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( ident that Bro . Hogard would be far more able to fulfil the duties than he had been . Bro . C . F . Hogard , P . M ., replied , and remarked that it was a good many years since he had passed the chair in that lodge . He could only hope that he should fill it to the satisfaction of the brethren , as the present VV . M . had done , and as he himself had done many years ago . He had
worked hard for the lodge during the 22 or 23 years he had been connected with it , and could only hope the members would assist him by bringing up eligible candidates . " The Past Masters " was next given , and responded to by Bro . Jacobs , I . P . M . Bro . de Mesquita , S . W ., returned thanks on behalf of "The Officers . " Bro . A . M . Cohen , P . M ., Treas ., also replied . He was
proud of the position in which he had been placed by being re-elected Treasurer , but still more so for his re-election as president of the Benevolent Fund . He trusted that fund would be for many years coupled with his name , for it was the first in his thoughts , not only for the good it had done , but for the good it would do in the future , when he should have passed away . The Tyler's toast then closed the proceedings .
WHITTINGTON LODGE ( No . 862 ) . —The installation meeting of this popular and prosperous lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Monday , the 19 th ult . Bro . W . Hill , W . M ., presided , and there was a very full attendance of officers and members as well as of visitors , conspicuous among the last being Bro .. Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B ., Secretary of the R . M . Benevolent Institution .
The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . F . C . Lockstone wss raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the ceremony being most impressively rendered by the W . M ., who was ably assisted by the officers . The Auditors' report , which showed a balance in hand of upwards of £ 10 , with no liabilities whatever , having been read , adopted , and ordered to be
entered on the minutes , the W . Master proceeded to the chief business of the day , namely , the installation of Bro . James Irvine , S . W ., W . M . elect , as his successor in the chair of K . S . The ceremony was carried out in a manner which evoked many manifestations of pleasure , Bro . Hill being warmly congratulated on the ability with which he had discharged his duty as Installing Master . Bro . Hill having
been invested as I . P . M ., the officers lor the year were appointed as follows , viz .: Bros . H . Brocklehurst , S . W . ; A . V . H . Pauncefort , J . W . ; Thomas Kingston , P . M ., Treas . ; James Weaver , P . M . and ( Father of the lodge ) Sec ; V . Day , S . D . ; T . Sharp , J . D . ; T . J . Collis , l . G . ; A . C . Bonsall , D . C . ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler . A candidate having been proposed for initiation , and
a letter of regret from the Grand Secretary at his inability to attend having been read , the usual congratulations were offered to Bro . Irvine on his installation as W . M ., and the lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to Freemasons' Tavern , and there sat down to
an excellent banquet . On the removal of the cloth the usual toasts were given and honoured , and , as the speeches were interspersed with some excellent songs , a most enjoyable evening was spent ; indeed , the meeting may be described as one of the most brilliant and successful in the annals of the lodge .
CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE ( No . 1563 ) . —The installation meeting of this successful lodge was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on Thursday , the 22 nd ult . Present : Bros . E . B . Cox , W . M . ; F . Hill , S . W . ; C . M . Brander , J . W . ; J . A . Hammond , P . M ., Treas . ; Jno . E . Shand , P . M ., Sec ; Swallow , P . M . ; G . I . Jones , P . M . ; H . Lee , P . M . ; J . Waugh , P . M .
T . W . Eastgate , P . M . ; W . Bolt , D . C . ; G . Harrington , A . D . C ; and many lay members . Visitors : Bro . F . Binckes , P . G . S . B . ; Geo . Gardner , P . M ., Sec . 2012 ; H . Isaacs , 223 ; L . Goldstein , 2032 ; W . W . Westley , W . M . 186 ; R . J . Paton , W . M . 205 ; S . Caxton , J . Andrews , I . G . 1986 ; Geo . Cronin , 9 ; Jno . Kirk , 1681 ; N . Finch , P . M . 1365 ; D . Baker , 1 743 ; Jno . Simpson , 704 ; C .
