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The W . M ., in proposing "The I . P . M ., " "The Installing Mister , " and "The Past . Masters , " referred to them as columns of strength to the lodge , and of use to the frail in general , especially in their support to the Charities . He thought there was no Pa- ^ t Mastrr of the lodge who had not been a Steward at one or all the Charities . The I . P . M . was last year , and is this vear . Steward to all the three . Bros . Whadcoat , I . P . M . : W . M . Bywater , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Installing Master ; and Tyler , P . M . in 1 S 55 . replied to the toasts .

Bro . Bywater submitted the toast of " The Visitors , " which was acknowledged by Bros . Alderman Vaughan Morgan and A . f . Hollington . The toasts of " The . Treasurer arid Secretary" and " The Officers " were duly honoured The Tyler's toast ended a most enjoyable evening .

Honour and Generosity Lodge ( No . 165 * 1 . —The ordinary meeting of this old-established ard popular lodge was held at the Inns of Court Hotel on Tuesdav , thc 26 th ult . Bro . Henry Times , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . Alfred Bush , I . P . M . ; Alfred P . Crabb , S . W . ; L . H . Powell , J . W . ; F . Baggallay , S . D . ; Frank Rosher , 1 . 1 ) . ; W . C . Hulbert , I . G . ; G . E . Wainwright , P . M ., Sec . ; W . G . Lemon , P . M ., A . G . D . C , Treas . ; Howard Rosher , Stwd . ; Richard Eve , P . M ., P . G ,

Treas . ; R . A . Bush , P . M . ; Howard Thompson , P . M . ; W . Herbert , Godfrey Sykes , F . Richardson , and ) . Woodhouse . Among thc large number of visitors present were Bros . Ven . Archdeacon Dunbar , D . D . Chip . 2374 ; Henry Parker , P . P . G . Org . Middx . ; Reginald Groome , 1929 ; Frederic Cliff e , 1635 ; Fred . H . Cheesew right , W . M . 907 ; Templar Saxe , 2901 ; Frank Simon , 21 ; Dr . Tatham , 1616 ; Dr . Wedgewood , P . M 2397 , and P . Z .,- George Cook , P . M . S 20 ; E . L . Palm-r , 9 < 5 ; J . H . Ford , 2032 ; C . II . Rosher 1777 ; and A . Vv " . Watson , 1625 .

, Tbe lodge having been duly opened by the W . M ., the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Richardson was raised to the Third Degree , and Bros . Godfrey Sykes and Herbert were oassed to the Degree of F . C . The Secretary then announced the death of Bro . G . A . Vennell . an old and popular Past Master of ( the lodge , and after sympathetic references by Bros . Eve and W . G . Lemon , a vote of condolence was unanimously passed by the lodge , expressing deep sympathy with his relatives . The

W . M . read letters regretting unavoidable absence from the following : Bros . Alderman Sir Walter Wilkin , Sir Augustus Harris , P . G . Treas . ; Sir Andrew Fairbairn , Frank Richardson , P . G . D . ; James Fernandez , R . C . Sudlow , William Nicholl , William Beatl y Kingston , W . L . ' Barrett , Charles Belton , and Herbert Standing . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , excellently arranged by Bro . Frank Blackley , the popular manager of the Inns of Court Hotel . The loyal and Masonic toasts were duly received and drunk with enthusiasm .

Bros . Richard Eve and VV . G . Lemon , replying to the toast of "The Grand Officers . " expressed their deep regret at the loss the Craft had sustained by the death of Bro . Col . Noel Money , Provincial Grand Master of Surrey , who had so often been the guest of Bro . Times at the lodge . . Bro . Bush , in proposing The Health of thc W . M ., " said that during his year of

office Bro . Henry Times had benefited thc lodge exceedingly , and induced many candidates to undergo the ceremony of initiation , and that the prosperity of the lodge was in a large measure owing to his exertion ' , and the painstaking and thorough way in which he had managed its concerns since he had been installed in the chair of King Solomon in May last .

