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gratification he presented Bro . Dr . Cutmore with a very handsome gold jewel , bearing at the back the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . W . Cutmore , P . M ., by the brethren of the William Preston Lodge , No . 766 , as a mark of esteem , and in recognition of the able manner in which he discharged the duties of W . M . during his year of office , 1878-9 . " All the brethren would agree that thc
terms of tbe inscription were not overdrawn . Bro . Newton then in graceful terms alluded to the services of the various Past Masters , particularly the services rendered by Bro . W . Jcrrett Miller that evening in performing the installation ceremony in so marvellous a manner . Bro . Cutmore , in acknowledging the presentation jewel , thanked the brethren for the gift , and said he always endeavoured
to the utmost of his abilities to fulfil his duties properly . Professional duties alone had kept him away , but his soul was always with the lodge . He felt very thankful for the jewel , which he should always look upon wilh pride and pleasure . Bros . Kain , Miller , Braun , and Newman also replied . TheW . M . then made a forcible appeal on behalf of thc Charities , which resulted in the co'lection of £ 1 17 s . fid . Thc Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .
ROYAL OAK LODGE ( No . 871 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , thc 27 th ult , at the White Swan , Deptford , when there were present Bros . R . Harman , W . M . ; J . G . Vohmann , S . W . ; G . Harvey , J . W . ; W . Andrews , Treas . ; J . J . Pakes , Sec . ; W . A . Harris , S . D . ; E . Good , J . D . ; G . Andrews , D . C . ; G . Porter , J . G . ; and J . Bavin , Tyler . Past Masters : Bros . G . Limn ,
J . Truelove , and H . J . Tuson . Bros . Fisher , Luckrafr , Whibley , Bax , Stanley , Buhler , Stringer , Horton , Clarke , Fellows , Sanders , Taylor , Wildesmulh , Simmons , Abbott , Hadingham , Thomas , antl West . Visitor : Bro . J . Forst ; r , 51 . Mr . B . G . Matthews was balloted for and elected . A slight alteration was made in Bye-laws III . and
XII . Bro . Limn proposed and Bro . Vohmann seconded , that a five guinea jewel be presented to W . M . Harman , for services during his year of t'ffice . Carried . Proposed by Bro . J . J . Pakes , P . M . and Sec , seconded by Bro . Good , and carried unanimously , that the sum of ten pounds be voted to charity ( widows of Freemasons ) .
BURDETT COUTTS LODGE ( No . 1278 ) . — Thc usual meeting cf this very prosperous lodge was held on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., at the Approach Tavern , Victoria Park , Bro . Abraham Lazarus , the W . M ., presiding , who was assisted by his officers most efficiently . There was a fair attendance of P . M . ' s ., Bro . Berry officiating as acting Secretary in the absence of Bro . G . W . Verry .
Bro . \ V . J . Bonner received his M . M . Degree-, the ceremony being most impressively worked , antl Mr . Bisil Stewart was duly balloted for and initiated . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting room , where their feslii ities were interrupted by a communication being matle to the
W . M . to the effect that a fire was raging next to his premises , which information naturally necessitated his leaving , but he desired the brethren not to break up , or allow , the untoward circumstance to mar the enjoyment of tho ; e present , and asked the I . P . M ., Bro . Crouch , to preside and carry out the usual programme , which was done .
"WEST KENT LODGE ( No . 1297 ) . —The biethren of this lodge assembled on the 29 th ult ., for the second lime , at their new place of meeting , namely , the Crystal Palace * . Bm , R . II . Crowden , the W . M ., was supported by all his officers , who arrived in due form to be present at the opening of the lodge . They included Bros , the Rev . Dr . Rosenthal , D . D ., Chap . ; the Senior and
Junior Wardens , & c . ; and Past Masters C . K . Crouch , G . Clements , John Allen , and J . K . Stead . Amongst the visitors were Bros . E . B . Grabham , 19 , P . S . G . W . Middx . ; H . H . Spede Andrews , 27 ; and J . Hammond , 1572 . Bro . B . Ftillwood , P . M . 328 , was unanimously elected a joining member , and Dr . William Lomas and Mr . P . G . Philps duly elected for initiation . The latter named candidate
was then duly initiated , and Bros , the Rev . Arthur C . Driver , M . A ., and James Orange were passed . Bro . Crowden , the W . M ., was appointed Stewartl on behalf of thc lodge for the ensuing festival of the Girls' School , and , on thc proposition of the Treasurer , Bro . P . M . Stead , ten guineas werc voted from thc lodge funds . At the banquet
table later on the subscription list was passed round , and though there were not more than twenty present , the total subscription amounted to £ 5 8 , which is the more creditable , as , though the lodge was consecrated in 1869 , this will be the first time it has sent a Steward to any of the various Charities . It is to be hoped that the example thus set will be followed by each succeeding Master .
