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Paffe n . „ , « OF M ASONIC MEETINGS : — R EPORTS ° q 3 Craft M ^ oW » , ^ S ' M ^ onVr :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: » Red Cross of Constantine 93 Scotia" 1 ! ,: ;"" A ' .. 'V . ;"''' . '" V " j '' : '" L of StDunstan'Lod 9
/ -deration . s ge ...... * £ ^ Msii Fund of Benevolence—Second Appeal 95 S" tones' Union l . odKe Ball 9 ° fi ' onin BallatHuddersfield 9 , A „ nllo Univcrsitv Lodge 06 A % Roval Grand Master ' s Visit to India 9 » The Installation of H . R . H . Prince Leopold 9 8 The Onward Movement of Freemasonry 9 8 The Board of Benevolence 99
The Wilson Mh 99 C ORRESPONDENCE : — Welcome to our Grand Master 99 Master Masons' Jewels 99 Election of Prov . G . Officers 99 Installation of H . R . H . Prince Leopold as Prov ; G . M .
Oxfordshire ' °° Masonic and General Tidings 103 Masonic Meetings for Next Week : ¦¦¦• . . " ' . ?} Advertisements i . ii . iii . iv . v . vi . vii . viii .
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Craft Hasonrn . LODGE OF TRANQUILLITY ( No . 185 ) . —Installation meeting in this lodge was held on Monday , at the City Terminus Hotel , Bro . J . H . Ross , W . M ., presiding . There was a very large attendance of brethren , inc . uding a long list of Past Masters . Past Master Harris initiated his son ; and Bro . John Constable , P . M ., in splendid style , installed Bro . Joseph D . Barnett , S . W .. as W . M .
The following brethren were appointed to office : Bros . 1 ' eartree , S . W . ; D . Posener , J . W . ; Peartree , Treas . ; Philip Levi , Sec : Pare . S . D . ; Bayley , | . D .: Croaker , I . G . ; A . Pose-:: er , D . C . ; Barber and Sadler , W . S . ; Bilby , P . M ., Org . ; and Rawles , Tyler . The services of Bro . J . H . Ross , to the lodge while he was W . M ., were acknowledged by the presentation of a seven guineas jewel , and a splendid
timepiece and two vases in ormolu and china . The . new W . M . accompanied the presentation with a highly flattering -peech , and read to the brethren the following inscription on the clock : — " Presented by the brethren of the Lodge of Tranquillity , No . i 8 :, to Bio . J . H . Koss , Worshipful Master , in recognition of his services as W . M . during the past year . Given in open lodge . 21 st ,
February , 1876 . " Bro . Ross , in replying , said : — Brethren : I have often had occasion to regret the want of power to express myself , and you may readily believe me when I say that I never felt that want greater than at the present moment—the diffidence which has hitherto characterised me is intensified by thc circumstances in which I find myself placed this evening . Our W . M . has been
pleased to refer to me in terms of ^ rcat praise , perhaps , -omewhat undeserved ; reference has been made to my work during the past year , and probably some may enquire why I am to be the recipient of this mark of bounty and respect . For their information I may add that I have not introduced any new blood to thc lodge , simply because the majority of my friends are Masons . That I have performed
the duties to the best of my ability no one will deny ; but brethren , something more has been accomplished in fulfilling one of our watchwords , viz ., Charity , by serving the Stewardships of our Masonic institutions , and thereby adding some amount of credit to our dignified and proud position . I laving thus explained the course of my proceedings , 1 can only now thank you in the most profound
and grateful manner for your appreciation of my efforts , made substantial in these handsome testimonials which , believe me , will be as heartily appreciated by the partner of my life as by myself . Again I thank you most sincerely . This speech w . 'is received with great applause , and the other lodge business which remained having been transacted , the brethren
v . ere called off for refreshment , where an elegant banquet . " . waited them . The toasts were afterwards proposed , hi giving the toast of "The Queen and thc Craft , " thc W . M . said the toast was never received anywhere with greater enthusiasm than in the Lodge of Tranquillity . She riad endeared herself to all her subjects and had shown herself worthy to be our Queen . To the toast of" H . R . H .
