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been unable to be with them , and , feeling that that sympathy vvas genuine , he considered it his duty to acknowledge it . The Master then proposed thc toast of " Thc Visitors , " to which several of the guests responded . The other toasts were " 'The Past Masters , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " "'The Officers , " and "All poor and Distressed Brethren . "
A very good musical selection vvas provided under thc direction of Bro . Lindsay Sloper . the artisles being Miss Isabella Stone , and Mr . J . W . Thompson . Bro . Charles Braham also favoured the company wilh a song . Among the visitors were Bros . Rev . C . J . Martyn , P G . C , D . P . G . M . Suffolk ; J . Lewis Thomas , P . A . G . D . C ; W . Clarke , G . P . ; Thomas C Corpc , I . P . M . 1 S . 30 ; A .
Clifford Eskell , P . M . ; L . Etheridge , P . M . S 20 ; F . Croaker , W . M . 1 S 5 ; W . Webb , P . M . 3 P 2 ; S . Barnett , S . D . iSs ; Alexander Pyke , I '" . J . Foakes-Jackson , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . Surrev ; W . B . Braham , <) - |<"; L . Norden , P . M . 2 o . i ; W . W . Morgan , jun ., J . W . 110 ; ; G . Olivers , noi ; William l'Tennell . S 29 ; S . Vallentine , P . M . 0 ; Lewis Solomon , J . W . 17 , 2 ; W . Gwyer , J . D . 12 SS ; II . M . Levy , P . M . iSS ; and W S .. Lover , W . M . iGiiS .
HEMMING LODGE ( No . 1512 ) . —This very prosperous lodge held a meeting on the ioth ult . at the Red Lion Motel , Hampton . Among those in attendance were Bros . T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., W . M . ; Hiscox , S . W . ; Moody , JAV . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., Treas . ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M ., Sec ; jessett , acting I . P . M . ; Davey , J . D . ;
Bartlett , I . G . ; F . Honeywell , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., Org . ; S . J . Crofto , W . S . ; J . Jackson , A . W . S . j Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tyler . Bro . Briggs , P . M . Metropolitan , & c , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Mr . Henry Wheatley , and it proving to bc unanimous , that "cntlcman vvas duly initiated into Craft mysteries . The
ballot was also satisfactoril y taken upon behalf of Bro . C II . Woodley , iSi , as a joining member . Bro . T . W Ockenden , I . P . M " ., P . G . S . Middx ., vvas elected to repre sent the lodge at the ensuing festival of the Boys' School Previously to the lodge being closed , communications , apo logising for non-attendance , were read from Bros , the R . W P . G . M ., Col . Sir Francis Burdett ; I . Hammond , P . P
G . D . Middx ., . P . M . ; T . W . Ockenden , I . P . M . ; and others . The members then adjourned loan excellent repast . The customary toasts followed . W . Bro . W . Hammond responded upon lit / half of "The Provincial Grand Ollicers , " and then proposed "The W . M . "
Bro . Walls having replied , then gave " 1 he Initiate . The toast having been warmly drank , Bro . Wheatley , in his reply , expressed himself highly gratified with the whole proceedings , both in and out of the lodge . " The Visitor" followed , and , in his response to the toast , Bro , Briggs passed some very Mattering encomiums upon the " working" of the lodge nnd its subsequent hospitality .
"The Past Masters" was coupled with thc name of Bro , Jessett , who responded . "The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary" came next , and drew excellent replies from W , Bros . Hopwood and W . Hammond . " 'The Oflicers , " coupled with the names of Bros . Hiscox , Moody , Honeywell , Davey , and Bartlett , bro' -ght the proceedings , which were throughout most enjoyable , to a close .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . I 52 () . —Thc members of this lodge celebrated theii seventh anniversary on Thursday , th ; 20 th ult ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C , when lodge was opened under the presidency of Bro . Brasted . I le was supported by the following officers : Bros . Neville Green , P . M . ; K , Dignam , S . W . ' ; C . l . orkvn , J . W . ; W . H . Brand , P . M .,
Treas . ; W . II . Lee , P . M ., Sec ; C W . Smyth , S . I ) . ; J . L . Payne , J . D . ; R . Polatt , D . C ; Arthur Ferrar , I . G . ; Robert George Steward ; and a large attendance of members and visitors , among thc latter being Bros . C A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; T . G . ' Harris , 127 S ; I " . J . Spencer , nofij Harry Waynforth , ij <<<; W . S . Darnell , HI * ; Henry Potter , i--. ii ; I- W . Wardell , W . M . os ; F . M .
