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of £ 107 7 s 8 d . The amount in the hands of the Treasurer on behalf of the BenevolentFundof thiscomparatively young Lodge was £ 367 4 s 2 d . Hearty good wishes were given by tho numerous Visitors , and tho brethren , 51 in number , sat down to a very sumptuous banquet and dessert , provided by Bro . Nichols , and superintended by Bro . M . Silver . The wines and viands were of first-rato quality . Grace having

been said , the W . M . proposed the toast of the Queen and tho Craft ; the National Anthem was sung , and then tho W . M . proposed the health of His Royal Highness the Most Worshipful fche Grand Master , which toast likewise met with a hearty reception . Bro . Heine Hugo here sang , " Ruddier than the Cherry , " and was deservedly applauded . Tho toasfc of the Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand

Officera followed . The W . M ., in speaking of their qualifications , remarked it was with pride they had oue among them—a founder of the Lodge—who had been selected for Grand Office . Bro . Albert was one whom they all respected ; ho is an honour to tho Lodge ; he had been invested by the Most Worshipfnl the Grand Master . As one of tho most esteemed Past Masters of the Lodgo he was entitled to

respect , and it was with pleasure he associated his name with the toast . After an eloquent response from Bro . E . P . Albert P . G . P ., Bro . J . M . Lazarus I . P . M . proposed the health of the W . M . On many previous occasions ho had had to propose the toast of the W . M ., but on this occasion he did so with infinite pleasure . On looking back to Bro . Salomons' Masonic career , they conld nofc but be struck by

what he had done in the minor offices . He might , however , say , Bro . Salomons was one who would be ablo to perform the ritnal in a manner such as had nofc beon excelled for some time , and wonld fill tho office with credit to himself as well as to tho Lodge . Apart from this , he wonld carry out all required of him . He therefore called on all to join in wishing him health and prosperity . Bro . Heine Hugo

gavo another - specimen of his artistic ability as a singer . The W . M . thanked Bro . Lazarus for the enlogiums he had passed upon him j he hoped to thoroughly carry out the working of tho three ceremonies . In presiding over them he was imbued with fche knowledge thafc a great unity of feeling existed in the Lodge , and that the members wore animated by the true spirit of brotherly love ; he

hoped to leave the chair with the same impression . His rise was due to tho kindness of the P . M . ' s and the brethren ; he would always look to their interests , and it would be his pride to follow in tho footsteps of his prccodessors . Tho W . M . then proposed the health of Bro . D . Davis , who was initiated at the last meeting . From the attention Bro . Davis paid to the ceremony they might rely upon

it he would become a credit to the Order . The toast was responded to in a manner that fully justified the remarks of the W . M . The toast of the Visitors was next given , the W . M . remarking how pleased he was to see them . There were distinguished brethren among them—Bro . L . Alexander , an old P . M . of 188 , the Lodge from which the Montefiore sprang . As the Visitors were so numerous , he would call

on Bros . L . Alexander P . M . 188 , J . D . Barnett P . M . who represented Nos . 185 and 1668 , and Vernon Heath to respond to tho toast . Bro . L . Alexander felt a great pleasure in replying . He had witnessed the Lodge ' s excellent working ; he saw several Past Masters present who had passed the chair in his own Lodge . The Montefiore being an offshoot of the Joppa , he was gratified to see it prosper and flourish .

He felt prond and honoured by being called on to respond to the toast . Bro . Barnett fully endorsed all tho former speaker had said . It afforded him great pleasure to be present , and to see snch working . The good feeling that exists in the Lodge was such that it could but be appreciated by all present . He was a Past Master representing two Lodges ; the Worshipfnl Masters being unable to be

present , from pressure of business ; ho would , however , convey to them an account of the hospitality he had received . Bro . Vernon Heath also acknowledged the compliment . The Worshipful Master then proposed tho toast of the Past Masters of the Lodge . He waa pleased to see the I . P . M . by his side ; all the brethren must have seen how admirably Bro . Lazarus had worked the ceremonies .

The Lodge had voted him a jewel , which ho hoped on the nexb occa - sion to have the honour and pleasure to invest him with . The W . M . then recounted the special qualities of the other Past Masters present , and called on those assembled to do honour to the toast . Bro . J . Lazarns was personally prepared to do anything required of him for the interests of the Lodge ; what the Past Masters had clone in the

past , they would repeat in the future . Bro . Victor Myers followed , and then the W . M . proposed the toasfc of the Officers . No better or more efficient working Masons could be found in any Lodge . The Treasurer and the Secretary , Bros . L . Jacobs and Albert , are well known and respected ; and every one of the other brethren have rendered services that entitled them to the esteem of the Lodge .

Bro . Jacobs Treasurer and both the Wardens responded , and then the Tyler ' s toast was given . A most agreeable evening was thus brought to a close . The W . M . provided a very excellent concert , under the direction of Bro . P . E . Van Noorden . The Misses Rose Bartle R . A . M . and Laura Grey , Messrs . Lovett , Verry and Prenton , Bros . Heine Hugo and Silvester ( Sidney Franks ) singing some excellent songs , many of which were deservedly applauded and encored .

Stour Valley Lodge, No. 1224.

STOUR VALLEY LODGE , No . 1224 .

