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There the VV . M . touched him on a very , very home point , and , as one of the fossils of Lodge of Antiquity , he knew nothing that had given that lodge greater pleasure for years past than to welcome from time to tims the representatives of No . 4 . That that might continue to be a bond of friendship between the two lodges he trusted might never die out until the brethren and everyone dropped into

the shadowy labyrinth of bygone times . Brn . Oxford , I . P . At ., proposed "The Health of the W . AL , " whom he had known for . 14 years in the capacity of neighbour , Mason , musician , and man—a charming neighbour , an excellent Mason , a most mellilluous musician , and a magnificently muscular man . The Worshipful Master humorously replied , and said that

when he was installed Bro . West said " Alay your shadow never grow less . " Well , it had not grown less . A year ago , in the proposition of his health , it was said that whatever he might do as Master in the then coming year , at all events he would " till" the chair well . He had filled the chair well , and he had had a very happy year of office . He had increased in weight a stone . He assured them that

that day would be a red-letter day in his career . He was proud to be Master of his lodge , and would be proud of it all his life . He hoped to be spared to be a member of the lodge as a Past AIaster for many years to come . The Worshipful Master next gave " The Visitors . " Bro . the Rev . H . VV . Turner , P . G . C . Surrey , first replied . Bro . J . Morrison McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B ., P . P . S . G . W .

Derby , said he supposed that in the course of the year very few brethren visited lodges more than he , and , strange to say , it very seldom happened that he was called upon tc respond to the toast of the visitors . Yet then , the W . M . in the chair , who could do no wrong , and with more distinguished brethren than himself present , had singled him out to respond . The VV . M . laid it down very early in the

evening that the speeches were to be short . He ( Bro . McLeod ) was going to be very brief . He was going to acknowledge the kindness of Bro . West , the Secretary and Past Grand Deacon , in inviting him . He was very glad to have been there to witness some portion of the work in the lodge , and was very sorry he had not had the opportunity of seeing the W . AL install his successor . For that omission

there happened to be no help , but he had had an opportunity of partaking of the hospitality of thelodge , and he thanked the lodge for it . Bros . Lumley and S . Alackintosh responded to the toast of " The Past Alasters , " both expressing their great interest in the lodge , the former for the last 32 years , and the latter stating that he was always ready to ( ill up a gap

when any officer was absent . Bro . Hall having replied as Treasurer , Bro . F . West responded as Secretary , and , in the course uf his reply , said he was glad that his services were appreciated . Tne traditions of the lodge contained one principle that every one who aspired to the chair of the lodge should thoroughly be acquainted with the genuine principles of

Masonry , among which was Charity . The brethren when they came lirst into the lodge were shown this was a branch of ¦ Masonry which wascultivated by the Craft at large . Those who were coining forward to the chair of that lodge were bound to come first to the front in Charity , and should have . served Steward to two at least of the Charities . He hoped

the younger members ol the lodge would recollect that was an old reco nised rule in the lodge—that before being elected Grand Steward a brother must have served two at least ot the Charities . Bro . Hodges replied to the toast of "The Ofiicers , " after which the Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren separated .

Eastern Star Lodge ( No . 95 ) . The installation meeting of this old established lodge was held on thc 21 st ult ., at the Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leadenhall-street , when Bro . VV . H . Waterman was installed as VV . AIaster in the presence of many members and visitors . 'The members present included Bros . M . L . Russell , W . AL ; W . H . Waterman , S . W . ; Howard Ruff , P . M . ; F ,

Wilton , P . M . ; 1 . A . Keen , P . AL ; A . C . Alacklin . P . AL j Millner Juts-urn , " P . M . ; S . VV . Ladbrook , S . D . ; VV . Beattie , J . D . j G . S . Ayers , P . M ., Treas . ; and J . VV . Wardell , P . M ., Sec . Visitors : Bros . Win . Shurmur , P . P . G . Treas . Essex ; VV . J . Shott . I . G . 16 ( 02 ; T . Alaynard , W . AL 1662 ; J . Tomkins , P . AL 1669 ; C . Alillner , 701 , ( S . C ); S . C . Bateman , l . G . 1707 ; A . R . Trew , P . AL

