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The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Sydney Jamieson , assisted by Bros . ljames Horncastle and Roland Henry , Miss Emily Rasey , and Miss Masie Riversdale . Bro . Arthur W . Briggs , P . P . G . Org . Bucks , ably presided at the pianoforte , and during the banquet played some beautiful selections , and his efforts were much appreciated . The W . M ., Bro . Charles Loram , was initiated in the Salisbury Lodge in 1 S 94 , and immediately after he was initiated he was given a collar , as at that time the lodge had very few members , and he has since filled all the positions up to the chair . Our

brother has been an ardent supporter of the three Institutions from the date of his initiation , and he is going up as Steward for the forthcoming festival of the Boys ' Institution with a substantial sum . As a member of the Craft , he possesses a sound knowledge of his duties , perfection in the ritual , an impressive style , geniality of manner , and readiness of speech , which mark him as one of the successes in the annals of theiSalisbury Lodge , and , in conclusion , we beg to tender our hearty congratulations to the members upon their good fortune in securing' the services of so eloquent a W . M ., and the lodge , we feel sure , is quite safe in his hands .

Strong Man Lodge , No . 45 . LADIES' NIGHT . The regular meeting was held on Monday , the 5 th ult ., at the Holborn Restaurant There were present Bros . T . C . Taylor , W . M . ; John Briggs , acting S . W . ; T . J Burgess , J . VV . ; G . G . Symons , P . M ., Treas . ; W . G . Mills , P . M ., Sec ; E . I

Vidler , S . D . ; F . Bristow , I . G . ; J . J . Berry , A . D . C . ; S . W . Heaton , Org . ; A . Hall , J . F . Selmes , and Bromley Hall , Stewards ; D . A . Langdon , P . M . ; j . Leith Leslie , M . A ., M . D . ; A . G . Peckham , J . George-Powell , J . H . Phillips , C . Helby , and T . Williams , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and a ballot taken for Mr . David Dixon Marshall , who was duly initiated .

All Masonic business being ended , the lodgi was clos » d , and the brethren joined their guests—Miss Cooper , Mrs . Kingsbury . Mrs . Dibb , Mis . Linney , Mrs . Berry , Mrs . Leslie , Miss Dennis , Mrs . A . Hall , Mrs . Bromley Hall , Mrs . Pay * fie , Mrs . Evendon , Mrs . Vidler , Mrs . Coote , Miss Barnett , Mrs . Peckham , Mrs . George Powell , Mrs . Hutt , Miss Bristowe , Mrs . Guernsey , Mrs . Starnes , Mrs . Phillips , Mrs . Helby , H . Cooper , A . Wallis , P . H . Kingsbury , . 1 . H . Dibb , C . Crayson , A . Linney , H . Troner , A . Payne , J . Evendon , C . Hutt , H . B . Guernsey , G . S . Starnes , and A . Helwood . The dinner was served in the Caledonian Salon . .

The toast of "The Queen" was given by the W . M . and duly honoured . Reference was made to the gracious and sympathetic interest her Majesty had evinced n the work of her ' -oldiers . The toast of ' H . R . H . the Prince of Wales " was received with enthusiasm truly Masonic . An excellent musical programme was in the hands of Bro . J . J . Berry , A . D . C , to

which the following contributed : Miss Ethel Winn , Miss Ella M . Johnstone , Mr . Arthur E . Webb , Bro . j . J . Berry , Bro . J . Briggs , Bro . Gurney Russell , Bro . Tom Burgess , and Bro . W . Amies King . The toast of "The W . M ., the Chairman , " was ably dealt with by Bro . G . G . Symons , P . M . He pointed out the good work Bro . Taylor had done for the lodge and his popularity was only what might be expected . The W . M . suitably replied .

