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Whittington Lodge, No. 862.
would conplo with this toast tho names of Bros . Groner and Guthrie . Bro . Groner , formerly a member , explained that tho reason for his having withdrawn from the Lodge in which ho had spent so many happy honrs was , that belonging to tho Ward of Cripplogato , ho , in conjunction with several friends in the samo Ward , concluded there was a desirability of having a Lodgo of their own in tho district , and of
course became one of its founders . But tho two Lodges meeting in the same week , ho was unable to attend both , and honco had to relinquish tho membership of ono . Bro . Guthrie , responding , expressed his acknowledgments for tlu ^ kind reception accorded to him . Ho had been highly gratified with tlio efficient working of all tho degrees , in which not only tho Worshipful Master , but also all his Officers
excolled . His satisfaction was increased by tho fact that he would bo ablo to carry back to his Lodge , and Colonial Lodges in general , some new ideas as to tho manner in which tbe bnsiness of a Freemason ' s Lodge should bo conducted , for ho had that evening learnt some lessons he should not lightly forget . He begged to bo allowed to thank the Lodge for its hospitality , which he would be most happy to
reciprocate should any of those present ever find themselves at Port Elizabeth . Bro . George Pare next proposed the health of the W . M . The gavel was entrusted to him to perform a very pleasant duty , and although he would not willingly forego the honour of its performance , he yet felt his inability to do justice to it . However , the worth and excellent qualities of the Worshipful Master being so well
known and appreciated by all , somewhat relieved him of his apprehension that he would fail to express what ought to be spoken to hononr this toast . The W . M ., responding , said that all the degrees , charges , exhortations , & c ., are as nothing compared with the duty of having to return thanks for one ' s self . He would , therefore , abstain from making a speech , but simply thank the brethren for their
kindness and goodwill , and to assure them he highly valued their friendship . He trusted , as in the past so in the future , he would do nothing calculated to forfeit their esteem . He would now ask them to drink to the health of the Officers of the Loclgo . This done , Bro . Croaker responded . The Tyler's toast ended the proceedings . The evening was
greatly enlivened by some most excellent songs rendered by Bros Constable , Silvester ( Sidney Franks ) , J . D . Barnett , W . D . Bayley , Tipper , and A . C . Myers . Bro . J . D . Barnett recited the Garden Scene from the "Lady of Lyons , " an effort which was much applauded .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held at Bro . Smyth's , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , 16 th inst . Bros . Christian W . M ., T . Clark S . W ., Hand J . W ., Dignam S . D ., Polak J . D ., Glass I . G ., J . Lorkin Sec , Smyth Treas . j F . Brasted acting Preceptor ; also Bros . Dallas , C . Lorkin , Carr , Hardrodt , Floyd , Larter . After dne observance of preliminaries , Brother
Floyd was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , the W . M . giving the traditional history . Lodge was called from labour to refreshment , and , after resuming its Masonic duties , Bro . C . Lorkin worked the first and third sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was closed to the first degree , when Bro . Clark was
elected W . M . for next meeting . On Tuesday last , Bro . Clark rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Larter candidate . Bro . Carr then assisted Bro . Forss to work the first section of the lecture . Lodge was resumed . Bro . Hand assisted Bro . Forss to work the third section of the first lectnre . Bro . Lorkin was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .
Mount Edgecumbe Lodge of Instruction , No . 1446 . — The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , 16 th inst ., at Bro . J . Hancock's , the Harp Tavern , Jermyn-street , Piccadilly . Bros . Waugh as W . M ., Croslaud S . W ., Willett J . W ., J . Hancock Treasurer , F . V . Green Secretary , Smith S . D ., Docker J . D ., Hemming I . G ., E . Farwig P . M . 180 Preceptor ; Bros . F . Green , Richardson , Pink , Strokirk , Mole , Hemming , Burgess , L . Beck . Visitors—Bros .
H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , Outhwaite and Crosland Rothesay Lodge . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of raising was ably rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Green candidate . The traditional history was given in full . The third section of tbe third lectnre was worked by the brethren , assisted by Bro . Farwig . Bros . Crosland and Outhwaite , of the Rothesay Lodge , were elected members . Bro . Crosland was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . The Lodge was then closed .
