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Whittington Lodge ( No . S 62 ) . —PKRSKNTATION TO BRO . J . MKS WKAVKR , P . M ., SEC , P . P . G . O . MIDDX . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , W . C , on Monday , the 21 st inst ., when the proceedinf s were of a more than usually interesting character . The members , in order to recognise the invaluable rervices rendered to the lodge by Bro . Weaver , P . M ., who has occupied the post of Secretary for nearly 20 years ,
unanimously decided to present him with a substantial mark of appreciation , respect , and esteem . The gift took Ihe form of a very handsome gold watch and chain , the former bearing a suitable inscription . llro . J . Weaver is well known in theatrical and musical circles as the musical director of the pantomime " Santa Claus , " at the Lyceum Theatre , and in the Masonic world is esteemed as the only living founder of the Asaph Lodge and Chapter .
Lodge was opened by Bro . (' ,. H . Wavell , W . M ., supported by Bros . VV . Bradford , S . W . ; T . H . Jarvis , J . W . ; S . Godden , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Weaver . P . M ., Sec ; H . Kemp , S . D . ; VV . Tyler , | . D . ; A . Clarkson , I . G . ; C Miller , D . C ; ] . Irvine , P . M . ; A . V . H . Pauncefort , P . M . ; A . T . Taylor , W . G . Butler , T . H . 1 Iarrison , W . H . Godden , W . F . Chamberlain , and many others . The visitors were Bros . 1 . Sparrow , 15 SG ; G . E . Leader , 2397 ;
F . Hughes , I . P . M . 192 ; J . W . Mathew , 1319 ; Tjson Crauford , 2530 ; J . Speller , P . P . G . D . Essex ; VV . Bowen , R . Savory , F . G . Hambleton , 1319 ; and W . VV . Lee , W . M . 1 S 97 , P . M . 23 S 1 . The minutes were read and confirmed , after which Bro . Irvine , P . M ., impressively raised Bros . W . G . Butler , P . J . Driver , A . T . Chamberlain , R . J . Spencer , and George Gecn to the Third Degree , the W . M . being unable to render
the ceremony on account of indisposition . The W . M . then 1 ose and said it was his great honour to propose a vote of thanks to Bro . Weaver for the good work done by him as Secretary for the past 19 years . Bro . J . Irvine , P . M ., in seconding the resolution , which was carried by acclamation , said he had known the Secretary for 17 years . During that time Bro . Weaver had performed his duties in a conscientious , able , and courteous
manner , and they all hoped he would be long spared to be with them . The W . M . then said it was an easy matter to pass resolutions of thanks , but the brethren had thought it better to give expression to their feelings in a more substantial form . They had therefore unanimously subscribed towards a present to mark their respect and esteem for Bro . Weaver . It was a great honour to him ( the W . M . ) to hand Bro . Weaver a handsome present in recognition of
the good feeling existing between them . Might the Secretary continue to do the work as in the past , and live long to wear the watch to record the minutes of his life . In conclusion he asked Bro . Weaver to pecket the watch and to watch his pocket , and would ask him to leave any reply to a later period of the evening . The inscription on the interior plate of the watch is as follows : " Presented to James Weaver by the brethren of the Whittington Lodge ,
862 , as a mark of esteem and appreciation of his good qualities as a man and Secretary of the lodge . 18 93 . " A letter was then read from Bro . T . B . Wavell ( father of the W . M . ) , dated at San Fransisco , expressing gratification at his son ' s installation as W . M . Bro . Wavell , sen ., who was a founder of the Whittington Lodge , further wrote that he would be interested to learn how many founders were still in the lodge , and expressed his appreciation of the position
it had attained . The Secretary was instructed to send a suitable reply , and the lodge was closed . A repast at Freemasons' Tavern was followed by the customary toasts . Bro . J . Irvine , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., and referred to the connection of Bro . Wavell ' s father with the lodge . If their W . M . had done nothing else for the lodge but organise the testimonial to Bro . Weaver , it would be sufficient for the members to vote him
a handsome jewel . He was sorry that bad health had prevented the VV . M . ren ering one or two of the ceremonies . They would all unite in drinking the W . M . 's good health . Bro . G . H . Wavell , VV . M ., thanked the I . P . M . for his kind remarks , and said that unless he could do the work in a way satisfactory to himself he would not begin it , but he hoped before his Mastership was over to be in better health and assist in the work . He was proud to be the son
of one of the founders and be received as kindly as he had been . He thanked the officers for supporting him , for they had not missed one meeting , and also thanked the brethren generally for their kind reception . " Thi Visitors " was next given and duly acknowledged by Bro . J . Speller , P . P . G . D . Essex , and others . The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Past Masters , Secretary , and Treasurer . " The Secretary was
the senior P . M ., and in looking through the minutes of the lodge it was interesting to watch the chain cf events with which Bro . Weaver was linked . The presentation made that night was a small token of which the Secretary was well worthy , and would doubtless be appreciated on account of the manner in which it was given . He hoped the brethren would give Bro . Weaver a very hearty greeting for the work he had done .
