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and when one considers the magnitude of its tenets and the splendid manner in which they were carried out , one was amazed . He was proud to belong to such , and of such he would say the brethren of the United Pilgrims Lodge were doing their very utmost to carry out . The brotherly love and true " benevolence which permeated the whole was to him most gratifying . Before closing he must express his deep

thanks to the Past Masters for their most able and ready assistance during the past year , and also to the officers who had supported him in such a way that could not have been surpassed , for every one had been at his post at every meetin ^ , which _ proved their zealousness . The year of office and the kindness received at the hands of all was most indelibly impressed upon bis memory , and he heartily

thanked the brethren for the handsome jewel awarded , which he trusted to wear for many years , and be enabled to support the lodge to his very utmost , which he was delighted to say had a bright future before it . The Worshipful Master next gave the toast of " The Visitors" in high terms of welcome from the brethren of United Pilgrims Lodge , which was most cordially given .

This was responded to by Bros . Walter Martin , Pickering , Evans , Chambers , and W . Harrison , who highly congratulated the lodge upon its choice of Master , paid the highest comp liment on the Installing Master and the officers of the lodge , and heartily thanked thebrethren for such hospitality . One and all agreed the work had been carried out in an excellent manner .

The toast of " The Initiate" was next given b y the W . M . in terms of hearty welcome , stating he was convinced from such recommendations and attention paid he would prove a good and true Mason . In reply , Bro . Low remarked he was delighted at such a reception , and would endeavour to carry out those excellent principles he had heard dilated upon to his best ability .

The toast of "The Past Masters" was given in high complimentary terms , and most ably responded to by Bros . Joyce , Watts , Terry , and Peters , specially remarking upon the pleasure they all had in witnessing the working of such a lodge , and the rapid strides that it had made , particularly as to its benevolence , which was most ably explained to the initiate by Bro . Peters , P . M ., in his remarks .

The next toast was that of The Artistes , " who the W . M . stated would receive the best thanks of all for such as able performance . He would couple the name of Bro . J . A . Laing , S . D ., with the toast , as he had been most indefatigable in his exertions to present the best programme he possibly could . In reply , Bro . Laing thanked all for such kind expressions , md stated he had been most ably supported by Bro .

Schartau , who had carried out the arrangements so ably , As long as he had a duty to perform he should always carry it out to the best of his ability . The next very important toast , the W . M . said , was that of "The Officers , " which body could not be excelled anywhere he was sure . He felt confident he should receive at tlieir hands the same hearty support as his predecessor ,

and the lodge must go on and prosper . The whole of the Ofiicers replied , pledging to do all in tlieir power to keep up the prestige of the lodge . The Tyler's toast closed a most successful meeting . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Schartau , ably assisted by Bros . Bradford , Beste , Johnston , Dalzell . and Cockell .

Royal Arthur Lodge ( No . 1360 ) . —The in . slallation meeting of this lodge was held at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Wimbledon , on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., when Bro . T . R . Porter was installed as the W . M . for the ensuing year . 'The members present included Bros . J . H . Wade , VV . M . ; T . R . Porter , S . W ., W . M . elect ; VV . F . Driver , J . VV . ; G . Cranmer , Treas . ; J . J . D . Magee ,

'•M ., Sec ; J . S . Pearce , P . M . ; G . March , P . M . ; J . 'lav , P . M . ; H . Baker , S . D .. F . Tomlin , j . D . ; R . 1 . L-Cawse , l . G . ; J . Reeves , P . M ., D . of C ; and others . \_ itors-. Bros . A . Bienkarn , W . M . 155 S ; Stuart Lane , ' (¦ ¦ . ; W . Parkinson , 4 63 ; ) . F . Lewis , P . M . 20 ; VV . C -age , R . M . 1475 ; W . H . Ramson , P . M . 1 790 ; J . Mvington , P . M . 1700 ; W . I . Green , IQSG : A . II . Cole ,

•H . ; ' 7441 T . Jefferies , D . C . 1744 ; W . Mayo , D . C . 1 G 14 ; J- 0 . Connell , P . P . G . Org . Surrey ; G . R . Langley , W . M . &>; VV . T . Holmes , W . M . igSrj H . Cole , 749 ; W . t- burgess , P . M . 1407 ; W . C . Jeffery , 1 C 22 ; J . H . M po , J . D . 2222 ; and W . W . Lee , S . W . 23 S 1 . Lodge was opened , and the minutes conlirmed . Bro . T . K . 1 orter was then presentedand dulinstalled into the

