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ning together ever since , long might that companionship exist , for the prosperity of the lodge and for the continuance of their great mutual friendship . Bros . Young and Binckes , in reply , spoke for some considerable time . The latter made a most powerful speech , in which he reviewed not only the leading events in the lodge during his long connection therein , but the history

and progress of Masonry during the last 40 years . Bros . W . H . Kempster , jun ., and H . J . Lardner , acknowledged the toast of " The Officers , " and the proceedings terminated . During the evening Bro . Egbert Roberts , P . M ., most

kindly officiated at the pianoforte , and highly delighted the brethren by his clever and versatile vocalisation . The Treasurer , Secretary , and the rest of the executive of the lodge are to be congratulated upon the great success that attended their efforts to promote the comfort of the brethren of No . 60 , and their numerous visitors .

Strand Lodge ( No . 19 S 7 ) . —The installation mesting of this well-known and distinguished lodge was held on the 12 th ult ., at the Criterion , Piccadilly Circus , and was well attended . There were present Bros . F . Jackson , W . M .. C . J . Taylor , S . W . ; James Willing , "Jun ., P . M ., Treas . ; W . M . Stiles , P . M ., Sec ; E . Evans , S . D . ; VV . Merrett , J . D .: W . C . Archer , I . G . ;

W . S . Hooper , D . C . ; John N . Hare , Stwd . ; Seary , Org . ; R . Whiting , Tyler ; H . S . Foster , I . P . M . ; R . W . Steggles , T . Welham , J . R . VV . Soper , H . A . Campbell , G . A . Petter , G . P . Channing , R . Love , J . H . Warden , VV . Harbert , Richard Warner , J . E . Thomas , VV . Rapley , ] . Fleming , W . Cooke , E . L . Campbell , VV . D . Nott , P . Firderer , T . B . Johnson , XV . H . Mason , W . G . Begley ,

H . W . Russell , F . Burman , J . Williams , C . H . Cutbush , M . D . Loewenstark , W . Shore , V . ; B . Wickes , W . J . Mansell , J . L . Oakley , and F . Barton . The visitors were Bros . J . Irvine , P . M . S 62 ; C . E . Russell , P . M . 1 S 16 ; C . F . Browne , Si , P . P . G . S . B . Suffolk ; P . Reed , P . M . 169 ; J . T . Rowe , P . M . 167 ; G . R . Ousey , P . M . 59 ; A . T . Trehearne , P . M . 6 57 ; VV . A . Scurrah , P . M . 1 C 7 ;

H . Stiles , P . M . 1507 ; A . E . Sarti , P . M . 1 S 0 ; Hempton , 12 S 7 ; Ben George , S . Walker , 134 S ; F . Douglas-Norman , 172 ; J . Gilmore , 931 ; J . Couch , 1601 ; A . H . Cole , 1744 ; A . Goldsmith , 239 S ; T . Jefferies , 1 744 ; S . W . Larkin , 742 ; R . P . Webster , 2054 ; B . P . Lucas , 1489 ; C A . C . Hill , 503 -, VV . O . Moore , John Callan , T . Harwood , and i R . T . West , 1744 .

The minutes of the last meeting having been read , and the Auditors' report received and adopted , and Bros . J . L . Oakley and G . A . Potter raised , the VV . M . elect , Bro . C . I . Taylor was presented , and installed into the chair by the VV . M ., Bro . F . Jackson , in an impressive manner . The new W . M . then appointed and invested his ofiicers for the ensuing year . The usual addresses were ably delivered by

