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Lodge of Loyalty , No . 1607 «—In May last year wo had the pleasure to record the consecration of this Lodge , which holdi its meetings at the Alexandra Palace , Muswell Hill ; to-day we are called upon to give particulars of the first anniversary meeting , which took place on Saturday last , the 8 th inst . In order that the proceedings of the day should not be of too heavy a character the
members held an emergency meeting on the 11 th August last , consequently the principal feature on the agenda paper was the Installa . tion of W . M . for the ensuing year . The brethren assembled at three o ' clock , when Bro . John Newton took the chair , ho was sup . ported by Bros . Frederick Brown S . W ., Webb J . W ., Perceval S . D ., Knill as Sec , and Wyatt l . G . Amongst thoso present we noticed
Bros . Jas . Terry Sec . E . M . B . I ., 0 . F . Matier Hon . P . G . W . G . Locige Greece , W . H . Bateman 12 , W . J . Beedell 12 , J . E . Middleton 29 , S . H . Eawley 174 , G . J . Hilliard 174 , J . Appleby 174 , Heddon 174 , John Constable 185 , F . Brown 765 , W . Gardiner 780 , H . Eeed 733 , W . H . Wallington 860 , F . Meen 1185 , C . Searell 1382 , J . Whalley 1382 , W . W . Morgan 1385 , T . Hamer 1426 , E . W . Braine 1471 ,
W . J . Parish 1604 , Frederick Binckes P . G . S . Seo . E . M . I . B ., Sic Bro . Newton having opened the Lodge , the minutes of the last regular meeting , and tkose of the emergency , were read and confirmed , and the anditors delivered their report . The Wardens then vacated their chairs in favour of Bros . Middleton and John Constable , and Bro . Jas . Terry , acting as Director of the Ceremonies , presented
Bro . Frederick Brown to the W . M . to receive at his bands the benefit of Installation . Bro . Newton then commenced the ceremony , and after obligation , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and the ceremony was completed . On the re-admission of the brethren , the appointment of officers took place : —Bros . C . Webb S . W ., C . J . Perceval J . W ., E . G . Legge Treasurer , John Newton P . M . Secretary ,
Wyatt S . D ., Beedell J . D ., Knill I . G ., Jones D . C , Carr W . S ., J . Verry Tyler . The addresses were delivered by Bro . Newton , and we need scarcely say that the work of the day was performed admirably . Some propositions for joining were then handed in , and the Lodge was closed . At the banquet , which was very well served by Bros . Bertram and Eoberts , the W . M . Bro . Frederick Brown presided , and
conducted the after proceedings in a most happy and genial manner . After grace had been sung , he gave the first toast , Her Majesty the Queea , which was followed by a new song , entitled "The Queen and the Craft , " well rendered by Bro . Beedell . The M . W . the Grand Master was next proposed , and was followed by tho part song , " God Bless the Prince of Wales . " The health of the Pro Grand Master
received due honour , and Bro . Bateman favoured the company with " Sunny Days will come again . " With the toast of the Deputy G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers was associated the names of the two Past Grand Stewards who wero present—Bros . F . Binckes and Middleton . Bro . Binckes gave an amusing description of what he considered the anomalous position in which Past Grand
Stewards stand . With respect to the two worthy noblemen who were at the head of onr Order , no word of eulogy from him conld enhance the esteem in which they were universally held . The next toast , the Worshipful Master , was delegated to Bro . Jas . Terry , who paid a just tribute to Bro . Brown for the energy displayed by him in acquiring a knowledge of what was required to enable him
satisfactorily to fill the position he now held . Bro . Brown on rising to reply thanked Bro . Terry for the kind way in which he had commended the toast to the brethren , and the brethren for the hearty manner in which they had received it . All who knew him were well aware that from his entrance into the Order he had made it his study to carry out his duties thoroughly , and with advantage to the Craft at
large . He had the best interests of Freemasonry at heart , and hoped he might always be able to promote the welfare of the Fraternity . He looked a young man , but he had travelled over many lands ; of this he had become assured , that where the precepts inculcated by a proper knowledge of Freemasonry were best understood , and most perfectly practised , they had but one tendency , and that was to
