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him the greatest pleasure to fulfil the duties of the high office to which they had been pleased to appoint him . Nothing should be omitted on his part which would prevent his carrying out the duties of the office thoroughly , and , he hoped , to the satisfaction of all the brethren in the lodge , lie next gave the toast of " 'The Initiates , " to which Bro . Sharpe replied . He felt he should not be able to thank them as he ought , as on such occasions one's words usually
deserted them . He trusted he might prove himself worthy of the Society into which he had that night been admitted . " The Visitors" were next toasted . The . W . M . remarked it was ever the desire of the members of the Jordan Lodge to make their visitors joyful , and to send then , away with the feeling that the brethren of the lodge were one in heart and good feeling . Bro . Mason ( Collector Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ) replied , availing himself of the
opportunity thus afforded him of addressing a few remarks to the brethren on the subject of the old folks and the claims made on the Institution with which he is officially connected . Bro . A . W . Fenner followed , and then the Master gave the toast of " The I . P . M . " —a toast that all would drink very heartily . As he ( the W . M . ) was but young , he felt he should have to look a great deal to the I . P . M . for assistance , and he felt
that he could rely on receiving it . Bro . Payn replied : After the high compliments passed upon him by both Master and visitors , he hardly knew what to say further than tender his heartiest thanks , lie should be at all times ready and willing to do what lay in his power to advance the interests of the lodge . The Master was pleased , he said , in proposing the health of the Past Masters , to sec so many rally round him . lie felt also thankful to them , as all the members doubtless did also ,
for their readiness at all times to do anything in the lodge that might be required of them . Bro . Robinson replied , reviewing the progress of the lodge during the past few vears , and thanking Ihe brethren for their many kindnesses in the past . Biol Elsam followed , and then the toast of " 'The 'Treasurer and Secretary " was given , to which Bro . Davagc suitably responded . " The Officers of the Lodge , " and the 'T yler's toast concluded the proceedings , which were enlivened by some excellent songs from members and others .
LODGE OF ISRAEL ( No . 205 ) . —Tho installation meeting of this celebrated lodge was held on Tuesday evening , at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-.-trect . Bio . II . J . Phillips , the W . M . of the lodge , was unfortunately absent mi account of the death of his mother , and the melancholy circumstance was deeply regretted b y the brethren , he haying acquired the hearty goodwill ol one and all since lis connection with the lodge , and more
especially dining lis year of office . 'The event was still more to be deplored , as his working had been unexceptional , and it was known that he had determined to instal his successor , and had prepared himself for that ceremony . In this the brethren had promised themselves a treat , as in the working of the other ceremonies he had acquired such high credit . In the absence of the W . M ., the chair was taken by Bio . van Norden . P . M ., and about 120 brethren attended .
Among them were Past Masters A . Bassingtun , 11 . M . Harris , I . P . Cohen , S . II . Harris F . Muck-land , C F . Hogard , A . M . Cohen , and Wolff Littaur . 'The visitors were Bros . J . I .. Thomas , P . A . G . D . C ; W . Clarke , G . P . ; E . P . Albert , P . G . P . ; W . Gibson Bolt , W . M . | S ; 0 ; T . C Coope , I . P . M ., iSvi ; G . II . Dowsctt , 79 ; Ashcr Myers , 1 S 5 ; j . Bladen , 1 S 39 ; J . W . Barber , W . M . 17 ( 7 ; I ) . M . Davis , Organist 1017 ; S . Harnett , S . D . 1 S . 5 ; E .
Martin , I . | 9 | ; G . 1 .. Moore , P . M . if » i ; J . Benjamin , S . D . | SS ; ' F . Croaker , W . M . IS , j S . M , I . azirus , P . M . iSS ; J . I .. Hickman , P . M . INN ; W . Musto , 1149 ; C . IL Webb , P . M . 174 ; G . II . Stephens , S . D . 11 . 23 ; W . Russell , P . M . 77 ; | . Johnson , Is | l ; John Moore , 54 S ; J . Terry , 2 . S , Secretary R . M . ILL ; , ] . A . Kenneth Campbell , 152-, ; Lewis La / nrus , P . M . iS . S ; W . Drcwclt , ir . iS ; W . Hunter , iSj ; S . V . Abraham , W . M . 1017 ;
W . ] . Vallentine , W . S . 1017 ; R . Clowes , S . W . Ci-, o ; G . Me ads , J . D . i-, 2 i ; Charles Hunt , P . M . 194 ; ' Robert Callingham , 117 S ; W . T . Lever , W . M . iGGS ; | . Baitlctt , \ V .. \ i ; 1547 ; Edgar Bowyer , P . P . S . G . W . Ilc ' rls ; E . I .. Walford , 905 ; A . A . Marks , 1 S 5 ; L . Alexander , P . M . iSS ; J . W . Dewsnap , iSS ; Alfred Stokes , J . W . iSvo : C F . Smith , I . G . 1 S 39 ; C . II . Cox , iS . s ; L . M . Myer , W . M . iSS ; G . F . . Smith , jun ., S . W . 1 X 39 ; G . !•" . Busbridge , P . M . 10 SO ;
J . Da Sdva , iK-,. , W . Musto , P . M . 1349 ; W . W . Morgan , Sec . 211 ; and 11 . Massey , P . M . 619 , W . M . ly . 'S ( Freemaseii ) . After the minutes had been confirmed , and the minutes of the Audit Committee and the report of the Committee of the Benevolent Fund had been adopted , Bro . Norden
initiated Messrs . I ' .. A . Pridden and G . Cox . Bro . I . P . Cohen , P . M ., acting as D . C , then presented to Bro . Norden Bro . Joseph Da Silva , S . W . and W . M . elect , for the benefit of installation , which ceremony was thereupon performed by Bro . Norden with a perfection and accuracy which was universally acknowledged to be a wonderful achievement .
