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Frederick West Lodge , No . 2222 . The presence of the P . G . M . of Surrey , Bro . the Earl of Onslow ; the Deputy P . G . M ., Bro . Frederick West ; and the P . G . Sec , Bro . Charles T . Tyler , at the installation of Bro . James Purkess as W . M . of the above lodge , which took place at the Masonic Temple , Castle Hotel , East Molesey , on Tuesday , the nth inst ., raised the event almost to the proportions of a festival , so anxious were the members of this young , but very sturdy lodge , to show their appreciation of the kindness of his lordship in visiting them .

The lodge was opened by Bro . J . T . Mayo , W . M ., with a full attendance of membets and a large number of visitors , among whom were Bros . Bail , P . P . G . Reg . Berks ; Hart , P . P . S . G . D . ; Jessett , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; Langley , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; Lynes , P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; Martin , Asst . G . Purst . England ; Moorman , P . P . G . P . ; Pennington , P . G . P . ; Toms , P . P . G . S . B . ; Dunsford , P . M . 304 ; Hayward , W . M

2096 ; Pow , W . M . 1901 j Ashdown , P . M . 394 ; Styles , P . M . SS 9 ; Parsons , P . M . 1564 ; Piper , P . M . 1597 ; Sumners , P . M . 1 O 3 S ; Brooks , S . W . 2540 ; Crockford , S . W . 1815 ; Sherwood , J . W . 2473 ; Wheatley , J . W . 1512 ; Mortimer , J . D . SS 9 ; Morley , 2275 ; Smith , 1 C 3 S ; Stupman , 2396 ; Saines , D . C . 2540 ; Hope , SS 9 ; Salmon , 1 S 15 ; Pointer , I . G . 1901 ; Wheaton , 23 S 1 ; Flint , 2612 ; Lane , 2146 ; Tagg , 1512 ; and others .

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The election of a new Treasurer was then proceeded with ( Bro . J . Ellinger having resigned ) , when Bro . J . H . Mayo , P . M ., was unanimously chosen . The arrival of the Dep . Prov . G . Master was then announced , and after being received in due form , he took his seat amid the applause of the brethren . The statement of the accounts for the past year was submitted and adopted . The W . M . elect was then presented bv Bro . Lockett , P . M ., to the W . M ., who ably performed the ceremony of installation . The P . G . M . then entered

the lodge and was accorded the heartiest possible reception which his lordship very graciously acknowledged . The following brethren were appointed and invested : Bros . J . T . Mayo , I . P . M . ; J . G . Worthy , S . W . j Dr . Knox , J . W . ; J . H . Mayo , Treas . ; J . Ellinger , late Treas ., Sec . ; F . W . Salmon , S . D . ; A . Stanley , J . D . ; C . Row , T . G . j J . Pritchard , D . C . j W . H . Meyrick , Org . ; and E . Denyer and R . H . Pye , Stwds . The investiture was performed in an excellent manner , and was highly appreciated by _ the lodge , the appointment of Bro . Ellinger as Secretary meeting with great satisfaction .

After "Hearty good wishes , " the business of the lodge , which included a proposition for initiation , was closed . The brethren then adjourned to an excellent banquet , served by Bro . Jno . Mayo , which , owing to the lateness of the evening , had to be somewhat hurried through . In giving "The Queen and the Craft , " the W . M . said in the minds of Masons that toast could fitly be reduced to a few words . The Craft they all loved ; the Queen—God bless her j but in that year of universal thanksgiving and rejoicing they should more freely express their feelings of loyalty to the Queen , and , in felicitous terms , he referred to the love her Majesty had always evinced for her people , who had given their hearts to her in return . ( Applause . )

The toast was received with musical honours . In giving the toast of "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " the W . M . said their Prince was the most perfect exponent of the distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason ' s heart—Charity . That year the London hospitals were getting his powerful support —( cheers)—and next year some other philanthropic movement for the good of the people would doubtless enlist his greatsympathy . Omission must not be made of their Princess , who at that moment was bestowing her thoughtfulness on the poorest of the poor—the poor outcasts of London . The brethren would say from their hearts God bless and preserve the noble lives of their Prince and Princess . " God bless the Prince of Wales " was very heartily sung .

