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1460 ; Hcnbach , 1410 ; G . W . Saul , 1201 ; W . W . Harvey , John Palmer , P . M . 27 ; A . J . Ircton , 1348 ; W . Stephens , P . M . 1365 ; E . D . Willey , 9 ; W . P . Gardner , 1297 ; W . Mann , P . M . 144 ; "W . Hilton , P . M . 780 ; J . Brockett Sorrell , P . M . 176 ; David Haslett , J . W . 145 ; W . Batley , P . M . 749 ; W . J . Murlis , W . M . 1642 ; Herbert Dicketts , P . G . S . ; Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B , ; Henry Fcnn ,
P . M . 49 ; the Rev . E . H . Brette , D . D ., P . M . 1460 ; James Kench , P . M . 53 8 ; John C . Cox , P . M . 1257 ; Joseph Wright , P . G . Pursr . ; J . L . Coulton , P . M . 3 82 ; L . B . Pillin , J . W . 780 ; H . Massey ( " Freemason " ) ; C . Burmeister , W . M . 338 ; C . J . W . Davies , P . M . 382 ; J . W . Robinson , S . W . 1287 ; B . Brayshaw , W . M . 147 ; John Boyd , P . G . P ., G . S . ; Thomas Dayson , 5 82 ; Walter
Mitchell , J . W . 155 8 ; J . Callaghan , 177 ; V . Burtell , 382 ; W . J . Deighton , 135 r . Bros . J . Dancer , 1446 ; A . Flattcly . " 205 ; and F . H . Tate , 79 s , were elected joining members . Bro . James H . Hammond was raised , and Bros . Hardwicke , Stilwell , Solomon , Linging , and Inge were passed . The ceremonies were performed by the W . M ., Bro . Swallow , who afterwards installed the
Rev-Philip Mclancthon Holden , S . W . and W . M . elect , in the presence of a Board of Installed Masters , numbering 48 . The officers appointed were Bros . Swallow , I . P . M . ; White , S . W . ; Phillips , J . W . ; C . A . Cottebrune , Trcas . ; Scott , Sec ; Turner , S . D . ; Parsons , J . D . ; Shand , I . G . ; Hutchinson , D . C ; Willis , W . S . ; Bishop , A . W . S ., and Potter , Tyler . Bro . Swallow concluded the ceremony by
delivering the addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , which was succeeded by the proposition of the usual toasts . After proposing "The Queen and the Craft , " the W . M . proposed "The M . W . G . M . " , and said that when the brethren considered the graceful manner in which the Prince of Wales
accepted the dignity of Grand Master when it was offered to him , and when they further considered the great attention which he had paid , more perhaps than could be expected of one in his exalted position , to the duties of the office , he having so much to do , and when they f urther considered his great courtesy , his gentlemanly oearing towards all with whom he came in contact ,
justifying his character as " the first gentleman in Europe , " they ought to be proud of having him as Grand Master . He might inform the brethren that H . R . H . expressed himself to Sir Albert Woods as greatly pleased with the installation ceremony at the Albert Hall . The W . M . next proposed "The Pro Grand Master , " than whom no one more deserved to be in that position than the
Earl of Carnarvon , or would more command the respect of the Craft . His lordship could go into a lodge and perform all the ceremonies . It was a great thing for Freemasons to have for a Pro Grand Master a brother who brought a great mind to the work , as it showed them there was something in Masonry , its system and symbols , worthy of being sought after and enquired into .
