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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS : ~ Craft Masonry ti Royal Arcli 59 Mark Masonry o 9 The Order of the Temple in Ireland 59 H . R . H . the Dnke of Connaught and the Order of thc Temple in Ireland 6 ° Resignation of the Earl ofCarnarvm 6 o
Freemasonry in India Go Freemasonry in Japan oo Supreme Grand Chapter 0 i Consecration of the Star Chapter No . 1279 ul Mozart a Freemason 61 Reviews , 6 s Notes on Art , & c 02 Masonic anil General Tidings 6 z The / Esthetics of Masonry 03
An AwkwardSplit 63 Tilt Obelisk 63 Henry Muggeridge Testimonial 63 Provincial Educational Institutions 64 Another Side to the Picture 64 Peace ° s The Pro Grand Master 65 The Grand Orient of France SS CORRESPONDENCE : —
Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 115 Ancient Chiralric Order of Constantine 6 j A Question of Law 05 Grand Lodge of Cuba 65 Truro Cathedral 6 s A Complaint ... ; ..-. 65 Der | uele wird Verbronnt 6 < i The Order of thc Temple in Ireland 66 Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire 66 Masonic Charity Ball at Bootle 66
Masonic Notes and Queries 66 Consecration of the King ' s Cross Lodge No . 1732 , 6 7 Our Royal Grand Master at Cambridge 67 Freemasonry in New Zealand 68 Provincial Grand Chapter of Derby 69 Public Amusements 69 Masonic Concert Set Aberavon 69 Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 69 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 70 Advertisements i . ii . iii . iv . v . vi .
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UNITED MARINERS LODGE ( No . 30 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this loelge was helil at the Guildhall Coffee-house , Gresham-street , on Tuesday , the 15 th ult . Bro . Thomas Smith , W . M ., presided at the opening of thc loelge , supported by I 3 ros . A . T . Gladwell , S . W . ; and Charles Davey , J . W . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed ,
the W . M . then vacated thc chair to Bro . Joseph Driscoll , P . M ., who gave the brethren a rich treat by the very impressive manner in which he installed Bro . A . T . Gladwell , S . W ., as W . M . for thc ensuing year . The following brethren were then inducted and invested to the offices annexed to their names : Bros . Charles Davey , S . W . ; J . Clark , T . W . ; the Rev . J . Sugden , Chaplain ; Jesse Turner ,
P . M ., Treas .-, Joseph Driscoll , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; J . Clark , S . D . ; W . Crossley , J . D . j A . Couldrey , Organist ; W . C . Nickinson , D . C . ; Lewis , Steward ; Wm . Giant , Tyler . Unanimously Resolved— " That thc best thanks of the lodge are especially due and are hereby tendered to Bro . Joseph Driscoll , P . M ., for the very able and efficient manner in which he discharged the eluties of
Installing Master , and that the same be recorded on thc minutes . Bro . Charles Davey , W . M ., having kindly consented to represent the lodge at the ensuing festival in aid of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , the sum of fifteen pounds was voted from the funds . Bro . J . "Driscoll , P . M ., then severally addressed the W . M . and his principal officers in his usual effective manner , and the
brethren pledged thc health of their new W . M ., who in a few appropriate remarks thanked them for placing him in such an exalteel position . and trusted at thc end of his year of oflice they woulel have no occasion to regret the choice they had made . The members present were : Bros . Thomas Smith , "W . M . ; A . T . Gladwell , S . W . ; Charles Davey , J . W . ; the Rev . James Sugden , Chaplain ; Jesse Turner ,
P . M . anel Treas . ; R . E . Barnes , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; J . Clark , S . D . ; H . Coseelge , ] . D . ; S . Hoare , D . C . ; J , W . Crossley , I . G . ; A . Couldrey , Org . ; also Past Masters W . Ansell , G . J . C . Smith , Joseph Driscoll , A . Lefeaux , I . P . M . ; J . Harling , A . F . Ablitt , and H . Bethell ; anel Bros . T . E . foavey , C . A . Coseelge-, J . Shipley , W . C . Nickinson , John Lewis , Thomas Oblein , S . Sturkop , Thomas Woodgate ,
P . J . Marks , B . Olendorff , J . Hildrcth , F . Campbell , and E . Bailey . The visitors .-present were Bros . F . C . Cozens , Org . No . 907 ; * H . D . Martin , 1309 ; George Musgrave , 1507 ; H . W . Gladwell , W . M . ; J . Pownceby , J . W . 55 ; * W . Bansor , W . M . elect , icSo ; H . Manger , P . M . 13 ' ] 4 ; " W . ] . ' Miller , P . M . 766 ; j . B . Crossley , 1073 ; f . C . Dibdin , H . W . Blake , SH ; R - Toscy , 8 * H i E . Kolfe , 317 ;
Ji'me-s Aston , 946 ; 'Thos . W . Naylor . 6 97 ; W . D . Way , j . Linscott , 1042 ; W . J . Farthing , P . M . 33 ; G . H . Hunter , 1298 ; A . E . Gladwell , S . D . 172 ; John Hills , P . M . 137 ; H . Potter , 55 ; T . Noton , 1509 ; S . Goddin , S . D . 862 . After some routine business the loelge was closed in eluc form , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The grace was exquisitely rendered by our professional Bros . H . D .