The W . M . next proposed " The M . W . Pro G . M ., the Earl of Lathom ; the Deputy G . M ., Earl Amherst ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He said he always contemplated that toast from two points of view . Firstly , there was the wisdom displayed by the G . M . in the selection he makes ; secondly , what appeared to him ( the W . M . ) as a most striking and vivid circumstance was that there could be any society in that wide world which could attract the services of such eminent men . Bro . J . C . Mortimer sang " So fare thee well . "

In proposing the tpast of "The P . G . M ., " the W . M . said in the presence of his lordship he must exercise becoming restraint , but still he would say that , as Masons , they watched with pride his distinguished career in the State , and the whole province felt that with his lordship at their head Masonry was guided by the ripest practical experience . ( Applause . ) Addressing the P . G . M ., the W . M . said he begged to offer him the most sincere thanks of the lodge and of all present for the pleasure and delight he had given them by honouiing them with his presence , that being his first visit to the Frederick West Lodee . Personally he ( the W . M . ) thanked him with even

stronger feelings , as he was aware it was not without some inconvenience that his loidship had left London that evening to be with them . The P . G . M ., who received quite an ovation , in replying , said that the exigencies of the London and South Western Railway , with which , he believed , the W . M . was not wholly unacquainted , obliged him to leave at once , he could therefore onl y stay to say briefly that he thanked all the brethren for the very kind manner in which they had received him . His lordship , after warmly congratulating the W . M ., left for town .

In submitting the toast of "The Deputy P . G . M . and the rest of the P . G . Ofiicers , Present and Past , " the W . M . said he was extremely sorry that Bro . Frederick West had been obliged to leave them before that toast could be reached . Bro . West and the lodge stood in about the same relationship to each other as father and child . He h id given his name to it , and they were proud to bear it , and naturally , of course , a visit

from him gave them infinite pleasure . He hoped they would see Bro . West again very soon , As regards the members of P . G . Lodge , they were men of the highest merit and ability , and he was sure that they all greatly valued their services to the Craft . Song— "As once in May , " by Miss Agnes Matthews . Bros . Styles , Lane , Hart , J . H . Mayo , and J . T . Mayo appropriately responded . The toast of "The W . M . "was proposed in feeling terms by Bro . J . T . Mayo ,

I . P . M . Bro . J . C . Mortimer sang in grand style " My friend . " The W . M . thanked the brethren very warmly for all that had been so kindly said of him . As to his abilities , he thought they must be taken on trust , he had to follow Masters of experience and competency , and he could not say more now than that he hoped to give satisfaction during his year of office . One thing he could sincerely promise , and that was , he would bring to his work the heartiest good will . ( Loud cheers ) .

The W . M ., in proposing the toast of "The I . P . M ., " presented him , in the name of the ledge , with the jewel voted to him , and , in fastening it on his breast , assured him that it represented the very high esteem in which he was held by the members . Mils Agnes Matthews sang " The promise of life . " The I . P . M . suitably replied . 1 he toast of * ' The Visitors " always meets with a ( 1 lttering reception in the lodge , and the full measure of welcome which the W . M . accorded to the visitors showed continuity of rule in this respect .

Bro . Parsons , P . M ., in response , said he tendered his sincere thanks to the W . M . for his kindness in coupling his name with that toast , and assured him it gave him the greatest pleasure to see him installed that evening , and to witness the admirable manner in which he had commenced his work , although the W . M . has a somewhat difficult task to emulate those Masters who have preceded him . Bro . Parsons knew that at the close of the W . M . 's year of office he would be found to have fulfilled his duties with a dignity and precision fully justifying the high expectations of the brethren . In lodges of instruction he had performed his work in such a way as to win the esteem and approbation of the whole of the members , and he was confident that they would be proud to have his name on their roll as a P . M . of the lodge .

