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to say visitors who had once been to see old mother Beadon wished to come again , as they said she was not a bad sort . The W . M . had started well ; there was a good balance in hand . Some of the Past Masters of the Beadon Lodge present were venerable . One had been a P . M . of the ledge 33 years , and there was one other of more than 30 years ' standing ; while others were more than 20 years . He was sure they all came to that meeting out of compliment to the W . M .
Bro . C . Norrington , P . M ., Sec , was glad they had all had such a pleasant evening ; they had all enjoyed themselves very much . Bro . Hunton made a most estimable W . M . They had all watched his career , and he would say that Bro . Hunton had gained the respect and esteem of every member of the lodge . There was not a member who would not support him to the utmost of his ability . It was necessary sometimes to call on the Past Masters for assistance . That year would be a good one , and that evening was a record : the lodge had never had so many as 65 brethren at banquet on one evening .
Bro . James Avery , P . M ., also replied , and said he was very pleased to have such a cordial reception . He hoped to be many years at the installation msetingof the Beadon Lodge . Bro . John Mason , P . G . Std . Br ., replied to the toast of "The Masonic Charities . " The S . W . and J . W . responded for " The Officers . "
1 •The Tyler s toast , given by Bro . Ball , P . M ., brought the proceedings to a close . Shirley Woolmer Lodge , No . 2530 . There was a large gathering of brethren at the installation meeting , on the 17 th instant , of the above lodge , when Bro . Charles Sheath was raised to the office of W . M ., in succession to Bro . Raymond Henry Hale , who has so ably filled the chair during the past year . The lodge was held at St . John's Hall , Sidcup , there-being present some 40 brethren , amongst the visitors being Bro . J . S . Eastes , P . G . D ., D . GM . of the Province of Kent . The W . M . elect having been presented in the usual form , was
installed by Bro . R . H . Hale , P . M ., and subsequently invested his officers as follows Bros . R . Henry Hale , P . M ., I . P . M . ; J . R . Creasey , S . W . ; Tyson Crawford , J . W . ; the Rev . C . E . Shirley Woolmer , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; E . Blanks , P . M ., P . G . Reg . Kent , Treas . ; A . E . Leonard , Sec . ; F . Dewsbury , P . M ., D . of C . ; F . Shapley , S . D . ; F . Baddeley , J . D . ; J . Fryer , I . G . ; M . Hewitt , A . D . of C ; W . Bullworthy and J . Herbert Baker , Stwds . ; and E . Henley , Org . The W . M ., on behalf of the lodge , then presented Bro . Hale with the handsome Past Master's jewel in recognition of the duties he had discharged during the past vear .
The banquet was held at Charing Cross Hotel , the brethren who had taken part in the installation ceremony at Sidcup proceeding by a train which was specially stopped at Sidcup at G . 15 . Supporting the W . M ., who presided , were Bros . J . S . Eastes , Dep . Prov . G . Master of Kent ; Sir John Monckton , P . G . W . ; P . de L . Long , P . G . D . ; G . Spurgen , P . P . J . G . W . ; John Morgan , P . M . ; G . Waller ; C Inman , P . M . ; H . S . Wainwright ; S . Penfold , P . M . ; W . Thomson , P . M . ; VV . H . Tomsett ; H . Hawkins ; G . H . Leavey ; M . Burton ; G . H . Fellowes Prynne , P . M . ; Charles E . Smith ; W .
Dunk j A . J . Shottle ; L . Laud Havard ; J . Hedley ; W . Gnfhn ; VV . h . Thompson ; W . Webster ; F . W . Hutchinson ; H . S . Syer , W . M . ; O . O . Dale , W . M . ; W . S . Miller ; C Hayley Mason ; J . Lewis Morgan , VV . M . ; J . Clarke ; E . Blanks , Prov . G . Reg . Kent ; Tyson Crawford ; VV . VV . Bullworthy ; E . Whomes ; F . W . Baddelev ; J . Fryer ; C . Wallington , P . M . ; A . Sharp , P . M . ; E . Layton , P . M . ; F . Dewsbury , P . M . ; T . B . Sandercock , P . M . ; T . Knight , P . M . ; M . Hewitt , A . E . Leonard , E . Henley , W . Leet , R . G . Bassett , sen .. J . H . Baker , E . L . Harris , C T . Knight , Shirley Woolmer , R . G . Bassett , jun ., F . T . VV . Goldsmith , and W . Bauer .