the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M , " the W . M . said that although the Prince of Wales had not been in Grand Lodge since his installation , as H . R . H . wouId have wished , yet when he returned it was hoped he would be seen performing those duties which it was known he was well able to perform . H . R . H . had always taken great interest in Freemasonry since he had belonged to the Orderand in his position of
, G . M . Masons would rejoice to find him again presiding m Grand Lodge . This toast having been drunk , was succeeded by the toast of " The Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , " which called forth from the W . M . the expres' s : on of great gratification at the way his lordship performed his duties and discharged all the offices of thc Grand Master in H . H . H . 's absence . Thc W . M . afterwards
gave "The D . G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers , " coupling with it the name of Bro . E . P . Albert , A . G . P . Bro E . P . lAbert replied , and assured the brethren that he had been delighted at the lodge working , both as regarded the initiation and the installation . The way in which the ceremonies had been performed that evening proved to him that the lod ge was a good working lod and the renort which he had
ge , heard read as to the funds showed him how the funds were bestowed in charity . Grand Lodge of England was always ready to assist bretnren who were in distress , but the course adopted by the Lodge of Tranquillity would relieve them of some portion ot their responsibilities . The W . M . next gave "The Initiate , ' who judging from the source for which he came , t . ey might fairly expect would follow in his father's foot-
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steps . In connection with the lodge Bro . Harris , senior , had done much , and if his son did as much for the lodge he would be doing a great deal of good . for Freemasonry , and also for himself and to all those with whom he was connected . Addressing the initiate , the W . M . told that brother that at present he knew very little of Freemasonry , but he trusted that when he became better acquainted with it ,
its objects , its working , and its tenets , he would become , as great an ornament | to the Order as his father was . Bro Harris ( initiate ) replied , and said that he had long wanted to become a member of the Craft , and now that he had joined it he would strive to become a worthy member . The W . M . gave " The Visitors . " He found among them many of his oldest , and most esteemed , and loved friends ,
and therefore his pleasure at receiving them was far greater than perhaps otherwise it might have been . For the rest of the visitors he could say this , that on all occasions the Lodge of Tranquillity would be happy to receive as many visitors as would come among them . We were cemented together by visiting lodges ; no matter what our little differences might be in our positions outside the door of
the lodge , when we got inside we met as brothers and fellows . He was happy to say with respect to the Lodge of Tranquillity that there was no lodge where visitors were more heartily received . Bros . Dodson , W . M . 188 ; Blum , W . M . 1017 ; and Cohen , W . M . 205 , replied ; and Bro . Ross , I . P . M ., then proposed " The Worshipful Master ' s Health , " and said that no words of his would convey to
the brethren an adequate idea of the great respect in which the W . M . was held by all who knew him , and of the high opinion they had of the great determination there was on his parfto perform his duty as Master of this lodge . While calling on the brethren to drink his health , he requested them to wish him life and health to perform his duties as admirably as he had begun . The W . M . said he had now
to do the most difficult part of his work , to return thanks for himself . He could only say that although in his position he mi ft ht not be able to add so much lustre as many of the P . M . ' s had added to the lodge , yet he hoped that no circumstances would prevent his adding some . At the least he would strive to do so ; he would do all in his power , the brethren having placed him in his responsible
position , to perform his duties properly , and when he left it iie hoped they would say he was worthy to take his place among the P . M . ' s . He would not say more . If he spoke for hours he could only add words , and they could but express the feelings he had already exhibited ( hear , hear ) those of truthful and heartfelt thanks to the brethren for thc warmth with which they had received him . When
the applause which followed this speech had subsided , the W . M . proposed "The Health of Brr > . J . H . Ross , I . P . M ., " and in the course of his remarks said that Bro . Ross ' s work in the lodge had told the brethren what he was , and what had taken place in lodge that day would tesiify to the brethren the amount of esteem in which be was held . He had done all he could for th » lodge o . n . 1 fo .
