Notices Of Meetings.

and so far conduoted . It was a source of gratification to the founders that the members had thought fit to fall back on one of their number to carry them through what some had regarded as a troublesome period in the Lodgo ' B history . His aim would be to uphold the dignity of The Great City Lodge , and so act up to the opinion of the

majority of its members as to give satisfaction . By doing so he hoped he should leave the chair with as much respect being felt towards him as he enjoyed that day . During his Mastership ho felt he might rely on those who had preceded him in tho chair , while he also felt that the Officers would do all they could to make his term

of service a success . With united efforts it would be strange if they did not sucoeed . He next had the pleasure of proposing the health of the Visitors . It was a matter of extreme satisfaction to the Lodge that so many outside members were present that day . He thought the guests showed their appreciation of what was being done by

attending , and folt that one of the greatest difficulties a Master had to contend with was to offer such a welcome to the Visitors as tho members desired they should receive . The difficulty was to convey through one mouth as the full appreciation of the whole Lodge . However , he tendered the Visitors a hearty welcome and hoped they

would so enjoy themselves as to desire to come again . Bro . Rawson Kelly responded , tendering thanks for the hearty reception given the toast . He had been very pleased with the reception accorded him , and felt he might express the same sentiment on behalf of the other visitors . He hoped it would be his good fortune to be present

at the Lodge when some other of the ceremonies of Freemasonry were being worked . Other visitors having responded the Master gave the toast of the Immediate Past Master , the Installing Officer , and the other Past Masters . There was a goodly number of them present , and the Master felt it was a difficult task to select the one most

capable of acknowledging the toast . All were efficient . He , however , selected the I . P . M . as being the latest occupant oE the chair . Not only had he the pleasure of complimenting the Past Masters on their work , but he had the pleasure of presenting to his immediate predecessor the material and substantial expression of tho brethren ' s

approval , in the form of a Past Master's jewel , which he now had the honour of placing on Bro . Greening ' s breast , in the name of tho members of the Lodge . It was one of those Masonic jewels of which there were not many in existence , and one which every member aspired to . Referring to the work performed by his predecessor , the

Master said the Lodge appreciated what had been done , and felt great pleasure in offering some little reward to tho brother who had performed it . Bro . Greening tendered his sincere thanks for the toast , and also for the handsome jewel presented him . He had lom > coveted the distinction of wearing such a jewel . He felt he hrtd

better carefully abstain from saying anything in regard to what - was past , except to say how much he appreciated the unanimous voting of the jewel he had just received . It was a gift which assured him that he still retained the love and respect of the members of the Lodge . It was his intention to stand by the Lodge in the futuro , and

he hoped he might spend many happy hours in tho company of its members . Bro . James Stevens followed . Ho had reason to b a very proud of the kind reception always accorded him in the Lodge , and also of the fact that he had the honour of serving as its first Master . He felt convinced they had a term of enjoyment before them .

Bro . Headon felt that as it was only once a year they had the opportunity of addressing the Lodge as Past Masters it was very difficult then to express all the pleasure they felt . Ho looked forwa-.-cl to the future of the Lodge with satisfaction , and felt that all would bo well with it in the future , and that it would prosper even mo re than it

hal done in the past . The other Past Masters having in turn responded , the health of the Treasurer and Secretary was given . The toast was always well received , not merely as a matter of form , but in appreciation of the services rendered by the two distinguished Craftsmen who filled the offices . The Treasurer had bean the

conservator of their funds for many years , and had fulfilled the duties of his office zealously and faithfully . They would never " have occasion to regret having entrusted him with the management of their funds . He took a great interest in the Lodge and was one of those Treasurers who might best be described as a treasure , a small word

which embraced , he thought , all they desired to express on that occasion . The Secretary also deserved the hearty welcome accorded him . He had fulfilled the duties of the office most satisfactorily in the past and might be relied on for the future . Bro . Headon , Treasurer , was very gratified to hear such an appreciative picture

drawn in regard to the little he was able to do for the Lodge . He felt the members must in a measure be satisfied with what he had hitherto done or they would not have re-elected him , and if they were woll satisfied with what he had done ho considered lie had secured a rich reward . The Secretary also responded , ' after which

the toast of the Officers was given and acknowledged . The Lodge was then closed , and the proceedings brought to a coo elusion in the usual way . An enjoyable musical programme was provided , under the direction of Brother George Jenkins jun .. Organist of Lodge 2018 , who was ably assisted by Miss Marianne Feun a , Mias Florence Croft , and Bro 3 . Selwyn Daviaa and Robert Fairbanks .