'The brethren appointed to office were II . J . Harris , P . M ., S . W . ; Bin . Abraham Abrahams , reappointed | . W . ; Bros . A . W . Cohen , P . M ., 'Treasurer ; Charles Frederick Hogard , P . M ., Sec ; Gartley , S . D . ; A . Ward , J . D . ; E . II . Norden , I . G . ; I . P . Cohen , P . M ., D . C . ; i ' atcman , Org . ; Philcox , W . S . ; and Rawles , 'T yler . Bro . Norden , P . M ., then delivered the addresses . A vote of condolence to the I . P . M ., Bro . Phillips , on ( he
death of his mother was unanimously passed , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . On the motion of Bio . Harris , P . M . S . W ., seconded by Bro . Gartly , S . D ., the sum of live guineas was voted to the fund being raised at the Mansion House for the suffering Jews in Russia . 'There being no further business before the brethren , the Lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards adjourned to banquet , which was , as usual in this lodge , admirably supplied by the
hotel , under the supervision of Bro . Cohen . The usual toasts were subsequently honoured . Bro . James Lewis Thomas , P . G . A . D . C , responded to the toast ot " The Pro G . M ., Deputy G . M ., & c . " Referring to the complimentary remarks made by the W . M . on the way the Grand Officers did their duty , he said that they endeavoured to the best of their ability to do their duty in every possible way by the Craft . They had been raised to the position that they held , he presumed , for some little merit which they might have possessed . Among the
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vast number of Masons but only a vcry lew could attain to the high honour of being Officers of Grand Lodge . Of those great and illustrious brethren whom the W . M . had complimented he could say very little that the brethren did not already know , because he was sure that the names of Grand Officers were quite familiar , almost household words in the Craft . But for those Grand Officers present he could only say that they very highly
appreciated the honour of having their names coupled with those great names in Freemasonry . This was not the first , second , or third time he had through the kindness of Bro . Hogard , visited this old and excellent lodge , and it always gave him the greatest pleasure , because the working of the lodge was of the most admirable kind . 'They bad that evening witnessed the ceremonies worked in a manner which they would never sec excelled anywhere in the land .
One of the lodge ' s own P . M . ' s , Bro . Norden , had pciformed the ceremonies in a manner that he ( Bro . Thomas ) had never seen surpassed . All the members of the lodge ought to be very proud of having such an accomplished Master among them . 'Then the hospitable board did not require any commendations from him , because the brethren knew there was no greater hospitality shewn in any lodge than there was in the lodge of Israel . But there was
perhaps another feeling which he approached with greater hesitation and certainly greater respect than any other when he came to this lodge , because he could not but remember that he was among those brethren who had actually kept the light of Masonry from time immemorial among their illustrious nation . He felt the greatest and highest respect for the race which had preserved that glorious light amidst the darkness and ignorance of the surrounding
nation , and the regard and veneration he had for that historical and eminent race was beyond expression . Bro . Norden , P . M ., in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " said he exceedingly regretted that he should have been called upon to undertake the task , for the vcry simple reason that it should have fallen to the hands of Bro . Humphrey J . Phillips , who unfortunately , from domestic affliction , was kept away . Still , it was a very great
pleasure , because the W . M . and himself joined the lodge within a month of each other ; therefore he felt the more gratified that he had been able to instal him . No doubt the brethren had noticed that during his career in the lodge Bro . Joseph Da Silva had fullilllcd all the duties when he had been called upon to the utmost satisfaction to the whole of the brethren , and he would do the same in the chair of K . S ., because having attended lodges of instruction with
him , he ( Bro . Norden ) was able to testify that he was capable of carrying out the duties of the chair as well as any other brother in the lodge . He trusted sincerely that Bro . Da Silva would have a prosperous year of office . In reply , the W . M . said it was a great gratification to him to have had the compliment paid him of electing him to the chair , and also the compliment of the hearty reception just accorded . 'The manner in which he had been
treated by members of the lodge from the earliest moment of his joining the noble Order , until it had culminated in the happy position he was now placed in , was a great pride to him . He had been treated with that amount of cordiality and esteem which every Freemason seemed to extend to every other , and which appeared to be the principal object actually of a true Freemason ' s heart , ln expressing his feelings of gratification , he could not do
adequatel y do so in words as he was completely overwhelmed , and had been so all the evening , by the expressions of hearty goodwill and affection which he had heard , not only from the members of the lodge , but also from the brethren who had attended for the purpose of assisting at his installation . Therefore , both to the members of the lodge and the visitors he begged to offer his most hearty thanks .