The toast list was introduced by the honouring of "TheQusen and the Craft , " followed by "The M . W . Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " proposed from the chair , and Masonically honoured . The W . M . then proposed , in felicitous terms , "The M . W . Pro Grand Master , the Earl Amherst ; the R . W . Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Warwick ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . "
The response was made by Bro . ST John Monckton , who , in the course of a genial speech , said he should always remember that whatever little distinction may have come to him in that London of theirs , the metropolis of the world , as well as of Masonry , he was still a Kentish Mason . Bro . Long also responded , and alluded to a long friendship with their Worshipful Master , whom he was glad to see presiding over so prosperous a lodge . Next to this came "The R . W . Prov . Grand Master of Kent , the Earl Amherst . "
There was a special interest attaching to the next toast , "The W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . J . S . Eastes , and the Prov . Grand Officers , " by reason of the presence of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , who attended for the first time since the consecration of the lodge six years ago . Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . M ., responding , thanked the W . M . for the words he had used towards himself personally . It was gratifying to him to find in the lodge the same kind feelings which existed when he first visited it at its consecration . He had been much impressed by the able manner in which the installation ceremony had been renderedand congratulated the lodge on their continued prosperity .
, " The VV . M . " was submitted by Bro . Hale , I . P . M ., and was honoured with considerable enthusiasm . Bro . Sheath , in response , promised to do his utmost during his year of office , and to do all in his power to uphold the excellent position the Shirley Woolmer Lodge held in the Province of Kent . " The Masonic Charities " was proposed by thc W . M ., and acknowledged by Bro . Layton .
The toast of "The Installing Master" was proposed by the VV . M ., who presented Bro . Hale with a second jewel from the brethren of the lodge of instruction . The W . M . next proposed "The Visitors , " and coupled with the toast the names of Bros . Thomson , Webster , Hutchins , Griffen , Syer , Dale , Prjnne , Eccles , and Wainwright . The toast of " The Past Masters and Officers of the Shirley Woolmer Lodge " was coupled with the names of Bros . Blanks , Dewsbery , and Leonard . The Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .
The musical programme was an excellent one , and included contributions from Bros . Walter Leet , Ernest Harris , Montague Borwell , and Miss Winifred Marwood , and a feature of the entertainment was also Mr . Sidney Candy ' s ventriloquial exposition and display of thought transmission .
Furnival Lodge , No . 2558 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . WALTER FEARNEIIOUGH . The Furnival Lodge , so-named from the 14 th century feudal barons of the manor of Sheffield , was founded in June , 1 S 95 , and until this year has always held its anniversary meeting during "the leafy month . " Fine summer evenings , however , do not lend themselves well to crowded Masonic meetings , and the members of this flourishing lodge , after much consideration , decided in future to keep their installation festival in
October ; a juste milieu between the outdoor attractions of the summer months and the inside Masonic and other festive gatherings which are so numerous in the winter . As a consequence , the retiring Master , Bro . Claude Barker , has ruled the lodge for 16 months . On Friday , the 17 th instant , he retired in favour of his Senior Warden , Bro . Walter Fearnehough , to witness whose installation no less than 90 brethren assembled in the Surrey-street Masonic Hall . Furnival Lodge has so far had a most prosperous
career . It started with nine founders , and its first Worshipful Master was its present most active and useful Treasurer and Charity Member , Bro . Charles Stokes . Progressing steadily , but surely , it has year by year increased in numbers and efficiency , and now Bro . Walter Fearnehough finds himself the proud ruler of a lodge of 35 members , banded together in a genuine Masonic brotherhood . Financially and Masonically the lodge is sound and true ; haimany prevails and arrears are unknown .
