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was proud to occupy the chair of tho Industry Lodge ; he hoped , in his capacity of President on this occasion , ho had given them satisfaction . Bvo . Xuohnier P . M ., in humorous forms , proposed the health of tbo Stewards of tho Ball , but ho regretted tho absence of somo of those brethren with their ladies . After an ablo response

from Bro . Tallent P . M ., tho W . M . proposed tho toast of tho Ladies ; he was pleased to seo so many present . Thero wero certain formalities in Freemasonry which precluded them being present at Lodge meetings , bnt all aro pleased to seo them at theso happy gatherings . Captain Russoll ably responded to the toast , aud then dancing was resumed .

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STUART LODGE , No . 1632 .

THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , 28 th ult ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New Road . Tho W . M . of tho year , Bro . George Harry Gilham , ably presided , and was supported by tho following Officers : Bros . Donald J . R . Clark S . W . W . M . elect , G . Lilley J . W ., T . Poore P . M . Secretary , G . L . Gilham S . D ., W . Job J . D ., G . W . Evans Organist , R . Barbara

aud H . Baldwin Stewards , E . Bessell I . G . The preliminary business having been transacted , and the report of the Andit Committee received , the ballot was brought into requisition on behalf of Mr . Charles Fruen , who was a candidate for initiation . The ballot proved to be in his favour , and later in the evening he received the first degree . The Worshipful Master elect having been presented , was

obligated , and in admirable manner installed by the retiring W . M . Bro . Gilham j we do not remember seeing any brother perform the ceremony in a more earnest way than did Brother Gilham , every part of the ritual receiving from him an emphasis which lent additional impressiveness . The addresses having been given , the new Worshipful Master invested the following as his Officers : —namely ,

Lilley S . W ., Gilham J . W ., Poore P . M . Secretary , Job S . D ., Bessell J . D ., Barham I . G ., Stuart-Barker jun . Director of Ceremonies , and Bannister Organist . Bro . G . H . Gilham then again assumed the ohair , and Mr . C . Fruen was admitted and initiated . The Worshipful Master afterwards closed the Lodge , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Among the visitors present were Bros . Moss , Taylor ,

Thomas , Clark jun ., Woodman , Melbourne , Canton , Forge , Bright , Dawes , Probyn , R . Longhnrst , W , W . Morgan jun . ( FREEMASON ' S CHKONICLE ) . At the conclusion of the banquet , the Worshipful Master proposed the preliminary toasts . Bro . Gilham gave that of the W . M . He was again entrusted with the gavel ; he never took it in hand with greater pleasure than then . The W . M had been

associated with the Lodge from its commencement ; and he felt there was no one in the Lodge who could propose a toast that would be more heartily received than that of Brother Clark . Brother Gilham felt sure the new W . M . would do all that could be done to make his year of office a successful one . The Worshipful Master replied to the toasfc with the greatest pleasure ; he was very proud of the position

to which he had been elected , and should endeavour to do his best for the Lodge and for that peace and harmony which should at all times characterise Freemasonry . He felt that there were many brethren around him who wished him every success dnring his term of office , and he could bufc hope that such wonld be the result of his efforts . The W . M . next proposed the health of Brother Fruen ,

the initiate of the meeting . He considered this toast the most important ; of the evening , as ib was fco the initiates that they had to look to maintain Freemasonry in its present position . The brother they had that night received into their midst gave every promise of becoming a good Mason , having , if he might judge from his conversation , taken a great interest in the ceremony thus far . Bro . Fruen , in reply , said

that it had given him the greatest pleasure to join the ranks of Freemasonry , which he found was based on the principles he had been taught during his whole life—to look to the Great Creator in all cases and oh all subjects . The health of the Visitors was given from the chair . The Worshipful Master said he could not speak in more favourable terms of one than of another ; still , he had

more especially to thank Bros . Moss , Canton , and Milbourne . The Lodge was at all times pleased to see Visitors ; he felt sure the members all hoped the guests had spent a pleasant evening—such was certainl y his desire . Bros . Moss , Canton , Milbourne , Probyn , & c , replied . In giving the health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Clark referred to the many good qualities of Bro . Gilham ; he had done well during

