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Members of the society will receive in return our periodically printed transactions , containing the full text of all papers read in lodge and the discussions thereon , papers communicated but not read for want of time , reports , criticisms , statistics , & c . Those who desire it will also receive the summonses convening our meetings , and it is not necessary to add that they will be at all times specially

welcome as visitors to the lodge . They will be further entitled to make full use of our lodge library and reading rooms , which we intend to establish in London as soon as circumstances shall permit . Papers from correspondence members will be received with pleasure by the Secretary , and read in lodge or printed as the Transactions as the Committee may direct .

The lodge further contemplates reprinting * scare works relating to the Craft , old minutes , lists , & c , and editing interesting manuscripts . The delivery of these cannot be included in the very low subscription , but Correspondence members will be entitled to acquire them at a reduced or cost price . I must not take up too much of your valuable space , so will refer those interested to our circular , which gives fuller

details . Many applications have already come in , including some from Germany , Switzerland , and America . I therefore believe that our Society promises to fill a vacant space in the number of Masonic Associations , and venture to hope for a great success . It is evident that the greater our numbers the better we shall be able to satisfy our literary aspirations . —Yours fraternally , G . W . SPETH , P . M ., Sec . 2076 . Address—Streatham House , Margate .

THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , It has occurred to me , in connection with the circular letter recently issued by the Earl of Carnarvon , that there must be many brethren who , being themselves in favour of the voluntary subscription among * Masons therein suggested , are practically debarred from subscribing in

consequence of a majority in their respective lodges having decided against the suggestion . I think that you would do such brethren a service , and at the same time further the wishes of our Most Worshipful Grand Master , if you would open a subscription list in your columns in which brethren situated as I have indicated may , as Masons , record their donations to the Imperial Institute . —I am , dear Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , HOWARD H . ROOM , P . M .

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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

Craft Jtaonrg . FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This old lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 25 th ult ., when there were present among others Bros . G . Coop , W . M . ; Hudson . S . W .: Hakim . I . W .: Carter . P . M ..

Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; Steng , S . D . ; Weizlar ] J . D . ; Johnson , I . G . ; Langdale , W . S . ; Cursons , A . W . S . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; Green , P . M . ; Charles Dairy , P . M . ; Heaphy , P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; Jordan , P . M . ; Fromholtz , P . M . ; Cobham , P . M . ; Longstaff , Tyler ; and many others . Among the visitors were Bros . Wyte , 889 ; Pratt , 957 ; Johnson , J . W . 160 S ; Falkner , 1539 ; and Gringel , 2021 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Mold was impressively raised to the Degree

of M . M . The ballot having been taken on behalf of Messrs . J . C . Taylor and C . A . Muller , they were initiated into Craft mysteries . The W . M . is to be congratulated on the able manner in which both arduous ceremonies were performed . The communication from the Pro Grand Master as to the Imperial Institute was vetoed by a majority of the lodge . Bro . C . Dairy was elected to represent the

lodge at the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and a notice of motion given to head his list with ten guineas from the lodge funds . Several minor matters having been satisfactorily disposed of , the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts were honoured , and the entire proceedings , under the able and genial sway of the W . M ., left nothing to be desired .

ST . THOMAS'S LODGE ( No . 143 ) . —The installation meeting of this old and justly popular lodge took place last Saturday at the Cannon-street Hotel , when there were present Bros . Gamble Hobson , W . M . ; Major P . J . Dunbar , S . W . ; H . Reid , J . W . ; A . F . Meaden , S . D . ; T . deCourcy Meade , J . L ) . ; H . A . Wooster-Reeves , P . M . 807 , I . G . ; G . Powell , P . M ., Sec ; A . V . Haines , P . M .,

Treas . ; J . Lewis Thomas , P . M ., P . G . D . C . Eng ., D . of C ; W . Battye , P . M . ; J . laltock , I . P . M . ; F . T . Dubois , P . M . ; and H . Culver James . Visitors : Bros . F . W . Imbert Terry , P . M . 214 , and Prov . G . S . W . Essex ; F . F . Page , W . M . 214 ; J . S . Simonds , P . M . 250 ( I . C . ) ; Major T . M . Bird , 167 ; D . J . Ross , W . M . 862 ; H . H . Shirley , P . M . 1491 ; C . P .

