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the round of offices and some day to win the olhcc of Worshipful Master . The Worship ful Master then proposed the "Health of the Visitors , " which was responded to by Bro . Lewis and Bro . Moore . 'The Chairman : 1 rise to propose the toast of "'The Masonic Charities . '' What are wc formed for if not for charity ? 'That is the aim and object of our fife . Charitv is the most potent of all Masonic work . We
know the work the Charities do . 'Two bret . iren wc have here to-night ; I need say very little about them , for they arc known , not only in . England , Ireland , and Scotland , but all over the Continent , and Asia , Africa , and America the names of the two brethren we have here are known ; wherever the sun rises and sets the names of Bro . Binckes and Bro . 'Terry are known—two giants , two champions of
charity . Let us drink to the prosperity of the Charities , and couple with the toast the names of Bros . Binckes ami Terry , who are heart and soul in the cause of Masonic charity , doing always the best they can . 'The toast was responded to by both Bros . Binckes and Terry , who took the opportunity of urging the claims of the Boys' School and the Benevolent Institution in very apt and forcible
speeches , which evidently won the sympathies of their audience , and will probably lead to both Institutions being considerably benefited bv ' the Temple Bar Lodge at the ensuing festivals . Several other toasts were proposed by the Chairman , and very heartily received by the brethren , ncluding I hat to " Bro . Bush , P . M . and Sec , as the
Installing Officer , " " The Past Masters , " " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "The Officers ; " and concluding , as usual , with the Tyler ' s toast , several brethren , both members and visitors , enlivened the intervals between toast and repl y with a variety nf vcry good vocal and instrumental music , and contributed materially to the enjnyin jnt ol what was from first to last a vcry pleasant meeting .
BROMLEY SAINT LEONARD LODGE ( No . 1 S 05 ) . —This lodge held its installation meeting on Monday ' , " the 9 th inst ., at Brnmlev Vestry Hall , Bow-road , E ., when Bro . W . R . Marsh , I . P ' . M ., officiated as W . M ., supported bv the following ollicers : Bros . W . Bramham , S . W . and W . M . elect ; K . T . Fennell , J . W . ; J . M . KnightTreas . ; W . | . Rawlev , Sec : A . Peterken ,
, S . D . ; R . I ) . Brinkh-y , J . D . ; and J . E . McLaren , I . G . 'The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read . 'The auditor ' s report was read , and adjourned till next meeting fur discussion . The ballot was then taken for Mr . William Grn-mc Fulton , and being clear , tli . it gentleman was initiated . 'The ceremony of installation followidwhen , in consequence of Bro . Marsh
, being suddenly indisposed and loiug his voice , the duties of Installing Master devolved upon Bro . William Clarke , G . P . England , who performed the ceremony in a most efficient and eloquent manner . 'The W . M . appointed Bros . K . T . Fennell , S . W . ; J . M . Knight , J . W . ; J . Collier , Treas . ; \ V . J . Raivlev , Sec ; A . Peterken , S . D . ; K . II . Brinkley , I . I ) . ; I . E . " McLaren , I . G . ; P . II . Womcrslcy , D . C ;
G . Marslandand II . II . Fnrbcs , Stewards . A vote of thanks was unanimously resoli-ed to lie placed on the minutes to Urn . Clarke for lis kindness in officiating . It was resolved that a clasp be added In Bro . W . R . Marsh ' s Past Master ' s jewel , to mark the services he . has rendered the lodge since the decease of its late W . M . in September , liro . I . M . Knight , J . W ., offcied himself is Steward t" the Royal
Masonic Institution for Gitls at the furthcoming festival . 'The lodge was then timed , and the brethren adjourned to the Guildhall Cnffee House , to partake of a sumptuous banquet , well catered b y the |> r iprie'nrs . 'The W . M . briefly proposed the toasts in the regular manner ; Bro . W . Clarke , G . P ., lespnnding for " 'The Grand Officers" and also as "ihc Installing Master , " much regretting , as all present
did , the circumstance " , that caused the same . Bro . J . Dennis , W . M . elect 1 S 04 , proposed " The Charities" in a most able and masterly manner , which was responded to by Bro . | . M . Knight , J . W , " 'The Visitors '" toast was responded to by Brns ! II . Cundick , P . M ., and J . Dennis , W . M . elect 1 S 14 . Music and songs were rendered by 13 ms . Knight , Forbes Brinkley , Logan , and Scddnn .
ihe fnllowing visitnii were present : Brns . II . Cunditk , P . M . 14 : 11 G . Seddun , P . M . 174 ; 1- Dennis , W . M . licet iSo . t ; F . A . White , P . M . 917 ; J . T . Rohey , I . G . 1 Si 14 ; R- Logan , 1 ^ 04 ; G . Larcombe , 174 ; J . Baker , if . 72 ; G . Bartholomew , if . 75 ; J . Howard , 72 ; G . E . llird , 2 :, 7 ; 11 . Cord , vy , 9 ; . 1- S . Hegarty , 11 . 54 ; M . R . Barrett , 141 ; and W . Boorinan , ( . 5 .
