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to become associated with the Order . He hoped to become a good sailor in the most noble Craft of Freemasonry . In giving the toast of the Visitors the W . M . said it was one always honoured with enthusiasm in the Henry Muggeridge Lodge . They were honoured that night by the attendance of several guests ,

and on behalf of the members he offered them a hearty welcome , and trusted they would be able to come again on some future occasion . Were it not for the practice of visiting , members of the Craft would not have the opportunity of seeing the sort of work going on in other Lodges , and would not have any examples of excellence to emulate in their own . Bros . Simmons and Dawkes

responded . The toast of the I . P . M . and Past Masters was next given , including the Treasurer and Secretary . The W . M . hardly knew what could be said in submitting this toast , as the Brethren it included wanted nothing to recommend them , and even if they did , the members knew their qualifications as well as he did . He did

not know where the Lodge would have been that night—with the Junior Warden and the Junior Deacon ill—if they had not had Past Masters able and willing to fill their places—indeed the Lodge could not get on without its Past Masters , who were good and capable Masons , Brethren who had clone good suit and service in their time and were ready to do it again if needed .

The Treasurer was the first to respond . He said the Past Masters were proud of the W . M . that day . Bro . Strutt was one of the initiates of the Lodge , and now he had the honour of being its Master , and not only so but he was W . M . of another London Lodge also—a compliment very rarely conferred on a member of the Craft . He had been delighted to hear Bro . Strutt give the

Charge as he had done that day , and also to witness the way in which he studied the interests of the Lodge at the after proceedings . Really he regarded him as an ideal Master , recognising that it seldom haopened that a Lodge got a good worker , and one who studied the expenses of the Lodge , and also supported the Charitable Institutions of the Craft at the same time . He considered this latter

qualification most essential , for as Masons they ought not really to exist without looking well after the Charities ; it was through them the outside world looked at Freemasonry , and formed its opinion of the Craft . One could not go to either of the Institutions without being proud of what they saw there . Recognising all this , and that

it was the general desire of the members to carry out the principles of the Craft , he could but believe that at the end of the present year ' s Mastership the Lodge would find they had done better than ever on behalf of the Charities of the Order—in truth , that they really had an ideal Master in Bro . Strutt .

Bro . Clark endorsed the remarks of the Treasurer , and felt they had really come direct from his heart , especially what he had said in regard to the Institutions of the Craft , in which he took so great an interest . The present W . M . had worked hard in the Lodge , from even its junior Office , and he did not think any member had really done more for it than he , while he was convinced

his years presidency would prove an acquisition to the Lodge . He had been very much impressed with the behaviour of the three gentlemen initiated that evening ; he had attended them as one of the Deacons , and felt they were the right sort of men—the sort wanted in Freemasonry ; men who would do something in their time to uphold the grand principles of the Order .

The W . M . proposed the toast of the Officers , regretting that ill health prevented the attendance of the Junior Warden and Junior Deacon . All hoped they would be sufficiently recovered to attend at the next meeting . He had verv great pleasure in testifying to the efficiency of the Brethren who had supported him that eveningtheir work had been most creditable , especially that of the Inner Guard . As evidence of his sincerity Bro . Strutt further honoured the toast by givinp a song .

After the reply of the Officers the Tyler brought the proceedings to a conclusion .

As we have said , Music occupied a prominent place in the day's programme , and it was of such a high quality as to really become a memorable feature . The I . P . M . said there was not another Lodge like it in the world , for he believed that one or other of its members could bring all the instruments that David could have desired

played at the dedication of the Temple—and play efficiently on all of them . The Initiates did their share , the older members likewise contributed , and the rank and file made additions to one of the most enjoyable musical evenings we have ever listened to . So much so that we came away from the Lodge fully convinced that there is music—and MUSIC

* * * Commemoration Lodge , No . 2663 . INSTALLATION OF BROTHER THOMAS FEISTEL . THE installation of Bro . Feistel as the fourth Master of this flourishing Lodge took place at the Holborn Restaurant , on Tuesday , nth instant , when a large number of Brethren and Visitors attended .

The installation ceremony was admirably carried out by Bro . Henry Garrod P . G . P ., who rendered the addresses in a very impressive manner . The investiture of Officers by Bro . Feistel was very much appreciated , it being rather more effective than the customarv phraseology .

The following were appointed and invested : Bros . John Sulley I . P . M ., John Lllerton S . W ., H . Chappel J . W ., R . S . Murray Treas ., W . Clarke Saunders Sec , Dr . John Goodfellow S . D ., C . Franklin J . D ., J . Folev I . G .. E . S . J . Flaxman Organist , C . Hubbard P . M . D . C ., R . M . F . Robertson and R . A . Jack Stewards , and S . Ellis Tyler .

At the banquet table Bro . Feistel proved himself a very able President , one who will carry out the duties attached to his high and important Office with credit to himself ; and we firmly believe great satisfaction to the Brethren of the Lodge .

