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<;„ . E . Rivingtcn , P . M . S 77 ; VV . T . Page , P . G . Sec . Worcester ; W . Jones , P . M . i ' s- E . J . Wilks , VV . M . iS ; G . Martin , W . M . 829 ; Lieut . P . K . Lewi ' s ; Captain 5 **' < 5 Tyndale-Biscoe ; Dr . H . Allen . 404 ; A . Saunders , W . M . 477 ; A . 11 . Baird , YVM- 2433 ' J-C Day , 19 S 2 ; J . K . Bourne ; J . H . Montague , VV . M . 2030 ; S . lirhtenfeld , P . M . 1017 ; VV . J . Arrnitage , S 59 ; H . L . Sarson ; C Hammerton , pG . b . B . ; H . VV . P . Makeham , P . M . 1559 ; VV . Baker , 192 ; J . G . Robeson , . „_ . ; ' and E . Bissell , 1339 . The elections for the next year resulted in the choice of Bro . C . Kupferschmidt , . \ ( J . S . G . C , as Maste-r , and Bro . Sir Walter Besant as Treasurer . Bro . Lane
( . -diibited an old "Athol" apron , from an engraved plate and hand-coloured , also a ,-ii-ious certificate granted to a member in 1 S 03 by Lodge No . 360 , B'ixham , the design l . i'ini : a clo « e imitation of the Grand Ledge documents . Bro . J . M . McLeod , Sec . |; A ! l . I ' . r Hoys , exhibited an old silk kerchief , colour-printed with Masonic emblems , , ; , 1 1 , 1 lie 100 years old , and of extra large size . Bro . Dr . Chetwode Crawley exhibited \ ,.-. ! . ured print of the Gills' School and surrounding property , published by Laurie and Aiitlle in 1 S 03 , which evoked much interest as it was previously unknown . The
Secre-I ,, y iiad a paper by Bro . C . Wiebe , the M . W . G . M . of the Granel Lodge of Hamburg , ,, ' ,, tl' - ; early days of German Freemasonry and the ' * Premier Loelge in Germany , \ l , c lorn , " ar . d a discussion ensued in which Bros . Lane , Kupferschmidt , anel Speth took p . nl . The Secretary then read a short paper by Bro . Dr . VV . Barlow , of Adelaide , on " A Curirus Historical Error , " which was commented on by Bros . Chetwode Crawley , Rev- J- W . Horsley , Lovegrove , and Speth . Hearty votes of thanks were passed to both writers , and the labours of the evening being concluded , ths brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant for dinner .
Kingswood Lodge , No . 2278 . The closing meeting of the season of this lodge was held on Saturday , the ioth inst ., at Broxbourne , Bro . E . Blinkhorn , P . M ., W . M ., presiding . There were present Bros . 1 Petch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; R . VV . Nicole , LP . M . ; E . It . Moore , P . M . ; J . Gravatt , S . W . j A . Ingram , J . VV . ; C . C . Renaud , S . D . ; E . N . Benningfield , J . D . ; C . N ' co'e , acting I . G . ; F . Page , Stwd . ; A . A . Kelly , Org . ; T . Williams , Tyler ; J . E . Little , F . H . Johnson , D . Taylor , A . Franklin , VV . Rackham , Donald King , and A . C . Little .
The business of the lodge was the raising of Bro . J . E . Little , and it is hardly necessary to state , with so experienced a VV . M , lhat the ceremony was carried out in a most impressive manner . The by-laws were read , and the report ef the Charity Committee was also reael by the lodge representative , Bro . C M . Coxon , P . M . Much satisfaction was expresseel at the resu ' t of the election of the R . M . I , for Girls , when a child of the late Bro . IL T . Nell , P . M ., was one of the successful candidates on the first application . This result was mainly attributable to the support received by the Strong Man Lodge . No . 45 , of which the late brother was a P . M . and Secretary .
1 he lodge having been closed , the brethren sat down to a very enjoyable repast . In addition lo the customiry toas ' s , the Worshipful Master , in very kindly and felicitous terms , proposed " The I Iealth of Bro . Donald King , " on his leaving the rnuntry for Rhodesia . He said that Bro . King had proved an acquisition to the lodge , and though hut a young member , they parted with him with regret . It was , however , gratifying to know that he did not intend to sever his connection , vith the lodge , but to continue his membership . 1 hey wished him every success , and . should look forward to Ihe pleasuie of welcoming him amongst them again .
Bio . King thanked Ihe brethren fur Iheir good wishes . He was going to a country unknown to him , and did not know what he wcu'd have to face . He should long remember the last evening he spent with the bielhren of the Kingswood Lodge . He felt leo deeply moved to thank them as he would like for the kindness he had always received , ; nel fur the good wishes they then gave him . An excellent and lengthy programme ef music had heen arranged for hy Bro . R . VV . Nicole . A very enjoyable evenirg was spent .