SIR THOMAS WHITE LODGE ( No . 1 S 20 I . —ihe installation meeting of [ thi ; lodge was held at Sp iers and Pond ' s Hotel , Hnllmrn Viaduct , on Wednesday , the 25 th inst ., under the presidency nf Urn . Nye Williams , W . M . Prior to the performance of the installation ceremony , the mdinaiy bu-iinss nf the lodge was transacted , including the icrctnniiy of raising Bin . iiendor to the
Degree of M . M . 'This ceremony being completed , Bro . P . M . Giev , 'Treasurer nl the lodge , took lis place ill the east , when Bin . Dr . Thomas Trnlloi > c was jiresented to him as the W . M , elect . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed , to whom Bro . i ' rollnpe was also presented , and he was thereafter duly installed into the rhair of K . S ., Bin . Grey shortening the ceremony considerably , nil account
of Bro . 'I rullope being already a P . M . 'The usual addresses were delivered by Bro . Grey in a highl y imprcssivcinanner . 'The officers appointed fur the ensuing- year were Bros . XV . R . Nvc Williams , I . P . M . ; F . | . Vinlls , S . W . j lloskeus , J . W . ; Hall , Chap . ; Robt . Grey , 'Treas . ; II , F . Grey , Sec . ; Henry Bere , S I ) . ; Geo . Drysdale , D . C . ; Wm . B ' rown , j . D . ; W . II . Daily , I . G . j Barnlield , Steward ;
and J . Daly , Tyler . 'The following were among the visitors present on the occasion : Brns . l „ hn 11 . Scott , P . G . D . ; W . J . Ewings , P . M . 143 ; W . i' . aytei Johnson , J . W . 134 ; !'•• Janan , 1 G 11 ; 11 . F . bbrtts , 14 ; C A . Murton , P . G . D . ; Col . Clerke , G . Sec ; F . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., P . G . D ., Dep . P . G . M . Essex ; Uev . Aralitiv c Hail , Grand Chap-. 1 Tiuis . Fenn ,
P . G . D . ; H . T . Dumas , P . G . D . ; P . del . ande Long , P . G . I ) . ; Chas . Greenwood , P . G . S . B . ; l'iedk . Binckes , P . G . S . ; Rowland liiimbe , - | >; 'Then . Saunder , S . W . 5 , 1 ; Joiali lloule , P . M . 92 ; Spencer J . Weston , I'M . 7 ; E . A . Beckett , 13 G 4 ; Railings , and E . C . . Massey , P . M . 1297 ( Freemason ) .
'The W . M . said that the In > t duty he had In perform was to incsent , in the name of the lodge , a Past Master ' s jewel to the I . P . M ., Bro . Williams ; and , in affixing it to his breast , to say on behalf of the brethren that they wished it to be considered not merely as an empty compliment , or an expression that he had done his duty during
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lis year of office , but to show that they feel deeply indebted to him as one of the founders of the lodge , for the steps he took in floating it , and for all he had done to increase its reputation ; and , in affixing it to his breast , lie would express the hope that it might lie established among the most valued Masonic trophies in Bro . Williams' possession . Bro . Williams having said a few appropripte words in acknowledgment , the lodge was closed in due form , and the
brethren adjourned lo the banquet room . On the removal nf the cloth , the Chairman rose and said : Brethren , in an assembly Y . kc the present , composed entirely of Masons , and principally of old Merchant 'Taylors , 1 am sure a vet } ' lew words are necessary to commend the first toast . From earliest boyhood sentiments of loyalty were imjircssed upon us , and since that time in the Craft those sentiments have hecn fostered and matured . Our
beloved Sovereign is jiatroncss of our noble Charities and mother of your honoured Princes . I give you " The Oueen and the Craft . " 'The Chairman : Brethren , having paid due honour to our Most Gracious Sovereign , I call upon you to join me in drinking "The Most Worshipful Grand . Master the Prince of Wales . " I am right in saying he Hakes the greatest interest in the matters pertaining to the Craft , not
lierforminghis duties in a perfunctory manner , but subjecting what is submitted to him to the nicest scrutiny . I am proud to say he was nominated by a member of my own profession , Dr . A . Meadows , to be the G . M . for the current year , and I trust that His Royal Highness will live many years to preside over the Craft as successfully as he has done hitherto . The Chairman : Brethren , it gives me vcry great pleasure to rise' and propose the next toast , important and
comprehensive as it is , because 1 see around me brethren who will be proud to respond to that toast , " 'The Pro Grand Master , the Earl nf Carnarvon , the Deputy Grand Master , the F ' arl of Lathom , and the Worshipful and Veiy Worshipful Grand Officers , Present and Past . " With the Earl of Carnarvon , you , who have had the privilege of attending Grand Lodge , must have been struck with the care and deliberation with which he presides over that
body . We are very sorry that on account of his health he has not been able to preside lately , but bis indisposition is , happily , not likely to be of long continuance , and we may hope soon to see him again acting wiicn , from lis multitudous engagements . His Royal Highness is not able to be present . With regard to the l- ' arl ol Lathom , I suppose no nobleman is more popular . I would merely say that he presides over that
enormous province West Lancashire , which comprises about seventy lodges , and fur the rest nf the Grand Ollicers , brethren , I feel personally complimented when I view the wonderful assembly of Grand Officers which we have around us this evening . Some few I must speak of . I wish to say , as regards the Grand Chaplain , that he is the first Master nf a most successful lodge , which was founded in honour nf his great prototype , St . Ambrose . Then we
have the Grand Secretary ; the courtesy and affability with which he discharges his duties are well known . There is nn . Masonic work , whether it be installation of a Prov . Grand Master , or the presiding at the consecration of a lodge , but there is the Grand Secretary always at the front , ami always mo .-t energetic in everything he dues ; always p leased to go to their anniversaries , and come to » :, as wc have him to-night , as wc have had him before , and as we
Imjie to have him again . 1 would simply mention the names of Bro . Fenn and Bro . -Murton , those Gamaliels at whose feet so many nf nur young brethren have kneeled and acquired their learning . Bro . Peter de Lande Long , whose genial face is known here a 1 well as in Brighton and Sussex generally , and Bro . Dumas , whose services to the Charities are well known ; I wish particularly to mention the name of Bro . Greenwood . Our Bro . Philbrick is
well known in Grand Lodge , and is Deputy Grand Master of the province of Sussex , where I first saw the light nf . Masonry , and Bro . Scott—no more honoured name in the Province of Sussex . I don ' t know that I need allude to any more of the Grand Officers . We all know that for great services they have been placed in the conspicuous positions they hold ; they have given their time , their services , and their money in the cause of
-Masonry and in the cause of charity . We have several Grand Ollicers present , and we should have had more but for special causes . Bro . Sir Albert Woods ( Garter ) is unable to be jircsent on account of his health , Bro . Monckton and Bro . Parkinson are also unavoidably absent . Brethren : I ask you to rise and join with me in drinking the health of these and all other Grand Officers , coupling the toast with the name of Bro . Ambrose Hall .
