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FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This old lodge met on the 26 th ult ., it being the last meeting of the season , when there were present amonsr others Bros . T . Morrison , VV . M . ; C . Dairy , P . M ., acting S . W . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., J . W . ; Riimball , I . P . M . ; Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; Clark , S . D . ; Jordan , I . G . ; Kendall , VV . S . ; Fromholtz VVaygood , " P . M . ; Green , P . M . ; and Cobham , P . M . The visitors

were Bros . Griffin , 144 ; Sims , 3 S 2 ; Whadcoat , 44 S ; and Hopekirk , 15 SG . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Hudson was raised to the Degree of M . M ., and Mr . Whitehall initiated into Craft mysteries , the ceremonies being well performed . Several matters having been discussed , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet .

After the Royal and Craft toasts had been dul y honoured , "The Health of the VV . M . " was given in eulogistic terms by the I . P . M . In the course of his remarks he congratulated the Lodge of Faith upon possessing a brother so well conversant with his duties , both in the lodge , and at the convivial board . This toasl . having been warmly received , the VV . M . made a brief speech in acknowledgment . " The Initiate " followed . In proposing this toast

the W . M . said that it had afforded him a great deal of pleasure in initiating Bro . Whitehall . The Lodge of Faith was a fairly large one , but the introduction of good blood was always most desirable , more especially when candidates came as well , and as worthily , recommended as did their newly-initiated brother . The initiate having replied , " The Visitors" followed . This toast having been enthusiastically drunk , Bros . Griffin , Sims , Hopekirk , and Whadcoat duly acknowledged the compliment . "The Past Masters "

came next in order . This toast having met with that hearty recognition from the brethren which so important a toast deserved , Bro . Rumball , I . P . M ., responded upon behalf of himself and colleagues . Before giving the officers , the VV . M . threw out a suggestion that the brethren should have a summer festival , to which ladies should be invited . Several brethren , by permission of the VV . M ., having spoken upon the subject , and Bros . Clark and Walls having replied upon behalf of " The Officers , " the proceedings terminated .

WESTBOURNE LODGE ( No . 733 ) . —The last meeting of the season of this popular lodge was held on Thursday , the 21 st ult ., at Lord's Hotel , St . John ' s Wood , when a large number of brethren were present . Among them we noticed Bros . Walter Hallett , VV . M . ; William Hitchcock , S . W . ; Edwin Arrow-smith , | . W . ; S . U .-VValker , Sec .-, B . Kershaw , S . D . ; C . A . CotteUvune , P . M ., P . G . P ., D . of C . ; John A . Murdoch , Asst . D . of

C . ; C . R . Wickens , I . G . ; VV . Drew and C . ) . Biorn , Stewards ; T . VV . Allen , P . M . ; James Long , P . M . ; E . J . Allen , P . M . ; Richard Knight , J ! Sothcott , E . H . Lamer , A . Arrowsmith , Thomas 11 . Drake , J . D . Rccs , F . Ridlev , Charles Kilby , William Clark , James A . Cox , C . 11 . Whitcock , Rowland Taylor , John Carter , II . A . Spencer , J . Patterson , A . Carlstroin , Cicorge l . anil ) , jun ., G . J . Jcnnngs , James West by , K . VV . George , and many others . The

visitors present included Bros . | . VV . Cuff , VV . M . iGo . S ; Mfred Clement , S . W . 1310 ; 1 ) . K . Wise , 452 ; H . Charlton , 1101 ; C . J . Craig , 1223 ; VV . H . Making , 127 S ; C . !•' . Marrincr , 166 a ; C . Robinson , 174 , ;; A . C . ' Rawlings , and F . A . Kelly ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened in due form by the VV . M ., Bro . Walter Hallett , who in a most able manner passed Bro . Jennings to the Second Degree , and went through the

ceremony of initiating Mr . VV . Burton . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren after a brief interval sat down to an excellent supper , admirably served b y Bro . Reeder and genially presided over by Bro . Hallett . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed , including that of " The Visitors , " which was responded to in eloquent terms by Bro . J . VV . Cuff , VV . M . of the Kilburn Lodge ,

No . ifioS . In proposing the toast of "The Officers of the Lodge , " the VV . M . said he was proud and pleased to say that he was well supported by these brethren , each of them being thoroughly efficient in his various duties , and who would he was sure , in turn , occupy the same proud position he held that evening . Several other toasts were proposed , that of the Tyler ' s bringing a most successful and enjoyable evening to a close .

WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . 1044 ) . —A meeting of this lodge , the last until October , was held at the East Hill Hotel , on Wednesday , the 20 th ult . Amongst the officers and brethren present were Bros . ) . B . Walker , VV . M . ; VV . J . Huntlcv , S . W . ; J . J . Holland , J . W . ; W . F . Wardroper , S . D . " ; J . G . Kewney , J . D . ; and A . A . Denham , I . G . ; together with Bros . E . II . Boddy , J . G . Carter ( Past Masters ) , Thomas Arnison , A . Von Castleburg ,

J . VV . Marshall , George Manning , Robert Walker , C . C . Rowe , and others . A letter was read from Bro . John Frost , the Secretary , who was unable to attend in consequence of indisposition . The members expressed great regret at Bro . Frcst's illness , the Secretary not only being par excellence as a lodge Scribe , but as one of the moving spirits his absence was much felt . Bros . Rowe , Castleburg , and Manning were most ably passed to the Second Degree by the W . M .

The S . W . ( Bro . VV . J . Huntley ) having been unanimously chosen as the W . M . elect , the Treasurer , Bro . S . Wilson , and Tyler , Bro . S . Steed , were formally re-elected . Bro . A . A . Denham proposed , Bro . Huntley seconded , and it was unanimously resolved , " That a letter of condolence be forwarded to the widow of the late Bro . Sturk , expressing the sincere sympathy of the lodge at the loss of her husband . "

At the banquet which followed , the customary Masonic toats were received with that "fire" usually accorded them by the Wandsworth Lodge , No . 1044 . The health of "The W . M . elect " having been given , the brethren dilated upon the great merits of l ! ro . Walker , who had been voted a jewel of the value of £ 5 5 s ., and also referred lo the Masonic knowledge and genial character of his successor , Bro . Huntley . The members spent a Iruly happy and Alasonic vening . ST . JOHN OF WAPPING LODGE ( No . 1306 ) . —The installation meeting of this thriving lodge was held

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at the Moorgate Tavern , 15 , Finsbury-pavement , E . C , on Wednesday evening , the 13 th ult ., when the following brethren were present : Bros . C . Veal , VV . M . ; J . Magrath , S . W . ; T . Wooding , I . W . ; H . T . Hardy , Sec ; Beck , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Hor ' scley , S . D . ; T . J . Tyer , J . D . ; J . Conture , D . C ; J . G . Twinn , I . G . ( pro tern . ); T . J . lar-Iing , VV . S . ; A . G . Clements and G . T . Holdom , Stewards ; Dawson , P . M . ; - Hayward , P . M . ; j . Loftus , C . Rayner , t

J . S . Phillips , J . Carrociero . C Whybrow , H . Parsons , _ . East , T . j . Barnes , jun ., J . McDougall , F . Crawley , VV . McCredd ' ie , O . N . Sanger , T . B . Ryton , VV . L . Hodgson , J . M . Stevens , J . Sommers , and E . Blaney . Visitots : Bros . ] . McClelland , J . D . 901 ; H . Harbard , D . C . 091 ; B . Stewart , 127 S ; Hammond , 127 S ; S . S . P . Blight , P . M . 39 ; C . Stephenson , S 13 ; Sherwin , Org . 1076 ; C . Allen , 554 ; R . Green , 119 G ; VV . S . Bassett , 212 ; G . J . King , 1259 ; John Shepherd , P . M . 1349 ; and John How ,

141 . The lodge was opened at four o ' clock according to the usages of the Craft , and the minutes of last lodge meeting with the report of the Audit Committee read and confirmed . A ballot having proved successful in favour of Mr . O . N . Stanger , he was duly initiated into the Order . Bro . C . Veal , VV . M ., then proceeded to instal his successor , Bro . J . Magrath , S . W ., into the chair of K . S . The working of this

ceremony was performed in a masterl } ' manner ; it might perhaps be equalled but not excelled . After the customary salutations , the VV . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . Wooding , S . W . ; Horsley , ] . W . ; Bcck . P . M ., Treas . ; A . G . Clements , Sec ; T . J . Tyer , S . D . ; Conture , J . D . ; G . T . Holdom , I . G . ; Rev . M . C . Brown , Chap . ; Twinn , D . C ; Sommers , W . S . ; J . Loftus and Rayner , Stewards ; and Longstaff , Tyler . The VV . M ., on

rising , said he had now a very pleasing duty to perform , and that was in the name of the lodge to present Bro . Veal , the retiring VV . M ., with a M . M . ' s jewel . He was confident that it would be highly appreciated . The brethren all considered the jewel well earned , as the duties of his office for the year had been carried out with the greatest excellence . In conclusion , he hoped the G . A . O . T . U . would permit him to wear it for many years to come , so

that it might be looked upon by his children with the highest value and estimation . A brief acknowledgment was here given by the I . P . M ., who had no desire to detain the brethren , as he supposed they would expect to hear his voice later in the evening . Votes of thanks , firstly to Bro . Veal for the very efficient manner in which he had conducted the affairs of the lodge ; secondly to Bro . P . M . Dawson for the able inannei he had acted as D . C :

