Metropolitan Lodge, No. 1507.

METROPOLITAN LODGE , No . 1507 .

THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , 20 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , London . As usual , the assemblage was a largo one , tho attendance , both of members and visitors , being very great . The Officers present at the preliminary part of the proceeding's were as follows : —Hros . C . J . Scales W . M ., W . Side S . W ., W . M . Stiles P . M . 1732 J . W ., Jas . Willing jun . P . M . Treas ., J . J . Michael P . M . Sec , Henry Stiles J . D ., Henry Lovesrovo

D . of C , T . Gilbert jun . Steward , Geo . Clark jun . I . G ., R . T . Kingham P . M ., & c . After the usual preliminary business had been transacted the Lodge was advanced , and Bros . A . Bnrstow , E . J . Chant and M . J . Rowley wero severally raised to the degree of Master Mason . Tho report of the Audit Committee was then presented and formally received , after which the W . M . elect , Bro . William Side , was

presented for the benefit of installation . Bro . James Willing jun . P . M . acted as Installing Muster , and proceeded to place Bro . 'Side in the chair of tho Lodgo with the customary formalities . Ho having been saluted , appointed the following brethren as his Officers : —Bros . C . J . Scales Immediate Past Master , W . M . Stiles Senior Warden ,

H . Stiles J . W ., J . Willing jun . P . M . Treas ., J . J . Michael P . M . Sec , II . Lovegrovo S . D ., G . Clark J . D ., T . Gilbert jnn . I . G ., J . Daly Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the retiring Master by Bro . Side , who , in asking Bro . Scales to accept the gift , as a memento of his term of office , complimented him on the way in which the Locige had been carried on during tho past year , Bro . Scales suitably

acknowledged tho gift . Tho efficiency of the newly-appointed Officers was soon to bo put to the test , for four gentlemen ( Messrs . H . Y . Carter , Henry Georgo Gent , James William Tubby and William P . Botly ) offered themselves for initiation ; thoy wero afc once introduced , and tho ceremony worked , to their benefit , the W . M . and his assistants proving themselves < m fait in their duties . A proposition ,

standing in tho namo of Bro . Michael , for the purpose of increasing the annual subscription , was thou brought forward . Bro . Michael explained the reasons which had led him to make the proposal , and pointed out tho desirability there was for the alteration . Bro . Willing seconded the proposition , which was eventually carried , but not until . the pros and cons of tho case had heen

argued with somo spirit . Bro . VV . B . Clarke especially threw all his energy into tho discussion , and that too in a way whioh few others aro capable of—indeed , we doubt if many Lodges can boast such a champion of their rights as can the Metropolitan in the person of Bro . Clarke . The Secretary then read a letter he had received from tho daughter of a late mernbor , whose recent death had loft his widow and

family in great distress ; a proposition was made , and unanimously carried , that the sum of ten guineas bo voted from the Lodge towards relieving their present needs . Tho names of two gentlemen as candidates for initiation were then handed in , after which Lodge was closed , and the brethren proceeded to the banquet hall , where a first-class repast awaited them . As usual , the Bros . Clemow personally

superintended the banquet , and were untiring in their efforts to promote tho comfort of ( lie brethren . Tho following Visitors signed the attendance book , viz ., Bros . J . W . Knight 1107 P . P . G . D . C . Kent , T . Walton P . M . 157 , B . Knnflmtum D . C 7732 , S . J . Newman 1764 , Leon Jacobs . l . D . 1732 , J . G . W . Gwyer 1288 , Frank Johnson 1816 , A . J . Henochsberg P . M . 1502 , Albert Fish W . M . 1366 , Louis

Bamberger P . M . 13 GB , A . Barlield P . M . 35 , Frank Heroic ! S . D . 1056 , Wm . Hollingsworth W . M . 1185 , J . Goodall 1732 , Thomas Willcox 975 , C . W . Hudson P . M . 315 , S . Hollidge Treas . 1602 , Alfred Kent 1125 , C . F . Rooks , James Irvine 862 , F . Silvester IDS , E . Storr l . G . 167 , Peter Burton LG . 1828 , II . J . Westnioro S . W . 217 , W . Bnnbery 217 , C . Benwell 831 , J . Fish 1175 , George Read P . M . 511 , Bradshaw