Wenburn . j Fred . Timelier , D . C . 704 ; W . F . Rogers , W . M . 704 ; G . Smi'h , yoi ; }•' .. A . Farrow , 172 ; Busher , 93 . 1 : II . Tallent , . 31 S ( I . C ); W . W . Morgan , jun ., JAV . 1107 ; A . Eldridge , 15 S 5 ; C 7 \ . White , 1777 ; ! Stevens , 742 ; W . H . Wallington , P . M . , S 6 o ; F . Carr , JAV . 1607 ; G . Weize , P . M . Stio ; Louis Moing , ijiy ; John Noble , I . P . M . 1175 ; and others .
The customary formalities having been observed , and Bro . Hart passed to the Degree of F . C , the W . M . elect vvas then presented , and acceding to ancient custom installed inlo the chair of K . S . After receiving the salutations of the brethren , he appointed the following as the ollicers for the year : Bros . C . Lorkin , S . W . ; C W . Smyth , J . W . ; W . II . Brand , P . M ., Treas . ; W . II .
Lee , P . M ., Sec ; J . L . Payne , S . D . ; A . Ferrar , J . D . ; R . Polatt , I . G . ; V . Bonner , D . C ; G . Ferrar and W . J . Watkins , Stewards ; W . Simpson , Org . ; and J . J . Marsh , Tyler . ¦ The usual business of the installation was completed , and the Master proceeded to close the lodge . A sum of five guineas vvas voted from thc funds for the Royal Masonic Institution ifor Girls , to bc placed on the joint list of thc
Treasurer and W . M ., who arc acting as Stewards for thc next anniversary festival of that Institution . At thc conclusion of the business of the evening , the brethren adjourned to banquet , where , under the presidency of the newly-installed Master , a most enjoyable evening vvas spent . 'The . customary loyal toasts having been given from the chair ,
Bro . Brasted , I . P . M ., proposed that of "Thc Health of the Worshipful Master . " Me considered it the toast of the evening . If there vvas one thing which could gladden thc heart of a Master after he had been unanimously elected to the chair , it was the prospect of a bright future being before him . The speaker considered he might describe the lodge as being in a prosperous condition . Me
did not mean as regarded its financial position only , although | n that respect they were to the front—they had a balance in hand , and had supported the Charities by a donation to the Masonic Benevolent Institution—but also as regarded its social position . There vvas a gcod feeling , and an amount of good fellowship existing among the members , which vvas an essential qualification in every lodge . He hoped that the Master would enjoy a pleasant year of office , as he had
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worked hard for some time past to acquire a knowled ge of thc dulies , and had qualified himself for the position . 'The W . M . replied : He appreciated thc kindness ot thc members . He had been anxious to attain the position of Master for some time past , and he begged to thank thc brethren generally for having elected him to the position so unanimously . Soon after his initiation he bad felt a desire to attain the rank appertaining to the chair , and was
now very pleased to say he hail reached that distinction . As long as he vvas in the chair he should do the best he could for thc lodge , and endeavour in every way to uphold its dignity . The W . M . next proposed the toast of "Thc Installing Master . " The members of the lodge had had the opportunity of seeing his working for some time [ last , and were in a position to judge of the efficiency with which he carried
out the duties of the chair . He was one of thc worthiest Past Masters the lodge had had . The W . M . considered lhat a very pleasing duty devolved upon him—thc present ing to his predecessor of the Past Master ' s jewel , which had been voted by thc lodge . I le must not value il for its intrinsic value only , but for the kind feelings which accompanied the gift . Bro . Blasted tendered his thanks . Twelve months since he first had the opportunity of addressing the lodge as its
W . M . He then said he would endeavour to carry out thc duties ot the chair to the satisfaction of all . Me had done all that lay in his power to fulfil his promise , and he hoped he had acted in a manner tbat had won the approval of thc members . It had been a very pleasant year of ollice to him for two or three particular reasons . The Past Masters had been ready and willing to render assistance at all times . I le had been blessed with a good staff of officers
and more particularly he had had the co-operation of the brethren . He felt that however good his intentions may have been they would have been of very little avail without the support of the members . He felt he must have given some satisfaction , or the members would not have j > resenteel him with the handsome jewel he had just received at the hands of thc W . M . 'The Master next proposed " 'The Health of thc Visitors , "
to which Bros . Wallington and Fieldwick replied , availing themselves of thc opportunity thus afforded them of dilating on the merits of the respective lodges of instruction with which they arc connected . The toast of " The Charities " was given from the chair , coupled with the name of Bro . Brand , Treas ., who is joint Steward wilh the W . M . for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . The W . M ., in proposing it , referred to the past
services of the lodge in the direction of Masonic benevolence , and urged the brethren to do all in their power to maintain the good name the lodge hail already attained . The W . M . next gave the toast of " The Past Masters , " whom he designated a most useful body of men . They had each done well during the time they ruled the lodge , and since that time had given their assistance in every way that lay in their power . He referred more particularly to the
working of each , and the part they tojl ; in the conduct of the lodge . Bro . Chapman replied . Me felt that no Master of thc lodge woultl ever require assistance from the Past Masters —so far as they were able to give it—which would not be given with the greatest cordiality . The toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary" was next given from the chair . 'The W . M . considered thc two
brethren whose health they were about lo drink were really thc hardest worked members of the lodge . 'The 'Treasurer had a great task to accomplish in collecting the several accounts due to the lodge , while the Secretary , whose duties were to keep up the correspondence of the lodge , had little , if any , less to devote his attention to . They fulfilled the duties of their respective offices most efficiently , and the members could not thank them for their services .
