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been voted to Bro . Cohen , and it was intended that il should have taken the form of -a jewel . Bro . Cow _ n , however , had an abundance of jewels already , anel on being consulted preferred a Life Governorship of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and an illuminated vellum like that before them . Bro . Harris , after a few further remarks read the address ( which was a very beautiful
p iece of workmanship ) which ran as follows : — " Lodge of Israel , 205 . This Testimonial , together with a Life Governorship of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons ( purchased tit his request ) is presented lo VV Bro . Abraham Mark Cohen , P . M ., and President of the Lodge Benevolent Fund , as a token of esteem
ant } appreciation of the ability evinced by him as VV . M . during the past year , by members of the above lodge , trusting that the G . A . O . T . U . may grant him health , happiness , and long life to continue to watch over the lodge , of which he has becn for 35 years one of the chief supporters . Signed on behalf of the lodge this 28 th day of January , A . L . 5 879 . A . D . 1879 . —A .
Bassington , VV . M . ; Chas . Fredk . Hogard , P . M . and Hon . Sec ' . * ' Bro . Cohen in acknowledging the honour done him said that his heart w _ s much too full at that moment to allow him to say all that hc could desire in return for this exhibition of thc regard of the brethren . It was necessary to think also ot the comfort of those present , and therefore he would not delay the proceedings by any
further remarks , hoping to have- au opportunity ol doing so later in the evening . Bro . Cohen then drew attention to a notice of motion he had p laced on the agenda : — " That the sum of two guineas be voted from Ihe funds of the lodge to the ' Chambeis' Testimonial . ' " Chambers was the head waiter at the hotel , anti a testimonial was being got up
for him by the Masonic lodges using the house . The motion was seconded by Bro . Hogard , ami carried unanimously , after which the loelge was closed in perfect harmony , anti the brethren adjourned to the banquet-room , where an elegant repast was admirably served to thi-in . In noticing the banquet we must compliment Bro . Hogard , the Secretary , as the taste evinced in preparing the card
containing the m < -mi anel list of toasts , which is provided with a margin containing words of welcome and gootl cheer culled from the writings eif Shakespeare , such as : " The feast smells well" ( CaWoteiiiHs ) , " Pray sit down , for now we sit to chat as well as eat " ( Taming Ihe Shrcin ) , " Bring in the banquet quickly " ( Anthony and Cleopatra ) , " There is full libetty of feasting till the bell has tolled" ( Othello ) ,
and others equally appropriate . When the cloth was drawn , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposeel anil honoured , and responded to , but there was nothing of public interest in any of the speeches . "The Health of the VV . M . " was proposed by llro . Cohen , anti responded to in a very few words . Bro . Cohen a . ldiesscd the brethren ol the lodge on behalf eit the Lodge Benevolent Fund ,
for which he pleaded with his customary zeal , bul reminded those present that as the fund was exclusively feir the benefit of members of the lotlge they coultl not receive any nf the donations which visitors so frequently and so generously urged upon them . Iiro . Hogard announced that the sum of £ 13 2 s . hail been collected at thc table . There werehowever , some further donations haneleel in
subse-, quently , the amount eif which did not transpire . Thc W . M . then proposal " Ttie Health of the I . P . M ., " anti Bro . Cohen in responding , again referred to the very handsome testimonial with which hc had been presented . Such a mark eif their esteem was very gratifying to him , and it was most pleasing to him to have been maele by them a Life Governor of one of the Masonic Charities , for which
iie had stootl Steward in former times . " The Healths of the Visitors , Past Masters , and the Officers of the Lotlge , " were also duly honoured , and the proceedings concluded as usual with the Tyler ' s toast . The meeting was a large one , and there were many visitors present , among whom we noticed , Bros . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D . ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . Purst . ; . / . H . Harrison , Prov . G . Chap , for Kent ; D .
Posner , W . M . 183 ; Jacob Lazarus , W . M . 1017 ; George Buckland , W . M * . 1317 ; Lewis Lazarns , P . M . 188 ; _ J . NichuUtm , P . M . u ) -, ' Arthur Mayer , 1704 , and H . Massey ( Freemason . ) fl -jBURDJ-TT LODGE ( No . 1293 . )—The installation meeting of the above lodge was held on Saturday , the 25 th ult ., at thc Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court . Present , Bros .
