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the toast of tho P . M . ' s , said it was a toast frequently brought before them , but always with credit . On this occasion he had great pleasure in coupling with it tho name of Bro . Hurlestono , one of the founders of tho Lodge . A quartette , " Tho Tar's Song , " was then sung . Bro . Hurlestono returned thanks for the kind manner ho had been referred to . It was to him a great happiness to bo present on this occasion ; he wished their Lodge every prosperity . Tho W . M . theu proposed tho

toast of the Officers . Bro . James Weaver P . M . and Secretary replied . Bro . Kingston P . M . followed , as did also the S . W . and J . W . Tho Tyler ' s toast was then given . The Visitors wero Bros . T . A . Briggs 1503 , H . Massey P . M . G 1 D , n . W . Vaughan 1503 , Tilley 891 , Benson , W . A . Tinney P . M . 1319 , H . Whally 1670 , J . Canham 190 , J . Bingemann P . M . 55 , C . E . Tinnev 1319 , W . H . Marston W . M . 1599 , Anderson J . W . 60 and 11 . Ansell , B . ' Cant 201 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , & c .

"Wandsworth Lodge , No . 1044 . —A meeting wa 3 hold at the Sproad Eaglo Hotel , on Wednesday evening , 21 st instant . Tho following officers wero present : —Bros . H . It . Jones W . M ., W . A . Morgan S . W ., A . N . Newons J . W ., J . B . Walker S . D ., W . J . Huntloy J . D ., J . J . Holland I . G ., H . Wilson Treasurer , J . Frost Secretary , and S . Steed Tyler . The Past Masters wero—Bros . P . Cooke , J . G . Carter ,

E ; H . Boddy , J . G . Kowney , F . H . Newens , and G . Howick ; also Bros . R . Walker , G . Clark , J . W . Haines , G . W . Smith , R . Neal , G . Neal , G . Fortescne , W . Springett , J . Stonohewer , S . C . Landon , H . F Goodchild , and A . A . Denham . Bros . R . H . Keeley No . 1184 , H . Bic kerstaff P . M . No . 1329 , and E . Carter No . 1041 , were visitors . The minutes of tho last meeting having been confirmed , Bro . F . Reed ,

Earl Spencer Lodge , No . 1420 , was elected a joining member , being proposed by Bro . P . Cooke P . M ., and seconded by Bro . J . G . Kewney P . M . The ballot was then taken for two new mombers—Mr . William Price and Mr . Henry John Nowons . Tho former was proposed by Bro . W . J . Huntley , and seconded by Bro . A . N . Newens , while the latter was proposed by Bro . A . N . Newens , and seconded by Bro . Past Master F . H . Newens . The election proved unanimous ,

and the candidates wore then duly initiated by the W . M ., Bro . H . R . Jones . Bro . A . A . Denham , seconded by Bro . W . J . Huutley , gavo notice of the following motion : — " That the Freemason's Chronicle and the Freemason be procured weekly , at the expense of the Lodge , and filed for reference . " Tho brethren now adjourned to the ban . quet , which was presided over by the W . M ., whose health was proposed by Bro . Past Master P . Cooke , and drank with Masonic honours . Other customary toasts were given .

United Brothers Lodge , No . 1069 . —A most successful meeting was held on Monday , 12 th inst ., at the Castle Hotel , Southsea , when Bro . J . E . Ivimey was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceromony was performed by Bro . M . E . Frost P . G . Treasurer , tho retiring W . M . of the Lodge , who was ono of the founders of 1069 , and has twice fillod the chair , besides being for several years

its Secretary . Among the members aud visitors present on Monday were the following : —Bros . G . Rake J . G . W . Hants and Isle of Wight , H . Ford P . P . G . W ., G . H . Do Frame P . P . G . D ., E . M . Wells P . P . G . D ., T . Batchelor P . P . G . S . W ., F . Court W . M . 257 , G . Bond W . M . 487 , Whitcomb W . M . 1705 , Bnnting P . M . 487 , J . Whale P . M . 309 , R . V . Brown P . M . 1069 , W . Gibbs 487 , W . E . Atkins 4 S 7 , Parker 257 ,

G . F . Sherman 487 , II . J . Andrews 309 , Kelway , and the officers of 1069 . The new Master having been duly installed appointed his officers for the ensuing year as follow : —Bro . M . E . Frost I . P . M ., R . J . Murrell S . W ., E . Izod J . W ., H . M . Emanuel P . M . Treasurer , E . Groves P . M . Secretary , Fred . Feltham S . D ., J . Gieve J . D ., W . C . Redward P . M . D . C , A . Wendover I . G ., Exell Tyler .