promote good fellowship . Bro . Brown concluded his remarks by saying that the welfare of the Lodge should merit his best consideration , and he trusted his exertions might receive tho approval of the members . In proposing the health of the Past Master , Bro . Brown said that their worthy Bro . Newton was so well known to all present that very few remarks need be offered by him in presenting
the toast for their acceptance . Moreover , Bro . Newton bore on his' breast tangible marks of the respect in which he was held . The jewels he wore had been presented him for the energy displayed by him in promoting the welfare of his fellows ; his heart was ever open to the cry of charity , and his was no halting benevolence . Bro . Brown then alluded to the sketch of Bro . Newton
that had appeared in these columns , a sketch which ( he added ) was written in glowing terms , but in bis opinion not highly coloured . He remarked that the jewels a Mason wore might be regarded as the outward and visible signs of what a brother had done . He had been deputed to attach one more such sign ' on the breast of Bro . Newton , which he hoped wonld be considered yet another evidence of his
Masonic worth ; and though the last , he trusted it would not be regarded as the least in his esteem . He sincerely hoped it might recall to his mind pleasant reminiscences of his connection with their Lodge , and tend to remind him of an important episode in his Masonic career . After a song , " Nancy Lee , " from Bro . Large , Bro . Newton replied . He was sure , after the very eloquent way in
which Bro . Brown had proposed the toast , that all would agree with him that he ( Bro . Newton ) was in a very awkward position . He must , however , in the first place return thanks for tho hearty manner in which Bro . Brown ' s remarks had been received , ancl for the support he had at all times had from the members during his term of office . Looking back over the past twelve months , he was reminded
of what had tended to the formation of the Loyalty Locige . It was an offshoot of the Sincerity , in which Lodge ho saw many young Masons who were anxious to advance , and v / ho were necessarily precluded from taking that position they were so desirous to attain . He felt it a pleasure to assist those who displayed a desire to help themselves , He bad been fortunate in tbe selection of bis officers ,
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and he felt assured that in course of timo the Loyalty Lodge would be second to none in London . Bro . Brown had stated he was bnt a young man , and that he had travelled ; he ( Bro . Newton ) had not travelled far afield , but wherever he met with the qualities of good fellowship it almost invariably turned out the possessors wero Masons . Whatever he could do to advance the interests of Free .
masonry he was always ready and willing to do . As I . P . M . and Secretary of the Lodgo he would strive to advance it in the good opinion of the Craft . He thanked the brethren for the jewel they had presented him , at the same timo he thought tho most estimable jewel he could possess was tho knowledge that he had the best wishes of the members , and he could look on their gift with a knowledge that
it was a token of their respect . In giving the health of tho Visitors , the W . M . said , we were taught in Masonry that to visit is very beneficial . The members of the Loyalty Lodge wero always pleased to see Visitors at their board . He then detailed the various qualifications of thoso who were present , and called on several to reply . Bro . Matier said : Last year ho had read an account of the consecration of the
Lodgo ; he little thought at that time it would devolve on him to address the brethreu at the first anniversary meeting . He offered his heartiest congratulations for the success the Lodge had achieved , and ten . dered his best wishes for its future prosperity . With regard tocharity , the brethren had not been unmindful of its claims ; and as to hospitality , the number of visitors present that evening would testify that was not
overlooked . Bro . Constable : Was present on the auspicious occasion to which Bro . Matier referred . With respect to the kind way in which Bro . Brown had referred to his efforts , he wonld merely repeat what he had said before—his motto was , Deeds , not words . If ho had been the means of setting a good example , he could only hope it was one that would be largely followed . After a few remarks from