liro . Ambrose Hall having replied , Bro . Dr . Williams , I . P . M ., said : Brethren , it is very clear to you why I hold this gavel in my haed . At the same lime I am speaking somewhat at a disadvantage . During the jiast year I have been unable to attend to my duties until two months ago , and I do not feel well qualified to criticise the work ) of the W . M . 1 ask you to drink his health and a prosperous year of office . You know what efforts he has
made during the last two years to attend this lodge , and the work he has done , and we wish him a happy and prosperous year of office in one of the best lodges in the Craft . Long life and prosperity to nur W . M ., Bro . Trollope . Chairman : Worshipfuland very Worshipful Past Master , Dr . Williams , I am sure I am very thankful for the kind manner in which you have introduced my name , and to you , brethren , for the manner in which you have received it . To
preside over a lodgeof this description is vcry different from ruling a country lodge . All I can say , brethren , is that 1 will do my best . We arc all Masons , and nearly all . Merchant Taylors ; this lodge gives an opportunity of meeting together to those who without would probably never meet again in this world . Every Merchant 'Taylor should be proud to become a member of this lodge ; anil I look to
you brethren lo support inc in carrying on the important duties of my office . Several other toasts were proposed , including tliose to "The Visitors , " " ihc Past Masters , " ^ / ''The Officers of the Lodge "and the " Mascnic Charities , " all of which were duly honoured , Bro . Binckes responded for the last mentioned , and the proceedings concluded as us . ial with the 'Tyler ' s toast .
BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . —The installation meeting of this ancient lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Swan Hotel , on the gth inst . There were present Bros . Rooke Pennington , W . M . ; E . M . Garstang , S . W . ; John Booth , J . W . ; Rev . J . H . Gibbon ,
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Chap , ; G . P . Brockbank , P . Prov . S . G . D ., Sec ; F . W . Pacey , J . D . ; R . K . I ' rccmnn , P . M ., Or <* .: ] as Poyntz KG . ; Jas . Newton , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . D . ; " Samuel Crowther , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Supt . of Wks . ; I Mills P . M . ; Jas . Walker , P . M . ; R . Mitchell . P . M ., i > . Prov ! G . Swd . Br . ; John Hardcaslle , Jas . Naylor , W . H . Lom .-ix , C . F . Porter , R . Nightingale ; and visitors : Bros J . W . Taylor , P . M . 221 , P . Prov : G . Org . ; Win . Coope
, P . M . 3 . 50 ; and T . Higson , P . M . 34 S . ' The lodge was opened at 4 . 15 p . m ., and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . W . Slater , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . D ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . W . Roiley ic-elected 'T yler . Bro . John Morris , P . M ., was re-elected Charity Representative of the lodge . 'The installation of W . M . elect , Bro . E . M . Garstang , was then performed by Bro . G . P . Brockbank
, P . Prov . G . D ., and the officers were invested by Bro . Jas . Newton , P . Prov . G . D ., as follows : Bros . John Booth , S . W . ; F . W . Pacey , J . W . ; W . Slater , Treas . ; G . P Brockbank , Sec . ; Rev . J . II . Gibbon , S . D . ; J . Pnyntz , J . D . ; R . K . Freeman , Org . ; Walter Pcnninpton , M . C . ; John Ilardcastle , I . G . ; W . H . Lnmax and ( as . Naylor , Stwds . ; J . XV . Roiley , Tyler . 'The I . P . M ., Bro . Rooke I enmngton , was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel by
the W . M . in the name , of the lodge . A vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . XV . | . Hughan , Past Grand Deacon , lor his kindness in furnishing information respecting an "Id engraving , " Les Free-Massons , " recently jiresented to the lodge by Bro . J . R . Bridson . A vote of thanks was also passed to Bro . Pacey , J . W ., for his kind offer
to frame the engraving . A ' letter of condolence" was ordered to be sent to His Worship the Mayor of Bolton , Bro . 'Thomas Glaister , P . Prov . S . G . W ., and a member of the lodge , on the melancholy bereavement he has sustained by the death of his wife . " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visitors and the lodge was closed .
