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THEIMPERIALHOTEL, HOLBOEN VIADUCT , LONDON , Adjoining tho TKBJIIITVS of the LOJTDOX CHATHAM and DOVBB RAILWAY , but distinct from tho Viaduct Hotel . THE BEST FURNISHED AND MOST COMFORTABLE HOTEL IN LONDON . HOT & COLD WATER LAID ON IN ALL BED ROOMS . The » i > iioiiitiuciit « i throughout no arranged as to ensure < Ioiue * tic comfort . EVERY ACCOMMODAFION FOR MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS , public ^ Dinners # " ^ ifcbbwcf ^ Breakfasts . THB CBITSADEBS LODGE , No . 1677 , AHD PERSEVBBANCS LODGE , NO . 1713 , HOLD THEIR MEETINGS AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT . GOOD COOKING . FINE WINES . MODERATE CHARGES . The Edison Electric liicht . TARIFF on APPLICATION to Bro . A . BEGBIE .
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HOLLY BUSH TAYEHN , HAMPSTEAD , ( Close to the Fire Station ) . ACCOMMODATION for MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS and BANQUETS ; BALLS and ASSKMBLIES ; PAROCHIAL DINNERS ; RIFLE , CRICKET , and FOOTBALL GATHERINGS , & c . Rail and Bus within easy distance . The members of the St . John ' s Lodge , No . 167 , htwo held their meetings at this establishment for many years . JTull particulars and Tariff on application to C . M . FROUD , Proprietor .
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THEBOLTONHOTELDUKE ROAD , CHISWICK , A lew Minutes from three Railway Stations—the Chiswick and Hammersmith on the North London ; the Chiswick , on the South Western ; and the Metropolitan , Turnham Green . ACCOMMODATION for MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS and BANQUETS ; PAROCHIAL DINNERS ; RIFLE , CRICKET , and FOOTBALL GATHERINGS , & c . The Chiswick Lodge holds its Meetings here . " The ' Bolton' is a cosy and very pleasant home . "—Vide Masonic Press . Tariff and particulars promptly supplied . THOMAS WRIGHT , Proprietor .
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Mi A . S 01 ST I C LECTURE . "KNOBS AND EXCRESCENCES . 1 ' B RO . JAMES STEVENS P . M . P . Z . is open to accept invitations for tho delivery of this LECTURE in METBOPOIIIAH' or PsoviyCIAI LODGES , or LODGES OV ISSTRHCTWS . No Lecture Fee ; travelling expenses only accepted . Address—Clapham , S . W *
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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
: o : — KENT LODGE , No . 15 . fTIHE installation meeting , held on tho 12 th instant , at tho Free-- * - masons' Hall , was numerously attended . Bros . Hirst W . M . occupied the chair , E . Stimson S . W ., J . W . Legge J . W ., Dr . Sleeman P . M . Treasurer , W . P . Dnkes P . M . Secretary , Worley S . D ., 0 . Jame 3 J . D ., J . H . Cammell I . G ., Pritchard D . C ., P . M . ' s E . A . Wells . , Martin , Posener , Gorman , Ball , Hotten , Wharman . Visitors—Bros . James
Terry P . P . GJ . W . Hunts , Southwood P . M . 1260 , Jervis P . M . 1424 , J . G . Fisher P . M . 1 B 24 , R . Ward P . M . 511 , G . F . Smith 1830 , Levett 452 , D . Haines 72 , J . J . Robertson W . M . 1536 , W . Smith I . P . M . 1538 , Underwood 1670 , Bradgate 55 , Cockburn 1817 , West P . M . 1327 , E . G . Carpenter 1903 , Briggs 141 , Carter P . M . 92 , Grinstead W . M . 1 G 92 , H . Williams 204 , A . Harvey 1963 , H . J . Levett 452
, Charpeutier Saxo Weimer 1903 , Meredith 487 , D . Harris 72 , U . M . Levy P . M . 188 , & c . Lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The roport of tho Audit Committeo was then received , and in duo courso a Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . Stimson S . W . and W . M . elect wa 3 presented to the Lodge , and in presence of twenty-three P . M . ' s and
W . M . ' s duly installed into the chair by the retiring W . Master assisted by Bro . Wells P . M ., who efliciently acted as D . C . On tho re-admission of the brethren , the newly-installed W . M . was saluted in due form , and he appointed and invested his Officers : —Bros . Hirst I . P . M ., W . Logge S . W ., Worley J . D ., Dr . Sleeman P . M . ( Father of
the Lodge , re-elected ) Treasurer , W . P . Dukes P . M . Secretary James S . D ., Cammell J . D ., Pritchard I . G ., C . Potier D . C Wells P . M . Wine Steward , Walkloy Tyler . Applanse followed the investiture , andtho hope was expressed that the Worshi pful Master would have a snccessful year of office . The now Master
was soon called upon to exhibit his proficiency , Messrs . Mortimer aud Downs being candidates for initiation . Brother Stimson conducted tho ceremony in a perfect and impressive manner . Hearty good
Installation Meetings, &C.
