Kilburn Lodge, No. 1608.

KILBURN LODGE , No . 1608 .

11 HE installation moeting was held on the 23 rd instant , at the Queen ' s Arms Hotel , Kilburn-gate . It was nnmeronsly attended by the brethren and visitors . Bros . J . W . Cuff W . M ., T . Brewer S . W ., T . J . Baker J . W ., G . Everett P . M . Treasurer , TT . Turner S . D ., G . A . Barclay J . D ., Walton I . G ., Kiallmark Director of Ceremonies , J . Parry P . M . Organist , S . Brooks P . M ., 4 c . Visitors—Bros . W . P .

Webb W . M ., 1381 , Binckes Past Grand Steward Secretary Boys School , Warner P . G . S ., Leigh P . G . O . Herts j Past Masters Baker 753 , Brown 65 , Jacobs 27 , Braun 766 , Cooper 538 , Levy 188 ; Bros . Bond 65 , Perfect 1695 , Jones 65 , Dr . Piatt 1635 , Hnish , Eussell , Marner 538 , Winter 108 , Wilfred Morgan , Stedman 1765 , Chapliu Henry 20 . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting

were read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee was adopted . This proved the Lodge to be in a flourishing condition . Bros . H . Davey , and C . S . Haines , were raised to the third degree very perfectly and impressively by the W . M . A Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . P . Brewer S . W . and W . M . elect , was presented to the Lodge in the presence of seventeen W . M . ' s and

P . M- ' s , and was duly installed into the ohair in a very excellent manner by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Cuff , who at the conclnsion of the ceremony was complimented by the brethren and visitors for his able rendering of the ceremony . On the re-admission of the brethren , the W . M . was saluted according to custom , | and showed his proficiency and excellent manner in which he appointed and invested the following

brethren as his officers . —Bros . J . W . Cuff I . P . M ., J . Baker S . W ., Haswcll Turner J . W ., G . Everett P . M . ( who received au ovation ) , Treasnrer , S . Brooks P . M . ( who was Secretary in 1878 ) Secretary , G . Barclay S . D ., Walton J . D ., H . Kiallmark I . G ., Parry Cole P . M . Organist , Thomas Tyler . The W . M . said it was the custom to give a jewel to the retiring W . M . for his services and ability . Bro . Caff

the I . P . M ., had amply shown that qualification in every respect and the Lodge had unanimously voted him a jewel whioh he hoped , while placing it on his breast , he ( Bro . Cuff ) might live long to wear it . The jewel which was of elegant design , in three colours of enamel , with the Kilbnrn Arms , bore the following inscription : — "Presented to Bro . J . W . Cnff . P . M . 1608 , as a mark of esteem and in recognition of his

services as fifth W . M .. 1880 . Bro . Cnff , in very appropriate terms , returned thanks for the valuable gift , so unanimously voted ; he said what he did was for the welfare of the Lodge , and hoped to echo the words of the W . M . The Worshipful Master said he had mmh pleasure in announcing that he stood as Steward for the next Anniversary Festival of the Boys' School , in June , and he hoped the

brethren wonld liberally support him . Bro . Everett P . M . and Treas . Baid the Lodge had been in existence six years , and they had always sent a Steward , and as the W . M . had announced his intention to act , he had much pleasure in proposing that the nsnal sum of twenty-five guineas be placed on his list , and he hoped the brethren would by their liberality considerably augment the list . This was seconded by

Bro . Cuff and carried after sundry propesitions . Another candidate was also proposed , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren , fifty-four in number , sat down to a sumptnous banquet , supplied by Bro . Hartley , the wines and viands being of excellent quality . The Worshipful Master very genially presided , and grace having been sung , the toast of the Queen aud the