Cranbourne Lodge of Instruction , No . 1058 . —The inaugural meeting of this Lodge was held at the Red Lion Hotel , Hatfield , Herts , on Thursday , the 18 th inst ., when the ceremonies of installation and consecration were rehearsed by Bro . James Terry P . P . G . J . W . Herts , W . M . 228 , 1278 , 1366 , Hon . Seo . 1580 , and Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , who appointed as his Officers Bros . E . Bowyer P . M . 1580 P . S . G . W . S . W ., T . S . Carter
P . M . 403 P . P . G . J . W . J . W ., J . L . Mather P . M . 1580 P . P . G . D . C . D . C .
The Lodge was opened in the three degrees , and the ceremony of consecration was rehearsed in Bro . Terry's usual able manner , Bro . J . R . Dare Prov . Grand Organist presiding afc the harmonium . The ceremony of installation was then rehearsed , Bro . R . H . Halford W . M . 1580 P . G . S . D . candidate . He appointed and invested the following Officers : —Bros . J . S . Webb S . W ., William Baker J . W ., J . H .
Wane Treasnrer , W . Webb Secretary , J . R . Dare S . D ., H . T . Shillito J . D ., Couchmau I . G . It was proposed by Bro . Terry , and seconded by Bro . Mather , that Bro . J . S . Webb be elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Carried unanimously . The following brethren were elected members : —Bros . Terry , Bowyer , Mather , H . Cox , G . F . Cook , R . H . Halford , W . Webb , William Baker , J . S . Webb , J . R . Dare , Wane , all
of 1 . 80 ; Carter 403 , H . T . Shillito 25 , Miller 228 , and Patmore 228 . There were present as Visitors Bros . Quartly 228 , Camden 228 , Jackson 1037 , Gladwell 1470 , and Johnson 948 . The Lodge will meet every Thursday evening , afc the Red Lion Hotel , Hatfield , at 8 o'clock , under the Preceptorship of Bro . J . L . Mather , who has kindly consented to act for the present in that capacity .
Royal Savoy Lodge, No. 1744.
ROYAL SAVOY LODGE , No . 1744 .
THE Annual Meeting of this Lodge was held on the 23 rd inst ., at Ashley ' s Hotel , Covent Garden . There were present , Bros . John Douglass W . M ., F . Clomow S . W ., J . L . Jones J . W ., Jas . Willing jun . P . M . Treas ., W . M . Stiles P . M . Sec , J . J . Hyland S . D ., W . Cook J . D ., T . W . Deller I . G ., A . Holt D . C , J . W . Smith A . D . C , and a numerous assemblage of the brethren and visitors , among the latter being Bros . Levi Jacobs J . D . 1732 , B . Kauffraan D . C . 1732 , F .
Silvester 193 , C . J . Scales I . P . M . 1507 , F . A . Kelly 1524 , J . Gibbs 1580 , W . Abrahams 1178 , 0 . Baker 201 , J . L . Edmonds 1507 , H . J . W . Field 87 , T . Pinn 860 , Robt . Burleton J . W . 860 , J . G . Thomas 871 , P . Hornett 813 , E . G . G . Bax 871 , E . Dute 1446 , A . N . Clemow 1589 , W . Holland P . M . 157 , Jas . Copelin 192 , H . W . Clement 1589 , Culverhouse 173 , T . Burnett 1614 , W . Liall W . M . 1507 , W . J . Burgess S . W . 1402
H . J . Webb P . M . 72 , R . W . Key 108 , F . Jesse 453 , J . L . Wilkes 177 , E . Swanborough I . P . M . 1319 , W . W . Morgan Seo . 211 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . The Lodge having been opened and the minutes of the former meeting and two emergencies read and confirmed , Bros . Mugford and Price were raised to the third degree . Bros . J . Keast , VV . C Laing , J . Foster , and R . T . Wall were passed to the second .
