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ts celebration . The retiring W . M ., Bro . John Spencer , having opened the lodge and the usual formalities havingbeen observed , proceeded to instal his successor , Bro . John Boreham , S . VV . and VV . M . elect , into the chair of King Solomon . A strong Board of Installed Masters was duly constituted , and Bro . Boreham was installed and saluted . He appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Spencer , LP . VI . ; G . Bailey , S . W . ; F . A . Stratford , J . W . ; Rev . A . R . Eales , M . A ., Chap . ; F . A .
White , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Treas . ; H . R . Heasmar ., P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., Sec . ; H . E , Smith , S . D . ; C . II . Woodcock , J . D . ; A . T . Harding , I . G . ; C . Church , Org . ; F . VV . Smith , D . C ; VV . Baker and A . VV . Dowsing , Stwds . ; and A . Young , Tyler . Bro . Spencer then gave the addresses in a most perfect and impressive manner . He w . as thanked for his excellent working of the ceremony , and it was resolved that a copy of the thanks of the brethren be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge . Bro . W . D . Child was re-elected to represent the lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee .
The " Hearty good wishes " of the visitors were tendered , and then the lodge was closed . The banquet was one of Bro . Reynolds ' s great efforts , and was thoroughly enjoyed . , The usual loyal , Grand , and Provincial Grand Lodge toasts were afterwards honoured . During the evening Bro . Spencer was presented with a handsome and valuable Past Master's jewel , suitably inscribed with the thanks and esteem of the brethren , for his
services during the preceding year as W . M ., and also by his initiates , as a mirk of their regard , with a handsome Past Master's collar and pendent square , also suitably inscribed . Bro . Spencer returned thanks for the gifts . A fine programme of music , vocal and instrumental , was carried out , the contributors being the "Celia Quartette " ( Bros . Hiles , Smith , Pinkerton' , and HidJon ) ; Bros . Galey and A . Harding also contributed , and Bro . C . G . Church accompanied th *; singers , and the whole affair was a great success .
Rose Lodge , No . 1622 . The installation meeting of this highly successful South London lodge took place at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , S . E ., on Saturday , the ist instant . Present Bros . VV . Dawson , VV . M . ; VV . E . Jtffery , S . VV . and W . M . elect ; H . Potter , J . W . ; Isaac Dunn , P . M ., Treas . ; Jno . Loader , P . M ., Sec . ; Geo . Thompson , S . D . ; J . H . Reap , J . D . ; R . Brambleby , I . G . ; S . J . Derham , P . M ., D . C . ; F . E . Choveaux , Org . ; J . Parr , Steward ; J . Whiteman , Tyler ; Thos . Pickett , P . M . ; David Rose , P . M . ; H . Vickery , P . M . ; J . Pullen , P . M . ; W . Jeffery , P . M . ; S . W . Ballard ,
P . M . ; W . T . Nellthrop , H . Arkcoll , Jos . Wiggins , J . J . Drayner , A . Searle , J . T . Reynolds , D . J . Wright , J . B . Higgs , J . A . Johnson , S . J . Cohen , Chas . H . Mayo , W . McKay , C . B . Ryan , Goddard Clarke , W . J . Snodgrass , F . Sahl , R . Sobel , J . Muttilt , E . Seaman , VVm . Frampton , A . Christi *; , J . F . W . Slorris , J . Hight , A . C Crisp , F . W . Wright , VV . Kirby , R . Matheson , W . Shaw , T . J . Smith , O . St . Cedd , and VV . Wisdom , The visitors were Bros . H . Grimsdale Clarke , P . M . 2421 , P . P . G . Std . Br . Bucks ; E . S . Collins , IOTO ; C H . Lawson , P . M . 2500 ; G . Ii . Lewis , P . M . 220 G ; G . Wiltshire .
S 60 ; F . E . Sims , J . D . 1037 ; G . Richards , 105 C ; B . T . Drayner , J . D . 1297 ; C . J , . bowton , I . P . M . 1 G 79 ; R . Elgar , P . M ., Sec . 1329 ; II . A . Colman , 213 ; Thos . VVm . Chapman , Steward , 101 ; Dr . Walsh Owen , 901 ; Chas . L . Plant , P . M . 101 ; II . 1 ) .. Hinton , P . M . 975 ; F . Dunn , P . M . 72 ; F . Butler , J . VV . 13 G 0 ; R . J . Richards , LG . 105 G ; C . J . Hayes , W . M . 1475 ; A . H . Bateman , P . M . 33 , & c . ; II . C . Turner , P . M . 1 GG 2 ; H . D . Richardson , 3500 ; H . Cornford , S . W . 1922 ; and C . 11 . Stone , P . M . so ? , I . W . 1 C 41 .