Craft was given , and the anthem snng , Bro . Stedman taking the solo verses . The W . M . then proposed the toast of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., who , in spite of his multifarious duties , always found time to look after the interests of the Craft . For the Grand Officers , Bro . F . Binckes , in a very exhaustive speech , said he had not visited the Lodge for three years . He was not a Grand Officer ,

but be gave the meed of praise to tho brethren who occupied those posts . Bro . Cuff , with great diffidence , proposed the toast of the W . Master , who so genially presided , and who , he felt sure , would be a credit to the Lodge . The W . M ., in reply , said ho was initiated in the Lodge , and it had been his ambition to pass the chair . The Warrant had been handed to him pure and nnsullied , and he hoped to

hand it on in the same state to his successor . In conclusion , he proposed the toast of the Visitor ? , with which he associated the names of Bros . Jacobs , Brown , and Baker , who said they had been present at the working of the Immediate Past MaBter , Bro . Cuff , whose successful rendering of the ceremonies was sufficient to show what the Lodge was capable of , and reflected credit on that brother .

The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Past Masters , there being only three present , but he had received a telegram from Monte Carlo , explaining the absence of Bros . C . Brewer P . M . and Kiallmark P . M . Bro . Cuff responded . The W . M . was a pattern , and he regretted the absence of those P . M . ' s , who were unavoidably absent , after which the W . M . gave tho Masonic Charities . Bro . F . Binckes P . M .

P . G . S . Secretary Royal Masonic Institntion for Boys , remarking it was some time since he had visited the Lodge , was pleased the Worshipful Master was following in the footsteps of his predecessor . He was proud to say tho brethren had equally supported all the Charities in turn , and on behalf of all three he had to thank them . The Right Hon . the Lord Mayor had consented to be present at the

next Anniversary Festival of the Boys' School in June , and he was sure tho Worshipful Master wonld be able to bring np a good list . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Treasurer , who , he said , had been indisposed lately , but was always active in the discharge of his duties . Bro . Everett having acknowledged the compliment , the toast of the Officers of the Lodge was next given , Bros . Baker

S . W . and H . Tnrner J . W . responding . The W . M . having announced that the Steward had collected the sum of 127 guineas and placed it on his list , the toast of the worthy host , Bro . Hartley , was given , and met with a hearty reception . His catering gave satisfaction to all . Bro . Hartley , in a brief but neat speech , acknowledged the compliment , and tho brethren separated .

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Royal Clarence Lodge, No. 1823.

ROYAL CLARENCE LODGE , No . 1823 .

THE anniversary of this Lodge , standing No . 1 S 23 on the roll of Grand Lodge , and meeting in the Masonic Hall , Clare , Suffolk , took place on Wednesday , the 12 th instant when Bro . the Eev . Dr . Sedgwick P . G . C . England & c ., was installed as W . M . for tho year , Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn D . P . G . M . Suffolk , officiated as Installing Master , and , in addition to the members of the Lodge was supported by the following brethren : —General Cecil Ives P . G . S . 337 , J . F . Hills P . P . fl . TW A 9 . 9 A P . C . Fifnh 12 M V . WhonW P P ft R 12 * 24 .

T . Lloyd Kyffin 1848 , W . H . Smith W . M . 1224 , J . H . Jardine , W . P . Eversley 10 , H . D . E . Bull , H . R . S . Callender 859 , and H . H . Noble 859 . After the installation of fche W . M . which was gone through by Bro . Martyn in his usual finished and impressive manner , the new Master presented to his predecessor a handsome Past Master's jewel , subscribed for by the members of the Lodge as a

token of their brotherly regard for one who had so well and faithfully discharged the duties of his office , and then proceeded to invest his officers as follow : —Bros . C . H . Vincent S . W ., E . Barnes J . W ., B . B . Syer by proxy S . D ., E . Ball Junior Deacon , T . Stokoe Secretary , Cooke P . M . Steward , the Rev . S . Klamborouski Chaplain , and F . Glazin Tyler . By special consent , H . R . H the

