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Spencer ) had done for the lodge . The brethren knew he laboured under the disadvantage of living far away from head-quarters ; nevertheless he had endeavoured to do his best forthe lodge , and if he had failed in doing what he had intended to do he hope they would excuse him . Bro . Apr-It then proposed " The Charities , " and expressed his desire that all the brethren sh-uild go and see them . He
himself saw a good deal of the Boys in the Green Lanes at Wood Green , when out for their constitutional , and he could say how well they behaved themselves . They seemed very happy after winning a match , not only for the honour of it , but because they got extra jam at tea . Bro . J . M . McLeod responded , and gave an excellent report of the Boys' School . Every care was taken by the
Institutions to spend the funds judiciously , efficiently , and with economy . I he boys had won all their football matches this season , and perhaps on that ace mnt the jam bills had increased . He did not know whether the subscribers would complain ; and if they did he should refer them to the W . M . of the Industry Lodge . Bro . McLeod proceeded to say that there was a great improvement in all the Institutions of late years . With regard to the Boys' School there was
undoubtedly a great improvement in the education and in the morale ; the boys were better educated , clothed and fed , and he wished any brother would go down and see the Institution . All the Institutions deserved support and sympathy . Bros . Stewart Brown , Brittain , and Jeans , responded to the toast of "The Visitors , " and Bros . Page and Westley to that of " The Past Masters . " The other toasts were also honoured before the brethren separated .
Israel Lodge ( No . 205 ) . —This ancient and prosperous lodge held its insta lation meeting at Cannonstreet Hotel , on Tuesday , the 23 rd instant . There was a large and influential gathering of brethren present to witness the installation of Bro . I . 11 . Gluckstein as W . M . The members present included Bros . J . Levy , W . M . ; I . II . Gluckstein , S . W . ; B . Marcus , J . W . j A . M . Cohen ,
P . M ., Treas .: C . F . Hogard , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; J . Dancyger , S . D . ; J . Berlyn , J . D . ; L . Norden , P . M . ; H . M . Harris , P . M . ; S . Dancyger , P . M . ; I . P . Cohen , P . M . ; A . Bassington , P . M . ; H . J . Pnillips , P . M . ; S . M . Harris , P . M . ; J . A . Gartley , P . M . ; M . I . Emanuel , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . G . Everett , P . G . Treas . ; J . L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C . ; R . Clowes , P . G . S . B .: T .
Eisenman , W . M . ! Ss ; J . E . Hambleton , W . M , 1319 ; H . Angel , W . M . 239 S ; J . Barnett , W . M . 177 ; F . VV . Hardinge , W . M . 1617 ; L . M . Myers , P . M . iSS ; I . B . Joel , W . M . 22 G 5 ; A . Jones , iSS ; T . Rayner , 2432 ; J . Thorn , P . M . 2331 ; W . Bailey , 1425 ; W . J . Vallentine , P . M . 1017 ; VV . J . Hillyer , J . W . 20 99 ; F . Lamer , P . M . S S ; D . A . Woolf , 1 S 5 ; S . T . James , 1457 ; C . A .
Blake , 2394 ; L . Levy , W . M . elect 1 S 5 ; F . Green , 65 ; R . P . Clowes , W . M . 2201 ; J . Citron , 1416 ; VV . VV . Lee , P . M . 23 S 1 : W . Wright , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . Middx . ; and others . Lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed , after which the Auditor ' s report , showing substantial balances on the lodge and Benevolent Funds , was received and adopted . Bro . H . J . Phillips ,
1 , M ., assumed the chair , and in an able and impressive manner installed Bro . I . H . Gluckstein as Worshipful Master . The following officers were aooointed and invested : Bros . J . Levy , " I . P . M . ; B . Marcus , S . W . ; J . Dancyger , ] . W . ; Abraham Mark Cohen , P . M ., Treas . ; C . I' . Hogard , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; John Berlyn , S . D . ; James Noble Smith , J . D . ; H . M . Harris , P . M .,
Director of Ceremonies ; Isaac Rosalky , I . G . ; George Lichtenfield , Asst . Dir . of Cers . ; Joseph Marcus and J oseph Trenner , Stwds . ; and Morley , Tyler . The newlyinstalled W . M . signified his intention of representing the lodge at the next festival of the Royal Masonic Institution ™ ° » an ° a sum of 10 guineas was voted to his list from thejodge funds . This amount was further increased by a subscription of five guineas from the S . W . Several letters
expressing regret for non-attendance were received , and lodge was closed . After banquet the usual toasts were given , the W . M . expressed his intention of adhering to the rule of brief speeches . r j R r ? Everett > P-G . Treas ., in replying for " The Wand Ulbcers , " said the toast was always received with the greatest kindness and cordiality , and this fact was much
appreciated by the Grand Officers . Those brethren elirJI all they could to promote the interests of the Order , and it was a pleasure to them to visit lodges and assist in any way in carrying out the great principles of the Craft , lie was pleased and gratified to be present as he had been nvitea lor several years past by their popular friend , Bro . h . IP . ii . " , had heen unable to attend until that night , out thought he could not have chosen better evening l
