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Toogood was installed in the chair . The working tools were presented and explained , and the following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . Dr . D . M . Forbes , I . P . M . ; Dr . J . F . Woods , S . W . ; Dr . J . J . Gordon , J . W . ; G . D . Lister , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Bassett , P . M ., Sec . ; R . Evans , S . D . ; Owen Perry , J . D . ; Dr . Wm . Bothamley , l . G . ; and Goddard , Tyler . The sum of 10 guineas was voted from the funds of the lodge to the Royal Masonic

Benevolent Institution , Bro . G . D . Lester going up as Steward . The lodge was closed , the brethren adjourned to a banquet , At the conclusion of which , the W . M . gave briefly the toasts of " The Oueen and the Craft , " "The M . W . Grand Master , " and " ' M . W . Pro Grand Master . " These toasts were cordially received , and the W . M . proposed "The R . W . Deputy Grand Master and the rest

of the Grand Officers Present and Past . " Bro . Dr . D . M . Forbes , taking the gavel , proposed " The Health of Bro . Dr . F . S . Toogood , W . M . " He did so with the greatest pleasure , the W . M . and he had been great friends tor years , and they took great interest in each other ' s welfare . The W . M . had discharged his subordinate duties in a creditable manner , and from the manner he had this evening carried out the work of Mastership , they were all

fully confident that he would in the future justify their choice . He wished him a very happy and successful year of office . The toast was received with much enthusiasm . In returning thanks , the W . M ., Bro . Dr . Toogood , said that it was with mingled feelings that he rose to address them . He was extremely sorry and sincerely regretted that Bro . Collinson was not sufficiently recovered from his long illness to undertake the duties of the chair , but he

experienced heartfelt delight that the brethren had found him worthy to fill the chair of K . S ., and to follow in the footsteps of Bro . Dr . Forbes . The trite character of Masonic speeches was then humorously referred to , and he commiserated with those brethren who had frequently to hear the same remarks made over and over again , year after year ; but he declined to make any apology , seeing that thousands of Masters had for thousands of years

replkd to a similar toast , and it was not to be expected that he would evolve any strikingly new development . He had found it to be a very general custom for Worshipful Masters to narrate the special circumstances which had led to their initiation into Freemasonry . If he had to make a similar confession he could not lay claim to any lofty ambition or soaring desires , but must plead a very mundane cause . When he was junior colleague of the I . P . M ., at

St . Leonard's Infirmary , he used to see his respected senior officer go off to lodge with a brow darkened with the care of the hundreds of sufferers who were under his charge , and with a spirit saddened with the tales of poverty and distress with which he had to fight . B it on his return home from the lodge there was such an unaccustomed exhilaration in his temperament , and such an airy hght-heartedness about him , that impressed his

beholder with the belief that Masonry was the best remedy extant for depression of spirits , and made him resolve to become an aspirant for its favours at the earliest possible moment . He wished to point out a very special and growing danger which they , as Masons , had to guard against ; he referred to the desire of men to join the ranks who were anxious to use Freemasonry for their own ends and for their own personal aggrandisement , and who gave nothing

to the Craft in return , but who degraded and debased the principles of the purest society that had existed at any time in the world ' s history . In his position as a public officer he was astonished and saddened by the uses to which some unworthy brethren attempted to prostitute their glorious Brotherhood . But fortunately there was a much brighter side , and one that was wholly pleasing to consider , he meant the vast amount of quiet , unheard of Charity ,

unknown by the world at large , but which gladdened many a darkened home , and brightened many an overcast life . Whether it was a Utopian dream or no , he was uncertain , but he looked forward to the time when Freemasonry should so spread amongst the nations of the world that through its agency the universal brotherhood of man should be realised , that Freemasonry should be a power in the councils of the nations , and then the glorious idea ol the

mighty founder would be thoroughly and everlastingly realised . In proposing the toast of "The Installing Master , Bro . Dr . Forbes , I . P . M ., " the W . M . referred to the debt of gratitude which the lodge owed to Bro . Forbes , how successfully he had steered them through a most critical time , how his charming personality had attracted many worthy and influential members to their ranks , and how the lodge had

bestowed the greatest honour in its power by making him their W . M . for two successive years , and the sorrow they felt that they could nut re-elect him for a third time . He then mentioned the many bonds which bound him to Bro . Forbes , who for many years had been his senior colleague in public life , and who was always reaHy to assist younger men "in all times of difficulty and danger . " The W . M . then presented the jewel and clasp of a Past Master , and

expressed the fervent hope thst the recipient would be long spared to wear the badge of distinction , and to assist the lodge with his valuable and ready advice . Bro . Dr . M . Forbes replied , thanking the W . M . and brethren for the jewel that they had presented him . They might still rely upon him , though still a P . M ., for he would never forget the kindness that they had shown him while in the chair for two successive years , their loyalty towards

him rendered his labours light . The Worshipful Master gave * ' the Visitors . " The next toasts were " The Past Masters , " " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "Ihe Officers , " to which suitable responses were made . The Tyler ' s toast brought a happy and successful meeting to a close .

the lodge being a highly musical one , the talent was principally confined to its members . The musical arrangements were under the able direction of Bio . Dr . J . F . Woods , assisted by Bros . Toogood , Basset , Lister , Forbes , and others . The playing of Bro . VVoods on the violincello , and Bro . ] . Hart Gordon on the piano , being one of the I riicipal ieatures of the evening .