Lewisham Lodge , No . 2579 . The first installation meeting of this lodge wis held at the Parish Hall , Lidy wellmad , Lewisham , on the lo ' . h instant , when a large number of brethren at : enJed to congratulate the founders on the success achieved . During the first year of its exis'e . ice , the lodge , under the Mastership of Bro . Christopher Sims , has nude rapid strides , the number of members having considerably increased , and the initial expenses completely paid off , leaving a substantial balance in the hands of the Treasurer . The founders
were , then-fore , corgratulated upon the real-sation of their most sanguine an icipitions , and a continued period of prosperity confidently prognosticated . Lodge was opened by Bro . Christopher Sims , VV . M ., supported by Bros . C . Lamb , S . VV ., VV . M . elect ; J . Coote , J . W . ; Rev .-W . J . Salt , M A .. Chap . ; J . A . Shelton , VV . M . 1558 , S . D . ; II . Lewis , J . D . ; E . Hall , Sec ; W . C . Tyler , I . G . j C . VV Wilkes , Org . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . F . Lever , J . D . 155 S ; R . Trotter , 1 . 157 ; H . Whitney , W . M . SGi ; E . Van Patten , P . M ., Sec . 1 G 01 ; VV . Phillips , P . M
174 ; W . Fieldon , P . M . 154 S ; S . B . McCIellan , P . M . S 29 ; A . Blenkarn , Prov . G . Treas . Middx . ; F . V . Call , P . M . 1558 ; G . A . Fisher , 1227 ; R . O . Hinderwell , J . D . i 2 e >; J . W . Westmoreland , W . M . elect 1259 ; W . Russell , P . M . 77 ; R . T . Mason , SyS ; A . Manners , 212 ; A . J . Lindsiy , P . M . 27 S ; J . B . Lee , 132 S ; F . S . lorford , P . M . 9 G 9 ; A . Harbord , P . M . 901 ; O . Rose , P . M . 1597 ; J . Irvine , P . M . ¦ * ' , | 2 ; H . J . Turnbull , 749 ; G . Parreit , 1359 ; VV . Bennett , 750 ; W . L . Brown , 'ISO ; T . Levy , LG . i 3 t <">; C . Thomas , P . M . 507 ; W . II . Saunders , P . M . 1 503 , I ' l ' . S . G . D . Middx . ; VV . W . Lee , P . M . ; and many others .
The minutes were cewfirmed , and Bios . A . P . Lindsay , 27 S , and F . G . Rose , 13 , were elected joining members . Bro . Charles Lamb was next presented for installation , and was duly installed into the chair of W . M . by Bro . Christopher Sims , who performed the ceremony with his accus ' . omed ability . The following officers were appointed tiros . J . Coote , S . W . ; J . A . Shelton , J . VV . ; Rev . VV . J . Salt , M . A ., Chap . ; Harman ) » cer , Treas . ; E . Hall , Sec . ; H . Lewis , S . D . ; W . C Tyler , J . D . ; H . Cole , LG . ; J . VV . Drysdale , P . M .. D . C .: C . W . Wilkes . Org . ; VV . T . Price Tavlor and F . VV .
Ouandr , Stwds . ; and j . S . Gregory , Tyler . The W . M . then impressively initiated into freemasonry Messrs . W . E . T . Bennett , T . H . Warland , W . H . Howells , and F . ' ' ¦ r'nis . The Auditors ' report , showing a considerable sum in hand after payment of al . liabilities , was unanimously adopted . A very handsome Past Master's jewel was next presented by the VV . M . to . Bro . Chiistopher Sims , LP . M ., in recognition of his indefatigj" - -le exertions as the first Master , and the gift was cordially and appropriately acknowled
ged . Bro . Shelton , J . VV ., referred to the invaluable services rendered during the lormation of the lodge by Bro . Hall , the esteemed Secretary , and proposed that five guineas should be vejted as a nucleus of a testimonial fund . This was seconded by Bro . Lewis , S . D .. and canied unanimously . The W . M . presented the lodge with a handsome cisc for the warrant and Bro . W . C . Tyler , J . D ., also presented a photograph of the 'minders , both gifts being cordially accepted and acknowledged .
1 ne lodge was then closed and an adjournment made to the banquet table , where an : ple justice was done to an excellent menu . the customary loyal and Masonic toasls followed . . In giving "Ihe Oueen and the Craft , " the W . M . naturally referred to the long reifin of her Majesty ^ which had been characterised by beneficence and wisdom and " V !' . j s developme nts in literature and education . _ It . R . H . the Prince nf Wales" was mnst heartilv honoured .
d . I e , W * M * afterwards proposed " The Grand Officers . " He slid that upon them ^ evolvee ! important du'ies in the management of Freemasonry . Each jewel on the Jiabt of a Grand Officer had a history , being given and received for some specific Ject , and was the result of many years' service and devotion . that Christopher Sims , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and said ¦! -, , , vas the first time he had had the privilege cf doing so in the Lewisham Lodge . -i'i , , ... OL t . iut . 11 c iiau iiau tut . piivut : £ t ; ,-1 tiuiu __ at , 111 mc ij-wiailtliii i . uu ^ c .
