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fhe toast of "The Visitors " followed , the W . M . stating . i toast vvas one always most cordially welcomed by the . j . re . They had a long array , among whom were some of i . - is ' olaest and dearest personal friends . He hoped they vs-. uld all have a most happy evening . In reply , Bro . J . Lightfoot said the United Pilgrims j 0 ine stood very high in the estimation of the brethren of
South London , and he looked upon it as a particular honour to be present that night , and take the opportunity 0 f congratulating the members of the lodge upon the advantage they have received in electing and installing as their Worshipful Master so worthy a member as Bro . C H . Stone . He looked upon Bro . Stone as an ideal Kn-lishman , he possessed all those aggressive qualities
which have made England what she is . He vvas certain nothing- would be wanting on his part to uphold the dignity 0 f the lodge . Bro . Eckersall , in responding , said , it was a moment of peculiar pleasure to be present and witness his esteemed friend , Bro . Stone , in the chair of K . 9 . He had known him for many years , and could safely say among his acquaintances he did not know a Freemason so enthusiastic ,
so willing , and so obliging as their W . M . It had been his great pleasure to initiate his son , vvhich did not happen to many brethren , vvhich greatly affected him ( Bro . Eckersall ) , as he had hoped to hive performed a similar ceremony , but the Great Architect had willed it differently . He trusted the brother initiate would follovv in the footsteps of his father ( the W . M . ) , and would prove , he vvas assured , a brother of whom any Freemason might be proud .
Bros . Murche , Hamilton , Gauntlett , and Grummant also ably responded , particularly Bro . Gauntlett , who said in replying to the thanks of the W . M . for the splendid production of his portrait presented to every brother , stated that if all vvere pleased vvith that souvenir he was equally pleased in producing the same . As regarded the initiate , from his own personal knowledge of him for years
past , he wis sure he would be a worthy son of a worthy father . The toastof "The Past , Masters" was given in high terms of eulogism , and ably responded to by Bros . Thomas and Terry . In giving the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary , " the W . M . stated he vvas proud to have the able servii es of
two such excellent Masons , and he was quite assured to have their valuable assistance . Bros . Peters and Terry most ably responded , pledging themselves to do all they could for the interests of the lotlge . The toast of " The Officers " received its just merits , the W . M . remarking on their excellent work , specially thanking IJro . J . Laing , J . W ., for the beautiful adorning of the
banquet tables . Each officer most suitably replied , pledging himself to do his best for the benefit of the lodge . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most auspicious meeting . An excellent programme of music vvas provided by Bro . G . Beste , S . D ., the artistes being Miss Rosabclle Best , Mr . Spenser West ( flautist ) , Mr . L . Cockell , and Bros . R . Odell and C . W . Stone . Bro . F . C . Atkinson ably presided at the piano .
Camden Lodge ( No . 704 ) . —There was a large assembly of brethren at the regular meeting of this lodge at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Tuesday , the 21 at ult ., and the occasion vvas taken advantage of for presenting to Bro , J . Simpson a handsome diamond ring , in recognition of the secretarial duties performed by him in connection with the recent successful ball held at the
Freemasons' Tavern for the benefit of the Masonic Charities . The members present included Bros . Edwin Styles , W . M . ; D . Ososki , S . W . ; A . A . Nottingham , J . VV . ; F . Trinder , P . M ., Treas . ; Dr . N . Goodchild , P . M ., Sec . ; Dr . N . J . Goodchild , P . M ., Asst . Sec ; C . Gammon , J . D . ; Jno . Simpson , I . G . ; W . Seaman , D . C . ; J . Sandow , A . D . C ; G . F . Challis , Steward ; W . Morrell , P . M . ; H . E . Coffin ,
P . M . j E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., Sic ; A . T . I-yers , P . M . ' J . Slyman . P . M . i A . Barfield , P . G . Treas . ; VV . H Williams , W . T . Hawkins , P . Freeman , A . Mills , E . W Cnurton , A . Hanson , F . A . Bint , C . Towerzey , G . Cart wright , F . V . Mackenzie , A . J . Barrell . J . Harrison , A Bupree , VV . Law , G . H . Henwood , E . W . Cutting , A . J •: ne , T . Battrum , E . Kemm , C . Robertson , and E . VV
Catting . Iiro . F . Robinson , I . P . M ., was unavoidably absent in c nsequence of a domestic bereavement . The lodge was ( veiled , and the minutes were read and conlirmed . The > 1 .. M ., Bro . Edwin Styles , then proceeded to raise Bros . 'iceman and Hudson to the Degree of M . M ., to pass ] ; os . Ward and Hanson , and to initiate Mr . Edward Wm .