Earl of Zetland Lodge , No . 1364 . —Tho interesting ceremony of the installation of W . M . took place on Saturday last , at tho Old Town Hall , Mare-street , Hackney , on which occasion a largo number of brethren and visitors wero present . The Lodge was opened at 4 p . m . by the W . M . Bro . Ernest Wrig ht . The whole of the officers were present . After the reading of the minutes the

Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the W . M . elect , Bro . J . H . Maples , was presented for installation . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and a board of Installed Masters was formed , consisting of Bros . Buss Assistant Grand Secretary , W . E . Compertz P . M . Gresham 869 , W . R . Marsh P . M . Albion 9 , James Pinder P . M . Kent 15 , Perrin P . M . Victoria 1056 , H . Hollis P . M .

St . John ' s 167 , J . Tickle P . M . Urban 1196 , J . BartleetP . M . Era 1423 , E . Wright W . M ., W . Bristo , G . A . Rean , Low , and R . A . Wright 1364 , when Bro . J . H . Maples was duly obligated , entrusted , and placed in the chair of K . S . Tho board of Installed Masters was then closed , and the new W . M . invested his Immediate P . M . Bro . E . Wright . The brethren were admitted , aud the W . M . was saluted in due form .

The W . M . then proceeded to appoint his officers as follow : — Bro . Gompertz 3 . W ., Fieldvvick , J . W ., Rev . 11 . D . Pearson , M . A ., Chaplain , R . A . Wright P . M . Treasurer , J . L . Fysh P . M . Secretary , Augustus F . Lay S . D ., Cockett J . D ., Low P . M . D . C , James F liaskins Organist , Benn Humphrey I . G ., Fitzgerald Seu . W . S ., Otto Dittmar Jim . W . S ., R . W . Goddard Tyler . A vote of thanks was

recorded to Bro . W . Heath P . P . G . S . W . Herts for cho very able manner in which ho had performed the installation ceremony . A P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . E . Wright by tho W . M ., who feelingly referred to tho admirable manner iu which the I . P . M . had discharged his duties , and hoped he might be spared mauy years to wear it , which compliment the I . P . M . suitably acknowledged . A proposal was made for initiation at next meeting . The Lodge was

then closed . The brethren adjourned to Guildhall Tavern to the banquet , where , after grace had been sung by Madame De Valence , Bros . Colson Phillips aud Seymour Smith , tho W . M . proposed the toast of the Queen and tho Craft , followed by that of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., both of which toasts were received with enthusiasm , and the National Anthem and "Hail to thee , Albert , " Were sung . The next toast oa the list was the Earl of Carnarvon

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Pro G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale D . G . M ., and tho rest of the Grand Officers , which was acknowledged by Bro . Buss , who specially dwolt on the invaluable aid promptly rendered by the Pro G . M . to Masoury , notwithstanding his innumerable engagements . Bro . Bus 3 took occasion to comment upon tho working of tho officors of the Lodge , and said it was a bye-word in Masonry that if yon wanted to seo

good working , go to the Earl of Zetland Lodgo ; if yon wanted to seo a good Director of Ceromonies , yon would there seo Bro . Low . Bro . Ernest Wright proposed tho health of tho W . M ., who ho referred to as one who would preside over tho Lodge with credit ; ho was tho first initiate , and had filled every offico in tho Lodge . Bro . Maples acknowledged tho compliment Avhich had boon paid him by tho

brethren ; ho would always do his duty . Ho then gavo tho hoalth of the I . P . M ., who , in reply , warned tho brethren against indiscriminately proposing persons of whom they had little knowledge . Tho financial position of the Lodgo was such that they could oven dispense with joining members , and no person should bo proposed unless they were such as they could feel they could invito to their houses . Tho

health of the Installing Master followed . Ho , in thanking tho brethren , said that he thought joining members wero the back bono of a Lodge . Tho health of the Chaplain , Initiates , Visitors , Officers , Treasurer , Secretary , D . C , Organist and Stewards followed , in rapid succession . Each toast was suitably acknowledged , and tho Tyler then brought tho proceedings to a closo . Tho musical arrangemonts wero under tho direction of Bro . J . F . Haskins , and tlio rendoring of

tho song of tho "Dashing White Sergeant , " by Madame Do Valence and the humourous songs , " Lord Mayor ' s Day" and "A Visit to the Opera , " both of which wore rendered by Bro . Seymour Smith , wero much applauded . In addition to the list of Visitors already given , there were present Bros . W . Gray Marquess of Ripon Lodgo 1459 , J . W . Cook Gnion , G . ; BIackman Albion 9 , W . S . Buck Urban 1196 , Kingsford , J . Lako ' and T . Taylor , & c .

