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VV . M . referred in sympathetic terms to thc cause of Bro . Burman's absence , which they all much regretted , no one more than himself . He hoped to see him' at their next meeting . The entire ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . George Briggs in a manner that might be equalled but certainly never excelled . The whole vvas delivered with great precision , the addresses which close the

ceremony being rendered more impressive by the quiet earnestness of his manner . Bro . Whitaker then brought before the lodge the report of the Audit Committee , and proposed , as every member had received a copy , that it should be taken as read , which being seconded by Bro . Past Alaster Hellicr , was unanimously agreed to , the name to be entered upon the minutes . The W . AL , Bro .

Nelson Reed , then rose and said , that it would be within the memory of the majority of those present , that the late lamented Grand Secretary , Bro . John Hervey , was an honorary member of this lodge , having been elected such at the consecration of the lodge in 1875 . He-would propose that the same compliment be paid to Bro . Col . Clerke , vvho had honoured the lodge with his presence that afternoon .

Bro . George Briggs having seconded the proposition , it vvas carried unanimously . Col . Clerke , in reply , said he would ose no time in thanking the brethren for the honour they had paid him , and whicii he had much pleasure in accepting , and hoped that he should have many opportunities from time to time of being amongst them . Bro . Jno , Clarricoats then proposed , and Bro . Nelson Reed seconded , Mr . Percy

Crampton , of the firm of Copestake , Moore , Crampton , and Co ., as an initiate . Bro . Goffin also proposed that a letter expressing the sympathy of the lodge be sent to Bro . Burman , which was seconded by Bro . Briggs , supported by I 3 ro . Bullock , and carried unanimously . The Secretary , Bro . Past Alaster Whitaker , having promised to write and send thc letter forthwith , gave notice that at the next

meeting hc would propose that the sum of £ 10 ios . be voted from the Benevolent Fund of the lodge , to be placed on the list of Bro . George Briggs , vvho intended to represent the lodge as Steward at the next festival of the Royal Alasonic Institution for Boys , which will be held on the last Wednesday in June next . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the large room , where a most " recherche : " banquet was

served , and undisputed -.. raise is due to Bro . VV . G . Jennings for thc manner in which the same was placed upon the table under his immediate superintendence . Bro . Nelson Reed presided , supported on his right by Bros . Col . Clerke , Grand Secretary , and H . G . Buss , Asst . Grand Secretary ; and on his left by Bros . George Briggs , LP . AL , and T . S . Hellicr , P . M . On the removal of the cloth grace was said .

and the usual toasts followed . The first toast , that of " Thc Ouccn , " which vvas warmly received , was followed b y the National Anthem ; to this succeeded that of "H . R . H . the M . W . G . M ., " which toast the Worshipful Master said was always well received in every Alasonic lodge . It was needless to remind the brethren that since His Royal Highness had been Grand Alaster , Freemasonry

had made great strides . Upwards of 300 new lodges had been granted since 1 S 75 , the year H . R . H . was installed . The charter , or warrant , of the Carnarvon Lodge was granted during the Prince of Wales's absence in India , and bore the signatures of the M . W . Pro G . AL , thc Earl of Carnarvon , and the Earl of Lathom , R . W . Dep . G . M . With this toast he would couple the name of

H . R . H . the Princess of Wales , it being only three days since that illustrious lady celebrated her thirty-sixth birthday . He was sure every brother would hear with pleasure that at the meeting of Grand Lodge on the previous Wednesday a resolution , ' expressing the best wishes of the United Grand Lodge of England be conveyed to H . R . H . on this her thirty-sixth birthday , was unanimously carried

amidst the applause of the brethren assembled . The toast of " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " vvas next proposed by Bro . Reed , who , in the course of his remarks , referred to Lord Carnarvon as a nobleman and gentleman who always fulfille'd his duties in a genial and noble manner . They were all aware of his great ability . The same remarks applied to Lord Lathom , who was highly respected

by all who knew him , both in his own Province of West Lancashire and throughout the Craft . Hc felt certain that the whole of the present Grand Officers were well able to fulfil their duties , though he could more particularly speak of the two representatives present with them that evening •—the Grand Secretary , Bro . Col . Clerke , and Bro . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary—upon whom he should call to

