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After the toast of the King by the Chairman , and the National Anthem by Bro . G . A . Knight P . M ., Bro . A . E , W . MacCamley I . P . M . in very happy terms proposed the toast of Bro . Barber W . M ., suggesting that those who had not the good fortune of knowing the many good qualities / possessed by the subject of his remarks could not do better than become members of the Royal Commemoration Lodge .

The ladies could persuade their husbands , brothers , and sweethearts to do likewise ; and by that / means they could also become better acquainted with Bro . Barber who , apart from his ability as a presiding genius on occasions of that kind , was indeed a tower of strength at their Lodge meetings . As a very excellent programme of music had been arranged it was the order of the evening that brevity should be the soul of wit in reference to the speeches .

Bro . Barber returned thanks for the kindly terms in which Bro . MacCamley had referred to his small services , and for the cordial reception that had been given to the toast of his health . Before resuming his seat he intimated that he had a very pleasant duty to perform , in asking the members of the Lodge to accept a very handsome banner , for use at their meetings , designed by their worthy and highly esteemed Secretary Bro . J . W . Robinson P . M ., and painted by his amiable daughter Miss Robinson .

•After thanking the Brethren for having accepted the banner Bro . Robinson proposed the toast of the Ladies , which was responded to by Bro . W . C . Wigley P . M . and Treasurer of the Ebury Lodge , No . 1348 . A very interesting souvenir to commemorate the twenty-fifth year of the Lodge ' s existence had been prepared by Bro . J . W .

Robinson P . M ., founder , and Secretary , who himself held the position of second W . M . as far back as 1877 , and his present position from 18 7 6 to 188 9 , and 18 94 up to the present time . The book is tastefully arranged , bearing on the front a miniature of the Past Master ' s jewel , which was made from a design by Bro . Robinson when the first W . M . left the chair . Inside are excellent photographs of the present Officers

and Past Masters of the Lodge . The Officers are , in addition to Bro Barber W . M ., Bros . A . E . W . MacCamley I . P . M ., R . R . Collick P . M Treasurer , G . W . Fortesque S . W ., R . M . Sharpin J . W ., J . W . Robin son P . M . Secretary , F . A . Sier S . D ., J . H . McNaughten J . D ., A Wyatt I . G ., J . Cox Organist , C . Knight Steward , and Gregory Tyler A short and concise history of the Lodge and its members accom

panics the photographs , and from it we learn that the Lodge was consecrated by Bro . James Terry ( now P . G . Sword Bearer of England ) at the Star and Garter Hotel , Putney , on 20 th March 1876 , and some few years since was removed to its present home , where its condition , financial and numerical , has prospered exceedingly . During the

existence of the Lodge the sum of . £ 1 , 325 9 s 6 d has been given away in Charity , whilst there is still a substantial balance in the hands of the Treasurer . The Lodge is Vice President of the three Institutions , 2 33 gentlemen have been initiated , and 20 Brethren admitted joining members . At the present time the number on the books is 93 . Great credit and the thanks of the members are due to Bro . Robinson

for the time and care he has expended in compiling this excellent record of the history of the Lodge . During the evening each lady was presented with a bottle of scent . An excellent programme of music was rendered under the direction

of Bro . Knight P . M ., by the following artistes : Misses Adams ( accompanist ) , Bessie Spells , E . B . Robinson , and Messrs . G . A . Knight , Clements , Bladen , F . Thomas ( violin solos ) , Roy Collier , P . N . Gordon , C . Frood ( musical sketches—creating much amusement ) , Rogers , S . Gandy . & c .

In addition to those members already mentioned who were present with their lady friends we noticed the following- . Bro . and Mrs . S . Pardoe , Bro . G . M . Coombe , Bro . G ., A . Knight , Miss Knight , and party , Bro . Joseph Cox , Bro . F . Thomas , Bro . S . W . Keene Past Masters , Bro . and Mrs . Fortesque , Bro . Cox P . M ., Miss Cox , Bro . Sanders and party , Bro . Robinson P . M .. Miss Robinson , and party .