The lodge was opened shortly after live o'clock . The brethren present then or later were very numerous , and included visitors from many quarters . The Worshipful Masters of all the eight Sheffield lodges , without exception , put in appearance , as well those from the neighbouring lodges— Phunix , No . 904 , and Chantry , No . 2353 . The
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Furnival brethren comprised Bros . Claude Barker , W . M . ; the Rev . Geo . Ford , M . A . I . P . M . ; Walter Fearnehough , S . W . ; Walter Sissons , Sec ; A . Davison , Horace Cawood , C Robinson , A . Senior , Ernest Beck , F . Dalloway , A . Hastings , C . Dolman , VV . C . Croft , J . VV . Vesey , E . A . Sampson , H . C . Robinson , H . Coward , W . J . Garnett , H . H . Bridgens , S . S . Suckley , J . Appleyard , Geo . H . Hunt , Charles Callum , E . A . Barkby , and Chas . Stokes , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . and Charity Steward . The Grand Lodge of England was represented by two old and most highly esteemed Sheffield Masons , Bros . Ensor Drury , P . M . 206 , P . G . D ., and W . H . Brittain , J . P ., P . M . 130 ,
P . G . Std . Br . The Provincial Officers included Bros . H . J . Girnett , P . M . 139 , P . P . G . D . ; Herbert Nixon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; H . T . E . Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . ; W . H . Edmunds , P . M ., P . G . D . ; Joseph Matthewman . P . M . 1019 , P . P . Asst . G . Sec ; and J . E . Darling , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . The following other brethren were also present : Bros . W . C . Fenton , A . D . of C 2263 ; John Sutton , I . P . M . 2263 ; John W . Shipman , J . D . 119 ; W . F . Cole , W . M . 1239 ; C A . Mays , W . M . 2263 ; Tom Nixon , I . G . 1239 ; F . G . Cornu , W . M . 296 ; A . W . Roberts , I . G . 2491 ; W . C Newton , 2263 ; A . B . Gunstone , S . D . 2491 ; J . Atkinson , 2491 ; Henry
Johnson , 1239 ; J . Wortley , W . M . " 779 ; G . T . Y . Dickenson , S . D . 2353 ; E . G . Whiteley , S . D . 1239 ; Geo . H . Garnett , 904 ; H . Brameld , A . D . of C . 1239 ; George Miner , 904 ; William Watts , 1239 ; M . Hartley , 296 ; A . J . Jordan , 29 G ; J . Nodder , P . M . 1309 ; A . E . Mayger , P . M . 1386 , S . W . 2355 ; F . Rankin , 2 ( S . C . ) ; T . E . Barker , P . M . 1239 ; E . Dickenson , P . M . 139 ; F . Foxon , 2491 ; R . R . Neill , 296 ; S . Smith , 2263 ; F . Harrison , 2263 ; C . F . Shepherd , W . M . 2355 ;
H . W . Brown , J . D . 296 ; W . M . Toplis , 139 ; David Flather , W . M . 226 S ; James Mellor , W . M . 904 ; A . J . Forsdike , S . W . 1239 ; W . Slater , 1239 ; John Stokes , W . M . 2491 ; A , R . Fox , W . M . 139 ; H . C Ashmore , 296 ; G . Wragg , J . W . 1239 ; R . C . Honey , 2263 ; R . E . A . Wright , Sec . 2263 ; Wm . Foxon , Stwd . 2491 ; W . H . Dixon , 1239 ; A . Howe , J . W . 2263 ; E . J . E . Marples , 1779 ; W . Middleton , 139 ; and H . Wilkins , lyi ,
After opening and reading and confirming the minutes , the ceremony of installation was at once proceeded with . The outgoing W . M ., following the now very general rule in West Yorkshire , himself acted as Installing Master . Bro . Claude Barker , who retires from the chair after an occupancy of iG months , has had a very successful reign . During that time , bes ides having had six initiates , there have also been two joining brethren , so that Furnival has added eight to its roll in that period . But increasing its membership is not by any means the greatest benefit Bro . Barker has conferred upon his lodge ; he has promoted harmony and infused his own genial spirit of toleration and bonhomie
amongst his brethren , and leaves the chair with the lodge in a distinctly improved condition . Bro . Barker is a man of some presence , and his deliberate rendering of the ceremony of installation was highly impressive . Bro . C . Stokes , P . M ., piesented his fourth successor for installation , and Bro . H . T . E . Holmes , P . M ., acted as D . C . Bro . VV . C . Newton sang " Be thou faithful" in a very pleasant manner . Bro . the Rev . G . Ford , P . M ., took the position of Chaplain . The Board of Past Masters numbered 30 . On there-admission of the brethren who had increased considerably , the usual proclamations were made , and the working tools were presented in the several Degrees by Bros . Chas .