Edward ) . Saulliwell , VV . M . ; R .-v . David Shaboe , S . W . ; Sintlill , ' | . W . ; D . VV . Pearse ; II . G . liuss . P . G . T ., Sec . ; Henry Phythian , P . M . ; Raynham VV . Stewart , P . D . G . M . ; David llindoff , John William Saunders , Leopold Ruff , Hugh Mackay Gordon , Chas . Sadler , and other brethren . Visitors , Bio . Clias . Atkins ; Dawson ; George Kenning , P . P . G . D ., and others . The minutes of the last meeting were reatl anel confirmed . Bro . Edward J . Southwell
installed Bro . Rev . David Shaboe , P . P . G . Chaplain , in a very able manner . Bro . Shaboe invested Bros . Sindall , S . VV . ; Gordon , J . W . ; ll . G . Buss , 'I ' rcas . D . VV . Pearse , Sic . A vote of thanks and a presentation of the value of ten guineas was proposed and secunded , and carried unanimously , lo Bro . II . G . Buss lor his valuable services lo Ihe lotlge . Thc brethren then adjourned to a well spread banquet under the personal supersisitm of the hiK-l , Bro . Sadlir .
SIR HUGH MYDDELTON LODGE ( No . 1602 ) . —The regular nie-i . liiv < of this lotlge was he-Win the : Agricultural Hall 011 Friday , the 24 th ult . The VV . M . Bro . I . J . Ct . nilis prciddcd , and was supported by his office lit areas , Bros . Sim , I . P . M . ; Snincrs , P . M . ; < d .
T . Renvly , S . W . j J . Wc . ton , J . W . ; J . Greenfield , Tica-urt-r ; J . O .-dioriic , Secret . ! ry ; Win . Noiris , S . D . ; VV . T . Poulto ' n , J . D . ; It . ( . ' ,. 'I hennas , Organist ; 11 . Field , I . G . ; and J . G . Russell , . Steward . The folloiving members were present : —Bros . J . Kilchiner , I'd Percy , C . Pai-low , VV , Payne-, li . Payne , K , R , Allison , li . Abrams , S .
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Hollidge , and G . Tarrant . There was only one visitor present , Bro . J . Cogan , W . M . ( 1365 ) . The lodge having becn opened the secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting , which were unanimously agreed to . Bro . H . L . Godolphin , ofthe Friar ' s Lodge ( No . 1349 ) proposed by Bro . Sun , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Somers , P . M . ; and A . H . Chisholm , of St . Anthony ' s Lodge ( No . 134
S . C . ) proposed by Bro . Lee , P . M ., and seconded b y Bro . Somers , P . M ., were then balloted for as joining members , and declared duly affiliated . Mr . James Alexander was formally elected and initiatetl into the mysteries and secrets of Freemasonry . Thc next business before thc lotlge being to raise Bros . Kitchiner anti Pelikan , it was opened in the Sccontl Degree , and these brethren
having satisfactorily gone through tlie usual preliminary examination retired , and the lodge being opened in the third degree , were re-admitted and raisetl to the sublime degree of Master Masons . This constituting the principal business before the meeting thc lodge was closed in the third anel second degrees , when Bro . Siny , P . M ., proposed the following resolution : — " That a Royal Arch Chapter be formed in connection with this loelge . " The motion ,
which was seconeled by Bro . Osborne , having been put to the meeting , was unanimously carried . On thc motion of Bro . Somers , S . M ., seconded by Bro . Sim , W . M ., two guineas were voted to Bro . Worthington , of the Ranelagh Lotlge . The lodge was then closed in the usual manner , and the brethren aeljourned to thc banqueting hall anil partook of refreshments . The various loyal anil Alasonic toasts were duly honoured , anil after spending two or three pleasant hours together the brethren separated .
KILBURN LODGE ( No . 1608 ) . —Thc installation meeting of this lodge was helel in the Queen's Arms Hotel on the 27 th ult . There was a large attendance of members and visitors . Bro . George Kiallrnark , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . Chas . Brewer , S . VV . ; J . W . Cuff , J . VV . j Geo . Everett , Treasurer ; Samuel Brooks , Secretary ; George H . Goody , J . D . ; J .
Parry Cole , P . M ., Org . ; and Frederick J . Baker , Steward . In the absence of thc S . D . llro . Fletcher kindly officiated in that capacity , Bro . Frederick Brewer , in the absence of the I . J . G ., performing the duties of that officer . The members present were—John Palmer , P . M . ; J . Terry , P . M . ; Thomas Corns , Charles Greenwood , Frederick Brewer , T . H . P . Hartley , H . B . Phillips , G . B . M .
