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Contents.
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R EPORTS or MASONIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry 4 ' Instruction f Roval Arch S 3 Ma ' rk Masonry 53 Public Amusements 47 Reviews .. •?<
Notes on Art , & c 47 Most Trne 4 » Wh t does it » 11 Mem ? 4 *> A Few Wo-il-to our K'nd Corresponelcnt . 4 s The Grand Orient of France : 40 Ceopatra's IS eedle 49 C ORRESPONDENCE : — Our Ma-onic Charities , Elections , fee ., 49 A Sugcestion -5 °
A Question of Law ••• , 5 ° Consecration ofthe Urmston Lodge , No . 1730 < o The Henry Muggeridge Testimonial 50 Lodge of Benevolence 5 ° A Slukcsperian Menu : 5 Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution t : Freemasonr' in Ireland £ r
Cleopatras Needle 5-Consecrati en of the Kings Cross Lo-ege No . 1 J 33 , Si A Visit to a * - " cuiptor * s Studio 51 Cumberland Benevolent Institution , S 3 Freemasonry in Philadelphia S 3 Masonic and General Tidings S 3 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 54 Adverlisemcnrs ¦• " ¦ 1 " . iv . v . TI .
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GLOBE LODGE ( No . 23 ) . —This lodge , whose earcer has extended over upwards of a century , held its installation meeting on Thursday evening , the 17 th inst ., at thc Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , and was , as usual , well attended . Bro . John Boyd , W . M ., P . G . P ., P . G . S ,, occupieel the chair . Bro . R . Douglas , S . W ., and W . M . elect ; Bro . Davies , J . W . ; and all the assistant
officers were present , and a numerous body of visitors , amongst whom were Bros . Col . Burdett , Prov . Grand Master for Middlesex ; Col . Peters ; Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B . -, Bartlett , 228 ; Baker , P . M . 753 ; J . Moon , J . D . 49 ; Thiellay , P . M . 145 ; Manby , 145 ; Sides , Grand Steward's Lodge ; H . Thompson , P . M . 177 and 1158 , ( Freemason ); Reviere , 33 8 ; Riddle , 1501 ; Biggs , P . M . 433 ; Massey ,
P . M . 6 3 ; and several others . Ihe lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes reael , Bros . Simonds and Tartas , candidates for passing , were introduced and questioned , after which they withdrew . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and on their re-introduction they were passeel to the degree of a Fellow Craft , the ritual being rendered in Bro . Boyd ' s usual painstaking
manner . Thc next business on the agenda was the installation ol Bro . Robert Douglas , W . M . elect , he being presented by Bro . WiUiam Watson , the Senior Past Master of thc lodge . The usual proceedings having been gone through , all the brethren below the degree of an Installed Master were requested to retire , and a Board of Installed Masters ( about twenty in number ) was formed ,
and Bro . Douglas was most ably installed by Bro . Boyd into the chair of K . S ., according to ancient custom , as W . M . of the Globe Lodge for the ensuing year . On the admission of the brethren he was duly saluted in the different degrees , and then proceeded to invest Ills officers as follows : Bros . Davies , S . W . ; Reinhardt , J . W . ; Palmer , S . D . ; Wildy , J . D . ; Venn , I . G . ; Dodson , D . C . ; Jermyn
Boyd , W . S . ; Dicketts , P . M . Grand Stewards' Lodge , Hon . Sec . ; Bennett , P . M ., Treas . ; Radford , Tyler . Bro . Boyd then delivered the customary addresses to the Master , Wardens , anil brethren , and at the close he was warmly applauded . The newly-installed W . M . immediately commenced his active duties by the initiation of Mr . Frederick Mortimer into the mysteries and privileges of ancient
Freemasonry , which ceremony was gone through with correctness and all the confidence of a veteran of the Order , giving evidence that throughout his year the prestige of the Globe Lodge for good working will be fully maintained . The W . M . said he had a most pleasing duty to perform , which was to present Bro . Boyd , P . M ., with a jewel , as a memento of the kind Jeelings entertained to .