Stokes , T . E . Barker , and H . T . h . Holmes . The newly-installed W . M ., Bro . Walter Fearnehough , next appointed and invested his officers . To each he addressed suitable remarks , pointing out their several duties and enjoining obedience and application . The brethren upon whom collars were bestowed were Bros . Claude Barker , I . P . M . ; W . Sissons , S . W . ; Albert Davidson , J . W . ; Rev . Geo . Ford , M . A ., P . M ., Chap . ; C Stokes , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; Horace Cawood , Sec ; and Ernest Beck , Asst . Sec . ( Founders ) ; A . Senior , S . D . ; Chas . Robinson , J . D . ; Wilfred C Croft , D . C } Chas . Dolman , A . D . C ; Allan Hastings , Org . ; F . Dalloway , I . G . ; J . W . Vessey
and h . A . Sampson , Stewards ; and Thos . Leighton , Tyler . With the usual addresses to Master , Wardens , and brethren , also given by Bro . Barker , the installation ceremony concluded . The regular business followed , the first item of which was the election of a Charity Steward . The W . M . said Bro . C . Stokes had held that position from the commencement , had worked heartily in the cause of Charity , and had been , moreover , extremely successful in his advocacy , and it would be a mistake to make any change . He therefore proposed Bro . Chas . Stokes as Charity Steward . Bro . Rev , G . Ford sreonded , and it was carried , ncm . con ., with applause . Bro . Stokes briefly
returned thanks . The VV . M . then rose and said' he had a very gratifying duty to perform , that of presenting Past Masters' jewels to . Bros . Rev . G . Ford , P . M ., and Claude Barker , I . P . M . Having readjthe engraved inscriptions and pinned the ornaments upon the breast of each , Bro . Fearnehough pointed out that the jewels were given in consideration of past valuable service ; he hoped , however , that such service would continue to be at the command of the lodge , and wished the brethren long life in which to enjoy the honour they so undoubtedly deserved . Bros . Ford and Barker , in reply
gave full assurance that they would at all times be only too glad to do anything which would be of any service to the lodge , and warmly thanked the brethren for the marks of distinction they had so generously conferred . The Secretary announced letters from the R . W . Prov . G . Master , Bro . W . L . Jackson , whose Parliamentary duties prevented his being present , from Bro . Richard Wilson , Deputy Prov . G . Master , whose first visit to Sheffield in his new capacity is anxiously anticipated , and from others . After apologies from Furnival brethren , and " Hearty good wishes " from all , the lodge wis closed .
At the banquet which followed covers were laid for 90 . The tables were , as usual , beautifully decorated and llower-laden , and the rapid and willing ministration of neatly-clad waitresses added much to the comfort of the num ; rou > assembly Dinner over , a list of 10 toasts was entered upon . And here , if such digression may be permitted , it might be asked why , after all Masonic dinners and suppers , so much speech-making should be tolerated . Brethren meet on such occasions for social intercourse and interchange of greeting . In the midst of a pleasant chat with a friend , one , perhaps , seen again after a long interval , and with whom it is delightful to
commune , silence is suddenly proclaimed , because for no intelligible reason it is customary that a certain toast should be proposed or an opportunity given to some , doubtless , in all respects worthy brother to make a speech . So the evening passesaway , and opportunities of renewing old ties or cementing new ones are prevented . Talk prevails too strongly in the Masonic community , and he who seeks to check it , and , at least , keep it within reasonable bounds , is a benefactor . The Woshipful Master of the Furnival Lodge set a good example to all ; he was brief and terse in his remarks , and yet managed to say all that his excentional nosition rcnuired .
The toast of "The Queen , " of course , was drunk heartily , nay , enthusiastically ; then followed "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . Master , Earl Amherst , the Pro G . Master , and the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " which came also from the chair . Bro . Fearnehougn' pointed out the long and distinguished services of our Grand Master , dwelt upon the interest which he took in the Order , and emphasised the loyal and efficient help which was tendered to him by the Grand Officers .
The toast was warmly received , and Bros . Ensor Drary and W . H . Brittain responded . In proposing "The R . W . Prov . G . Master , Bro . the Rt . Hon . W . Lawies Jackson , M . P . ; the VV . Deputy Prov . G . Master , Bro . Richard Wilson , and the Olficers of Prov . G . Lodge , " the W . M . regretted the absence of the head of the province , but , considering the urgent circumstances of his position , arrreed that the Hnn ^ nF rn » m ™ .
was the place to which our loyal and distinguished chief considered his duty called him ; as to the new Deputy , they hoped soon to see him in Sheffield , and they would welcome him warmly . He ( the VV . M . ) was pleased to see the other Provincial Grand Officers who had honoured him by attending , and hoped the brethren would receive the toast as cordially as he was sure it deserved . He should couple with it the names of Bros . Matthewman and Garnett .
These brethren replied , the latter giving personal reminiscences of the Provincial Grand Masters of West Yorkshire from the Earl of Mexborough down to the present time . After the Tyler's toast , Bro . Claude Barker rose to propose the toast of the evening , that of "The Health of the Worshipful Master of the Furnival Lodge , Bro . Walter Fearnehough . " Bro . Barker said that well known as Bro . Fearnehough was in ShpflfieM . it wnuM \\ p nrpRiimntlinu *; in him to mikfi pulntricfip rnmnrles •^ hn r . * i ; Ki . * : ~~~
of their W . M . as a business man , as a friend , and as a Mason were admirable . Initiated in the VVentworth Lodge , in 1 S 90 , Bro . Fearnehough had taken the greatest possible interest in Freemasonry , and he would venture to say that no previous VV . M . of the Furnival Lodge had entered the chair more fully equipped or better quatifi id to discharge all the duties than Bro . Fearnehough . He ( Bro . Barker ) believed there was not a ceremony he could not perform even to that of installing his successor . To prove the estimation in which their VV . M . was held , he need only point to the large gathering of
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to say visitors who had once been to see old mother Beadon wished to come again , as they said she was not a bad sort . The W . M . had started well ; there was a good balance in hand . Some of the Past Masters of the Beadon Lodge present were venerable . One had been a P . M . of the ledge 33 years , and there was one other of more than 30 years ' standing ; while others were more than 20 years . He was sure they all came to that meeting out of compliment to the W . M .