, y chair by Bro . Reeves , P . M ., D . C , assisted b y Bro . Magee , •¦>! ., Sec . Ihe following officers were appointed and inwsted .- Bros . W . F . Driver , S . W . ; H . Baker , J . W . ; G . tranmcr , Treas . ; J . J . D . Magee , P . M ., Sec ; F . J ° ' ? K _ . D . ; R . J . C . Cawse , J . D . ; J . Reeves , P . M ., "•*- •;A . Fulman , I . C ; A . E . Halfhideand / . R . Rutter ,

» r . '_ Couchman , Tyler . Votes of thanks were accorded the following brethren for their gifts to the lodge : IM . M ld > Wors » 'P "l Master's chair ; Bro . Reeves , Wad ! , * ' ' S banner ; and Bro . Porter , W . M ., aniens columns . A Past Master's jewel was presented sum . J' "' Wade « I-P-M-. and duly acknowledged . Thc volp t i 10 Xumeas was voted to the Royal Masonic Bene-[ , , Institution , to be placed on the list of Bro . March ,

r _ J ? , f i ° ? was dosed , and after banquet the usual toasts 1 ! , w earty -ecognition . Wo 11- r , ?> l * -M-. Welly proposed" The Health of the rsnipful Master , " observing that Bro . Porter , VV . M ., each n , \ ? , nitiated on the same day , and had followed ! o , " !„ , ' - ose , y through the various ollices , and it therethis foast grCat P easure to be in a I ) osi t'on to submit 'nannV- ' ' *' , . ' orter > W . M ., expressed his thanks for the elected I , u ch $ e - toast . had been thmU - " 1 , ad been oslllon

° ccunv it ' which it had heen his ambition to Masoni o tho " - nt 't should be the ambition of every " found _ i , ! _ y _ . " cllair > especially in his mother lodge . ¦ " had nU •' , ¦ worl { ed he might obtain preferment , and "it lod ™ , . and had ff ° through all the duties in ? « u ait 1- * , . Masters he had served would say he had ? Wsso | e v " utles i" conscientious manner . It would lle _ cl J _^ . „ 1 ni t , . ' arr' - out the duties of the important post 1 his ahilit 1 sllould not be trii ] ed with—to the best "oped , to v , „ ' , at the expiration of his year of office hc v n'e VV , v . ¦ nemb < " ' 's say " Well done . " ' lster , " an I ' •1 •Master then ff " ' Installing-? ' '"* _ l bv It Sa ., " had been a - reat pleasure to be in' % . ' - Keeves , P . M ., the oldest member of the

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Iiro . j . Reeves , P . M ., in his reply , said the W . M . had referred to the Royal Arthur Lodge as a ship . It had certainly been through rough gales when it was doubtful if she would right herself , but she had done so through the efforts of several members , and now seemed to be sailing under a fair wind . He could not , however , help looking back and asking himself in the words of the song they had

heard , "Where are the boys of the old Brigade ? " On the present occasion they must not forget them . He again thanked them for their kindness and hoped to meet them for many years . Bro . J . F . Lewi- -, P . M . 20 , replying for "The Visitors , " thanked the members for the hospitality afforded them and expressed his appreciation of the work he had witnessed . Bro . J . O'Connell , P . P . G . Org . Surrey , also replied , and

said it was a matter of very great pleasure to him to be present amongst the brethren with whom he had been 50 closely associated , and whose good fellowship and friendship he had so deeply appreciated . It was his privilege to be present when the W . M .., Bro . Porter , was initiated , and he had watched that brother work in the various offices . He was pleased to have the opportunity of saying that in

every office the W . M . had occupied he had discharged the duty in a most perfect manner and with the greatest fidelity and zeal . Bro . Porter would doubtless bring the same qualities to bear in his present position with as good results . He had worked with the W . M . in a lodge of instruction for many years , and was sure the predictions made by r \ ro .. tr ., tc eno ^ l . orc In . * 1 > ,,., •., r « p .. r . li . l ...... >• r . C .. ft :,... ....... U JWWHJ vi OULLtXllUI UlllUC tVUUlU

.... . p . anv . _ .... _ . _ . J Jbai UL be amply fulfilled . " The Officers " was next given and duly responded to , after which the Tyler's toast concluded an enjoyable evening , during which Bro . Stuart Lane presided at the p ianotorte , and was assisted by several members and visitors in a good musical programme .