cc _ . t"ren had heard the manner in which the VV . M . had rendered the initiation 1 Vt emor | y that night , and must have been struck with its impressiveness . Tne members A P '" " ! of their Woishijiful Master , and sincerel y wished hirn a prosperous and oth ¦ " ¦ r ^ ^ ° ^ ° ^' - t here had been four initiations that evening , and there were und " ! £ a" ? ns that a second year cf splendid prosperity was in store for the lodge 'n nT . ' . 'a' an ( J ahle rule of Bro . Lamb . The toast ntcessaiily required few words I , 9 P ° s = ing it , for its coidial retention was alrcadv assured .
w [ A , ° * Chas . Lamb , W . M ., sincerely thanked the I . P . M . for the kind manner in it . Ill ^ proposed the toast and ihe brethren for the enthusiastic reception accorded pj c Ar '' oped and trusted he should realise all the expectations formed ot him and was t | 1 ( , . ' htre was a prospect of getting a fair amount of work . He trusted that with sistance of the officers that the work would be done to their mutual satisfaction
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and all his energies would be eicvoted to bring about so desirable a result . As there was a lengthy programme to be negotiated he could only again thank them for their cordial reception . In submitting "The Initiates , " the W . M . welcomed them into the lodge , and said he hoped they would devo ' . e their time and attention in order to advance in their knowledge of the Craft . Bros . Bennett , Warland , Hcvells , and Thomis briefly responded .
The VVorshipful Master proposed " The I . P . M ., " and said ihe toast on the present occasion was of special importance , as Bro . Christopher Sims was the first Master of the lcelge , and it was no secret that a great measure of its success was owing to his exertions . The duties of a first Master were necessarily of an arduous character , as they involved special and peculiar responsibilities , but these had all been surmounted by Bro . Sims , whose previous experience in other lodges had stood bin in good stead . l'he ceremonieshadallbeenperformedin an admirable minner . and their I . P . M . had also contributed
by his urbanity and geniality to the hirmony an 1 gen ; r . il welfire of the lod . . c . Bro . Sims had already been presented with a Past Mister ' s jewel in the lodge , but he ( the VV . M . ) was privileged to mike a further presentation to mirk the esteem in which the I . P . M . was held , and the appreciation of the members—and especially the initiates and joining members—for his indefatigable exertions . Before ask ' in * the brethren to cordially drink the toast , he ( the VV . M . ) would present liro . Sims , I . P . M ., with a hindsome illuminated address on vellum , a massive gold charm , aid an umbrella , with a gold handle , for Mrs . Sims .
The toast having been enthusiastically re : eived , B .-o . Christopher Sims , I . P . M ., in reply , said that words failed him to adequately express his thanks to them for their overwhelming kindness . He had been already sufficiently repaid for any work he had done—and he must admit that there had necessarily been a considerable am ount—by the Past Master ' s jewel , and the appreciation and approbation of the members . For these further tokens of their affection he could only return them h : ' s very sincere and earnest thanks , and assured them that his efforts to promote the prosperity of the lod < e had been a labour of love . He was naturally delighted that the lodge had proved such a phenomenal success , showing that the desire of the founders to form a lodge in
the neighbourhood h-d been fully justified . Ileh-oroed the prosperity would continue to increase , and no effort would be . spired on his part to assist the lodge and the brethren . Their personal gilts to himself he should ever regard as a token cf their esteem and affection , and as a souvenir of a most enjoyable year as VV . Mister of the Lewisham Lodge , and on behalf of his wife , he could assure them that their preseit would be accepted and highly va ' ued . He trusted to remiin with them for minv yeirs to enjoy the esteem and the affection of the members , of which their presents were a pledge , and to witness the increasing prosperity and success of the Lewisham Lodge , ot which they were all so proud .
" Thc Visitors " was responded to by Bros . Lindsiy , P . M ., Whitney , P . M . ; and Judge , P . M ., who congratulated the lodge on its success , and wished it continued prospeiity . For "The Officers , " Bro . Coote , S . VV ., assured the W . M . of their cordial support . Bno . J . A . Shelton , J . W ., referred to the excellent services rendered by Bro . Coote , S . VV ., who was the promoter of the lodge , and to whose efforts it wis due they were meeting that evening . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most enjoyable evening .
The hall was tastefully decorated with shrubs and palms by Messrs . John Laing and Son , of I ' orest-hill , Bro . Till , of Leevisham , supplying the banquet . The following artistes assisted in the musical arrangements : Madam Cirlotta Ide , Miss Mary Morgan , Hrni . E . Hall , Secretary , and VV . Phillips .