Bro . C . Norrington , P . M ., Sec , was glad they had all had such a pleasant evening ; they had all enjoyed themselves very much . Bro . Hunton made a most estimable W . M . They had all watched his career , and he would say that Bro . Hunton had gained the respect and esteem of every member of the lodge . There was not a member who would not support him to the utmost of his ability . It was necessary sometimes to call on the Past Masters for assistance . That year would be a good one , and that evening was a record : the lodge had never had so many as 65 brethren at banquet on one evening .
Bro . James Avery , P . M ., also replied , and said he was very pleased to have such a cordial reception . He hoped to be many years at the installation msetingof the Beadon Lodge . Bro . John Mason , P . G . Std . Br ., replied to the toast of "The Masonic Charities . " The S . W . and J . W . responded for " The Officers . "
1 •The Tyler s toast , given by Bro . Ball , P . M ., brought the proceedings to a close . Shirley Woolmer Lodge , No . 2530 . There was a large gathering of brethren at the installation meeting , on the 17 th instant , of the above lodge , when Bro . Charles Sheath was raised to the office of W . M ., in succession to Bro . Raymond Henry Hale , who has so ably filled the chair during the past year . The lodge was held at St . John's Hall , Sidcup , there-being present some 40 brethren , amongst the visitors being Bro . J . S . Eastes , P . G . D ., D . GM . of the Province of Kent . The W . M . elect having been presented in the usual form , was
installed by Bro . R . H . Hale , P . M ., and subsequently invested his officers as follows Bros . R . Henry Hale , P . M ., I . P . M . ; J . R . Creasey , S . W . ; Tyson Crawford , J . W . ; the Rev . C . E . Shirley Woolmer , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; E . Blanks , P . M ., P . G . Reg . Kent , Treas . ; A . E . Leonard , Sec . ; F . Dewsbury , P . M ., D . of C . ; F . Shapley , S . D . ; F . Baddeley , J . D . ; J . Fryer , I . G . ; M . Hewitt , A . D . of C ; W . Bullworthy and J . Herbert Baker , Stwds . ; and E . Henley , Org . The W . M ., on behalf of the lodge , then presented Bro . Hale with the handsome Past Master's jewel in recognition of the duties he had discharged during the past vear .
The banquet was held at Charing Cross Hotel , the brethren who had taken part in the installation ceremony at Sidcup proceeding by a train which was specially stopped at Sidcup at G . 15 . Supporting the W . M ., who presided , were Bros . J . S . Eastes , Dep . Prov . G . Master of Kent ; Sir John Monckton , P . G . W . ; P . de L . Long , P . G . D . ; G . Spurgen , P . P . J . G . W . ; John Morgan , P . M . ; G . Waller ; C Inman , P . M . ; H . S . Wainwright ; S . Penfold , P . M . ; W . Thomson , P . M . ; VV . H . Tomsett ; H . Hawkins ; G . H . Leavey ; M . Burton ; G . H . Fellowes Prynne , P . M . ; Charles E . Smith ; W .
Dunk j A . J . Shottle ; L . Laud Havard ; J . Hedley ; W . Gnfhn ; VV . h . Thompson ; W . Webster ; F . W . Hutchinson ; H . S . Syer , W . M . ; O . O . Dale , W . M . ; W . S . Miller ; C Hayley Mason ; J . Lewis Morgan , VV . M . ; J . Clarke ; E . Blanks , Prov . G . Reg . Kent ; Tyson Crawford ; VV . VV . Bullworthy ; E . Whomes ; F . W . Baddelev ; J . Fryer ; C . Wallington , P . M . ; A . Sharp , P . M . ; E . Layton , P . M . ; F . Dewsbury , P . M . ; T . B . Sandercock , P . M . ; T . Knight , P . M . ; M . Hewitt , A . E . Leonard , E . Henley , W . Leet , R . G . Bassett , sen .. J . H . Baker , E . L . Harris , C T . Knight , Shirley Woolmer , R . G . Bassett , jun ., F . T . VV . Goldsmith , and W . Bauer .
