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be none sweeter than those vvhich his Masonic associations vvould g ive him . In his country all the lodges vvere large , and how could it be otherwise ? In England the lodges were small and more social . On his return there was nothing he would tell his Masonic brethren with greater pleasure than of the gathering that evening , and he should also tell them that the policy was to have small lodges . vvould be of the leasantest occasions

This gathering one p of his life . Everything had been Masonic , and everything had been done in a manner creditable to the land on vvhich God had smiled , and on vvhich Masonry vvas cultivated . " The Past Masters , " " Treasurer and Secretary , " and "The O llicers" having been duly given and responded to the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .

TEMPERANCE IN THE EAST LODGE ( No . 89 S ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above flourishing lodge vvas held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Assembly Rooms , Newby-place , Poplar . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . John Byford , jun ., supported by Bros . J . Carter , S . W . ; J . Gordon , J . W . ; G . Shearman , S . D . ; J . Armstrong , J . D . ; A . G . Duck , I . G . j C . W . Smith , P . M ., Sec ; J . R . Waller . P . M ., Treas . ; H . Nunn and E . F . Williams , Stewards ; M .

H . Sherwin , Org . j H . Stewart , Tyler ; Butcher , P . M . ; Graveley , P . M . ; Sidders , P . M . ; Pulsford , P . M . ; Rogers , P . M . ; Chapman , P . M . ; Cooper , P . M . ; Williams , P . M . ; and a large number of the brethren of the lodge . Amongst the visitors vve noticed Bros . Hedges , P . G . S . B . ; J . Brock , 299 , P . S . G . D . ; T . Clark , P . M . 1178 ; C . H . Stone , 1641 ; D . Channon , 475 ; C . Wakefield , P . M .

1259 ; S . Hill , 13 S 2 ; J . Hancock , 7 S 1 ; G . H . Seage , 781 ; Pattison , 1 S 04 ; P . Barlow , 359 ; and many others . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ballot vvas then taken for Messrs . Wood and Wallace , vvhich proving unanimous they vvere duly initiated with Mr . A . H . Grant ( previously balloted for ) , the ceremony being very

impressively performed by the W . M . Bros . Parsons , Crosby , and Letjg were then raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., the W . M . proving himself to be an expert worker . 1 here being an application for relief from a distressed brother , the brethren voted him the sum of two guineas . Lodge vvas then closed . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the banqueting

room , where Bro . Youens had provided them vvith a good substantial dinner . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were then drunk with musical honours , Bro . Hedges replying for "The Grand Officers . " The I . P . M ., Bro . Butcher , next proposed "The Health

of the W . M ., and in a very flattering speech alluded to another degree the W . M . had taken since they had last met , viz ., —the degree of matrimony . The toast vvas received by the brethren most heartily , the W . M . responding . „ The J . W ., Bro . J . Gordon , next proposed "The Health of the P . M . 's , " vvhich was responded to by each in their

seniority . Bro . F . W . Pulsford , P . M ., then proposed "The Masonic Charities , " and in a very able speech narrated to the brethren , as far as his memory allowed bim , the noble works of the lodge , viz ., the 100 guineas which vvas proposed by himself , and seconded by their old and well-tried Secretary , Bro . C . W . Smith , P . M . ( one of the founders of

the lodge ) , at the last meeting , and confirmed that evening , which made a total of 325 guineas subscribed by that lodge to the Girls' Institution , 230 guineas to the Boys' School , and 260 guineas to the Benevolent Institution . He was positive no other lodge in the East-end of London could show such a result in 26 years , and he thought he might go so far as to say that no other lodge under the Grand Lodge

of England could show such figures in the same length of time , and he urgently impressed upon the brethren to support the four Stewards which the lodge had appointed to take up the 100 guineas , so as to help to make the centenary of the Girls' Institution a great success . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Hedges . Bro . Hedges , in reply , said that he hardly knew how to

thank the brethren sufficiently for the magnificent sum they had so generously given , and Bro . Pulsford and the energetic Secretary , Bro . Dr . C . W . Smith , for proposing and seconding the same . When he accepted the invitation from Bro . Pulsford to attend the lodge , he did not come with the intention of making a long speech , but Bro . Pulsford having asked him to inform the brethren hoiv the

Charities were dispensed , he might say that the Girls took about a quarter , the Boys about a quarter , and the Old People about half . He was certain that he need not start hegging of the brethren , as the benevolence of the temperance in the East Lodge was known far and wide , and after hearing the way Bro . Pulsford had spoken to the bre thren to support the Stewards , viz ., Bros . I . Bvford .