aurton , the ceremonies being performed in an impressive i )' , ' . masterly manner . Before the closing of the lodge the >> . M . said he had a very pleasing duty to pefenn . The lja thren knew the success the recent ball had achieved , | -ai undoubtedly meant a great labour to their esteemed ' . " . Simpson , vvho voluntarily undertook the secretarial (¦ aies . The lodge desired to show its appreciation of such ¦
vices , and accordingly voted a sum vvhich had been ¦ 'diplemented by subscriptions from individual brethren of •a lodge , with vvhich had bcen purchased a handsome J niond ring , which it was his privilege and pleasure , in ¦ d ¦¦ name of the lodge , to ask Bro . Simpson ' s acceptance ' - ' ¦ > whom he trusted would be long spared to wear it as a , ' : ' " n'o of the good feeling towards him by the brethren 01 the Camden Lodge . iiro
. Simpson sincerely thanked the brethren for their ^ "K ^ recognition of any services he had rendered . Thc aies he undertook vvere undertaken and cariied out by tlii ' rl . y . ° f ' > an ( I with the sole view of benefiting ' t-hanties in connection vvith their Institutionwhich
, tl .-T' »_? - an <* a "» so """ch admired . They vvere all aware sc-r •u esteemed W - - would have the honour of rcpreln « tit . ¦ lod ffe at each of the fcstiv , als of the Masonic frumM , ! '„ ancl ne was fi lad to know that the proceeds those 1 •. ' d tcnd to benefit in some degree each of to tL 1 n ? l'uJ , ons J an < I a corresponding behelit would accrue he , i , _ ., __ . Perpetuity . As in the past , so in the future ,
the loj , con j lnue to take a warm interest in the affairs of csurri n **• " * a'ways have its interest at heart . He desired unavniri - ki * thank their I-P-M ., Ur ° . Robinson , whose Gln ' „* absence he regretted ; also Bro . Charles in connli- thc '"' crest they had displayed on his behalf The 1 ^ w , th that handsome presentation , to th ,, jjjj « was then closed , and the brethren adjourned
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City of London Lodge ( No . 901 ) . —This successful lodge held its installation meeting at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , E . C ., on Monday , the 20 th ult ., when there vvas a very large attendance of members and visitors . The former included Bros . E . Venner , W . M . ; G . Rubardt , I . P . M .,- G . M . Gross , S . W . ; R . Gillard , J . W . ; J . Hughes , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , D . C ; ] .
Hatton , Sec ; F . Eade , S . D . ; W . Venner , J . D . ; T . W . Vernier , D . C ; P . C . Rogers , D . C ; J . F . Haskins , P . P . G . Org . Essex , Org . ; W . H . Haylock , P . M . ; G . A . Aundy , P . M . ; David Hughes , P . M . ; Danl . Hughes , P . M . ; A . Ginger , P . M . ; J . Lawrence , P . M . ; and Beaumont , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Essex . Visitors : Bros . W . Poole , 172 ; J . Farmer , 1 G 15 ; F . W . Whitt , 1702 ; H . Tunes , 165 ;
E . B . Leathely , P . M . 16 S 1 ; C . C . Cruikshank , P . M . 177 ; T . E . Taylor , 101 ; B . P . Lucas , 14 S 9 ; Julian Hooper , VV . W . Lee , W . M . 23 S 1 ; W . Davison , P . M . 742 ; T . Fauer , Org . 1572 ; H . J . Fowle , 2146 ; J . Oxley , P . M . 130 G ; F . Manley , P . P . G . Reg . Suffolk ; G . H . Smith , 3 Si , D . Rose , P . M . 73 ; C . W . Doggett , P . M . 1704 ; A . Clapp , 15 ; J . Byrne , W . M . 1446 ; H .
Gross , P . M . 1314 ; C . Wise . P . M . 115 S ; G . Amos Duke , S . W . 1 G 0 S ; D . Phillips , 2222 ; VV . F . Foale , P . M . 13 S 1 ; E . J . Green , S 65 ; B . Noakes , P . M . 92 ; J . W . Slumper , P . P . J . G . W . ; W . J . Righton , 1 GSi ; G . M . O . Hanlon , P . M . 1441 ; W . Thomas , W . M . 2222 ; A . B . Chapman , 1321 ; and F . H . Salmon , J . D . 1 475 ; and others . After the opening of the lodge and the confirmation of
the minutes a candidate vvas impressively raised to the Third Degree . Bro . G . M . Gross vvas next presented for installation , and vvas ably installed as W . M . by his immediate predecessor , Bro . E . Venner , who thus preserved a precedent vvhich has for many years obtained in this lodge—that the retiring Master should install his successor . The following officers were appointed and
invested : Bros . E . Venner , I . P . M . ; R . Gillard , S . W . ; F . Eade , J . VV . ; J . Hughes , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Hatton , Sec ; T . W . Venner , S . D . ; P . C Rogers , J . D . ; M . T . Tuck , I . G . ; A . Ginger , P . M ., W . S . ; G . English , D . C . ; and A . South , Steward . A sum of 20 guineas vvas voted from the lodge funds to the R . M . Inst , for Girls to be placed on the list of the W . M . Other business vvas transacted and the lodge vvas closed .