Bro . F . Brown . No . 765 , Bro . Eawley said he was delighted to find the Lodge , after a year ' s existence , in such a happy and prosperous condition . As an old member of the Sincerity Lodge , he agreed with Bro . Newton that thero was but faint hope of promotion for the many brethren who were members , and therefore ho deemed it advisable that aspirants for office should join new Lodges , where they
would have a better chance . Bro . Eawley then referred to the amount that had been raised during the present year for our Institutionsviz ., £ 40 , 000 . The Benevolent Institution , when he first knew it , had a list of about forty subscribers , whereas now it numbered nearly 10 , 000 supporters . As an old Mason , he was gratified to see a continuity of such progress . Bro . Morgan was the next speaker . He
had been placed No . 6 on the list of those called on by the W . M . to respond to the toast , and was to be followed by an unknown quantity , which the W . M . had graphically designated as " others . " He , with previous speakers , had been present at the consecration of the Lodge , and was pleased to witness its prosperity . With regard to what had been said in reference to the Charities , though not . an old Mason , he
could remember what was said at one of the first Masonic gatherings he attended , where a speaker remarked that £ 15 , 000 ought to be raised annually for each of our Institutions , and this idea was some , what ridiculed . The idea , preposterous as it then appeared , was not far from realisation . £ 40 , 000 had been raised this year , and if the efforts of " A Zealous Officer " and " Our Hercules " were seconded
by the Craft at large , the amount might be collected next . He was sure all present would help . All would agree with him that they had spent a most pleasant evening , and he , on behalf of the visitors , would thank the Lodge for the hospitality they had exhibited . Bro . Parish was the next to respond . He belonged to a Lodge where they numbered 120 members his was essentially a class Lodge , but their desire
was to be careful in the selection of those who desired to join them . He would rather they excluded many good men than admit one bad one . Bro . Wallington next offered a few remarks , but he said the wind had been somewhat taken out of his sails by the previous speakers . However , he would join with all in expressing his wishes for the prosperity of the Lodge . Bro . Brown here remarked that he hardly
thought he ought to let Bro . Wallington off so cheaply . He had long known him as a worthy and competent Mason , one who was always ready to impart the knowledge he possessed for the benefit of his younger brethren ; he could not ask him to speak again , but he would request Bro . Wallington to oblige the company with a song . To this request Bro . Wallington responded , ancl sang " Welcome Friends , " in his well-known earnest and effective manner . The next toast was the
Charities , and was ably responded to by Bros . Binckes and Terry , who acknowledged the great interest taken by the Lodge in the three Institutions , and thanked the members for the liberal way in which they had supported them . The toast of the Officers was replied to by Bros . Webb and Carr , and the call for the Tyler brought a pleasant day's proceedings to an end . Some capital part songs were rendered during the evening , and gave unqualified satisfaction .
Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting at Bro . Maidwell ' s , Tho Hercules , Leaden , hall-street , on Thursday evening , the 13 th inst ., at 7 . 30 . Present—Bros . Powell W . M ., Maidwell S . W ., Hewlett J . W ., Chapman S . D ., Andrews J . D . Grammer l . G . and Sec . The ceremony of the second
degree was rehearsed , Bro . Grammer candidate . The first , second , third , fourth , and fifth sections of the lecture were worked by Bro , Hewlett , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Campbell of Lodge No 413 ( Glasgow ) was elected a member , and the Lodge closed in due form .
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —At the meeting held at the " Whittington , " Moor-lane , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., Bro . Ager occupied the chair . There were present Bros . Pelton S . W ., Gomm J . W ., E . Gottheil P . M . Preceptor , Walker S . D .,
Loewenthal I . G ., Triggs , 4 c , Christopher Tyler . The ceremony of the second degree was rehearsed , Bro . Triggs acting candidate . The opening and closing of the Lodge in the different degrees , as well as the calling off and on to labour and refreshment was practised . After discussing matters relating to its position aud future prosperity .
