott ' s statement , this Register contains the names of Five brethren who are said
to have come from the " Moderns , " viz ., Thomas Floyd , who was " made antient June , J * th , 1752 ; " Joseph Settree , July 24 th ; Peter Lacour , August 3 rd ; Jas . Schofield , August 14 th ; and Samuel Sturges in September ( date not given ) . Now , whether Dermott was really justified in describing Five
as " many " is a question I will not stay to discuss ; however that may be , he was doubtless not a little elated at having an accession to his ranks of five deserters from the camp of his rivals in the space of four months , and probably could not resist the tempation to indulge in a little exaggeration , not an uncommon weakness even in these enlightened days .
I would point out to Bro . Lane that as the first of these Five did not join the "Ancients " until nearly twelve months after they had organised themselves as a distinct and independent Society , their coming amongst them could not well have justified the application of the term "Schismatics " to the whole body .
There is another feature in the statement which he appears to value so highly , as being conclusive and reliable evidence of secession , which I think is worthy of his further attention . He will find it in the last words of his quotation . It strikes me very forcibly that according to the rendering , " the
true Ancient system" must have been already in existence when the " many" left the "Modern" lodges "to support" it , or they would have had nothing to " support , " and therefore no reason for leaving their former lodges .
I avail myself of the present opportunity to thank Bro . Lane most heartily and sincerely for his contribution to the "Ancient" versus " Modern " controversy , and although , in the absence of further evidence , I am unable to agree with his conclusions , I have every reason to be satisfied with the progress of my new theory , inasmuch as he admits that the
originators of the Ancient Grand Lodge were Irish Masons , and not English as has hitherto been supposed . When I find that a student so well qualified to express an opinion on this particular question , as Bro . Lane undoubtedl y is , can so easily be brought thus far out of the beaten track I am not without hope that he will sooner or later venture to accompany me the rest of the journey .
Masonic Literature, Our Charities, &C.
MASONIC LITERATURE , OUR CHARITIES , & c .
Masonic Literature during the past year has had several valuable add't'ons to its ever increasing collection by such works as that b y Bro . Wh ymper , on "The Religion of Freemasonry , " which has been published with an introduction by our esteemed Bro . W . J . Hughan . Another work that has also been issued ( that we might name ) is that b y Bro . John Finlay Finlayson , on "Symbols and Legends of
Freemasonry . " In addition to these ( and others of value ) we have this evening received the first copy of a new work that is now being published by our great Masonic historian , the W . Bro . W . J . Hughan , on "The Engraved List of Regular Lodges , of A . D . 1734 ; in Facsimile , " with most important « * 3 O ' J \ J ~ " 3 .. .-- --VUK IHWWI IUIH
explanatory notes , and an introduction by our distinguished brother . This work has been anxiously looked for by our American brethren , who are a ways trying to seize the first copy of everything that emanates from the pen of Bro . Hughan . It is undoubtedly an important link that connects J Jjf'to the past . I have had the honour and pleasure of examining some r . - — (* " ¦"'' * " **»» - nc * * - * *¦ n * . *** - njiiwui arnj ^ iiuajuiu UJ ¦ U . /' . a . ui 11 j 111 J *; 3 LU 11 C of
th 1- P ° ' ^ eets this able production , and I can assure the brethren a . tasa work 0 j ^ ^ branch of business in which I have been well . ^ ained from my youth up ) , I have not the slightest hesitation in pronouncing A- S ' T-flKrf triumph in the Art of Facsimile reproduction ! This effort will a < e its mark upon the future of Freemasonry to an extent that we cannot sauge at present .
be Before we finish our sketch of the literary efforts of the Craft , it may dist " ^ ' t 0 some P resent to ' earn that the valuable labours of our noli ln S 4 lshe < i brother , Robert Freke Gould , are about to receive special Quart ' m l ^ e ^ orm ° ^ a Testimonial , that is being supported in all the four T , t . ° f the globe . le
am Masonic Charities of the past year have received an increased Preceri * su PP > greater than that vvhich has marked the history of any Charlie * - ** year ' - £ 7 S * °° o havin f ? been collected for "the three great the lar ' ' as llley are ca ** ^ wllile we are gratified in chronicling Instjf uP SUms '' have tieen Stained at the annual festivals of our great tions during the past year , yet we do not wish you to imagine that
Masonic Literature, Our Charities, &C.
these sums represent the total of our Masonic Benevolence , under the English Constitution ; for in addition to these three Institutions we must not forget that there are the noble efforts ol the Board of Benevolence , which this past year distributed ^ 11 , 468 to some 439 needy cases . Then , again , look at the amount that is being annually collected by our Provincial Charity Funds , Institutions that are growing up into vast proportions all
over England for the relief ot local cases that do not participate in the benefits of the Central Charities , such as our "Devon Masonic Educational Fnnd , " " The Fortescue Fund , " and to all such efforts add these , the local Lodge Charities , such as the Jordan Lodge , No . 1 4 , Benevolent Fund ( ol which there are many among the 2000 that range under the banner of our Grand Lodge ); and if we add to all these efforts tlie private benefac '
tions of members of our Sublime Order , such as those who have so liberally and spontaneously contributed to the relief of the widow of a deceased brother , who has just passed away from our midst ; if the actual figures from all these sources could be gathered , they would almost startle even those who are the most active in Masonic Benevolence . When , therefore , we hear it computed ,
that from the Masonic general Charities , it is supposed that £ 250 per day is contributed for the relief oi worthy cases , vve are tempted to greatly increase that estimate , when we consider the many and various sources out of which flow the generous gifts of our united Brotherhood . [ Report to the Jordan Lodge , Torquay , by VV . Bro , J CHAPMAN , P . M ., P . Prov , G . D , Devon , & c , & c . l
Aldersgate Lodge, No. 1657.