Martin , A . Thsmpson , F . Cozens , and G . Musgrave . The W . * M . after the dinner gate the usual loyal toasts with an expression of the combine-el loyal sentiments Inwards "' The Queen anel the Craft . " Bro . P . M . T . Smith proposed "' The Newly-installed Master , Bro . A . T . Gladwell , " advertins * - * especially to his punctual attenelance to the tluticsofthe
lodge and the interest he ethical for the welfare of the Craft . Bro . GlaelweU in reply observed that as there we re so many sweeter voices than his present on thc occasion he would use as few wonls as possible—he felt very proud anil grateful to thc lodge for the unanimity displayed in the honour they had paid him , anil he tiuttcel that when
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his year of office shoulel expire that , notwithstanding his many shortcomings , thc unanimous verdict of thc brethren would be "he has clone his best , he deserves well of us . " The W . M . proposed " The Visitors , " which toast was eluly received and acknowledged . The next toast was "The Health cf the I . P . M ., Bro . Thos . Smith . " The W . M . observed that he felt s » reat pleasure in seeing him in the
high position of I . P . M . The zeal and assiduity he evinceel in the welfare of the loelge hael gained thc approbation of his brethren , and he felt assured thc same zeal which had characterised his year of office would be continued as one of the pillars of the lodge . Bro . Past Master Thos . Smith , in repl y , said he coulel scarcely find words to express his thanks to the brethren for the kind manner in which they
had rcspondeel to thc toast as proposed by the W . M . He could assure them that his year of office has been one of very great pleasure to him , consequent upon the many acts of brotherl y kindness which the brethren had evinced towards him , and he would take this opportunity of thanking them one and all for the same , anel also to express his gratification to thc officers io . their able
assistance . He also elcsired to tender his thanks to thc lodge for the Life Subscribcrship which they hael presented him with in place of the usual P . M . ' s jewel . The W . M . next proposed "The Past Masters of the Lodge , " coupling thc name of Bro . Harling . Bro . Harling , P . M ., expressed his acknowledgements for associating his name with the Past "Masters , of which he was verv proud , but having a Prov .
GranefOfficer to follow him , he would not say more than express his thanks to the W . M . and brethren . Bro . Driscoll , P . M ., said : I thank you sincerely for your reception of " The Past Masters , " and notwithstanding the proceedings of the evening have beenmost harmonious , I feel the necessity of alluding to P . M . Harling ' s good humoured badinage on my promotion to Provincial Grand honours .
I am sure no one is more pleased than himself at the distinction , and coming from one who so highly distinguished himself while in the chair is encouraging to myself , but brethren there is a better and higher motive , I conceive , to be considered in what our W . M . called the " gooel old toast " of "The Past Masters . " It should remind the younger
brethren that by worthily aspiring to the seat of honour in their lodge they not only become better qualified to take part in the future debates and general business , but when they are relegated to what has been called the " Upper House , " they will bc held in remembrance on such occasions as thc present . I would therefore , as an old P . M ., encourage them , and if possible beg of them to make
themselves proficient in their duty as minor officers , that when by the suftiagcs of thc brethren the-y should be called to discharge the higher eludes of W . M . they may feci at home , and not find their seatuncasy from diffidence , only to feci as comfortable at" the close of their year . 1 therefore beg of them not only in their own interest and thc welfare of thc Craft , but in the interest of the P . M . ' s
themselves , to try and excel their predecessors , which will not only bc remembereel anel respected , but will convey a " halo " over the oleler P . M . 's , hiding as it were all theit shortcomings in forgctfulness , anel keeping only in memory those brighter g lories reflected on them by their younger and more distinguished successors . We shall hail with pleasure such additions to our ranks , and will all
join to maintain that unanimity which has so long characterised the United Mariners Lodge . "The Health of the Officers " was eluly received anel responded to . The toast of " Prosperity to the United Mariners Lodge , No . 30 , " was next given . The Tyler ' s toast closed a very enjoyable and interesting Masonic gathering . The musical arrangements were entrusted to Bro . H . D . Martin , and the
selections chosen met with great " eclat . " FITZROY LODGE ( No . 36 a ) . —There was an unusually large attenelance of members and visitors at the installation meeting of this lodge , which was held on Friday , thc 25 ult ., at the Hcad-Quaiters of the I Ion . Artillery Company , Finsbury , under the presidency of Bro . Ensign W . J . Spicer , W . M . Mr . Lewis Ratto was then