The report of the Audit Committee , whioh showed fche flourishing state of the Lodge accounts—there being £ 48 15 s 9 d in the hands of the Treasurer—was submitted and approved . Bro . F . H . Clemow S . W . and W . M . Elect was then presented to the Lodge , and a Board of Installed Masters having been opened , was duly installed into fche ohair by the retiring W . M ., Bro . John Douglass , in a very perfect and
impressive manner . There were no less than 14 W . M . 's . and P . M . ' s present , and Bro . Clark A . G . P . made a most efficient D . of Ceremonies . On the readmission of the brethren , the W . M . was saluted according to ancient custom , aud appointed and invested his Officers for the year , viz .: Bros . J . Douglass I . P . M ., J . L . Jones S . W ., Hyland J . W ., J . Willing jun . P . M . Treasurer , W . M . Stiles P . M . Secretary , Cook
S . D ., Deller J . D ., Holt I . G ., J . W . Smith D . C , Jakes A . D . C , Sillis W . S ., J . Johnson Asst . W . S ., J . C Smith Org ., C . Koester P . M . Tyler . The marks of approbation on the investiture of each Officer showed the W . M . had made a very excellent selection . Ballots were subsequently taken for the admission of Messrs . A . E . Wauthier , Barking , and J . S . A . Wilkes , and the result being in their favour , the
first and last named gentlemen , who were in attendance , were dnly initiated into the Order by Bro . J . Douglass I . P . M ., who by the courtesy of the W . M . was permitted to occupy the chair . The remaining business having been disposed of , Lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet , which , we regret to say , was neither well nor punctually served . It is not often that the unpleasant duty of
finding fault devolves npon us j bnt in the case of the Royal Savoy Lodge on this occasion , a long wait was followed by a dinner which would have cast discredit on a fourth or fifth-rate hotel , the shortcomings being as worthy of remark as they were numerous and annoying . We sympathise with Bro . Clemow under the circumstances , seeing that his merits as a caterer are generally recognised .
On the removal of the cloth , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were severally proposed and honoured , thafc of the Grand Officers being acknowledged by Bro . Clarke A . G . P ., who referred in glowing terms to the two most brilliant events of tbe present year—namely , the laying of the foundation stones of Truro Cathedral , with Masonic ceremonial , by His Royal Highness the Grand Master , and the
banquet given afc the Mansion House by the then Lord Mayor , Sir F . Wyatt Truscott , Junior Grand Warden of England , to the same illustrious brother . On Bro . Douglass , as I . P . M ., devolved the duty of proposing the health of the W . M ., whom he congratulated on his attaining so high a position in the Craft , and who , from the slight opportunity they had that day had of forming a judgment , he believed
would prove a worthy occupant of the chair of the Lodge . Bro . Clemow expressed his thanks for the honour done him . Such efficiency as he might be able to exhibit would be due to his association with the able brethren who had preceded him as Master . He shonld exert himself to fulfil his duties , and he thought it likely that with so many discreet advisers to consult , and such energetic officers to assist
him , he should get through his year of office with some degree of success . He then , on behalf of the Lodge , presented Bro . Douglass with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , in token of the esteem in which he was held , as well as in recognition of his services in the chair . He ( Bro . Clemow ) had great pleasure in performing this part of his duty that evening , and also in proposing the toast of his health , both
as I . P . M . and Installing Master . Bro . Douglass acknowledged the gift , and the complimentary manner in which his health , as well as that of Bro . Willing , the other P . M ., had been proposed and received . Then followed the toasts of the Visitors , on whose behalf Bros . Swan , borough , Webb , Holland , Ferguson , Morgan , and others replied , and of the Initiates , which Bro . Wilkes , in a short but excellent speech
acknowledged . Due hononr having been paid to the Treasurer and Secretary , as well as to the Officers of the Lodge , the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . Several songs were sung in the intervals between the speeches by Bro . Silvester and others . The absence of Bro . Willing caused general regret , and much sympathy was expressed for him in the circumstances which had made ifc necessary .
King ' s Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 1732 . —The brethren met on the 14 th November , afc Bro . Devine ' s , the Blue Posts , Charlotte-street , Fitzroy-square , Bro . Briggs , W . M . of fche parent Lodge , occupied the chair , with Bros . Burgess S . VV ., F . Silvester J . W ., Devine Treas ., L . Solomon Sec , Birrell S . D ., L . Jacobs J . D ., B ,
Kauffmann I . G . Lodge was opened , and minutes confirmed . The ceremonies of raising , passing , and initiation were rehearsed in a very excellent manner ; Bros . Solomons , Jacobs , and Strokirk were the respective candidates . Bro . Burgess was elected W . M . for the next assembly , and the brethren adjourned till the next week , at 7 o ' clock . _ ..... .. ;^
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Whittington Lodge, No. 862.
