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Craft Jttasonrg , FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This lodge met for the dispatch of business at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 2 Sth ult . Among those in attendance were Bros . Heaphy , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . W . ; Themans , P . M ., acting J . W . ; Jordan , S . D . ; Fromholtz , J . D . ; Hudson , acting I . G . ; Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx .,
P . M . ; Charles Dairy , P . M . ; Rumbali , P . M . ; Cobham , P . M . ; and Longstaffe , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Snell and Crane , by permission of the W . M ., were raised to the Degree of M . M . by Bro . Cobham . The bye-laws having Deen read , the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler respectively resulted in favour
of Bros . Walls , Carter , and Longstaffe . The Benevolent Committee of the lodge having been re-elected for another year , Bros . Titley , Bye , jun ., Hakim , Coop , and Hudson were elected Auditors to investigate the accounts on the oth prox . Bro . Crabtree , S 7 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Previously to the lodg ^ e being closed , a vote of thanks was passed to the out-going W . M ., and a
Past Master ' s jewel was ordered to be presented to him at the next meeting . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts followed . Bro . Low , 15 S 9 , responded upon behalf of " The Visitors , " and Bro . W . Stuart , P . M ., acknowledged " The
Health of the Past Masters . " "The Health of the W . M . Elect" was flatteringly proposed by Bro . Dairy , P . M ., in the absence of the W . M ., and was duly acknowledged by the recipient . The toast of " The Officers , " coupled with the name of Bro . Jordan , who replied , terminated the proceedings .
YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) . — The brethren of this old and flourishing lodge met in goodly numbers on the sth inst ., at Bro . Walter ' s comfortable hostelry , the Green Dragon , Stepney . After the usual hearty greetings between brethren , now happily met after the summer recess , Bro . J . W . Tait , W . M ., opened the lodge , supported by Bros . W . Cross , S . W . ; J . J . Berry ,
P . M ., as J . W . ; J . Taylor , S . D . ; J . R . Shingfield , J . D . ; W . Hawes , acting I . G . ; Past Masters G . W . Verry , Sec ; J . G . Stevens , Treas . ; T . J . Barnes , H . Cotter , E . W . Walter , l . P . M . ; and Bros . Lineker , J . W . Wood , Etheridge , Read , Horner , Kent , Dutton , Price , Anderton , Smith , Cave , Gilbey , Peacock , Solomon , and many others . Bro . Price was advanced to the Sublime Degree of M . M .
by Bro . Tait , the ceremony being rendered additionally impressive by the accompaniment of Bro . Siddon , P . M ., Org . Bro . Cave was next passed to the Second Degree . To complete a capital night ' s work , the ballot was taken for the admission of Messrs . C . Relf and D . C . Nicholas , and proving favourable , the W . M . initiated both candidates into the mysteries of the Order in a satisfactory manner . Several important matters were fully discussed , and
being disposed of , " Hearty good wishes " were given , and an eminently successful meeting was closed , the _ abilities of our esteemed Bro . Walters having been requisitioned . The brethren sat down to a very capitally served supper , the endeavours of the worthy host giving entire satisfaction . At the conclusion of the repast , Bro . Tait gave in purposely brief words the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , as time was short . These were severally most cordially
received . Bro . E . W . Walter , I . P . M ., gave "The W . M ., " who had that evening got through a large amount of work in a satisfactory manner , and that , too , on the first meetingafter the recess . . . .
Bro . Tait thanked all the brethren for so cordially drinking his health . He was very pleased he hadgiven satisfaction , but must confess to a slip or two , which he could only account for on account of getting rusty since they last met . He , however , would promise that it should not happen
"The Past Masters" were next honoured ; Bro . Tait expressing the pride the lodge entertained in being possessed of such an array of Past Masters as the Yarborough Lodge could boast . A hearty reception followed , as a matter of course , and Bros . Walter , l . P . M . ; Stevens , Barnes , Berry , and Cotter each expressed their varied appreciation in connection with
the response to the toast . "The Initiates" were next honoured in the person of Bro . Relf , his co-initiate having been compelled to leave to attend upon important business in the country . " The Visitors " were next honoured ; the W . M . expressing the great pleasure the Yarborough Lodge experienced when visitine brethren were present . _ _ .