The W . M . made a short reolv , in which he maintained that long soeeches from the chair was the one drawback in Masonry , and was thc sole cause of a large number of brethren not attending their lodge as regulirly as they otherwise would do . The I . P . M . having replied in suitable terms to the toast of " The Past Masters of the Lodge , " "The Health of the Visitors " was ncxt proposed .

Bro . the Venerable Archdeacon Dunbar , D . D ., responded , and said it was a very great privilege for him to be present as a visitor at so distinguished a lodge as that of Honour and Generosity . It was not his first visit , and he trusted it would not be his last by very many , as lie always met charming and delightful brethren , who did their utmost to make all the guests feel that they were thoroughly at home . Thc working of the lodge had bcen throughout the best he had ever seen , and thc musical programme , which had been arranged for the pleasure of the brethren , had been an artistic treat , and one he would never forget .

Bro . Simon , 21 , also replied , and said it was difficult for him to follow Archdeacon Dunbar , who was so erudite and gifted an orator , and that all the wind had bpen taken out of his sails . He referred to his old and intimate friendship with the W . M ., and trusted to receive future invitations to the lodge , which he would avail himself of with the greatest p leasure . Bro . Wainwright , P . M ., responding to the toast ol "The Treasurer and Secretary , " said he would always be delighted to do anything lo fuither the interests of the lodge , of which he was an old member , having had the honour of tivice passing through the chair .

An excellent musical programme had been arranged , and was much appreciated by all present . Among the most noticeable and best appreciated items were a piinoforte solo by Mr . Turner Kcstcvn ; Bro . Templar Saxe sang beautifully " Love ' s Nocturne "; Bro . Reginald Groome , in spite of a severe cold , tendered a couple of songs in excellent style : liro . II , Parker played a couple of his own compositions on the pianoforte ; and Bro . Frederick Checsewright sang " Bess , of Portsmouth Hard , " and "Old Pilot Jim " in his well known breezy style . It was on the stroke of midnight before the brethren took their leave .

Westbourne Lodge ( No . 733 ) . —The installation meeting oi this old established and prosperous lodge was held at the Holborn Restaurant , Holborn , on Thlirsday , the 21 st ult ., when there were present Bros . A . Arrowsmith , W . M . ; R . J . Rogers , I . P . M . ; W . H . Faircloth , S . VV . ; \ V . M . Roberts , J . W . ; J . Welford , P . M ., Treas . ; S . R . Walker , P . M ., Sec . ; C , T . Brown , S . D . ; F . Wortham , J . D . ; G . Weaver , I . G . ; J . Hough and R . A . Bench , Stewards ; W . Clarke . Org . ; T . W . Allen , P . M . ; C . A , Cottebrune , P . M ., P . G . P , ; I . W . Belsham , P . M . ; W . Barton ,

P . M . ; L . Ascott , P . M . ; J . W . Curtis , P . M . ; G . Collins . P . M . ; C . ] . Biorn , P . M . ; WI Drew , P . M . ; J . Beckham , T . Gile , H . W . Bagnall , T . Stroud , A . McLean , | . Herbert , J . W . Noiris , I- " . Stevens , G . Walker , G . Goddard , J . Smith , J . Batland , F . Quick , W . II . Short , S . Cook , C . Williams , Rolles , W . Busby , W . B . West , S . Mann , W . Bell , R . Armstrong , Kilveit . and S . Ellis , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . S . Adkins , P . M . 1 G 42 ; W . J . Ferguson , P . M . 177 ; W . Middlewick , P . M . 1793 ; H . L . Crow , P . M . 1076 ; B . R . Thonns , * iii ; K . Thomas , 511 ; ) . C . Pratt , 1623 ; G . P . Wavrnouth , 1744 ; Victor Stevens , 2127 ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 ; H . Wells , 1507 ; G .