thirdly to the Audit Committee ; fourthly to Bro . H . T . Hardy for his attention to the duties of Secretary ; and two proposals for initiates , brought the business of the lodge to a close . A sumptuous banquet and dessert , provided by the proprietors , Kingston and Fromm , followed . The artistic arrangements and general view of the tables were most enticing , and this was further well supported by the abundance of

good things that followed . The VV . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , all of which were duly honoured . The I . P . M . said he now rose with great pleasure to propose the toast of "The VV . M . " All ' present well knew his capabilities and willingness . He had filled creditably the offices prior to that he now held , and he believed this was a unanimous opinion of all the brethren . He had been associated with him for some considerable time , and lie

trusted that his year of office would be a successful one in every respect . The VV . M . replying , thanked Bro . Veal for the kind expressions he had made respecting himself , lie was ready and willing to work if it came before him . He sincerely hoped to make good progress , and lie thought this might be expected when he saw such good feeling around him . He had every faith in being well supported by his officers . In proposing the toast of "The I . P . M . "

he could not speak too hi g hly of what Bro . Veal had done for the lodge ; his successful efforts were already known to all the brethren—the expense and trouble that Bro . Veal had put himself to in various ways for the welfare of the lodge commanded their gratitude . He would ask them to be upstanding and give a hearty Wapping fire to their esteemed Bro . Veal , which it is needless to say was well , responded to . Bro . Veal in reply , said when he first filled the chair he

thought it an easy task , he nevertheless was amply rewarded for all that he had done when he saw it so well acknowledged . He heartily thanked them for the handsome present they thought proper to give him and should feel proud to wear it as long as he lived . Notwithstanding that he had left the chair lie should always be pleased to be brought into action whenever he was required ; he hoped to be amongst them for some time to come , and sec the present officers advance

and attain the prominent position that Bro . Magrath now held . The toast of "The Initiate" was next given and suitably replied to . The next toast from the chair was that of " The Visitors , " all of whom severally responded in terms praising all they had seen and heard . The E . A . ' s song with others added much to the enjoyment of the brethren ; thus a really pleasant evening was spent . " The Officers " toast was next in order , and that of the Tyler brought the meeting to an end .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Holborn Viaduct Hotel on Wednesday , the 20 th ult ., presided over by the VV . M ., Bro . j . A . Reid , supported by his officers . The following visitors were present : Bros . Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D . England ; E . B . Grabham , P . M . 19 , P . P . G . S . W . Surrey ; j . H . Casson , P . P . G . Org . Derbyshire ; Rev . Dr . Rosenthal , P . P . G . Chap . Staffordshire ; Ralph

Archbold , P . M . 19 ; E . H . Taylor , P . M . 3 S 6 ; J . Wood , P . M . 1470 ; C . Ackland , M . M . 205 ; ) . C Royle , M . M . 511 ; H . Unwin , P . M . 110 G ; J . C . Fillan , M . M . 19 6 ; VV . Mackay , 1319 ; A . VV . Thorpe , VV . M . 176 ; VV . VV . Little , M . M . 170 G ; J . Pilson , M . M . SS ; and VV . Lake , P . M . 131 , P . P . G . Registrar Cornwall ( Freemason ) . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , the report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . ' 1 he installation of VV . M . then took place , and , on presentation

by Bro . Langton , P . M ., Bro . A . Rosenthall was duiy installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being most ably performed by Bro . Ralph S . Airhbuld , P . M . iy , and the W . M . invested his oflicers as follows : Bros . J . D . Langton , S . W . ; C . E . Barnett , J . W . ; J . A . Archer , S . D . ; K . G . Marner , J . D . ; T . 'j ' . Lilian , I . G . ; J . A . Reid , I . P . M . ; Joseph Langton , P . M ., Treas . ; John Westrope , Stwd . ; Theodore Drew , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; and Rowe , Tyler .

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After the installation the W . M . then proceeded to initiate Mr . G . W . Plant , and it speaks well for the training received in the Langton Lodge that the W . M . was thus early enabled to go through the whole of the ceremony in a manner leaving nothing to be desired . Before the lodge adjourned , Bro . Langton , P . M ., rose to propose that a jewel be presented to the VV . M ., as a mark of appreciation by the brethren of the manner in which he had discharged

his duties while occupying the chair . This was carried unanimously , and after "Hearty good wishes" from the numerous visitors present , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , under the presidency of the new VV . M ., Bro . A . Rosenthal . The VV . M ., in giving the first toast , that of "The M . W . G . M ., the Prince of Wales , " said that H . R . H . was a ccneral favourite in all societv , but particularly did thev