The next toast was "The Masonic Charities and the Lodge of Israel Benevolent Fund . " He said they looked to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution to provide support and comfort to those brethren who had in days gone by perhaps seen affluence , but who , through age and adversity , were compelled to seek assistance . It was on their behalf that Institution was founded , and Bro . Terry would bear him out that during the years it had been in existence
it had fulfilled not only to the utmost the scheme that was proposed for it , but that it had far exceeded the estimate first made . But whether it had or not , the future would show that as Freemasonry extended threefold the spirit of philanthropy and generosity pervading Freemasons' breasts would extend tenfold . He therefore asked the brethren to support this Institution , for which he was going to be Steward at the next festival , on the 21 st February , and he
hoped the brethren would rally round him and send him with a good list from the Lodge of Israel . At the same time the other Institutions must not be left without support . The Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Israel would be explained b y Bro . A . M . Cohen , who greatly desired that the money it had should reach four figures , which he saw in the not very far distance . Bro . James Terry , in replying , explained the good the
Benevolent Institution was doingand said there were 335 old persons receiving , the men £ 40 a year each , and the widows £ 32 a year each . The Institution was paying in this way £ n , Goo per annum . _ Nine years ago it was paying only £ 3400 a year , or £ Sooo a year less than now . The W . M . was therefore right when he said that while Masonic lodges increased threefold he expected the philanthropy of Masons would increase tenfold . He thought there
were occasions when the lodge Benevolent runci would not be equal to the demand upon it , and the Benevolent Institution would be called upon . For instance , to produce £ 40 a year for a man over Go years of age , according to the government valuation , £ 300 or £ 4 ( 10 would be necessary , A brother of the Lodge of Israel was an annuitant of the Benevolent Institution , receiving £ 40 a yearbut the
, Institution did not come to ask the lodge to donate from its fund the purchase money of that annuity . He therefore ventured to think the Institution might look for some little support from the lodge ; and he reminded the brethren that £ 5 a year would give one vote , £ 10 two votes , and five guineas would make a brother a Life Governor , with two votes for life at each election .
Bro . W . M . Cohen , P . M ., replied for "The Lodge o ! Israel Benevolent Fund , " and exhorted the brethren to make the amount four figures . 'This fund has £ ( 150 invested in Consols , and a balance in hand of £ GH Ss . yd . " 'The I . P . M . " was next toasted , the W . M . expressing the great regret he felt at the unavoidable absence of Bro . II . j . Phillips . In his absence , however , Bro . L . Norden had at the last moment undertaken the duties of Installing
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Master , and had filled those duties with credit to himself , and in such a manner as to do great honour to the lodge . He was sure he only echoed the wish of every brother to couple the name of Bro . L . Nordon , and give a hearty response to the toast . It was here announced , amidst cheering , that Bro . Terry had kindly placed twenty guineas from the Province of
Kent upon the W . Master ' s list as Steward for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Bro . Nordon , P . M ., then thanked the whole of the brethren for the hearty and cordial reception which had greeted his name as I . P . M . He felt that he bad onl y done what was his duty , and what was required of every P . M . of a lodge who should seek to be of use and not
ornaments only . In giving " The Visitors , " Bro . Da Silva remarked that the lodge was honoured with many visiting brethren , from Grand Lodge Officers downwards to Entered Apprentices . The Lodge of Israel at all times offered a cordial welcome to their visitors , and he would couple the names of Bios . Clarke , P . G . P ., and Croaker , W . M . 1 S 5 .
Bro . Clarke thanked the brethren for the opportunity which had again offered of visiting the lodge and seeing the excellent working . He felt there was at all times something which might he learnt by visiting , and he had been highly gratified by what he had witnessed . Bro . Croaker also returned thanks . It was the first time he had visited the lodge , and he had spent a very happy
evening . The ' W . M . next gave " The Past Masters , " including the 'Treasurer and Secretary . He felt sure the work done by all those brethren at all times gave satisfaction to the brethren of the lodge and was such as the younger members of the lodge would do well to imitate . Bro . S . M . Harris , P . M ., gave a very humorous response
to the cordial reception of this toast ; and the "Masonic Press" was honoured , the W . M . dwelling upon the service which the journals devoted to Masonic information did for the Craft . Bros . Morgan and Stevens having suitably responded , the officers were toasted , the W . M . expressing the hope that his choice that evening would be justified by the efficient performance of the various offices during the ensuing vcar .
