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Craft jEasonrg , PROSPERITY LODGE ( No . 65 ) . —This popular and successful lodge re-assembled , after the summer vacation , on Thursday evening , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , when there was a very numerous attendance of brethren and visitors , and the proceedings were of a most hearty and harmonious description . Lodge was opened soon after five o ' clock , when the
Worshipful Master , Bro . J . Roberts , was assisted by Bros . G . Schaeller , S . W .: Charles J . Rich , J . W . ; G . T . Brown , P . M ., Sec ; J . Hawkins , S . D . ; H . VV . Gregory , I . G . ; VV . Walker , D . C . ; Charles Daniels , P . M . ; C . E . Ferry , P . M . ; L . A . Lewis , P . M . ; J . Bellerby , P . M . ; C . Jones and R . Dyson , Wine Stewards ; C . T . Speight , P . M ., Prov . G . Tyler Surrey ; and nearly forty
other members of the lodge . Amongst the visitors were Bros . James Terry , P . M ., Sec . of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; C . H . Webb , P . M . 174 ; John E . Fells , W . M . 193 ; B . Lamere , I . P . M . 193 ; T . J . Maidwell , P . M . 27 : J . H . Thompson , 15 S 0 ; H . J . Smith , S . D . 751 ; and others . The customary formalities having been observed , Bros .
Wood and East were passed , the ceremony being efficiently performed by the W . M ., assisted by his officers . The ballot was taken for Mr . William Retallack , and being unanimous in his favour , he was duly initiated , the working being exceptionally good , and affording evident satisfaction to all present . A sum of five guineas was voted to the widow of a deceased brother , and it was resolved that a petition
should be presented for the election into the Boys' School of the son of a late member . Subsequently a sumptuous banquet was partaken of , at the close of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and received with the utmost enthusiasm ; Bro . J . Bellerby , P . M ., responding on behalt of "The Grand Officers , Present and Past . "
Bro . C E . Ferry , next gave "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " ; in doing which he paid a high tribute to the excellent manner in which Bro . Roberts had discharged the duties of his office during the year . Every member of the lodge appreciated his efforts to promote its best interests , and they could not hesitate to do honour to one who had , by act and deed , done all he could , and
successfully , to maintain the honour and prestige of this good old lodge . Bro . Roberts , in acknowledging the flattering compliments paid him , observed that it was to him a labour of love to do all he possibly could in behalf of the lodge , and he need hardly say he should strive in the future to pursue the same course which he had followed in the past . He expressed his sorrow that Bro . Chicken had been prevented
by illnes ? from attending on that occasion , but hoped that worthy brother would soon resume the position he so eminently filled in the lodge . In giving the " Health of the Initiate , " he said they had received amongst them that evening , a brother , friend and neighbour , being a countryman of his , a pure , thorough-bred Cornishman , and he believed they were about the best people out . Bro .
Retallack had entered upon the good path , and he felt sure he would never regret it . The toast having been cordially received , Bro . Retallack responded in a very happy vein . He said it was no easy matter , as a novice , to stand before a number of brethren such as he saw around him , and to attempt to address them for the first time in a new capacity . He had always looked upon Masonry in a very solemn light , and had long desired
to become a member of the Fraternity , but other engagements had prevented him from earlier embracing the opportunity . However , the ceremony of that evening was the most solemn and impressive he had ever witnessed in the course of his life , and he should leave no effort untried to follow up the beautiful lessons inculcated in Freemasonry . He would support the Charities so far as his pocket would
allow , for he did not think any ceremony so went home to his heart and feelings as that which he had just witnessed in the lodge-room . It was binding on his conscience , and , without any presumption , he already felt himself a Mason . Although he had travelled 230 miles in order to be present that evening , he would travel 500 miles to thank them for the very kind manner in which they had received him that
evening . "The Health of the Visitors" was , as usual , heartily received , and acknowledged in suitable terms by Bros . Webb , P . M . ; Lemare , P . M . ; Maidwell , P . M . ( who announced the inauguration of a chapter of improvement in connection with the lodge , in addition to the Prosperity Masonic Charities' Association ) , and J . E . Fells , all of whom spoke in terms of high eulogium upon the working
they had witnessed in lodge . In reply to the toast of "The Masonic Charities , " Bro . James Terry , who was received with enthusiastic cheering , said this was not the first time by many that he had had the pleasure of responding to that toast in the Prosperity Lodge . He knew full well that when the toast of the Masonic Institutions was given in this lodge it was not an
idle sentiment , but one which came home most forcibly and practically to the hearts and pockets of many whom he saw around that table . In days gone by , in the history of that lod ge , the names ol the Alasonic Charities were scarcely noticed ; but now better times had dawned , and for years the various Institutions had been well supported by members of this lodge . The Prosperity Lodge was never