w . M . ; J . Gordon , J . W . ; J . R . Waller , P . M ., Treas . ; and George Graveley , P . M ., in their hands he felt ceitain he could leave it , with a full knowledge that the cause would be safe . He hoped the centenary festival would enable them to do what they intended , viz ., to enlarge the domestic portion of the school , and to build a 'arge hall capable of accommodating brethren vvhen they Paid

a visit to the Institution . After giving the brethren fl ? ^ ccoun t ° f the manner the numbers had increased in the last few years in the school , and again thanking them , "' -resumed' his seat amidst great applause . the S . W . then proposed "The Initiates , " which vvas au 'y . received and responded to by each . \ r -r Worshi pful Master next gave the toast of "The

hr ' a ' ' remark 'ng that they had many distinguished sn ? e t * lat even ' ng hut he vvas sorry to say that t" ?? ° [ * were obliged to leave owing to the lateness w the hour , but those that were left he would be glad to near respond to the toast . _ . fi ° - Channon , P . M . 1475 , said it afforded him a very G - J '' amount of pleasure to be there that evenine and to

ii * u , se £ omg on in its usual style , and he vvas sure « s benevolent works vvould be well rewarded . v : . | f ro ; ?} on , ; -641 . said that that was the first time he had man ! " V , tee - although he was in the habit of visiting any , and he was so well pleased with the able manner the be rnn ? ? the vvork that he feIt the brethren were to that a ft J on havin S such a Mas'er , and he thought for hrif •' of credit must be due t 0 their Preceptor ( StahinPv n § r out such Masters , as their mode of working aouity ; was so different to other workings of the present

The other visitors having responded , the Worshipful Master next proposed the toast of " The Officers , " which was duly responded to by each in his turn . The Tyler ' s toast then brought a most enjoyable evening to a close . During the evening songs were sung by Bros . Butcher , Sidders , Stone , A . G . Duck , ancl others . Bro . Youens , violinist , and Bro . Sherwin , pianist .

KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . — The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge took place ou Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at the Horns Tavern , Kennington . The large number of members present included Bros . R . La Feuillade , W . M . ; R . Lingley , S . W . ; H . F . Foale , J . W . j G . Everett , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; W . W . Westley , S . D . ; G . W . Ruffle , J . D . ; A . Lundie , Stwd . ; | . La Feuillade , I . G . ; W . P . Webb ,

P . M . ; J . Plowman , P . M . ; H . Higgins , P . M . ; J . Cockburn , P . M . ; C . H . Kohler , P . M . ; F . W . Koch , P . M . ; and H . G . Stranger , P . M . Visitors : Bros . H . McCall Chambers , 16 3 S ; VV . Henchley , 619 ; E . Ayling , P . M . 975 ; W . H . Bale , P . M . 87 ; W . Plummer , 15 ; H . Keep , J . D . 1464 ; F . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; Kichd . Harvey , P . M . 2012 ; W . D . Becket , P . M . 780 ; J . Craiger , 1624 ; C . Taylor , P . M . 1624 ; S . Jacobs , P . M . 1614 ; C .

Donaldson , 1963 ! H . J . Price , 1744 ; Barclay Perkins , P . M . 192 ; H . Grummett , J . W . 15 ; J . Hearsum , S D . 167 ; A . W . Lane , J . D . 167 ; S . Lucas , P . M . 192 ; H . J . Emmerson , 40 ; W . Mildred , P . M . 2024 ; and W . W . Lee , 1899 . The ludge having been formally opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee vvas

received and adopted . Bro . R . Lingley , the W . M . elect , vvas then presented and duly installed into the chair by Bro . R . C . F . La Feuillade , I . P . M . The newly-installed W . M . appointed and invested the following officers : Bros . H . F . Foale , S . W . ; W . W . Westley , J . W . ; G . Everett , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; G . W . Ruffle , S . D . ; J . J . La Feuillade , J . D . ; J . Dennis , I . G . ; A .

Lundie , D . C . ; E . VV . Davis and J . N . Hearn , Stewards ; and Reinhardt , Tyler . The usual addresses were then delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . R . La Feuillade , I . P . M ., who performed the whole of the installation ceremony in a manner ti at formed a fitting close to a successful year of office . Messrs . H . W . Faulkner , C . W . G . Burrows , and C . Colwell having been successfully balloted

for , were impressively initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . Bro . Geo . Everett , P . M ., Treas ., proposed that a vote of thanks should be recorded on the minutes to Bro . La Feuillade , I . P . M ., fur the admirable manner in which he had performed the installation ceremony . He vvas sure the brethren vvould agree with him that the ceremony had been rendered in a manner that left nothing to be desired , and

was a worthy finish to a prosperous year of office . Bro . T . C . Walls , P . M ., seconded the proposition , and remarked that the quiet and unassuming rendeiing of the ceremony had delighted all present . The motion having been unanimously carried , the W . M . said it vvas his pleasing duty to place on the collar of Bro . La Feuillade , I . P . M ., the Past Master ' s jewel voted by the lodge in appreciation of his