ballotcel for , anel having been unanimously elected , was initiated by the W . M . into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . Bro . R . G . Webster , late S . W ., and W . M . elect , was then impressively installed by Bro . Captain J . Eglese , P . M ., into the chair of K . S ., after which the W . M . proceedeel to invest his officers as follows : —Bros . Captain Hclsham , P . M ., 'Treasurer ; Captain J . Eglese ,
P . M ., Secretary ; A . D . Everingham , S . W . ; J . C . Sanderson , J . W . ; Ensign F . ( . Stohwasser , S . D . ; Quarter-Master W . G . Brighten , P . M ., J . D . ; W . Birdscye , P . M ., I . G . ; and W . Jolliffe , D . C . In presenting a jewel to Bro . Spicer on his retirement , thc W . M . congratulated bim on having fairly earned it by thc praiseworthy and satisfactory manner ia which he had performed his eluties during liis year
of office , and in a few appropriate words Bro . Spicer cxpresscel his acknowledgements . Two canelidatcs were proposed for initiation , and three brethren for joining , after which the lodge was closed and a b-jnqii't followed , where everything passed off with the greatest harmony . During the evening Bros . A . Thomas , J . Ion . Cantle-, F . H . Cozens , and H . P . Matthews , enlivened the entertainment
with some capital songs . As there were upwards of forty visitors present , we can only record a few of the names wc noticed among them , viz ., Bros . IL P . Bent , P . G . C . ; P . De Long , S . G . D . j J . Colitis , P . G . P . ; R . Gooding , W . M . ( Grand Mastei's Loelge ) ; Major Venn , P . M . ( St . John ' s ); R . II . Pearson , P . M . ( Urttin ); J . Bingcmami , P . M . ( Constitutional ); F . Binckt-s , P . G . S . ; Henderson ,
W . M . ( St . John ' s ); I l . irfk-lel , P . M . ( Trane | uillity ) ; Cantle , P . M . ( Ivy ); Gould , P . M . ( M . JUM ) ; Farnan . P . M . ( St . Albans ); E . Mirny , ami Sir Thomas Kirkpatrick , Bart . WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE ( Ne . 766 ) . — The regular meeting eif this leielgc was held at Cm nonstreet Hotel , on the 24 th ult . Bros . S . D . Ewius , occupied the chair e . f W . M . ; C . R . Cutmore-, f-. W . ; li . Kidman , J . W . ; W . Worrell , P . M ., SccrUary ; Caplnin G . I . Kain ,
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P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Drake , S . D . ; W . J . Roberts , J . D . ; W . j . Collens , D . C . ; G . Newman , P . M ., Steward ; W . F . Smart , I . G . ; W . Grant , Tyler . There were also present Bros . W . J . Miller , P . M . ; B . Abbott , P . M . ; A . Brann , P . M . ; J . Pringle , P . M . ; A . C . Rees , P . M ., and several visitors . Bro . J . Turk Lee was raised , and Bros . C . Pay , E . Wood , ancl W . J . Heath , were passed , the ceremonies
being performed by the W . M . in an impressive manner . After the transaction of some business , the brethren adjourned to the banquet , at which the W . M . presided , and proposed the usual toasts , which were suitably responded to , especially by Bros . Captain G . J . Kain , P . M . and Treasurer , and W . J . Miller , P . M . The charity-box having been passed round , and liberally contributed to , the
contents , on the proposition of the W . M . were voted to the Tyler . The vocal efforts of several brethren augmented the pleasures of a most agreeable meeting . ROYAL OAK LODGE ( No . 871 ) . —The election meeting of this well-established lodge was held at the White Swan Hotel , 217 , High-street , Deptford , on Thursday , January 24 th . Bro . J . J . Pakes , W . M ., opened the
lodge . The minutes of the previous and an emergency meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . The work , done in a careful and impressive manner , was the raising of Bro . T . Weston , passing Bros . G . HiU and J Stanley ; the bye-laws were then read . The elections were all unanimous , Bros . G . T . Limn , S . W ., for W . M . ; Wm . Andrews . P . M ., Treas ., re-elected ; J . Bavin , P . M . 147 ,
Tyler , re-elected . The elected Auditors , in addition to those provided for by the bye-laws , are Bros . J . G . Thomas , J Buhler , and W . Harris , I . G . The usual five-guinea Past Master ' s Jewel was voted from the lodge funds to be given to the W . M ., Bro ., J . J . Pakes . On the motion of Bro . F Walters , P . P . G . D . Midx ., P . M ., seconded by Bro . G . Andrews , P . M ., D-C , and unanimously resolved : " That
ten pounds be taken from the lodge funds and be given to the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and the Widows of Freemasons , in the name of the J . W . for the time being , in memoriam of Bro . W . Myatt , P . M . " The lodge was closed , and adjourned to Friday , February 28 th , 1878 , to meet at 4 . 0 p . m . There were present besides those named , Bros . R . Harman , J . W . ; J . G .