Cripplegate Lodge , No . 1613 . The installation meeting of this nourishing lodge , held at the Albion , Aldersgatestreet , E . G ., on the 15 th inst ., attracted a large number of members and visitors . The whole proceedings were of a most enjoyable nature , the ritual being admirably rendered by thc retiring Master , Bro . S . Groner , and the creature ; comforts of the visitors being catered for in a liberal manner . The brethren present included Bros . S . Groner , W . M . ; T . G . Anderson , I . P . M . ; F . Page , S . VV . ; J . VV . Murray , P . M ., J . VV . ; H . Steverson , P . M ., Treis . ; VV . Medwin , P . M ., Sec . ; S . Di Costa AndradeS . D
, ; D . R . Soames , P . AL , D . C ; I . Berg , P . M . ; C . P . Pointz , P . M . ; J . Weston , P . M . ; F . Stallard , P . M . ; S . Groner , P . M . ; G . Harlow , P . M . ; J . Ball , P . M ., Prov . G . S . B . Herts ; C . R . Cooper , P . M . ; and R . Groves , P . M . Visitors : Bros . J . M . McLeoJ , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M LB . ; Sheriff R . H . Rogers , W . M . 24 m ; F . Voiles , P . M . 744 ; G . Walker , 1471 ; C . H . Denny , W . M . 1671 ; J . Spiegel , P . M . iySi ; C . S . Pitcher , W . M . 121 G ; E . Walker , 153 G ; C . Penny , P . M . 1 G 37 : N . Salmon ,
P . M . 177 ; F . L . P-ies ' , W . M . 1637 : W . R . King , P . M . 1 G 71 ; J . E . Waters , 27 ; T . G . Hodges , P . M . 1695 ; W . H . McGowan , P . M . 247 ; H . Hart , 1319 ; E . J . Wickenden , W . M . 1599 ; J . C . Tilt , P . M . 19 * . F . H . Callingham , 17 G 9 ; A . Wood , W . M . elect 11 S 5 ; II . Sprake , P . M . S 73 ; S . W . Bjll , S . D , 23 G 1 ; Maurice Woolf , 25 ; Louis Levy , 2535 ; W . Cambden , S . D . 2395 ; C . Horst , J . D . 1471 ; J . T . Davies , VV . M . 134 S ; Geo . Walker , S . D . 2020 ; F . V . Green , 1 GS 7 ; VV . Kennedy , 1241 ; W . C Ferries ; C . H . Fry , P . M . 1 G 7 ; VV . W . Lee , P . M . ; and others .
Lodge was opened at an early hour on account of the numerous items on the agenda paper . 1 h ; se included the confirmation of the minutes , a candidite to be raised to the Thiid Degree , and the initiation of Mr . Frank White Rose . These interesting items having been satisfactorily disposed of , Bro . Frederick Page was presented for installation as Worshipful Master , and was duly inducted into the chair b y Bro . S . Groner . The following officers received- appointment and were invested : Bros . S . Groner , I . P . M . ; J . W . Muiray , P . M ., S . W . ; S . Da Costa Andrade , J . W . ; H . Stevenson , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Medwin , P . M ., P . Z , Secretary ; A . F . Scott , S . D . ; D . R . Soames , P . M ., J . D . ; F . W . Kiddell , I . G . ; and B . Groner , P . M P . Z ., Stwd .
, The lodge was closed , the brethren adjourned to banquet and the usual toasts were subsequently given . " I he Queen and the Craft , " "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " and "The Grand Officers " -having been loyally given and heartily received . Bro . S . Groner , I . P . M ., ruse to propose " The Health of the VV . M ., " and said he did so with very great pleasure . Bro . Page had been a member of this lodge for five or six years and during that time had done everything in his power to promote its interests .
Ihey had seen him pass through various offices , in all of which he hid worked admirably , and now that he had been installed into the chair—and they had unanimously elected him with every confidence - those efforts would be doubled . Whatever work might fall to the Worshipful Master ' s share ivould be performed in a manner of which the members would te proud . 1 hey were all looking forward to a happy year of oflue under Bro . Page , W . M ., and he ( the I . P . M . ) was expressing the sentim ; ntsof every brother when he wished their Worshipful Master health and strength to enjoy a prosperous reign .
_ Bro . if . Page , VV . M ., thanked the I . P . M . forthe very kind and generous manner in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for the heirty reception given it . He could assure them that he was very pr- ; ud as a comparatively young Mason to become the VV . M . of so renowned a lodge as the Cripplegate . They would bear with him it he first tendered his hearty thanks to Bro . Tilt , P . M ., of the London Rille Brigade Lodge , who initiated him into Masonry and taught him the delightlul secrets of their mysterious Order . He was sorry that Bro . Gregory , P . M ., was not also present , for he also oared
that brother hearty thanks . He could only promise that whatever work he had the pleasure to perform would be done , if possible , with greater fervour anel zeal than he had already shown . He had taken a deep anel lasting interest in Masonry since hi * , initiation , and it was therefore a satisfaction to him to know that the members h ? d deemed him worthy to ( ill the chair . He was deeply grateful and in thanking them for the honour conferred , he could only once again assure them that everything in his power would be done for the credit of the lodge and the welfare of Masonry in general .
Bro . F . VV . Rose , in replying tor " Ihe Initiate , " said the initiate he was and the initiate he felt . He felt a baby and hardly knrw whether he ought to open his lips at all . He lelt so many things , and perhaps did not know what he ought to feel . He was in facta good initiate . Those present had all stood in the same position and would doubtless sympathise with him , as he hoped to have the privilege in the future of sympathising with other individuals who had passed over the brink . He hoped all initiates would feel as he did , that he had taken a step in the right direction and a step for the good in becoming a member of the Craft .