Bro . J . Weaver , P . M ., Sec , who was cordially received , said it was difficult to reply to the toast of his health , especially when it was accompanied with such a presentation as he had received . He would simply say a few words , and thank them from his heart for the good feeling evinced towards him . He should like to refer back a little to the history of the lodge . One of the visitors from the Lion and Lamb Lodee had referred to Bro . Muggeridge , who
assisted at the formation of this lodge . He ( Bro . Weaver ) was initiated during the year of Bro . Wavell ' s father , and worked with Bros . Brett , Stubbs , Little , Colonel Francis Burdett , and Levander . Those brethren held high positions in Freemasonry , socially and scientifically . Some of them went with Colonel Burdett into the higher Degrees . That lodge was consecrated in iSGi , and in the book of lodge summonses he presented to the lodge was an original
consecration programme given him by the W . M . s father , and was the only one in existence . He was initiated in March , 1 SO 3 , but had failed to obtain some of the summonses for those two years . He found there weie two parties in the lodge , and that was a case of " pull devil , pull baker . " Being a youngster , he did not clear out , but stopped to see
the fun . It became so serious that Bro . Little resigned . Having got the calibre of the lodge , he was determined to break up these two parties , for he believed in the old adage that a house divided againstitself could not stand . The lodge was decimated in consequence , and they had a very small number which was just the thing they wanted , for those that stuck to it placed the lodge on a sound tooting . During the
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past 19 years there had been no serious questions in the lodge . The object of his remarks was that he hoped they would not introduce any member into it as an initiate but those who visited their own homes , and thus keep the lodge select . With a large lodge they were bound to get schism . His duties had sometimes run a little crooked , but he had endeavoured to keep a straight line , faithful to the lodge , and impartial to the brethren . When in the chair it was
always his desire to do as well as he could , and with every Past Master had been ready to help those coming forward . He had always told the W . M . what income the lodge had , and what his expenses would b ? , so that he could keep his expenditure within proper limits . He once more thanked them for their kind present and kindly good feelings , and
sincerely wished them all success and long life . Bros . J . Irvine , P . M ., Treas ., and Pauncefort , also replied , after which Bros . Bradford , S . VV ., and Jarvis , J . W ., acknowledged " The Officers , " and the proceedings terminated . Bro . Theo . Ward , kindly presided at the pianoforte , and was assisted by Bros . Leader , Hambleton , and Hayward .
treat Northern Lodge ( No . 12 S 7 ) . —A large number of brethren assembled at the installation meeting of this prosperous lodge , held at Freemasons' Hall , on the 17 th inst ., to assist in the celebration of its 25 th birthday . There were but two of the original founders present to witness the " silver wedding " festivities , viz . : Bro . Samuel Webb , P . M ., who was the first Master of the lodge , and has since occupied the onerous
position of Treasurer with credit to himself and advantage to the lodge , and Bro . H . T . Reed , a Past Master who renders valuable service in the capacity of Steward . The retiring Master , Bro . G . Ridout , performed the functions of Installing Master in a highly-finished manner worthy of the occasion , and impressively installed Bro . J . Bastow as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The newlyinstalled W . M ., besides being an indefatigable Mason , is
well known in civic circles , and represents the Bread Ward on the Common Council . At the opening of the lodge , Bro . G . Ridout , W . M ., was supported by Bros . J . Bastow , S . W . ; C Davis , J . W . ; Rev . J . H . Rose , P . M ., Chap . ; S . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Cleghorn , P . M ., Sec ; A . C Doughty , S . D . ; T . G . Doughty , J . D . ; E . B . Homewood , I . G . ; H . T . Reed , P . M ., Stwd . ; A . Kenningham , Org . ; J . Paul , P . M . ; I . B . S . Lancaster , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B .
