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i uld develope into a fine manhood . He believed they B Id not have placed a better man in the chair than Ero . Henochsberg , whom he had always found kind , noble , and tleman-like . g p j p j 1 Robinson , I . P . M ., said it < rave him great jdeasure to propose the toast of " The Worshipful Master , " and he was sure the brethren would receive it with the same amount of pleasure . In Bro .
Henochsberg they had secured a man of energy and zeal , who would strive , as Master , to make the lodge second to none in the province . It had been to him ( Bro . Robinson ) a source of great pleasure to have the honour of installing him in the chair , as he felt that their W . M . would well and worthily represent and uphold the highest interests of the lodge . He felt regret that their
first S . W . ( Bro . M . de Frcce ) had not been able to go into the chair , but after that expression of regret he must add that if he ( Bro . Robinson ) had been asked to appoint his successor , he would have said , "AppointBro . Henochsberg . " The W . M ., whose health was drunk with great enthusiasm , in acknowledging the compliment said he hardly knew what to say in answer to the flattering and complimentary
way in which Bro . Robinson had spoken of him . He thanked him very sincerely for the kind way in which he had proposed the toast , and he must also thank the brethren for the cordial response given to it . He ( the W . M . ) was not by a long way what Bro . Robinson had painted him , but by his future ^ conduct he would endeavour to bear up and bear out many of the kind things which had been
said . He considered it indeed an honour to be electetl to that high office , and he felt it to be so , especially coming after their first W . M . Bro . Robinson had referred to his ( thc W . M . ' s ) virtues , but he had not told them the advantage which he possessed in coming after such a Master , who had ever been so ready and willing to give advice and help when they were needed . It was his ( thc W . M . ' s ) intention during the year , if blessed with health , to carry out
thc duties of tbe office upon the same principles as they had been carried out during the past year . He could not hojie to do them as well , but he would try to imitate the noble example which had been set him . He would look to thc officers for their sujiport , and to the brethren for that forbearance which would lead them to comply with this request" Be to my faults a little blind ,
And to my virtues ever kind . " The W . M . next proposed " The Installing Master , " and said he could hardly find terms to adequately express all he felt regarding Bro . Robinson . They had all seen that day a sample of his abilities , and every one must say that the way in which he had performed the ceremony was unequalled . He ( the W . M . ) had a pleasing duty to perform ,
and that was to present Bro . Robinson , in name of the lodge , with a Past Master ' s jewel , bearing the inscription — " Presented by the Lodge of Israel , No . 1502 , to Bro . Ralph Robinson , the first VV . M ., as a token of fraternal regard and esteem . " Thc W . M . added—To you , Bro . Robinson , is due the very great success which has attended this lotlge during the first year of its existence , and to you it is
indebted for the proud position which it occupies as being second to none in the province of West Lancashire . You have , by your correct rendering of our beautiful Masonic ritual—by your amiability—by your firmness in the chair , and by your willingness to afford instruction to the brethren , endeared yourself to us all , ant ! I have now the greatest pleasure in handing you this " token of fraternal
regard and esteem . " Bro . Robinson , in rcsjionse , saitl he tell in something like Ihe j > osition expressed by thc Spanish phrase , " Things come to such a pitch at times when you must either laugh or cry . " He felt inclined to cry , but he must heartily thank the R . W . M . for the kind manner in which he had spoken of him . He could not , however , allow him to say that the success of the lodge was due
only to him ( Bro . Robinson ) . He had had the good fortune to be blessed with officers who hatl done wonders for the lodge ; it lett in his hands , it would have been a failure . Our Treasurer ( Bro . Isaac de Frece ) is a gem of a man , and they had no idea how much he hatl done , not only to conserve the funds of thc lodge , but to add to them in every way . Beyond that , they had been fortunate in