Fletcher , George A . Barclay , G . VV . Powell , John Holmes , Alfred B . Bennett , P . M . ; Haswelly Turner , Alfred Webster , John Ambrose , John J . Paddon , J . Hawes , Henry VV . Kiallrnark , Philip D . Jacob , VV . Blackbourn , Harry T . Smith , and A . Price . Visitors , Geo . Towers , 177 ; F . Briggs , 25 ; A . B . Haden , 180 ; J . Bidley , 1314 ; H . Wharton , P . P . G . C , Bucks ;
R . Prctyman , 105 ; G . L . Everett , 177 ; Chas . H . Spiller , 49 ; J . W . F . Cox , 1314 ; Wm . Body Date Wall , 34 ; E . W . Thompson , 33 ; E . Little , 511 ; E . Harrison , P . M . 27 ; S . Carrington , J . W . 1314 ; R . Baker , 188 ; H . Roberts , 33 ; J . Hevenson , 1576 ; J . Kent , 177 ; J . Marshall , 1768 ; Edwin Lancaster , P . M . 87 ; G . J . E . Marsh , 1386 ; John Percival , 177 ; Edward White , W . M . 177
J . C . Dawson , 108 ; Edward Wvcr , 7 80 ; J . T . P . Hyatt , 1314 ; Geo . Penn , P . M . 1642 ; T . J . Drew , P . M . 157 ; J . Hood , 201 ; VV . 11 . Roberts , 22 ; S . J . Parker , 84 ; James Kenning-, 13 . 57 " Howard Reynolds , 1314 ; F . Binckes , P . G . S . and A . II . Chisholme ( Freemason ) . Thc lodge having been opened , thc minutes of the previous meeting were reatl and confirmed . Bro . H . W .
Kiallrnark , of the Rural Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 241 ) was balloted for as a joining member , and unanimously admitted . Bro . Kiallrnark then proceeded to raise Bros . T . Corns anti John Frost Paddon , which done , he installed Bro . Charles Brewer , S . W ., as W . M . for the current year , performing thc ceremonies in a very able manner . Thc installation being completed , the newly-installed W . M .
appointed and invested his officers as follows : —Bros . J . VV . Cuff , S . VV . ; Samuel Brooks , J . W . ; G . Everett , P . M ., Treasurer ; Alfred li . Webster , Sec ; Geo . Goody , S . D . ; E . Brewer , J . D . ; J . Parry Cole , Org . ; F . J . Baker , I . G , ; H . B . Phillips , D . C ; W . Blackburn , S . ; and Charles Thomas , Tyler . The lodge was then closed to the First Degree , and the VV . M . initiatetl Mr . J . G . E . Brewer into
the mysteries of Freemasonry , going through the ceremony in a manner which proved his thorough acquaintance with the art . This constituting the business before the lotlge , it was closeel in the usual manner , and thc brethren sat down to a magnificent banquet , presieled over by Bro . Kiallrnark , I . P . M ., the new W . M . having , in consequcr . ee of indisposition , to leave after the ceremony of
initiating Mr . Brewer . Thc arrangements for the banquet were carried out by Bro . Thos . H . P . Hartley , of the Queen ' s Arms Hotel , in capital style , cocrything being of the most recherche description . After the banquet , grace was sung by Miss Susanna Cole , Miss Kate 'ITudor , and Mr . Milton , and the customary toasts followed . "The Queen anil the Craft" was drunk in true Masonic
honours , the brethren remaining standing while they sing " God Save the Queen , " " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . " having been proposed and warmly responded to , Miss Susanna Cole sang in excellent style " Bit ! me Discourse . " In proposing * ' The Health of the M . W . Pro G . M ., " the Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , " the president thought the brethren were
sometimes apt to undervalue the services not only of the super GrantI Offic .-rs , but of the Grand Officers generally , yet he was pi-ifectly sure that those services were of inestimable value to the Craft . The toast having been duly honoured , Urn . Howard Reynolds delig hted the company
with a cornet ol-ligulo with masterly execution , after which llro . F . Bines , P . G . S . anti J . C . Wharton , P . P . G . C . ( Buckingham ) acknowledged the toast . The former said that he need harelly mention that the Earl of Carnarvon was a nobleman esteemed by every one , but especially were his services well appreciated in connection with Free-
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masonry . With reference to thc M . W . D . G . M . they all knew that his name was a household word . Whether as Deputy G . M . or in whatever connection they met him they had itt Lord Skelmersdale one of the most genial and kindly English gentlemen that they could possibly be associated with in any circumstance ' si and one who discharged his duties most faithfully arid -fflciililly in
the responsible position in which he was placed . The W . M ., again rising , said the tiext toast he had the honour to propose was the most important perhaps of the -vening , namely , " The Health of the W . M . Bro . Charles Brewer . " He coultl not tell them with how much regret it was that he had to propose the VV . Master's health in his absence . Not that he believed that th _ feet ptioH of
the toast would be any less cordial on that account , but because he should have liked to see in the faces of tliem all and to hear in their voices the cordial recognition vVfiicli he was sure they wonld give of his strai ghtforward conduct , his thoroughly manly hfcirt , aiid his gt-riial disposition . As a Mason , their W . M . had shown fh-ttt a pftiof of his intentions that afternoon , by coming ftom a sick
bed which hc had scarcely left for seven weeks in order tii be present on that occasion , at the same time performing his duties in a manner which was highly creditable to him . He ( the speaker ) thought it was a good augury for thc brethren that during the coming year they would have a W . M . who woultl carry out in their integrity the tenets ami principles of the Order . The t ast was
