Craft Masonry.

commencing at the very lowest rung ofthe theatrical ladd : r ; hehad anyamountof pluck and energy to work himself UD to his position , and there had nev : r beei a sta ' n on his character ; hi had never slipped . That was a man who shou'd make a goo 1 . VIison ; generous to a degree—almost to a fault—and thoughtful in that generosity , he had , as the b'ethren knew . giv ; n to all cha-ities , and had d > ie all he codl to assist 'he oo > r . At that moment Bro . Harry Nicholls could be looked upon as a happy combination of qualities for a W . M . —a good man and a good Mason . Bro . Harry Nicholls , VV . M ., in reply , said : Bnther I . P . M . an ! brethren of the

Savage Club Lodge , for the warmth and cordiality with which you have received the toast of my health , let me return you my sincere and hearty thanks . That warmth and cordiality will probably be enhanced when I tell you that my remarks in response will be very brief . ( Laughter . ) It is well known to many of you here to-dav that this is not the first time I have had the honour of standing in this position as W . M . of a lodge , and 1 may therefore be permitted an excuse if 1 revert for a few moments to that day four years ago , when I stood surrounded by the same good old friends , looking , I believe , at the same pineapples —( laughter )—and , brethren , the recipient of so many

expressions of goodwill , and more particularly good wishes with regard to my health . ( Hear , hear . ) As you know , on that occasion I had recovered from a long and dangerous illness , and I hardly knew when I stood up that my voice would travel to the end of the room . But I am thankful when I stand here to-day to find that those good wishes have been realised , and that 1 am to-day as well in health as perhaps I ever was in my life . ( Hear , hear . ) Now , brethren , I must ask you again to allow me a little retrospective reminis : ence , so to speak . I must refer to the dear old Savage Club itself , that club where we have spent so many delightful hours together , and without

which we should not have been here to-day . I mus ) : tell you my association with the Savage Club does not date from the day of my becoming a member of it . You may remember that some 26 or 27 years ago , and in the old Gordon Hotel in the Piazza , Covent Garden , of which my father wss the proprietor , I announced my intention , much to everybody ' s amusement , of going on the stage ; and such was the encouragement I received , that it was just about the same time I contemplated coming off it again . ( Laughter . ) The club , as you may know , then comprised amongst its members su : h well-known members as Jack Byron , Harry S . Lee , Dr . Stroud , Lord Houghton , and

many ethers , now , alas ! gone over to the majority . One night 1 arrived home after a brilliant , though brief , season of eight nights on the Windsor and Uxbridge circuit — ( laughter)—and by some extraordinary chance , I found myself left in charge of the bar ( renewed laughter ) , and although the club was practically closed for the night , there was one member who seemed indisposed to go home . ( Hear , hear . ) It was not Odell ; I need not mention his name , suffice it to say he was at the time one of the best known actors in England . _ VVe were left alone in the bar together , and after a few remarks I asked him timidly if he would join me in a diink . ( Laughter . ) He

replied , not so timidly , that he would . ( Laughter . ) We had a drink together , and in fact we had several drinks together , and after a time I became a little bold , and 1 ventured to tell him that I was also an actor , ( Laughter . ) I told him my views of the stage—I was 18—you can understand what my views were at that age , and I told him how I thought things ought to be done . ( Laughter . ) He had more drink , and he thoroughly agreed with me . ( Applause and laughter . ) I think it was after about the third cigar , he began to think I was made of the right stuff and he had no doubt that patience and industry would in due time entitle me to earn from a guinea to 25 s . per week .

( Laughter . ) We had a few more drinks on the prospects , and then he began to think it was time to go home . The sun was beginning to shine over Covent Garden Market ( that was in the Gordon Hotel ) , and I think it seemed to me the longest flight of stairs—and it must be a difficult one in the early morning—but I assisted your then brother member down the stairs , and , whether it was the whiskey or the time , he had actually forgotten who or what I was , and as I saw him away he said "Thank you , " called a cab , and gave me threepence . ( Renewed laughter . ) Brethren , with what feelings I re-ascended that winding staircase leading to

the Middle Chamber of the Gordon Hotel I cannot tell you ; it took everything out of me for the time being , but it did me good , because I found from that moment that encouragement and applause purchased with whiskey was not worth having ; it helped me on until I became a member of the Savage Club itself and at the present moment the W . M . of the Savage Club Lodge . ( Hear , hear . ) Need I say how highly I appreciate that honour ? I cannot . It is a great honour for a man , as Bro . Carson has said , to woik from the bottom of the ladder . You have seen me to-day carrying a banner . I have done it all , thank God , and here 1 am , recipient of your hearty good wishes .