Corinthian Lodge ( No . 13 S 2 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the George Tavern , Cubitt Town , on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., under the presidency of Bro . Millington , P . M ., Bro . Pitt , VV . M ., being still too id to attend . Bros . C . McLeod , P . M . ; J . Morrison , P . M . ; C . B . Smith , P . M . ; W . Parry , P . M . ; and H . Doring , P . M ., supported the chair . The following

ofiicers were present : Bros . G . A . Saunders , S . W . ; J . Limn , J . VV . ; C . Carnaby , P . M ., Treas . ; A . H . Oakley , Sec ; A . I . Delves , S . D . ; W . Blois , J . D . ; F . Bassett , I . G . J and E . Brindley , Stwd . Among the members present were Bros . J . Bar-ham , H . Eviston , G . Parrett , VV . M . 1259 '; J . W . Willis , C . Chatlield , R . Lock , W . Latta , F . Dawson , E . Helmes , J . H . Nightscales , E . Stoneham ,

G . Salt , R . Allen , G . Cramp , D . Hawkins , R . Wake , H . Earle , H . A . Dunn , C . K . Maddox , R . VV . Cosher , VV . S . Esmond , S . G . Bonner , H . A . Bailey , A . J . Murrell , L . VV . Innocent , R . Sinclair , C . J . Piles , T . Gildesley , F . J . Hince , J . Horrock , T . W . Reynolds , j . Archer , H . Lane , W . Lea , T . W . Osbaldiston , VV . H . Drew , and many others . Visitors : Bros . J . Finch , P . M . SCi ; S . J . Lacey , 3 S 7 ;

J . Wyners , C . Badcock and G . H . Seage , of 7 S 1 ; A . F . Webster , P . M . 27 ; D . VV . Dodridge , 202 ; C . Crockford , 672 ; M . J . Hayes , 174 ; C . P . Lawton , 147 ; W . j , Blewers , VV . M . 45 ; W . C . Scott , 202 ; J . T . Andrews , 2332 ; H . H . Spencer , 1 S 7 C ; E . Gentry , 1259 ; -Alfd . Fowler , 1349 ; Geo . Skinner , 1 S 9 S ; M . Bleick , 2374 ; and J . Mills , 1765 .

The lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , Messrs . Pike and Sinclair were initiated . Bro . G . Saunders , the W . M . elect , was then presented to the W . M . as a candidate for the chair of K . S ., and a Board of Installed Masters being formed , Bro . Saunders was duly inducted into the chair as VV . M . He then proceeded to invest the following officers : Bros . R . 1 .

Pitt , [ . P . M . ; J . S . Limn , S . W . ; W . Blois , J . W . ; fr * . S . Hince , Treas , ( Bro . Carnaby , P . M ., having resigned after 14 years' service ); A . H . Oakley , Sec . ; S . Bonner , S . D . ; F . Bassett , J . D . ; J . Barcham , I . G . ; W . j . Millington , P . M ., D . C . ; E . Brindley and Greatorex , Stwds . ; and Williams , Tyler . Bro . Millington , who acted as Installing Officer , then delivered the addresses to the

W . M ., officers , and brethren generally . As on past occasions , Bro . Millington delivered them with due impressiveness and precision , and worked the whole of the ceremony from beginning to end in a manner worthy of the occasion . Further business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was served in a way that reflected great credit on the

worthy host , Bro . Innocent . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given , that of "The Pro G . M ., the Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was proposed , and received with Masonic fervour . Bro . Millington proposed the toast of " The W . M ., " and alluded in feeling terms to the absence of Bra . Pitt , I . P . M .,

whose place he filled on that occasion . He spoke of the merits of Bro . Saunders as a worker in the lodge , and his fitness to fill the high position to which he had attained , and his own assurance that he would fulfil all his duties in a way that would reflect credit on the lodge . Bro . Saunders briefly responded , thanking Bro . Millington and the brethren for their good opinion , and was resolved

that he would do nothing to lose it . He had the interests of Freemasonry and their own lodge too much at heart for him to let any opportunity pass which might be of benefit to both . He then proposed " The Health of the Installing Ollicer , " who had on that occasion , as on all past ones , done honour to the lodge for the manner in which he had worked the installation ceremony .