Vohmann , S . D . ; G . Harvey , J . D . ; W . Harris , I . G . ; H . J . Fisher , Org . ; H . J . Tuson , P . M . ; and about forty members . The visitors were Bros . W . Keeble , 913 ; T . H . Seaton , 384 ; J . A . Smith , 548 ; and others . The usual good banquet followed . EBURY LODGE ( No . 1348 ) . —The regular meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Tuesday , 22 nd
ult ., at the Morpeth Arms , Grosvcnor-road . Bro . A . J . Ireton , W . M ., presided , assisted bv Bros . E . Jacobs , S . W . ; W . J . Edmunds , J . W . ; J . Coutts , P . G . P ., P . M ., and Treas . ; W . Bourne , P . M . and Sec ; T . Foinelle , J . D . ; G . Stacey , P . M ., Org . ; Simeon Jacobs , W . S . ; W . H . Richadson , I . G . ; J . Verity , P . M . ; J . Elliott , I . P . M . ; J . Palmer ., P . G . S . W . Bucks and Berks ; and about forty of the brethren .
Among the visitors we noticed Bros . W . H . Gulliford , W . M . 1017 ; F . White , P . M . 22 ; J . Edgar , 1287 ; S . Harrison , Org . 386 ; R . Michell , 1614 ; George Coleman , 1614 ; T . A . Dickson , 1614 ; and H . Moore , 1329 . The lodge having been opened in due form and with solemn prayer , the minutes of the previous meeting were read confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the
Second Degree , and Bros . J . Frame , "W . H . Read , and R . H . Johnson being candidates for raising , and having answered the usual questions , were entrusted and retired to be prepared . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , anel Bros . Frame , Read , and Johnson raised in a most faultless manner by the W . M ., who then proceeded to explain the traditionary history , which he did in a very
impressive manner . The loelge was then resumed in the First Degree , and Bros . W . E . Thomson , J . H . Tilney , E . Mooely , and E . D . Hook being candidates for passing , and having answered the questions satisfactorily , retired to be prcpareel . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and they were duly passed . The W . M . then explained the tracing board in the Second Degree in a very
efficient manner , not requiring one word of prompting . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . A ballot then took place for the following gentlemen for initiation , viz ., Messrs . J . Stacey , C . Wigley , H . Fincham , and J . C . Hall , which being unanimous in their favour , and they being in attendance , were initiated into Ancient Freemasonry , when the W . M . delivered the ancient charge to
them in a very faultless and impressive manner , indeed , it is impossible to praise the excellent working of the W . M . too much . Another gentleman was proposed for initiation . The W . M . intimateel his intention to represent the lodge at the next festival of the Aged Freemasons , as Steward , and thc lodge having voted £ 10 to his list , the lodge was closed , and the brethren retired for
refreshment , which they well deserved after four hours' beautiful and faultless work . " The Queen ane ! the Craft , " " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " " The Pro G . M ., " and " The D . G . M . " toasts having been proposed , Bro . J . Coutts , P . G . P ., responded . " The W . M . 's " health was proposed by the I . P . M ., in which he very deservedly praised him fur his working of thc ceremonies that evening
and consiilcnng this was the first meeting since he , the W . M ., was installed , it showed how hard he must have worked , and that whoever succeeded him must look to his laurels . "'The Initiates , " and "Thc Visitors , " who , emc and all , complimented the W . M . on his excellent working ; " The P . M . s , " "The Officers , " and "TheTyler , ' all of which were most enthusiastically responeled to , anel
one of tbe most ple-asant evenings we have ever enjoyeil was spent . HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . —This lodge met at the Lion Hotel , on the 17 th ult . There wire present Bros . ) ohn Hammond , W . M . ; C . W . Fox , S . W . ; J . C . Jessett , | . W . ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Mielx ., Sec . ; T . W . Ockenden , S . D . ; F . W . Kent , I . G . ; J . Iluist , I . P . M . j B . Sharp , P . M . 84 , txc . ; J . E . Hunt ,
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Contents.