( Hear , hear . ) I have before me to-night many of my old friends who knew me in those bygone days . I have with me to-night some whose acquaintances I have made on the broad bosom of the ocean—one , Bro . Gilbert Trail , who I met in Ceylon—although thousands of miles away , made me feel I was not a stranger in a strange country ; and , moreover , my good friend in front cf tlie footlights—the public—whose generosity and reciprocity 1 cannot forget , and without that generosity and that reciprocity actors must fail . It is a great thing for a man to say only once in his life that he has gathered

all these around him . This is the second time . Thank God , I shall look back upon both with great joy and pleasure . In conclusion , let me hope we shall meet together under the same pleasant , happy circumstances for many , many years to come . ( Applause . ) Bro . Harry Nicholls , W . M ., in proposing "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Carson , " said that brother had done great and glorious work outside Masonry ; it had been in connection with his own particular profession , and had been of wonderful assistance to them all . In recognition of his worth , the brethren gave him a token in a tangible form—a Past Master's jewel . The brethren hoped they would have his services many

years . Bro . C . L . Carson , I . P . M ., acknowledged the toast , and said his year of office had been a very pleasant one , and he left the chair with sincere regret , he had made so many friends . He accepted the jewel as the expression of the brethren's goodwill and fellowship . Bro . Harry Nicholls at this period left , and Bro . Carson took the chair .

Bro . Sir Somers Vine , P . M ., proposed "The Visitors , " which toast was responded to by Bros . C . L . Wright and Mostyn Pigo ' . t ; Bro . W . J . Fisher , P . M . and Sec , proposed "The Sister Lodges , " which was replied to by Bros . S . Johnson , Oscar Barrett , Walter Lestocq , and E . E . Peacock ; Bro . Lewis Thomas proposed " The Past Masters ; " Bro . W . J . Ebbetts and J . Northcott , replying ; and Bros . W . J . Fisher and Eugene Barrett responded to the toast of "The Ollicers ; " the Tyler ' s toast winding up the proceedings .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Robert Burns . Chapter , No . 25 . A meeting was held on Monday , the 25 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . Present : Comps . F . J . Bonham , M . E . Z . ; W . G . Cannon , P . Z ., H . ; J . Terrv , J . ; Hatton , Treas . ; J . W . Harvey , P . Z ., acting S . E . ; T . B . Fullwood , S . N . ; R . Eddie , ist A . S .: R . J . Morley , Janitor ; A . A . Frigout , P . Z . ; F . W . Frigout , P . Z . ; R . Robins , P . Z . ; J . A . Dawes , W . Baddeley , McLean , and S . Davis . Visitors : Comps . J . Watts , 2191 ; W . Hancock , P . Z . 91 and 1 ( 014 ; and R . C Davis , P . Z . 1216 .

The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Comps . VV . Baddeley , 1385 , and H . L . Davis , 1604 , and it being unanimous , they were admitted joining members . The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : Comps . F . ] . Deaton , M . E . Z . ; J . Terry , H . ; Shove , J . ; J . W . Harvey , P . Z ., S . E . ; Ezard , S . N . ; Hatton , Treas . ; R . Eddie , P . S . ; McLean , 1 st A . S . ; | T , B . Fullwood , 2 nd A . S . ; and A . C Bonham , D . C The by-laws of the chapter were read . Comps . Baddeley and H . L . Davis were appointed Auditors . A letter was read

from Comp . W . Sand , P . Z ., S . E ., expressing his inability to continue the duties , through ill-health , and consequently did not seek re-election . It was unanimously decided that the acting S . E . write Comp Sand expressing their great regret . It was then proposed and carried that Comp . W . Sand be elected honorary member of the chapter for his valuable services . Thc chapter having been closed , an excellent banquet followed , and the usual loyal toasts were duly honoured . Comp . J . Terry respended to the toast of "The Grand Ofiicers" in very eloquent and kindly terms .

"The Health of the M . E . Z . " having been given , was acknowledged in suitable terms . Other short toasts and speeches followed , and a very enjoyable and musical iveninj ; w as spent .

Royal Arch.

Fidelity Chapter , No . 441-A regular convocation of the above chapter attached to the lodge of the Three Grand Principles , No . 441 , was held Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., in the chapter room at the Lion Hotel , Cambridge , when the Principals were duly installed and the other officers were invested . Subsequently , Bro . E . Bulman , 411 , was exalted . The installation of the Principals was performed by Comp . Thos . Watts , P . Z . The officers of the

chapter for the year are as follows : Comps . H . E . Greef , P . P . G . D . C , M . E . Z . ; P . H . Younrr . H . j S . H . Sharman , J . ; J . Royston . P . P . G . ist A . S ., I . P . Z . ; J . S . Youngnun , P . Z ., P . P . G . T ., S . E . ; F . R . Leach , S . N . ; J . Vail , P . P . G . A . S ., Treas . ; J . Cat-Vine , P . S . ; F . W . Potts , P . G . D . C , ist A . S . ; G . F . Knowles , 2 nd A . S .: F . Dewberry , P . Z ., P . G . S . N ., D . C .: J . Sheldrick , P . Z ., P . P . G . Reg ., and T . Watts , P . Z ., P . P . G . S ., Stewards : and A . F . O'C Hurry , Janitor .

Lodge Of Instruction.