Gammon , 704 ; W . Harding , P . M . 16 9 ; C . Parsons , I . P . M . 16 37 ; W . E . Fynn , S . W . 53 S ; H . Halliday , S . W . 216 S ; F . Spurgin , W . M . 1305 ; J . W . Grover , J . D . 1 S 6 ; F . Baker , 1687 ; w - Redman , 1238 ; F . Rayner , 2191 ; G . Cowley , W . M . 1044 ; C . J . Fox , J . W . " 743 ; J- Start , D . C . 1 743 ; E . Smith , 1 743 ; W . Short , 1623 ; F . B . Smith , 1743 ; S . Dunn , 132 ; J . Slvman ,
1730 , P . P . S . G . D . ; W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 ; and others . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last regular and emergency meetings were read and confirmed . Mr . Reuben Goldstein , having been duly balloted for , was impressively initiated into Freemasonry , after which the Audit Report was received and adopted . Bro . Frederick
Hill was then presented as W . M . elect , and regularly installed into the chair by his predecessor , Bro . E . B . Cox , who performed the ceremony in an able and efficient manner . The officers were appointed and invested as follows Bros . C . M . Brander , S . W . ; W . G . Higgins , J . W . ; J . A . Hammond , P . M ., Treas . ; J . E . Shand , P . M ., Sec :
C . Filhon , S . D . ; C . H . Radclyffe , J . D . ; W . H . Bolt , LG . ; G . W . Harrington , D . C ; J . N . Alexander , A . D . C . ; G . A . Piccirillo and J . A . Berther , Stwds . ; and R . Potter , P . M ., Tyler . Bro . Cox , I . P . M ., having delivered the usual addresses in excellent style , was presented , by the W . M ., with a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel , in recognition of his valuable services , the gift being suitably
acknowledged by the recipient . Bros , Dennis and Bolt were elected Trustees for the lodge funds , and a motion was then unanimously passed that application should be made to Grand Chapter praying for sanction to establish a chapter in connection with the lodge . Bro . Cox , I . P . M ., then referred to the valuable services rendered by Bros . Shand , P . M ., Sec , and Hammond , P . M ., Treas .,
eulogis-Wg the untiring zeal and energy they had displayed in the performance of their arduous duties , and , in conclusion , moved that a jewel should be presented to each of the brethren named , as a slight recognition of their efforts to promote the welfare of the lodge . Bro . Shand , P . M ., Sec , said that that proposition had come upon him as a
K reat surprise . Although recognising the generosity Which had prompted the I . P . M . to make the motion , he reall y could not see his way to accept a jewel for the work j * f had done . He was at all times only too pleased to exert himself for the benefit of the lodge , but did not ask for a testimonial for any services he might render . Bro . Hammond , P . M ., Treas ., agreed with Bro . Shand ' s remarks , observing that what he had done had simply been in -per-
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formance of duties he undertook to carry out . The motion was then postponed for consideration at the next meeting . The sum of 10 guineas was unanimously voted to be placed on the list of Bro . Cox , I . P . M ., who will represent the lodge at the next Festival of the R . M . I , for Boys . Propositions having been made , the lodge was closed . An excellent banquet followed , at the conclusion of which the usual toasts were heartily honoured .
Bro . F . Binckes , P . G . S . B ., in returning thanks for the cordial manner in which the toast of " The Grand Officers " had been proposed and received , said he need hardly say it was an important toast . It divided itself into two heads . For the first part he must say a word in acknowledgment of the kind terms in which the W . M . had spoken of the Pro G . M . and the Dep . G . M ., and speaking
in the presence of a large number of Masons , they would agree that no two noblemen could have been better entrusted to assist the M . W . G . M . in the ruling of the Craft . Therefore it was only required to mention their names to elicit the warmest display of enthusiastic approval . When he came to the second part of the toast—that of the Grand Officers—he naturally thought of what he had heard of
the fallacy of preaching , and he was not sure that he should not be justified in saying something about the value of speechmaking . He often wondered which was the more arduous duty , that of speaking—either in proposing or responding to a toast—or that of the patient listeners who gave their attention to both a proposition and response that could only be couched in more or less hackneyed
terms . When they came to speak of familiarity—and they were told that familiarity bred contempt—he hoped they would never experience that feeling when they came to assemble night after night to listen and take pait in routine proceedings . If there was only sincerity—if they tvere really imbued with loyalty to their Sovereign , devotion to the Grand Master , and admiration for the manner in
which duties were performed by distinguished brethrenwhat did it matter how familiar they were with the proceedings ? Speaking of the Grand Officers , he had always said he considered their obligation not one whit more impressive than the youngest brother who sat on his left . They should realise the obligation which they had all taken to do the best they could to
promote the interests of the noblest institution in the world for the mitigation of human misery and the promotion of human happiness . He considered it a great honour to be called upon to respond to this toast on his first visit to that lodge . He was no stranger to most of the brethren present . He could refer to 37 years in Masonry , and , although he was a wreck to what he was in former years ,
he still hoped to spend a few years to meet such good friends as he had met that evening . - Bro . E . B . Cox , I . P . M ., in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " said they all welcomed Bro . Hill as W . M ., for he had worked up from the lowest office , as he himself had done . They were therefore proud to see Bro . Hill in the chair . Their W . M . had not been forgotten , for Bro . Smith , late I . P . M ., and the S . D ., had sent letters
expressing good wishes and apologies for absence . In conclusion , he hoped the VV . M . would have as successful a year as he had had . Bro . Fredk . Hill , W . M ., thanked the brethren very heartily for drinking his health , and also for placing him in the chair of the lodge . He considered it a great honour to belong to the lodge , and especially to be its Chairman . He would do the best he could , and hoped to render good
service . Bro . Goldstein , replying for "The Initiate , " returned thanks for the manner in which the toast had been received , and for the honour they had conferred upon him in making him a member of the lodge . He would always try to maintain the name of their honourable brotherhood .