would conplo with this toast tho names of Bros . Groner and Guthrie . Bro . Groner , formerly a member , explained that tho reason for his having withdrawn from the Lodge in which ho had spent so many happy honrs was , that belonging to tho Ward of Cripplogato , ho , in conjunction with several friends in the samo Ward , concluded there was a desirability of having a Lodgo of their own in tho district , and of
course became one of its founders . But tho two Lodges meeting in the same week , ho was unable to attend both , and honco had to relinquish tho membership of ono . Bro . Guthrie , responding , expressed his acknowledgments for tlu ^ kind reception accorded to him . Ho had been highly gratified with tlio efficient working of all tho degrees , in which not only tho Worshipful Master , but also all his Officers
excolled . His satisfaction was increased by tho fact that he would bo ablo to carry back to his Lodge , and Colonial Lodges in general , some new ideas as to tho manner in which tbe bnsiness of a Freemason ' s Lodge should bo conducted , for ho had that evening learnt some lessons he should not lightly forget . He begged to bo allowed to thank the Lodge for its hospitality , which he would be most happy to
reciprocate should any of those present ever find themselves at Port Elizabeth . Bro . George Pare next proposed the health of the W . M . The gavel was entrusted to him to perform a very pleasant duty , and although he would not willingly forego the honour of its performance , he yet felt his inability to do justice to it . However , the worth and excellent qualities of the Worshipful Master being so well
known and appreciated by all , somewhat relieved him of his apprehension that he would fail to express what ought to be spoken to hononr this toast . The W . M ., responding , said that all the degrees , charges , exhortations , & c ., are as nothing compared with the duty of having to return thanks for one ' s self . He would , therefore , abstain from making a speech , but simply thank the brethren for their
kindness and goodwill , and to assure them he highly valued their friendship . He trusted , as in the past so in the future , he would do nothing calculated to forfeit their esteem . He would now ask them to drink to the health of the Officers of the Loclgo . This done , Bro . Croaker responded . The Tyler's toast ended the proceedings . The evening was
greatly enlivened by some most excellent songs rendered by Bros Constable , Silvester ( Sidney Franks ) , J . D . Barnett , W . D . Bayley , Tipper , and A . C . Myers . Bro . J . D . Barnett recited the Garden Scene from the "Lady of Lyons , " an effort which was much applauded .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held at Bro . Smyth's , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , 16 th inst . Bros . Christian W . M ., T . Clark S . W ., Hand J . W ., Dignam S . D ., Polak J . D ., Glass I . G ., J . Lorkin Sec , Smyth Treas . j F . Brasted acting Preceptor ; also Bros . Dallas , C . Lorkin , Carr , Hardrodt , Floyd , Larter . After dne observance of preliminaries , Brother
Floyd was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , the W . M . giving the traditional history . Lodge was called from labour to refreshment , and , after resuming its Masonic duties , Bro . C . Lorkin worked the first and third sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was closed to the first degree , when Bro . Clark was
elected W . M . for next meeting . On Tuesday last , Bro . Clark rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Larter candidate . Bro . Carr then assisted Bro . Forss to work the first section of the lecture . Lodge was resumed . Bro . Hand assisted Bro . Forss to work the third section of the first lectnre . Bro . Lorkin was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .
Mount Edgecumbe Lodge of Instruction , No . 1446 . — The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , 16 th inst ., at Bro . J . Hancock's , the Harp Tavern , Jermyn-street , Piccadilly . Bros . Waugh as W . M ., Croslaud S . W ., Willett J . W ., J . Hancock Treasurer , F . V . Green Secretary , Smith S . D ., Docker J . D ., Hemming I . G ., E . Farwig P . M . 180 Preceptor ; Bros . F . Green , Richardson , Pink , Strokirk , Mole , Hemming , Burgess , L . Beck . Visitors—Bros .
H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , Outhwaite and Crosland Rothesay Lodge . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of raising was ably rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Green candidate . The traditional history was given in full . The third section of tbe third lectnre was worked by the brethren , assisted by Bro . Farwig . Bros . Crosland and Outhwaite , of the Rothesay Lodge , were elected members . Bro . Crosland was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . The Lodge was then closed .
