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,. F Lane , E . Sinclair , J . D . Murray , F . W . Butler , H . Pitt , J . D . Wiskar . E . LuHM . Sternberg , G . Austin , j . Rorke , C King , J . Douglas letley ( Mus . ? v , Walter Coward , T . D . Evans , F . S . Rafraelli , C . Grigsby , and others . Among Se visitors assembled to do honour to the occasion were Bros . E . Forbes Lankester P M on and Grand Steward for his year of ofiice ; W . Tudor Howell M . P ., 10 S , f nfl ' nn E Macassey , 253 ( I . C . ) ; Major Badham , 21 ; W . Vincent Jull . P . M . 2264 ; V ^ W Cain PM > 7 yr J- Pickering io 5 S ; H . G . Butler , . 20 . ; W . Davies , o ; - •E HamWeVon . P . M . ijig , P . Z . ; B J . Elliott , 720 ; J Dickason , . 00 . ; Alfred E . fcev . 79 ; F . P . Yonge . i + 6 ; Thos . Prior , P . M . ; H . Potter , VV . M . 1622 ; G . rSler -162 ; Harry Dearth , 1929 ; W . E . Hunshaw , 1 S 37 ; A . Marchant , ( 56 ; S A Needes , 2030 ; Chas . Greaves , SC . ; Theo . Rowland , , 446 ; J . Mason , p « l Grand Std . Br . ; VV . Hann , 1056 ; Edwin Barwick , 219 ; E . K . Painter , 7 G 6 ; W Barry " 1507 ; E . Dalzell , P . M . 2000 , P . P . G . Org . Middx . j H . P . Gurney , 1 S 61 j ' W Wheeler 1707 J and others .

F . . , .... _ ,.,. , „ . „„ ..,.. „ , _„ ., •„„ „ , „„ The lodge was formally opened , and the minutes of the last regular meeting were A ,, lv read and confirmed . Bro . G . Austin was then passed to the Degree of F . . C , alter Si the W . M . invited Bro . Hills , I . P . M ., to perform the ceremonv of installation , Vh eh he consented to do , and Bro . Cooper , P . M ., presented Bro . A . H . Rimbault the VV M elect . The solo " Be thou faithful unto death " was sung by Bro . h . Dalzell , with the accompanying violoncello obligato played by Bro . Hambleton and the organ accompaniment by Bro . J . D . Tetley . A Board of Installed Masters having been Inrmed . Bro . Rimbault was placed in the chair of K . S ., and afterwards appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . Hugh James , S . W . ; T . R . Chilcott , J . VV . j B . Cooper , P . M ., Treas . ; P . G . Hartley , Sec . ; J . T . Whitehead , S . D . ; H . E . Lane , in- I . D . Murray , I . G . j J . Hills , P . M ., D . C . j H . J . Hawkey and J . Peters ,

A . D . Cs . ; J . D . Tetley , Org . ; J . D . Wiskar and J . Rorke , Stwds . j K .. Bradley , Mus . Oir . ; and J . Lee , Tyler . .. The business of the lodge having been completed by the proposition of seven candidates for initiation and one as a joining brother , it was duly closed . The installation banquet was held immediately afterwards in the adjoining hall , and after a heavy attack had been made upon the very excellent ammunition provided by Mrs . Venables , the toast list and programme were proceeded with , and the evening

passed right merrily and pleasantly . . , The VV . M ., rising to propose the first toist in his new capacity , namely , tne ( lueen and the Craft , " at once showed his admirable qualities as President of the social department of the lodge . The toast was duly honoured , and Bro . Harry Dearth sang the solo . Then in rapid succession came the toast of "The Most Worshipful Grand Master , " followed by a part song , " In this hour of softened splendour , " beautifully rendered by Miss Gertrude Maxted , and Bros . Coward , Dalzell , and Dearth .

