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in attendance , Mr . William Fassett Bruty and Mr . William Sammes were then initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry , according to anrient custom . All letters having been read , the lodge was closed in due form . The bre'hren then sat down to a supper . The usual loial toa ^ ls were hi-aitily given and responded to . On this occasion several of the P . Ms . were " conspicuous by their

absence , " which brought a warm and hearty reception to their toasts , showing that wherever they were their associations with the lodge were not forgotten . " ihe Initiates , " ably proposed by the VV . M ., were responded toby Bros . Bruly and Sammes . The evening was pleasantly spent , and various songs given by the brethren did much to increase the pleasure , which the Tyler's toast brought to an end .

LODGE OP TEMPERANCE IN THE EAST ( No . SgS ) . —The above-named old lodge met on Wednesday , the 251 I 1 ult ., at the Assembly Rooms , Poplar . Bro . Geo . Sidders , VV . M ., was well supported by the brethren generally , and the following Past Masters : Bros . Pulsford , l . P . M . ; Dr . C . Wyatt Smith , Sec ; J . R . Waller , Treas . ; C . Scrutton : H . Rogers , D . of C . ; G . Graveley ; and

G . H . Stephens ; also Bios . Butcher , S . W . j J . Bylotd , J . W . ; Carter , S . D . ; Gordon , J . D . ; Cadman , I . G . ; Sherwin , Org . j and others . The business before the lodge consisted of the initiation of three gentlemen into the Order , and all preliminaries proving favourable , Messrs . G . Hughes , J . G . Hammond , jun ., and H . VV .

Mant were admitted in an able manner . . Uro . Hughes was afterwards passed to the Second Degree . Other business was successfully disposed of , and the brethren adjourned . Among the visitors were Bros . C Slater , 1076 ; R . Gielard , goi ; W . G . Cadwallader , 404 ( S . C . I After lodge , upon the invitation of the VV . M ., a social hour was pleasantly passed , and some excellent harmony enjoyed .

ST . MARYLEBONE LODGE ( No . 1305 ) . — A meeting of ihis prosperous lodge was held at the Langham Hotel , on Wednesday , the gth inst ., when a very large number of brethren assembled ; the principal feature of the evening being the admission , as joining member , of

Bro . Lord Charles iV . de la Poer Beresford , M . P ., P . M . Saxe-Weimar Lodge , 1903 , Portsmouth . The W . M ., Bro . Henry Hill , was supp rted by Bros . F . Smith , J . W . ; J . Chaplin , Trras . ; J . L . Baker , P . VI ., Sec ; J . Spurgin , S . D .: K . J . Bonham , J . D . ; VV . H . Pope , Steward ; F . C . Moufiet , l . P . M . ; S . G . Foxall , P . G . P ., P . M . ; E White ,

P . M . ; W . VV . Tyler , P . M . ; J . J . Pope , P . M . ; B . Phillips , P . M . ; C . Walker , P . M . ; and a numerous attendance ol brethren . The visitors present were Bros . C . A . CotteLourne , P . G . P . ; W . H . Baker , W . M . 2030 ; Col . G . VV . Burges , P . M . 9 ; G . M . Gurton , P . M . 172 ; H . Von Joel , P . M . 957 ; J . March , P . M . 27 ; T . B . Linscott , P . M . 55 ; I . Shand , P . M . ; C . Jackson , P . M . 534 ; O .

Hansard , P . M . 197 ; L . Kert , P . M . 179 ; H F . Koxill , J D . I 3 S ( ; j . Healey , S . W . 1348 ; R . H . Palmer , S . W . 17321 L . Jdcubs , l . P . M . 1732 ; G . Coop , S . W . 141 ; E . Bushman , S . O . 1969 ; G . A . Garratt , 704 ; C . R . Wicken , 733 ; J . Thorn , 907 : R . Andrews , 35 ; T . Arnold , 1329 ; H . Jenkins , S 60 ; T . Tucker , 144 ; G . T . Cox , 862 ; G . ivl . Mayo , 1732 ; F . Price , 160 S ; G . F . Edwards , I . G .

765 ; T . Cannes , 179 ; J . F . Millis , 2 It ; | . Potter , 1614 ; D . Wilson , 1563 ; H . J . Honeyman , 55 ; W . Smith , 1706 ; and VV . VV . Lee , 1 S 97 . The lodge was opened in due form . and the minutes of the preceding meeting read and confirmed Ballot was then taken for Bro . Lord Chatles VV . de la P . Beresford , M . P ., P . M . of the Saxe-VVeimar Lodge , Portsmouth ( who

was proposed by Bro . h . Seager-Hunt , M . P . ) , and Bro . C . Walker , Uld Concord Lodge , as joining members , which , oroving unanimous , the VV . Master said that he had much pl-a-uri- in declaring them duly elected members of the St . Mirylebune L > dge . Bro . Lord Charles Beresford , M . P ., was initiated in L nlge 817 , Sydney , N . S . W ., 14 th Nov ., 1 S 70 . He subsequently joined LoJge 1205 , East