After banquet the usual toasts received hearty recognition . Bro . E . Venner , I . P . M ., ' in proposing " The Health of the VV . M ., " said he had known Bro . Gross for some years , having worked with him through the various offices . He knew the W . M . possessed considerable ability in the working , as he had heard him frequently rehearse the ceremonies . It vvas therefore vvith great pleasure he submitted the toast of
the W . M . Bro . G . M . Gross , W . M ., said he hardly knew how to find words to express his gratitude to the I . P . M . for the very kind manner in which he had proposed the toast . As the I . P . M . had said , they had gone through the offices together , and he ( the VV . M . ) had then reached the chair . The kindly consideration shown by the members of the
City ot London Lodge vvas so pleasant to thc ofiicers that even to be a junior officer vvas a great pleasure , but when a member vvas called upon to be the chief officer , how much more great must that pleasure be . He thanked them most heartily for electing him to that honourable position , for thc very kind way in vvhich he had been installed , and also for their attendance in such large numbers
to give eclat to the proceedings . Whilst responding he would mention a matter dear to all of them—the success of the Charities . It had been the custom for the VV . M . of that lodge to go up as Steward for one of the Charities . It was his intention to represent the lodge on behalf of the Girls' School , and , as they vvere aware , a sum of 20 guineas had been placed on his list . He hoped that many brethren
would add to the list in order that he might take up an amount of which they would be proud . The W . M . next gave " The Installing Master , " and said they had all enjoyed the very line and effective manner in which the installation ceremony vvas performed . It vvas his great pleasure to ; present to Bro . Venner , I . P . M ., a Past Master ' s jewel , vvhich the lodge had voted in
consideration of his splendid services during the past year . No jewel had been more thoroughly deserved , and he hoped the I . P . M . would live for many years to wear it in the lodge as the Past Masters had done before him . He had also much pleasure in presenting Bro . Venner with a Past Master's collar , vvhich had been subscribed "for by the officers , as a small tribute to the excellent way in which he conducted the work .
Bro . h . Venner , I . P . M ., returned thanks for the kind reception accorded the toast , and also for the splendid jewel voted and presented by the lodge . He should always wear it in their lodge with pride , for he had always considered it vvas a proud moment when a member could walk into the lodge room vvith a Past Master ' s jewel on his breast . He took that opportunity of thanking the ofiicers for the collar
presented to him , and forthe assistance rendered during his year . Bro . Slumper , P . P . G . J . W ., replied for "The Visitors " in an effective speech , and congratulated the I . P . M . of the lodge on the working . Bros . VV . Thomas , W . M . 2222 ; Noakes , Oxley , and Gross , also responded .
Other toasts were given , and the Tyler's toast closed a very pleasant and enjoyable evening . A capital selection of music vvas performed , ander the direction of Bros . J . F . Haskins , P . G . Org . Essex , and Alfred South , assisted by Miss Marie Riversdale , Miss Jessie Browning , Bro . John Bartlett , and Mr . Roland Henry .
Covent Garden Lodge ( No . 1614 ) . —The regular meeting of this popular lodge was held on the 14 th [ ult ., at the Criterion , Piccadilly-circus , S . W ., when there were present Bros . A . L . Bullen , W . M . ; G . H . Foan , I . P . M . ; Henry S . Foster , M . P ., S . VV . j G . C . Bond , J . VV . ; E . Jacobs , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Reynolds , P . M ., Sec ; G . Stacey , P . M ., Org . ; T . Middlevvick , acting as S . D . j CO . Burgess , I . G . ; R . F . Potter . Tvler : G .
Coleman , P . AI . ; G . II . Reynolds , P . M . ; J . H . Mills , T . Warren , J . Mayo , C Liddiard , H . G . Walker , A . Addennino , I \ Costa , A . H . Stockley , and other members . Visitors : Bros . J . J . Hough , I . P . M . 733 ; and J . Rowe , 2191 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes ot the last meeting having been read and confirmed , letters and telegrams regretting being unable to be present vvere read Irom Bros . T . A . Dickson , P . M . ; W . Belsham , S . D . ; F . Cox , and many other brethren . Bro . A . Stockley having been raised
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to the Degree of a M . M ., the lodge was closed . The W . M . and the officers carried out their respective duties in a clear and precise manner , especially the W . M ., who vvas perfect in his work . Highbury Lodge ( No . 2192 ) . — A meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on the 23 rd ult .. when Bro . Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B ., vvas installed
as the W . M . Present : Bros . Wm . Shurmur , P . P . G . Treas . Essex , W . M . ; J . Terry , P . G . S . B ., S . W . ; W . Maple , P . P . G . D . Middx ., J . W . ; W . H . Baker , P . M ., Treas . ; C F . Hogard , P . G . S . B ., Sec ; H . Sprake , S . D . ; E . S . Crick , J . D . ; John Barnett , P . M . ; C Cope , D . C ; W . Wright , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., Org . ; D . W . Bell , I . G . j W . Thompson , T . A . Dennison , and T . Glass . Visitors : Bros . C . E . Keyser , LCD . ; W . G .
Gardner , 2409 ; W . Metcalfe , W . M . 2372 ; J . R . Cordell , P . M . S 13 ; A . J . C . Hargreaves , Grand Lodge Brazil ; VV . C . Hodgkinson , S . D . 1 707 ; G . P . Pointer , I . P . M . 1613 ; J . G . Stevens , W . M . 554 ; W . J . Crutch , P . M . 129 S ; H . B . Rodney , P . M . 1471 ; J . E . Terry , P . M . 1964 ; J . Potter , J . W . 1 G 93 ; G . S . Elliott , P . M . 749 : andW . VV . Lee , W . M . 2381 .