This was followed by " The Grand Officers , " to which Bro . J . Mason , P . G . Std . Br ., made suitable reply , and a perfect rendering of Blumenthal ' s " An Evening Song , by Bro . Dalzell . . ..... c The gavel was taken at this point by the I . P . M ., who in proposing the toast ot "The VV . M . " took the opportunity of thanking his officers and the brethren generally for the support accorded to him during his year , and bespeaking a like support for his successor who , he was sure , would do honour to the traditions ofthe chair , to the lodge , to Freemasonry , and to himself .

The VV . M ., on rising to respond , was the recipient of such an ovation as is rarely accorded to a new W . M . He thanked the brethren for rallying round him in such foicc , the I . P . M . for the kind things he had said of him , and the Installing Master for the beautiful manner in which he had done his work that evening . He would strive to so order his lodge during the coming year as to cause one and all to feel , at the end of his tenure of that high and honourable office , that he had carried out his duties with satisfaction to himself and credit to his lodge . , Miss Gertrude Maxted followed with a splendid rendering of " II Bacio .

Then came the toast of "The I . P . M . and the Installing Master . " In proposing this toast the VV . M . presented to Bro . R . Carey the Past Master ' s jewel which had been unanimously voted by the lodge , and expressed regret that he had not enjoyed better health during his year , but hoped he would soon be restored to his usual health . As for the Installing Matter , he could not say anything that would be sufficient to express his own or the lodge ' s thanks for his admirable rendering of the ritual not only that

night , but on many other occasions . Bros . Carey and Hills suitably responded . Bio . Edwin Barwick then gave one of his delightful humorous selections to the huge amusement of the brethren , and was followed by a rare musical treat in the shape oi a ' cello solo by Bro . Hambleton . Next came " The Visitors , " who were given a cordial welcome by the W . M ., which was enthusiastically endorsed by the brethren .

Bros . E . Forbes Lankesler , W . Tudor Howell , M . P ., Lyndon E . Macassey , Major Badham , G . Chandler , and W . V . Jull suitably responded , each thanking the lodge tor the opportunity of witnessing admirable working , such splendid music , and so hospitable a welcome . The W . M . next proposed "The Treasurer and Secretary , " than whom , he said , no lodge could have better or more zealous officers . Bros . CooperP . M . Treas . and HartleySecduly responded .

, , , , , Then followed Bro . Dearth's lovely singing of Balfe ' s "The Arrow and the Song . " "The Past Masters of the Lodge" having been honoured , Miss Maxted sang " Cowen's " The Swallows . " The W . M . proposed "The Officers , " who suitably replied . Bro . Edwin Barwick once again sent every one off into roars of laughter by another of his selections .

This was followed by the Tyler ' s toast , and so was brought to a close what was uranimously admitted to be one of the most successful meetings ever held under the auspices of the Ivy Lodge , and which certainly augurs well for the year of office of Bro . Arthur Henry Rimbault . As showing the interest displayed in the success of the evening , we must not forget . to state that the banqueting tables were beautifully decorated with ivy and red , white , and blue silk by Miss Amy I ' etley in a most effective manner , and her labour of love was admired by one and all .

Ihe whole of the musical arrangements were directed by Bro . J . Douglas Tetley , Org . of the lodge , and were carried out by Miss Maxted , and Bros . Walter Coward ( ot her Majesty's Chapel Koyal ) , Dalzell ( of Westminster Abbey ) , Dearth ( of the same ) , Hambleton , A . R . A . M ., P . M ., P . Z ., and Edwin Barwick . Bro . Skcgg ( at present a country member ) sent up from Gloucestershire a variegated ivy button hole for every brother , and the scene as each stood at the beautifully duo ated table , wearing his butten-hole and Craft clothing , was most picturesque .

