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a considerable period as the late Pro Grand Master , Earl of Carnarvon , had been . The toast was received in silence . Bro . James , the I . P . M ., in proposing the toast of "The VV . M ., " said they would all bc pleased to respond to it as expressing their feelings of gratitude to him for his eminent qualifications as a Mason , and more particularly as VV . M . of the Ivy Lodge , and only hoped the Masters who followed

him would carry out the duties and give as great satisfaction as their present ruler had done up to the present time . The toast being received with great enthusiasm , The Worshipful Master , in reply , said , while thanking them for the kind reception they had given the toast , he did not intend making a long reply . His happiest moments had been spent in his mother lodge , and he hoped for many

years to meet and greet the members . But he begged them to remember that , although his own career in Freemasonry had been rapid , the science was not merely to be studied for the sake of gaining office , but it was one which should be acted up to in their daily lives . 'The Worshipful Master , in giving the toast of "The I . P . M ., " included the Past Masters , making a running

comment on each present , giving the I . P . M . especial credit for his zeal in inducing the brethren to attend lodges of instruction and make themselves perfect in the ritual . Bro . Bowley , he said , was a pattern to those who did not attend , and always ready for any duty that he might be requested to perform ; then Bro . Cooper , whose shining good humour always obtained for him a hearty reception ; while he must point out that on Bro . Eedle Bro .

Cooper ' s good nature had settled upon him , so that Bro . Eedle gained immensely by adding to his numerous good qualities good work , good nature , and good working ; and then referring to the I . P . M ., the W . M . expressed his warm thanks to him for his ready assistance on all occasions . Bro . Skegg , the Secretary , he considered , was the prop and mainstay of the lodge . The toast was received with acclamation .

Bro . James , the I . P . M ., thanked the VV . M . for his flattering remarks . He had only done his duty and would continue to do so . It had always been a pleasure to him to do anything that lay in his power for the lodge , when called upon , to the best of his ability . Bro . Foster said it had been a pleasure to assist , and would also be so for the future .

Bro . Skegg thanked the brethren for the kind reception they always gave him . Bro . Bowley said he congratulated himself that he had initiated the W . M ., who was the best worker he had known for some years . Bro . Cooper thanked the brethren for the great kindness he always had received since he had belonged to the

lodgeso distinguished for its VVorshipful Masters . Bro . Eedle also expressed his gratitude for the kindness he always received . " The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Visitors , ' said it was a pleasure to have visitors . Bro . Cunliffe had been extremely kind to him in East Lancashire , so he prevailed upon him to visit the Ivy Lodge . Bro . Dehane ,

who represented the Chanty Committee of Essex , was also known to many present , and the oftener he visited there the better . The VV . M . said he had also particular pleasure in welcoming amongst them Bros . Burton , W . M . 733 , and Bates , VV . M . 2146 , and he should ask them all to reply . Bro . Cunliffe thanked the VV . M . for enabling him to

fulfil an old standing engagement . It was his first visit to a London lodge , although he had belonged to the Craft 21 years . He was delighted that he and the VV . M . had that day paid a visit to that splendid Institution the Girls ' School . To see the girls happy faces was indeed something to speak about , as also the admirable order everything was in at the Institution . Referring to the excellent working he had witnessed in the lodge , he regretted that in

his part of East Lancashire they had not the opportunity of making themselves so perfect owing to want of lodg'es of instruction , but he should put his shoulder to the wheel , and endeavour to establish one on the same lines as the one he visited the night previous—the Hyde Park—the first regular lodge of instruction he had ever attended . In conclusion , Bro . Cunliffe said the work- he had witnessed differed but slightly from that which was worked in his

province . Bro . Dehane thanked the W . M . and his officers for the reception the visitors had received and their great hospitality . He was pleased at the working , but there was one thing he considered should be strongly impressed upon those who brought candidates to lodges , viz ., not to let them attend their lodge a second and third time without being fully

prepared to do so in a proper manner . Many times he had witnessed the discomfort suffered by candidates in consequence . He was glad stub did not occur in the Ivy Lodge . Bro . Burton , beinga W . M ,, coincided in every word that had fallen from Bro . Dehane . He thanked them all for the enthusiastic reception and gracious welcome to the visitors , lie was delighted to hear the perfect ritual , and gratified at

the work , lt was his own province to dispense ritual , and he should certainly try to emulate the perfect style and easy grace and manner of the evening . The Ivy Lodge extends a hand of friendship , ancl throws off the cloak of stranger to put on the apparel of friendship . Bro . Bates said when he told the brethren at his lodge of the transactions ol that evening they would be pleased .