At this juncture a telegram was received from Bro . W . Briggs , I . P . M ., who was on the Continent , wishing all piesent a happy evening , and regretting his absence . Bro . Symons seized the opportunity to speak of the virtues of the LP . M ., and the health of Bro . W . Briggs { in absentia ) was enthusiastically drunk . In proposing the toast of "The Ladies , " Bro . W . G . Mills , P . M ., Sec , said he felt relieved in some measure of his responsibity by the knowledge of the fact that no one could propose so important a toast in a satisfactory manner . No doubt many ladies present that night expected to gain some light upon the nature of Freemasonry ; ladies '

ideas on this subject were naturally very vague , but he _ could tell them that though Freemasonry was not a religion it was calculated to minimise the baser side of man and to develop and cultivate the better qualities . On behalf of the W . M . and officers and other members of the lodge he wished to say how exceedingly pleased they were to have the ladies with them that night . A good deal had recently been said about woman ' s rights . On this poii . t he felt tempted to say like Mr . Choate , the American Ambassador , who , when proposing the toast of the ladies a short time ago , with uplifted glass , exclaimed , " Woman , formerly our superior , now our equal . "

Bro . John Briggs , D . of C , congratulated the ladies upon the speaker selected to propose their toast . Perhaps the brethren were a liitle disappointed that nignt that they were not able , as on previous occasions , to greet the ladies resplendent in their colours and decorations , but somehow the point seemed to have been forcibly driven home that no colours , no ornaments , could compare with those round them that night . They would , no doubt , be glad to hear that this was to be the last toast of the evening , but this was not due to lack of courtesy ; they were rather animated by the spirit which inspired the poet when he wrote these lines" So , as at English feasts we do regreet

The daintiest last—to make the end most sweet . " He had been assured by many of the ladies present that they had spent a pleasant evening , and he , therefore , felt justified on behalf of the ladies injthanking the brethren for their welcome . The meeting dispersed shortly after 11 o ' clock , and the W . M . and brethren are to be congratulated upen a highly pleasant and successful gathering .

St . Michael ' s Lodge , No . 211 . The installation meeting of this ancient lodge took place on Tuesday , the 13 th ult ., at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , E . C , when Bro . Ernest C . Collings installed his successor , Bro . Frederick William Berry , as W . M . The following officers were appointed and invested for the ensuing year : Bros . G . F . Johnson , S . W . ; Howard E . Mullins , J . W . ; A . B . Spawforth , P . M ., Treas . ; William Radcliffe , P . M ., Sec ;

C . ] . Pinnell , S . D . ; William M . Sutton , J . D . j J . Loverseed , I . G . ; P . J . King , Stw ' d . ; and Orlton Cooper , P . M ., D . C . There were also present Bros . G . Cockerill , P . M . ; Albert H . Collings , P . M . ; Spawforth , and E . E . Berry . A Past Master ' s jewel of the value of £ 5 5 s . was unanimously voted to Bro . Alfred Green , P . M ., who has been compelled to relinquish the position in consequence of ill-health . The new Master next proceeded to initiate Mr . James Boyce and Mr . Charles Horatio Owen , and proved his capacity for his position by the very able manner in which he performed the ceremony .

After the business of the evening had been disposed of , the brethren and visitors were invited to partake of the banquet , which was excellently provided by Bro . W . G . Londen . The visitors present were Bros . VV . Smales , 2591 ; A . W . Battey , 141 ; J . ScarlettJ . W . 141 ; J . H . Prior , 12 S 7 ; Arthur E . Mullins , P . M . 1446 ; T . leeke ,

, I . G . 901 ; G . Beament , P . M . 231 S ; IL Kemp , P . M . S 62 ; I . H . Daily , 1 G 71 ; W . G . Jennings , J . A . Collings , 1693 ; J . Bannister Howard , 2705 ; A . Oliver , P . M . S 20 ; A . Loveridge , S 60 ; G . C . Brightling ( late of the lodge ); S . L . Isaacs , J . D . 22 G 5 ; C . S . Genese , P . M . 22 G 5 ; F . Newman , 834 ; Umberto Saloi , 1 GS 7 ; John Eberstein , 25 G 2 ; T . K . Roberts , J . D . 1 G 72 ; and E . J . Hiscock . 1 G 02 .

