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lodce was consecrated by the Grand Secretary of England , nd since that time it has had an almost unexampled * reer of success . The initiates have been numerous , and f every Way members who are likely to do credit to the Order' while the joining members , who have also been mer ' ous , have g iven proofs of their desire to raise the lodce to the highest point of excellence , and a foremost
oosition in the roll of Grand Lodge . 1 he gathering on Wednesday was an evidence of the high esteem in which the lodge is already held . Grand Secretary attended , as did also Bro . Hyde Pullen and Bro . James Terry , the company in all numbering some sixty brethren , among thorn were Bros . Thomas J . Sabine , W . M . ; J . C . Mason , S . W . ; E . S . Stidolph , J . W . ; Rev . H . J .
Hatch , Ch ., F . Walters , Sec ; W . J . Kemp , S . D . ; Charles Hudson , J . D . ; H . Faija , I . G . ; several lay members , and the following visitors : —Bros . W . T . Clarke , 3 , t •E . P . Freeman , P . Prov . S . G . W . Sussex , W . M . , «; ' James Eborall , P . G . P . Sussex , P . M . 315 ; B . Bennett , ' Sec . 732 ; S . H . Soper , 732 ; Thomas Robinson , 753 ; S . Griffin , 554 ; P- Rayden , 73 ; Robert Griggs , 228 ; J . F .
Wuest , 753 ; Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B . ; Thomas Kingston , W . M . 862 , James Terry , Sec . Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; Robert Jackson , 1362 ; T . B . Rosseter , W . M . o 72 ; S . B . Ade , P . M . ; W . F . Nell , 315 ; James Willing , jun ., P . M . 1507 , S . W . 177 ; J . A . Smith , P . M . 1178 ; and H . Massey ;;( " Freemason" ) , Bro . tThomas J . Sabine performed the ceremony of installation , and placed
Bro . James Cattley Mason , S . W . and W . M . elect , in the Master ' s chair . He was assisted in the saluting ceremonies by Bro . I . J . Hooper Wilkins , P . M ., who took the place of Master of Ceremonies . Bro . Sabine presented the working tools . The brethren appointed to office were Bros . E . S . Stidolph , S . W . ; Kemp , J . W . ; Hatch , P . M ., Chaplain ; T . J . Sabine , I . P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters ,
P . M ., Sec . ; C . Hudson , S . D . ; Faija , J . D , ; Hawkes , I . G . ; I . J . Hooper Wilkins , P . M ., M . C . ; Hatch and Graham , Stewards ; Harrison , Org . ; and W . Y . Lair . g Tyler . Bro . T . J . Sabine delivered the addresses , after which Bro . F . Walters , Secretary , proposed , and Bro . Stidolph , S . W ., seconded , a vote of thanks to Bro . Sabine for performing the installation , which was carried
unanimously , and Bro . Sabine having acknowledged the comnliment , he then asked permission before the lodge was closed to thank the brethren who were his officers during his year of office . He said this not with any view to flattery , but merely on account of the fact . He believed there were few W . M . ' s in London who were supported by such officers . A great deal of the success of the lodge
was due to the manner in which he had been supported by every officer , from the lowest up to the highest . They had g iven him their best services by good work and constant attendance . ( Cheers . ) The lodge was afterwards closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . The W . M ., at the conclusion of the banquet , proposed the customary toasts , and after disposing of that of "The
Queen , " gave the toast of " The M . W . G . M ., the Prince of Wales . " In speaking on the toast , he said that the Prince of Wales took a deep interest in Freemasonry , and as a proof of this he might refer to his laying the foundation stone of the new Post Office at Glasgow on Tuesday week , at which he ( the W . M . ) had intended to be present , but was prevented just at the time for performing the
ceremony by business calls in another direction . The Pro Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and Grand Officers " followed , and Bro . John Hervey , G . S ., replied . Having but little to say , he could only refer to the Earl of Carnarvon as a man who took high [ degrees at college , and in the political and literary world , as well as in any attainments which may be mentioned among men . The
abilities he had displayed in early youth he had fully sustained in his more mature years , and he had shown himself in politics , literature , and Masonry , one whom we could all look up to . He then referred to Lord Skelmersdale , who , though a much younger man and Mason , was still making his mark in the world . These officers were all that could be desired by the Order . Bro . Pullen was one of the
Past Grand Officers , a very " excellent young man " in his way , whom they all admired ; but he well represented the Grand Officers , all of whom deseived well of the Craft . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Wright , P . M ., proposed " The Visitors , " and Bro . Pullen replied , and Bro . Sabine brought before the brethren the toast of " The W . M ., " a Mason who had given proof that night of what he would do in the course of his year of office . The way in which he had invested
his officers , he ( Bro . Sabine ) had not often seen equalled , and never exceeded , and he believed such a brother would conduce to the success of the lodge . The W . M . replied to the toast by saying that he could promise the brethren one thing , that he would fulfil the duties for the performance ° f which he had been elected as the head of the lodge . He was trul y grateful for the honour which had been conferred on him , and he should endeavour to do honour to his