enthusiastically drunk , and Mr . Milton , who was iii excellent voice , sang " The Village Blacksmith . " the Treasurer then said that , in consequence of the deplorable absence of their much-respected VV . M ., it fell to his lot to propose "The Past Masters of the Kilburn Lodge . " Fhe lotlge had now been two years in existence , and during that time the brethren hatl paid every penny in the formation
and furnishing of the lotlge . They had given 50 guineas to the charities di'ring those two years , anti tilery weic putting Bro . Brewer into the chair as third VV . M . with a balance of over £ 40 . At the outset they hatl determined , whilst doing everything they could to insure the comfort anel enjoyment of the brethren , that the charities should not be forgotten . They made that their stand-point all
through their career , and they might rest assured they intended making it . their stand-point iti time to come . They had suppotted the old men anil women with 25 guineas , they had given 25 guineas to the girls , and Bro . Brewer was going up this year on behalf of thc boy * with a similar amount . But when he told them that the lodge hatl given 50 guineas to the charities during the last two
years , that represented scarcely more than a sixth of what they had sent to the charities . Through the generosity of the brethren , Bros . Kiilamark and Palmer were tAabled to take up 300 guineas during the two years of the lodge's existence on behalf of charities . He himself was on thc list , and took up 15 6 guineas on behalf of the girls , anti he was proud to say that he stood second on the list out
of 196 lodges . They had done this , and they were determined to go on and do the like again . He did not think he could say anything more with regard to the toast he had the honour to propose , because he had no desire to make a long speech , but he felt he could not propose the health of the two first Masters of the lodge without saying a wore ! or
two about the great thing that had been done during their membership . They had established themselves , they had enjoyed themselves , they had g iven such entertainment to their visitors as made their lodge almost proverbial for its hospitality , and , in spite of all that , they had not been unmindful of their poorer brethren , in short they had done moie than any other lodge iu the same period . The ttiast
was cordially responded to , after which Miss Kate Tudor sang very effectively the beautiful melody from the "Bohemian Girl , " " I Dreamt that 1 Dwelt in Marble Halls . " Bros . Past Masters Kiilamark and Pair , er very gracefully acknowledged the toast . The presiding Master then saiel the toast he had next to propose was dear to the heart of every Mason , namely , " The Health of the Initiate . " The
brethren had been sufficiently happy that evening to find a recruit who , hc was sure , would be an honour not onl y to the Kilburn Lodge in particular , but to the Craft in general . Mr . Pulton then sang " Mighty Pasha , " with capital effect , and Bro . J . E . Brewer briefly responded . In proposing " The Visitors" the presiding Master remarked that tlu lodge was generally strong in visitors .
Well , thc thc brethren of Kilburn Lodge were glad that it should be so . He assureel them , at all events ,, that if they had failed in any of the duties of the w 6 rkirig of their lodge one most important clement of gootl fellowship was attained in bringing around them brethren from other quarters . On the present occasion they were well represented , and he asked thc brethren to give them a
hearty welcome . Seeing that there were thiny-eight present he mig ht be excused if he did not mention all their names . Suffice it to say that some of them were men of great distinction and worth , such as Bros . T . Bines and G . S . Wharton , P . P . G . C . ( Bucks ) , with whose names he had much pleasure in coupling the toast . Miss Susanna Cole then sang the well-known air "Jc-anhette
and Jcannot . " Bro . Wharton , in reply , said he was sorry that out of the 38 visitors a better man had not been found to return thanks for them than himself . He supposed that one reason was that the W . M . had chosen his unhappy name as he happened to be one of the visitors perhaps nearest home to the Kilburn Lodge . He was sorry the lodge was not in his own parish . A very
narrow ditch divide-el them , but he must confess it was not the fault uf the members of the loelge-, but only his own , or rather the result of his own engagements that he had not been a visitor at it before . He had had freqnent invitations which he had always been obliged to refuse . Now , to-nig ht he founel himself amongst tliem it afforded him considerable pleasure , Hc knew that amongst
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been voted to Bro . Cohen , and it was intended that il should have taken the form of -a jewel . Bro . Cow _ n , however , had an abundance of jewels already , anel on being consulted preferred a Life Governorship of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and an illuminated vellum like that before them . Bro . Harris , after a few further remarks read the address ( which was a very beautiful
p iece of workmanship ) which ran as follows : — " Lodge of Israel , 205 . This Testimonial , together with a Life Governorship of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons ( purchased tit his request ) is presented lo VV Bro . Abraham Mark Cohen , P . M ., and President of the Lodge Benevolent Fund , as a token of esteem
ant } appreciation of the ability evinced by him as VV . M . during the past year , by members of the above lodge , trusting that the G . A . O . T . U . may grant him health , happiness , and long life to continue to watch over the lodge , of which he has becn for 35 years one of the chief supporters . Signed on behalf of the lodge this 28 th day of January , A . L . 5 879 . A . D . 1879 . —A .