The toasts of ¦•The Queen and the Craft , " " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " and " The Grand Officers " having been duly honoured , The W . M ., in responding to the toast of "The Health of the W . M ., " which was

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proposed by the I . P . M . in a very neat manner , said he thanked the brethren for electing him to the position of W . M . to preside over the destinies of the old lodge of St . Michael ' s , and he was proud to be able to add his name to the long list of Masters , which had been in existence for 105 years . The toast of "The Visitors" was given by the W . M ., and ably responded to by Bros . A . E . Mullins , G . Beament , and H . Kemp .

After the toast of "The Officers , '' which was responded to by the S . W . and Steward , Bros . Johnson and King , the evening was brought to a pleasant ending . During the evening an excellent musical programme was gone through under the direction of Bro . J . A . Collings , which added largely to the enjoyment of the evening .

Kennington Lodge , No . 1381 . 1 A meeting was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the 6 th ult ., when among those present were Bros . T . Davies , W . M . ; Wolsey , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Hopkins , J . W . ; J . Hearn , P . M ., Sec . ; A . Harris , S . D . ; Brading , I . G . ; H . Linwood , Org . ; George Everett , P . M ., P . G . Treas . Eng . ; H . Higgins , P . M . ; Major T . C .

Walls , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Eng . ; C . H . Kohler , P . M . j J . La Feuillade , P . M . Foale , P . M . ; A . Lundie , P . M . ; Dr . Millsom , P . M . ; J . Barry , P . M . ; W . W . Westley , P . M . ( Hon . Member ); and among the visitors were Bros . F . R . VV . Hedges , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . G . ; Swash , W . M . ; Cannon , W . M . ; Carrington , W . M . ; Priest , P . M . ; Robinson , P . M . ; Almond , P . M . ; and Btfton , 72 .

The minutes of the ) previous meeting having been read and confirmed . Bro . H . A . Lassom was passed to the Second Degree . The ballot was taken on behalf of Mr . F . Wm . Sharp , and it being unanimous , he was duly initiated by the W . M . Bro . VV . H . Wolsey having been presented , was installed by the W . M . into the chair of K . S ., assisted by Bros . G . Everett , as S . W . ; Higgins , J . W . ; Major Walls , D . of C .,- and Lundie , I . G . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . R . B . Hopkins ,

S . W . ; A . Harris , J . W . ; R . C . F . La Feuillade , P . M ., Treas . ; J . N . Hearn , P . M ., Sec ; ' H . Linwood , S . D . ; R . W . Brading , J . D . ; G . Reddish , I . G . ; J . La Feuillade . P . M ., Org . ; W . Hacker , D . C . ; F . T . Clay and J . W . Monk , Stwds . ; H . F . Farmer ) A . D . C ; and C Plant , P . M ., Tyler . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Master , and he was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel . The report of the Audit Committee , a very satisfactory one , was received and adopted , after which the lodge ' wae closed .

A banquet followed . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts received full justice . Bro . George Everett responded on behalf of " The Grand Ofiicers . " ] In | the course of his speech he referred to the number of distinguished brethren who were serving their country in South Africa , and he could only hope that they would achieve

success and return unhurt to England . He alluded also to the fact that the lodge hid been favoured with a visit from the painstaking Secretary of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , who was also a Past Grand Officer . He hoped that the brethren would well support the W . M . as Steward for the forthcoming festival of that worthy Institution .

The I . P . M . gave " The Health of the W . M . " in flattering terms . He said that Bro . Wolsey , like himself , was an initiate of the lodge , and had done wall in the minor offices . He augured for him a prosperous year of office . "The Health of the Installing Master " followed , and was warmly drunk . Bro . T . Davis having replied , the toast of "The Initiate " followed , and was duly acknowledged by the recipient . " The Health of the Visitors " came next in order , and was responded to by Bros . Swash , Carrington , and others .

Thetoastof "The Past Masters" was coupled with the names of Bros . Kohler , Westley , and Lundie , who briefly acknowledged the compliment paid to them . In giving " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , " the W . M . alluded to the absence of Bro . R . La Feuillade that evening , which was caused by the recent sad bereavement he had sustained by the death of his wife . He was a careful Treasurer , which was shown by the audit report that had been received and adopted that night . The Secretary was also to be congratulated upon the manner in which he discharged his onerous duties .