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Johnson , Arkcoll , Searle , and Jonas Wright were raised in a perfect minner by the W . M ., and Bro * . F . K . Seaman passed by Bro . S . W . Ballard , I . P . M ., most impressively . Bro . W . E . Jeffery , S . W ., W . M . elect , was next presented by Bro . Isaac Dunn , P . M ., to the W . M ., Bro . VVm . Dawson , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , which . was carried out in a most exemplary manner in a Board of Installed Masters to the number of 25 . Bro . W . Jeffery invested his officers as follows—Bro . S . J . Derham ,
P . M ., D . C , acting as D . C .: Bros . II . Potter , S . W . ; G . Thompson , J . W . ; I . Dunn , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Loader , P . M ., Sec ; J . II . Reap , S . D . ; R . Brambleby , J . D . ; S . J . Cohen , LG . ; S . J . Derham , P . M ., D . C . ; i <" . E . Choveaux , Org . ; J . Parr and W . McKay , Stewards ; and J . Whiteman , Tyler . The three addresses were most effectively rendered by the Installing Master , Bro . Wm . Dawson . The Auditors' report was received and adopted , which showed thc lodge to be in a most nourishing financial position .
One proposition was handed in for initiation , which is an augury for good to the lodge , and thc lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , supplied by Mrs . Venables , the proprietress , in her usual efficient manner . Thc cloth removed , the W . M . announced as there was an excellent programme of music provided , that brevity in speech making would be the order . Hiving given the usual loyal and Masonic toasts royally , specially mentioning H . R . H . the M . W . G . M ,
and the interest that he took in the noble charities , the W . M . proposed that of "The Pro CM ., the Dep . G . M ., and thc rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " in terms becoming their exalted rank and ability , which toasts ware duly responded to . Bro . Win . Dawson , I . P . M ., next stated it was his privilege and duty to put before the brethren the toast of " The VVorshipful Master , " which would be received with acclamation . All knew him well , as one of tbe best workers in the Rose Lodge , lt
was nine years ago that he and the VV . M . were initiated together , and during that period he had followed in stepwise progression . They had been very constant attendants at the Rose Lodge of Instruction and had gained there all that Masonic knowledge which had enabled them to Keep up the prestige ofthe Rose Lodge . It needed no more words to extol the VV . M . for he had endeared himself to all . The toast was most cordially responded to .
The VV . M ., on rising , received quite an ovation , and thanked the brethren most heartily for such a reception and responded to the very kind words that had fallen from Bro . Dawson , P . M ., respecting himself . He was indeed very proud and it would be a pleasurable duty to perform the duties to promote the welfare of the Rose Lodge , and after having done that he hoped he should deserve all the kind expressions that had been said of him .
The toast of "The Visitors , " the . VV . M . stated , was a most important one and always received at the hands of the brethren of thc Rose Lodge a cordial greeting . There were several distinguished brethren present and they were all most heartily welcomed . In response , Bro . Hayes felt it an honour to reply first but being W . M . of 1475 , a sister lodge , he was proud to be present and witness the admirable working and wished a successful year to the W . M .
Bro . Bateman , P . M ., in an exhaustive and intellectual speech , commented upon the benefits that accrued from after-dinner speeches , for although the work in the lodge might be excellent yet social intercourse at the banquet table led to emulation and encouraged others to do their respective duties as the out-going Master had done and the present W . M . had commenced sa efficiently . They had adopted the national lloiver ,
ned he trusted thc lodge would have long life and continue to llourish as the rose . There was onc other benefit , for allhough Masonry Iburished over every part of the globe , showing the universality of the science , yet a brother often met old laces and was kindly received and heartily welcomed . He had experienced the tame and hoped that the same kindly feeling would ever exist and the Rose Lodge continue to prove a lasting success .
BID . Hinton , P . M ., offered his hearty congratulations to the VV . M . and the lodge , and paid a high tribute of respect to Bro . David Rose , P . M ., the first Master of the lodge , whom he had known for over 25 years and had tat under him as a pupil and from whom he had gained his Masonic knowledge , which was imparted in such a kindly manner and such an able method .