In proposing "The Masonic Charities , " the W . M . said that thc members of that lodge could claim to have an exceptional interest in the Institutions . During the 20 years existence of the lodge a sum of £ 1547 had been taken up to he Masonic Institutions , and of that sum £ 375 had been contributed from the lodge funds . On looking
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<;„ . E . Rivingtcn , P . M . S 77 ; VV . T . Page , P . G . Sec . Worcester ; W . Jones , P . M . i ' s- E . J . Wilks , VV . M . iS ; G . Martin , W . M . 829 ; Lieut . P . K . Lewi ' s ; Captain 5 **' < 5 Tyndale-Biscoe ; Dr . H . Allen . 404 ; A . Saunders , W . M . 477 ; A . 11 . Baird , YVM- 2433 ' J-C Day , 19 S 2 ; J . K . Bourne ; J . H . Montague , VV . M . 2030 ; S . lirhtenfeld , P . M . 1017 ; VV . J . Arrnitage , S 59 ; H . L . Sarson ; C Hammerton , pG . b . B . ; H . VV . P . Makeham , P . M . 1559 ; VV . Baker , 192 ; J . G . Robeson , . „_ . ; ' and E . Bissell , 1339 . The elections for the next year resulted in the choice of Bro . C . Kupferschmidt , . \ ( J . S . G . C , as Maste-r , and Bro . Sir Walter Besant as Treasurer . Bro . Lane
( . -diibited an old "Athol" apron , from an engraved plate and hand-coloured , also a ,-ii-ious certificate granted to a member in 1 S 03 by Lodge No . 360 , B'ixham , the design l . i'ini : a clo « e imitation of the Grand Ledge documents . Bro . J . M . McLeod , Sec . |; A ! l . I ' . r Hoys , exhibited an old silk kerchief , colour-printed with Masonic emblems , , ; , 1 1 , 1 lie 100 years old , and of extra large size . Bro . Dr . Chetwode Crawley exhibited \ ,.-. ! . ured print of the Gills' School and surrounding property , published by Laurie and Aiitlle in 1 S 03 , which evoked much interest as it was previously unknown . The
Secre-I ,, y iiad a paper by Bro . C . Wiebe , the M . W . G . M . of the Granel Lodge of Hamburg , ,, ' ,, tl' - ; early days of German Freemasonry and the ' * Premier Loelge in Germany , \ l , c lorn , " ar . d a discussion ensued in which Bros . Lane , Kupferschmidt , anel Speth took p . nl . The Secretary then read a short paper by Bro . Dr . VV . Barlow , of Adelaide , on " A Curirus Historical Error , " which was commented on by Bros . Chetwode Crawley , Rev- J- W . Horsley , Lovegrove , and Speth . Hearty votes of thanks were passed to both writers , and the labours of the evening being concluded , ths brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant for dinner .
Kingswood Lodge , No . 2278 . The closing meeting of the season of this lodge was held on Saturday , the ioth inst ., at Broxbourne , Bro . E . Blinkhorn , P . M ., W . M ., presiding . There were present Bros . 1 Petch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; R . VV . Nicole , LP . M . ; E . It . Moore , P . M . ; J . Gravatt , S . W . j A . Ingram , J . VV . ; C . C . Renaud , S . D . ; E . N . Benningfield , J . D . ; C . N ' co'e , acting I . G . ; F . Page , Stwd . ; A . A . Kelly , Org . ; T . Williams , Tyler ; J . E . Little , F . H . Johnson , D . Taylor , A . Franklin , VV . Rackham , Donald King , and A . C . Little .
The business of the lodge was the raising of Bro . J . E . Little , and it is hardly necessary to state , with so experienced a VV . M , lhat the ceremony was carried out in a most impressive manner . The by-laws were read , and the report ef the Charity Committee was also reael by the lodge representative , Bro . C M . Coxon , P . M . Much satisfaction was expresseel at the resu ' t of the election of the R . M . I , for Girls , when a child of the late Bro . IL T . Nell , P . M ., was one of the successful candidates on the first application . This result was mainly attributable to the support received by the Strong Man Lodge . No . 45 , of which the late brother was a P . M . and Secretary .
1 he lodge having been closed , the brethren sat down to a very enjoyable repast . In addition lo the customiry toas ' s , the Worshipful Master , in very kindly and felicitous terms , proposed " The I Iealth of Bro . Donald King , " on his leaving the rnuntry for Rhodesia . He said that Bro . King had proved an acquisition to the lodge , and though hut a young member , they parted with him with regret . It was , however , gratifying to know that he did not intend to sever his connection , vith the lodge , but to continue his membership . 1 hey wished him every success , and . should look forward to Ihe pleasuie of welcoming him amongst them again .
Bio . King thanked Ihe brethren fur Iheir good wishes . He was going to a country unknown to him , and did not know what he wcu'd have to face . He should long remember the last evening he spent with the bielhren of the Kingswood Lodge . He felt leo deeply moved to thank them as he would like for the kindness he had always received , ; nel fur the good wishes they then gave him . An excellent and lengthy programme ef music had heen arranged for hy Bro . R . VV . Nicole . A very enjoyable evenirg was spent .