Clapton Lodge ( No . lrfS )— This prosperous lodge met at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpuul-stieet , on Thursday , the 17 th ult ., when there were present : Bros . R . E . Fairclough , VV . M . j I ) . Campbell , I . P . M . ; J . D . Oeddcs , S . W . ; Arthur II . Church , | . W . ; VV . Blackburn , P . M ., Treas . ; W . D . Church , ' P . M ., Sec ; F . C .

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Lintott , S . D . ; F . Orfeux , D . C . ; T . T . Gething , l . G . ; R . Devereaux , Org . ; Henry C Muckley and I . Holland , Stwds . ; N . Mnch , P . M . ; W . H . Caton , P . M . ; VV . Forty , P . M . ; W . Banks , W . D . Seaton , R . C . Flint , J . Parfitt , R . B . Chessum , F . ] . Thayre , H . J . Dyer , H . C Amend ! , VV . VV . Futcber , E . C . Robinson , Dr . J . M . Bredin , J . Very , Tyler , and others . Visitors : Bros . F . Small , 2242 ; F . II . Critall , 1312 ; E . J . Wickenden , l . W . 15 ) 9 : H . H . Kitch , 2021 ; I . Bunker , P . M . 115 S ;

E . Bloxham , 20 C and R . T . West . After the minutes of the last meeting had been read , the W . M . passed Bro . R . B . Chessum , and afterwards initiated Mr . H . J . Dyer . M . S . A . The working of the W . M . was excellent , and the way he gave the Antient Charge proved beyond doubt that he is a master of the art . Two gentlemen having been proposed for initiation at the next meeting , Bro . E . M . Edwards of No . 2077 was unanimously elected a joining member , other business followed , and the lodge was then closed .

The banquet that followed fully maintained the great reputation of Bro . Amendt , the general manager of the Great Eastern Railway Company ' s Hotels , and gave every satisfaction . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , Bro . D . Campbell , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M . " He said they had never been in better hands than now , and that opinion was also shared by the many visitors who had

honoured the lodge with their presence during the time that Bro . Fairclough had occupied the chair , whose working was of the very best . Bro . Fairclough , W . M ., on rising to respond , was heartily received . He stated that it had been to him a difficult task to follow Bro . Campbell , who was such a good worker ot the ritual , but he had endeavoured to do so , and if the members were satisfied with the way he was carrying out

his duties he was gratified . It was indeed a great honour tobetheirVV . M . In proposing the toast of "The Initiate , " the W . M . observed that Bro . Dyer , the initiate , had taken a step that night in joining the grandest body in existence , which he feit sure he would never regret having done . Bro . Dyer responded in a lengthy but classical speech , which was quite unique , and given with much feeling , and

was listened to with marked attention , and , for an impromptu speech from an initiate , was a great success . "The Joining Member" having been honoured and acknowledged Uy Bro . Edwards , who remarked that it was his intention to have slipped away early , but after hearing the eloquent speech of the initiate , his baby in Masonry , he felt he must record the honour paid him by electing him a member of their happy and excellent lodge , and from the

way he had been received he considered he was eligible to join the lodge , which was composed of such good fellows . The W . M . gave " The Visitors . " They were only too glad to welcome visitors , and might he add that the lodge had the reputation of treating their guests well , and he hoped it might ever be so . In reading out their names , he made special mention of Bro . Bunker , and he coupled his name and those of Bros . Bloxham , Wickenden , and R . T .

West with the toast . In responding , Bro . Bloxham said that he was struck with admiration by the excellent working of the W . M . Bro . Bunker also replied . He had visited the lodge on very many occasions , which was always par excellence . Bro . Wickenden congratulated the lodge in having such an efficient W . M ., who was well supported by such good officers .

Bro . R . T . West also responded . " The Charities" having been toasted , the Charity-box was sent round , with the result that 30 s . was collected , which for an off-night was a respectable sum . In submitting the toast of "The I . P . M ., Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary , " the W . M . referred to Bro . D . Campbell , whose year of office had been a great success , and as I . P . M . he was rendering him every assistance . Bro .