Bros . Elgar , P . M ., Richardson , and Clarke , P . M ., ' P . P . G . Std . Br . Bucks , also ably replied . Bro . Wal . J ( . fiery , VV . M ., next gave the toast of "The Past Masters , " who were such a body of brethren that thc lodge was justly proud of . He could not refrain from raying a few words to lhe I . P . M . who had been a-jsuciatcd with him from boyhood . They were initiated together , worked side by side , and now he had succeeded him in the chair of VV . M . There was no brother for whom he had a greater regard and his ability in Freemasonry was of such that he was quite an authority . It was with the greatest possible pleasure that he presented to him , in thc name of the lodge , the beautiful Past
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Master ' s jewel , for although he had already possessed one from another worthy lodge , which was prized , yet the present one would be more greatly prized as it was from the brethren of his mother lodge . Hc trusted that he would wear the same for many years . Bro . VVm . Dawson said he regretted he could not find words adequately to express himself to respond to the toast of the Past Masters . He was deeply sensible of the
kind expressions that had fallen from the W . M ., whom he had known for 2 S years , and that friendship was more deeply cemented when they were initiated . He had truly observed that they had gone up step by step and had reached the summit which should be every Freemason ' s ambition . The Past Masters were ever ready to _ assist , but such was the contribution of the lodge that their services were not _ required inasmuch as the ollicers and many younger brethren were most efficient in their working .
Bro . H . Vickery , P . M ., also ably replied , and pledged to do his utmost to advance the prosperity of the lodge . The toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary'" the VV . M . said was one that deserved their very hearty appreciation as they were such . efficient oflicers , always advising for good , safely guarding their funds , and bestowing ! their valuable business experience which greatly led to their success .
In reply , Bro . Isaac Dunn , P . M ., Treas ., said it was a pleasure and honour for him to serve them . All knew the splendid year that was passed and he hoped the present would be as successful . lie commended the brethren upon the promptitude with which they paid their subscriptions , & c , and he was proud to say that although every liability was met , the Charities had not been forgotten for about £ 50 had been paid in to their account . His aim would be to assist in promoting the vieUare of the lodge . Bro . J . Loader , P . M ., Sec , most heartily thanked the brethren for such a greeting .
All knew he did his very best for the lodge , and he would continue to do so . The W . M . had had a splendid example in Bro . VVm . Dawson , and had a very great task before him , but he was equal to the occasion , and would fully maintain the prestige of the Rose Lodge . One word he would like to say respecting gentlemen for initiation—they should not be introduced without excellent credentials , and thereby miintain their reputation . So long as the G . A . O . T . U . gave him health and strength , and he received such kindly expressions towards him , he would not flig in his best endeavours towards the
lodge . Thc toast of "The Officers" was most ably proposed jn appreciative terms . Bros . Potter , S . VV ., and G . Thompson , J . W ., replied . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most happy and successful meeting . An excellent programme of music was carried out under the able management of Bro . F . Choveaux , Org ., ably assisted by Madame Helen Colemm , Miss Bessie Spells , and Bros . Arthur Court , John Josey , S . J . Derham ( flautist ) , and Choveaux . Bro . F . Choveaux very ably accompanied on the piano .
Farringdon Without Lodge , No . 1745 . A meeting was held at the Viaduct Hotel on the 26 th ult ., when there were present , among others , Bros . VV . R . Witt , W . M . ; J . D . Webb , S . W . ; VV . Wellsman , C . C , P . M . S 5 S , I . W . ; H . ] . Lardner , P . M ., P . G . S ., Treas . -, VV . H . Jackson , P . M ., Sec . ; A . E . Cook , S . D . ; F . P . Weinel , P . M . 1 S 2 S , J . D . ; Dr . E . M . Lott , P . M ., P . G . Org . Eng ., Org . ; Dr . J . VV . Hinton , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Asst . Org . ; VV . T . Collyer , Stwd . ; Major T . C . Walls ' P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Eng . ; J . Young , P . M . ; T . Simpson , P . M . ;
, E . Schultz , P . M . ; N . P . Lardner , P . M . ; C Bachoffner , P . M . ; and J . Evans , P . M . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Messrs . L . Killick and F . Mslhuish , and , it being unanimous , they were impressively initiated by the W . M . The question of altering the month of installation was adjourned till the next meeting . A petition to the Board of Benevolence on behalf of a late [ member of the lodge was recommended and signed , after which the lodge was closed . A banquet followed , and the usual preliminary toasts were honoured .
The toast of "The Grand Oflicers " was coupled with the name of Bro . JE . M . Lott , Mus . Doc , who brielly responded . The toast of "The VV . M . " was fluently proposed by the I . P . M . He congratulated Bro . Witt upon the excellent manner in which he had performed the ceremony of initiation that evening , and he also complimented him upon the success that had attended the summer outing under his presidency .
The pledge having been duly honoured , the VV . M . acknowledged the compliment in modest terms . "The Health of the Initiates" followed . Bros . Kellick and Melluish , in response , respectively expressed themselves as delighted with their introduction into Freemasonry , and hoped to became in due time active and useful members of the Order . Bros . Evans , Young , Simpson , Schultz , and Bachoffner replied on behalf of " The Past Masters . "
Bros . Lardner , Jackson , and VVebb responded for "lhe Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers . " During the proceedings some excellent singing was contributed by Bros . J . Young , E . Schultz , E . R . Clemmens , A . E . Cook , and others . Bros . Drs . Lott and Hinton kindly officiated at the pianoforte .