The brethren then adjourned ta an adjoining room , where the banquet was held . NORWICH . —Social Lodge ( No . 0 . 3 ) . —The installation meeting nf this old and exceedingly well-worked lodge took place on Tuesday , the 10 th inst . ' , at the Masonic club , No . 23 , St . Giles-street , when a large number of brethren and visitors assembled to do honour to the occasion . The retiring W . M ., Bro . Hugh Foxopened
, the lodge at about six o ' clock , and was assisted by the following officers : Bros . | no . 11 . Bridgman , I . P . M . ; Geo . Jew-son , ( W . M . elect ) , S . W . ; Walter Lake , J . W . ; H . ihi . ulcss , P . M ., P . P . S . G . l ) . Treas . ; J . J . " Cummins , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Sec ; XV . H . Smith , S . D , ; G . W . fi ! Barnard , acting J . D . ; Jas . Uimsfnrd , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., M . C ; Geo . Brittain , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Otg . ; Fred . E . l . inging , P . G . Steward , I . G . ; R . Gunn , P . Si .. P . G . T .:
and K . II . Fox , Stewards ; J . Morse , Tyler . Among Ihe brethren present weie : Bros . Chas " . Havers , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; Rnbt . Kent , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . of C . ; Jno . Moore , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; | as . Seott , XV . Holloway . Jas . Rounce , J . M . Leader , Jno . II . Browne , Rev . R . N . Hobson , II . Mower , C . R . Ilnlden . W . W . Wilkin , II . J . Brookes , W . E . II . Wilson , J . B . Cnleby , G . II . Ladvma ' n , J . Wnmcisley , J . 11 . Brnckbank , Chas . Cunnell . lames
Scndall , Wm . Watts , G . R . Robertson . Among the visitors were Bros . 1 . B . Aldis , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . 52 ; Henry S . Harwell , P . M ., P . G . Sec . , - - R . W . Saul , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ( Suffolk ) ; ( i . II . Conner , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ( Suffolk ); G . II . Jock-ell , 71 ; EdgarGuff , 71 ; Henry Owles , 100 ; G . Lhaston , it > o ; S . A . Silwyn , 102 ; Gen . Kersey , W . M ., P . G . P . ; Jas . E . II . Watson , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D ' . C ; Jno . E . Short , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . S . Olford , P . M . ; P . C R .
Ring , 213 ; XV . Cooper , 213 ; R . l'ielden , r . iS ; J . Wilcox , m ; Fred . Long , W . M ., P . P . G . D . of C Suffolk , V , 516 ; Geo ! Green , W . M . ; Geo . Baxter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; A . F . Atkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; T . Ballord , P . M . ; E . Pankhurst , P . M . ; J . | . Hunt , II . A . W . Reeves , Henry Rosling , Thus . Winter , G . | . Berrv , P . G . Std . ; Jno . W . Browne , P . G . Stwd ., S 07 ( Prcewn : nn ) ; T . W . Mtiskctt . P . M . ; E . Baldwin , P . M . 40 ; W . II . Moss and Jno
Francis , ij ( . 3 j Mitldleton , yt / i ; E . Dereham ; George Thompson , P . M . P . G . D . Suffolk , iGeS ; R . Filis , , 224 ; J . P . Batch , 1275 ; G . Grecnsidcs , 141 G ; A . D . Stone , 1452 ; Jno . Harper , W . M . ; Thus . Lord , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; Thos . Isley , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . ; A . Bullard , P . M ., P . A . G . D . of C . j R . ll . Gissing , 1 5 » o-, ami C . W ! Bacon , P . G . Slcwd ., 1500 ; D . G . F . Gaul , 1 S 0 S . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the retiring W . M ., Bro . Hugh Foxin a
, most able and efficient manner performed the ceremony of installing Bro . George Jewson into the chair of K . S ., working the entire cereiftony himself , and giving the charges with precision and excellence , the Board of Installed Masters consisting of thirty-live—the largest ever known in the province . Upon being placed in the proud position of W . M . of this lodge Bro . jewson appointed his
olhcers as follows : Bros . Hugh Fox , I . P . M . ; W . Walter Lake , S . W . ; W . II . Smith , | . W . ; II . Thoulcss , Treas . ; J . J . Commins , Sec ; Fred . E . Linging , S . D . ; Chas Cunnell , J . D . ; Geo . Brittain , Org . ; R . Gunn , and R . II . Fox , Stwds . ; J . Morse . Tyler . After some other important business had been transacted , and "Hearty good wishes " given by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in due form .