I he Chanty maul was passed round and realised a goodly sum . The toast of "The Officers" was received , and duly responded to . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . In thc lodge ancl during the evening Hro . Rorke presided over the musical arrangements , assisted by Bros . Cunliffe , Eedle , Mucks , Hills , John Rorke , Barlow , Sinclair , and Oak .

Lodge of Loyalty ( No . 1607 ) . —The 14 th anniversary of this popular lodge was held at the London Tavern , Fenchurch-street , on Saturday , the 13 th ult ., when a large gathering of members and visitors assembled to witness the installation of the much esteemed Bro . C . H . Halford into the chair of King Solomon . The

occasion was more than usually interesting from the fact that the ceremony of installation was carried out by Bro . R . IT . Halford , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Herts , father of the VV . M . elect . Following the opening of the lodge and confirmation of the minutes , the VV . M ., Bro . Holsworth , raised to the Third Degree in a very creditable manner Bro . Horton , when he

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vacated the chair in favour of Bro . R . II . Halford , who at once proceeded to install in a most feeling and impressive manner his son , Bro . C H . Halford , VV . M . of the Lodge of Loyalty . The investiture of officers was then proceeded with as follows : Bros . Hattersley , P . M ., S . W . ; F . VV . Rose , I . W . ; J . R . Large , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Newton , P . M ., Sec ; G . S . Denny , S . D . ; L . J . Dunham . J . D . ;

W . B . Vaile , I . C ; G . Wilkinson , D . C ; C . H . Webb , P . M ., and VV . L . Bankes , Stwds . ; and J . Verry , Tyler . The ballot having been taken for Messrs . R . C . Halford and Edward Godfrey , the W . M . duly initiated them into Freemasonry in a manner which evoked high eulogiums from the brethren present . After disposing of other business the lodge was closed , the brethren adjourning to a

sumptuous banquet , where the proverbial hospitality of the Loyalty Lodge was dispensed . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts , with that of " The Initiates , " having been given and responded to , Bro . Holsworth , I . P . M ., rose to propose " The Health of the VVorshipful Master , " which was heartily received . Bro . Halford , in responding , thanked the brethren for the

high honour conferred upon him , the honour being further appreciated in receiving the benefit of installation at the hands of his worthy father , and said he only hoped that at the termination of his year of office the brethren would not have regretted placing him in the chair of his lodge . The Worshipful Master then gave "Ihe Installing Master . "

Bro . R . H . Halford , in reply , referred to the great privilege he had enjoyed that evening in installing * his son VV . M . of the Loyalty Lodge , and thanked the I . P . M ., Hro . Holsworth , for that privilege , and the lodge for inviting him to perform the ceremony of installation . It was a great pleasure , too , to see his old friend , Bro . James Terry , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., who had initiated him into Freemasonry , also to

see his eldest son present , and to witness the initiation of his youngest son by the newly-installed VV . M ., and he trusted that they might long be spared to be of service to their respective lodges . The interesting ceremony of presenting a jewel to Bro . E . Holsworth , J . H . M ., for his services during the past year was then proceeded with , Bro . Holsworth suitably replying .

'The toast of " Ihe Masonic Institutions , to which the lodge is a good friend , was next honoured . Bro . 'Terry , in returning thanks , said that he was glad to hear the W . M . announce his intention to go up as Steward for the Benevolent Institution , and hoped the lodge would equal the generosity displayed on former occasions . It afforded him much pleasure to be present , having initiated into Freemasonry the father of the W . M ., and concluded a

felicitous speech by wishing the lodg -e every success . The toasts of "The Visitors , " "The Past Masters , " "The Officers , " and the Tyler ' s toast having been celebrated , the brethren dispersed , highly delighted at having taken part in an unusually interesting- gathering , and the enjoyment of the evening was further enhanced by a capital selection of music , rendered under the direction of Bro . J . A . Brown , assisted by Bros . E . Daly , J . Kift , C . Ackerman , and Mr . Saunders .

All Saints Lodge ( No . 1716 ) . —An emergency meeting of this large and important lodge was held on the 1 Sth ult ., at thc offices of the Poplar District Board of Works , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . R . H . Harland . The officers present on the occasion were Bros . E . E . Knowles , W . M . elect , S . W . ; Snowden Kirk , I . W . ; VV . J . Rundell , P . M ., P . Z ., Sec . ; C . R . Raymond , " S . D . ;

Allen , acting as J . D . ; b . J . Waterson , D . C ; A . Moore , I . G . j J . Grout , Org . ; A . VV . Ellingford , Tyler ; W . G . Wilshaw , I . P . M . ; T . J . Kennett , P . M . ; | . C . Pittam , P . M . ; J . North , A . H . Thompson , J . VV . ' Whitlock , R . Lee , M . Johnston , IT . E . Mountford , W . Damant , VV . Bland , H . jungblut , E . H . Waterson , T . H . Leach , E . Jones , J . Leslie Vine , C . R . Allen , and J . C . Carpenter .