Alter replies Irom liros . Harrison , S . W ., and an explanation from Bro . A . Abraham , J . W ., the Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren separated . We have much pleasure in announcing that the W . M . 's list reached £ ? S , and the Lodge Benevolent Fund was augmented by over £ 12 12 s . 'The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . G . I * . Smith , jr ., Org . 170 G , who ' was ably assisted by Miss Iloarc , Miss Heath , and Bros . I ' . Bevan , G . Carter , and Clowes .
WELLINGTON LODGE ( No . 548 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at the White Swan Hotel , Deptford , when there was a vcry large attendance of members and visitors . After the transaction of the usual business , and Dro . Musto having been raised , Bro . W . Fieldson , ICditor of the Norwich Argus , was , in a most impressive manner , installed to the chair of K . S . bv Bro .
S . P . Catterson , I . P . M . The W . M . elect then appointed his officers as follows : Bros , liatchcior , S . W . ; holmes , J . W . ; West , Treas . ; E . J . |) . Bumstead , Sec ; Newell , J . D . ; Slenteford , I . G . ; W . Catterson , D . C . ; Carman , A . D . C ; and G . Kitson , W . S . Bro . Fieldson next , in appropriate ^ terms , invested the retiring W . M . -with a handsome jewel , voted at a previous meeting , and that
worthy brother having expressed his heartfelt thanks therefor , the lodge was closed according to ancient form , and the brethren ( about sixty ) sat down to as splendid a Masonic banquet as we ever had the pleasure of partaking of , Host Morgan being rather famous for his menu and wine carte . ' 1 he usual Masonic toasts were given , and both speeches and songs smacked of a vigour that was pleasant to listen
to . There were fourteen Past Masters present ( for whom Bro . Bagshaw responded ) , while "The Visitors" found advocates in Bros . P . Soman , S 07 , 213 , Prov . G . S . of Norfoil :, and » . Isaac , W . M . 73 . The Tyler ' s toast having been given , the brethren separated at " high twelve , " well pleased with the evening ' s proceedings , and wishing the W . M . better health than he appeared to enjoy .
DALHOUSIE LODGE ( No . S 6 o ) .-At the last regular meeting of the above lodge on the 12 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , there were present Bros . W . J . Smith , W . M .: R . Burleton , S . W . ; G . S . Barker , J . W . ; W . II . Wallington , P . M ., Treas . ; L . F . Littell , P . M ., Sec ; J . 11 . Pavett , S . D . ; M . Christian , J . D . ; Seymour Smith , Org . ; A . Saunders , I . G . ; J . L . Cornu , Slwd . ; J . C . Bates , P . M .: II . C . Dalwood . P . M .:
W . Dodson , P . M . ; W . G . Dickins , I . P . M . ; J . Richardson , G . 11 . Jackson , J . Wade , !•' . Gabriel , R ' . Lamb , C . Wintcrton , J . Jones , T . Shaw , II . Pilcher , J . Wyall , T . Pinn , \ i . Evans , T . Richardson , A . J . Clarke , R . G . Maney , W . Johnson , W . Lupson , Hobbs , Ball , K . Prosscr , J . II . Collins , W . II . Holt , G . T . Scott , J . j . Maish , lyler , and others . 'Ihe visitors were Bros . II . F ' ollctt ,
I ' . iM . 45 ; 1 . Molt , 45 ; K . A . Stcll , P . M . 1194 ; J . Bryne , 16 S 1 ; G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1 G 23 ( Freemason ) . Lodge was duly opened and the minutes confirmed . The only business on the summons was the initiation of a candidate into the Order . Unfortunately , however , the gentleman was unavoidably absent . Some discussion ensued upon the Charities , with the satisfactory result of the lodrre
placing £ 10 ios . upon Bro . Dodson ' s list , as Steward for the approaching festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for A ged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons . It was announced that this sum would , in conjunction with previous grants , constitute the Dalhousie Lodge a Vice-President of the Institution . A sum of £ 5 5 s . was voted in the case of a distressed brotherto
, assist linn in his troubles . " Hearty good wishes " were given and the lodge was closed . The brethren , numbering forty , sat down to a capital banquet , at the conclusion of which , the evening being very early , a very long toast list was fully honoured . After the usual loyal and Craft toasts had been duly received , Bro . Dickinson , I . P . M ., gave " The Health of the W . M . " He
said the duty of proposing this toast was a very a / rceablc one , for he knew all the brethren highly esteemed the W . M ., who had worked through the various offices to his present proud position , ihc duties of which no one could wish to see belter performed . 'The toast was drunk with great cordiality . Bro . Smith , in response , returned his sincere thanks for the very flattering manner in which his
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him the greatest pleasure to fulfil the duties of the high office to which they had been pleased to appoint him . Nothing should be omitted on his part which would prevent his carrying out the duties of the office thoroughly , and , he hoped , to the satisfaction of all the brethren in the lodge , lie next gave the toast of " 'The Initiates , " to which Bro . Sharpe replied . He felt he should not be able to thank them as he ought , as on such occasions one's words usually