Bassington , VV . M . ; Chas . Fredk . Hogard , P . M . and Hon . Sec ' . * ' Bro . Cohen in acknowledging the honour done him said that his heart w _ s much too full at that moment to allow him to say all that hc could desire in return for this exhibition of thc regard of the brethren . It was necessary to think also ot the comfort of those present , and therefore he would not delay the proceedings by any
further remarks , hoping to have- au opportunity ol doing so later in the evening . Bro . Cohen then drew attention to a notice of motion he had p laced on the agenda : — " That the sum of two guineas be voted from Ihe funds of the lodge to the ' Chambeis' Testimonial . ' " Chambers was the head waiter at the hotel , anti a testimonial was being got up
for him by the Masonic lodges using the house . The motion was seconded by Bro . Hogard , ami carried unanimously , after which the loelge was closed in perfect harmony , anti the brethren adjourned to the banquet-room , where an elegant repast was admirably served to thi-in . In noticing the banquet we must compliment Bro . Hogard , the Secretary , as the taste evinced in preparing the card
containing the m < -mi anel list of toasts , which is provided with a margin containing words of welcome and gootl cheer culled from the writings eif Shakespeare , such as : " The feast smells well" ( CaWoteiiiHs ) , " Pray sit down , for now we sit to chat as well as eat " ( Taming Ihe Shrcin ) , " Bring in the banquet quickly " ( Anthony and Cleopatra ) , " There is full libetty of feasting till the bell has tolled" ( Othello ) ,
and others equally appropriate . When the cloth was drawn , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposeel anil honoured , and responded to , but there was nothing of public interest in any of the speeches . "The Health of the VV . M . " was proposed by llro . Cohen , anti responded to in a very few words . Bro . Cohen a . ldiesscd the brethren ol the lodge on behalf eit the Lodge Benevolent Fund ,
for which he pleaded with his customary zeal , bul reminded those present that as the fund was exclusively feir the benefit of members of the lotlge they coultl not receive any nf the donations which visitors so frequently and so generously urged upon them . Iiro . Hogard announced that the sum of £ 13 2 s . hail been collected at thc table . There werehowever , some further donations haneleel in
subse-, quently , the amount eif which did not transpire . Thc W . M . then proposal " Ttie Health of the I . P . M ., " anti Bro . Cohen in responding , again referred to the very handsome testimonial with which hc had been presented . Such a mark eif their esteem was very gratifying to him , and it was most pleasing to him to have been maele by them a Life Governor of one of the Masonic Charities , for which
iie had stootl Steward in former times . " The Healths of the Visitors , Past Masters , and the Officers of the Lotlge , " were also duly honoured , and the proceedings concluded as usual with the Tyler ' s toast . The meeting was a large one , and there were many visitors present , among whom we noticed , Bros . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D . ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . Purst . ; . / . H . Harrison , Prov . G . Chap , for Kent ; D .
Posner , W . M . 183 ; Jacob Lazarus , W . M . 1017 ; George Buckland , W . M * . 1317 ; Lewis Lazarns , P . M . 188 ; _ J . NichuUtm , P . M . u ) -, ' Arthur Mayer , 1704 , and H . Massey ( Freemason . ) fl -jBURDJ-TT LODGE ( No . 1293 . )—The installation meeting of the above lodge was held on Saturday , the 25 th ult ., at thc Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court . Present , Bros .
