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RrroRT * or M ASOMC M KETIMIS : — P afire Craft Masonry " 5 Instruction ¦ «» ^ rntla ^ d ' Provincial Grand l . n . lre cf East Lancashire 117 „" , . Masonic IJentvolent Irr-ritiitinn lib „ ,, 1 Masonic Institution lor I . oys ; u * „ L ) Masonic Institution for Boys 11 S \ , M Cross of Constantine 118 iconic ancl General Tidings " 9
1 . 1 'io Mono a Freemason ? ao What nexr ? indeed ! 120 Her Majesty ' s Visit to Whitechapel 120 The journey of onr Royal Grand Master 120 The ' Grand Orient of I- ' ranee rsi ne Freimanrer of Vienna 121 Provincial Grand Loilne of West Yo-kshire r 2 i The Wilson MS . Constitution r 2 r Alleged Ccrtilicate of the Pope's Admission into Frecmaoury 121
CoRRESroN"EN'CE : — French Lodge in London 121 Masonic Co-operative Stores 121 By-Law or Bye-Law 121 Proposed Scottish Benevolent Fund I 2 r Masonic Notes and Queries 122 Consecration of a Lodsjcat Upper Norwood 123 Consecration of a Lodge at Greenwich 123 Consecration of a Chapter at Barrow 123 Thc Royal Tour in India 123
Obituary Ij Visit of Her Majesty to the London Hospital 133 Masonic Meetings for Next Week 124 Advertisements i . ii . iii . rv . v . vi .
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Craft IJJiwanri ! . NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . —This lodge met at Guildhall Tavern on Thursday , 24 th ult ., at four o ' clock , Bro . Alfred Partridge , W . M ., in the chair . The lodge was opened in the First , Second , and Third Degrees , and Bro . Capt . Matthew Webb was raised to the Sublime Degree by the W . M . in a very impressive manner . Thc W . M . having been installed in January , this was the
first opportunity thc brethren had of testing the calibre of their new Master , and they weie highly pleased at the manner in which thc ceremony was performed . Thc lodge having been closed down to the First Degree , a donation of twenty pounds was voted from thc Benevolent Fund ol the lodge to a brother in distress , ( late P . M ., Neptune , 22 ) , and a committee was appointed to revise the bye-laws of
the lodge and nf the Benevolent Fund . Brc . Wilcox , P . M ., Treas ., announced that he and Bro . Harcourt , P . M . Amity , had supported the same case at thc recent meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence , and had obtained a grant of forty pounds . Bro . Gray , P . M ., then reported to the lodge thc result of the recent subscriptions , ancl gave a short history . He said that about the time of the audit meeting
he somehow learned that Bro . Secretary Hughes was ap preaching his silver wedding , and it struck him that ii would be a good opportunity for those older members oi thc lodge , who knew and appreciated Bro . Hughes ancl esteemed his kindly qualities , and were aware how ready he was to assist a brother in caching up the ritual , or what not , to present him and his wife with some token of their
feeling . At the audit n e-eting , therefore , he ( Bro . Gray ) spolce to Bros . Eamrs , I . P . M ., and Wilcox , Treas ., who cordially co-operated with him ; and having scut out a circular , had obtained forty-three subscriptions , enabling them to present an illuminated vellum , and a silver teapot and cream ewer , to Mrs . and Bro . Edward Hughes . The presentation took place at Bro . Fames ' s office orr
I'riday , 4 th February , in order that Bro . ' Hughes mi ght have it on the actual day , 5 th , in order . As there were only present on the occasion himself and Bro . Eames and Wilcox , and the subscribers would naturally like to sec to what purpose their money had been put , Bro . Hughes had kindly consented to bring them all down to the lodge , that the brethren mi ght view them ; and having read the
vellum and thc inscription on the teapot , Bro . Gray concluded by congratulating Bro . Hughes , and wishing him and his wife long life and hap | ine-ss . The present was very much admired by the members . ISrn . Hughes ( who suffered from severe hoarseness ) , in a brief spee-ch thanked theW . M . ami subscribers , on behalf of Mrs . llughcs
aid himself , for his highly flattering pr . seiiutinn . lie had been kept in utter ignorance of the matter till about Tuesday , ist February , when he was asked if it would be convenient for him to attend on Friday at Bros . Eamcs ' s office to receive a little present for Saturday from some of thc Neptune members ; and he must say he was quite taken aback when he discovered the extent which the little
present had assumed . He assured them that it was greatly admired by his family , and the feeling which prompted the presentation was duly appreciated . For himself he should prize it , firstly , for its intrinsic value -, secondly , as a spontaneous proof of the fraternal esteem and regard in which he was proud to feel so many of the brethren held him , and among those names on thc list
were many he was indeed happy to number among his personal private friends ; nnd thirdly for that it would become a heirloom in the family , and when it should please the Great Architect to call him from this sublunary scene it would pass to one of his sons , who would cherish the reminiscence of feeling exhibited toward his father . Bro .
