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— : o : — EVENING STAR LODGE , No . 1719 . THE installation meeting of this successful Lodge took place on Tuesday , tho 26 th inst .. when tho brethren wore presided over Brother James Glaisher W . M ., Magnus Ohren P . G . A . D . C . S . W ., Arthur Mead S . D . as J . W ., J . Manwaring J . D .. Edward Hide as I . G . Amongst tho visitors present woro Bros . John Simpson Poiroe P . G . D . No . 2 , S . Spencer late 002 , 0 . W . DAVIS 1216 , U . A . Dixia

1216 , W . W . Morgan S . W . 211 , F . J . Cisner-n Lodgi of Light , Cuba , II . Masscv P . M . 619 and 1928 , J . L . Anderson 206 and 554 , D . W . Pentecost P . M . 231 , H . J . Levott 452 , Aubrey M . Ohren 452 , E . W . Linging 1563 , T . M . Paget P . M . 829 , II . B . Cliamborlain 1361 , F . H . Duffield 619 , A . W . Cooper 619 , Fi . C . Massey P . M . 1297 , A . Richards P . M . 216 . GVanch 1669 . Robert Harris 25 , 0 . M . Ohren

W . M . 452 , Henry J . Dutton 1706 , fee . Lodgo was formally opened at 4 . 30 o ' clock , whon tho minutes of last meeting wore r . iad , confirmed , and signed . Several communications wore noted , one from Mrs J . W . Sugg , wife of tho J . W ., who stated that though her hu . band ' s state of health had improved , ho was yet unable to bo present at Lodgo , and intimating that for a few ' weeks , at hrst , Brother Sugg

would continue to reside at Brighton . The W . M . having expressed a fervent hope that their esteemed brother woald bo ablo to attend at tho next meeting , a letter was announced from Mr . ? . Daff-Filor , in reply to tho letter of condolence font by the Lodgo on tho death of her husband , who was the first W . M . of the Evening Star Lodgo . Tho report of tho Standing Committoo was received and adopted .

This showed a balance in favour of the Lodgo of £ 110 lis 5 d . Ifc was stated that the Lodgo property was fully insured , and that a balance stood to the credit of Benevolent Fauci of £ 12 lis 41 . The proposed new Bye-Laws , subject to the approval of Grand Lodge , wero agreed to ; and reference was made to tho munificent contributions to the lists of the Stewards representing tho Lodge at tho

respective Festivals of the Girls' and Boys' Schools , by Bro . VV . Winn , who had given 100 guineas to each of the scholastic Institutions . This enabled Brother Dr . Porter , who acted for tho Girls , to take up a list of £ 146 odd , while Brother Ferrand Davies , who served for the Boys , took up a little over £ 150 . Brother Glaisher explained the reason why the Lodgo thought it advisable to change the date of its

meetings , which in future will be held in the months of February , May , October , and November , instead of tho four consecutive months hitherto the rule . The installation of Brother Magnus Ohren Past Grand A . D . C . as Worshipful Master was than proceeded , with , Brother Glaisher ably conducting the ceremony . The Officers were appointed as follows : —Bros . J . W . Sugg S . W ., Arthnr Mead J . W .,

James Glaisher P . M . Treasurer , W . Sugg P . M . Secretary , Joseph Manwaring S . D ., E . Hide J . D ., Joseph Francis Porter I . G ., Ferrand Davies and T . H . Martin Stewards , and 0 . T . Speight Tyler . On the motion of Brother Thomas A . Greene P . M ., a P . M . ' s jewel was presented to the retiring W . M ., Bro . James Glaisher , as a mark of respect from tbe members . At tho samo time Bro . Glaisher was

complimented for the zeal he had displayed in his conduct of Lodge business . This having been suitably acknowledged , a proposition for a joining member was handed in , and shortly afterwards Lodgo was closed . The banquet was served in the Crown Room of Freemasons' Tavern , and in due course the toast list was proceedtid with . Iu proposing the health of the Pro Grand Master tho Earl of Carnarvon , the