wards him by the lodge on his quitting the chair as W . M ., ivishing him long life anel happiness , and that he might remain many years amongst them . Having attached the jewel to his breast , amidst general cheering , Bro . Boyd , I . P . M ., said : I am greatly pleased at receiving this mark of the favour of the brethren , and if my year of oflice has been satisfactory to you , brethren , I can
assure you that it is most gratifying to me . 1 have endeavoured to conduct thc affairs of the lodge during my year to your satisfaction , anel th is proves that I have elone so . ( Cheers . ) The report of the Audit Committee was presented and adopted . Bro . E . C . Davies , S . W ., proposed "That on and after January , 1878 , the initiation and joining fees be raised from eight guineas to
twenty guineas . " Bro . Wildy seconded the motion , which was put and agreed to . A committee was appointed to revise the bye-laws of the lodge , and report its proceedings to the lotlge at the earliest convenient opportunity . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room , where a splendid repast was provided by Bro . Best , the proprietor ot Freemasons' Tavern . On
the withdrawal of the cloth , the W . Master in giving thc first toast , " The Queen arul thc Craft , " said she had not only endeared herselt to them as their Sovereign , but as a warm suppoiter of their noble institutions , a toast which was diunk most cordially . The National Anthem was sung by Bros . Carter , P . M . 382 , Baxter , Jekyll , and Winn . The W . Master said thc next toast he had to propose was
that of " 1 he Most Worshipful Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " who had shown the deep interest he took in all that appertained to Freemasonry by the appointment of his two Royal brothers to support him in the Grand Lodge , and to make its proceedings a success , rhey all knew the cordial reception that had been given to the Prince of Wales , not only on both sides of thc * .
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lantic , but throughout the whole of the British dominions , anel he was sure all the brethren would join with him in wishing him all thc happiness hc could possibly enjoy in thc coming year . This toast was drunk , followed by hearty cheeri'ig . A glee was sung by the professional , singers " Hail ! to thee , Albert , " the sulo by Bo . G . T Carter , which was most delightfully rendere I , and warmly
appreciated . The W . Master said the next toast he had the honour to propose was that of " The Right Hon . the Earl uf Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master . " He need not remind the brethren cf the high estimation in which his lordship was held amongst them , or the great interest he took in promoting the prosperity of Freemasonry , especially in his support of their benevolent institutions , which are
looked upon as the greatest ornaments to the Craft that the world could produce . Tnose institutions he locked upon as a fulfilment of the law of Gjd , and the Earl of Carnarvon was a man upon whom they could always rely as a steady exponent of universal charity , and he asked the brethren to drink his health with cordiality , wishing him all the happiness that could attend him . The W .
Master said the next toast that he had the honour and pleasure to propose was that of " Lord Skelmersdale , Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Officers , Present and Past . " As to the marked abilities of these Grand Officers no one could have any doubt , and the brethren looked to them as the great supporters of their institutions , for when work was required ta be done they were always
ready to do it , and the aid they rendered in providing for their comforts had cultivated those good and kindly feelings for them which existed amongst them . He was of opinion that a great deal of good vvas done when they came amongst them . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Colonel Burdett and Bro . Hyde Pullen . Colonel Burdett , Prov . Grand Master for
Middlesex , said he had often to return thanks for their toast , but seldom with more pleasure than he did at the present moment . As so much had been said of their Grand Master and Pro Grand M aster , he would not allude to them ; but so far as the toast applied to the Deputy Grand Master and the Grand Officers , he was sure that every one woulel do his duty to the utmost extent of his power ,
and he was happy to say that thc officers of the Grand Lodge were never stronger than they were at that moment , He might say , however , that the higher they got on in the Oreler , the greater was the responsibility they felt for the discharge of their duty to the brethen of the' Oreler at large , as they had to take care of the interests of others as well as that of themselves . His Royal Highness , the Prince