Lodge vvas opened , and a dispensation from the M . W . G . M . read , authorising the brethren to meet a week earlier than usual . The minutes were confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee was read and adopted , after vvhich Bro . C . Thompson vvas raised to the Third Degree . Bro . J . Terry , P . G . S . B ., having been presented , was duly installed into the chair of W . M . by Bro . W . Shurmur ,
P . P . G . Treas . Essex . The following ( officers were appointed : Bros . W . Shurmur , I . P . M . j W . Maple , S . W . ; H . Sprake , J . W . ; W . H . Baker , P . M ., Treas . ; C . F . Hogard , P . M ., Sec ; E . S . Crick , S . D . ; C . Cope , I . D . ; D . W . Bell , D . C . ; VV . Wright , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; T . A . Dennison , I . G . ; W . R . R . Baker andT . Glass , Stewards ; and Morley , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented
to the I . P . M ., and a sum of five guineas vvas voted to the R . M . I , for Boys , to be placed on the list of Bro . Sprake . Lodge was closed , and after banquet the usual toasts vvere honoured . In proposing " The Grand Officers , " the W . M . congratulated Bro . Keyser on the success achieved at the recent Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution .
Bro . C . E . Keyser , J . G . D ., in replying , said , he trusted that the Grand Officers had , to some extent , earned the confidence of the Craft . It was part of their duty during their year of office to assist at the consecration of new lodges , and hejhad himself become an . honorary member of 10 or 12 lodges and chapters as one of the consecrating officers . It vvas always a pleasure , not only to see old lodges keeping on , but new lodges rising up . Knowing the difficulty in vvhich Bro . Terry vvas placed in connection
vvith the last Festival of the R . M . Ben . Inst ., he consented to take the chair , and he hoped the Institution did not lose by it . This would probably be one of the last occasions on vvhich he should have to speak as a present Grand Officer , and in this lodge they had good examples of Past Grand Officers in Bros . Terry and Hogard . He congratulated the lodge on having such a VV . M . and Secretary , and was pleased to have had the opportunity of seeing his old friend , Bro . Terry , placed into the chair , he believed for the 12 th
time . Bro . Wm . Shurmur , I . P . M ., proposed "The Worshipful Master , " and said they vvere justly proud of having such a distinguished Freemason to preside over them . They had very pleasant recollections of the graceful and kindly manner in vvhich Bro . Terry stood back some three years ago in order to allow Bro . J . Barnett to take the
chair , for they knew their W . M . was never so thoroughly happy as when contributing to the happiness of others . The members sincerely congratulated Bro . Terry and that noble institution he loved so well on the splendid success last year , for they knew he worked day and night in order to attain that success . They were also aware that it was through him that the Institution had the good fortune to
have such a worthy chairman on the last occasion . The brethren would all unite in wishing their VV . M . long life , health , and happiness , and a very happy and prosperous year of office . Bro . Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B ., VV . M ., in response , said it vvas a source of great gratification to be installed into the chair of this lodge , he being the last of the founders to
reach that position . Should there be new members coming in his best endeavours would be used to impress upon them the beauties of Masonry . He thanked the I . P . M . and Bro . Keyser for their kind expressions . He had known Bro . Keyser in Herts for many years , and no one rejoiced more than himself when that worthy brother caught the eye of the M . W . G . M ., and vvas honoured vvith thc collar
of Grand Olhce . IS the Highbury Lodge was not numerous , it was united , and it made up for its numbers by the largeness of its contributions to the Charities , and in every way endeavoured to evince gratitude to the M . W . G . M . for granting the warrant . "The Visitors " having been duly honoured , Bro , A . J . C . Hargreaves ( Brazil ) , replied in an effective manner , and
was followed by Bros . J . G . Stevens , W . M . 554 ; VV . Metcalfe , W . M . 2372 ; and G . Pointer , I . P . M . 1 G 13 . In giving "The Past Masters , " the W . M . said he ventured to think that Bro . Shurmur had that night surpassed himself . They had witnessed his work in that lodge and chapter and in Chingford in the William Shurmur Lodge , one of the largest lodges of recent creation , and they were
proud of him as one vvho had done good suit and service to the great Institutions . Bro . Hogard rendered good work by performing the duties of the second VV . M ., and Bro . Barnett also gave valuable assistance . Bro . Hastings Miller was away at Nice , or would have been present . Those Past Masters were men of mark , vvho had been of great service to the Order .
Bro . Wm . Shurmur , I . P . M ., expressed his deep sense of gratitude for the very cordial way the toast had been received . It had given him great pleasure to be present and install their good friend , Bro . Terry , for the twelfth time into the chair . Anything the Past Masters could do to support him they would certainly do . In the lodge the W . M . vvas good enough to refer to an ambition of his ( Bro .