deserted them . He trusted he might prove himself worthy of the Society into which he had that night been admitted . " The Visitors" were next toasted . The . W . M . remarked it was ever the desire of the members of the Jordan Lodge to make their visitors joyful , and to send then , away with the feeling that the brethren of the lodge were one in heart and good feeling . Bro . Mason ( Collector Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ) replied , availing himself of the
opportunity thus afforded him of addressing a few remarks to the brethren on the subject of the old folks and the claims made on the Institution with which he is officially connected . Bro . A . W . Fenner followed , and then the Master gave the toast of " The I . P . M . " —a toast that all would drink very heartily . As he ( the W . M . ) was but young , he felt he should have to look a great deal to the I . P . M . for assistance , and he felt
that he could rely on receiving it . Bro . Payn replied : After the high compliments passed upon him by both Master and visitors , he hardly knew what to say further than tender his heartiest thanks , lie should be at all times ready and willing to do what lay in his power to advance the interests of the lodge . The Master was pleased , he said , in proposing the health of the Past Masters , to sec so many rally round him . lie felt also thankful to them , as all the members doubtless did also ,
for their readiness at all times to do anything in the lodge that might be required of them . Bro . Robinson replied , reviewing the progress of the lodge during the past few vears , and thanking Ihe brethren for their many kindnesses in the past . Biol Elsam followed , and then the toast of " 'The 'Treasurer and Secretary " was given , to which Bro . Davagc suitably responded . " The Officers of the Lodge , " and the 'T yler's toast concluded the proceedings , which were enlivened by some excellent songs from members and others .
LODGE OF ISRAEL ( No . 205 ) . —Tho installation meeting of this celebrated lodge was held on Tuesday evening , at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-.-trect . Bio . II . J . Phillips , the W . M . of the lodge , was unfortunately absent mi account of the death of his mother , and the melancholy circumstance was deeply regretted b y the brethren , he haying acquired the hearty goodwill ol one and all since lis connection with the lodge , and more
especially dining lis year of office . 'The event was still more to be deplored , as his working had been unexceptional , and it was known that he had determined to instal his successor , and had prepared himself for that ceremony . In this the brethren had promised themselves a treat , as in the working of the other ceremonies he had acquired such high credit . In the absence of the W . M ., the chair was taken by Bio . van Norden . P . M ., and about 120 brethren attended .
Among them were Past Masters A . Bassingtun , 11 . M . Harris , I . P . Cohen , S . II . Harris F . Muck-land , C F . Hogard , A . M . Cohen , and Wolff Littaur . 'The visitors were Bros . J . I .. Thomas , P . A . G . D . C ; W . Clarke , G . P . ; E . P . Albert , P . G . P . ; W . Gibson Bolt , W . M . | S ; 0 ; T . C Coope , I . P . M ., iSvi ; G . II . Dowsctt , 79 ; Ashcr Myers , 1 S 5 ; j . Bladen , 1 S 39 ; J . W . Barber , W . M . 17 ( 7 ; I ) . M . Davis , Organist 1017 ; S . Harnett , S . D . 1 S . 5 ; E .
Martin , I . | 9 | ; G . 1 .. Moore , P . M . if » i ; J . Benjamin , S . D . | SS ; ' F . Croaker , W . M . IS , j S . M , I . azirus , P . M . iSS ; J . I .. Hickman , P . M . INN ; W . Musto , 1149 ; C . IL Webb , P . M . 174 ; G . II . Stephens , S . D . 11 . 23 ; W . Russell , P . M . 77 ; | . Johnson , Is | l ; John Moore , 54 S ; J . Terry , 2 . S , Secretary R . M . ILL ; , ] . A . Kenneth Campbell , 152-, ; Lewis La / nrus , P . M . iS . S ; W . Drcwclt , ir . iS ; W . Hunter , iSj ; S . V . Abraham , W . M . 1017 ;
W . ] . Vallentine , W . S . 1017 ; R . Clowes , S . W . Ci-, o ; G . Me ads , J . D . i-, 2 i ; Charles Hunt , P . M . 194 ; ' Robert Callingham , 117 S ; W . T . Lever , W . M . iGGS ; | . Baitlctt , \ V .. \ i ; 1547 ; Edgar Bowyer , P . P . S . G . W . Ilc ' rls ; E . I .. Walford , 905 ; A . A . Marks , 1 S 5 ; L . Alexander , P . M . iSS ; J . W . Dewsnap , iSS ; Alfred Stokes , J . W . iSvo : C F . Smith , I . G . 1 S 39 ; C . II . Cox , iS . s ; L . M . Myer , W . M . iSS ; G . F . . Smith , jun ., S . W . 1 X 39 ; G . !•" . Busbridge , P . M . 10 SO ;
J . Da Sdva , iK-,. , W . Musto , P . M . 1349 ; W . W . Morgan , Sec . 211 ; and 11 . Massey , P . M . 619 , W . M . ly . 'S ( Freemaseii ) . After the minutes had been confirmed , and the minutes of the Audit Committee and the report of the Committee of the Benevolent Fund had been adopted , Bro . Norden
initiated Messrs . I ' .. A . Pridden and G . Cox . Bro . I . P . Cohen , P . M ., acting as D . C , then presented to Bro . Norden Bro . Joseph Da Silva , S . W . and W . M . elect , for the benefit of installation , which ceremony was thereupon performed by Bro . Norden with a perfection and accuracy which was universally acknowledged to be a wonderful achievement .