LANGTHORNE LODGE ( No . 1421 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., at the Swan Hotel , Stratford . There were present Bros . T . S . Taylor , W . M . ; H . N . Taylor , S . W . ; G . F . Dix , J . W . ; G . Ward Verry , Sec . ; J . F . Procter , S . D . ; R . W . Biggs , J . D . ; A . Meyers , D . C . ; J . Hunt , I . G . ; C . Mansfield , Steward ; W . Steedman , Tyler ; C . Bundick , P . M . ; G . Hollington , P . M . ;
C . Lacey , P . M . ; Furness , Buckle , Loane , Mills , and others . Visitors : Bros . W . Musto , P . M . 1369 ; H . Tapley , S . W . 107 G ; W . J . Carter , 1472 ; S . Waterer , 1579 ; and R . H . Allen , P . M . 554 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of last regular meeting confirmed , Bro . VV . Buckle was entrusted , antl raised to the Degree ol M . M . Bros . T . Loane and R . Mills were entrusted , and passed to the Degree of F . C . The ballot was then taken for Mr .
W . Hope , and being unanimous , Mr . W . Hope was initiated into Freemasonry according to ancient rite . The byelaws were read by the Secretary , after whicii Bro . H . N . Taylor was elected W . M ., Bro . G . Levick , re-elected Treasurer , anil Bro . Steedman , Tiler . Bros . BulKvinkle , Buckle , and Loane were elected officers , A Past Master ' s jetvel was voted to the outgoing W . M ., and the lodge was then closed .
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IVY LODGE ( No . 1441 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the S . M . H ., Camberwell , on the 27 th ult . There were present Bros . Knight Smith , W . M . ; Ashwell , S . W . ; Foster , J . W . ; Matlock , P . M ., Treas . ; Jolly , P . M ., Sec ; Kcgg , S . D . ; Virman , I . G . ; Goodman , D . C ; Poupard , P . M . ; J . Williams , Gill , Catlin , Raymond , Holstc , Smith , Ashford , and Hunt . Visitors : Bros . E . Mallett ,
P . M . 141 ; W . Carter , 22 ; Brock , 755 ; E . Roberts , 1623 ; Little , 1706 ; and Barr , 4 64 , There being no work for the meeting , the W . M . requested his S . W . to employ the brethren with instruction . The lodge was opened in due form , the minutes of previous meeting werc read and confirmed , The S . W . then rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , the W . M . presiding at the harmonium ; and , assisted by a
quartette , the degree was worked by some beautfiul descriptive music , arranged by the W . M ., which certainly worked admirably , and does great credit to the genius of their W . M ., who is a great favourite amongst them . Thc second degree was also rehearsed , accompanied by quartette and solemn music . Lodge was then closed , and the
brethren retired to enjoy the fourth degree , alter which the usual Masonic toasts were proposed and heartily responded to , songs , glees , and part-songs being dispersed at intervals , the W . M . and Bro . Egbert Roberts greatly excelling themselves . The Tylers having been , entrusted with the Master ' s gavel , gave the final toasts and the brethren separated after a most enjoyable evening .
CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE . ( No . 1563 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Regent Masonic Hall , on the 29 th . November , Bro . B . Phillips , W . M ., presiding . There were also present Bros . E . White , P . M . ; B . Turner , S . W . ; J . E . Shand , J . W . ; B . H . Swallow , P . M ., Treasurer ; E . J . Scott , P . M ., Secretary ; J . Hutchinson , S . D . ; J . Waugh , J . D . ; T .
Murray James , D . C . ; E . C . Woodward , LG . ; besides several lay members and the following visitors : —R . Payne , W . M . 1318 ; W . Coombes , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; J . Edell , I . G . 108 ; F . Green , 1687 ; Matthew Crook , 1614 ; T . Lewis , W . S . 1472 ; F . A . Wiggins , 160 ; A . Bassington , W . M . 205 ; George F . Hammond , 1765 ; E . Farwig , W . M . 180 ; J . W . Elvin 538 ; Louis Beck , W . M .