The toast list was introduced by the honouring of "TheQusen and the Craft , " followed by "The M . W . Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " proposed from the chair , and Masonically honoured . The W . M . then proposed , in felicitous terms , "The M . W . Pro Grand Master , the Earl Amherst ; the R . W . Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Warwick ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . "
The response was made by Bro . ST John Monckton , who , in the course of a genial speech , said he should always remember that whatever little distinction may have come to him in that London of theirs , the metropolis of the world , as well as of Masonry , he was still a Kentish Mason . Bro . Long also responded , and alluded to a long friendship with their Worshipful Master , whom he was glad to see presiding over so prosperous a lodge . Next to this came "The R . W . Prov . Grand Master of Kent , the Earl Amherst . "
There was a special interest attaching to the next toast , "The W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . J . S . Eastes , and the Prov . Grand Officers , " by reason of the presence of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , who attended for the first time since the consecration of the lodge six years ago . Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . M ., responding , thanked the W . M . for the words he had used towards himself personally . It was gratifying to him to find in the lodge the same kind feelings which existed when he first visited it at its consecration . He had been much impressed by the able manner in which the installation ceremony had been renderedand congratulated the lodge on their continued prosperity .
, " The VV . M . " was submitted by Bro . Hale , I . P . M ., and was honoured with considerable enthusiasm . Bro . Sheath , in response , promised to do his utmost during his year of office , and to do all in his power to uphold the excellent position the Shirley Woolmer Lodge held in the Province of Kent . " The Masonic Charities " was proposed by thc W . M ., and acknowledged by Bro . Layton .
The toast of "The Installing Master" was proposed by the VV . M ., who presented Bro . Hale with a second jewel from the brethren of the lodge of instruction . The W . M . next proposed "The Visitors , " and coupled with the toast the names of Bros . Thomson , Webster , Hutchins , Griffen , Syer , Dale , Prjnne , Eccles , and Wainwright . The toast of " The Past Masters and Officers of the Shirley Woolmer Lodge " was coupled with the names of Bros . Blanks , Dewsbery , and Leonard . The Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .
The musical programme was an excellent one , and included contributions from Bros . Walter Leet , Ernest Harris , Montague Borwell , and Miss Winifred Marwood , and a feature of the entertainment was also Mr . Sidney Candy ' s ventriloquial exposition and display of thought transmission .
Furnival Lodge , No . 2558 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . WALTER FEARNEIIOUGH . The Furnival Lodge , so-named from the 14 th century feudal barons of the manor of Sheffield , was founded in June , 1 S 95 , and until this year has always held its anniversary meeting during "the leafy month . " Fine summer evenings , however , do not lend themselves well to crowded Masonic meetings , and the members of this flourishing lodge , after much consideration , decided in future to keep their installation festival in
October ; a juste milieu between the outdoor attractions of the summer months and the inside Masonic and other festive gatherings which are so numerous in the winter . As a consequence , the retiring Master , Bro . Claude Barker , has ruled the lodge for 16 months . On Friday , the 17 th instant , he retired in favour of his Senior Warden , Bro . Walter Fearnehough , to witness whose installation no less than 90 brethren assembled in the Surrey-street Masonic Hall . Furnival Lodge has so far had a most prosperous
career . It started with nine founders , and its first Worshipful Master was its present most active and useful Treasurer and Charity Member , Bro . Charles Stokes . Progressing steadily , but surely , it has year by year increased in numbers and efficiency , and now Bro . Walter Fearnehough finds himself the proud ruler of a lodge of 35 members , banded together in a genuine Masonic brotherhood . Financially and Masonically the lodge is sound and true ; haimany prevails and arrears are unknown .