'The brethren appointed to office were II . J . Harris , P . M ., S . W . ; Bin . Abraham Abrahams , reappointed | . W . ; Bros . A . W . Cohen , P . M ., 'Treasurer ; Charles Frederick Hogard , P . M ., Sec ; Gartley , S . D . ; A . Ward , J . D . ; E . II . Norden , I . G . ; I . P . Cohen , P . M ., D . C . ; i ' atcman , Org . ; Philcox , W . S . ; and Rawles , 'T yler . Bro . Norden , P . M ., then delivered the addresses . A vote of condolence to the I . P . M ., Bro . Phillips , on ( he
death of his mother was unanimously passed , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . On the motion of Bio . Harris , P . M . S . W ., seconded by Bro . Gartly , S . D ., the sum of live guineas was voted to the fund being raised at the Mansion House for the suffering Jews in Russia . 'There being no further business before the brethren , the Lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards adjourned to banquet , which was , as usual in this lodge , admirably supplied by the
hotel , under the supervision of Bro . Cohen . The usual toasts were subsequently honoured . Bro . James Lewis Thomas , P . G . A . D . C , responded to the toast ot " The Pro G . M ., Deputy G . M ., & c . " Referring to the complimentary remarks made by the W . M . on the way the Grand Officers did their duty , he said that they endeavoured to the best of their ability to do their duty in every possible way by the Craft . They had been raised to the position that they held , he presumed , for some little merit which they might have possessed . Among the
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vast number of Masons but only a vcry lew could attain to the high honour of being Officers of Grand Lodge . Of those great and illustrious brethren whom the W . M . had complimented he could say very little that the brethren did not already know , because he was sure that the names of Grand Officers were quite familiar , almost household words in the Craft . But for those Grand Officers present he could only say that they very highly
appreciated the honour of having their names coupled with those great names in Freemasonry . This was not the first , second , or third time he had through the kindness of Bro . Hogard , visited this old and excellent lodge , and it always gave him the greatest pleasure , because the working of the lodge was of the most admirable kind . 'They bad that evening witnessed the ceremonies worked in a manner which they would never sec excelled anywhere in the land .
One of the lodge ' s own P . M . ' s , Bro . Norden , had pciformed the ceremonies in a manner that he ( Bro . Thomas ) had never seen surpassed . All the members of the lodge ought to be very proud of having such an accomplished Master among them . 'Then the hospitable board did not require any commendations from him , because the brethren knew there was no greater hospitality shewn in any lodge than there was in the lodge of Israel . But there was
perhaps another feeling which he approached with greater hesitation and certainly greater respect than any other when he came to this lodge , because he could not but remember that he was among those brethren who had actually kept the light of Masonry from time immemorial among their illustrious nation . He felt the greatest and highest respect for the race which had preserved that glorious light amidst the darkness and ignorance of the surrounding
nation , and the regard and veneration he had for that historical and eminent race was beyond expression . Bro . Norden , P . M ., in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " said he exceedingly regretted that he should have been called upon to undertake the task , for the vcry simple reason that it should have fallen to the hands of Bro . Humphrey J . Phillips , who unfortunately , from domestic affliction , was kept away . Still , it was a very great
pleasure , because the W . M . and himself joined the lodge within a month of each other ; therefore he felt the more gratified that he had been able to instal him . No doubt the brethren had noticed that during his career in the lodge Bro . Joseph Da Silva had fullilllcd all the duties when he had been called upon to the utmost satisfaction to the whole of the brethren , and he would do the same in the chair of K . S ., because having attended lodges of instruction with
him , he ( Bro . Norden ) was able to testify that he was capable of carrying out the duties of the chair as well as any other brother in the lodge . He trusted sincerely that Bro . Da Silva would have a prosperous year of office . In reply , the W . M . said it was a great gratification to him to have had the compliment paid him of electing him to the chair , and also the compliment of the hearty reception just accorded . 'The manner in which he had been
treated by members of the lodge from the earliest moment of his joining the noble Order , until it had culminated in the happy position he was now placed in , was a great pride to him . He had been treated with that amount of cordiality and esteem which every Freemason seemed to extend to every other , and which appeared to be the principal object actually of a true Freemason ' s heart , ln expressing his feelings of gratification , he could not do
adequatel y do so in words as he was completely overwhelmed , and had been so all the evening , by the expressions of hearty goodwill and affection which he had heard , not only from the members of the lodge , but also from the brethren who had attended for the purpose of assisting at his installation . Therefore , both to the members of the lodge and the visitors he begged to offer his most hearty thanks .