a , t , 1 " _ """ ¦¦ " . null . t-mJ 3 l . il «* UVUtl L-VtllUlt ' , 1 , „ e ? , ? cr m ? ny ot installation had never been more beautifull y performed than Bro . Phillips . He could further say he had never heard the officers invested in a more able anel perfect manner than by the W . M . that evening . Bro . Uuckstein had started well and there was no doubt inat under his sway the lodge would have a happy and prosperous year . They had all snent a hannv evening
ana not only the Grand Officers , but all the guests would carry away pleasant recollections of their visit . VVM >> ' T - \'; ' - - > Proposed "The Health of the wh ' n { , ' , ' , 1 1 Sa ' , ! tbat everyone connected with the lodge who had known Bro . Gluckstein from the day when he ( the knew W ™ n 1 P f ure of Proposing him as a member , un ™ IZ ¦ , e fcat > always carried out every duty placed snarl Mm , Ihey a " ° P cJ the Great Architect would wi ? Wi ™ ma "J ^ with health and strength to be
, „ K y ars with them in the lodge . " "'^ ™ UB intl « 'L ^ G'UC , ' Slein ' W M said he would thank them recentirm ? * " $ . SmCerest words at his disposal for the served B 'ft t 0 dst ' which he did ««* think he demanner m 7 " 1 l % d urin Z year to do th ° work in a himself an ( lf J l , , " ab , e t 0 ^ masonry , but also to ap ^ obation " lcavenost ° ne unturned to merit their
l '" un J" wi T P , lt'es and the Lodge Benevolent dudnirthe n-r *"" . " y > he W- 'M wl > ° remarked that in £ S ^ ar f b , t £ 2 ° a 1 , a < ' been given to brethren ° £ y 05 thc lattcr f und > vl , 'ch still retained a balance P'fend Vn £ " ' K " as President of ( he Fund , re'" embers to "S j * , '" an a , P eal , nade > * him to the amount Usir a r ! „/ - p / ? d f ° £ our t'S » res , the necessary « hand of X'Tooo y £ ortncon , « ff to complete a balance
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Bro . T . Eisenman , W . M . 1 S 5 , acknowledged the toast of " The Visitors , " and said he felt he had been accorded a special honour in being called upon to respond in the presence of a large array of visiting brethren . He was not vain enough to think the honour a personal one . He thanked them especially on behalf of the Lodge of Tranquillity , whose W . M . he was . There was evidently an arrangement initiated some years a <_ 'o that the Worshipful
Masters of a few lodges in the City should invite each other to their respective meetings . 'The W . M . had that evening made an allusion to these as sister lodges , but he hoped to be forgiven if he said he did not believe the term was quite correct , for Masonry , as they understood it , had neither sister nor brother , all being joined in one common fraternity , having one common interest at heart—Fraternity and Charity . He congratulated the W . M . most heartily
on being installed into the chair of that lodge , ^ the working of which could not be surpassed by any lodge in existence . The pleasure he had derived from the festive board was nothing compared to the knowledge he had gained in the lodge . He complimented the lodge on completing the centenary of its existence , for it was not an honour accorded to many to wear the centenary jewel . Bro . J . Barnett , W . M . 177 , also replied , and said that
whatever experience a Mason possessed , he could not be present at such a meeting as the present without gaining some information . The pleasureand gratification of being present was increased by the fact that he was connected with the W . M . in Masonic work in another direction . The admiration he felt for the masterly way in which the W . M . commenced to carry on his duties was confirmed by the acclamations of the brethren , and would be conveyed by
him to another quarter . He wished the W . M . a happy and prosperous year of oflice , knowing him to be able to conduct the affairs of that old lodge with dignity and decorum . Bro . L . Myers , P . M . iSS , having also responded , The W . M . gave " The Installing Master and Past Masters , " and said he did not think he could add anything to the eulogistic remarks respecting Bro . Phillips , P . M ., the 1 istalling Master . He would not have the pleasure of
investing the I . P . M . with the Past Master's jewel that evening , as the brethren had subscribed to supplement it with a diamond , the setting of which had not been completed in time for presentation . Bro . H . J . Phillips , P . M ., said that following the excellent example of the W . M ., he would briefly thank them all for their kindness . Bro . J . Levy , I . P . M ., replied , after which
Bro . A . M . Cohen , P . M ., Treas ., responded for "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and congratulated the lodge on the progress being made . He always liked to give credit where it was due , and must attribute that progress to the hard work and success of the Secretary . Bro . C . F . Hogard , P . G . S . B ., said , that however arduous hisduties had been as Secretary of the lodge of yo members , his work had been a labourof love . He was proud to do anything
he could for that , his mother lodge , and was pleased at the progress made for many years past and the position it occupied at the present time . " The Officers " and the 'Tylers toast concluded the proceedings . Bro . VV . Wright , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., was assisted in the musical arrangements by Mrs . N . Posner ( Medalist R . A . M . ) Miss Frances Littaur , and Bros . R . Evans and W . H . Noel .