The lodge was opened shortly after live o'clock . The brethren present then or later were very numerous , and included visitors from many quarters . The Worshipful Masters of all the eight Sheffield lodges , without exception , put in appearance , as well those from the neighbouring lodges— Phunix , No . 904 , and Chantry , No . 2353 . The
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Furnival brethren comprised Bros . Claude Barker , W . M . ; the Rev . Geo . Ford , M . A . I . P . M . ; Walter Fearnehough , S . W . ; Walter Sissons , Sec ; A . Davison , Horace Cawood , C Robinson , A . Senior , Ernest Beck , F . Dalloway , A . Hastings , C . Dolman , VV . C . Croft , J . VV . Vesey , E . A . Sampson , H . C . Robinson , H . Coward , W . J . Garnett , H . H . Bridgens , S . S . Suckley , J . Appleyard , Geo . H . Hunt , Charles Callum , E . A . Barkby , and Chas . Stokes , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . and Charity Steward . The Grand Lodge of England was represented by two old and most highly esteemed Sheffield Masons , Bros . Ensor Drury , P . M . 206 , P . G . D ., and W . H . Brittain , J . P ., P . M . 130 ,
P . G . Std . Br . The Provincial Officers included Bros . H . J . Girnett , P . M . 139 , P . P . G . D . ; Herbert Nixon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; H . T . E . Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . ; W . H . Edmunds , P . M ., P . G . D . ; Joseph Matthewman . P . M . 1019 , P . P . Asst . G . Sec ; and J . E . Darling , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . The following other brethren were also present : Bros . W . C . Fenton , A . D . of C 2263 ; John Sutton , I . P . M . 2263 ; John W . Shipman , J . D . 119 ; W . F . Cole , W . M . 1239 ; C A . Mays , W . M . 2263 ; Tom Nixon , I . G . 1239 ; F . G . Cornu , W . M . 296 ; A . W . Roberts , I . G . 2491 ; W . C Newton , 2263 ; A . B . Gunstone , S . D . 2491 ; J . Atkinson , 2491 ; Henry
Johnson , 1239 ; J . Wortley , W . M . " 779 ; G . T . Y . Dickenson , S . D . 2353 ; E . G . Whiteley , S . D . 1239 ; Geo . H . Garnett , 904 ; H . Brameld , A . D . of C . 1239 ; George Miner , 904 ; William Watts , 1239 ; M . Hartley , 296 ; A . J . Jordan , 29 G ; J . Nodder , P . M . 1309 ; A . E . Mayger , P . M . 1386 , S . W . 2355 ; F . Rankin , 2 ( S . C . ) ; T . E . Barker , P . M . 1239 ; E . Dickenson , P . M . 139 ; F . Foxon , 2491 ; R . R . Neill , 296 ; S . Smith , 2263 ; F . Harrison , 2263 ; C . F . Shepherd , W . M . 2355 ;
H . W . Brown , J . D . 296 ; W . M . Toplis , 139 ; David Flather , W . M . 226 S ; James Mellor , W . M . 904 ; A . J . Forsdike , S . W . 1239 ; W . Slater , 1239 ; John Stokes , W . M . 2491 ; A , R . Fox , W . M . 139 ; H . C Ashmore , 296 ; G . Wragg , J . W . 1239 ; R . C . Honey , 2263 ; R . E . A . Wright , Sec . 2263 ; Wm . Foxon , Stwd . 2491 ; W . H . Dixon , 1239 ; A . Howe , J . W . 2263 ; E . J . E . Marples , 1779 ; W . Middleton , 139 ; and H . Wilkins , lyi ,
After opening and reading and confirming the minutes , the ceremony of installation was at once proceeded with . The outgoing W . M ., following the now very general rule in West Yorkshire , himself acted as Installing Master . Bro . Claude Barker , who retires from the chair after an occupancy of iG months , has had a very successful reign . During that time , bes ides having had six initiates , there have also been two joining brethren , so that Furnival has added eight to its roll in that period . But increasing its membership is not by any means the greatest benefit Bro . Barker has conferred upon his lodge ; he has promoted harmony and infused his own genial spirit of toleration and bonhomie
amongst his brethren , and leaves the chair with the lodge in a distinctly improved condition . Bro . Barker is a man of some presence , and his deliberate rendering of the ceremony of installation was highly impressive . Bro . C . Stokes , P . M ., piesented his fourth successor for installation , and Bro . H . T . E . Holmes , P . M ., acted as D . C . Bro . VV . C . Newton sang " Be thou faithful" in a very pleasant manner . Bro . the Rev . G . Ford , P . M ., took the position of Chaplain . The Board of Past Masters numbered 30 . On there-admission of the brethren who had increased considerably , the usual proclamations were made , and the working tools were presented in the several Degrees by Bros . Chas .
