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The W . M . referred the Brethren to the discussion at the last meeting as to a Ladies' night , including a supper and ball , which was agreed to , and the 18 th January was fixed for the same . The W . M . also reminded the Brethren of the meeting at St . Paul ' s on the 2 nd prox . t A Brother sent in his resignation , which was accepted with regret , and after a few more transactions the Lodge was closed , the Brethren proceeding to the Supper Room , where an excellent repast was provided , and well served under the personal supervision of the able manager of the establishment , Bro . W . G . Feneley . .

At the conclusion of the supper the W . M . submitted the customary Loyal toasts . Bro . W . B . Marcus proposed tho health of the Grand Officers , and as the W . M . had previously done , expressed the greatest sympathy with the Pro Grand Master in the terrible bereavement he had experienced in tho death of the Countess of Lathom .

Bro . Walter Martin responded , and felt sure the condolence and hearty sympathy of the Craft would be general towards the revered Pro Grand Master . The I . P . M . in most eloquent terms proposed the health of the W . M ., who , by the excellent style in which he had porformed his work that evening , had won great credit for himself ;

The W . M ., in reply , said he had not expected so warm a reception as had just been accorded him , but the I . P . M . had brought his name before the Brethren in so hearty a manner as to lead them to . suppose he was deserving of hearty recognition . He felt they were all there for one great purposeunity in Brotherly Love and Charity—and h ? hoped their Lodge would always be distinguished in that direction . He again thanked the Brethren for their support and kind reception of himself .

The W . M . said he had now a great call to make upon the Brethren , and that was to honour the toast of tho Past Masters of the Lodge . They were all hard working members , and he felt he must speak very nicely of them , as he hoped one day to become a Past Master himself . The Brethren knew the personal qualifications of each Brother included in this toast and could have no hesitation in giving it the most hearty reception .

Tho I . P . M . responding , said he was pleased to occupy the position he did in so harmonious a Lodge as theirs . He was glad the question of tho Ladies' night had been settled , and hoped the Brethren would one and all try to make it a great success , not only for the reputation of the Lodge , but also for the sake of the W . M ., who was doing everything in his power to make the Lodge a success during his term of office .

Bro . Marcus P . M . regarded himself as one of the old class who had worked hard for the Lodge , and had experienced the ups and downs inseparable from such an organisation . He was about to take a journey to China and Japan , and hoped he might there find something of benefit to his fellow members . He and other Past Masters had worked hard in their time , and now that the Lodge was in a sound financial position , with a good balance in hand , the old fossils felt they might quietly sit down and leave affairs in tho hands of younger Brethren .

By desiro of the W . M . Bro . Smith P . M . now had the pleasure of proposing the health of the Visitors , which he did in well-chosen words , according them a most hearty welcome . Bro . Hartley responded , tendering the thanks of himself and fellow guests . The members of the Lodge evidently knew what a good thing was ,

and made use of their knowledge when they elected the present Worshipful Master to the chair , for his working was such as to call for the highest praise from all who had witnessed it . He had further proved his desire to extend tho hospitality of the Lodge by the active part he had taken in arranging for the Ladies' night that had been decided upon .

Bro . Mayer followed with more complimentary remarks of a similar character , and expressed the hope that tho Brethren who would succeed the present Master in the chair wonld prove themselves as good workers as he had done that clay . He had little doubt on this score , judging from the pelfnrmances of the Assistant Officers , and felt ho might congratulate the Lodge on the all round good form that had been displaced . Bro . Wocd also replied to the toast .

In proposing the Treasurer and Secretary , the W . M , regretted that the Trea-uier was not then present to personally receive their acknowledgment n £ his services , hut they had tho opportunity of showing their appreciation of Bro . Dewsnap , who was one of the host Secretaries it was possible to imagine . Bro . Dowsnap was one of tho hardest workers in the Craft , and it was but fair his fellow members should give him the recognition he so well deserved .

