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Bro . Ohren , I . P . M ., proposed "The YV . M . " All the brethren knew , because they had seen , how well the W . M . performed his duties in every office in the lodge . He was one of the founders . Bro . YV . Sugg was the founder of the lodge , and the only question was , when the present YV . M . was proposed as a member , whether the thing could be managed , the present YV . M . not being connected with gas companies . 'They found out , however , that he was a

proprietor of several companies . Therefore as a proprietor he had a good rig ht to be among them . If there were no proprietors there would be no gas works and no officers , and therefore they accepted a gentleman who was a proprietor of gas works , but who was then living independently . Knowing Bro . Sugg perfectly well in another lodge in which he had been connected many years , he found he had passed through every office with great credit to

himself . He was willing to take any office , and there was a time when he served all night in the office of Tyler . Now , no one would do that but a proper Mason , and it was a clear proof that he would make a good Master . He had already passed through the chair of another lodge , and had served every office in it thoroughly well . The brethren had seen how he had performed his duties thnt evening , not only in the lodge , but also at the banquet table , and if that was followed out in the future no one would have

cause to complain . The YV . M ., in acknowledg ing the toast , said no one knew his own shortcomings more than himself . Following as he did such illustrious Masters , he was sure that the brethren must have drawn on their Masonic imagination when they ascribed to him such great doings . Plutarch once said that office cannot be dignified to him that hath it , but he that hath it can give dijnity to the office . So far as

any effort on his part , or any exertions he could use , could carry out that principle , he would use it , and no greater encouragement could he desire than the brethren's warm approval . The toast of " The Visitors " followed . "The toast of "The Past Masters" was responded to by Bro . Magnus Ohren , I . P . M ., who said the Past Masters were no doubt the backbone of every lodge when they

attended to the performance of their duties . In that lodge they had the satisfaction of knowing that they had nearly every brother as a Past Master who was expected . There were now seven . Bro . Filer had gone to the Grand Lodge above . Bro . Kirkham was living in the country , and could not be so often with them as he could wish . They were glad to have Bro . Aird with them as a founder of the lodgethough he told them at the time that his duties were

, so numerous that he could not attend regularly . However during his year he did attend , and had met them several times since in Committee . Bro . Ring , although he had no office , as P . M . never failed them but once , when ill-health caused his absence . Therefore , they had cause to rejoice that the P . Ms , attended regularly . Bro . YV . Sugg was a regular attendant , and , as Master of Ceremonies , would perform his duties . Bro . Glaisher always

entered heartily and thoroughly into his duties , and deserved the best thanks of the lodge . Every one knew the scientific attainments of Bro . Glaisher , and it was a matter of great regret that the Government had not recognised his great talent and the immense work he had done for the country . Many men received a title , but there was not a worthier man to receive a title than Bro . James Glaisher , and he was astonished he had been passed

over . ... , The toast of "The Officers" having been given and responded to , Bro . W . Sugg , P . M ., D . C , proposed "The Masonic Charities . " . . The YV . M . hoped they would all visit the Institutions . If they did they would see that they raised the children of Freemasons from poverty to comparative comfort . At the Benevolent Institution thev would see the old men and

women well cared for . He trusted that whenever Masons sat down to their banquets they would look forward to the possibility of a rainy day coming , and he hoped they would not forget those who had fallen from their high estate . They were all liable to misfortune , and he thought they could not do better than spare what they could to assist

those who were thrown on their good nature . He thanked them not so much for what they had done , but for what they would do to keep the Masonic Institutions afloat . The Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . The evening ivas enlivened by some excellent singing by Bros . Wm . Liddall , Dr . Porter , M . Ohren , YVm . Sugg , Aubrey M . Ohren , and David W . Sugg .

FARRINGDON WITHOUT LODGE ( No . j 745 ) . —This lodge met on the 24 th ult . at the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn . Among those present were Bros . H . B . Marshall , C . C ., G . Treas ., W . M . ; Young , S . W . ; T . Simpson , J . YV . ; H . J . Lardner , P . P . G . O . Surrey , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Jackson , P . M ., Sec . ; Clarke , P . G . P ., S . D . ; Lister , J . D . ; L . Lardner , A . YV . S . ; T . C . YValls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., D . C . ; Strugnell , P . M ., W . S . ; RamseyP . M . ( hon . member ) , and others . The visitors

, were Bros . A . Tisley , W . M . No . 8 , P . G . S . ; Lowther , YV . M . 7 S 0 ; Bush , P . M . 172 S ; and Salmond , 177 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Messrs . S . Falck and F . W . Drew were duly initiated into Craft mysteries . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was presided over , in the absence through indisposition of the YV . M ,, by Bro . Walls . The customary toasts followed and were duly honoured .