Edward ) . Saulliwell , VV . M . ; R .-v . David Shaboe , S . W . ; Sintlill , ' | . W . ; D . VV . Pearse ; II . G . liuss . P . G . T ., Sec . ; Henry Phythian , P . M . ; Raynham VV . Stewart , P . D . G . M . ; David llindoff , John William Saunders , Leopold Ruff , Hugh Mackay Gordon , Chas . Sadler , and other brethren . Visitors , Bio . Clias . Atkins ; Dawson ; George Kenning , P . P . G . D ., and others . The minutes of the last meeting were reatl anel confirmed . Bro . Edward J . Southwell
installed Bro . Rev . David Shaboe , P . P . G . Chaplain , in a very able manner . Bro . Shaboe invested Bros . Sindall , S . VV . ; Gordon , J . W . ; ll . G . Buss , 'I ' rcas . D . VV . Pearse , Sic . A vote of thanks and a presentation of the value of ten guineas was proposed and secunded , and carried unanimously , lo Bro . II . G . Buss lor his valuable services lo Ihe lotlge . Thc brethren then adjourned to a well spread banquet under the personal supersisitm of the hiK-l , Bro . Sadlir .
SIR HUGH MYDDELTON LODGE ( No . 1602 ) . —The regular nie-i . liiv < of this lotlge was he-Win the : Agricultural Hall 011 Friday , the 24 th ult . The VV . M . Bro . I . J . Ct . nilis prciddcd , and was supported by his office lit areas , Bros . Sim , I . P . M . ; Snincrs , P . M . ; < d .
T . Renvly , S . W . j J . Wc . ton , J . W . ; J . Greenfield , Tica-urt-r ; J . O .-dioriic , Secret . ! ry ; Win . Noiris , S . D . ; VV . T . Poulto ' n , J . D . ; It . ( . ' ,. 'I hennas , Organist ; 11 . Field , I . G . ; and J . G . Russell , . Steward . The folloiving members were present : —Bros . J . Kilchiner , I'd Percy , C . Pai-low , VV , Payne-, li . Payne , K , R , Allison , li . Abrams , S .
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Hollidge , and G . Tarrant . There was only one visitor present , Bro . J . Cogan , W . M . ( 1365 ) . The lodge having becn opened the secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting , which were unanimously agreed to . Bro . H . L . Godolphin , ofthe Friar ' s Lodge ( No . 1349 ) proposed by Bro . Sun , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Somers , P . M . ; and A . H . Chisholm , of St . Anthony ' s Lodge ( No . 134
S . C . ) proposed by Bro . Lee , P . M ., and seconded b y Bro . Somers , P . M ., were then balloted for as joining members , and declared duly affiliated . Mr . James Alexander was formally elected and initiatetl into the mysteries and secrets of Freemasonry . Thc next business before thc lotlge being to raise Bros . Kitchiner anti Pelikan , it was opened in the Sccontl Degree , and these brethren
having satisfactorily gone through tlie usual preliminary examination retired , and the lodge being opened in the third degree , were re-admitted and raisetl to the sublime degree of Master Masons . This constituting the principal business before the meeting thc lodge was closed in the third anel second degrees , when Bro . Siny , P . M ., proposed the following resolution : — " That a Royal Arch Chapter be formed in connection with this loelge . " The motion ,
which was seconeled by Bro . Osborne , having been put to the meeting , was unanimously carried . On thc motion of Bro . Somers , S . M ., seconded by Bro . Sim , W . M ., two guineas were voted to Bro . Worthington , of the Ranelagh Lotlge . The lodge was then closed in the usual manner , and the brethren aeljourned to thc banqueting hall anil partook of refreshments . The various loyal anil Alasonic toasts were duly honoured , anil after spending two or three pleasant hours together the brethren separated .
KILBURN LODGE ( No . 1608 ) . —Thc installation meeting of this lodge was helel in the Queen's Arms Hotel on the 27 th ult . There was a large attendance of members and visitors . Bro . George Kiallrnark , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . Chas . Brewer , S . VV . ; J . W . Cuff , J . VV . j Geo . Everett , Treasurer ; Samuel Brooks , Secretary ; George H . Goody , J . D . ; J .
Parry Cole , P . M ., Org . ; and Frederick J . Baker , Steward . In the absence of thc S . D . llro . Fletcher kindly officiated in that capacity , Bro . Frederick Brewer , in the absence of the I . J . G ., performing the duties of that officer . The members present were—John Palmer , P . M . ; J . Terry , P . M . ; Thomas Corns , Charles Greenwood , Frederick Brewer , T . H . P . Hartley , H . B . Phillips , G . B . M .