Surrey ; E . Lancaster , P . M . ; T . Owen , P . M . ; H . Bell , P . M ; C . Kempton , P . M ., D . C ; R . Cane , P . M ., and many others . Visitors : Bros . | . F . Bastow , 1185 ; C . E . Russell , 92 ; VV . Downing , P . P . G . D . C Kent ; W . H . Ball , P . M . 87 ; VV . H . Dallinson , P . M . 87 ; W . Senior , 2190 ; A . Hinman , 9 , Tasmania ; R . C . Wilson , VV . M . 766 ; S . Marsh , 2502 ; A . Blake , 1363 ; VV . F . Wilkinson , 742 ; VV . E . Willby , P . M . 53 S ; R . F . Stanford , I . G . 1572
J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B ., P . P . S . G . W . ; F . W . Hancock , P . AI . 54 S ; D . F . Cocks , I . G . 256 ; G . F . Edwards , P . M . 766 ; G . Rawlinson , W . M . i 657 ; J . G . Cobb , W . M . 45 ; J . Petch , P . M . 2278 ; W . L . Lewis , 13 G 6 ; VV . Symons , 1366 ; A . D . J . Chcnnery , 1366 ; C . F . Bennewitz , 1627 ; C Corain , 2332 ; H . Massey , P . M . 1928 ; F . Reeves , J . D . 902 ; H . H . Nuding , P . M . 1924 ; A . Gould , 1949 ; R . Shears , 227 ; C . Wheeler , 1329 ; T . Bain , 1329 ;
E . W . Stanford , 2006 ; F . Mason , 214 S ; H . Atkins , 134 S ; J . G . Jeffery , 214 S ; W . Smith , 1 C 24 ; J . S . Turner , 171 G ; R . E . Miles , . 2424 ; M . R . Baker , 1524 ; C . Penny , W . M . 1 G 37 ; G . Avery , P . M . 511 ; R . T . Palmer , P . M . 1732 ; and VV . W . Lee , W . M . 1897 . The minutes were confirmed , and Bro . ZeppenfeTd was raised to the Degree of M . M . Bro . J . Bastow was presented as W . M . elect by Bro . Kempton , P . M ., D . C , and
having been duly installed by Bro . Ridout , I . P . M ., invested the following officers : Bros . C . Davis , S . W . ; A . C Doughty , J . VV . ; the Rev . J . H . Rose , P . M ., Chap . ; S . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Cleghorn , P . M ., Sec ; T . G . Doughty , S . D . ; E . B . Homewood , J . D . ; C . Kempton , P . M ., D C . ; C . J . Wilkinson , l . G . ; H . T . Reed , P . M ., and J . Steer , Stwds . ; A . Kenningham , Org . ; and J . Rawles , Tyler . The VV . M . then proved his ability for
his office by impressively initiating Messrs . A . D . Jollye , C F . Atkinson , and A . G . Billings . Lodge was closed after a satisfactory audit report showing a large balance in hand had been unanimously adopted . A banquet was subsequently enjoyed at Freemasons ' Tavern , which was followed by the customary toasts . Bro . G . Ridout , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the VV . Master , " said : I have been guilty of doing what no
other brother in the room dare do—I have taken the gavelwhich , as you know , is the emblem of power—out of the hand of our newly-installed Master , when I inform you of the reason for having done this 1 am sure 1 shall have your sympathy . It is to submit to you thc toast of our highly esteemed W . M ., who , you will all agree , "has risen to eminence b y merit . " Amongst the multifarious qualifications specified in the installation ritual , there are two
accomplishments which , in my opinion , are distinctly preeminent , viz ., he must "be able and mi / ling to take the management of the work . " Of the former qualification our W . M . has given us ample proof this very night , by the eliicient manner in which he has initiated the three brethren he has introduced and we are gratified to welcome . As to his being wilting , the fact of his having stepped on every exacting round of the Masonic ladder of office speaks for
itself , thus proving his ardour for the weal of our ancient and truly honourable Institution . That he is both able and milling to wield the gavel and conduct the by no means insignificant fourth degree goes without saying , for is he not " a man fitted by manners and power ot speech to grace any assembly . " We are particularly fortunate in possessing , in our VV . M ., a brother who has graced the oldfashioned , yet not obsolete , assemblies of the time-honoured
institutions of our city . I refer to his holding the position of Common Councillor , when , doubtless , whilst discussing tbe native oysters , the real turtle , and the choicest of vintage wines , he has gained many noble ideas , from which we cannot fail to benefit during his Mastership . I am , therefore , certain that I am only echoing the sentiments of every one present when I wish him a happy and successful year of oflice . May it , under his able administration , be of
redletter notoriety in the annals of our lodge , and may he gain a place in its history so glorious that nothing in the past can equal . Bro . J . Bastow , W . M ., in returning thanks , said it seemed a difficult . thing to reply to such a toast . The I . P . M . had predicted a very great future , and let them . ope it would be realised . 1 le fully recognised the task cfore him in following such a Master as the I . P . M . had
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been . 'That day had been one of the greatest in his history , but he could scarcely hope to obtain the distinction some of the Past Masters had done , for they had had many good , clever , and brilliant men , and thorough workers as Masters . The I . P . M . had referred tothe experience he had gained in the " fourth Degree , " in a body with which he had the honour to be associated , and perhaps he was right . He , however , would yield to none in his admiration foi
Freemasonry , and he would endeavour to do his level best to keep that lodge in its present position , and if he could in any way add to its lustre , hc would endeavour to do so . He sincerely trusted there would be plenty of work , and that it would be a happy , financial , and prosperous year . The W . M . then proceeded to propose the toast of " The Immediate Past Master , " and said that Bro . Ridout , by his care , forethought , and attention , had gained the