Bro . Dewsnap was received in hearty manner on rising to respond . Ho could but feel pleased in answering the kind expressions of the Lodge , although he felt Mint their Treasurer could have replied to the toast in much better form than ho could do . He sincerely thanked the Brethren for the toast , and was glad to feci they appreciated what he was able to do for the welfare of the Lodge ,

Tho health of the Officers was next proposed from the chair , the W . M . thanking them for their services , and complimenting them on tho high praise awarded by Past Masters and others n ho had referred to their work in Lodge . Bro . Saqui S . W . responded , saying the Officers could hardly help doing their work well under such able direction as that of the W . M .

' The Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which had been rendered particularly enjoyable by tho exertions of several of the Brethren who had contributed excellent harmjny , well supported by Bro . T . Leo Organist , who presided at the piano .

BISHOPSGATE LODGE , No . 2396 . ON Monday the Lord Mayor , who is a Past Master of this Lodge , attended the ordinary November meeting at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool Street , his Lordship being accorded a most hearty reception as he entered the Lodge immediately after it bad been opened , says the " City Press . " Bro . William Newman W . M . presided , and was well supported . After l relimimu-ies Bro . Charies Alfred Eumboll 1049 was elected a

joining member , and then Bro . Edward Nelson Hole was raised as a Master Mason in excellent stylo by ihe Worshipful Master . Subsequently , on the motion of Bro . Newman W . M ., seconded by Bro . D . A . Eomoin Immediate Past Master , it was resolved that in place of the banquet at the ordinary nic ting of the Lodge in January 1898 , arrangements should be made for a Cinderella dance , and a commit tea was appointed to carry it out .

The Lord Major then rose and thanked the Brethren for the vote of congratulation passed hy tbrm on his attaining his present position . Such nets of kindness strengthened , he said , a high officer in the performance of his duti ' p , especially in si eh a hiph office as that of Lord Major . He need not tp ) l them how much lie appreciated the very great kindness which the Brethren of tho Bisbopspate Ledge had shown towards him in the vote of congratulation which they had passed .

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Bro . Pridmore afterwards read the letter which had beon sent to him by the Lord Mayor , acknowledging in most cordial terms the formal notification his Lordship had bad from him of the above mentioned vote of congratulation . Bro . Pridmore also read a letter of thanks tho son of tho lato Bro . fimmonds had written , on behalf of the deceased brother ' s family , for the vote of condolence with the family the Lodge had passed . Bro . Milton Smith , the late Secretary , who had sent in his resignation on account of his numerous business engagements , was elected a country member , and the Lodge was closed .

The Lord Mayor then left , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , and afterwards honoured the usual toasts . These toasts were interspersed with beautiful vocal and instrumental music , under the direction of Dr . Haskins Organist , by Miss Cecilia Haskins , Mr . Tibbatts , Mr . Fletcher , Mr . Gilbert Mead , Bro . T . A . Eomain , and Mr . Howard . Miss Greta Gamier also gave some recitations admirably .

Bro . Eomain I . P . M ., in proposing the health of the W . M ., said he was well known to all of the Brethren as a most painstaking and energetic Freemason . , The W . M ., in replying , said Bro . Eomain had been very profuse in his remarks in eulogy of him , but he thought he meant what he said . He was very glad the Brethren approved of his working . He was vain enough to hope that he had the Brethren's affection , and he was sure he could at all times rely upon their help and support . Such assistance nerved his hand , and he hoped he should always have that help and support .

Bro . Newman W . M ., in proposing the health of the Immediate Past Master , said Bro . Romain was a thoroughly good Mason , and was always ready to serve a friend or brother in distress . The toast having been heartily drunk , Bro . Romain , in reply , assured the Brethren that he was very pleased to be associated with the Bishopsgate Lodge . The toast of the Visitors and other toasts were also duly honoured , before the Tyler brought the proceedings of the evening to a close .

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INSTRUCTION .