Shurmur s ) , to which he must plead guilty . Some of his friends had been good enough to think he ought to aspire to the very proud position of Grand Treasurer . He did so with a very great amount of confidence , and assured them that if they thought he was worthy of that office , and if they carried their thoughts into effect by electing him , he would most strenuously endeavour to prove himselfin every
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fhe toast of "The Visitors " followed , the W . M . stating . i toast vvas one always most cordially welcomed by the . j . re . They had a long array , among whom were some of i . - is ' olaest and dearest personal friends . He hoped they vs-. uld all have a most happy evening . In reply , Bro . J . Lightfoot said the United Pilgrims j 0 ine stood very high in the estimation of the brethren of
South London , and he looked upon it as a particular honour to be present that night , and take the opportunity 0 f congratulating the members of the lodge upon the advantage they have received in electing and installing as their Worshipful Master so worthy a member as Bro . C H . Stone . He looked upon Bro . Stone as an ideal Kn-lishman , he possessed all those aggressive qualities
which have made England what she is . He vvas certain nothing- would be wanting on his part to uphold the dignity 0 f the lodge . Bro . Eckersall , in responding , said , it was a moment of peculiar pleasure to be present and witness his esteemed friend , Bro . Stone , in the chair of K . 9 . He had known him for many years , and could safely say among his acquaintances he did not know a Freemason so enthusiastic ,
so willing , and so obliging as their W . M . It had been his great pleasure to initiate his son , vvhich did not happen to many brethren , vvhich greatly affected him ( Bro . Eckersall ) , as he had hoped to hive performed a similar ceremony , but the Great Architect had willed it differently . He trusted the brother initiate would follovv in the footsteps of his father ( the W . M . ) , and would prove , he vvas assured , a brother of whom any Freemason might be proud .
Bros . Murche , Hamilton , Gauntlett , and Grummant also ably responded , particularly Bro . Gauntlett , who said in replying to the thanks of the W . M . for the splendid production of his portrait presented to every brother , stated that if all vvere pleased vvith that souvenir he was equally pleased in producing the same . As regarded the initiate , from his own personal knowledge of him for years
past , he wis sure he would be a worthy son of a worthy father . The toastof "The Past , Masters" was given in high terms of eulogism , and ably responded to by Bros . Thomas and Terry . In giving the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary , " the W . M . stated he vvas proud to have the able servii es of
two such excellent Masons , and he was quite assured to have their valuable assistance . Bros . Peters and Terry most ably responded , pledging themselves to do all they could for the interests of the lotlge . The toast of " The Officers " received its just merits , the W . M . remarking on their excellent work , specially thanking IJro . J . Laing , J . W ., for the beautiful adorning of the
banquet tables . Each officer most suitably replied , pledging himself to do his best for the benefit of the lodge . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most auspicious meeting . An excellent programme of music vvas provided by Bro . G . Beste , S . D ., the artistes being Miss Rosabclle Best , Mr . Spenser West ( flautist ) , Mr . L . Cockell , and Bros . R . Odell and C . W . Stone . Bro . F . C . Atkinson ably presided at the piano .
Camden Lodge ( No . 704 ) . —There was a large assembly of brethren at the regular meeting of this lodge at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Tuesday , the 21 at ult ., and the occasion vvas taken advantage of for presenting to Bro , J . Simpson a handsome diamond ring , in recognition of the secretarial duties performed by him in connection with the recent successful ball held at the
Freemasons' Tavern for the benefit of the Masonic Charities . The members present included Bros . Edwin Styles , W . M . ; D . Ososki , S . W . ; A . A . Nottingham , J . VV . ; F . Trinder , P . M ., Treas . ; Dr . N . Goodchild , P . M ., Sec . ; Dr . N . J . Goodchild , P . M ., Asst . Sec ; C . Gammon , J . D . ; Jno . Simpson , I . G . ; W . Seaman , D . C . ; J . Sandow , A . D . C ; G . F . Challis , Steward ; W . Morrell , P . M . ; H . E . Coffin ,
P . M . j E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., Sic ; A . T . I-yers , P . M . ' J . Slyman . P . M . i A . Barfield , P . G . Treas . ; VV . H Williams , W . T . Hawkins , P . Freeman , A . Mills , E . W Cnurton , A . Hanson , F . A . Bint , C . Towerzey , G . Cart wright , F . V . Mackenzie , A . J . Barrell . J . Harrison , A Bupree , VV . Law , G . H . Henwood , E . W . Cutting , A . J •: ne , T . Battrum , E . Kemm , C . Robertson , and E . VV
Catting . Iiro . F . Robinson , I . P . M ., was unavoidably absent in c nsequence of a domestic bereavement . The lodge was ( veiled , and the minutes were read and conlirmed . The > 1 .. M ., Bro . Edwin Styles , then proceeded to raise Bros . 'iceman and Hudson to the Degree of M . M ., to pass ] ; os . Ward and Hanson , and to initiate Mr . Edward Wm .