thc chanties , the noblest and greatest effort of Freemasonry . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Ross said in reply that having already spoken he would not take up more time in addressing thc brethren . He could but thank the brethren , As the W . M . had mentioned the charities in connection with his name , he would reply that he had felt much pleasure in representing the lodge as its Steward at the different festivals . ( Hear ,
hear . ) " The Tranquillity Lodge Benevolent Fund " was the next toast , and the W . M . in giving it said the fund was , every brother must feel , one of the great mainstays of the lodge . The fund was large , and it had been doing a great deal of good , which with the co-operation of the brethren he hoped it would continue to do . Bro . Saul Solomon , Treasurer of the fund , replied , and mentioned
a few of the instances wherein the Fund had conferred great benefits on brethren who required its assistance . He also mentioned one of its great features—the name of the brother assisted at any time was not made known . The contributions to the fund were then taken , and the amount of £ 15 ios . 6 d . was collected . The toast of "The P . M . s " followed . " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and " The
Officers " were next given , and Bro . Bilby , Organist , replied at great length , shortly after which the lodge was resumed and then closed , and the brethren separated . During the evening Bros . C . S . Jekyll , Perry , Child , Moss , Hubbard , and Ross contributed some beautiful harmony to the evening's pleasures . Bro . Massey represented the " Freemason . " LODGE OF JOPPA ( No . 188 ) . —This lodge held
its meeting at the Albion Tavern on the 7 th inst . Present : Bros . Dodson , W . M . ; L . Lazarus , S . W . ; Millar , J . W . ; P . M . ' s L . Alexander , M . L . Alexander , H . M . Levy , J . Abraham , and E . P . Albert , A . G . P ., Hon . Sec , all the officers , and several members . Bros . J . Creamer , Petchell , and Emanuel were passed to the Second Degree . Bro . Lavy was raised to the Third Decree in a very able manner by the W . M . Messrs . J . R . West , J . Clark , and Smith were initiated into the Order . Each of them contributed
to the Benevolent Fund . After the conclusion of business , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-hall , where excellent refreshment was provided . The W . M ., after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drank , proposed" The Prosperity of Joppa Benevolent Fund , " coupling with the toast " The Health of Bro . L . Alexander , P . M . and President .. The visitors were not so numerous as usual .
Present : Bros . Ross , W . M . Tranquillity ; Cheesewrlght , Royal Alfred ; and Emanuel . GRANITE LODGE ( No . 1328 ) . —The installation of Bro . W . Henry Muggeridge as W . M . of this lodge , took place on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., at Freemasons ' Hall . All the officers of the lodge were in attendance .
Amongst the visitors , who numbered about 50 brethren , were the following : —Bros , f . Boyd , P . G . P . ; Colonel Peters , P . M . ; W . Dyott Burnaby , W . M . 142 ; G . A . Rooks , P . M . 14 ^; H . C . Levander , P . M . 142 ; Muggeridge , P . G . W . ; Gait , P . G . J . W . Isle of Wight ; J . H . Vockins , P . M . 1329 ; Larlham , W . M . Surrey Masonic Hall Lodge ; R . W . Little ,
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P . G . S . W . Middx . ; H . G . Buss , P . G . T . Middx . ; Middlemass , 1329 ; Ibbetson , W . M . St . Andrew ' s Lodge ; and many other distinguished brethren . Letters of regret for unavoidable absence were read from Bro . Col . Francis Burdett , P . G . M . Middx ., and Bro . John Hervey . G . Sec . Before the installation Bro . W . Holliday and Bro . Rhodes Fellow Crafts , were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M .
Bros . A . C . Shelley and J . H . Outhwaite were passed to the Second Degree ; and Messrs . T . W . Rowe , C . Jenkin Jones , J . B . Lee , Edgerton James Pain , Edward Finnis Clark , and George Henry Chapman , were duly initiated , and Bro . Emmanuel Edward Gefiowski , of No . 249 , was unanimously elected a joining member of the lodge . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro .
Cottebrune , P . G . P ., in a very impressive and masterly manner , assisted by the Retiring W . M ., and the W . M . was dulv saluted by the brethren in the Three Degrees . The W . M . appointed as his officers for the ensuing year Bros . F . West , S . W . ; R . C . Mount , J . W . ; G . Hackford , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Lewis Thomas , P . M ., and Sec ; R . Payne , S . D . ; J . Rhodes , J . D . ; B . Turner , P . G . Supt . of Wks . Middx .
