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merely wished to explain that in putting his amendment on the paper he wished to restore a better feeling with regard to the committee , and thought it . could be done by confirming the principle upon which it should be asked to sit and deliberate . He was happy to withdraw his amendment . Bro . J . Wynne thought that before the committee was
appointed they should give the brethren an opinion of what thev intended ' to do . ( Oh , oh , and laughter . ) Thc Acting Grand Master was in the cousc of putting the resolution to Grand Lodge , when Bro . Baxter Langley rose and said that to some extent he believed that the feeling of Grand Lodge was that though tbe main feeling of the brethren would go with
the geneial tenour of the motion , there yet was an anxiety widely expressed that the motion should have some more definite form , and that Grand Lodge should know previously , or form some idea of the direction in which that committee was to act . ( Cries of no , no . ) That feeling was deepened , he believed , by the fact that Bro . Simpson affixed to his motion an addendum , a sort of motion for
retreat ; if he ( Bro . Baxter Langley ) might call it so , in which he indicated distinctly his intention to propose a vote for the Boys' School . Thc Acting Grand Master—That is not before the committee . Bro . Baxter Langley quite agreed that that was not before Grand Lodge , but it was upon the agenda paper , and
those who had read the agenda paper could not exclude it Irom their minds . He felt that whatever Grand Lodge did this committee should act with the same freedom of beneficence to all the Masonic Charities , and it was with that desire and with a sincere wish that he should not inflict a long speech upon the brethren that he ventured very respectfully to move the following as an amendment
:-r-"That in order to perpetuate in some appropriate form " The Acting G . M .: I beg your pardon . The only amendment you can move is that the motion be rescinded . The motion lor a committee is now passed , and thc resolution is that these names form the committee . You can only move that it be rescinded ; but if it is passed it will then be in your power to bring your present proposition
before the committee , or to this Grand Lodge when the report of thc committee comes up . Bro . Baxter Langley suggested that his amendment should be added as a rider to thc motion . In that sense it was an amendment . Bro . Brackstone Baker , P . G . D ., would venture to make an observation . He presumed that this Grand Lodge
was governed by thc ordinary rules of deliberative assemblies . When a motion was before a meeting and seconded they had to deliberate on that single motion , and no other than the substantive motion before them . If after that was adopted any other suggestion or addendum was proposed it was put as an " instruction . " At present the only motion before this Grand Lodge was whether
thc committee be appointed with the names stated or not , with the addition . That was thc only question before Grand Lodge . Bro . Baxter Langley : It is an addition to the motion . The acting G . M .: The names are proposed as an addition . Bro . Baxter Langley : I propose an addition to the
motion , then . Bro . Mclntyre , G . R .: The original motion was carried at last Grand Lodge . There is no original motion before this Grand Lodge except the nomination of thc Committee . Grand Lodge on the last occasion decided that this should be considered and reported only a committee . Grand Lodge to nig ht has confirmed that resolution of
Grand Lodge , and therefore the committee is appointed now with full power to report to Grand Lodge . Everything that our worthy and excellent brother has said might well come up as an amendment on the report of the committee when the committee make their report ; but at present everything is relegated to the committee to
consider ; to take any evidence they think proper , and take advantage of all knowledge which they possess , and then bring up a satisfactory report , I hope , with recommendations thereon . I hope , before the committee do that , they will take care that what they intend to report shall be submitted to the Board of Masters , and that it shall be
known throughout the Craft , so that every opportunity shall be given to every brother to bring up a substantial resolution as an amendment to what the committee may recommend . But at present Grand Lodge having referred it to the committee , clearly you ought to have the result of their deliberations before you give an instruction on matters we know nothing about . ( Hear , hear . )
Capt . J . E . Curteis : There is one important body of officers overlooked , and that is the representatives of the provinces . We cannot overlook the fact that the whole of thc Masonic body is not confined within the limits of thc City of London , or within thc limits of those who are constantly in thc habit of attending Grand Lodge . ( Hear , hear , and cheers . ) I beg , therefore , to propose that Provincial Grand Masters be added to the committee , and to
report to Grand Lodge at next meeting . The amendment having been seconded , Bro . Mclntyre said that for his own part he should have gone still further and added the Deputy Provincial Grand Masters . He thought provincial brethren deserved as much to be represented as the London brethren . ( Great cheering . ) Perhaps Bro . Simpson would accept the suggestion , Bra Simnonn : M . W . G . M .. I accent the orooosition .