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Lodge of Loyalty , No . 1607 «—In May last year wo had the pleasure to record the consecration of this Lodge , which holdi its meetings at the Alexandra Palace , Muswell Hill ; to-day we are called upon to give particulars of the first anniversary meeting , which took place on Saturday last , the 8 th inst . In order that the proceedings of the day should not be of too heavy a character the
members held an emergency meeting on the 11 th August last , consequently the principal feature on the agenda paper was the Installa . tion of W . M . for the ensuing year . The brethren assembled at three o ' clock , when Bro . John Newton took the chair , ho was sup . ported by Bros . Frederick Brown S . W ., Webb J . W ., Perceval S . D ., Knill as Sec , and Wyatt l . G . Amongst thoso present we noticed
Bros . Jas . Terry Sec . E . M . B . I ., 0 . F . Matier Hon . P . G . W . G . Locige Greece , W . H . Bateman 12 , W . J . Beedell 12 , J . E . Middleton 29 , S . H . Eawley 174 , G . J . Hilliard 174 , J . Appleby 174 , Heddon 174 , John Constable 185 , F . Brown 765 , W . Gardiner 780 , H . Eeed 733 , W . H . Wallington 860 , F . Meen 1185 , C . Searell 1382 , J . Whalley 1382 , W . W . Morgan 1385 , T . Hamer 1426 , E . W . Braine 1471 ,
W . J . Parish 1604 , Frederick Binckes P . G . S . Seo . E . M . I . B ., Sic Bro . Newton having opened the Lodge , the minutes of the last regular meeting , and tkose of the emergency , were read and confirmed , and the anditors delivered their report . The Wardens then vacated their chairs in favour of Bros . Middleton and John Constable , and Bro . Jas . Terry , acting as Director of the Ceremonies , presented
Bro . Frederick Brown to the W . M . to receive at his bands the benefit of Installation . Bro . Newton then commenced the ceremony , and after obligation , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and the ceremony was completed . On the re-admission of the brethren , the appointment of officers took place : —Bros . C . Webb S . W ., C . J . Perceval J . W ., E . G . Legge Treasurer , John Newton P . M . Secretary ,
Wyatt S . D ., Beedell J . D ., Knill I . G ., Jones D . C , Carr W . S ., J . Verry Tyler . The addresses were delivered by Bro . Newton , and we need scarcely say that the work of the day was performed admirably . Some propositions for joining were then handed in , and the Lodge was closed . At the banquet , which was very well served by Bros . Bertram and Eoberts , the W . M . Bro . Frederick Brown presided , and
conducted the after proceedings in a most happy and genial manner . After grace had been sung , he gave the first toast , Her Majesty the Queea , which was followed by a new song , entitled "The Queen and the Craft , " well rendered by Bro . Beedell . The M . W . the Grand Master was next proposed , and was followed by tho part song , " God Bless the Prince of Wales . " The health of the Pro Grand Master
received due honour , and Bro . Bateman favoured the company with " Sunny Days will come again . " With the toast of the Deputy G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers was associated the names of the two Past Grand Stewards who wero present—Bros . F . Binckes and Middleton . Bro . Binckes gave an amusing description of what he considered the anomalous position in which Past Grand
Stewards stand . With respect to the two worthy noblemen who were at the head of onr Order , no word of eulogy from him conld enhance the esteem in which they were universally held . The next toast , the Worshipful Master , was delegated to Bro . Jas . Terry , who paid a just tribute to Bro . Brown for the energy displayed by him in acquiring a knowledge of what was required to enable him
satisfactorily to fill the position he now held . Bro . Brown on rising to reply thanked Bro . Terry for the kind way in which he had commended the toast to the brethren , and the brethren for the hearty manner in which they had received it . All who knew him were well aware that from his entrance into the Order he had made it his study to carry out his duties thoroughly , and with advantage to the Craft at
large . He had the best interests of Freemasonry at heart , and hoped he might always be able to promote the welfare of the Fraternity . He looked a young man , but he had travelled over many lands ; of this he had become assured , that where the precepts inculcated by a proper knowledge of Freemasonry were best understood , and most perfectly practised , they had but one tendency , and that was to