Fletcher , George A . Barclay , G . VV . Powell , John Holmes , Alfred B . Bennett , P . M . ; Haswelly Turner , Alfred Webster , John Ambrose , John J . Paddon , J . Hawes , Henry VV . Kiallrnark , Philip D . Jacob , VV . Blackbourn , Harry T . Smith , and A . Price . Visitors , Geo . Towers , 177 ; F . Briggs , 25 ; A . B . Haden , 180 ; J . Bidley , 1314 ; H . Wharton , P . P . G . C , Bucks ;
R . Prctyman , 105 ; G . L . Everett , 177 ; Chas . H . Spiller , 49 ; J . W . F . Cox , 1314 ; Wm . Body Date Wall , 34 ; E . W . Thompson , 33 ; E . Little , 511 ; E . Harrison , P . M . 27 ; S . Carrington , J . W . 1314 ; R . Baker , 188 ; H . Roberts , 33 ; J . Hevenson , 1576 ; J . Kent , 177 ; J . Marshall , 1768 ; Edwin Lancaster , P . M . 87 ; G . J . E . Marsh , 1386 ; John Percival , 177 ; Edward White , W . M . 177
J . C . Dawson , 108 ; Edward Wvcr , 7 80 ; J . T . P . Hyatt , 1314 ; Geo . Penn , P . M . 1642 ; T . J . Drew , P . M . 157 ; J . Hood , 201 ; VV . 11 . Roberts , 22 ; S . J . Parker , 84 ; James Kenning-, 13 . 57 " Howard Reynolds , 1314 ; F . Binckes , P . G . S . and A . II . Chisholme ( Freemason ) . Thc lodge having been opened , thc minutes of the previous meeting were reatl and confirmed . Bro . H . W .
Kiallrnark , of the Rural Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 241 ) was balloted for as a joining member , and unanimously admitted . Bro . Kiallrnark then proceeded to raise Bros . T . Corns anti John Frost Paddon , which done , he installed Bro . Charles Brewer , S . W ., as W . M . for the current year , performing thc ceremonies in a very able manner . Thc installation being completed , the newly-installed W . M .
appointed and invested his officers as follows : —Bros . J . VV . Cuff , S . VV . ; Samuel Brooks , J . W . ; G . Everett , P . M ., Treasurer ; Alfred li . Webster , Sec ; Geo . Goody , S . D . ; E . Brewer , J . D . ; J . Parry Cole , Org . ; F . J . Baker , I . G , ; H . B . Phillips , D . C ; W . Blackburn , S . ; and Charles Thomas , Tyler . The lodge was then closed to the First Degree , and the VV . M . initiatetl Mr . J . G . E . Brewer into
the mysteries of Freemasonry , going through the ceremony in a manner which proved his thorough acquaintance with the art . This constituting the business before the lotlge , it was closeel in the usual manner , and thc brethren sat down to a magnificent banquet , presieled over by Bro . Kiallrnark , I . P . M ., the new W . M . having , in consequcr . ee of indisposition , to leave after the ceremony of
initiating Mr . Brewer . Thc arrangements for the banquet were carried out by Bro . Thos . H . P . Hartley , of the Queen ' s Arms Hotel , in capital style , cocrything being of the most recherche description . After the banquet , grace was sung by Miss Susanna Cole , Miss Kate 'ITudor , and Mr . Milton , and the customary toasts followed . "The Queen anil the Craft" was drunk in true Masonic
honours , the brethren remaining standing while they sing " God Save the Queen , " " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . " having been proposed and warmly responded to , Miss Susanna Cole sang in excellent style " Bit ! me Discourse . " In proposing * ' The Health of the M . W . Pro G . M ., " the Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , " the president thought the brethren were
sometimes apt to undervalue the services not only of the super GrantI Offic .-rs , but of the Grand Officers generally , yet he was pi-ifectly sure that those services were of inestimable value to the Craft . The toast having been duly honoured , Urn . Howard Reynolds delig hted the company
with a cornet ol-ligulo with masterly execution , after which llro . F . Bines , P . G . S . anti J . C . Wharton , P . P . G . C . ( Buckingham ) acknowledged the toast . The former said that he need harelly mention that the Earl of Carnarvon was a nobleman esteemed by every one , but especially were his services well appreciated in connection with Free-
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masonry . With reference to thc M . W . D . G . M . they all knew that his name was a household word . Whether as Deputy G . M . or in whatever connection they met him they had itt Lord Skelmersdale one of the most genial and kindly English gentlemen that they could possibly be associated with in any circumstance ' si and one who discharged his duties most faithfully arid -fflciililly in
the responsible position in which he was placed . The W . M ., again rising , said the tiext toast he had the honour to propose was the most important perhaps of the -vening , namely , " The Health of the W . M . Bro . Charles Brewer . " He coultl not tell them with how much regret it was that he had to propose the VV . Master's health in his absence . Not that he believed that th _ feet ptioH of
the toast would be any less cordial on that account , but because he should have liked to see in the faces of tliem all and to hear in their voices the cordial recognition vVfiicli he was sure they wonld give of his strai ghtforward conduct , his thoroughly manly hfcirt , aiid his gt-riial disposition . As a Mason , their W . M . had shown fh-ttt a pftiof of his intentions that afternoon , by coming ftom a sick