Royal Savoy Lodge ( No . 1744 ) . —The installation meeting of this important lodge was held at the Criterion , Pi ' cadilly Circus , on the 22 ndult ., Bro . Capt . C . J . Knightley , W . M ., presiding . There were present Bros . G . Mordey , S . W . ; VV . M . Stiles , P . M ., Treas . ; A . II . Cole , Sec ; T , Jefferies , J . D . ; J . Pratt , I . G . ; VV . A . Scurrah , P . M ., D . C . ; G . Comley , and George Thompson , Stwds . ; C . II . Holland , P . M . ; R . Ross , P . M . ; S . J . Ross , Langley J .
Fletcher , J . H . Adccck , A . B . Fox , T . Nicholson , IV . Jennings , J . Greenfield , P . M ., A . George , VV . 11 . Smith , E . P . Waymouth , A . Berg , VV . Baker , J . Morris , J . Bishop , C . P . Coles , J . M . Ellison , A . Shepherd , W . A . 0 . Wykes , C . VV . Harwood , R . C . Kynaston , R . T . West , and R . Whiting , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Sam . Cochrane , G . 'Treas . ; J . Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . U . I . j ; W . Williams , ioS ( 5 ; T . Tcmpleman , q () 3 ; S . Lucas , P . M . 23135 ; T . C . Edmonds , P . M .
1507 ; C . Wise , P . M . 115 S ; VV . Fenn , P . P . G . D ., Surrey ; W Dawson , 1622 ; T . 11 . Salmon , 1475 ; R ' . Beswick , S . W 11 ; T . Hurdle , 15 ; J . T . Saunders , J . W . 1507 ; A . Bent ley , Sec . 1 S 15 ; G . VV . Lewis , P . M . 220 G ; J . Irvine , I' . M S 02 ; S . R . Lovell , P . M . 3 ; F . O . Tubbey , 1 . 07 ; J . Kilving ton , P . M . 171 J 0 ; I '' . Tomlin , W . M . elect i \ C > o ; A . II Smith , P . M . yoi ; 11 . Herbert , S . W . 1745 ; G . Smith , S . D 554 ; L . Ascott , P . M . 733 ; G . Wallace , P . M . yo /; G . II
Stansall , 2206 ; A . H . Scurrah , I . P . M . 2200 ; J . C . Tegetmeier , iy 2 y ; 11 . Jones , P . M . 2 ijy , G . R . Langley , P . M . 23 S 1 ; R . Bartholomew , 144 ; b . E . Storr , 144 ; F . Douglas-Norman , 172 ; R . Wells , 704 , r . nd others . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed and the Auditors' report adopted , the W . M . elect , Bro . George Mordey , was presented and installed into the chair bv Bro . W . M . Stiles in a mc > t impressive
manner . The following brethren were appointed and invested officers for the ensuing year : Bros . A . II . Coles , S . W . ; T . Jefferics , J . W . ; VV . M . Stiles , P . M ., Treas . ; Capt . C . J . Knightley ' , I . P . M ., Sec . ; J . Pratt , S . D . ; G . Comley , J . D . ; VV . A . Scurrah . P . M ., D . C . ; . George Thompson , I . G . ; G . Rice and J . Bishop , Stwdi . ; J . C . Smith , P . M ., Org . ; and R . Whiting , Tyler . The delivery of the usual addresses was ably rendered by Br ) . W . M .
Stiles , for which he received the h : arty congratulations of the members and visitors . The new W . M . then initiated Mr . A . Shepherd in good style . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Capt . C . J . Knightley , and acknowledged by him in suitable terms . the Secretary reported the death of Bro . A . Davis , who was buried the previous Wednesday , and it was resolved that a letter of condolence should be sent to his mother . A gentleman
having been proposed for initiation at the next meeting , the lodge was then closed , and the members adjourned to a superb banquet , which gave great credit to the establishment , and was ably served under the personal superintenpence of Bro . Ilertini . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured .
In responding for " 1 lie Grand Officers , Present air . l Past , " Bro . Sam . Cochrane , G . Treas ., who was enthusiastically received , said : the W . M . in announcing my name called me the Past Grand Treasurer . I hope to live to be the Past Grand 'Treasurer , and I also hope that the Grand Treasurer at that time will be somebody whom we all know ,
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I return you my sincere thanks for vour kindness in proposing the toast of the Grand Officers , and for the reception you have gi jen Bro . Terry and myself as representing them . It is the wish of the Grand Officers to work in unison with the whole Craft . They are always perfectly satisfied that at your social boards this toast is always the first drunk and always heartily received . 1 think Bro . Terry should have responded to this toast because he is a Grand Officer by the
ordinary course of events , he was appointed by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , I was placed there by yourselves as your representative . As a Grand Officer , 1 return you my thanks for your kindness in the past , and ask you to oblige me in the future , and to remember that there is a candidate for Grand Treasurer in the field whose name is well known in the City of London . There are , however , many brethren working as hard as they possibly can for
somebody else , and I have been asked many times— " Are you not going to vote for So-and-so ? " But 1 was looking in the Charity books to-day to see the relative position of Bro . So-and-so and Bro . VV . M . Stiles , and 1 see that while the former has two votes for the Old People , the latter has 133 . Do you mean to tell me that the man who only holds two votes is more eminent in Freemasonry than the man who holds 133 , and has spent the principal part of his life in the
cause of Freemasonry ? It is now for you of the Blue to exercise your right ; and I ask you not to vote for anybody you do not know , and I ask the visitors here to-night more especially—for I know every member of the Royal Savoy will go for Bro . VV . M . Stiles—to ask their friends to come to Grand Lodge on the 7 th March next to vote for W . Mason Stiles . We were both in the field for the Grand Treasurership of England last year , and when he very kindly withdrew
in my favour , his friends being my friends also , I was enabled to attain the position I now hold , and of which I am so justly proud . We know that Bro . Stiles will have a large amount of support from South and West London , but I would remind the brethren that they must be present at Grand Lodge in March to record their vote , for they will find that his opponent will get great support from the provinces . There are many hundreds of votes promised ,
but how many are recorded . I hat is why I ask the visitors more especially to come themselves and bring as many friends as they can and vote for Bro . W . M . Stiles . I thank you very much tor allowing me to visit your lodge for the first time , and I assure you that if your kindness is extended to me in the future I shall be here . In eloquent terms the W . M . gave the toast of "The Masonic Charities , " coupled with the name of Bro . James
Terry , Sec . R . M . B . I ., who in reply said : At this period of the year the Secretaries of the three Charities are making great efforts in order to make the success of the Festivals as great as they can possibly be made . To-night your Secretary announced he had received invitations from the three Institutions , and I regret to say I did not hear the slightest response for cither of them . The Girls' docs not take place till May , the Boys' the last Wednesday in June , but
the Festival of the Old People will take place in five weeks' time . There is therefore not much time left for a brother who takes the position of Steward . In February , 1 S 03 , we only received £ 8400 and we paid £ 16 , 000 in annuities , we ate therefore looking forward to the 1 S 04 Festival to see what will be the result of the efforts of our Bjard . The coming Festival will be presided over by a very worthy man—Bro . Col . Noel Money—one who
has gained the esteem of the whole Craft . 1 venture to hope that on this occasion there will be a Steward from the old Rojal Savoy . I remember some ill years ago when I had the honour of consecrating this lodge in order to instal the brethren named in the warrant , I had a goodly list from the brethren , and I am sure you are not degenerating . Our list of candidates is now closed , no more can be received for the election in May . There are 125 candidates and we
have only 22 vacancies , and with no funds you will at once see that it becomes a question of how we are to live during the ensuing 12 months . Then let us , brethren , with one heart and voice fay that we will do our best for the Old People . We know that we arc taught in our lectures our duty to the aged is " To bear the heat and burden of the day which they by reason of their age ought to be exempt from , and assist them in time of need so as to render the
close of their days happy and comfortable . " That is enjoined upon us by the teachings of the Cralt and I am perfectly certain that you will kindly support me in my efforts to provide funds for these candidates , all of whom are without means , and most of them are over 70 years of age . You have never refused me in the past , and I do earnestly hope and trust you will not do so this year . I thank you lor permitting me to respond to this toast at
this early part of the evening , and 1 assure you that all the efforts that have been made by this lodge are highly appreciated by the members of my Committee . Bro . W . A . Scurrah , P . M ., said that after such an appeal , which he could not resist , he would go up as a Steward f .-r the Old People , and he hoped the members would give him good support . Bro . Captain C . J . Knight . ey , I . P . M ., in giving "Thc
Health of the W . M ., " said , that from his work that night , the W . M . had shown what it woulj be in the future . He had pissed the chair in another lodge , and he was well qualified for anything he might have to do . He was a goad anil estimabl : friend , and the members would stick by him , and he hoped he might live for very many years to be associated with them . Bro . Mordey , W . M ., in responding , stated that he
appreciated having been elected to preside over them , and he would do his best to satisfy them all for the trust they had reposed in hiin . lie had served every oflice in the Crafr , and he hoped to have a prosperous year of oflice , with plenty of initiates , which he should look upon as an honuur , and in conclusion he traced that when heleftthe chair the members wjuld be satisfied with the little he mii'ht have done to promote the interests of the lodge . 'The W . M ., in proposing "The Installing Master and
Past'Masters , " said that the . Installing Master , Bro . W . M . Stiles , did not require any introduction as he was so well known in the Craft , lor which be had worked so hard . His rendering that night of the installing ceremony was perfect , and referring to the office of Grand Treasurer , he felt sure that when he was elected to that high office he would be the light man in the right place . The other Past Masters had done good service , not forgetting the I . P . M ., Bro . Capt . Knightley , whose year of oflice had been a great success , and Bro . VV . A . Scurrah , who was ever ready to assist in
any way . Bro . VV . M . Stiles , P . M ., responded . As senior Past Master of the lodge he was pleased to have installed Bro .