CLAPHAM LODGE ( No . 1818 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Wednesday , the 26 th ult ., at the Army and Navy Hotel , Victoriastreet , YV ., and the spacious lodge lighted by electricity , with the well appointed lodge furniture and banners , presented a very striking and pleasant coup d'ceil . There were present Bros . G . T . Goodinge , YV . M . ; Dr . Lewis Evans , I . P . M . ; Howard Smith , S . W . ; Louis Hirsch , P . M .,

Treas . ; Arthur Turner , J . W . ; J . Clever , D . C ; J . Edmeston , Sperring , Harrison , Gillett , Dart , Jackson , Manley , Brooks , Brenett , j . YV . Goodinge , and others Visitors : Bros . C . Hutton , P . M ., P . G . D . ; Wm . Herbage , W . M . 2005 , and P . G . R . Essex : C . E . Gunned , 1964 ; W . ] . YVeiss , 1491 ; Sherrin , 1404 ; E . Miroy , 53 ;

Liscombe , 14215 ; H . A . Smith , cfi ; and G . A . Harrison , 1671 . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee was adopted , the balance sheet showing the steady progress of the lodge . The joining members and three initiates having been balloted for , the

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W . M . proceeded to raise Bro . J . Wallinger Goodinge to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . in the most perfect and impressive manner , and initiated Messrs . Robert Norton and C . YV . Brooks into the mysteries of the Order . The YV . M . having vacated the chair in favour of the father of the lodge , Bro . Hirsch , P . M ., who , on presentation duly made by Bro . J . Clever , P . M ., formally installed Bro . Howard

Smith as W . M . fcr the ensuing year . Bro . G . T . Goodinge having been invested as I . P . M ., the brethren were readmitted , and the YV . M . was proclaimed and saluted in the Three Degrees . The following brethren were appointed to office , the YV . M . very ably reciting to each his duties , and adding a few kindly words of congratulation : Bros . J . S . Edmeston , S . W . ; Arthur Turner , J . YV . ;

Louis Hirsch , P . M ., Treas . ; G . T . Goodinge , I . P . M ., Sec ; YV . Sperring , S . D . ; J . Harrison , J . D . ; T . B . jackson , I . G . ; J . Clever , P . M .. D . C ; T . Gillett , Org . ; G . Dart , YV . S . ; S . Breuell , Stwd . ; and Bowler , Tyler . Bro . Louis Hirsch then delivered the addresses to the Master , YVardens , and brethren , and was heartily applauded at the conclusion .

The YVorshipful Master on rising for the first time said that his first duty was a very pleasing one , viz ., to present their esteemed I . P . M ., Bro . T . Goodinge , with the handsome P . M . 's jewel , as a slight mark of appreciation for his services to the Clapham Lodge . Bro . Goodinge acknowledged the compliment in most eloquent and feeling terms .

The lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to a recherche banquet , which reflected the greatest credit on Mr . Tanner , the manager of the hotel . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and interspersed with some excellent music and singing , Bros . H . A . Smith and F . Gillett presiding at the piano . The toast of " The Grand Officers " was responded to by

Bro . Hutton , P . G D . He expressed his great pleasure at seeing the Clapham Lodge in such a prosperous and flourishing position , and so admirably conducted . He was especially pleased with the excellent working of the ceremonies , and felt sure their present YV . M . would do all in his power to promote the prosperity of the lodge . He had known him from his earliest boyhood , and knew him to be

a true and trusty brother . "The Health of the YV . M . " was proposed by Bro . G . T . Goodinge , I . P . M ., in felicitous terms , and most enthusiastically received . The YV . M . having thanked the brethren for their hearty reception , assured them that no effort on his part should be spared to ensure the proper discharge of the duties entrusted to him . It had always been his aim to do his duty in the best manner possible , and next to the approval of his own

conscience , the approval of the brethren was the greatest reward he would aim at . He was supported by a body of officers who were devoted to their duty , and felt sure the Past Masters would render him every assistance he might require during his year of office , and he fully anticipated a prosperous and pleasant year . The YV . M . next proposed " The Health of the Initiates , "

to which Bros . Norton and Brooks responded . "The Health of the Visitors" was replied to by Bro . Herbage , who expressed his admiration of the splendid rendering- of the ceremonies that evening , and thanked the brethren for their hospitality and kind reception of himself and the other visitors . The W . M . then proposed "The Health of the P . M . ' s and Officers , " and took the opportunity of impressing upon

the brethren how deeply indebted they were to Bro . Hirsch , P . M . and Treas ., and Bro . G . T . Goodinge for the interest they took in everything pertaining to the welfare of this lodge . Bros . Hirsch and Goodinge replied for the Past Masters , and Bros . Edmeston and Turner for the officers . The Tyler's toast brought this successful and happy meeting to a close .

