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CITY OF LONDON LODGE , No . 001 .

rllllh annual meeting of this proverbially urbane Lodge , which -1- has long maintained the reputation of beinir one of the most ctliciontly worked in the metropolis , was held on Monday oveiiin-. ' , at the Guildhall Tavern , under the presidency of Bro . Charles Beaumont , tho Worshipful Master . There was a very largo attendance of Iho brethren , who were subsequently joined by a sprinkling of Visitors , and altogether tho proceedings were of a very hearty and

unnmmnns description . Ihe Wor . Master was supported by I ' ros Alfred Ginger I . P . M ., George A . Cundy S . W ., John Hughes J . W ., Henrv Darcey P . M . Treasurer , George Darcey P . M . Secretary , David Hughes S . D ., T . McClelland J . D ., Ft . Harbord D . C , E . D . P . Harris I . G ., Ernest C . T . Hand Organist , J . Lawrence P . M ., W . Lewis P . M ., A . Griffiths P . M ., H . Dance P . M ., John Hoddinott , J . W . Farno , A . J .

Pritchnrd , D . XV . Hnghes , R . Pit tarn Stevens , George Gross , C . Hnish , W . R . Hay lock , If . Souter , P . Newmai , Robt . Diamond , John Vale , Stephen Roberts , Georgo Smith , F . Eade , R . Gillaril , Edwin Vennor , W . Vernier , Geo . Brittan , Henry Bardell , Thomas Ilosking , George Chivers , G . Rubardt , J . Dalcomb , W . B . Smith , C . G . II . Bisloy , W . II . Easey , Henry Smith , William Little , J . Covkhill , H . Gordon

P . J . Walker , P . C . Ro « cra , E . W . Cnndy , Thomas James , Alfred Parker , and J . Woodstock Tyler . Amono-st tbe Visitors were Bros . W . Thomas 1853 , J . Timsdale P . M . 1507 , G . J . R . Tribbell W . M . 1287 , E . C . Massey P . M . 1297 , J . Pardee 1505 , George Steer 831 , Georgo Messenger 1525 , T . Bramley P . M . Leigh Lodge , and others . After tho customary rites , Lodge was advanced , and Bros . Faux and

Diamond having replied satisfactorily to the test questions , wore duly passed to tho degree of F . C . by the Worshipfnl Master , who performed the ceremony in a most creditable manner . On the Lodge being further advanced , Bros . P . C . Rogers and H . Souter were raised to the sublime degree , the Worshipfnl Master delivering the impressive charges in a style that afforded considerable interest , as well

as edification , to all present . The working was watched throughout with keen and critical interest , and all admitted that in the almost closing act of his official career as ruler of the City of London Lodge , Bro . Beaumont displayed the requisite wisdom to discern , and judgment to execute , tho functions of his exalted post . At the conclusion of the practical work on tho agenda , tho brethren proceeded to vote

for a successor to Bro . Beaumont as W . Master , and the choice fell unanimously upon Bro . George A . Cundy , who as S . W . had been exceedingly popular , and had earned his prerogative for promotion by the efficient manner in which ho had discharged the duties of the minor offices through which ho had passed . The result of tho ballot was hailed with the liveliest satisfaction , aud Bro . Cundy

acknowledged in a few hapily-chosen sentences the compliment which bad been paid him . Bro . Henry Darcey P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , aud Bro . J . Woodstock Tyler . Lodge was then closed in form , and the brethren adjourned to tho throne-room of the hotel , whero a sumptuous banquet had beon provided by Bros . Bitter and Clifford , the arrangements , under the personal supervision of Bro .