Royal Arthur Lodge , No . 1360 . The installation meeting of this successful lodge took place at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Wimbledon , on the 2 , S' . h ult . Present : Bros . Francis Neller , VV . M . j F . Butler , S . W . and W . M . elect ; R . A . Houghton , J . W . j A . I ) . Halfhide , I . P . M . ; Charles Gibbs , lreas . ; F . K . Potter , P . M .. Sec ; W . A . Woolgar , S . D . ; C . J . Martin , J . D . ; . 1- K . Rutler , P . M ., D . C . j J . H . Mayo , P . M ., I . G . j A . Williams , Org . j A . Edwards and VV . J . Uar . nStwds . j T . WilliamsTyler j JReevesP . M . ; F . TomlinP . M . ;

, , . , , K- J- C . Cawse . P .. V . ; VV . F . Driver , P . M . ; Capt . John Hoey , P . M . j J . Cockburn , P . M ., I ' rov . G . S . B . Suneyj T . Wilde , J . H . Skewes , C . Ponsonby , F . J . Rose , H . C . Caldwell , C . G . Walbourne , J . Ward , E . Bridger , G . E . Foster , T . M . Browning , W . U . Little , VV . Harding , K . VV . Cross , J . li . Head , J . Gould , E . G . Bowler , T . li . Cohu , 11 . J . Hudnott , W . Wilkin . ; , H . VV . Phillips , H . Random , H . Tomlin , J . Rayment , J . Johnson , C . Soper , VV . Way , | . Smeal , G . Evans , C . Dunk , and R . Venep . Vhe visitors were : Bros . J . MasonP . G . S . B . Knulandj C . G . HillW . M . 1372 j F .

. , , May , I . G . 123 S ; H . G . " Churchill , 172 j VV . II . Pearce , 9751 Wal . FMier , Sec . f-t 11 ; Ihos . Cohu , P . P . G . W . Guernsey and Alderneyj h . H . March , 11 S 5 ; D . Kjngrose , S . D . 1071 . ; A . Carter , 2411 ; H . VV . Lofts , S . VV . 1347 j J . Mayo , P . M . 1 C 14 ; Wal . E . Jeffery , P . M . 1622 j T . A . Compton , P . M . 23 S 4 ; C . Johnson , J . D . « iV k- Ham , Syj ; D . Saines , S . D . 2313 ; C . H . Abrams , 511 ; F . C . Davison , fc . lJ . 1 C 94 J A . C . CiUp , 1622 ; E . J . Churchill , 172 ; and C . H . Stone , W . M . 1641 , I -M . 50 / .

Ite minutes of the pievious meeting were read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted , and showed the lodge to be in a nourishing condition . Bios . Cross and Ponsonby werc passed by the VV . M . in a very impressive manner . Bro . J . R . Kutter , P . M ., D . C , next presented Bro . F . Butler , W . M . elect ,

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to the W . M . to receive from him the benefit of installation , which _ ceremony was very ably tarried out . The new W . M . invested his officers in an exceedingly nice manner , as follows : Bros . F . Neller , I . P . M . ; R . A . Houghton , S . W . ; W . R . Woolgar , J . W . ; C . Gibbs , Treas . ; T . R . Porter , P . M ., Sec . ; C . J . Martin , S . D . j J . H . Mayo , P . M ., J . D . j A . Edwards , I . G . j J . R . Rutler , P . M ., D . C . j W . J . Dann , A . D . C . j A . R . Williams , Org . j T . Wilde and C . E . Walbourne , Stwds . ; and T . Williams , Tyler . The thiee addresses having been well rendered by the Installing Master , the

W . M . in a very able speech presented the Past Master ' s jewel to the I . P . M . in recognition of his valuable services to the lodge . Bro . Neller heartily thanked the brethren for this mark of their appreciation , which he should very highly prize , and wear , he hoped , for many years in the Royal Arthur Lodge . The great feature in the lodge was the musical arrangement carried out during the ceremonies , the whole being the compilation of Bro . A . R . Williams , Organist of the Iodge . A very pretty menu had been prepared by the W . M ., which was much appreciated , particularly the quotations from the various authors after each officer and also after each course on the menu .