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During the evening Bro . Sulley I . P . M . was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel and a very handsome box of silver knives and forks , thev being voluntarily subscribed for by the members , as a mark of their appreciation of the good work he had done for the Lodge . Bro . Feistel remarked it was the conception of Bro . Sulley

toform a Lodge composed of members of the Confectionary business ( the only one of its kind , we believe ) , and it was due to him and Bros . Clark Saunders , Chas . Hubbard . C . F . Webster , the present Master , and others that the Lodge was formed , and has in this comparatively short time become one of the most successful Lodges of the London district .

The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Samuel Masters , with Bro . Arthur W . Brings P . P . G . Org . Bucks at the piano , assisted by the Misses Gertrude and Florence Feistel , Miss H . Hudson , and J . Harvey . # * *

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Confidence Lodge , No . 193 . THE working of the Fifteen Sections at this Lodge—which took place at the weekly meeting on Wednesday , at the Bunca of Grapes , 14 Lime Street , E . C .- —attracted a large gathering if Brethren , and proved to be one of the most successful in its history . The chair was occupied by Bro . Dave Moss P . M . 1275 2607 P . D . G . S . B . of the Transvaal , supported by Bros . L . A . DaCosta P . M . S . W ., J . Oxley P . M . J . W ., Metcalfe Baillie acting Sec , C . Goovearts

Tr ., S . Lothiem S . D ., W . Pegg J . D ., W . H . Latham W . M . 19 62 I . G ., G . J . Davey P . M . Sec . of the Mother Lodge , Haugliton , F . Haines P . M ., M . DaCosta P . M ., H . Crook , H . Rowland , G . F . Carr , W . H . Johns , J . A . Hobday , G . Bushell , S . Forman , J . Davis , W . Andrew , J . Done , T . Goodchild , A . Davis , H . J . Huggett , J . Jackson , H . Saunion P . M ., J . Wynman , R . Roper , J . Cohn , and several other members and visitors .

The Sections of the first degree were worked by Bros . I . Davis , I . Richmond , S . Emden , I . Richmond , S . Lotheim , N . Goldman , and L . Simmons . Lodge was then called off and regularly resumed , when the remaining Sections were worked , those of the second degree by Bros . John Durrell , M . DaCosta , J . Goldston , J . Oxley , and N . Goldman ; and those of the third degree by Bros . J . Goldston , L . DaCosta , and J . Davis .

The work was splendidly done , and reflected the greatest credit on the Brethren who assisted with the different answers , but more particularly on the worthy President Bro . Moss , who did much to ensure the success of the meeting , by the great ability he displayed in the chair . We need hardly allude to any part of the working , indeed , as the Brethren concerned are famed for their ability in this particular part of the work of Freemasonry , and were as good as usual on this occasion .

The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and some twenty Brethren elected as members of the Lodge , the acting Master saying that Bro . Spice , the Preceptor , was one of the most efficient tutors of the Craft , and hoping the new members would attend as often as possible , so as to profit by his experience .

Bro . George Spice I . P . M . 193 Preceptor of the Lodge proposed that a hearty vote be passed , and recorded on the minutes , thanking the Chairman of the meeting and the Brethren who had helped him , for so kindly working the beautiful Sections of the three degrees , especially those who had been called upon at short notice and had

filled the place of others unfortunately prevented from attending as they had intended . Bro . Metcalf Baillie supported the proposition and further proposed that the chief Officers of the evening should be elected honorary members of the Lodge , which was agreed to .

Bro . D . Moss returned thanks for himself and the other workers . He had must pleasure in calling to mind the fact that he was himself Preceptor of the Lodge twenty years ago . He regretted his old friend Bro . Secretary Pitt was not present that evening , and promised that on some future occasion the Brethren who had been elected honorary members would render further assistance to the Confidence Lodge .

* * * Yarborough Lodge , No . 554 . AN exceptionally good meeting was held on Tuesday , at Bro . Butlin ' s , the Citizen , Houndsditch . Those present included Bros . D . J . George W . M ., Stocks S . W ., Henshaw J . W ., T . Cowell P . M . free , M . McNish P . M . Sec , L . Norden S . D ., Butlin J . D ., Andrews I . G ., L . DaCosta P . M ., J . Hammersley , J . Norden , Taurmac , J . Cohn , Mahany , J . Mitchell , Wynman , and others .

The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , for which Bro . Cohn kindly offered himself as candidate . The ceremony was perfectly rendered , and then the W . M . opened the Lodge in the second degree and asked the questions leading to the third . The Lodge was resumed to the first , and by general desire the worthy

Preceptor Bro . Cowell gave the ancient charge in grand form . Bro . Cowell proceeded to work the third section of the lecture , whilst Bro . DaCosta was as usual readv to render any assistance the Brethren might require . Bro . DaCosta worked the fourth section , assisted by Bro . Cowell , which working was hi ghly appreciated by the Brethren .

Bro . Mitchell , of the Friars Lodge , No . 1349 and J . Hammersley , of the Mother Lodge , No . 554 , were unanimously elected members , which compliment was acknowledged . Bro . Stock was chosen W . M . for Tuesday next . ' * * *

City of London Lodge , No . 901 . ON Tuesday , 25 th , at 6 . 30 p . m ., at the King ' s Arms , Shoreditch , Bro . W . Reeves J . W . of the Mother Lodge as W . M ., T .