Speaking of Lord Skelmersdale , D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , the W . M . said the D . G . M . went here and there in Masonry , consecrating this and that lodge and chapter , and doing all he could to win the good opinion of the Craft . Upon one occasion he had the pleasure of sitting next to his lordship , and he must say he never sat next to a pleasantcr gentleman in the whole course of his
life , making one feel quite at home in his presence ; with the happy knack of saying the right thing in the righ place . The other Grand Officers were distinguished by their merit and ability , and gave to Freemasonry a great deal of its prestige in the eyes of the world . Bro . Raynham W . Stewart , P . G . D ., responded , remarking that the Graml Officers were always ready to do the
best they could for the interests of the Craft at large . Bro . Swallow , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M . " The brethren had heard that the Prince of Wales was very much pleased with his reception at the Albert Hall j and the W . M . was no doubt much pleased with the reception he had just met with in the City of Westminster Lodge . If he was not , he ought to be . He ( Bro . Swallow ) was
sure no worthier brother could go on to the chair . He had been S . W . of the lodge , and he had performed his duties admirably . It was by the brethren ' s unanimous vote he became W . M . He would do his duty as far as lay in his power while W . M ., and would do nothing that could offend Grand Lodge or this lodge . He ( Bro . Swallow ) had had many pleasant evenings with him , and
he trusted that his year of office would be a happy and prosperous one . The W . M . in reply said that he only wished he had the power of expressing his feelings as he desired , but they must take the will for the deed . He thanked them most heartily and warmly for the cordiality with which they had responded to the toast proposed by the I . P . M . He could assure them that in his
wildest dreams at his initiation , he never could have supposed he should have been placed in the chair with so many pleasing and flattering expressions . He was very glad to have got into the chair , and he would do his utmost to maintain the good character which the City of Westminster Lodge had gained during the last twelve months . If he failed it would not be for want of bringing
to bear all the power and ability he possibly could , both in working the three degrees in lodge , but in working the Fourth Degree . In conclusion , he could only say the brethren beggared him in thank' ! . The W . M . neM proposed " The Visitors , " seventy of whom were present . Bro . Joseph Smith , P . G . P ., replied . The W . M . then gave "The Health of Past Master Swallow , " and presented him
with a valuable P . M . ' s jewel . Bro . Swallow was one of the founders of the lodge , and he had done his utmost to make it prosperous , in which attempt he had been entirely successful . Bro . Swallow in acknowled ging the toast said he had had many difficulties to go through in connection with this lodge , but the greatest difficulty was in tetuin thanks for the brethren ' s kindness . However , he chmiM be vety short in his sreech , lor he scarcely kpew
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what to say . He did not know that he deserved all that had bten said in his favour ; but if he did , he was both surprised and pleased . What he had done for the lodge he looked upon as nothing more than other Masons would have done . He certainly strove very hard for the warrant . He got his power from Marlborough House , and obtained the warrant after nine months' trying . He
persevered , and his success encouraged him to say to others that when they began anything they should go on with it , and they would succeed . He had determined to start this lodge , and to make it a success . The charities had been well cared for . As regarded the jewel presented to him , it was a proof that what he had done had given the brethren satisfaction , and he should wear it with some
tecling of pomp and vanity . He hoped to see the lodge make still further progress . To the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary , " Bro . Scott replied , and the S . W . responded to that of ' The Officers . " Bro . James Terry acknowledged the toast of "The Charities , " and after expressing his regret at Bro . Little ' s absence , and thanking the W . M . and the brethren for their sympathy with
him in his illness , said it was not more than he deserved . On behalf of bro . Little , he thanked the body for its support of the Girls' School . Bro . Terry then reviewed the work of all the institutions , and pointed out to the brethren the great progress they had made , not only in the amount of subscriptions received by them , but in the increase of the benefits they conferred . The brethren
shortly afterwards separated , having enjoyed a delightful evening , which was made additionally pleasant by some good singing hy Bros . Knight Smith , J . Wm . Cantle , and Frank Percival . ST . DUNSTAN'S LODGE ( No . 1589 ) . —The last meeting of this local lodge was held at Andcrton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Friday , the 17 th ult . Bro . J . C .