Depnty Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers present and past , the W . M . said lhat tbo Craft at large were indebted both to the Earl of Carnarvon and the Earl of Lathom , who took a lively interest in Masonic affiirs . Most par . ticularly were they indebted to Lord Carnarvon , who frequently presided in Grand Lodge , and ou these occasions the business was

disposed of with tho least delay . Lord Lathom was not so frequently seen in Grand Lodge , but he came whenever his engagements wonld permit of his so doing ; he also took a great interest in Masonry . Of the other Grand Officers he would not speak . Thoso who went to Grand Lodge knew that only capable men were appointed to office , and that all of them endeavoured to perform their duties with zeal

and regularity . Bro J . Sampson Peirce , in reply ing , referred to tho fact that both lhe W . M . and Bro . Glaisher wero Grand Ollicers , as well as himself , and regretted that Bro . Glaisher ' a namo had not been associated witb tho toast . It was well known that tbo M . W . the Grand Master exercised the greatest care in tho selection of Officers , so much so that the honour attaching to tho holdin "

of Grand Office had been greatly enhanced under his wise rule . He ( Bro . Peirce ) fully appreciated tho hononr of having to respond for Grand Officer ? . It gavo tho Pro Grand Master a great amount nf pleasure to associate himself with the affairs of the Craft Ho was frequently at Grand L irlgc , and it must be very gratifying to hiir . tobcahvays accorded , as he was , such a hearty rcccpt ' on . With

respect to tho Depnty Grand Master , the Exrl of Lathom , he , too , was immensely popular , not only with Master Mason ? , but with the more advanced Degrees with which he most zealously associated himself . As regards the rest of tho Grand Officers , they were well known and earnest Masons , who all endeavoured to do their dutv , to the

best of their ability ; they were at all times very happy to come amongst the brethien , and watched with pleasure the progress of the virions Lodges . In conclusion , ho assured his audience that the Grand Officers might bo relied upon to do their best in discharging their dnties ; he thanked the brethren very heartily for the cordial nrinuer in which the toast had bsen received . Brother Glaisher

J . 1 . 31 . said that tuere was a very pleasant doty which ho had to perform , the privilege of performing which attached to the honourable position of I . P . M ., which he , for tho first time in that Lodge , held that evening . The toast ho had to propose was the health of tbe W . M ., whom he had known for a qnarter of a centnry . He had always fonnd Brother Magnus Ohren a sterling man , in every sense of the word ; he asked them , therefore , with pleasure and confidenc J

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to drink a bumper to tho good health of their newly-installed W . M . Brother Ohren in replying said , that to a man who was not a trained orator it was ono of tho most difficult tasks ho conll bo called upon to perform to reply to a toiat personal to himself . Bro . Glaisher had referred to tlio length of their acquaintance ; he took to himself the credit of beine tho Masonic father of Brother Glaisher .

Somo twenty-five years sinco they were np in a balloon together , and Bro . Glaisher while iu tho clouds expressed his desire to know mora of Freemasonry , stating ho was well inclined towards the Order . Ho ( Brother Ohren ) soiled tho opportinity , and was eventnally induced to propose him as a member of the Craft . It came about , in duo course , that both were in office in the same Lodge ,

Bro . Glaisher , however , showed superiority in regard to memory . He ( Brothor Ohren ) felt some diffidence in going forward , and urged on Brother Glaisher to precede him ; it was ultimately agreed that ho should follow Brother Glaisher , and in thoso relativ 3 positi .-ins he and his friend Brother Glaisher had passed the chairs of throo Lodges together , and this was tho third timo thit Brother