ALDERSGATE LODGE , No . 1657 .
The gathering at the installation meeting , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on Monday , the iSth instant , was more numerous than usual and included , among other personages , Bro . the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor , Bro . Sheriff Newton , and many of the Grand Officers of Eugland , INSTALLATION OF BRO . ALDERMAN JOSEPH RENALS AS W . M .
both Present and Past , who visited the lodge on this occasion in order to evince their respect for Bro . Joseph Renals , the VV . M . elect , and Alderman of the Ward of Aldersgate . It will be in the recollection of our readers that about 12 months since , on the lamented death of Bro . Alderman Sir John Staples , K . C . M . G ., who was founder and P M
of the neighbouring Lodge of St . Botolph , No . 2020 , and a P . Z . of the Aldersgate Chapter , No . 1657 , Bro . Renals was unanimously elected his successor in the Court of Aldermen , and his progress in Masonry having secured him the necessary qualifications for the office of
Master , his brother members of the Aldersgate Lod ge lost no time in doing both him and themselves honour by electing him to preside over their fortunes during the present year . Nor can it be said that the choice is not a most excellent one . Bro , Renals has made himself most popular in his Ward by the kindness and geniality of his disposition , while , as a man of
business and of substance , he stands in the first rank ; and when in the efflux of time , the duty of presiding over the ancient City of London as its Chief Magistrate shall be assigned to him , it is justly anticipated that he will prove as popular and capable a Lord Mayor as any of his predecessors . Moreover , Bro . Renals is comparatively a young man ,
and being a man of culture as well as a shrewd and eminently successful man of business , he is in all respects fitted to adorn any position of eminence or trust to which it may be his good fortune to be appointed or elected . It is not surprising , therefore , that on the occasion of his being inducted into the chair of his lodge , there should be so large and influential a concourse of brethren to witness , or perhaps it should be said to take part in , the
ceremony . The members present included—Bros . K . Anderton , VV . M . ; George Kenning , P . M ., acting S . W . ; Alderman Joseph Renals , J . VV . ; Alfred Brookman , P . M ., Ireas . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . W . Middx ., Sec ; A . B . Hudson , S . D . ; Joan Larkin , D . C ; M . R . Webo , I . G . ; E . F . fuller and G . Rawlinson , Stwds . ; J . L ) . AllcroftP . M ., P . G . Treas .: S .
, White , P . M . ; and Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec . Visitors : Bros . Kt . Hon . the Lord Ma > or ; air John ti . Monckton , P . G . W . ; F . Binckes , P . G . S . B . ; Rev . R . J . Simps-n , P . G . Chap . ; Edward terry , P . G . Stwd . ; Sheriff Newton , Sir U . N . Fowler , P . G . W . ; Fletcher Moulton , Q . C . ; Sir W . MacCormack , R . Taylor , 140 ; H . Mallet , S . VV . 1434 ; H . C . Hana , P . P . G . D . Herts ; T . Beard , P . M . 101 ; J . Corbett , P . M . 22 ; J . Karnsay , P . M . 162 , 1707 ; E . T . R . Wilde , J . VV . 171 S ; Geo . LowP . M . •»; H . J
, . P . P . Allcroft , 259 ; R . Baggallay , J . D . 1718 ; F . Tayler , P . M . 1260 ; S . H . Soper , G . D . Sussex ; Deputy J . B . Goodinge , S . W . 1818 ; T . Roderick , 1 S 27 ; P . Woodward , Sec . 1434 ; A . J . Dobbin , P . P . G . Chap . Notts ; W . Maple , P . G . D . Middx . ; A . Peebles , P . M . ; H . Yorill , P . M . 141 ; W . Hicks , 657 ; J . P . Fairfield , W . M . 2224 ; Geo . Harlow , P . M . 1613 ; H . Povey , P . M . 22 ; Jas . J . Avery , P . P . G . S . B . Dsvon :
Raymond H . Thrupp , P . A . G . D . C , Dep . Prov . G . M . Middx . ; C . F . Howard , P . G . S . B . ; J . P . Fitzgerald , W . M . 216 S ; T . Owen , P . M . 1287 ; Geo . CordoU , P . M . 3 ; Major H . A . Joseph , W . M . 9 6 ; J . Beddon , P . M . 1417 ; J . Bergmann , P . M . 1671 ; W . W . Lee , 18 97 ; Alderman John Renals ( Mayor of Nottingham ); J , Brookman , Nelson Reed , and many others .
The lodge was formally opened , after which the minutes were read and confirmed , and the report of the Committee of Finance received and adopted . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Gierke , G . Sec , then assumed the chair , and Bro . Alderman Joseph Renals , having been presented as VV . M . elect , was duly installed into the chair .
The following officers vvere appointed , and those of their number who were present invested , viz .: Bros . A . B . Hudson , S . W . ; M . R . Webb , J . P ., J . W . ; A . Brookman , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Middx ., Sec ; J . Larkin , S . D . ; E . F . B . Fuller , J . D . ; George Rawlinson , LG . ; P . F . R . Saillard , D . C ; Benskin and Chapman , Stewards j and W . H . Thomas , Tyler .
The customary addresses were delivered by the Installing Master . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec . - The WORSHIPFUL MASTER said he had a pleasant duty to perform in presenting Bro . Anderton , I . P . M ., with a second jewel , he having occupied the chair for two years , and his own thanks were especially due to the I . P . M . for occupying the chair for that length of time .
'Ihe lodge was formally closed , and the brethren adjourned to a recherche repast , at the conclusion of which the loyal and Masonic toasts were given . "The Queen and the Craft" having been honoured , "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W , G . M ., " was given .