Cranbourne Lodge of Instruction , No . 1058 . —The inaugural meeting of this Lodge was held at the Red Lion Hotel , Hatfield , Herts , on Thursday , the 18 th inst ., when the ceremonies of installation and consecration were rehearsed by Bro . James Terry P . P . G . J . W . Herts , W . M . 228 , 1278 , 1366 , Hon . Seo . 1580 , and Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , who appointed as his Officers Bros . E . Bowyer P . M . 1580 P . S . G . W . S . W ., T . S . Carter
P . M . 403 P . P . G . J . W . J . W ., J . L . Mather P . M . 1580 P . P . G . D . C . D . C .
The Lodge was opened in the three degrees , and the ceremony of consecration was rehearsed in Bro . Terry's usual able manner , Bro . J . R . Dare Prov . Grand Organist presiding afc the harmonium . The ceremony of installation was then rehearsed , Bro . R . H . Halford W . M . 1580 P . G . S . D . candidate . He appointed and invested the following Officers : —Bros . J . S . Webb S . W ., William Baker J . W ., J . H .
Wane Treasnrer , W . Webb Secretary , J . R . Dare S . D ., H . T . Shillito J . D ., Couchmau I . G . It was proposed by Bro . Terry , and seconded by Bro . Mather , that Bro . J . S . Webb be elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Carried unanimously . The following brethren were elected members : —Bros . Terry , Bowyer , Mather , H . Cox , G . F . Cook , R . H . Halford , W . Webb , William Baker , J . S . Webb , J . R . Dare , Wane , all
of 1 . 80 ; Carter 403 , H . T . Shillito 25 , Miller 228 , and Patmore 228 . There were present as Visitors Bros . Quartly 228 , Camden 228 , Jackson 1037 , Gladwell 1470 , and Johnson 948 . The Lodge will meet every Thursday evening , afc the Red Lion Hotel , Hatfield , at 8 o'clock , under the Preceptorship of Bro . J . L . Mather , who has kindly consented to act for the present in that capacity .
Royal Savoy Lodge, No. 1744.
ROYAL SAVOY LODGE , No . 1744 .
THE Annual Meeting of this Lodge was held on the 23 rd inst ., at Ashley ' s Hotel , Covent Garden . There were present , Bros . John Douglass W . M ., F . Clomow S . W ., J . L . Jones J . W ., Jas . Willing jun . P . M . Treas ., W . M . Stiles P . M . Sec , J . J . Hyland S . D ., W . Cook J . D ., T . W . Deller I . G ., A . Holt D . C , J . W . Smith A . D . C , and a numerous assemblage of the brethren and visitors , among the latter being Bros . Levi Jacobs J . D . 1732 , B . Kauffraan D . C . 1732 , F .
Silvester 193 , C . J . Scales I . P . M . 1507 , F . A . Kelly 1524 , J . Gibbs 1580 , W . Abrahams 1178 , 0 . Baker 201 , J . L . Edmonds 1507 , H . J . W . Field 87 , T . Pinn 860 , Robt . Burleton J . W . 860 , J . G . Thomas 871 , P . Hornett 813 , E . G . G . Bax 871 , E . Dute 1446 , A . N . Clemow 1589 , W . Holland P . M . 157 , Jas . Copelin 192 , H . W . Clement 1589 , Culverhouse 173 , T . Burnett 1614 , W . Liall W . M . 1507 , W . J . Burgess S . W . 1402
H . J . Webb P . M . 72 , R . W . Key 108 , F . Jesse 453 , J . L . Wilkes 177 , E . Swanborough I . P . M . 1319 , W . W . Morgan Seo . 211 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . The Lodge having been opened and the minutes of the former meeting and two emergencies read and confirmed , Bros . Mugford and Price were raised to the third degree . Bros . J . Keast , VV . C Laing , J . Foster , and R . T . Wall were passed to the second .