behind its conpeers in making advances to the those Masonic Institutions , but prided itself upon the fact that , when it had enough in hand , it always donated a certain amount to either one or the other Charities . If every lodge were to pursue the same course of conduct , the promoters of those Institutions would not have to make half the number of appeals , or
attend so many lodges in the course of a year , as they were called upon to do at present . He took it as an augury of success in the future , that this being the opening night of their winter session , the Prosperity should be the hrst lodge he had been called upon to visit . He welcomed 'tas an omen that prosperity would attend their efforts in "ie coming year ; that under the stewardship of their excellent Worshipful Master , the very best list that could
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possibly be brought up from this lodge would be forthcoming . He knew that this lodge was progressive , even as Freemasonry was a progressive science , and that with its growth would follow a corresponding increase to the Masonic Charities . He alluded with pleasure to the establishment of a Masonic Charity Association in connection with the Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , and said if they
looked at this and similar orgainisations in the country , there had resulted no less than 46 ballots , representing 450 guineas paid into the coffers of the three Institutions . He went on to say that but for the establishment of such movements there would have been but forty-six guineas paid in , and it only showed how easy it was , by the small payment of one shilling per week , to make every member
who belonged to them a Life Governor of one of the Institutions . He had no doubt that as ( through the exertions of the Secretary , Bro . Brown , and the Trersurer , Bro . Maidivell ) the association had succeeded so admirably during the last 2 V years , another would arise , Phcenix-like , from its ashes , and enable new members to participate in the beneficent cause . AH must be acquainted with the
fact that if advantages were to be extended to annuitants , and to the boys and girls in the Schools , the brethren must also be prepared to contribute the means of supporting them . Spasmodic effort was of no avail , and he urged steady and regular support to all the Charities . He alluded to the large numbers who were sent empty away because of the deficiency of the means at
the disposal of the executive to relieve all the cases which demanded their attention , and appealed for steady and constant support to the various Masonic Institutions . In conclusion , he wished for the lodge a long course of future happiness and prosperity , leaving them with the hope that they would do all in their power to help those who could not help then . selves .
Bro . 'Ierry resumed his seat amidst loud and prolonged applause . Several other toasts were honoured , in which the services rendered by the Past Masters , the Officers , the Secretary , and Treasurer were recognised in highly eulogistic teims , and the list concluded with the Tyler's toast . During the evening the proceedings were enlivened by some excellent vocal and instrumental music .
TEMPERANCE-IN-THE-EAST LODGE ( No . S 9 S ) . —This lodge met on Wednesday last , at the Assembly Rooms , Newby-place , Poplar . Lodge was opened by Bro . C . Chapman , W . M ., supported by Bros . Graveley , S . W . ; F . W . Pulsford , J . W . ; J . VV . Waller , P . M ., Treas . ; Dr . C . Wyatt Smith , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Sidders , S . D . ; W . J . E . Butcher , J . D . ; VV . Geeves , I . G .
Past Masters S . T . Finch , C . Scrutton , H . Rogers , H . Cooper , W . Shayes , J . Newell , J . Williams ; and numerous other brethren . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , and the ballot was taken for the admission of Mr . George Gardiner into the Order . This proving unanimous in his favour , that gentleman was admitted in due form into the mysteries of the Order , in a highly impressive
manner , and Bros . H . Newcombe , Church , and Clark were ably passed to the Degree of F . C . The W . M . next comp leted his arduous labours by a masterly rendering of the Third Ceremony , which was worked in favour of Bro . McCarthy . Some important items were discussed , and lodge was closed after " Hearty good wishes " had been exchanged .
Subsequently creature comforts were hospitably attended to , and on the removal of the cloth , at a rather late hour , Bro . Chapman gave in brief form the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were loyally responded to . Time being short , toasts were given rather informally . A very pleasant
half-hour was spent , well enlivened by song and harmony , and the brethren separated , having spent a highly successful evening . Among the visitors were : Bros . H . P . Wilson , W . M , 861 ; VV . J . Bonner , I 2 ; S ; B . Stewart , D . C . 1278 ; M . R . Hammond , 127 S ; W . Stapleton , J . W . 13 S 2 ; A . Brookson . P . M . 1 G 04 ; D . M'William , P . M . 149 ; J . P . Rising , 7 S 1 .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the 2 Sth ult . Bro . E . Dignam , W . M . presided , supported by the following officers ; Bros . C . Lorkin , S . W . ; C . W . Smyth , J . W . ; VV . H . Brand , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . Lee , P . M ., Sec . ; J . L . Payne , S . D . ; A . Ferrar , J . D . ; R . Polak , I . G . ; F .