Visitors .- Bros . J . Smith , 7 S 1 , and J . Mills , 1765 . The immediate business of the meeting was to raise two brethren , pass two , and to ballot for and initiate two candidates . From unavoidable causes several of these were absent . Bro . Whitlock was raised , and Bro . Jungblut passed . The ballot having been taken , and proving unanimous in his favour , Mr . lames Yeoman Mosey was initiated .

'The various ceremonies were performed by the VV . M . with the nicest precision , and the addresses were delivered with clearness and impressiveness . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment , after which the rest of the evening was spent in

harmony and good fellowship . Bro . Grout performed several pieces on the pianoforte , and did the greater share in the accompaniments . Bro . Ernest Jones sang several songs with great feeling , and the initiate , Bro . Mosey , and several other brethren delivered some telling and amusing recitations .

Anglo-American Lodge ( No . 2191 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . VV ., on the 16 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Theodore IT . Tilton , W . M . ; F . Kedge , I . P . M . ; A . Clark , P . M ., actingas S . W . ; J . B . Grieve , acting as J . W . ; J . B . Gumming , 'Treas . ; G . Reynolds , Sec . ; G . TI . Reynolds , S . D . ; J . Rowe , acting as J . D . ; G . A .

Bergholz , acting as i . G . ; H . Schartau , P . G . O . Middx ., Org . ; Brackstone Baker , P . M ., P . G . D . ; G . T . A . Atkinson , A . H . P . Snow , B . R . Paul , F . J . Hanson , C . O . Burgess , E . Jcssurun , IT . Bagge , Victor Le Huray , A . Bowie , H . Daniell , VV . G . L . Harvey , B . Spooner , VV . ] . Thrussell , and G . A . M . Bowles . Visitor : Bro . | . T . Laing , 452 .

T he lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Letters and telegrams were read from many brethren regretting their absence from the lodge on account of being away in the country . On the motion of Bro . Brackstone Baker , P . M ., the report of the Committee on the revision of the by-laws was postponed till the next meeting . At the request of the W . M . ( who was unwell ) , the chair was taken by the I . P . M ., Bro . F . Kedg * e . Bro .

VV . G . L . Harvey , B . A ., was passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . A . H . Snow , A . Bowie , M . D ., G . A . M . Bowles , and F . J . Hanson were raised to the Degree of M . M . The whole of the work of the two Degrees was impressively rendered by the I . P . M ., Bro . F . Kedge . Bro . Theodore H . Tilton , the VV . M ., then resumed the chair of K . S . Bro . Brackstone Baker , P . M ., read a letter from Bro . MacCalla , of Philadelphia , regretting that he was unable to be present at that meeting . 'The lodge was then closed .

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Highbury Lodge ( No . 2192 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . John Barnett , jun ., VV . M . ; James Terry , P . G . S . B ., S . VV . ; William Henry Baker , Treas . ; Charles Frederick Hogard , P . G . Std . Br ., Sec ; Thomas Hastings Miller , I . P . M . ; William Maple , S . D . ; George William Bowyer ,

j . D . ; Albert Percy Bowyer , D . C ; Alexander William Sarti , P . M . 1 So , and Edwin Strike Crick , Stwds . ; Cornelius Cope , David William Bell , Leopold Hausmeister , and Sydney H . Miller . Visitors : Bros . John L . Mather , P . A . G . D . ofC ; T . Adams , P . M . 1 S 1 ; J . H . Lane , P . M . I 26 g ; G . J . Barnett , J . W . ig 2 g ; R . F . Brand , W . M . 1314 ; and lames Culverwell , 261 .

The lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . William Richard Robert Baker , son of Bro . Richard Baker , P . M . iSS , and one of the founders of the lodge . This being the case it is needless to say the election was unanimous , and he was duly initiated into the Fraternity , Bro . Barnett , jun ., performing the ceremony in a most earnest and perfect manner , afterwards

giving" the charge , which is now too seldom heard in our lodges . The VV . M . called the attention of the brethren to the fact lhat in 1 S 92 the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution would celebrate its Jubilee , and as Bro . James Terry , S . VV ., was the able and indefatigable Secretary of that Institution , he hoped that if not every member , at all events a large number of them would enroll themselves as Stewards on that occasion , and so assist in making the Festival a great

success . The lodge being closed , the brethren and their visitors partook of a banquet , served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Sams , which was in every way satisfactory .