-409 ; Hy . Bonner , P . AL 95 ; ] . Boulton , W . M . 1442 ; B . Bridgwater , 1471 ; Col . VV . Id . Coles , P . AL 20 ; F . J . Sheppard , 3 ; L . Lavison , 14 S ; F . J . Tucker , W . AI . 2409 ; IL I'french Bromhead , VV . AI . 2374 ; W . S . Heath , P . AI . : '" >; K . T . Aloore , P . M ., Sec . 2077 ; K . ( . Johns , i + ui ; li . C . G . mble , 3 O 2 ; J . P . Fitzgerald , P . M . 21 OS ; E . Koper , 1494 ; A . J . Probyn . P . AI . 11 ; A . Hudson , P . AL

J '' 5 / i J . P . Hamilton . P . M . 170 S ; A . Hughes , 2374 ; l . Williams , Gj ; W . Belton , 179 ; A . Saunders , 03 ; j . liarber , 933 ; J . Tomkins , lOGyj C . W . Tomkins , 1 O 09 ; . !• H . Wildash , i 05 i ; T . Guy , ; , _; E . Tidman , 171 ( 0 ; and VV . VV . Lee , VV . M . 23 S 1 . After the formal . opening of the lodge , and the confirmat ion of the minuies , Bro . VV . H . Waterman was

impressivel y installed into the chair by Bro . Howard Ruff , P . AL 1 he following ofiicers were appointed : Bros . Al . L . Russell , ; -M . ; S . VV . Ladbrook , S . W . ; VV . Beatiie , J . W . ; •'• S . Ayres , P . AL , 'Treas . ; J . VV . Wardell , P . AL , Sec . ; a * 'd Howard Ruff , P . M ., D . C . Lod ge was closed , and after a sumptuous repast the usuil toasts received hearty recognition .

tiro . M . L . Russell , I . P . AL , in proposing "The Health ,. " ><* VVorshi pful AIaster , " said they all heartily wished "m a happy and prosperous year of olfice , for they were , . ur . , d he would fulfil his duties with credit to that lodge VV M f >* '" general . He ( the I . P . M . ) had known the ; i ' . mr some years as one of whom they should be proud f . " lo whom they could look forward with confidence for the Uture .

Uro . VV . II . Waterman , W . AL , who was cordially re-!»» ' "lan' - -ed 'be I . P . AL for the kind manner in which he that l ! . os ( : d the toast- He endorsed the I . P . Al . ' s wish j j . ' " should have plenty of work during the comingyear . :,. ' . ' ^ . 19 . desire to laruelv increase their numbers , but

Ida 11 " oC about half-a-dozen members would be he , r | - "*? eiXe * a- As hu Jitl » ut a « r * - ' c wi'h long speeches , ''hichth Slm l ' y tllan , < 'be brethren for the manner in 1 l " toast had been proposed and received . althoi ! L * - ' ' n K "The Visitors , " the W . AL said that , lta ( j "» " " y had no Grand Officers present , he hoped they c ; lnjjj '" lure Grand Ollicer in Bro . Shurmur , who was a "ate for the post of Grand Treasurer for 1 S 94 . He

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hoped—and all present would join in hoping—that Bro . Shurmur would be returned , and he should esteem it a personal favour if all those who had votes vvould support him . B . o . Wm . Shurmur , P . P . G . Treas . Middx ., said he was deeply indebted to the W . AL for including his name amongst those privileged to respond . The visitors had enjoyed and appreciated the unbounded hospitality for

which this loJge was justly famed . They congratulated the W . AL upon the unanimous vole of the brethren which had placed him in the honourable position of the chair , and which they were agreed he would admirabl y fill . He should be ungrateful if he did not express his gratitude to the W . M . for the very kindly way in which he had referred to his candidature for the office of Grand Treasurer . There was no doubt it was a most honourable position in the

Craft , and was the blue ribband of the Order . He could only say that if the brethren considered his past services entitled him to aspire to that exalted position and carried their good opinions into effect by electing him , he should most earnestly endeavour to prove himself worthy of that proud position and deserving oC their favour . Bros . Tucker , Bromhead , Bonner , Bo ' ton , and Tomkin also replied .