esteem him as a Freemason . Since his installation as ruler of the Craft the Order had increased enormously , and had been honoured by a vast accession of noblemen and gentlemen . The toast having been duly honoured , that of " The Pro Grand Master and Grand Officers , Present and Past , " followed ; the VV . M . remarking that they had a Past Grand Officer in the person of Bro . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D ., and he was much gratified at having him on his right , as it was

from Bro . Hogg that lie had received his Masonic baptism . lira . Hogg returned thanks on behalf of the Grand Officers , and said he was proud of the privilege , and equally proud of being the guest of the VV . M . that evening . They had been acquainted many years , and the longer he knew him the better he liked him . He had much pleasure at seeing the installation ceremony so ably performed . The new VV . M . had begun well , and he had been ably seconded

by his officers , who were perfect in their duties ; and as a very old Mason , who had seen a good deal of work , he congratulated them on their proficiency , and , he felt sure they would not be found wanting in any duties that they might be called on to perforin . The VV . M . then proposed "The Initiates . " In all lodges new blood was a necessary condition of I'fe , and the Langton was no exception . Old men left thcr . i , and it was necessary to fill up their ranks .

He had much pleasure in introducing Bro . Plant , and felt sure he would prove a worthy brother . Bro . Plant , in reply , thanked the Worshipful Master and the lodge for the honour they had done him . He could not adequately express his pleasure at the ceremony he had just passed through . It had greatly impressed him , and it would not soon be forgotten . He had come to London only three years ago , and the

friendship of the VV . M . had been most valuable , and he had advised him in the most kindly way on every occasion when he had sought it . The I . P . M ., Bro . Reid , then rose and said that it was always understood when the gavel was entrusted to the I . P . M . it coul d only have one object , that was to propose "The Health o f the W . M . " This toast should always be acceptable , for in paying respect to the VV . M . they were paying respect to

themselves . Bio . Rosenthal had held many offices in the Langton Lodge , and had always been found at his post . He carried out all his duties with earnestness and ability , and they had seen that exhibited in the initiatory ceremony they had just witnessed . He congratulated him on being elected to fill that chair , and wished him a prosperous year of office . The VV . M ., in reply , thanked the I . P . M . for his kind words . He was pleased to find that

what he had done was acceptable to the brethren . He would endeavour to do his best , and hoped it would have their approbation . He would ask all the officers to co-operato with him to that end . While upstanding he would propose "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . Arthbold . " All must have admired his excellent working—they had seen that night the installing ceremony performed to perfection . Bro . Archbold thanked the

brethren for their warm reception of the toast . He came there with diffidence , a stranger among strangers , but he found faces that were well-known in Masonry . It was an extreme pleasure to him to be the medium of installing an esteemed friend . They had seen how ably he had performed the ceremony of initiation , and he would

say that if their beautiful ceremonies were always carried out so impressive )}' , it would lend to make better Masons , and raise the tone of Masonry . The VV . M . said the next toast was that of " The Visitors . " He would quote the lines from their menu card : " Pra 3 ' ) ou bid these friends welcome , For it is a way to make us better friends . "—

Winter ' s Talc . It was always a pleasure to them to receive visitors , and they were invariabl y welcomed . Masonry , he said , had no nationality or politics ; it was cosmopolitan . No matter where a Mason was placed , whether in Russia or England , he was bound to be a peaceable , law-abiding subject ; and Masonry taught them to reverence and obey the laws of the Great Architect of the Universe , as revealed to them

in His word , for was not the volume of the Sacred Law always open in the lodge . He trusted they would never admit any among them who would be likely to bring dishonour to the Craft , but he feared there was too great a tendency to increase their numbers by receiving into their Order men who did not understand what Alasonry was . The true Mason represents religion and true generosity . He was quite sure they never

forgot charity , and while they met and enjoyed themselves now and then , he trusted they should never forget the higher claims which Masonry had on them . Bro . Rev . Dr . Rosenthal , P . P . G . C . for Staffordshire , in responding as one of the visitors , said : I thank the VV . M . and brethren for the manner in which the toast has been proposed and received , but 1 regret that I have had to occupy to-night the part of visitor ; 1 would rather have been a

member of the Langton Lodge , as J was at its consecration and held an appointment in it , but , unfortunately for myself , " 1 had to relinquish my office and membership because of other duties which made my absence from lodge imperative , seeing it meets on Wednesdays , a day on which 1 have to hold service in my own church . \ must now be satisfied and even pleased to pay it a visit when I may ,

and I am very glad to have been able to do so to-day , and very much gratified I am to notice the progress of the lodge , its working and its zeal—I am the more pleased in seeing my own brother exalted lo the position of W . M . , ' it almost makes me covet it for myself in spite of the fraternity of nature . It reminds me of a little story I once heard of a very considerate husband who had taken his wife for an outing , and sitting in a railway carriage said to her , "My dear , are you comfortable in yourcorner ? " "Very