appointment . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . John Hervey , G . S ., Proposed "The Health of Bro . Sabine , l . P . M ., " and passed a high eulogium on that brother for the great exertions which he had used in the first year of the lodge to bring the lodge to a position of excellence . He ( Bro . Hervey ) was consecrating officer of the lodge , and he had h-lt extreme leasure in lacing BroSabine in the chair
p p . . His whole Masonic career had proved that he was a Mason lr > heart , and it was by such btethren that the Order achieved its high position . He then presented to Bro . Wivl " ' ' ? name ° f the l ° dge » a splendid epergne , *™> an inscri ption commemorating Bro . Sabine ' s services . IMieers . ) Bro . F . Walters , P . M ., immediately rose and
wh p . ermission t 0 present a P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Sabine , wnom he had himself initiated in 1863 , and since then he ¦ aa watched his career as a Mason . He had worked hisi * the Masonic charities , fulfilled all the offices in bv t u ' u d had th ° roughly supported the institutions » „ 7 " ? Stewardship for them over and over again . ™ . Sabine replied , and expressed his desire to do all he
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could for the good of Freemasonry . The same principle had actuated him ever since he had joined the Order . He had certainly endeavoured to do something for the good of Freemasonry , and that was what actuated the brethren who with himself had started the Chaucer lodge . They had done something already for charity ; they had supported the Institutions , and on the evening on which the lodge
room was consecrated twelve months ago there was an extemporised subscription made for the relief of the sufferers by the French inundations , which had happened shortly before that time . ( Cheers . ) He would , as he had hitherto , in the future continue to advocate the claims of the charities , and he hoped to be successful , and expected to be so . Bro . Hyde Pullen proposed "The Masonic
Institutions , " to which toast Bro . James Terry responded , and recapitulated the great benefits which those institutions had conferred . His own institution , the Masonic Benevolent Institution , was now paying annuities to 253 poor old men and women , and had lately increased the amount of the annuities paid to them . Bro . Sabine proposed " Mount Lebanon Lodge , No . 73 , " who
had reoommended the warrant for the Chaucer Lodge . Bro . Rayden , W . M ., 73 , replied . " The Officers of the Lodge , " was the next toast proposed by the W . M ., and Bro . Stidolph , S . W ., responded . As far as he was concerned he thanked , the brethren , and promised the most untiring exertions , and energy , and attendance , to prove the undeniably strong feeling of friendship which existed
between the officers of the lodge and the W . M . It was a great gratification to him to find that they were represented by »• brother who took the difficult position of W . M . after so efficient a Master as Bro . Sabine had proved himself to be . The officers would do their very best to prove that they were all bound together by one strong feeling , to do their best for the Chaucer Lodge . The brethren
shortly afterwards separated , having enj . iyed a delightful evening , which was enlivened by some capital singing by various brethren . C AWN PORE ( East Indies ) . —Lodge Harmony ( No . 438 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held ir . the lodge room , on the 7 th August , 1876 . There were present Bros . I . G . Burbidge , W . M ., in the
Eastern chair ; W . B . Eastaway , S . W . ; W . N . Littlewood , J . W . ; J . G . Cole , as S . ; Lieut . H . Burton , S . D . ; W . Ward , as J . D . ; E . E . Hunter , as I . G . ; and W . A . Corp , Tyler . Members : Bros . Bond , Beard , Maitland , Capt . Thomas , McDonough , Stewart , Walker , Alexander , Logie , and Haynes . Visitors : Bros . Harris , P . M ., Whallcy , Forbes , Murray , and De Castro . The lodge was opened
in form at 6 . 30 p . m ., when the minutes of last regular meeting were put and confirmed . Bro . Forbes signed and received his Grand Lodge certificate , after which Bros . Capt . Thomas and Haynes were admitted and passed to the Second Degree by the . W . M ., the lecturts on the second Tracing Board being given by the J . W . Bros . Beard and King having been found jworthy , were admitted and
raised to the high and sublime degree by the W . M ., in his usual accurate and impressive manner . A letter of acknowledgment and thanks was read from P . M . Bro . E . Bedford , for the jewel presented him by the lodge in recognition of his services extending over a period of nine years . The W . M . informed the lodge that he had relieved a distressed brother to the extent of 50 Its ., which payment was
unanimously agreed to . An application from another brother in distress , was read , and brethren appointed to enquire as to whether it was a deserving case , and if so , to relieve . The W . M . here stated that it gave him great pleasure to unfurl a splendid new banner which had been made a present to the lodge by Bro . Cruickshank . The absence of that brother was regretted , but a cordial vote of
thanks was unanimously agreed to , and ordered to be communicated to him . Several letters were read , after which the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 9 . 30 p . m . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting-hall , adjoining the lodge , where a pleasant evening was spent , enlivened with some good singing . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were done honour to .