Freeman , I . G . 1823 ; and W . Wyatt , 121 ( G . L . Canada ) . Tbe lodge having been opened , the W . M . elect , Bro . Major P . J . Dunbar , was presented to the W . M . for installation , and duly installed into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom by theW . M ., who performed the ceremony in a most impressive and masterly manner . The newly-installed W . M . then invested his officers for the

ensuing year as follows ; Bros . Gamble Hobson , I . P . M . ; H . Reid , S . W . ; A . F . Meaden , J . W . ; T . de Courcy Meade , S . D . ; H . A . Wooster-Reeves , P . M . 807 , J . D . ; H . Culver James , I . G . ; G . Powell , P . M ., Sec ; A . V . Haines , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Lewis Thomas , P . G . D . C . Eng ., D . of C . ; and A . Walkley , Tyler . The usual charges were

next given , that to the W . M . by Bro . J . Taltock , P . M ., so well known in legal circles , which was splendidly rendered . The charge to the Wardens was given by that good and energetic Mason , Bro . A . V . Haines , P . M ., in a very masterly manner , and the charge to the brethren generally by the LP . M ., Bro . Gamble Hobson , in the same masterly way in which he performed the other part of the ceremony . The working throughout was excellent , and all that could

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be desired . The W . M . then presented Bro . Gamble Hob son with the P . M . ' s jewel unanimously voted to him by the brethren for his services during his year of office . Bro . Hobson thanked the brethren for the honour done him . There being no other business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet table , where they partook of the good things provided for them by the able

manager , Mr . Kelby . Grace having been said , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the W . M ., and enthusiastically responded to by the brethren . Out of a total of 20 who sat down to the banquet , seven were visitors , which speaks well for the hospitality of St . Thomas ' s , and some two or three most distinguished guests were unavoidably prevented from being present . A very enjoyable evening was spent .

INDUSTRY LODGE ( No . 186 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons ' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the 25 th ult ., when a goodly number of the members assembled , with a tair sprinkling of visitors . Amongst the latter were Bros . G . F . Smith , P . M . 1339 ; Plowman , W . M . 1381 ; Salmon , W . M . 917 ; Perkins , P . M . IQ 2 ; Hamblyn , P . M . 1622 ; Monk , 1815

Ruffley . 1381 ; Dunn , 129 S ; Morson , 1320 ; Heath , 766 ; Ponking , 1887 ; May , 1321 ; Wharton , 65 ; and Tyrrell , 1471 . On the confirmation of the minutes , and after the formal business of the lodge had been transacted , the Installing Master , Bro . G . W . Hook , W . M ., proceeded to install the W . M . elect , Bro . W . S . Page , S . W ., who was presented to the W . M . by Bro . Tallent , P . M . A Board of Installed

Masters having been duly constituted , Bro . Page was installed into tht chair of King Solomon according to ancient custom , and invested the following officers : Bros . W . W . Westley , S . W . ; J . B . Shemng , J . W . ; W . H . Hook , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Allison , P . M ., Sec ; N . Cornock , S . D . ; Banker , J . D . ; Grover , I . G . ; Ward and Spencer , Stewards ; and Woodstock , P . M ., Tyler . The addresses

were then delivered by the Installing Master in an earnest and impressive manner , and the lodge closed in perfect harmonv and adjourned . The banquet was held at the Holborn Restaurant , and served in a manner which reflected great credit on that establishment , and gave general satislaction . The various

toasts , to all of which full justice was given , were interspersed with numerous solos , duets , and recitations , rendered in a highly accomplished manner by the following artistes : Miss Joyce Maas , Bro . W . Wright , Mr . W . Tomey , and Mr . W . T . Sharp , all of whose efforts were much appreciated , and went far to ensure what proved to be a most enjoyable evening .

. TEMPERANCE IN THE EAST LODGE ( No . 898 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 26 th ult ., at the Assembly Rooms , Newby-place , Poplar . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Butcher , assisted by Bios . Sidders , I . P . M . ; Byford , iun ., S . W . ; J . Carter , J . W . ; J . Gordon , S . D . ; A . G . Duck , J . D . ; G . bhearman , l . G . ; C . W . Smith , P . M .

, Secretary ; J . Waller , P . M ., Treasurer ; Sherwin , Org . ; also P . M . ' s Bros . Rogers , B . Carter , C . Chapman , Graveley , and Pulfoid ; also Bros . Steele , E . and W . Williams , Nunn , Armstrong , Murley , Seale , Healy , Darton , Procter , Turpin , Mants , and a great many others of this lodge . Visitors : Bros . J . Morrison , W . M . 13 S 2 ; Clark , P . M . ; Valentine , Boyd , Hughes , Duffield , Royal , Millman

, and many others . The minutes ot the last regular and emergency lodge were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Messrs . T . S . daze , Dickerson , McGeorge , and H . Brown , and proved favourable in each case . The candidates were then admitted and initiated . Twenty-five guineas was voted to Bro . Pulsfcrd for his Stewardship for the Gnls' festival . After other business was transacted , the brethren , about

one bundled , adjourned to the London Tavern , Fenchurchstreet , where a splendid banquet was servud , which the brethren did ample justice to . After the usual toasts , there was some good harmony by Bros . B . Carter , Royal , Clarke , Olley , Sidders , and others ; accompanied by Bro . Sherwin in his usual style . Bro . Stewait , P . M ., Tyler , then brought the proceedings to a close by giving the Tyler's toast , and the brethren then separated , after having spent a very enjoyable evening .

