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REPORTS or MASONIC MEETINGS : - a »" CtaftMasonry \\ Royal Arch > 3 Mark Masonry . o Scotland •••* J .. .. ~ i Masonic llcnevolent Instrtutron M Koyal Masonic Hcnevolent Instrtutron M
ouitoa'y " .. '¦ Masonic ancl General Tidings |; Unparalleled Masonic Munilicence J 5 Our Royal Grand Master ' s Visit to India ' ° The Limits orj Reli R ious Thought ancl Teaching 16 The" Freemason" '" Masonic Swagger ' 7
C ORRESPONDENCE : — The Order ofthe Temple x 7 The Cost of Solomon's Temple ' 7 Proper Use of Names ' £ Can a Tyler Vote ? ™ Grand Lodgeof All Kngland ' ¦ - le iS
The Grand Priory of the Order of thc Temp Consecration of a Lodge at Emerald Hill , Australia it Koyal Masonic Institution for Uoys ICJ Reviews r J Masonic Meetings for Next Week ;•• :. — ::: 3 . Advertisements ' " '"• lv- v- vl-
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Craft tglasonru . FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel nn the 30 th November last . In the absence of Bro . Waygood , the W . M ., Bro . Kennett , thc I . P . M ., presided , assisted by Bros . D . Davis , acting S . W . ; Mallett , J . W . ; Scott , S . D . ; Darey , J . D . ; Rumbold , acting I . G . ; Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; Hopwood , P . M ., W . M . 1512 . The minutes of the previous
meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Kennett passed Bros . Elverstone and Ormiston , and having an engagement , which necessitated his leaving the lodge , vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Themans , P . M ., who initiated Messrs . Colin , Gintz , Robinson , Smithers , and Goldsmidt , and raised Bro . Martin . Thc brethren partook of a slight refreshment . There were no toasts , but the
evening was agreeably devoted to conviviality , in which Bros . Themans , Hirsigcr , Martin , D . Davis , Walls , and others assisted . Amongst thc visitors who attended the lodge were Bros . Dr . Hirsiger de Berne , P . M . Philadelphes , Paris ; Fortune , 240 ; Teamans , 501 ; Tolmie , Finsbury . The next meeting of this lodge will be held on the last Tuesday in January .
DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 177 ) . —The Audit and Removal Committees appointed by this lodge met on the 31 st ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . The W . M . of the lodge , Bro . George Everett , presided , and was supported by Bros . Treadwell , S . W ., and W . M . elect ; J . inies Willing , J . W . ; Palmer , S . D . ; Buscall , J . D . ; Clarke , I . G . ; Tims , Walford , Kent , Foulger , Joseph Smith , P . G . P .,
Treas . ; E . W . Kent , Spiller , Serjeant , Montague , I'oxcraft , Richards , Potter , aud Plummer . There were also two visitors present . Brcs . H . M . Levy , P . M . 188 , and Stiles , Assistant Secretary 1507 . The accounts were thoroughly examined , and it was found that after paying over £ 80 to Grand Lodge and the Masonic institutions , a balance remained in hand of over X ' 50 , besides the sum of £ <) o due
to the lodge . This wns considered eminently i-atisfactory . The committee appointed to enquire into tire subject of the removal of the lodge to larger premises , on account of the greatly increasingnumberof the members , having witnessed the great alterations made in the lodge-room by Bro . Clemow , and satisfied themselves that Bro . Clemow had done as much as the existing building allowed , adjourned without
fixing a day for another meeting . During the meeting of thc two committees , Bro . Treadwell announced his intention of promoting every officer , and also of appointing Bro . Mc Lean , an old member of the lodge , his junior officer . LODGE OF JOPPA ( No . 188 ) met on Monday evening at the Albion , Aldersgatc-strcct , for thc purpose of installing the new W . M . An emergency meeting was
held last week to ease the lodge of thc initiations , and Ihcre only remained thc raisings and installation to be performed . Bro . S . L . Hickman , W . M ., presided , and there were present 154 brethren . Among these were Past Masters O . Roberts , L . Alexander , II . Bcrkowitz , II . M . Levy , M . Alexander , J . Phillips , E . P . Albert , A . G . P . ; and L . Auerhann . Among the visitors weie Bros .