reply . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , as a Grand Officer , thanked the brethren vcry much indeed for the way in which the toast had been received - It was an important one , he would acknowledge , as it included many important names , The toast of thc Grand Officers , Present and Past , embraced names of most eminent men , all of whom had worked hard for the good of the Craft . The gallant

colonel then referred to the motion before Grand Lodge on the previous Wednesday respecting Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales , vvho might , he amusingly said , be described as Al . VV . Grand Alistrcss . It would be his extreme pleasure within thc next few days to send to Her Koyal Highness the resolution engrossed on vellum , and which doubtless would elicit from that gracious lady an

early reply . Bro . Henry G . Buss also acknowledged the toast . The next toast was that of "The VV . M ., " proposed in hearty terms by Bro . Briggs , who congratulated Bro . I ) n" rcnown in the Craft , remarking that hc ( Bro . Jeed ) would have been installed earlier , but was precluded nrough holding that office in another lodge . Bro . Reed , hehi y i * retllrncd thanks for the kind manner in which , his eaith had been proposed and received . He had alivavs to do

^ nucavoured his best for Freemasonry , and would ontiriue so to do . Bro . Reed then , in graceful terms , rc"re-ii 1 services of Bro . Briggs , whom he had the far . n sureoir meeting in Freemasonry when he ( Bro . urn * was mitiated in the St . James ' s Lodge some five sam i * " In conc-usion , Bro . Reed hoped that at the j ™ tlme next year his name would be as good as it appeared to be then . The toast of "Thc Initiates" was by sj " "' , ' ' - Buss having favoured thc brethren S , ° I moaei

^ errir , iT ' s' IJros ' ''' oe" and James the „ ? " ' >' ne neat ' y and briefly replied . In proposing Iri , *' , ^ st- " The Installing Afaster , Bro . George » , 'P'M'V- ^ er . the cheering had ' subsided , Brf Proim = 1 A . lt , vas Wlth t ** greatest pleasure that he 'he maS ? Pr he hea . ° ? B , ° ' ? "W , They had all seen frees ? , K ^ '" whlch 1 , e I , ad workc < l the various Deso ma ' rv 11 theinstallation ceremony had been performed in "i e annti t manner as to deserve it being recorded in ¦ mais ot Freemasonry . Bro . Reed then presented

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Bro . Briggs with a vcry handsome Past Alaster ' s jewel , accompanying the presentation with some highly complimentary remarks , which were heartily cheered by the brethren . Bro . Briggs , in the course of his reply , thanked the lodge for the jewel so kindly voted to him , a . id which would to him be the brightest ornament that he possessed . He thanked the brethren from his heart of hearts for the

honour done him that evening , which to him would always be the night of nights . The toast of "Thc Past Masters " was next given , eliciting replies from Bros . VV . S . Whitaker , James Cowan , and T . S . Hellicr . "The Visitors " were next honoured , on behalf of whom Bros . Aver } -, Past G . Treas . Devonshire ; F . Burdett , VV . AI . 1 G 01 ; and J . Bergmann , VV . AI . 1671 , replied . "Success to the Alasonic

Charities followed , in submitting which Bro . Reed observed that from a recent speech " of H . R . H . thc Prince of Wales he gathered that about £ 1000 per week was contributed to thc Alasonic Charities , which was he thought worthy of all praise . Since the establishment of the Carnarvon Lodge , some five years , they had sent a Steward to each festival , and the total amount subscribed by its

members was £ 500 . He felt no doubt but what a similar amount would be sent during thenextfive years . With this toast he would couple the name of Bro . James Terry , Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Bro . Terry , in the course of his reply , acknowledged that it needed little to be said to the members of the Carnarvon Lodge on behalf of the Alasonic Charities , as they were

alread y such great supporters of those Institutions , his own in particular . He wished he could congratulate every lodge as he did this . Bro . Cowan took up for the Benevolent Institution the sum of 173 guineas , and he hoped Bro . Briggs would be able to eclipse that amount for the Boys . In proposing the next toast , that of "The Treasurer and Secretary , " the W . AL said that it must be a very pleasing