Afterwards the W . M ., Bro . John Oliver , was duly presented with a Past Master ' s jewel for his eminent services in the chair during his term of office , besides his having in the earlier part of the year , been presented with the jewel commemorative of the installation of the Prince of Wales as Grand Master . The brethren then proceeded to the banquet at the Freemasons' Tavern , which was of the
most successful and satisfactory character , the wine department being under the care of Bro . Septimus Baker , who proceeds to Beaumaris , Anglesey , where he has taken the Williams Bulkeley Arms Hotel . During the banquet Bro . Dan Godfrey ' s Band performed several popular airs , principally composed by himself . After the cloth was drawn , the W . M . gave the usual Masonic toasts . " The Health
of the Queen and the Craft , " was drank enthusiastically , the National Anthem being sung . The W . M . in proposing "The Health of the Grand Master , " said , every one who had had the pleasure of meeting him could bear testimony to the genial , kind , and hearty way in which he met one and all . He had undertaken a perilous voyage to a mighty empire , from which nothing but good would
result to the Craft . The fact that he was Grand Master would ensure him great and additional respect . Bro . Boyd responded for the Grand Officers . Bro . Oliver , P . M . proposed "The : ilealth of the W . M . " The W . M ., in responding , said it was with pride that he occupied the chair . Some years ago , when ^ initiated into Freemasonry , he did what he could for the lodge , which had grown from a
pebble to a huge jrock . Other lodges " ought to be proud if they could shew similar results . ( Hear , hear . ) During the few brief years of its existence it had contributed to the charities . ( Hear , hear ) That was thc duty of every lodge . For the honour they had done him he would endeavour to perform his duty well , and hi- tlmiVml them ill fui me kindnesses shewn to him durinsr thc time he
had been a brother . All the duties he had performed had been pleasing ones . He had been preceded by a Master whose term of office had been remarkable . He had initiated no less than thirty members during the year , and every initiate or any one who had visited the lodge had experienced great satisfaction * and pleasure at his hands . He proposed his health , and
said he had a still more pleasing duty to perform , which was to present him , on behalf of the lodge , with the Past Master ' s jewel . Bro . Oliver , W . M .. in acknowledging the compliment paid him , thanked them with all his heart for the way they had received his health . It gave him great pleasure to fill the office . He again thanked them sincerely for having presented him with the great installation jewel
of Grand Lodge , and also for the Past Master ' s jewel . He should wear both with a feeling of pride , for his year of office had given him a good deal of anxiety . He hid done it in a way that he was sure would meet with the approval of all . The W . M ., in proposing " The Health of the New Members , " remarked that he was sure they would never feel sorry for the step taken , and he felt confident that they
would be proud of being invested in a society which boasts so many eminent names . For thc future their object ought to be not so much to enjoy themselves , but to help and aid their fellow men . The new members severally acknowledged the great pleasure they felt at being made one amongst a multitude . The W . M . next gave "The Health of the Visitors , " and in doing so said that if the lodge met
together without visitors he was sure they would not enjoy themselves half so much as when they had visitors to participate in thc hospitality . One visit brought about another , and it tended therefore to make them know and understand each ether , and to find out what peculiarities may exist , and virtues that may lie dormant . There were present the extraordinary number of forty-five visitors , and he hoped
their health -would be drvmk , AYU ! a hearty -welcome promised them , and he coupled with the toast the names of Bros , Boyd and Middlemas . Bro . Boyd , P . G . P ., in responding , said it was not the first time he had visited their lodge . He congratutated the lodge on having such a worthy Master . On the last occasion of visiting the lodge the hospitality was second to none , and he was sure the
visitors of thc present evening had had all that they could possibly wish for . There were many visitors present who were higher up in Freemasonry than what he himself was but when they saw around them so many P . M . ' s as visitors , he was sure it must be a source of high consolation to every one . Bro . Middlemas , 1329 , delivered a most amusing and telling after-dinner speech on the subject of
Freemasonry , and its incidental pleasures and pastimes , and received a hearty burst of applause on resumine his seat . The W . M . next proposed " The Health of thc P . M . ' s of the Lodge , " coupling with it the name of Bro . Charles Sendy . Bro . Sendy , in acknowledging it , said the number of initiates during the past year had entailed much work upon the officers . There were few lodges that could boast tr success of the Granite . The reason was that it had afe
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Paffe n . „ , « OF M ASONIC MEETINGS : — R EPORTS ° q 3 Craft M ^ oW » , ^ S ' M ^ onVr :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: » Red Cross of Constantine 93 Scotia" 1 ! ,: ;"" A ' .. 'V . ;"''' . '" V " j '' : '" L of StDunstan'Lod 9
/ -deration . s ge ...... * £ ^ Msii Fund of Benevolence—Second Appeal 95 S" tones' Union l . odKe Ball 9 ° fi ' onin BallatHuddersfield 9 , A „ nllo Univcrsitv Lodge 06 A % Roval Grand Master ' s Visit to India 9 » The Installation of H . R . H . Prince Leopold 9 8 The Onward Movement of Freemasonry 9 8 The Board of Benevolence 99
The Wilson Mh 99 C ORRESPONDENCE : — Welcome to our Grand Master 99 Master Masons' Jewels 99 Election of Prov . G . Officers 99 Installation of H . R . H . Prince Leopold as Prov ; G . M .