The Worshipful Master proposed " The Health of the I . P . M . " No brother could listen to admirable work such as they bad heard that evening without being impressed by it . Bro . Cox , I . P . M ., had taken a great interest in the lodge during his career in it , and it was therefore with great pleasure that he ( the W . M . ) had placed the jewel on his breast . The I . P . M . had offered his assistance during the
forthcoming year , and would be ready , as usual , to assist in the work of the lodge . Bro . E . B . Cox , I . P . M ., returned thanks for the reception of the toast and for the assistance given him during the year . He also thanked the members for placing him in the chair during that period , for he valued it as a proud position to be the W . M . of such a lodge . He did not
speak thus for the sake of enhancing the position of their lodge , for it was second to none and as good a lodge as any in England . He had had an arduous year of office , having initiated 16 candidates into Freemasonry , which spoke well for their lodge , for the members would not invite their friends if they did not respect it . He was certain that all those initiates were brethren of whom they were proud .
The brethren were good enough to send him up last year as a Steward for the Girls' School , when he took up 117 guineas , which was a very respectable amount . He hoped that when he represented them for the Boys' School he should double that amount , for that Institution was in sad need of funds . He trusted they would rally round him , and that when they saw sums of five guineas being balloted
for in lodges 01 instruction , they vvould not forget the list of their I . P . M . He now came to the jewel presented to him . He could not say as much as he wished on that subject , but he thanked them very much , and hoped that in the future he should do all he could to enhance the prosperity of the lodge in every respect . During his term of office the members were pleased to hold a ball and to elect
him as President of the Committee . It remained with them to say whether they should have another , and should they think fit to do so , he would do his best to make it as great a success—and greater if that were possible—than the last . He again thanked them for the honour conferred upon him and assured them he should continue to exert himself to enhance the prosperity of the lodge and Freemasonry
in general . Bro . George Gardner , P . M . 2012 , responded for "The Visitors , " and said that , having had the honour thrust upon him of replying to that toast , he was very pleased to testify to the manner in which the I . P . M . had carried out his duties . He was present when Bro . Cox was installed
as W . M ., and on that occasion , speaking on behalf of the visitors , he predicted that that brother would carry out the duties in a manner satisfactory to all . He was , therefore , pleased to be present to congratulate Bro . Cox on his admirable performance , and especially in the rendering of the installation ceremony that evening . He was sure he
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had the W . M . 's permission to say a word which had something to do with the Craft in general . In the lodge which he represented—the Chiswick Lodge—and also in' the Domatie Lodge—they had a candidate for the office of Grand Treasurer in the person of their good friend , Bro . George Everett , who was known to all of them . There were three candidates for that office , and it would be a
great battle . Bro . Edward Terry had done good suit and service to the Craft , as had also Bro . Wakeman ; but he wished to impress upon the brethren that Bro . Everett had done equal good service , and even more , for he was an older Mason by many years . The other two candidates might wait until some opportunity presented itself of attaining that position , which was the only post in which
the brethren , as blue Masons , could place a brother . He only asked them to consider these facts , and to assist them in giving a collar in Grand Lodge to Bro . Everett . It was only the last five or six years that the office of Grand Treasurer was elected , having previously been conferred . He asked them sincerely to support Bro . Everett , and thus elect a man who had done good suit and service duiing the
long series of years in a manner satisfactory to himself , the brethren of his lodges , and the Craft generally . He thanked the lodge for the profuse hospitality displayed , and which the visitors had heartily enjoyed . Bros . Slyman , 1730 ; Westley , W . M . 1 S 6 ; Paton , W . M . 205 ; Finch , P . M . 1365 ; and others also replied . Bro . Shand , P . M ., replied for " The P . M . 's , Treasurer ,
and Secretary . " He said he was usurping no extraordinary authority in responding to that toast , for he was the oldest P . M . and had held every office in the lodge . Although he had been connected with another lodge , he had not deserted his old love . Theirs was a first-class lodge , of which every member might well be proud . With reference to the
compliment which Bro . Cox had proposed should be conferred upon him , the brethren had heard how he had received it . He was thoroughly unprepared for it , and the matter was now in abeyance . He did not ask for testimonials , but would try to discharge his duties to the best of his ability . " The Oflicers" having been given , and duly responded to , the Tyler's toast closed an enjoyable and successful
evening . During the banquet , Bro . Henry Tinney ' s " Salon " Orchestra played a choice selection of music . The toasts were interspersed with songs by Bros . Sinclair Dunn , Gammon , Hammond , and others , and Mr . Sandars gave a violin solo , which was much enjoyed . Bro . George Cronin delighted the brethren with several recitations rendered in
his best ' style . Possessing a wonderfully retentative memory , and combining clear enunciation with a strong dramatic power , he was enabled to do full justice to his varied selections , obtaining an unanimous encore in each case . A collection was made on behalf of the sufferers of the Tichborne-street disaster , resulting in a total of £ 7 7 s ., for which Bro . Martell , the Chairman of the Committee , returned hearty thanks .