promote good fellowship . Bro . Brown concluded his remarks by saying that the welfare of the Lodge should merit his best consideration , and he trusted his exertions might receive tho approval of the members . In proposing the health of the Past Master , Bro . Brown said that their worthy Bro . Newton was so well known to all present that very few remarks need be offered by him in presenting
the toast for their acceptance . Moreover , Bro . Newton bore on his' breast tangible marks of the respect in which he was held . The jewels he wore had been presented him for the energy displayed by him in promoting the welfare of his fellows ; his heart was ever open to the cry of charity , and his was no halting benevolence . Bro . Brown then alluded to the sketch of Bro . Newton
that had appeared in these columns , a sketch which ( he added ) was written in glowing terms , but in bis opinion not highly coloured . He remarked that the jewels a Mason wore might be regarded as the outward and visible signs of what a brother had done . He had been deputed to attach one more such sign ' on the breast of Bro . Newton , which he hoped wonld be considered yet another evidence of his
Masonic worth ; and though the last , he trusted it would not be regarded as the least in his esteem . He sincerely hoped it might recall to his mind pleasant reminiscences of his connection with their Lodge , and tend to remind him of an important episode in his Masonic career . After a song , " Nancy Lee , " from Bro . Large , Bro . Newton replied . He was sure , after the very eloquent way in
which Bro . Brown had proposed the toast , that all would agree with him that he ( Bro . Newton ) was in a very awkward position . He must , however , in the first place return thanks for tho hearty manner in which Bro . Brown ' s remarks had been received , ancl for the support he had at all times had from the members during his term of office . Looking back over the past twelve months , he was reminded
of what had tended to the formation of the Loyalty Locige . It was an offshoot of the Sincerity , in which Lodge ho saw many young Masons who were anxious to advance , and v / ho were necessarily precluded from taking that position they were so desirous to attain . He felt it a pleasure to assist those who displayed a desire to help themselves , He bad been fortunate in tbe selection of bis officers ,
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and he felt assured that in course of timo the Loyalty Lodge would be second to none in London . Bro . Brown had stated he was bnt a young man , and that he had travelled ; he ( Bro . Newton ) had not travelled far afield , but wherever he met with the qualities of good fellowship it almost invariably turned out the possessors wero Masons . Whatever he could do to advance the interests of Free .
masonry he was always ready and willing to do . As I . P . M . and Secretary of the Lodgo he would strive to advance it in the good opinion of the Craft . He thanked the brethren for the jewel they had presented him , at the same timo he thought tho most estimable jewel he could possess was tho knowledge that he had the best wishes of the members , and he could look on their gift with a knowledge that
it was a token of their respect . In giving the health of tho Visitors , the W . M . said , we were taught in Masonry that to visit is very beneficial . The members of the Loyalty Lodge wero always pleased to see Visitors at their board . He then detailed the various qualifications of thoso who were present , and called on several to reply . Bro . Matier said : Last year ho had read an account of the consecration of the
Lodgo ; he little thought at that time it would devolve on him to address the brethreu at the first anniversary meeting . He offered his heartiest congratulations for the success the Lodge had achieved , and ten . dered his best wishes for its future prosperity . With regard tocharity , the brethren had not been unmindful of its claims ; and as to hospitality , the number of visitors present that evening would testify that was not
overlooked . Bro . Constable : Was present on the auspicious occasion to which Bro . Matier referred . With respect to the kind way in which Bro . Brown had referred to his efforts , he wonld merely repeat what he had said before—his motto was , Deeds , not words . If ho had been the means of setting a good example , he could only hope it was one that would be largely followed . After a few remarks from