Bro . and Mrs . Beesley . Bro . and Mrs . Crumden , Bro . Cutcliffe and party , Bro . and Mrs . Hollands , Bro . Jupe and party , Bro . Jordan and party , Bro . Kohlhausen and party , Bro . and Mrs . MacNaughten and party , Bro . Osborne and party , Bro . and Mrs . Parmenter , Bro . and Mrs . S . A . Pardoe , Bro . W . C . Wigley P . M ., Bro .- Savory and party , Bro . 'and Mrs . Smith , Bro . and Mrs . Sharpin , Bro . and Mrs .

Vilhers , Bro . and Mrs . Walker , Bro . A . Wyatt , Bro . and Mrs . H . Willsmer , Bro . R . J . Campbell and friend , Bro . and Mrs . Youngson , Mr . and Mrs . E . Kevan , Bros . Bevan , Drayson , Sier , Sumner , Tucker , A . C . B . Pardoe , Kendall , Woods , and others , in all numbering no . During the evening the company was photographed by Messrs . Fradelle and Young , of Regent Street .

* » » Henry MuarEreridire Loriere . No . 1679 .

THE annual election meeting took place on Saturday , at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street , when the Brethren attended in strong force at 3 . 30 p . m ., with the intention of being in good time to participate in the excellent working which is usual in this Lodge . There was a full agenda of business .

Those present included Bros . T . F . Strutt I . P . M . 2664 W . M ., R . M . Crompton S . W ., C . W . Hiscocks T . W ., Alfred Sack P . M . Treas ., W . Boyce P . M . Sec , A . E . Patman S . D ., P . Page J . D ., Percy Gayer I . G ., S . Roberts Org ., J . Rawles Tyler ; Past Masters C . J .

Sowton , S . Stampfer , J . D . Gomm , R . J . Hall ; Bros . J . Gayer , W . Richmond , G . B . Annegarn , R . W . Duce , W . Devin , W . Tipton , W . Roberts , A . S . Cox , J . Baragwanath , A . J . Croft , C . E . Blogg , I . W . 1 ' mbrow , G . White , H . R . Edwards , F . Wiedemann , C . Manger , Hnrorp W Pao-p iW W > J ? crli t i n crn ] p X-r

Visitors : Bros . T . H . Challis P . P . G . D . C , E . Busbridge I . P . M . 1829 . F . Hughes P . M . 702 , Dr . Piesse P . M . 410 , W . Drew I . G . 2488 , W . Stevenson , O . Hill , Moritz Wurm , J . Wvnman , J . W . Turner S . D . 2671 . The Lodge being opened the minutes of the last meeting were confirmed . The Lodge mas advanced to the second degree , and Bro .

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Frederick John Gayer was examined . Having answered the usual questions without the slightest assistance he was entrusted . The Lodge was further advanced , and in due course that Brother was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Bros . A . J . Croft and W . W . Nightingale were examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and those Brethren were passed Fellow Craft .

The Lodge was again resumed to the first degree and the ballot was taken for Messrs . Cecil Mangen and Louis Ivan Wiedemann , and proved unanimous in their . favour . In due course those gentlemen had the honour of participating in the mysteries of the Craft . The election of Worshipful Master , Treasurer , and Tyler was next proceeded with , and it was with the greatest of pleasure we heard

that our esteemed friend Bro . R . M . Crompton had received the unanimous vote of the Lodge for the dignity of W orshipful Master of the Henry Muggeridge Lodge for the ensuing year . The announcement from the worthy W . M . was most heartily received . Bro . Crompton in a few well chosen words thanked the W . M . and Brethren for having elected him . Bro . Alfred Sack P . M . was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . Rawles Tyler .

It was proposed by Bro . A . Sack P . M . that the usual gold jewel and Past Master's collar and jewel be presented to Bro . T . F . Strutt on his retiring from Office on the first Saturday in June ; also that a donation of , £ 10 10 s be given to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution out of the Lodge funds , and placed on the W . M . ' s list . Both propositions were agreed to .