Lodge of Instruction .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 2 Gth ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , and was one of exceptional interest , the brethren having the pleasure of welcoming , as visitors , the members of the Richmond Lodge of Instruction , No . 2032 . The offices were filled by the visitors as follows : Bros . S . Abell , P . M ., W . M . ; W . Peat , P . M , S . W . ; T . Robinson , J . W . ; G . E . Whetman , S . D . ; J . W . Brooking , J . D . ; T . White , LG . ; A . Henning , Org . ; and T . Williams , Tyler . The other visitors present were Bros . E . W . Gaudin , Percy Clayton , J . G . Hatton , R . J .

Wood , Barton Jones , P . M . ; T . Simpson , and F . R . Robinson , P . M . The members ot the lodge present were Bros . W . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . W . Clarke , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Middx ., Asst . Preceptor ; J . Petch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Herts , Treas . ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; S . Napper , P . M . ; A . Oliver , P . M . ; H . B . Harding , P . M . ; Rapley , Roberts , Thomas , Johnson , Hopkins , White , Balls , Bone , Thurman , Smith , Rayner , Newman , Yexley , Amand , Danielsson , Goring , Birks , Harrison , Nicole , Little , Isler , Bury , Cload , Attwater , and Eddie ( an attendance of 48 ) .

The lodge was opened and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Clayton being the candidate . The ancient charge was given and the lodge was called off and on . Bro . Peat , P . M ., then took the chair and rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Gaudin being the candidate . The lecture on the tracing board was given . Bro . Robinson then took the chair and the

ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Attwater being the candidate . The traditional history was given . The work in each Degree was carried out in a most admirable manner . Bros . Abell , P . M . ; Peat , P . M . ; and Robinson , P . M ., were unanimously elected honorary members of the lodge , and a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to them for their kindness in visiting the lodge and their display of such excellent working . The lodge was then closed .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

Mount Calvary Preceptory . A meeting of this old institution —( Early Grand Encampment of England)—was held at the Inns of Court Hotel on Friday , the Sth ultimo . Among those in attendance were Sir Knights the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , M . A ., E . P . ; Harris Hills , Senior Constable ; B . Stewart , Marshal ; Lieut .-Col . F . J . Stohwasser , P . G . S . B ., P . E . P ., Almoner ; Maior T . C Walls , P . G . C . of G ., P . E . P ., Reg . ; H . F . Bromhead , Std . Br . ; F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . E . P . ; L Steele , P . E . P . j C Slater , P . E . P . ; A . R . Carter , C . Horst , J .

Owen , and H . Lindus . The visitors were Sir Knights H . Adams and J . H . Hawkins . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Comp . H . W . Schartau was balloted for and duly installed a member of the Order by the E . P . E . Sir Knight H . J . Lardner , P . E . P ., then installed Sir Knight H . Hills as E . P . for the year ensuing . Among the officers appointed and invested were Sir Knights B . Stewart , S . C ; H . F . Bromhead , J . C . ; Lieut .-Col . F . J . Stohwasser , Almoner ; Major T . C .

Walls , Reg . ; A . R . Carter , Marshal ; J . R . Ubsdell , C of G . ; C . Horst , Herald ; J . Owen , Std . Br . ; F . E . Roberts , Org . ; H . W . Schartau , Asst . Org . ; and Frater Rawles , Guard . A Past Preceptor's jewel was presented to the I . P . E . P . A vote of thanks was given to the Installing Officer , and the audit report duly received and adopted . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Sir Knights George Graveley , P . E . P . ; Nelson Prower , P . E . P . ; W . Maple , P . E . P . ; T . Wood , P . E . P . ; B . Johnson , Egbert Roberts , and others .

The preceptory was then closed , and a banquet followed . Sir Knight Lieut .-Col , Stohwasser responded on behalf of " The Great Priory . " "The Health of the E . P . " having been given in happy terms by the I . P . E . P ., was acknowledged by Sir Knight Harris Hill , who then gave " The Past Preceptors . " He spoke particularly in high terms of the services and respective workings of Sir Knights Fillingham , Lardner , and Steele . He said that he could not hope to emulate their example , but , in fact , should require their co-operation a great deal during his year of

office . He had belonged to many Masonic bodies during his career , but he had never seen more perfect harmony and geniality than prevailed among the members of the Mount Calvary . Sir Knight Rev . R . C Fillingham , in reply , said that he personally was extremely obliged to the E . P . for the kind remarks passed upon the success of the honourable body of which he had just become a member . He himself owed much to Sir Knights

Lardner and Steele for their valuable assistance . It was a proud thing to be a lay member of so old an institution as their preceptory undoubtedly was , but to occupy the position of a Past Preceptor was a still greater honour , and one to be envied , ln conclusion , he thanked them forthe gift of the handsome jewel , and he trusted to live many years to wear it in their midst . Sir Knights Lardner and Steele having also replied ,

The toast of The Visitors , " coupled with the names of Sir Knights Adams and Hawkins , followed , and was duly acknowledged by them . The remaining toasts were " The Almoner and Registrar " and " The Officers . " During the proceedings , Sir Knights Fillingham , Driver , Hawkins , and Hill entertained the sir knights with divers humorous readings in prose and verse , all of which gave unqualified satisfaction .

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