Bonner , D . C ; G . I-errar , W . S . ; W . Simpson , Org . ; also Bros . Geer , Winch , Collier , Leoffeler , Rhodes , Olley , George . Robinson , Harding , Dallas , Fisher , and Wright . Visitors : Bros . J . S . Cumberland , P . G . VV . N . and E . Yorks ; T Cumberland , P .. i . 93 S ; and J . Thompson , 948 . The lodge having been opened in due form , Bros . Collier , Geer , and Winch were raised to the Third Degree , and
Bro . Rhodes was passed to the Second . A vote of condolence with the relatives of a deceased brother was agreed to , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . Bro . J . Cumberland , in responding for " The Visitors , "
gave the brethren a very interesting description of various old Masonic relics in possession of the lodges in York , and of the progress of Freemasonry in that ancient city . The proceedings were enlivened by the vocal abilities of Bros . Lorkin , Smyth , Cumberland , Payne , Olley , and others ; and the Tyler's toast brought a very pleasant evening to a close .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — The anniversary gatheringof the above young and flourishing lodge was celebrated in a most successful manner on Thursday last , at the Freemason's Hall , Great Oueenstreet , W . C . The W . M . Bro . Wm . MalthousefC . C , opened a well attended lodge , being supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . T . McCluer Butt ,
S . W . ( W . M . elect ); H . J . Lardner , P . M ., J . W . ; G . H . Stephens , S . D . ; J . J . Howes , J . D . ; W . Snow , I . G . ; W . Butt , D . of C . ; R . B . Greenwood , Steward ; Egbert Roberts , Hon . Org . ; J . Howes , P . M . Treas . ; E . Mallett , P . M . Sec ; and W . Pennefather , I . P . M . Also Bros . J . Wilkinson , J . Gayner , J . F . Rumball , S . Renant , N .
Mackay , F . Gaudin , F . Freeman , J . trancom , A . Sutton , Capt . E . Pettett , T . Butt , PM ' ., J . S . Chambers , and others . Bro . E . Fryer acting Tyler , Bro . W . Smyth , the lodge Tyler , being unfortunately unwell . There was also a numerous attendance of distinguished brethren and visitors , amongst whom were : Bros . J . Mason , P . M . 1567 ,
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P . P . S . G . D . Middx . ( collector to the R . M . B . I . ); A . E . Coffin , 167 ; S . C . Greenfield , 45 ; L . Lardner , 1745 ; E . Lardner , 101 ; C . Gooding , 1329 ; D . Clark , 1632 ; Henry 1-orss , 917 ; H . Potter , P . M . 11 ; VV . Richmond , 169 = ;; F . Walters , P . M . 1326 , P . P . G . D . Middx ., & c . ; V . Richmond , I ( 3 p 5 ; G . F . Day , 15 G 3 ; and others . 1 he only ceremonial business before the lodge was the installation
of the newly-elected W . M ., Bro . T . McCIuei Butt , Bro . Malthouse , the out-going W . M ., having previously cleared up all arrears of work . 'The report of the Audit Commitree was submitted , and showed a very satisfactory state of affairs , the lodge having paid off all the heavy debts which had been incurred in the formation of this lodge , and carrying over a substantial balance in the
hands of the newly-elected Treasurer , Bro . W . Malthouse , I . P . M . The accounts were accordingly received and adopted , and the services of the brethren who had officiated as Auditors were acknowledged by a cordial vote of thanks . Bro . T . McCleur Butt was next presented to the Installing Master ( our worthy Bro . Pennefather , P . M . ) for the benefit of installation by Bro . J . HowesP . M . who
, , acted as Director of the Ceremonies . The brethren below the Degree of Installed Masters having withdrawn , Bro . Butt was inducted into the chair of King Solomon in ancient form by a strong Board of Masters . On the admission of the brethren , the new ruler was saluted by the members of the lodge according to Degree , Bro . Egbert Roberts supplying some highly appropriate selections as the brethren
were marshalled by Bro . Howes , P . M . The investiture of the officers for the year was then proceeded with , the following brethren being appointed-Bros . H . J . Lardner , S . W . ; G . II . Stevens , J . W . ( Freemason ); Rev . P . Holden , P . M ., Chap . ; Win . Malthouse , I P . M . and Treas . ; E . Mallett , P . M ., Secretary : J . J . Howes , S . D . ; W . McCluer Butt , J . D . ; R . B . Greenwood
, I . G . ; J . King , D . C ; William Brasher , Steward ; R . F . Brickdale , Asst . Steward ; and VV . Smyth , Tyler . These several appointments were received with acclamation by the brethren of the lodge ; after which Bro . Pennefather proceeded to deliver the three charges to the Master , Wardens , and to the brethren , which were listened to with marked attention . Some affairs of purely lodge interest were satisfactorily disposed of .