The motion was then put and carried unanimously amidst vociferous cheering , and Grand Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned .
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STAR LODGE ( No . 1275 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich , on Friday , ist inst . Bro . J . F . Limebeer , W . M ., opened the lodge . The minutes of the meeting held in June were read and unanimously confir / ned . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted , lt showed , as usual , that a laree sum was in hand . The
ballot was unanimous in favour of the admission of Mr . Leonard Van Boolen . The W . M . raised Bros . J Turnbull and C . Bibra to the Third Degree . He installed Bro . H . J . Green , S . W . and W . M . elect , as W . M ., the addresses being given by Bro . Joseph Smith , P . G . P ., P . M . and Treas . The officers appointed are Bros . R . W . Williams , S . W . ; C . W . Williams
J . W . ; the Rev . G . R . P . Colles , Chaplain ( reinvested fourth time ); J . Smith , P . G . P ., P . M . ( the father of the lodge ) , Treas . ( reinvested for seventh time ); F . Walters , P . G . J . D . Middx , P . M ., Sec . ( reinvested for eighth time ) ; W . B . Woodman ( W . M . 1550 ) , S . D . ; W . Kipps , J . D . ; E . W . Chetwynd , I . G . ; A . Tisley , D . C ; S . Market ' s , Steward ; J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler
Middx ., Tyler ( reinvested eighth time ) . Bro . H . J . Green ( P . M . 1 ^ 38 ) , the W . M ., initiated Mr . Leonard Van Boolen into Freemasonry . All the work was well done . Bro . L . Van Boolen proposed his father , Bro . Mark Van Boolen ( late of the Mount Lebanon Lodge , Massts ., U . S . A . ) , as a joining member . Bro . M . Van Boolen is a Mason of 40 years' standing . It is always
pleasurable to see fathers present when their sons are initiated into Freemasonry . Some candidates were proposed for initiation . The lodge was closed , and adjourned until Friday , Dec . ist , at four p . m . Banquet followed . The usual toasts were given . Bro . J . J . Sinclair , I . P . M ., had a Past Master ' s jewel of thc usual value given to him . The musical arrangements were under Bro . W . Kipps ,
J . D ., Organist to several lodges , and his successful efforts to please were well appreciated . There were present besides those named Bros . W . Ough , P . G . P ., P . M . ; E . J . Hogg , P . G . S ., P . M . ; H . Keeble , P . M . ; W . E . Williams , W . M . 1538 * , J . S . Leaper , T . Gilloch , C . Marr , C . H . Dye , W . P . Tong , E . Searle , L . H . Williams , and others . Amongst a large number of
visitors we noticed Bros . E . W . Hubbuck , P . G . S ., P . M ., etc . ; J . G . Marsh , P . P . G . P . Middx .. P . M . ; F . R . Vine , P . M . 17- * : G . T . Fox , P . M . 73 ; T . Schmidt , P . M . 127 j C . G . Rushwortb , W . M . 1309 ; C . F . Poupard , W . M . 1446 ; W . Hilton , P . M . 780 ; E . W . Wise , P . M . 1158 ; T . Paiker , P . M . 34 ; F . B . Williams , P . M . 780 ; C . W . Wise , P . M . 1158 ; T .
Parker , P . M . 34 ; F . W . Williams , I . G . 162 ; T . Sutton , 102 ; W . Gibbs , 1538 ; F . Lewis , 188 ; H . M . Thomas , S . D . 134 ; J . Burford , 173 ; and several others whose names we were unable to ascertain . PUJWJAB . —The Ravee Lodge ( No . 1215 , E . G . ) . —This lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Monday , the 17 th July , at the Masonic Hall , Lahore .