wishes wore tendered , and Lodge was closed . Tho brethren then adjourned to the Venetian-room , nt tho nolborn Restaurant , where , to the number of eighty-five , they sat down to a very sumptuous and recherche banquet and dessert . Tho W . M . proved himself a gonial President , and the speeches were brief but to tho purpose . Brother Hirst proposed the health of the W . M ., who he was sure would
carry out every duty of the Lodge to their satisfaction . Tho W . M . in reply thanked the brethren for tho hearty response they had given to the toast ; ho hoped at the expiration of his year of offioo he might hear the same expression of feeling , and retain tho goodwill of all tho members of the Lodge . The W . Master in proposing the toast of tho Initiates , said the Lodge was pleased to have them join it .
He trusted they might attain high honours in tho Craft . Bro . James snng the E . A . song , and Bros . Mortimer and Downs very appropriately responded . The W . M . next paid a compliment to the Visitors j there were fifty present , many promiuant in the Order . The members of the Kent Lodge were pleased to see thorn ; personally he felt honoured by there being so many present ; ho would call on Brother
Carter P . M . 92 to respond . Bro . Carter , in reply , paid a juat compliment to the W . M ., who had not only given them a Masonic treat by the manner in which he had initiated the two brethren , but also by his genial presidency . Bro . Martin P . M . responded for tho P . M . ' s ; he was pleased on their behalf to say they had a W . M . who was in every way calculated to perform the duties required of him .
He could assure Bro . Stimson ho would have the support of the Past Masters . The excellent qualities of both Treasurer and Secretary were next dilated on ; tho W . M . speaking in high terms respecting the Z 9 al and ability these two Officers displayed . Bro . Sleeman P . M . and Treasurer , in feeliug torms responded , and was followed by Bro . Dukes . Bro . T . Whorlow Legge acknowledged the compliment
the W . M . paid the other Officers , and shortly afterwards the Tyler a toast was given . A capital musical entertainment was provided , under the direction of Bro . F . Smith , A . R . A . M ., P . M . 1839 , who was assisted by Bros . John Hodges , Arthur Thompson , T . W . Hanson , and W . Winn . Wo append the programme — National Anthem , Dr . J . Bull ; Glee , " Take thy Banner , " Coward ; Song , "The Last
Watch . " Pinsnti , Bro . T . W . Hanson ; Glee , " By Celia ' s Arbour , " Horsley ; Song , "The Initiates ; " Song , "The Vicar of Bray , " Bro : W . Winn ; Song , " Sweethearts still , " Greenish , Bro . A . Thomp . son ; Glee , "The Bee , " Elliott ; Ballad , "Tho Meeting of the Waters , " Moore , Bro . J . Hodges ; Glee , " Fill the Shining Goblet , " Parry .