The brethren adjourned to a most ivrVirrr / iebanquct prepared by the Steward of the club , - " and at its conclusion the usual loyal Masonic andcomplimcntary toasts were pro |> oscd and duly acknowledged . Bro . Hugh Fox , the I . P . M ., in proposing " The Health of their new W . M . " spoke of the great qualifications of Bro . Geo . Jewson ; they required no recommendation from him as they were known not only to the brethren of the lodge but to the visiting brethren who
had honoured the occasion by their presence . Bro . Fox in conclusion wished their new W .. M . long life and good fellowship . The toast was received ' with immense enthusiasm , which was continued on Bro . Jewson rising to respond . In doing so , he expressed bis litter inability to respond in justice to their reception of him , and the visiting brethren for their attendance , lie thanked Bro . Fox for the kind expression used by | him in proposing his health ,
and he assured them Bro . Fox was the best Master the Social Ludgc ever possessed . Bro . Jewson concluded his speech by giving a general invitation to any visiting brother who should wish to come amongst them , assuring them that the lodge was not onl y social by name but social in nature . 'The W . M . resumed his seat amidst great applause . The next toast was that of " The I . P . M ., Bro . Fox , " proposed by the W . M ., and in the course of his remarks presented
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the round of offices and some day to win the olhcc of Worshipful Master . The Worship ful Master then proposed the "Health of the Visitors , " which was responded to by Bro . Lewis and Bro . Moore . 'The Chairman : 1 rise to propose the toast of "'The Masonic Charities . '' What are wc formed for if not for charity ? 'That is the aim and object of our fife . Charitv is the most potent of all Masonic work . We
know the work the Charities do . 'Two bret . iren wc have here to-night ; I need say very little about them , for they arc known , not only in . England , Ireland , and Scotland , but all over the Continent , and Asia , Africa , and America the names of the two brethren we have here are known ; wherever the sun rises and sets the names of Bro . Binckes and Bro . 'Terry are known—two giants , two champions of
charity . Let us drink to the prosperity of the Charities , and couple with the toast the names of Bros . Binckes ami Terry , who are heart and soul in the cause of Masonic charity , doing always the best they can . 'The toast was responded to by both Bros . Binckes and Terry , who took the opportunity of urging the claims of the Boys' School and the Benevolent Institution in very apt and forcible
speeches , which evidently won the sympathies of their audience , and will probably lead to both Institutions being considerably benefited bv ' the Temple Bar Lodge at the ensuing festivals . Several other toasts were proposed by the Chairman , and very heartily received by the brethren , ncluding I hat to " Bro . Bush , P . M . and Sec , as the
Installing Officer , " " The Past Masters , " " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "The Officers ; " and concluding , as usual , with the Tyler ' s toast , several brethren , both members and visitors , enlivened the intervals between toast and repl y with a variety nf vcry good vocal and instrumental music , and contributed materially to the enjnyin jnt ol what was from first to last a vcry pleasant meeting .
BROMLEY SAINT LEONARD LODGE ( No . 1 S 05 ) . —This lodge held its installation meeting on Monday ' , " the 9 th inst ., at Brnmlev Vestry Hall , Bow-road , E ., when Bro . W . R . Marsh , I . P ' . M ., officiated as W . M ., supported bv the following ollicers : Bros . W . Bramham , S . W . and W . M . elect ; K . T . Fennell , J . W . ; J . M . KnightTreas . ; W . | . Rawlev , Sec : A . Peterken ,
, S . D . ; R . I ) . Brinkh-y , J . D . ; and J . E . McLaren , I . G . 'The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read . 'The auditor ' s report was read , and adjourned till next meeting fur discussion . The ballot was then taken for Mr . William Grn-mc Fulton , and being clear , tli . it gentleman was initiated . 'The ceremony of installation followidwhen , in consequence of Bro . Marsh
, being suddenly indisposed and loiug his voice , the duties of Installing Master devolved upon Bro . William Clarke , G . P . England , who performed the ceremony in a most efficient and eloquent manner . 'The W . M . appointed Bros . K . T . Fennell , S . W . ; J . M . Knight , J . W . ; J . Collier , Treas . ; \ V . J . Raivlev , Sec ; A . Peterken , S . D . ; K . II . Brinkley , I . I ) . ; I . E . " McLaren , I . G . ; P . II . Womcrslcy , D . C ;
G . Marslandand II . II . Fnrbcs , Stewards . A vote of thanks was unanimously resoli-ed to lie placed on the minutes to Urn . Clarke for lis kindness in officiating . It was resolved that a clasp be added In Bro . W . R . Marsh ' s Past Master ' s jewel , to mark the services he . has rendered the lodge since the decease of its late W . M . in September , liro . I . M . Knight , J . W ., offcied himself is Steward t" the Royal
Masonic Institution for Gitls at the furthcoming festival . 'The lodge was then timed , and the brethren adjourned to the Guildhall Cnffee House , to partake of a sumptuous banquet , well catered b y the |> r iprie'nrs . 'The W . M . briefly proposed the toasts in the regular manner ; Bro . W . Clarke , G . P ., lespnnding for " 'The Grand Officers" and also as "ihc Installing Master , " much regretting , as all present
did , the circumstance " , that caused the same . Bro . J . Dennis , W . M . elect 1 S 04 , proposed " The Charities" in a most able and masterly manner , which was responded to by Bro . | . M . Knight , J . W , " 'The Visitors '" toast was responded to by Brns ! II . Cundick , P . M ., and J . Dennis , W . M . elect 1 S 14 . Music and songs were rendered by 13 ms . Knight , Forbes Brinkley , Logan , and Scddnn .
ihe fnllowing visitnii were present : Brns . II . Cunditk , P . M . 14 : 11 G . Seddun , P . M . 174 ; 1- Dennis , W . M . licet iSo . t ; F . A . White , P . M . 917 ; J . T . Rohey , I . G . 1 Si 14 ; R- Logan , 1 ^ 04 ; G . Larcombe , 174 ; J . Baker , if . 72 ; G . Bartholomew , if . 75 ; J . Howard , 72 ; G . E . llird , 2 :, 7 ; 11 . Cord , vy , 9 ; . 1- S . Hegarty , 11 . 54 ; M . R . Barrett , 141 ; and W . Boorinan , ( . 5 .