fche past year , and especially so that night , when he had so ably installed his successor . The Worshipful Master had much pleasure in investing Bro . Gilham with a Pasfc Master's jewel , which the brethren had subscribed for , and in doing so wished him long life and happiness . Bro . Gilham , in reply , could not help feeling the kind manner in which he bad been spoken of . Ever since he had been initiated

into Freemasonry he had . made Masonry his religion . He greatly appreciated the proud honour he now possessed of being able to write P . M . after his name . When he became an Officer of the Lodge he endeavoured to do everything required of him to the best of his skill and ability , and hoped he had given satisfaction . He considered it the duty—the absolute duty—of a Master to instal his successor . If he failed in the work his brethren would forgive him , but if he

succeeded , then they were ready to shower honours on him . He was extremely pleased with the jewel they had presented to him , and when he considered the unanimity with which ifc had been voted , he conld but look upon it as tbe proudest ornament he could wear . The Worship ful Master next gave the health of the Past Masters , to which Bro . Stuart-Barker replied . The Officers having been honoured , the proceedings were brought to a conclusion .

Burdett-Coutts Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 1278 . — At the Lamb Tavern , Bethnal-green Junction . At the meeting held on Wednesday , the 23 rd ultimo , the chair was occupied by Bro . B . Cundick , who was supported by Bros . W . Musto P . M . as S . W ., G . H . Stephens J . W ., W . Hogg P . M . Preceptor , A . Hand

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Secretary , B . Stewart S . D ., T . Wooding J . D ., Clarke I . G . ; p Masters Myers , Webb , Barnes , Cohen ; Bros . Chitson , How , Gladstein Sturtovunt , Loane , Hopkins , Loveday , Soymonr-Clarke , Christian ' Ward , J . Taylor , McDonald , Richardson . Lodge was opened , and the Fifteen Sections were worked as follows : —First Lecture : —Broa Richardson , Lovme , Clark , Wooding , Hogg , and McDonald . Second

Lecture .- —Bros . Stewart , Stephens , Webb , Musto , and Hopkins . Third Lecture : —Bros . Barnes , Myers , and Taylor . At the conolu . sion of the working , Bros . Loane 1421 , Richardson 174 , and Hopkins 749 wero dnly elected members . A cornial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Cnndick for the admirable manner in which he had discharged the duties of the chair ; honorary membership of the Lodge was also conferred npon him .

Sphinx Lodge , No . 1329 . —A regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Surrey Masonio Hall , Camberwell , on Saturday , the 19 th nit . The Lodge was opened punctually at five in the afternoon by tho W . M ., Bro . B . R . Bryant , and there were present dnring the meeting Bros . G . R . Richards S . W ., J . S . Mansell J . W ., A . Middle , mass S . D ., J . C . Reynolds Treasurer , John Hernaraan Secretary

A . J . Brinton I . G ., H . Forbes and W . L . Permawan Stewards ; Pasfc Masters B . Lyon , G . T . Biokerton , J . Sugden , and H . Martin ; W . Andrews , G . P . Britton , G . W . Marsden , R . J . Voisev ' T . Heller , D . D . Mercer , T . E . Webb , J . N . Tinney , C . Wilson ] J . E . Knox , H . Bickerstaff , F . G . Lewin , J . A . Thornhill , R . Irvine ) H . Fanner , C . J . Tyrrell , 0 . Hollingsworth , J . C . Bradley , C . S . Stevens , W . P . Eoberts , C . F . Cookie , G . Harrison , & c . The