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Spencer ) had done for the lodge . The brethren knew he laboured under the disadvantage of living far away from head-quarters ; nevertheless he had endeavoured to do his best forthe lodge , and if he had failed in doing what he had intended to do he hope they would excuse him . Bro . Apr-It then proposed " The Charities , " and expressed his desire that all the brethren sh-uild go and see them . He
himself saw a good deal of the Boys in the Green Lanes at Wood Green , when out for their constitutional , and he could say how well they behaved themselves . They seemed very happy after winning a match , not only for the honour of it , but because they got extra jam at tea . Bro . J . M . McLeod responded , and gave an excellent report of the Boys' School . Every care was taken by the
Institutions to spend the funds judiciously , efficiently , and with economy . I he boys had won all their football matches this season , and perhaps on that ace mnt the jam bills had increased . He did not know whether the subscribers would complain ; and if they did he should refer them to the W . M . of the Industry Lodge . Bro . McLeod proceeded to say that there was a great improvement in all the Institutions of late years . With regard to the Boys' School there was
undoubtedly a great improvement in the education and in the morale ; the boys were better educated , clothed and fed , and he wished any brother would go down and see the Institution . All the Institutions deserved support and sympathy . Bros . Stewart Brown , Brittain , and Jeans , responded to the toast of "The Visitors , " and Bros . Page and Westley to that of " The Past Masters . " The other toasts were also honoured before the brethren separated .
Israel Lodge ( No . 205 ) . —This ancient and prosperous lodge held its insta lation meeting at Cannonstreet Hotel , on Tuesday , the 23 rd instant . There was a large and influential gathering of brethren present to witness the installation of Bro . I . 11 . Gluckstein as W . M . The members present included Bros . J . Levy , W . M . ; I . II . Gluckstein , S . W . ; B . Marcus , J . W . j A . M . Cohen ,
P . M ., Treas .: C . F . Hogard , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; J . Dancyger , S . D . ; J . Berlyn , J . D . ; L . Norden , P . M . ; H . M . Harris , P . M . ; S . Dancyger , P . M . ; I . P . Cohen , P . M . ; A . Bassington , P . M . ; H . J . Pnillips , P . M . ; S . M . Harris , P . M . ; J . A . Gartley , P . M . ; M . I . Emanuel , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . G . Everett , P . G . Treas . ; J . L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C . ; R . Clowes , P . G . S . B .: T .
Eisenman , W . M . ! Ss ; J . E . Hambleton , W . M , 1319 ; H . Angel , W . M . 239 S ; J . Barnett , W . M . 177 ; F . VV . Hardinge , W . M . 1617 ; L . M . Myers , P . M . iSS ; I . B . Joel , W . M . 22 G 5 ; A . Jones , iSS ; T . Rayner , 2432 ; J . Thorn , P . M . 2331 ; W . Bailey , 1425 ; W . J . Vallentine , P . M . 1017 ; VV . J . Hillyer , J . W . 20 99 ; F . Lamer , P . M . S S ; D . A . Woolf , 1 S 5 ; S . T . James , 1457 ; C . A .
Blake , 2394 ; L . Levy , W . M . elect 1 S 5 ; F . Green , 65 ; R . P . Clowes , W . M . 2201 ; J . Citron , 1416 ; VV . VV . Lee , P . M . 23 S 1 : W . Wright , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . Middx . ; and others . Lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed , after which the Auditor ' s report , showing substantial balances on the lodge and Benevolent Funds , was received and adopted . Bro . H . J . Phillips ,
1 , M ., assumed the chair , and in an able and impressive manner installed Bro . I . H . Gluckstein as Worshipful Master . The following officers were aooointed and invested : Bros . J . Levy , " I . P . M . ; B . Marcus , S . W . ; J . Dancyger , ] . W . ; Abraham Mark Cohen , P . M ., Treas . ; C . I' . Hogard , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; John Berlyn , S . D . ; James Noble Smith , J . D . ; H . M . Harris , P . M .,
Director of Ceremonies ; Isaac Rosalky , I . G . ; George Lichtenfield , Asst . Dir . of Cers . ; Joseph Marcus and J oseph Trenner , Stwds . ; and Morley , Tyler . The newlyinstalled W . M . signified his intention of representing the lodge at the next festival of the Royal Masonic Institution ™ ° » an ° a sum of 10 guineas was voted to his list from thejodge funds . This amount was further increased by a subscription of five guineas from the S . W . Several letters
expressing regret for non-attendance were received , and lodge was closed . After banquet the usual toasts were given , the W . M . expressed his intention of adhering to the rule of brief speeches . r j R r ? Everett > P-G . Treas ., in replying for " The Wand Ulbcers , " said the toast was always received with the greatest kindness and cordiality , and this fact was much
appreciated by the Grand Officers . Those brethren elirJI all they could to promote the interests of the Order , and it was a pleasure to them to visit lodges and assist in any way in carrying out the great principles of the Craft , lie was pleased and gratified to be present as he had been nvitea lor several years past by their popular friend , Bro . h . IP . ii . " , had heen unable to attend until that night , out thought he could not have chosen better evening l