Glaisher had installed him . He retnrnel them his best thanks for tho kind and cordial manner in which they had received the toast . Tho next toast was the Past Misters of tho Evening Star Lodge . Brother Glaisher was not in good health and had been obliged to leave early ; indeed , ho would not havo been present at all if it had not bsen for the purpose of placing his successor in tho chair that

day . Bro . Greeno had been kind enough to undertake the Senior Warden ' s du ' y in tho absinco of Bro . J . W . Sugg who was unfortunately confined to the house by illness . The P . M . ' s of the Lodge had always shown themselves willing to assist tho W . M . in his work , aud ho was sure that those who ware absent would hava been present if cirenmstancos had not prevented them ; in fact letters had been

received to that effect . The brethren presDnt would agree that no man should neglect his official dvit ' ws to attend to Masonry . He wonld say no more upon this toast , but would ask Brother Greene to respond . Bro . Greene thanked the W . M . and brethren . Ho consi . tiered that every Past Master ought to be able and willing to accept anv office , from Inner Guard to Installing Officer . If every Officer

and member of the Lodge would lay it to heart that he ought to do his duty in every branch of Masonry , then tho Evening Star Lodge would bo second to none in the working of the Ritual . They had begun upon a good model—that of the Emulation Lodge . If the Ritual was as well carried out in tho Evening Star Lodge as it was in the Emulation Lodge of Improvement it would bo second to none .

With the toast of the Visitors was coupled the nam 9 = i of Bros . Alfred Richards and Cismeros , who acknowledged the compliment , and assured the W . M . and brethren tho visitors fully appreciated the hospitality shown them . Bro . Meade replied for the Wardens and other Officers , and Prosperity to the Masonic Charities gave an opportunity to Bros . Dr . Porter and Ferrand Davies to say a word or

two . The Lodge on every occasion had sent up a Steward . It waa the ambition of the Evening Star Lodge to be a V . P . of all tho Charities , and , so long as there was a willing brother found to como forward to assist them with a Stewardship , ho hoped they would always be able to send something from the funds of the Lodge . Bros . Dr . Porter and Ferrand D . ivies replied ; each spoke of the great

sympathy they had with the Charities . Both of them stated that npon taking Stewardships they had applied to Brother Winn , who was so liberal a supporter of the Charities . Brother Winn gener . ously and at once promised ono hundred guineas to each of them . The Tyler shortly afterwards gave the closing toast . This enabled those brethren who had trains to catch to get away at an early hour .

Those , however , who could spare timo , wero well repaid for staying . The musical ability of those present was much exercised ; and good songs and recitations followed in quick succession . Bros . Charles and Aubrey Ohren , sons of the W . M ., exerted themselves most satisfactorily ; while two recitation . ? , given by Bro . Harold J . Levefct , wero

most , artistically rendered . Brother Henry J . Dutton was a ready accompanyist at tho pianoforte . Bros . R . A . Cranch and Linging also were successful in thi > ir efforts to entertain . Taken altogether , wo scarcely recollect spending a move pleasant evening . The menu card was enriched by n splendid photograph of the W . M . by Fradelle , of 216 Regent-street .

ALEXANDRA PALACE LODGE , No . 1541 . rjlIIIS Lodge met on Saturday last , at its new home , the Impeiial , 1- Holborn Viadnct . Tho business of tho evening being tho installing of Bro . H . Gush as W . M . for the ensuing year ; the work was most ably performed by tho retiring Master Brother W . Denison . Tho nowly installed W . M . then invested his Officers-Pros . R . J . Ward S . W ., J . Ward J . W ., W . Denison I . P . M ., Larchin

Treasurer , J . R . Stacey P . M . Secretary , Fitch S . D ., Manton J . D ., Kearney I . G . A splendid Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the retiring W . M . Tho brethren , after labonr , partook of a most recherche banquet , which had been provided by Brother Begbie , the indefatigable manager of the Imperial Hotel .

Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , ISo . 780 . —0 u Friday , 22 nd inst ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kow Bridge . Bros . ' C E . Botley W . M ., H . E . Tucker S . W ., Gomm J . W ., F . Botley S . D ., A . Turner J . D ., Sperring I . G ., Andrews P . M . Preceptor , Maton , Blasby , & c . Lodge was opened , and tho minntes of last meeting wero read , confirmed and signed . Tho work comprised the rehearsal of iho ceremony of initiiuion and calling the Lo'lgo off and on . After routine work Lodge was closed , and a "Mourned .

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