Visitors were Bros . James Stevens , E . W . Allen , George Yaxley , G . J , Earney , F . J . Dubois , T . W . Headon . After confirmation of minntes , Bro . C . F . Cockle was passed to the F . C . degree , and Mr . Alfred William Hammond was dnly initiated into the Order . The cere , monies were admirably performed , and tbe work of the Worshipful Master , whioh was concluded by an excellent delivery of the charge in the E . A . degree , well deserved the encomiums of members and

visitors alike . The Masonic Charitable Institutions were remembered , and the W . M . and Bro . Past Master Bickerton agreed to act aa Stewards respectively for the ensuing Festivals of Boys and Girls , Notices of motion for Lodge grants in behalf of both lists wero m rle , and after the proposition of further candidates , the Lodge was closed . The brethren banqnetted in the dining-room adjoining the Temple ,

where a very liberal repast was served . The viands w- re excellent , and with the service reflected great credit on tho caterer , Bio . George Venables , under whose management the Surrey Masonic Hall appears to be now flourishing . The Stewards , Bros . Forbes nnd Permawan , vied with each other in their endeavours to make members and guests comfortable , and they well succeeded . After the cloth had been cleared , and the nsual Loyal toasts honoured , the compnnv were

inmvited by the Worshipful Master to enjoy themselves without formality , and the succeeding toasts were interspersed with soni » i and recitations in rapid succession . In response to " The Visitors , " most flattering comments were made by one and all in regard to th n good working of the Worshipful Master and his Officers in Lodge , and their subsequent most hospitable reception . The Tyler's tniist brought the evening to a conclusion at a reasonably early honr .

Langthorne Lodge of Instruction , No . 1421 . —At the regular meeting of this Lodge at the Swan , Stratford , E ., on the 30 th ult ., Brothers Christian W . M ., H . N . Taylor I . P . M ., Haslipp S . W ., Biggs J . W ., A . Meyer D . C , Mansfield I . G ., Past Master Latrielle Secretary . Also present Bros . G . F . Dix Worshipful Muster 1421 , and Past Masters T . S . Tavlor , Boulton , Brown , March , Stevens .

After due formalities Lodgo was advanced , and tho first arid sccmtil ceremonies were well and impressively rehearsed , Bros . Brown and March candidates . The I . P . M ., Bro . Taylor , in proposing the Senior Warden as Master for the next meeting , expressed the pVn * ure it afforded him to see the Officers and members of the mother L" < lge attending the Lodge of Instruction . The parent Lnd-.-e being in

recess , he would advise them all to continue their attendances hero on Wednesday evenings , and so fit themselves for their dnties " hen theLodge resumed its labours . Feeling mention was made of th ' great loss sustained by the lamented death of Bro . G . C-vick . 'he Treasurer of the Lodge of Instruction , and it was proposed by Bro .

Dix , seconded by Bro . H . N . Taylor , and supported by Bro . T . S . Taylor , that the condolence of the brethren be conveyed by letter to the widow of onr deceased brother . Lodge was closed nnd adjourned until the 6 th inst ., when we trust to see n good attendance .

West Smithfield Lodge of Instruction , No . 1623 . — At the Cathedral Hotel , St . Paul's Churchyard , on Monday evening , the 28 th ult ., and by the invitation of the Lodge , the Fifteen Sections were worked by the following brethren : —Bros . 0 . H . Stephens J . D . 1623 ( in the chair ) , T . J . Barnes P . M . S . W ., W . H . Myers P . M . J . W ., B . Cnndick P . M . I . P . M . First Lecture : —Brn ? . J . R . Shingfield , J . Hansen Thorn , Dr . T . Loane , J . J . Berry , W . Hot- " - ' , W . Yetton , and T . J . Barries . Second Lectnre : —Bros . B . Stewart ,

J . Andrews , W . Musto , W . H . Myers , and D . Moss Third Lectnre : — Bros . B . Cundick , T . J . Maidwell , and J . McCarthy . Bros . VV . Pennefather Preceptor and 0 . F . Goodenongh Secretary were presentdaring the working . Amongst the visiting brethren wee Brns . Seymour-Clarke , T . E . Goddard , D . Partridge , J . Robson , JMacgregor , F . Kimbell . After the working , which wan m " admTrabie throughout , Bro . Cundick proposed that the thanks of i-h " in

Lodge be given to Bro . G . H . Stephens for the very able manner which he acted as presiding Officer that night . Bro . Stephens lm < i carried out his dnties in a manner requiring but little : i < sisumce from him , and his ( tho speaker's ) office had proved a sinecure . The working had been somewhat inconvenient , owing to the incapability of the room to hold the number of brethren who so kindlv attended . In spite of this , the work had been well performed . Bro . Myers