Bro . Brand , the Treasurer , vvas the first to reply , lie thanked the Master and the brethren for their reception of the toast . 'The W . M . had said lhat theduties of the Treasurer were somewhat onerous . Although there might be some labour attached to the office , he might say he looked upon it as a labour of love ; more especially when it was carried out in connection with the Duke of Connaught Lodge .
Bro . Lee followed . He had been associated with the lodge since its consecration , which took place at Dalston , seven years since . 'There were but three or four of the founders now left , and as one of thcin , he thought the brethren who had established the lodge could show in its jircsent position some little proof of care and attention during the earlier years of its existence . Like all other institutions , it had experienced some of the drawbacks and had suffered from some of thc ills of inlancv , but it was now , he thought ,
in a most satisfactory condition , lie felt it was not so much a monetary balance that was required to prove the efficiency of a lodge , but rather the existence of a good feeling among the brethren associated with it , who should act in a way towards each other likely to prove them regular practitioners of all that vvas taught in the' ritual of the Order . Thc toast of "The Officers" vvas heartily received , and was acknowledged by the two Wardens , after which the Tyler vvas summoned , and he brought thc proceedings to a conclusion .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 162 . 1 ) . — The regular meeting of the above lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on the irjth ult . Present : Bros . W . Malthouse , C . C , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . T . McButt , S . W . ; IT . | . Lardner , J . W . ; G . IT , Stephens , S . D . ; J . I . Howes , " J . D . ; W . ' Snow , I . G . ; Uriel-dale , acting Org . ; J . Howes , P . M , 'Treas . ; E . Mallett , P . M ., Sec ; W . Pennefather , I . P . M . ; T . W . Adams , P . M . ;
J . F . Rumball , C . J . Smith , H . K . Clisby , P . H . Clisby , R . Gaggot , S . Reliant , K . Titcombe , A . Silver , * . King , W . Worrell , W . C . Smith , W . G . Brasher , N . Maekay , W . H . Milton , C Corke , IL C . Rumball , A . Sutton , I " . Freeman , J . Qayner , J . I * , Gaudin , and others . Visitors : Bro . W . I ' . igle , P . M . Roman I ' agle Lodge . Lodge vvas opened , and six gentlemen were balloted for satisfactorily , and the following were duly admitted into
Freemasonry : Messrs . F * . Freeman , J . Gayner , S . H . C Rumball , J . F . Gaudin , A . Sutton , and J . Francom . Subsequently " Bro . Worrell vvas passed to the Degree of E . C ., and Bros . H . K . Clisby , C . TL Clisby , C . J . Smith , and J . F . Rumball were raised to the Sublime Degree . The brethren afterwards dined at the Holborn Restaurant , the post-prandial proceedings being of the usual character , and diversified by some good singing .
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FARRINGDON WITHOUT LODGE ( No . I 745 ) . — 1 his lodge met for the dispatch of business on the 30 th ult ., when there were present , among others , liros . II . J . Lardner , W . M .: J . Strugnell , S . W . ; ' Young , acting I . W ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . W . Williams ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., I . P . M . ; W . Ramsey , P . M ., Treas . ; W . II . Jackson , P . M ., 'Sec . ; Goodenough , S . D . ; T . Simpson , J . D . ; II B . Marshall , V . P . ofthe Three Masonic Institutions . I . G . ; and Richards , D . C .
Ihe minutes of the previous meeting having heen rcael and confirmed . Bros . Almond , Ablelt , and Cross were passed to the Secjnd Degree . 'The ballot vvas taken upon behalf of Mr . _ Louis Lardner , and it proving unanimous , he was duly initialed into Craft mysteries . The ceremonies were performed most excellently by the W . M . Several communications from absent members having been read , the lodge was closed according to ancient form and the brethren separated . 'There was no banquet .