securing the services of Bro M . dc frcce , who was really thc father and founder of the lodge . ( Hear , hear . ) The Secretary ( Bro . 'M . Hart ) hatl also been a great help , and invaluable in thc performance of his duties . After referring to the Lodge of Israel , he said he only asked for certain peculiarities in thc ceremonies , as their right as compared with other lodges , and then referred to the kind
countenanceit had received from Christian brethren . This was a great encouragement , and he most heartily thanked all helpers in the first year of their lodge . The W . M . then proposed " Thc ^ Visitors , " and Bro . Mawdsley , P . P . G . Reg ., in responding , expressed the jileasure it gave him to visit that lodge , and see the excellent working , which he had never seen equalled timing his long Masonic career . After
detailing his rapid jirogress m Masonry , he counselled every one to strive for distinction in his lodge . Bro ,. Hardy also responded , and so , from what he knew of the W . M ., commercially and masonically , he was certain of his success in thc chair . Bro . the Rev . J . F . Goggin also conveyed his congratulations to the W . M ., and said it was something to be proud of when they remembered that in a
Masonic lodge , Jews and Christians alike could find a hand ready to grasp another , and a heart ready to feci tor another . Bros . F . D . Siemms , C S . Davies , S . Schmerl , Louis , Davis , and Solomons , 1507 , also responded , each wishing the VV . M . and the lotlge the greatest success . Bro . H . Robinson gave " The Fund of Benevolence , " and alluded at sonic length to the benefits which would accrue
from such a fund . " The Chaplain " antl " Officers " were amongst the other toasts . An excellent musical programme was furnished by Bros . S . Jacobs , M . Hart , S . Schonstadt , W . G . Veale , Franks , S . J . Henochsberg , & -. " Marie , " the recently published song by Bro . A . Saqui , a member of the lodge , was well rendered by Bro . S . Jacobs , and cordially received .
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PORTMADOC—Madoc Lodge ( No . 1509 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge , thc youngest in the Province of North Wales and Shropshire , was held at thc Queen ' s Hotel , Portmadoc , on Tuesday , the 9 th inst ., at three o ' clock , Bro . Ed . Breese , W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . Cornelius Davies , J . W ., as S . W . ; J . W . Poole , P . M ., J . W . ; and J . W . Wallace , as I . P . M . The
lodge was opened in form , after solemn prayer , by the W . M ., antl the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Wm . Long , which was unanimous in his favour , and he was accordingly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The Treasurer ' s report was then read in his absence by Bro . P . M . Wallace ,
and showed that thc lodge , after paying over £ 300 , was only in debt £ 2 ; , a state of things satisfactory to all . The Installing Master then called Bro . Breese , antl informed him that the brethren had unanimously re-elected him , and having signified his assent to the ancient charges , installed him in the chair of K . S . He subsequently invested the followin g as his officers , viz .: Bros . C . Davies , S . W . ; Dr .
Robert Roberts , J . W . ; Rev . John Lewis , Rector oi Dolbenmacn , Chaplain ; E . Seymour Greaves , Treas . ; Dr . Jones Morris , Sec . ( re-elected ); Dr . Samuel Griffith , S . D . ; O . Morris Roberts , J . D . ; Morris Jones , I . G . ; Edward Pryce , Dir . cf Cers . ; F . II . Strowger , Org . ; Owen Morris , Dep . Org . ; John Roberts and R . F . Roberts , Stewards . At the close of the investiture , Bro .
Wallace , on behalf of the brethren of the lodge , presented Bro . Ed . Breese with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , for which the W . M ., in suitable words , sincerely thanked the brethren . The brethren then repaired to the Royal and Commercial Hotel to partake of a banquet , which was of a most recherche character , and reflected great credit on the host and hostess , Bro . R . F . Roberts , and Mrs . Roberts .
Among those present were Bros . John Francis , P . P . G . J . W . ; [ . W . Wallace , J . W . Poole , P . M . 606 ; C . H . Rees , R . ' J . Davids , W . M . 606 ; C . Elliot , S . W . elect of the proposed Corbet Lodge ; Rev . J . Boucher , S . W . 606 ; R . Thomas , 606 ; C . Davies , Rev . J . Lewis , Drs . Roberts , Griffith , antl Jones Morris ; O . M . Roberts , Morris Isaac , J . W . Wheeler , J . Roberts , T . B .