Samuel May , P . G . S . ; W . Buckland , W . M . 205 ; S . Lazarus , J . Horth Ross , W . M . 185 ; A . I . ynes , 205 ; Lawrence , 1228 ; G . Lilley , 720 ; E . Coombs , 1046 ; W . Vine , P . M . 1046 ; W . Myers , 1 S 5 ( "Jewish Chronicle" ); H . Massey , P . M . 619 (" Freemason" ) , and a very long list of visitors . The W . M . laised Bros . Creamer , Dewsnap , and Hellier , and afterwards
installed with great fluency and impressiveness Bro . Alfred George Dodson as W . M . of the lodge . The Board of installed Masters consisted cf 24 brethren . The brethren appointed as his officers by the W . M were Bros . L . Lazarus , S . W . ; Miller , J . W . ; A . Auerhann , S . D . ; M . Spiegel , J . D ., Bcrkowitz , Chaplain ; L . M . Auerhann , Treas . ; E . P . Albert , A . G . P ., Sec ; H . Hymans
I . G . ; Campion , D . C . j Baker and H . Isaacs , Stewards ; P . E . Van Noorden , Org . ; and T . Woodstock , Tyler . Bro . Cohen , 205 , was elected a joining member . Bro . Bcrkowitz , on his appointment as Chaplain , acknowledged the compliment , and said it was very gratifying to him to have heard the W . M . state his intcntion during his year of office strictly to adhere to the principles of thc Lodge of Joppa with reference to thc
ceremonies—that he would have the Hebrew Bible before him ; and he trusted that the Hebrew brethren of the lodge would also notice that thc W . M . had expressed his intention of having the Hebrew grace said at relreshment . He hoped it would not be too long for the Christian brethren ; it would not be too long for the Hebrew brethren . We could not thank the AItnighty Giver too much for what we received , neither eoyld we ask too much of Him . The lodge was then
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called oh , and thc brethren repaired to the . banquet hall , where a sumptuous repast was provided by Bro . W . G . Jennings . At thc conclusion of thc banquet grace was said by Ero . Bcrkowitz , and the dessert was then provided . The toasts were given with excellent point and brevity by Bro . Dodson , and Bro . Albert , A . G . P ., who was received
with deafening cheers , responded for thc Grand Officers . " Thc Benevolent Fund , " of the Lodge of Joppa , was the next toast , and Bro . L . Alexander , P . M ., was called upon for a reply , after Bro . Albert had read the balance sheet . This shewed that there was now £ 1229 10 s . 2 d . invested and in hand , and Bro . Albert informed'the brethren of the rtlief which the committee of the fund had been able to
bestow during thc past year . The brethren heartily app lauded the announcement of this result , and additional voluntary contributions by brethren and ladies were thereupon made to the fund , amountingto the sum of . £ ' 17 17 s . Bro . L . Alexander then replied to the toast , and said there was not a member of the committee but was most heartily thankful for the cordial reception given to the toast . The
fund had been largely subscribed to by thc brethren . Having been a member of the board for something like 21 years , and a Vice-President for 17 , he ( Bro . L . Alexander ) felt a great interest in thc fund . He was happy to say , that each time he had thc honour of addressing the brethren on the subject the subscriptions were enhanced , and the fund increased in amount , notwithstanding the calls
which were made upon it . Established in 1849 by a nowdeceased brother , who WHS President for some years , it had gone on increasing till , as stated , it row amounted to . £ 1229 , a large sum of money truly , lie might state for the information of the new brethren that the committee had relieved brethren frequently with separate sums of X ' . Sometimes there were circumstances which
warranted them in giving so much as that . The last time that this occurred thc brother receiving thc sum expressed himself more than satisfied , ancl the brethren would be glad to know that it was ample for him to release himself from his difficulties , and give him a start in life again . He was 11 t aware of any one case where the brother relieved was not satisfied . Bro . Hickman proposed "The
Health of thc Vv . M ., " who he had nn hesitation 111 saying would discharge the duties of his high and important office to the entire satisfaction of the brethren , with honour to thc lodge , ancl credit to himself . The W . M ., in reply , acknowledged the enthusiastic way in which the complimentary remarks of Bro . Hickman had been received , but asked for the forbearance of the brethren if they
witnessed any shortcomings on his part . i \ o doubt he would require assistance , ancl he asked thc brethren to afford it to him . The W . M . then presented Bro . Hickman with a massive Past Master's jewel , and trusted that the Almighty Architect would give him health , strength , and lor . j ; life , to wear il ior many years to come . Bro . Hickman responded , thanking the brethren , not only for their
gift ,. and for thc enthusiastic w . iy in which they had received his name , but also for the many tokens of the r approval that they had been good enough lo evince towards him en many occasions . He was happy to sec that his endeavours to please the brethren had not been wholly unsuccessful ; and i ; was a * ouree of gratification to him to know that his year of office had been financiallv a