Bro . Dunsford also offered his hearty congratulations to the W . M . on his accession to the chair of K . S . j he did so with peculiar pleasure , for he believed the lodge was really indebted to the Southampton Masons for having created in the W . M . a Masonic appetite . He assured them the visits of the W . M . to his lodge were highly appreciated , in fact there was not a more welcome visitor , and he ventured to prognosticate a brilliant career for the W . M . Bro . Dunsford congratulated the lodge on their working , especially mentioning the way in which the I . P . M . installed his successor . Bro . J . C . Mortimer and other brethren also responded .

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The toast of "The Past Masters " elicited cordial replies from Bros . J . II . Mayo , F . Lockett , and J . Ellinger , the latter also thanked the brethren for the very liberal response to his call upon them for his assistance to his list for the Girls' Institution , and expressed his desire to take up £ 100 , which amount he had nearly reached . The toast of " The Officers " and the Tyler's toast closed a noteworthy evening .

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Royal Arch .

Jerusalem Chapter , No . 185 . The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on the 20 th ult . Among those present were Comps . Eisenmann , M . E . Z . ; Blankley , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; Hills , J ., H . elect ; Witthaus , S . N ., J . elect ; G . Davis , S . E . ; Hambley , P . S . ; Johnston , ist A . S . ; Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . ; Maj . T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C ; Cleghorn , P . Z . ; Hardy , P . Z . ; and Dr . Frye , P . Z .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . H . M . Kinozinski and L . Franklin , of 1 S 5 , and it being unanimous , they were duly and impressively exalted . The installation of the Three Principals , viz .: Comps . Blankley , Hills , and Witthaus were efficiently carried out by Comps . Dr . Frye , P . Z . ; Cleghorn , P . Z . ; and Davis , P . Z . The following were then invested : Comps . G . Davis , P . Z ., S . E . ; Hambley , S . N . ; Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . ; Johnston , P . S . ; and T . C . Edmunds , P . Z ., Janitor . A Past Principal ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Eisenmann , P . Z . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . Comps . N . Moss , J . P ., P . Z ., and J . Staley , P . Z ., sent apologies for nonattendance . The chapter was then closed .

An excellent banquet followed . The M . E . Z . presided most admirably , the speeches being marked with originality , point , and humour . In proposing "The Health of the Scribe E . and Treasurer , " he spoke in high terms of commendation of the exertions of Comps . Davis and Harfeld to render the old Jerusalem Chapter thoroughly successful . Every lodge and every chapter must necessarily fluctuate . No . 1 S 5 had had very prosperous days , and it had had its time of anxiety . However , with such good companions at the helm , the members neednot be afraid of being stranded on the rocks of financial or other troubles . In conclusion , he trusted that for many years to come Comps . Davis and Harfeld would hold the respective positions of Scribe and Treasurer , which they so worthily filled .

This pledge was most warmly received , and the recipients duly acknowledged the compliment . During the evening " The Elite Concert Party " under the direction of Bro . Oswald Sharpley , gave a highly successful programme of music . The efforts of Mesdam ; s Phyllis Hope and Florence Glover being particularly good . Mr . Neville Harris was the tenor and warbled sweetly . The humorous portion of the entertainment was borne by Mr . Bert Hope , and Miss Amy Vernon officiated at the piano . The proceedings were highly successful , and the first Principal is to be congratulated on the success that attended his debut .

Panmure Chapter , No . 720 . A meeting of this chapter was held on Monday , the ioth inst ., at the Horns Hotel , Kennington , when there were present Comps . John Read , P . Z . and Past G . Org ., as M . E . Z . ; E . L . Home , P . Z . 7 , as H . ; W . J . Songhurst , J . ; F . A . Powell , P . Z . 457 , 1446 , P . P . G . R . Monmouth , S . E . ; J . W . Stevens , S . N . ; A . E . Mullins , ist A . S . ; A . E . Remington , 2 nd A . S . ; Newland , Stwd . ; W . Kirkland , P . Z . ; R . V . Side , P . Z . ; Tofts , and Ferguson . Visitors : Comps . P . Laird , P . Z . 13 ; Chas . Hunt , P . Z . 257 ; E . L . Home , P . Z . 7 ; J . C . Manning , P . Z . 192 S ; T . C . Stanley , 132 G ; W . L , Barrett 2000 ; and W . Sexton .