Present : Bros . Warmington , W . M ., D . G . P . ; Chetham , I . P . M ., Treas ., D . G . Treas . ; G . Davies , P . M ., D . G . Sec . ; Bull , S . W ., P . D . G . P . ; Donaghey , J . W ., D . G . Stwd . ; I . Davies , Sec ; Masson , S . D .: Jackson , J . D . ; Rosamond , I . G ., D . G . Stwd . ; Reed , Tyler ; Jessawalla , P . D . G . P . ; Siddle , Gfflon , and Pace . Visitors : Bros . Charde , 1394 ; Porter , 1483 ;
Lcmarchand , 1485 ; and Byramjee Ruttomjee . Lodge was opened at 8 p . m ., and minutes of the June meeting confirmed . The report of the Permanent Committee was received and carried . Ballot was taken for initiation of Dr . Brij Lall Ghose , of thc Mayo Hospital , which proving clear he was admitted into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry by the W . M ., the obligation being
taken on those extracts from the " Veddas " which are in accordance with the tenets of the Brahma-Soomaj , the candidate being one of the elders of that body . The lecture was given by the Junior , and the charge by thc Senior Warden . Bros . Hurst and Byramjee Ruttomjee were admitted as joining members . The W . M . requested the Secretary to read the resolution ancnt the I . P . M . ' s
photograph and jewel , carried at the January meeting , which having been done , the W . M . called the attention of the brethren to the result of Wor . Bro . Chatham ' s compliance with the first paragraph just read , which hung on the south wall , and congratulated them on having obtained so true a portrait to add to the Past Masters of Ravee . It now remained his pleasing duty on ' their
behalf to carry out the other part of the resolution , and considered it one of the most agreeable duties he has yet been call'd upon to perform . He highly complimented Bro . Chetham in having been successful in obtaining the approval of the whole lodge while in the E . chair . Placing the jewel on the I . P . M . ' s breast , the W . M . trusted he would look upon it as a slight acknowledgment of the
good faith and ability he had shawn whilst Master , and as an outward visible sign of that inward feeling of regard and esteem with which his name would ever be held in Ravee . Bro . Chetham , as the hour was somewhat advanced , said he would now only record his most sincere thanks . but should thank them more fully later in the evening . Bro . Brij Lall Ghose having given notice of his desire to be nassed to the Second Decree at the next
meeting , if found proficient , lodge was closed in P . H . and B . L . at 9 . 43 p . m . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment ( not unneeded , considering the thermometer had been standing over 90 throughout the evening ) , and on the removal of the cloth the several toasts of obligation were given and duly honoured . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Chetham , " in the warmest and most appreciative manner . The toast was received with a heartiness that showed the sentiments ex-
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pressed found an echo in the feelings of every brother present . Bro . Chetham said : W . Sirs and Brethren , —In rising to return thanks for the toast which you have just drank I must confess I did not anticipate such an ovation as you have been pleased to accord , and it is therefore the more welcome to me . When at the close of 1874 yc-u did mc the honour to elect me as your W . M . for thc year 1875 , I
resolved to use my best endeavours to carry on the duties of the high and responsible office of the E . C . to the satisfaction of the lodge , and to do all in my power to maintain the high reputation which our lodge had attained under the respective Hirams of our several predecessors and you can imagine how pleased I was when Wor . Bro . Warmington , shortly after assuming the chair as my
successor , intimated to me that the lodge had unanimousl y voted rae a Past Master ' s jewel , and my photo for the lodge , for this action on your part was an assurance to me that my services as a ruler in the Craft had met with your approbation . And now , Worshipful Sirs and brethren , I have only to thank you most heartily for the very handsome jewel just presented to me , and which you see on
my left breast ; and I need hardly add that I am proud to wear it , and it will ever ( if such a thing be necessary ) remind me of Ravee , my mother lodge , and its many members with whom I have been for so m any years so happily associated ; and before I end , brethren , I must not forget to thank you for the kind manner in which you responded to the toast of my health , and more especially
Bro . Warmington , for the eulogistic terms in which my health has been proposed . " The Health of the Initiate " followed , the W . M . expressing his pleasure in being able to welcome among them so distinguished a member of social reform and the medical profession . In reply , the doctor , in a few words , thankei the lodge for the honour done in admitting him a member , and trusted he should
prove a Mason worthy of their choice , by regulating his course of life in accordance with the beautiful precepts he that night had given him . The toast of " The Visitors , " given by the W . M ., was responded to b y Bros . Rosamond and Charde . "The Health of the W . M . and Officers " was drank . The evening closed with the Tyler ' s toast and the chorus , Happy lo meet , sorry to part , happy to meet again —again ; oh 1 happy to meet again .