Oxfordshire ' °° Masonic and General Tidings 103 Masonic Meetings for Next Week : ¦¦¦• . . " ' . ?} Advertisements i . ii . iii . iv . v . vi . vii . viii .
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Craft Hasonrn . LODGE OF TRANQUILLITY ( No . 185 ) . —Installation meeting in this lodge was held on Monday , at the City Terminus Hotel , Bro . J . H . Ross , W . M ., presiding . There was a very large attendance of brethren , inc . uding a long list of Past Masters . Past Master Harris initiated his son ; and Bro . John Constable , P . M ., in splendid style , installed Bro . Joseph D . Barnett , S . W .. as W . M .
The following brethren were appointed to office : Bros . 1 ' eartree , S . W . ; D . Posener , J . W . ; Peartree , Treas . ; Philip Levi , Sec : Pare . S . D . ; Bayley , | . D .: Croaker , I . G . ; A . Pose-:: er , D . C . ; Barber and Sadler , W . S . ; Bilby , P . M ., Org . ; and Rawles , Tyler . The services of Bro . J . H . Ross , to the lodge while he was W . M ., were acknowledged by the presentation of a seven guineas jewel , and a splendid
timepiece and two vases in ormolu and china . The . new W . M . accompanied the presentation with a highly flattering -peech , and read to the brethren the following inscription on the clock : — " Presented by the brethren of the Lodge of Tranquillity , No . i 8 :, to Bio . J . H . Koss , Worshipful Master , in recognition of his services as W . M . during the past year . Given in open lodge . 21 st ,
February , 1876 . " Bro . Ross , in replying , said : — Brethren : I have often had occasion to regret the want of power to express myself , and you may readily believe me when I say that I never felt that want greater than at the present moment—the diffidence which has hitherto characterised me is intensified by thc circumstances in which I find myself placed this evening . Our W . M . has been
pleased to refer to me in terms of ^ rcat praise , perhaps , -omewhat undeserved ; reference has been made to my work during the past year , and probably some may enquire why I am to be the recipient of this mark of bounty and respect . For their information I may add that I have not introduced any new blood to thc lodge , simply because the majority of my friends are Masons . That I have performed
the duties to the best of my ability no one will deny ; but brethren , something more has been accomplished in fulfilling one of our watchwords , viz ., Charity , by serving the Stewardships of our Masonic institutions , and thereby adding some amount of credit to our dignified and proud position . I laving thus explained the course of my proceedings , 1 can only now thank you in the most profound
and grateful manner for your appreciation of my efforts , made substantial in these handsome testimonials which , believe me , will be as heartily appreciated by the partner of my life as by myself . Again I thank you most sincerely . This speech w . 'is received with great applause , and the other lodge business which remained having been transacted , the brethren
v . ere called off for refreshment , where an elegant banquet . " . waited them . The toasts were afterwards proposed , hi giving the toast of "The Queen and thc Craft , " thc W . M . said the toast was never received anywhere with greater enthusiasm than in the Lodge of Tranquillity . She riad endeared herself to all her subjects and had shown herself worthy to be our Queen . To the toast of" H . R . H .