VIRTUE AND SILENCE LODGE , No . 332 . THE annual installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , 6 th inst ., in the Lodge-room attached to the White Lion Hotel , Hadleigh . There was a large attendance of members and visitors , including representatives of the Grand Lodge . The following signed the presence book : —J . King W . M ., C . J . Grimwade S . W ., J . C . Norman J . W ., W . Hart Treasurer , A . J . Grimwade Secretary , C . H . A . Haward S . D ., James Warren J . D ., William Gardiner P . M .
D . C , C . Smallman I . G ., G . A . Hardacre P . M . Organist , Jas . Whittle Tyler ; P . M . ' s Broa . T . W . Chisnall , F . Grimwade , and S . Cooper ; also Bros . E . W . Archer , Thos . Cook , Robt . Aldous , Arthur Taylor , and H . R . Taylor . Visitors—Bros . Rev . C . J . Martyn Deputy Prov . G . M . Suffolk , J . Terry P . P . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , W . Clarke P . G . P ., N . Tracy P . G . See . Suffolk , T . J . Railing P . G . Sec . Essex ,
H . Grimwade 51 , J . M . Harvey P . P . G . B ., S . R . Anness P . M . 376 , F . W . Jennings W . M . 1224 , C . W . Grimwood S . W . 1224 , S . K . Woodward Sec . 1663 , R . F . B . Perry 555 , T . R . Elkington 376 . Lodge having been opened , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master installed Bro . Charles J . Grimwade as W . M . in succession to Bro . J . King , during whose term of office the Lodge had made very satisfactory
progress . The new W . M . appointed his Officers , as follow : —Bros , J . C . Norman S . W ., C . H . U . Howard J . W ., W . Hart P . M . Treas ., A . J . Grimwade P . M . Sec , G . A . Hardacre P . M . Org . W . Gardiner P . M , D . of C , J . Warren S . D ., E . C . Smallman J . D ., H . R . Taylor I . G ., Whittle Tylor . In appointing the Treasurer and Secretary the W . M . made especial reference to the assistance they had rendered to
the Lodge in the past . The Lodge having been closed , the brethren partook of a banquet at the White Lion Hotel , admirably served by Bro . R . Aldous . Tho Queen and The Craft , and the M . W . Grand Master , having been proposed and enthusiastically received , the toast of the Pro Grand Master and other Grand Lodge Officers was given , to which the D . P . G . M . Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn and
Bro . W . Clarke responded , tho latter referring to the importance of the revision of the new Book of Constitutions , which ho hoped would be the book to guide and govern the Craft aright . Bro . Clarke stated tho Grand Lodgo had decided to rebuild tho Temple in the same form as it was previous to the recent fire , but tho great pressure in attendance made it compulsory , or would in a few years , that the '
building should be mnch enlarged . He also referred to tho election of Grand Treasurer , which took place tho previous evening , and to the action in opposing tho possibility of tho same brother holding the office in continuity . He considered the office an annual one only , and supported the motion to that effect , which was carried by n , largo majority . The W . M . in proposing the toast of the Prov .
Grand Master of Suffolk , the Deputy P . G . M . and tho rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , expressed tho satisfaction felt in the way tho Prov . Grand Master managed the affairs of tho province ; as to Bro . tho Rov . C . J . Martyn , lie was sure that if a Mason wont in or ont of tho province tho mention of his namo caused a thrill in every heart . They welcomed him there , and rejoiced to seo him in bettor health .