success . The Lodge of Joppa was in a most prosperous and flourishing condition . He had not been ignorant of the intention of the brethren to piesent him with a mark of their approval , but he had not been prepared to receive such a magnificent and valuable jewel as had just been presented to him , or for the very flattering remarks of the W . M ,, which had been echoed with such enthusiasm h y
the brethren . Being totally unprepared , he could not find words sufficient to express his feelings on that occasion . It was a great thing to secure the esteem and goodwill of every brother of such an ancient , numerous and influential lodge as the Lodge of Joppa . However r .- . uch his efforts had been directed to make his year of office a success , he had to thank thc brethren for their kind forbearance . They
had rewarded him even more than he thought he was entitled . ( Vo , no . ) I le trusted In might long meet the brethren , one and all in the lodge , and that the- friendships which , thank God , he had been so firtiiurite as to foster might be cemented and . become more -nid more lasting . They mig ht rely upon it thai he would always be ready to serve the Lodge ot Joppa with all the power at his
command . He concluded by wishing all the brethren a happy and prosperous new year . Bro . J . Horth Ross , W . M . 185 , responded for " Thc Visitors . " Referring to the hospitality of thc hrdge , he said its magnitude was not second to that of any lodge ; it had rather eclipsed it . Wilh regaid to the ceremony of installation , it was most admirably performed . The Lodge of Tranquillity , of which he was Master , prided
itself br . lh on its hospitality and on its good working ; but the Lodge of Joppa , he thought , had distanced them . Bro . S . V . Abrahams , 1017 , also acknowledged the toast , and said it was something like twenty years that very evening that he was brought in that lodge and that room to be initiated . The lodge would consequently always have his warm affection . It was an honour to itself ; ancl it was
respected throughout the Craft . He complimented the lodge on the magnificence of its entertainment , and also on the good effected by its benevolent fund . The brethren shortl y afterwards separated . During the evening a splendid musical entertainment was given , under the direction of Bro . Van Noorden , by Bros . Donald King , Prenton . Mori , and Ileind Hugo , and Mdlle . Denham Mori . KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . , 381 ) . —The usual
monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Club House , on the 7 th ult . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . S . Gardner , the duties of presiding over the lodge were carried out by Bro . Stuart , P . M ., Sec , assisted by Bros . Everett , W . M . Domatic ; Page , P . M ., Treas . ; Higgins , acting J . W . ; Webb , acting S . D . ; Walls , acting J . D . ; Hayward , acting I . G . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the acting W . M .
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raised Bro . Brooke , passed Bros . Saunders and Muller , and initiated Messrs . Andrews and Collins . The whole of thc ceremonies were most ably and effectivel y performed by that veteran in thc Craft , Bro . Stuart . A letter from the widow of the late J . W ., Bro . Harry Painter , acknowledging the letter of condolence from the lodge on her heavy affliction , having been read , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned until the first Tuesday in the present month .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , thc 29 th ult . Among the brethren present were Bros . W . H . Lee , W . M . ; T . C . Chapman , S . W ., W . M . elect . ; B . Meyer , Treas . ; J . B . Shackleton , S . D . ; Philp , Brand , H . Meyer , Alford , and Dallas . Visitors Bros . Gibson , P . M . 901 ; Lambert Payne , 757 ; and Marx
Gross , 1278 . Bro . John Varney was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason ; Bros . Moon and Payne ( 757 ) 'P as 5 ed i " Mr . Wood ward Smyth initiated , thc whole of the ceremonies being given by the W . M . in his accustomed excellent manner . After the closing of the lodge two hours of social intercourse were spent , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given .
CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) held its regular meeting on Wednesday , 22 nd ult ., at the Bridge House Hotel . Present : Bros . T . J . Sabine , P . Prov . G . S . B . Middlesex , P . M . 73 , W . M . ; J . C . Mason , S . W . ; E . S . Stidolph , J . W . ; W . Hudson , Treas . ; W . J . Kemp , S . D . ; C . Hudsou , J . D . ; H . Faija , I . G . ; A . J . Hawkes , D . C . ; A . P . Stedman , W . Steward ; W . J . Laing , P . M . 45 , Tyler ;
P . M . Bro . T . J . H . Wilkins , who acted as Past Master ; and also Bros . G . H . Mason , J . H . Spencer , W . Wetherley , R . II . Willats , W . J . Walsham , C . Graham , and others . The visitors were Bros . E . Clark , P . Prov . G . S . W . Mid ., P . M . 1194 , 1326 , etc . ; E . Howard , S . D . 181 ; R . Griggs , S . W . 228 ; G . W . Frodsham , 256 ; J . Nevvson , 315 , & c . The lodge was opened at four o ' clock by the W . M ., Bro .