Lewisham Lodge , No . 2579 . The first installation meeting of this lodge wis held at the Parish Hall , Lidy wellmad , Lewisham , on the lo ' . h instant , when a large number of brethren at : enJed to congratulate the founders on the success achieved . During the first year of its exis'e . ice , the lodge , under the Mastership of Bro . Christopher Sims , has nude rapid strides , the number of members having considerably increased , and the initial expenses completely paid off , leaving a substantial balance in the hands of the Treasurer . The founders
were , then-fore , corgratulated upon the real-sation of their most sanguine an icipitions , and a continued period of prosperity confidently prognosticated . Lodge was opened by Bro . Christopher Sims , VV . M ., supported by Bros . C . Lamb , S . VV ., VV . M . elect ; J . Coote , J . W . ; Rev .-W . J . Salt , M A .. Chap . ; J . A . Shelton , VV . M . 1558 , S . D . ; II . Lewis , J . D . ; E . Hall , Sec ; W . C . Tyler , I . G . j C . VV Wilkes , Org . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . F . Lever , J . D . 155 S ; R . Trotter , 1 . 157 ; H . Whitney , W . M . SGi ; E . Van Patten , P . M ., Sec . 1 G 01 ; VV . Phillips , P . M
174 ; W . Fieldon , P . M . 154 S ; S . B . McCIellan , P . M . S 29 ; A . Blenkarn , Prov . G . Treas . Middx . ; F . V . Call , P . M . 1558 ; G . A . Fisher , 1227 ; R . O . Hinderwell , J . D . i 2 e >; J . W . Westmoreland , W . M . elect 1259 ; W . Russell , P . M . 77 ; R . T . Mason , SyS ; A . Manners , 212 ; A . J . Lindsiy , P . M . 27 S ; J . B . Lee , 132 S ; F . S . lorford , P . M . 9 G 9 ; A . Harbord , P . M . 901 ; O . Rose , P . M . 1597 ; J . Irvine , P . M . ¦ * ' , | 2 ; H . J . Turnbull , 749 ; G . Parreit , 1359 ; VV . Bennett , 750 ; W . L . Brown , 'ISO ; T . Levy , LG . i 3 t <">; C . Thomas , P . M . 507 ; W . II . Saunders , P . M . 1 503 , I ' l ' . S . G . D . Middx . ; VV . W . Lee , P . M . ; and many others .
The minutes were cewfirmed , and Bios . A . P . Lindsay , 27 S , and F . G . Rose , 13 , were elected joining members . Bro . Charles Lamb was next presented for installation , and was duly installed into the chair of W . M . by Bro . Christopher Sims , who performed the ceremony with his accus ' . omed ability . The following officers were appointed tiros . J . Coote , S . W . ; J . A . Shelton , J . VV . ; Rev . VV . J . Salt , M . A ., Chap . ; Harman ) » cer , Treas . ; E . Hall , Sec . ; H . Lewis , S . D . ; W . C Tyler , J . D . ; H . Cole , LG . ; J . VV . Drysdale , P . M .. D . C .: C . W . Wilkes . Org . ; VV . T . Price Tavlor and F . VV .
Ouandr , Stwds . ; and j . S . Gregory , Tyler . The W . M . then impressively initiated into freemasonry Messrs . W . E . T . Bennett , T . H . Warland , W . H . Howells , and F . ' ' ¦ r'nis . The Auditors ' report , showing a considerable sum in hand after payment of al . liabilities , was unanimously adopted . A very handsome Past Master's jewel was next presented by the VV . M . to . Bro . Chiistopher Sims , LP . M ., in recognition of his indefatigj" - -le exertions as the first Master , and the gift was cordially and appropriately acknowled
ged . Bro . Shelton , J . VV ., referred to the invaluable services rendered during the lormation of the lodge by Bro . Hall , the esteemed Secretary , and proposed that five guineas should be vejted as a nucleus of a testimonial fund . This was seconded by Bro . Lewis , S . D .. and canied unanimously . The W . M . presented the lodge with a handsome cisc for the warrant and Bro . W . C . Tyler , J . D ., also presented a photograph of the 'minders , both gifts being cordially accepted and acknowledged .
1 ne lodge was then closed and an adjournment made to the banquet table , where an : ple justice was done to an excellent menu . the customary loyal and Masonic toasls followed . . In giving "Ihe Oueen and the Craft , " the W . M . naturally referred to the long reifin of her Majesty ^ which had been characterised by beneficence and wisdom and " V !' . j s developme nts in literature and education . _ It . R . H . the Prince nf Wales" was mnst heartilv honoured .
d . I e , W * M * afterwards proposed " The Grand Officers . " He slid that upon them ^ evolvee ! important du'ies in the management of Freemasonry . Each jewel on the Jiabt of a Grand Officer had a history , being given and received for some specific Ject , and was the result of many years' service and devotion . that Christopher Sims , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and said ¦! -, , , vas the first time he had had the privilege cf doing so in the Lewisham Lodge . -i'i , , ... OL t . iut . 11 c iiau iiau tut . piivut : £ t ; ,-1 tiuiu __ at , 111 mc ij-wiailtliii i . uu ^ c .