Bro . Lardner next ably introduced the claims of the Masonic Institutions upon the lodge , and offered to represent the West Smithfield lodge at the forthcoming festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and the Widows of Aged Freemasons ; making an eloquent appeal for a grant from the lodge funds both worthy of the lodge and the claims of that deserving Institution .
Bro . Stevens , J . W ., moved that the offer of Bro . Lardner , S . VV ., to act as Steward for the [ od ^ e be accepted , and that the lodge donate £ 10 10 s . upon Bro . Lardner ' s list . This was seconded by Bro . Butt , P . M ., strongly supported and duly carried .
Bro . Malthouse thanked the brethren for honouring him by his election as Treasurer to the lodge , assuring the brethren of a faithful discharge of the duties appertaining to that important office . He was proud to feel he had given the lodge satisfaction in the past , and would strive to do so in the future .
" Hearty good wishes " were given , and lodge was closed in harmony , a pleasant and truly Masonic feeling marking the whole of the proceedings . " The brethren assembled shortly after at the Holborn Restaurant , where a banquet worthy of the occasion was handsomely served , under the genial supervision of our respected Bro . Hamp . Indeed , the brethren agreed that the
catering was the most successful that had been rendered since this lodge opened the Duke ' s Saloon , at the installation banquet , twelvemonths' since . 1 L G ^ , !? avin S been said bythe Rev - Bro - Holden , Chap ., the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Craft toasts , in brief and appropriate language , Bro . Egbert Roberts ably furthe music associated with these
nishing toasts . Bro . Malthouse gave " The Health of the W . M . " whom he hoped would go through the duties of his hijrh office as it had been his ( Bro . Malthouse ' s ) aim to do . He trusted that Bro . Butt would strive to maintain the high integrity of the Craft , to preserve the ancient landmarks of the Order .
Bro . Butt thanked the brethren most sincerel y for their kind and appreciative response to the toast of his health They might rest assured he would exercise all the ability he possessed as their W . M . to try and do his best for the success of the West Smithfield . In doing this he had no doubt the officers he had selected would render him every assistance and support .
"The I P . M . " was next toasted , the W . M . dwellinc upon the able manner in which the affairs of the lodge had been conducted under the rule of ftro . Malthouse , and the honour the lodge had conferred u pon jthat brother by appointing him Treasurer . He had a very pleasant duty to perform , that of presenting Bro . Malthouse with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , the gift of the lodge , as a mark of the
appreciation of the brethren . The jewel was a very handsome one , of massive design manufactured by Bro . George Kenning . ' The _ LP . M . responded in felicitous terms . " Ihe Visitors" were next honoured , the well-known hospitality of the West Smithfield Lodge being evidently highly appreciated if we may judge from the flattering remarks which fell from the lips of the visiting brethren in
response . The important toast of " The Masonic Institutions " was honoured and well received . Bro . J . Mason , P . P . S . G . D . Middx ., ably championed the needs of the whole three Institutions , and ended with an able and effective appeal to the biethren to support Bro Lardner s Stewardship for the Aged Freemasons' Institutmn .
tVc are gratified to announce that Bro . Lardner ' s list amounted at the end of the meeting to over £ 53 , including k M T , - 'temp , on account of the proprietors of the Holborn Restauranc . Bro . Lardner , therefore , promises to take up a good list , which will be the second from this lodge , as , two years since , Bro . G . II . Stephens renre .