1559 ; F . G . Baker , P . M . 753 ; W . Cirringlon , I . G . 1791 ; A . J . MucMow , 1584 ; J . A . Scarlett , 27 6 ; J . Austin , P . M . 753 ; R . Coad , 1328 ; J . Simpson , W . M . 1178 ; R . Callingham , 1178 ; G . A . Watkins , 1585 ; [ ames Cronland , J . W . 1687 ; W . J . Martin , 1681 ; R . Emanuel 188 ; W . Grovcr , J . W . 749 . ; S . Wenkheim , 1017 ; W . W . Morgan , jun ., 1385 ;
H . Black , 1728 ; T . W . Murley , S . W . 1247 ; A . B > ehr , S . W . HJ 15 ; John Moore , 54 8 ; Charles Wale , 79 ; Henry Cross , J . W . 3 89 ; Wallace Wells , 1319 ; II . Harvey , 1604 ; E . Biteman , 180 ; and H . Massey , ( Freemason ) . The W . M . initiated five candidates , Messrs . C . L . May , A . Stevens , II . Coots , E . Line , and T . R . Wcnn . Bro . E . White then took the chair and installed Bio . B .
Turner as W . M . of the lodge . The following officers were then appointed : ros . Shand , S . W . ; J . Hutchinson , j . W . ; Swallow , P . M ., Treasurer ; Scott , P . M ., Secrctary ; J . Waugh . S . D . ; J . Emanuel , J . D . ; T . Pralt , I . G . ; | . Hancock , Std . ; James , D . C . ; and Potter , Tyler . Bro . White afterwards delivered the addresses , and there being no further business before the lodge it was
closetl , and the brethren proceeded to banquet . At the conclusion of this repast , which was admirably provided , the usual toasts were proposed . Bro . B . Phillips , I . P . M ., pioposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and said that the brethren who had witnessed that brother ' s working in the various offices he had filled in the lodge , were able to form a good idea oi his
capability of performing the duties which would now be required of him . Personally he had no doubt as to the result which would attend the labours of his successor . He did not think the brethren could possibly have done better than they had in electing thc present Master to his pro \ . d position ; nor did he doubt that the lodge would be greatly benefited during his term of presidency . The
W . M . replied , and said he was exceedingly grateful to the I . P . M . for his remarks , and thankful to the brethren for the heartiness with which they had responded to thc toast . He had been made most happy during the whole term of his connection with the lodge , and felt very grateful to the brethren lor having placed him in tbe chair . He felt very proud of his position , and considered it a great
compliment . He should endeavour to do even belter for the lodge in the future than he had in thc past , and hoped his year of office might result as successfully as Bro . Phillips had predicted it woultl . " The "Health of the Initiates " was nexi given . The W . M . said he was especially plcasetl to welcome the five brethren who had been admitted to the benefits of Freemasonry during the evening . Each
of them had expressed the pleasure they had experienced in being received into the lodge . Each of the initiates responded to thc toast . Thc W . M . next proposed " The Visitors . " He felt that they bad now arrived at the toast of the evening . He saw a great many brethren around him who were members of other lodges , and had on the present occasion honoured the City of Westminster by
visiting and taking part in the woik of the day . The guests weie thirty-tight in number , to all of whom he desired to tender on behalf of the lotlge the heartiest welcome . He hoped thai throughout his term of office thc lodge would maintain ils reputation for hospitality . Bro . Coombes , who was the first called upon to respond , considered it a very great honour to have to reply on behalf
of so distinguished an array of visitors . The work he had witnessed that night had been admirable . Every year the lotlge seemed to progress , and when they took into consideration the class o . men who had filled thc chair , it seemed impossible for any other result to accrue . He concluded by hoping that every success might attend the Master during his year of office , and that the lodge would continue to prosper in the future as it had in the past . Bro .