work , and trusted he vvould be spared many years to wear it . The I . P . M . briefly returned thanks for this recognition of his humble services , and deferred nny further remarks until a later period of the evening . Bro . Everett , P . M ., Treas ., then said it was his painful duty to announce the death of two members of the lodge—Bros . W . Pope and W . Parker . Both brethren were much respected and esteemed , and their loss would be deeply deplored . He

proposed that a vote of condolence should be sent to the relatives of the deceased brethren expressing the sympathy ot the members at their affliction . The proposition having been carried , and other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed . The brethren subsequently partook of an excellent banquet , served by the worthy host , Bro . Buxton , at the conclusion of which the usual toast list received the

customary attention . " The Queen and the Craft , " having been given by the W . Master , "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . " vvas proposed by Bro . George Everett , P . M ., Treas ., vvho said that the W . M . in his wisdom had asked the P . M . 's to assist him in the proposing of the various toasts . He

therefore , had much pleasure in proposing the health of their M . W . G . M ., vvho vvas the most popular man in England . H . R . H . devoted as much time as possible to Masonry , and endeavoured to promote its best interests . "The Grand Officers" vvas then introduced by Bro . Webb , P . M ., after which , Bro . R . La Feuillade gave "The Health of the W . M . " He said he rose in a

novel position , as it was the first time he had addressed them as a P . Master of the Iodge . All present vvould know the purpose for vvhich he had risen . Bro . Everett had proposed tbe toast of the first man in England , and it was now his pleasing duty to propose the health of the first man in their lodge—Bro . R . Lingley , W . M . Those brethren who vvere present vvhen the ceremony of initiation vvas rendered would agree with him that the able working of

the W . M . left nothing to be desired . He was convinced that the initiates vvere much impressed , and that fact vvas significant of the capability of Bro . Lingley to preside over them . He had known their W . M . ever since his connection vvith the lodge , and could assure the brethren that there vvas no more painstaking and earnest Mason than Bro . Lingley had proved himself to be . With all sincerity he gave them the toast of the W . Master .

Bro . Robert Lingley , W . M ., returned thanks for the high honour confened upon him by the members in electing him to prtside over them as the W . M . VVhen he vvas initiated in that lodge five years ago , he little thought he should attain to the dignity of the chair . He could assure

them , however , that it had been through nothing less than hard vvork , which was well known to the majority of brethren present . He hoped that during his year he should be able to give them every satisfaction , and vvould strive to do so to the best of his ability .

" The Initiates " was then given by the W . M ., and duly responded to by Bros . Colwell , Faulkner , and Burrows . Bro . T . C . Walls , P . M ., said that in deference to the wish of the W . M . he had to propose " The Health of the Installing Master . " It vvas always a pleasing duty to propose the health of a brother vvho had filled the chair , for , as they vvere aware , there vvere only a certain number vvho could attain that dignified position . But vvhen a brother had discharged every office in the Iodge in such an excellent

manner as Bro . La Feuillade had done , the pleasure was considerably increased . For many years past there had been excellent workers in the Kennington Lodge , and the last occupant of the chair had performed his duties in a most admirable style . He had been struck vvith the canful and unassuming manner in vvhich the I . P . M . had

discharged the duty of installing his successor . He was not flattering that brother , but simply wished to pass a high encomium on his excellent rendering of the installation ceremony . There vvere a number of brethren present who aspired to the chair , and he would point out to them the excellent example set by Bro . La Feuillade , I . P . M ., whose health he had now the pleasure of

proposing . Bro . R . La Feuillade , I . P . M ., in reply , said he hardly knew how to thank Bro . Walls and the other brethren for the cordial mannner in which the toast of his health had been proposed and received . He could not imagine that he had done anything to deserve the compliments paid him , for he considered it vvas a proper finale for a brother to instal his successor in the chair . He had felt it a duty

incumbent upon him to perform that ceremony , and had endeavoured to perform it to their satisfaction .. If it had been otherwise he should not have felt himself justified in accepting the P . M . 's jewel , unanimously voted by the lodge , and for vvhich he returned his sincere thanks . " The Visitors " vvas next given by Bro . Walls , P . M ., vvho tendered the visiting brethren cordial welcome , and

observed that , as a P . M ., he vvas sure the work they had seen in the lodge had repaid them for their visit . Bro . Lucas , P . M . 192 , on behalf of the visitors , returned thanks for the hospitality shown them , and for the cordiality of their welcome . Bro . E . Ayling , P . M . 975 , also replied , and expressed his sincere pleasure at being present to see Bro . Lingley

installed into the chair , for he had the privilege of seeing that brother initiated . As Bro . Walls had truly said , he had visited the lodge many times , and he could assure them that he was at all times gratified to join them . He hoped to be the recipient of their hospitality again in the future , and thanked them heartily for the kindness extended to him .