CARNARVON . —Segontium Lodge ( No . 606 ) . —On Wednesday , the 25 th inst ., the brethren of the lodge mustered strongly in their beautiful Masonic Hall , within the ancient Castle of Carnarvon , to witness the installation of Bro . J . Sidney Boucher , as W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was ably performed by Bro . J . B . Boucher , Shrewsbury , assisted by Bro . J . Salmon , Chester . The
proceedings were graced by the presence of Bro . W . Bulkeley Hughes , M . P ., who was received with acclamation , and greeted right heartily on this his first Masonic appearance since his accession to the dignity of D . P . G . M ., most worthily bestowed by the R . W . P . G . M ., Sir W . W . Wynn , at the recent P . G . Lodge , held at Wrexham . Among the visitors were Bros . Major Llovd Philinps . P . G . M . South
Wales , Dr . Goldsboro , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Francis , P . P . J . W . ; J . Ellif , P . M . 597 ; J . Hughes , W . M ., and W . Jarvis , S . D . Bangor ; and C . Davies , S . D . Portmadoc . The W . M . invested as his officers Bros . W . Harwood , S . W . ; C . A . Jones , J . W . ; W . E . Davies , Treas . and I . G . ; D . W . Davies , Secretary ; J . Wynne ( ones , Chap . ; L . Prothero , S . D . ; T . Williams , J . D . ; W . Hayden , Organist ; O ,
Thomas and T . Bugbird , Stewards ; and Sergeant Watkins , Tyler . The banquet was served in good style at the Sportsman Hotel , when the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured , Bro . R . Davies , I . P . M ., officiating as M . C . F ' or Grand Lodge Bro . Lloyd Philipps responded in eloquent terms ; and while thanking his northern brethren for their hearty welcome of him as an entire stranger
from the south , expressed the pleasure he felt in seeing the entente cordiale so happily established between the several portions of the Principality , which must be largely attributable to the benign influence of Freemasonry , whose special function and glory it was to bridge over sectional chasm , soften down social asperities , diminish , if not remove , class prejudices , round off the sharp corners of religious and political variance , and unite opposing parties
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by the sacred bond of the mystic tie , on the holy neutral ground of brotherly and universal benevolence . In speaking to the toast of " D . P . G . M ., " Bro . W . B . Hughes , M . P ., very feelingly acknowledged the warm and cheery greeting accorded to him , and announced , amid much applause , that while he had reserved his first visit for 606 , he proposed to attend every lodge in turn throughout his
province , and personally observe the working of them all . At eight o ' clock the visitors departed , and the W . M . left tho chair . MANCHESTER . —Blair Lodge ( No . 815 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held in the lodge rooms , Hulme Town Hall , on Friday , Oct . 13 th . The lodge was opened at four p . m . by Bro . Henry Ellis , W . M .
