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confidence a man possessed before he took a leading position in a Lodge , it was all knocked out of him when he got into the chair . He could not find words adequate to express to them the pleasure it afforded him to become Master of the Dnke of Cornwall Lodge ; bufc he assured them it would be his study and desire during his term of

office to do everything he could that would conduce to the well-being of the Lodge and the comfort of the brethren . He had looked forward to the attainment of that position for four or five years , and he could not call to mind any moment of his life which afforded him so much pride or gratification . He trusted he might be well

supported by his Officers , and that the brethren mig ht look with forbearance upon any shortcomings they might detect in his work . Bro . Brooke P . M . then proposed the health of the Installing Officer , in very eulogistic terms . He felt great pleasure in discharging the duty which had been entrusted to him , for it

wonld be universally conceded that Bro . Williams had given abundant satisfaction to the Lodge in the performance of his duties . The speaker alluded in feeling terms to the domestic bereavement suffered by their excellent brother last year , when he was proposed for the Mastership of this Lodge , he having lost two of his children .

In addition to this he had the misfortune to meet with a very serious accident himself , and it was only npon the assurance of the full cooperation of the Past Masters and the brethren generally that he was prevailed upon to accept the responsibilities of office . However , the manner in which he had acquitted himself was before them , and

could be spoken of in no other terms than those of unqualified praise . Bro . A . Williams I . P . M . had two especial reasons for being brief in acknowledgment of this toast , which had been so kindly proposed and received . In the firsfc place , he somewhat felt they had already had enough of his voice ; secondly , they had before them

an excellent programme , with the attractions of which no remarks of his could vie . As Bro . Brooke observed , he had entered upon the duties of the chair with some reluctance , in consequence of the misfortune that bad overtaken his family and himself , for at that time he entertained great doubts as to whether he could discharge the

duties efficiently . But having , by the kindly persuasion of friends and assurance of their co-operation , accepted , he entered office , and as time progressed and circumstances altered , he felt on quitting the chair he had only to express his gratitude to the brethren of the Lodge for their kindly sympathy during the year . He was very

proud of the position he now occupied , and of the handsome jewel with which he had been presented ; it was a source of great pride and gratification , and he looked upon this evening as au epoch in his life . The W . M . in proposing the Initiates remarked that Bro . Keyzar was a personal friend of hia , and that from what he had

heard of Bro . Davidson he was convinced he would eqnally prove a valuable acquisition to their roll of members . Bro . Keyzar in reply said he had for a long period looked forward to becoming a member of this Ancient and Honourable Institution ; his expectations had been more than realised that evening . Bro . Davidson was

likewise highly gratified with the evening ' s work , which had made a deep and lasting impression on his mind . He should strive to do his best to acquire a thorough knowledge of Freemasonry , nnd become a useful member of the Duke of Cornwall Lodge . " The W . M . then expressed the pleasure it afforded him to welcome the Visitors

prosent , and assured them that satisfaction was shared by evory member of the Lodge . The toast was acknowledged by Bros . J . Terry P . G . Std . Br ., R . Townsend W . M . 1934 , and A . G . Dodson P . M . 188 . Bro . Terry , speaking of the work of the Lodge , said he had seen one of thoir first initiates leave the chair in a manner that

would do credit fco an old installing officer . Then there was a W . M . who , had he filled a similar position before , conld not have done the work better ; and who showed that ho could rule the brethren , not with a rol of iron , bnt with firmness , gentleness , and unselfishness . With respect to the banqnet , Freemasons' Tavern had excelled itself ou this

occasion , and it was well known that if they satisfied the Duko of Cornwall Lodge they could satisfy any one . The toast of tho Past Masters was heartily received , and Bro . Williams responded in a few words , leaving the other P . M . ' s to speak for themselves . Bro . Corpe replied iu humorous fashion , embellishing his response with a

sketch y" outline of popular speakers . lie added tbat he was glad fco see so many Past Masters amongst them on the occasion , and for bis own part he should always endeavour to merit the confidence and kindness of the brethren , such as he had hitherto enjoyed . Bro . Dewsnap said , after the exhaustive way iu which the toast had been

acknowledged , he need only add a few words , to the effect that he was always ready and pleased to do what he conld to promote the welfare of the Lodge . To this end he thonght all the Past Masters had done their level best , and would continue fco do so . In a fervent ancl practical speech Brother J . Terry .

, Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution responded on behalf of the Masonic Charities . He referred to the unprecedented success which had attended the preseut year ' s history of onr thr- o Institutions . At the annual Festival of the Benevolent Institution io F ebruary last more than £ 19 , 250 was brought in for that Charity

npon that night alone . This amount had been supplemented b y Urand Lodge with £ 3000 , and a sum of £ 2100 fir its share oftho recei pts for ' tickets of admission to the Masonic Jubilee meeting ah "io Royal Albert Hall , on 13 th June . The nggreL'ato contribntions , therefore , to this Institution alone amounted to £ 25 , 350 . The Girls ' "

" school Festival in May produced mem than . I' 13 , 000 , which , toguthot with £ 1000 from Grand Lodge and tlio Jubilee Commcrnora ' ion fathering , made up a total exceeding £ 17 , 009 , Tho Boys ' School , •^ its Festival in June , received upwards of £ 11 , 000 , which , with ; t wK * 0 from Grand Lodgo and tho Jubilee mectinsr . swelled its total

o- . ? l £ ! 5 ) 000 . The total sum , in round numbers , was * ab , 350 , but ; . s , thero wero yet three months of tho ywir unexpired , it wns expected thafc when the accounts were made

"P to the 31 st December , with additional donations ' and subscri ption H as well as interest on funded capital , the total would exceed & b 0 , 000 . At the last Election to the Gi'V School . ' all tho candidutas Were admitted without ballot ; and the Boys , though hardly so success-