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Austin followed . There was no doubt in his mind but that visiting was one of the greatest privileges Masons enjoyed . How ' and where he could find words to thank the W . M , and brethren was his great difficulty . He could only express . the great treat he had enjoyed in witnessing the the woik performed in the lodge . He trusted the Master might have ample work during the coming
year . Bro . Farwig expressed his pleasure at witnessing the progress of the lodge . It could be but a pleasure to every good Mason to see it . Bro . Beck also tendered his thanks . Bro . Payne said it was a great pleasure to him to respond to the call . He was greatly gratified to see Bro . Turner in the chair . He knew him to be a good man and true . He congratulated him on the
position hc had attained in the lodge . Bro . Baker also responded . The W . M . then proposed the toast of "The Past Masters . " Each one of them had acted during their respective years of office as he could wish every Master to act . Very few lodges could boast of such brethren as they numbered amotig their Past Masters . Bro . White vvas one who never cared what trouble he put
himself to if it was for the benefit of thc lodge . The W . M . had especially to thank him for the way in which he had that evening placed him in the chair . Bro . Holden was a good man and true . To hear him render a ceremony was a treat . As Chaplain of the lodge he was especially entitled to the thanks of the members . Bro . Swallow was last , but certainly not least , As founder
of thc lodge he had done wonders ; ' indeed , had it not been for him the lodge would never have been in existence . A most important part of the duly of the Master at this time vvas to present to Bro . Phillips the Past Master's jewel , which had been unanimously voted by the lodge . He had great pleasure in placing it on his breast , Bro . Phillips desired to thank the brethren for the jewel
they had so kindly voted him . During his year of office hc had done his best for the City of Westminster Lodge , and so long as he lived he should endeavour to improve the lodge as far as he could . Bro . Swallow tendered his thanks . He thought the present W . M . was likely to add to the prosperity of the lotlge . Bro . Holden regretted his inability to be present
at the first part of the evening . Being in the chair in another Order of Freemasonry he was unable to attend thc lodge earlier , but he congratulated the brethren on the successful meeting tlicy had had . Bio . White felt it a very great privilege to be allowed to instal the Master . The four brethren who had passed the chair of the lodge were among the founders of it , now they had a brother in
the chair who joined after tbe foundation , and might thus be considered to start on a new era . He hit very proud of being numbered among thc Past Masters of so distinguished a lodge . The W . M . next proposed the toast in honour of the Treasurer and the Secretary . These were two brethren it would be impossible to do without . Bro . Swallow , in reply , thanked thc brethren for the great
hononr they had conferred on him by again electing him to the important office he filled in the lodge . Bro . Scott also thanked the brethren . He tried to please all , but sometimes found it a difficult task . He thought the brethren should take into consideration the arduous nature of a Secretary ' s duties . As last but not least the W . M . described the next toast , th . it of " The Officer * . " Without officers he should be a position similar to a ship without a rudder .
The S . W ., Bro . bhand , tonka great interest in Freemasonry , but more especially in the City of Westminster Lodge ; indeed , his zeal in this respect was only equalled by his abhorrence for the trading of Crown servants . ( Laughter . ) The toast- having been replied to , the Tyltr ' s toast brought tbe proceedings to a close . During the evening some excellent music was given by Bros . Wells and Cross , of the choir of St . Andrew ' s , Wellsstreet , and other brethren .
CLAPHAM LODGE ( No . 1818 ) . —The first regular meeting \> i this young but highly prosperous lodge was held on Monday , the 24 th ult ., at thc Grosvenor Hotel , Victoria Station , and the spacious room , wilh its well appointed new lodge furniture and banner , picsentcd aiery striking and pleasant <* OHJ * O d ' wil . 'I here were present Bros . Louis Hirsch , W . M . ; Dr . Thomas Pearce , S . W . ; A .
Fairlie , J . W . ; W . Worrell , Sec . -, R . Clay Sudlow , Treas . ( pro tern . ); Alfred Pocock , S . D . ; W . Carlton Hale , J . D . ; Dr . Lewis Evans , A . G . Repton , Sydney Pocock , G . Thorp Goodinge , Dr . John Dixon , G . Wright , Great City Lodge ; J . Zeder , Mizpah Lodge ; and W . Reinhard , Tyler . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the consecration and lodges of emergency having been read
and confirmed , the W ; M . most ably passed Bros . Dr . Evans , A . G . Repton , and Sydney Pocock , and initiated Mr . Heniy Phillips into the mysteries of the Craft , Bro . Worrell presiding at the organ . The ballot was then taken , and declared to be unanimous in favour of Bro . G . T . Goodinge , of the Lodge of Amity , No . 171 , as a joining member , the W . M . expressing the great pleasure he felt
in seeing Bro . Goodinge as one of the members of the Clapham Lotlge , which vvas heartily endorsed by the biethren . Bro . Goodinge acknowledged the compliment paid him by the W . M . and brethren in a few suitable remarks . The Secretary having rtad litters from Bros . Buss , Asst . Sec , and Robert Fairlie , regretting their inability to be present , the ledge was closed in ancient lorm
and the brethren a- "*> urned to thc banquet , which was elegantly served , well attended , and thoroughly enjoyed by all . A few songs from Bros . Zeder , Sudlow , and Hale added interest and harmony to the meeting , and the W . M ., Bro . Louis Hirsch , is to be congratulated for such an auspicious
commencement of his year of office . Upon thc removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave the customary loyal and Craft toasts , which were duly honoured . " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed in vcry flattering terms by Bro . W . Worrell , P . M . He was sure the W . M . would do bis best to make his year of office a pleasurable and happy one
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gratification he presented Bro . Dr . Cutmore with a very handsome gold jewel , bearing at the back the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . W . Cutmore , P . M ., by the brethren of the William Preston Lodge , No . 766 , as a mark of esteem , and in recognition of the able manner in which he discharged the duties of W . M . during his year of office , 1878-9 . " All the brethren would agree that thc
terms of tbe inscription were not overdrawn . Bro . Newton then in graceful terms alluded to the services of the various Past Masters , particularly the services rendered by Bro . W . Jcrrett Miller that evening in performing the installation ceremony in so marvellous a manner . Bro . Cutmore , in acknowledging the presentation jewel , thanked the brethren for the gift , and said he always endeavoured
to the utmost of his abilities to fulfil his duties properly . Professional duties alone had kept him away , but his soul was always with the lodge . He felt very thankful for the jewel , which he should always look upon wilh pride and pleasure . Bros . Kain , Miller , Braun , and Newman also replied . TheW . M . then made a forcible appeal on behalf of thc Charities , which resulted in the co'lection of £ 1 17 s . fid . Thc Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .
ROYAL OAK LODGE ( No . 871 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , thc 27 th ult , at the White Swan , Deptford , when there were present Bros . R . Harman , W . M . ; J . G . Vohmann , S . W . ; G . Harvey , J . W . ; W . Andrews , Treas . ; J . J . Pakes , Sec . ; W . A . Harris , S . D . ; E . Good , J . D . ; G . Andrews , D . C . ; G . Porter , J . G . ; and J . Bavin , Tyler . Past Masters : Bros . G . Limn ,
J . Truelove , and H . J . Tuson . Bros . Fisher , Luckrafr , Whibley , Bax , Stanley , Buhler , Stringer , Horton , Clarke , Fellows , Sanders , Taylor , Wildesmulh , Simmons , Abbott , Hadingham , Thomas , antl West . Visitor : Bro . J . Forst ; r , 51 . Mr . B . G . Matthews was balloted for and elected . A slight alteration was made in Bye-laws III . and
XII . Bro . Limn proposed and Bro . Vohmann seconded , that a five guinea jewel be presented to W . M . Harman , for services during his year of t'ffice . Carried . Proposed by Bro . J . J . Pakes , P . M . and Sec , seconded by Bro . Good , and carried unanimously , that the sum of ten pounds be voted to charity ( widows of Freemasons ) .
BURDETT COUTTS LODGE ( No . 1278 ) . — Thc usual meeting cf this very prosperous lodge was held on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., at the Approach Tavern , Victoria Park , Bro . Abraham Lazarus , the W . M ., presiding , who was assisted by his officers most efficiently . There was a fair attendance of P . M . ' s ., Bro . Berry officiating as acting Secretary in the absence of Bro . G . W . Verry .
Bro . \ V . J . Bonner received his M . M . Degree-, the ceremony being most impressively worked , antl Mr . Bisil Stewart was duly balloted for and initiated . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting room , where their feslii ities were interrupted by a communication being matle to the
W . M . to the effect that a fire was raging next to his premises , which information naturally necessitated his leaving , but he desired the brethren not to break up , or allow , the untoward circumstance to mar the enjoyment of tho ; e present , and asked the I . P . M ., Bro . Crouch , to preside and carry out the usual programme , which was done .
"WEST KENT LODGE ( No . 1297 ) . —The biethren of this lodge assembled on the 29 th ult ., for the second lime , at their new place of meeting , namely , the Crystal Palace * . Bm , R . II . Crowden , the W . M ., was supported by all his officers , who arrived in due form to be present at the opening of the lodge . They included Bros , the Rev . Dr . Rosenthal , D . D ., Chap . ; the Senior and
Junior Wardens , & c . ; and Past Masters C . K . Crouch , G . Clements , John Allen , and J . K . Stead . Amongst the visitors were Bros . E . B . Grabham , 19 , P . S . G . W . Middx . ; H . H . Spede Andrews , 27 ; and J . Hammond , 1572 . Bro . B . Ftillwood , P . M . 328 , was unanimously elected a joining member , and Dr . William Lomas and Mr . P . G . Philps duly elected for initiation . The latter named candidate
was then duly initiated , and Bros , the Rev . Arthur C . Driver , M . A ., and James Orange were passed . Bro . Crowden , the W . M ., was appointed Stewartl on behalf of thc lodge for the ensuing festival of the Girls' School , and , on thc proposition of the Treasurer , Bro . P . M . Stead , ten guineas werc voted from thc lodge funds . At the banquet
table later on the subscription list was passed round , and though there were not more than twenty present , the total subscription amounted to £ 5 8 , which is the more creditable , as , though the lodge was consecrated in 1869 , this will be the first time it has sent a Steward to any of the various Charities . It is to be hoped that the example thus set will be followed by each succeeding Master .
