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* the three degrees , and he then appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . George Gardner S . W ., Richard Harvey J . W ., F . Lawrence P . M . P . Z ., M . D ., Treasurer , Harry Price Secretary , Wm . Gomm S . D ., William A . Bowling J . D ., Harry FIUZT I . G ., John Brown Director of Ceremonies , A . H . Strong W . S ., J . Rowo Tyler .

The Treasurer now rose ; ho thought a vote of thanks should be given to Bro . George Everett for having so admirably performed the very arduous duties he had undertaken during tho past year , and he moved a resolution to that effect , which was seconded by tho W . M . and carried unanimously . Bro . G . Everett in acknowledging tho

compliment said it was not tho first time the Treasurer had spoken kindly of him , he , however , thought it was more than he deserved ; he had tried to do his duty , and as far as health and strength permitted he hoped he had done it . He had begun well , continued well , and ended fairly well ; he had installed his successor . Bro .

Everett then gracefully alluded to the assistance be had received from Bro . Fergnson , on more than ono occasion , and thanked him for having performed tho duties of Master when he was too unwell to attend . This day he had acted as Director of Ceremonies , and for these services he now thanked Bro . Ferguson . Another subject he

had to mention . Bro . George Gardner S . W . last year stood as Steward of this Lodge for the Girls' School , and took up an excellent list , headed by ton guineas which was voted by the Lodge . This year he was representing the Aged Freemasons , and no doubt he would take up an equally good list . He ( Bro . Everett ) therefore

proposed that the list should be headed by a vote from the Lodgo of ten guineas . This motion having been seconded by the Treasurer , was carried unanimously . Shortly afterwards Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , which was excellently served by the proprietor of the Bolton Hotel , Bro . Thomas Wright . Full justice

having been done to the loyal toasts , Bro . George Everett I . P . M ., proposed the health of the W . M ., who ho complimented on the excellent start he had made . The brethren were somewhat nervous before Bro . Charles H . Everett went into the chair , fearing he would be too modest , he having so recently attained to so high a position .

He thought they had nothing to fear on that score ; the W . M . had shown that he was not modest , and was ready to carry out the work of the Lodge . That was exactly the sort of man they wanted in the chair , and be ( Bro . George Everett ) found he was bequeathing to the new Worshipful Master a position he knew he

would esteem . Taking into consideration that the Lodge was only twelve months old , it was matter for congratulation that it was now 34 strong ; it seemed to him extraordinary that so much should have been effected in the course of twelvemonths . It was very gratifying further to know that this result had been brought about mainly by

the assistance he ( Bro . Everett ) had received from his Officers . It was rather curious that an Everett should follow an Everett , considering there was no relationship between them , except the Masonio fellowship which bound them together . There was now an Everett the Second in the chair , and on his behalf he ( Bro . George Everett )

had to ask that if they saw in the W . M . any shortcomings they would make every allowance for him , and would assist him in every possible way . The W . M ., in reply , assured the brethren that so long as he occupied the chair nothing would be wanting on his part to promote the interests of the Chiswick Lodge . The Lodge was but little more

than twelve months old , yet it commanded such a large gatheiiog as they had present that evening . It was a great credit to the Lodge , and he should feel it a pride to promote its interest as much as he could . The toa ° tof " The Initiates" came next ; both these brethren responded , trusting they might eventually become bright ornaments

to the Order . The toast of " The Visitors was gracefully introduced by the W . M ., and Bro . Ferguson , who was the first to respond , said the proposition of the W . M . gave him the opportunity of returning thanks on two grounds—first of congratulating the Chiswick Lodge on the wonderful progress it had made since it was consecrated . He

thanked the brethren for the way in which they had received the toast proposed by the W . M ., and for his kind recognition of what he had done . He trusted he should always be useful as a Mason . When first he came to the Lodge he was ornamental ; the second time , when the W . M . was ill , he was useful ; and at the present meeting he had tried to make himself serviceable . He did not like to be a

wallflower , he had satisfaction in being able to do something . When the Lodge was a little older it would require no extraneous aid , and those who had assisted would all be wallflowers , but they would admire the way in which the members of the Lodge did its work . That would be admirable . It was an excellent thins that the first W . M . had set

the example of installing his successor , this was a duty which every W . M . should perform . With such an example the Chiswick Lodge must succeed . Bro . Chapman said he did not know whether the brethren had seen any picture in which surprise was depicted by open mouths and extended hands , but if they bad th ° y might imagine that that was

the way in which he ought to be represented on this occasion , for hfelt much surprise at the way in which the I P . M . installi-d his successor and delivered the addresses . His next , surprise was at the way the W . M . bad conducted tho working . It had been expected that he would hardly have a word to say for himself , but . he had invested

his Officers as though he had been an old Past Master in the Craft He had also been surprised at the responses of the Initiates , and likewise with the lavish hospitality with which every one had been entertained . He bad been invited to enjoy himself in a quiet way , but ho had found unbounded liberality in the banquet . Further , he

was surprised that he should have been called upon to respond . Tbe W . M . in offering the next toast , the health of the I P . M ., Brother George Everett , presented that brother with an elegant jewel , surmounted by a beautiful miniature picture of old Clrswick Church . He narrated the circumstances under which Brother Everett yielded

to the persuasion put npon him to become the first Master of the Lodge , and said that it was only by strong pressure that he again consented to take a leading part in Masonry . He had , however , done his work well , and had led the Chiswick Lodge to a position of prosperity . Brother George Everett iu replying said that Brother Chapman had mentioned surprises which had met him that day ;