Henry Mills , giving the most unqualified satisfaction . Alter dessert , the usual Loyal and Craft toasts were honoured , the Worshipful M » ster observing it was a source of congratulation to them to know they had the first gentleman in the land to be the ruler of the Craft , and he felt assured that none were more loyal to the Prince of Wales than wero the body of Freemasons of England . In proposing

the health of the Pro Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and other Officers of Grand Lodge , the XV . Master said the City of London Lodge was not often honoured by the presence of Grand Officers at their festivities , but ho hoped from the way iu which they were progressing thoy might soon deserve and receive attention at the hands of the rulers of the Craft . Bro . Alfred Ginger I . P . M ., on rising to

propose tho next toast , said , when the gavel was given into his charge the brethren well knew the pleasant duty which accompanied it . Dnring the time he had been I . P . M . of the City of London Lodge he had not been absent from ono of its gatherings , and it had ever afforded him the utmost pleasure to propose , as ho did tonight , the health of the Worshipful Master . He would not detain

them by any repeated etilogiums of the brother who had so well held the reins of office in the Lodge during the past year , with the exceptional remark that Bro . Beaumont had gone through tho work really better than he had done before , which was a proof that the further he went in Freemasonry the better he liked it , and the more was he capable of carrying out his duties . Tho W . Master , who was most

cordially received , said this was the last time on which he should have an opportunity of addressing them from tho chair at the festive hoard , and ho should liko to take advantage of it to thank them for tho very kind manner in which they had supported him during his year of office . Ho could assure them the City of London Lodge had always been his hobby ; he loved the Lodgo , and he had

done all he conld to promote its welfare . As in the past , so in the future , he should strive to advance its interests to the utmost of his power . In proposing the health of tho Worshipful Master elect , he congratulated the brethren upon the choice they had made , and he felt assured the City of London Lodge would have , in Bro . Cundy , a Master of whom any Lodge might well be proud . His abilities were

already known , from the very efficient way in which he had carried ont the duties appertaining to his office as S . W . His kindness and urbanity were also known , for ho had made himself beloved to the City of London Lodge . Therefore , it was with much pleasure he asked them to rise with him and wish Bro . Cundy every source of

happiness and health , and might his year of office bo the most prosperous in the annals of the Lodge . The toast was received with prolonged applause , and Bro . Cundy , in reply , said ho felt great difficulty in accepting the office , though he did so with a great deal of pleasure , as he was a true lover of Masonry . He took great interest the work of this Lodgo , and he felt it a great honour to have been

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elected to the chair he was to fill next year . Ho trusted he might be able to discharge his duties to his own satisfaction ; and if ho did that , ho knew it wonld be to the satisfaction of tho brethren . Ho should do his host for the good of Freemasonry in general and for this Tiodgo in particular , and all the duties entrusted to him should have his very best attention . There should bo no effort spared on

his part to add to the success which had attended the City of London Lodgo , or to tho enjoyment , harmony and pleasure tho brethren hail experienced in tho past . lie again thanked them most cordially for the hearty way in which tho toast had beon received . The Worshipful Master then gavo the Visitors , whom tho City of London Lodgo was always most happy to welcome . Tlio toast was acknowledged

by Bros . Tribbell , and Bramwell , tho hitter of whom delivered himself of somo humorous sentiments . Tho W . Master next proposed tho Past Masters , with thanks for tho kind aud able assistance they had rendered him during his year of office . He regretted tho absence , though indisposition , of P . M . Bro . Salisbury , who desired to bo kindly remembered to all tho brethren . Bro . Ginger I . P . M ., iu

responding , was sorry to have joined the ranks of Past Masters ; he would rather remain I . P . M . He felt now , however , he mnst take a seat at the back , but he should endeavour to attend as often as ho could and assist , or augment at all events , the Past Masters of the Lodge . Bro . Griffiths P . M . also replied , he never came to this Lodge but he appreciated the kindly heartiness of the brethren . He had

beon a member of the Lodge many years , and waa gratified to see it in such a prosperous condition j he trnsfed its success might be con . tinned and increased under their W . M . elect , and that the prosperity it had hitherto enjoyed was only the drops before the shower . Bro . Lewis P . M ., in reply , said he had been a member of the Lodge 16 or 17 years , and as to the way in which their W . M . had done his duty