Hughes again , on behalf of Mrs . Hughes and himself , thanked the brethren , and resumed his seat amid some applause . Fifty-six brethren sat down to the subsequent banquet , among whom were Bros . Fairfax , P . G . P ., and Anderson , P . P . G . P . Warwickshire , and sixteen other visitors .
EGYPTIAN LODGE ( No . 27 ) . —Thc regular March meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 2 nd inst . Bro . John Green , W . M ., presided , and among other brethren who were present were Bros . Hales S . W . ; Walker , J . W . ; II . G . Buss , P . M ., Treas . ; J . B . Poole , P . M ., Sec . ; P . ittende . r , S . D . ; Richard ' s , 1-uu- ' Maidwell , I . G . Past Masters : Bros . W . H . Libbis , C . B . Payne , J . Lamble , C . Atkins , Sheppard ,
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D . I-I . Jacbs , and John Coutts ; and visitors : Bros . P . C . Cowser , 23 ; ' j . VV . Webster , 807 ; T . H . Pennell , 1227 ; J . Lyon , 162 ; R . Roberts , 741 and 209 ; L . H . Nerwich , J . W . 158 ( I . C . ); C . R . Wiltshire , 50 ( New York ) ; and H . Massey (" Freemason" ) . Bros . E . Brycr , Howell , and Pattison were raised , and Mr . Frederick C . Chick was initiated , after which the brethren
partook of banquet . There was an excellent mofustcr brethren , both in lodge and at the banquet table , and a very pleasant evening was spent . Thc customary toasts succeeded the banquet , and a good flow of musical entertainment was provided in the intervals . The W . M . acquitted himself very ably in the discharge of his duties for the first time since his installation , and his officers
efficiently supported him . ' The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Lamble , who said that all the brethren must have' been delig hted with the way in which he officiated . He had performed his duties , they must all say , most admirably , and it was a great pleasure to them to have him in the chair . The W . M ., in reply , said that while thanking the brethren very much for their response to the
proposer of this toast , he also was much obliged to them for electing him to the hig h an I honourable position which he then occupied . There was a certain unworthiness he felt for the position , for be had done nothing for the benefit ol thc lodge except M . esonic working ; he had never introduced a member , and only a visitor now and then . Thc reason he had not brought in initiates was that all
his triends were already Masons . But as far as his power to elo anything for the lodge went he would use it to the utm-ist , and he was at all times pleased to do anything he could , for it . The VV . M . proposed " The Initiate , " who made a short but effective reply , and trusted he would follow in the steps of the other brother of the same name who had preceded him . The VV . VI . proposed " The P . M . ' s , " for
whom Bro . Lambell replied . As the junior P . M . he liked the position of P . M . very well , and no doubt he would like it better as time went on . He thanked tbo brethren for their kindness in honouring this toast , and begged to assure them thc P . M . ' s would all do the best they could for the members of the Egyptian Lodge in particular and for Freemasonry generally . ( Hear , hear . ) The toast of
" Thc Officers of the Lodge " followed , and was responded to by Bros . Walker , Pattendcn , Richards , and Maidwell , and the brethren then drank the Tyler ' s toast and separated . In the list published by the " Freemason" three weeks ago of the subscriptions at the festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution the list carried in b y Bro . Green , VV . VI . of the Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 , was stated
to amount to £ 1 8 . I'lns was an error , the total amount taken in by ihis brother having been £ 91 . LODGE OF JOPPA ( i \ o 188 ) . —The March meeting of lhc Lodge of Joppa was held on Monday evening , at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , and was very numerously attended , no less than 117 brethren b : ing present , among whom were 10 viailms . Uro . Allrcd ' 3 . Doclsnu , VV . M .,
presided . Thc business of thc day consisted of the initiation of Messrs . Julius Rohman , Edward Stranskey , and E . I . A . Davey ; passing Bros . West and Smith ; and raising Bros . Emanuel , Creamer , and Petchell . The officers present were Bros . L . Lazarus , S . VV . ; Miller , J . W . ; L . Auerham , Treas . ; E . P . Albert , A . G . P ., Sec . ; A . Auerham , S . D . ; M . Spcegel , J . D . ; H . Hymans , I . G . ; H . P .