After the minutes of the last lodge meeting had been read and confirmed , Bro . Bertigans , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . of Derbyshire took the chair and opened the lodge in the Second Degree . Bro . S . Royle , P . M ., presented in due form the W . M . elect , Bro . Geo . Cookson , to the Installing Master , who then proceeded with the ceremony up to the formation of the Board of Installed Masters . Bro . W . F . Fowle ,
P . M ., then assumed the position of Installing Master , and completed the ceremony in his usual impressive and correct manner . After the brethren had been re-admitted , and the newly-installed W . M . had been saluted , the working tools were delivered to him in each degree by Bro . Newton , P . M . Bro . Fowle then invested the following officers , viz .: faros . B . Kitchen , S . W . ; J . Blum , J . W . ; W . Norris ,
P . M ., Treasurer ; J . Almond , Secretary ; J . O . Moore , S . D . ; J . Pierce , J . D . ; Fielding , Organist ; Napier , I . G . ; Sly , Tyler ; and Hildeshiemer and Austin , Stewards . The address to the Worshipful Master was delivered by Bro Bertigans , after which the choir ( Bras . Miller , W . Dumville , N . Dumville , and Lister ) sang the anthem , " Behold how good and joyful , & c . " Bro . Newton , P . M ., delivered
the address to the Wardens , and Bro . Fowle , P . M ., that to the brethren , at the conclusion of which the choir sang the solo and chorus " When the temples ' s first stone . " Upwards of sixty brethren were present , and amongst the visitors were Bros . T . J . Hooper , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; A . Wolstenholme , P . G . J . D . ; J . H . Sillitoe , A . P . G . D . C . ; W . Goodacre , P . P . G . Purst . Cheshire ; Sykes , P . M . 204 ; J . E .
Hall , P . M . 1459 ; John Ingham , P . M . 152 ; and others . The balance-sheet was read and approved . The W . M . commenced his duties by proposing that the sum of £ 50 be granted to the Girls' School , out of the balance of funds in hand , which proposition was seconded by Bro . Norris , P . M ., and unanimously carried . After the lodge was closed the brethren sat down to a most sumptuous repast ,
under the presidency of Bro . Cookson , the W . M ., which was served by Bro . Lang , in his well-known style , and consisted of every delicacy in season , and wines of the choicest vintages . The comfort of the brethren was very much enhanced by a judicious arrangement which was made during the time the brethren were in the banquet-room . The lodge-room had been prepared and the dessert laid
therein and as soon as grace had been sung by the choir , the brethren retired thither . This very agreeable change from the hot dining-room was appreciated by all present . The W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured , and after each toast appropriate music was sung . The toast of " The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of East Lancashire , Lieut .-Col . Le
Gendre Nicholas Starkie , " was ably proposed by Bro . Blum , J . W . ; and the next toast , " Bro . George Mellor , Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers of this and other Provinces , " was proposed by Bro . B . Kitchen , the S . W ., who , during a very eulogistic speech , spoke of the services of Bro . Sillitoe , who had kindly performed the ducies cf Director of
Ceremonies that day . The toast was responded to , on behalf of the neighbouring provinces , by Bro . Vertigans , P . P . G . D . C . of Derbyshire , and Bro . W . Goodacre , P . P . G . Purst . of Cheshire , who alluded to the very handsome donation to the Girls' School , and congratulated the W . M . on such a good beginning . Bro . J . H . Sillitoe , A . P . G . D . C . of East Lancashire , responded on behalf of that province , and
said that besides having to thank the W . M . and brethren of the Blair Lodge for the very kind expressions which had been made use of , and the hospitable manner he and his colleagues had been entertained , he could not refrain from expressing his admiration of the able manner in which the ceremony of installation , as well as the investiture of the officers , had been performed . He considered
those ceremonies to be not only the most beautiful , but also the most important in Freemasonry . The success of the lodge would mainly depend upon the work of that day , that is to say , upon the newly-installed W . M , and the officers he had appointed to work with him . Freemasonry is wisely calculated to suit all ranks and degrees of men—some are more able , some more eminent , and some
more useful than others—all men are not blessed with the same powers and advantages . The nature of some men ' s business or profession will not admit of that leisure which is necessary to qualify them to become expert Freemasons , therefore in the interests of and for the future welfare of the lodge , it is essential that great care and discretion should be used in
selecting such brethren for officers who possess the necessary qualifications , and are willing to discharge the duties of their respective stations . From what he had seen that evening he thought that a very wise selection had been made , as every officer seemed not only competent , but also anxious to perform his duty . He advised those brethren who had not been appointed to office not to be discouraged ,
but to bear in mind that although we are not all equally qualified to govern , yet every one in his sphere can prove advantageous to the fraternity at large ; for let it ever be remembered that he who faithfully discharges his duty , even though it be in a private or subordinate station , is as justly entitled to our esteem and regard , as is he , who is endowed with supreme authority . Bro . Ellis , I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Master •, " he
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lodce was consecrated by the Grand Secretary of England , nd since that time it has had an almost unexampled * reer of success . The initiates have been numerous , and f every Way members who are likely to do credit to the Order' while the joining members , who have also been mer ' ous , have g iven proofs of their desire to raise the lodce to the highest point of excellence , and a foremost
oosition in the roll of Grand Lodge . 1 he gathering on Wednesday was an evidence of the high esteem in which the lodge is already held . Grand Secretary attended , as did also Bro . Hyde Pullen and Bro . James Terry , the company in all numbering some sixty brethren , among thorn were Bros . Thomas J . Sabine , W . M . ; J . C . Mason , S . W . ; E . S . Stidolph , J . W . ; Rev . H . J .