The W . M ., on rising , was most heartily received , and thanked the Brethren for having voted him a Past Master ' s jewel and collar . Five new members were proposed as candidates for initiation and various communications having been dealt with the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren retired to partake of an excellent repast , after which the W . M . gave the loyal toast of the King , coupled with the Craft ; followed by that of the Duke of Connaught and the Grand Officers present and past .

Bro . Boyce P . M . Sec . in brief terms proposed the health of the W . M ., and Bro . Strutt was most heartily received on rising to respond . Bro . Strutt said he felt the kindness of the Brethren very much indeed , and if he had given them satisfaction he was indeed well ¦ rewarded for the efforts he had put forth . He had tried to succeed , and he and his Officers had worked hard in the endeavour to bring the

Lodge into a flourishing condition . He also particularly thanked the Lodge for the amount put upon his list . He proposed to also act as a Steward for the Boys School , and hoped to collect a good round sum for that Institution . He was happv to say the Lod ge could well afford the grant made , as it was in a really flourishing condition . Again he sincerely thanked them .

The toast of the Initiates was next given , the W . M . giving them a hearty welcome , as he felt he had admitted two gentlemen who would become a credit to the Lodge . Bro . Cecil Mangen considered he need hardly say he felt highly honoured in having been elected a member of the Lodge . He hoped that in time to come he should give proof of his sinceritv .

Bro . Louis Ivan Wiedemann thanked the Master for having initiated him . The ceremony was indeed a verv impressive one . He would do his best to become a credit to the Lodg-e . He felt that what he had done was the right thing , and that Freemasonry was now impressed upon his heart . He had been delighted with the beautiful working and hoped to be able in the future to give proof of his devotion to the Order .

The visitors toast was next given , the guests being heartily welcomed . They had the pleasure of several distinguished Masons among them that evening , including Bro . Wurm , the great musician . The toast was most cordially received by the members . •Bro . T . H . Challis P . P . G . D . C . said he was delighted to respond as a visitor . The music and Masonic working had been glorious . The

great thing in a Lodge was to have initiates ; the W . M . had admitted two gentlemen that evening , and by the great attention they had paid to the ceremony he felt sure they would become additional ornaments to the Lodge . He was also pleased that five more gentlemen were proposed , and wished the Lodge continued prosperity . He thanked the W . M . and Brethren for their very kind reception .

Bro . Busbridge I . P . M . 1829 said there was a Brother present that night who was a " Grand " Master , and if Bro . Henry Muggeridge had been present to witness the working he was sure that Brother would have congratulated Bro . Strutt on his performances . His opinion was that the Henry Muggeridge Lodge was excellent .

Bro . Hughes P . M . Lion and Lamb Lodge was particularly pleased in being there as the Lodge had been formed and named in honour of a very dear and respected member of his Mother Lodge , Bro . H . Muggeridge , who was first shown Masonic light in the year 1 S 39 . He was installed W . M . in the year 18 . 1 c during his Mastership . He had seen fifty-five years in the Masonic world , of which he had made

himself a shining light ; his splendid services were recognised on several occasions , notably by the presentation of a piece of silver plate , and a purse of . £ 150 ; later on the Brethren , to show their love again presented him with a handsome testimonial and a purse of , £ 300 . A very worthy Brother and pillar of strength in the Craft Bro . George Kenning was largely instrumental in bringing to the notice of the Brethren the splendid services of their worthy founder and first Master ,

and he also was most generous towards him , recognising what a splendid Mason he was . He could only think how delighted Bro . Muggeridge would be if he was alive to see the magnificent manner in which the ceremonies had been worked that evening ; also the very happv manner in which the Brethren have enjoyed the galaxy of talent brought together to give pleasure to the company . He could not conclude without thanking his esteemed friend Bro . Croft for his

invitation . Bros . Dr . Piesse , W . Drew , and other visitors also responded . The W . M ., in submitting the toast of the Past Masters , said it was