Isaac and Baker , Stewards ; H . Bcrkowitz , Chap . ; P . Van Noorden , Org . ; and P . M . ' s L . Alexander , J . Phillips , M . Alexander , Obed Roberts , Israel Abrahams , and H . M . Levy . The visitors were Bros . C . Veal , P . P . G . S . D . Surrey , 889 ; A . Wallace , 140 ; Sonnerbcrg , 918 ; S . M . Harris , 406 ; S . Godfrey , 205 ; Constable ; W . VV . Morgan , 138 s ; J . H . Ross , P . M " . 18 s ; G . Pask , 185 ; Lee , P . M .
1524 ; Gastrell , 10765 H . E . Francis ; Chas . Ihompson , 55 ; S . Levy , 1076 ; Bclfrage-, 179 ; (» . South , 19 ; Rouseby , 1313 ; C . J . Knight ; Cherill , W . M . 534 ; and H . Massey ( " Freemason . " ) Bro . Walters undertook the Stewardship of this lodge for the Boys' School , and the lodge voted ten guineas to the list . An elegant banquet followed the working of the lodge , and the toasts were
proposed . 1 he W . M ., after the toast of" I he Queen and the Craft" had brien proposed and drunk , and the National Anthem sung by thc professional brethren and ladies , proposed ! "The Prince of Wales , " t > whom he wished a speedy and safe return to this country , an event which all Masons were now anxiously looking forward to . " Thc Earl of Carnarvon , Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the
Grand Officers , " which was the next toast , elicited a reply from Bro . E . P . Albert , Secretary of the lodge , which was honoured at the Prince of Wales ' s installation by that brother being appointed Assistant Grand Pursuivant for the year . The toast having been most cordially received , Bro . Albert replied and said , that the way in which the last Grand Lodge was presided over b y Lord
Skelmersdale , assisted by the other Grand Officers must have convinced the brethren that Ihey were well served . The W . M . then gave ' The Joppa Benevolent Fund , " and said it must be pleasing to thc brethren to know not only that the fund was in a prosperous state , but that there had been no calls on it lately . He then announced subscriptions to the fund made that evening to the amount of five
guineas . He included in the toast the President , Vice-Pi ' . sident and Committee of Management of the Fund . Bro . L . Alexander , P . M ., responded , and in doing so observed that what the W . M . had said about the prosperity of the fund he was sure tbat every one would echo . So far as the President , Vice-President , and Committee were concerned he was sure from the very cordial manner in which the toast had been received that the brethren were
satisfied that those officers did their duty to the best of their ability . With respect to the Benevolent Fund there was very little for him to say , because they had heard him and his predecessors so often on this topic that he could tell them nothing new ; but for thc sake of thc initiates and some of the lisitors he mi ght explain that the fund was established some 25 or 26 years ago for the benefit of such brethren as might fall into decay . From his own certain
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knowledge he might say that in numerous cases it had afforded considerable relief , and in no one instance had an applicant gone away dissatisfied . He was happy to say that for some time no application had been made , and he hoped that many years might pass over their heads before any application would be made . The W . M . then proposed "The Visitors , " and included the Masonic Press in the
toast . Bro . Lee responded for The Visitors , and congratuluted the brethren on having selected Bro . Walters to represent the lodge at the Boys' Festival , and voted ten guineas to his list . He then advised the brethren if they wished to become life governors of the different charities of the Order that there was an easy method open to them by becoming members of the Local Masonic Charitable
Associations which were established now m most districts of the metropolis . Bro . H . Massey responded for " The Freemason . " The initiates having responded for the toast drunk in their honour , Bro . L . Alexander , P . M ., proposed "The W . M ., " whom he complimented on his working , and on having made the brethren comfortable both in lodge and at the banquet table . The W . M ., in replying , said he was overwhelmed with the brethren ' s kindness . He
was delighted at being selected as their W . M ., and he hoped that during his year of office he would have fortitude and strength to adhere to the Book of Constitutions , and carry out the duties of the W . M . according as that book taught . The W . M . proposed " The P . M . ' s , " to which toast Bro . Israel Abrahamsreplied . Bros . H . M . Levy , Obed Robetts , and L . Alexander also responded . Bros . Lazarus
and Miller replied for " The Senior Officers , " and the other toasts having been honoured , the brethren separated , after spending a delightful evening , which was enlivened by some charming singing by Madame Augusta Roche , Miss Dore ' , Miss Josephine Reeves ( the two latter pupils of Bro . Van Noorden ) , and Bro . Frank Elmore , under the direction of Bro . Van Noorden , Organist .
ROYAL OAK LODGE ( No . 871 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , 21 st ult ., at the White Swan Tavern , Deptford . Present : Bros . S . D . Lewin , W . M . ; H . J . Tuson , W . M . elect , S . W , ; J . ] . Pakes , J . W . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . P ., Midx . P . M ., Sec . ; J . B . Langley , J . D . ; R . Harman , D . C . ; J . G . Vohman , W . Steward ; H . J . Fisher , Org . ; J . Bavin , P . M .