Brown Graud Stewards , No . 1 , Charles B . Caiter Junior Deacon 1662 , 0 . A . Reingpach Grand Orient of France , E . E . Barratt Kidder J . W . 12 , W . W . Morgan jun . 1385 . Afc tho conclusion of the banquet , grace was said , and then the W . M . proceeded with the usual toasts . The Loyal ones having been honoured , that of tho Grand Officers was proposed , Bro . Bradshaw Brown responding . He

referred to Grand Lodge as tho Masonic Parliament—an Institution cherished by all Englishmen . Tho I . P . M . had very great pleasure in proposing the health of tho W . M . The brethren had , he said , seen that night how capable Bro . Side was to fulfil the duties of the chair . Ho had acquitted himself most efficiently , both in Lodge and at the banquet table . The toast mot a hearty

reception , ancl the W . M . m reply said he folt it impossible to find words to express his thoughts ; ho was gratified boymid measure at tho reception that had heen accorded him , and hoped ho shonld prove himself fit for the oflieo he had undertaken . It would be his constant endeavour to advance the interests of the Craft , and of tho Metropolitan Lodgo in particular . Ho was proud of being Master of

so distinguished a Lodge , and felt the brethren must participate in the gratification ho experienced in being connected with a Lodge held in such high reputation ns was the Metropolitan . No effort should be wanting on his part to render his torm of office a success . He next proposed the health of tho Past Masters . The brethren , having just had twelve months' experience of the I . P . M . ' s capabilities , were well

able to judge for themselves of tho qualities he possessed . No brother could have taken a greater interest in promoting the welfare of tho Lodge than he had done , and they could look back with pleasure to the evenings they had spent under his presidency ; the W . M . referred , in a few well chosen words , to each of tho other Past Masters who were present . Bro . Scales heartily thanked tho

brethren for their good feeling towards him , and for the handsome jewel they had presented him in the Lodge . Bro . Jas . Willing assured tho brethren that the samo spirit animated him as animated the other I ast Masters , who wero ono and all desirous to do all they could for the benefit of the Lodge . They

had witnessed the growth of the Lodge from insignificance to a position among tho proudest of any iu England , ancl it was but naturnl they should feel a pride in seeing the good work continued . Bros . Michael and Kingham each said a few words to a similar purport . The next tc - . at the W . M . characterised as one he was si : e the

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brethren of tho Lodge would bo proud to receive—thafc of the Initiates . Without them no Lodge could go on , and he personally felt it a great honour that he should havo been called npon to initiate four on tho first occasion of his occupying the chair . Each of tho initiates responded , after which the toast of the Visitors was given from tho chair . Bro . Read folt sure the Visitors were gratified

nt tho reception they had received from the W . M . and other members of the Locige . Ho was delighted at being present at the installation of Bro . Side , who , a few years since , he had had the pleasure ot ~ initiafcii-g- into Freemasonry ; he conld nofc bufc hel p congratulating the brethren on having elected a brother so capable of fulfilling the duties of the chair . Bros . Barfield ,

Ilerold , and Irvine followed , each complimenting the W . M . on the prospects thafc wero before him . The health of the Treasurer and Secretary was next honoured , Bro . Michael responding ; after which that of tho Officers was given , and briefly acknowledged b y each in turn . The Tyler ' s toast brought a most successful meeting to a termination .

Bertie Lodge , Wo . 1515 , Oxford . —The regular meeting of this young but flourishing Locige was held on Thursday , the 14 th instant , at the Masonio Hall , Oxford . Bro . R . Buckell W . M . presided , and was supported by the following Officers and members , namely , Bros . H . White S . W ., C . Head J . W . ' , F . Codcl S . D .. F . Dolley I . P . M ., Charles Galpin P . M ., H . Hodgson P . M ., J . J . Colcntt Sec ,