Thoy had with thorn Bro . Tracoy , the new Secretary of the Province , who was throwing an amonnfc of energy and spirit iuto his work which entitled him to great credit and their thanks . Tho Deputy Provincial Grand Blaster responded , and expressed the great ple . 'isuto ho felt in the success of the Stewards to the Charities ; the province was now subscribing a good amount , and only last week Brother J . M . Harvey took up to tho Festival dinner 200 guineas
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THEIMPERIALHOTEL, HOLBOEN VIADUCT , LONDON , Adjoining tho TKBJIIITVS of the LOJTDOX CHATHAM and DOVBB RAILWAY , but distinct from tho Viaduct Hotel . THE BEST FURNISHED AND MOST COMFORTABLE HOTEL IN LONDON . HOT & COLD WATER LAID ON IN ALL BED ROOMS . The » i > iioiiitiuciit « i throughout no arranged as to ensure < Ioiue * tic comfort . EVERY ACCOMMODAFION FOR MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS , public ^ Dinners # " ^ ifcbbwcf ^ Breakfasts . THB CBITSADEBS LODGE , No . 1677 , AHD PERSEVBBANCS LODGE , NO . 1713 , HOLD THEIR MEETINGS AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT . GOOD COOKING . FINE WINES . MODERATE CHARGES . The Edison Electric liicht . TARIFF on APPLICATION to Bro . A . BEGBIE .
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HOLLY BUSH TAYEHN , HAMPSTEAD , ( Close to the Fire Station ) . ACCOMMODATION for MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS and BANQUETS ; BALLS and ASSKMBLIES ; PAROCHIAL DINNERS ; RIFLE , CRICKET , and FOOTBALL GATHERINGS , & c . Rail and Bus within easy distance . The members of the St . John ' s Lodge , No . 167 , htwo held their meetings at this establishment for many years . JTull particulars and Tariff on application to C . M . FROUD , Proprietor .
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THEBOLTONHOTELDUKE ROAD , CHISWICK , A lew Minutes from three Railway Stations—the Chiswick and Hammersmith on the North London ; the Chiswick , on the South Western ; and the Metropolitan , Turnham Green . ACCOMMODATION for MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS and BANQUETS ; PAROCHIAL DINNERS ; RIFLE , CRICKET , and FOOTBALL GATHERINGS , & c . The Chiswick Lodge holds its Meetings here . " The ' Bolton' is a cosy and very pleasant home . "—Vide Masonic Press . Tariff and particulars promptly supplied . THOMAS WRIGHT , Proprietor .
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Mi A . S 01 ST I C LECTURE . "KNOBS AND EXCRESCENCES . 1 ' B RO . JAMES STEVENS P . M . P . Z . is open to accept invitations for tho delivery of this LECTURE in METBOPOIIIAH' or PsoviyCIAI LODGES , or LODGES OV ISSTRHCTWS . No Lecture Fee ; travelling expenses only accepted . Address—Clapham , S . W *
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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
: o : — KENT LODGE , No . 15 . fTIHE installation meeting , held on tho 12 th instant , at tho Free-- * - masons' Hall , was numerously attended . Bros . Hirst W . M . occupied the chair , E . Stimson S . W ., J . W . Legge J . W ., Dr . Sleeman P . M . Treasurer , W . P . Dnkes P . M . Secretary , Worley S . D ., 0 . Jame 3 J . D ., J . H . Cammell I . G ., Pritchard D . C ., P . M . ' s E . A . Wells . , Martin , Posener , Gorman , Ball , Hotten , Wharman . Visitors—Bros . James
Terry P . P . GJ . W . Hunts , Southwood P . M . 1260 , Jervis P . M . 1424 , J . G . Fisher P . M . 1 B 24 , R . Ward P . M . 511 , G . F . Smith 1830 , Levett 452 , D . Haines 72 , J . J . Robertson W . M . 1536 , W . Smith I . P . M . 1538 , Underwood 1670 , Bradgate 55 , Cockburn 1817 , West P . M . 1327 , E . G . Carpenter 1903 , Briggs 141 , Carter P . M . 92 , Grinstead W . M . 1 G 92 , H . Williams 204 , A . Harvey 1963 , H . J . Levett 452
, Charpeutier Saxo Weimer 1903 , Meredith 487 , D . Harris 72 , U . M . Levy P . M . 188 , & c . Lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The roport of tho Audit Committeo was then received , and in duo courso a Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . Stimson S . W . and W . M . elect wa 3 presented to the Lodge , and in presence of twenty-three P . M . ' s and
W . M . ' s duly installed into the chair by the retiring W . Master assisted by Bro . Wells P . M ., who efliciently acted as D . C . On tho re-admission of the brethren , the newly-installed W . M . was saluted in due form , and he appointed and invested his Officers : —Bros . Hirst I . P . M ., W . Logge S . W ., Worley J . D ., Dr . Sleeman P . M . ( Father of
the Lodge , re-elected ) Treasurer , W . P . Dukes P . M . Secretary James S . D ., Cammell J . D ., Pritchard I . G ., C . Potier D . C Wells P . M . Wine Steward , Walkloy Tyler . Applanse followed the investiture , andtho hope was expressed that the Worshi pful Master would have a snccessful year of office . The now Master
was soon called upon to exhibit his proficiency , Messrs . Mortimer aud Downs being candidates for initiation . Brother Stimson conducted tho ceremony in a perfect and impressive manner . Hearty good
Installation Meetings, &C.