147 , Tyler . Past Masters : Bros . G . Andrews and F . Walters . The visitors were Bros . G . Chapman , P . M . 147 ; G . Whittle , ne . 5 , A . Maeers , H . W . F . Fellows , G . Porter , E . Good , f . Horton , J . Ragg , T . H . Burr , J . G . Thomas , R . J . Harvey , J . Rennie , E . James , J . Woollett , G . A . Lei g hton , W . Simmons , and G . Eve . A ballot was held , which resulted unanimously in favour
of the admission of Messrs . G . Eve , G . A . Leighton , and VV . Simmons as initiates . Bro . S . O . Lewin , W . M ., then initiated Mr . G . Eve , Bro . G . Andrews , I . P . M ., initiating Messrs . G . A . Leighton and W . Simmons . The following resolution was passed unanimously . — "That in consequence of the sudden death of Bro . J . Hawker , P . M ., which occurred on Friday , 18 th ult ., at the age of 51 , no banquet
shall be held at the installation meeting . " The work of the lodge was very well done , that by Bro . | Andrews , I . P . M ., especially meriting commendation . The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the White Swan Tavern , Deptford . Present : Bros . S . O . Lewin , W . M . ; H . J . Tuson , W . M . elect , S . W . ; J . J . Pakes , J . W . ; W . Andrews ,
P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . P . Mddx ., P . M . 871 , Sec . ; VV . Myatt , P . M ., S . D . ; J . B . Langley , W . M . 1423 , J . D . ; J . T . Lunin , I . G . ; R . Harman , D . C . ; J . G . Vohman , W . S . ; H . J . Fisher , Org . ; J . Bavin , P . M . 147 , Tyler ; F . Walters , W . Andrews , W . M . ; G . Andrews , and J . Truelove , Past Masters . The visitors were Bro . H . J . Green , VV . M . 1538 ; E . Debac , W . M . 169 ; J . T . Tibbals , P . M .
169 ; J . Patte , P . M . 147 ; J . Lightfoot , P . M . 147 ; J . J . West , P . M . 548 ; H . Keeble , P . M . 1275 , and others . Thc minutes of last meeting were duly read and confirmed . Bro . F . Walters then presented Bro . H . J . Tuson to Bro . G . Andrews for installation , who installed him ( Bro . Tuson ) W . M . The W . M . then appointed the following brethren to the various offices for the ensuing year : Bros .
S . O . Lewin , I . P . M . ; W . Andrews , P . M ., Treas . ( re-invested for the 9 th time ); F . Walters ( father of the lodge re-invested for the 16 th time ) , Sec . ; J . J . Pakes , S . VV . ; J . B . Langley , J . W . ; H . J . Fisher , ( re-invested for the 3 rd time ) Org . ; G . T . Lunin , S . D . ; R . Harman , J . D . ; J . G . Vohman , I . G . ; G . Andrews , D . C . ; W . Myatt , W . S . ; and J . Bavin , P . M . 147 , Tyler . On the motion of Bro . F .
Walters it was unanimously resolved that a vote of thanks be accorded to Bro . G . Andrews for the admirable and painstaking manner in which he had performed thc ceremony of installation . A Past Master ' s jewel of the value of eight guineas ( the most valuable ever given in this lodge , the money being raised by means of voluntary subscriptions from some of the members ) was presented to
Bro . S . O . Lewin . It was also resolved that the sum of ten pounds be paid from the funds of the lodge to the Male Annuity Fund . That a letter of condolence be sent to the widow of Bro . J . Hawker , P . M ., deceased , and that in memoriam the name of Bro . J . Hawker be retained as S . W . Ior the time being . MAZAGON . —Lodge Concord ( No . 7 = 7 ) . —An
emergency meeting of this lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Mazagon , on Tuesday , 4 th January , 18 7 6 . Present : Bros . VV . C . Rowe , VV . M . ; B . Robinson , I . P . M . j F . Burdett , as S . W . ; W . Fcarn , as J . W . ; F . Burdett , Treas . ; O . Tomlinson , Sec . ; J . Spiers , S . D . ; W . G . Davie , J . D . ; J . Luke , D . C ; J . E . Tyers , Org . ; J . Seager , Tyler . Members : Bros . W . E . Craddock , S .