Lodge of Research , No . 2429 . The annual festival of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Leicester , on Monday , the 20 th ult ., and , as usual , attracted a large number of the most prominent Masons of the local lodges . Among those present on the occasion were the following . * Bros . R . Pratt , M . D ., W . M . ; S . S . Partridge , D . P . G . M ., P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., I . P . M . ; F . VV . Billson , LL . B ., S . VV . and VV . M . elect ; Rev . II . S . Biggs , P . P . G . Chap ., J . VV . ; Rev . II . ) . Mason , P . P . G . Chap ., Chaplain ; W . D . Grant , P . P . J . G . D ., Treas . ; J .
T . Thorp , P . P . S . G . W ., Sec ; J . J . VV . Knowles , Prov . S . G . D .. S . D . ; II . Howe , P . P . A . G . D . C , J . D . ; G . Neighbour , Prov . G . D . C , I . G . ; R . VV . Maries , Tyler ; VV . H . Staynes , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; R . B . Starkey , P . P . S . G . D . ; Lawrence Stiines , P . P . G . Org . ; F . VV . Wilmer , P . M . 202 S , P . P . J . G . W . ; A . Fergusson , P . M . 1391 , P . P . J . G . D . j A . Chambers , P . M . 1391 , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; E . F . Knight , P . M . u . v . P . P . G . Stwd . ; C L . Ferneley , P . M . 1130 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Clifton , W . M . 270 ; \ V . A . Lee , W . M . 523 , Prov . G . Stwd . ; T . C Perkins , P . P . G . Stwd . Jersey ; W . J . Knight , I . G . 202 S ; A . Smith , Asst . Sec 1007 ; 11 . Hampson , 523 ; II . E . Clayton , 523 ; J-
Berridge , 1391 ; R . II . VVarren , 1391 ; and P . Joseph , 9 60 . Amongst the visitors wha honoured the lodge were Bros . Henry Sadler , G . Tyler , and Sub-Librarian of the Grand Lodge of England ; Rev . C 11 . VVood , P . M . 15 O 0 , Past G . Chap . Eng . ; B . A . Smith , P . M . 523 , P . P . S . G . W . ; R . Michie , P . M . 279 , P . P . J . G . D . ; E . Tayler . P . M . 523 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; J . G . Bower , P . M . 1391 , P . P . A . G . P . ; Jno . Butcher , P . M . 271 , Prov . G . Stwd . ; H . G . Marriott , P . M . 202 S , Prov . G . Stwd . ; G . E . Barton , VV . M . 1391 ; J . G . Collis , W . M . 202 S ; H . II . Thomson , J . VV . 5 o ; F . J . Dale , 1391 ; L * . H . Page , J . D . 1391 ; A . Page , Stwd . 1391 ; C . W . Carter , 1391 ; J . C Grieve , 523 ; VV . Bream , Stwd . 523 ; VV . G . Bone , 20 S 1 ; II . Hyde , 523 ; C Poynor , I . G . 52 . " . > and F . VV . Lilburn , 202 S .
After the confirmation of minutes and other routine business , the VV . M . elect , tito . F . VV . Billson , was installed in ancient form by the out-going Master , the ceremor . y being performed in a very excellent manner . Appointment and investiture of officers , and the passing of the Treasurer ' s accounts followed , also other general routine busine-i ** . The second part of the evening was devoted to a lecture b / liro . liy . Sadler , Graml
Tyler and Sub-Lilrarian of the Grand Lodge of England , on " Tylers and l ' ylmg-This was listened to by the brethren with marked attention , and at its close a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the lecturer for his most interesting , instructive , and amusing lecture . Bro . Sadler was subiu luently elected an honorary member of th- ' lodge .
.. , Afler thc lodge was closed , the brethren remiined to the usual conversazione , which was much enjoyed by all , and the meeting terminated with mutual congratulations on the very enjoyable evening that had been spent , and on the continued success of the lodge .
Mendelssohn Lodge , No . 2661 . This admirable musical lodge held its second installation meeting at the " , ? Restaurant last Saturday , at which a company of over 50 brethren assisted . Die ' ** j was consecrated a year ago , and a prosperous career for it wis foretold by the ' ' * ' \ Secretary , who performed the consecration cerenuny . The Very Worshipful broth 1 ? *** prognostication has been fully verified , as the lodge has a gold bilancc in hand ai <¦ discharging all the liabilities it incurred , the working has been splendidly perIor * n <
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ts celebration . The retiring W . M ., Bro . John Spencer , having opened the lodge and the usual formalities havingbeen observed , proceeded to instal his successor , Bro . John Boreham , S . VV . and VV . M . elect , into the chair of King Solomon . A strong Board of Installed Masters was duly constituted , and Bro . Boreham was installed and saluted . He appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Spencer , LP . VI . ; G . Bailey , S . W . ; F . A . Stratford , J . W . ; Rev . A . R . Eales , M . A ., Chap . ; F . A .
White , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Treas . ; H . R . Heasmar ., P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., Sec . ; H . E , Smith , S . D . ; C . II . Woodcock , J . D . ; A . T . Harding , I . G . ; C . Church , Org . ; F . VV . Smith , D . C ; VV . Baker and A . VV . Dowsing , Stwds . ; and A . Young , Tyler . Bro . Spencer then gave the addresses in a most perfect and impressive manner . He w . as thanked for his excellent working of the ceremony , and it was resolved that a copy of the thanks of the brethren be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge . Bro . W . D . Child was re-elected to represent the lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee .
The " Hearty good wishes " of the visitors were tendered , and then the lodge was closed . The banquet was one of Bro . Reynolds ' s great efforts , and was thoroughly enjoyed . , The usual loyal , Grand , and Provincial Grand Lodge toasts were afterwards honoured . During the evening Bro . Spencer was presented with a handsome and valuable Past Master's jewel , suitably inscribed with the thanks and esteem of the brethren , for his
services during the preceding year as W . M ., and also by his initiates , as a mirk of their regard , with a handsome Past Master's collar and pendent square , also suitably inscribed . Bro . Spencer returned thanks for the gifts . A fine programme of music , vocal and instrumental , was carried out , the contributors being the "Celia Quartette " ( Bros . Hiles , Smith , Pinkerton' , and HidJon ) ; Bros . Galey and A . Harding also contributed , and Bro . C . G . Church accompanied th *; singers , and the whole affair was a great success .
Rose Lodge , No . 1622 . The installation meeting of this highly successful South London lodge took place at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , S . E ., on Saturday , the ist instant . Present Bros . VV . Dawson , VV . M . ; VV . E . Jtffery , S . VV . and W . M . elect ; H . Potter , J . W . ; Isaac Dunn , P . M ., Treas . ; Jno . Loader , P . M ., Sec . ; Geo . Thompson , S . D . ; J . H . Reap , J . D . ; R . Brambleby , I . G . ; S . J . Derham , P . M ., D . C . ; F . E . Choveaux , Org . ; J . Parr , Steward ; J . Whiteman , Tyler ; Thos . Pickett , P . M . ; David Rose , P . M . ; H . Vickery , P . M . ; J . Pullen , P . M . ; W . Jeffery , P . M . ; S . W . Ballard ,
P . M . ; W . T . Nellthrop , H . Arkcoll , Jos . Wiggins , J . J . Drayner , A . Searle , J . T . Reynolds , D . J . Wright , J . B . Higgs , J . A . Johnson , S . J . Cohen , Chas . H . Mayo , W . McKay , C . B . Ryan , Goddard Clarke , W . J . Snodgrass , F . Sahl , R . Sobel , J . Muttilt , E . Seaman , VVm . Frampton , A . Christi *; , J . F . W . Slorris , J . Hight , A . C Crisp , F . W . Wright , VV . Kirby , R . Matheson , W . Shaw , T . J . Smith , O . St . Cedd , and VV . Wisdom , The visitors were Bros . H . Grimsdale Clarke , P . M . 2421 , P . P . G . Std . Br . Bucks ; E . S . Collins , IOTO ; C H . Lawson , P . M . 2500 ; G . Ii . Lewis , P . M . 220 G ; G . Wiltshire .
S 60 ; F . E . Sims , J . D . 1037 ; G . Richards , 105 C ; B . T . Drayner , J . D . 1297 ; C . J , . bowton , I . P . M . 1 G 79 ; R . Elgar , P . M ., Sec . 1329 ; II . A . Colman , 213 ; Thos . VVm . Chapman , Steward , 101 ; Dr . Walsh Owen , 901 ; Chas . L . Plant , P . M . 101 ; II . 1 ) .. Hinton , P . M . 975 ; F . Dunn , P . M . 72 ; F . Butler , J . VV . 13 G 0 ; R . J . Richards , LG . 105 G ; C . J . Hayes , W . M . 1475 ; A . H . Bateman , P . M . 33 , & c . ; II . C . Turner , P . M . 1 GG 2 ; H . D . Richardson , 3500 ; H . Cornford , S . W . 1922 ; and C . 11 . Stone , P . M . so ? , I . W . 1 C 41 .