of Wales was responsible for the working of the Grand Lodge , and to enable him to be so he counted upon the assistance of thc Grand Officers ; and so it went on , step by step , the Grand Officers being supporteel by the brethren at large , nst only of England anil Wales , but of other countries who naturally looked to the Grand Officers to take care of thc interests of the Order throughout the world . In
conclusion he again returned thanks for the honour conferred upon the Grand Officers . Bro . Boyd , I . P . M ,, said it was getting late in the evening , and after what had been said as regarded the last toast it would be presumption on his part were he to occupy much of their time in proposing the health of their Worshipful Master , but he felt bound to make a few remarks , although he should keep them from
a peculiar enjoyment only for a few moments . Those who were present , who were Royal Arch Masons , knew that apart from the ceremony of exaltation there was a ceremony in their proceetlings in the shape of a lecture , and one of the sections was called " Moses' Rod , " and towards the end of that lecture , " Moses' Rod " was called an emblem of authority ; when held by the monarch
it was called a sceptre , by the bishop a crozier , by the general abaton and by a civic dignitary a mace . The Worshipful Master ' s gavel vvas also an emblem of authority but uneler a very different appellation . Thc W . Master had placed his gavel as a emblem of authority in his ( Bro . Boyd's ) hands , and he trusted that he should make the best use of it by the introduction of
his name . They had notall the same capability , and it took some a very long time to learn the duties of Craft Masonry , but he thought they would agree with him when he said that their W . Master had that night exhibited a large amount of capability and talent when for the first time he presided in the chair . Bro . Douglas , notwithstanding that was the first time he had presieled , had gone through the
ceremony of installation exceedingly well . He had therefore HO doubt that they would give thc toast of his health a hearty welcome , and at that time twelve months hence they would be better able to say what they thought of him . He trusted that he might echo his ( Bro . Boyd's ) wish that he had had a happy new year of office , and that each membtr of the lodge would assist him in every way in his power .
He asktd the brethren to cordially drink the health of the W . Master . The W . Master , ~ 'in responding said—Brethren , and Past Master Boyd—I rise to thank you for the very kind manner in which you have proposed my health , indeed in such very flattering terms—and you , brethren , for the way in which you responded to it . It was ineleed a great honour confered upon me to be placed that night in
thc position of Worshipful Master . Certainly 1 have had many honours conferred upon me , and particularly in receiving a certificate from a late great Exhibition , but there is no honour that I shall value so much as that which has been conferred upon mc this evening . I thank you very much , although I know that I shall have a very difficult task in having to follow such au accomplished Past Master as Bro . Boyd , but I must rely upon the Past
Masters in any case of difficulty , and I will do my best to copy their good example . If I do so , I am sure that I shall receive the best wishes of the Globe Lodge , and I again thank you for the manner in which my h-.-alth his been proposed anil reccivcel . The W . Master said ihe next toast he had great pleasure to propose was " The Health of the newly-initiated Bro . Mortimer . " He had great pleasure in having initiated him into the Order , as he
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had known him all his life , and had many opportunities of seeing his good qualities , which had been cultivated until he arrived at maturity , and now he had become a Freemason . He felt sure that before many years were passed he would promote the good and welfare of every one with who he might come in contact , and he wished him all the happiness that Freemasonry could
bestow upon him . The toast was well received , followed by the " Entered Apprentice's Song . " Bro . Mortimer said he was naturally a little nervous in being called upon to return thanks for the toast which had been just given and received so kindly . When he came to the place that night he little thought he should have to stand up to return thanks , or any opinion as to what he would have
to go through to become a Freemason . He thanked them for the kind manner in which they had drank his health , and he hoped to become a good Mason . He had great confidence in coming amongst them ; as the W . Master was a personal acquaintance ; and he hoped that in time to come he should be enabled to do as much for the brethren as they had done for him . ( Cheers . ) The W . Master
next gave " The Immediate Past Master " of the lodge , and in doing so especially referred to the services rendered by Bro . Boyd , who had been most assiduous that evening in seeing every one well attended to , and he felt assured that it muse have created amongst the brethren , as it had in him , a feeling of attachment to Bro . Boyd . They were all aware of the great interest he took in all their Masonic