Bro . F . Jackson , for which he was heartily congratulated . In presenting a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . F . Jackson , the W . M . paid a great tribute to him for the valuable services rendered by him to the lodge , to which Bro . Jackson made a suitable reply , remarking that he would have more to say at the banqueting table . The new VV . M . then initiated Mr . Vincent B . Wickes in a way which made it evident that the

brethren had made an excellent choice in their W . M . Bro . W . M . Stiles , P . M ., Sec , reported the death of Bro . J . Potter , J . W ., a well-known and respected member of the lodge , who was buried the previous day , and that a wreath had been sent from the lodge . In eloquent and pathetic terms , Bro . Willing , P . M ., proposed that a letter of condolence should be sent to Mrs . Potter , remarking that a

more honourable gentleman or better Mason did not exist . Letters of regret for non-attendance from Bro . S . Cochrane , G . Treas ., and others were read . Other business being disposed of , " Hearty good wishes " were offered , and the lodge was closed . The brethren partook of a superb banquet , which was admirably served under the personal superintendence of

Bro . Bertini . At the conclusion of the repast the W . M . gave in brief but eloquent terms the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were cordially received . Bro . F . Jackson , the I . P . M ., in giving " The . Health of the W . M ., " said that that was the lirst time he had had thc honour ot proposing the toast , and it was to him a very

great pleasure . The W . M . was the best one they had in the lodge to occupy the chair . He was a genial and good fellow , and his working of the ritual was perfect . The lodge would be a great success under his able presidency . ' 1 he toast was drunk with enthusiasm , and Bro . C . J . Taylor , the W . M ., on rising to respond , received a hearty welcome . He said that he remembered some years ago when Bro . Harry Nicholls complimented him on his taking his first oflice in the Craft , and from that time

he had worked hard to attain his present high position , and he thanked the brethren from his heart for the great honour they had paid him in electing him their W . M . The VV . M ., in proposing "The Installing Master and Past Masters , " paid a tribute to the excellent work done that night by Bro . F . Jackson , the I . P . M ., and whose year of oflice had bcen a great success , for which he was to be

congratulated . The lodge had as its ancestors some splendid working members as VVorshipful Masters , and it was a difficult thing to follow them . Bro . F . Jackson , in reply , observed that he was the last addition to the Past Master ' s gallery of the lodge . He honoured the jewel which had been presented to him and should always treasure it . He had received every kindness

from them all and he thanked his oflicers during the time he occupied the chair for their great assistance . His heart was too full to express himself as hc should wish , but he appreciated the very kind things said of him . Bros . J . Willing , P . M . ; VV . M . Stiles , P . M . ; and H . S . Foster , P . M ., also responded . The Worshipful Master gave the toast of " The Initiate . " He said that Bro . Wickes ( the initiate ) must have been deeply impressed with the way in which he had bcen :.. „ . ! II „/* „\\ IM \ » L . u . : » . -1 , . ,. icceivcu vine ii / uiuu ^ IL always uesc 10

. nc * v . * . m give an initiate a good set off . This was liro . Wickes' formal introduction to a very large family wl . iji extended all over thc world . He gave him a cordial greeting and remarked that hc was glad to receive him into Masonry . Bro . Wickes , in reply , thanked the members for having

received hnn in the Crait . He should never forget what he had gone through that night and he would do his utmost as a Mason so that his proposer and seconder should never regret having introduced him into the lodge . In eloquent terms the Worshipful Master gave the toast of "The Visitors , " to whom he gave a hearty welcome .

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Bro . G . R . Ousey , P . M ., in reply , said that alter the brief but eloquent speeches of the VV . M . it left him vny little to say , but he had never met with a better W . M . who could express wliat he meant in so few words . He was the ideal of a VV . M . and had given the visitors a sincere welcome . He had never spent a pleasanter evening in Masonrv .