INSTRUCTION . LEWIS LODGE OF INSTRUCTION ( No 1185 ) . —This new and rapidly increasing Lodge of In . struction has been enabled ( in spite of removals and members visiting the sea-side ) to hold on ita way and add to its numbers On each night of meeting there has been a good attendance of brethren . On the 12 th ult . Bro . Turner , Wor .
shipful Master elect of the mother lodge , presided , and on the 9 th inst . Bro . Thomas Goodfellow , of the Domatic , 177 , occupied the chair . In each case it was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that a vote of thanks be presented to thc Worshipful Master for the very efficient manner in which he had presided , and that the same be recorded on the minutes . Bro . . 1 . W . Berrie o- ^ unied
the chair on the 16 th ult ., and worked the Second Degree , Bro . Samuel Johnson acting as candidate . The last named brother has made great proficiency under the able preceptorship of Bro . Thomas Vesper , P . M ., whose energy and eea ] in pushing young men forward is worthy of th- ' highest praise . Bro . Thomas Goodfellow having presented the Lewis Lodge of Instruction with a very
handsome box of working tools ( which were his own workmanship ) , it was proposed by Bro . j . W . Beirie , "W . M ., seconded by Bro . Samuel Johnson , and carried unanimously , that a vote of thanks be presented to him , and recorded on the minutes , for the handsome present he had made the lodge ; it was also remarked that Bro . Thomas Goodfellow was calculated to make a very useful working
member of thc Craft . Bros . Tayler and Bone ( promising officers of the mother lodge ) were unanimously elected joining members of this Lodge of Instruction , and it was mutually regretted that they lived too far away to be constant attendants . On the 23 rd ult . there was a very small attendance , there being only six present , but Bro . John Walker , of thc Egyptian Lodce . No . 27 . and Bro .
H . B . Dunn , of the Sincerity , 174 , and Finsbury Park , 1288 , making their appearance casually , Bro . J . Walker was unanimously requested to take the chair , which he did , and in a most efficient manner performed thc duties which devolved upon him to the entire satisfaction of the brethren present . This was testified by a vote of thanks , which was recorded on the minutes of the lodge . A
notice was given by Bro . George Newman that on the next assembling he should move that the night of meeting of this Lodge of Instruction be changed from Wednesday to Thursday , so that it should not clash with that of thc Finsbury Park Lodge of Instruction , and the brethren of the north of London might be enabled to support this Lodge of Instruction , which is the most northerly now
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ST . MARK ' S LODGE ( No . 1 ) . —The September meeting of the above lodge was held on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Masons' Hall Tavern , Bro . . the Rev . P . H . Ernest Brette , B . D . Grand Chaplain , in the chair , supported by Bros . Charles Horsley , J . W ., W . M . elect ; H . C . Levander , H . A . Dubois , Stephens , Simmons , Cubitt , Wilkinsin , W . T . Howe , George Newman , Newton , E . Thiellay , and George Kenning . Visitor : Bro . Smith ,
52 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . H . C . Levander , then installed Bro . Charles Horsley as W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Horsley appointed and invested his officers . The Treasurer read the report of the Audit Committee . The lodge being closed the brethren retired to dinner . The usual toasts being ably proposed by the W . M ., and responded to in a most enthusiastic manner . A valuable gold jewel vf *
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merely wished to explain that in putting his amendment on the paper he wished to restore a better feeling with regard to the committee , and thought it . could be done by confirming the principle upon which it should be asked to sit and deliberate . He was happy to withdraw his amendment . Bro . J . Wynne thought that before the committee was
appointed they should give the brethren an opinion of what thev intended ' to do . ( Oh , oh , and laughter . ) Thc Acting Grand Master was in the cousc of putting the resolution to Grand Lodge , when Bro . Baxter Langley rose and said that to some extent he believed that the feeling of Grand Lodge was that though tbe main feeling of the brethren would go with