SELWYN LODGE ( No . igoi ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., at the East Dulwich Hotel , East Dulwich-green . The lodge was opened in due form , the officers being Bros . W . R . Burnett , W . M . ; A . Powles , S . YV . ; R . E . Anderson , J . YV . ; A . J . Bellis , I . P . M . and Sec ; E . Eagle , Treas . ; L . E . Eagle , S . D . j J . M . Wimble , I . D .:

E . Gauntlett , I . G . ; B . Morgan , Org . ; YV . Rowan and YV . Davies , YV . S . ' s ; and several other of the brethren were also present . The minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed , when Bro . Davis was raised to the degree of a M . M . with the well-known care and ability of the YV . M . Bros . Kemshead and Prendergast were afterwards passed

to the Second Degree . Mr . Cyril Bridger , who had been previously balloted for and approved , presented himself for initiation , and was duly admitted into the ancient mysteries . A ballot was then taken on behalf of Bro . L . G . Wynne , M . D ., 523 , as joining- member , and he was unanimously elected . •The 'Treasurer , Bro . Eagle , having intimated to the W . M . and brethren that the frequent indulgences in the

banqueting hall had rendered it necessary for them to consider the propriety of increasing their subscriptions , presented two notices of motion , to be entered on the next summonses , viz . —1 . That the subscription be raised from two to three guineas per annum j and , 2 , that the meetings of the lodge be reduced from eight to six nights per annum ( emergencies excepted ) . There being no further

Masonic business , after " Hearty good wishes from the numerous visitors the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren , about 50 in number , then adjourned to the banqueting room , where an excellent repast , provided by Bro . Slawson , was in waiting , at the conclusion of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The toast ot "The Visitors" was particularly well received

and among the responses Bro . Bnnton , YV . M . of the Sphinx Lodge , in an able speech eulogised the whole of the lodge working—from the W . M . to the humblest officer —and concluded hy thanking the W . M . on behalf of himself and his brother visitors for the hospitable manner in which they had been received . The usual toasts of "The Officers " and Tyler concluded the proceedings .

The toasts were enlivened with some excellent songs and recitations by the brethren , accompanied by Bros . Morgan and Wailis—harmonium and pianoforte . Among the visitors were Bros . Brinton , W . M . Sphinx Lodge ; E . YVitts , Benham , and Mann , St . Luke ' s Lodge ; Briarley , Victoria Lodge ; Tilling , St . James ' s Lodge ; Shorter , Walpole Lodge ; Eadle , Ivy Lodge ; R . Bridger , Jubilee Lodgo ; Finister , City of London Lodge ; Dudley ,

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P . M . Perfect Ashlar Lodge ; Penney , Henry Aluggeridge Lodge ; Philps , West Kent Lodge ; McNaughten , Celtic Lodge ; and Campbell , United Service Lodge . MARYPORT . —Perseverance Lodge ( No . 371 ) . —On Tuesday evening , the nth ult ., at the monthly meeting of this lodge , held at the Masonic Hail , Eaglesfieldstreet , a highly interestingceremony was performed . There was a large attendance of brethren , the following signing

the register : —Bros . J . Dickenson , W . M ., P . G . A . P . ; J . H . Raven , S . YV . ; ] . Abbott , J . W . ; J . Nicholson , Treas . ; E . B . Penrice , Sec ' . ; T . Boyd , S . D . ; B . Davies , J . D . ; ) . Messenger , P . G . T . ; T . Milburn , I . P . M . ; J . W . Thompson , P . M . ; F . R . Seivell , P . P . G . S . YV . ; A . Walter , P . M . ; P . de E . Collin , P . G . S . W . ; J . Smith , P . P . G . Org . ; YV . Stoddart , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; I . YV . Robinson , P . M . ; R . Brown , P . M . ; YV . B . Gibson , P . P . G . S . YV . ;

Rev . K . M . Pitt , P . G . A . ChaD . ; T . Mandle , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; YV . I . YVoon , j . H " . Hutchings , T . YVaite , ] . C . Nicholson , P . YVedgwood , T . YVeatherston , YV . Hadfield , J . YVard , E . G . Mitchell , j . If . Banks , J . R . Banks , YV . Dobie , P . Lee , A . K . Oldham , F . Harrison , T . Moore , and J . Kendall . The following visiting brethren were also present : Bros . John YValker , 49 S ; Joseph Scott , 79 ; ] . C . Thompson , S . W . 9 G 2 ; J . Eden , rfiz ; H . Peacock , I . P . M .

