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LION AND LAMB LODOE ( NO . 192 ) . —Au emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , on Thursday , the rioth ult .. Bro . J . Harris , AV . M ., in the chair , supported by the officers , as follows : —Bros . F . Pratt , S . W : G . Abbott , J . W . ; J . G . Alarsh ,

P . AI ., Sec . ; George Newman , S . D . ; 1 . Cohen , J . D .-Charles Arkell , J . D . ; also Bro . George Kenning , I . P . M ., and Bro . Ebenezer Roberts , P . M . The lodge was opened in the first degree . Bro . J . W . Michael having passed the usual examination , and the lodge having been opened in

the second , was duly passetl to the degre of r . C The lodsre was resumed in the first degree . The following gentlemen having been unanimously elected by ballot , viz ., Alessrs . A . G . Alanks , F . Fellows , and E . Follett , were regularl y initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . This being the

only business before the meeting , the lodge was closed in clue form . The brethren then sat down to an excellent refreshment , which was ably presided over by the W . AI ., and the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given and responded to , nnd which resulted in the termination of a very pleasant evening . Amongst the members

present were—Bros . W . Figu , H . Davis , B . Alnrs land , S . Haynes , T . Fisher , S . Edwards , R . E Bright , F . Scott , Charles Cann , W . Done . A . G . Putnam , f . Cook , W . R-amsey , | . Kent , W F . Bates , J . G . Chillingworth , F . Jarvis , and W Cotter -and Bros . M . S . Richards 14 *; , William Worrell , W . AL , 1330 , Charles Jardine , S . D . .

140 . Hum CROSS LODGE ( Xo . 754 ) . —Between forty and fifty members of this prosperous and nourishing lodge met at Bro . Oddy ' s , Seven Sisters Hotel , Page Green , on Wednesday , the 28 th nit . The lodge was called at the very early hour

of one o . clock , on account of the quantity of business and pleasure to be gone through . The lodge having been opened in clue form , Air . II . A . Fowler , journalist , Air . James Powell , rmd Air . Henry Stevens , having been duly approved , ¦ were initiated by Bro . David Roberts , P . AL , the

ceremony was conducted in his usual impressive and p leasing style . After the raising of two brethren came the installation of Bro . J . Linzell into the chair , in ancient form , the installation ceremony being performed in the most perfec t manner by Bro . Joseph Driscoll , P . AL , United

Alarincrs ( No . 30 ) . The W . M . then proceeded to appoint his officers as follows : Bro . T . I'i . Cunningham , S . W . ; j . Alallcr , | . W ; | . Green , S . D ; Bro . T . Hugb . es , j . D ; Bro . ' S . Lance , LG ., and Bro . C . Copland , Secretary . A gloom was cast over the day ' s proceedings in consequence

ofthe death ofthe Worshipful Master , Bro .. Geo . Christie , at the early age of 31 ; . The great loss the lodge has sustained was deeply felt his many virtues and great zeal to promote the interests of the High Cross Lodge * , had endeared him to all of the brethren . That some mark of

respect should be shown to his memory was the predominant feeling of all ; but it was thought that full justice could not be elone to it then , and the consideration of what form it should take was , on the suggestion of Bro . Phillips , P . AL , supported by Hro . H . Ballantyne , P . AL , adjourned to the next lodge meeting . Tite

W . AL then directed the lodge to go into mourning for the next three months . The lodge was then closed in due form , aud upwards of forty brethren sat down to a banquet , served in splendid style , withall the delicacies of the season , and Bro . Oddy received , as he was entitled to , the hc-. ulv thanks of the brethren . After the

usual toasts , * m interesting part ol tne clay s proceedings commenced , viz ., the presentation to liro . William Steedman , P . M ., of a testimonial , consisting of a gold watch and chain , a Bible , and an illuminated vote of thanks on vellum , executed in Bro . Cunningham ' s ' nest style . Hro .