The next toast was "The Masonic Charities and the Lodge of Israel Benevolent Fund . " He said they looked to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution to provide support and comfort to those brethren who had in days gone by perhaps seen affluence , but who , through age and adversity , were compelled to seek assistance . It was on their behalf that Institution was founded , and Bro . Terry would bear him out that during the years it had been in existence
it had fulfilled not only to the utmost the scheme that was proposed for it , but that it had far exceeded the estimate first made . But whether it had or not , the future would show that as Freemasonry extended threefold the spirit of philanthropy and generosity pervading Freemasons' breasts would extend tenfold . He therefore asked the brethren to support this Institution , for which he was going to be Steward at the next festival , on the 21 st February , and he
hoped the brethren would rally round him and send him with a good list from the Lodge of Israel . At the same time the other Institutions must not be left without support . The Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Israel would be explained b y Bro . A . M . Cohen , who greatly desired that the money it had should reach four figures , which he saw in the not very far distance . Bro . James Terry , in replying , explained the good the
Benevolent Institution was doingand said there were 335 old persons receiving , the men £ 40 a year each , and the widows £ 32 a year each . The Institution was paying in this way £ n , Goo per annum . _ Nine years ago it was paying only £ 3400 a year , or £ Sooo a year less than now . The W . M . was therefore right when he said that while Masonic lodges increased threefold he expected the philanthropy of Masons would increase tenfold . He thought there
were occasions when the lodge Benevolent runci would not be equal to the demand upon it , and the Benevolent Institution would be called upon . For instance , to produce £ 40 a year for a man over Go years of age , according to the government valuation , £ 300 or £ 4 ( 10 would be necessary , A brother of the Lodge of Israel was an annuitant of the Benevolent Institution , receiving £ 40 a yearbut the
, Institution did not come to ask the lodge to donate from its fund the purchase money of that annuity . He therefore ventured to think the Institution might look for some little support from the lodge ; and he reminded the brethren that £ 5 a year would give one vote , £ 10 two votes , and five guineas would make a brother a Life Governor , with two votes for life at each election .
Bro . W . M . Cohen , P . M ., replied for "The Lodge o ! Israel Benevolent Fund , " and exhorted the brethren to make the amount four figures . 'This fund has £ ( 150 invested in Consols , and a balance in hand of £ GH Ss . yd . " 'The I . P . M . " was next toasted , the W . M . expressing the great regret he felt at the unavoidable absence of Bro . II . j . Phillips . In his absence , however , Bro . L . Norden had at the last moment undertaken the duties of Installing
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Master , and had filled those duties with credit to himself , and in such a manner as to do great honour to the lodge . He was sure he only echoed the wish of every brother to couple the name of Bro . L . Nordon , and give a hearty response to the toast . It was here announced , amidst cheering , that Bro . Terry had kindly placed twenty guineas from the Province of
Kent upon the W . Master ' s list as Steward for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Bro . Nordon , P . M ., then thanked the whole of the brethren for the hearty and cordial reception which had greeted his name as I . P . M . He felt that he bad onl y done what was his duty , and what was required of every P . M . of a lodge who should seek to be of use and not
ornaments only . In giving " The Visitors , " Bro . Da Silva remarked that the lodge was honoured with many visiting brethren , from Grand Lodge Officers downwards to Entered Apprentices . The Lodge of Israel at all times offered a cordial welcome to their visitors , and he would couple the names of Bios . Clarke , P . G . P ., and Croaker , W . M . 1 S 5 .
Bro . Clarke thanked the brethren for the opportunity which had again offered of visiting the lodge and seeing the excellent working . He felt there was at all times something which might he learnt by visiting , and he had been highly gratified by what he had witnessed . Bro . Croaker also returned thanks . It was the first time he had visited the lodge , and he had spent a very happy
evening . The ' W . M . next gave " The Past Masters , " including the 'Treasurer and Secretary . He felt sure the work done by all those brethren at all times gave satisfaction to the brethren of the lodge and was such as the younger members of the lodge would do well to imitate . Bro . S . M . Harris , P . M ., gave a very humorous response
to the cordial reception of this toast ; and the "Masonic Press" was honoured , the W . M . dwelling upon the service which the journals devoted to Masonic information did for the Craft . Bros . Morgan and Stevens having suitably responded , the officers were toasted , the W . M . expressing the hope that his choice that evening would be justified by the efficient performance of the various offices during the ensuing vcar .