Needs , T . W . Brownnutt , H . Watson , J . A . Da Gama , and others . Visitors : Bros . C . Parker , 1100 , E . G . ; R . Delany , 746 , E . C ., and others . Thc summons convening the meeting was read . Bros . S . Needs , J . A . Da Gama , and T . W . Brownnutt were raised to the degree of Master Masons . The VV . M . then gave a lecture on the Third Degree Tracing Board in his usual masterly style , after which he also explained the uses of the working tools of a M . M
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RrroRT * or M ASOMC M KETIMIS : — P afire Craft Masonry " 5 Instruction ¦ «» ^ rntla ^ d ' Provincial Grand l . n . lre cf East Lancashire 117 „" , . Masonic IJentvolent Irr-ritiitinn lib „ ,, 1 Masonic Institution lor I . oys ; u * „ L ) Masonic Institution for Boys 11 S \ , M Cross of Constantine 118 iconic ancl General Tidings " 9
1 . 1 'io Mono a Freemason ? ao What nexr ? indeed ! 120 Her Majesty ' s Visit to Whitechapel 120 The journey of onr Royal Grand Master 120 The ' Grand Orient of I- ' ranee rsi ne Freimanrer of Vienna 121 Provincial Grand Loilne of West Yo-kshire r 2 i The Wilson MS . Constitution r 2 r Alleged Ccrtilicate of the Pope's Admission into Frecmaoury 121
CoRRESroN"EN'CE : — French Lodge in London 121 Masonic Co-operative Stores 121 By-Law or Bye-Law 121 Proposed Scottish Benevolent Fund I 2 r Masonic Notes and Queries 122 Consecration of a Lodsjcat Upper Norwood 123 Consecration of a Lodge at Greenwich 123 Consecration of a Chapter at Barrow 123 Thc Royal Tour in India 123
Obituary Ij Visit of Her Majesty to the London Hospital 133 Masonic Meetings for Next Week 124 Advertisements i . ii . iii . rv . v . vi .
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Craft IJJiwanri ! . NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . —This lodge met at Guildhall Tavern on Thursday , 24 th ult ., at four o ' clock , Bro . Alfred Partridge , W . M ., in the chair . The lodge was opened in the First , Second , and Third Degrees , and Bro . Capt . Matthew Webb was raised to the Sublime Degree by the W . M . in a very impressive manner . Thc W . M . having been installed in January , this was the
first opportunity thc brethren had of testing the calibre of their new Master , and they weie highly pleased at the manner in which thc ceremony was performed . Thc lodge having been closed down to the First Degree , a donation of twenty pounds was voted from thc Benevolent Fund ol the lodge to a brother in distress , ( late P . M ., Neptune , 22 ) , and a committee was appointed to revise the bye-laws of
the lodge and nf the Benevolent Fund . Brc . Wilcox , P . M ., Treas ., announced that he and Bro . Harcourt , P . M . Amity , had supported the same case at thc recent meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence , and had obtained a grant of forty pounds . Bro . Gray , P . M ., then reported to the lodge thc result of the recent subscriptions , ancl gave a short history . He said that about the time of the audit meeting
he somehow learned that Bro . Secretary Hughes was ap preaching his silver wedding , and it struck him that ii would be a good opportunity for those older members oi thc lodge , who knew and appreciated Bro . Hughes ancl esteemed his kindly qualities , and were aware how ready he was to assist a brother in caching up the ritual , or what not , to present him and his wife with some token of their
feeling . At the audit n e-eting , therefore , he ( Bro . Gray ) spolce to Bros . Eamrs , I . P . M ., and Wilcox , Treas ., who cordially co-operated with him ; and having scut out a circular , had obtained forty-three subscriptions , enabling them to present an illuminated vellum , and a silver teapot and cream ewer , to Mrs . and Bro . Edward Hughes . The presentation took place at Bro . Fames ' s office orr
I'riday , 4 th February , in order that Bro . ' Hughes mi ght have it on the actual day , 5 th , in order . As there were only present on the occasion himself and Bro . Eames and Wilcox , and the subscribers would naturally like to sec to what purpose their money had been put , Bro . Hughes had kindly consented to bring them all down to the lodge , that the brethren mi ght view them ; and having read the
vellum and thc inscription on the teapot , Bro . Gray concluded by congratulating Bro . Hughes , and wishing him and his wife long life and hap | ine-ss . The present was very much admired by the members . ISrn . Hughes ( who suffered from severe hoarseness ) , in a brief spee-ch thanked theW . M . ami subscribers , on behalf of Mrs . llughcs
aid himself , for his highly flattering pr . seiiutinn . lie had been kept in utter ignorance of the matter till about Tuesday , ist February , when he was asked if it would be convenient for him to attend on Friday at Bros . Eamcs ' s office to receive a little present for Saturday from some of thc Neptune members ; and he must say he was quite taken aback when he discovered the extent which the little
present had assumed . He assured them that it was greatly admired by his family , and the feeling which prompted the presentation was duly appreciated . For himself he should prize it , firstly , for its intrinsic value -, secondly , as a spontaneous proof of the fraternal esteem and regard in which he was proud to feel so many of the brethren held him , and among those names on thc list
were many he was indeed happy to number among his personal private friends ; nnd thirdly for that it would become a heirloom in the family , and when it should please the Great Architect to call him from this sublunary scene it would pass to one of his sons , who would cherish the reminiscence of feeling exhibited toward his father . Bro .