aurton , the ceremonies being performed in an impressive i )' , ' . masterly manner . Before the closing of the lodge the >> . M . said he had a very pleasing duty to pefenn . The lja thren knew the success the recent ball had achieved , | -ai undoubtedly meant a great labour to their esteemed ' . " . Simpson , vvho voluntarily undertook the secretarial (¦ aies . The lodge desired to show its appreciation of such ¦
vices , and accordingly voted a sum vvhich had been ¦ 'diplemented by subscriptions from individual brethren of •a lodge , with vvhich had bcen purchased a handsome J niond ring , which it was his privilege and pleasure , in ¦ d ¦¦ name of the lodge , to ask Bro . Simpson ' s acceptance ' - ' ¦ > whom he trusted would be long spared to wear it as a , ' : ' " n'o of the good feeling towards him by the brethren 01 the Camden Lodge . iiro
. Simpson sincerely thanked the brethren for their ^ "K ^ recognition of any services he had rendered . Thc aies he undertook vvere undertaken and cariied out by tlii ' rl . y . ° f ' > an ( I with the sole view of benefiting ' t-hanties in connection vvith their Institutionwhich
, tl .-T' »_? - an <* a "» so """ch admired . They vvere all aware sc-r •u esteemed W - - would have the honour of rcpreln « tit . ¦ lod ffe at each of the fcstiv , als of the Masonic frumM , ! '„ ancl ne was fi lad to know that the proceeds those 1 •. ' d tcnd to benefit in some degree each of to tL 1 n ? l'uJ , ons J an < I a corresponding behelit would accrue he , i , _ ., __ . Perpetuity . As in the past , so in the future ,
the loj , con j lnue to take a warm interest in the affairs of csurri n **• " * a'ways have its interest at heart . He desired unavniri - ki * thank their I-P-M ., Ur ° . Robinson , whose Gln ' „* absence he regretted ; also Bro . Charles in connli- thc '"' crest they had displayed on his behalf The 1 ^ w , th that handsome presentation , to th ,, jjjj « was then closed , and the brethren adjourned
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City of London Lodge ( No . 901 ) . —This successful lodge held its installation meeting at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , E . C ., on Monday , the 20 th ult ., when there vvas a very large attendance of members and visitors . The former included Bros . E . Venner , W . M . ; G . Rubardt , I . P . M .,- G . M . Gross , S . W . ; R . Gillard , J . W . ; J . Hughes , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , D . C ; ] .
Hatton , Sec ; F . Eade , S . D . ; W . Venner , J . D . ; T . W . Vernier , D . C ; P . C . Rogers , D . C ; J . F . Haskins , P . P . G . Org . Essex , Org . ; W . H . Haylock , P . M . ; G . A . Aundy , P . M . ; David Hughes , P . M . ; Danl . Hughes , P . M . ; A . Ginger , P . M . ; J . Lawrence , P . M . ; and Beaumont , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Essex . Visitors : Bros . W . Poole , 172 ; J . Farmer , 1 G 15 ; F . W . Whitt , 1702 ; H . Tunes , 165 ;
E . B . Leathely , P . M . 16 S 1 ; C . C . Cruikshank , P . M . 177 ; T . E . Taylor , 101 ; B . P . Lucas , 14 S 9 ; Julian Hooper , VV . W . Lee , W . M . 23 S 1 ; W . Davison , P . M . 742 ; T . Fauer , Org . 1572 ; H . J . Fowle , 2146 ; J . Oxley , P . M . 130 G ; F . Manley , P . P . G . Reg . Suffolk ; G . H . Smith , 3 Si , D . Rose , P . M . 73 ; C . W . Doggett , P . M . 1704 ; A . Clapp , 15 ; J . Byrne , W . M . 1446 ; H .
Gross , P . M . 1314 ; C . Wise . P . M . 115 S ; G . Amos Duke , S . W . 1 G 0 S ; D . Phillips , 2222 ; VV . F . Foale , P . M . 13 S 1 ; E . J . Green , S 65 ; B . Noakes , P . M . 92 ; J . W . Slumper , P . P . J . G . W . ; W . J . Righton , 1 GSi ; G . M . O . Hanlon , P . M . 1441 ; W . Thomas , W . M . 2222 ; A . B . Chapman , 1321 ; and F . H . Salmon , J . D . 1 475 ; and others . After the opening of the lodge and the confirmation of
the minutes a candidate vvas impressively raised to the Third Degree . Bro . G . M . Gross vvas next presented for installation , and vvas ably installed as W . M . by his immediate predecessor , Bro . E . Venner , who thus preserved a precedent vvhich has for many years obtained in this lodge—that the retiring Master should install his successor . The following officers were appointed and
invested : Bros . E . Venner , I . P . M . ; R . Gillard , S . W . ; F . Eade , J . VV . ; J . Hughes , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Hatton , Sec ; T . W . Venner , S . D . ; P . C Rogers , J . D . ; M . T . Tuck , I . G . ; A . Ginger , P . M ., W . S . ; G . English , D . C . ; and A . South , Steward . A sum of 20 guineas vvas voted from the lodge funds to the R . M . Inst , for Girls to be placed on the list of the W . M . Other business vvas transacted and the lodge vvas closed .