Alter replies Irom liros . Harrison , S . W ., and an explanation from Bro . A . Abraham , J . W ., the Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren separated . We have much pleasure in announcing that the W . M . 's list reached £ ? S , and the Lodge Benevolent Fund was augmented by over £ 12 12 s . 'The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . G . I * . Smith , jr ., Org . 170 G , who ' was ably assisted by Miss Iloarc , Miss Heath , and Bros . I ' . Bevan , G . Carter , and Clowes .
WELLINGTON LODGE ( No . 548 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at the White Swan Hotel , Deptford , when there was a vcry large attendance of members and visitors . After the transaction of the usual business , and Dro . Musto having been raised , Bro . W . Fieldson , ICditor of the Norwich Argus , was , in a most impressive manner , installed to the chair of K . S . bv Bro .
S . P . Catterson , I . P . M . The W . M . elect then appointed his officers as follows : Bros , liatchcior , S . W . ; holmes , J . W . ; West , Treas . ; E . J . |) . Bumstead , Sec ; Newell , J . D . ; Slenteford , I . G . ; W . Catterson , D . C . ; Carman , A . D . C ; and G . Kitson , W . S . Bro . Fieldson next , in appropriate ^ terms , invested the retiring W . M . -with a handsome jewel , voted at a previous meeting , and that
worthy brother having expressed his heartfelt thanks therefor , the lodge was closed according to ancient form , and the brethren ( about sixty ) sat down to as splendid a Masonic banquet as we ever had the pleasure of partaking of , Host Morgan being rather famous for his menu and wine carte . ' 1 he usual Masonic toasts were given , and both speeches and songs smacked of a vigour that was pleasant to listen
to . There were fourteen Past Masters present ( for whom Bro . Bagshaw responded ) , while "The Visitors" found advocates in Bros . P . Soman , S 07 , 213 , Prov . G . S . of Norfoil :, and » . Isaac , W . M . 73 . The Tyler ' s toast having been given , the brethren separated at " high twelve , " well pleased with the evening ' s proceedings , and wishing the W . M . better health than he appeared to enjoy .
DALHOUSIE LODGE ( No . S 6 o ) .-At the last regular meeting of the above lodge on the 12 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , there were present Bros . W . J . Smith , W . M .: R . Burleton , S . W . ; G . S . Barker , J . W . ; W . II . Wallington , P . M ., Treas . ; L . F . Littell , P . M ., Sec ; J . 11 . Pavett , S . D . ; M . Christian , J . D . ; Seymour Smith , Org . ; A . Saunders , I . G . ; J . L . Cornu , Slwd . ; J . C . Bates , P . M .: II . C . Dalwood . P . M .:
W . Dodson , P . M . ; W . G . Dickins , I . P . M . ; J . Richardson , G . 11 . Jackson , J . Wade , !•' . Gabriel , R ' . Lamb , C . Wintcrton , J . Jones , T . Shaw , II . Pilcher , J . Wyall , T . Pinn , \ i . Evans , T . Richardson , A . J . Clarke , R . G . Maney , W . Johnson , W . Lupson , Hobbs , Ball , K . Prosscr , J . II . Collins , W . II . Holt , G . T . Scott , J . j . Maish , lyler , and others . 'Ihe visitors were Bros . II . F ' ollctt ,
I ' . iM . 45 ; 1 . Molt , 45 ; K . A . Stcll , P . M . 1194 ; J . Bryne , 16 S 1 ; G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1 G 23 ( Freemason ) . Lodge was duly opened and the minutes confirmed . The only business on the summons was the initiation of a candidate into the Order . Unfortunately , however , the gentleman was unavoidably absent . Some discussion ensued upon the Charities , with the satisfactory result of the lodrre
placing £ 10 ios . upon Bro . Dodson ' s list , as Steward for the approaching festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for A ged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons . It was announced that this sum would , in conjunction with previous grants , constitute the Dalhousie Lodge a Vice-President of the Institution . A sum of £ 5 5 s . was voted in the case of a distressed brotherto
, assist linn in his troubles . " Hearty good wishes " were given and the lodge was closed . The brethren , numbering forty , sat down to a capital banquet , at the conclusion of which , the evening being very early , a very long toast list was fully honoured . After the usual loyal and Craft toasts had been duly received , Bro . Dickinson , I . P . M ., gave " The Health of the W . M . " He
said the duty of proposing this toast was a very a / rceablc one , for he knew all the brethren highly esteemed the W . M ., who had worked through the various offices to his present proud position , ihc duties of which no one could wish to see belter performed . 'The toast was drunk with great cordiality . Bro . Smith , in response , returned his sincere thanks for the very flattering manner in which his