The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., " and , in an appropriate speech , presented Bro . Russell , I . P . AL , with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , remarking that although there had not been an abundance of work during the past year , yet the I . P . AL had creditably carried out the duties falling upon him . Bro . M . L . Russell , I . P . AL , thanked the brethren for the handsome jewel presented to him , which he should highly prize during his life . It was the first that had been placed

on his breast , and was therefore thoroughly appreciated . Bro . RulT , P . AL , responded ( or " The Installing AIaster , " and Bros . Jutson , P . AL , and Knight , P . M ., for " The Past Alasters . " Other toasts were g iven before the Tyler ' s toast closed a very successful meeting . During the evening a capital selection of music was carried out by Bros . AlcCall , Chambers , F . Stephens , Tomkin , and several others .

LlOl *) and Lamb Lodge ( No . up ) . — The installation meeting of this old lodge took place at Cannonstreet Hotel , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., when there were present : Bros . I . Al . Mower , W . M . ; George Goodes , I . P . AL ; F . Hughes , S . VV . ; J . Smith , J . W . ; Henry Legge , P . AL , Treas . ; T . Cohu , P . M ., Sec ; T . W . Fisher , S . D . ; R . Sarson , J . D . ; R . G . Hunter , I . G . ; J . G . Marsh , P . AL ; S . Lucas , P . AL ; E . Jones , P . AL ;

George kenning , P . M . ; George Abbott , P . AL ; VV . Medwin , P . M . ; A . J . Holmes , F . D . London , R . Alartyn , R . Albaston , Thos . Barker , William Baker , Geo . Aliner , A . Dart , and J . T . Eraser . Visitors : Henry Garrod , P . G . P . ; George Bird , D . Davies , F . R . W . Hedges , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . L for Girls -, Henry Robertson , E . Chatterton , J . J . Woolley , D . VV . Pearse , P . P . G . Reg . Middlesex ; F . Richmond ; Claud A . Hooper , W . AL

1613 ; T . Speller , S . B . Williams , F . J . Rease , E . J , Pearson , Ernest Sabel , John B . Hollom , and James Tite . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , Bros . Alartyn and Lendon were raised to the Degree of Master Alason , and the following candidates were admitted and duly initiated , viz ., Alessrs . William Baker and George Miner . One gentleman was proposed for initiation . Bro . Thos . Cohu , P . AL , was unanimously elected Treasurer

and Bro . C . Couchman elected lyler for the ensuing year . The report of the Audit Committee having bcen received and adopted , the installation of the VV . M ., Bro . Fred Hughes , was then proceeded with , Bro . T . Conu occupying the chair , assisted by Bro . S . Lucas , P . AL the VVorshipful AIaster appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Isaac AL Mower , I . P . AL j James Smith , S . VV . ; T . W . Fisher , J . VV . ; Thomas Cohu " , P . AL , Treas . ; Henry

Legge , P . AL , Sec .,- Robert Sarson , S . D . ; G . K . Hunter , J . D . ; Reuben Aloaston , l . G . j G . F . J . Goodes , P . M ., D . C ; A . J . Holmes , Stwd . ; and C . Couchman , Tyler . Bro . T . Cohu , P . AL , then proposed that a Past Alastcr ' s jewel , of the value of 10 guineas , be presented lo the W . AL , Bro . Alower , on his retiring from the chair . This having been carritd , Bro . H . Legge , P . M ., proposed that a donation of 10 guineas be made to the Koyal Alasonic

Institution for Girls , and that the amount be place 1 on the list of the W . AL , bro . Hughes , who was representing the lodge at the Festival , which was assented to . The retirement of Bro . Geo . Abbott , P . AL , from the ollice of Secretary , which he had filled for so many years to the satisfaction of the brethren , afforded an opportunity for the lodge to evince its appreciation of his services and the personal estimation in which he was held by presenting him

with a testimonial in the form of a stud , comprising a cluster of diamonds . Ihe presentation was 111 aoe by the W . AL , and sympathetically acknowledged by liro . Abbott . A very excellent banquet was atterwarus served , the VV . AI . presiding . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were duly honoured , that of " I he Grand Odicers " being responded to by Bro . H . Garrod , P . G . Pu . st . " Ihe VVorshipful AIaster , " proposed by the I . P . AL , was

acknowledged in suitable terms by Bro . Hughes , who then proposed " Ihe Initiates , " both ol whom—Bros . Baker and Aliner—responded . The presence of Bro . F . R . W . Hedges , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I , for Girls , afforded the W . AL an opportunity to appeal to the brethren for support as a Steward at the forthcoming Festival , which appeal was forcibly backed up by Bro . Hedges , who replied to the toast of * ' The Charities . "

" The Visitors" was the next on the list , to which Bros . Claud A . Hooper , W . AL 1613 , J . J . Woolley , and others , replied . " Ihe Treasurer and Secretary , " "The Officers of the Lodge , " and the Tyler ' s toast concluded a very enjoyable and successtul meeting .