sented the West Smithfield Lodge with a list of which the brethren were justly proud , especially as both these brethren were initiated in the lodge . " The Past Masters " were next toasted ; and Bro . \ V . Pennefather replied for those brethren in his usually kind and genial manner . Bra . E . Mallett , P . M ., Sec , also responded for "The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , " pointing out that
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Craft jEasonrg , PROSPERITY LODGE ( No . 65 ) . —This popular and successful lodge re-assembled , after the summer vacation , on Thursday evening , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , when there was a very numerous attendance of brethren and visitors , and the proceedings were of a most hearty and harmonious description . Lodge was opened soon after five o ' clock , when the
Worshipful Master , Bro . J . Roberts , was assisted by Bros . G . Schaeller , S . W .: Charles J . Rich , J . W . ; G . T . Brown , P . M ., Sec ; J . Hawkins , S . D . ; H . VV . Gregory , I . G . ; VV . Walker , D . C . ; Charles Daniels , P . M . ; C . E . Ferry , P . M . ; L . A . Lewis , P . M . ; J . Bellerby , P . M . ; C . Jones and R . Dyson , Wine Stewards ; C . T . Speight , P . M ., Prov . G . Tyler Surrey ; and nearly forty
other members of the lodge . Amongst the visitors were Bros . James Terry , P . M ., Sec . of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; C . H . Webb , P . M . 174 ; John E . Fells , W . M . 193 ; B . Lamere , I . P . M . 193 ; T . J . Maidwell , P . M . 27 : J . H . Thompson , 15 S 0 ; H . J . Smith , S . D . 751 ; and others . The customary formalities having been observed , Bros .
Wood and East were passed , the ceremony being efficiently performed by the W . M ., assisted by his officers . The ballot was taken for Mr . William Retallack , and being unanimous in his favour , he was duly initiated , the working being exceptionally good , and affording evident satisfaction to all present . A sum of five guineas was voted to the widow of a deceased brother , and it was resolved that a petition
should be presented for the election into the Boys' School of the son of a late member . Subsequently a sumptuous banquet was partaken of , at the close of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and received with the utmost enthusiasm ; Bro . J . Bellerby , P . M ., responding on behalt of "The Grand Officers , Present and Past . "
Bro . C E . Ferry , next gave "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " ; in doing which he paid a high tribute to the excellent manner in which Bro . Roberts had discharged the duties of his office during the year . Every member of the lodge appreciated his efforts to promote its best interests , and they could not hesitate to do honour to one who had , by act and deed , done all he could , and
successfully , to maintain the honour and prestige of this good old lodge . Bro . Roberts , in acknowledging the flattering compliments paid him , observed that it was to him a labour of love to do all he possibly could in behalf of the lodge , and he need hardly say he should strive in the future to pursue the same course which he had followed in the past . He expressed his sorrow that Bro . Chicken had been prevented
by illnes ? from attending on that occasion , but hoped that worthy brother would soon resume the position he so eminently filled in the lodge . In giving the " Health of the Initiate , " he said they had received amongst them that evening , a brother , friend and neighbour , being a countryman of his , a pure , thorough-bred Cornishman , and he believed they were about the best people out . Bro .
Retallack had entered upon the good path , and he felt sure he would never regret it . The toast having been cordially received , Bro . Retallack responded in a very happy vein . He said it was no easy matter , as a novice , to stand before a number of brethren such as he saw around him , and to attempt to address them for the first time in a new capacity . He had always looked upon Masonry in a very solemn light , and had long desired
to become a member of the Fraternity , but other engagements had prevented him from earlier embracing the opportunity . However , the ceremony of that evening was the most solemn and impressive he had ever witnessed in the course of his life , and he should leave no effort untried to follow up the beautiful lessons inculcated in Freemasonry . He would support the Charities so far as his pocket would
allow , for he did not think any ceremony so went home to his heart and feelings as that which he had just witnessed in the lodge-room . It was binding on his conscience , and , without any presumption , he already felt himself a Mason . Although he had travelled 230 miles in order to be present that evening , he would travel 500 miles to thank them for the very kind manner in which they had received him that
evening . "The Health of the Visitors" was , as usual , heartily received , and acknowledged in suitable terms by Bros . Webb , P . M . ; Lemare , P . M . ; Maidwell , P . M . ( who announced the inauguration of a chapter of improvement in connection with the lodge , in addition to the Prosperity Masonic Charities' Association ) , and J . E . Fells , all of whom spoke in terms of high eulogium upon the working
they had witnessed in lodge . In reply to the toast of "The Masonic Charities , " Bro . James Terry , who was received with enthusiastic cheering , said this was not the first time by many that he had had the pleasure of responding to that toast in the Prosperity Lodge . He knew full well that when the toast of the Masonic Institutions was given in this lodge it was not an