fact for the members of the lodge to know that after contributing to thc Charities as they had , they still possessed a fund of over £ 100 . The Treasurer , Bro . John Clarricoats , in reply , said for the last five years in acknowledging this toast hc had told the brethren that hc was " a man of few words , " but after the flattering way in which they had received his name and the toast he could not refrain from

saying how much he appreciated their kindness and good wishes . He could only add that if he had pleased them in the past , hc would do his utmost to please them in the future . Bro . VV . S . Whitaker , who also replied , said that at that late period of the evening the brethren would not be inclined to listen very attentively to what he might say , particularly as the remarks of a Secretary are , of necessity ,

somewhat dry and statistical . Hc would , however , like just to draw their attention briefly to thc balance sheet . Though the balance in favour of the lodge was small , it was thoroughly genuine , and the amounts shown as owing were bona fide debts . He was also p leased to say that at the last meeting of the Audit Committee , held a few days previously , the lodge was entirely free from debt . Hc

would also remind the brethren , but more particularly for the information of the initiates , that out of every amount received by the Treasurer of this lodge ( visitors' fees alone excepted ) a certain proportion was paid to the Benevolent Fund , the result being the ability of the lodge to vote to one or other of the Charitable Institutions the sum of twenty guineas . At this moment , he vvas pleased to say ,

they had the considerable sum of £ 100 in the bank . Therefore , he thought he might fairly consider the balance sheet a very satisfactory one indeed . Bro . Whitaker , in conclusion , thanked the brethren sincerely for the kind manner in which they always received thc toast of the Treasurer and Secretary , and assured them that any assistance he was able to give the lodge was to him a pleasure as well as

a duty , and he would continue to render every aid in his power to promote the prosperity and efficiencyof thc lodge , the officers of the lodge was acknowledged by Bros . G . A . Brock , S . VV ., and F . Alorgan , J . VV . ^ the Tyler ' s toast bringing a most memorable and enjoyable meeting to a close . The visitors present included Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; Theodore Distin , Past G .

Steward ; J . A . Avery , Past Grand Treas . Devon ; John L . Alather , Pas G . D . of C Herts ; Francis Burdett , VV . AI . 1 G 01 ; J . Bergmann , VV . AI . 1671 ; Henry Norman , P . AI . Grand Stewards' Lodge ; J . Al . Hoddcr , LP . AL 217 ; N . J . Durrant , P . AI . 105 G ; Edward Terry , P . AI . 1310

A . T . Roberts , I . P . M . 1702 ; C . A . Woods , J . W . 145 ; R . A . Alorgan , J . W . 1 G 71 ; F . Carr , S . D . 1 G 07 ; H . Warden , J . D . 1671 ; E . Lowther , 907 ; H . Morgan , 1203 : John Ledger , 15 SG ; George Harrison , 1 G 0 S ; P . A . Gicter , 1 G 71 ; VVm . Wilson , 1 G 71 ; J . Broderck , 170 S ; Burrell , 1829 ; and F . A . Kelly , 1524 ( Freemason ) .

FARRINGDON WITHOUT LODGE ( No . 1745 ) - —This representative lodge had a meeting on Alonday , thc 29 th ult ., at the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn . Among those present werc Bros . T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Aliddx ., W . AL ; H . I . Lardner , S . VV . ; Al . Samuels , J . W . ; VV . Ramsey , P . AL , Treasurer ; VV . H . Jackson , jun ., P . AL , Secretary ; Strugnell , J . D . ; Goodenough , acting I . G . ;

Hart , Hon . Organist ; and Parkinson , Tyler . Thc minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , several letters from absent members were read . There was no business on the agenda . Previously to the lodge being closed a notice of motion upon a financial matter vvas given by Bro . Goodenough . The members shortly afterwards separated . There was no banquet .