Rogers , P . G . S ., P . P . G . D . Middx . ; , R . C . Blow . 1306 ; J . C . Conway , P . M . 1891 ,- B . J . hton-, P . M . 65 ; P . Blatchford , 7 M ; W . E . Lane , 167 ; A . Erlenden , 1623 : J . K . Davis , 1201 ; J . Bonney , 1 G 37 ; G . W . Collyer , 19 S 1 ; W . Unwin , 1614 ; G . T . Barham , P . M . 256 ; E . J . Green , SG 5 i B . Dowsett , 101 ; and R . T . West , 1744-The minutes of the previous meeting having heen read , the W . M . passed Bros . Thomas and G . Collyer . The VV . M . elect , Bro . Wm . Henry Faircloth , was then presented and installed into the chair hy Bro . R . 1 . Rogers . P . M . The following were

aobointed and invested officers : Bros . W . M . Roberts , S . W . ; C . T . Brown , J . W . ; J . Welford . P . M .. Treas . ; h . R . Walker , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Wortham , S . D . ; G Weaver , J . D . ; j . H . Hough , l . G . ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., D . C . ; VV . Clarke , Org . ; A . Bench , J . Smith , and J . W . Morris . Stewards ; and S . Ellis , Tyler . Tbe beautiful ritual of installation was well treated by Bro . R . J . Rogers , P . M ., and in a manner that must leave a lasting impression on the new W . M . an-1 thc brethren who heard him . In eloquent

terms , thc VV . M . presented a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Alfred Arrowsmith , I . P . M ., remarking that no one could have worked harder for the lodge , and he hoped he would be with them for many years to wear the jewel and to give them his great assistance . Bro . Arrowsmith suitably acknowledged the honour conferred upon him . Bro . Jno . Rutland was elected a joining member , and other business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed .

An excellent banquet fol . owed , which was admirably served under the able direction of Air . E . Ratcliffe . The Worshipful Master gave the usuil loyal anil Masonic toasts in brief but happy terms . In responding for "The Grand O'liccrs , Piescnt and Past , " Bro . Cottebrune , who was well received , stated thit he had had thc honour lo respond to the toaist for many years . He was one of thc fou odors nl the lodge , aid it was 37 years since lie was in stalled W . M . ol the Westbourne Lodge , and he hoped to see many others installed in the lodge . Bro . A . Arrowsmith , I . P . M ., propo . ed "The Healt ' i o ' t the Worshipful Master . " ^ He said it was the first liim he had had the honour an 1 p ' easur , * : of submitting thc toast '

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He hoped their genial W . M . would have a happy year of office , and that the members would do everything to make it a successful one . Bro . Faircloth , W . M ., who had a very hearty reception , in response , said that in his new position he felt somewhat out of place , but he tendered them his sincere and heartfelt thanks for the welcome they had accorded him and for the kind words of the I . P . M . It was his earnest wish to discharge his duties with satisfaction to himself and to the brethren , and if he followed in the footsteps of the Past Masters , he felt he could not go wrong .

The Worshipful Master proposed "The LP . M ., Bro . Arrowsmith . " Thos » who hid attended the last 12 months could testify to the efficient wav he had performed his many duties , which were much appreciated by the members , and his year of office would not be forgotten . Bro . A . Arrowsmith , I . P . M ., said that he had had a very enjoyable year of office , and he hoped the W . M . would have the same . He was proud of the jiwel pres * nted to him , and he would deem it an honour to wear it on every possible occasion . Migh * : he refer to the case of Bro . Jas . Long , who had been a great worker in the Iodge He was now 74 years of age , and a candidate for election inthe Benevolent Institution forthe

Old People , and he urged all to support him at the election in May . He also referred to the election of Grand Treasurer , and urged thc members to vote for Bro . W . M , Stiles , who was so well-known to them and in the Metropolis . He had been an ard ' . nt worker in the Craft for many years , and had rendered great service to the Charities , and was fitted in every way for Grand honours . In giving "The Installing Master , Bro . Rogers , P . M , " t * ie W . M . observed that everyone present must have been impressed with the splendid working of the installing ceremony , which could not have boen dono better , and their best thanks were due to him .

