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CBAET : METROPOLITAN . — : o : — Prudent Brethren Lodge , No . 145 .

THE regular meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Tuesday , 27 th ult ., Bro . T . P . Warwick W . M . presiding . Mr . Thomas B . Jackson was initiated into Freemasonry , and Bros . Overington , Darlison , Beavan , and W . H . Smith passed to the degree of Fellow Craft .

The next business was to elect a Master and Treasurer for the ensuing year . A letter was read from Bro . E . W . Brown S . W ., expressing regret at being unable to serve the Lodge as Master at present , but hoping that on a future occasion the Brethren would elect him . The ballot for Master proved unanimous in favour of the Junior Warden Bro . A . B . Bayfield . Bro . E . R . Smith P . M . was re-elected Treasurer . Bros . A . Menzler and A . L . Langton were appointed Auditors .

A Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to the Worshij > ful Master for his valuable services during the past year .

Rose Lodge , No . 1622 . THE regular meeting was held on Saturday , 1 st , at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , under the presidency of Brother George Thompson P . M . W . M ., who is to be congratulated on the altogether admirable manner in which he conducted the affairs of the Lodge . He was well supported by his Officers , who contributed

to the general effect by the perfect way in which they performed their respective parts . They were Bros . Henry Potter I . P . M ., R . Brambleby S . W ., J . Cohen J . W ., Isaac Dunn P . M . Treasurer , John T . Loader P . M . P . Z . Secretary , C . H . Mayo S . D ., W . J . Frampton J . D ., T . Smith I . G ., Francois E . Choveaux Organist ,

James Parr and W . Wisdom Stewards , J . Whiteman Tyler ; with Past Masters T . Pickett , W . E . Jeffrey , J . M . Ballard , H . Vickery , W . Dawson Dir . of Cers ., and others , also Bros . A . Brown , J . Higgs , H . Tolley , R . Sobel , G . Clark , E . Taylor , J . Reap , J . Hight , F . Wright , A . Searle , E . Seaman , P . T . Block , H . A . Potter , R . Wren , J . Drayner , A . J . Johnson , A . Bradgate , C . Isaacs ,

and several others . Among the Visitors were Bros . Crowe , Bonnie Doon Lodge , No . 611 ( S . C . ) , Colombo , Ceylon ; W . G . Hodgson P . M . 2468 , J . Rowland , G . Barclay J . W . 8 57 , J . Pearce 155 6 , A . Hisikiel S . D . 1 3 , W . J . Newstead S . D . 1973 , G . A . Newson 7 6 5 , J . Walford 706 , S . Isaacs 258 9 , J . A . . Wild 19 S 7 , Valentine Hill 1641 , G . Richards 1056 , G . Hall S . W . 158 , F . T . Hanse , A . Taylor , V . Robbins , Wilkinson P . M ., J . Wynman , & c .

After the regular opening of the Lodge the minutes were confirmed , and then Bro . Paul Theodore Block , who had been initiated at the previous meeting , was examined . He answered the questions to the satisfaction of the Worshipful Master and was entrusted . The Lodge was opened in thle second degree , and he was passed a Fellow Craft .

The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and two gentlemen were proposed as candidates for' initiation at the next meeting . Hearty good wishes were tendered , and the W . M . proceeded to close his Lodge , whereupon the Brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where an excellent ancl most enjoyable repast was served by the hostess Mrs . Venables .

At its conclusion the usual Loyal toasts were honoured , after which Bro . Henry Potter I . P . M . proposed the health of the W . M . — the chief of the Rose Lodge . It was quite unnecessary , he felt , for him to point out all the good qualities of their Worshipful Master . No fancy words were needed , as they had known him for some time , and had recognised the excellence of his working . The

ceremony he had performed that night had been clone to perfection , and had given further proof of his qualifications for his position . The toast was heartily honoured . The W . M . replied , thanking Bro . Potter for his kind remarks . The Immediate rast Master had offered him a great temptation to make a long speech , but he felt the little work he had had to

perform that day was hardly worth noticing . He was glad , however , it had given satisfaction . He had specially to thank the I . P . M . for the most excellent programme he had provided for their enjoyment that evening . He felt convinced he would receive every attention and consideration from that Brother as well as the other Past Masters and Brethren generally , and in conclusion most sincerely thanked all for the cordial manner in which the

toast had been received . The I . P . M . now , by desire of the W . M ., had very much pleasure in proposing the toast of the visitors , enumerating the different guests who were present . On behalf of the W . M . and Brethren of the Rose Lodge he tendered them a most hearty welcome , hoped all had enjoyed their visit , ancl that they would have the pleasure of seeing them again on some future occasion .