After repfies from Bros . Tucker , P . M . 933 , and G . H . Stephens , "The Masonic Charities" were given , coupled with the names of two redoubtable champions of the three Institutions , Bros . Barnes , P . M ., and Stevens , P . M . After an exhaustive reply from both those brethren , "The Officers " came in for a well-deserved encomium , and were heartily toasted . . „ ...,,, 1 X 7 . .- » .. ! - ; . H . « Inrlwn tmnn fhi » # » H , n *> nr stair lll luu ^ M ^ W . « .....
' c milai CUUgldlUiail . ^ . - of brethren officers of the lodge , and are glad to connect their efficiency with regular attendance at lodges of instruction , where a knowledge of their duties is to be acquired . The Tyler ' s toast was next given , and the meeting harmoniously terminated . This lodire nossessing an able Organist and some good
vocalists , we must just mention that Bros . Sparks , Speight , Harper , Cotter , Tait , Read , and others , furnished songs , and Bros . Stevens , P . M ., and Lineker , J . W ., each gave a reading , all of which were highly enjoyed . Among the visitors were Bros . R . Tucker , P . M . 933 ; Cornelley , 141 ; W . Vizzard , 1472 ; W . Harper ; G . H Stevens , I . W . 1623 and 1382 ( Freemason ); and others .
PERFECT ASHLAR LODGE ( No . 1178 ) . — The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Bridge House Hotel , on Thursday , the Sth inst . The lodge was opened punctuall y by the W . M . Bro . Isaac Quincey , supported by the following officers and brethren ,
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viz .: Bros . Challoner , S . W . ; E . Bridges , J . W . ; F . H . Ebsworth , Treas . ; W . T . Lover , Sec . ; Fhos . Clark , S . D . ; F . W . Stamp , J . D . ; J . A . Smith , D . C ; J . Porter , I . G . ; A . Young , Tyler ; also Bros . Morey , Allen , Reading , Williamson , Judge , Eastbrook , Walker , Royal , Crookenden , Bartrum , Callinghani , Roff , Turk , Cox , Chittenden , Lamborne , Wilmot , Kelsey , Goad , Willett , Hands , Hood ,
Wainwnght , Stockwell , Garbett , P . M . ; J . Dixon , P . M . ; Bell , P . M . ; and J . Stock , P . M . Among the visitors were : Bros . Michael Watson , 1706 ; R . Rowell , J . D . 19 S ; 13 . Humphrey , S . W . 13 ( 14 ; Thos . Vincent , P . M . iSfn ; T . B . Priestly , 907 ; J . S . Fowler , 619 ; H . Vickery , P . M . 147 c and 1622 ; W . B . Heath , P . P . G . S . W . Herts ; David Rose , P . M . 73 and 1 G 22 : R . ' . Voisey , P . M . 1641 , W . M . , 963 ;
C . Denton , P . M . 1 G 9 ; P . Bosco , 12 S 7 ; R . Nelson , 1 O 71 ; J . Calling , 16 79 ; W . Murrin , 554 ; W . H . Edwards , J . D . 619 ; H . Tyrer , 1339 ; J . W . Chapman , J . W . 1922 ; W . H . Allen , 1963 ; and S . W . Sutton , 73 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which Mr . Cullen was regularly iniitiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The W . M . then called
Bro . W . T . Lover , P . M ., to take the chair , and the ceremony of installation was proceeded with , and Bro . Richard Challoner , S . W . and W . M . elect , was , with the usual honours , proclaimed W . M . for the ensuing year . The following officers were invested by the W . M . : Bros . E . Bridges , S . W . ; T . Clark , J . W . ; F . H . Ebsworth , P . M ., Treas . ; W . T . Lover , P . M ., Sec ; F . W . Stamp
, S . D . ; J . Porter , J . D . ; G . Williamson , I . G . ; A . G . Young , Tyler ; J . A . Smith , P . M ., D . C ; and F . Garbett , P . M ., W . S . The manner in which the W . M . performed this his first duty is proof that he must have taken great pains to make himself acquainted with the duties of W . M . After a vote of thanks had been passed to Bro . Lover , P . M ., for the manner in which he had performed the