Humphrey , F . H . Strowger , G . T . Picton Jones , Clcdwyn Owen , R . Williams , and others . The W . M ., in proposing " The Queen , " congratulated the brethren on having such a gootl example of religion and morality at their head . Drank with enthusiasm . The next toast the W . M . jiroposcd was " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " and he tcmarked he hoped his journey to India would be
productive of great benefit to him , and also to his future subjects in the far East . He was sure it was no journey of pleasure , but was prompted by the Prince ' s desire to fit himself for the posh ion he would some day hold . It was a matter of congratulation to the Freemasons of Wales that the head of the Craft shoultl receive his title from their country . Bro . Davids reminded the W . M . it was the Prince ' s
birthday . " God Bless the Prince of Wales" was then most loyally given by the company . Thc VV . M , in proposing " The Health of the Earl of Carnarvon , " said that as Freemasons in Wales they had cause for congratulation because the Prince was their head ; they of Carnarvonshire had more cause , as his deputy took his title from their country . He was sure the Piince coultl not have
selected a better and worthier gentleman than the Earl , and the ability displayed by him during the interregnum , occasioned by an event they all regretted , pointed him out as one well able to rule over them had not H . R . H . accepted the M . W . G . Mastership , In proposing " The Health of Sir Watkin VV . Wynn , " the VV . M . said that there was to be no end of congratulating themselves as
Masons , as in addition to all the other names he had mentioned they now had to toast the " Prince in Wales , " antl who was also their Prince with regard to Masonry . He was sure they coultl not drink the health of a better man , a more kind-hearted landlord , a thorough patrict , a most excellent Mason ; and , whoever was second , there was no better Provincial Grand Master than Sir Watkin ,
one who acted up in deed and word to thc grand piincijiles of Freemasonry . It had jileased the G . A . to afflict him , but he was now better , and he hoped his voyage abroad would be a great benefit to him , and , under the blessing of heaven , would be the means of thoroughly re-establishing his health , so that he may be spared to them for many years . Song : " Sir Watkin Wynn , " excellently given by
Bro . Picton Jones . The next toast was that of " Bro . J . R . Ormsby Gore , M . P ., Dep . Prov . G . M ., " who , the W . M . said , was well known to them , his land being around on all sides , as a most kind hearted landlord and an excellent neighbour . He had told the W . M . he would be present with them that evening if his health permitted , and he was sorry his absence was caused by illness . The
I . P . M . then said the next toast was placed in his hands , and he was sure no words of his were necessary to ensure a most enthusiastic welcome to the toast . They had all known thc W . M . longer than he , but for his true Masonic , spiiit he did not think any one had had more opportunities of observing them than he . He was a true Mason , and he need not say anything more than that in praise of Bro .
Breese , who had done a great deal for the lodge , and he questioned if thc wonderful success that they had had during the year was not altogether due to his exertion and influence . Drank most enthusiastically , with Masonic fire . The W . M ., in replying , thanked the I . P . M . for the very kind manner in which he had proposed his health , and also the brethren for the flattering way with which they had received it , as he was sure there was sincerity on
both sides . He was sorry he hail been absent from many meetings owing to illness , but although that had been the case he never forgot them . He most eloquently dilated on the grand principles of the Order , and in referring to charity , remarked that , owing to other claims pressing on the lodge , they had not thc means to do what they would have wished with regartl to this grand principle , but he hoped that now those claims were settled they would be
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found at the front , if not at the head , of the lodges of the province as far as their contributions to the Masonic charities . Before sitting down he had a toast to propose , viz * ., " Thc Immediate Past Master , Bro . Wallace , " who had done so much for the lodge , and who was highly esteemed by them all . Bro . Wallace suitably responded . In replying to the toast of "The W . M . ' s of the Province , "
Bro . Davids , W . M . 606 , thanked them for the honour done him in coupling his name with the toast , as he was the youngest Master almost in the province , and that was his first appearance since his installation as Master of his lotlge at any other lotlge , and it gave him great pleasure to be present at the re-installation of one whom his brethren had , owing to his eminent qualities , both socially and
Masonically , selected to fill the chair of that lodge for the ensuing twelve months , and he hoped that his example would tend to make all the brethren more zealous in their attendance and discharge of their duties . Masonry , he said , ought to be looked up to , not from its social or mystic position , but on account of the honourable position it had in this country . In proposing " The Visiting
Brethren , " the W . M . said that he was afraid that was a misnomer , and was not wisely put on the toast list , as they had an idea , from the title , of some brethren whom they never wish to see again , and who were of no ornament to the Craft , but by it was meant their " visitors " that evening , whom they all wished to honour and would most heartily receive again ; some of whom had come a considerable