ANNIVERSARY DINNER OF THE TERRIERS LODGE . rpHE members of this young , but strong and active Lodge , assembled in J _ great force on Wednesday of last week at the usual rendezvous , the Sir Sydney Smith Tavern , Chester Street , Kennington , to celebrate the second year of the formation of the Lodge . Bro . A . Darch P . M . Preceptor , with all the expectation of enjoying a very pleasant afternoon , did not forget his motto—labour before refreshment ,

therefore the Lodge was duly formed as follows : Bro . A . Darch P . M . W . M ., C . Wetton S . W ., C . Merric J . W ., C . Wise P . M . Deputy Preceptor , F . Holden Treasurer , E . Sinclair P . M . Secretary , J . Wynman S . D ., 0 . Almayo J . D ., Captain F . Slingsby I . G ., F . Lorraine , Leo . Dryden , J . P . Eobinson , W . A . Husk , C . Eiley , J . Stanton , G . Randall , Shaw , Holland , F . McClennon , G . Le Brunn , G . Gaugh , J . D . Crabtree , and several others .

The minutes were read and confirmed , and by desire of the W . M . Bro . C . Wetton worked tho first section iu an admirable manner , after which tho Lodge was closed and the Brethren sat down to an excellent dinner . Bro . A . . Darch presided , and Bro . C Wise P . M . Deputy Preceptor occupied the chair as vice-president . At the conclusion of the repast the President proposed the usual Royal toast , which the Terriers attended to with true loyal feeling .

The next toast , the Chairman said , was the very important one of the Terriers Lodge of Instruction . That was only the firot Annual Dinner since the formation of the Lodge , which started two years ago . They had been trying long ago to form a professional afternoon Lodge , and he was pleased to see it in such a fionrisbiuy condition . Bro . Cohen , he might say , was one of the principal Founders , im eed , there would not have , been a Terriers Lodge of Instruction if Bro . Cohen had not put it in their minds . He also

furnished the Lodge in a most handsome manner , and they were extremely sorry he was not present ; it was only expected business that prevented his attendance , while he was sure Bro . Cohen ' s heart was with the Terriers Lodge at that moment . He concluded by saying he was proud to occupy the position of Preceptor of the Lodge , and wished it every success . He also thanked Bro . Sinclair Secretary and Bro . F . Holden for the interest they had shown in the Lodge .

Bro . C . Sinclair , in his usual able manner replied . He thanked the W . M . and Brethren for coupling his name with the toast . He was very ploasod to be the Secretary of the Terriers Lodge . When they started they were a very small number , but it had rapidly improved , and he daresay that it was now one of tho strongest Lodges of Instruction in London . The success of the Lodge was greatly due to Bro . Darch Preceptor and Bro . Wise Deputy Preceptor . Their method of instructing the Brethren was perfect , and two more kindly and patient Preceptors could not be found .

Bro . G . Wetton W . M . Electric Lodge proposed the health of the acting W . M . the Preceptor , who was one of the best in London . The members came in strong force , well knowing they would gain all knowledge they required from their able tutor . The W . M ., on rising , was received with an ovation . He sincerely thanked all for tho hearty reception they had given the toast . He was afraid more had been said than he deserved . ( No I No 1 ) Well , he was very

pleased to be the Preceptor of the Terriers Lodge , and proud of the workers it produced . Among them Bro . Almayo , who , although not an Englishman , could take any office that was required of him . Bro . Almayo was really a model to the Terriers Lodge . Bro . Riley , also a young Mason , had shown his abilities the previous week as W . M . He was very pleased to see the young members going ahead in such strong form , and the Brethren could depend upon it they would receive all the benefit of his ability .

The W . M . now had much pleasure in giving the toast of the Officers , first among whom vias Bro . C . Wise P . M . the Deputy Preceptor . He was pleased to say all the knowledge he had got of Masonry was due to Bro . Wise , for he had been under his tuition . Bro . Wise should have been the Preceptor of the Lodge , but he kindly made room for him , for which he was very pleased . He was sure they could always call upon Bro . Wise to give

any assistance they required . Bro . F . Holden Treasurer was another acquisition . Ho took good care of tho funds , and in a manner that deserved every praise displayed great interest in the Lodge , as evidenced by the numerous members he had introduced . Bro . Sinclair P . M . Secretary was another Brother they could hardly do without . They got all the advice and assistance they required from Bro . Sinclair , and were indebted to him for tho interest he exhibited in the Lodge . Bro . Wise vice-chairman rose and said be was very pleased to see the W . M . occupying the chair . He had been a member of the Order for over