cc _ . t"ren had heard the manner in which the VV . M . had rendered the initiation 1 Vt emor | y that night , and must have been struck with its impressiveness . Tne members A P '" " ! of their Woishijiful Master , and sincerel y wished hirn a prosperous and oth ¦ " ¦ r ^ ^ ° ^ ° ^' - t here had been four initiations that evening , and there were und " ! £ a" ? ns that a second year cf splendid prosperity was in store for the lodge 'n nT . ' . 'a' an ( J ahle rule of Bro . Lamb . The toast ntcessaiily required few words I , 9 P ° s = ing it , for its coidial retention was alrcadv assured .
w [ A , ° * Chas . Lamb , W . M ., sincerely thanked the I . P . M . for the kind manner in it . Ill ^ proposed the toast and ihe brethren for the enthusiastic reception accorded pj c Ar '' oped and trusted he should realise all the expectations formed ot him and was t | 1 ( , . ' htre was a prospect of getting a fair amount of work . He trusted that with sistance of the officers that the work would be done to their mutual satisfaction
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and all his energies would be eicvoted to bring about so desirable a result . As there was a lengthy programme to be negotiated he could only again thank them for their cordial reception . In submitting "The Initiates , " the W . M . welcomed them into the lodge , and said he hoped they would devo ' . e their time and attention in order to advance in their knowledge of the Craft . Bros . Bennett , Warland , Hcvells , and Thomis briefly responded .
The VVorshipful Master proposed " The I . P . M ., " and said ihe toast on the present occasion was of special importance , as Bro . Christopher Sims was the first Master of the lcelge , and it was no secret that a great measure of its success was owing to his exertions . The duties of a first Master were necessarily of an arduous character , as they involved special and peculiar responsibilities , but these had all been surmounted by Bro . Sims , whose previous experience in other lodges had stood bin in good stead . l'he ceremonieshadallbeenperformedin an admirable minner . and their I . P . M . had also contributed
by his urbanity and geniality to the hirmony an 1 gen ; r . il welfire of the lod . . c . Bro . Sims had already been presented with a Past Mister ' s jewel in the lodge , but he ( the VV . M . ) was privileged to mike a further presentation to mirk the esteem in which the I . P . M . was held , and the appreciation of the members—and especially the initiates and joining members—for his indefatigable exertions . Before ask ' in * the brethren to cordially drink the toast , he ( the VV . M . ) would present liro . Sims , I . P . M ., with a hindsome illuminated address on vellum , a massive gold charm , aid an umbrella , with a gold handle , for Mrs . Sims .
The toast having been enthusiastically re : eived , B .-o . Christopher Sims , I . P . M ., in reply , said that words failed him to adequately express his thanks to them for their overwhelming kindness . He had been already sufficiently repaid for any work he had done—and he must admit that there had necessarily been a considerable am ount—by the Past Master ' s jewel , and the appreciation and approbation of the members . For these further tokens of their affection he could only return them h : ' s very sincere and earnest thanks , and assured them that his efforts to promote the prosperity of the lod < e had been a labour of love . He was naturally delighted that the lodge had proved such a phenomenal success , showing that the desire of the founders to form a lodge in
the neighbourhood h-d been fully justified . Ileh-oroed the prosperity would continue to increase , and no effort would be . spired on his part to assist the lodge and the brethren . Their personal gilts to himself he should ever regard as a token cf their esteem and affection , and as a souvenir of a most enjoyable year as VV . Mister of the Lewisham Lodge , and on behalf of his wife , he could assure them that their preseit would be accepted and highly va ' ued . He trusted to remiin with them for minv yeirs to enjoy the esteem and the affection of the members , of which their presents were a pledge , and to witness the increasing prosperity and success of the Lewisham Lodge , ot which they were all so proud .
" Thc Visitors " was responded to by Bros . Lindsiy , P . M ., Whitney , P . M . ; and Judge , P . M ., who congratulated the lodge on its success , and wished it continued prospeiity . For "The Officers , " Bro . Coote , S . VV ., assured the W . M . of their cordial support . Bno . J . A . Shelton , J . W ., referred to the excellent services rendered by Bro . Coote , S . VV ., who was the promoter of the lodge , and to whose efforts it wis due they were meeting that evening . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most enjoyable evening .
The hall was tastefully decorated with shrubs and palms by Messrs . John Laing and Son , of I ' orest-hill , Bro . Till , of Leevisham , supplying the banquet . The following artistes assisted in the musical arrangements : Madam Cirlotta Ide , Miss Mary Morgan , Hrni . E . Hall , Secretary , and VV . Phillips .