ST . LEONARD LODGE ( No . 1766 ) . — The third installation meeting of this successful lodge was held atthe Town Hall , Shoreditch , on Wednesday week , the ist inst . The W . AL , Bro . G . F . Barr , vvho is deserving of the highest praise for the very able manner in which he installed his successor , was supported by Bro . James Terry , Past G . W . Herts ( honorary member ); Louis Stean , P . AL ;

C . 1 * . Barham , S . W ., W . AI . elect ; E . Benjamin , J . W . ; Rev . H . E . Henderson , Chap . ; C . Stevens , Treas . ; Joseph Cox , Hon . Sec ; J . A . Jones , S . D . ; Alfred Clement , J . D .: E . Walker , D . oi C . ; G . Young , Org . ; J . Funston , I . G . ; Frank Alatthews , and C . T . Speight , G . Tyler Surrey , Tyler . The members present included Bros . VV . H . Brand , W . AL 1524 ; H . I . Thrower . H .

Warnforth , R . Droisdale , John Staff , W . Beasley , Thos . Lawrence , B . Nicholson , li . Burnard , Charles' Deacon , J . G . Aloore , H . J . Gale , and others . Among the visitors present we noticed Bros . F . Hamer , VV . M . The Great City Lodge , 142 G ; G . Edwards , VV . M . Victoria Park Lodge , 1816 ; G . A . Taylor , P . M . 217 ; H . Dance , P . M . 754 J G . Townsend , P . M . S 20 , 755 , 1445 ; R . Jennings ,

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LP . AL 907 ; VV . H . Lee , P . AI . 957 and 1524 ; VV . Musto , P . M . 1349 ; E . Somers , P . AI . 1 G 02 ; James Robson , J . W . 1445 ; G . J . Woodman , J . W . 1599 ; G . T . Turner , S . D . 1 S 3 ; F . Carr , S . D . 1607 ; James Dunse , J . D . 193 ; VV . Nicholson , 19 ; H . Sarson , 70 ; VV . Cutting , 193 ; S . Smither , 193 ; A . Bridgman , 754 : J . T . Sinclair , S 13 ; James Smith , 1107 ; J . Harrison , 127 S ; VV . Finch , 1365

VV . W . Morgan , jun . 13 S 5 ; VV . Hancock , 1549 ; C . F . Luckhurst , 1604 ; and F . A . Kelly , 1524 ( Freemason ) . Thc lodge was opened in due and solemn form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The installation ceremony was then proceeded with . Bro . Charles Frederick Barham being presented , and duly obligated , thc brethren below the Degree of Installed

Alaster retired , when he was duly installed into the chair of K . S . with the customary solemnity , and on the return of the brethren was proclaimed and saluted in the usual form , Bro . James Terry acting as Director of Ceremonies . The whole ceremony , including the various addresses , were given by Bro . Barr in a most creditable manner . The following brethren werc appointed to

office : Bros . E . Benjamin , S . VV . ; J . A . Jones , J . W . ; Rev . H . E . Henderson , Chap . ; C Stevens , Ireas . ; Joseph Cox , Sec ; A . Clement , S . D . ; J . Funston , J . D . ; C . Young , Org . ; E . Walker , I . G . ; Frank Alatthews , D . of C ; R . Droisdale and H . J . Thrower , Stewards ; and C . T . Speight , Tyler . Bro . Barham at once gave sufficient proof of his ability for the Alastership of the lodge by the able manner in which he initiated Messrs .

George Lockyerand George Short , two gentlemen vvho had been unanimously elected at the last meeting . After the names of two candidates , one for initiation and one for joining , had been submitted to the lodge , the Secretary reported that he had received an application from Bro . Hedges , the Secretary of the Royal Alasonic Institution for Girls , for a Steward at the festival in Alay next ; vvhen

the VV . AI . stated that himself and the S . VV . had arranged to represent St . Leonard ' s Lodge at the Girls' Festival in 1 SS 1 , the Boys' having already been served ; and promised Bro . Terry ( a similar application having been received on behalf of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , which Bro . Terry so worthily represents ) that a Steward should represent his festival the following year . The VV . AI . then