ROYAL COMMEMORATION LODGE ( No , 1585 ) . A meeting was held at the Fox and Hounds , High-st . Putney , on Wednesday , 2 nd inst . Present : Bros . Collick , VV . M . } Williams , S . W . } Strong , J . W . ; Watkins , P . M . ) Ireas ., Robinson , Sec ; Wing , S . D . ; Harding , LD „ P . M . ; Stacey , P . M . Org . ; Oliver , Stwd . ; Sandalls , l . G .,-Walkeley , lyler ; Pardee , I . P . M .: Whitelev . P . M .: Boeh .

P . M . ; Collings , D . C , P . M . Visitors : Bros . Woods , 865 ; Craggs , 834 ; Ayshfurd , 1694 ; Jones , 704 ; Bosworth , 230 ; Clark = on , 1604 , and seventeen other brethren , members of the lodge . Lodge was opened in due form , and with solemn prayer . The minutes ot last meeting were read and confiimed . Bros . Elden and Moore were raised to the Sublime Degree

of Master Masons . Messrs . F . A . Saville , H . A , Tildesley , W . J . Bosworth , W . Fayers , and G . W . Ready weie balloted for as candidates . The ballot being in their favour , the four first named were duly initiated in a most impressive manner by the W . M . Through domestic affliction Mr . G . W . Ready was unable to attend , so stands over

until next meeting . The W . M . rose for the first , iecond , and third time , when a discussion arose on the subject of a confidential circular from the Pro Grand Master , and a resolution dealing with the question was carried unanimously . Bro . Grundy proposed , and the W . M . seconded , Mr . C . W . Munston as a candidate for initiation . " Alter Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed in accordance with ancient custom .

Business having been concluded , the brethren sat down to an excellent repast , served in the usual style of the worthy host , Bro . Page , P . M . After discussing the various courses , with appetites well whetted by the labours of the evening , the taole being cleared , and the room tyled , the usual Masonic

loyal , , and patriotic toasts were teceived and honoured with true Commemoration ' fire . " " The Health of the W . M ., " proposed by the I . P . M . ( who paid a high compliment to the Master for his able , correct , and impressive rendering of the two ceremonies of the evening ) , was received with acclamation . Thetoastof "The Initiates '

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was ably responded to by those brethren . ' * The Visitors " was responded to by some of the visitors , amung whom was Bio . Bosworth of No . 230 , the lather of one of the initiates , and his remarks made a visible impression on the brethren piesent . The usual toasts of "The P . M . ' s , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "The Officers , "

having been suitably given , and responded to , the Tyler ' s toast closed a most enjoyable evening , and the proceedings terminated . Bros . Page , P . M . ; the W . M ., Strong , Windsor , and Coleman sang various songs , which greatly contributed to the harmony and enjoyment of the evening .

m- ^ . ^^—m ^ FARRINGDON WITHOUT LODGE ( No . I 74 S ) - —This lodge met at the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn , on the 31 st ult . Among those present were Bros . T . Simpson , W . M . ; Lister , S . W . ; J . Strugnell , P . M ., acting J . VV . ; H . J . Lardner , P . M ., P . G . O . Surrey , Treas . ; Schultz , acting S . D . ; T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; I .

Young , I . P . M . ; H . B . Marshall , J . P ., P . G . Treas ., P . M ;; F . Kent , P . M . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Terry and Aldous were passed to the Second Degree . The ballot having been taken for Messrs . N . P . Lardner , H . R . Bennett , and W . Mills , they were duly and impressively initiated into Craft mysteries by

bro . n . J . Lardner . The lodge unanimously approved of the Pro Grand Master's suggestions as to the Masonic celebration of the Jubilee . Apologies for non-attendance having been read , the lodge was closed , and the brethren and their visitors adjourned to the banquet . Among the latter were Bros . E . Hoare , P . M . 1765 , and E . Lardner , W . M . elect 101 .

The usual toasts were briefly but pertinently given from the chair and duly honoured . The enteitainment of the brethren was enhanced by the instrumental and vocal efforts of Bros . Hoare , J . Young , Schultz , and others .

VICTORIA PARK LODGE ( No . 1816 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Queen ' s Hotel , Victoria Park , and Bro . G . Hay ' s , Langthorne Rooms , Broadway , Stratford . There was a numeious and influential gatheiing of Craftsmen , Bro . C . VV . Carrell , the W . M ., being supported by , amongst others , the following brethren : Bros .