wishes wore tendered , and Lodge was closed . Tho brethren then adjourned to the Venetian-room , nt tho nolborn Restaurant , where , to the number of eighty-five , they sat down to a very sumptuous and recherche banquet and dessert . Tho W . M . proved himself a gonial President , and the speeches were brief but to tho purpose . Brother Hirst proposed the health of the W . M ., who he was sure would
carry out every duty of the Lodge to their satisfaction . Tho W . M . in reply thanked the brethren for tho hearty response they had given to the toast ; ho hoped at the expiration of his year of offioo he might hear the same expression of feeling , and retain tho goodwill of all tho members of the Lodge . The W . Master in proposing the toast of tho Initiates , said the Lodge was pleased to have them join it .
He trusted they might attain high honours in tho Craft . Bro . James snng the E . A . song , and Bros . Mortimer and Downs very appropriately responded . The W . M . next paid a compliment to the Visitors j there were fifty present , many promiuant in the Order . The members of the Kent Lodge were pleased to see thorn ; personally he felt honoured by there being so many present ; ho would call on Brother
Carter P . M . 92 to respond . Bro . Carter , in reply , paid a juat compliment to the W . M ., who had not only given them a Masonic treat by the manner in which he had initiated the two brethren , but also by his genial presidency . Bro . Martin P . M . responded for tho P . M . ' s ; he was pleased on their behalf to say they had a W . M . who was in every way calculated to perform the duties required of him .
He could assure Bro . Stimson ho would have the support of the Past Masters . The excellent qualities of both Treasurer and Secretary were next dilated on ; tho W . M . speaking in high terms respecting the Z 9 al and ability these two Officers displayed . Bro . Sleeman P . M . and Treasurer , in feeliug torms responded , and was followed by Bro . Dukes . Bro . T . Whorlow Legge acknowledged the compliment
the W . M . paid the other Officers , and shortly afterwards the Tyler a toast was given . A capital musical entertainment was provided , under the direction of Bro . F . Smith , A . R . A . M ., P . M . 1839 , who was assisted by Bros . John Hodges , Arthur Thompson , T . W . Hanson , and W . Winn . Wo append the programme — National Anthem , Dr . J . Bull ; Glee , " Take thy Banner , " Coward ; Song , "The Last
Watch . " Pinsnti , Bro . T . W . Hanson ; Glee , " By Celia ' s Arbour , " Horsley ; Song , "The Initiates ; " Song , "The Vicar of Bray , " Bro : W . Winn ; Song , " Sweethearts still , " Greenish , Bro . A . Thomp . son ; Glee , "The Bee , " Elliott ; Ballad , "Tho Meeting of the Waters , " Moore , Bro . J . Hodges ; Glee , " Fill the Shining Goblet , " Parry .