T . J . Sabine . The minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday , October 27 th , were read , unanimously confirmed , and signed by the W . M . Bros . E . Emanuel , J . Emanuel , J . Worster , P . W . Crcsbie , and R . H . Willats were raised to the Third Degree , the ceremony being beautifully rendered by the W . M ., Bro . T . I . Sabine . Several
candidates were proposed for initiation . The Steward for thc Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution representing the lodge made an eloquent appeal on behalf of that charity , which no doubt will feel a benefit from his untiring exertions . After ledge was closed , the banquet and dessert followed .
MIDDLETON . — Imperial Geo . rge Lodge ( No . 78 ) . —On Thursday , 23 rd ult ., at the Assheton Arms , the installation of Bro . Reid as W . M . took place , followed by the Festival of St . John . The brethren assembled at 2 . 30 p . m . lu the goodly number we noticed the following visitors : Bros . Cox , 623 , P . G . S . D . Derbyshire ; Hind , P . M . 204 ; Dickson , P . M . 325 ; Timperlcy ,
P . M . 993 ; Austin , P . M . 1009 ; Andrews , I . P . M . 1219 ; Studd , P . M . 1375 ; Harwood , 204 ; Proctor , 277 ; Barlow , 462 ; Home , 4 62 ; Crompton , 91 ) 2 ; Murray . ^ 105 s ; Milling , 1134 ; Davies , 1387 ; Dec , 1387 . Tlic lodge having been opened by Bro . VV . H . Kershaw , W . M ., he then vacated thc chair of K . S . in lavour of Bro . John Wood , P . M ., D . C , Installing Master , nnd presented to him Bro . David Reid , W . M . elect , who ,
having assented to the "Ancient Laws and Regulations , " was duly installed W . M . in such an impressive and correct manner that gave to the ceremony the solemnity due to it , also showing that the Installing Master was truly a man of Masonic mind . After the usual salutations had been paid to the newly-installed Master , he appointed the following brethren as officers whom he then invested -. —Bros . Geo . Bradbury , S . W . ; W . Percival , J . W . ; Harvey Heywood , Treas . ; F . Fothergill , Sec ; S . Lawton ,
S . D . ; J . Millhouse , J . D . ; J . Wood , P . M ., D . C ; J . Hatton , I . G . ; John Kent . rT yler ; Clark , E . Hatton , P . Lawton , and Newton , Stewards . Four candidates were then proposed for initiation at the next meeting . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren retired to celebrate the Festival of St . John . Thc first toast of the evening , that of "Thc Queen , " was proposed by the VV . M ., Bro . David
Reid , who having accorded to her the culogium she so well merits , sat down . The brethren then sang " The National Anthem " wilh fervour , showing their allegiance to thc Sovereign of their native land . The W . M . in giving the next toast , "H . R . M . Bro . Albert Edward Prince of Wales , the Princess of Wales , and tbe restjof the Roval Family , " said Masons were all proud of their Royal
Chief . He was a great ornament to the Craft ; although abroad in foreign lands , he was persuaded that everybody present had a kindly thought for him and wished him God speed . The VV . M . reminded the brethren of that giand spectacle , in which some of them took part , in thc Albert Hill in April last , and of those grand watchwords , Loyalty and Charity , which rang through that vast
assembly and cheered and warmed each heart . In memory of that day , and of him who was the centre of all our affections , the brethren of thc lodge who were present at the installation of His Royal Highness were desirous to commemorate that great occasion by presenting to the Imperial George Lodge a portrait of the Illustrious Leader of the Craft . Having partially carried out that desire , they
would now complete it . He therefore requested the Secretary , Bro . F . Fothergill , to unveil the same . This surprise was an agreeable one , few being aware that the portrait already graced their lodge room . The W . M . hoped that the Great Architect of the Universe would direct and guide His Royal Highness throughout his
eventful journey , and restore him safely to his home , which is adorned by that " Lady of England " his consort , "The Princess of Wales , " whose health , with that of their Grand Master , and the rest of the Royal Famil y , they must one and all drink heartily . " God bless thc Prince of Wales " was then sung . The next toasl was in .