Dwarber , P . M . 5 5 , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . Wellsman , S . W . ; Dalwood , J . W . ; A . Tisley , Sec ; J . H . Dodson , S . D . ; Bull , acting J . D . ; T . A . Woodbridge , I . G . ; ' R . W . Williams , P . G . O . Middlesex , Org . ; Gilbert , P . G . T . Middlesex , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M ., assisted by his officers , raised Bro . Platts , passed
Bro . J . W . Lewis , and initiated Mr . G . A . Pcarce . The three arduous and impressive ceremonies were most excellently well performed by the W . M . A notice of motion having been given by Bro . Dalwood , P . M . 860 , J . W ., that the sum of ten pounds should be voted towards the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , the lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent
banquet , well served by Bro . Clcmow . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary loyal and Craft toasts were given from the chair and warmly received . In giving the toast of the evening , viz ., " The Initiate , " the W . M . stated that as the St . Dunstan ' s was a local lodge , they were pleased to welcome amongst them that evening a resident in the district in the person of their newly-admitted brother . He
( the W . M . ) had an objection to large lodges , because very often there were many party and other influences at work , and in consequence perfect harmony was impossible . This would , he hoped , never be the case in No . 1589 , and that possibly their initiate that evening had taken a very wise step in joining a new lodge in preference to an old one . In conclusion , he hoped that he , Bro . Pearce , would become
a worthy and deserving brother , and would always regard it as one of the happiest days of his life when he became a Mason . The initiate , in reply , stated that he had had a very great desire to join Freemasonry for some years past , but until recently had lacked the opportunity . He was exceedingly impressed with the ceremony , and hoped that as long as he remained a member of the lodge
he should discharge the great obligations he had entered into satisfactorily . The S . W ., in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " said it was to him a great pleasure in having the honour to do so . The capabilities of the W . M . that day had been severely tried , because he had had to work the three arduous ceremonies unassisted by any I . P . M ., but he had , nevertheless , carried them out to
the extreme satisfaction of every one . In conclusion , he said it was an honour to the St . Dunstan ' s Lodge in having such a Master , whose courtesy and Masonic ability , combined with his happy and pleasant manner , had endeared him to all he came in contact with . The W . M ., in his response , said he was extremely obliged to the S . W . for speaking so kindly of him , but he could not take credit
for all the good things therein expressed . I he Master of a new lodge having no P . M . ' s to support him , and the younger officers being not always at his elbow , had always a heavy task to discharge , but there was only one way to get through it , and that was by calling the lodge early and exercising personal punctuality . Hitherto his health had enabled him to pull through notwithstanding the
difficulties under which he laboured in thclodge , and he hoped to be able to instal his successor . In giving " The Health of the Visitors , " the W . M . said it was a toast that always afforded him a great pleasure to propose . On behalf of the lodge he wished to assure them that they were heartilj welcome , and at the same lime he remarked for the information of the initiate that by visiting various lodges the
brethren had an opportunity of becoming conversant with the rituals and of contrasting the different styles . This toast having been duly drunk , Bros . Walls , S . D . Kennington , Dawson , 749 , Dodman , 879 , and Harwar , St . Clement Danes , severally acknowledged the honour that had been paid them , and complimented the W . M . personally , and the lodge generally , for the excellent
" working . " " The I Icalth of the Treasurer and Secretary " followed , in which the W . M . expressed his very great obligations to the latter brother in particular , whose zeal and assiduity , he said , had been unremitting since ihc foundation of the lodge . In the unavoidable absence of the Treasurer , Bro . Tisley , the Secretary , replied . He said that the Treasurer had to attend the Lodge of Gtand Stewards on the same nig ht as the St , DunsUn ' s mef , but
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although not present in body he was there in mind . Upon his own behalf he could only say that he was exceeding ly pleased at being Secretary to so good a lodge as No . 158 9 , and if there was anything more he could do to further its prosperity he should be only too happy to do it . In pro posing " The Health of the Officers , " the W . M . expressed himself highly pleased with them , and particularly
complimented the lodge upon having two old Past Masters in the S . and J . W . ' s chairs , namely , Bros . Wellsman and Dalwood , who were most excellent officers . The S . W ., in reply , modestly said he could only regard himself as acting in the capacity of lieutenant to the W . M ., under whose command it was a pleasure to serve . He was pleased that he , the S . W ., was—although in a small
degree—one of the promoters of the lodge , and it was exceedingly gratifying to him to find that it was progressing so very satisfactorily . The J . W . said he could endorse every word that Bro . Wellsman had spoken , and he further believed that the St . Dunstan ' s has a representative lodge would shortly equal any lodge in the City of
London . In conclusion , as a P . M . of some years standing , he could vouch that the working of the ceremonies as performed by the W . M . could not be surpassed . During the evening instrumental , vocal , and poetical selections were given by Bios . Williams , Harwar , Dawson , Walls , Esson , and others . The proceedings terminated at 10 , and the brethren adjourned until the third Friday in January .
-WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — The first regular meeting since its consecration was held on Thursday , 18 th ult ., at the New Market Hotel , King Street , West Smithfield . Bro . Joseph Smith , P . G . P ., W . M ., opened the lodge , supported by every officer of the lodge , punctually at 3 o ' clock . The minutes of the Consecration and two emergency meetings were read , put
separately and all unanimously confirmed . The work , which was well and ably done , was passing ( one at a time ) Bros . T . M . Butt , W . J Delafous , and W . Snow to the Secord Degree , after which Mr . R . Leggett was introduced and initiated into Freemasonry . Some propositions for initiations and joining were given in . The lodge was closed and adjourned to Thursday , 18 th
January , to meet at half past two . There were present besides W . M ., Bros . T . W . Adams , S . W . ; G . J . Elliot , J . W . ; E . Mallett , Assistant Secretary , who acted for Bro . F . Walters , G . J . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Secretary , absent through ill health , W . T . Howes , P . M . ; S . D . ; , | .. | ohnson , J . D ; G . S . Wintlc , P . M , I . G . The visitors were Bro . W . Sugg , P-M , , 3 . 3 i &«¦• • i H . Faija , J . D . 1 540 ; J . Swcascy jun . 1423 ,
and more whose names wc could not ascertain . It was decided that a lodge of instruction be held in conncclioVi with the lodge , and which gave its sanction to its being held under the lodge warrant . A good banquet was provided , and was well appreciated by all who were present . The usual toasts were given and responded to . Songs and some good recitations passed away an
agreeable evening very well spent . After wishing each other the compliments of the approaching year , the members separated . OXFORD . —Apollo University Lodge ( No . 35 7 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., in the handsome hall adjoining the Clarendon Hotel . The W . M ., the R . W . Bro . H . R . H . Prince Leopold ,
K . G ., Prov . G . M . Oxon , fully intended to have been present , but was unfortunately prevented at the last moment from attending , in consequence of an attack of rheumatism in the knee , from which he has previously suffered . In his absence , Bro . the Rev . R . W . M . Pope , M . A ., of Worcester College , Prov . G . Chap . Oxon , the W . Deputy Master , presided . There was a large attendance of members of
the lodge and provincial officers , together with several visitors , including representatives of Grand Lodge , of the Isaac Newton Lodge , Cambridge , of the other local lodges , and of some English lodges abroad , nearly one hundred brethren being present . There were eight initiations , viz ., Messrs . Dunn-Gardner , Cooper , Portal , Scratchlcy , Bright-Smith , Eyre , Kettle and Jones , and nine passings , viz .,
Bros . Brown , Lloyd , Murray-Anderson , Moore , Prankcrd , Radcliffe , Simpson , Savory , and Harter , which is significant evidence of the flourishing state of the Craft in the University . The brethren then proceeded to the election ol a W . M . to preside over them at the expiration of Prince Leopold ' s year of office , when their choice fell upon Bro . Co ) , the Hon . W . E . Sackvillc-West , M . A ., of Christ
Church , and Dean and Bursar of Keblc College , who at present holds the office of J . W . He will be formally installed at the annual fes'ival next term , when he will appoint his officers for the year . On the proposition of the W . Deputy Master , seconded by P . M . the Rev . H . A . Pickard , M . A ., of Christ Church , P . G . C , P . M . Reginald Bird , M . A ., and Fellow of Magdalen College , D . Prov .
G . M . Oxon , was unanimously re-elected Treasurer for the ensuing year . Bro . G . Norwood was again elected Tyler . Full Masonic mourning was worn , in consequence of the death of P . M . T . H . G . Wyndham , M . A ., late Fellow and tutor of Merton College . At the conclusion of the business the brethren adjourned to the Clarendon Assembly Room adjoining the lodge , where a handsome banquet was
served , the chair being occupied by the W . D . M ., who proposed the usual . loyal and Masonic toasts in graceful and felicitous terms . The proceedings were of a very festive ar . d enjoyable character , and some excellent speeches bearing upon the well-being of the Craft were delivered in response to the personal healths included in the list . Among the visitors present was Bro . the Hon . J . Hyde Harris , District G . M . of Otago , New Zealand .
HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . —A strong meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Lion Hotel on the 16 th ult . There were present amongst others Bros . | . Hurst , W . M . ; [ . Hammond , P . M . ( Jordan ) , S . W . ; S . Hill , P . M . ( Canonb ' ury and Bedford ) , J . W . ; E . Hopwood , P . M . ( Faith ) , I . P . M . and Trcas . ; W . Hammond , P . M . ( Jordan , Lebanon , and Hemming ) , Sec . ; Fox , S . D . ; Jcbbett , J . D . ; Hiscox , acting I . G . ; Walls , D . C ; Kent
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1460 ; Hcnbach , 1410 ; G . W . Saul , 1201 ; W . W . Harvey , John Palmer , P . M . 27 ; A . J . Ircton , 1348 ; W . Stephens , P . M . 1365 ; E . D . Willey , 9 ; W . P . Gardner , 1297 ; W . Mann , P . M . 144 ; "W . Hilton , P . M . 780 ; J . Brockett Sorrell , P . M . 176 ; David Haslett , J . W . 145 ; W . Batley , P . M . 749 ; W . J . Murlis , W . M . 1642 ; Herbert Dicketts , P . G . S . ; Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B , ; Henry Fcnn ,
P . M . 49 ; the Rev . E . H . Brette , D . D ., P . M . 1460 ; James Kench , P . M . 53 8 ; John C . Cox , P . M . 1257 ; Joseph Wright , P . G . Pursr . ; J . L . Coulton , P . M . 3 82 ; L . B . Pillin , J . W . 780 ; H . Massey ( " Freemason " ) ; C . Burmeister , W . M . 338 ; C . J . W . Davies , P . M . 382 ; J . W . Robinson , S . W . 1287 ; B . Brayshaw , W . M . 147 ; John Boyd , P . G . P ., G . S . ; Thomas Dayson , 5 82 ; Walter
Mitchell , J . W . 155 8 ; J . Callaghan , 177 ; V . Burtell , 382 ; W . J . Deighton , 135 r . Bros . J . Dancer , 1446 ; A . Flattcly . " 205 ; and F . H . Tate , 79 s , were elected joining members . Bro . James H . Hammond was raised , and Bros . Hardwicke , Stilwell , Solomon , Linging , and Inge were passed . The ceremonies were performed by the W . M ., Bro . Swallow , who afterwards installed the
Rev-Philip Mclancthon Holden , S . W . and W . M . elect , in the presence of a Board of Installed Masters , numbering 48 . The officers appointed were Bros . Swallow , I . P . M . ; White , S . W . ; Phillips , J . W . ; C . A . Cottebrune , Trcas . ; Scott , Sec ; Turner , S . D . ; Parsons , J . D . ; Shand , I . G . ; Hutchinson , D . C ; Willis , W . S . ; Bishop , A . W . S ., and Potter , Tyler . Bro . Swallow concluded the ceremony by
delivering the addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , which was succeeded by the proposition of the usual toasts . After proposing "The Queen and the Craft , " the W . M . proposed "The M . W . G . M . " , and said that when the brethren considered the graceful manner in which the Prince of Wales
accepted the dignity of Grand Master when it was offered to him , and when they further considered the great attention which he had paid , more perhaps than could be expected of one in his exalted position , to the duties of the office , he having so much to do , and when they f urther considered his great courtesy , his gentlemanly oearing towards all with whom he came in contact ,
justifying his character as " the first gentleman in Europe , " they ought to be proud of having him as Grand Master . He might inform the brethren that H . R . H . expressed himself to Sir Albert Woods as greatly pleased with the installation ceremony at the Albert Hall . The W . M . next proposed "The Pro Grand Master , " than whom no one more deserved to be in that position than the
Earl of Carnarvon , or would more command the respect of the Craft . His lordship could go into a lodge and perform all the ceremonies . It was a great thing for Freemasons to have for a Pro Grand Master a brother who brought a great mind to the work , as it showed them there was something in Masonry , its system and symbols , worthy of being sought after and enquired into .