VIRTUE AND SILENCE LODGE , No . 332 . THE annual installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , 6 th inst ., in the Lodge-room attached to the White Lion Hotel , Hadleigh . There was a large attendance of members and visitors , including representatives of the Grand Lodge . The following signed the presence book : —J . King W . M ., C . J . Grimwade S . W ., J . C . Norman J . W ., W . Hart Treasurer , A . J . Grimwade Secretary , C . H . A . Haward S . D ., James Warren J . D ., William Gardiner P . M .
D . C , C . Smallman I . G ., G . A . Hardacre P . M . Organist , Jas . Whittle Tyler ; P . M . ' s Broa . T . W . Chisnall , F . Grimwade , and S . Cooper ; also Bros . E . W . Archer , Thos . Cook , Robt . Aldous , Arthur Taylor , and H . R . Taylor . Visitors—Bros . Rev . C . J . Martyn Deputy Prov . G . M . Suffolk , J . Terry P . P . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , W . Clarke P . G . P ., N . Tracy P . G . See . Suffolk , T . J . Railing P . G . Sec . Essex ,
H . Grimwade 51 , J . M . Harvey P . P . G . B ., S . R . Anness P . M . 376 , F . W . Jennings W . M . 1224 , C . W . Grimwood S . W . 1224 , S . K . Woodward Sec . 1663 , R . F . B . Perry 555 , T . R . Elkington 376 . Lodge having been opened , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master installed Bro . Charles J . Grimwade as W . M . in succession to Bro . J . King , during whose term of office the Lodge had made very satisfactory
progress . The new W . M . appointed his Officers , as follow : —Bros , J . C . Norman S . W ., C . H . U . Howard J . W ., W . Hart P . M . Treas ., A . J . Grimwade P . M . Sec , G . A . Hardacre P . M . Org . W . Gardiner P . M , D . of C , J . Warren S . D ., E . C . Smallman J . D ., H . R . Taylor I . G ., Whittle Tylor . In appointing the Treasurer and Secretary the W . M . made especial reference to the assistance they had rendered to
the Lodge in the past . The Lodge having been closed , the brethren partook of a banquet at the White Lion Hotel , admirably served by Bro . R . Aldous . Tho Queen and The Craft , and the M . W . Grand Master , having been proposed and enthusiastically received , the toast of the Pro Grand Master and other Grand Lodge Officers was given , to which the D . P . G . M . Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn and
Bro . W . Clarke responded , tho latter referring to the importance of the revision of the new Book of Constitutions , which ho hoped would be the book to guide and govern the Craft aright . Bro . Clarke stated tho Grand Lodgo had decided to rebuild tho Temple in the same form as it was previous to the recent fire , but tho great pressure in attendance made it compulsory , or would in a few years , that the '
building should be mnch enlarged . He also referred to tho election of Grand Treasurer , which took place tho previous evening , and to the action in opposing tho possibility of tho same brother holding the office in continuity . He considered the office an annual one only , and supported the motion to that effect , which was carried by n , largo majority . The W . M . in proposing the toast of the Prov .
Grand Master of Suffolk , the Deputy P . G . M . and tho rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , expressed tho satisfaction felt in the way tho Prov . Grand Master managed the affairs of tho province ; as to Bro . tho Rov . C . J . Martyn , lie was sure that if a Mason wont in or ont of tho province tho mention of his namo caused a thrill in every heart . They welcomed him there , and rejoiced to seo him in bettor health .
Thoy had with thorn Bro . Tracoy , the new Secretary of the Province , who was throwing an amonnfc of energy and spirit iuto his work which entitled him to great credit and their thanks . Tho Deputy Provincial Grand Blaster responded , and expressed the great ple . 'isuto ho felt in the success of the Stewards to the Charities ; the province was now subscribing a good amount , and only last week Brother J . M . Harvey took up to tho Festival dinner 200 guineas