a , t , 1 " _ """ ¦¦ " . null . t-mJ 3 l . il «* UVUtl L-VtllUlt ' , 1 , „ e ? , ? cr m ? ny ot installation had never been more beautifull y performed than Bro . Phillips . He could further say he had never heard the officers invested in a more able anel perfect manner than by the W . M . that evening . Bro . Uuckstein had started well and there was no doubt inat under his sway the lodge would have a happy and prosperous year . They had all snent a hannv evening
ana not only the Grand Officers , but all the guests would carry away pleasant recollections of their visit . VVM >> ' T - \'; ' - - > Proposed "The Health of the wh ' n { , ' , ' , 1 1 Sa ' , ! tbat everyone connected with the lodge who had known Bro . Gluckstein from the day when he ( the knew W ™ n 1 P f ure of Proposing him as a member , un ™ IZ ¦ , e fcat > always carried out every duty placed snarl Mm , Ihey a " ° P cJ the Great Architect would wi ? Wi ™ ma "J ^ with health and strength to be
, „ K y ars with them in the lodge . " "'^ ™ UB intl « 'L ^ G'UC , ' Slein ' W M said he would thank them recentirm ? * " $ . SmCerest words at his disposal for the served B 'ft t 0 dst ' which he did ««* think he demanner m 7 " 1 l % d urin Z year to do th ° work in a himself an ( lf J l , , " ab , e t 0 ^ masonry , but also to ap ^ obation " lcavenost ° ne unturned to merit their
l '" un J" wi T P , lt'es and the Lodge Benevolent dudnirthe n-r *"" . " y > he W- 'M wl > ° remarked that in £ S ^ ar f b , t £ 2 ° a 1 , a < ' been given to brethren ° £ y 05 thc lattcr f und > vl , 'ch still retained a balance P'fend Vn £ " ' K " as President of ( he Fund , re'" embers to "S j * , '" an a , P eal , nade > * him to the amount Usir a r ! „/ - p / ? d f ° £ our t'S » res , the necessary « hand of X'Tooo y £ ortncon , « ff to complete a balance
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Bro . T . Eisenman , W . M . 1 S 5 , acknowledged the toast of " The Visitors , " and said he felt he had been accorded a special honour in being called upon to respond in the presence of a large array of visiting brethren . He was not vain enough to think the honour a personal one . He thanked them especially on behalf of the Lodge of Tranquillity , whose W . M . he was . There was evidently an arrangement initiated some years a <_ 'o that the Worshipful
Masters of a few lodges in the City should invite each other to their respective meetings . 'The W . M . had that evening made an allusion to these as sister lodges , but he hoped to be forgiven if he said he did not believe the term was quite correct , for Masonry , as they understood it , had neither sister nor brother , all being joined in one common fraternity , having one common interest at heart—Fraternity and Charity . He congratulated the W . M . most heartily
on being installed into the chair of that lodge , ^ the working of which could not be surpassed by any lodge in existence . The pleasure he had derived from the festive board was nothing compared to the knowledge he had gained in the lodge . He complimented the lodge on completing the centenary of its existence , for it was not an honour accorded to many to wear the centenary jewel . Bro . J . Barnett , W . M . 177 , also replied , and said that
whatever experience a Mason possessed , he could not be present at such a meeting as the present without gaining some information . The pleasureand gratification of being present was increased by the fact that he was connected with the W . M . in Masonic work in another direction . The admiration he felt for the masterly way in which the W . M . commenced to carry on his duties was confirmed by the acclamations of the brethren , and would be conveyed by
him to another quarter . He wished the W . M . a happy and prosperous year of oflice , knowing him to be able to conduct the affairs of that old lodge with dignity and decorum . Bro . L . Myers , P . M . iSS , having also responded , The W . M . gave " The Installing Master and Past Masters , " and said he did not think he could add anything to the eulogistic remarks respecting Bro . Phillips , P . M ., the 1 istalling Master . He would not have the pleasure of
investing the I . P . M . with the Past Master's jewel that evening , as the brethren had subscribed to supplement it with a diamond , the setting of which had not been completed in time for presentation . Bro . H . J . Phillips , P . M ., said that following the excellent example of the W . M ., he would briefly thank them all for their kindness . Bro . J . Levy , I . P . M ., replied , after which
Bro . A . M . Cohen , P . M ., Treas ., responded for "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and congratulated the lodge on the progress being made . He always liked to give credit where it was due , and must attribute that progress to the hard work and success of the Secretary . Bro . C . F . Hogard , P . G . S . B ., said , that however arduous hisduties had been as Secretary of the lodge of yo members , his work had been a labourof love . He was proud to do anything
he could for that , his mother lodge , and was pleased at the progress made for many years past and the position it occupied at the present time . " The Officers " and the 'Tylers toast concluded the proceedings . Bro . VV . Wright , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., was assisted in the musical arrangements by Mrs . N . Posner ( Medalist R . A . M . ) Miss Frances Littaur , and Bros . R . Evans and W . H . Noel .