CLAPHAM LODGE ( Ne > . 1 S 18 ) . —This select little lodge- met on Wednesday evening , thc 25 th ult ., at the Grosvenor and West bind Terminus Hotel , Victoria Terminus , Pimlico , but , owing to the unfortunate illness of Bro . William Carlton Hall . W . M ., he was unable to attend . Ill his absence , the chair vvas occupied by Bro . Louis Hirsch , P . M ., anel the following brethren also attended : Bros . G . I " . Goodinge , S . W . ; Lewis 1 ' vans , J . W . ;
William Worrell , P . M ., Sec . ; Howard Smith , S . D . ' ; A . Smith , D . C : Henry J . Thorn , I . G . ; Arthur Turner , William Watson , jun ., J . S . Edmc-ton , and W . J . Sperring . Visitors : F . Slandford Gierctt , 1 . 31 , 0 ; James Bromwich , late 1171 ; and II . Massey , P . M . ( mj , W . M . 1028 ( Frcciini . - . oii ) . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , Bro . W . J . Sperring , 7 S 0 , was elected a joining member . Bro . Loins Hirsch next raised Bros . William Watson , jun ., and
Arthur 1 urner to tlie Third Degree , performing the whole ceremony in splendid style , including the traditional history and the tracing board . The brethren subsequentl y sat down to a choice banquet , supplied by the hotel chef , in the elegant and delicate style for which this hotel is so celebrated . The usual toasts followed , and Bro . Hirsch , who presided , made all his speeches of the shortest description , occupying only a few seconds for each of them .
" Ihe Health of theW . M . " was proposed by the Secretary , Bro . Win . Worrell , who eleplored the illness of the W . M ., Bro . Male , which had necessitated his place being filled by a substitute . A substitute , however , was not at all difficult to find . Bro . Male , only a few hours before the lodge met , wrote to Hro . Louis Hirsch , asking him to occupy the position of W . M . The brethren would all agree that a more able and efficient brother could not have been called
upon . Those present who had the pleasure of being Past . Masters , and had gone through the work of an ordinary lodge knew the difficulty there was , when a brother was not doing the work week after week in lodges of in , I ruction , of going through the ceremonies correctly . Bro . Hirsch hael neit done the work for three months , " and yet he was as lluent with it as when he was W . M . of the lodge . For what he had done he was deserving nf the highest praise
and commendation . In homuiriiiir this toast the brethren would reiterate the wish which he ( Bro . Worrell ) expressed and felt , that Bro . Hale , who was unfortunately absent on account of illness , might very . speedily lie restored to health . Hro . Louis Ilirsh , in replying , said a smait proposition of a toast required a smart response . Bro . Worrell had been kind enough to compliment him on tin : way in which he had done the work that evening . Well , he had done the
best he could under the circumstances . It vvas , as Bro . Worrell had said , very easy when one got out of thc chair to forget the work , especially when a P . M . did not expect to be called upon to doit . That vvas the case with him . He had not practiced the 'Third Degree for some time , and he was afraid he had not performed it so well ns he ought . However , he hoped the brethren would criticise him ns leniently as possible , and lorgive any little errors he had
made . llro . Hirsch next proposed "The Visitors . " In the words of Shakespeare " all our friends are welcome , " and surely none more welcome than those who had done tho lodge the honour of visiting it thai evening . Bro . Massey had been at the consecration of the lodge nearly three years ago , but had not been since , some others engagements preventing him . He was , however , like the prodii / al son . ami
had at last returned lo his old fricnels . Bros . Gierctt and Bromwich he also thanked as having come as visitors , and gave them all and hearty welcome . Bro . Massey expressed his pleasure al visiting this lodge again , and apologised for being unable to attend when Bro . Hall invited him a short time ago . That worthy brother had again invited him , and he was . ' execedingly sorry to hear that the W . M . was taken suddenl y ill and was not
able to attend . He reiterated Bro . Worrell ' s wish that Bro . Hall would speedily recover and resume his duties in the chair of the lodge . With respect to Bro . Hirsch's apologies for his work that evening , no such apologies were necessary , for the brethren could not but admit that the lung-, difficult , and intricate ceremony of raising had been performed by a master band . Even preceptors of loelges of instruction occasionally hesitated , but
. 1 moment ' s reflection caused them , as it did Bro . Hirsch , immediately to put themselves right . 'The lodge and the visitors could not but compliment Bro . Hirsch on his working , especially when they knew he had been out of practice for some time . Bro . Massey then paid a well deserved compliment to the admirable repast placed before the brethren , which no other hotel could excel . Bro . Gierctt was anxious to adopt everything that hael
been said , by his predecessor , and hoped he might on a future occasion have an opportunity of testing the style of banquet set before the brethren by thc Grosvenor Motel . Bro . Bromwich would willingl y have said more than either of tho other two visitors , but could not occupy much time after the W . M . had set such an excellent example of making short speeches . He quite agreed that thc working had been all lhat could have been desired , and as to the
banquet—well , they had been told that this was only an off night ; but il this vvas a specimen of off nights , he could scarcely conceive what the other banquets were like . It was certainly a great credit to the hotel , and a high testimony to the acknowledged hospitality of the brethren of the Clapham Lodge . Bro . Hirsch next gave "The Ollicers , " complimenting each one on the ability he had displayed during the ceremonies of thc evening . All those brethren , with the exeep-
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been unable to be with them , and , feeling that that sympathy vvas genuine , he considered it his duty to acknowledge it . The Master then proposed thc toast of " Thc Visitors , " to which several of the guests responded . The other toasts were " 'The Past Masters , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " "'The Officers , " and "All poor and Distressed Brethren . "
A very good musical selection vvas provided under thc direction of Bro . Lindsay Sloper . the artisles being Miss Isabella Stone , and Mr . J . W . Thompson . Bro . Charles Braham also favoured the company wilh a song . Among the visitors were Bros . Rev . C . J . Martyn , P G . C , D . P . G . M . Suffolk ; J . Lewis Thomas , P . A . G . D . C ; W . Clarke , G . P . ; Thomas C Corpc , I . P . M . 1 S . 30 ; A .