St . inehou , e . in May , 1873 , ami was first VV . M of the Saxe-Weimar Lodge , No . 1 993 . Portsmouth , in 1 SS 1 . Bro . J . E . Hammond was then raised to the degree of Mdster Mason , after which Messrs . VVhiteley , sen ., VV hiteley , jun ., and J . \ V . Avery were impressively initiated into Freemasonry . It was resolved unanimously that a letter of condolence

be sent to the family of tlie late Bro . Durrant , who had been a respected member of the ladge for many years . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was dosed in due lorm , and the brethren adjourned to a magnificent banquet . The toasts of "The Oueen and the Craft " and " The M . W . G . M ., the Prince of Wales , " were given and received in the usual hearty Masonic manner .

The VV . M ., in proposing the toast of " The Grand Officers , " baid that the Marylebone Lodge was always favoured with a good attendance of Grand Officers , and that night was no exception . The Grand Officers always used their best endeavours for the good of the Craft , and they were ably repiesented by Bros . Cottebrune and Foxall . Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., in reply , expressed the

pleasure he felt in rising to return thanks for this toast . He had had the privilege of being a Grand Officer for miny years , an 1 was always pleased to see that the brethren of the va'ious lodges received this toast with so much enthu- > ia-m . He congratulated the W . M . on the very impressive manner in which the installation ceremony had been perlormed .

Bro . S , G . Foxall , P . G P ., also responded , and said that he was pleased to see an accession of five members to swell the numbers of the lodge . But he was especially pleased to see Bro . Lord Bereslord , M . P ., introduced among them as a member , and the thanks of the brethren were due to Bro . Seager-Hunt , M . P ., for introducing him . Bro . F . C . Moufiet , l . P . M ., then proposed "The Health

of the W , M ., " and said the brethren had seen the excellent working of Bro . Hill , their esteemed W . M ., and therefore it was unnecessary for him to dwell upon his merits . He frb sire that the lodge would continue to flourish under his guidance .

Bro . H . Hill , W . M ., replied , and returned his hearty thanks for the terms in which Bro . Moufiet had alludej to him , and for the flattering reception the brethren had given the toast . He would do his best to carry out the duties as efficiently as the Master who bad preceded him . He considered that that night was a grand meeting in the annals

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of the lodge , and was proud that the distinguished brethren who were present had honoured him with their attendance . " The Initiates" was next given by the W . M ., who said that it was essential that new blood should be brought into the lodge . He was glad to say that there were three initiates that evening , all of whom he hoped would one day be shining lights in Freemasonry .

Bro . VVhiteley , sen ., responded , and in an eloquent speech expressed the pleasure and pride he felt at being among them . When he heard the grand doctrines that were enunciated in the initiation ceremony , he was very much impressed , for they were the grand principles that were taught by the Great Master himself . He felt he had become a new creature since his initiation . There were

two great precepts in Freemasonry that were dear to the hearts of all . He referred to brotherly love and Charity , and he felt sure the brethren would heartily unite with him in wishing that the Masonic wings of love might never lose a feather . bro . VVhiteley , jun ., and Bro . J . W . Avery also returned thanks for the kind manner in which they had been

received . Bro . Seager-Hunt , M . P ., then took charge of the gavel , and asked the brethren to receive from his hands the toast of the evening—that of "The Joining Members . " Bros . Lord Beicsford and C . Walker would , he was certain , be impressed with the manner in which their W . Master , Bro . Hill , had performed the ceremonies that night , for he had

ntver heard the beauteous precepts more grandlv given . He hoped it had impressed the initiates , for true Masonic feeling brought about many a happy home , and enabled us to stand against that wave of Atheism and Socialism that at the present time was so prevalent . Bro . Lord Charles Beresford , M . P ., in reply , said that it was a very great pleasure to him to be with them , and

to be elected a member of the lodge , for which he heartily thanked them . Many of the brethren were personally known to him , and it was pleasant to see them together that night . He was initialed in New South Wales , and since that time had joined a large number of lodges in different parts of the world , including Hong-Kong , Wellington , New Zealand , the Cape , and in Tunis . At the

latter place he was much impressed by seeing a brother , who was an Irishman , initiate an Englishman , a Frenchman , and an Italian , and each in the language of the brethren who were initiated . He was very much impressed at the speech of Bro . Whiteley , sen ., one ot the iniiiates . Bro . Whiteley appeared to have found out the great and grand principles of th : Craft . He ( Bro . Lord Beresford )