CONTENTS .
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS : ~ Craft Masonry ti Royal Arcli 59 Mark Masonry o 9 The Order of the Temple in Ireland 59 H . R . H . the Dnke of Connaught and the Order of thc Temple in Ireland 6 ° Resignation of the Earl ofCarnarvm 6 o
Freemasonry in India Go Freemasonry in Japan oo Supreme Grand Chapter 0 i Consecration of the Star Chapter No . 1279 ul Mozart a Freemason 61 Reviews , 6 s Notes on Art , & c 02 Masonic anil General Tidings 6 z The / Esthetics of Masonry 03
An AwkwardSplit 63 Tilt Obelisk 63 Henry Muggeridge Testimonial 63 Provincial Educational Institutions 64 Another Side to the Picture 64 Peace ° s The Pro Grand Master 65 The Grand Orient of France SS CORRESPONDENCE : —
Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 115 Ancient Chiralric Order of Constantine 6 j A Question of Law 05 Grand Lodge of Cuba 65 Truro Cathedral 6 s A Complaint ... ; ..-. 65 Der | uele wird Verbronnt 6 < i The Order of thc Temple in Ireland 66 Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire 66 Masonic Charity Ball at Bootle 66
Masonic Notes and Queries 66 Consecration of the King ' s Cross Lodge No . 1732 , 6 7 Our Royal Grand Master at Cambridge 67 Freemasonry in New Zealand 68 Provincial Grand Chapter of Derby 69 Public Amusements 69 Masonic Concert Set Aberavon 69 Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 69 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 70 Advertisements i . ii . iii . iv . v . vi .
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UNITED MARINERS LODGE ( No . 30 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this loelge was helil at the Guildhall Coffee-house , Gresham-street , on Tuesday , the 15 th ult . Bro . Thomas Smith , W . M ., presided at the opening of thc loelge , supported by I 3 ros . A . T . Gladwell , S . W . ; and Charles Davey , J . W . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed ,
the W . M . then vacated thc chair to Bro . Joseph Driscoll , P . M ., who gave the brethren a rich treat by the very impressive manner in which he installed Bro . A . T . Gladwell , S . W ., as W . M . for thc ensuing year . The following brethren were then inducted and invested to the offices annexed to their names : Bros . Charles Davey , S . W . ; J . Clark , T . W . ; the Rev . J . Sugden , Chaplain ; Jesse Turner ,
P . M ., Treas .-, Joseph Driscoll , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; J . Clark , S . D . ; W . Crossley , J . D . j A . Couldrey , Organist ; W . C . Nickinson , D . C . ; Lewis , Steward ; Wm . Giant , Tyler . Unanimously Resolved— " That thc best thanks of the lodge are especially due and are hereby tendered to Bro . Joseph Driscoll , P . M ., for the very able and efficient manner in which he discharged the eluties of
Installing Master , and that the same be recorded on thc minutes . Bro . Charles Davey , W . M ., having kindly consented to represent the lodge at the ensuing festival in aid of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , the sum of fifteen pounds was voted from the funds . Bro . J . "Driscoll , P . M ., then severally addressed the W . M . and his principal officers in his usual effective manner , and the
brethren pledged thc health of their new W . M ., who in a few appropriate remarks thanked them for placing him in such an exalteel position . and trusted at thc end of his year of oflice they woulel have no occasion to regret the choice they had made . The members present were : Bros . Thomas Smith , "W . M . ; A . T . Gladwell , S . W . ; Charles Davey , J . W . ; the Rev . James Sugden , Chaplain ; Jesse Turner ,
P . M . anel Treas . ; R . E . Barnes , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; J . Clark , S . D . ; H . Coseelge , ] . D . ; S . Hoare , D . C . ; J , W . Crossley , I . G . ; A . Couldrey , Org . ; also Past Masters W . Ansell , G . J . C . Smith , Joseph Driscoll , A . Lefeaux , I . P . M . ; J . Harling , A . F . Ablitt , and H . Bethell ; anel Bros . T . E . foavey , C . A . Coseelge-, J . Shipley , W . C . Nickinson , John Lewis , Thomas Oblein , S . Sturkop , Thomas Woodgate ,
P . J . Marks , B . Olendorff , J . Hildrcth , F . Campbell , and E . Bailey . The visitors .-present were Bros . F . C . Cozens , Org . No . 907 ; * H . D . Martin , 1309 ; George Musgrave , 1507 ; H . W . Gladwell , W . M . ; J . Pownceby , J . W . 55 ; * W . Bansor , W . M . elect , icSo ; H . Manger , P . M . 13 ' ] 4 ; " W . ] . ' Miller , P . M . 766 ; j . B . Crossley , 1073 ; f . C . Dibdin , H . W . Blake , SH ; R - Toscy , 8 * H i E . Kolfe , 317 ;
Ji'me-s Aston , 946 ; 'Thos . W . Naylor . 6 97 ; W . D . Way , j . Linscott , 1042 ; W . J . Farthing , P . M . 33 ; G . H . Hunter , 1298 ; A . E . Gladwell , S . D . 172 ; John Hills , P . M . 137 ; H . Potter , 55 ; T . Noton , 1509 ; S . Goddin , S . D . 862 . After some routine business the loelge was closed in eluc form , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The grace was exquisitely rendered by our professional Bros . H . D .