Bro . W . A . Scurrah , P . M ., also responded , remarking that hospitality was one of the virtues that Masons possessed . The -Strand Lodge was most hospitable ; that was not his fhst vi'it , and he certainly hoped that it would not be his last . He was sorry that there were no Grand Officers present , but hoped that at their next installation meeting there would be one there who would be a member of their

lodge . The brethren kne v that he was raferring to their very old and tried friend , Bro . VV . M . Stiles . There was no one more worthy of the purple . He had so many good and influential friends , both in the Metropolis and the provinces , that his election as Grand Treasurer in March next would be a certainty . Bro . Harry Stiles , P . M ., also replied . He said that he

attended the consecration of the lodge , and had watched its great progress with pleasure . He congratulated the members on their happy choice of VV . M ., who had plenty of pluck , and was a gentleman and a good Mason . Bros . Ben George and Gilmore ( Australia ) also suitably responded , the latter remarking that if any of the brethren went to his home they would be sure to receive a hearty

welcome . In giving the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary , " the W . M . stated that in nearly every lodge in London the names of Bros . ] . Willing and W . M . Stiles were mentioned in some way or another , and this was ,- no doubt , due to the fact that they were so popular in Masonry . They both did what they could to outvie each other to make the

lodge a prosperous and happy one . Bro . J . Willing , P . M ., in reply , said that he did not know that he had done so much in Masonry until he came that night . There was concord and good feeling in the lodge , and which he had met with in other lodges . His dear old friend , Bro . VV . M . Stiles , was an excellent and ardent worker , and one of the best of fellows . He deserved

all the thanks of the members for what he had done for the lodge , and they would never consent to his giving up his office as Secretary , even when he was elected as Grand Treasurer , which was certain he would be in March . Bro . W . M . Stiles , P . M ., also responded . He had been the Secretary of their happy fraternal lodge from its consecration , and he was only too pleased to do anything to

promote its interests . The W . M . had conducted the business that night , both in the lodge and at the banqueting table , in an admirable manner . It was well known that he was one of the modest brethren , but that evening several had touched on a matter dear to his heart , that ol the office of Grand Treasurer . He had heard that several were to be nominated for that high office , but he felt safe

in the hands of his friends , who were legion . He resigned at the last election in favour of his old friend , Bro . Sam Cochrane . He did not fear the result , but he urged all his supporters to be present the lirst Wednesday in March to record their promised votes . The toast of "The Oflicers" was duly honoured and acknowledged , and one of the most successful and pleasant

meetings brought to a cbse with the Tyler ' s toast . At the request of the VV . M ., Bro . Richard Warner had provided an excellent concert , in which the following took part : Bros . J . Callan , J . Gilmore , Stuart Walker , Rapley , and Francis , Mr . Fred . Mason , Mr . Denham Price , Miss Marie Ray , and Miss Amy Russell , of which special mention should be made of Miss Russell and Mr . Denham Price , whose efforts were greatly appreciated .

Bishopsgate Lodge ( No . 2396 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge since the recess was held on the 23 rd ultimo , at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street , and was well attended . Tliere were present Bros . II . J . Tibbatts , W . M . ; A . J . Hollington , P . G . S ., S . W . ; S . Jacobs , P . P . G . P . Herts , J . W . ; F . Dadswell , Treas . ; Milton Smith , Sec ; D . A . Romain , S . D . ; C . J . Thomas , J . D . j W . Newman , I . G . ; II . Mead , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., D . C . j J . F . Haskins , P . G . Org . Essex , Org . j R . H .

Goddard , Tyler j G . N . Johnson , P . M . ; T . Robinson , C . Jarratt , Edgar H . Mead , A . J . Skipper , W . J . Lamb , W . Jacobs , E . VV . Roach , R . J . Stamp , A . P . Little , G . E . Mead , F . M . Mercer , T . J . Sturgeon , A . Wagstaff , R . D . Colquhoun , H . H . Richardson , H . E . F . Gadsden , J . A . Berther , and G . W . Bratton . Visitors : Bros . A . E . Todd , W . M . 27 ; R . Douglas Smith , P . M . 27 ; F . C