Hughes again , on behalf of Mrs . Hughes and himself , thanked the brethren , and resumed his seat amid some applause . Fifty-six brethren sat down to the subsequent banquet , among whom were Bros . Fairfax , P . G . P ., and Anderson , P . P . G . P . Warwickshire , and sixteen other visitors .
EGYPTIAN LODGE ( No . 27 ) . —Thc regular March meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 2 nd inst . Bro . John Green , W . M ., presided , and among other brethren who were present were Bros . Hales S . W . ; Walker , J . W . ; II . G . Buss , P . M ., Treas . ; J . B . Poole , P . M ., Sec . ; P . ittende . r , S . D . ; Richard ' s , 1-uu- ' Maidwell , I . G . Past Masters : Bros . W . H . Libbis , C . B . Payne , J . Lamble , C . Atkins , Sheppard ,
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D . I-I . Jacbs , and John Coutts ; and visitors : Bros . P . C . Cowser , 23 ; ' j . VV . Webster , 807 ; T . H . Pennell , 1227 ; J . Lyon , 162 ; R . Roberts , 741 and 209 ; L . H . Nerwich , J . W . 158 ( I . C . ); C . R . Wiltshire , 50 ( New York ) ; and H . Massey (" Freemason" ) . Bros . E . Brycr , Howell , and Pattison were raised , and Mr . Frederick C . Chick was initiated , after which the brethren
partook of banquet . There was an excellent mofustcr brethren , both in lodge and at the banquet table , and a very pleasant evening was spent . Thc customary toasts succeeded the banquet , and a good flow of musical entertainment was provided in the intervals . The W . M . acquitted himself very ably in the discharge of his duties for the first time since his installation , and his officers
efficiently supported him . ' The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Lamble , who said that all the brethren must have' been delig hted with the way in which he officiated . He had performed his duties , they must all say , most admirably , and it was a great pleasure to them to have him in the chair . The W . M ., in reply , said that while thanking the brethren very much for their response to the
proposer of this toast , he also was much obliged to them for electing him to the hig h an I honourable position which he then occupied . There was a certain unworthiness he felt for the position , for be had done nothing for the benefit ol thc lodge except M . esonic working ; he had never introduced a member , and only a visitor now and then . Thc reason he had not brought in initiates was that all
his triends were already Masons . But as far as his power to elo anything for the lodge went he would use it to the utm-ist , and he was at all times pleased to do anything he could , for it . The VV . M . proposed " The Initiate , " who made a short but effective reply , and trusted he would follow in the steps of the other brother of the same name who had preceded him . The VV . VI . proposed " The P . M . ' s , " for
whom Bro . Lambell replied . As the junior P . M . he liked the position of P . M . very well , and no doubt he would like it better as time went on . He thanked tbo brethren for their kindness in honouring this toast , and begged to assure them thc P . M . ' s would all do the best they could for the members of the Egyptian Lodge in particular and for Freemasonry generally . ( Hear , hear . ) The toast of
" Thc Officers of the Lodge " followed , and was responded to by Bros . Walker , Pattendcn , Richards , and Maidwell , and the brethren then drank the Tyler ' s toast and separated . In the list published by the " Freemason" three weeks ago of the subscriptions at the festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution the list carried in b y Bro . Green , VV . VI . of the Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 , was stated
to amount to £ 1 8 . I'lns was an error , the total amount taken in by ihis brother having been £ 91 . LODGE OF JOPPA ( i \ o 188 ) . —The March meeting of lhc Lodge of Joppa was held on Monday evening , at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , and was very numerously attended , no less than 117 brethren b : ing present , among whom were 10 viailms . Uro . Allrcd ' 3 . Doclsnu , VV . M .,
presided . Thc business of thc day consisted of the initiation of Messrs . Julius Rohman , Edward Stranskey , and E . I . A . Davey ; passing Bros . West and Smith ; and raising Bros . Emanuel , Creamer , and Petchell . The officers present were Bros . L . Lazarus , S . VV . ; Miller , J . W . ; L . Auerham , Treas . ; E . P . Albert , A . G . P ., Sec . ; A . Auerham , S . D . ; M . Spcegel , J . D . ; H . Hymans , I . G . ; H . P .
