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he hoped the Visitors had felfc themselves repaid by what they had seen in tho working of the Lodge . They had a good many Past Masters , some of whom were brilliant Masons , to whom he ( the speaker ) , as a junior , was glad to look up for support and guidance . He must say that during hia own Mastership he received the greatest

kindness and assistance from the Past Masters . Although his star was waning , he hoped to be able to render what assistance he could to the future occupants of tho chair , and this he should only bo too proud and happy to do at any time . The health of the Treasurer and Secretary came next , and the W . M ., in proposing the toast , expressed

regret that Brother Kershaw , their esteemed Treasurer , had been obliged to leave early . In their excellent Secretary , Bro . Shackell , fchey had one of the oldest Past Masters of the Lodge ; always kind and genial towards the brethren , and therefore held very high in their esteem and affection . Bro . Shackell , in a brief response , expressed

his gratitude for the very kindly manner in which the toast had been received , and promised that , as long as he was able , he would do all in his power to promote the prosperity of the Lodge and harmony amongst the brethren . The Worshipfnl Master then proposed the Officers of the Lodge , paying a high compliment to each and all

of them for the way in which they had assisted him in carrying out the work . Brother G . P . Nightingale Senior Warden after thanking the brethren for their hearty reception of the toast , said the Worshipful Master had spoken of the way in which the Officers had assisted him in the working of the Lodge . Individually , ifc gave

him very great pleasure to do so , as far as he possibly could , and he hoped eventually to be called to that position now so worthily filled by Bro . Silvester . Should he be so fortunate as to be olecfced to that position , he assured them he should always do his best to please the brethren , and to promote the welfare of the Lodge generally .

Bro . S . Smither J . W . also returned thanks for the kindly mention made of his Officers by the W . M . Ifc had been his ambition , ever since he became a member of this Lodge , to aspire to the chair , and with thafc aim before him he had worked assiduously . He had been a regular attendant at the Lodge for some years ; indeed , he had been

absent from only one of its meetings , and that was when he was many miles away from town . If the Officers had been of any assistance in the work , he assured the W . M . they had received more than satisfaction from the kind and genial manner in which ho had always treated them . He felt sure thafc when Bro . Silvester left the chair

he would do so with honour to himself and credit to the Lodge . Bros . E . J . Davey S . D ., W . A . Colyer I . G ., and H . Clare Steward , severally responded , the latter in a characteristically humorous speech . Some excellent songs enhanced the pleasure of a very enjoyable reunion .

ROYAL MILITARY LODGE , No . 1449 . THIS flourishing Lodgo held its installation meeting afc the Masonic Temple , Canterbury , on Monday , 10 th October 18 S 7 . The W . M ., Bro . Cocker-sell , was supported by the following brethren : —Bros . T . Blamiers I . P . M ., A . Develin S . W ., D . Waller W . M . 125 J . W ., H . Mangham Chaplain , E . Plume P . M . Treasurer , W . Carter P . G . Sd . B . Sec , A . Abbs S . D ., T . Beckett J . D ., D . Hall

D . of C , R . Simms I . G ., J . Plant P . G . O . Org ., W . Claydon and J , Naylor Stewards , R . Blake Tyler ; H . T . Naylor P . P . G . S . B ., J . E Wilshier P . P . G . S . of W ., D . Laing , J . Fermor , T . Wordley , G . Robin , son , It . Geddes , H . Herbert , F . Clarke , A . Anderson , G . Jones , Major H . Maclean . T . Leech , G . Rupert , C . Nix , H . Barrett , F . Smith

W . Checkley , F . Kenning , J . Thorne , J . Ward , G . H . De Lasaux , G . Anderson , and the following Visitors—W . Price P . M . 972 , H . Pringuer J . W . 972 , R , Morley W . M . 429 , H . Letts 31 , S . Newman W . M . 972 , S . Lornid 31 , T . Roasiter P . M . 972 , W . Ladd I . G . 972 , G . Young 31 P . M . 268 , G . Pottea-1437 , G . Stratford 127 , "W . Mound

972 , C . Igglesden P . M . 1208 . Tho Lodge was opened , and minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed , The Lodge was opened in the second and third degrees , and the W . M . elect , Bro . A . Devolin , was installed in the chair by Bro . H . T . Naylor P . P . G . S . B ., Bro . E . Plume P . M . acting as D . of C . The Lodge having resumed , the

