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The next toast was that of the Past Masters , which was coupled with the names of Bro . Lowry , Bladon , Cox , Foot , Cattermole , Culver ( Treas . ) , Dewsnap ( Sec ) , and others . The Past Masters had done good service to the Lodge , and had brought great credit upon it . Bro . Culver was an admirable Treasurer , looking after and guarding the funds most faithfully . Bro .

Dewsnap was a model Secretary , and the W . M . congratulated himself upon such able assistants . Bro . Cattermole , in reply , was sure the Lodge had elected the right man as Worshipful Master for the year , and he was also sure he would be of great service to the Lodge . Other Past Masters made suitable response .

Bro . Culver Treasurer said he had much pleasure in saying that the Lodge was in a flourishing condition , while he was delighted to see the manner in which the W . M . had gone through the ritual that evening . He complimented the I . P . M . on vacating the chair under such favourable conditions , and thanked him for the assistance he had rendered .

Bro . J . Dewsnap P . M . Secretary also responded in brief terms , but with his usual eloquence , concluding by congratulating the W . M . on the commencement of his reign , which had started in a most auspicious manner . The Assistant Secretary also acknowledged the compliment the W . M . had paid him . The next toast was that of the Officers of the Lodge , which was duly acknowledged .

Shortly afterwards the Tyler's toast brought the proceedings and a very pleasant evening to a termination . An excellent programme of music was arranged by Bro . Walter Perrins , ¦ who was assisted by Miss Marie Kehrein , Bro . H . Oribb , Bro . W . A . Hamilton , Bro . Horace Ward , and Bro . Holden Walker , with Bro . J . Brittan at the piano .

KENSINGTON LODGE , No . 1767 . THE installation meeting of this successful Lodge was held on Saturday , 18 th ult ., at headquarters , Royal Palace Hotel , when a happy evening was enjoyed . The Past Master ' s jewel of the Lodge was presented to Bro . A . J . Turner , as a mark of appreciation of his services as W . M . for the past year . Bros .

Shepherd , Lazarus , and Westbury were raised to the sublime degree m Bro . Turner's masterly and efficient manner , and the installation and investiture of Officers , the balloting and initiation of new and joining members , and the report of the Audit Committee brought a long evening ' s business to a conclusion .

The Brethren afterwards adjourned to a well-served banquet , where the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .

ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1766 . THE first monthly meeting after the vacation of the above Lodge was held at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool Street , on Wednesday . In the unavoidable absence of Bro . B . Jacobs W . M . Bro . G . Bishop I . P . M . filled the chair , and conducted the ceremonies of the second and third degrees , ahly assisted by the Officers .

After the Lodge had been closed , the Brethren adjourned for refreshment , and the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were celebrated . Bro . W . Shurmur P . M . P . G . S . B . presided , and during the evening , in kindly and appreciative terms , in the name of the Lodge , presented to Bro . Joseph Cox P . M . a splendidly fitted case of valuable table cutlery , in recognition of services rendered to the Lodge in the office of Secretary since the Lodge ' s

consecration in 1878 . Bro . Cox , who was initiated in the New Concord Lodge , No . 813 , in 1872 , was one of the Founders of the St . Leonard Lodge , which was consecrated at the Shoreditch Town Hall , and with the exception of tne years in which he filled the Wardens' and Master's chairs , acted as Scctutary during the whole time until his retirement at the last Installation meeting .

Bro . Cox acknowledged the kindness and goodwill of the Brethren in feeling terms . He has received the further honour of being elected an honorary member of the Lodge .

ROSE LODGE , No . 1622 . ( pHE installation of Bro . William Dawson P . M . took place at the Masonic I Hall , Camberwell New Road , on Saturday , 2 nd inst . The banquet was catered for in the great hall by Mrs . George Venables , and was served with har usual excellence and taste .

MARQUESS OF RIPON LODGE , No . 1489 . THIS Lodge , which was named after the late Grand Master , and consecrated in the year that he resigned that high office , held its annual installation meeting on Friday , at the Holborn Restaurant , under the presidency of Bro . R . W . Huntley Worshipful Master . After the opening formalities the W . M . installed his brother , Bro . Horace A . Huntley as Master of the Lodge for the year ensuing , on the presentation of Bro . Edwin George P . M . Secretary , who during the remainder of the ceremony acted as Director of Ceremonies .

Bro . Richard W . Huntley was invested as Immediate Past Master , and the other Brethren appointed as Officers of the Lodge were : —Bros . Thomas V . Mills Senior Warden , F . A . King Junior Warden , WalfordP . M . Treasurer , Edwin George P . M . Secretary , J . F . Goddard Senior Deacon , A . F . Hardyment Junior Deacon , F . Frayne Inner Guard , W . J . Scrivener Director of Ceremonies , A . Hammond Steward , John Brittan Organist , and David Legg P . M . Tyler .

After his investment as Treasurer , a ceremony which was accompanied by some very flattering remarks by the W . M ., Bro . Walford said that for the last twenty-one or twenty-two years he had been honoured by being elected to that position , and had enjoyed the confidence of the Brethren of the Lodge . He was gratified in hearing the W . M . express the hope that the Brethren would have him as Treasurer for many years to come , but he could not help

feeling that years were growing upon him , although he fully adopted the kind wish of the W . M . Nevertheless , as long as he was spared in health and strength to discharge the duties of Treasurer aright it would give him pleasure to serve the Brethren . After the investitures had taken place , the outgoing Master Bro . R . W . Huntley was presented by the W . M ., in the name of the Lodge , with a handsome jewel of a P . M ., in addition to which he received a Past Master ' s collar and jewel . In presenting it the W . M . remarked that this was onl y

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the second time such a compliment had been paid to a Past Master since the Lodge had been formed . Bro . R . W . Huntley , in acknowledging the gift , said that such a present from the Lodge was a testimony to him that he had achieved the desire which he formed when he was initiated into the Lodge—that he might

perform all the duties of Freemasonry properly , learn the work of all the Officers of the Lodge , attain to the chair of the W . M , and in that high and honourable position acquit himself to the satisfaction of the Brethren . It was exceedingly pleasing to him to have such a recognition as he now possessed of his efforts , and he assured the Brethren that he should prize it highly .