Isaac and Baker , Stewards ; H . Bcrkowitz , Chap . ; P . Van Noorden , Org . ; and P . M . ' s L . Alexander , J . Phillips , M . Alexander , Obed Roberts , Israel Abrahams , and H . M . Levy . The visitors were Bros . C . Veal , P . P . G . S . D . Surrey , 889 ; A . Wallace , 140 ; Sonnerbcrg , 918 ; S . M . Harris , 406 ; S . Godfrey , 205 ; Constable ; W . VV . Morgan , 138 s ; J . H . Ross , P . M " . 18 s ; G . Pask , 185 ; Lee , P . M .
1524 ; Gastrell , 10765 H . E . Francis ; Chas . Ihompson , 55 ; S . Levy , 1076 ; Bclfrage-, 179 ; (» . South , 19 ; Rouseby , 1313 ; C . J . Knight ; Cherill , W . M . 534 ; and H . Massey ( " Freemason . " ) Bro . Walters undertook the Stewardship of this lodge for the Boys' School , and the lodge voted ten guineas to the list . An elegant banquet followed the working of the lodge , and the toasts were
proposed . 1 he W . M ., after the toast of" I he Queen and the Craft" had brien proposed and drunk , and the National Anthem sung by thc professional brethren and ladies , proposed ! "The Prince of Wales , " t > whom he wished a speedy and safe return to this country , an event which all Masons were now anxiously looking forward to . " Thc Earl of Carnarvon , Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the
Grand Officers , " which was the next toast , elicited a reply from Bro . E . P . Albert , Secretary of the lodge , which was honoured at the Prince of Wales ' s installation by that brother being appointed Assistant Grand Pursuivant for the year . The toast having been most cordially received , Bro . Albert replied and said , that the way in which the last Grand Lodge was presided over b y Lord
Skelmersdale , assisted by the other Grand Officers must have convinced the brethren that Ihey were well served . The W . M . then gave ' The Joppa Benevolent Fund , " and said it must be pleasing to thc brethren to know not only that the fund was in a prosperous state , but that there had been no calls on it lately . He then announced subscriptions to the fund made that evening to the amount of five
guineas . He included in the toast the President , Vice-Pi ' . sident and Committee of Management of the Fund . Bro . L . Alexander , P . M ., responded , and in doing so observed that what the W . M . had said about the prosperity of the fund he was sure tbat every one would echo . So far as the President , Vice-President , and Committee were concerned he was sure from the very cordial manner in which the toast had been received that the brethren were
satisfied that those officers did their duty to the best of their ability . With respect to the Benevolent Fund there was very little for him to say , because they had heard him and his predecessors so often on this topic that he could tell them nothing new ; but for thc sake of thc initiates and some of the lisitors he mi ght explain that the fund was established some 25 or 26 years ago for the benefit of such brethren as might fall into decay . From his own certain
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knowledge he might say that in numerous cases it had afforded considerable relief , and in no one instance had an applicant gone away dissatisfied . He was happy to say that for some time no application had been made , and he hoped that many years might pass over their heads before any application would be made . The W . M . then proposed "The Visitors , " and included the Masonic Press in the
toast . Bro . Lee responded for The Visitors , and congratuluted the brethren on having selected Bro . Walters to represent the lodge at the Boys' Festival , and voted ten guineas to his list . He then advised the brethren if they wished to become life governors of the different charities of the Order that there was an easy method open to them by becoming members of the Local Masonic Charitable
Associations which were established now m most districts of the metropolis . Bro . H . Massey responded for " The Freemason . " The initiates having responded for the toast drunk in their honour , Bro . L . Alexander , P . M ., proposed "The W . M ., " whom he complimented on his working , and on having made the brethren comfortable both in lodge and at the banquet table . The W . M ., in replying , said he was overwhelmed with the brethren ' s kindness . He
was delighted at being selected as their W . M ., and he hoped that during his year of office he would have fortitude and strength to adhere to the Book of Constitutions , and carry out the duties of the W . M . according as that book taught . The W . M . proposed " The P . M . ' s , " to which toast Bro . Israel Abrahamsreplied . Bros . H . M . Levy , Obed Robetts , and L . Alexander also responded . Bros . Lazarus
and Miller replied for " The Senior Officers , " and the other toasts having been honoured , the brethren separated , after spending a delightful evening , which was enlivened by some charming singing by Madame Augusta Roche , Miss Dore ' , Miss Josephine Reeves ( the two latter pupils of Bro . Van Noorden ) , and Bro . Frank Elmore , under the direction of Bro . Van Noorden , Organist .
ROYAL OAK LODGE ( No . 871 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , 21 st ult ., at the White Swan Tavern , Deptford . Present : Bros . S . D . Lewin , W . M . ; H . J . Tuson , W . M . elect , S . W , ; J . ] . Pakes , J . W . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . P ., Midx . P . M ., Sec . ; J . B . Langley , J . D . ; R . Harman , D . C . ; J . G . Vohman , W . Steward ; H . J . Fisher , Org . ; J . Bavin , P . M .