Royal Savoy Lodge ( No . 1744 ) . —The installation meeting of this important lodge was held at the Criterion , Pi ' cadilly Circus , on the 22 ndult ., Bro . Capt . C . J . Knightley , W . M ., presiding . There were present Bros . G . Mordey , S . W . ; VV . M . Stiles , P . M ., Treas . ; A . II . Cole , Sec ; T , Jefferies , J . D . ; J . Pratt , I . G . ; VV . A . Scurrah , P . M ., D . C . ; G . Comley , and George Thompson , Stwds . ; C . II . Holland , P . M . ; R . Ross , P . M . ; S . J . Ross , Langley J .
Fletcher , J . H . Adccck , A . B . Fox , T . Nicholson , IV . Jennings , J . Greenfield , P . M ., A . George , VV . 11 . Smith , E . P . Waymouth , A . Berg , VV . Baker , J . Morris , J . Bishop , C . P . Coles , J . M . Ellison , A . Shepherd , W . A . 0 . Wykes , C . VV . Harwood , R . C . Kynaston , R . T . West , and R . Whiting , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Sam . Cochrane , G . 'Treas . ; J . Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . U . I . j ; W . Williams , ioS ( 5 ; T . Tcmpleman , q () 3 ; S . Lucas , P . M . 23135 ; T . C . Edmonds , P . M .
1507 ; C . Wise , P . M . 115 S ; VV . Fenn , P . P . G . D ., Surrey ; W Dawson , 1622 ; T . 11 . Salmon , 1475 ; R ' . Beswick , S . W 11 ; T . Hurdle , 15 ; J . T . Saunders , J . W . 1507 ; A . Bent ley , Sec . 1 S 15 ; G . VV . Lewis , P . M . 220 G ; J . Irvine , I' . M S 02 ; S . R . Lovell , P . M . 3 ; F . O . Tubbey , 1 . 07 ; J . Kilving ton , P . M . 171 J 0 ; I '' . Tomlin , W . M . elect i \ C > o ; A . II Smith , P . M . yoi ; 11 . Herbert , S . W . 1745 ; G . Smith , S . D 554 ; L . Ascott , P . M . 733 ; G . Wallace , P . M . yo /; G . II
Stansall , 2206 ; A . H . Scurrah , I . P . M . 2200 ; J . C . Tegetmeier , iy 2 y ; 11 . Jones , P . M . 2 ijy , G . R . Langley , P . M . 23 S 1 ; R . Bartholomew , 144 ; b . E . Storr , 144 ; F . Douglas-Norman , 172 ; R . Wells , 704 , r . nd others . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed and the Auditors' report adopted , the W . M . elect , Bro . George Mordey , was presented and installed into the chair bv Bro . W . M . Stiles in a mc > t impressive
manner . The following brethren were appointed and invested officers for the ensuing year : Bros . A . II . Coles , S . W . ; T . Jefferics , J . W . ; VV . M . Stiles , P . M ., Treas . ; Capt . C . J . Knightley ' , I . P . M ., Sec . ; J . Pratt , S . D . ; G . Comley , J . D . ; VV . A . Scurrah . P . M ., D . C . ; . George Thompson , I . G . ; G . Rice and J . Bishop , Stwdi . ; J . C . Smith , P . M ., Org . ; and R . Whiting , Tyler . The delivery of the usual addresses was ably rendered by Br ) . W . M .
Stiles , for which he received the h : arty congratulations of the members and visitors . The new W . M . then initiated Mr . A . Shepherd in good style . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Capt . C . J . Knightley , and acknowledged by him in suitable terms . the Secretary reported the death of Bro . A . Davis , who was buried the previous Wednesday , and it was resolved that a letter of condolence should be sent to his mother . A gentleman
having been proposed for initiation at the next meeting , the lodge was then closed , and the members adjourned to a superb banquet , which gave great credit to the establishment , and was ably served under the personal superintenpence of Bro . Ilertini . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured .
In responding for " 1 lie Grand Officers , Present air . l Past , " Bro . Sam . Cochrane , G . Treas ., who was enthusiastically received , said : the W . M . in announcing my name called me the Past Grand Treasurer . I hope to live to be the Past Grand 'Treasurer , and I also hope that the Grand Treasurer at that time will be somebody whom we all know ,
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I return you my sincere thanks for vour kindness in proposing the toast of the Grand Officers , and for the reception you have gi jen Bro . Terry and myself as representing them . It is the wish of the Grand Officers to work in unison with the whole Craft . They are always perfectly satisfied that at your social boards this toast is always the first drunk and always heartily received . 1 think Bro . Terry should have responded to this toast because he is a Grand Officer by the
ordinary course of events , he was appointed by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , I was placed there by yourselves as your representative . As a Grand Officer , 1 return you my thanks for your kindness in the past , and ask you to oblige me in the future , and to remember that there is a candidate for Grand Treasurer in the field whose name is well known in the City of London . There are , however , many brethren working as hard as they possibly can for
somebody else , and I have been asked many times— " Are you not going to vote for So-and-so ? " But 1 was looking in the Charity books to-day to see the relative position of Bro . So-and-so and Bro . VV . M . Stiles , and 1 see that while the former has two votes for the Old People , the latter has 133 . Do you mean to tell me that the man who only holds two votes is more eminent in Freemasonry than the man who holds 133 , and has spent the principal part of his life in the
cause of Freemasonry ? It is now for you of the Blue to exercise your right ; and I ask you not to vote for anybody you do not know , and I ask the visitors here to-night more especially—for I know every member of the Royal Savoy will go for Bro . VV . M . Stiles—to ask their friends to come to Grand Lodge on the 7 th March next to vote for W . Mason Stiles . We were both in the field for the Grand Treasurership of England last year , and when he very kindly withdrew
in my favour , his friends being my friends also , I was enabled to attain the position I now hold , and of which I am so justly proud . We know that Bro . Stiles will have a large amount of support from South and West London , but I would remind the brethren that they must be present at Grand Lodge in March to record their vote , for they will find that his opponent will get great support from the provinces . There are many hundreds of votes promised ,
but how many are recorded . I hat is why I ask the visitors more especially to come themselves and bring as many friends as they can and vote for Bro . W . M . Stiles . I thank you very much tor allowing me to visit your lodge for the first time , and I assure you that if your kindness is extended to me in the future I shall be here . In eloquent terms the W . M . gave the toast of "The Masonic Charities , " coupled with the name of Bro . James
Terry , Sec . R . M . B . I ., who in reply said : At this period of the year the Secretaries of the three Charities are making great efforts in order to make the success of the Festivals as great as they can possibly be made . To-night your Secretary announced he had received invitations from the three Institutions , and I regret to say I did not hear the slightest response for cither of them . The Girls' docs not take place till May , the Boys' the last Wednesday in June , but
the Festival of the Old People will take place in five weeks' time . There is therefore not much time left for a brother who takes the position of Steward . In February , 1 S 03 , we only received £ 8400 and we paid £ 16 , 000 in annuities , we ate therefore looking forward to the 1 S 04 Festival to see what will be the result of the efforts of our Bjard . The coming Festival will be presided over by a very worthy man—Bro . Col . Noel Money—one who
has gained the esteem of the whole Craft . 1 venture to hope that on this occasion there will be a Steward from the old Rojal Savoy . I remember some ill years ago when I had the honour of consecrating this lodge in order to instal the brethren named in the warrant , I had a goodly list from the brethren , and I am sure you are not degenerating . Our list of candidates is now closed , no more can be received for the election in May . There are 125 candidates and we
have only 22 vacancies , and with no funds you will at once see that it becomes a question of how we are to live during the ensuing 12 months . Then let us , brethren , with one heart and voice fay that we will do our best for the Old People . We know that we arc taught in our lectures our duty to the aged is " To bear the heat and burden of the day which they by reason of their age ought to be exempt from , and assist them in time of need so as to render the
close of their days happy and comfortable . " That is enjoined upon us by the teachings of the Cralt and I am perfectly certain that you will kindly support me in my efforts to provide funds for these candidates , all of whom are without means , and most of them are over 70 years of age . You have never refused me in the past , and I do earnestly hope and trust you will not do so this year . I thank you lor permitting me to respond to this toast at
this early part of the evening , and 1 assure you that all the efforts that have been made by this lodge are highly appreciated by the members of my Committee . Bro . W . A . Scurrah , P . M ., said that after such an appeal , which he could not resist , he would go up as a Steward f .-r the Old People , and he hoped the members would give him good support . Bro . Captain C . J . Knight . ey , I . P . M ., in giving "Thc
Health of the W . M ., " said , that from his work that night , the W . M . had shown what it woulj be in the future . He had pissed the chair in another lodge , and he was well qualified for anything he might have to do . He was a goad anil estimabl : friend , and the members would stick by him , and he hoped he might live for very many years to be associated with them . Bro . Mordey , W . M ., in responding , stated that he
appreciated having been elected to preside over them , and he would do his best to satisfy them all for the trust they had reposed in hiin . lie had served every oflice in the Crafr , and he hoped to have a prosperous year of oflice , with plenty of initiates , which he should look upon as an honuur , and in conclusion he traced that when heleftthe chair the members wjuld be satisfied with the little he mii'ht have done to promote the interests of the lodge . 'The W . M ., in proposing "The Installing Master and
Past'Masters , " said that the . Installing Master , Bro . W . M . Stiles , did not require any introduction as he was so well known in the Craft , lor which be had worked so hard . His rendering that night of the installing ceremony was perfect , and referring to the office of Grand Treasurer , he felt sure that when he was elected to that high office he would be the light man in the right place . The other Past Masters had done good service , not forgetting the I . P . M ., Bro . Capt . Knightley , whose year of oflice had been a great success , and Bro . VV . A . Scurrah , who was ever ready to assist in
any way . Bro . VV . M . Stiles , P . M ., responded . As senior Past Master of the lodge he was pleased to have installed Bro .