Bro . Millington briefly responded . To the toast of "The Past Masters , " Bros . Smith , Morrison , Parry , and others replied . The remaining toasts were proposed and received in a hearty manner . By permission of the W . M ,, Bro . C . McKenzie drew the attention of the brethren to a very deserving case , viz .,

that of J . heather , orphan son of the late James Feather , engineer . Votes were required for the May election of the Wanstcad Orphan Asylum . It was the fast chance , bul with some exertion and the kindness of friends he hoped they might secure the election of the child . 'The proceedings were closed by the Tyler ' s toast , after a

very agreeable evening . During the evening various brethren contributed to the harmony , among them being Bros . Greatorex , Parrett , Barcham , and others . In reference to the case of James Feather above alluded to , Bro . C . McKenzie will be glad to receive any votes at his address , 40 , Crescent-road , Upton Manor , Plaistow , E .

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Covent Garden Lodge ( No . 1614 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly-circus , S . W ., on the Sth ult ., when there were present Bros . G . H . Foan , W . M . ; Herbert Reynolds , I . P . M ., as S . W . ; J . Jacobs , P . M ., acting as J . W . ; G . Reynolds , P . M ., Sec . ; C . O . Burgess , acting as S . D . ; VV . Belsham , J . D .,- G . Stacey , P . AL , Org . ; " H . Willis ,

l . G . ; J . Mayo , Steward ; R . F . Potter , Tyler ; George Coleman , P . M . ; S . Jacobs , P . M . ; VV . Downes , H . J . Keen , A . Oddenino , C . Liddiard , W . J . Thrussell , J . Wise , T . Middleweek , Samuel Jacobs , W . V . Morgan , W . M . Carter , W . R . Faulks , J . VV . Davis , E . F . Britton , H . G . Walker , C . Morrell , T . Costa , and others . Visitors : Bros . J . Rowe , 2191 , and L . Sach and A . Cogliati , of 1559 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the list

meeting having been read and confirmed , Messrs . C . Morrell and Edwin Britton were unanimously balloted for as initiates , and being present , were initiated . Bros . S . Jacobs , W . V . Morgan , C . Liddiard , and J . W . Davis were passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . A . Oddenino and T . Costa were raised to the Degree of M . M . Bro . Geo . Reynolds , P . M ., Sec , thanked thebrethren and others for their kind support

towards him as Steward to the Jubilee Festival ofthe Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution , the list amounting to £ 56 2 s . A candidate was proposed for initiation at the next meeting . The VV . M . worked thc Three Degrees in a most clear manner , being well supported by his officers , and before the lodge was closed , the brethren expressed themselves as being pleased and delighted with the whole of the proceedings .

Skelmersdale Lodge ( No . 1658 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ,, at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Cambenvell , there being a very large attendance of brethren and visitors to receive the W . M . elect . Among the visitors were Bros . T . L . Bristowe , M . P ., P . M . S 3 ; J . Richards Kelly , M . P ., 1329 ; ex-Supt . T . But , P . M . 700 ; J . King , P . M . 1692 ;

_ . Napper , P . M . 1471 ; VV . M . Stiles ,. P . M . 1507 ; ] . L . Apsey , P . M . 534 ; F . King , P . M . 19 G 3 ; J . Howard , P . M . 1692 ; E . Francis , W . M . 917 ; T . H . Clapp , W . AL rj ; VV . H . Dallimore , S . W . S 7 ; G . White , S . W . 795 ; R . Binkett , S . VV . 1692 ; C . G . Holmes , J . W . 342 ; W . T . Warner , J . W . 1297 ; T . Peper , J . VV . 1597 ; F . Wint , S . D . 101 ; T . Till , 30 ; J . Armour , 172 ; Wakley , 1475 ; Richards , igoi ; J . S . Smith , Org . 2272 ; A . Walden ,

214 G ; V . Clowes , 13 S 1 ; AL Cohen , 430 ; S . Redfern , [ 319 ; C . Lawton , 147 ; and J . Smith , 159 S . The minutes of the last regular lodge and audit meetings having been confirmed , the VV . M . elect , Bro . Augustus Berry Norman , was duty installed , Bro . John Cox , P . M ., acting as Installing Ollicer . The VV . M . then appointed and invested the following as his ofiicers : Bros . J .