the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M , " the W . M . said that although the Prince of Wales had not been in Grand Lodge since his installation , as H . R . H . wouId have wished , yet when he returned it was hoped he would be seen performing those duties which it was known he was well able to perform . H . R . H . had always taken great interest in Freemasonry since he had belonged to the Orderand in his position of
, G . M . Masons would rejoice to find him again presiding m Grand Lodge . This toast having been drunk , was succeeded by the toast of " The Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , " which called forth from the W . M . the expres' s : on of great gratification at the way his lordship performed his duties and discharged all the offices of thc Grand Master in H . H . H . 's absence . Thc W . M . afterwards
gave "The D . G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers , " coupling with it the name of Bro . E . P . Albert , A . G . P . Bro E . P . lAbert replied , and assured the brethren that he had been delighted at the lodge working , both as regarded the initiation and the installation . The way in which the ceremonies had been performed that evening proved to him that the lod ge was a good working lod and the renort which he had
ge , heard read as to the funds showed him how the funds were bestowed in charity . Grand Lodge of England was always ready to assist bretnren who were in distress , but the course adopted by the Lodge of Tranquillity would relieve them of some portion ot their responsibilities . The W . M . next gave "The Initiate , ' who judging from the source for which he came , t . ey might fairly expect would follow in his father's foot-
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steps . In connection with the lodge Bro . Harris , senior , had done much , and if his son did as much for the lodge he would be doing a great deal of good . for Freemasonry , and also for himself and to all those with whom he was connected . Addressing the initiate , the W . M . told that brother that at present he knew very little of Freemasonry , but he trusted that when he became better acquainted with it ,
its objects , its working , and its tenets , he would become , as great an ornament | to the Order as his father was . Bro Harris ( initiate ) replied , and said that he had long wanted to become a member of the Craft , and now that he had joined it he would strive to become a worthy member . The W . M . gave " The Visitors . " He found among them many of his oldest , and most esteemed , and loved friends ,
and therefore his pleasure at receiving them was far greater than perhaps otherwise it might have been . For the rest of the visitors he could say this , that on all occasions the Lodge of Tranquillity would be happy to receive as many visitors as would come among them . We were cemented together by visiting lodges ; no matter what our little differences might be in our positions outside the door of
the lodge , when we got inside we met as brothers and fellows . He was happy to say with respect to the Lodge of Tranquillity that there was no lodge where visitors were more heartily received . Bros . Dodson , W . M . 188 ; Blum , W . M . 1017 ; and Cohen , W . M . 205 , replied ; and Bro . Ross , I . P . M ., then proposed " The Worshipful Master ' s Health , " and said that no words of his would convey to
the brethren an adequate idea of the great respect in which the W . M . was held by all who knew him , and of the high opinion they had of the great determination there was on his parfto perform his duty as Master of this lodge . While calling on the brethren to drink his health , he requested them to wish him life and health to perform his duties as admirably as he had begun . The W . M . said he had now
to do the most difficult part of his work , to return thanks for himself . He could only say that although in his position he mi ft ht not be able to add so much lustre as many of the P . M . ' s had added to the lodge , yet he hoped that no circumstances would prevent his adding some . At the least he would strive to do so ; he would do all in his power , the brethren having placed him in his responsible
position , to perform his duties properly , and when he left it iie hoped they would say he was worthy to take his place among the P . M . ' s . He would not say more . If he spoke for hours he could only add words , and they could but express the feelings he had already exhibited ( hear , hear ) those of truthful and heartfelt thanks to the brethren for thc warmth with which they had received him . When
the applause which followed this speech had subsided , the W . M . proposed "The Health of Brr > . J . H . Ross , I . P . M ., " and in the course of his remarks said that Bro . Ross ' s work in the lodge had told the brethren what he was , and what had taken place in lodge that day would tesiify to the brethren the amount of esteem in which be was held . He had done all he could for th » lodge o . n . 1 fo .