Clifford Eskell , P . M . ; L . Etheridge , P . M . S 20 ; F . Croaker , W . M . 1 S 5 ; W . Webb , P . M . 3 P 2 ; S . Barnett , S . D . iSs ; Alexander Pyke , I '" . J . Foakes-Jackson , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . Surrev ; W . B . Braham , <) - |<"; L . Norden , P . M . 2 o . i ; W . W . Morgan , jun ., J . W . 110 ; ; G . Olivers , noi ; William l'Tennell . S 29 ; S . Vallentine , P . M . 0 ; Lewis Solomon , J . W . 17 , 2 ; W . Gwyer , J . D . 12 SS ; II . M . Levy , P . M . iSS ; and W S .. Lover , W . M . iGiiS .
HEMMING LODGE ( No . 1512 ) . —This very prosperous lodge held a meeting on the ioth ult . at the Red Lion Motel , Hampton . Among those in attendance were Bros . T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., W . M . ; Hiscox , S . W . ; Moody , JAV . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., Treas . ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M ., Sec ; jessett , acting I . P . M . ; Davey , J . D . ;
Bartlett , I . G . ; F . Honeywell , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., Org . ; S . J . Crofto , W . S . ; J . Jackson , A . W . S . j Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tyler . Bro . Briggs , P . M . Metropolitan , & c , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Mr . Henry Wheatley , and it proving to bc unanimous , that "cntlcman vvas duly initiated into Craft mysteries . The
ballot was also satisfactoril y taken upon behalf of Bro . C II . Woodley , iSi , as a joining member . Bro . T . W Ockenden , I . P . M " ., P . G . S . Middx ., vvas elected to repre sent the lodge at the ensuing festival of the Boys' School Previously to the lodge being closed , communications , apo logising for non-attendance , were read from Bros , the R . W P . G . M ., Col . Sir Francis Burdett ; I . Hammond , P . P
G . D . Middx ., . P . M . ; T . W . Ockenden , I . P . M . ; and others . The members then adjourned loan excellent repast . The customary toasts followed . W . Bro . W . Hammond responded upon lit / half of "The Provincial Grand Ollicers , " and then proposed "The W . M . "
Bro . Walls having replied , then gave " 1 he Initiate . The toast having been warmly drank , Bro . Wheatley , in his reply , expressed himself highly gratified with the whole proceedings , both in and out of the lodge . " The Visitor" followed , and , in his response to the toast , Bro , Briggs passed some very Mattering encomiums upon the " working" of the lodge nnd its subsequent hospitality .
"The Past Masters" was coupled with thc name of Bro , Jessett , who responded . "The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary" came next , and drew excellent replies from W , Bros . Hopwood and W . Hammond . " 'The Oflicers , " coupled with the names of Bros . Hiscox , Moody , Honeywell , Davey , and Bartlett , bro' -ght the proceedings , which were throughout most enjoyable , to a close .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . I 52 () . —Thc members of this lodge celebrated theii seventh anniversary on Thursday , th ; 20 th ult ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C , when lodge was opened under the presidency of Bro . Brasted . I le was supported by the following officers : Bros . Neville Green , P . M . ; K , Dignam , S . W . ' ; C . l . orkvn , J . W . ; W . H . Brand , P . M .,
Treas . ; W . II . Lee , P . M ., Sec ; C W . Smyth , S . I ) . ; J . L . Payne , J . D . ; R . Polatt , D . C ; Arthur Ferrar , I . G . ; Robert George Steward ; and a large attendance of members and visitors , among thc latter being Bros . C A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; T . G . ' Harris , 127 S ; I " . J . Spencer , nofij Harry Waynforth , ij <<<; W . S . Darnell , HI * ; Henry Potter , i--. ii ; I- W . Wardell , W . M . os ; F . M .