distance to be present among them that evening . He was always glad to see visitors , as they always put the officers on their mettle , and sometimes took the little ideas they had of themselves out of them—more especially in country lodges was this the case , as the officers were sometimes inclined to think themselves perfection , and to consider the world as if it were constituted of but three or four miles
around them . Bros . Elliot and Francis suitably replied . The other toasts were " The Wardens and Officers , " " The Newly Initiated , " " The Ladies , " and "The Tyler ' s . " This lodge , which was consecrated twelve months ago with 20 original members , now numbers 82 members , 20 of whom have been initiated , and . the others affiliated from other lodges under the Grand Lodge of England , Scotland , and
Ireland , and the Grand Orient of France and Italy . HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — The first meeting since the installation of Bro . Hopwood , as W . M . of this lodge , was held at the Lion Hotel , on Thursday , the 18 th inst . The lodge was opened at halfpast five o ' clock in the afternoon by Bro . Hopwood , P . M . 141 , W . M ., assisted by Bros . W . Hammond , P . M . 201 ,
1326 , P . J . G . D . of Middlesex , I . P . M . ; S . Hill , P . M ., S . W . ; J . Hurst , J . W . ; T . Wheeler , S . D . ; T . W . Ockenden , acting J . D . ; / . C . Jessel ! , I . G . ; D . B . Raw , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Hammond , P . M . 201 , & c , Sec . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , with the exception of that portion of them referring to the resignation of one of thc members , which was unanimously rescinded . The
ballot was then taken to admit , as joining members , Bros . Knaggs , Treasurer and S . D . ; Rogers , S . ; and Evans , I . G ., all of No . 1503 , and upon investigation , was declared by the W . M . to be unanimous . The ballot was also taken on behalf of Messrs . Thomas Moody , Harry Tagg , and William Messenger , and having been unanimously approved , the two first named gentlemen were duly and
impressively initiated into the mysteries of the Craft by the VV . M . Bro . B . R . Aston was passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M . At the request of the W . M ., who was indisposed , Bro . Hammond , the I . P . M ., raised Bros . J . E . Hunt and J . W . Hiscox to the Third Degree . Several minor matters having been discussed , the lodge was closed according to ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to a
cold collation . Upon the removal of the cloth , the W . M . stated that as the hour was late he should not enlarge upon the subject matter of the toasts any more than was actually necessary . He then , with a few brief remarks , gave " The Queen and the Craft , " which was well received . In propesing " The Health of the M . W . G . M ., " the W . M . stated that as a Mason he was exceedingly pleased to
read that thus far His Royal Highness's trip had been eminently successful , and he hoped that throughout thc whole tour nothing would occur to mar the proceedings . It was also very gratifying to the Craft at home to hear that their brethren in India had given the Prince a most magnificent reception , and he had no doubt that a very great number of people in England who were not royalists
or Freemasons were very much disappointed that His Royal Highness had been so favourably received by all classes abroad and that they have been charmed by his affability and geniality . This toast was most enthusiastically received . " The Health of the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Past and Present , " having been proposed and drank , the W . M . gave
" The R . W . the f . G . M . of Middlesex , " and expressed how grateful he felt at holding the position of W . M . in a lodge that had been so favourably spoken of as the Hemming had been by that distinguished Mason , Bro . Colonel Burdett . This toast having been duly honoured , the W . M . gave " The rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , " coupled with the name of Bro . William Hammond , the Junior Grand
Deacon of Middlesex , who made an excellent reply for the honour that had been accorded to him in coupling his name with the Grand Officers of so important a province as that of Middlesex . The I . P . M . then rose and proposed in very happy terms " The Health of the W . M ., " who had made his " debut" in the Hemming Lodge that evening as a thoroughly good working Mason . From the care and attention that Bro . Hopwood as S . W . had displayed in the
discharge of his duties during thc past year he ( Bro . Hammond ) had felt assured that the responsibilities and ceremonies of the position would be creditably performed , and he had not been disappointed , for he was sure that the brethren of the lodge would agree with him that the W . M ., although slightly indisposed , " worked " the first and second ceremonies well , and that he was capable of performing the third , but from circumstances already explained
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i uld develope into a fine manhood . He believed they B Id not have placed a better man in the chair than Ero . Henochsberg , whom he had always found kind , noble , and tleman-like . g p j p j 1 Robinson , I . P . M ., said it < rave him great jdeasure to propose the toast of " The Worshipful Master , " and he was sure the brethren would receive it with the same amount of pleasure . In Bro .
