The Freemason's Chronicle 16th June 1894
Reports of Meetings - Temperance in the East No.898
The Installation meeting took place on Wednesday, 30th ult., at the Assembly Rooms, Newby Place, Poplar, under the presidency of Bro. W. Bigg W.M., who was supported by Past Masters J. Byford, H. Rogers, G. Graveley, J.W. Pulsford, H. Cooper, J. C. Armstrong, Geo. Shearman, A.G. Duck, G. Bidders, J.J. Carter, Jas. Williams, C. Chapman, J. Gordon, and several Officers and other Brethren. Lodge being opened, Messrs. P.N. Egan and J. Regan were initiated.
Bro. E.F. Williams S.W. and W.M.-elect was then presented, and in a Board of Installed Masters was inducted into the chair according to ancient rite. The business-like way of the W.M. in appointing his Officers - his first duty - gave great satisfaction to all present. Throughout the whole ceremony, says the " East London Observer," Bro. Bigg was most precise, his delivery of the various addresses and charges being exceedingly clear, earnest, and impressive, and it is generally agreed that no preceding occupant of the chair has reflected greater credit on the Lodge than the I.P.M. In the course of the ceremony he was materially assisted by Bro. H. Rogers, who acted as D.C.
Bro. Pulsford P.M. proposed, and Bro. Armstrong P.M. seconded, that an address on vellum, expressing the appreciation of the Brethren, be presented to Bro. Bigg, and this being unanimously agreed to, Bro. Byford P.M. proposed, and Bro. Gordon P.M. seconded, that a grant of twenty guineas be awarded to the retiring Secretary, Bro. Dr. C. Wyatt Smith P.M., P.Z., in recognition of his able and efficient services to the Lodge in that capacity for twenty-one years, this being the contribution of the Lodge towards a voluntary fund that will be contributed to by the Brethren individually. The proposition was carried.
A jewel was then presented by the W.M. to Bro. Bigg. The W.M. expressed the wishes of the Lodge when he thanked the I.P.M. for his services in the chair, and said it set a heavy task before himself to emulate such a predecessor. Other Masonic business having been transacted, the Lodge was closed, and the Brethren adjourned to the London Tavern, where an admirable banquet awaited them, about 150 sitting down at the table. Owing to the thoughtful arrangements of Bro. Duck every Brother knew his place when he entered the room, and in a very few minutes every seat was occupied.
The Loyal toasts having been honoured, the I.P.M. proposed the W.M., referring to his work in the Lodge in the various offices ho had filled, and his creditable way of fulfilling the duties of each as a good augury for his work in the chair. The W.M. briefly thanked the Brethren, and hoped, with the assistance of the P. M.' s and the able staff of Officers he had appointed, and with the support of the Brethren, to uphold the integrity of the Lodge.
In proposing the I.P.M. and Installing Master the W.M. alluded to his own diffidence in following such a predecessor. He had been most assiduous in all that could promote the prosperity of the Lodge, and had left it in a flourishing condition. Bro. Bigg, in response, said that he tried to do his duty efficiently as Installing Master, and he hoped that, following in the footsteps of previous P.M.' s, all succeeding W.M.' s would install their successors. It had a good effect in the Lodge.
Responding for the Past Masters Bro. Graveley said that for several years in succession the chair had been occupied by those who were his initiates. They had proceeded step by step until they were rewarded with the position that was, or should be, the ambition of every Freemason to occupy. The beauties of Craft Masonry grow upon us as we learn them. For his own part, when he had filled the chair of the Rosicrucian College, his round of Masonic duty would be completed.
Bro. Byford could say, as their Treasurer, that the Lodge was in an excellent financial position.
Bro. Duck referred to his initiation ten years ago by Brother Graveley, upon whom he looked as his father in Masonry. In being appointed as Secretary he followed an old and worthy Mason , and would endeavour to fill that most important position to their satisfaction.
Bro. Rogers said he was senior P. M. present. He had been twenty-six years in the Lodge; for sixteen years P. M., and for twenty-four years in office. His infant was Bro. Graveley P.M., for he had first shown to him the light of Masonry. He would stick to them so long as he had health and strength.
For the Visitors, of whom there were between forty and fifty, Bros. Anderson, Gardiner, and Cutchey responded, complimenting the Lodge on its excellent working, and the zeal of its P.Ms, and Officers.
For the Charities, Bro. Pulsford P.M. responded. He hoped to take a good list when he went down to Brighton to the Boys Festival. Bro. Gordon P.M., although called upon to respond, thought the case in better hands with Bro. Pulsford, who was a better beggar than himself. He thought they had done their duty to the Craft generally in becoming patrons of all the Institutions.
