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memorable one in its history . Since entering upon their so-called recess , they had called thret emergency meetings ; thoy had had an interpolatory meeting , which enabled them to attend the Jubilee Cumnuiiroation at the Albert Hall , and they had enjoyed a Summer Festival . Therefore it had been a " red-letter " year with them , and

the wo . k that had devolved upon the Worshipful Master had been more than ordinarily heavy . Bro . Bennett , however , had proved himself fully equal to the task on all occasions . That evening they had a goodly attendance , considering that more than half their members were taking holiday , bnt soon they might hope to see

well-remembered faces again . He concluded by expressing the hope that the remainder of Bro . Bennett ' s year of office might be equally as successful aa the opening portion of it bad been , and that the same unanimity and harmony which now pervaded the Lodge mieh * - lon » continue . The Worshipful Master , who was heartily

received on rising tn respond , said ho thoroughly appreciated the kind words which had been spoken by Bro . Morgan . He assured them he esteemed it a srreat honour to occupy the chair of an old Lodge like the St . Michael ' s . Although it might exercise the privilege of old age , and take things easy , it really set a good

example to younger Lodges ; its Past Masters were always in their seats , ready and willing to support and assist the Master in the chair , and to help in sustaining the position of the Lodge . In a month like this , when most of them were anxious to be amongst the partridges , or somewhere away from London , it was exceedingly kind of them to

meet in such goodly numbers , and to assist him in the performance of his duties . He trusted they wonld continue to do so , and to make his year of oflSoe as pleasant aa possible . He did not think any former Master of the St . Michael ' s had had so many meetings to preside over as had fallen to his share this year , and it was a source of

the utmost gratification to him to witness the healthy and robust condition of the Lodge . Brother Bennett then humorously informed the brethren that directly he became a Freemason he began to compose his speech as W . M ., for even then he was determined to do the best be could , and he had always endeavoured to do so . It

waa necessary that a Master shonld be au fait in all the work of his Lodge , and he had striven to the utmost of his ability to become so . He ngain thanked them for the kind mannner in which they had received the toast , and for their assurances of satisfaction with his efforts to carry ont the affairs of the Lodge efficiently . In proposing

the Visitors , the W . M . said this was a toast always well received iu the St . Michael ' s Lodge . Nothing pleased them better than to see their friends around them , and he took it as a special compliment that so many visitors had assembled on an off-night , when they were not tempted to do so by the dainties of a banquet . Bro . King , in

responding , said he was very mnch obliged to the W . M . for the welcome he had given to the visitors , and the manner in which his remarks had been receivsd by the brethren . This was not the first time he had had the distinguished pleasure of meeting the brethren of the St . Michael ' s , and he honed it

might not be tho last , for the reception given to the Visitors was indeed highly gratifying . Ho assured them that if at any time he could be of assistance to the Lodge , his services were at their disposal . The manner in which the work of the Lodge had been done was most cred'tablc to tho Master and all concerned . Bros . Spiegel , Slaughter ,

Norton , Wynmira and Everett also responded . The Worshipfnl Master said the next toast he had to propose was an exceptional one , and under the circumstances he thought he was justified in taking it somewhat out of its turn . They had amongst them two brethren , one of whom had just returned t > them , while the other was shortly

about to tako his departure from this country . Ono brother ( Nash ) had been wandering in the Provinces , but the members of the St . Michael ' s Lodge rather prided themselves upon the affectionate feeling which existed amongst them ; and althongh Bro . Nash had been away , he might rest assured he had not been forgotten , and if

during the last three or four years he had been absent in person he was present in spirit . He also wished to express their good feeling towards Bro . Joseph Withers , who was about to leave them . He had just token his third degree , so that he went forth on his journeyings a full-fledged Mason . He felt sure the impression made

upon the mind of Bro . Withers would be deep and lasting , aud he mis . 'ht recollect that the brethren would ever think of him when he was far away . Bro . Withers responded in a brief , though facetious speech , expressing the interest he had taken in Masonry so far , and hoping to advance in the science as time went on . Bro . Nash said it

was like comin : •home to receive such a welcome from the brethren ; he felt sure that welcome came not merely from their lips but from their hearts . In spite of any levity imparted into this toast , tho reception he had met at the hands of the members of his Lodge had made a deep impression upon him . The Worshipful Master , in

givtr-. a the health of the Past Masters , said it was a trite remark that thoy were the backbone of their Lodge , whose welfare very greatly depended npon those who had previously passed the chair . It was especially pleasing to him to see Bro . Lavers at this emergency meeting ; it would be superfluous were he to dilate upon the

admirable services the Past Masters rendered generally to the Lodge , when the value of those services was so well known and appreciated . Brother Lavers , iu the course of his response , said it was excessively gratifying to any one who had passed the chair of this Lodge to witness the great respect in which its

Worshipful Master was always held . He was now getting an old man , but as long as he had health and strength be hoped to do all he could to uphold the great principles of Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth , and to promote the welfare of the St . Michael ' s Lodge . Brother Usher Bach also responded , and in doine so said he could not

allow the opportunity to pass withont expressing his deep sympathywhieb he felt sure was felt by every member of the St . Michael ' s Lodge and the Craft generally—in connection with the ruffianly

as .-anlt and robbery that had been made upon one of their members . It had been his good fortune to know Bro . Morgan many years , and he was shocked to read of the execrable and cowardly attack that had been made upon him . He was set upon in broad daylight , and

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robbed , and the scoundrels made off , as Bro . Morgan was in snob a state of physical weakness that he conld not defend himself . The VV . M . conveyed the sympathy of the Lodge to Bro . Morgan , and con . L . 'ratnlated him npon having escaped further personal injury . The Officers of the Lodge were recognised , and the Tyler closed the liafc in tha usnal way . This very enjoyable evening waa enlivened b y some capital singing and recitations .

DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE , No . 1839 . WITH the Installation Meeting of this Lodge we are apt to associate the opening of the Masonic season , for althongh the " Grand Officers' Mess" is really the first symptom of movement at Freemasons' Tavern in the way of " resuming labour , " yet the Duke of Cornwall installation betokens the actual opening of the metro , pnlitan Lodges for the ensuing winter . Thus on Saturday last there

was a very respectable muster of members and Visitors at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , to do hononr to the installa . tion of Bro . Henry Cattermole , who had acted so efficiently aa Senior Warden during the last twelve months . Lodge was opened soon after three o ' clock , under the presidency of the outgoing Worshipfnl

Master , Bro . A . Williams , who was supported by Bro . EL Cattermole S . W . ancl W . M . elect , VV . B . Marcus J . W ., and i full complement of Officers and members . Advancing to the third degree , Bro . Gedge was raised , the impressive rite being administered in masterly style by the retiring W . M . ; who in like manner , on resuming in the second ,

passed Bro . Walker to F . C ., the work being admirably carried out . Bro . H . Cattermole was then presented as the W . M . elect , and after the usual formalities a Board of Installed Masters was constituted , and the ceremony of installation was performed by the retiring Master with an impressiveness that had characterised his previous

efforts . On the re-admission of the brethren , tho newly-installed Worshipful Master was saluted in the three degrees , and then proceeded to invest his Officers for the year , as follow : —Bros . A . Williams I . P . M ., W . B . Marcus S . W ., A . H . Jakius J . W ., T . C . Corpe

P . M . Treasurer , J . VV . Dewsnap P . M . Secretary , C . H . Cox S . D ., J . T . Williams J . D ., J . Culver D . C , H . S- Trego Organist , J . Bladon I . G ., H . B . Garrett Steward , T . Bowler Tyler . The charges to the Master . Wardens and Brethren were delivered " ov * the Immediate

Past Master with striking offect , and evoked expressions of apprecia . tion from all present . Lodge was resumed in the first , and tie new Master was afforded an opportunity of displaying tha abilities which all knew he possessed ; and the manner in which ha iniciated Mr . F . N . Kevzar and Mr . H . Davidson created a most favourable

impression . Bro . 0 . H . Barstow , who was formerly a member of the Dnke of Cornwall Lodgo , bnt who , from various causes , had deemed it expedient to sever his connection with it for a time , was elected a joining member , and was heartily wnlcomed . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented , by fcho unanimous vote of the

Lodge , to Bro . A . Williams I . P . M ., on his retirement from the chair , as a mark of esteem and in recognition of the valuable services he had rendered to the Lodge . Those services were spoken of in eulogistic terms by th } Worshipfnl Master , who , in tho names of the brethren , expressed the hope that Bro . Williams might enjoy health

and happiness , and be long spared to give the Lodge that counsel and assistance which had already earned for him the respect and affection of the general body of the members . The gift was suitably acknowledged , Bro . Williams assuring the brethren that , although he had passed into the ranks of the Past Masters , he should continue in

the future , as ho had done in the past , to tako a deep and sincere interest in all that concerned the welfare of the Duke of Cornwall Lodtje . Business having been concluded , amidst hearty good wishes , the members and Visitors partook of a sump' uous banquet , provided in the style for which Messrs . Spiers and Pond enjoy a world-wide

reputation , and the arrangements of Bro . Madell , their manager , were in every respect admirable . In introducing tho Loyal toasts , the W . M . said this was thu first time he had been called upon to submit that of the Queen and the Craft . He was an ardent admirer of the present occupier of the Throne , but so much had been said in respect

of Her Majesty during this Jubilee year that it was unnecessary for him to enlarge npon the toast . Long may she live , and reign supreme in the affections of her subjects . Speaking of the Most Worshipful the Grand Master , he observed that if they were proud of Her Majesty as the first lady in the land , they were equally proud of

the Prince of Wales , who was unquestionably the firsfc gentleman in the land . With him , amidst all his multifarious duties , Freemasonry held a foremost place . His Royal Highness brought no perfunctory effirts to bear upon his work , but always displayed those abilities which belonged to an active and efficient Mason . Bro . the Rev . J .

Studholme Brownrigg Past Grand Chaplain responded briefly on behalf of the Grand Officers , assuring tho brethren that the manner in which the W . M . performed the ceremony of initiation to-day had afforded him tho utmost satisfaction . Bro . A . WilliamS ) I . P . M ., in giving tho toast of tho Worshipfnl Master , confessed fco a

slight twinge of regret at having to relinquish the gavel which they so kindly entrusted to him a year ago , but it was with sincere pleasure that he handed it to Bro . Cattermole , who had proved himself eminently qualified fco discharge tho dnties of tbe chair . He had passed through tho minor offices in the Lodgo with credit to

himself and satisfaction to tho members , so that they wero fully prepared to expect excellent work from him . Those who had witnessed the W . M . 's vvorking for the first time that day would go away with the conyjetion that the reputation of the Dnke of Cornwall wonld not suffer at his hands , but would the rather be amply sustained . In

addition to his geniality of manner , he was a thorough Mason at heart ; one whose hand was guided by justice , and whose heart waa expanded by benevolence . In rising to respond , Bro . Cattermole was

warmly greeted . He reminded the brethren that last year , when his predecessor rose to fulfil a similar duty , he remarked that he did so with a certain amount of diffidenco ; and he must say , he felt very much the same feeling now . He assured them that whatever self"