THE eleventh anniversary of this Lodgo was celebrated on Friday , the 28 th November , at the Masonic Hall , Market-hill , Sudbury . Bro . Rev . C . J . Martyn P . G . C ., Dep . Prov . G . M . Suffolk , who has filled the office of Master of this Lodge during the past twelve months presided , and was supported by Bros . Robt . E . Jones S . W ., S . Spurgin J . W ., and numerous members and visitors , among the

latter being Bros . Andrew Peacock P . M . 118 , Charles Cooke W . M . 1823 , J . W . Collins P . G . C Suffolk S . W . 1823 , Thomas Stokoc Secretary 1823 , W . H . Fenner 1823 , L . Klamborowski Junior

Warden 1823 , John B . King 27 , W . H . Jones 1008 . After transacting the minor business of the day , Bro . Martyn proceeded to install his successor , Bro . Robert E . Jones , who in turn in-Tested the following officers , H . C . Canham S . W ., S . Spurgin J . W .,

Stour Valley Lodge, No. 1224.

E . Reeve Boulter S . D ., Geo . Mnrrells J . D ., W . H . Smith D . C Thos . B . Ardley I . G ., II . Welham P . M . Steward . After tho Lodgo was closed tho brethren partook of banquet , the regular toasts following . Tho W . M . in reply to the toast of his health , stated that he had been thirty years a Mason , and was extremely proud to now fill tho chair

of the Stour Va'ley Lodge . He wm initiated in the Old Suffolk Lodgo , No . 910 . He assured the brethren he should do all in his power to make his term ono of success for tho Lodgo . Bro . Martyn as I . P . M . thanked tho brethren for their hearty reception . Tho past year waa tho fourth ho had spent as Master of tho Lodge , which would always receive his heartiest support .

Capper Lodge No . 1076 . —Tho regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , on tho 11 th nit . Bro . P . McCarthy P . M . opened tlioJLodge shortly after six o ' clock , and was supported by the following Officers and brethren : — Bros . F . Brien I . P . M ., Taplay S . W ., J . T . K . Job J . W ., J . Mitchell Secretary , W . Dortou S . D ., W . Nevins J . D ., N . R . Mason I . G .,

M . Brown D . C , M . Sherwin Organist , W . Harris W . S ., W . Watkins A . W . S . ; Bros . J . Gaskell P . M ., J . W . Butler , R . G . Smith , J . C Pitt , W . Robinson , W . B . Weeks , H . Taylay , E . Brien , G . Andrews , W . T . Arnett , & c . Tho business to bo dono was to ballot for Mr . Alfred Nash , and , if approved , to initiate that gentleman ; to pass Bro . Taplay and Spencer , and raise Bro . Pitt . These three ceremonies

were performed by the W . M . and his Officers in a very creditable manner . Bro . Spencer , arriving late , iu consequence of the thick fog ( which will account for tho comparatively small attendance ) , Bro . McCarthy very kindly consented to pass him , although tho hour was then advanced . The report of the Audit Committee was afterwards

received , and presented some features very satisfactory to tho Lodge , the steady support given to tho Masonio Charities , and the operations of tho Lodgo Benevolent Fnnd being especially noticeable . Lodge was closed in duo form , and the brethren , after half an hour ' s social chat , dispersed to find their way home through a denso fog .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —On Tuesday , 29 th December , at Bro . Smyth's , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall Road , Dalston . Present : Bros . Lorkin W . M ., Christian S . W ., Polak J . W ., Hand S . D ., Baker J . D ., Clark I . G ., Smyth Treasurer , P . M . Wallington Preceptor , also Bros . Brasted , Carr , Darnell , Fleck , C . Lorkin , Wardeil , ancl others . The Lodgo was opened to the 2 nd

degree ; Bro . Wardeil answered tha questions and was entrusted j the Lodgo was opened in tho 3 rd degree , aud Bro . Wardeil was raised , the W . M . giving the traditional history . Lodgo was called from labour to refreshment , and afterwards resumed , its Masonic duties j tho Lodge was resumed to tho 1 st degree , when Bro . Carr

answered the questions , was entrusted , and tho Lodge being resumed in tho 2 nd , Bro . Carr was passed . Tho W . M . worked the 4 th section of the first lectnre , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Williams was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week , and . appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering , the Lodge was closed in duo form and adjourned .

Tenterden Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 251 . —This now Lodge was consecrated on tho 20 th December , at tho Prince ' s Hall , Buckhurst Hill , by Bro . F . Binckes Grand Secretary G . L . M . M ., assisted by Bros . D . M . Dewar Asst . G . S ., 0 . F . Matier P . G . W ., Stephen Barton Wilson G . S . Works , ancl F . H . Cozens P . G .

Organist , after which Bro . Turquand was duly installed into the chair , and appointed his Officers as follows : —Bros . Tanner S . W ., Gimingham J . W ., Christian A . P . M . and Sec , Sylvcstre M . O ., Black , man S . O ., Holloway J . O ., Nicholson Rog ., Pargeter S . D ., Smith J . D ., Walker I . G .

Obituary.

Obituary .

Bro . Thomas Joseph Sabine , P . G . S . W . Middlesex , P . M . 73 1423 1540 W . M . ancl P . Z . 73 1423 1540 , & c , died on Sunday , 28 th inst ., at 8 . 30 p . m ., at his residence , Grand Parade , Brighton . Bro . Sabine ' s death was very sudden ,

from the rupture of a vessel in his chest , after a long attack of bronchial asthma . Our late brother was initiated in the Mount Lebanon Lodge , No . 73 , in 1863 , and was a Vice-President of all the Charities .

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