The report of the Audit Committee , whioh showed fche flourishing state of the Lodge accounts—there being £ 48 15 s 9 d in the hands of the Treasurer—was submitted and approved . Bro . F . H . Clemow S . W . and W . M . Elect was then presented to the Lodge , and a Board of Installed Masters having been opened , was duly installed into fche ohair by the retiring W . M ., Bro . John Douglass , in a very perfect and
impressive manner . There were no less than 14 W . M . 's . and P . M . ' s present , and Bro . Clark A . G . P . made a most efficient D . of Ceremonies . On the readmission of the brethren , the W . M . was saluted according to ancient custom , aud appointed and invested his Officers for the year , viz .: Bros . J . Douglass I . P . M ., J . L . Jones S . W ., Hyland J . W ., J . Willing jun . P . M . Treasurer , W . M . Stiles P . M . Secretary , Cook
S . D ., Deller J . D ., Holt I . G ., J . W . Smith D . C , Jakes A . D . C , Sillis W . S ., J . Johnson Asst . W . S ., J . C Smith Org ., C . Koester P . M . Tyler . The marks of approbation on the investiture of each Officer showed the W . M . had made a very excellent selection . Ballots were subsequently taken for the admission of Messrs . A . E . Wauthier , Barking , and J . S . A . Wilkes , and the result being in their favour , the
first and last named gentlemen , who were in attendance , were dnly initiated into the Order by Bro . J . Douglass I . P . M ., who by the courtesy of the W . M . was permitted to occupy the chair . The remaining business having been disposed of , Lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet , which , we regret to say , was neither well nor punctually served . It is not often that the unpleasant duty of
finding fault devolves npon us j bnt in the case of the Royal Savoy Lodge on this occasion , a long wait was followed by a dinner which would have cast discredit on a fourth or fifth-rate hotel , the shortcomings being as worthy of remark as they were numerous and annoying . We sympathise with Bro . Clemow under the circumstances , seeing that his merits as a caterer are generally recognised .
On the removal of the cloth , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were severally proposed and honoured , thafc of the Grand Officers being acknowledged by Bro . Clarke A . G . P ., who referred in glowing terms to the two most brilliant events of tbe present year—namely , the laying of the foundation stones of Truro Cathedral , with Masonic ceremonial , by His Royal Highness the Grand Master , and the
banquet given afc the Mansion House by the then Lord Mayor , Sir F . Wyatt Truscott , Junior Grand Warden of England , to the same illustrious brother . On Bro . Douglass , as I . P . M ., devolved the duty of proposing the health of the W . M ., whom he congratulated on his attaining so high a position in the Craft , and who , from the slight opportunity they had that day had of forming a judgment , he believed
would prove a worthy occupant of the chair of the Lodge . Bro . Clemow expressed his thanks for the honour done him . Such efficiency as he might be able to exhibit would be due to his association with the able brethren who had preceded him as Master . He shonld exert himself to fulfil his duties , and he thought it likely that with so many discreet advisers to consult , and such energetic officers to assist
him , he should get through his year of office with some degree of success . He then , on behalf of the Lodge , presented Bro . Douglass with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , in token of the esteem in which he was held , as well as in recognition of his services in the chair . He ( Bro . Clemow ) had great pleasure in performing this part of his duty that evening , and also in proposing the toast of his health , both
as I . P . M . and Installing Master . Bro . Douglass acknowledged the gift , and the complimentary manner in which his health , as well as that of Bro . Willing , the other P . M ., had been proposed and received . Then followed the toasts of the Visitors , on whose behalf Bros . Swan , borough , Webb , Holland , Ferguson , Morgan , and others replied , and of the Initiates , which Bro . Wilkes , in a short but excellent speech
acknowledged . Due hononr having been paid to the Treasurer and Secretary , as well as to the Officers of the Lodge , the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . Several songs were sung in the intervals between the speeches by Bro . Silvester and others . The absence of Bro . Willing caused general regret , and much sympathy was expressed for him in the circumstances which had made ifc necessary .
King ' s Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 1732 . —The brethren met on the 14 th November , afc Bro . Devine ' s , the Blue Posts , Charlotte-street , Fitzroy-square , Bro . Briggs , W . M . of fche parent Lodge , occupied the chair , with Bros . Burgess S . VV ., F . Silvester J . W ., Devine Treas ., L . Solomon Sec , Birrell S . D ., L . Jacobs J . D ., B ,
Kauffmann I . G . Lodge was opened , and minutes confirmed . The ceremonies of raising , passing , and initiation were rehearsed in a very excellent manner ; Bros . Solomons , Jacobs , and Strokirk were the respective candidates . Bro . Burgess was elected W . M . for the next assembly , and the brethren adjourned till the next week , at 7 o ' clock . _ ..... .. ;^