Bro . F . Brown . No . 765 , Bro . Eawley said he was delighted to find the Lodge , after a year ' s existence , in such a happy and prosperous condition . As an old member of the Sincerity Lodge , he agreed with Bro . Newton that thero was but faint hope of promotion for the many brethren who were members , and therefore ho deemed it advisable that aspirants for office should join new Lodges , where they
would have a better chance . Bro . Eawley then referred to the amount that had been raised during the present year for our Institutionsviz ., £ 40 , 000 . The Benevolent Institution , when he first knew it , had a list of about forty subscribers , whereas now it numbered nearly 10 , 000 supporters . As an old Mason , he was gratified to see a continuity of such progress . Bro . Morgan was the next speaker . He
had been placed No . 6 on the list of those called on by the W . M . to respond to the toast , and was to be followed by an unknown quantity , which the W . M . had graphically designated as " others . " He , with previous speakers , had been present at the consecration of the Lodge , and was pleased to witness its prosperity . With regard to what had been said in reference to the Charities , though not . an old Mason , he
could remember what was said at one of the first Masonic gatherings he attended , where a speaker remarked that £ 15 , 000 ought to be raised annually for each of our Institutions , and this idea was some , what ridiculed . The idea , preposterous as it then appeared , was not far from realisation . £ 40 , 000 had been raised this year , and if the efforts of " A Zealous Officer " and " Our Hercules " were seconded
by the Craft at large , the amount might be collected next . He was sure all present would help . All would agree with him that they had spent a most pleasant evening , and he , on behalf of the visitors , would thank the Lodge for the hospitality they had exhibited . Bro . Parish was the next to respond . He belonged to a Lodge where they numbered 120 members his was essentially a class Lodge , but their desire
was to be careful in the selection of those who desired to join them . He would rather they excluded many good men than admit one bad one . Bro . Wallington next offered a few remarks , but he said the wind had been somewhat taken out of his sails by the previous speakers . However , he would join with all in expressing his wishes for the prosperity of the Lodge . Bro . Brown here remarked that he hardly
thought he ought to let Bro . Wallington off so cheaply . He had long known him as a worthy and competent Mason , one who was always ready to impart the knowledge he possessed for the benefit of his younger brethren ; he could not ask him to speak again , but he would request Bro . Wallington to oblige the company with a song . To this request Bro . Wallington responded , ancl sang " Welcome Friends , " in his well-known earnest and effective manner . The next toast was the
Charities , and was ably responded to by Bros . Binckes and Terry , who acknowledged the great interest taken by the Lodge in the three Institutions , and thanked the members for the liberal way in which they had supported them . The toast of the Officers was replied to by Bros . Webb and Carr , and the call for the Tyler brought a pleasant day's proceedings to an end . Some capital part songs were rendered during the evening , and gave unqualified satisfaction .
Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting at Bro . Maidwell ' s , Tho Hercules , Leaden , hall-street , on Thursday evening , the 13 th inst ., at 7 . 30 . Present—Bros . Powell W . M ., Maidwell S . W ., Hewlett J . W ., Chapman S . D ., Andrews J . D . Grammer l . G . and Sec . The ceremony of the second
degree was rehearsed , Bro . Grammer candidate . The first , second , third , fourth , and fifth sections of the lecture were worked by Bro , Hewlett , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Campbell of Lodge No 413 ( Glasgow ) was elected a member , and the Lodge closed in due form .
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —At the meeting held at the " Whittington , " Moor-lane , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., Bro . Ager occupied the chair . There were present Bros . Pelton S . W ., Gomm J . W ., E . Gottheil P . M . Preceptor , Walker S . D .,
Loewenthal I . G ., Triggs , 4 c , Christopher Tyler . The ceremony of the second degree was rehearsed , Bro . Triggs acting candidate . The opening and closing of the Lodge in the different degrees , as well as the calling off and on to labour and refreshment was practised . After discussing matters relating to its position aud future prosperity .