Hatch , Ch ., F . Walters , Sec ; W . J . Kemp , S . D . ; Charles Hudson , J . D . ; H . Faija , I . G . ; several lay members , and the following visitors : —Bros . W . T . Clarke , 3 , t •E . P . Freeman , P . Prov . S . G . W . Sussex , W . M . , «; ' James Eborall , P . G . P . Sussex , P . M . 315 ; B . Bennett , ' Sec . 732 ; S . H . Soper , 732 ; Thomas Robinson , 753 ; S . Griffin , 554 ; P- Rayden , 73 ; Robert Griggs , 228 ; J . F .
Wuest , 753 ; Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B . ; Thomas Kingston , W . M . 862 , James Terry , Sec . Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; Robert Jackson , 1362 ; T . B . Rosseter , W . M . o 72 ; S . B . Ade , P . M . ; W . F . Nell , 315 ; James Willing , jun ., P . M . 1507 , S . W . 177 ; J . A . Smith , P . M . 1178 ; and H . Massey ;;( " Freemason" ) , Bro . tThomas J . Sabine performed the ceremony of installation , and placed
Bro . James Cattley Mason , S . W . and W . M . elect , in the Master ' s chair . He was assisted in the saluting ceremonies by Bro . I . J . Hooper Wilkins , P . M ., who took the place of Master of Ceremonies . Bro . Sabine presented the working tools . The brethren appointed to office were Bros . E . S . Stidolph , S . W . ; Kemp , J . W . ; Hatch , P . M ., Chaplain ; T . J . Sabine , I . P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters ,
P . M ., Sec . ; C . Hudson , S . D . ; Faija , J . D , ; Hawkes , I . G . ; I . J . Hooper Wilkins , P . M ., M . C . ; Hatch and Graham , Stewards ; Harrison , Org . ; and W . Y . Lair . g Tyler . Bro . T . J . Sabine delivered the addresses , after which Bro . F . Walters , Secretary , proposed , and Bro . Stidolph , S . W ., seconded , a vote of thanks to Bro . Sabine for performing the installation , which was carried
unanimously , and Bro . Sabine having acknowledged the comnliment , he then asked permission before the lodge was closed to thank the brethren who were his officers during his year of office . He said this not with any view to flattery , but merely on account of the fact . He believed there were few W . M . ' s in London who were supported by such officers . A great deal of the success of the lodge
was due to the manner in which he had been supported by every officer , from the lowest up to the highest . They had g iven him their best services by good work and constant attendance . ( Cheers . ) The lodge was afterwards closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . The W . M ., at the conclusion of the banquet , proposed the customary toasts , and after disposing of that of "The
Queen , " gave the toast of " The M . W . G . M ., the Prince of Wales . " In speaking on the toast , he said that the Prince of Wales took a deep interest in Freemasonry , and as a proof of this he might refer to his laying the foundation stone of the new Post Office at Glasgow on Tuesday week , at which he ( the W . M . ) had intended to be present , but was prevented just at the time for performing the
ceremony by business calls in another direction . The Pro Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and Grand Officers " followed , and Bro . John Hervey , G . S ., replied . Having but little to say , he could only refer to the Earl of Carnarvon as a man who took high [ degrees at college , and in the political and literary world , as well as in any attainments which may be mentioned among men . The
abilities he had displayed in early youth he had fully sustained in his more mature years , and he had shown himself in politics , literature , and Masonry , one whom we could all look up to . He then referred to Lord Skelmersdale , who , though a much younger man and Mason , was still making his mark in the world . These officers were all that could be desired by the Order . Bro . Pullen was one of the
Past Grand Officers , a very " excellent young man " in his way , whom they all admired ; but he well represented the Grand Officers , all of whom deseived well of the Craft . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Wright , P . M ., proposed " The Visitors , " and Bro . Pullen replied , and Bro . Sabine brought before the brethren the toast of " The W . M ., " a Mason who had given proof that night of what he would do in the course of his year of office . The way in which he had invested
his officers , he ( Bro . Sabine ) had not often seen equalled , and never exceeded , and he believed such a brother would conduce to the success of the lodge . The W . M . replied to the toast by saying that he could promise the brethren one thing , that he would fulfil the duties for the performance ° f which he had been elected as the head of the lodge . He was trul y grateful for the honour which had been conferred on him , and he should endeavour to do honour to his
appointment . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . John Hervey , G . S ., Proposed "The Health of Bro . Sabine , l . P . M ., " and passed a high eulogium on that brother for the great exertions which he had used in the first year of the lodge to bring the lodge to a position of excellence . He ( Bro . Hervey ) was consecrating officer of the lodge , and he had h-lt extreme leasure in lacing BroSabine in the chair