STUART LODGE ( No . 1632 ) . —At a regular meeting of this lodge , at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Monday , the 26 th ult ., in the absence of Bro . Henry E . Vickers , the W . M ., through indisposition , Bro . A . Bannister , the I . P . M ., assumed the chair of K . S ., supported by Bros . Henry Baldwin , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., as I . P . M . ; C . Stuart-Barker , P . M . ; C . Linsey , S . W . ;
Edward Pettit , J . W . ; T . Poore , P . M ., Sec ; G . H . G . Morgan , Org . ; R . Barham , P . M ., D . C ; Chas . Fruen , J . D . ; Crofts , I . G . ; T . Bowler , Tyler ; E . W . Westwood , W . H . Vickers , and W . C Beaumont . The visitors present were Bros . C . Everist , P . M . 720 ; Archbd . Walden , 2146 ; Alfred Jones , S . D . 1949 ; and Rushton Odell , Org . 2077 .
Bro . Westwood was raised to the Third Degreee , and Mr , William C . Beaumont was duly initiated , the ceremonies being rendered in a fairly impressive manner . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned for refreshment , when the usual toasts were duly honoured ,
and some capital songs and recitations given by Bros . Pettit , Westwood , Bolding , Poore , Baldwin , and Rushton Odell , who rendered a couple of songs in excellent style . The members of this lodge are contemplating starting a lodge of instruction at an early date , of which we hope shortly to announce particulars .
SHADWELL CLERKE LODGE ( No . 1910 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Sa , Red Lion-square , on Monday , the 26 th ult . Present : Bros , the Hon . and Rev . Viscount Molesworth , W . M . ; W . B . Williamson , as S . W . ; Chas . Belton as J . W . ; C . F . Matier , Sec ; G . Reed , as S . D . ; W * C . Gilles , J . D . ; J . L . Mather , as D . C . ; A . Philbrick
, I . G . ; J . A . MacDonald , T . C . Rhys , G . Wilier , F . Trebeek , J . R . Green , and T . Wye . Among the visitors were Bros , the Earl of Euston , P . G . M . Northants and Hunts ; Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chap . ; Richard Eve , P . G . Treas . ; F . A . Philbrick , G . Reg . ; T . Fenn , Pres . B . of G . P . ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec . ; F . Richardson , P . G . D . ; Geo . Cooper , P . G . D . ; R . Berrid ge , P . G . D Ralh
Dr . pGooding , P . G . D . ; C * . H . Driver , P . G . S . of W . ; J . L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C . ; Raymond H . Thrupp , P . A . G . D . C ; Major A . B . Coots , P . A . G . D . C ; Dr . Zacharie , P . G . M . California ; S . B . Willson , F . Bennett J . Castello , F . H . Miller , W . Lake , E . M . Roe , J . Wight ' Alfred Williams , F . Newman , R . Church , W . L . Andrews ' T , W . Richardson , B . J . W . Lone , and J . Barnett '
jun . The first business was to read and confirm the minutes of the previous meeting , and to ballot for a joining member , after which two candidates , who were in attendance viz ., Bro . E . F . A . Philbrick and R . L . Andrews , were duly raised to the Degree of M . M . The next business on the agenda was the installation of the W . M . elect Bro . Lord John Taylour , G . W ., but , much to the rcret ' of all
present , an announcement was made b y Col . Shadwell Clerke that he had received a communication , accompanied by a medical certificate , to the effect that the VV . M . elect was too unwell to come . This being the case , the present W . M . had no alternative but to retain his office until the
W . M . elect could be present . As a consequence also , no officers were appointed . After many expressions of sympathy and regret , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant where a choice banquet was provided . The chair was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . the Hon . and Rev . Viscount Molesworth . The toasts of "The Queen and the Craft" and "The M . W . Grand Master" having been duly honoured .