West Smithfield Lodge , No . 1626 . —The regular meeting was held on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at tho New Market Hotel , West Smithfield . Bro . T . W . Adams W . M ., G . S . Elliot S . W ., F . Walters P . P . G . D . P . M . Sec , J . IIowo J . W ., G . H . Stephens as S . D ., G . S . Wintlo P . M . J . D ., W . Malthouso W . S ., and Bros . J . Mc

Cluer , Butt , Steward , W . Pennefather P . M . D . C , & c , and Visitors—Bros . S . Page 1326 , L . Van Boolen 1275 , H . Roffey 1326 , & o . After the minutes had been confirmed , Bros . C Craddock and H . RofFoy were raised . Bros . E . C . Van Wasenen , W . McCluer , Butt , J . Chapman , and C . Goodchild wero passed , and Mr . J . Howard was duly initiated into tho Order . Bro . E . Mallett W . M . 141 was elected a

joining member . Bro . J . Howe was elected to servo as Steward for the Royal Masonic Bonevoleut Institution at the next Festival . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of a very excellent banquet , provided by the worthy host . Tho usual toasts were given and responded to .

Langton Lodge , No . 1673 . —Wo had the pleasure of enjoying tho hospitality of this Lodge , on Wednesday last , at thoir convenient quarters , the London Masonic Club , 101 Quoou Victoria-street , E . C . In ' tho absence of tho W . M . ( Bro . II . Stoad ) , his son Bro . J . K . Stead P . M . aud Treas . occupied tho chair , and opened tho Lodge with Bros . J . Langton S . W ., Dobbing J . W . and acting Sec , Dunn as

S . D ., A . Rosenthall J . D ., Fuontes I . G ., A . P . Fabian P . P . S . G . W . Hampshire as P . M ., W . Laing Tyler . Tho agenda paper was a very full one , and the business commenced with tho raising of Bros . Davics , Marnor , and Strauss , after which Bro . jMcKinlay was passed . Ballots wore taken for tho admission of Messrs . J . A . Dickson and S . Semple , and both resulted favourably . Lod ^ o bavin "

beeu called off for a short time was resumed , and the abovo two gentlemen , with Mr . Fabor , who had already been accepted , wore admitted to Masonic light , the ceremony being performed by tho W . M . each candidato separately The W . M . proposed that the thanks of tho members bo voted to Bro . Ridley for his having so successfully represented the Lodge at the recent Festival of the Boys' School ;

this being seconded , was passed and briefly acknowledged . Four propositions for initiation , and ono for joining were handed in , after which the Lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to the banquet room , and partook of a well propided repast , which was served in a way reflecting great credit on the officials of the Club . Tho usual toasts wore given by tho acting Master . Bro . Fabian proposed tho

health of the W . M . of tho Lodge ; he is a most excellent Mason , and a good Master . In his absence they were presided over by his son , who was , if he might say it , in every respect his equal . This toast having met with a hearty response , was briefly acknowledged . The W . M . regretting that the absence of his father had brought him into such prominence . He now gave the Initiates . All Lodges ,

especially new oues , want new blood , this evening they had thrco new members ; he was pleased to givo them a hearty welcome , and although not strong in number , he felt sure they would prove strong in quality . Tho initiates having each replied , the W . M . gavo the Visitors . At no meeting of their Lodgo had they been without , some , he hoped they would always be so favoured . He tendered tht »

welcome of the Lodire , and trusted their visitors had been entertained , both during labour and at refreshment . Bios . Levy P . M . 1 ^ 8 and Marty W . M . 1201 replied . The toast of the . Officers was nest given . Iu the person of the S . W ., Bro . Langton , after whom tho Lod » e had been named , they had a most energetic brother ; he is working hard to fill the chair of the Lodgo , which the Master felt suro he wonld do

with credit . Bro . Dobbin the J . W . was deserving their special thanks , for having stepped in and so efficiently acted as Secretary since their late one had resigned . Bros . Lurgton and Dobbin each replied , after which the Tyler was summoned Tho visit > rs wer « — Bros . J . Wood 180 , John G . Horsey ISu , IT . M . Levy P . M . 188 , E . J . Harty W . M . 1281 , W . W , Morgan jun . 1385 , W . E . Cotton 1470 . J , S . Sealey 1498 ,