the geneial tenour of the motion , there yet was an anxiety widely expressed that the motion should have some more definite form , and that Grand Lodge should know previously , or form some idea of the direction in which that committee was to act . ( Cries of no , no . ) That feeling was deepened , he believed , by the fact that Bro . Simpson affixed to his motion an addendum , a sort of motion for
retreat ; if he ( Bro . Baxter Langley ) might call it so , in which he indicated distinctly his intention to propose a vote for the Boys' School . Thc Acting Grand Master—That is not before the committee . Bro . Baxter Langley quite agreed that that was not before Grand Lodge , but it was upon the agenda paper , and
those who had read the agenda paper could not exclude it Irom their minds . He felt that whatever Grand Lodge did this committee should act with the same freedom of beneficence to all the Masonic Charities , and it was with that desire and with a sincere wish that he should not inflict a long speech upon the brethren that he ventured very respectfully to move the following as an amendment
:-r-"That in order to perpetuate in some appropriate form " The Acting G . M .: I beg your pardon . The only amendment you can move is that the motion be rescinded . The motion lor a committee is now passed , and thc resolution is that these names form the committee . You can only move that it be rescinded ; but if it is passed it will then be in your power to bring your present proposition
before the committee , or to this Grand Lodge when the report of thc committee comes up . Bro . Baxter Langley suggested that his amendment should be added as a rider to thc motion . In that sense it was an amendment . Bro . Brackstone Baker , P . G . D ., would venture to make an observation . He presumed that this Grand Lodge
was governed by thc ordinary rules of deliberative assemblies . When a motion was before a meeting and seconded they had to deliberate on that single motion , and no other than the substantive motion before them . If after that was adopted any other suggestion or addendum was proposed it was put as an " instruction . " At present the only motion before this Grand Lodge was whether
thc committee be appointed with the names stated or not , with the addition . That was thc only question before Grand Lodge . Bro . Baxter Langley : It is an addition to the motion . The acting G . M .: The names are proposed as an addition . Bro . Baxter Langley : I propose an addition to the
motion , then . Bro . Mclntyre , G . R .: The original motion was carried at last Grand Lodge . There is no original motion before this Grand Lodge except the nomination of thc Committee . Grand Lodge on the last occasion decided that this should be considered and reported only a committee . Grand Lodge to nig ht has confirmed that resolution of
Grand Lodge , and therefore the committee is appointed now with full power to report to Grand Lodge . Everything that our worthy and excellent brother has said might well come up as an amendment on the report of the committee when the committee make their report ; but at present everything is relegated to the committee to
consider ; to take any evidence they think proper , and take advantage of all knowledge which they possess , and then bring up a satisfactory report , I hope , with recommendations thereon . I hope , before the committee do that , they will take care that what they intend to report shall be submitted to the Board of Masters , and that it shall be
known throughout the Craft , so that every opportunity shall be given to every brother to bring up a substantial resolution as an amendment to what the committee may recommend . But at present Grand Lodge having referred it to the committee , clearly you ought to have the result of their deliberations before you give an instruction on matters we know nothing about . ( Hear , hear . )
Capt . J . E . Curteis : There is one important body of officers overlooked , and that is the representatives of the provinces . We cannot overlook the fact that the whole of thc Masonic body is not confined within the limits of thc City of London , or within thc limits of those who are constantly in thc habit of attending Grand Lodge . ( Hear , hear , and cheers . ) I beg , therefore , to propose that Provincial Grand Masters be added to the committee , and to
report to Grand Lodge at next meeting . The amendment having been seconded , Bro . Mclntyre said that for his own part he should have gone still further and added the Deputy Provincial Grand Masters . He thought provincial brethren deserved as much to be represented as the London brethren . ( Great cheering . ) Perhaps Bro . Simpson would accept the suggestion , Bra Simnonn : M . W . G . M .. I accent the orooosition .