Martin , A . Thsmpson , F . Cozens , and G . Musgrave . The W . * M . after the dinner gate the usual loyal toasts with an expression of the combine-el loyal sentiments Inwards "' The Queen anel the Craft . " Bro . P . M . T . Smith proposed "' The Newly-installed Master , Bro . A . T . Gladwell , " advertins * - * especially to his punctual attenelance to the tluticsofthe
lodge and the interest he ethical for the welfare of the Craft . Bro . GlaelweU in reply observed that as there we re so many sweeter voices than his present on thc occasion he would use as few wonls as possible—he felt very proud anil grateful to thc lodge for the unanimity displayed in the honour they had paid him , anil he tiuttcel that when
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his year of office shoulel expire that , notwithstanding his many shortcomings , thc unanimous verdict of thc brethren would be "he has clone his best , he deserves well of us . " The W . M . proposed " The Visitors , " which toast was eluly received and acknowledged . The next toast was "The Health cf the I . P . M ., Bro . Thos . Smith . " The W . M . observed that he felt s » reat pleasure in seeing him in the
high position of I . P . M . The zeal and assiduity he evinceel in the welfare of the loelge hael gained thc approbation of his brethren , and he felt assured thc same zeal which had characterised his year of office would be continued as one of the pillars of the lodge . Bro . Past Master Thos . Smith , in repl y , said he coulel scarcely find words to express his thanks to the brethren for the kind manner in which they
had rcspondeel to thc toast as proposed by the W . M . He could assure them that his year of office has been one of very great pleasure to him , consequent upon the many acts of brotherl y kindness which the brethren had evinced towards him , and he would take this opportunity of thanking them one and all for the same , anel also to express his gratification to thc officers io . their able
assistance . He also elcsired to tender his thanks to thc lodge for the Life Subscribcrship which they hael presented him with in place of the usual P . M . ' s jewel . The W . M . next proposed "The Past Masters of the Lodge , " coupling thc name of Bro . Harling . Bro . Harling , P . M ., expressed his acknowledgements for associating his name with the Past "Masters , of which he was verv proud , but having a Prov .
GranefOfficer to follow him , he would not say more than express his thanks to the W . M . and brethren . Bro . Driscoll , P . M ., said : I thank you sincerely for your reception of " The Past Masters , " and notwithstanding the proceedings of the evening have beenmost harmonious , I feel the necessity of alluding to P . M . Harling ' s good humoured badinage on my promotion to Provincial Grand honours .
I am sure no one is more pleased than himself at the distinction , and coming from one who so highly distinguished himself while in the chair is encouraging to myself , but brethren there is a better and higher motive , I conceive , to be considered in what our W . M . called the " gooel old toast " of "The Past Masters . " It should remind the younger
brethren that by worthily aspiring to the seat of honour in their lodge they not only become better qualified to take part in the future debates and general business , but when they are relegated to what has been called the " Upper House , " they will bc held in remembrance on such occasions as thc present . I would therefore , as an old P . M ., encourage them , and if possible beg of them to make
themselves proficient in their duty as minor officers , that when by the suftiagcs of thc brethren the-y should be called to discharge the higher eludes of W . M . they may feci at home , and not find their seatuncasy from diffidence , only to feci as comfortable at" the close of their year . 1 therefore beg of them not only in their own interest and thc welfare of thc Craft , but in the interest of the P . M . ' s
themselves , to try and excel their predecessors , which will not only bc remembereel anel respected , but will convey a " halo " over the oleler P . M . 's , hiding as it were all theit shortcomings in forgctfulness , anel keeping only in memory those brighter g lories reflected on them by their younger and more distinguished successors . We shall hail with pleasure such additions to our ranks , and will all
join to maintain that unanimity which has so long characterised the United Mariners Lodge . "The Health of the Officers " was eluly received anel responded to . The toast of " Prosperity to the United Mariners Lodge , No . 30 , " was next given . The Tyler ' s toast closed a very enjoyable and interesting Masonic gathering . The musical arrangements were entrusted to Bro . H . D . Martin , and the
selections chosen met with great " eclat . " FITZROY LODGE ( No . 36 a ) . —There was an unusually large attenelance of members and visitors at the installation meeting of this lodge , which was held on Friday , thc 25 ult ., at the Hcad-Quaiters of the I Ion . Artillery Company , Finsbury , under the presidency of Bro . Ensign W . J . Spicer , W . M . Mr . Lewis Ratto was then