Bradley , 15 ; j . Wagstaff , 509 ; G . Bradley , 134 S ; J . Margetts , 159 S ; and R . T . West , 1744 . The minutes of the last meeting having been read , Bro . T . J . Sturgeon , iSijand 234 G , was unanimously elected a joining member . 'The W . M . then passed Bros . C . Jarratt and W . J . Lamb . The working of the W . M . was carried out in a praiseworthy manner . On the motion of Bro . A . J . Hollington , it was unanimouslv resolved that the cordial

thanks of the lodge be tendered to Bro . Lieut .-Colonel and Alderman H . D . Davies , I . P . M ., for his truly fraternal and hospitable entertainment of the members at his residence , " Wateringbury Place , " on the 21 st June last . A gentleman was proposed for initiation , and [ a joining member for the next meeting . 'The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to dinner . The Worshipful Master gave , with commendable brevity , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured .

In responding for " The Grand Officers , Present and Past" Bro . Johnson observed that it was a great pleasure to him to be associated with the Grand Ofiicers . liro . H . Mead , P . M ., in the absence of the I . P . M ., Bro . Lieut .-Col . and Alderman 11 . D . Davies , proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master . " He said that nearly all thc members had known him for many years . He was

a kind friend and a good Mason . His working was of the best , and he would continue to carry out . his duties with credit to himself and to the lodge . The Worshipful Master , in reply , stated that what he had tJ do would be done to the best of his ability , with the a sistance of his officers , and relying on the same support

Irom the members which he had had from them in thc past , it would be his great ambition to make the lodge , although it was joung in years , one of the best in the Metropolis . In giving "The I . P . M ., liro . Alderman Davies , " the Worshipful Master said that the many municipal engagem : nts of Bro . Daves was the cause of his absence , but he felt sure he was there in spirit .

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Bro . H . Mead , the acting I . P . M ., replied in suitable term ? , remarking that the Alderman would reciprocate the kind feelings of the lodge towards him . Bro . Hollington , S . VV ., gave "The Visitors . " He did not know why the W . M . had placed the toast in his hands . The lodge was well known as a social one and always glad ti have a large number of visitors . He gave the guests a hearty welcome and a pressing invitation to come again .

He coupled with the toast the names of Bros . A . E . Todd and Robert Douglas Smith , P . M ., whom he asked to resoond . Bro . A . E . Todd responded . He could not find words sufficiently s ' rong to thank them for their great welcome to the visitors and their lavish hospitality that night . Bro . Robert Douqlas Smith also replied . He said that after the pressing invitation of Bro . Hollington he and the

other visitors would certainly have to pay them another visit—the sooner the better . The W . M . had done his work that night in an admirable manner and he congratulated the members on having such an efficient ruler . In eulogistic terms the Worshipful Master gave the toast of " The Past Masters , " which , he said , was one to be received with enthusiasm . He coupled the name of Bro . A . P . Little , who responded in an eloquent speech .

The next toast was " The Treasurer and Secretary , " the W . M . remarking that they were both efficient and indefati gable oflicers and had rendered great assistance to the lodge , to which Bro . Dadswell , Treas ., and Bro . Milton Smith , Sec , made suitable responses . " The Officers" was next given by the Worshipful Master in appropriate terms . He referred in feeling words to the recent serious illness of Bro . S . Jacobs , J . W ., and

he was delighted that he was able to be present that evening . He coupled with the toast the names of the S . VV . and J . W ., to which Bro . Hollington , S . W ., and Bro . Jacobs , J . W ., replied , the latter stating that he appreciated the kind remarks of the W . M . The W . M . gave "The Joining Member . . Bro . T . J . Sturgeon , " who , he said , was well known to many of the memDers of the lodge . He was one of the best of fellows ,

and a good Mason , and would be an acquisition to the lodge . The toast was drunk with acclamation . Bro . Sturgeon , in reply , stated that the Worshipful Master ' s eulogy of him was rather too much . If in the future he showed that he was worthy of this , he would b : more than gratified . He thanked the W . M . for the honour of having proposed , and the members for having received ,

him as a joining member , lt had been his wish for some time to enter the lodge , and now that he was one of them he was proud . The Tyler's toast brought the happy proceedings to an end . During the evening Bros . Skipper , E . H . Mead , Mercer , A . E . Todd , Margetts , G . Mead , Milton Smith , and Robt . Douglas Smith vocally entertained the brethren , the last named rendering his songs with much ability .

Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge ( No . 2432 ) . — The first regular installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Inns of Court Hotel , on Thursday , the 26 th u t , when there * was a large muster of the brethren present . Among the visitors were Bros . R . J . Simpson , M . A ., P . M ., P . G . Chap . ; VV . Fisher , P . M .. Prov . G . Treas . Middx . ; J . A . Harvey , P . M . 1314 ; G . Puddock , W . M . 1107 ; V Dunstan , VV . M . 1326 ; J . W . Gluckstein , S . W . 205 ; A . S .

Wilk , S . W . 73 : H . Hart , J . VV . 73 ; J . F . Saunders , J . W . 1507 ; C . H . Kenneth , J . D . 1839 ; A . / . ache , 1512 ; C . Boyce , 1512 j VV . Hill , 1512 ; Isidor Levy , 13 G 6 ; E . S . Cayton , 507 ; J . D . Bradley , 1942 ; and others . Letters regretting their inability to accept invitations were read from the Grand Secretary , Bro . E . Letchworth , P . G . D . ; the Secretaries of the Masonic Institutions , Bros . J . Terry , J . McLeod , and F . R . VV . Hedges , also from Bro . W . F .

Smithson , P . G . D ., and others . The W . M . having performed the ceremony of passing several brethren , installed his successor , Bro . George Ransford , into the chair of K . S . in a very able and impressive manner , the Secretary , Bro . A . F . Scholding , delivering the three addresses in a very satisfactory way . The newly-installed W . M . having appointed and invested his oflicers , initiated Mr . D . Li . Muratti . The auditors' report ( which proved very

satisfactory ) being read , brought the business to a close . The brethren afterwards sat down to an excellent banquet served in the best style of this first-class hotel . After the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Replying to the toast of "The Initiate , " Bro . Muratti thanked the officers and brethren for having elected , and so cordially received him , and hoped his connection with

the Craft would prove long and useful . The toast of "The W . M . " was very enthusiastically received , the I . P . M . remarking that he had installed " an old Parliamentary hand . " Bro . Ransford had already filled the office in his mother lodge with credit , and in his initiatory work that night gave a specimen of the masterly way the work would be done . He congratulated him and thc brethren upon the prospect of the lodge ' s new year .

In reply , the W . M . said he thanked the brethren for the hearty way they had received the toast rf his health . He was pleased to occupy the position of W . M . in such a lodge , comprised as it was of so many excellent Masons and thorough good fellows . He had to follow a VV . M ., who for an extra loigyear—from the consecration of the lodge to that day—had worked hard , done all he possibly could by tact , patienceand geniality to make the lodge a

, success . He thoroughly deserved the beautiful jewel they had voted to him , and which he would then pin upon his breast , and ask them to bc up-standing and drink his very good health . The I . P . M . received a perfect ovation , which he briefly acknowledged . " The Visitors '" toast was replied to by Bro . Fisher , who said it afforded him great satisfaction to be there at the

invitation of their Secretary , who he had known for some years in his ( Bro . Scholding's ) mother lodge , and who had installed him into the chair of that lodge . He was very proud to hold the office of Grand Treasurer of Middlesex , because it was an office held by election , and the Middlesex brethren had conferred that honour upon him unanimously . nterl 6

As a Prov . Grand Treasurer , he naturally took an > i in finance , and was pleased to congratulate them upon tn splendid balance-sheet they had heard read by paying »• their expenses , without leaving a single liability outstan ing . In the first year of their existence , b y contributin ( f handsome sum to the Royal Masonic Institution for t > ° >