admiration of every member . It became his duty to pin on the breast of the I . P . M . a jewel which would be highly prized inasmuch as it could only be gained by merit . If a jewel was ever merited it was that presented to Bro . Ridout , who had always been anxious to do his work , and who reigned supreme as an Installing Master . Those brethren present who did not often see the installation ceremony performed must have been gratified , for the
I . P . M . not only spoke his words , but impressively rendered the ritual . It was with the greatest pleasure , therefore , that he ( the VV . M . ) proposed the health of the I . P . M . Bro . G . Ridout , I . P . M ., replying , said : The toast of my health , which has been so kindly proposed and cordially received , would indeed be a difficult toast for me to answer were knot that I have experienced nothing but goodness and kindness from every member during my tenure of
office . When I was first elected Master , 1 well remember how sensibly I felt the responsibility of "that high stition . " So great did the responsibility appear , I scarcely felt it possible for me—a man of commerce— " to discharge the duties of that important trust . " One day , however , I li g hted on a quotation of Leonardo de Vinci , in which he said— "Thou , O God , dost sell us all things at the price of labour . " It was then I felt that I had the key to the
situation . _ It was labour , labour to maintain " the dignity and high importance of Freemasonry , " labour " to the best of my skill and ability" to strengthen the " honour , reputation , and usefulness of the lodge . " Labour with " zeal and assiduity to increase the happiness of the brethren by promulgating the genuine principles and tenets of the . institution . " Indeed , I saw it was only by labour that I could hope to " conscientiously discharge my duties as a ruler in
the Craft and Master of the Great Northern Lodge . " Whether success and satisfaction have attended my labour I must leave you to judge . I can only say that to me it has been a labour of love , which has culminated to-night in the gift of this handsome jewel . For this 1 sincerely thank you . Had the task of presiding over the lodge been tenfold more exacting , 1 should feel still more than amply repaid by this mark of your regard . I leave the chair
feeling that I am the debtor , and that 1 am only entitled to such recognition as is in all circumstances due to the man who has tried to do his best . Having been so royally treated , I am anxious that I should not be so gracefully bowed out . Since I have passed the chair I wish to go still further . I have undertaken to go up as a Steward lor one of the most deserving of our Masonic Charities—the Boys' Institution—which has not been
supported by the lodge for 23 years . Truly , a long time to withhold our alms from an Institution engaged in the noble work of feeding , clothing , and educating the sons of our less fortunate brethren . I , therefore , ask you to support me by giving as . freely " as your circumstances in life may fairly warrant . " This lodge is a great power ; may it become even a greater force among the lodges of the metropolis . Let us show the Masonic world that Charity
with us is not a mere figure of speech , but a substantial fact . I trust that on the day of the annual festival of the Boys' Institution it will hold an even prouder position than it does to-night . Again expressing my gratitude for the many kindnesses I have received , and in anticipation of your generous support of my Stewardship , I will conclude in the words of a Master who reigned 300 years ago" Thanks , thanks , for ever thanks . "
"The Initiates" having been honoured , Bro . J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B ., responded for "The Masonic Charities , " and said the Institution now supported by far the largest number of boys ever educated in the history of the School . He eloquently appealed to the brethren to support the I . P . M . in his Stewardship , and thus enable this lodge to take premier position at the next festival of the Institution .
Bros . Downing , Willby , and Hinman ( of Tasmania ) , acknowledged the toast of " The Visitors , " and Bros . Owen , P . M ., and J . B . Lancaster , P . M ., replied on behalf of " The Past Masters . " Bro . S . Weob , P . M ., Treas ., replying for " The Treasurer and Secretary , " said they could easily understand that it was a pleasurable evening to him , and they should all b ; proud ot the position of their lodge that night .
The lodge had been established 25 years that night , and those present probably knew nothing of the difficulties they had to confront in its formation , b it the lodge had undoubtedly succeeded exceedingly well . It was a great advantage to get Bro . Cleghorn to take the post of Secretary , which was an onerous and honourable post , but few brethren knew the amount of work , labour , and troubls taken by that brother , who , as Secretary , was second to none in London . As regarded himself , he performed the
duties of Treasurer to the best of his ability , and for their benefit , and he hoped the brethren would support their WaVl . during the coming year . Bro . W . Cleghorn , P . M ., Sec , also replied , and " The Chaplains , " and " The Officers" having been given , the enjoyable proceedings terminated with the Tyler ' s toast . The musical arrangements were ably carried out by Miss Lily Berrey , Miss Rose Williams , and Bros . R . E . Miles , and A . Kenningham , the Organist .