thc chanties , the noblest and greatest effort of Freemasonry . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Ross said in reply that having already spoken he would not take up more time in addressing thc brethren . He could but thank the brethren , As the W . M . had mentioned the charities in connection with his name , he would reply that he had felt much pleasure in representing the lodge as its Steward at the different festivals . ( Hear ,
hear . ) " The Tranquillity Lodge Benevolent Fund " was the next toast , and the W . M . in giving it said the fund was , every brother must feel , one of the great mainstays of the lodge . The fund was large , and it had been doing a great deal of good , which with the co-operation of the brethren he hoped it would continue to do . Bro . Saul Solomon , Treasurer of the fund , replied , and mentioned
a few of the instances wherein the Fund had conferred great benefits on brethren who required its assistance . He also mentioned one of its great features—the name of the brother assisted at any time was not made known . The contributions to the fund were then taken , and the amount of £ 15 ios . 6 d . was collected . The toast of "The P . M . s " followed . " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and " The
Officers " were next given , and Bro . Bilby , Organist , replied at great length , shortly after which the lodge was resumed and then closed , and the brethren separated . During the evening Bros . C . S . Jekyll , Perry , Child , Moss , Hubbard , and Ross contributed some beautiful harmony to the evening's pleasures . Bro . Massey represented the " Freemason . " LODGE OF JOPPA ( No . 188 ) . —This lodge held
its meeting at the Albion Tavern on the 7 th inst . Present : Bros . Dodson , W . M . ; L . Lazarus , S . W . ; Millar , J . W . ; P . M . ' s L . Alexander , M . L . Alexander , H . M . Levy , J . Abraham , and E . P . Albert , A . G . P ., Hon . Sec , all the officers , and several members . Bros . J . Creamer , Petchell , and Emanuel were passed to the Second Degree . Bro . Lavy was raised to the Third Decree in a very able manner by the W . M . Messrs . J . R . West , J . Clark , and Smith were initiated into the Order . Each of them contributed
to the Benevolent Fund . After the conclusion of business , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-hall , where excellent refreshment was provided . The W . M ., after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drank , proposed" The Prosperity of Joppa Benevolent Fund , " coupling with the toast " The Health of Bro . L . Alexander , P . M . and President .. The visitors were not so numerous as usual .
Present : Bros . Ross , W . M . Tranquillity ; Cheesewrlght , Royal Alfred ; and Emanuel . GRANITE LODGE ( No . 1328 ) . —The installation of Bro . W . Henry Muggeridge as W . M . of this lodge , took place on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., at Freemasons ' Hall . All the officers of the lodge were in attendance .
Amongst the visitors , who numbered about 50 brethren , were the following : —Bros , f . Boyd , P . G . P . ; Colonel Peters , P . M . ; W . Dyott Burnaby , W . M . 142 ; G . A . Rooks , P . M . 14 ^; H . C . Levander , P . M . 142 ; Muggeridge , P . G . W . ; Gait , P . G . J . W . Isle of Wight ; J . H . Vockins , P . M . 1329 ; Larlham , W . M . Surrey Masonic Hall Lodge ; R . W . Little ,
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P . G . S . W . Middx . ; H . G . Buss , P . G . T . Middx . ; Middlemass , 1329 ; Ibbetson , W . M . St . Andrew ' s Lodge ; and many other distinguished brethren . Letters of regret for unavoidable absence were read from Bro . Col . Francis Burdett , P . G . M . Middx ., and Bro . John Hervey . G . Sec . Before the installation Bro . W . Holliday and Bro . Rhodes Fellow Crafts , were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M .
Bros . A . C . Shelley and J . H . Outhwaite were passed to the Second Degree ; and Messrs . T . W . Rowe , C . Jenkin Jones , J . B . Lee , Edgerton James Pain , Edward Finnis Clark , and George Henry Chapman , were duly initiated , and Bro . Emmanuel Edward Gefiowski , of No . 249 , was unanimously elected a joining member of the lodge . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro .
Cottebrune , P . G . P ., in a very impressive and masterly manner , assisted by the Retiring W . M ., and the W . M . was dulv saluted by the brethren in the Three Degrees . The W . M . appointed as his officers for the ensuing year Bros . F . West , S . W . ; R . C . Mount , J . W . ; G . Hackford , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Lewis Thomas , P . M ., and Sec ; R . Payne , S . D . ; J . Rhodes , J . D . ; B . Turner , P . G . Supt . of Wks . Middx .