Henochsberg they had secured a man of energy and zeal , who would strive , as Master , to make the lodge second to none in the province . It had been to him ( Bro . Robinson ) a source of great pleasure to have the honour of installing him in the chair , as he felt that their W . M . would well and worthily represent and uphold the highest interests of the lodge . He felt regret that their
first S . W . ( Bro . M . de Frcce ) had not been able to go into the chair , but after that expression of regret he must add that if he ( Bro . Robinson ) had been asked to appoint his successor , he would have said , "AppointBro . Henochsberg . " The W . M ., whose health was drunk with great enthusiasm , in acknowledging the compliment said he hardly knew what to say in answer to the flattering and complimentary
way in which Bro . Robinson had spoken of him . He thanked him very sincerely for the kind way in which he had proposed the toast , and he must also thank the brethren for the cordial response given to it . He ( the W . M . ) was not by a long way what Bro . Robinson had painted him , but by his future ^ conduct he would endeavour to bear up and bear out many of the kind things which had been
said . He considered it indeed an honour to be electetl to that high office , and he felt it to be so , especially coming after their first W . M . Bro . Robinson had referred to his ( thc W . M . ' s ) virtues , but he had not told them the advantage which he possessed in coming after such a Master , who had ever been so ready and willing to give advice and help when they were needed . It was his ( thc W . M . ' s ) intention during the year , if blessed with health , to carry out
thc duties of tbe office upon the same principles as they had been carried out during the past year . He could not hojie to do them as well , but he would try to imitate the noble example which had been set him . He would look to thc officers for their sujiport , and to the brethren for that forbearance which would lead them to comply with this request" Be to my faults a little blind ,
And to my virtues ever kind . " The W . M . next proposed " The Installing Master , " and said he could hardly find terms to adequately express all he felt regarding Bro . Robinson . They had all seen that day a sample of his abilities , and every one must say that the way in which he had performed the ceremony was unequalled . He ( the W . M . ) had a pleasing duty to perform ,
and that was to present Bro . Robinson , in name of the lodge , with a Past Master ' s jewel , bearing the inscription — " Presented by the Lodge of Israel , No . 1502 , to Bro . Ralph Robinson , the first VV . M ., as a token of fraternal regard and esteem . " Thc W . M . added—To you , Bro . Robinson , is due the very great success which has attended this lotlge during the first year of its existence , and to you it is
indebted for the proud position which it occupies as being second to none in the province of West Lancashire . You have , by your correct rendering of our beautiful Masonic ritual—by your amiability—by your firmness in the chair , and by your willingness to afford instruction to the brethren , endeared yourself to us all , ant ! I have now the greatest pleasure in handing you this " token of fraternal
regard and esteem . " Bro . Robinson , in rcsjionse , saitl he tell in something like Ihe j > osition expressed by thc Spanish phrase , " Things come to such a pitch at times when you must either laugh or cry . " He felt inclined to cry , but he must heartily thank the R . W . M . for the kind manner in which he had spoken of him . He could not , however , allow him to say that the success of the lodge was due
only to him ( Bro . Robinson ) . He had had the good fortune to be blessed with officers who hatl done wonders for the lodge ; it lett in his hands , it would have been a failure . Our Treasurer ( Bro . Isaac de Frece ) is a gem of a man , and they had no idea how much he hatl done , not only to conserve the funds of thc lodge , but to add to them in every way . Beyond that , they had been fortunate in
securing the services of Bro M . dc frcce , who was really thc father and founder of the lodge . ( Hear , hear . ) The Secretary ( Bro . 'M . Hart ) hatl also been a great help , and invaluable in thc performance of his duties . After referring to the Lodge of Israel , he said he only asked for certain peculiarities in thc ceremonies , as their right as compared with other lodges , and then referred to the kind