idle sentiment , but one which came home most forcibly and practically to the hearts and pockets of many whom he saw around that table . In days gone by , in the history of that lod ge , the names ol the Alasonic Charities were scarcely noticed ; but now better times had dawned , and for years the various Institutions had been well supported by members of this lodge . The Prosperity Lodge was never
behind its conpeers in making advances to the those Masonic Institutions , but prided itself upon the fact that , when it had enough in hand , it always donated a certain amount to either one or the other Charities . If every lodge were to pursue the same course of conduct , the promoters of those Institutions would not have to make half the number of appeals , or
attend so many lodges in the course of a year , as they were called upon to do at present . He took it as an augury of success in the future , that this being the opening night of their winter session , the Prosperity should be the hrst lodge he had been called upon to visit . He welcomed 'tas an omen that prosperity would attend their efforts in "ie coming year ; that under the stewardship of their excellent Worshipful Master , the very best list that could
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possibly be brought up from this lodge would be forthcoming . He knew that this lodge was progressive , even as Freemasonry was a progressive science , and that with its growth would follow a corresponding increase to the Masonic Charities . He alluded with pleasure to the establishment of a Masonic Charity Association in connection with the Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , and said if they
looked at this and similar orgainisations in the country , there had resulted no less than 46 ballots , representing 450 guineas paid into the coffers of the three Institutions . He went on to say that but for the establishment of such movements there would have been but forty-six guineas paid in , and it only showed how easy it was , by the small payment of one shilling per week , to make every member
who belonged to them a Life Governor of one of the Institutions . He had no doubt that as ( through the exertions of the Secretary , Bro . Brown , and the Trersurer , Bro . Maidivell ) the association had succeeded so admirably during the last 2 V years , another would arise , Phcenix-like , from its ashes , and enable new members to participate in the beneficent cause . AH must be acquainted with the
fact that if advantages were to be extended to annuitants , and to the boys and girls in the Schools , the brethren must also be prepared to contribute the means of supporting them . Spasmodic effort was of no avail , and he urged steady and regular support to all the Charities . He alluded to the large numbers who were sent empty away because of the deficiency of the means at
the disposal of the executive to relieve all the cases which demanded their attention , and appealed for steady and constant support to the various Masonic Institutions . In conclusion , he wished for the lodge a long course of future happiness and prosperity , leaving them with the hope that they would do all in their power to help those who could not help then . selves .
Bro . 'Ierry resumed his seat amidst loud and prolonged applause . Several other toasts were honoured , in which the services rendered by the Past Masters , the Officers , the Secretary , and Treasurer were recognised in highly eulogistic teims , and the list concluded with the Tyler's toast . During the evening the proceedings were enlivened by some excellent vocal and instrumental music .
TEMPERANCE-IN-THE-EAST LODGE ( No . S 9 S ) . —This lodge met on Wednesday last , at the Assembly Rooms , Newby-place , Poplar . Lodge was opened by Bro . C . Chapman , W . M ., supported by Bros . Graveley , S . W . ; F . W . Pulsford , J . W . ; J . VV . Waller , P . M ., Treas . ; Dr . C . Wyatt Smith , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Sidders , S . D . ; W . J . E . Butcher , J . D . ; VV . Geeves , I . G .
Past Masters S . T . Finch , C . Scrutton , H . Rogers , H . Cooper , W . Shayes , J . Newell , J . Williams ; and numerous other brethren . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , and the ballot was taken for the admission of Mr . George Gardiner into the Order . This proving unanimous in his favour , that gentleman was admitted in due form into the mysteries of the Order , in a highly impressive
manner , and Bros . H . Newcombe , Church , and Clark were ably passed to the Degree of F . C . The W . M . next comp leted his arduous labours by a masterly rendering of the Third Ceremony , which was worked in favour of Bro . McCarthy . Some important items were discussed , and lodge was closed after " Hearty good wishes " had been exchanged .
Subsequently creature comforts were hospitably attended to , and on the removal of the cloth , at a rather late hour , Bro . Chapman gave in brief form the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were loyally responded to . Time being short , toasts were given rather informally . A very pleasant
half-hour was spent , well enlivened by song and harmony , and the brethren separated , having spent a highly successful evening . Among the visitors were : Bros . H . P . Wilson , W . M , 861 ; VV . J . Bonner , I 2 ; S ; B . Stewart , D . C . 1278 ; M . R . Hammond , 127 S ; W . Stapleton , J . W . 13 S 2 ; A . Brookson . P . M . 1 G 04 ; D . M'William , P . M . 149 ; J . P . Rising , 7 S 1 .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the 2 Sth ult . Bro . E . Dignam , W . M . presided , supported by the following officers ; Bros . C . Lorkin , S . W . ; C . W . Smyth , J . W . ; VV . H . Brand , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . Lee , P . M ., Sec . ; J . L . Payne , S . D . ; A . Ferrar , J . D . ; R . Polak , I . G . ; F .