LANGTHORNE LODGE ( No . 1421 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., at the Swan Hotel , Stratford . There were present Bros . T . S . Taylor , W . M . ; H . N . Taylor , S . W . ; G . F . Dix , J . W . ; G . Ward Verry , Sec . ; J . F . Procter , S . D . ; R . W . Biggs , J . D . ; A . Meyers , D . C . ; J . Hunt , I . G . ; C . Mansfield , Steward ; W . Steedman , Tyler ; C . Bundick , P . M . ; G . Hollington , P . M . ;
C . Lacey , P . M . ; Furness , Buckle , Loane , Mills , and others . Visitors : Bros . W . Musto , P . M . 1369 ; H . Tapley , S . W . 107 G ; W . J . Carter , 1472 ; S . Waterer , 1579 ; and R . H . Allen , P . M . 554 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of last regular meeting confirmed , Bro . VV . Buckle was entrusted , antl raised to the Degree ol M . M . Bros . T . Loane and R . Mills were entrusted , and passed to the Degree of F . C . The ballot was then taken for Mr .
W . Hope , and being unanimous , Mr . W . Hope was initiated into Freemasonry according to ancient rite . The byelaws were read by the Secretary , after whicii Bro . H . N . Taylor was elected W . M ., Bro . G . Levick , re-elected Treasurer , anil Bro . Steedman , Tiler . Bros . BulKvinkle , Buckle , and Loane were elected officers , A Past Master ' s jetvel was voted to the outgoing W . M ., and the lodge was then closed .
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IVY LODGE ( No . 1441 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the S . M . H ., Camberwell , on the 27 th ult . There were present Bros . Knight Smith , W . M . ; Ashwell , S . W . ; Foster , J . W . ; Matlock , P . M ., Treas . ; Jolly , P . M ., Sec ; Kcgg , S . D . ; Virman , I . G . ; Goodman , D . C ; Poupard , P . M . ; J . Williams , Gill , Catlin , Raymond , Holstc , Smith , Ashford , and Hunt . Visitors : Bros . E . Mallett ,
P . M . 141 ; W . Carter , 22 ; Brock , 755 ; E . Roberts , 1623 ; Little , 1706 ; and Barr , 4 64 , There being no work for the meeting , the W . M . requested his S . W . to employ the brethren with instruction . The lodge was opened in due form , the minutes of previous meeting werc read and confirmed , The S . W . then rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , the W . M . presiding at the harmonium ; and , assisted by a
quartette , the degree was worked by some beautfiul descriptive music , arranged by the W . M ., which certainly worked admirably , and does great credit to the genius of their W . M ., who is a great favourite amongst them . Thc second degree was also rehearsed , accompanied by quartette and solemn music . Lodge was then closed , and the
brethren retired to enjoy the fourth degree , alter which the usual Masonic toasts were proposed and heartily responded to , songs , glees , and part-songs being dispersed at intervals , the W . M . and Bro . Egbert Roberts greatly excelling themselves . The Tylers having been , entrusted with the Master ' s gavel , gave the final toasts and the brethren separated after a most enjoyable evening .
CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE . ( No . 1563 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Regent Masonic Hall , on the 29 th . November , Bro . B . Phillips , W . M ., presiding . There were also present Bros . E . White , P . M . ; B . Turner , S . W . ; J . E . Shand , J . W . ; B . H . Swallow , P . M ., Treasurer ; E . J . Scott , P . M ., Secretary ; J . Hutchinson , S . D . ; J . Waugh , J . D . ; T .
Murray James , D . C . ; E . C . Woodward , LG . ; besides several lay members and the following visitors : —R . Payne , W . M . 1318 ; W . Coombes , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; J . Edell , I . G . 108 ; F . Green , 1687 ; Matthew Crook , 1614 ; T . Lewis , W . S . 1472 ; F . A . Wiggins , 160 ; A . Bassington , W . M . 205 ; George F . Hammond , 1765 ; E . Farwig , W . M . 180 ; J . W . Elvin 538 ; Louis Beck , W . M .