W . M . invested the following Brethren as his Officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Major H . W . Maclean S . W ., A . Abbs J . W ., Rev . H . Mangham Chaplain , E . Plume P . M . Treasurer , W . Carter P . G . Sd . B . Secretary , T . Beckett S . D ., W . Claydon J . D ., J . Plant P . G . O . Organist , D . Laing I . G ., J . Naylor D . of C , G . Rupert A . D . C .,

Anderson and Leech Stewards , R . Blake P . M . Tyler . J . Blamiers was elected Charity Delegate , and E . Beer P . P . G . S . B . a member of the Building Committee . Bro . Cockersell was then presentel with a P . M . ' s jewel , -whic 1 , had been previously voted him by the Lodge . Bro . Cock "' . -: ¦ 1 : P . M . thanked the Lodgo in suitable terms . The

Installing Officer Bro . H . T . Naylor was accorded a vote of thanks for the able and satisfactory manner in which he had performed the ceremony . Letters of regret afc inability to attend wero read from Earl Amherst P . G . M ., Bros . Eastes D . P . G . M ., Thorpe P . G . Treasurer , Spencer P . G . Secretary , Curteis P . G . Chaplain , the Mayor of

Canterbury , aud many others . The- Lodge having beon closed in ancient form , the Brethren adjourned to the Royal Fountain Hotel , where the partook of a banquet , served by the host , Bro . H . Ward , m his usual recherche style . Bro . Devolin presided , and the musical arrangements were ac'lmira . bly carried out by Bro . P . M .

ltant , Keumitt , Iggiesden and Rhodes . After grace ( noil nobis ) , the W . M . proposed the Queen and Craft , and tho Brothren responded by heartil y joining in singing " God Si ive tho Queen . " Tho health o " f H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M . ivas proposed by the W . M ., ¦ is also that of Officers of Grand Lod go Present and Past . Brother

Colonel Lawrie proposed tho health of the Prov . G . M . tho Earl Amherst , which was received with the greatest applause ; Brother Blami er 3 P . M . proposed thafc of tho D . P . G . M ., Bro . Eastes , and the

* ost of the Prov . G . Officers , which w :.. s responded to by Bros . Carter -G . S . B . and Naylor P . P . G . S . B . Tho health of the W . M ., Brother ^ cvelin , was proposed by Bro . Conkorsell I . P . M . ; thafc of the ¦ iUBtallkrj Master by Bro . tho Rev , 'II , Ma ^ 'ham ; tho I . P . M , was

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proposed by the W . M . ; tho Visitors by Bro . Carter Secretary ; Officers of the Lodge by Bro . Naylor P . P . G . S . B ., and Bro . Major Maclean J . W . replied for the Officers of the Lodge ; the Masanio Charities , proposed by Bro . Plant , and replied to by Bro . Blamiers P . M . ; Bro . Plume P . M . proposed the W . M . 's of the local Lodgea 31 and 972 , and Bros . Plant P . M . 31 and Newman W . M . 972 replied . The Tyler ' s toasfc brought a most enjoyable evening to a close .

ROYAL COMMEMORATION LODGE , No . 1585 . HPHE first meeting of the season was held at the Fox and Hounda J- Hotel , Putnoy , on Wednesday the 0 th inst . Present : Brothers A . H . Strong W . M ., Williams S . W ., Wing J . W ., Watkins Treasurer , Robinson P . M . Secretary , Harding S . D ., Sandalls J . D ., Collings P . M . D . C , Windsor Assist . Organist , Coombes Steward , Oliver I . G .,

Walkeley Tyler , P . M . 's Pardoe , Whitley and Mansell , and about 20 members . Among the Visitors were Bros . Williams 1767 , Godson 1362 , Wood 1642 , Higham 1011 , Bell 1557 , Downfcnn 204 , Weise 1446 , Andrews 177 , & o . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed .

Brothers Godwin , Stern , Jamieson , Gordon , Green and Baker were examined and entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the second , and the six brethren named above were passed to the degree of F . O . The Lodge was resumed , and a ballot was taken for the following gentlemen : — Mr . A . W . Kefcble , proposed by Brother

Murray and seconded by Bro . S . D . Harding ; Lieut . J . Monk Croker and Mr . Robert Cunningham , proposed by Bro . Bosworth and seconded by Bro . Stern ; also Mr . George Steeden , proposed by P . M . Bro . Litley and seconded by P . M . Bro . Robinson . The ballot proving in their favour , they were duly initiated into the mysteries

of Antient Freemasonry , in a most impressive manner by the W . M . During routine work , Bro . S . W . Williams proposed , and Brother J . W . Wing seconded , thafc a Jubilee Commemoration jewel be pre . sented to the W . M . in acknowledgment of his having represented the Lodge afc the Royal Albert Hall . This was carried with acclamation ,

and , after hearfcy good wishes , the Lodge was closed and adjourned until the first Wednesday in November . Owing to the amount of work got through , ifc was eight o ' clock before the brethren could assemble round the banquet board , and after the menu ( prepared by the worthy host , Bro . P . M . Page , in his usual liberal and excellent

style ) had been duly discussed , the W . M . rose to propose the Queen j " as example teaches more than precept , " he wished to Bet the example of short speeches , owing to the lateness of the hour . This toasfc , as well as the other Loyal and Masonic ones , was heartily received . Bro . P . M . Collings , in the unavoidable absence of the

I . P . M ., Bro . Collick , expressed his own and the Lodge ' s sympathy with that brother in his sufferings . After proposing the health of the W . M ., he invested him with the jewel presented by the Lodge , wishing him many years of happiness and usefulness . The W . M . suitably responded , and then proposed the health of hia

initiates , expressing his pleasure at having had so grand a commencement for the season . The Tyler sang the E . A . song , and Brothers Kettle , Croker , Cunningham and Steeden replied . To the toasfc of tho Visitors , Bros . Godson , Wood , Williams and others responded .

The W . M . proposed tho P . M . ' s , and Bros . Collings , Whitley and Pardoe replied . The Officers ; the S . W ., J . W ., S . D ., Steward and Organist replied ; and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . A capital selection of songs was contributed , Bros . Windsor and Gordon especially distinguishing themselves .

OLD ENGLAND LODGE , No . 1790 . rpHE members of this Lodgo met on Thursday , the 6 th October , J- at Thornton Heath , -when there were present : —Bros . Hugh M . Hobbs ( P . P . G . S . D . Snrrey ) W . M ., F . T . Ridpafch S . W ., J . Kilving . ton J . W ., W . Fonlsham P . M . P . P . G . J . W . ( Noithmnberland ) Treasurer , G . S . Horsnail Secretary , R . G . Fleming J . D ., C . Tarry Steward , W . II . Ranson I . P . M ., H . Babar P . M ., F . C . Pascall P . M ., J . Buckley ,

Sherry , Cox , Symmonds , Mortimer , Healey , Gordon , J . Davies , Bolton , Horton , Chamberlain , Best , Griffin , Greenfield , Jas . Clarke , and W . Lane Tyler . Visitors : Bros . W . Fox Hawes S . D . ( East Surrey ) 463 , W . Barn I . G . ( South Middlesex ) 880 , and E . 0 . Holds , worth Steward ( George Price ) 2096 . The Lodge having bean opened

and the iniuutes of last meeting read , Bros . Healey and Buckley wero passed . A sincere vote of condolence was proposed by Brother P . M . Fonlsham , and ordered to be entered on the minutes , to Brother C . Daniel , P . M . 65 . . an honorary member of this Lodge , on the sad death of his only son . After other business had been transacted ,

the Lodge was closed in duo form , and the brethren adjourned for refreshments . Tho supper , which partook more of a dinner ( in regard both to quality and quantity , and the manner in whioh it was served ) gave credit to the experience and business ability of Brother Tarry , the Steward of the Lodge . The toast given by the

W . M ., of the Queen , Loyalty to the Throne , and Fidelity to the Craft , met with cordial reception ; it was followed by Bro . Kilvington and Brethren singing " God Save the Queen . " The W . M . then spoke of the great pleasure he felfc in meeting the Brethren and the Visitors on that as on every other occasion at this his Mother Lodge ;

ho alluded to the telegrams received from Bros . Samuel S . D . and Elvcrston , who wore uuable to attend . The "W . M . next said thafc , having obtained tho position of their W . M ., a position it was the pride of moit Freemasous to attain , he hoped those who had been initiated since he was introduced into Masonry in the Old England

Lodgo would , when called upon , accept the obligations which he had " the pleasure of discharging . The Visitors' toast was next given , and responded to by Bros . Fox , Hawes , Burn and Holclsworfch . The toast of the Officers was responded to by Bro . Ridpath S . W . and Bro . Kilviugton J . W . ; both heartily endorsed the kind words ofthe W . M . rcsoecticg the junior brethren , and expressed the satisfaction