Duke of Albiny and Earl of Clarence was balloted for , and was unanimously electod as a joining member of tho Lodge . At the close of the business in Lodge the brethren adjourned to the Half Moon Hotel , and sat down to a banquet , provided in first-rate style by the hostess , Mrs . Fysh ; after which , time flew all too swiftly as toast , laugh , and song followed each other in rapid succession . So telling was the

effect of Bro . Martyn's response to the toast of the Masonic Charities , in whioh he detailed somo of the benefits arising from their judicious distribution , that the snm of five guineas wa 3 at once subscribed to be bestowed as Bro . Martyn might think best . We are glad to say that this young Lodge is receiving an accession of members and is making real progress . For the information of onr general readers we

may mention that , in ancient times , Clare Castle was one of the strongholds of the Crown , and was the residence of the Earls of Clare . The Honour of Clare is still the property aud prerogative of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , and His Royal Highness the Duke of Albany ' s second title of Earl of Clarence is derived from this ancient town .

True Love and Unity Lodge , No . 248 . —The centenary of this Lodge was celebrated on Friday , 20 th instant , at Brixham . The brethren met in the hall at two o ' clock , and the Lodge having been duly opened , Bro . S . R . Colston , the W . M . elect , was presented for installation by his immediate predecessor , Bro . William Howard , and duly installed in the chair of K . S . by Installing Master , Bro . W . H .

Goodridge P . M . 710 P . G . S . On the re-admission of tho brethren in due form , the W . M . was proclaimed and greeted with Masonio honours . The working tools in the first and second degrees were presented by Bros . P . M . ' s Berry and Johnson . The W . M . then appointed and invested hia Officers for the ensning year : — 'Bros . Howard P . M ., Atherton S . W ., Gillard J . W ., Woolly Treas ., Kendrick Sec , J . T . James S . D ., Mugford J . D ., Cole Tyler . After the Lodge had been

closed , a procession , led by the band of the D . A . Volunteers , was formed , and the brethren marched to all Saints' Church , Lower Brixham , where a service was conducted by the Rev . R . F . Ebrington , vicar . The procession afterwards re-formed , and the brethren marched to the Bolton Hotel , where a banquet was provided . The usnal Masonio toasts were honourod , and an enjoyable evening was spent .

Royal Union Lodge of Instruction , No . 832 . — On Monday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Chequer ' s Hotel , Uxbridge . Brothers Rovvles W . M ., Cotton S . W ., Nicholson J . W ., Seward S . D . 1612 S . D ., Taplin J . D ., Driffin I . G . After preliminaries , the ceremony of ini . tiation was rehearsed , Bro . Fleming being candidate . Brother , George Allen assisted as Preceptor in tbe absence of Brother Tucker Bro . Cotton put the questions leading from the first to the second

degree , and Bro . Taplin rehearsed the charges after initiation . Bro . Cotton was elected to the chair for the next meeting . On the proposition of Bro . Brooks , seconded by Bro . Nicholson , it was resolved to invito Bro . Morgan to deliver a lectnro at the Lodge , and the 6 th February was named , subject to the convenience of Bro . Morgan . Lodge was then closed with the usual formalities , and adjourned until Monday next .

Ihe monthl y meeting of tho general Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , was held on Thursday , at f reemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros

Colonel Creaton Grand Treasurer in the chair , Joshua Nunn , Col . James Peters , Frank Richadson , H . Massey , J . J . Canley , Arthur E . Gladwell , F . R . W . Hedges Sec . There was nothing but formal business before the brethren .

Tho 4 th Annual " United " Ball of Lodges 1288 , 1617 , and 1695 will take place on tho 14 th of February , at freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-sbroet , under the direction of an efficient bod y of Stewards . Bro 3 . R . V . Davies W . M . 1695 Treasurer , A . F . Speller J . U . 1695 Secretary . Tickets , Ladies 8 s Od ; Gentlemen , 12 s Gd , including

sapper and li g ht refreshments . Tho musical arrangements will be under tho direction of Bro . II . Tinner , and Bro . J . Jarvis will officiate as M . C . A dispjnsatiou lias been granted to enable the Brethren to wear Masonic clothing .