Bonner , D . C ; G . I-errar , W . S . ; W . Simpson , Org . ; also Bros . Geer , Winch , Collier , Leoffeler , Rhodes , Olley , George . Robinson , Harding , Dallas , Fisher , and Wright . Visitors : Bros . J . S . Cumberland , P . G . VV . N . and E . Yorks ; T Cumberland , P .. i . 93 S ; and J . Thompson , 948 . The lodge having been opened in due form , Bros . Collier , Geer , and Winch were raised to the Third Degree , and
Bro . Rhodes was passed to the Second . A vote of condolence with the relatives of a deceased brother was agreed to , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . Bro . J . Cumberland , in responding for " The Visitors , "
gave the brethren a very interesting description of various old Masonic relics in possession of the lodges in York , and of the progress of Freemasonry in that ancient city . The proceedings were enlivened by the vocal abilities of Bros . Lorkin , Smyth , Cumberland , Payne , Olley , and others ; and the Tyler's toast brought a very pleasant evening to a close .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — The anniversary gatheringof the above young and flourishing lodge was celebrated in a most successful manner on Thursday last , at the Freemason's Hall , Great Oueenstreet , W . C . The W . M . Bro . Wm . MalthousefC . C , opened a well attended lodge , being supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . T . McCluer Butt ,
S . W . ( W . M . elect ); H . J . Lardner , P . M ., J . W . ; G . H . Stephens , S . D . ; J . J . Howes , J . D . ; W . Snow , I . G . ; W . Butt , D . of C . ; R . B . Greenwood , Steward ; Egbert Roberts , Hon . Org . ; J . Howes , P . M . Treas . ; E . Mallett , P . M . Sec ; and W . Pennefather , I . P . M . Also Bros . J . Wilkinson , J . Gayner , J . F . Rumball , S . Renant , N .
Mackay , F . Gaudin , F . Freeman , J . trancom , A . Sutton , Capt . E . Pettett , T . Butt , PM ' ., J . S . Chambers , and others . Bro . E . Fryer acting Tyler , Bro . W . Smyth , the lodge Tyler , being unfortunately unwell . There was also a numerous attendance of distinguished brethren and visitors , amongst whom were : Bros . J . Mason , P . M . 1567 ,
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
P . P . S . G . D . Middx . ( collector to the R . M . B . I . ); A . E . Coffin , 167 ; S . C . Greenfield , 45 ; L . Lardner , 1745 ; E . Lardner , 101 ; C . Gooding , 1329 ; D . Clark , 1632 ; Henry 1-orss , 917 ; H . Potter , P . M . 11 ; VV . Richmond , 169 = ;; F . Walters , P . M . 1326 , P . P . G . D . Middx ., & c . ; V . Richmond , I ( 3 p 5 ; G . F . Day , 15 G 3 ; and others . 1 he only ceremonial business before the lodge was the installation
of the newly-elected W . M ., Bro . T . McCIuei Butt , Bro . Malthouse , the out-going W . M ., having previously cleared up all arrears of work . 'The report of the Audit Commitree was submitted , and showed a very satisfactory state of affairs , the lodge having paid off all the heavy debts which had been incurred in the formation of this lodge , and carrying over a substantial balance in the
hands of the newly-elected Treasurer , Bro . W . Malthouse , I . P . M . The accounts were accordingly received and adopted , and the services of the brethren who had officiated as Auditors were acknowledged by a cordial vote of thanks . Bro . T . McCleur Butt was next presented to the Installing Master ( our worthy Bro . Pennefather , P . M . ) for the benefit of installation by Bro . J . HowesP . M . who
, , acted as Director of the Ceremonies . The brethren below the Degree of Installed Masters having withdrawn , Bro . Butt was inducted into the chair of King Solomon in ancient form by a strong Board of Masters . On the admission of the brethren , the new ruler was saluted by the members of the lodge according to Degree , Bro . Egbert Roberts supplying some highly appropriate selections as the brethren
were marshalled by Bro . Howes , P . M . The investiture of the officers for the year was then proceeded with , the following brethren being appointed-Bros . H . J . Lardner , S . W . ; G . II . Stevens , J . W . ( Freemason ); Rev . P . Holden , P . M ., Chap . ; Win . Malthouse , I P . M . and Treas . ; E . Mallett , P . M ., Secretary : J . J . Howes , S . D . ; W . McCluer Butt , J . D . ; R . B . Greenwood
, I . G . ; J . King , D . C ; William Brasher , Steward ; R . F . Brickdale , Asst . Steward ; and VV . Smyth , Tyler . These several appointments were received with acclamation by the brethren of the lodge ; after which Bro . Pennefather proceeded to deliver the three charges to the Master , Wardens , and to the brethren , which were listened to with marked attention . Some affairs of purely lodge interest were satisfactorily disposed of .