David Roberts , P .. W ., 111 presenting the testimonial said— " Worshipful Sir , anrl Brethren—Independent of the honour attached to filling the chair as AIaster of this Lodge , it confers upon those who have enjoyed that honour , a position in the lodge jof occasionall y being called upon to

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perform some agreeable and p leasing duty in connection with it ; that agreeable duty has devolved upon me to-day , and it would be still more agreeable if I had the inward conviction that I could do justice to it . but what I lack in words I know * I can make up for in sincerity . As this is an

occasion when 1 know that yon are anxious that its enjoyment should not be marred by long speeches , J shall be as brief ns the nature of the subject will admit . We have among us a Past Alaster of this lodge , and its lirst "initiate , a brother who , by his worthy , upright , and

conscientious conduct during the many years that he has been connected with thc lodge , has secured the good will and brotherly love of all the brethren his willingness at all times to adapt himself to circumstances , and render himself useful where

the good working and harmony of the lodge is concerned , is well known to you all ; he has server ! every office in the lodge from Chair to Tyler , and has generally so devoted himself to the interests of this lodge , that it was thought these services should receive some substantial

recognition . Brother Past Alaster Steedman , it is my pleasure to be the mouthpiece of the iodge , and to present to you , in the name of the lodge and the brethren here assembled , this gold watch and chain , Bible , and illuminated vote of thanks . I have little doubt that you will know

thoroughly how to appreciate this mark of respect anil brotherly love , the more so when I remind yott that this is the first presentation of a testimonial in connection with this lodge ( though , let us hope , it won ' t be the last ) ; it is no meaningless tribute . We desire you to look upon

these articles as a memento ol our hearty appreciation of your many excellent qualities . And now , Bro . Steedman , allow me on my own behalf to say that I hand you these tokens with the sincere conviction that they are well deserved . I hope vou may live for man )* years to

wear this watch and chain ; this volume of the Sacred Law will not be neglected in your hands ; and this beautiful Vote of Thanks ( executed by Bro . Cunningham as his contribution to your testimonial ) will speak ( years after you have thrown oil ' this mortal coil ) to your posterity ,

words that cannot fail to make them proud , not onlv of your name , but of the Craft that know so well how to appreciate your worth . " Brother Steedman , who on rising to reply , was perceptibly affected , said—Worshipful Sir , P . M . Roberts , and Brethren—All the years most of

you have known me you nevei found me guilty of making a speech , what then canyon think are my feelings at the present moment : 1 , who desire in every word the dictionary , anel my own heart , could suggest to thank you ; I feel entirely unable , even decently , to express to you how

deeply moved I am at this mark of your kindness . It has been , and always will lie , the greatest pleasure of my life as lodgo night comes round , to meet you all , brethren , anrl contribute my mite to promote good fellowship and assist

in the working of the lodge ; and J hope my energy may never slacken , or my zeal ever cool , but that it will always be , as it always has been , a labour of love . Bro . Roberts , in his desire to please , has showered upon me so many kind words that I feel he must have exceeded his

instructions , and expressed more his own Icehngs than the feelings of the lodge , You will believe me , when I tell you that this is by far the happiest day of my life . I have had , perhaps , more than my fair share ofthe trials anel troubles of this life ; hut a elay like this makes me think

light of them all , and lends to make me believe that my life has not been spent uselessly , when in declining years my heart is thus gladdened ly these tokens of your kindness . Worshipful Sir , and Brethren , I will not further encroach upon your time than t : i thank you , you don ' t

know how heartily , for this mark of your I ' m our , and you , liro . Roberts , ior your kind expressions towards me ; may we all ba spared for many years to uphold and support the dignity of the Craft , and this lodge in particular , and may the

G . A . O . T . U . ever preserve Iresh m my memory this day . Among the visitors were Bro . John ) . Wilson , P . AL , Enlield , No . 1257 ; Bro . Charles Tye , P . M . do . ; Hro . J An Turner , l ' . M . do . ; Bro . George Townsend , P . AI . Lily of Richmond : Bro . W . If . Alain , P . M . New Concord ,

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813 ; Bro . John J . Clarke , P . M . Hi gh Cross 5 Bro . John Wright , P . M . Duke of Edinburgh , 1349 , & c , all of whom must have left with feelings of pleasnre and delight , after an evening spent amidst so many pleasant surroundings .

PERI ' EUT ASHLAR LODGE ( No . 1178 ) . —This Iodge held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at the Gregorian Arms tavern , Jamaica-road , Bermondsey . The Iodge was opened by Bro . George Jolly Grace , W . M . There were present during the evening Bros .

F . H . Ebsworth , P . AL , Treasurer F . Walters , P . AL , Secretary j J . W . Avery , P . AL , W . S . T . W . Dudley , S . W . j . Hnrnsworth . J . W . ; f . Ruse , D . C- G . Drapper , J . G . Tanyer , A .