countenanceit had received from Christian brethren . This was a great encouragement , and he most heartily thanked all helpers in the first year of their lodge . The W . M . then proposed " Thc ^ Visitors , " and Bro . Mawdsley , P . P . G . Reg ., in responding , expressed the jileasure it gave him to visit that lodge , and see the excellent working , which he had never seen equalled timing his long Masonic career . After
detailing his rapid jirogress m Masonry , he counselled every one to strive for distinction in his lodge . Bro ,. Hardy also responded , and so , from what he knew of the W . M ., commercially and masonically , he was certain of his success in thc chair . Bro . the Rev . J . F . Goggin also conveyed his congratulations to the W . M ., and said it was something to be proud of when they remembered that in a
Masonic lodge , Jews and Christians alike could find a hand ready to grasp another , and a heart ready to feci tor another . Bros . F . D . Siemms , C S . Davies , S . Schmerl , Louis , Davis , and Solomons , 1507 , also responded , each wishing the VV . M . and the lotlge the greatest success . Bro . H . Robinson gave " The Fund of Benevolence , " and alluded at sonic length to the benefits which would accrue
from such a fund . " The Chaplain " antl " Officers " were amongst the other toasts . An excellent musical programme was furnished by Bros . S . Jacobs , M . Hart , S . Schonstadt , W . G . Veale , Franks , S . J . Henochsberg , & -. " Marie , " the recently published song by Bro . A . Saqui , a member of the lodge , was well rendered by Bro . S . Jacobs , and cordially received .
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PORTMADOC—Madoc Lodge ( No . 1509 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge , thc youngest in the Province of North Wales and Shropshire , was held at thc Queen ' s Hotel , Portmadoc , on Tuesday , the 9 th inst ., at three o ' clock , Bro . Ed . Breese , W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . Cornelius Davies , J . W ., as S . W . ; J . W . Poole , P . M ., J . W . ; and J . W . Wallace , as I . P . M . The
lodge was opened in form , after solemn prayer , by the W . M ., antl the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Wm . Long , which was unanimous in his favour , and he was accordingly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The Treasurer ' s report was then read in his absence by Bro . P . M . Wallace ,
and showed that thc lodge , after paying over £ 300 , was only in debt £ 2 ; , a state of things satisfactory to all . The Installing Master then called Bro . Breese , antl informed him that the brethren had unanimously re-elected him , and having signified his assent to the ancient charges , installed him in the chair of K . S . He subsequently invested the followin g as his officers , viz .: Bros . C . Davies , S . W . ; Dr .
Robert Roberts , J . W . ; Rev . John Lewis , Rector oi Dolbenmacn , Chaplain ; E . Seymour Greaves , Treas . ; Dr . Jones Morris , Sec . ( re-elected ); Dr . Samuel Griffith , S . D . ; O . Morris Roberts , J . D . ; Morris Jones , I . G . ; Edward Pryce , Dir . cf Cers . ; F . II . Strowger , Org . ; Owen Morris , Dep . Org . ; John Roberts and R . F . Roberts , Stewards . At the close of the investiture , Bro .
Wallace , on behalf of the brethren of the lodge , presented Bro . Ed . Breese with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , for which the W . M ., in suitable words , sincerely thanked the brethren . The brethren then repaired to the Royal and Commercial Hotel to partake of a banquet , which was of a most recherche character , and reflected great credit on the host and hostess , Bro . R . F . Roberts , and Mrs . Roberts .
Among those present were Bros . John Francis , P . P . G . J . W . ; [ . W . Wallace , J . W . Poole , P . M . 606 ; C . H . Rees , R . ' J . Davids , W . M . 606 ; C . Elliot , S . W . elect of the proposed Corbet Lodge ; Rev . J . Boucher , S . W . 606 ; R . Thomas , 606 ; C . Davies , Rev . J . Lewis , Drs . Roberts , Griffith , antl Jones Morris ; O . M . Roberts , Morris Isaac , J . W . Wheeler , J . Roberts , T . B .