Wenburn . j Fred . Timelier , D . C . 704 ; W . F . Rogers , W . M . 704 ; G . Smi'h , yoi ; }•' .. A . Farrow , 172 ; Busher , 93 . 1 : II . Tallent , . 31 S ( I . C ); W . W . Morgan , jun ., JAV . 1107 ; A . Eldridge , 15 S 5 ; C 7 \ . White , 1777 ; ! Stevens , 742 ; W . H . Wallington , P . M . , S 6 o ; F . Carr , JAV . 1607 ; G . Weize , P . M . Stio ; Louis Moing , ijiy ; John Noble , I . P . M . 1175 ; and others .
The customary formalities having been observed , and Bro . Hart passed to the Degree of F . C , the W . M . elect vvas then presented , and acceding to ancient custom installed inlo the chair of K . S . After receiving the salutations of the brethren , he appointed the following as the ollicers for the year : Bros . C . Lorkin , S . W . ; C W . Smyth , J . W . ; W . II . Brand , P . M ., Treas . ; W . II .
Lee , P . M ., Sec ; J . L . Payne , S . D . ; A . Ferrar , J . D . ; R . Polatt , I . G . ; V . Bonner , D . C ; G . Ferrar and W . J . Watkins , Stewards ; W . Simpson , Org . ; and J . J . Marsh , Tyler . ¦ The usual business of the installation was completed , and the Master proceeded to close the lodge . A sum of five guineas vvas voted from thc funds for the Royal Masonic Institution ifor Girls , to bc placed on the joint list of thc
Treasurer and W . M ., who arc acting as Stewards for thc next anniversary festival of that Institution . At thc conclusion of the business of the evening , the brethren adjourned to banquet , where , under the presidency of the newly-installed Master , a most enjoyable evening vvas spent . 'The . customary loyal toasts having been given from the chair ,
Bro . Brasted , I . P . M ., proposed that of "Thc Health of the Worshipful Master . " Me considered it the toast of the evening . If there vvas one thing which could gladden thc heart of a Master after he had been unanimously elected to the chair , it was the prospect of a bright future being before him . The speaker considered he might describe the lodge as being in a prosperous condition . Me
did not mean as regarded its financial position only , although | n that respect they were to the front—they had a balance in hand , and had supported the Charities by a donation to the Masonic Benevolent Institution—but also as regarded its social position . There vvas a gcod feeling , and an amount of good fellowship existing among the members , which vvas an essential qualification in every lodge . He hoped that the Master would enjoy a pleasant year of office , as he had
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worked hard for some time past to acquire a knowled ge of thc dulies , and had qualified himself for the position . 'The W . M . replied : He appreciated thc kindness ot thc members . He had been anxious to attain the position of Master for some time past , and he begged to thank thc brethren generally for having elected him to the position so unanimously . Soon after his initiation he bad felt a desire to attain the rank appertaining to the chair , and was
now very pleased to say he hail reached that distinction . As long as he vvas in the chair he should do the best he could for thc lodge , and endeavour in every way to uphold its dignity . The W . M . next proposed the toast of "Thc Installing Master . " The members of the lodge had had the opportunity of seeing his working for some time [ last , and were in a position to judge of the efficiency with which he carried
out the duties of the chair . He was one of thc worthiest Past Masters the lodge had had . The W . M . considered lhat a very pleasing duty devolved upon him—thc present ing to his predecessor of the Past Master ' s jewel , which had been voted by thc lodge . I le must not value il for its intrinsic value only , but for the kind feelings which accompanied the gift . Bro . Blasted tendered his thanks . Twelve months since he first had the opportunity of addressing the lodge as its
W . M . He then said he would endeavour to carry out thc duties ot the chair to the satisfaction of all . Me had done all that lay in his power to fulfil his promise , and he hoped he had acted in a manner tbat had won the approval of thc members . It had been a very pleasant year of ollice to him for two or three particular reasons . The Past Masters had been ready and willing to render assistance at all times . I le had been blessed with a good staff of officers
and more particularly he had had the co-operation of the brethren . He felt that however good his intentions may have been they would have been of very little avail without the support of the members . He felt he must have given some satisfaction , or the members would not have j > resenteel him with the handsome jewel he had just received at the hands of thc W . M . 'The Master next proposed " 'The Health of thc Visitors , "
to which Bros . Wallington and Fieldwick replied , availing themselves of thc opportunity thus afforded them of dilating on the merits of the respective lodges of instruction with which they arc connected . The toast of " The Charities " was given from the chair , coupled with the name of Bro . Brand , Treas ., who is joint Steward wilh the W . M . for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . The W . M ., in proposing it , referred to the past
services of the lodge in the direction of Masonic benevolence , and urged the brethren to do all in their power to maintain the good name the lodge hail already attained . The W . M . next gave the toast of " The Past Masters , " whom he designated a most useful body of men . They had each done well during the time they ruled the lodge , and since that time had given their assistance in every way that lay in their power . He referred more particularly to the
working of each , and the part they tojl ; in the conduct of the lodge . Bro . Chapman replied . Me felt that no Master of thc lodge woultl ever require assistance from the Past Masters —so far as they were able to give it—which would not be given with the greatest cordiality . The toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary" was next given from the chair . 'The W . M . considered thc two
brethren whose health they were about lo drink were really thc hardest worked members of the lodge . 'The 'Treasurer had a great task to accomplish in collecting the several accounts due to the lodge , while the Secretary , whose duties were to keep up the correspondence of the lodge , had little , if any , less to devote his attention to . They fulfilled the duties of their respective offices most efficiently , and the members could not thank them for their services .