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Johnson , Arkcoll , Searle , and Jonas Wright were raised in a perfect minner by the W . M ., and Bro * . F . K . Seaman passed by Bro . S . W . Ballard , I . P . M ., most impressively . Bro . W . E . Jeffery , S . W ., W . M . elect , was next presented by Bro . Isaac Dunn , P . M ., to the W . M ., Bro . VVm . Dawson , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , which . was carried out in a most exemplary manner in a Board of Installed Masters to the number of 25 . Bro . W . Jeffery invested his officers as follows—Bro . S . J . Derham ,
P . M ., D . C , acting as D . C .: Bros . II . Potter , S . W . ; G . Thompson , J . W . ; I . Dunn , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Loader , P . M ., Sec ; J . II . Reap , S . D . ; R . Brambleby , J . D . ; S . J . Cohen , LG . ; S . J . Derham , P . M ., D . C . ; i <" . E . Choveaux , Org . ; J . Parr and W . McKay , Stewards ; and J . Whiteman , Tyler . The three addresses were most effectively rendered by the Installing Master , Bro . Wm . Dawson . The Auditors' report was received and adopted , which showed thc lodge to be in a most nourishing financial position .
One proposition was handed in for initiation , which is an augury for good to the lodge , and thc lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , supplied by Mrs . Venables , the proprietress , in her usual efficient manner . Thc cloth removed , the W . M . announced as there was an excellent programme of music provided , that brevity in speech making would be the order . Hiving given the usual loyal and Masonic toasts royally , specially mentioning H . R . H . the M . W . G . M ,
and the interest that he took in the noble charities , the W . M . proposed that of "The Pro CM ., the Dep . G . M ., and thc rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " in terms becoming their exalted rank and ability , which toasts ware duly responded to . Bro . Win . Dawson , I . P . M ., next stated it was his privilege and duty to put before the brethren the toast of " The VVorshipful Master , " which would be received with acclamation . All knew him well , as one of tbe best workers in the Rose Lodge , lt
was nine years ago that he and the VV . M . were initiated together , and during that period he had followed in stepwise progression . They had been very constant attendants at the Rose Lodge of Instruction and had gained there all that Masonic knowledge which had enabled them to Keep up the prestige ofthe Rose Lodge . It needed no more words to extol the VV . M . for he had endeared himself to all . The toast was most cordially responded to .
The VV . M ., on rising , received quite an ovation , and thanked the brethren most heartily for such a reception and responded to the very kind words that had fallen from Bro . Dawson , P . M ., respecting himself . He was indeed very proud and it would be a pleasurable duty to perform the duties to promote the welfare of the Rose Lodge , and after having done that he hoped he should deserve all the kind expressions that had been said of him .
The toast of "The Visitors , " the . VV . M . stated , was a most important one and always received at the hands of the brethren of thc Rose Lodge a cordial greeting . There were several distinguished brethren present and they were all most heartily welcomed . In response , Bro . Hayes felt it an honour to reply first but being W . M . of 1475 , a sister lodge , he was proud to be present and witness the admirable working and wished a successful year to the W . M .
Bro . Bateman , P . M ., in an exhaustive and intellectual speech , commented upon the benefits that accrued from after-dinner speeches , for although the work in the lodge might be excellent yet social intercourse at the banquet table led to emulation and encouraged others to do their respective duties as the out-going Master had done and the present W . M . had commenced sa efficiently . They had adopted the national lloiver ,
ned he trusted thc lodge would have long life and continue to llourish as the rose . There was onc other benefit , for allhough Masonry Iburished over every part of the globe , showing the universality of the science , yet a brother often met old laces and was kindly received and heartily welcomed . He had experienced the tame and hoped that the same kindly feeling would ever exist and the Rose Lodge continue to prove a lasting success .
BID . Hinton , P . M ., offered his hearty congratulations to the VV . M . and the lodge , and paid a high tribute of respect to Bro . David Rose , P . M ., the first Master of the lodge , whom he had known for over 25 years and had tat under him as a pupil and from whom he had gained his Masonic knowledge , which was imparted in such a kindly manner and such an able method .
Bros . Elgar , P . M ., Richardson , and Clarke , P . M ., ' P . P . G . Std . Br . Bucks , also ably replied . Bro . Wal . J ( . fiery , VV . M ., next gave the toast of "The Past Masters , " who were such a body of brethren that thc lodge was justly proud of . He could not refrain from raying a few words to lhe I . P . M . who had been a-jsuciatcd with him from boyhood . They were initiated together , worked side by side , and now he had succeeded him in the chair of VV . M . There was no brother for whom he had a greater regard and his ability in Freemasonry was of such that he was quite an authority . It was with the greatest possible pleasure that he presented to him , in thc name of the lodge , the beautiful Past
Craft Masonry.