wished to pay a strong compliment to the W . Master , for he had never seen the initiation ceremony performed in a manner more calculated to impress . In conclusion , he had to offer his heartfelt thanks to the lodge for their reception , and considered it a great honour to become a member of so fl > uri ^ hing a lodge . Bro . E . White , P . M ., then gave " The Visitors , " which

their W . M . had asked him to propose , as he personally knew a very large number of those present ; some of them he had been acquainted with for many years . The St . Marylebone Lodge always welcomed the visitors , and that night they were exceptionally fortunate in having the large number of 35 piesent . The very interesting occasion had influenced tue numerous attendance , but he welcomed them

all , and hoped that they had s ent a pleasant evening . He was pleased to see Bro . Cottebrune present , and Bro . Col . Burges , who was also well known . The latter brother held a high position in the locality , and he was pleased to see local members , as the St . Marylebone lodge was essentially a local lodge . Bros . Hansard and Col . Burges responded , and thanked

the members heartily fortheadmirableentertainment , which the visitors had thoroughly enjoyed . The W . vl . next gave " The P . M . ' s , " and said that some of them were Grand Officers and distinguished members of the Craft , and were always pleased to do what they could to support the Master of the lodge . tiro . Moufiet , as I . P . M ., returned thanks for the very

kind manner the toast had been received , and assured the W . M . that anything in the way of advice or other assistance the P . M . 's couid give , they would only be too happy to offer . Bro . Phillips , P . M ., also replied , and said he felt very pleased to think that they had initiated three good men as Masons , and great credit was due to the VV . M . lor his

initiation . The two joining members would bring great lustre and credit to the lodge . "The Treasurer and Secretary" was next given by the W . M ., who spoke of the indefatigable energies of both , who worked night and day for the benefit of the lodge and the Craft . Bros . Chaplin , Treas ., and Baker , P . M ., Sec , responded

in suitable terms . " The Officers " was then proposed by the W . M ., who said that no Master could conduct a lodge without proper support from the officers , and ne was glad to say that they were all proficient in their work , and no lodge in the Metropolitan district was better officered . Ihe Tyler ' s toast brought a very satisfactory and enjoyable evening to a close .

KENNIN 3 TON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —A meeting of this popular transpontine lodge was convened at the Horns' Tavern , Kennington Park-road , on the 1 st inst ., when there were present Bros . H . Strenger , W . M ; Plowman , S . W . ; La Feuillade , J . W . ; W . Stuart , P . M . 141 , Sec ; Lingley , S . D . ; Fuale , J . D . ; Cruse , I . G . ; Westley , D . C ; George Everett , P . M . ; H . Higgins , P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; C . H .

Kouler , P . M . ; VV . P . Webb , P . M . ; Cockburn , P . M . ; Appleton , l . P . M . ; and others . Bro . Harry Price , S . W . 177 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and Bro . Sheppard was passed to the Second Degree by the W . M . Several letters having been read from absent members , and a proposition for initiation handed in for ballot at the next meeting , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed .

CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1572 ) . —The Intallation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 5 th inst ., at the Albion , Aldersgate-street . Bro . Coffin , the outgoing Master , after raising Bros . Bliss and Gill and initiating two candidates , Messrs . Frederick Tyler and Isidore Henri Alphonse Marchand , performed the ceremony of installing his successor , Bro . John Russell , late S . W .

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The whole of the work was done in the most perfect and impressive manner , but , as the fact is fully referred to j n the speeches made at the banquet which followed the lodge meeting , it is unneces . ary to enlarge upon the subject here ; besides which , the length at which the speeches are reported necessitates the curtailment of this part of the report . The officers nf the lodge for the ensuing year are as follows : Bro . R . E . H . Goffin , l . P . M . ; T . S . Stacey .

S . W . ; J . P . Dickson , f . W . ; Clarricoats . Treas . ; W . S . Whittaker , Sec . ; I . " Paige , S . D . ; VV . Kingwell , J . O . ; VV . Wright , I . G . ; | . F . Heath , D C . ; C . F . Mallett , W . S . ; Dr . Basley , Org . ; and C . Thomas , Tyler . Among the visitors present were Bros . Simpson , P . G . Chap . ; Greenwood , P . G . Swd . Br . ; Buss , P . G . Asst . Sec ; Jas . Terry , P . P . G . W . Bucks and Hunts ; W . R . Hunt , 2021 ; E . B . Hartt , 19 S 7 ; John Plenderleck , 1598 ;

J . Anderson , P . M . 350 ; J . H . Price , Treas . 1321 ; J . H . Haxter , 194 ; W . Fo . vler , 172 S ; J . E . Sheffield , 1897 : G . Hamilton , W . M . 1466 ; H . H . Wells , P . M . 1671 ; Thos . Tremere , l . P . M . 1729 ; A . S . Cook , 1962 ; G . Potter , 569 ; R . Gallingham . 117 S ; J . F . Bell , 1613 ; A . Brookman , 1 ; VV . H . Baker , W . M . 2030 ; J . R . Johnson , P . M . 2005 ; J . E . Shand , P . M . 2030 ; R . Wilson , ng 5 ; Geo . Shread , 74 ; Charles Laver , 903 ; Geo . Goolson , 1623 ; J .