1002 ; J . Taylor , 1002 ; J . Atkinson , P . M . S 72 , P . P . G . D . C . ; T . Brackenridge , S 72 ; and John Beaumont , 100 . After the usual business had been transacted , the W . M . of the lodge , Bro . J . Dickenson , asked Bro . P . R . Sewell to perform the ceremony of unveiling the portrait of Bro . Joseph Nicholson . Bro . Sewell expressed the great pleasure it gave him to assist in thus paying honour , which was highly deserved , to

Bro . Joseph Nicholson , in recognition of his services to the cause of Masonry . His ( Bro . Sewell ' s ) father was for many years connected with Bro . Nicholson in the work of the lodge , and a great deal of the present prosperity and high position of the lodge was owing to the indefatigable labours of their honoured brother . After the portrait had been unveiled , Bros . Gibson , Dickenson , and Nicholson addressed the lodge , the latter

heartily thanking his brother Masons for the honour they had done him , and he gave an interesting sketch of the history of the lodge and his connection with it . On the motion of Bro . P . de Collin , seconded by Bro . J . Nicholson , a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Sewell for having unveiled the picture . The portrait is three-quarter length , the features being exactly life-size . Bro . Nicholson is represented in full

Masonic costume , wearing the regalia of a Past Provincial Grand Senior YVarden . The likeness is one of the best that could be imagined , the artist having caught the exact expression of his subject's features . All who have had an opportunity of inspecting the painting have been loud in their praises of it , the treatment throughout being regarded

as splendid . The painting is about 6 ft . 6 in . by 3 ft . 6 in ., and when framed stands over 7 ft . high . The frame , which is of oak , is handsomely carved with Masonic emblems . The portrait hangs on the north side of the Freemasons' Hall , and is surrounded by the likenesses of other well-known members of the Craft . ¦

WOOLWICH . —Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . —The above flourishing lodge commenced its winter session on Wednesday , the 19 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , YVilliamstreet , the new Master , Bro . T . Ovenden , opening the lodge in the presence of a goodly array of members and visitors from other lodges . Among those present were Bros . J . H . Roberts , I . P . M . ; J . Warren , P . M . ; A . Woodley , P . M . ; T . Butt , P . M . and Treas . ; C . Norman , P . M . and Sec . ;

C . Sweeting , S . YV . ; ] . Saunderson , J . W . ; R . J . Naylor , S . D . ; J . Swanson , J . D . ; W . YVray , I . G . ; F . Miller , D . C ; W . Rees , YV . M . 19 ; J . Aillud , YV . M . 615 ; G . Davis , P . M . 13 ; II . Mason , P . M . 913 ; P . Eubold , P . M . 426 ; G . Mitchell , J . YV . G 15 ; J . Purncll , S . D . 1536 ; A . P . Rowley , J . D . 1536 ; G . Chambers , 13 ; H . Ansell , 1305 ; T . Foss , 13 ; andC . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . Mr . H . Tufnell was , after ballot , initiated , and Bro .

Porter passed , the work , considering it was the first attempt of the officers , being very well done indeed . The lodge then took into consideration a motion of Bro . Butt ' s — "To consider the desirability of forming a Benevolent Fund in connection with the lodge , and ( if carried ) to appoint a Committee , consisting of the YV . M ., YVardens , Past Masters , Treasurer , Secretary , and five members of the lodge , to draw up rules , and submit for consideration at

the next lodge meeting . " After a long discussion , the motion was carried , the details to be considered at the next meeting . Bro . Mason , P . M . 913 , announced his intention of standing as Steward at the next Festival of the Benevolent Institution , and five guineas were voted for his list . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of some light refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

The Immediate Past Master , in proposing the toast of "The W . M ., " said the admirable manner in which the YV . M . worked the ceremonies , and conducted the protracted discussion on Bro . Butt ' s motion , augured well for the success of the lodge during the ensuing 12 months . He also spoke highly of the Deacons' work , and asked the brethren to drink the toast heartily . The YVorshipful Master thanked the brethren for their

hearty reception of the toast , but must admit that he was a little bit rusty at present . He could assure them that he should do all he could to maintain the prestige of the lodge , and would venture to say that at the next meeting he should not be far behind in the ritual . Bro . Mason , in responding for " The Visitors , " congratulated the lodge upon the ability displayed in the working . He was sorry that he had not too many opportunities of

visiting them during the past year . He thanked them for their gift to his list for the old people , and thought that too much had been made of the boys and girls , to the exclusion of the old people , who had been left in the background . Bro . Terry earnestly wished that an effort would be made by the Stewards of the forthcoming Festival , especially as there were 130 candidates for the Charity . These old people had at one time been like them ; they had climbed the

ladder of life , and just as they reached the top misfortune overtook them , and they were dashed down from their comfort and prospects to poverty and indigence . He pleaded eloquentl y for the cause , and trusted the brethren would support his list by even the smallest contribution . Bros . Davis and Ansell also responded . Bros . Roberts , Norman , and Woodley responded for "The Past Masters , " and "The Initiate " was toasted , and returned thanks .