The motion was then put and carried unanimously amidst vociferous cheering , and Grand Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned .
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STAR LODGE ( No . 1275 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich , on Friday , ist inst . Bro . J . F . Limebeer , W . M ., opened the lodge . The minutes of the meeting held in June were read and unanimously confir / ned . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted , lt showed , as usual , that a laree sum was in hand . The
ballot was unanimous in favour of the admission of Mr . Leonard Van Boolen . The W . M . raised Bros . J Turnbull and C . Bibra to the Third Degree . He installed Bro . H . J . Green , S . W . and W . M . elect , as W . M ., the addresses being given by Bro . Joseph Smith , P . G . P ., P . M . and Treas . The officers appointed are Bros . R . W . Williams , S . W . ; C . W . Williams
J . W . ; the Rev . G . R . P . Colles , Chaplain ( reinvested fourth time ); J . Smith , P . G . P ., P . M . ( the father of the lodge ) , Treas . ( reinvested for seventh time ); F . Walters , P . G . J . D . Middx , P . M ., Sec . ( reinvested for eighth time ) ; W . B . Woodman ( W . M . 1550 ) , S . D . ; W . Kipps , J . D . ; E . W . Chetwynd , I . G . ; A . Tisley , D . C ; S . Market ' s , Steward ; J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler
Middx ., Tyler ( reinvested eighth time ) . Bro . H . J . Green ( P . M . 1 ^ 38 ) , the W . M ., initiated Mr . Leonard Van Boolen into Freemasonry . All the work was well done . Bro . L . Van Boolen proposed his father , Bro . Mark Van Boolen ( late of the Mount Lebanon Lodge , Massts ., U . S . A . ) , as a joining member . Bro . M . Van Boolen is a Mason of 40 years' standing . It is always
pleasurable to see fathers present when their sons are initiated into Freemasonry . Some candidates were proposed for initiation . The lodge was closed , and adjourned until Friday , Dec . ist , at four p . m . Banquet followed . The usual toasts were given . Bro . J . J . Sinclair , I . P . M ., had a Past Master ' s jewel of thc usual value given to him . The musical arrangements were under Bro . W . Kipps ,
J . D ., Organist to several lodges , and his successful efforts to please were well appreciated . There were present besides those named Bros . W . Ough , P . G . P ., P . M . ; E . J . Hogg , P . G . S ., P . M . ; H . Keeble , P . M . ; W . E . Williams , W . M . 1538 * , J . S . Leaper , T . Gilloch , C . Marr , C . H . Dye , W . P . Tong , E . Searle , L . H . Williams , and others . Amongst a large number of
visitors we noticed Bros . E . W . Hubbuck , P . G . S ., P . M ., etc . ; J . G . Marsh , P . P . G . P . Middx .. P . M . ; F . R . Vine , P . M . 17- * : G . T . Fox , P . M . 73 ; T . Schmidt , P . M . 127 j C . G . Rushwortb , W . M . 1309 ; C . F . Poupard , W . M . 1446 ; W . Hilton , P . M . 780 ; E . W . Wise , P . M . 1158 ; T . Paiker , P . M . 34 ; F . B . Williams , P . M . 780 ; C . W . Wise , P . M . 1158 ; T .
Parker , P . M . 34 ; F . W . Williams , I . G . 162 ; T . Sutton , 102 ; W . Gibbs , 1538 ; F . Lewis , 188 ; H . M . Thomas , S . D . 134 ; J . Burford , 173 ; and several others whose names we were unable to ascertain . PUJWJAB . —The Ravee Lodge ( No . 1215 , E . G . ) . —This lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Monday , the 17 th July , at the Masonic Hall , Lahore .