Oldroyd , b . W . ; W . Watkins , W . M . 107 b , J . W . ; H . Rogers , P . M . 89 S , Stc ; G . Morris , Treas . ; J . 1 . Kinipple , S . D . ; H . Sinclair , J . D . ; E . W . Clements , D . C . ; M . Sherwin , Org . ; C . Reeve , P . M . ; B . Carter , P . M . ; J . Hughes , P . M . ; D . Hodges , P . M . ; W . Tilley , W . B . Abiahams , J . Bradford , b . H . Corlield , J . T . bishop , T . Cowell , R . H . Carrell , A . Govier , A . keed , G . Bush , G . T .

Sims , E . Walker , j . Ihreshe , J . Coifield Smith , D . Micklereid , Haynes , H . Hillier , A . Garrood , M . Hart , H . G . Cope , W . C . Goodey , Hallett , and others . Visitors : Bros . J . Bicknell , S . W . 538 ; b . C . D . Ftnn , P . M . 171 ; L . Coubro , P . M . 1365 ; h . Maclugh , 4 66 ; W . Blackburn , P . M . 13 C 5 ; T . G . Harris , 127 b ; t . Chatterton , l . G . 11 S 5 ; J . Pinder , P . M . 15 , 1662 , and 1007 ; G . H .

Stephens , P . M . 1623 ; H . Mogge , 176 ; W . V . Braham , 1471 ; H . Mann , jun ., J . W . 144 ; A . Toombs , 1259 ; G . J . King , 1259 ; E . Triggs , J . D . 749 ; J . Boulton , W . M . 28 , P . M . 1056 ; W . Archer , P . M . 14 S 9 ; A . W . Weston , J . W . 1378 ; and others . A vveli-arranged emergency meeting on the previous day , which was presided over by Bro . H . J . Cant , P . M ., had

cleared the business for the larger meeting by the initiation ot Messrs . Charig and Cowell , and conlerring the Second Degree upon Bro . Smiih . Bro . B . Carter , the senior P . M . and the founder of the lodge , therefore proceeded to install Bro . Carrell , who had been unanimously re-elected by the lodge , and the ceremony was capitally rendered , Bro . Rogers , P . M ., lending efficient assistance as the D . of C .

ihe W . M . afterwards appointed as his officers : Bros . W . Watkins , S . W . ; J . 1 ' . Kinipple , J . W . ; G . Morris , ireas . ; H . Rogers , P . M ., Sec ; H . Sinclair , S . D . ; E . W . Clements , J . D . ; A . Govier , I . G . ; W . B . Abiahams , D . C . j M . Sherwin , Org . ; R . H . Carrell and U . Micklereid , Stwds . ; and H . Stewart , P . M ., Tyler . Bro . Carter next gave a fine delivery of the ancient charges , after which the

lodge occupied itself with the consideration of several important matters . Among these were the Earl of Carnarvon ' s ( Pro Grand Master ) letter in re the Jubilee and the Stewardship of the W . M . for the benefit of the Royal Masonic benevolent Insitution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons . Although iSi 6 has rendered large support to the three Masonic Charities and to other Institutions , as a recent grant in aid of the West Ham Hospital

tund , it was resolved to devote 63 guineas to Bro . Carrell ' s list in order lo place the lodge in the proud position ot Life Patron of the old people ' s Institution during the Jubilee year of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen . All business being at an end , the laTge assembly dispersed , to make their way as well as the thick fog would permit to the Langthorne Rooms , Stratford , where Bro . G . Hay had prepared a capital banquet in keeping with the occasion .

At the conclusion of the repast Bro . Cattel ! gave the usual loyal and Craft toasts , and Bro . C . Reeve , as I . P . M ., followed by asking a hearty reception of the honoured toast of "The W . M . " Like Whittington , Lord Mayor of London , Bro . Carrell had returned to his duties as W . M . of the lodge for another year , and they weie all very glad he had done so . Under his rule the lodge had flourished ,

and in re-electing him they might rest assured 1816 would continue to do so . The toast was heartily received , and in an eloquent speech Bro . Carrell thanked the brethren for so warmly receiving his name , and assured them of the fact that as long as he should continue as W . M . of 1816 it would be his constant care in the future , as in the past , to promote

the happiness of the brethren and the best interests of the lodge . "The Visitors" were then honoured , Bro . Carrell urging the great importance the members of No . 1816 attached to the presence of visiting brethren , endeavouring to give them a hearty welcome , good working , and as

hospitable a reception at the banquet table as the circumstances of the lodge would admit . They all felt they could not get on without the presence and good wishes of the visitors , and the brethren ot No . 1816 were caieful whom they invited , so he was certain that all the numerous brethren visiting that evening were good men and true . Although the number was large , he felt certain that but