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REPORTS or MASONIC MEETINGS : - a »" CtaftMasonry \\ Royal Arch > 3 Mark Masonry . o Scotland •••* J .. .. ~ i Masonic llcnevolent Instrtutron M Koyal Masonic Hcnevolent Instrtutron M
ouitoa'y " .. '¦ Masonic ancl General Tidings |; Unparalleled Masonic Munilicence J 5 Our Royal Grand Master ' s Visit to India ' ° The Limits orj Reli R ious Thought ancl Teaching 16 The" Freemason" '" Masonic Swagger ' 7
C ORRESPONDENCE : — The Order ofthe Temple x 7 The Cost of Solomon's Temple ' 7 Proper Use of Names ' £ Can a Tyler Vote ? ™ Grand Lodgeof All Kngland ' ¦ - le iS
The Grand Priory of the Order of thc Temp Consecration of a Lodge at Emerald Hill , Australia it Koyal Masonic Institution for Uoys ICJ Reviews r J Masonic Meetings for Next Week ;•• :. — ::: 3 . Advertisements ' " '"• lv- v- vl-
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Craft tglasonru . FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel nn the 30 th November last . In the absence of Bro . Waygood , the W . M ., Bro . Kennett , thc I . P . M ., presided , assisted by Bros . D . Davis , acting S . W . ; Mallett , J . W . ; Scott , S . D . ; Darey , J . D . ; Rumbold , acting I . G . ; Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; Hopwood , P . M ., W . M . 1512 . The minutes of the previous
meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Kennett passed Bros . Elverstone and Ormiston , and having an engagement , which necessitated his leaving the lodge , vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Themans , P . M ., who initiated Messrs . Colin , Gintz , Robinson , Smithers , and Goldsmidt , and raised Bro . Martin . Thc brethren partook of a slight refreshment . There were no toasts , but the
evening was agreeably devoted to conviviality , in which Bros . Themans , Hirsigcr , Martin , D . Davis , Walls , and others assisted . Amongst thc visitors who attended the lodge were Bros . Dr . Hirsiger de Berne , P . M . Philadelphes , Paris ; Fortune , 240 ; Teamans , 501 ; Tolmie , Finsbury . The next meeting of this lodge will be held on the last Tuesday in January .
DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 177 ) . —The Audit and Removal Committees appointed by this lodge met on the 31 st ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . The W . M . of the lodge , Bro . George Everett , presided , and was supported by Bros . Treadwell , S . W ., and W . M . elect ; J . inies Willing , J . W . ; Palmer , S . D . ; Buscall , J . D . ; Clarke , I . G . ; Tims , Walford , Kent , Foulger , Joseph Smith , P . G . P .,
Treas . ; E . W . Kent , Spiller , Serjeant , Montague , I'oxcraft , Richards , Potter , aud Plummer . There were also two visitors present . Brcs . H . M . Levy , P . M . 188 , and Stiles , Assistant Secretary 1507 . The accounts were thoroughly examined , and it was found that after paying over £ 80 to Grand Lodge and the Masonic institutions , a balance remained in hand of over X ' 50 , besides the sum of £ <) o due
to the lodge . This wns considered eminently i-atisfactory . The committee appointed to enquire into tire subject of the removal of the lodge to larger premises , on account of the greatly increasingnumberof the members , having witnessed the great alterations made in the lodge-room by Bro . Clemow , and satisfied themselves that Bro . Clemow had done as much as the existing building allowed , adjourned without
fixing a day for another meeting . During the meeting of thc two committees , Bro . Treadwell announced his intention of promoting every officer , and also of appointing Bro . Mc Lean , an old member of the lodge , his junior officer . LODGE OF JOPPA ( No . 188 ) met on Monday evening at the Albion , Aldersgatc-strcct , for thc purpose of installing the new W . M . An emergency meeting was
held last week to ease the lodge of thc initiations , and Ihcre only remained thc raisings and installation to be performed . Bro . S . L . Hickman , W . M ., presided , and there were present 154 brethren . Among these were Past Masters O . Roberts , L . Alexander , II . Bcrkowitz , II . M . Levy , M . Alexander , J . Phillips , E . P . Albert , A . G . P . ; and L . Auerhann . Among the visitors weie Bros .