1559 ; F . G . Baker , P . M . 753 ; W . Cirringlon , I . G . 1791 ; A . J . MucMow , 1584 ; J . A . Scarlett , 27 6 ; J . Austin , P . M . 753 ; R . Coad , 1328 ; J . Simpson , W . M . 1178 ; R . Callingham , 1178 ; G . A . Watkins , 1585 ; [ ames Cronland , J . W . 1687 ; W . J . Martin , 1681 ; R . Emanuel 188 ; W . Grovcr , J . W . 749 . ; S . Wenkheim , 1017 ; W . W . Morgan , jun ., 1385 ;
H . Black , 1728 ; T . W . Murley , S . W . 1247 ; A . B > ehr , S . W . HJ 15 ; John Moore , 54 8 ; Charles Wale , 79 ; Henry Cross , J . W . 3 89 ; Wallace Wells , 1319 ; II . Harvey , 1604 ; E . Biteman , 180 ; and H . Massey , ( Freemason ) . The W . M . initiated five candidates , Messrs . C . L . May , A . Stevens , II . Coots , E . Line , and T . R . Wcnn . Bro . E . White then took the chair and installed Bio . B .
Turner as W . M . of the lodge . The following officers were then appointed : ros . Shand , S . W . ; J . Hutchinson , j . W . ; Swallow , P . M ., Treasurer ; Scott , P . M ., Secrctary ; J . Waugh . S . D . ; J . Emanuel , J . D . ; T . Pralt , I . G . ; | . Hancock , Std . ; James , D . C . ; and Potter , Tyler . Bro . White afterwards delivered the addresses , and there being no further business before the lodge it was
closetl , and the brethren proceeded to banquet . At the conclusion of this repast , which was admirably provided , the usual toasts were proposed . Bro . B . Phillips , I . P . M ., pioposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and said that the brethren who had witnessed that brother ' s working in the various offices he had filled in the lodge , were able to form a good idea oi his
capability of performing the duties which would now be required of him . Personally he had no doubt as to the result which would attend the labours of his successor . He did not think the brethren could possibly have done better than they had in electing thc present Master to his pro \ . d position ; nor did he doubt that the lodge would be greatly benefited during his term of presidency . The
W . M . replied , and said he was exceedingly grateful to the I . P . M . for his remarks , and thankful to the brethren for the heartiness with which they had responded to thc toast . He had been made most happy during the whole term of his connection with the lodge , and felt very grateful to the brethren lor having placed him in tbe chair . He felt very proud of his position , and considered it a great
compliment . He should endeavour to do even belter for the lodge in the future than he had in thc past , and hoped his year of office might result as successfully as Bro . Phillips had predicted it woultl . " The "Health of the Initiates " was nexi given . The W . M . said he was especially plcasetl to welcome the five brethren who had been admitted to the benefits of Freemasonry during the evening . Each
of them had expressed the pleasure they had experienced in being received into the lodge . Each of the initiates responded to thc toast . Thc W . M . next proposed " The Visitors . " He felt that they bad now arrived at the toast of the evening . He saw a great many brethren around him who were members of other lodges , and had on the present occasion honoured the City of Westminster by
visiting and taking part in the woik of the day . The guests weie thirty-tight in number , to all of whom he desired to tender on behalf of the lotlge the heartiest welcome . He hoped thai throughout his term of office thc lodge would maintain ils reputation for hospitality . Bro . Coombes , who was the first called upon to respond , considered it a very great honour to have to reply on behalf
of so distinguished an array of visitors . The work he had witnessed that night had been admirable . Every year the lotlge seemed to progress , and when they took into consideration the class o . men who had filled thc chair , it seemed impossible for any other result to accrue . He concluded by hoping that every success might attend the Master during his year of office , and that the lodge would continue to prosper in the future as it had in the past . Bro .