Bro . J . Crowe replied , thanking the members for their very kind reception . It had been a pleasure to him to witness the excellent working of the W . M ., and to see such a number of Past Masters present . He had experienced a real Masonic treat at the Lodge meeting , and in return assured the W . M , and Brethren

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that if any of them could pay a visit to his Lodge on the little Island of Ceylon he could promise them a most hearty welcome from the Masonic Brethren there . Bro . Wilkinson P . M . returned thanks for having been coupled with , the toast . He regretted not having been able to be present at the working of the Lodge , but was so well acquainted , with the capabilities of the W . M . that he could appreciate £ he encomiums passed upon him .

Bro . Walford followed , expressing his delight at being present . The working , if little of quantity , had been good in quality . Bro . Hodgson followed , ancl in a humorous speech acknowledged his indebtedness to the W . M . and Brethren for their kind reception . He particularly complimented the two Wardens on their

performances that day , and the Senior Deacon on the way in which he had discharged his duties in the ceremony of passing . With such Officers and with such a Master as was at the head of the Lodge they certainly had bright prospects in view , ancl it seemed certain they would make the Rose Lodge one of the most prosperous in South London .

Bro . G . Hall S . W . 158 added his thanks . He had had the pleasure of being present on the night when the members had made a presentation to Bro . Loader P . M . Sec , ancl was then very much impressed with the way its affairs were managed . That evening also the ceremony had been impressively performed , and he felt he could well take the Rose Lodge as an example should he rise to the dignity of Master in the Lodge of which he was at present Senior Warden .

Other of the Visitors also responded to the toast . The W . M . next presented , in complimentary terms , the toast of the Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary . He had much pleasure in the knowledge that the Lodge had several prominent Past Masters ; on the night of his installation no less than twelve such were present , and it was not many Lodges—or at least Lodges

of their age—which could boast as much . Their Treasurer Bro . Dunn was one of the best . He was well known in the parish of Camberwell ; ancl he also took great care of the Lodge funds . The W . M . next specially referred to the Secretary ancl other among the Past Masters , one ancl all of whom , he felt , entertained the best feelings towards him , as was also the case with the Brethren generally .

Bro . Potter I . P . M . returned thanks on behalf of the 'Past Masters . Anything they did was really a-labour of love , and he felt sure he could promise that anything they did at the present they would continue to do in the future . The W . M . had referred to parish affairs . He was proud of being Mr . Councillor Potter , of Stepney , was proud to say his fellow workers there were mostly Freemasons , and proud indeed that he was one of them .

Bro . Treasurer followed , congratulating the W . M . on his performances on behalf of the Lodge that day . So long as the Brethren placed the same confidence in him as they had hitherto done he should be well rewarded . Bro . Loader Secretary thanked the W . M . for having coupled his name with the toast . He had seen every Master instal his successor in the Lodge , ancl hoped to be with them for many more years . He was at all times at their service .

The toast of the Officers was next given from the chair . The W . M . was proud to say they had admirably fulfilled their duties . The Senior Warden particularly had rendered him great assistance , and any Lodge might be proud to have such an Officer . Brother Cohen , their J . W ., was a good Mason ancl a good worker . The

W . M . said he had seen him on the Monday and Thursday in Instruction Lodges , occupying the position of Master , and he had then shown he knew the ritual of Freemasonry well . No matter what Office he was called upon to fill he was always ready . The other Officers of the Lodge were equally proficient . The toast was acknowledged .

The Tyler ' s toast concluded the meeting , which throughout had been of the most enjoyable description . A caoital musical programme was provided , under the direction of Bro . F . E . Choveaux , those who favoured the company including

Mrs . H . A . Potter , who sang very sweetly "A summer ' s night , ' and was heartily applauded . Bro . Victor Metcalfe gave a violin solo . Miss Lizzie de Few some pretty sones , Bro . PI . A . Potter a humorous song , Bro . Valentine Hill a laughable recitation , and Mr . Antonio Metcalfe also gave some excellent songs .

Bishopsgate Lodge , No . 239 6 . THE ordinary meeting was held on Monday , 26 th ult ., at the Great Eastern Hotel , Bishopsgate Street , under the presidency of the Worshipful Master Bro . Thomas Robinson . The Worshipful Master initiated Mr . Stephen Scudamore and Dr . Alfred Allport , M . R . C . S ., L . R . C . P . into Freemasonry . The charge in the first degree was well delivered by the Immediate Past Master Bro . Mead .

The Worship ful Master offered himself as Steward for' the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , in May 1 9 , and the Secretary offered himself as Steward for the Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . After this the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren adjourned to a banquet .

The usual toasts followed . Brother E . C . Mulvey P . G . P . responded to the toast of the Grand Officers , and complimented the Lodge on the way in which the work had been done , and on the admirable support always given to the Masonic Charities . Bro . Mead I . P . M . proposed the toast of the Worshipful Master ,

remarking that he told the Brethren the last time the Lodge met that , if they came to see the working of the Worshipful Master , they would be pleased . From what they had seen that evening , he was sure they would say that the way in which the W , M . had carried it put was a credit to the Lodge and to himself ,