The business of the lodge ended , it was closed , and the brethren retired to a capital banquet , supplied by the worthy host , Bro . J . Gould , which was highly appreciated . The cloth removed , the W . M . presented the toast of " The Queen and the Craft , " in very loyal and becoming terms , and remarked that without the slightest contradiction her Majesty was one of the best women in the world , and Gad bless her ! Of " H . R . H . the M . W . G . M . " the W . M . said the Prince of Wales was one of the most popular of men , a thorough English gentleman , ever ready to give his valuable time in the cause of right and benevolence . Might he long be spared to reign in the hearts of the brethren ! The toasts were drunk most loyally .

The W . M . next gave the toast of " The Pro G . M ., Earl Amherst j the Dep . G . M ., the Earl of Warwick j and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " in terms of strong commendation . The lodge was honoured with the presence of Bro . J ' . Mason , P . G . Std . B ., with whom he would couple the toast . In reply , Bro . J . Mason said the quotation applied to the Grand Officers , viz ., " Exceeding wise , fair spoken , and persuading , " Henry VIII ., the first part of which was most appropriate to our rulers in the Craft , for they were honoured , and nchly deserved the thanks of thebrethren for their great labours . Of the ProG . M ., Earl

Amherst , he ( Bro . Mason ) had worked under him for 25 years , and a more genial , kind , and better man never lived . Of the Dep . G . M ., the Earl of Warwick , if the M . W . G . M . had searched the whole country he could not have found a brother more fitted for that position , and he had the love and esteem of the brethren , particularly in his province , which he so worthily presided over . He had known the lodge from its consecration , and mentioned some ot the vicissitudes through which it had passed , and that now it had recovered and was in a most flourishing condition . He spoke of the great exertions of Bro . Halfhide , P . M ., standing as Steward to the Benevolent Institution ,

and taking up a list worthy of the lodge and a credit to any other London lodge . He also hoped that the list would be further swelled by the kindness of the brethren . On behalf of the Grand Officers he tendered his sincere thanks . Bro . Francis Neller , I . P . M ., next proposed the toast of the evening—that of "The W . M . "—which he felt sure would be received with that enthusiasm it deserved . He had shown his ability in every office through which he had passed , and the brethren had done the correct thing in electing so worthy a brother to the Master ' s chair . In that

position he would receive the hearty support of the brethren , and their ready and cheerful obedience in every shape and form . The W . M . had been for many years Secretary of the lodge of instruction , held at the same hotel , under the Preceptorship of Bro . Rutter , P . M ., and but for such instruction the various officers of the lodge could not have performed their respective duties so creditably . He ( Bro . Neller ) hoped that during the W . M . ' s year the lodge of instruction would mark in some tangible form the excellent services rendered by their VV . M . They all wished him health and happiness , and a successful year of ofiice .

In reply , the W . M . ( who had an ovation ) very cordially thanked the Bro . I . P . M . for his kind remarks in proposing the toast and the hearty reception given to it by the biethren . What he had done in Freemasonry was most hearty and because he loved it . He had done his level best , which should be the aim of all , and if that level best had satisfied the brethren he was amply repaid . The toast of " The Visitors" was next proposed by the W . M . in most cordial terms . There were many distinguished brethren present , but he coupled the toast with Bros . Hill and Stone , both of whom were Worshipful Masters of their respective lodges . Thc toast was ably responded to by Bros . Hilt and Stone .

Bro . Halfhide , P . M ., next proposed the toast of " The Installing Mister" in mo = t complimentary terms , which was duly and warmly responded to by Bro . Neller , I . P . M . and Installing Master . The W . M . next presented the toasts of ' * Thc Past Masters " and " The Officera of the Lodge , " each receiving from him their just meed of praise . Having been ably replied to , the Tyler's toast brought to a close a most enjoyaole and pleasant evening ,

A capital programme of music was arranged and under the direction of Bro . A . R . Williams , Oig ., ably assisted by Messrs . J . Davis , F . Richardson , and Will Adims , and Bros . H . Franckeiss , T . R . Porter , P . M . ; Sidney Gandy , J . K . Skewes , C . E Walbourne , H . W . Lofts , and Griffith Percy . Bro . A . R . Williams was the able accompanist .