Leopold Lodge ( No . 1571 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Bridge House Hotel , London Biidge , on Monday , the 14 th inst . The chair wis occupied by Bro . Walter T . Johns , W . M . ) and there were also present : Bros . Arthur Watts , S . W . >
H . T . Meadows , J . W . ; W . Carey , P . M ., Treas . ; Edmund J . Morgan , P . M ., bee ; J . Hampson , S . D . ; G . HorwiHi acting J . D . ; T . Duffield , P . M ., D . C ; W . T . Marshall , A . D . C ; C . M . Morris , acting I . G . ; ' G . Bull , Stwd . i Young , Tyler j C W . Kent , P . M . ; W . F . Packer , P . M . ; J . Penney , P . M . ; Barnes , Davy , Elliott , Pummell , Wells
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Whittington Lodge ( No . S 62 ) . —PKRSKNTATION TO BRO . J . MKS WKAVKR , P . M ., SEC , P . P . G . O . MIDDX . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , W . C , on Monday , the 21 st inst ., when the proceedinf s were of a more than usually interesting character . The members , in order to recognise the invaluable rervices rendered to the lodge by Bro . Weaver , P . M ., who has occupied the post of Secretary for nearly 20 years ,
unanimously decided to present him with a substantial mark of appreciation , respect , and esteem . The gift took Ihe form of a very handsome gold watch and chain , the former bearing a suitable inscription . llro . J . Weaver is well known in theatrical and musical circles as the musical director of the pantomime " Santa Claus , " at the Lyceum Theatre , and in the Masonic world is esteemed as the only living founder of the Asaph Lodge and Chapter .
Lodge was opened by Bro . (' ,. H . Wavell , W . M ., supported by Bros . VV . Bradford , S . W . ; T . H . Jarvis , J . W . ; S . Godden , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Weaver . P . M ., Sec ; H . Kemp , S . D . ; VV . Tyler , | . D . ; A . Clarkson , I . G . ; C Miller , D . C ; ] . Irvine , P . M . ; A . V . H . Pauncefort , P . M . ; A . T . Taylor , W . G . Butler , T . H . 1 Iarrison , W . H . Godden , W . F . Chamberlain , and many others . The visitors were Bros . 1 . Sparrow , 15 SG ; G . E . Leader , 2397 ;
F . Hughes , I . P . M . 192 ; J . W . Mathew , 1319 ; Tjson Crauford , 2530 ; J . Speller , P . P . G . D . Essex ; VV . Bowen , R . Savory , F . G . Hambleton , 1319 ; and W . VV . Lee , W . M . 1 S 97 , P . M . 23 S 1 . The minutes were read and confirmed , after which Bro . Irvine , P . M ., impressively raised Bros . W . G . Butler , P . J . Driver , A . T . Chamberlain , R . J . Spencer , and George Gecn to the Third Degree , the W . M . being unable to render
the ceremony on account of indisposition . The W . M . then 1 ose and said it was his great honour to propose a vote of thanks to Bro . Weaver for the good work done by him as Secretary for the past 19 years . Bro . J . Irvine , P . M ., in seconding the resolution , which was carried by acclamation , said he had known the Secretary for 17 years . During that time Bro . Weaver had performed his duties in a conscientious , able , and courteous
manner , and they all hoped he would be long spared to be with them . The W . M . then said it was an easy matter to pass resolutions of thanks , but the brethren had thought it better to give expression to their feelings in a more substantial form . They had therefore unanimously subscribed towards a present to mark their respect and esteem for Bro . Weaver . It was a great honour to him ( the W . M . ) to hand Bro . Weaver a handsome present in recognition of
the good feeling existing between them . Might the Secretary continue to do the work as in the past , and live long to wear the watch to record the minutes of his life . In conclusion he asked Bro . Weaver to pecket the watch and to watch his pocket , and would ask him to leave any reply to a later period of the evening . The inscription on the interior plate of the watch is as follows : " Presented to James Weaver by the brethren of the Whittington Lodge ,
862 , as a mark of esteem and appreciation of his good qualities as a man and Secretary of the lodge . 18 93 . " A letter was then read from Bro . T . B . Wavell ( father of the W . M . ) , dated at San Fransisco , expressing gratification at his son ' s installation as W . M . Bro . Wavell , sen ., who was a founder of the Whittington Lodge , further wrote that he would be interested to learn how many founders were still in the lodge , and expressed his appreciation of the position
it had attained . The Secretary was instructed to send a suitable reply , and the lodge was closed . A repast at Freemasons' Tavern was followed by the customary toasts . Bro . J . Irvine , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., and referred to the connection of Bro . Wavell ' s father with the lodge . If their W . M . had done nothing else for the lodge but organise the testimonial to Bro . Weaver , it would be sufficient for the members to vote him
a handsome jewel . He was sorry that bad health had prevented the VV . M . ren ering one or two of the ceremonies . They would all unite in drinking the W . M . 's good health . Bro . G . H . Wavell , VV . M ., thanked the I . P . M . for his kind remarks , and said that unless he could do the work in a way satisfactory to himself he would not begin it , but he hoped before his Mastership was over to be in better health and assist in the work . He was proud to be the son
of one of the founders and be received as kindly as he had been . He thanked the officers for supporting him , for they had not missed one meeting , and also thanked the brethren generally for their kind reception . " Thi Visitors " was next given and duly acknowledged by Bro . J . Speller , P . P . G . D . Essex , and others . The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Past Masters , Secretary , and Treasurer . " The Secretary was
the senior P . M ., and in looking through the minutes of the lodge it was interesting to watch the chain cf events with which Bro . Weaver was linked . The presentation made that night was a small token of which the Secretary was well worthy , and would doubtless be appreciated on account of the manner in which it was given . He hoped the brethren would give Bro . Weaver a very hearty greeting for the work he had done .