Institutions , more particularly the Girls' School , of which committee he was a prominent member . His kindness on all occasions had won for him their esteem and regard , and he sincerely wished that he might live for many years to enjoy that good opinion that was at all times entertained for him . He asked the brethren to join with him in drinking the health of Past Master Boyd . Bro . Boyd
said he was much pleased with the W . Master for the manner in which he had introduced the toast , and was very gra ' eful to the brethren for the manner in which they had respomled to his observations about himself . He might say that during his career in Freemasonry he had endeavoured to do his duty in every position in which he had been placed , and to those officers
who were then in a subordinate position he assured them that if they pursued a career of good conduct they would in time arrive at the same high position he had attained in the Globe Lodge . It was a pleasure to him to follow a good example in his own lodge , and during the next
twelve months he should do all he could to forward th e interests of it . During the past year they bad put up with his infirmities , but he bad done his best , and he believed that he had given them satisfaction or they would not that night have placed on his breast the jewel they had voted to him . He should not detain the brethren with
any furth ; r remarks as to himself , as a most important toast had just been put into his hands to propose , which was that of " The Visitors . " The worthy brother then read the names of the different visitors , making a Tuning commentary on the good qualities of each , and concluded by proposing their healths , a toast which was enthusiastically responded to . Bro . Hyde Pullen returned
thanks for the visitors . The W . Master then gave " Thc Past Masters of the Lodge , " for whom Bro . Watson responded , who stated that was the 3 ist installation meeting of the Globe Lodge at which he had been present , and remarked that during the whole of that time one feeling seemed to reign amongst its members , that they should do unto others as they should do unto them . During
thirty years every W . Master had gone forward according to his merits , and there had been no ill-will , and the consequence was that they always looked forward to the installation of a new Master with pleasure . The Past Masters thanked the W . Master for the compliment he had paid them , and they congratulated him in being called upon to preside over so large and distinguished a
lodge , and in doing so he had the kindly feelings and best wishes of every member . " fhe Officers of the Lodge " was then given , and with the Tyler ' s toast a very happy and harmonious evening was brought to a close . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . G . T . Carter , P . M . 382 , assisted by Bros . Baxter , Jekyll and Winn .
JORDAN LODGE ( No . 201 ) . —The installation meeting of this old and respected lodge took place at Freemasons' Hall , on Friday , 18 th inst ., under very favourable auspices , Bro . Elsum , W . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , in the chair . As a great amount of work had to be done , lodge was summoned for four o ' clock , and opined punctually at that time . The minutes having been read and
confirmed , and report of audit committee adopted , Bros . Yardley , Cope , and Beale , were duly raised to tbe Sublime Degree of Master . Masons , and Bros . Claudius , and Josua , passed to the Fellow Craft Degret , and Messrs . Leigh and Trew initated into Freemasonry . The W . M . then proceeded to instal as his successor , Bro . R . C . Read , S . W ., who had been unanimously elected by the lodge , the
ceremony of installation , as also those of initiation , passing and raising , being very ably rendered by the retiring W . M . On investing the I . P . M . a pleasing duty , that of presenting Bro . Els . m with a P . M . ' s jewel , devolved on the newly-appointed W . M ., who kindly and affectionately wished the weircr long life and prosperity to wear it . Bro . Elsam deeply impressed , cordially thanked the
W . M . of the lodge , and assured them it would be highly appreciate !! , and hc trusted , handed to his son as a memento to stimulate him to try to gain the good-will of all . The usual congratulations , & c , having been accorded Bro . Read , W . M ., in a very efficient manner , appointed and invested his officers , thus favourably
commencing thc duties of bis exalted position . Through tbe admirable arrangements of an experienced Secretary , and the able services of Bro . Davage , D . C , the whole of the business set forth in the summons was concluded at seven o ' clock , and lodge closed in due form . After closing lodge , the members and numerous visitors adjourned to a sump-
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Contents.