After banquet the usual toasts received hearty recognition . Bro . E . Venner , I . P . M ., ' in proposing " The Health of the VV . M ., " said he had known Bro . Gross for some years , having worked with him through the various offices . He knew the W . M . possessed considerable ability in the working , as he had heard him frequently rehearse the ceremonies . It vvas therefore vvith great pleasure he submitted the toast of
the W . M . Bro . G . M . Gross , W . M ., said he hardly knew how to find words to express his gratitude to the I . P . M . for the very kind manner in which he had proposed the toast . As the I . P . M . had said , they had gone through the offices together , and he ( the VV . M . ) had then reached the chair . The kindly consideration shown by the members of the
City ot London Lodge vvas so pleasant to thc ofiicers that even to be a junior officer vvas a great pleasure , but when a member vvas called upon to be the chief officer , how much more great must that pleasure be . He thanked them most heartily for electing him to that honourable position , for thc very kind way in vvhich he had been installed , and also for their attendance in such large numbers
to give eclat to the proceedings . Whilst responding he would mention a matter dear to all of them—the success of the Charities . It had been the custom for the VV . M . of that lodge to go up as Steward for one of the Charities . It was his intention to represent the lodge on behalf of the Girls' School , and , as they vvere aware , a sum of 20 guineas had been placed on his list . He hoped that many brethren
would add to the list in order that he might take up an amount of which they would be proud . The W . M . next gave " The Installing Master , " and said they had all enjoyed the very line and effective manner in which the installation ceremony vvas performed . It vvas his great pleasure to ; present to Bro . Venner , I . P . M ., a Past Master ' s jewel , vvhich the lodge had voted in
consideration of his splendid services during the past year . No jewel had been more thoroughly deserved , and he hoped the I . P . M . would live for many years to wear it in the lodge as the Past Masters had done before him . He had also much pleasure in presenting Bro . Venner with a Past Master's collar , vvhich had been subscribed "for by the officers , as a small tribute to the excellent way in which he conducted the work .
Bro . h . Venner , I . P . M ., returned thanks for the kind reception accorded the toast , and also for the splendid jewel voted and presented by the lodge . He should always wear it in their lodge with pride , for he had always considered it vvas a proud moment when a member could walk into the lodge room vvith a Past Master ' s jewel on his breast . He took that opportunity of thanking the ofiicers for the collar
presented to him , and forthe assistance rendered during his year . Bro . Slumper , P . P . G . J . W ., replied for "The Visitors " in an effective speech , and congratulated the I . P . M . of the lodge on the working . Bros . VV . Thomas , W . M . 2222 ; Noakes , Oxley , and Gross , also responded .
Other toasts were given , and the Tyler's toast closed a very pleasant and enjoyable evening . A capital selection of music vvas performed , ander the direction of Bros . J . F . Haskins , P . G . Org . Essex , and Alfred South , assisted by Miss Marie Riversdale , Miss Jessie Browning , Bro . John Bartlett , and Mr . Roland Henry .
Covent Garden Lodge ( No . 1614 ) . —The regular meeting of this popular lodge was held on the 14 th [ ult ., at the Criterion , Piccadilly-circus , S . W ., when there were present Bros . A . L . Bullen , W . M . ; G . H . Foan , I . P . M . ; Henry S . Foster , M . P ., S . VV . j G . C . Bond , J . VV . ; E . Jacobs , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Reynolds , P . M ., Sec ; G . Stacey , P . M ., Org . ; T . Middlevvick , acting as S . D . j CO . Burgess , I . G . ; R . F . Potter . Tvler : G .
Coleman , P . AI . ; G . II . Reynolds , P . M . ; J . H . Mills , T . Warren , J . Mayo , C Liddiard , H . G . Walker , A . Addennino , I \ Costa , A . H . Stockley , and other members . Visitors : Bros . J . J . Hough , I . P . M . 733 ; and J . Rowe , 2191 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes ot the last meeting having been read and confirmed , letters and telegrams regretting being unable to be present vvere read Irom Bros . T . A . Dickson , P . M . ; W . Belsham , S . D . ; F . Cox , and many other brethren . Bro . A . Stockley having been raised
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to the Degree of a M . M ., the lodge was closed . The W . M . and the officers carried out their respective duties in a clear and precise manner , especially the W . M ., who vvas perfect in his work . Highbury Lodge ( No . 2192 ) . — A meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on the 23 rd ult .. when Bro . Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B ., vvas installed
as the W . M . Present : Bros . Wm . Shurmur , P . P . G . Treas . Essex , W . M . ; J . Terry , P . G . S . B ., S . W . ; W . Maple , P . P . G . D . Middx ., J . W . ; W . H . Baker , P . M ., Treas . ; C F . Hogard , P . G . S . B ., Sec ; H . Sprake , S . D . ; E . S . Crick , J . D . ; John Barnett , P . M . ; C Cope , D . C ; W . Wright , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., Org . ; D . W . Bell , I . G . j W . Thompson , T . A . Dennison , and T . Glass . Visitors : Bros . C . E . Keyser , LCD . ; W . G .
Gardner , 2409 ; W . Metcalfe , W . M . 2372 ; J . R . Cordell , P . M . S 13 ; A . J . C . Hargreaves , Grand Lodge Brazil ; VV . C . Hodgkinson , S . D . 1 707 ; G . P . Pointer , I . P . M . 1613 ; J . G . Stevens , W . M . 554 ; W . J . Crutch , P . M . 129 S ; H . B . Rodney , P . M . 1471 ; J . E . Terry , P . M . 1964 ; J . Potter , J . W . 1 G 93 ; G . S . Elliott , P . M . 749 : andW . VV . Lee , W . M . 2381 .