Bro . Lardner next ably introduced the claims of the Masonic Institutions upon the lodge , and offered to represent the West Smithfield lodge at the forthcoming festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and the Widows of Aged Freemasons ; making an eloquent appeal for a grant from the lodge funds both worthy of the lodge and the claims of that deserving Institution .
Bro . Stevens , J . W ., moved that the offer of Bro . Lardner , S . VV ., to act as Steward for the [ od ^ e be accepted , and that the lodge donate £ 10 10 s . upon Bro . Lardner ' s list . This was seconded by Bro . Butt , P . M ., strongly supported and duly carried .
Bro . Malthouse thanked the brethren for honouring him by his election as Treasurer to the lodge , assuring the brethren of a faithful discharge of the duties appertaining to that important office . He was proud to feel he had given the lodge satisfaction in the past , and would strive to do so in the future .
" Hearty good wishes " were given , and lodge was closed in harmony , a pleasant and truly Masonic feeling marking the whole of the proceedings . " The brethren assembled shortly after at the Holborn Restaurant , where a banquet worthy of the occasion was handsomely served , under the genial supervision of our respected Bro . Hamp . Indeed , the brethren agreed that the
catering was the most successful that had been rendered since this lodge opened the Duke ' s Saloon , at the installation banquet , twelvemonths' since . 1 L G ^ , !? avin S been said bythe Rev - Bro - Holden , Chap ., the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Craft toasts , in brief and appropriate language , Bro . Egbert Roberts ably furthe music associated with these
nishing toasts . Bro . Malthouse gave " The Health of the W . M . " whom he hoped would go through the duties of his hijrh office as it had been his ( Bro . Malthouse ' s ) aim to do . He trusted that Bro . Butt would strive to maintain the high integrity of the Craft , to preserve the ancient landmarks of the Order .
Bro . Butt thanked the brethren most sincerel y for their kind and appreciative response to the toast of his health They might rest assured he would exercise all the ability he possessed as their W . M . to try and do his best for the success of the West Smithfield . In doing this he had no doubt the officers he had selected would render him every assistance and support .
"The I P . M . " was next toasted , the W . M . dwellinc upon the able manner in which the affairs of the lodge had been conducted under the rule of ftro . Malthouse , and the honour the lodge had conferred u pon jthat brother by appointing him Treasurer . He had a very pleasant duty to perform , that of presenting Bro . Malthouse with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , the gift of the lodge , as a mark of the
appreciation of the brethren . The jewel was a very handsome one , of massive design manufactured by Bro . George Kenning . ' The _ LP . M . responded in felicitous terms . " Ihe Visitors" were next honoured , the well-known hospitality of the West Smithfield Lodge being evidently highly appreciated if we may judge from the flattering remarks which fell from the lips of the visiting brethren in
response . The important toast of " The Masonic Institutions " was honoured and well received . Bro . J . Mason , P . P . S . G . D . Middx ., ably championed the needs of the whole three Institutions , and ended with an able and effective appeal to the biethren to support Bro Lardner s Stewardship for the Aged Freemasons' Institutmn .
tVc are gratified to announce that Bro . Lardner ' s list amounted at the end of the meeting to over £ 53 , including k M T , - 'temp , on account of the proprietors of the Holborn Restauranc . Bro . Lardner , therefore , promises to take up a good list , which will be the second from this lodge , as , two years since , Bro . G . II . Stephens renre .
sented the West Smithfield Lodge with a list of which the brethren were justly proud , especially as both these brethren were initiated in the lodge . " The Past Masters " were next toasted ; and Bro . \ V . Pennefather replied for those brethren in his usually kind and genial manner . Bra . E . Mallett , P . M ., Sec , also responded for "The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , " pointing out that