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( ident that Bro . Hogard would be far more able to fulfil the duties than he had been . Bro . C . F . Hogard , P . M ., replied , and remarked that it was a good many years since he had passed the chair in that lodge . He could only hope that he should fill it to the satisfaction of the brethren , as the present VV . M . had done , and as he himself had done many years ago . He had
worked hard for the lodge during the 22 or 23 years he had been connected with it , and could only hope the members would assist him by bringing up eligible candidates . " The Past Masters " was next given , and responded to by Bro . Jacobs , I . P . M . Bro . de Mesquita , S . W ., returned thanks on behalf of "The Officers . " Bro . A . M . Cohen , P . M ., Treas ., also replied . He was
proud of the position in which he had been placed by being re-elected Treasurer , but still more so for his re-election as president of the Benevolent Fund . He trusted that fund would be for many years coupled with his name , for it was the first in his thoughts , not only for the good it had done , but for the good it would do in the future , when he should have passed away . The Tyler's toast then closed the proceedings .
WHITTINGTON LODGE ( No . 862 ) . —The installation meeting of this popular and prosperous lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Monday , the 19 th ult . Bro . W . Hill , W . M ., presided , and there was a very full attendance of officers and members as well as of visitors , conspicuous among the last being Bro .. Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B ., Secretary of the R . M . Benevolent Institution .
The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . F . C . Lockstone wss raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the ceremony being most impressively rendered by the W . M ., who was ably assisted by the officers . The Auditors' report , which showed a balance in hand of upwards of £ 10 , with no liabilities whatever , having been read , adopted , and ordered to be
entered on the minutes , the W . Master proceeded to the chief business of the day , namely , the installation of Bro . James Irvine , S . W ., W . M . elect , as his successor in the chair of K . S . The ceremony was carried out in a manner which evoked many manifestations of pleasure , Bro . Hill being warmly congratulated on the ability with which he had discharged his duty as Installing Master . Bro . Hill having
been invested as I . P . M ., the officers lor the year were appointed as follows , viz .: Bros . H . Brocklehurst , S . W . ; A . V . H . Pauncefort , J . W . ; Thomas Kingston , P . M ., Treas . ; James Weaver , P . M . and ( Father of the lodge ) Sec ; V . Day , S . D . ; T . Sharp , J . D . ; T . J . Collis , l . G . ; A . C . Bonsall , D . C . ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler . A candidate having been proposed for initiation , and
a letter of regret from the Grand Secretary at his inability to attend having been read , the usual congratulations were offered to Bro . Irvine on his installation as W . M ., and the lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to Freemasons' Tavern , and there sat down to
an excellent banquet . On the removal of the cloth the usual toasts were given and honoured , and , as the speeches were interspersed with some excellent songs , a most enjoyable evening was spent ; indeed , the meeting may be described as one of the most brilliant and successful in the annals of the lodge .
CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE ( No . 1563 ) . —The installation meeting of this successful lodge was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on Thursday , the 22 nd ult . Present : Bros . E . B . Cox , W . M . ; F . Hill , S . W . ; C . M . Brander , J . W . ; J . A . Hammond , P . M ., Treas . ; Jno . E . Shand , P . M ., Sec ; Swallow , P . M . ; G . I . Jones , P . M . ; H . Lee , P . M . ; J . Waugh , P . M .
T . W . Eastgate , P . M . ; W . Bolt , D . C . ; G . Harrington , A . D . C ; and many lay members . Visitors : Bro . F . Binckes , P . G . S . B . ; Geo . Gardner , P . M ., Sec . 2012 ; H . Isaacs , 223 ; L . Goldstein , 2032 ; W . W . Westley , W . M . 186 ; R . J . Paton , W . M . 205 ; S . Caxton , J . Andrews , I . G . 1986 ; Geo . Cronin , 9 ; Jno . Kirk , 1681 ; N . Finch , P . M . 1365 ; D . Baker , 1 743 ; Jno . Simpson , 704 ; C .