Samuel May , P . G . S . ; W . Buckland , W . M . 205 ; S . Lazarus , J . Horth Ross , W . M . 185 ; A . I . ynes , 205 ; Lawrence , 1228 ; G . Lilley , 720 ; E . Coombs , 1046 ; W . Vine , P . M . 1046 ; W . Myers , 1 S 5 ( "Jewish Chronicle" ); H . Massey , P . M . 619 (" Freemason" ) , and a very long list of visitors . The W . M . laised Bros . Creamer , Dewsnap , and Hellier , and afterwards
installed with great fluency and impressiveness Bro . Alfred George Dodson as W . M . of the lodge . The Board of installed Masters consisted cf 24 brethren . The brethren appointed as his officers by the W . M were Bros . L . Lazarus , S . W . ; Miller , J . W . ; A . Auerhann , S . D . ; M . Spiegel , J . D ., Bcrkowitz , Chaplain ; L . M . Auerhann , Treas . ; E . P . Albert , A . G . P ., Sec ; H . Hymans
I . G . ; Campion , D . C . j Baker and H . Isaacs , Stewards ; P . E . Van Noorden , Org . ; and T . Woodstock , Tyler . Bro . Cohen , 205 , was elected a joining member . Bro . Bcrkowitz , on his appointment as Chaplain , acknowledged the compliment , and said it was very gratifying to him to have heard the W . M . state his intcntion during his year of office strictly to adhere to the principles of thc Lodge of Joppa with reference to thc
ceremonies—that he would have the Hebrew Bible before him ; and he trusted that the Hebrew brethren of the lodge would also notice that thc W . M . had expressed his intention of having the Hebrew grace said at relreshment . He hoped it would not be too long for the Christian brethren ; it would not be too long for the Hebrew brethren . We could not thank the AItnighty Giver too much for what we received , neither eoyld we ask too much of Him . The lodge was then
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called oh , and thc brethren repaired to the . banquet hall , where a sumptuous repast was provided by Bro . W . G . Jennings . At thc conclusion of thc banquet grace was said by Ero . Bcrkowitz , and the dessert was then provided . The toasts were given with excellent point and brevity by Bro . Dodson , and Bro . Albert , A . G . P ., who was received
with deafening cheers , responded for thc Grand Officers . " Thc Benevolent Fund , " of the Lodge of Joppa , was the next toast , and Bro . L . Alexander , P . M ., was called upon for a reply , after Bro . Albert had read the balance sheet . This shewed that there was now £ 1229 10 s . 2 d . invested and in hand , and Bro . Albert informed'the brethren of the rtlief which the committee of the fund had been able to
bestow during thc past year . The brethren heartily app lauded the announcement of this result , and additional voluntary contributions by brethren and ladies were thereupon made to the fund , amountingto the sum of . £ ' 17 17 s . Bro . L . Alexander then replied to the toast , and said there was not a member of the committee but was most heartily thankful for the cordial reception given to the toast . The
fund had been largely subscribed to by thc brethren . Having been a member of the board for something like 21 years , and a Vice-President for 17 , he ( Bro . L . Alexander ) felt a great interest in thc fund . He was happy to say , that each time he had thc honour of addressing the brethren on the subject the subscriptions were enhanced , and the fund increased in amount , notwithstanding the calls
which were made upon it . Established in 1849 by a nowdeceased brother , who WHS President for some years , it had gone on increasing till , as stated , it row amounted to . £ 1229 , a large sum of money truly , lie might state for the information of the new brethren that the committee had relieved brethren frequently with separate sums of X ' . Sometimes there were circumstances which
warranted them in giving so much as that . The last time that this occurred thc brother receiving thc sum expressed himself more than satisfied , ancl the brethren would be glad to know that it was ample for him to release himself from his difficulties , and give him a start in life again . He was 11 t aware of any one case where the brother relieved was not satisfied . Bro . Hickman proposed "The
Health of thc Vv . M ., " who he had nn hesitation 111 saying would discharge the duties of his high and important office to the entire satisfaction of the brethren , with honour to thc lodge , ancl credit to himself . The W . M ., in reply , acknowledged the enthusiastic way in which the complimentary remarks of Bro . Hickman had been received , but asked for the forbearance of the brethren if they
witnessed any shortcomings on his part . i \ o doubt he would require assistance , ancl he asked thc brethren to afford it to him . The W . M . then presented Bro . Hickman with a massive Past Master's jewel , and trusted that the Almighty Architect would give him health , strength , and lor . j ; life , to wear il ior many years to come . Bro . Hickman responded , thanking the brethren , not only for their
gift ,. and for thc enthusiastic w . iy in which they had received his name , but also for the many tokens of the r approval that they had been good enough lo evince towards him en many occasions . He was happy to sec that his endeavours to please the brethren had not been wholly unsuccessful ; and i ; was a * ouree of gratification to him to know that his year of office had been financiallv a