Letchford , S . VV . ; S . F . Bygrave , J . W . j Jas . Hill , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Boys , P . M ., Sec . ; R . Rowlands , S . D . ; B . Cohen , J . D . ; li . B . Buckeridge , l . G . ; C . J . Smith , D . C ; S . F . Mackway , A . D . C ; E . M . Gibson and J . George , Stwds . ; and H . Thomas , Tyler . Mr . Geo . Henry King having been initiated , the company adjourned to the banqueting hal ) .

l'he usual loyal toasts were given and honoured in Masonic form , after which Bro . J . Cox , P . M ., proposed the toast of " The W . M ., " stating that having known him for over 25 years , he could assure the brethren they would find they had chosen a W . M . who would do credit to the lodge , as his heart was in thc work . The way in wliich the ceremony of initiation had been performed was simply perfect .

The Worshipful Master having suitably responded , proposed the toast of " The Initiate , " and Bro . King , in a few well-chosen words , acknowledged thc compliment . Bro . T . Lyne Bristowe , ALP ., P . M ., in responding for "The Visitors , " said although hc was a Mason of many years' standing , he had not becn in thc habit of mixing with the Craft , having devoted himself to his own lodge , the

United Lodge of Pru Jence , which was connected with the Stock Exchange . This lodge , through the care of its members , was in the happy position of having a Benevolent Fund amounting to , { . ' 23 , 000 . He merely mentioned this fact as an incentive to others to raise the amount standing to the credit of the Benevolent Fund , so that should any brother need assistance the lodge would be able to grant it .

As an extraordinary instance of compound interest , he referred to his lodge , which very many years ago deposited ^ 5000 at interest to form the Benevolent Fund , and this fund had so grown that notwithstanding £ 7000 had been given away £ 23 , 000 still remained . From small beginnings came great ends , and he hoped that other lodges wouU put by ot their plenty when they were young , so that in later

years they might be of benefit to those -, vho required aid . He concluded by hoping tliat the Skelmersdale Lodge would flourish like the green bay tree . Bro . J . R . Kelly , M . P ., also responded . He thought the Lodge of Prudence must date back to ancient days , and that in some way or other it had managed to get hold of the widow ' s cruse of oil . How they could have spent £ 7000

out of £ 5000 , and still have £ 23 , 000 left he could not quite understand . He confessed to being greatly surprised at the immense strides the Craft was making in the Colonies , and had been convinced since joining the Sphinx Lodge that Masonry was the grandest institution in the world . The remaining toasts were "The Installing Master , "

"The Charitable Institutions , " " The Past Alasters , " " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "TheOfficers of the Lodge . " Bros . M'Call Chambers , S . Redfern , R . Rowlands , Hay , Humphrey , Cohen , and others contributed to the musical part of the programme , and the company separated after spending a most enjoyable evening .

The Abbey ( Westminster ) Lodge ( No . 2030 ) . —This lodge held its regular meeting on Monday , the 14 th ult ., at the Town Hall , Westminster , where the lodge was consecrated by the late lamented Grand Secretary , Bro . Col . Shadwell 11 . Clerke , in 1 SS 4 . Present : Bros . Charles Christmas Piper , W . M . ; fr " . J . Smith , S . W . ; VV . iionwick , J . W . ; Jas . Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; J . E . Shand , P . M . 15 G 3 , founder , Sec ; 11 . E . Poole

Asst . Sec ; II . Hambling , S . D . ; J . Hayler , J . D . ; J . El Smith , l . G . ; A . Walkley , Tyler ; Coffin , P . AI . ; Pain , P . AL ; T . Bull , P . AL ; D . C . Alontague , A . D . C ; II . H . Bridgman , Stwd . ; Chabot , Baugham , A . C . Piper , 1 " Cox , Clorto , T . VV . Davies , and others . Visitors : Bros . Doggett , Daoust , Badderly , Bradford , and some 15 others . 1 he lodge was opened , and the preliminary work being disposed of , live gentlemen were initiated into Freemasonry , viz ., Messrs . Spauton , Nash , Danielli , Ilendre " , and Ben