CONTENTS .
R EPORTS or MASONIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry 4 ' Instruction f Roval Arch S 3 Ma ' rk Masonry 53 Public Amusements 47 Reviews .. •?<
Notes on Art , & c 47 Most Trne 4 » Wh t does it » 11 Mem ? 4 *> A Few Wo-il-to our K'nd Corresponelcnt . 4 s The Grand Orient of France : 40 Ceopatra's IS eedle 49 C ORRESPONDENCE : — Our Ma-onic Charities , Elections , fee ., 49 A Sugcestion -5 °
A Question of Law ••• , 5 ° Consecration ofthe Urmston Lodge , No . 1730 < o The Henry Muggeridge Testimonial 50 Lodge of Benevolence 5 ° A Slukcsperian Menu : 5 Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution t : Freemasonr' in Ireland £ r
Cleopatras Needle 5-Consecrati en of the Kings Cross Lo-ege No . 1 J 33 , Si A Visit to a * - " cuiptor * s Studio 51 Cumberland Benevolent Institution , S 3 Freemasonry in Philadelphia S 3 Masonic and General Tidings S 3 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 54 Adverlisemcnrs ¦• " ¦ 1 " . iv . v . TI .
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GLOBE LODGE ( No . 23 ) . —This lodge , whose earcer has extended over upwards of a century , held its installation meeting on Thursday evening , the 17 th inst ., at thc Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , and was , as usual , well attended . Bro . John Boyd , W . M ., P . G . P ., P . G . S ,, occupieel the chair . Bro . R . Douglas , S . W ., and W . M . elect ; Bro . Davies , J . W . ; and all the assistant
officers were present , and a numerous body of visitors , amongst whom were Bros . Col . Burdett , Prov . Grand Master for Middlesex ; Col . Peters ; Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B . -, Bartlett , 228 ; Baker , P . M . 753 ; J . Moon , J . D . 49 ; Thiellay , P . M . 145 ; Manby , 145 ; Sides , Grand Steward's Lodge ; H . Thompson , P . M . 177 and 1158 , ( Freemason ); Reviere , 33 8 ; Riddle , 1501 ; Biggs , P . M . 433 ; Massey ,
P . M . 6 3 ; and several others . Ihe lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes reael , Bros . Simonds and Tartas , candidates for passing , were introduced and questioned , after which they withdrew . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and on their re-introduction they were passeel to the degree of a Fellow Craft , the ritual being rendered in Bro . Boyd ' s usual painstaking
manner . Thc next business on the agenda was the installation ol Bro . Robert Douglas , W . M . elect , he being presented by Bro . WiUiam Watson , the Senior Past Master of thc lodge . The usual proceedings having been gone through , all the brethren below the degree of an Installed Master were requested to retire , and a Board of Installed Masters ( about twenty in number ) was formed ,
and Bro . Douglas was most ably installed by Bro . Boyd into the chair of K . S ., according to ancient custom , as W . M . of the Globe Lodge for the ensuing year . On the admission of the brethren he was duly saluted in the different degrees , and then proceeded to invest Ills officers as follows : Bros . Davies , S . W . ; Reinhardt , J . W . ; Palmer , S . D . ; Wildy , J . D . ; Venn , I . G . ; Dodson , D . C . ; Jermyn
Boyd , W . S . ; Dicketts , P . M . Grand Stewards' Lodge , Hon . Sec . ; Bennett , P . M ., Treas . ; Radford , Tyler . Bro . Boyd then delivered the customary addresses to the Master , Wardens , anil brethren , and at the close he was warmly applauded . The newly-installed W . M . immediately commenced his active duties by the initiation of Mr . Frederick Mortimer into the mysteries and privileges of ancient
Freemasonry , which ceremony was gone through with correctness and all the confidence of a veteran of the Order , giving evidence that throughout his year the prestige of the Globe Lodge for good working will be fully maintained . The W . M . said he had a most pleasing duty to perform , which was to present Bro . Boyd , P . M ., with a jewel , as a memento of the kind Jeelings entertained to .