Humphrey , F . H . Strowger , G . T . Picton Jones , Clcdwyn Owen , R . Williams , and others . The W . M ., in proposing " The Queen , " congratulated the brethren on having such a gootl example of religion and morality at their head . Drank with enthusiasm . The next toast the W . M . jiroposcd was " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " and he tcmarked he hoped his journey to India would be
productive of great benefit to him , and also to his future subjects in the far East . He was sure it was no journey of pleasure , but was prompted by the Prince ' s desire to fit himself for the posh ion he would some day hold . It was a matter of congratulation to the Freemasons of Wales that the head of the Craft shoultl receive his title from their country . Bro . Davids reminded the W . M . it was the Prince ' s
birthday . " God Bless the Prince of Wales" was then most loyally given by the company . Thc VV . M , in proposing " The Health of the Earl of Carnarvon , " said that as Freemasons in Wales they had cause for congratulation because the Prince was their head ; they of Carnarvonshire had more cause , as his deputy took his title from their country . He was sure the Piince coultl not have
selected a better and worthier gentleman than the Earl , and the ability displayed by him during the interregnum , occasioned by an event they all regretted , pointed him out as one well able to rule over them had not H . R . H . accepted the M . W . G . Mastership , In proposing " The Health of Sir Watkin VV . Wynn , " the VV . M . said that there was to be no end of congratulating themselves as
Masons , as in addition to all the other names he had mentioned they now had to toast the " Prince in Wales , " antl who was also their Prince with regard to Masonry . He was sure they coultl not drink the health of a better man , a more kind-hearted landlord , a thorough patrict , a most excellent Mason ; and , whoever was second , there was no better Provincial Grand Master than Sir Watkin ,
one who acted up in deed and word to thc grand piincijiles of Freemasonry . It had jileased the G . A . to afflict him , but he was now better , and he hoped his voyage abroad would be a great benefit to him , and , under the blessing of heaven , would be the means of thoroughly re-establishing his health , so that he may be spared to them for many years . Song : " Sir Watkin Wynn , " excellently given by
Bro . Picton Jones . The next toast was that of " Bro . J . R . Ormsby Gore , M . P ., Dep . Prov . G . M ., " who , the W . M . said , was well known to them , his land being around on all sides , as a most kind hearted landlord and an excellent neighbour . He had told the W . M . he would be present with them that evening if his health permitted , and he was sorry his absence was caused by illness . The
I . P . M . then said the next toast was placed in his hands , and he was sure no words of his were necessary to ensure a most enthusiastic welcome to the toast . They had all known thc W . M . longer than he , but for his true Masonic , spiiit he did not think any one had had more opportunities of observing them than he . He was a true Mason , and he need not say anything more than that in praise of Bro .
Breese , who had done a great deal for the lodge , and he questioned if thc wonderful success that they had had during the year was not altogether due to his exertion and influence . Drank most enthusiastically , with Masonic fire . The W . M ., in replying , thanked the I . P . M . for the very kind manner in which he had proposed his health , and also the brethren for the flattering way with which they had received it , as he was sure there was sincerity on
both sides . He was sorry he hail been absent from many meetings owing to illness , but although that had been the case he never forgot them . He most eloquently dilated on the grand principles of the Order , and in referring to charity , remarked that , owing to other claims pressing on the lodge , they had not thc means to do what they would have wished with regartl to this grand principle , but he hoped that now those claims were settled they would be
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found at the front , if not at the head , of the lodges of the province as far as their contributions to the Masonic charities . Before sitting down he had a toast to propose , viz * ., " Thc Immediate Past Master , Bro . Wallace , " who had done so much for the lodge , and who was highly esteemed by them all . Bro . Wallace suitably responded . In replying to the toast of "The W . M . ' s of the Province , "
Bro . Davids , W . M . 606 , thanked them for the honour done him in coupling his name with the toast , as he was the youngest Master almost in the province , and that was his first appearance since his installation as Master of his lotlge at any other lotlge , and it gave him great pleasure to be present at the re-installation of one whom his brethren had , owing to his eminent qualities , both socially and
Masonically , selected to fill the chair of that lodge for the ensuing twelve months , and he hoped that his example would tend to make all the brethren more zealous in their attendance and discharge of their duties . Masonry , he said , ought to be looked up to , not from its social or mystic position , but on account of the honourable position it had in this country . In proposing " The Visiting