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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

BARNET . Gladsmuir Lodge ( No . 1385 ) . — This lodge held its first meeting after the holidays at the Red Lion Hotel , on Friday , the 26 th ult . Bro . J . H . Baxter , VV . M ., was in the chair , and there were present Bros . J . Brittain , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., as S . VV . ; S . Tryon , J . W .: R . Fisher Young , P . M ., Sec . ; G . B . Abbott , S . D . ; F . Thompson ,

J . D . ; Collingwood , I . G . j C . Gray , P . M ., D . of C . ; Martin , I . P . M . ; G . Askew , P . M . ; Lewis , P . M . ; Euerby , P . M . ; Oldfield , Anneveld , Clarke , Marshall , Tibbatts , Curnow , and R . VV . Goddard , Tyler . Bro . Dr . Haskins was a visitor . The minutes of the regular lodge in April and the lodge of emergency on the 6 th June having been read and

confirmed , Bro . J . B . Poole , 27 , was balloted for and elected a joining member . The ballot was then taken for Messrs . F . Goodwin Mason and Bullen Spicer , and , proving in each case unanimous , those two gentlemen were forthwith initiated into the mysteries of our ancient Craft , the

ceremony being performed by Bro . Martin , I . P . M ., with his accustomed ability and earnestness . The brethren afterwards dined together and spent a very pleasant evening , the speeches , which were admirably brief , being interspersed with capital songs hy Bros . Lewis , P . M . ; Gray , P . M . ; Tibbatts , and others .

CHINGFORD . Royal Victorian Jubilee Lodge ( No . 21 S 4 ) . —The last meeting of the summer session of the above flourishing lodge took place on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., at the Royal Forest Hotel , and was presided over by Bro . C . H . Canning , P . M . 1472 , VV . M ., assisted by the following brethren of the lodge and visitors : Bros . W .

Smith , I . P . M . ; C T . Lewis , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; G . J . Westficld , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; A . Manning , P . M . ( Hon . ) , P . P . S . G . D . ; C . Jolly , P . M . and Sec . ; E . J . Eedle , P . M ., J . D . ; A . T . Dale , W . M . 107 C , S . W . ; T . Ringrose , J . W . ; J . G . Hammond , S . D . ; j . Barnes , I . G . ; Hill , Barrett , Braine , Poppy , Caddy , Mollik , Lord , and Volckman , o : the lodge ; H . E . Dehane , P . M . 1 543 ,

P . P . S . G . D . ; Summers , 2045 ; Bull , 1624 ; Hole , 22 S ; and Roberts , Zetland Lodge , South Australia . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , Bro . Roberts , of Zetland Lodge , having been properly vouched for , was , with the consent of the W . M ., raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason . The balance-sheet and Auditors' report were unanimously

adopted . The Secretary was instructed to ascertain and return to the VV . M . the number of votes for the several Charities held by the members , with a view to their being secured for the Provincial Charity Committee , and the lodge was closed . A nicely served banquet was then partaken of , and the usual loyal , Grand Lodge , and provincial toasts were duly

honoured . 'The toast of " 'The Visitors " was responded to by Bro . Dehane , who congratulated the VV . M . on his excellent working and the lodge on its evident prosperity , and he also gave a glowing account of the affairs of the Provincial Charity Committee . 'The whole affair was most enjoyable and harmonious .

DARLINGTON . Restoration Lodge ( No . m ) . —The first meeting of this lodge after tlie summer recess took place on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., Bro . R . M . Wilkes , W . M ., in the chair .

the minutes of the last regular meeting and emergency meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Bentley and Swan were raised to the Degree of M . M ., the ceremony being efficiently performed by the W . M ., assisted by Bros . Hobson , P . M . ; Babington Boulton , P . M . ; and Dr . Hill-Drury , VV . M . 14 S 9 . At the suggestion of Bro . Babington Boulton , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ., a letter was sent to Bro .

G . J . VVilson ( the oldest Mason in the province ) expressing the sympathy of the lodge with him in his recent illness . The VV . M . then announced that during the recess Bro . ITill-Drury had at his own expense most handsomely decorated the lodge roof , and he moved that a vote of thanks to Bro . ITill-Drury for his generosity be recorded

on the minutes . This was seconded by Bro . W . Barron , S . VV ., and carried with acclamation . Bro . Hill-Drury , in thanking the brethren for their expression of good feeling , said he was glad they were pleased with the way the work had been treated , and explained the difficulties he had to surmount in carrying out his design , but he thought the decorators had done their work well . The dome over the