Bro . J . Weaver , P . M ., Sec , who was cordially received , said it was difficult to reply to the toast of his health , especially when it was accompanied with such a presentation as he had received . He would simply say a few words , and thank them from his heart for the good feeling evinced towards him . He should like to refer back a little to the history of the lodge . One of the visitors from the Lion and Lamb Lodee had referred to Bro . Muggeridge , who
assisted at the formation of this lodge . He ( Bro . Weaver ) was initiated during the year of Bro . Wavell ' s father , and worked with Bros . Brett , Stubbs , Little , Colonel Francis Burdett , and Levander . Those brethren held high positions in Freemasonry , socially and scientifically . Some of them went with Colonel Burdett into the higher Degrees . That lodge was consecrated in iSGi , and in the book of lodge summonses he presented to the lodge was an original
consecration programme given him by the W . M . s father , and was the only one in existence . He was initiated in March , 1 SO 3 , but had failed to obtain some of the summonses for those two years . He found there weie two parties in the lodge , and that was a case of " pull devil , pull baker . " Being a youngster , he did not clear out , but stopped to see
the fun . It became so serious that Bro . Little resigned . Having got the calibre of the lodge , he was determined to break up these two parties , for he believed in the old adage that a house divided againstitself could not stand . The lodge was decimated in consequence , and they had a very small number which was just the thing they wanted , for those that stuck to it placed the lodge on a sound tooting . During the
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past 19 years there had been no serious questions in the lodge . The object of his remarks was that he hoped they would not introduce any member into it as an initiate but those who visited their own homes , and thus keep the lodge select . With a large lodge they were bound to get schism . His duties had sometimes run a little crooked , but he had endeavoured to keep a straight line , faithful to the lodge , and impartial to the brethren . When in the chair it was
always his desire to do as well as he could , and with every Past Master had been ready to help those coming forward . He had always told the W . M . what income the lodge had , and what his expenses would b ? , so that he could keep his expenditure within proper limits . He once more thanked them for their kind present and kindly good feelings , and
sincerely wished them all success and long life . Bros . J . Irvine , P . M ., Treas ., and Pauncefort , also replied , after which Bros . Bradford , S . VV ., and Jarvis , J . W ., acknowledged " The Officers , " and the proceedings terminated . Bro . Theo . Ward , kindly presided at the pianoforte , and was assisted by Bros . Leader , Hambleton , and Hayward .
treat Northern Lodge ( No . 12 S 7 ) . —A large number of brethren assembled at the installation meeting of this prosperous lodge , held at Freemasons' Hall , on the 17 th inst ., to assist in the celebration of its 25 th birthday . There were but two of the original founders present to witness the " silver wedding " festivities , viz . : Bro . Samuel Webb , P . M ., who was the first Master of the lodge , and has since occupied the onerous
position of Treasurer with credit to himself and advantage to the lodge , and Bro . H . T . Reed , a Past Master who renders valuable service in the capacity of Steward . The retiring Master , Bro . G . Ridout , performed the functions of Installing Master in a highly-finished manner worthy of the occasion , and impressively installed Bro . J . Bastow as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The newlyinstalled W . M ., besides being an indefatigable Mason , is
well known in civic circles , and represents the Bread Ward on the Common Council . At the opening of the lodge , Bro . G . Ridout , W . M ., was supported by Bros . J . Bastow , S . W . ; C Davis , J . W . ; Rev . J . H . Rose , P . M ., Chap . ; S . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Cleghorn , P . M ., Sec ; A . C Doughty , S . D . ; T . G . Doughty , J . D . ; E . B . Homewood , I . G . ; H . T . Reed , P . M ., Stwd . ; A . Kenningham , Org . ; J . Paul , P . M . ; I . B . S . Lancaster , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B .