The Brethren unanimously passed a voto of thanks to Bro . Huntley I . P . M . for his admirable performance of the ceremony of installation , the vote being proposed by Bro . Deputy Walford , and seconded by Bro . Charles H . Fisher . The Brethren afterwards passed the balance-sheet , which was highly favourable , and then closed the Lodge , subsequently partaking of an elegant banquet .

The usual toasts followed , says the " City Press , " and under the direction of Bro . John Brittan Organist the toasts were interspersed with some excellent vocal music . In proposing the health of the W . M ., Bro . Richard W . Huntley I . P . M . said he stood in the unique position of proposing the health of the W . M . and

of his own brother at the same time . He felt so proud that words almost failed to come to his lips to express the pleasure he had in doing so . However , he believed the Brethren would find in his brother everything they expected from him , and at the end of his year of office they would be able to say " Well done " once more .

Bro . Horace A . Huntley W . M ., in reply , said he had that night attained the biggest ambition of his life . He trusted he should give the Brethren satisfaction during the year . For 23 years the Lodge had been held in great respect . He took the Lodge ' s Mastership without a stain upon it , and he hoped he would go out of office leaving the Lodge with the same respect , brotherly feeling , and good heartiness . Whatever could be done for the benefit of the Lodge , of the charities , or of any Brother , he promised he would do it with a good heart and good intentions .

The W . M . afterwards proposed the health of the I . P . M . and passed a high eulogium on his brother ' s Mastership , pointing out that he had had thirteen initiates , a record in the Lodge , and had taken up 157 guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution . The toast of the Masonic Charities was responded to by Bro . J . Morrison McLeod P . G . S . B . Secretary of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , who made a vigorous appeal on behalf of the three Masonic charitable Institutions .

KENNINGTON LODGE , No . 1381 . THE members met at the Horns , Kennington , on Tuesday , 5 th inst ., Bro . Barry W . M . Having opened the Lodge the W . M ., who was in bad health , vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Westloy P . M ., who proceeded to raise Bro . W . C . Fowler and initiate Mr . W . H . Robinson and Mr . C . J . Mold . A very pleasant evening was afterwards spent , Bro . Waller A . D . C . having charge of the musical arrangements .

ROYAL JUBILEE LODGE , No . 72 . THE first meeting of thU Lodge for the season took place at Anderton's Hotel , on Monday , 4 th inst ., Bro . W . Smith W . M . The first business was to raise Bros . H . C . Smith , P . White , and H . Schwemmer to the third degree . The ceremony was worked admirably by Bro . Darch P . M . and Secretary , who afterwards vacated the chair in favour of the W . M ., who at once proceeded to pass Bro . Christopher Berry . The next business was to initiate Mr . C . H . S . Miles , the ritual being efficiently

rendered by the W . M . The remaining business was then transacted . The W . M . announced that he would go up as Steward for the Boys School next year , and asked the Brethren in this eventful year to vote more than the customary ten guineas , in which case he would double the sum given by the Lodge . The W . M . also announced that he would move at the November meeting that the December banquet be a ladies' night . At the conclusion of the dinner , which followed a full afternoon's business , the usual toasts were honoured .

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TERRIERS LODGE , No . 2184 . THIS V 6 ry prosperous Lodge of Instruction assembled on Wednesday , at three o'clock , at the Sir Sidney Smith , Chester Street , Kennington , when Bro . B . Sinclair Secretary occupied the chair as W . M ., with Bro . T . Holland S . W ., C . Wetton W . M . 2087 J . W ., A . Darch P . M . Preceptor , B . Cohen S . D ., Frederick Holden Treasurer J . D ., West I . G ., Wise P . M ., Cecil Merrie , C . Randall , Jesse Burton , P . White , Douglas , Levy , Chapman , J . Wynman , E . Horton P . M ., and Janaway P . M .

The W . M . opened and closed the Lodge in the three degrees . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in such an excellent manner that the Brethren thanked the W . M . for the Masonic treat . Bro . Drydon Wheeler acted as candidate , and he also answered the questions leading to the second degree , but was not entrusted . Bro . West P . M . worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by Bro . Darch Preceptor in his usual capacity . The latter , assisted by the Brethren worked the second section .

Bro . Holden Treasurer proposed Bro . Drydon Wheeler as a member , while Bro . Darch P . M . Preceptor nominated Bro . Janaway P . M ., the ballot proving unauimous ia favour of tho two candidates . The W . M . announced that the annual supper would take place on Wednesday , 17 th November , at 2 . 30 , at the above house . Bro . T . Holland was elected W . M . for next Wednesday .

PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 1743 . THERE was a very large attendance of Brethren at Ridler ' s Hotel , Holborn , E . C , on Monday , to witness the working of Bro . J . Gemmell , who is so well known - in the Croft . He was ably assisted by the following Officers ; C . Spreag S . W ., H . Saunion P . M . J . W . and acting Preceptor , A ,