Stokes , T . E . Barker , and H . T . h . Holmes . The newly-installed W . M ., Bro . Walter Fearnehough , next appointed and invested his officers . To each he addressed suitable remarks , pointing out their several duties and enjoining obedience and application . The brethren upon whom collars were bestowed were Bros . Claude Barker , I . P . M . ; W . Sissons , S . W . ; Albert Davidson , J . W . ; Rev . Geo . Ford , M . A ., P . M ., Chap . ; C Stokes , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; Horace Cawood , Sec ; and Ernest Beck , Asst . Sec . ( Founders ) ; A . Senior , S . D . ; Chas . Robinson , J . D . ; Wilfred C Croft , D . C } Chas . Dolman , A . D . C ; Allan Hastings , Org . ; F . Dalloway , I . G . ; J . W . Vessey
and h . A . Sampson , Stewards ; and Thos . Leighton , Tyler . With the usual addresses to Master , Wardens , and brethren , also given by Bro . Barker , the installation ceremony concluded . The regular business followed , the first item of which was the election of a Charity Steward . The W . M . said Bro . C . Stokes had held that position from the commencement , had worked heartily in the cause of Charity , and had been , moreover , extremely successful in his advocacy , and it would be a mistake to make any change . He therefore proposed Bro . Chas . Stokes as Charity Steward . Bro . Rev , G . Ford sreonded , and it was carried , ncm . con ., with applause . Bro . Stokes briefly
returned thanks . The VV . M . then rose and said' he had a very gratifying duty to perform , that of presenting Past Masters' jewels to . Bros . Rev . G . Ford , P . M ., and Claude Barker , I . P . M . Having readjthe engraved inscriptions and pinned the ornaments upon the breast of each , Bro . Fearnehough pointed out that the jewels were given in consideration of past valuable service ; he hoped , however , that such service would continue to be at the command of the lodge , and wished the brethren long life in which to enjoy the honour they so undoubtedly deserved . Bros . Ford and Barker , in reply
gave full assurance that they would at all times be only too glad to do anything which would be of any service to the lodge , and warmly thanked the brethren for the marks of distinction they had so generously conferred . The Secretary announced letters from the R . W . Prov . G . Master , Bro . W . L . Jackson , whose Parliamentary duties prevented his being present , from Bro . Richard Wilson , Deputy Prov . G . Master , whose first visit to Sheffield in his new capacity is anxiously anticipated , and from others . After apologies from Furnival brethren , and " Hearty good wishes " from all , the lodge wis closed .
At the banquet which followed covers were laid for 90 . The tables were , as usual , beautifully decorated and llower-laden , and the rapid and willing ministration of neatly-clad waitresses added much to the comfort of the num ; rou > assembly Dinner over , a list of 10 toasts was entered upon . And here , if such digression may be permitted , it might be asked why , after all Masonic dinners and suppers , so much speech-making should be tolerated . Brethren meet on such occasions for social intercourse and interchange of greeting . In the midst of a pleasant chat with a friend , one , perhaps , seen again after a long interval , and with whom it is delightful to
commune , silence is suddenly proclaimed , because for no intelligible reason it is customary that a certain toast should be proposed or an opportunity given to some , doubtless , in all respects worthy brother to make a speech . So the evening passesaway , and opportunities of renewing old ties or cementing new ones are prevented . Talk prevails too strongly in the Masonic community , and he who seeks to check it , and , at least , keep it within reasonable bounds , is a benefactor . The Woshipful Master of the Furnival Lodge set a good example to all ; he was brief and terse in his remarks , and yet managed to say all that his excentional nosition rcnuired .
The toast of "The Queen , " of course , was drunk heartily , nay , enthusiastically ; then followed "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . Master , Earl Amherst , the Pro G . Master , and the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " which came also from the chair . Bro . Fearnehougn' pointed out the long and distinguished services of our Grand Master , dwelt upon the interest which he took in the Order , and emphasised the loyal and efficient help which was tendered to him by the Grand Officers .
The toast was warmly received , and Bros . Ensor Drary and W . H . Brittain responded . In proposing "The R . W . Prov . G . Master , Bro . the Rt . Hon . W . Lawies Jackson , M . P . ; the VV . Deputy Prov . G . Master , Bro . Richard Wilson , and the Olficers of Prov . G . Lodge , " the W . M . regretted the absence of the head of the province , but , considering the urgent circumstances of his position , arrreed that the Hnn ^ nF rn » m ™ .
was the place to which our loyal and distinguished chief considered his duty called him ; as to the new Deputy , they hoped soon to see him in Sheffield , and they would welcome him warmly . He ( the VV . M . ) was pleased to see the other Provincial Grand Officers who had honoured him by attending , and hoped the brethren would receive the toast as cordially as he was sure it deserved . He should couple with it the names of Bros . Matthewman and Garnett .
These brethren replied , the latter giving personal reminiscences of the Provincial Grand Masters of West Yorkshire from the Earl of Mexborough down to the present time . After the Tyler's toast , Bro . Claude Barker rose to propose the toast of the evening , that of "The Health of the Worshipful Master of the Furnival Lodge , Bro . Walter Fearnehough . " Bro . Barker said that well known as Bro . Fearnehough was in ShpflfieM . it wnuM \\ p nrpRiimntlinu *; in him to mikfi pulntricfip rnmnrles •^ hn r . * i ; Ki . * : ~~~
of their W . M . as a business man , as a friend , and as a Mason were admirable . Initiated in the VVentworth Lodge , in 1 S 90 , Bro . Fearnehough had taken the greatest possible interest in Freemasonry , and he would venture to say that no previous VV . M . of the Furnival Lodge had entered the chair more fully equipped or better quatifi id to discharge all the duties than Bro . Fearnehough . He ( Bro . Barker ) believed there was not a ceremony he could not perform even to that of installing his successor . To prove the estimation in which their VV . M . was held , he need only point to the large gathering of