said hc had a very pleasing duty to perform , which vvas to present Bro . Barr with a jewel unanimously voted to him at the last meeting . The W . AI . then placed it upon Bro . Barr ' s breast , accompanying thc presentation with a few congratulatory remarks . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren shortly aftewards sat down to an excellent banquet , the serving of which was highly creditable to the

lodge , who , we were informed , now cater for themselves . At the conclusion of the banquet and after grace , the W . AL proposed the toast of " The Oueen , " which vvas followed by that of "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , AI . W . G . AI .,- ' the W . AL remarking that those brethren who had the privilege of attending Grand Lodge knew how well H . R . H . performed his duties ; with this toast he would include the name

of the Princess of Wales , it being her Royal Highness's birthday . This toast , whicii was very warmly received , was followed by the " Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , the Al . VV . Pro . Grand Al . ; Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , Deputy G . AL ; and the Grand Officeis , Present and Past , " coupled with the name of Bro . VV . Clarke , Assist . G . P ., who was prevented from attending the opening of the lodge

having to be present at Grand Lodge . Bro . Clarke in reply thanked the brethren for their hearty response to the toast , assuring them that while the Craft had such brethren as Lord Carnarvon and Lord Lathom at their head , who had the best causes of Freemasonry at heart , thc tenets of their Order would be perfectl y safe . The next toast vvas that of "TheW . M ., " proposed by Bro . Barr , LP . AL , vvho said lhat

he never had a more pleasing duty to perform than that of proposing the health of thc W . M . He always wished to be sincere in his remarks , and he trusted the brethren would credit him with sincerity upon this occasion . They all knew of what energy their VV . AI . vvas possessed and whatever hc commenced hcgcnerally acquitted himself of with credit . Bro . Barr then referred to the great success of the banquet , whicii vvas

mainl y due to the VV . AI . Thc W . AL , having replied , proposed in complimentary terms " The Health of the In ; , tailing Master , " thanking him for the able manner in which hc had performed the ceremony of installation , and sincerely hoped when the time came for him to instal his successor , that he should be able to perform the ceremony in a like manner . It was his intention to perform that duty ,

and he trusted it would become the rule of the lodge for each Alaster to instal his successor . Bro . Barr , who , in the course of his reply , was frequently cheered , returned thanks for thc kindly manner in which his name had been mentioned and received . He had long aspired to the chair , and had done his best to attain that position . He felt exceedingly thankful for thc

handsome jewel presented to him that evening , which he should always highly prize . It was at the last moment , he might say , that he decided to instal his successor . First he thought of leaving that ceremony to some more able brother than himself , but ultimately he decided to do his best , knowing that the kindly feelings of the brethren would prompt them to overlook any shortcomings that might

present themselves . In conclusion , Bro . Barr said the VV . AI . might always depend upon his heartiest support whenever necessary . Thc toast of "The Past Alasters " was next given by the W . AL , who said that , though they were not numerous , they were two of the best . Bro . Louis Stean was one of the oldest Alasons in London and the father of the lodge . He ( the W . AL ) felt the greatest respect for him and his general good qualities , and for

the instruction he vvas always so pleased to give . With regard to Bro . Barr , apart from his previous services , thc manner in which he had performed thc ceremony that evening was deserving of all praise . Bros . Stean and Barr having replied , the toast of "The Initiates" followed , who , each in turn , replied . To the toast of "The Charities " Bro . Terry forcibly replied . Bro . Hamer , VV . AI . Great City Lodge , replied on behalf of "The Visitors . " The sum of £ 1 7 s . 3 d . was found in the Charity Box .

SIR CHARLES BRIGHT LODGE ( No . 1793 ) . —This rapidly increasing lodge met in excellent strength at the Alasonic Rooms , Teddington , on Saturday , the 27 th ult . Among those present were Bros . R . VV . Forge , W . M .: J . Filler , S . VV . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Aliddx ., J . W . ; J . Hurst , P . G . P . Middx ., Treas ., LP . AL ; II . VV . Linton , S . D . ; T . Goodchild , J . D . ; C . Stevens , LG . ; and J . Gilbert , P . G . T . Aliddx ., Tyler . Bro . Beard , Strawberry Hill Lodge , was a visitor .