Gammon , 704 ; W . Harding , P . M . 16 9 ; C . Parsons , I . P . M . 16 37 ; W . E . Fynn , S . W . 53 S ; H . Halliday , S . W . 216 S ; F . Spurgin , W . M . 1305 ; J . W . Grover , J . D . 1 S 6 ; F . Baker , 1687 ; w - Redman , 1238 ; F . Rayner , 2191 ; G . Cowley , W . M . 1044 ; C . J . Fox , J . W . " 743 ; J- Start , D . C . 1 743 ; E . Smith , 1 743 ; W . Short , 1623 ; F . B . Smith , 1743 ; S . Dunn , 132 ; J . Slvman ,
1730 , P . P . S . G . D . ; W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 ; and others . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last regular and emergency meetings were read and confirmed . Mr . Reuben Goldstein , having been duly balloted for , was impressively initiated into Freemasonry , after which the Audit Report was received and adopted . Bro . Frederick
Hill was then presented as W . M . elect , and regularly installed into the chair by his predecessor , Bro . E . B . Cox , who performed the ceremony in an able and efficient manner . The officers were appointed and invested as follows Bros . C . M . Brander , S . W . ; W . G . Higgins , J . W . ; J . A . Hammond , P . M ., Treas . ; J . E . Shand , P . M ., Sec :
C . Filhon , S . D . ; C . H . Radclyffe , J . D . ; W . H . Bolt , LG . ; G . W . Harrington , D . C ; J . N . Alexander , A . D . C . ; G . A . Piccirillo and J . A . Berther , Stwds . ; and R . Potter , P . M ., Tyler . Bro . Cox , I . P . M ., having delivered the usual addresses in excellent style , was presented , by the W . M ., with a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel , in recognition of his valuable services , the gift being suitably
acknowledged by the recipient . Bros , Dennis and Bolt were elected Trustees for the lodge funds , and a motion was then unanimously passed that application should be made to Grand Chapter praying for sanction to establish a chapter in connection with the lodge . Bro . Cox , I . P . M ., then referred to the valuable services rendered by Bros . Shand , P . M ., Sec , and Hammond , P . M ., Treas .,
eulogis-Wg the untiring zeal and energy they had displayed in the performance of their arduous duties , and , in conclusion , moved that a jewel should be presented to each of the brethren named , as a slight recognition of their efforts to promote the welfare of the lodge . Bro . Shand , P . M ., Sec , said that that proposition had come upon him as a
K reat surprise . Although recognising the generosity Which had prompted the I . P . M . to make the motion , he reall y could not see his way to accept a jewel for the work j * f had done . He was at all times only too pleased to exert himself for the benefit of the lodge , but did not ask for a testimonial for any services he might render . Bro . Hammond , P . M ., Treas ., agreed with Bro . Shand ' s remarks , observing that what he had done had simply been in -per-
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formance of duties he undertook to carry out . The motion was then postponed for consideration at the next meeting . The sum of 10 guineas was unanimously voted to be placed on the list of Bro . Cox , I . P . M ., who will represent the lodge at the next Festival of the R . M . I , for Boys . Propositions having been made , the lodge was closed . An excellent banquet followed , at the conclusion of which the usual toasts were heartily honoured .
Bro . F . Binckes , P . G . S . B ., in returning thanks for the cordial manner in which the toast of " The Grand Officers " had been proposed and received , said he need hardly say it was an important toast . It divided itself into two heads . For the first part he must say a word in acknowledgment of the kind terms in which the W . M . had spoken of the Pro G . M . and the Dep . G . M ., and speaking
in the presence of a large number of Masons , they would agree that no two noblemen could have been better entrusted to assist the M . W . G . M . in the ruling of the Craft . Therefore it was only required to mention their names to elicit the warmest display of enthusiastic approval . When he came to the second part of the toast—that of the Grand Officers—he naturally thought of what he had heard of
the fallacy of preaching , and he was not sure that he should not be justified in saying something about the value of speechmaking . He often wondered which was the more arduous duty , that of speaking—either in proposing or responding to a toast—or that of the patient listeners who gave their attention to both a proposition and response that could only be couched in more or less hackneyed
terms . When they came to speak of familiarity—and they were told that familiarity bred contempt—he hoped they would never experience that feeling when they came to assemble night after night to listen and take pait in routine proceedings . If there was only sincerity—if they tvere really imbued with loyalty to their Sovereign , devotion to the Grand Master , and admiration for the manner in
which duties were performed by distinguished brethrenwhat did it matter how familiar they were with the proceedings ? Speaking of the Grand Officers , he had always said he considered their obligation not one whit more impressive than the youngest brother who sat on his left . They should realise the obligation which they had all taken to do the best they could to
promote the interests of the noblest institution in the world for the mitigation of human misery and the promotion of human happiness . He considered it a great honour to be called upon to respond to this toast on his first visit to that lodge . He was no stranger to most of the brethren present . He could refer to 37 years in Masonry , and , although he was a wreck to what he was in former years ,
he still hoped to spend a few years to meet such good friends as he had met that evening . - Bro . E . B . Cox , I . P . M ., in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " said they all welcomed Bro . Hill as W . M ., for he had worked up from the lowest office , as he himself had done . They were therefore proud to see Bro . Hill in the chair . Their W . M . had not been forgotten , for Bro . Smith , late I . P . M ., and the S . D ., had sent letters
expressing good wishes and apologies for absence . In conclusion , he hoped the VV . M . would have as successful a year as he had had . Bro . Fredk . Hill , W . M ., thanked the brethren very heartily for drinking his health , and also for placing him in the chair of the lodge . He considered it a great honour to belong to the lodge , and especially to be its Chairman . He would do the best he could , and hoped to render good
service . Bro . Goldstein , replying for "The Initiate , " returned thanks for the manner in which the toast had been received , and for the honour they had conferred upon him in making him a member of the lodge . He would always try to maintain the name of their honourable brotherhood .