ballotcel for , anel having been unanimously elected , was initiated by the W . M . into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . Bro . R . G . Webster , late S . W ., and W . M . elect , was then impressively installed by Bro . Captain J . Eglese , P . M ., into the chair of K . S ., after which the W . M . proceedeel to invest his officers as follows : —Bros . Captain Hclsham , P . M ., 'Treasurer ; Captain J . Eglese ,
P . M ., Secretary ; A . D . Everingham , S . W . ; J . C . Sanderson , J . W . ; Ensign F . ( . Stohwasser , S . D . ; Quarter-Master W . G . Brighten , P . M ., J . D . ; W . Birdscye , P . M ., I . G . ; and W . Jolliffe , D . C . In presenting a jewel to Bro . Spicer on his retirement , thc W . M . congratulated bim on having fairly earned it by thc praiseworthy and satisfactory manner ia which he had performed his eluties during liis year
of office , and in a few appropriate words Bro . Spicer cxpresscel his acknowledgements . Two canelidatcs were proposed for initiation , and three brethren for joining , after which the lodge was closed and a b-jnqii't followed , where everything passed off with the greatest harmony . During the evening Bros . A . Thomas , J . Ion . Cantle-, F . H . Cozens , and H . P . Matthews , enlivened the entertainment
with some capital songs . As there were upwards of forty visitors present , we can only record a few of the names wc noticed among them , viz ., Bros . IL P . Bent , P . G . C . ; P . De Long , S . G . D . j J . Colitis , P . G . P . ; R . Gooding , W . M . ( Grand Mastei's Loelge ) ; Major Venn , P . M . ( St . John ' s ); R . II . Pearson , P . M . ( Urttin ); J . Bingcmami , P . M . ( Constitutional ); F . Binckt-s , P . G . S . ; Henderson ,
W . M . ( St . John ' s ); I l . irfk-lel , P . M . ( Trane | uillity ) ; Cantle , P . M . ( Ivy ); Gould , P . M . ( M . JUM ) ; Farnan . P . M . ( St . Albans ); E . Mirny , ami Sir Thomas Kirkpatrick , Bart . WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE ( Ne . 766 ) . — The regular meeting eif this leielgc was held at Cm nonstreet Hotel , on the 24 th ult . Bros . S . D . Ewius , occupied the chair e . f W . M . ; C . R . Cutmore-, f-. W . ; li . Kidman , J . W . ; W . Worrell , P . M ., SccrUary ; Caplnin G . I . Kain ,
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P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Drake , S . D . ; W . J . Roberts , J . D . ; W . j . Collens , D . C . ; G . Newman , P . M ., Steward ; W . F . Smart , I . G . ; W . Grant , Tyler . There were also present Bros . W . J . Miller , P . M . ; B . Abbott , P . M . ; A . Brann , P . M . ; J . Pringle , P . M . ; A . C . Rees , P . M ., and several visitors . Bro . J . Turk Lee was raised , and Bros . C . Pay , E . Wood , ancl W . J . Heath , were passed , the ceremonies
being performed by the W . M . in an impressive manner . After the transaction of some business , the brethren adjourned to the banquet , at which the W . M . presided , and proposed the usual toasts , which were suitably responded to , especially by Bros . Captain G . J . Kain , P . M . and Treasurer , and W . J . Miller , P . M . The charity-box having been passed round , and liberally contributed to , the
contents , on the proposition of the W . M . were voted to the Tyler . The vocal efforts of several brethren augmented the pleasures of a most agreeable meeting . ROYAL OAK LODGE ( No . 871 ) . —The election meeting of this well-established lodge was held at the White Swan Hotel , 217 , High-street , Deptford , on Thursday , January 24 th . Bro . J . J . Pakes , W . M ., opened the
lodge . The minutes of the previous and an emergency meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . The work , done in a careful and impressive manner , was the raising of Bro . T . Weston , passing Bros . G . HiU and J Stanley ; the bye-laws were then read . The elections were all unanimous , Bros . G . T . Limn , S . W ., for W . M . ; Wm . Andrews . P . M ., Treas ., re-elected ; J . Bavin , P . M . 147 ,
Tyler , re-elected . The elected Auditors , in addition to those provided for by the bye-laws , are Bros . J . G . Thomas , J Buhler , and W . Harris , I . G . The usual five-guinea Past Master ' s Jewel was voted from the lodge funds to be given to the W . M ., Bro ., J . J . Pakes . On the motion of Bro . F Walters , P . P . G . D . Midx ., P . M ., seconded by Bro . G . Andrews , P . M ., D-C , and unanimously resolved : " That
ten pounds be taken from the lodge funds and be given to the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and the Widows of Freemasons , in the name of the J . W . for the time being , in memoriam of Bro . W . Myatt , P . M . " The lodge was closed , and adjourned to Friday , February 28 th , 1878 , to meet at 4 . 0 p . m . There were present besides those named , Bros . R . Harman , J . W . ; J . G .