bed which hc had scarcely left for seven weeks in order tii be present on that occasion , at the same time performing his duties in a manner which was highly creditable to him . He ( the speaker ) thought it was a good augury for thc brethren that during the coming year they would have a W . M . who woultl carry out in their integrity the tenets ami principles of the Order . The t ast was
enthusiastically drunk , and Mr . Milton , who was iii excellent voice , sang " The Village Blacksmith . " the Treasurer then said that , in consequence of the deplorable absence of their much-respected VV . M ., it fell to his lot to propose "The Past Masters of the Kilburn Lodge . " Fhe lotlge had now been two years in existence , and during that time the brethren hatl paid every penny in the formation
and furnishing of the lotlge . They had given 50 guineas to the charities di'ring those two years , anti tilery weic putting Bro . Brewer into the chair as third VV . M . with a balance of over £ 40 . At the outset they hatl determined , whilst doing everything they could to insure the comfort anel enjoyment of the brethren , that the charities should not be forgotten . They made that their stand-point all
through their career , and they might rest assured they intended making it . their stand-point iti time to come . They had suppotted the old men anil women with 25 guineas , they had given 25 guineas to the girls , and Bro . Brewer was going up this year on behalf of thc boy * with a similar amount . But when he told them that the lodge hatl given 50 guineas to the charities during the last two
years , that represented scarcely more than a sixth of what they had sent to the charities . Through the generosity of the brethren , Bros . Kiilamark and Palmer were tAabled to take up 300 guineas during the two years of the lodge's existence on behalf of charities . He himself was on thc list , and took up 15 6 guineas on behalf of the girls , anti he was proud to say that he stood second on the list out
of 196 lodges . They had done this , and they were determined to go on and do the like again . He did not think he could say anything more with regard to the toast he had the honour to propose , because he had no desire to make a long speech , but he felt he could not propose the health of the two first Masters of the lodge without saying a wore ! or
two about the great thing that had been done during their membership . They had established themselves , they had enjoyed themselves , they had g iven such entertainment to their visitors as made their lodge almost proverbial for its hospitality , and , in spite of all that , they had not been unmindful of their poorer brethren , in short they had done moie than any other lodge iu the same period . The ttiast
was cordially responded to , after which Miss Kate Tudor sang very effectively the beautiful melody from the "Bohemian Girl , " " I Dreamt that 1 Dwelt in Marble Halls . " Bros . Past Masters Kiilamark and Pair , er very gracefully acknowledged the toast . The presiding Master then saiel the toast he had next to propose was dear to the heart of every Mason , namely , " The Health of the Initiate . " The
brethren had been sufficiently happy that evening to find a recruit who , hc was sure , would be an honour not onl y to the Kilburn Lodge in particular , but to the Craft in general . Mr . Pulton then sang " Mighty Pasha , " with capital effect , and Bro . J . E . Brewer briefly responded . In proposing " The Visitors" the presiding Master remarked that tlu lodge was generally strong in visitors .
Well , thc thc brethren of Kilburn Lodge were glad that it should be so . He assureel them , at all events ,, that if they had failed in any of the duties of the w 6 rkirig of their lodge one most important clement of gootl fellowship was attained in bringing around them brethren from other quarters . On the present occasion they were well represented , and he asked thc brethren to give them a
hearty welcome . Seeing that there were thiny-eight present he mig ht be excused if he did not mention all their names . Suffice it to say that some of them were men of great distinction and worth , such as Bros . T . Bines and G . S . Wharton , P . P . G . C . ( Bucks ) , with whose names he had much pleasure in coupling the toast . Miss Susanna Cole then sang the well-known air "Jc-anhette
and Jcannot . " Bro . Wharton , in reply , said he was sorry that out of the 38 visitors a better man had not been found to return thanks for them than himself . He supposed that one reason was that the W . M . had chosen his unhappy name as he happened to be one of the visitors perhaps nearest home to the Kilburn Lodge . He was sorry the lodge was not in his own parish . A very
narrow ditch divide-el them , but he must confess it was not the fault uf the members of the loelge-, but only his own , or rather the result of his own engagements that he had not been a visitor at it before . He had had freqnent invitations which he had always been obliged to refuse . Now , to-nig ht he founel himself amongst tliem it afforded him considerable pleasure , Hc knew that amongst