, The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . This being the annual meeting for the installation ol Principals , a Board of Installed First Principals was formed , and Comp . W . J . Songhurst was , by authority of a dispensation from the G . Z ., installed as MiE . Z . A Board of Installed Third Principals was formed , and Comp . J . W . Stevens was installed into the chair of J ., both ceremonies being performed by Comp . John Read , P . Z . 440 , Past G . Org ., and first founder

and P . Z . of this chapter . The Board of Installed Principals being closed , the M . E . Z . invested the following ofiicers : Comps . F . A . Powell , P . Z . 457 , 1446 , P . P . G . R . Monmouth , as S . E . ; A . E . Mullins , as S . N . ; A . E . Remington , P . S . ; Newland , A . S . ; and Jonh Read , P . Z ., D . C . A letter was received from Comp . W . Lake , Asst . G . S . E ., regretting his inability to be present at the meeting , also communications from Comps . Jacob , M . E . Z . 7 ; R . C . Leversedge . P . Z . ; and E . J . Axford , P . Z ., to a similar effect .

The chapter being closed , the companions adjourned to banquet under the presidency of Comp . W . J . Songhurst , M . E . Z . In opening the proceedings at the banquet with the toast of " The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry , " the M . E . Z . remarked that , after Go years ol the most beneficent reign known in the history of the world , her Majesty ' s many and excellent virtues must

be known to every Freemason throughout her dominions , and they would stand as among the brightest of memories in the history of the Empire and of the world . His only wish , and the wish of them all , would be that her Majesty might go through the arduous task imposed by the approaching commemoration festivities and demonstration without detriment to her health , which it was their sincere hope would remain unimpaired for many years to come .

The M . E . Z . next proposed "The Grand '/ .., the Prince of Wales , " and observed that they all knew what his Royal Highness had already done and was still doing for Masonry . He had proved beyond question that he could not only inculcate the moralities of the Craft , but could act up to them ; could not onl y teach Masonic virtues to others but could practice them in his own life and conduct . This he contended was the truest

form of Freemasonry , and in the Prince of Wales they had its highest and best representation and expression . What he had done for the Masonic Charities wis known throughout the Craft as one of the great features of the Masonic world , and both in the initiation and development of means to the desired end his Royal Highness stood pre-eminent , proving himself a true representative of Frcemisonry in its bist and most praiseworthy form .

'rhe toast of "The Grand Officers" was next oroposed , coupled with the name of Comp . John Read , Grand Organist , who , as the M . E Z . remarked , was father of the Panmure Chapter , and deserved well of Masonry as one of its most earnest and conscientious workers . Comp . Read briefly responded . Comp . Kirkland , in proposing the toast of "The M . E . Z ., " observed that they were all aware it was only two years since their newly-installed M . E . Z . joined the chapter .

and during the time he had been among them he had won the approbation of everyone . They soon found out his excellent qualities . They discovered that he was not only a good worker and had the chapter thoroughly at heart , but was prepared to put his principles to the test and to act up to them . His handsome gift of collars and jewels for the officers was an earnest of this , and gave practical proof of the excellence of his intentions . It might be taken for granted that the coming year would be to the chapter a year of good and earnest work , resulting in prosperity to itself and happiness to the

memners . The M . E . Z ., in responding , said it was always a very great satisfaction for anyone to know that the work he had done was appreciated by those with whom he came in contact . To himself it was in the highest degree satisfactory to feel that such efforts as he had been enabled to make had met with their approval , for it not only justified the

past , but was an incentive to future effort . Fortified by their approbation , he should go on and endeavour to do his duty on the same lines , lie need scarcely say that , though a very young member among them , he had the chapter earnestly at heart , and anything he could do to further its interests would at all times be done as a duty that it would afford him the greatest pleasure to fulfil .

The toast of "The II . and J . " was coupled with the name of Comp . Stevens , who responded . The M . E . Z . proposed "The'installing Z . " He said they ail knew Comp . Read , and were well acquainted with the marked excellence of his work , but he really thought that in the performance of the installation ceremony that day Comp . Read had excelled himself . Comp . Read responded , and said it was one ot the greatest pleasures of his life to be amongst them , and would so remain to the end .