Afterwards the W . M ., Bro . John Oliver , was duly presented with a Past Master ' s jewel for his eminent services in the chair during his term of office , besides his having in the earlier part of the year , been presented with the jewel commemorative of the installation of the Prince of Wales as Grand Master . The brethren then proceeded to the banquet at the Freemasons' Tavern , which was of the
most successful and satisfactory character , the wine department being under the care of Bro . Septimus Baker , who proceeds to Beaumaris , Anglesey , where he has taken the Williams Bulkeley Arms Hotel . During the banquet Bro . Dan Godfrey ' s Band performed several popular airs , principally composed by himself . After the cloth was drawn , the W . M . gave the usual Masonic toasts . " The Health
of the Queen and the Craft , " was drank enthusiastically , the National Anthem being sung . The W . M . in proposing "The Health of the Grand Master , " said , every one who had had the pleasure of meeting him could bear testimony to the genial , kind , and hearty way in which he met one and all . He had undertaken a perilous voyage to a mighty empire , from which nothing but good would
result to the Craft . The fact that he was Grand Master would ensure him great and additional respect . Bro . Boyd responded for the Grand Officers . Bro . Oliver , P . M . proposed "The : ilealth of the W . M . " The W . M ., in responding , said it was with pride that he occupied the chair . Some years ago , when ^ initiated into Freemasonry , he did what he could for the lodge , which had grown from a
pebble to a huge jrock . Other lodges " ought to be proud if they could shew similar results . ( Hear , hear . ) During the few brief years of its existence it had contributed to the charities . ( Hear , hear ) That was thc duty of every lodge . For the honour they had done him he would endeavour to perform his duty well , and hi- tlmiVml them ill fui me kindnesses shewn to him durinsr thc time he
had been a brother . All the duties he had performed had been pleasing ones . He had been preceded by a Master whose term of office had been remarkable . He had initiated no less than thirty members during the year , and every initiate or any one who had visited the lodge had experienced great satisfaction * and pleasure at his hands . He proposed his health , and
said he had a still more pleasing duty to perform , which was to present him , on behalf of the lodge , with the Past Master ' s jewel . Bro . Oliver , W . M .. in acknowledging the compliment paid him , thanked them with all his heart for the way they had received his health . It gave him great pleasure to fill the office . He again thanked them sincerely for having presented him with the great installation jewel
of Grand Lodge , and also for the Past Master ' s jewel . He should wear both with a feeling of pride , for his year of office had given him a good deal of anxiety . He hid done it in a way that he was sure would meet with the approval of all . The W . M ., in proposing " The Health of the New Members , " remarked that he was sure they would never feel sorry for the step taken , and he felt confident that they
would be proud of being invested in a society which boasts so many eminent names . For thc future their object ought to be not so much to enjoy themselves , but to help and aid their fellow men . The new members severally acknowledged the great pleasure they felt at being made one amongst a multitude . The W . M . next gave "The Health of the Visitors , " and in doing so said that if the lodge met
together without visitors he was sure they would not enjoy themselves half so much as when they had visitors to participate in thc hospitality . One visit brought about another , and it tended therefore to make them know and understand each ether , and to find out what peculiarities may exist , and virtues that may lie dormant . There were present the extraordinary number of forty-five visitors , and he hoped
their health -would be drvmk , AYU ! a hearty -welcome promised them , and he coupled with the toast the names of Bros , Boyd and Middlemas . Bro . Boyd , P . G . P ., in responding , said it was not the first time he had visited their lodge . He congratutated the lodge on having such a worthy Master . On the last occasion of visiting the lodge the hospitality was second to none , and he was sure the
visitors of thc present evening had had all that they could possibly wish for . There were many visitors present who were higher up in Freemasonry than what he himself was but when they saw around them so many P . M . ' s as visitors , he was sure it must be a source of high consolation to every one . Bro . Middlemas , 1329 , delivered a most amusing and telling after-dinner speech on the subject of
Freemasonry , and its incidental pleasures and pastimes , and received a hearty burst of applause on resumine his seat . The W . M . next proposed " The Health of thc P . M . ' s of the Lodge , " coupling with it the name of Bro . Charles Sendy . Bro . Sendy , in acknowledging it , said the number of initiates during the past year had entailed much work upon the officers . There were few lodges that could boast tr success of the Granite . The reason was that it had afe