p p . . His whole Masonic career had proved that he was a Mason lr > heart , and it was by such btethren that the Order achieved its high position . He then presented to Bro . Wivl " ' ' ? name ° f the l ° dge » a splendid epergne , *™> an inscri ption commemorating Bro . Sabine ' s services . IMieers . ) Bro . F . Walters , P . M ., immediately rose and
wh p . ermission t 0 present a P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Sabine , wnom he had himself initiated in 1863 , and since then he ¦ aa watched his career as a Mason . He had worked hisi * the Masonic charities , fulfilled all the offices in bv t u ' u d had th ° roughly supported the institutions » „ 7 " ? Stewardship for them over and over again . ™ . Sabine replied , and expressed his desire to do all he
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could for the good of Freemasonry . The same principle had actuated him ever since he had joined the Order . He had certainly endeavoured to do something for the good of Freemasonry , and that was what actuated the brethren who with himself had started the Chaucer lodge . They had done something already for charity ; they had supported the Institutions , and on the evening on which the lodge
room was consecrated twelve months ago there was an extemporised subscription made for the relief of the sufferers by the French inundations , which had happened shortly before that time . ( Cheers . ) He would , as he had hitherto , in the future continue to advocate the claims of the charities , and he hoped to be successful , and expected to be so . Bro . Hyde Pullen proposed "The Masonic
Institutions , " to which toast Bro . James Terry responded , and recapitulated the great benefits which those institutions had conferred . His own institution , the Masonic Benevolent Institution , was now paying annuities to 253 poor old men and women , and had lately increased the amount of the annuities paid to them . Bro . Sabine proposed " Mount Lebanon Lodge , No . 73 , " who
had reoommended the warrant for the Chaucer Lodge . Bro . Rayden , W . M ., 73 , replied . " The Officers of the Lodge , " was the next toast proposed by the W . M ., and Bro . Stidolph , S . W ., responded . As far as he was concerned he thanked , the brethren , and promised the most untiring exertions , and energy , and attendance , to prove the undeniably strong feeling of friendship which existed
between the officers of the lodge and the W . M . It was a great gratification to him to find that they were represented by »• brother who took the difficult position of W . M . after so efficient a Master as Bro . Sabine had proved himself to be . The officers would do their very best to prove that they were all bound together by one strong feeling , to do their best for the Chaucer Lodge . The brethren
shortly afterwards separated , having enj . iyed a delightful evening , which was enlivened by some capital singing by various brethren . C AWN PORE ( East Indies ) . —Lodge Harmony ( No . 438 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held ir . the lodge room , on the 7 th August , 1876 . There were present Bros . I . G . Burbidge , W . M ., in the
Eastern chair ; W . B . Eastaway , S . W . ; W . N . Littlewood , J . W . ; J . G . Cole , as S . ; Lieut . H . Burton , S . D . ; W . Ward , as J . D . ; E . E . Hunter , as I . G . ; and W . A . Corp , Tyler . Members : Bros . Bond , Beard , Maitland , Capt . Thomas , McDonough , Stewart , Walker , Alexander , Logie , and Haynes . Visitors : Bros . Harris , P . M ., Whallcy , Forbes , Murray , and De Castro . The lodge was opened
in form at 6 . 30 p . m ., when the minutes of last regular meeting were put and confirmed . Bro . Forbes signed and received his Grand Lodge certificate , after which Bros . Capt . Thomas and Haynes were admitted and passed to the Second Degree by the . W . M ., the lecturts on the second Tracing Board being given by the J . W . Bros . Beard and King having been found jworthy , were admitted and
raised to the high and sublime degree by the W . M ., in his usual accurate and impressive manner . A letter of acknowledgment and thanks was read from P . M . Bro . E . Bedford , for the jewel presented him by the lodge in recognition of his services extending over a period of nine years . The W . M . informed the lodge that he had relieved a distressed brother to the extent of 50 Its ., which payment was
unanimously agreed to . An application from another brother in distress , was read , and brethren appointed to enquire as to whether it was a deserving case , and if so , to relieve . The W . M . here stated that it gave him great pleasure to unfurl a splendid new banner which had been made a present to the lodge by Bro . Cruickshank . The absence of that brother was regretted , but a cordial vote of
thanks was unanimously agreed to , and ordered to be communicated to him . Several letters were read , after which the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 9 . 30 p . m . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting-hall , adjoining the lodge , where a pleasant evening was spent , enlivened with some good singing . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were done honour to .