R . Fernsby D . C , R . H . Hodgson Organist , J . Winstedt I . G ., John Dover and Thomas Wheeler Stewards , Hortan , H . Piper , J . C . Castle , 0 . Martin , E . F . Greenwood , J . Richardson , B . Comfort , C . E . Veale , P . J . Davey , Edward Moody , and J . Mills-Parker . Visitors—Bros . Green Perseverance 351 , and Bowden P . P . G . P . 340 . Lodge having been opened , and the minntes of last meeting read and confirmed ,

it was advanced to the second degree , ancl the chair was taken by Bro . E . Moody P . M . ancl honorary member . Bro . Comfort was examined , entrusted , and retired , and the Lodge having been opened in the third degree , he was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Bro . Moody then expressed his sincere thanks to the W . M . for his conrtesy in having allowed him to

perform the ceremony , as well as to the brethren for their attention to the work . Lodge having been closed in the third and second , and work resumed in tho first , the chair was taken by Bro . Dolley I . P . M ., when Bro . Davey having been examined and entrusted , Lodge was re-advanced to the second degree , and he was passed to thnfc of Fellow Craffc . Locige having heen resumed to the first

two propositions were submitted by the Wor . Master , and seconded by Bro . C . Galpin , after which Bro . Moody , having obtained the permission of the W . M . to offer a few remarks , earnestly recommended the brethren to attend as frequently as possible the Lodge of Insti notion connected with the parent Lodge , which , be said , met every alternate Tuesday at the New Tun , Hall-street . Lodge was then closed , after hearty good wishes from the Visitors . After

supper the usual Loyal and Masouic toasts were given , Bros . Hodgson ( Tenor , Magdalen College ) and Mills-Parker contributing greatly to tho harmony of the evening , while Bro . Moody gave a very effective recitation of Othello ' s Apology . It should be added that Bro . Bowdou P . P . G . P . responded for tho toast of tho Prov . G . Officers , ancl Bros . Bowden and Green for that of the Visitors . The toast of the W . M . 's health was , as usual , most warmly received .

St . John ' s Lodge , Maidenhead , No . 795 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 13 th October , at Bro . Deacon ' s , Ray Mead Hotel , Maidenhead . Bros . P . M . John Pinch 173 W . M ., W . Skollard S . W ., C . J . Innes S . D ., T . B . Linscotfc J . D ., A . L . Jeffries I . G ., John Greenfield 1602 D . C , Nowell Tyler . The principal businoss was the installation of Bro . P . M . Finch , the l . G . of this Lodge , as

W , M ., and tho investiture of the Officers as above . The ceremony of installation was powerfully and impressively performed by Bro . Allen P . M . 173 , who attended with a large number of brethren from fcho Phoenix Lodge , fco render to Bro . Finchall the honour tbey could upon this occasion , and to show the way in which he is admired ancl loved by the brethren of his mother Lodge . Bro . Allen was

subsequently unanimously elected a member of the Lodge . There were present the following P . M . ' s of the Locige , viz ., Foulger , Hodges , and Harvey , with many visitors , including Bro . Weaver P . M . 820 . Lodge was closed in due form , when the brethren had an opportunity of enjoying the lovely scenery in the neighbourhood , and afterwards met at a banquet , served by Bro . Deacon in his well-known style . The

usual toasts were given , and the health of the I . P . M . Bro . Sharpe was proposed by P . M . Foulger , and drunk , in his unavoidable absence , through sickness , for which much regret was expressed by the members of the Lodge , by whom he is universally beloved . Bro . J . Greenfield responded for Bro . P . M . Sharpe , claiming a right to do so as a friend of many years' standing . The brethren returned to town by

an early train , in saloon carriages provided by the Great Western Railway Company , who invariably do all in their power to study the comfort of the brethren of this admirably conducted Lodge , to which it is expected there will be n , considerable influx of joining members from No . 173 and No . 180 , several members of those Lodges having expressed their intention of joining before next May meeting .

Wellington Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 548 . —Members of the Craft assembled in considerable number at the White Swan Hotel , High-street , Deptford , on Monday , the 18 th inst ., to witness tho working of the Fifteen Sections hy the members . Bro . David Rose P . M . 7 . 3 , 1475 and 1622 , presided as W . M ., and was supported

by Bros . George Andrews P . M . ancl D . C . 871 , Preceptor of the Star Lodge of Instruction , as S . W ., Coen 169 as J . W ., Hilton J . D . 1475 as S . D ., Taylor 1531 as J . D , Gloster S . D . 1326 , P . M . 1531 , as I . G ., Griffin P . M . 033 , W . M . 1531 , P . Z . 79 ancl 933 , Preceptor and Treasurer of the Lodgo , as I . P . M ., and Gibson Hon . Sec . Tho W . M .