During the intervals, a capital musical programme was carried out under the able direction of Bro. Harry Tipper P.Prov.G.Reg. Herts. P.M. 185, 2051, 2390, & c. Madame Mille Malenoir sang "The Green Isle of Erin" and "The old countrie" with great success; and Bro. H. Tipper gave a finished performance on the handbells of "Good Company" and, as an encore, the " Intermezzo" in "Cavalliera Rusticana". A violin solo by Miss Gertie Tipper, and the part singing of the "Royal Criterion Glee singers" were also worthy of special mention.
Bro. E.F. Williams S.W. and W.M.-elect was then presented, and in a Board of Installed Masters was inducted into the chair according to ancient rite. The business-like way of the W.M. in appointing his Officers - his first duty - gave great satisfaction to all present. Throughout the whole ceremony, says the " East London Observer," Bro. Bigg was most precise, his delivery of the various addresses and charges being exceedingly clear, earnest, and impressive, and it is generally agreed that no preceding occupant of the chair has reflected greater credit on the Lodge than the I.P.M. In the course of the ceremony he was materially assisted by Bro. H. Rogers, who acted as D.C.
Bro. Pulsford P.M. proposed, and Bro. Armstrong P.M. seconded, that an address on vellum, expressing the appreciation of the Brethren, be presented to Bro. Bigg, and this being unanimously agreed to, Bro. Byford P.M. proposed, and Bro. Gordon P.M. seconded, that a grant of twenty guineas be awarded to the retiring Secretary, Bro. Dr. C. Wyatt Smith P.M., P.Z., in recognition of his able and efficient services to the Lodge in that capacity for twenty-one years, this being the contribution of the Lodge towards a voluntary fund that will be contributed to by the Brethren individually. The proposition was carried.
A jewel was then presented by the W.M. to Bro. Bigg. The W.M. expressed the wishes of the Lodge when he thanked the I.P.M. for his services in the chair, and said it set a heavy task before himself to emulate such a predecessor. Other Masonic business having been transacted, the Lodge was closed, and the Brethren adjourned to the London Tavern, where an admirable banquet awaited them, about 150 sitting down at the table. Owing to the thoughtful arrangements of Bro. Duck every Brother knew his place when he entered the room, and in a very few minutes every seat was occupied.
The Loyal toasts having been honoured, the I.P.M. proposed the W.M., referring to his work in the Lodge in the various offices ho had filled, and his creditable way of fulfilling the duties of each as a good augury for his work in the chair. The W.M. briefly thanked the Brethren, and hoped, with the assistance of the P. M.' s and the able staff of Officers he had appointed, and with the support of the Brethren, to uphold the integrity of the Lodge.
In proposing the I.P.M. and Installing Master the W.M. alluded to his own diffidence in following such a predecessor. He had been most assiduous in all that could promote the prosperity of the Lodge, and had left it in a flourishing condition. Bro. Bigg, in response, said that he tried to do his duty efficiently as Installing Master, and he hoped that, following in the footsteps of previous P.M.' s, all succeeding W.M.' s would install their successors. It had a good effect in the Lodge.
Responding for the Past Masters Bro. Graveley said that for several years in succession the chair had been occupied by those who were his initiates. They had proceeded step by step until they were rewarded with the position that was, or should be, the ambition of every Freemason to occupy. The beauties of Craft Masonry grow upon us as we learn them. For his own part, when he had filled the chair of the Rosicrucian College, his round of Masonic duty would be completed.
Bro. Byford could say, as their Treasurer, that the Lodge was in an excellent financial position.
Bro. Duck referred to his initiation ten years ago by Brother Graveley, upon whom he looked as his father in Masonry. In being appointed as Secretary he followed an old and worthy Mason , and would endeavour to fill that most important position to their satisfaction.
Bro. Rogers said he was senior P. M. present. He had been twenty-six years in the Lodge; for sixteen years P. M., and for twenty-four years in office. His infant was Bro. Graveley P.M., for he had first shown to him the light of Masonry. He would stick to them so long as he had health and strength.
For the Visitors, of whom there were between forty and fifty, Bros. Anderson, Gardiner, and Cutchey responded, complimenting the Lodge on its excellent working, and the zeal of its P.Ms, and Officers.
For the Charities, Bro. Pulsford P.M. responded. He hoped to take a good list when he went down to Brighton to the Boys Festival. Bro. Gordon P.M., although called upon to respond, thought the case in better hands with Bro. Pulsford, who was a better beggar than himself. He thought they had done their duty to the Craft generally in becoming patrons of all the Institutions.
During the intervals, a capital musical programme was carried out under the able direction of Bro. Harry Tipper P.Prov.G.Reg. Herts. P.M. 185, 2051, 2390, & c. Madame Mille Malenoir sang "The Green Isle of Erin" and "The old countrie" with great success; and Bro. H. Tipper gave a finished performance on the handbells of "Good Company" and, as an encore, the " Intermezzo" in "Cavalliera Rusticana". A violin solo by Miss Gertie Tipper, and the part singing of the "Royal Criterion Glee singers" were also worthy of special mention.
(Reproduced from The Freemasons Chronicle 16th June 1894, page 226)