The Worshipful Master proposed " The Health of the I . P . M . " No brother could listen to admirable work such as they bad heard that evening without being impressed by it . Bro . Cox , I . P . M ., had taken a great interest in the lodge during his career in it , and it was therefore with great pleasure that he ( the W . M . ) had placed the jewel on his breast . The I . P . M . had offered his assistance during the
forthcoming year , and would be ready , as usual , to assist in the work of the lodge . Bro . E . B . Cox , I . P . M ., returned thanks for the reception of the toast and for the assistance given him during the year . He also thanked the members for placing him in the chair during that period , for he valued it as a proud position to be the W . M . of such a lodge . He did not
speak thus for the sake of enhancing the position of their lodge , for it was second to none and as good a lodge as any in England . He had had an arduous year of office , having initiated 16 candidates into Freemasonry , which spoke well for their lodge , for the members would not invite their friends if they did not respect it . He was certain that all those initiates were brethren of whom they were proud .
The brethren were good enough to send him up last year as a Steward for the Girls' School , when he took up 117 guineas , which was a very respectable amount . He hoped that when he represented them for the Boys' School he should double that amount , for that Institution was in sad need of funds . He trusted they would rally round him , and that when they saw sums of five guineas being balloted
for in lodges 01 instruction , they vvould not forget the list of their I . P . M . He now came to the jewel presented to him . He could not say as much as he wished on that subject , but he thanked them very much , and hoped that in the future he should do all he could to enhance the prosperity of the lodge in every respect . During his term of office the members were pleased to hold a ball and to elect
him as President of the Committee . It remained with them to say whether they should have another , and should they think fit to do so , he would do his best to make it as great a success—and greater if that were possible—than the last . He again thanked them for the honour conferred upon him and assured them he should continue to exert himself to enhance the prosperity of the lodge and Freemasonry
in general . Bro . George Gardner , P . M . 2012 , responded for "The Visitors , " and said that , having had the honour thrust upon him of replying to that toast , he was very pleased to testify to the manner in which the I . P . M . had carried out his duties . He was present when Bro . Cox was installed
as W . M ., and on that occasion , speaking on behalf of the visitors , he predicted that that brother would carry out the duties in a manner satisfactory to all . He was , therefore , pleased to be present to congratulate Bro . Cox on his admirable performance , and especially in the rendering of the installation ceremony that evening . He was sure he
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had the W . M . 's permission to say a word which had something to do with the Craft in general . In the lodge which he represented—the Chiswick Lodge—and also in' the Domatie Lodge—they had a candidate for the office of Grand Treasurer in the person of their good friend , Bro . George Everett , who was known to all of them . There were three candidates for that office , and it would be a
great battle . Bro . Edward Terry had done good suit and service to the Craft , as had also Bro . Wakeman ; but he wished to impress upon the brethren that Bro . Everett had done equal good service , and even more , for he was an older Mason by many years . The other two candidates might wait until some opportunity presented itself of attaining that position , which was the only post in which
the brethren , as blue Masons , could place a brother . He only asked them to consider these facts , and to assist them in giving a collar in Grand Lodge to Bro . Everett . It was only the last five or six years that the office of Grand Treasurer was elected , having previously been conferred . He asked them sincerely to support Bro . Everett , and thus elect a man who had done good suit and service duiing the
long series of years in a manner satisfactory to himself , the brethren of his lodges , and the Craft generally . He thanked the lodge for the profuse hospitality displayed , and which the visitors had heartily enjoyed . Bros . Slyman , 1730 ; Westley , W . M . 1 S 6 ; Paton , W . M . 205 ; Finch , P . M . 1365 ; and others also replied . Bro . Shand , P . M ., replied for " The P . M . 's , Treasurer ,
and Secretary . " He said he was usurping no extraordinary authority in responding to that toast , for he was the oldest P . M . and had held every office in the lodge . Although he had been connected with another lodge , he had not deserted his old love . Theirs was a first-class lodge , of which every member might well be proud . With reference to the
compliment which Bro . Cox had proposed should be conferred upon him , the brethren had heard how he had received it . He was thoroughly unprepared for it , and the matter was now in abeyance . He did not ask for testimonials , but would try to discharge his duties to the best of his ability . " The Oflicers" having been given , and duly responded to , the Tyler's toast closed an enjoyable and successful
evening . During the banquet , Bro . Henry Tinney ' s " Salon " Orchestra played a choice selection of music . The toasts were interspersed with songs by Bros . Sinclair Dunn , Gammon , Hammond , and others , and Mr . Sandars gave a violin solo , which was much enjoyed . Bro . George Cronin delighted the brethren with several recitations rendered in
his best ' style . Possessing a wonderfully retentative memory , and combining clear enunciation with a strong dramatic power , he was enabled to do full justice to his varied selections , obtaining an unanimous encore in each case . A collection was made on behalf of the sufferers of the Tichborne-street disaster , resulting in a total of £ 7 7 s ., for which Bro . Martell , the Chairman of the Committee , returned hearty thanks .