SIR THOMAS WHITE LODGE ( No . 1 S 20 I . —ihe installation meeting of [ thi ; lodge was held at Sp iers and Pond ' s Hotel , Hnllmrn Viaduct , on Wednesday , the 25 th inst ., under the presidency nf Urn . Nye Williams , W . M . Prior to the performance of the installation ceremony , the mdinaiy bu-iinss nf the lodge was transacted , including the icrctnniiy of raising Bin . iiendor to the
Degree of M . M . 'This ceremony being completed , Bro . P . M . Giev , 'Treasurer nl the lodge , took lis place ill the east , when Bin . Dr . Thomas Trnlloi > c was jiresented to him as the W . M , elect . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed , to whom Bro . i ' rollnpe was also presented , and he was thereafter duly installed into the rhair of K . S ., Bin . Grey shortening the ceremony considerably , nil account
of Bro . 'I rullope being already a P . M . 'The usual addresses were delivered by Bro . Grey in a highl y imprcssivcinanner . 'The officers appointed fur the ensuing- year were Bros . XV . R . Nvc Williams , I . P . M . ; F . | . Vinlls , S . W . j lloskeus , J . W . ; Hall , Chap . ; Robt . Grey , 'Treas . ; II , F . Grey , Sec . ; Henry Bere , S I ) . ; Geo . Drysdale , D . C . ; Wm . B ' rown , j . D . ; W . II . Daily , I . G . j Barnlield , Steward ;
and J . Daly , Tyler . 'The following were among the visitors present on the occasion : Brns . l „ hn 11 . Scott , P . G . D . ; W . J . Ewings , P . M . 143 ; W . i' . aytei Johnson , J . W . 134 ; !'•• Janan , 1 G 11 ; 11 . F . bbrtts , 14 ; C A . Murton , P . G . D . ; Col . Clerke , G . Sec ; F . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., P . G . D ., Dep . P . G . M . Essex ; Uev . Aralitiv c Hail , Grand Chap-. 1 Tiuis . Fenn ,
P . G . D . ; H . T . Dumas , P . G . D . ; P . del . ande Long , P . G . I ) . ; Chas . Greenwood , P . G . S . B . ; l'iedk . Binckes , P . G . S . ; Rowland liiimbe , - | >; 'Then . Saunder , S . W . 5 , 1 ; Joiali lloule , P . M . 92 ; Spencer J . Weston , I'M . 7 ; E . A . Beckett , 13 G 4 ; Railings , and E . C . . Massey , P . M . 1297 ( Freemason ) .
'The W . M . said that the In > t duty he had In perform was to incsent , in the name of the lodge , a Past Master ' s jewel to the I . P . M ., Bro . Williams ; and , in affixing it to his breast , to say on behalf of the brethren that they wished it to be considered not merely as an empty compliment , or an expression that he had done his duty during
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lis year of office , but to show that they feel deeply indebted to him as one of the founders of the lodge , for the steps he took in floating it , and for all he had done to increase its reputation ; and , in affixing it to his breast , lie would express the hope that it might lie established among the most valued Masonic trophies in Bro . Williams' possession . Bro . Williams having said a few appropripte words in acknowledgment , the lodge was closed in due form , and the
brethren adjourned lo the banquet room . On the removal nf the cloth , the Chairman rose and said : Brethren , in an assembly Y . kc the present , composed entirely of Masons , and principally of old Merchant 'Taylors , 1 am sure a vet } ' lew words are necessary to commend the first toast . From earliest boyhood sentiments of loyalty were imjircssed upon us , and since that time in the Craft those sentiments have hecn fostered and matured . Our
beloved Sovereign is jiatroncss of our noble Charities and mother of your honoured Princes . I give you " The Oueen and the Craft . " 'The Chairman : Brethren , having paid due honour to our Most Gracious Sovereign , I call upon you to join me in drinking "The Most Worshipful Grand . Master the Prince of Wales . " I am right in saying he Hakes the greatest interest in the matters pertaining to the Craft , not
lierforminghis duties in a perfunctory manner , but subjecting what is submitted to him to the nicest scrutiny . I am proud to say he was nominated by a member of my own profession , Dr . A . Meadows , to be the G . M . for the current year , and I trust that His Royal Highness will live many years to preside over the Craft as successfully as he has done hitherto . The Chairman : Brethren , it gives me vcry great pleasure to rise' and propose the next toast , important and
comprehensive as it is , because 1 see around me brethren who will be proud to respond to that toast , " 'The Pro Grand Master , the Earl nf Carnarvon , the Deputy Grand Master , the F ' arl of Lathom , and the Worshipful and Veiy Worshipful Grand Officers , Present and Past . " With the Earl of Carnarvon , you , who have had the privilege of attending Grand Lodge , must have been struck with the care and deliberation with which he presides over that
body . We are very sorry that on account of his health he has not been able to preside lately , but bis indisposition is , happily , not likely to be of long continuance , and we may hope soon to see him again acting wiicn , from lis multitudous engagements . His Royal Highness is not able to be present . With regard to the l- ' arl ol Lathom , I suppose no nobleman is more popular . I would merely say that he presides over that
enormous province West Lancashire , which comprises about seventy lodges , and fur the rest nf the Grand Ollicers , brethren , I feel personally complimented when I view the wonderful assembly of Grand Officers which we have around us this evening . Some few I must speak of . I wish to say , as regards the Grand Chaplain , that he is the first Master nf a most successful lodge , which was founded in honour nf his great prototype , St . Ambrose . Then we
have the Grand Secretary ; the courtesy and affability with which he discharges his duties are well known . There is nn . Masonic work , whether it be installation of a Prov . Grand Master , or the presiding at the consecration of a lodge , but there is the Grand Secretary always at the front , ami always mo .-t energetic in everything he dues ; always p leased to go to their anniversaries , and come to » :, as wc have him to-night , as wc have had him before , and as we
Imjie to have him again . 1 would simply mention the names of Bro . Fenn and Bro . -Murton , those Gamaliels at whose feet so many nf nur young brethren have kneeled and acquired their learning . Bro . Peter de Lande Long , whose genial face is known here a 1 well as in Brighton and Sussex generally , and Bro . Dumas , whose services to the Charities are well known ; I wish particularly to mention the name of Bro . Greenwood . Our Bro . Philbrick is
well known in Grand Lodge , and is Deputy Grand Master of the province of Sussex , where I first saw the light nf . Masonry , and Bro . Scott—no more honoured name in the Province of Sussex . I don ' t know that I need allude to any more of the Grand Officers . We all know that for great services they have been placed in the conspicuous positions they hold ; they have given their time , their services , and their money in the cause of
-Masonry and in the cause of charity . We have several Grand Ollicers present , and we should have had more but for special causes . Bro . Sir Albert Woods ( Garter ) is unable to be jircsent on account of his health , Bro . Monckton and Bro . Parkinson are also unavoidably absent . Brethren : I ask you to rise and join with me in drinking the health of these and all other Grand Officers , coupling the toast with the name of Bro . Ambrose Hall .