Vohmann , S . D . ; G . Harvey , J . D . ; W . Harris , I . G . ; H . J . Fisher , Org . ; H . J . Tuson , P . M . ; and about forty members . The visitors were Bros . W . Keeble , 913 ; T . H . Seaton , 384 ; J . A . Smith , 548 ; and others . The usual good banquet followed . EBURY LODGE ( No . 1348 ) . —The regular meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Tuesday , 22 nd
ult ., at the Morpeth Arms , Grosvcnor-road . Bro . A . J . Ireton , W . M ., presided , assisted bv Bros . E . Jacobs , S . W . ; W . J . Edmunds , J . W . ; J . Coutts , P . G . P ., P . M ., and Treas . ; W . Bourne , P . M . and Sec ; T . Foinelle , J . D . ; G . Stacey , P . M ., Org . ; Simeon Jacobs , W . S . ; W . H . Richadson , I . G . ; J . Verity , P . M . ; J . Elliott , I . P . M . ; J . Palmer ., P . G . S . W . Bucks and Berks ; and about forty of the brethren .
Among the visitors we noticed Bros . W . H . Gulliford , W . M . 1017 ; F . White , P . M . 22 ; J . Edgar , 1287 ; S . Harrison , Org . 386 ; R . Michell , 1614 ; George Coleman , 1614 ; T . A . Dickson , 1614 ; and H . Moore , 1329 . The lodge having been opened in due form and with solemn prayer , the minutes of the previous meeting were read confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the
Second Degree , and Bros . J . Frame , "W . H . Read , and R . H . Johnson being candidates for raising , and having answered the usual questions , were entrusted and retired to be prepared . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , anel Bros . Frame , Read , and Johnson raised in a most faultless manner by the W . M ., who then proceeded to explain the traditionary history , which he did in a very
impressive manner . The loelge was then resumed in the First Degree , and Bros . W . E . Thomson , J . H . Tilney , E . Mooely , and E . D . Hook being candidates for passing , and having answered the questions satisfactorily , retired to be prcpareel . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and they were duly passed . The W . M . then explained the tracing board in the Second Degree in a very
efficient manner , not requiring one word of prompting . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . A ballot then took place for the following gentlemen for initiation , viz ., Messrs . J . Stacey , C . Wigley , H . Fincham , and J . C . Hall , which being unanimous in their favour , and they being in attendance , were initiated into Ancient Freemasonry , when the W . M . delivered the ancient charge to
them in a very faultless and impressive manner , indeed , it is impossible to praise the excellent working of the W . M . too much . Another gentleman was proposed for initiation . The W . M . intimateel his intention to represent the lodge at the next festival of the Aged Freemasons , as Steward , and thc lodge having voted £ 10 to his list , the lodge was closed , and the brethren retired for
refreshment , which they well deserved after four hours' beautiful and faultless work . " The Queen ane ! the Craft , " " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " " The Pro G . M ., " and " The D . G . M . " toasts having been proposed , Bro . J . Coutts , P . G . P ., responded . " The W . M . 's " health was proposed by the I . P . M ., in which he very deservedly praised him fur his working of thc ceremonies that evening
and consiilcnng this was the first meeting since he , the W . M ., was installed , it showed how hard he must have worked , and that whoever succeeded him must look to his laurels . "'The Initiates , " and "Thc Visitors , " who , emc and all , complimented the W . M . on his excellent working ; " The P . M . s , " "The Officers , " and "TheTyler , ' all of which were most enthusiastically responeled to , anel
one of tbe most ple-asant evenings we have ever enjoyeil was spent . HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . —This lodge met at the Lion Hotel , on the 17 th ult . There wire present Bros . ) ohn Hammond , W . M . ; C . W . Fox , S . W . ; J . C . Jessett , | . W . ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Mielx ., Sec . ; T . W . Ockenden , S . D . ; F . W . Kent , I . G . ; J . Iluist , I . P . M . j B . Sharp , P . M . 84 , txc . ; J . E . Hunt ,