Bro . Rogers , on rising to respond , had a great reception . He stated that he was greatly surprised to have such a greeting . It wis a distinguished ^ honour to instal so good a W . M ., who was a schoolfellow of his , and a very dear friend , and he was indebted to Bro . Arrowsmith for allowing Wm to do the installing ceremony . The Worshipful Master gave "The Visitors . " Thelodge was noted for hiving a large number of guests , but that night they were not so numerous , the prevailing epidemic being the cause of many absentees , and he coupled the names of Bro . Dehane , P . M ., a hardworking Mason and Preceptor of the Westbourne Lodge of Instruction , and Bros . Adkins , E . Rogers , Conway , and R . T . West .

Bro . Adkins , in reply , said that he had attended many install ition meetings of the lodge , in which he was initiated 19 years ago , and lie very much regretted that he had left it , and he hoped the W . M . would have a prosperous and happy year of office . Bro . Dehane , P . M ., was glad he had been called upon to respond to the toast . He felt certain that no one could find fault with the working that evening , of which he was proud , and was the outcome of his teaching in the lodge of instruction , and he hoped all who had not already done so would join and prepare themselves to take office . With such gooei working , and their lavish hospitality he always enjoyed himself there .

THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER . Bro . E . Rogers , P . M ., said that once again it was his pleasure to acknowledge the toast . It had been his good fortune to see nearly all the Past Masters of the lodge present that evening installed , and he made a point of attending because the working was always excellent , and the visitors made most welcome . Bro . Conway , P . M ., also responded , paying a tribute to the great services rendered by Bto . Dehane in the lodge of instruction , and remarked that when the Worshipful Master ' s term of office expired there was no doubt that all the members would say " well done . "

Bro . Victor Stephens also replied in eloquent terms , observing that many actors were good on the boards , but when it came to being a W . M . they had a difficult task to perform . Bros . Stone and R . T . West also responded . The W . M . proposed "The Past Masters . " There were a good number present , and their attendance showed the great support they gave to the lodge , and very few lodges could boast of a better body . The toast was drunk with acclamation .

Bro . Drew , P . M ., responded . He was initiated 18 years ago , and had always witched with great interest the progress of the lodge . The ceremonies were ably worked that night , and the Installing Master , the I . P . M ., and the W . M . were to * be congratulated on whit they had done . The VV . M . had for his officers the best that anyone could desire , and the Past Masters were delighted with the way the lodge was being managed , and he hoped it might ever be so . Bro . Belsham , P . M ., also replied , endorsing the remarks of the previous speaker , and stated that he had been recently installed W . M . of the Covent Garden Lodge , which )

he thought was a great honour . ln giving "The Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers , " the W . M . stated that their Secretary was one of the bes ' , and a W . M . without the services of an efficient Secretary was at a great disadvantage , and in making special reference to Bro . John Welford , P . M ., Treas ., he said that he hoptd before long to greet him as one of the Sheriffs of the City of London , where he was so well known . He was also Master of one of the important City Companies , and was a very good fellow , and he joined his name and that of Bro . Walker , P . M ., Sec , with the toast .

Bro . John Welford , P . M ., Treas ., responded . He appreciated the kind remirks of the W . M ., and said he was always happy and willing to do anything to promote the interests of the lodge . Hro . Walker , P . M ., Sec , also replied in brief but eloquent terms . Bros . W . M . Roberts , S . VV ., and T . C . Brown , J . W ., also responded .

The Tyler ' s toast ended a very pleasant evening , and the W . M . is to be congratulated on the great success of the gathering . Ihe vocal entertainment was caniedout by Bros . Goddard , Barry Lindon , Victor Stevens , Mr . Mackenzie , and Madam Coleman , whose sweet and exquisite singing was much appreciated , for which she received a well-deserved ' encore , and special mention should also be made of Mr . Mackenzie for his efforts .