Bro . Brand , the Treasurer , vvas the first to reply , lie thanked the Master and the brethren for their reception of the toast . 'The W . M . had said lhat theduties of the Treasurer were somewhat onerous . Although there might be some labour attached to the office , he might say he looked upon it as a labour of love ; more especially when it was carried out in connection with the Duke of Connaught Lodge .
Bro . Lee followed . He had been associated with the lodge since its consecration , which took place at Dalston , seven years since . 'There were but three or four of the founders now left , and as one of thcin , he thought the brethren who had established the lodge could show in its jircsent position some little proof of care and attention during the earlier years of its existence . Like all other institutions , it had experienced some of the drawbacks and had suffered from some of thc ills of inlancv , but it was now , he thought ,
in a most satisfactory condition , lie felt it was not so much a monetary balance that was required to prove the efficiency of a lodge , but rather the existence of a good feeling among the brethren associated with it , who should act in a way towards each other likely to prove them regular practitioners of all that vvas taught in the' ritual of the Order . Thc toast of "The Officers" vvas heartily received , and was acknowledged by the two Wardens , after which the Tyler vvas summoned , and he brought thc proceedings to a conclusion .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 162 . 1 ) . — The regular meeting of the above lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on the irjth ult . Present : Bros . W . Malthouse , C . C , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . T . McButt , S . W . ; IT . | . Lardner , J . W . ; G . IT , Stephens , S . D . ; J . I . Howes , " J . D . ; W . ' Snow , I . G . ; Uriel-dale , acting Org . ; J . Howes , P . M , 'Treas . ; E . Mallett , P . M ., Sec ; W . Pennefather , I . P . M . ; T . W . Adams , P . M . ;
J . F . Rumball , C . J . Smith , H . K . Clisby , P . H . Clisby , R . Gaggot , S . Reliant , K . Titcombe , A . Silver , * . King , W . Worrell , W . C . Smith , W . G . Brasher , N . Maekay , W . H . Milton , C Corke , IL C . Rumball , A . Sutton , I " . Freeman , J . Qayner , J . I * , Gaudin , and others . Visitors : Bro . W . I ' . igle , P . M . Roman I ' agle Lodge . Lodge vvas opened , and six gentlemen were balloted for satisfactorily , and the following were duly admitted into
Freemasonry : Messrs . F * . Freeman , J . Gayner , S . H . C Rumball , J . F . Gaudin , A . Sutton , and J . Francom . Subsequently " Bro . Worrell vvas passed to the Degree of E . C ., and Bros . H . K . Clisby , C . TL Clisby , C . J . Smith , and J . F . Rumball were raised to the Sublime Degree . The brethren afterwards dined at the Holborn Restaurant , the post-prandial proceedings being of the usual character , and diversified by some good singing .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
FARRINGDON WITHOUT LODGE ( No . I 745 ) . — 1 his lodge met for the dispatch of business on the 30 th ult ., when there were present , among others , liros . II . J . Lardner , W . M .: J . Strugnell , S . W . ; ' Young , acting I . W ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . W . Williams ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., I . P . M . ; W . Ramsey , P . M ., Treas . ; W . II . Jackson , P . M ., 'Sec . ; Goodenough , S . D . ; T . Simpson , J . D . ; II B . Marshall , V . P . ofthe Three Masonic Institutions . I . G . ; and Richards , D . C .
Ihe minutes of the previous meeting having heen rcael and confirmed . Bros . Almond , Ablelt , and Cross were passed to the Secjnd Degree . 'The ballot vvas taken upon behalf of Mr . _ Louis Lardner , and it proving unanimous , he was duly initialed into Craft mysteries . The ceremonies were performed most excellently by the W . M . Several communications from absent members having been read , the lodge was closed according to ancient form and the brethren separated . 'There was no banquet .