Lodge vvas opened , and a dispensation from the M . W . G . M . read , authorising the brethren to meet a week earlier than usual . The minutes were confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee was read and adopted , after vvhich Bro . C . Thompson vvas raised to the Third Degree . Bro . J . Terry , P . G . S . B ., having been presented , was duly installed into the chair of W . M . by Bro . W . Shurmur ,
P . P . G . Treas . Essex . The following ( officers were appointed : Bros . W . Shurmur , I . P . M . j W . Maple , S . W . ; H . Sprake , J . W . ; W . H . Baker , P . M ., Treas . ; C . F . Hogard , P . M ., Sec ; E . S . Crick , S . D . ; C . Cope , I . D . ; D . W . Bell , D . C . ; VV . Wright , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; T . A . Dennison , I . G . ; W . R . R . Baker andT . Glass , Stewards ; and Morley , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented
to the I . P . M ., and a sum of five guineas vvas voted to the R . M . I , for Boys , to be placed on the list of Bro . Sprake . Lodge was closed , and after banquet the usual toasts vvere honoured . In proposing " The Grand Officers , " the W . M . congratulated Bro . Keyser on the success achieved at the recent Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution .
Bro . C . E . Keyser , J . G . D ., in replying , said , he trusted that the Grand Officers had , to some extent , earned the confidence of the Craft . It was part of their duty during their year of office to assist at the consecration of new lodges , and hejhad himself become an . honorary member of 10 or 12 lodges and chapters as one of the consecrating officers . It vvas always a pleasure , not only to see old lodges keeping on , but new lodges rising up . Knowing the difficulty in vvhich Bro . Terry vvas placed in connection
vvith the last Festival of the R . M . Ben . Inst ., he consented to take the chair , and he hoped the Institution did not lose by it . This would probably be one of the last occasions on vvhich he should have to speak as a present Grand Officer , and in this lodge they had good examples of Past Grand Officers in Bros . Terry and Hogard . He congratulated the lodge on having such a VV . M . and Secretary , and was pleased to have had the opportunity of seeing his old friend , Bro . Terry , placed into the chair , he believed for the 12 th
time . Bro . Wm . Shurmur , I . P . M ., proposed "The Worshipful Master , " and said they vvere justly proud of having such a distinguished Freemason to preside over them . They had very pleasant recollections of the graceful and kindly manner in vvhich Bro . Terry stood back some three years ago in order to allow Bro . J . Barnett to take the
chair , for they knew their W . M . was never so thoroughly happy as when contributing to the happiness of others . The members sincerely congratulated Bro . Terry and that noble institution he loved so well on the splendid success last year , for they knew he worked day and night in order to attain that success . They were also aware that it was through him that the Institution had the good fortune to
have such a worthy chairman on the last occasion . The brethren would all unite in wishing their VV . M . long life , health , and happiness , and a very happy and prosperous year of office . Bro . Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B ., VV . M ., in response , said it vvas a source of great gratification to be installed into the chair of this lodge , he being the last of the founders to
reach that position . Should there be new members coming in his best endeavours would be used to impress upon them the beauties of Masonry . He thanked the I . P . M . and Bro . Keyser for their kind expressions . He had known Bro . Keyser in Herts for many years , and no one rejoiced more than himself when that worthy brother caught the eye of the M . W . G . M ., and vvas honoured vvith thc collar
of Grand Olhce . IS the Highbury Lodge was not numerous , it was united , and it made up for its numbers by the largeness of its contributions to the Charities , and in every way endeavoured to evince gratitude to the M . W . G . M . for granting the warrant . "The Visitors " having been duly honoured , Bro , A . J . C . Hargreaves ( Brazil ) , replied in an effective manner , and
was followed by Bros . J . G . Stevens , W . M . 554 ; VV . Metcalfe , W . M . 2372 ; and G . Pointer , I . P . M . 1 G 13 . In giving "The Past Masters , " the W . M . said he ventured to think that Bro . Shurmur had that night surpassed himself . They had witnessed his work in that lodge and chapter and in Chingford in the William Shurmur Lodge , one of the largest lodges of recent creation , and they were
proud of him as one vvho had done good suit and service to the great Institutions . Bro . Hogard rendered good work by performing the duties of the second VV . M ., and Bro . Barnett also gave valuable assistance . Bro . Hastings Miller was away at Nice , or would have been present . Those Past Masters were men of mark , vvho had been of great service to the Order .
Bro . Wm . Shurmur , I . P . M ., expressed his deep sense of gratitude for the very cordial way the toast had been received . It had given him great pleasure to be present and install their good friend , Bro . Terry , for the twelfth time into the chair . Anything the Past Masters could do to support him they would certainly do . In the lodge the W . M . vvas good enough to refer to an ambition of his ( Bro .
Shurmur s ) , to which he must plead guilty . Some of his friends had been good enough to think he ought to aspire to the very proud position of Grand Treasurer . He did so with a very great amount of confidence , and assured them that if they thought he was worthy of that office , and if they carried their thoughts into effect by electing him , he would most strenuously endeavour to prove himselfin every