Surrey ; E . Lancaster , P . M . ; T . Owen , P . M . ; H . Bell , P . M ; C . Kempton , P . M ., D . C ; R . Cane , P . M ., and many others . Visitors : Bros . | . F . Bastow , 1185 ; C . E . Russell , 92 ; VV . Downing , P . P . G . D . C Kent ; W . H . Ball , P . M . 87 ; VV . H . Dallinson , P . M . 87 ; W . Senior , 2190 ; A . Hinman , 9 , Tasmania ; R . C . Wilson , VV . M . 766 ; S . Marsh , 2502 ; A . Blake , 1363 ; VV . F . Wilkinson , 742 ; VV . E . Willby , P . M . 53 S ; R . F . Stanford , I . G . 1572
J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B ., P . P . S . G . W . ; F . W . Hancock , P . AI . 54 S ; D . F . Cocks , I . G . 256 ; G . F . Edwards , P . M . 766 ; G . Rawlinson , W . M . i 657 ; J . G . Cobb , W . M . 45 ; J . Petch , P . M . 2278 ; W . L . Lewis , 13 G 6 ; VV . Symons , 1366 ; A . D . J . Chcnnery , 1366 ; C . F . Bennewitz , 1627 ; C Corain , 2332 ; H . Massey , P . M . 1928 ; F . Reeves , J . D . 902 ; H . H . Nuding , P . M . 1924 ; A . Gould , 1949 ; R . Shears , 227 ; C . Wheeler , 1329 ; T . Bain , 1329 ;
E . W . Stanford , 2006 ; F . Mason , 214 S ; H . Atkins , 134 S ; J . G . Jeffery , 214 S ; W . Smith , 1 C 24 ; J . S . Turner , 171 G ; R . E . Miles , . 2424 ; M . R . Baker , 1524 ; C . Penny , W . M . 1 G 37 ; G . Avery , P . M . 511 ; R . T . Palmer , P . M . 1732 ; and VV . W . Lee , W . M . 1897 . The minutes were confirmed , and Bro . ZeppenfeTd was raised to the Degree of M . M . Bro . J . Bastow was presented as W . M . elect by Bro . Kempton , P . M ., D . C , and
having been duly installed by Bro . Ridout , I . P . M ., invested the following officers : Bros . C . Davis , S . W . ; A . C Doughty , J . VV . ; the Rev . J . H . Rose , P . M ., Chap . ; S . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Cleghorn , P . M ., Sec ; T . G . Doughty , S . D . ; E . B . Homewood , J . D . ; C . Kempton , P . M ., D C . ; C . J . Wilkinson , l . G . ; H . T . Reed , P . M ., and J . Steer , Stwds . ; A . Kenningham , Org . ; and J . Rawles , Tyler . The VV . M . then proved his ability for
his office by impressively initiating Messrs . A . D . Jollye , C F . Atkinson , and A . G . Billings . Lodge was closed after a satisfactory audit report showing a large balance in hand had been unanimously adopted . A banquet was subsequently enjoyed at Freemasons ' Tavern , which was followed by the customary toasts . Bro . G . Ridout , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the VV . Master , " said : I have been guilty of doing what no
other brother in the room dare do—I have taken the gavelwhich , as you know , is the emblem of power—out of the hand of our newly-installed Master , when I inform you of the reason for having done this 1 am sure 1 shall have your sympathy . It is to submit to you thc toast of our highly esteemed W . M ., who , you will all agree , "has risen to eminence b y merit . " Amongst the multifarious qualifications specified in the installation ritual , there are two
accomplishments which , in my opinion , are distinctly preeminent , viz ., he must "be able and mi / ling to take the management of the work . " Of the former qualification our W . M . has given us ample proof this very night , by the eliicient manner in which he has initiated the three brethren he has introduced and we are gratified to welcome . As to his being wilting , the fact of his having stepped on every exacting round of the Masonic ladder of office speaks for
itself , thus proving his ardour for the weal of our ancient and truly honourable Institution . That he is both able and milling to wield the gavel and conduct the by no means insignificant fourth degree goes without saying , for is he not " a man fitted by manners and power ot speech to grace any assembly . " We are particularly fortunate in possessing , in our VV . M ., a brother who has graced the oldfashioned , yet not obsolete , assemblies of the time-honoured
institutions of our city . I refer to his holding the position of Common Councillor , when , doubtless , whilst discussing tbe native oysters , the real turtle , and the choicest of vintage wines , he has gained many noble ideas , from which we cannot fail to benefit during his Mastership . I am , therefore , certain that I am only echoing the sentiments of every one present when I wish him a happy and successful year of oflice . May it , under his able administration , be of
redletter notoriety in the annals of our lodge , and may he gain a place in its history so glorious that nothing in the past can equal . Bro . J . Bastow , W . M ., in returning thanks , said it seemed a difficult . thing to reply to such a toast . The I . P . M . had predicted a very great future , and let them . ope it would be realised . 1 le fully recognised the task cfore him in following such a Master as the I . P . M . had
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been . 'That day had been one of the greatest in his history , but he could scarcely hope to obtain the distinction some of the Past Masters had done , for they had had many good , clever , and brilliant men , and thorough workers as Masters . The I . P . M . had referred tothe experience he had gained in the " fourth Degree , " in a body with which he had the honour to be associated , and perhaps he was right . He , however , would yield to none in his admiration foi
Freemasonry , and he would endeavour to do his level best to keep that lodge in its present position , and if he could in any way add to its lustre , hc would endeavour to do so . He sincerely trusted there would be plenty of work , and that it would be a happy , financial , and prosperous year . The W . M . then proceeded to propose the toast of " The Immediate Past Master , " and said that Bro . Ridout , by his care , forethought , and attention , had gained the