Old England Lodge, No. 1790.

OLD ENGLAND LODGE , No . 1790 .

AT a meeting of the brethren of tho Old England Lodgtf , No . 1790 , held on the 4 th inst ., at the Masonic 7 lLa , lI , Thornton Heath , Surrey , present Bros . F . T . Ridpnth W . H . P . G . S . ( Surrey ) , J . Kilvington S . W ., Dr . R . G . Fleming J . W ., Wm . Foulsham P . M . P . P . G . J . W . ( Norths ) , G . S . Horsnuil -Secretary , P . Budd J . D .

, C . Tarry Steward , E . 0 . Symonds I . G ., J . P . Gordon D . C ., W . Lauo Tyler , H . M . Hobbs I . P . M . P . G . J . W . ( Surx-oy ) , W . H . Ranson P . M ., J . Buckley , H . Cox , F . R . Rayner , J . Bolto ; : , J . Grew , C . White , W . J . Turpin , H . Sherry , J . S . Mortimore , T . Chamberlain , W . R . Griffin , A . H . Dyball , A . Wilmot , and Jas . Clarke . Visitors—Bros . W . Burn

S . D . South Middlesex 85 S , C . J . Balfour Burgovne 902 , F .. Cambridge J . W . Sterndale Bennett 2182 P . P . G . O . S / a-i-oy , Charles Cooke J . D . Ewoll 1851 , E . Eyerist P . M . Fanmure 720 , J . Hie ' .-, F , Morcy

Old England Lodge, No. 1790.

Perfect Ashlar 117 S , Wm . Parker P . M . Ewell 1851 , W . G . Simov ni Excelsior 1155 , A . G . Taylor P . P . G . Supt . Works Surrey Ewell 1851 , and H . G . Viokers W . M . Stuart 1632 . The W . M . opened the Lodge and the minutes of the last meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . Bro . Buckley , by request of tho W . M ., actod as S . D .

The ballot was taken for Mr . A . H . Dyball ; it was deolared in his favour and ho underwent the oeremony of initiation . The Lodge was then advanced , and Bro . Jas . Grew passed . After the Lodge had been resumed the W . M . impressively addressed the new member . Bro . H . M . Hobbs I . P . M . proposed a candidate for initietion at the

next meeting . Shortly afterwards the W . M . closed the Lodge . The brethren adjnurned to refreshment , which wa 3 excellent in quality and reflected great credit on Bro . Tarry , Steward to the Lodge . After the usual loyal toasts Bro . Hobbs I . P . M . in his usual characteristic and genial manner proposed the health of the W . M .

He was sure that he could not add auy thing in eulogy of the manner in whioh Bro . Ridpath carried out his duties , he had most faithfully discharged every office he had been called upon to occupy . The W . M . thanked Bro . Hobbs for the kind remarks he had made on this as on many other occasions . He thanked the brethren also for the

cordial way in whioh the toast waa received . He Bhould endeavour to discharge the duties of the chair with honour to himself and to the Lodge . In speaking of the Initiate the W . M . remarked that many Lodges were not so fortunate as the Old England in the number of initiates they had received during the last few years . After Bro .