Brethren , " the W . M . said that he was afraid that was a misnomer , and was not wisely put on the toast list , as they had an idea , from the title , of some brethren whom they never wish to see again , and who were of no ornament to the Craft , but by it was meant their " visitors " that evening , whom they all wished to honour and would most heartily receive again ; some of whom had come a considerable
distance to be present among them that evening . He was always glad to see visitors , as they always put the officers on their mettle , and sometimes took the little ideas they had of themselves out of them—more especially in country lodges was this the case , as the officers were sometimes inclined to think themselves perfection , and to consider the world as if it were constituted of but three or four miles
around them . Bros . Elliot and Francis suitably replied . The other toasts were " The Wardens and Officers , " " The Newly Initiated , " " The Ladies , " and "The Tyler ' s . " This lodge , which was consecrated twelve months ago with 20 original members , now numbers 82 members , 20 of whom have been initiated , and . the others affiliated from other lodges under the Grand Lodge of England , Scotland , and
Ireland , and the Grand Orient of France and Italy . HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — The first meeting since the installation of Bro . Hopwood , as W . M . of this lodge , was held at the Lion Hotel , on Thursday , the 18 th inst . The lodge was opened at halfpast five o ' clock in the afternoon by Bro . Hopwood , P . M . 141 , W . M ., assisted by Bros . W . Hammond , P . M . 201 ,
1326 , P . J . G . D . of Middlesex , I . P . M . ; S . Hill , P . M ., S . W . ; J . Hurst , J . W . ; T . Wheeler , S . D . ; T . W . Ockenden , acting J . D . ; / . C . Jessel ! , I . G . ; D . B . Raw , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Hammond , P . M . 201 , & c , Sec . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , with the exception of that portion of them referring to the resignation of one of thc members , which was unanimously rescinded . The
ballot was then taken to admit , as joining members , Bros . Knaggs , Treasurer and S . D . ; Rogers , S . ; and Evans , I . G ., all of No . 1503 , and upon investigation , was declared by the W . M . to be unanimous . The ballot was also taken on behalf of Messrs . Thomas Moody , Harry Tagg , and William Messenger , and having been unanimously approved , the two first named gentlemen were duly and
impressively initiated into the mysteries of the Craft by the VV . M . Bro . B . R . Aston was passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M . At the request of the W . M ., who was indisposed , Bro . Hammond , the I . P . M ., raised Bros . J . E . Hunt and J . W . Hiscox to the Third Degree . Several minor matters having been discussed , the lodge was closed according to ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to a
cold collation . Upon the removal of the cloth , the W . M . stated that as the hour was late he should not enlarge upon the subject matter of the toasts any more than was actually necessary . He then , with a few brief remarks , gave " The Queen and the Craft , " which was well received . In propesing " The Health of the M . W . G . M ., " the W . M . stated that as a Mason he was exceedingly pleased to
read that thus far His Royal Highness's trip had been eminently successful , and he hoped that throughout thc whole tour nothing would occur to mar the proceedings . It was also very gratifying to the Craft at home to hear that their brethren in India had given the Prince a most magnificent reception , and he had no doubt that a very great number of people in England who were not royalists
or Freemasons were very much disappointed that His Royal Highness had been so favourably received by all classes abroad and that they have been charmed by his affability and geniality . This toast was most enthusiastically received . " The Health of the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Past and Present , " having been proposed and drank , the W . M . gave
" The R . W . the f . G . M . of Middlesex , " and expressed how grateful he felt at holding the position of W . M . in a lodge that had been so favourably spoken of as the Hemming had been by that distinguished Mason , Bro . Colonel Burdett . This toast having been duly honoured , the W . M . gave " The rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , " coupled with the name of Bro . William Hammond , the Junior Grand
Deacon of Middlesex , who made an excellent reply for the honour that had been accorded to him in coupling his name with the Grand Officers of so important a province as that of Middlesex . The I . P . M . then rose and proposed in very happy terms " The Health of the W . M ., " who had made his " debut" in the Hemming Lodge that evening as a thoroughly good working Mason . From the care and attention that Bro . Hopwood as S . W . had displayed in the
discharge of his duties during thc past year he ( Bro . Hammond ) had felt assured that the responsibilities and ceremonies of the position would be creditably performed , and he had not been disappointed , for he was sure that the brethren of the lodge would agree with him that the W . M ., although slightly indisposed , " worked " the first and second ceremonies well , and that he was capable of performing the third , but from circumstances already explained