Heokaman , 1329 : F . A . Smith , 166 9 ; J . B . Green , 3 ; and Walter Potter , 1260 . After the banquet the customary list of toasts was proposed by the W . M . and I . P . M ., the speeches they gave rise to being of more than ordinary interest . After the first toait , " The Queen and the Crift , " had been duly honoured , the W . M ., in proposing " The Health of the VI . W . G . VJ ., " said that that was a toast to which ' he

was sure the brethren would accord that hearty welcome which it always received at the banquets of the Carnarvon Lodge . He thought that it would not be easy to over , estimate the benefits which had accrued to Freemasonry since His Koyal Highness did the Craft the honour to become a member of the order . The example of the Prince of Wales had been followed by many noble and illustrious men holding high positions in

every walk of life , and they in their tu n , he doubted not , had decided many true and good men to imitate their example , and join the ranks of the Craft ; and , therefore , he felt that Freemasonry was exceedingly indebted to its Most Worshipful Grand Master for the increased prosperity which hid marked its progress in recent times , not only in England , but throughout the whole of the English-speaking community in all parts of

the world . As Freemasons , it was very gratifying to them to know that the M . W . G . M . enjoyed the greatest popularity as head of the Craft . No doubt the very exalted position he occupied otherwise had something to do with that great popularity , but he thought it had been enhanced in an equal , perhaps in a greater degree , by the very great interest their Grand Master took in all matters connected with the Craft , and by the thoroughness with

which he performed , as often as possible , the duties o £ Grand Master . As a practical Freemason , the Prince of Wales , by the generous sympathy which he frequently evinced for philanthropic institutions , by a willingness to perform acts tending to their welfare , was giving us frequent evidence that he was actuated by the true spirit of Freemasonry . He , therefore , felt sure that the brethren would join heartily with him in the hope that

His Royal Highness would be pleased to continue in the office of M . W . G . M . for many years to come . In proposing " The Health of the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon ; the Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , " the W . M . said he felt sure that he need not occupy the time in dilating upon the excellent manner in which the Grand Officers performed their duty . They had only to

reflect for a moment upon the far reaching extent of the interest and influence of Freemasonry , and the very satisfactory and harmonious manner in which the affairs o £ the Craft were administered , to feel sure that the Grand Officers performed their duties most ably , and also that the great responsibilities attaching to their high offices were attached to brethren of high moral worth , great intelligence , and great ability . The W . M . added that he

had had a suggestion made to him by a very distinguished brother then present , Bro , Simpson , the P . G . Chap ., which he felt sure the brethren would be delighted to carry outnamely , that the lodge should despatch a telegram to the Earl of Carnarvon , sending a hearty Masonic greeting to the illustrious Mason from whom they derived their name . He thought that the Earl of Carnarvon would be pleased to receive a message from his god-child showing that he

was always held in affectionate regard . The W . M . concluded hy coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Simpson , P . G . Chap . Bro . Simpson , in replying , said this constitutional toast had been proposed very eloquentl y by the Worshipful Master , and received very heartily by the brethren , and he was sure that his excellent and worthy colleagues , then present , who were by accident

supposed to be junior to himself , would join him in returning their sincere thanks for the honour that had been done to the Grand Officers , Past and Present . In regard to their two chiefs who were in the fore front on this occasion , he said nothing ; the brethren knew how worthily aNd diligently they carried out their duties in Grand Lodge . In regard to one of those Grand Officers who now had upon his shoulders to a great extent the affairs of State , to whom it had been

suggested to send a telegram , and who he was sure would have felt happy to meet them without those distinctions which , alas , too much divided fellow men , they as brethren of the Carnarvon Lodge had thought it desirable to send this Masonic greeting to the godfather of their lo Ige , which would raise in his mind , which must be fully weighted with the cares ol State , a remembrance which must be a happy lightening of those cares ; like as when some one going

along the street in a brown study , who meets a friend , the cordial greeting—the hearty hand clasp—had the effect ot driving away dull care . He was quite sure of this , that the Grand Officets present to night , experienced as they werehe spoke only for Bros . Greenwood and Buss—he himself was a very young man and had very little experience , but

such as he had had made him relish the deep impressiveness of the l . P . M ., both in the ceremony of initiation and that of installation . He ( Bro . Simpson ) never knew in the 3 8 years during which he had been a Mason those beautilul ceremonies more beautifully performed . They had come to see a novice , they had found a " grave and reverend signior , " found him performing with accuracy and skill , and the new W . M . acting as an old master of 20 years'