not a word had beon spoken more than he deserved . It was nofc right to retire immediately they had passed the chair , but if they wished to seo the Lodge prosper , they must attend as often as they convenientl y could . Bro . Lawrence P . M . was loudly called for ; he said he did nofc think the dictionary was printed yet that conld afford him language adequately to express his thanks for the manner in which they had

received the toast . He was sorry that many of the Past Masters were absent , especially the father of the Lodge , Bro . Samnel Osborne , though they all thoroughly appreciated the high position this Lodge had attained . He was exceedingly glad to see the City of London Lodge in its present state of prosperity . The W . M . next gavo the health of the Officers of the Lodge , thanking them for tho ablo

assistance they had rendered him dnriug his year of office . He concluded by expressing the hope that they might successively and successfully occupy the chair he had now the honour to fill . Bro . John Hughes J . W ., in responding , expressed the hope that the Officers of the Lodge had done their duty to the best of their ability , and that they had given the satisfaction which the W . M . had described . If so , the satisfaction to themselves would be immense . Several

complimentary speeches followed , and the official programme was closed with the Tyler's toast . During the evening there were somo capital recitations and songs . Bros . Easey and Souter lending efficient assistance at the pianoforte . Ifc was arranged thafc the annual ball in connection with this Lod go shonld take place at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday the llth of January , and several Officers and brethren volunteered their services as Stewards .

ROYAL SAVOY LODGE . No . 1744

THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , 22 ud inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Qneen-street , on which occasion Bro . Jonathan L . Jones was installed as Master for tho year . The great popularity of this Lodgo draws to it a very large number of gentlemen who desire to enter the portals of Freemasonry , and , judging from tho agenda paper , tho flow of new members is likely to be maintained . Previous to this annual gathering there were no less

than thirteen candidates who had been accepted and were awaiting initiation , accordingly it was decided to hold a Lodge of Emergency , which was dono ou Monday , the 21 sfc inst ., aud on thafc occasion Messrs . T . Jefferies , A . H . Cole , J . Bishop , XV . Clements , and XV . N . Nadanla were initiated . On Tnesday the Lodge was called for 3 . 30 , and shortly after that timo business was commenced . There wero

present during tho evening , Bros . Francis H . Clemow W . M ., John Douglass I . P . M ., J . L . Jones S . W .. T . Hyland P . M . S . W ., J . Willing jun . ' P . M . Treas ., W . M . Stiles P . M . Sec , XV . Cook S . D ., G . II . Duller J . D ., John W . Smith aud W . Jaques D . of C , C . Smith Organist , F . W . Sillis Steward . The Lodge having been advanced , the ceremonies of raising and passing wore worked . Bros . H . Ward , E . L .

Jewell , J . Saddingtou , and J . T . Knovvles , of the Royal Savoy Lodge , and Bro . Medvvay , of the Domatic , No . 177 , receiving the former , and Bros . J . T . Buston , J . Plowman , and J . C . Loms tho latter . Tho W . M . elect was thon presented , obligated , and installed ; ho afterwards invested the following brethren as Officers of the Lodge : Hyland S . W ., Cook J . W ., Willing Treasurer , Stiles Secretary , Dellor

S . D ., Holt J . D . ( by proxy ) , J . XV . Smith I . G ., Jaques and Sillis D . of C , F . Johnson Steward ( by proxy ) , J . C . Smith Assistaut Steward , P . F . Callaghan Organist , II . Dickey Assistant Secretary , C . Koester Tyler . The addresses having been given , the W . M . proceeded to initiate Messrs . H . Zabell , VV . H . Barling " , aud F . G . Riley into the mysteries of Freemasonry , and then , amid expressions of approval , invested his predecessor with a gold Past Master ' s jewel . He

was quito sure there was no brother more deserving of the honour tbe Lodge conferred than Bro . Clemow , to whom he and every member of the Lodge desired to express their thanks for the services he had rendered . It was not possible for him adequately to express his thanks . Bro . Clemow briefly acknowledged the presentation . Some formal matters of business having been disposed of , the Lodge was closed , the brethren proceeding to tho large hall of the Freemasons ' Tavern . The banquet was well served by Bro . Best , and at its conclusion