Cripplegate Lodge , No . 1613 . The installation meeting of this nourishing lodge , held at the Albion , Aldersgatestreet , E . G ., on the 15 th inst ., attracted a large number of members and visitors . The whole proceedings were of a most enjoyable nature , the ritual being admirably rendered by thc retiring Master , Bro . S . Groner , and the creature ; comforts of the visitors being catered for in a liberal manner . The brethren present included Bros . S . Groner , W . M . ; T . G . Anderson , I . P . M . ; F . Page , S . VV . ; J . VV . Murray , P . M ., J . VV . ; H . Steverson , P . M ., Treis . ; VV . Medwin , P . M ., Sec . ; S . Di Costa AndradeS . D
, ; D . R . Soames , P . AL , D . C ; I . Berg , P . M . ; C . P . Pointz , P . M . ; J . Weston , P . M . ; F . Stallard , P . M . ; S . Groner , P . M . ; G . Harlow , P . M . ; J . Ball , P . M ., Prov . G . S . B . Herts ; C . R . Cooper , P . M . ; and R . Groves , P . M . Visitors : Bros . J . M . McLeoJ , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M LB . ; Sheriff R . H . Rogers , W . M . 24 m ; F . Voiles , P . M . 744 ; G . Walker , 1471 ; C . H . Denny , W . M . 1671 ; J . Spiegel , P . M . iySi ; C . S . Pitcher , W . M . 121 G ; E . Walker , 153 G ; C . Penny , P . M . 1 G 37 : N . Salmon ,
P . M . 177 ; F . L . P-ies ' , W . M . 1637 : W . R . King , P . M . 1 G 71 ; J . E . Waters , 27 ; T . G . Hodges , P . M . 1695 ; W . H . McGowan , P . M . 247 ; H . Hart , 1319 ; E . J . Wickenden , W . M . 1599 ; J . C . Tilt , P . M . 19 * . F . H . Callingham , 17 G 9 ; A . Wood , W . M . elect 11 S 5 ; II . Sprake , P . M . S 73 ; S . W . Bjll , S . D , 23 G 1 ; Maurice Woolf , 25 ; Louis Levy , 2535 ; W . Cambden , S . D . 2395 ; C . Horst , J . D . 1471 ; J . T . Davies , VV . M . 134 S ; Geo . Walker , S . D . 2020 ; F . V . Green , 1 GS 7 ; VV . Kennedy , 1241 ; W . C Ferries ; C . H . Fry , P . M . 1 G 7 ; VV . W . Lee , P . M . ; and others .
Lodge was opened at an early hour on account of the numerous items on the agenda paper . 1 h ; se included the confirmation of the minutes , a candidite to be raised to the Thiid Degree , and the initiation of Mr . Frank White Rose . These interesting items having been satisfactorily disposed of , Bro . Frederick Page was presented for installation as Worshipful Master , and was duly inducted into the chair b y Bro . S . Groner . The following officers received- appointment and were invested : Bros . S . Groner , I . P . M . ; J . W . Muiray , P . M ., S . W . ; S . Da Costa Andrade , J . W . ; H . Stevenson , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Medwin , P . M ., P . Z , Secretary ; A . F . Scott , S . D . ; D . R . Soames , P . M ., J . D . ; F . W . Kiddell , I . G . ; and B . Groner , P . M P . Z ., Stwd .
, The lodge was closed , the brethren adjourned to banquet and the usual toasts were subsequently given . " I he Queen and the Craft , " "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " and "The Grand Officers " -having been loyally given and heartily received . Bro . S . Groner , I . P . M ., ruse to propose " The Health of the VV . M ., " and said he did so with very great pleasure . Bro . Page had been a member of this lodge for five or six years and during that time had done everything in his power to promote its interests .
Ihey had seen him pass through various offices , in all of which he hid worked admirably , and now that he had been installed into the chair—and they had unanimously elected him with every confidence - those efforts would be doubled . Whatever work might fall to the Worshipful Master ' s share ivould be performed in a manner of which the members would te proud . 1 hey were all looking forward to a happy year of oflue under Bro . Page , W . M ., and he ( the I . P . M . ) was expressing the sentim ; ntsof every brother when he wished their Worshipful Master health and strength to enjoy a prosperous reign .
_ Bro . if . Page , VV . M ., thanked the I . P . M . forthe very kind and generous manner in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for the heirty reception given it . He could assure them that he was very pr- ; ud as a comparatively young Mason to become the VV . M . of so renowned a lodge as the Cripplegate . They would bear with him it he first tendered his hearty thanks to Bro . Tilt , P . M ., of the London Rille Brigade Lodge , who initiated him into Masonry and taught him the delightlul secrets of their mysterious Order . He was sorry that Bro . Gregory , P . M ., was not also present , for he also oared
that brother hearty thanks . He could only promise that whatever work he had the pleasure to perform would be done , if possible , with greater fervour anel zeal than he had already shown . He had taken a deep anel lasting interest in Masonry since hi * , initiation , and it was therefore a satisfaction to him to know that the members h ? d deemed him worthy to ( ill the chair . He was deeply grateful and in thanking them for the honour conferred , he could only once again assure them that everything in his power would be done for the credit of the lodge and the welfare of Masonry in general .
Bro . F . VV . Rose , in replying tor " Ihe Initiate , " said the initiate he was and the initiate he felt . He felt a baby and hardly knrw whether he ought to open his lips at all . He lelt so many things , and perhaps did not know what he ought to feel . He was in facta good initiate . Those present had all stood in the same position and would doubtless sympathise with him , as he hoped to have the privilege in the future of sympathising with other individuals who had passed over the brink . He hoped all initiates would feel as he did , that he had taken a step in the right direction and a step for the good in becoming a member of the Craft .
In proposing "The Masonic Charities , " the W . M . said that thc members of that lodge could claim to have an exceptional interest in the Institutions . During the 20 years existence of the lodge a sum of £ 1547 had been taken up to he Masonic Institutions , and of that sum £ 375 had been contributed from the lodge funds . On looking