CARNARVON . —Segontium Lodge ( No . 606 ) . —On Wednesday , the 25 th inst ., the brethren of the lodge mustered strongly in their beautiful Masonic Hall , within the ancient Castle of Carnarvon , to witness the installation of Bro . J . Sidney Boucher , as W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was ably performed by Bro . J . B . Boucher , Shrewsbury , assisted by Bro . J . Salmon , Chester . The
proceedings were graced by the presence of Bro . W . Bulkeley Hughes , M . P ., who was received with acclamation , and greeted right heartily on this his first Masonic appearance since his accession to the dignity of D . P . G . M ., most worthily bestowed by the R . W . P . G . M ., Sir W . W . Wynn , at the recent P . G . Lodge , held at Wrexham . Among the visitors were Bros . Major Llovd Philinps . P . G . M . South
Wales , Dr . Goldsboro , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Francis , P . P . J . W . ; J . Ellif , P . M . 597 ; J . Hughes , W . M ., and W . Jarvis , S . D . Bangor ; and C . Davies , S . D . Portmadoc . The W . M . invested as his officers Bros . W . Harwood , S . W . ; C . A . Jones , J . W . ; W . E . Davies , Treas . and I . G . ; D . W . Davies , Secretary ; J . Wynne ( ones , Chap . ; L . Prothero , S . D . ; T . Williams , J . D . ; W . Hayden , Organist ; O ,
Thomas and T . Bugbird , Stewards ; and Sergeant Watkins , Tyler . The banquet was served in good style at the Sportsman Hotel , when the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured , Bro . R . Davies , I . P . M ., officiating as M . C . F ' or Grand Lodge Bro . Lloyd Philipps responded in eloquent terms ; and while thanking his northern brethren for their hearty welcome of him as an entire stranger
from the south , expressed the pleasure he felt in seeing the entente cordiale so happily established between the several portions of the Principality , which must be largely attributable to the benign influence of Freemasonry , whose special function and glory it was to bridge over sectional chasm , soften down social asperities , diminish , if not remove , class prejudices , round off the sharp corners of religious and political variance , and unite opposing parties
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by the sacred bond of the mystic tie , on the holy neutral ground of brotherly and universal benevolence . In speaking to the toast of " D . P . G . M ., " Bro . W . B . Hughes , M . P ., very feelingly acknowledged the warm and cheery greeting accorded to him , and announced , amid much applause , that while he had reserved his first visit for 606 , he proposed to attend every lodge in turn throughout his
province , and personally observe the working of them all . At eight o ' clock the visitors departed , and the W . M . left tho chair . MANCHESTER . —Blair Lodge ( No . 815 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held in the lodge rooms , Hulme Town Hall , on Friday , Oct . 13 th . The lodge was opened at four p . m . by Bro . Henry Ellis , W . M .