Finch , P . M ., was the Preceptor of their lodge of instruction , and there could be no better ; then as to Bro . Church , the Secretary , he and the members were indebted to him for his great services . Suitable responses were made by Bros . Blackburn , Treas . ; Forty , Finch , W . D . Church , Sec . ; and I ) . Campbell , I . P . M ., who remarked that it was gratifying to him to hear that his services while in the chair were not forgotten .

" The Officers" having been well received , Bro . A . H . Church , J . W ., responded . He said the officers were proud to work under their excellent W . M . Bros . Banks , Devereaux , Muckley , and Orfeur also replied in appropriate terms , and the Tyler ' s toast brought the very successful and happy gathering to an end , which had been greatly enhanced by some good songs from Bros . A . II . Church , Banks , Forty , Futcher , Thayre , Bloxham , and Becker , and special mention should be made of Bro . Small , who gave a humorous recitation in splendid form .

Royal Savoy 1 Odge ( No . 1744 ) . —The installation meeting of this well-known lodge , held at the Criterion , Piccadilly-circus , on the 2 . Sth ult ., was attended with a large amount of success and attracted 71 brethren . The members present included Bros . G . Mordey , W . M . ; A . H . Cole , S . W . ; T . Jefferies , ) . VV . ; VV . M . Stiles , P . M ., Treas ., C . J . Knightley , P . M ., Sec ; ] . Pratt , S . D . ; I . Thompson , l . G . ; VV . A . Scurrah , P . M ., P . P .

G . S . of W ., D . C ; J . Bishop , Stwd . ; R . Ross , P . M . ; J . ( jiecnlield , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . S . P . Clark , 1512 ; | . Kilvington , P . AI , 1 790 ; J . Fleming , 19 S 7 ; VV . F . Mansell , 19 S 7 ; J . Irvine , P . M . 802 ; R . B . Hopkins , 13 . S 1 ; A . H . Scurrah , P . M . 2206 , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; F . l ' omlin , W . M . 1360 ; VV . B . Parsons , W . M . - 20 ( 1 ; A . | . Phillips , 403 ; VV . F . Driver , I . P . M . 1300 ; W . Baker ; W . M . 1 S 15 ; A . VVensley , J . W . 1815 ; I .

Bolton , W . M . i 7 < jo ; R . S . Ellis , S . W . 2242 ; A . H South , P . M . 9111 j A . Mills , 704 ; II . Longman , P . M 2271 ; VV . Adcock , 2202 ; E . VV . Nightingale , P . M . 87 ; VV J . Owen , 4 63 ; F . Bartlett , 1110 ; A . llodgkinson , 509 ; II Couch , 1790 ; R . Burleton , P . M . HGO ; (' ,. Vinton , 145 ; L Asctot , P . M . 733 ; D . Lucas , P . M . 239 . 5 ; VV . Dawson , S . I ) 11 . 22 : T . W . Ilealh , P . M . 1 O . 12 ; T . Morley , 117 s ;

I '" . Saunders , S . W . 1507 ; C . 1 ' . I ' crrin , 12 S 8 ; J . Edwards , iSS ; S . Konaut , I . P . M . 1023 ; F . | . Page , 177 ; T . Douglas livine , S . D . 172 ; and VV . VV . Lee , W . M . 1 S 47 , P . M . 23 S 1 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed . Ihe Worshipful Master , to the great legiet of all present , was too unwell to undertake any ceremonial work , and Bio . VV . A . Scurrah , P . M ., there-

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fore raised Bro . Poole to the Third Degree . Bro . W . M . Stiles , P . M . —who with Bro . Greenfield , P . M ., are the only two founders remaining—then installed Bro . A . H . Cole as W . M . in a masterly manner that delighted all who had the good fortune to witness the ceremony . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . G . Mordey , I . P . M . ; T . Jefferies , S . W . ; J . Pratt , J . W . j W . M . Stiles , P . M ., Treas . ; Capt . C . J . Knightley , P . M ., Sec . ;

( j . Comley , S . D . ; G . Thompson , J . D . ; J . Bishop , l . G . ; W . A . Scurrah , P . M ., D . C . ; G . Rice , A . B . Fox , A . George , and VV . Baker , Stwds . ; and R . Whiting , Tyler . Mr . R . T . Smith was initiated by the W . M ., who displayed considerable ability in the rendering of the ritual . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M . with a cordial wish for his speedy restoration to good health , and was duly acknowledged .