Bros . Becket , P . M . 7 S 0 ; Bale , P . M . 87 ; Jacobs , P . M . 1614 ; and Grummett , J . W . 15 , also replied . Bro . Koch , P . M ., having responded for "The Past Masters , " tbe VV . M . gave "The Treasurer and Secretary . " Few words would be needed from him respecting the capabilities of their esteemed Treasurer , Bro . Everett , P . M . lhat brother had rendered valuable service to the I . P . M . during

the past year , and he hoped the same kindness would be extended to him during his term of office . In the Secretary , Bro . Stewart , P . M ., they had a brother who vvas correct in the secretarial vvork , and vvho also rendered great assistance . Bro . G . Everett , P . M ., Treasurer , said he vvas deeply grateful for the kind manner in which the W . M . had

proposed the toast . The Secretary and himself vvere not only grateful to the W . M ., but also pleased at the manner in which the toast had been received by the brethren . He had had an arduous night in order to make arrangements forthe comfort of all present , and vvas glad to hear they were satisfied vvith the result . He vvas delighted to find that the lodge vvas in a prosperous state , and hoped it would continue to flourish . With respect to the P . M . 's , they

made a practice of attending the lodge , and of doing their best to enhance the prosperity of the lodge . "The Masonic Charities" and " The Officers , " vvere duly honoured , after which the Tyler's toast closed a pleasant evening . Bro . J , J . La Feuillade , J . D ., presided at the pianoforte in an efficient manner , and vvas ably essisted in the musical arrangements by Madame Bulow , Mr . Bayley , and Bros . G . Everett and McCall Chambers . Recitations vvere rendered by Bros . W- P . Webb , P . M ., and T . C . Walls , P . M .

BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 4 th inst ., at Brixton Hall , Acre-lane , S . VV . Present : Bros . W . Day , W . M . ; C . J . Axford , P . M . 2048 , S . W . ; A . E . Albert , J . W . ; W . Kirkland , Treas . ; H . Lovegrove , P . M ., & c , Sec ; R . Evens , S . D . ; Jones , J . D . ; John

Read , P . M . 720 , W . M . 2105 , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., Org . ; Potter , Tyler ; W . E . Farringdon , P . M . ; R . Poore , P . M . ; Baldwin , P . M . ; T . Poore , P . M . ; Barrett , Bott , Bowman , Culler , Dainton , Foulger , Hamilton , Hicks , and Newland . Visitors : Bros . Moss , P . M . 1 S 51 ; Farr , 1293 j W . A . Scurrah , VV . M . 2206 , P . P . G . S . of W . Middx . ; Stiles , P . M . 1507 ; A . H . Scurrah , 2206 ; W . Sexton , S . Smith ,

and several others . The Iodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The chair vvas then taken by Bro . R . Poore , vvho raised Bros . Culler and Day to the Degree of M . M . The W . M . then resumed the chair and transacted some formal business . The presentation , by the W . M ., Bro . Day , of a handsome timepiece , & c , to

the I . P . M ., Bro . R . Poore , vvas an agreeable interlude to the proceedings . The W . M . requested Bro . Thos . Poore , P . M . 720 , and honorary member of the lodge , to take the chair tor the purpose of installing Bro . Axford as W . M . It is needless to say that this business was done in Bro . Poore ' s best style , and afforded universal satisfaction to all present . Bro . Axtord then appointed his officers as follows :

Bros . A . E . Albert , S . W . ; K . Evens , J . W . ; W . Kirkland , Treas . ; H . Lovegrove , Sec . ; Jones , S . D . ; W . R . Palmer , 2105 , J . D . ; John Read , W . M . 2105 , & c , Org . ; Newland , D . C . ; Bott , I . G . j Hicks , Steward ; and Potter , lyler . The usual addresses were then given , and the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards adjourned to banquet . The

usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , enlivened by a very choice programme of music , which gave unqualified satisfaction to the VV . M . and brethren , and which was prepared under the direction of Bro . John Read , the Organist to the lodge , assisted by Miss Carrie Blackwell , Mrs . Read , Bros . W . Sexton and btanley Smith . Mrs . Read as

accompanist vvas all that could be desirtd . The W . M . and brethren expressed their gratification at the musical arrangements by having an especial toast in honour of the aitistes , vvhich vvas accepted with enthusiasm , and replied to by the artistes giving a serenade of Pinsuti ' s " In this hour ot softened splendour . "

A most successful evening was brought to a close about midnight , the musical arrangements reflecting great credit upon Bro . Read .