Master ' s jewel , for although he had already possessed one from another worthy lodge , which was prized , yet the present one would be more greatly prized as it was from the brethren of his mother lodge . Hc trusted that he would wear the same for many years . Bro . VVm . Dawson said he regretted he could not find words adequately to express himself to respond to the toast of the Past Masters . He was deeply sensible of the
kind expressions that had fallen from the W . M ., whom he had known for 2 S years , and that friendship was more deeply cemented when they were initiated . He had truly observed that they had gone up step by step and had reached the summit which should be every Freemason ' s ambition . The Past Masters were ever ready to _ assist , but such was the contribution of the lodge that their services were not _ required inasmuch as the ollicers and many younger brethren were most efficient in their working .
Bro . H . Vickery , P . M ., also ably replied , and pledged to do his utmost to advance the prosperity of the lodge . The toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary'" the VV . M . said was one that deserved their very hearty appreciation as they were such . efficient oflicers , always advising for good , safely guarding their funds , and bestowing ! their valuable business experience which greatly led to their success .
In reply , Bro . Isaac Dunn , P . M ., Treas ., said it was a pleasure and honour for him to serve them . All knew the splendid year that was passed and he hoped the present would be as successful . lie commended the brethren upon the promptitude with which they paid their subscriptions , & c , and he was proud to say that although every liability was met , the Charities had not been forgotten for about £ 50 had been paid in to their account . His aim would be to assist in promoting the vieUare of the lodge . Bro . J . Loader , P . M ., Sec , most heartily thanked the brethren for such a greeting .
All knew he did his very best for the lodge , and he would continue to do so . The W . M . had had a splendid example in Bro . VVm . Dawson , and had a very great task before him , but he was equal to the occasion , and would fully maintain the prestige of the Rose Lodge . One word he would like to say respecting gentlemen for initiation—they should not be introduced without excellent credentials , and thereby miintain their reputation . So long as the G . A . O . T . U . gave him health and strength , and he received such kindly expressions towards him , he would not flig in his best endeavours towards the
lodge . Thc toast of "The Officers" was most ably proposed jn appreciative terms . Bros . Potter , S . VV ., and G . Thompson , J . W ., replied . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most happy and successful meeting . An excellent programme of music was carried out under the able management of Bro . F . Choveaux , Org ., ably assisted by Madame Helen Colemm , Miss Bessie Spells , and Bros . Arthur Court , John Josey , S . J . Derham ( flautist ) , and Choveaux . Bro . F . Choveaux very ably accompanied on the piano .
Farringdon Without Lodge , No . 1745 . A meeting was held at the Viaduct Hotel on the 26 th ult ., when there were present , among others , Bros . VV . R . Witt , W . M . ; J . D . Webb , S . W . ; VV . Wellsman , C . C , P . M . S 5 S , I . W . ; H . ] . Lardner , P . M ., P . G . S ., Treas . -, VV . H . Jackson , P . M ., Sec . ; A . E . Cook , S . D . ; F . P . Weinel , P . M . 1 S 2 S , J . D . ; Dr . E . M . Lott , P . M ., P . G . Org . Eng ., Org . ; Dr . J . VV . Hinton , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Asst . Org . ; VV . T . Collyer , Stwd . ; Major T . C . Walls ' P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Eng . ; J . Young , P . M . ; T . Simpson , P . M . ;
, E . Schultz , P . M . ; N . P . Lardner , P . M . ; C Bachoffner , P . M . ; and J . Evans , P . M . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Messrs . L . Killick and F . Mslhuish , and , it being unanimous , they were impressively initiated by the W . M . The question of altering the month of installation was adjourned till the next meeting . A petition to the Board of Benevolence on behalf of a late [ member of the lodge was recommended and signed , after which the lodge was closed . A banquet followed , and the usual preliminary toasts were honoured .
The toast of "The Grand Oflicers " was coupled with the name of Bro . JE . M . Lott , Mus . Doc , who brielly responded . The toast of "The VV . M . " was fluently proposed by the I . P . M . He congratulated Bro . Witt upon the excellent manner in which he had performed the ceremony of initiation that evening , and he also complimented him upon the success that had attended the summer outing under his presidency .
The pledge having been duly honoured , the VV . M . acknowledged the compliment in modest terms . "The Health of the Initiates" followed . Bros . Kellick and Melluish , in response , respectively expressed themselves as delighted with their introduction into Freemasonry , and hoped to became in due time active and useful members of the Order . Bros . Evans , Young , Simpson , Schultz , and Bachoffner replied on behalf of " The Past Masters . "
Bros . Lardner , Jackson , and VVebb responded for "lhe Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers . " During the proceedings some excellent singing was contributed by Bros . J . Young , E . Schultz , E . R . Clemmens , A . E . Cook , and others . Bros . Drs . Lott and Hinton kindly officiated at the pianoforte .