The whole of the furniture and appointmentsof the lodge have been renewed , and now present an excellent appearance . In connection with this lodge , an interesting article by Bro . VV . J . Hughan , P . G . D ., on another paj , e will be found of considerable interest , not only to members of the lodge , but to Alasons generally .

Westbourne Lodge ( No . 733 ) . —The installation meeting ul this well known and successful lodge was ' leld at the Holborn Kescaurant , Holborn , on the lOtb ult ., vhich was well attended both by members and visitors , the

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latter numbering 43 . There were present : Bros . J . W . Belsham , W . AL ; R . J . Rogers , S . W . A . Arrowsmith , [ , W . ; | . Welford , P . AL , Treas . ; S . R . Walker , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Goddard , l . G . ; VVindeycr Clark , Org . ; J . W . Curtis , P . AL ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . M . ; VV . Burton , P . AL ; L . Ascott , P . AL ; C . | . Biorn ; T . VV . Allen , P . M . ; G . Collins , P . M . ; ) . White , G . Weaver , H . T . Harrison , VV . T . Crane , G . " Bell , F . VVortham , J . VV .

Norns , C T . Browne , VV . Redwood , VV . H . Masterton , ) . T . Shapcom , T . Thompson , R . A . Bench , F . Andrew , 1 . Smith , VV . Bell , 1 \ lson , W . GiUings , F . Tuck , ) . Cook , G . Walker , S . J . Shore , J . Bonney , VV . Rolles , G . ' Stevens , W . AL Roberts , W . Shoit , VV . F . Faircloth , | . H . Crook , J . J . Hough , S . Alarme , C . Williams , T . Carr , R . H . Jackson , J . L . Petingale , H . Harris , G . Harris , W . Kilvert , J . McLean , and 1 . Stevens . The visitors

were Bros . VV . Middleweek , W . M . 1 793 ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1 543 ; G . At . Lander , P . M . 1642 ; G . J . Reed , 2421 ; A . Ellenden , 1 O 23 ; H . Herbert , 1745 ; J . Thomps n , 23 G 2 ; G . Flint , 45 ; C . Pullen , 1 G 14 ; J . C . Conway , VV . M . 1 S 91 ; J . VV . Ackland , 1 S 91 ; li . Rogers , P . M . Oo , P . G . S . ; VV . Mowhouse , 2374 ; G . T . Broughton , 1602 ; A . L . Bu'hn , W . M . 1 ( 114 ; T . Middleweek , 1 G 14 ; J . Avery , P . AI . 511 ; H . Windcott , W . M . elect 1 793 ; H . Lewis ,

21 S 4 ; H . I'letcher , 1744 ; C . A . Sanger , 12 S 0 ; H . Handover , 1 G 42 ; E . Gill , 1017 ; F . J . Deaton , P . M . 25 ; R . Husband , 2012 ; E . T . Ginder , 1563 ; T . VV . Mogford , 2362 ; 11 . B . Chamberlain , P . AL 1304 ; C . Busby , 1 G 0 . S ; G . D . Mogford , 2362 ; W . J . Rubenstein , 1 ( 142 ; P . Blatchford , 704 ; A . G . Rennisirn , 130 * 5 ; G . T . Barham , P . AL 23 O ; VV . J . Francis , SGo ; J . Pullen , 1614 ; R . Pierpoint , 1 S 2 S ; A . Oliver , 1987 ; G . H . Irish ,

340 ; C . Godfrey , VV . AI . 2021 ; H . F . Moore , 973 ; VV . T . Batho , 2454 ; and R . T . West , 1 744 . The minutes of thc last lodge and emergency meetings having been read , and the auditors' report adopted , the ballot was taken on behalf of Messrs . j . Stevens , Allan McLean , S . J . Shaw , and George Walker , which was unanimous . The W . M . elect , Bro . Robert J . Rogers , was presented and installed into the chair by the VV . M ., Bro .