success . The Lodge of Joppa was in a most prosperous and flourishing condition . He had not been ignorant of the intention of the brethren to piesent him with a mark of their approval , but he had not been prepared to receive such a magnificent and valuable jewel as had just been presented to him , or for the very flattering remarks of the W . M ,, which had been echoed with such enthusiasm h y
the brethren . Being totally unprepared , he could not find words sufficient to express his feelings on that occasion . It was a great thing to secure the esteem and goodwill of every brother of such an ancient , numerous and influential lodge as the Lodge of Joppa . However r .- . uch his efforts had been directed to make his year of office a success , he had to thank thc brethren for their kind forbearance . They
had rewarded him even more than he thought he was entitled . ( Vo , no . ) I le trusted In might long meet the brethren , one and all in the lodge , and that the- friendships which , thank God , he had been so firtiiurite as to foster might be cemented and . become more -nid more lasting . They mig ht rely upon it thai he would always be ready to serve the Lodge ot Joppa with all the power at his
command . He concluded by wishing all the brethren a happy and prosperous new year . Bro . J . Horth Ross , W . M . 185 , responded for " Thc Visitors . " Referring to the hospitality of thc hrdge , he said its magnitude was not second to that of any lodge ; it had rather eclipsed it . Wilh regaid to the ceremony of installation , it was most admirably performed . The Lodge of Tranquillity , of which he was Master , prided
itself br . lh on its hospitality and on its good working ; but the Lodge of Joppa , he thought , had distanced them . Bro . S . V . Abrahams , 1017 , also acknowledged the toast , and said it was something like twenty years that very evening that he was brought in that lodge and that room to be initiated . The lodge would consequently always have his warm affection . It was an honour to itself ; ancl it was
respected throughout the Craft . He complimented the lodge on the magnificence of its entertainment , and also on the good effected by its benevolent fund . The brethren shortl y afterwards separated . During the evening a splendid musical entertainment was given , under the direction of Bro . Van Noorden , by Bros . Donald King , Prenton . Mori , and Ileind Hugo , and Mdlle . Denham Mori . KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . , 381 ) . —The usual
monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Club House , on the 7 th ult . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . S . Gardner , the duties of presiding over the lodge were carried out by Bro . Stuart , P . M ., Sec , assisted by Bros . Everett , W . M . Domatic ; Page , P . M ., Treas . ; Higgins , acting J . W . ; Webb , acting S . D . ; Walls , acting J . D . ; Hayward , acting I . G . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the acting W . M .
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raised Bro . Brooke , passed Bros . Saunders and Muller , and initiated Messrs . Andrews and Collins . The whole of thc ceremonies were most ably and effectivel y performed by that veteran in thc Craft , Bro . Stuart . A letter from the widow of the late J . W ., Bro . Harry Painter , acknowledging the letter of condolence from the lodge on her heavy affliction , having been read , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned until the first Tuesday in the present month .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , thc 29 th ult . Among the brethren present were Bros . W . H . Lee , W . M . ; T . C . Chapman , S . W ., W . M . elect . ; B . Meyer , Treas . ; J . B . Shackleton , S . D . ; Philp , Brand , H . Meyer , Alford , and Dallas . Visitors Bros . Gibson , P . M . 901 ; Lambert Payne , 757 ; and Marx
Gross , 1278 . Bro . John Varney was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason ; Bros . Moon and Payne ( 757 ) 'P as 5 ed i " Mr . Wood ward Smyth initiated , thc whole of the ceremonies being given by the W . M . in his accustomed excellent manner . After the closing of the lodge two hours of social intercourse were spent , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given .
CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) held its regular meeting on Wednesday , 22 nd ult ., at the Bridge House Hotel . Present : Bros . T . J . Sabine , P . Prov . G . S . B . Middlesex , P . M . 73 , W . M . ; J . C . Mason , S . W . ; E . S . Stidolph , J . W . ; W . Hudson , Treas . ; W . J . Kemp , S . D . ; C . Hudsou , J . D . ; H . Faija , I . G . ; A . J . Hawkes , D . C . ; A . P . Stedman , W . Steward ; W . J . Laing , P . M . 45 , Tyler ;
P . M . Bro . T . J . H . Wilkins , who acted as Past Master ; and also Bros . G . H . Mason , J . H . Spencer , W . Wetherley , R . II . Willats , W . J . Walsham , C . Graham , and others . The visitors were Bros . E . Clark , P . Prov . G . S . W . Mid ., P . M . 1194 , 1326 , etc . ; E . Howard , S . D . 181 ; R . Griggs , S . W . 228 ; G . W . Frodsham , 256 ; J . Nevvson , 315 , & c . The lodge was opened at four o ' clock by the W . M ., Bro .