admiration of every member . It became his duty to pin on the breast of the I . P . M . a jewel which would be highly prized inasmuch as it could only be gained by merit . If a jewel was ever merited it was that presented to Bro . Ridout , who had always been anxious to do his work , and who reigned supreme as an Installing Master . Those brethren present who did not often see the installation ceremony performed must have been gratified , for the
I . P . M . not only spoke his words , but impressively rendered the ritual . It was with the greatest pleasure , therefore , that he ( the VV . M . ) proposed the health of the I . P . M . Bro . G . Ridout , I . P . M ., replying , said : The toast of my health , which has been so kindly proposed and cordially received , would indeed be a difficult toast for me to answer were knot that I have experienced nothing but goodness and kindness from every member during my tenure of
office . When I was first elected Master , 1 well remember how sensibly I felt the responsibility of "that high stition . " So great did the responsibility appear , I scarcely felt it possible for me—a man of commerce— " to discharge the duties of that important trust . " One day , however , I li g hted on a quotation of Leonardo de Vinci , in which he said— "Thou , O God , dost sell us all things at the price of labour . " It was then I felt that I had the key to the
situation . _ It was labour , labour to maintain " the dignity and high importance of Freemasonry , " labour " to the best of my skill and ability" to strengthen the " honour , reputation , and usefulness of the lodge . " Labour with " zeal and assiduity to increase the happiness of the brethren by promulgating the genuine principles and tenets of the . institution . " Indeed , I saw it was only by labour that I could hope to " conscientiously discharge my duties as a ruler in
the Craft and Master of the Great Northern Lodge . " Whether success and satisfaction have attended my labour I must leave you to judge . I can only say that to me it has been a labour of love , which has culminated to-night in the gift of this handsome jewel . For this 1 sincerely thank you . Had the task of presiding over the lodge been tenfold more exacting , 1 should feel still more than amply repaid by this mark of your regard . I leave the chair
feeling that I am the debtor , and that 1 am only entitled to such recognition as is in all circumstances due to the man who has tried to do his best . Having been so royally treated , I am anxious that I should not be so gracefully bowed out . Since I have passed the chair I wish to go still further . I have undertaken to go up as a Steward lor one of the most deserving of our Masonic Charities—the Boys' Institution—which has not been
supported by the lodge for 23 years . Truly , a long time to withhold our alms from an Institution engaged in the noble work of feeding , clothing , and educating the sons of our less fortunate brethren . I , therefore , ask you to support me by giving as . freely " as your circumstances in life may fairly warrant . " This lodge is a great power ; may it become even a greater force among the lodges of the metropolis . Let us show the Masonic world that Charity
with us is not a mere figure of speech , but a substantial fact . I trust that on the day of the annual festival of the Boys' Institution it will hold an even prouder position than it does to-night . Again expressing my gratitude for the many kindnesses I have received , and in anticipation of your generous support of my Stewardship , I will conclude in the words of a Master who reigned 300 years ago" Thanks , thanks , for ever thanks . "
"The Initiates" having been honoured , Bro . J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B ., responded for "The Masonic Charities , " and said the Institution now supported by far the largest number of boys ever educated in the history of the School . He eloquently appealed to the brethren to support the I . P . M . in his Stewardship , and thus enable this lodge to take premier position at the next festival of the Institution .
Bros . Downing , Willby , and Hinman ( of Tasmania ) , acknowledged the toast of " The Visitors , " and Bros . Owen , P . M ., and J . B . Lancaster , P . M ., replied on behalf of " The Past Masters . " Bro . S . Weob , P . M ., Treas ., replying for " The Treasurer and Secretary , " said they could easily understand that it was a pleasurable evening to him , and they should all b ; proud ot the position of their lodge that night .
The lodge had been established 25 years that night , and those present probably knew nothing of the difficulties they had to confront in its formation , b it the lodge had undoubtedly succeeded exceedingly well . It was a great advantage to get Bro . Cleghorn to take the post of Secretary , which was an onerous and honourable post , but few brethren knew the amount of work , labour , and troubls taken by that brother , who , as Secretary , was second to none in London . As regarded himself , he performed the
duties of Treasurer to the best of his ability , and for their benefit , and he hoped the brethren would support their WaVl . during the coming year . Bro . W . Cleghorn , P . M ., Sec , also replied , and " The Chaplains , " and " The Officers" having been given , the enjoyable proceedings terminated with the Tyler ' s toast . The musical arrangements were ably carried out by Miss Lily Berrey , Miss Rose Williams , and Bros . R . E . Miles , and A . Kenningham , the Organist .
Leopold Lodge ( No . 1571 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Bridge House Hotel , London Biidge , on Monday , the 14 th inst . The chair wis occupied by Bro . Walter T . Johns , W . M . ) and there were also present : Bros . Arthur Watts , S . W . >
H . T . Meadows , J . W . ; W . Carey , P . M ., Treas . ; Edmund J . Morgan , P . M ., bee ; J . Hampson , S . D . ; G . HorwiHi acting J . D . ; T . Duffield , P . M ., D . C ; W . T . Marshall , A . D . C ; C . M . Morris , acting I . G . ; ' G . Bull , Stwd . i Young , Tyler j C W . Kent , P . M . ; W . F . Packer , P . M . ; J . Penney , P . M . ; Barnes , Davy , Elliott , Pummell , Wells