Lewis , W . J , Barber , A . Goodman , W . Batchelor , G . Alabbs , J . R . Johnson , S . Butcher , E . Lawrence , J . S . Hood , J . Rambert , G . Free , T . Jones , J . A . Smith , and others . Amongst a large number of visitors were Bros . A . L . Dussek , J . W ., y - T . Ball , S . D . 14 *; ; H .

Dalby , W . S . 1194 ; G . Cattle , P . AL , 1309 ; W . B . Smith , 1326 ; R . Gower , 1326 ; R . Godfrey , 1326 . The minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday , June 6 th , were read and unanimously confirmed . The work , done in a good style , comprised the passing of Bros . E .

Lawrence , W B . Smith ., 1326 ; R . Gower , 1326 ; and R . Godfrey , 1326 ; to the second degree . After the bye laws had been read , the ballot was taken , and proved unanimous in favour of J . W . Dudley , S . W ., as W . AL ; F . Ebsworth , P . AL , as Treasurer ( re-elected ) . W . Y . Laing , P . AL , Tyler ; was unanimously re-elected . The

audit is arranged to be held on Wednesday , 25 th inst ., at 7 . p . m . A Past Alaster ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Bro . G . J . Grace for his efficient services rendered to the lodge during his year of ofiice . Alessrs . F . Brett , A . Palmer , and G . Salt , were proposed as candidates for initiation at next meeting . The lodsre was then closed .

STAK LODOE ( NO . 12 "/ ' , ) . —Installation Meeting . —The members of this nourishing and prosperous lodge , finding their quarters too small at New Cross , petitioned the AI . WG . AI . to allow them to remove to Greenwich . Good reason having been given , leave was obtained . The first

meeting at the new quarters " The Ship Hotel , " Greenwich , was held on Friday , 6 th ult . Precisely at three o ' clock , the W . AL , Brother C . J . Hogg , P . G . S ., P . AL , opened the lodge . During the afternoon there were present—Brothers H . Keeble , S . W . : W . Ough , P . G . P ., P . AL j J .

Smith , P . G . P ., P . M ., Treasurer ; F . Walters . P . AL , Sec . T . R . Darke , S . D . ,- G . Pymm , P . AL , J . D . ; G . F . Guest , D . C . ; W . Alock , T . Whiteman , T . Hobson , W . 15 . Tustin , W . Okey , S . Homewood , W . F . Wetten , J . | . Limebeer , W . AI . Bull , G . S . Elliott , R . F . DulY , W . Kipps ,

J . Fox , C . Saunders , E . Townshend , W . Avill , W . Bell . T . Wheeler , R . Gutteridge , and others The visitors were—Brothers J . Boyd , G . P ; F . Finch , G . S ., S . W . -35 ; T . Parker , P . AI . 34 F . Frampton , P . AL 87 ; J . Kew , P . AL 179 . ; W . Hopkins . P . AI . 170 ; A . Lacknier , 179 ; T .

Taylor , . 5 . 54 ; H . -Massey , P . AL 619 ; P . Parsons , W . AL 749 : J . If . Roberts , 700 ; C . G Dilley , P . AL ii . l . l ; !) . Betts , 13 ; 1 ; W . Milton , i 3 " , i -, F . W . Parsons , 1361 , wilh very many others , whose names we were unable to ascer tain . The minutes of tlie meeting held ou Fri

tiny , June 7 th , were rcael and unanimously conlirmed . The report of the Audit Committee was read , adopted , and entered on the minutes . It showed that alter every liability hael been met , the Grand Lodge dues paid to September 30 th . 1872 ( including a supplementary amount ) , that

there was nearly as many pounds in hand as there were members in the lodge , viz ., forty-one * . members , which showed what a sound financial state the veteran and experienced Treasurer had brought the Iodge to in the short space of three years . The ballot was unanimous in . favour of Air . W . Aleck , who being present , was

initiated . Bro . R . Gutteridge was passed to the second degree . This completed the work done b y the W . AL , who hael proved himself a careful , painstaking , correct , and admirable worker . ' . Bro . J . Smith , P . G . P ., P . AI . rmd Treasurer , took the chair , and in his usual able manner installed Bro . II . Keeble , W . M ., who appointed ns his officers C . J . Hogg , LP . AL , - T .