wards him by the lodge on his quitting the chair as W . M ., ivishing him long life anel happiness , and that he might remain many years amongst them . Having attached the jewel to his breast , amidst general cheering , Bro . Boyd , I . P . M ., said : I am greatly pleased at receiving this mark of the favour of the brethren , and if my year of oflice has been satisfactory to you , brethren , I can
assure you that it is most gratifying to me . 1 have endeavoured to conduct thc affairs of the lodge during my year to your satisfaction , anel th is proves that I have elone so . ( Cheers . ) The report of the Audit Committee was presented and adopted . Bro . E . C . Davies , S . W ., proposed "That on and after January , 1878 , the initiation and joining fees be raised from eight guineas to
twenty guineas . " Bro . Wildy seconded the motion , which was put and agreed to . A committee was appointed to revise the bye-laws of the lodge , and report its proceedings to the lotlge at the earliest convenient opportunity . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room , where a splendid repast was provided by Bro . Best , the proprietor ot Freemasons' Tavern . On
the withdrawal of the cloth , the W . Master in giving thc first toast , " The Queen arul thc Craft , " said she had not only endeared herselt to them as their Sovereign , but as a warm suppoiter of their noble institutions , a toast which was diunk most cordially . The National Anthem was sung by Bros . Carter , P . M . 382 , Baxter , Jekyll , and Winn . The W . Master said thc next toast he had to propose was
that of " 1 he Most Worshipful Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " who had shown the deep interest he took in all that appertained to Freemasonry by the appointment of his two Royal brothers to support him in the Grand Lodge , and to make its proceedings a success , rhey all knew the cordial reception that had been given to the Prince of Wales , not only on both sides of thc * .
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lantic , but throughout the whole of the British dominions , anel he was sure all the brethren would join with him in wishing him all thc happiness hc could possibly enjoy in thc coming year . This toast was drunk , followed by hearty cheeri'ig . A glee was sung by the professional , singers " Hail ! to thee , Albert , " the sulo by Bo . G . T Carter , which was most delightfully rendere I , and warmly
appreciated . The W . Master said the next toast he had the honour to propose was that of " The Right Hon . the Earl uf Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master . " He need not remind the brethren cf the high estimation in which his lordship was held amongst them , or the great interest he took in promoting the prosperity of Freemasonry , especially in his support of their benevolent institutions , which are
looked upon as the greatest ornaments to the Craft that the world could produce . Tnose institutions he locked upon as a fulfilment of the law of Gjd , and the Earl of Carnarvon was a man upon whom they could always rely as a steady exponent of universal charity , and he asked the brethren to drink his health with cordiality , wishing him all the happiness that could attend him . The W .
Master said the next toast that he had the honour and pleasure to propose was that of " Lord Skelmersdale , Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Officers , Present and Past . " As to the marked abilities of these Grand Officers no one could have any doubt , and the brethren looked to them as the great supporters of their institutions , for when work was required ta be done they were always
ready to do it , and the aid they rendered in providing for their comforts had cultivated those good and kindly feelings for them which existed amongst them . He was of opinion that a great deal of good vvas done when they came amongst them . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Colonel Burdett and Bro . Hyde Pullen . Colonel Burdett , Prov . Grand Master for
Middlesex , said he had often to return thanks for their toast , but seldom with more pleasure than he did at the present moment . As so much had been said of their Grand Master and Pro Grand M aster , he would not allude to them ; but so far as the toast applied to the Deputy Grand Master and the Grand Officers , he was sure that every one woulel do his duty to the utmost extent of his power ,
and he was happy to say that thc officers of the Grand Lodge were never stronger than they were at that moment , He might say , however , that the higher they got on in the Oreler , the greater was the responsibility they felt for the discharge of their duty to the brethen of the' Oreler at large , as they had to take care of the interests of others as well as that of themselves . His Royal Highness , the Prince