Lodge was closed , and the banquet held in the Victoria Hall was followed by the loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . VV . M . Stiles , P . M ., in consequence of the illness of the I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " as the senior Past Master . As a brother of some little experience of Freemasonry he could say , and they would all agrjc , that no brother who had not passed the chair had ever done the ; duties more ably than Bro . Cole had that night . He

knew he was speaking the sentiments of all visitors when he said the W . M . had delighted them all in his rendering of the initiation ceremony . There was always the qualification of modesty in their lodge , and they also liked to have sincerity and workmanship , and jn their W . M . they found all those qualities . It had afforde ' d him great pleasure to find the W . M . so able to discharge his duties . Bro . A . II . Cole , W . M ., in response , said he felt so full

of gratitude for the kind way in which he had been received , he could not find words to express his thanks . Up to that moment he had spent a most happy evening . At one part of the proceedings his heart sank low , but later his spirits revived and he felt more at home . He had aspired to the chair for some years , and the proud moment had arrived at last . He only hoped he should be able to merit the kind things said of him , and that when he left

the chair they would be able to repeat those kindly remarks . In whatever post he had held he had tried to do his duty , and he hoped the present occasion was but the first of many happy meetings they would hold during his Mastership . The W . M . then proposed "The Installing Master and Past Masters , " and said there were not sufficient words in the English language to do justice to Bro . Stiles , who had done good suit and service to the lodge for many years

past , as Secretary , Treasurer , Master , and Installing Master . It was their unanimous wish to see him holding a prouder position than he now held . They all had the greatest respect for the I . P . M ., and it was a great sorrow that he was unable to work the ceremonies in the able manner they had heard him render them in the past . In Bro . Scurrah , another P . M ., they possessed a brother who

always appeared as though he was unable to do sufficient for the lodge and the brethren , for he was always working with energy in endeavouring to do something more than was possible for their welfare . Bro . Ross , P . M ., had also done his best for the lodge , and Bro . Knightley , P . M ., Sec , filled any gap that occurred with ability and credit . Bro . G . Mordey , I . P . M ., briefly returned thanks , after which

Bro . W . Al . Stiles , P . M ., Treas ., said he regretted that Bro . Mordey had been unable , through ill-health , to instal his successor as he had previously done in the Honour Oak Lodge . Speaking as a Past Master ot their lodge , he could only say how pleased he was in being instrumental in doing some service , being a founder and now a Treasurer . So long as he could do anything for the lodge they had only to command him . He very much appreciated the way in

which his good old friends stood by him on the last election for the Grand Treasurership , when 1200 voted for him , being nearly 500 more than any previous candidate . The brethren were certain that he would win and that was why he lost . If they would only consider he was going to lose on the next occasion he was bound to win . He appreciated the kind compliment paid by the W . M . and accepted by the brethren .

Bro . W . A . Scurrah , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . Middx ., said that not only as a Past Master , but as an initiate of the lodge it afforded him a very great deal of gratification and pleasure to do anything and everything for their lodge . He could not let that moment pass , in such a meeting where so many distinguished visitors were assembled , without saying how much he should appreciate the efforts of all the brethren present in receiving votes for their old friend ,

Bro . Stiles , for the Grand Treasurership . They were all agreed that Bro . Stiles was a thoroughly honest , earnest , upright , hard-working Freemason , and during his Masonic life he had proved himself alive to the interests of the Craft in every respect . A brother who had qualified as Vice-Patron of all the Institutions , and nearly Patron , could not be a very bad man . If the Craft was true to its principles it would elect as Grand Treasurer a representative of the

Craft and of good working . Their non-success at the last election was simply due to the fact that their opponents knew Bro . Stiles' strength , and consequently were able to bring up 107 more brethren , but if every brother had felt the result was dependent upon his own vote , Bro . Stiles would have been successful . He asked them to do what they could , and if they did that Bro . Stiles was as safe and secure as if he were in the Grand Treasurer ' s chair at that

moment . Bro . Capt . Knightley , P . M ., Sec , having replied , "The Initiate" was honoured . Fur " The Visitors" Bros . Tomlin , Parsons , Baker , Lee , livine , P . M ., and others , returned thanks , expressing their admiration for the exemplary rendering of the ritual they had witnessed , and their appreciation of the profuse

hospitality and cordial welcome given them . Other toasts were honoured before the Tyler's toast was given as a signal that the hour had arrived when the pleasant proceedings should be terminated . Amongst the musical items Bro . Hopkins was most enthusiastically received for his skilful rendering of several solos on the silver bells , and the other artistes included Messrs . II . Emlyn , II . Brockbank , I J . Welch , and Fox .

Citadel Lodge ( No . 1897 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Railway Hotel , Harrow , on Saturday , the 19 th ult ., when there was an unusually large attendance . Ihe members present included Bros . W . WLee , W . M . ; W . | . Ball , ) . W . j j . Osborn , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M .. Sec . ; I . Weston , P . P . G . P . ; O . J . Von Holtoip , P . P . G . D . C ; VV . Wright , P . P . G . Org . ; J . 11 . Gaskin ,