liro . Ambrose Hall having replied , Bro . Dr . Williams , I . P . M ., said : Brethren , it is very clear to you why I hold this gavel in my haed . At the same lime I am speaking somewhat at a disadvantage . During the jiast year I have been unable to attend to my duties until two months ago , and I do not feel well qualified to criticise the work ) of the W . M . 1 ask you to drink his health and a prosperous year of office . You know what efforts he has
made during the last two years to attend this lodge , and the work he has done , and we wish him a happy and prosperous year of office in one of the best lodges in the Craft . Long life and prosperity to nur W . M ., Bro . Trollope . Chairman : Worshipfuland very Worshipful Past Master , Dr . Williams , I am sure I am very thankful for the kind manner in which you have introduced my name , and to you , brethren , for the manner in which you have received it . To
preside over a lodgeof this description is vcry different from ruling a country lodge . All I can say , brethren , is that 1 will do my best . We arc all Masons , and nearly all . Merchant Taylors ; this lodge gives an opportunity of meeting together to those who without would probably never meet again in this world . Every Merchant 'Taylor should be proud to become a member of this lodge ; anil I look to
you brethren lo support inc in carrying on the important duties of my office . Several other toasts were proposed , including tliose to "The Visitors , " " ihc Past Masters , " ^ / ''The Officers of the Lodge "and the " Mascnic Charities , " all of which were duly honoured , Bro . Binckes responded for the last mentioned , and the proceedings concluded as us . ial with the 'Tyler ' s toast .
BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . —The installation meeting of this ancient lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Swan Hotel , on the gth inst . There were present Bros . Rooke Pennington , W . M . ; E . M . Garstang , S . W . ; John Booth , J . W . ; Rev . J . H . Gibbon ,
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Chap , ; G . P . Brockbank , P . Prov . S . G . D ., Sec ; F . W . Pacey , J . D . ; R . K . I ' rccmnn , P . M ., Or <* .: ] as Poyntz KG . ; Jas . Newton , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . D . ; " Samuel Crowther , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Supt . of Wks . ; I Mills P . M . ; Jas . Walker , P . M . ; R . Mitchell . P . M ., i > . Prov ! G . Swd . Br . ; John Hardcaslle , Jas . Naylor , W . H . Lom .-ix , C . F . Porter , R . Nightingale ; and visitors : Bros J . W . Taylor , P . M . 221 , P . Prov : G . Org . ; Win . Coope
, P . M . 3 . 50 ; and T . Higson , P . M . 34 S . ' The lodge was opened at 4 . 15 p . m ., and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . W . Slater , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . D ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . W . Roiley ic-elected 'T yler . Bro . John Morris , P . M ., was re-elected Charity Representative of the lodge . 'The installation of W . M . elect , Bro . E . M . Garstang , was then performed by Bro . G . P . Brockbank
, P . Prov . G . D ., and the officers were invested by Bro . Jas . Newton , P . Prov . G . D ., as follows : Bros . John Booth , S . W . ; F . W . Pacey , J . W . ; W . Slater , Treas . ; G . P Brockbank , Sec . ; Rev . J . II . Gibbon , S . D . ; J . Pnyntz , J . D . ; R . K . Freeman , Org . ; Walter Pcnninpton , M . C . ; John Ilardcastle , I . G . ; W . H . Lnmax and ( as . Naylor , Stwds . ; J . XV . Roiley , Tyler . 'The I . P . M ., Bro . Rooke I enmngton , was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel by
the W . M . in the name , of the lodge . A vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . XV . | . Hughan , Past Grand Deacon , lor his kindness in furnishing information respecting an "Id engraving , " Les Free-Massons , " recently jiresented to the lodge by Bro . J . R . Bridson . A vote of thanks was also passed to Bro . Pacey , J . W ., for his kind offer
to frame the engraving . A ' letter of condolence" was ordered to be sent to His Worship the Mayor of Bolton , Bro . 'Thomas Glaister , P . Prov . S . G . W ., and a member of the lodge , on the melancholy bereavement he has sustained by the death of his wife . " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visitors and the lodge was closed .