of Wales was responsible for the working of the Grand Lodge , and to enable him to be so he counted upon the assistance of thc Grand Officers ; and so it went on , step by step , the Grand Officers being supporteel by the brethren at large , nst only of England anil Wales , but of other countries who naturally looked to the Grand Officers to take care of thc interests of the Order throughout the world . In
conclusion he again returned thanks for the honour conferred upon the Grand Officers . Bro . Boyd , I . P . M ,, said it was getting late in the evening , and after what had been said as regarded the last toast it would be presumption on his part were he to occupy much of their time in proposing the health of their Worshipful Master , but he felt bound to make a few remarks , although he should keep them from
a peculiar enjoyment only for a few moments . Those who were present , who were Royal Arch Masons , knew that apart from the ceremony of exaltation there was a ceremony in their proceetlings in the shape of a lecture , and one of the sections was called " Moses' Rod , " and towards the end of that lecture , " Moses' Rod " was called an emblem of authority ; when held by the monarch
it was called a sceptre , by the bishop a crozier , by the general abaton and by a civic dignitary a mace . The Worshipful Master ' s gavel vvas also an emblem of authority but uneler a very different appellation . Thc W . Master had placed his gavel as a emblem of authority in his ( Bro . Boyd's ) hands , and he trusted that he should make the best use of it by the introduction of
his name . They had notall the same capability , and it took some a very long time to learn the duties of Craft Masonry , but he thought they would agree with him when he said that their W . Master had that night exhibited a large amount of capability and talent when for the first time he presided in the chair . Bro . Douglas , notwithstanding that was the first time he had presieled , had gone through the
ceremony of installation exceedingly well . He had therefore HO doubt that they would give thc toast of his health a hearty welcome , and at that time twelve months hence they would be better able to say what they thought of him . He trusted that he might echo his ( Bro . Boyd's ) wish that he had had a happy new year of office , and that each membtr of the lodge would assist him in every way in his power .
He asktd the brethren to cordially drink the health of the W . Master . The W . Master , ~ 'in responding said—Brethren , and Past Master Boyd—I rise to thank you for the very kind manner in which you have proposed my health , indeed in such very flattering terms—and you , brethren , for the way in which you responded to it . It was ineleed a great honour confered upon me to be placed that night in
thc position of Worshipful Master . Certainly 1 have had many honours conferred upon me , and particularly in receiving a certificate from a late great Exhibition , but there is no honour that I shall value so much as that which has been conferred upon mc this evening . I thank you very much , although I know that I shall have a very difficult task in having to follow such au accomplished Past Master as Bro . Boyd , but I must rely upon the Past
Masters in any case of difficulty , and I will do my best to copy their good example . If I do so , I am sure that I shall receive the best wishes of the Globe Lodge , and I again thank you for the manner in which my h-.-alth his been proposed anil reccivcel . The W . Master said ihe next toast he had great pleasure to propose was " The Health of the newly-initiated Bro . Mortimer . " He had great pleasure in having initiated him into the Order , as he
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had known him all his life , and had many opportunities of seeing his good qualities , which had been cultivated until he arrived at maturity , and now he had become a Freemason . He felt sure that before many years were passed he would promote the good and welfare of every one with who he might come in contact , and he wished him all the happiness that Freemasonry could
bestow upon him . The toast was well received , followed by the " Entered Apprentice's Song . " Bro . Mortimer said he was naturally a little nervous in being called upon to return thanks for the toast which had been just given and received so kindly . When he came to the place that night he little thought he should have to stand up to return thanks , or any opinion as to what he would have
to go through to become a Freemason . He thanked them for the kind manner in which they had drank his health , and he hoped to become a good Mason . He had great confidence in coming amongst them ; as the W . Master was a personal acquaintance ; and he hoped that in time to come he should be enabled to do as much for the brethren as they had done for him . ( Cheers . ) The W . Master
next gave " The Immediate Past Master " of the lodge , and in doing so especially referred to the services rendered by Bro . Boyd , who had been most assiduous that evening in seeing every one well attended to , and he felt assured that it muse have created amongst the brethren , as it had in him , a feeling of attachment to Bro . Boyd . They were all aware of the great interest he took in all their Masonic