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ful , took in 24 or 25 new applicants . With fche Benevolent Institution , however , circumstances were different . There wero over 120 candidates , and three vacancies ; but the committee placed 38 add tional annnitants on thoir list . Even now there were more candidates than they could find vacancies for . The Institution was at a cost of

£ 15 , 000 a year , which had to be raised , and he ventured to hope that either the Worship ful Master or somo other prominent member of the Duke of Cornwall Lodge would be induced fco come npas a Steward at the next Festival . The Officers of the Lodge were represented by Bros . Marcns S . W . and Jakins J . W ., and the Tyler

formally closed the list . An agreeable evening was varied by a selection of music , under the direction of Bro . H . Stafford Trego , Mus . Bac . ( Oxon ) , Organist of the Lodge , assisted by Mr . C . Bernard , Mr . J . VV . Curtis , Mr . Henri G . Riviere and Mr . Fredk . Banhoff , as representing the Mendelssohn Quartette . The following is a list of the Visitors : —

Bros . W . Cattermole 1663 , B . T . Bing P . M . 1597 , R . Town •¦ end W . M . 1984 , VV . T . Whittington 1984 , Thos . Baxter Steward 228 , J . Terry P . M . 228 P . G . S . B ., Jas . Cattermole 1808 , J . W . M . Jeff rv

134 , Max Mendelssohn 212 , L . B . Harris P . M . 538 , 8 . Brealey lOofi , A . Guartin Secretary 1622 , F . B . Blake 585 , A . J . Dodson P . M . 188 , & o . Bros , the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg and Col . S . H . Clc . ko were also present .

QUATUOR CORONATI LODGE , No . 2076 . A MEETING of the above Lodge took p lace on Thursday , the 8 th instant , afc Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . In the absence of Bro . Sir C . Warren W . M ., Bro . Woodford took tbe chair . Two new joining members were elected , and several associates of the Corcespondence circle . The election for W . M . and Treasurer then proceeded , when Bro . R . F . Gould S . W . P . G . D .

was elected W . M ., and Bro . Besant Treasurer and P . M . re-elected Treasurer . Bro . W . Wynn Westcott , M . B ., then read a paper on the Religion of Freemasonry , illuminated by the teaching of the Thabbalah . Our able brother delivered a very eloquent lecture on this , a favourite subject of his own , and introduced a good deal of

occult learning to justify his positions and propositions . A long and elaborate discussion followed , in which Bros . Gould , Simpson , Woodman , L . Mathers , and G . W . Speth took part . The VV . M ., in summing up , before putting the vote of thanks , duly moved and seconded , to tho meeting , pointed out that though he greatlv admired the learning

and ability displayed by the lecturer , ho conld not , with othei e , honestly accept his conclusions , though there was a greal deal of originality in what was advanced , and of freshness and novelty in hia illustrations . It waa impossible he ( Bro . Woodford ) thonght , while admitting an Hebraic colonring , as well as an old Hermetic ono

on the one hand , to overlook various other co-existent influences in Masonic symbolism and ceremonial on the othrr . Occultism was con - paratively as yet a new factor in the question , and wo conld hardly say how far , except as mixed np with latter Hermetic-ism and ltosicrucianism , it could have had any effect on Freounsoury . There wns a

percolation no doubt of many older forms of Theosophy through Masonic traditions , but we must not overlook countervailing and counterbalancing influences as Chr ' stian FTormoticiam and the like . The ' i-VV . M . had recently alluded to a Phoenician colouring as well . Ho thought their W . M . was rijjhr , and that in this Freemasonry did

did connect itself with the primeval mysteries and the Theodtd ictoi as Anderson pointed out nearly 100 years ago . lie himself welcomed all studies aud researches into various lines f tiadiiiou and various schools of philosophy , and even wid . ly divergent remains of

symbolism and mystic teaching on Masonry . Iheir lectures might run in so technical a groove as to become uninteresting to iho generality , and if they became uninteresting they were rendered n-cless fur the object in view . The brethren then adjourned to the nocial circle .

Royal Commemoration Lodgs of Instruction , No . 1585 . —The first meeting of the winter season w ; m held on Monday , at the Railway Hotel , Putney . Bros . Slinu VV . M ., Mai tin S . W ., Langley J . W ., Bond ( Treasurer ) S . D ., Grundy Secretary , P . M . Collick Dir . of Cers ., Daro I . G , VV . Carter P . M ., & c . L ; dg-i was

opened iu due form , and the minutes of last meeting were reid aod confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Grnndy candidate . On a suggestion of Bro . Grundy ifc was proposed by Bro . Martin , and seconded by Bro . Langley , that the Secretary take steps

to secure a lecturer for the firsfc Monday in October , and if possible for the firsfc Monday in each month , so as generally to increase the popularity and usefulness of this Lodge of Instruction . Brother Martin was elected VV . M . for next wei k , and x-itti cot dial op fc o _ ' . s Lodge was closed in due form , and adj-aimed rill Monday , HJth inst .

Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —At , the Cock Tavern , Highbury , N ., on Monday , the 12 th inst . Present—Bros . Caseley W . M ., Stoekhall S . W ., Stretch J . W ., Bartlett S . D ., Hazell J . D ., Clark I . G ., Collingridge Secretary , Trewinnard Preceptor , nnd several others . Lodge was opened in dno form , and the minutes of last meeting- were read and confirmed .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Forgo jun . candidate . Bro . Hammond answered the questions leading to the second degree . Loe ' ge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony

of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Bryden candidate . Bro . Forge jun . was elected a member . Bro . Stockhall W . M . elect 1677 will occupy the chair on Monday , 19 th September . Lodge was closed in due form nnd adjourned .

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