STUART LODGE ( No . 1632 ) . —At a regular meeting of this lodge , at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Monday , the 26 th ult ., in the absence of Bro . Henry E . Vickers , the W . M ., through indisposition , Bro . A . Bannister , the I . P . M ., assumed the chair of K . S ., supported by Bros . Henry Baldwin , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., as I . P . M . ; C . Stuart-Barker , P . M . ; C . Linsey , S . W . ;
Edward Pettit , J . W . ; T . Poore , P . M ., Sec ; G . H . G . Morgan , Org . ; R . Barham , P . M ., D . C ; Chas . Fruen , J . D . ; Crofts , I . G . ; T . Bowler , Tyler ; E . W . Westwood , W . H . Vickers , and W . C Beaumont . The visitors present were Bros . C . Everist , P . M . 720 ; Archbd . Walden , 2146 ; Alfred Jones , S . D . 1949 ; and Rushton Odell , Org . 2077 .
Bro . Westwood was raised to the Third Degreee , and Mr , William C . Beaumont was duly initiated , the ceremonies being rendered in a fairly impressive manner . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned for refreshment , when the usual toasts were duly honoured ,
and some capital songs and recitations given by Bros . Pettit , Westwood , Bolding , Poore , Baldwin , and Rushton Odell , who rendered a couple of songs in excellent style . The members of this lodge are contemplating starting a lodge of instruction at an early date , of which we hope shortly to announce particulars .
SHADWELL CLERKE LODGE ( No . 1910 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Sa , Red Lion-square , on Monday , the 26 th ult . Present : Bros , the Hon . and Rev . Viscount Molesworth , W . M . ; W . B . Williamson , as S . W . ; Chas . Belton as J . W . ; C . F . Matier , Sec ; G . Reed , as S . D . ; W * C . Gilles , J . D . ; J . L . Mather , as D . C . ; A . Philbrick
, I . G . ; J . A . MacDonald , T . C . Rhys , G . Wilier , F . Trebeek , J . R . Green , and T . Wye . Among the visitors were Bros , the Earl of Euston , P . G . M . Northants and Hunts ; Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chap . ; Richard Eve , P . G . Treas . ; F . A . Philbrick , G . Reg . ; T . Fenn , Pres . B . of G . P . ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec . ; F . Richardson , P . G . D . ; Geo . Cooper , P . G . D . ; R . Berrid ge , P . G . D Ralh
Dr . pGooding , P . G . D . ; C * . H . Driver , P . G . S . of W . ; J . L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C . ; Raymond H . Thrupp , P . A . G . D . C ; Major A . B . Coots , P . A . G . D . C ; Dr . Zacharie , P . G . M . California ; S . B . Willson , F . Bennett J . Castello , F . H . Miller , W . Lake , E . M . Roe , J . Wight ' Alfred Williams , F . Newman , R . Church , W . L . Andrews ' T , W . Richardson , B . J . W . Lone , and J . Barnett '
jun . The first business was to read and confirm the minutes of the previous meeting , and to ballot for a joining member , after which two candidates , who were in attendance viz ., Bro . E . F . A . Philbrick and R . L . Andrews , were duly raised to the Degree of M . M . The next business on the agenda was the installation of the W . M . elect Bro . Lord John Taylour , G . W ., but , much to the rcret ' of all
present , an announcement was made b y Col . Shadwell Clerke that he had received a communication , accompanied by a medical certificate , to the effect that the VV . M . elect was too unwell to come . This being the case , the present W . M . had no alternative but to retain his office until the
W . M . elect could be present . As a consequence also , no officers were appointed . After many expressions of sympathy and regret , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant where a choice banquet was provided . The chair was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . the Hon . and Rev . Viscount Molesworth . The toasts of "The Queen and the Craft" and "The M . W . Grand Master" having been duly honoured .