CLAPHAM LODGE ( Ne > . 1 S 18 ) . —This select little lodge- met on Wednesday evening , thc 25 th ult ., at the Grosvenor and West bind Terminus Hotel , Victoria Terminus , Pimlico , but , owing to the unfortunate illness of Bro . William Carlton Hall . W . M ., he was unable to attend . Ill his absence , the chair vvas occupied by Bro . Louis Hirsch , P . M ., anel the following brethren also attended : Bros . G . I " . Goodinge , S . W . ; Lewis 1 ' vans , J . W . ;
William Worrell , P . M ., Sec . ; Howard Smith , S . D . ' ; A . Smith , D . C : Henry J . Thorn , I . G . ; Arthur Turner , William Watson , jun ., J . S . Edmc-ton , and W . J . Sperring . Visitors : F . Slandford Gierctt , 1 . 31 , 0 ; James Bromwich , late 1171 ; and II . Massey , P . M . ( mj , W . M . 1028 ( Frcciini . - . oii ) . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , Bro . W . J . Sperring , 7 S 0 , was elected a joining member . Bro . Loins Hirsch next raised Bros . William Watson , jun ., and
Arthur 1 urner to tlie Third Degree , performing the whole ceremony in splendid style , including the traditional history and the tracing board . The brethren subsequentl y sat down to a choice banquet , supplied by the hotel chef , in the elegant and delicate style for which this hotel is so celebrated . The usual toasts followed , and Bro . Hirsch , who presided , made all his speeches of the shortest description , occupying only a few seconds for each of them .
" Ihe Health of theW . M . " was proposed by the Secretary , Bro . Win . Worrell , who eleplored the illness of the W . M ., Bro . Male , which had necessitated his place being filled by a substitute . A substitute , however , was not at all difficult to find . Bro . Male , only a few hours before the lodge met , wrote to Hro . Louis Hirsch , asking him to occupy the position of W . M . The brethren would all agree that a more able and efficient brother could not have been called
upon . Those present who had the pleasure of being Past . Masters , and had gone through the work of an ordinary lodge knew the difficulty there was , when a brother was not doing the work week after week in lodges of in , I ruction , of going through the ceremonies correctly . Bro . Hirsch hael neit done the work for three months , " and yet he was as lluent with it as when he was W . M . of the lodge . For what he had done he was deserving nf the highest praise
and commendation . In homuiriiiir this toast the brethren would reiterate the wish which he ( Bro . Worrell ) expressed and felt , that Bro . Hale , who was unfortunately absent on account of illness , might very . speedily lie restored to health . Hro . Louis Ilirsh , in replying , said a smait proposition of a toast required a smart response . Bro . Worrell had been kind enough to compliment him on tin : way in which he had done the work that evening . Well , he had done the
best he could under the circumstances . It vvas , as Bro . Worrell had said , very easy when one got out of thc chair to forget the work , especially when a P . M . did not expect to be called upon to doit . That vvas the case with him . He had not practiced the 'Third Degree for some time , and he was afraid he had not performed it so well ns he ought . However , he hoped the brethren would criticise him ns leniently as possible , and lorgive any little errors he had
made . llro . Hirsch next proposed "The Visitors . " In the words of Shakespeare " all our friends are welcome , " and surely none more welcome than those who had done tho lodge the honour of visiting it thai evening . Bro . Massey had been at the consecration of the lodge nearly three years ago , but had not been since , some others engagements preventing him . He was , however , like the prodii / al son . ami
had at last returned lo his old fricnels . Bros . Gierctt and Bromwich he also thanked as having come as visitors , and gave them all and hearty welcome . Bro . Massey expressed his pleasure al visiting this lodge again , and apologised for being unable to attend when Bro . Hall invited him a short time ago . That worthy brother had again invited him , and he was . ' execedingly sorry to hear that the W . M . was taken suddenl y ill and was not
able to attend . He reiterated Bro . Worrell ' s wish that Bro . Hall would speedily recover and resume his duties in the chair of the lodge . With respect to Bro . Hirsch's apologies for his work that evening , no such apologies were necessary , for the brethren could not but admit that the lung-, difficult , and intricate ceremony of raising had been performed by a master band . Even preceptors of loelges of instruction occasionally hesitated , but
. 1 moment ' s reflection caused them , as it did Bro . Hirsch , immediately to put themselves right . 'The lodge and the visitors could not but compliment Bro . Hirsch on his working , especially when they knew he had been out of practice for some time . Bro . Massey then paid a well deserved compliment to the admirable repast placed before the brethren , which no other hotel could excel . Bro . Gierctt was anxious to adopt everything that hael
been said , by his predecessor , and hoped he might on a future occasion have an opportunity of testing the style of banquet set before the brethren by thc Grosvenor Motel . Bro . Bromwich would willingl y have said more than either of tho other two visitors , but could not occupy much time after the W . M . had set such an excellent example of making short speeches . He quite agreed that thc working had been all lhat could have been desired , and as to the
banquet—well , they had been told that this was only an off night ; but il this vvas a specimen of off nights , he could scarcely conceive what the other banquets were like . It was certainly a great credit to the hotel , and a high testimony to the acknowledged hospitality of the brethren of the Clapham Lodge . Bro . Hirsch next gave "The Ollicers , " complimenting each one on the ability he had displayed during the ceremonies of thc evening . All those brethren , with the exeep-