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Austin followed . There was no doubt in his mind but that visiting was one of the greatest privileges Masons enjoyed . How ' and where he could find words to thank the W . M , and brethren was his great difficulty . He could only express . the great treat he had enjoyed in witnessing the the woik performed in the lodge . He trusted the Master might have ample work during the coming
year . Bro . Farwig expressed his pleasure at witnessing the progress of the lodge . It could be but a pleasure to every good Mason to see it . Bro . Beck also tendered his thanks . Bro . Payne said it was a great pleasure to him to respond to the call . He was greatly gratified to see Bro . Turner in the chair . He knew him to be a good man and true . He congratulated him on the
position hc had attained in the lodge . Bro . Baker also responded . The W . M . then proposed the toast of "The Past Masters . " Each one of them had acted during their respective years of office as he could wish every Master to act . Very few lodges could boast of such brethren as they numbered amotig their Past Masters . Bro . White vvas one who never cared what trouble he put
himself to if it was for the benefit of thc lodge . The W . M . had especially to thank him for the way in which he had that evening placed him in the chair . Bro . Holden was a good man and true . To hear him render a ceremony was a treat . As Chaplain of the lodge he was especially entitled to the thanks of the members . Bro . Swallow was last , but certainly not least , As founder
of thc lodge he had done wonders ; ' indeed , had it not been for him the lodge would never have been in existence . A most important part of the duly of the Master at this time vvas to present to Bro . Phillips the Past Master's jewel , which had been unanimously voted by the lodge . He had great pleasure in placing it on his breast , Bro . Phillips desired to thank the brethren for the jewel
they had so kindly voted him . During his year of office hc had done his best for the City of Westminster Lodge , and so long as he lived he should endeavour to improve the lodge as far as he could . Bro . Swallow tendered his thanks . He thought the present W . M . was likely to add to the prosperity of the lotlge . Bro . Holden regretted his inability to be present
at the first part of the evening . Being in the chair in another Order of Freemasonry he was unable to attend thc lodge earlier , but he congratulated the brethren on the successful meeting tlicy had had . Bio . White felt it a very great privilege to be allowed to instal the Master . The four brethren who had passed the chair of the lodge were among the founders of it , now they had a brother in
the chair who joined after tbe foundation , and might thus be considered to start on a new era . He hit very proud of being numbered among thc Past Masters of so distinguished a lodge . The W . M . next proposed the toast in honour of the Treasurer and the Secretary . These were two brethren it would be impossible to do without . Bro . Swallow , in reply , thanked thc brethren for the great
hononr they had conferred on him by again electing him to the important office he filled in the lodge . Bro . Scott also thanked the brethren . He tried to please all , but sometimes found it a difficult task . He thought the brethren should take into consideration the arduous nature of a Secretary ' s duties . As last but not least the W . M . described the next toast , th . it of " The Officer * . " Without officers he should be a position similar to a ship without a rudder .
The S . W ., Bro . bhand , tonka great interest in Freemasonry , but more especially in the City of Westminster Lodge ; indeed , his zeal in this respect was only equalled by his abhorrence for the trading of Crown servants . ( Laughter . ) The toast- having been replied to , the Tyltr ' s toast brought tbe proceedings to a close . During the evening some excellent music was given by Bros . Wells and Cross , of the choir of St . Andrew ' s , Wellsstreet , and other brethren .
CLAPHAM LODGE ( No . 1818 ) . —The first regular meeting \> i this young but highly prosperous lodge was held on Monday , the 24 th ult ., at thc Grosvenor Hotel , Victoria Station , and the spacious room , wilh its well appointed new lodge furniture and banner , picsentcd aiery striking and pleasant <* OHJ * O d ' wil . 'I here were present Bros . Louis Hirsch , W . M . ; Dr . Thomas Pearce , S . W . ; A .
Fairlie , J . W . ; W . Worrell , Sec . -, R . Clay Sudlow , Treas . ( pro tern . ); Alfred Pocock , S . D . ; W . Carlton Hale , J . D . ; Dr . Lewis Evans , A . G . Repton , Sydney Pocock , G . Thorp Goodinge , Dr . John Dixon , G . Wright , Great City Lodge ; J . Zeder , Mizpah Lodge ; and W . Reinhard , Tyler . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the consecration and lodges of emergency having been read
and confirmed , the W ; M . most ably passed Bros . Dr . Evans , A . G . Repton , and Sydney Pocock , and initiated Mr . Heniy Phillips into the mysteries of the Craft , Bro . Worrell presiding at the organ . The ballot was then taken , and declared to be unanimous in favour of Bro . G . T . Goodinge , of the Lodge of Amity , No . 171 , as a joining member , the W . M . expressing the great pleasure he felt
in seeing Bro . Goodinge as one of the members of the Clapham Lotlge , which vvas heartily endorsed by the biethren . Bro . Goodinge acknowledged the compliment paid him by the W . M . and brethren in a few suitable remarks . The Secretary having rtad litters from Bros . Buss , Asst . Sec , and Robert Fairlie , regretting their inability to be present , the ledge was closed in ancient lorm
and the brethren a- "*> urned to thc banquet , which was elegantly served , well attended , and thoroughly enjoyed by all . A few songs from Bros . Zeder , Sudlow , and Hale added interest and harmony to the meeting , and the W . M ., Bro . Louis Hirsch , is to be congratulated for such an auspicious
commencement of his year of office . Upon thc removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave the customary loyal and Craft toasts , which were duly honoured . " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed in vcry flattering terms by Bro . W . Worrell , P . M . He was sure the W . M . would do bis best to make his year of office a pleasurable and happy one