Dyball had returned thanks , the Visitors was proposed by the W . M ., who gave them a hearty welcome to " Old England . " The toast of the Past Masters was next proposed . The W . M . said it reminded him particularly of one of their Past Masters , who had conducted the affairs of this Lodge so satisfactorily as to ensure its success and

place it on a solid and thriving foundation . He reEerred to their worthy Bro . Foulsham , the father of the Lodge ; he had worked hard and well , and always received distinguished honour from the members of "Old England . " Each of the Past Masters had been attentive , and had strictly fulfilled their engagements , which he considered had

done much for the Lodge ' s suocess . Bro . Ranson , another P . M ., also did well , and he is always ready to give his assistance . As for Bro . Hobbs , their I . P . M ., he has done much for this Lodge , aa well as for other Lodges with which he is associated ; he will always receive that esteem which is his due . The I . P . M . gratefully thanked

the W . M . for his kind expressions , and the brethren for the good will which had existed between them for the past five years ; be should always feel it an honour to discharge any duty that " Old England " might call upon him to fulfil . Bro . Ranson P . M . returned his sincere thanks for the toast . Bro . Foulsham the Treasurer in

acknowledgment said that he was pleased with tho excellent remarks which had been made by the W . M . in behalf of the I . P . M ., Bro . Hobbs was worthy of them . He ( Bro . Foulsham ) had spent a lifetime in Freemasonry and began to feel that it was necessary he should now make way for some other brother as Treasurer . Freemasonry he had

always loved , and always should ; it is a wide subject of intense interest . Yesterday he strolled inside St . Paul ' s Cathedral , and the thought arose in his mind , whilst taking a view of this grand building , how Sir Christopher Wren mnst have devoted his skill and abilities to rear so majestic and incomparable a building , that

would endure for ages . As a P . M . of "Old England" he had done all he could for the Lodge , and also for Freemasonry in various parts of England . He had not long resided in Thornton Heath before he discovered no Lodge existed there ; indeed he went there to avoid being occupied with Freemasonry , but he soon found his intentions

were reversed , and he became instrumental in establishing the Old England Lodge . For what he had done he felt proud , and hoped the little left of his strength would be exerted for the good of Masonry . The W . M . in proposing the toast of the Treasurer and the Secretary , observed that ' he felt in them he had two good Officers . The Treasurer

was careful that they did rot expend their funds uselessly , and was ever watchful that they had a balance in hand . The Secretary he knew had energetically endeavoured to get in the subscriptions , and therefore it was highly gratifying to know that the one did all he could towards increasing the funds , whilst the other carfully disbursed

them . The Treasurer said he had tried his best to take care of the Lodge's money for the past ten years . He had possession of the key ; that was well ; but what was the use of a key if nothing was to be locked up ? He wa 3 glad , however , to say that he always possessei something which brought the key into requisition . Bro . Horsnail ,

the Secretary , thanked the Officers and brethren for thair hearty reception of the toast , and promised to give that attention to the duties of his office in the future that he had in the past , and hoped to ensure their continued good feeling towards him . The W . M . in proposing the Officers took occasion to express the thanks which he

felt were justly duo to his able assistants . Bro . Kilvington S . W . said it afforded him much satisfaction to kuow that the work done by him and hi 3 brother Officers had met with their W . M . ' s approbation ; he assured them he should continue the same interest in the future ; his love for Freemasonry was in no way abated , and in looking forward

to occupying the prond position of their respected W . M . he promised to do his utmost to follow his example ; but he should bo perfectly cor ., tented if ho discharged the duties half as well . Dr . Fleming J . W also acknowledged the compliment . The Tyler's toa ^ t was nex * given . Several songs were admirably rendered in the course of the

evening , notably " The Mill Wheel , " by Bro . C . Balfour , aud " Nou Piu AndLrai , " by Bro . Vickera . Thr ; singers were accompanied by Bro . F . Cambridge P . P . G . O . Surrey , whose presence is always appreciated by the " Old England " brethren . The musical

arrangements and selections were under the superintendence of Bro . Kilvington , who on this , as on previous occasions , gave great satisfr 3 tion . The brethren separated , after spending a most enjoyable oreuing , in perfect Masonic fellowship and gocdwill .

Ad00703

FUliEKALS properly carried out and personally attended , iu . London and Country , by Bro . G . A . HUTTOST , 17 Newcastle i Street , Strand , W . C . Monuments erected . Valuations made .