The brethren then adjourned ta an adjoining room , where the banquet was held . NORWICH . —Social Lodge ( No . 0 . 3 ) . —The installation meeting nf this old and exceedingly well-worked lodge took place on Tuesday , the 10 th inst . ' , at the Masonic club , No . 23 , St . Giles-street , when a large number of brethren and visitors assembled to do honour to the occasion . The retiring W . M ., Bro . Hugh Foxopened
, the lodge at about six o ' clock , and was assisted by the following officers : Bros . | no . 11 . Bridgman , I . P . M . ; Geo . Jew-son , ( W . M . elect ) , S . W . ; Walter Lake , J . W . ; H . ihi . ulcss , P . M ., P . P . S . G . l ) . Treas . ; J . J . " Cummins , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Sec ; XV . H . Smith , S . D , ; G . W . fi ! Barnard , acting J . D . ; Jas . Uimsfnrd , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., M . C ; Geo . Brittain , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Otg . ; Fred . E . l . inging , P . G . Steward , I . G . ; R . Gunn , P . Si .. P . G . T .:
and K . II . Fox , Stewards ; J . Morse , Tyler . Among Ihe brethren present weie : Bros . Chas " . Havers , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; Rnbt . Kent , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . of C . ; Jno . Moore , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; | as . Seott , XV . Holloway . Jas . Rounce , J . M . Leader , Jno . II . Browne , Rev . R . N . Hobson , II . Mower , C . R . Ilnlden . W . W . Wilkin , II . J . Brookes , W . E . II . Wilson , J . B . Cnleby , G . II . Ladvma ' n , J . Wnmcisley , J . 11 . Brnckbank , Chas . Cunnell . lames
Scndall , Wm . Watts , G . R . Robertson . Among the visitors were Bros . 1 . B . Aldis , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . 52 ; Henry S . Harwell , P . M ., P . G . Sec . , - - R . W . Saul , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ( Suffolk ) ; ( i . II . Conner , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ( Suffolk ); G . II . Jock-ell , 71 ; EdgarGuff , 71 ; Henry Owles , 100 ; G . Lhaston , it > o ; S . A . Silwyn , 102 ; Gen . Kersey , W . M ., P . G . P . ; Jas . E . II . Watson , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D ' . C ; Jno . E . Short , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . S . Olford , P . M . ; P . C R .
Ring , 213 ; XV . Cooper , 213 ; R . l'ielden , r . iS ; J . Wilcox , m ; Fred . Long , W . M ., P . P . G . D . of C Suffolk , V , 516 ; Geo ! Green , W . M . ; Geo . Baxter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; A . F . Atkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; T . Ballord , P . M . ; E . Pankhurst , P . M . ; J . | . Hunt , II . A . W . Reeves , Henry Rosling , Thus . Winter , G . | . Berrv , P . G . Std . ; Jno . W . Browne , P . G . Stwd ., S 07 ( Prcewn : nn ) ; T . W . Mtiskctt . P . M . ; E . Baldwin , P . M . 40 ; W . II . Moss and Jno
Francis , ij ( . 3 j Mitldleton , yt / i ; E . Dereham ; George Thompson , P . M . P . G . D . Suffolk , iGeS ; R . Filis , , 224 ; J . P . Batch , 1275 ; G . Grecnsidcs , 141 G ; A . D . Stone , 1452 ; Jno . Harper , W . M . ; Thus . Lord , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; Thos . Isley , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . ; A . Bullard , P . M ., P . A . G . D . of C . j R . ll . Gissing , 1 5 » o-, ami C . W ! Bacon , P . G . Slcwd ., 1500 ; D . G . F . Gaul , 1 S 0 S . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the retiring W . M ., Bro . Hugh Foxin a
, most able and efficient manner performed the ceremony of installing Bro . George Jewson into the chair of K . S ., working the entire cereiftony himself , and giving the charges with precision and excellence , the Board of Installed Masters consisting of thirty-live—the largest ever known in the province . Upon being placed in the proud position of W . M . of this lodge Bro . jewson appointed his
olhcers as follows : Bros . Hugh Fox , I . P . M . ; W . Walter Lake , S . W . ; W . II . Smith , | . W . ; II . Thoulcss , Treas . ; J . J . Commins , Sec ; Fred . E . Linging , S . D . ; Chas Cunnell , J . D . ; Geo . Brittain , Org . ; R . Gunn , and R . II . Fox , Stwds . ; J . Morse . Tyler . After some other important business had been transacted , and "Hearty good wishes " given by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in due form .
The brethren adjourned to a most ivrVirrr / iebanquct prepared by the Steward of the club , - " and at its conclusion the usual loyal Masonic andcomplimcntary toasts were pro |> oscd and duly acknowledged . Bro . Hugh Fox , the I . P . M ., in proposing " The Health of their new W . M . " spoke of the great qualifications of Bro . Geo . Jewson ; they required no recommendation from him as they were known not only to the brethren of the lodge but to the visiting brethren who
had honoured the occasion by their presence . Bro . Fox in conclusion wished their new W .. M . long life and good fellowship . The toast was received ' with immense enthusiasm , which was continued on Bro . Jewson rising to respond . In doing so , he expressed bis litter inability to respond in justice to their reception of him , and the visiting brethren for their attendance , lie thanked Bro . Fox for the kind expression used by | him in proposing his health ,
and he assured them Bro . Fox was the best Master the Social Ludgc ever possessed . Bro . Jewson concluded his speech by giving a general invitation to any visiting brother who should wish to come amongst them , assuring them that the lodge was not onl y social by name but social in nature . 'The W . M . resumed his seat amidst great applause . The next toast was that of " The I . P . M ., Bro . Fox , " proposed by the W . M ., and in the course of his remarks presented