After the minutes of the last lodge meeting had been read and confirmed , Bro . Bertigans , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . of Derbyshire took the chair and opened the lodge in the Second Degree . Bro . S . Royle , P . M ., presented in due form the W . M . elect , Bro . Geo . Cookson , to the Installing Master , who then proceeded with the ceremony up to the formation of the Board of Installed Masters . Bro . W . F . Fowle ,
P . M ., then assumed the position of Installing Master , and completed the ceremony in his usual impressive and correct manner . After the brethren had been re-admitted , and the newly-installed W . M . had been saluted , the working tools were delivered to him in each degree by Bro . Newton , P . M . Bro . Fowle then invested the following officers , viz .: faros . B . Kitchen , S . W . ; J . Blum , J . W . ; W . Norris ,
P . M ., Treasurer ; J . Almond , Secretary ; J . O . Moore , S . D . ; J . Pierce , J . D . ; Fielding , Organist ; Napier , I . G . ; Sly , Tyler ; and Hildeshiemer and Austin , Stewards . The address to the Worshipful Master was delivered by Bro Bertigans , after which the choir ( Bras . Miller , W . Dumville , N . Dumville , and Lister ) sang the anthem , " Behold how good and joyful , & c . " Bro . Newton , P . M ., delivered
the address to the Wardens , and Bro . Fowle , P . M ., that to the brethren , at the conclusion of which the choir sang the solo and chorus " When the temples ' s first stone . " Upwards of sixty brethren were present , and amongst the visitors were Bros . T . J . Hooper , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; A . Wolstenholme , P . G . J . D . ; J . H . Sillitoe , A . P . G . D . C . ; W . Goodacre , P . P . G . Purst . Cheshire ; Sykes , P . M . 204 ; J . E .
Hall , P . M . 1459 ; John Ingham , P . M . 152 ; and others . The balance-sheet was read and approved . The W . M . commenced his duties by proposing that the sum of £ 50 be granted to the Girls' School , out of the balance of funds in hand , which proposition was seconded by Bro . Norris , P . M ., and unanimously carried . After the lodge was closed the brethren sat down to a most sumptuous repast ,
under the presidency of Bro . Cookson , the W . M ., which was served by Bro . Lang , in his well-known style , and consisted of every delicacy in season , and wines of the choicest vintages . The comfort of the brethren was very much enhanced by a judicious arrangement which was made during the time the brethren were in the banquet-room . The lodge-room had been prepared and the dessert laid
therein and as soon as grace had been sung by the choir , the brethren retired thither . This very agreeable change from the hot dining-room was appreciated by all present . The W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured , and after each toast appropriate music was sung . The toast of " The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of East Lancashire , Lieut .-Col . Le
Gendre Nicholas Starkie , " was ably proposed by Bro . Blum , J . W . ; and the next toast , " Bro . George Mellor , Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers of this and other Provinces , " was proposed by Bro . B . Kitchen , the S . W ., who , during a very eulogistic speech , spoke of the services of Bro . Sillitoe , who had kindly performed the ducies cf Director of
Ceremonies that day . The toast was responded to , on behalf of the neighbouring provinces , by Bro . Vertigans , P . P . G . D . C . of Derbyshire , and Bro . W . Goodacre , P . P . G . Purst . of Cheshire , who alluded to the very handsome donation to the Girls' School , and congratulated the W . M . on such a good beginning . Bro . J . H . Sillitoe , A . P . G . D . C . of East Lancashire , responded on behalf of that province , and
said that besides having to thank the W . M . and brethren of the Blair Lodge for the very kind expressions which had been made use of , and the hospitable manner he and his colleagues had been entertained , he could not refrain from expressing his admiration of the able manner in which the ceremony of installation , as well as the investiture of the officers , had been performed . He considered
those ceremonies to be not only the most beautiful , but also the most important in Freemasonry . The success of the lodge would mainly depend upon the work of that day , that is to say , upon the newly-installed W . M , and the officers he had appointed to work with him . Freemasonry is wisely calculated to suit all ranks and degrees of men—some are more able , some more eminent , and some
more useful than others—all men are not blessed with the same powers and advantages . The nature of some men ' s business or profession will not admit of that leisure which is necessary to qualify them to become expert Freemasons , therefore in the interests of and for the future welfare of the lodge , it is essential that great care and discretion should be used in
selecting such brethren for officers who possess the necessary qualifications , and are willing to discharge the duties of their respective stations . From what he had seen that evening he thought that a very wise selection had been made , as every officer seemed not only competent , but also anxious to perform his duty . He advised those brethren who had not been appointed to office not to be discouraged ,
but to bear in mind that although we are not all equally qualified to govern , yet every one in his sphere can prove advantageous to the fraternity at large ; for let it ever be remembered that he who faithfully discharges his duty , even though it be in a private or subordinate station , is as justly entitled to our esteem and regard , as is he , who is endowed with supreme authority . Bro . Ellis , I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Master •, " he