Speaking of Lord Skelmersdale , D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , the W . M . said the D . G . M . went here and there in Masonry , consecrating this and that lodge and chapter , and doing all he could to win the good opinion of the Craft . Upon one occasion he had the pleasure of sitting next to his lordship , and he must say he never sat next to a pleasantcr gentleman in the whole course of his
life , making one feel quite at home in his presence ; with the happy knack of saying the right thing in the righ place . The other Grand Officers were distinguished by their merit and ability , and gave to Freemasonry a great deal of its prestige in the eyes of the world . Bro . Raynham W . Stewart , P . G . D ., responded , remarking that the Graml Officers were always ready to do the
best they could for the interests of the Craft at large . Bro . Swallow , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M . " The brethren had heard that the Prince of Wales was very much pleased with his reception at the Albert Hall j and the W . M . was no doubt much pleased with the reception he had just met with in the City of Westminster Lodge . If he was not , he ought to be . He ( Bro . Swallow ) was
sure no worthier brother could go on to the chair . He had been S . W . of the lodge , and he had performed his duties admirably . It was by the brethren ' s unanimous vote he became W . M . He would do his duty as far as lay in his power while W . M ., and would do nothing that could offend Grand Lodge or this lodge . He ( Bro . Swallow ) had had many pleasant evenings with him , and
he trusted that his year of office would be a happy and prosperous one . The W . M . in reply said that he only wished he had the power of expressing his feelings as he desired , but they must take the will for the deed . He thanked them most heartily and warmly for the cordiality with which they had responded to the toast proposed by the I . P . M . He could assure them that in his
wildest dreams at his initiation , he never could have supposed he should have been placed in the chair with so many pleasing and flattering expressions . He was very glad to have got into the chair , and he would do his utmost to maintain the good character which the City of Westminster Lodge had gained during the last twelve months . If he failed it would not be for want of bringing
to bear all the power and ability he possibly could , both in working the three degrees in lodge , but in working the Fourth Degree . In conclusion , he could only say the brethren beggared him in thank' ! . The W . M . neM proposed " The Visitors , " seventy of whom were present . Bro . Joseph Smith , P . G . P ., replied . The W . M . then gave "The Health of Past Master Swallow , " and presented him
with a valuable P . M . ' s jewel . Bro . Swallow was one of the founders of the lodge , and he had done his utmost to make it prosperous , in which attempt he had been entirely successful . Bro . Swallow in acknowled ging the toast said he had had many difficulties to go through in connection with this lodge , but the greatest difficulty was in tetuin thanks for the brethren ' s kindness . However , he chmiM be vety short in his sreech , lor he scarcely kpew
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what to say . He did not know that he deserved all that had bten said in his favour ; but if he did , he was both surprised and pleased . What he had done for the lodge he looked upon as nothing more than other Masons would have done . He certainly strove very hard for the warrant . He got his power from Marlborough House , and obtained the warrant after nine months' trying . He
persevered , and his success encouraged him to say to others that when they began anything they should go on with it , and they would succeed . He had determined to start this lodge , and to make it a success . The charities had been well cared for . As regarded the jewel presented to him , it was a proof that what he had done had given the brethren satisfaction , and he should wear it with some
tecling of pomp and vanity . He hoped to see the lodge make still further progress . To the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary , " Bro . Scott replied , and the S . W . responded to that of ' The Officers . " Bro . James Terry acknowledged the toast of "The Charities , " and after expressing his regret at Bro . Little ' s absence , and thanking the W . M . and the brethren for their sympathy with
him in his illness , said it was not more than he deserved . On behalf of bro . Little , he thanked the body for its support of the Girls' School . Bro . Terry then reviewed the work of all the institutions , and pointed out to the brethren the great progress they had made , not only in the amount of subscriptions received by them , but in the increase of the benefits they conferred . The brethren
shortly afterwards separated , having enjoyed a delightful evening , which was made additionally pleasant by some good singing hy Bros . Knight Smith , J . Wm . Cantle , and Frank Percival . ST . DUNSTAN'S LODGE ( No . 1589 ) . —The last meeting of this local lodge was held at Andcrton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Friday , the 17 th ult . Bro . J . C .