Present : Bros . Warmington , W . M ., D . G . P . ; Chetham , I . P . M ., Treas ., D . G . Treas . ; G . Davies , P . M ., D . G . Sec . ; Bull , S . W ., P . D . G . P . ; Donaghey , J . W ., D . G . Stwd . ; I . Davies , Sec ; Masson , S . D .: Jackson , J . D . ; Rosamond , I . G ., D . G . Stwd . ; Reed , Tyler ; Jessawalla , P . D . G . P . ; Siddle , Gfflon , and Pace . Visitors : Bros . Charde , 1394 ; Porter , 1483 ;
Lcmarchand , 1485 ; and Byramjee Ruttomjee . Lodge was opened at 8 p . m ., and minutes of the June meeting confirmed . The report of the Permanent Committee was received and carried . Ballot was taken for initiation of Dr . Brij Lall Ghose , of thc Mayo Hospital , which proving clear he was admitted into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry by the W . M ., the obligation being
taken on those extracts from the " Veddas " which are in accordance with the tenets of the Brahma-Soomaj , the candidate being one of the elders of that body . The lecture was given by the Junior , and the charge by thc Senior Warden . Bros . Hurst and Byramjee Ruttomjee were admitted as joining members . The W . M . requested the Secretary to read the resolution ancnt the I . P . M . ' s
photograph and jewel , carried at the January meeting , which having been done , the W . M . called the attention of the brethren to the result of Wor . Bro . Chatham ' s compliance with the first paragraph just read , which hung on the south wall , and congratulated them on having obtained so true a portrait to add to the Past Masters of Ravee . It now remained his pleasing duty on ' their
behalf to carry out the other part of the resolution , and considered it one of the most agreeable duties he has yet been call'd upon to perform . He highly complimented Bro . Chetham in having been successful in obtaining the approval of the whole lodge while in the E . chair . Placing the jewel on the I . P . M . ' s breast , the W . M . trusted he would look upon it as a slight acknowledgment of the
good faith and ability he had shawn whilst Master , and as an outward visible sign of that inward feeling of regard and esteem with which his name would ever be held in Ravee . Bro . Chetham , as the hour was somewhat advanced , said he would now only record his most sincere thanks . but should thank them more fully later in the evening . Bro . Brij Lall Ghose having given notice of his desire to be nassed to the Second Decree at the next
meeting , if found proficient , lodge was closed in P . H . and B . L . at 9 . 43 p . m . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment ( not unneeded , considering the thermometer had been standing over 90 throughout the evening ) , and on the removal of the cloth the several toasts of obligation were given and duly honoured . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Chetham , " in the warmest and most appreciative manner . The toast was received with a heartiness that showed the sentiments ex-
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pressed found an echo in the feelings of every brother present . Bro . Chetham said : W . Sirs and Brethren , —In rising to return thanks for the toast which you have just drank I must confess I did not anticipate such an ovation as you have been pleased to accord , and it is therefore the more welcome to me . When at the close of 1874 yc-u did mc the honour to elect me as your W . M . for thc year 1875 , I
resolved to use my best endeavours to carry on the duties of the high and responsible office of the E . C . to the satisfaction of the lodge , and to do all in my power to maintain the high reputation which our lodge had attained under the respective Hirams of our several predecessors and you can imagine how pleased I was when Wor . Bro . Warmington , shortly after assuming the chair as my
successor , intimated to me that the lodge had unanimousl y voted rae a Past Master ' s jewel , and my photo for the lodge , for this action on your part was an assurance to me that my services as a ruler in the Craft had met with your approbation . And now , Worshipful Sirs and brethren , I have only to thank you most heartily for the very handsome jewel just presented to me , and which you see on
my left breast ; and I need hardly add that I am proud to wear it , and it will ever ( if such a thing be necessary ) remind me of Ravee , my mother lodge , and its many members with whom I have been for so m any years so happily associated ; and before I end , brethren , I must not forget to thank you for the kind manner in which you responded to the toast of my health , and more especially
Bro . Warmington , for the eulogistic terms in which my health has been proposed . " The Health of the Initiate " followed , the W . M . expressing his pleasure in being able to welcome among them so distinguished a member of social reform and the medical profession . In reply , the doctor , in a few words , thankei the lodge for the honour done in admitting him a member , and trusted he should
prove a Mason worthy of their choice , by regulating his course of life in accordance with the beautiful precepts he that night had given him . The toast of " The Visitors , " given by the W . M ., was responded to b y Bros . Rosamond and Charde . "The Health of the W . M . and Officers " was drank . The evening closed with the Tyler ' s toast and the chorus , Happy lo meet , sorry to part , happy to meet again —again ; oh 1 happy to meet again .