T . J . Sabine . The minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday , October 27 th , were read , unanimously confirmed , and signed by the W . M . Bros . E . Emanuel , J . Emanuel , J . Worster , P . W . Crcsbie , and R . H . Willats were raised to the Third Degree , the ceremony being beautifully rendered by the W . M ., Bro . T . I . Sabine . Several
candidates were proposed for initiation . The Steward for thc Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution representing the lodge made an eloquent appeal on behalf of that charity , which no doubt will feel a benefit from his untiring exertions . After ledge was closed , the banquet and dessert followed .
MIDDLETON . — Imperial Geo . rge Lodge ( No . 78 ) . —On Thursday , 23 rd ult ., at the Assheton Arms , the installation of Bro . Reid as W . M . took place , followed by the Festival of St . John . The brethren assembled at 2 . 30 p . m . lu the goodly number we noticed the following visitors : Bros . Cox , 623 , P . G . S . D . Derbyshire ; Hind , P . M . 204 ; Dickson , P . M . 325 ; Timperlcy ,
P . M . 993 ; Austin , P . M . 1009 ; Andrews , I . P . M . 1219 ; Studd , P . M . 1375 ; Harwood , 204 ; Proctor , 277 ; Barlow , 462 ; Home , 4 62 ; Crompton , 91 ) 2 ; Murray . ^ 105 s ; Milling , 1134 ; Davies , 1387 ; Dec , 1387 . Tlic lodge having been opened by Bro . VV . H . Kershaw , W . M ., he then vacated thc chair of K . S . in lavour of Bro . John Wood , P . M ., D . C , Installing Master , nnd presented to him Bro . David Reid , W . M . elect , who ,
having assented to the "Ancient Laws and Regulations , " was duly installed W . M . in such an impressive and correct manner that gave to the ceremony the solemnity due to it , also showing that the Installing Master was truly a man of Masonic mind . After the usual salutations had been paid to the newly-installed Master , he appointed the following brethren as officers whom he then invested -. —Bros . Geo . Bradbury , S . W . ; W . Percival , J . W . ; Harvey Heywood , Treas . ; F . Fothergill , Sec ; S . Lawton ,
S . D . ; J . Millhouse , J . D . ; J . Wood , P . M ., D . C ; J . Hatton , I . G . ; John Kent . rT yler ; Clark , E . Hatton , P . Lawton , and Newton , Stewards . Four candidates were then proposed for initiation at the next meeting . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren retired to celebrate the Festival of St . John . Thc first toast of the evening , that of "Thc Queen , " was proposed by the VV . M ., Bro . David
Reid , who having accorded to her the culogium she so well merits , sat down . The brethren then sang " The National Anthem " wilh fervour , showing their allegiance to thc Sovereign of their native land . The W . M . in giving the next toast , "H . R . M . Bro . Albert Edward Prince of Wales , the Princess of Wales , and tbe restjof the Roval Family , " said Masons were all proud of their Royal
Chief . He was a great ornament to the Craft ; although abroad in foreign lands , he was persuaded that everybody present had a kindly thought for him and wished him God speed . The VV . M . reminded the brethren of that giand spectacle , in which some of them took part , in thc Albert Hill in April last , and of those grand watchwords , Loyalty and Charity , which rang through that vast
assembly and cheered and warmed each heart . In memory of that day , and of him who was the centre of all our affections , the brethren of thc lodge who were present at the installation of His Royal Highness were desirous to commemorate that great occasion by presenting to the Imperial George Lodge a portrait of the Illustrious Leader of the Craft . Having partially carried out that desire , they
would now complete it . He therefore requested the Secretary , Bro . F . Fothergill , to unveil the same . This surprise was an agreeable one , few being aware that the portrait already graced their lodge room . The W . M . hoped that the Great Architect of the Universe would direct and guide His Royal Highness throughout his
eventful journey , and restore him safely to his home , which is adorned by that " Lady of England " his consort , "The Princess of Wales , " whose health , with that of their Grand Master , and the rest of the Royal Famil y , they must one and all drink heartily . " God bless thc Prince of Wales " was then sung . The next toasl was in .