147 , Tyler . Past Masters : Bros . G . Andrews and F . Walters . The visitors were Bros . G . Chapman , P . M . 147 ; G . Whittle , ne . 5 , A . Maeers , H . W . F . Fellows , G . Porter , E . Good , f . Horton , J . Ragg , T . H . Burr , J . G . Thomas , R . J . Harvey , J . Rennie , E . James , J . Woollett , G . A . Lei g hton , W . Simmons , and G . Eve . A ballot was held , which resulted unanimously in favour
of the admission of Messrs . G . Eve , G . A . Leighton , and VV . Simmons as initiates . Bro . S . O . Lewin , W . M ., then initiated Mr . G . Eve , Bro . G . Andrews , I . P . M ., initiating Messrs . G . A . Leighton and W . Simmons . The following resolution was passed unanimously . — "That in consequence of the sudden death of Bro . J . Hawker , P . M ., which occurred on Friday , 18 th ult ., at the age of 51 , no banquet
shall be held at the installation meeting . " The work of the lodge was very well done , that by Bro . | Andrews , I . P . M ., especially meriting commendation . The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the White Swan Tavern , Deptford . Present : Bros . S . O . Lewin , W . M . ; H . J . Tuson , W . M . elect , S . W . ; J . J . Pakes , J . W . ; W . Andrews ,
P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . P . Mddx ., P . M . 871 , Sec . ; VV . Myatt , P . M ., S . D . ; J . B . Langley , W . M . 1423 , J . D . ; J . T . Lunin , I . G . ; R . Harman , D . C . ; J . G . Vohman , W . S . ; H . J . Fisher , Org . ; J . Bavin , P . M . 147 , Tyler ; F . Walters , W . Andrews , W . M . ; G . Andrews , and J . Truelove , Past Masters . The visitors were Bro . H . J . Green , VV . M . 1538 ; E . Debac , W . M . 169 ; J . T . Tibbals , P . M .
169 ; J . Patte , P . M . 147 ; J . Lightfoot , P . M . 147 ; J . J . West , P . M . 548 ; H . Keeble , P . M . 1275 , and others . Thc minutes of last meeting were duly read and confirmed . Bro . F . Walters then presented Bro . H . J . Tuson to Bro . G . Andrews for installation , who installed him ( Bro . Tuson ) W . M . The W . M . then appointed the following brethren to the various offices for the ensuing year : Bros .
S . O . Lewin , I . P . M . ; W . Andrews , P . M ., Treas . ( re-invested for the 9 th time ); F . Walters ( father of the lodge re-invested for the 16 th time ) , Sec . ; J . J . Pakes , S . VV . ; J . B . Langley , J . W . ; H . J . Fisher , ( re-invested for the 3 rd time ) Org . ; G . T . Lunin , S . D . ; R . Harman , J . D . ; J . G . Vohman , I . G . ; G . Andrews , D . C . ; W . Myatt , W . S . ; and J . Bavin , P . M . 147 , Tyler . On the motion of Bro . F .
Walters it was unanimously resolved that a vote of thanks be accorded to Bro . G . Andrews for the admirable and painstaking manner in which he had performed thc ceremony of installation . A Past Master ' s jewel of the value of eight guineas ( the most valuable ever given in this lodge , the money being raised by means of voluntary subscriptions from some of the members ) was presented to
Bro . S . O . Lewin . It was also resolved that the sum of ten pounds be paid from the funds of the lodge to the Male Annuity Fund . That a letter of condolence be sent to the widow of Bro . J . Hawker , P . M ., deceased , and that in memoriam the name of Bro . J . Hawker be retained as S . W . Ior the time being . MAZAGON . —Lodge Concord ( No . 7 = 7 ) . —An
emergency meeting of this lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Mazagon , on Tuesday , 4 th January , 18 7 6 . Present : Bros . VV . C . Rowe , VV . M . ; B . Robinson , I . P . M . j F . Burdett , as S . W . ; W . Fcarn , as J . W . ; F . Burdett , Treas . ; O . Tomlinson , Sec . ; J . Spiers , S . D . ; W . G . Davie , J . D . ; J . Luke , D . C ; J . E . Tyers , Org . ; J . Seager , Tyler . Members : Bros . W . E . Craddock , S .
Needs , T . W . Brownnutt , H . Watson , J . A . Da Gama , and others . Visitors : Bros . C . Parker , 1100 , E . G . ; R . Delany , 746 , E . C ., and others . Thc summons convening the meeting was read . Bros . S . Needs , J . A . Da Gama , and T . W . Brownnutt were raised to the degree of Master Masons . The VV . M . then gave a lecture on the Third Degree Tracing Board in his usual masterly style , after which he also explained the uses of the working tools of a M . M