INSTRUCTION . LEWIS LODGE OF INSTRUCTION ( No 1185 ) . —This new and rapidly increasing Lodge of In . struction has been enabled ( in spite of removals and members visiting the sea-side ) to hold on ita way and add to its numbers On each night of meeting there has been a good attendance of brethren . On the 12 th ult . Bro . Turner , Wor .
shipful Master elect of the mother lodge , presided , and on the 9 th inst . Bro . Thomas Goodfellow , of the Domatic , 177 , occupied the chair . In each case it was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that a vote of thanks be presented to thc Worshipful Master for the very efficient manner in which he had presided , and that the same be recorded on the minutes . Bro . . 1 . W . Berrie o- ^ unied
the chair on the 16 th ult ., and worked the Second Degree , Bro . Samuel Johnson acting as candidate . The last named brother has made great proficiency under the able preceptorship of Bro . Thomas Vesper , P . M ., whose energy and eea ] in pushing young men forward is worthy of th- ' highest praise . Bro . Thomas Goodfellow having presented the Lewis Lodge of Instruction with a very
handsome box of working tools ( which were his own workmanship ) , it was proposed by Bro . j . W . Beirie , "W . M ., seconded by Bro . Samuel Johnson , and carried unanimously , that a vote of thanks be presented to him , and recorded on the minutes , for the handsome present he had made the lodge ; it was also remarked that Bro . Thomas Goodfellow was calculated to make a very useful working
member of thc Craft . Bros . Tayler and Bone ( promising officers of the mother lodge ) were unanimously elected joining members of this Lodge of Instruction , and it was mutually regretted that they lived too far away to be constant attendants . On the 23 rd ult . there was a very small attendance , there being only six present , but Bro . John Walker , of thc Egyptian Lodce . No . 27 . and Bro .
H . B . Dunn , of the Sincerity , 174 , and Finsbury Park , 1288 , making their appearance casually , Bro . J . Walker was unanimously requested to take the chair , which he did , and in a most efficient manner performed thc duties which devolved upon him to the entire satisfaction of the brethren present . This was testified by a vote of thanks , which was recorded on the minutes of the lodge . A
notice was given by Bro . George Newman that on the next assembling he should move that the night of meeting of this Lodge of Instruction be changed from Wednesday to Thursday , so that it should not clash with that of thc Finsbury Park Lodge of Instruction , and the brethren of the north of London might be enabled to support this Lodge of Instruction , which is the most northerly now
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ST . MARK ' S LODGE ( No . 1 ) . —The September meeting of the above lodge was held on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Masons' Hall Tavern , Bro . . the Rev . P . H . Ernest Brette , B . D . Grand Chaplain , in the chair , supported by Bros . Charles Horsley , J . W ., W . M . elect ; H . C . Levander , H . A . Dubois , Stephens , Simmons , Cubitt , Wilkinsin , W . T . Howe , George Newman , Newton , E . Thiellay , and George Kenning . Visitor : Bro . Smith ,
52 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . H . C . Levander , then installed Bro . Charles Horsley as W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Horsley appointed and invested his officers . The Treasurer read the report of the Audit Committee . The lodge being closed the brethren retired to dinner . The usual toasts being ably proposed by the W . M ., and responded to in a most enthusiastic manner . A valuable gold jewel vf *