Institutions , more particularly the Girls' School , of which committee he was a prominent member . His kindness on all occasions had won for him their esteem and regard , and he sincerely wished that he might live for many years to enjoy that good opinion that was at all times entertained for him . He asked the brethren to join with him in drinking the health of Past Master Boyd . Bro . Boyd
said he was much pleased with the W . Master for the manner in which he had introduced the toast , and was very gra ' eful to the brethren for the manner in which they had respomled to his observations about himself . He might say that during his career in Freemasonry he had endeavoured to do his duty in every position in which he had been placed , and to those officers
who were then in a subordinate position he assured them that if they pursued a career of good conduct they would in time arrive at the same high position he had attained in the Globe Lodge . It was a pleasure to him to follow a good example in his own lodge , and during the next
twelve months he should do all he could to forward th e interests of it . During the past year they bad put up with his infirmities , but he bad done his best , and he believed that he had given them satisfaction or they would not that night have placed on his breast the jewel they had voted to him . He should not detain the brethren with
any furth ; r remarks as to himself , as a most important toast had just been put into his hands to propose , which was that of " The Visitors . " The worthy brother then read the names of the different visitors , making a Tuning commentary on the good qualities of each , and concluded by proposing their healths , a toast which was enthusiastically responded to . Bro . Hyde Pullen returned
thanks for the visitors . The W . Master then gave " Thc Past Masters of the Lodge , " for whom Bro . Watson responded , who stated that was the 3 ist installation meeting of the Globe Lodge at which he had been present , and remarked that during the whole of that time one feeling seemed to reign amongst its members , that they should do unto others as they should do unto them . During
thirty years every W . Master had gone forward according to his merits , and there had been no ill-will , and the consequence was that they always looked forward to the installation of a new Master with pleasure . The Past Masters thanked the W . Master for the compliment he had paid them , and they congratulated him in being called upon to preside over so large and distinguished a
lodge , and in doing so he had the kindly feelings and best wishes of every member . " fhe Officers of the Lodge " was then given , and with the Tyler ' s toast a very happy and harmonious evening was brought to a close . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . G . T . Carter , P . M . 382 , assisted by Bros . Baxter , Jekyll and Winn .
JORDAN LODGE ( No . 201 ) . —The installation meeting of this old and respected lodge took place at Freemasons' Hall , on Friday , 18 th inst ., under very favourable auspices , Bro . Elsum , W . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , in the chair . As a great amount of work had to be done , lodge was summoned for four o ' clock , and opined punctually at that time . The minutes having been read and
confirmed , and report of audit committee adopted , Bros . Yardley , Cope , and Beale , were duly raised to tbe Sublime Degree of Master . Masons , and Bros . Claudius , and Josua , passed to the Fellow Craft Degret , and Messrs . Leigh and Trew initated into Freemasonry . The W . M . then proceeded to instal as his successor , Bro . R . C . Read , S . W ., who had been unanimously elected by the lodge , the
ceremony of installation , as also those of initiation , passing and raising , being very ably rendered by the retiring W . M . On investing the I . P . M . a pleasing duty , that of presenting Bro . Els . m with a P . M . ' s jewel , devolved on the newly-appointed W . M ., who kindly and affectionately wished the weircr long life and prosperity to wear it . Bro . Elsam deeply impressed , cordially thanked the
W . M . of the lodge , and assured them it would be highly appreciate !! , and hc trusted , handed to his son as a memento to stimulate him to try to gain the good-will of all . The usual congratulations , & c , having been accorded Bro . Read , W . M ., in a very efficient manner , appointed and invested his officers , thus favourably
commencing thc duties of bis exalted position . Through tbe admirable arrangements of an experienced Secretary , and the able services of Bro . Davage , D . C , the whole of the business set forth in the summons was concluded at seven o ' clock , and lodge closed in due form . After closing lodge , the members and numerous visitors adjourned to a sump-