Lodge of Research , No . 2429 . The annual festival of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Leicester , on Monday , the 20 th ult ., and , as usual , attracted a large number of the most prominent Masons of the local lodges . Among those present on the occasion were the following . * Bros . R . Pratt , M . D ., W . M . ; S . S . Partridge , D . P . G . M ., P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., I . P . M . ; F . VV . Billson , LL . B ., S . VV . and VV . M . elect ; Rev . II . S . Biggs , P . P . G . Chap ., J . VV . ; Rev . II . ) . Mason , P . P . G . Chap ., Chaplain ; W . D . Grant , P . P . J . G . D ., Treas . ; J .
T . Thorp , P . P . S . G . W ., Sec ; J . J . VV . Knowles , Prov . S . G . D .. S . D . ; II . Howe , P . P . A . G . D . C , J . D . ; G . Neighbour , Prov . G . D . C , I . G . ; R . VV . Maries , Tyler ; VV . H . Staynes , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; R . B . Starkey , P . P . S . G . D . ; Lawrence Stiines , P . P . G . Org . ; F . VV . Wilmer , P . M . 202 S , P . P . J . G . W . ; A . Fergusson , P . M . 1391 , P . P . J . G . D . j A . Chambers , P . M . 1391 , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; E . F . Knight , P . M . u . v . P . P . G . Stwd . ; C L . Ferneley , P . M . 1130 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Clifton , W . M . 270 ; \ V . A . Lee , W . M . 523 , Prov . G . Stwd . ; T . C Perkins , P . P . G . Stwd . Jersey ; W . J . Knight , I . G . 202 S ; A . Smith , Asst . Sec 1007 ; 11 . Hampson , 523 ; II . E . Clayton , 523 ; J-
Berridge , 1391 ; R . II . VVarren , 1391 ; and P . Joseph , 9 60 . Amongst the visitors wha honoured the lodge were Bros . Henry Sadler , G . Tyler , and Sub-Librarian of the Grand Lodge of England ; Rev . C 11 . VVood , P . M . 15 O 0 , Past G . Chap . Eng . ; B . A . Smith , P . M . 523 , P . P . S . G . W . ; R . Michie , P . M . 279 , P . P . J . G . D . ; E . Tayler . P . M . 523 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; J . G . Bower , P . M . 1391 , P . P . A . G . P . ; Jno . Butcher , P . M . 271 , Prov . G . Stwd . ; H . G . Marriott , P . M . 202 S , Prov . G . Stwd . ; G . E . Barton , VV . M . 1391 ; J . G . Collis , W . M . 202 S ; H . II . Thomson , J . VV . 5 o ; F . J . Dale , 1391 ; L * . H . Page , J . D . 1391 ; A . Page , Stwd . 1391 ; C . W . Carter , 1391 ; J . C Grieve , 523 ; VV . Bream , Stwd . 523 ; VV . G . Bone , 20 S 1 ; II . Hyde , 523 ; C Poynor , I . G . 52 . " . > and F . VV . Lilburn , 202 S .
After the confirmation of minutes and other routine business , the VV . M . elect , tito . F . VV . Billson , was installed in ancient form by the out-going Master , the ceremor . y being performed in a very excellent manner . Appointment and investiture of officers , and the passing of the Treasurer ' s accounts followed , also other general routine busine-i ** . The second part of the evening was devoted to a lecture b / liro . liy . Sadler , Graml
Tyler and Sub-Lilrarian of the Grand Lodge of England , on " Tylers and l ' ylmg-This was listened to by the brethren with marked attention , and at its close a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the lecturer for his most interesting , instructive , and amusing lecture . Bro . Sadler was subiu luently elected an honorary member of th- ' lodge .
.. , Afler thc lodge was closed , the brethren remiined to the usual conversazione , which was much enjoyed by all , and the meeting terminated with mutual congratulations on the very enjoyable evening that had been spent , and on the continued success of the lodge .
Mendelssohn Lodge , No . 2661 . This admirable musical lodge held its second installation meeting at the " , ? Restaurant last Saturday , at which a company of over 50 brethren assisted . Die ' ** j was consecrated a year ago , and a prosperous career for it wis foretold by the ' ' * ' \ Secretary , who performed the consecration cerenuny . The Very Worshipful broth 1 ? *** prognostication has been fully verified , as the lodge has a gold bilancc in hand ai <¦ discharging all the liabilities it incurred , the working has been splendidly perIor * n <