J . VV . Belsham , in an impressive manner . The following brethren were appointed and invested ofiicers by the new VV . AI . for the ensuing year : Bros . A . Arrowsmith , S . VV . ; VV . II . Faircloth , J . VV . ; J . Welford , P . AL , Treas . ; S . R . Walker , P . AL , Sec ; VV . AL Roberts , S . D . ; C T . Brown , J . D . ; F . Wortham , I . G . ; G . Weaver and J . J . Hough ,

Stwds . ; VV . Clark , Org . ; C A . Cottebrune , ) P . AL , D . C ; A . Bench , A . D . C ; and S . Ellis , Tyler . The delivery ot the usual addresses was ably rendered by Bro . Belsham , who received the hearty congratulations of the members on taking his seat as I . P . AL Bro . Rogers , the new W . AL , initiated the four candidates in a way which made it evident that the brethren had made an excellent choice in th . V W . AI .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of a superb banquet , which was prepared in excellent style and admirably served under the able direc : ion of Bro . Hamp . The VV . AI . gave the loyal and Masonic toasts with a few appropriate remarks . ln responding for "Thc Grand Oflicers , Present and Past , " Bro . Cottebrune stated that it was now 21 years

ago since he bad to respond to that toast which was always kindly received . Hc was the Father of the lodge , and hc was proud of it . They had made a great addition that night , in having four initiates , and he had no doubt the lodge would continue in its prosperous career . Bro . J . W . Belsham , I . P . AL , in proposing "The Health ol the W . AL , " said that all the brethren were proud of Bro . Rogers . The work done by him that evening was

splendid . During his term of o / h ' ce he had 10 initiates , but he had an idea that the VV . M . would have at least 20 . He ( the VV . AI . ) was able to do everything in the Craft , and would add lustre to the lojge . He heartily wished him a prosperous and happy year of oflice . The toast wasdrunk with enthusiasm , and the VV . AI . on rising to respond had a great reception . He was much gratified by such an unexpected greeting . He felt like a boy

amongst so many veterans there that evening . He was more than proud to be their W . AL and would do his hardest to make the lodge , if possible , a greater success . He ventured to think that his term of olfice would be a successful one . He expectedjfour more initiates at the next meeting and hoped to breaK the record in making new members . In giving the toast of "The Initiates , " the VVorshipful

AIaster observed that they had six present , being the four initiated that evening and two at an emergency meeting . He had known some ot them many years and would , he thought , all make good working Alasons . liro . Harrison suitably replied , remarking that at his advanced age it would be unreasonable to expect to ever become a W . AL , but he would do his hardest to carry out thc duties of a Alason .

Bro . White also replied , observing that he should never forget what he had seen and heaid Mat night . I he other initiates , Bros . AIcLean , Stevens , Shaw , and Walker al o responded 111 appropriate terms . The Worshiplul . Master , in proposing "Tne Installing AIaster , " paid a tribute to the work done by Bro . Bclsnam that night , who had been one of the most popular Alasters ot the lodge . He had endeared himself to tne members who

all loved him . The W . AL then presented him wun a Past Master ' s jewel , which he richly deserved , as no AIaster had ever done more for the lodge . The toast was drunk witn great enthusiasm . Bro . Belsham , on ruing to respond , received an ovation . He hardly knew how to lind words to thank the W . AL for the many kind things he had said of him . He certainly did not deserve them , He had tried to do nis best tne last 12

months , and it the brethren wcre satisfied he was more than gratilieo . He was initiated in the lodge 12 years ago , and had worked step by step until he became VV . M ., which was the height of his ambition , and he was now satisfied . Ihe Worshipful Master gave ' Ihe Visitors ' in cordial terms . 1 hey were noted for the way in which they treated their guests . They had many distinguished , and a good array of visitors tnat evening , and they were all heartily welcome .

Bro . A . L . Mullen , in reply , stated that he had derived great pleasure bom his visit . He complimented the W . AL on the good woikmg witnessed lhat nignt , ana observed that liro . Heisliam , the P . AL , was weil-Known to be a great worker oi tne ruuaj . Bro . J . C Conway also responded . He had , he said , long been a visitor to the lodge . lie was present at the