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ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 This festival of this lodge took place on Tuesday , the 37 th ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there was a large a I tendance ol brethren and visitors . Tbe dinner provided reflected the utmost credit on the management of the hotel , and was served under the personal supervision of Bro . W . A . Evans . The chair was taken by Bro . C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , Treas ., who was supported by Bros . W . Hancock , P . M . 2191 , Preceptorj A . F . Hardyment , W . M . 1500 , Asst . Preceptor ; J . Duncan , P . M . 59 . Sec . j J . Petch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Herts , S . Napper , P . M .

and Treas ., E . J . Harrison , P . M ., H . B . Harding , P . M ., T . E . Newman , J . D ., J . R . White , J . H . Thurman , W . Goring , G . A . Hopkins . F . H . Hall , Meyer , Cohen , and C . Bone , of 1471 J R- VV . Nicole , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Herts , C . C . Renaud , W . M ., D . Taylor , Sydney Butler , C . Nicole , A . C . Little , N . Pearce , and F . H . Johnson , of 2278 j A . Oliver , P . M . and Treas . 820 ; H . Hill , P . M . 1305 j F . Stallard , P . M . 1613 ; E . G . Line , 2 O 93 ,- J . Aylett , 26 9 SJ J . H . Crook , 269 S J R . E . Maskall , 820 j G .

Coxen and A . C . Smith , W . M . 1366 j G . W . I ' razer , Org . 2310 ; R . Fox , 2048 1 J . Horstead , 2361 j A . Williams , S . W . 1584 ,- J . K . Thomas , S . W . 1987 , - R . P . Upton , P . M . 1328 ; A . E . Turner , J . W . 1 S 39 ; G . H . Seager . J * . Addis , 2048 j J . Birks , P . M . ; H . J . May . uj 11 . J . Dunaway , 209 S ; W . J . Crane , 773 j D . Meredew , 511 j E . H . Clements , 201 j F . Henderson , S . D . 15 * 4 j H . H . Brothers , 1366 ; A . Noel , 1839 ; and others .

The first toast , "The Health of the Queen , " was proposed , and the solo of the National Anthem was sung by Bro . Kendal Ward . "The Health of H . R . H . the M . W . G . M . " was next proposed , and "G > d Bless the Prince of Wales " was sung by Bro . F . H . Johnson . 'I he only other toasts were " The Islington Lodge of Instruction , " propased by Bro . S . Napper , P . M . and Treas . of the mother Iodge , which was replied for by Bro , VV . Hancocli , P . M . and Preceptor ; and "The Visitors , " proposed by Bro . A . F , Hardyment , for-which toast Bro . H . Hill , P . M ., replied .

1 he musical programme , which is always an important item at these gatherings , was under the direction of Bro . T . E . Newman , and was most ably carried out . The entertainment was opened by Bro . R . P . Upton with a song entitled "The skipper in the mercantile marine , " this was followed by a song , "The young British soldier , " by Bro . R . W . Nicole ; song , " Down the vale , " Bro . W . A . Goring ; song , "There ' s aland , " Bro . Kendal Ward , lor which an encore was demanded ; ' cello

solo , "The broken melody , " and song , "The Irish Fire Brigade , " Bro . H . J . Dunawayj song , "That is love , " Bro . M . Cohen j bass song , "The windmill , '' Bro . A . C . Little j " Hunting song , " Bro . F . Hendersonj song , " Drinking , " Bro . F . H . Johnson j descriptive song , "The Empty Frame , " Mr . Will . Violet j humorous songs by Bro . Harry Hall ; a stirring patriotic melody by Bro . A . F . Hardyment j humorous song and a recitation , " Ladysmith , " by Bro . G . d'Albert .

I his long programme did not exhaust the available talent , the time proving too short for more . The unanimous opinion was that the evening had proved one of the most successful of its kind .