Dwarber , P . M . 5 5 , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . Wellsman , S . W . ; Dalwood , J . W . ; A . Tisley , Sec ; J . H . Dodson , S . D . ; Bull , acting J . D . ; T . A . Woodbridge , I . G . ; ' R . W . Williams , P . G . O . Middlesex , Org . ; Gilbert , P . G . T . Middlesex , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M ., assisted by his officers , raised Bro . Platts , passed
Bro . J . W . Lewis , and initiated Mr . G . A . Pcarce . The three arduous and impressive ceremonies were most excellently well performed by the W . M . A notice of motion having been given by Bro . Dalwood , P . M . 860 , J . W ., that the sum of ten pounds should be voted towards the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , the lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent
banquet , well served by Bro . Clcmow . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary loyal and Craft toasts were given from the chair and warmly received . In giving the toast of the evening , viz ., " The Initiate , " the W . M . stated that as the St . Dunstan ' s was a local lodge , they were pleased to welcome amongst them that evening a resident in the district in the person of their newly-admitted brother . He
( the W . M . ) had an objection to large lodges , because very often there were many party and other influences at work , and in consequence perfect harmony was impossible . This would , he hoped , never be the case in No . 1589 , and that possibly their initiate that evening had taken a very wise step in joining a new lodge in preference to an old one . In conclusion , he hoped that he , Bro . Pearce , would become
a worthy and deserving brother , and would always regard it as one of the happiest days of his life when he became a Mason . The initiate , in reply , stated that he had had a very great desire to join Freemasonry for some years past , but until recently had lacked the opportunity . He was exceedingly impressed with the ceremony , and hoped that as long as he remained a member of the lodge
he should discharge the great obligations he had entered into satisfactorily . The S . W ., in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " said it was to him a great pleasure in having the honour to do so . The capabilities of the W . M . that day had been severely tried , because he had had to work the three arduous ceremonies unassisted by any I . P . M ., but he had , nevertheless , carried them out to
the extreme satisfaction of every one . In conclusion , he said it was an honour to the St . Dunstan ' s Lodge in having such a Master , whose courtesy and Masonic ability , combined with his happy and pleasant manner , had endeared him to all he came in contact with . The W . M ., in his response , said he was extremely obliged to the S . W . for speaking so kindly of him , but he could not take credit
for all the good things therein expressed . I he Master of a new lodge having no P . M . ' s to support him , and the younger officers being not always at his elbow , had always a heavy task to discharge , but there was only one way to get through it , and that was by calling the lodge early and exercising personal punctuality . Hitherto his health had enabled him to pull through notwithstanding the
difficulties under which he laboured in thclodge , and he hoped to be able to instal his successor . In giving " The Health of the Visitors , " the W . M . said it was a toast that always afforded him a great pleasure to propose . On behalf of the lodge he wished to assure them that they were heartilj welcome , and at the same lime he remarked for the information of the initiate that by visiting various lodges the
brethren had an opportunity of becoming conversant with the rituals and of contrasting the different styles . This toast having been duly drunk , Bros . Walls , S . D . Kennington , Dawson , 749 , Dodman , 879 , and Harwar , St . Clement Danes , severally acknowledged the honour that had been paid them , and complimented the W . M . personally , and the lodge generally , for the excellent
" working . " " The I Icalth of the Treasurer and Secretary " followed , in which the W . M . expressed his very great obligations to the latter brother in particular , whose zeal and assiduity , he said , had been unremitting since ihc foundation of the lodge . In the unavoidable absence of the Treasurer , Bro . Tisley , the Secretary , replied . He said that the Treasurer had to attend the Lodge of Gtand Stewards on the same nig ht as the St , DunsUn ' s mef , but
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although not present in body he was there in mind . Upon his own behalf he could only say that he was exceeding ly pleased at being Secretary to so good a lodge as No . 158 9 , and if there was anything more he could do to further its prosperity he should be only too happy to do it . In pro posing " The Health of the Officers , " the W . M . expressed himself highly pleased with them , and particularly
complimented the lodge upon having two old Past Masters in the S . and J . W . ' s chairs , namely , Bros . Wellsman and Dalwood , who were most excellent officers . The S . W ., in reply , modestly said he could only regard himself as acting in the capacity of lieutenant to the W . M ., under whose command it was a pleasure to serve . He was pleased that he , the S . W ., was—although in a small
degree—one of the promoters of the lodge , and it was exceedingly gratifying to him to find that it was progressing so very satisfactorily . The J . W . said he could endorse every word that Bro . Wellsman had spoken , and he further believed that the St . Dunstan ' s has a representative lodge would shortly equal any lodge in the City of
London . In conclusion , as a P . M . of some years standing , he could vouch that the working of the ceremonies as performed by the W . M . could not be surpassed . During the evening instrumental , vocal , and poetical selections were given by Bios . Williams , Harwar , Dawson , Walls , Esson , and others . The proceedings terminated at 10 , and the brethren adjourned until the third Friday in January .
-WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — The first regular meeting since its consecration was held on Thursday , 18 th ult ., at the New Market Hotel , King Street , West Smithfield . Bro . Joseph Smith , P . G . P ., W . M ., opened the lodge , supported by every officer of the lodge , punctually at 3 o ' clock . The minutes of the Consecration and two emergency meetings were read , put
separately and all unanimously confirmed . The work , which was well and ably done , was passing ( one at a time ) Bros . T . M . Butt , W . J Delafous , and W . Snow to the Secord Degree , after which Mr . R . Leggett was introduced and initiated into Freemasonry . Some propositions for initiations and joining were given in . The lodge was closed and adjourned to Thursday , 18 th
January , to meet at half past two . There were present besides W . M ., Bros . T . W . Adams , S . W . ; G . J . Elliot , J . W . ; E . Mallett , Assistant Secretary , who acted for Bro . F . Walters , G . J . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Secretary , absent through ill health , W . T . Howes , P . M . ; S . D . ; , | .. | ohnson , J . D ; G . S . Wintlc , P . M , I . G . The visitors were Bro . W . Sugg , P-M , , 3 . 3 i &«¦• • i H . Faija , J . D . 1 540 ; J . Swcascy jun . 1423 ,
and more whose names wc could not ascertain . It was decided that a lodge of instruction be held in conncclioVi with the lodge , and which gave its sanction to its being held under the lodge warrant . A good banquet was provided , and was well appreciated by all who were present . The usual toasts were given and responded to . Songs and some good recitations passed away an
agreeable evening very well spent . After wishing each other the compliments of the approaching year , the members separated . OXFORD . —Apollo University Lodge ( No . 35 7 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., in the handsome hall adjoining the Clarendon Hotel . The W . M ., the R . W . Bro . H . R . H . Prince Leopold ,
K . G ., Prov . G . M . Oxon , fully intended to have been present , but was unfortunately prevented at the last moment from attending , in consequence of an attack of rheumatism in the knee , from which he has previously suffered . In his absence , Bro . the Rev . R . W . M . Pope , M . A ., of Worcester College , Prov . G . Chap . Oxon , the W . Deputy Master , presided . There was a large attendance of members of
the lodge and provincial officers , together with several visitors , including representatives of Grand Lodge , of the Isaac Newton Lodge , Cambridge , of the other local lodges , and of some English lodges abroad , nearly one hundred brethren being present . There were eight initiations , viz ., Messrs . Dunn-Gardner , Cooper , Portal , Scratchlcy , Bright-Smith , Eyre , Kettle and Jones , and nine passings , viz .,
Bros . Brown , Lloyd , Murray-Anderson , Moore , Prankcrd , Radcliffe , Simpson , Savory , and Harter , which is significant evidence of the flourishing state of the Craft in the University . The brethren then proceeded to the election ol a W . M . to preside over them at the expiration of Prince Leopold ' s year of office , when their choice fell upon Bro . Co ) , the Hon . W . E . Sackvillc-West , M . A ., of Christ
Church , and Dean and Bursar of Keblc College , who at present holds the office of J . W . He will be formally installed at the annual fes'ival next term , when he will appoint his officers for the year . On the proposition of the W . Deputy Master , seconded by P . M . the Rev . H . A . Pickard , M . A ., of Christ Church , P . G . C , P . M . Reginald Bird , M . A ., and Fellow of Magdalen College , D . Prov .
G . M . Oxon , was unanimously re-elected Treasurer for the ensuing year . Bro . G . Norwood was again elected Tyler . Full Masonic mourning was worn , in consequence of the death of P . M . T . H . G . Wyndham , M . A ., late Fellow and tutor of Merton College . At the conclusion of the business the brethren adjourned to the Clarendon Assembly Room adjoining the lodge , where a handsome banquet was
served , the chair being occupied by the W . D . M ., who proposed the usual . loyal and Masonic toasts in graceful and felicitous terms . The proceedings were of a very festive ar . d enjoyable character , and some excellent speeches bearing upon the well-being of the Craft were delivered in response to the personal healths included in the list . Among the visitors present was Bro . the Hon . J . Hyde Harris , District G . M . of Otago , New Zealand .
HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . —A strong meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Lion Hotel on the 16 th ult . There were present amongst others Bros . | . Hurst , W . M . ; [ . Hammond , P . M . ( Jordan ) , S . W . ; S . Hill , P . M . ( Canonb ' ury and Bedford ) , J . W . ; E . Hopwood , P . M . ( Faith ) , I . P . M . and Trcas . ; W . Hammond , P . M . ( Jordan , Lebanon , and Hemming ) , Sec . ; Fox , S . D . ; Jcbbett , J . D . ; Hiscox , acting I . G . ; Walls , D . C ; Kent