Bro . Hearn having replied to the toast , ' [ The Health of the Officers , " coupled with the names of Bros . Hopkins and Harris , terminated the proceedings . During the evening an excellent programme of music under the direction of Bro . Herbert Linwood was given , the artistes bring Mesdames Annie Scull , Jenny Atkinson , and Bros . H . Corbyn , R . B . Hopkins , F . W . Stephens , and Saunders , and Mr . Hugo Hundt . The last-named created a furore by his talented vio'in selections .

St . Nicholas Lodge , No . 2259 . The monthly meeting was held in the Masonic Rooms , Thorne , on Wednesday the 21 st ; ult . Present : Bros . E . Hirst , W . M . ; G . Eland . I . P . M . ; E . Simpson S . W . ; E . Donkin , Treas . ; J . Constable , Sec . ; B . Maskill , S . D . ; W . W . Peacock ' J . D . ; W . P . Robotham , Org . ; J . H . Bletcher , P . M . ; J . H . Hardy ; and F . Pine ! lyler . Bro . T . W . Turner , W . M . 242 , was a visitor .

The lodge having been opened , letters of apology were read from several brethren , and the serious question how to prevent arrears was fully discussed , after which the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards adjourned for light refreshment .

Londesborough Lodge , No . 1681 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street W ., on Wednesday , the 21 st ult . There were present Bros . E . Head , VV . M •l " Freer , S . W . and VV . M . elect ; J . F . Plows , J . W . ; T . Kelly , S . D . ; J . He ' wett J . D . ; F . Shipton , D . C . ; W . E . Hill , I . G . ; George Read , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ' . D . Wetherilt , P . M ., Treas . ; F . J . Oliver , Org . ; R . W . Edgeley , Tyler ; George Wood , P . M . ; H . Robinson , P . M . ; J . H . Vant , E . Callard , E . G . Wood 1

, Tettamanti , G . Doughty , B . II . Springett , Rev . W . B . Springett , J . Green , G . W Smith . A . J . Kingston , F . Everert , G . Quelch , A . Moss , W . Dunscombe . F . B . Mills ' C . P . Leatherby , W . J . Righton , E . J . Clarke , W . H . Sherring , S . Brooks , F * Measor , G . Price , W . H . Pullin , J . Peschek , T . A . Marks , R . Elwin , T . Fielding , H P . Usher , W . Gunn , and D . W . Doughty * . The visitors were Bros . McVerv , W . M

1310 ; U . a . Spicer , f . M . 1891 ; L . C . Mulvey , P . M . 170 , F . G . Purst . Ene * ..- W E Reeve , P . M . 720 ; J . Watts , P . M . 179 ; E . Weavell , P . M . 2521 ; A . H . Noble S . D . 1227 , W . Cannon , D . C . 230 S ; VV . Smith , 166 S ; J . Baker , 1227 ; AH * Gale , 2521 ; J . W . Kriegbaum . 1159 ; J . C . Hunting , 19 S 7 ; J . Collins , 192 ; I . s ! Berryman , SGo ; A . Castle , 175 ; K . Hamilton , 781 ; J . S . Ross , 1310 ; H . Budd 2521 ; and W . Pearson , 2432 . '

„ , , Lo ( 3 B e beln £ 0 Pened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , the W . M . raised Bros . D . W . Doughty , A . J . Kingston , and E . G . Wood to the Degree of Master Mason in a most impressive manner , and then proceeded to install his successor , Bro . J . Freer , S . W ., in the chair of K . S . Thisceremony was carried through by the Installing Master in the most able and faultless manner , the three addresses

especially being given in a style that must have impressed every brother present . The new W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . 1 . F . Plows S W T . Kelly , J . W . j G . Read , P . M ., Sec ; D . Wetherilt , P . M ., Treas . ; Rev . Dr . SprineetV Chap . ; J . Hewett , S . D . ; VV . E . Hill , J . D . ; F . Shipton , l . G . ; F . B . Mills , ? I Clarke , and G . VV . Smith , Stwds . ; and R . W . Edgley , Tyler . A ballot having been " taken for Messrs . F . C . Jacob and H . W . Miller , they were initiated by the W . M . in a

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