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but he ( Brother Everett ) must say he was surprised , though , at the same time , flattered and pleased at the reception given to this toast . He was very happy to think ihat tho brethren thought him a "jolly good fellow . " He was pleased to receive at the hands of the Lodge the handsome jewel pinned on his breast by the Worshipful

Master . It had been his good fortune many times during hia extended Masonic career to receive tokens of tho esteem and regard of his brother Masons , but he did not know that he had ever received a greater compliment than tho presentation of this jewel by the Chiswick Lodge . He was taken by surprise when he

was asked to be the first Master of the Chiswick Lodge , and he was the more surprised to find himself weak enough to accept the post , because he had previously resolved to take a back seat in Freemasonry . However , he did agree to come again to the fora , and ho obtained the warrant for this Lodge . Although he went into it

reluctantly at first , ho did not regret it , and was highly pleased at the result . The Chiswick Lodgo had been a great success , and every ono connected with it had been genial good fellows . He was the mora pleased and proud because the Lodge was the child of his

old age . Several other toasts followed , but the advanced hour of the evening compelled those who had to get home by train to quit the pleasant assembly , and brave the tempestuous weather that prevailed outside .

The Fifteen Sections

THE FIFTEEN SECTIONS

WIT J T J BE WORKED At the Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 , Liverpool Arms , Bark « ing-road , near Canning Town Railway Station , on Tuesday evening , 27 th January , at 6 ' 30 p . m . precisely . Bro . Dale 633 will preside j

Bros . Mnsto P . M . 1349 S . W ., Myers P . M . 1445 J . W ., Cnndick P . M . 149 I . P . M . First Lecture—Bros . Winterton , De Casserers , Loane , Smith , Richardson , Pavitb , Myers . Second Lecture—Bros . Musto jun ., Watkinson , Stewart , Oundick , West . Third Lecture—Bros . Musto , Job , McDonald . Bro . Winterton , 860 , Hon . Seo .

Bro. James Stevens' Lecture: " Knobs And Excrescences."

BRO . JAMES STEVENS' LECTURE : " KNOBS AND EXCRESCENCES . "

THIS interesting lecture , which is " explanatory of the Ritual and ceremonials of the First Degree , " appears to be growing into considerable favour amongst the provincial Lodges and in metropolitan Lodges of Instruction . It is highly spoken of by all who have had the opportunity of hearing it , as most instructive upon all

matters of detail , whether of word or action , in connection with the " work ; " and that it is attractive is evidenced by the fact that the lecturer rivets the attention of his hearers throughout an address occupying about from two to two and a-half hours . Bro . Stevens has lately delivered the lecture , on the 1 st inst ., at

the Royal Arthur Lodge of Instruction , No . 1360 at Wimbledon ; and on the 5 th in the Peace and Harmony Lodge No . 199 at Dover , on each of which occasions he was greatly complimented on his Masonic labour . The lecture has been given at Portsmouth , Brighton , Duumow , Lowestoft , Hull , Derby , Kidderminster , and

other provincial towns , besides many of the metropolitan Lodges . From th < re places very gratifying testimonies of satisfaction ha * n been received by Bro . Stevens , whose study walls b ^ ar honourable

evidence of the opinion of his hearers . Dnring 1 this mr > "th it is probable the lecture mny be repeated at Upper N rwood . Whitstabl p , and Margate , aud the 6 h proximo is appointed for its delivery nt the Solwyn Lodge , No . 1901 , at Dulwich .

A ball in connection with the Lodge of Prosperity will be held at the Cannon-street Hotel , on Tuesday , 20 th January 188-5 . Tickets ( to include supper and light refreshments during 1 the evening ) : double , to admit lady and gentleman , 21 s ; single , to admit a gentleman , 15 s ; single , to admit a lady , 10 s 6 d .

A very successful meeting of the Lily Lodge of Richmond , No . 820 . was held on Wednesday last . Three gentlemen were initiated into the Order by the W . M ., Bro . G . O . Young P . M . A full report shall appear next week . Several other reports are unavoidably held over .

The marriage of General Brownrigg , R . W . Provincial Grand Master of Surrey , with Miss Desanges , took place m Saturday last , at St . Luke ' s , Chelsea . The popularity

- > f the bride was attested by the large number of presents she received . The Duchess of Wellington sent a tpaservice , Sir Bruce Seton ( for Grand Lodge ) some plate , and Bro . and Mrs . Nunn a handsome lamp .

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BRO . J . A . COLLINGS , Organist 1693 , Chapter 1056 , would be pleased to undertake the Musical Arrangements at Consecrati ms , Inatalation Meetings , & c , tie . Terms , with Testimonial-: and n mes of Artistes , furnished on application . Address J . A . COLLIVGS , 114 Church Road , Islington , N . Orchestral Bands for Masonic Balls , Soire ' es , & c .