ceremony of installation , the brethren adjourned to a very recherche banquet . After the clearance of the cloth , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been given , the l . P . M . proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and the enthusiastic manner in which this toast was received testified to his popularity . The toast of "The Initiates" was responded to by three brethren , two of the number having been initiated at a former
meeting . The toast of " The Visitors " was enthusiastically received , and was responded to by Bros . Heath , P . P . G . S . D . Herts ; David Rose , P . M . 73 ; C . Denton , P . M . 169 ; and Humphrey , S . W . 1364 . "The Past Masters" having been honoured , Bro . J . Dixon , P . M ., responded for the toast of " The Masonic Charities , " who showed that the lodge had been
doing good suit and service in the cause of the charitable institutions connected with the Order , the lodge having sent a Steward to each festival during the past year . The toast of "The Officers " followed ; and after which the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which had been enlivened by the musical taste of Miss Seymour , Bro . F . W . Farmer , Mr . W . G . Hazelgrove , Bros . J . A . Smith , and Royal , under the direction of Bro . Michael Watson .
MARQUIS OF RIPON LODGE ( No . 1480 ) . —The installation meeting of this lod ge was held on Friday , the 6 th inst ., at the hall of the Metropolitan Benefit Societies' Asylum , Ball ' s Pond-road . There were present on the occasion Bro . William Stephens , P . M ., P . G . S . D . Middx ., and W . M . elect acting for Bro . Glaskin , W . M ., who was absent on account of ill health , Bros .
Smout , P . M . 1 G 42 , as S . W . ; William Gray , J . D . as J . W . ; J . E . Walford P . M . Treas . ; John Tovell , J . D . ; Frederick A . Hawthorn , I . G . ; Joseph J . Marsh , Tyler ; Edwin Blunt , G . H . Fisher , Thos . Glover , Henry Patient , W . Matthews , G . James Glover , P . G . N . Goldney , Albert I . Rousseau , George Haynes , J . G . Patient , W . J . Murlis , P . M . 1642 ; James Bartle , S . D . 1642 ; G . Tidcomb , jun ., 1
P . M . 549 ; S . J . Parkhouse , P . M . 1642 ; J . Terry , P . M . 22 S ; C . Smith , 14 S 9 ; Wm . Lander , P . M . 1642 ; J . D . Adkins , P . M . 990 ; J . Ganod , P . M . 754 ; G . R . Soper , P . M . 1365 ; H . Taylor , 1642 ; F . W . Hayes , W . M . 1 S 97 ; Morris Hart , 1 S 1 G ; Rev . C . Darby Reade , W . M . 1642 ; J . Fisher , 733 ; and H . Massey , P . M . 619 , W . M . 192 S ; ( Freemason ) . After the opening of the lodge , and the reading and confirmation of the minutes , Bro . Stephens initiated Mr .
Frank Theed Twining , M . A ., M . B . Cantab , and on this ceremony being completed , Bro . James Terry , Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , installed Bro . Wm . Stephens in the Master ' s chair , the position he was placed in by the late Bro . John Hervey in May , 1 S 74 , on the consecration of the lodge . The brethren appointed to office were Bros , lohn Tovell .
S . W . ; Wm . Gray , J . W . ; J . E . Walford , P . M ., Treas . ; George J . Glover , Sec . ; F . A . Hawthorn , S . D . ; Edwin George , J . D . ; James Hanney , I . G . ( Bro . Walford , Treas ., invested for him in his absence ); C . H . Fisher , M . C . ; H . Patient , Steward ; and J . J . Marsh , Tyler . The W . M . presented the lodge with a set of new collars for the officers .
After the addresses had been delivered by Bro . Terry , the W . M . proposed and Bro . Walford seconded , that the honorary membership of the lodge should be conferred on Bros . H . G . Buss and J . Terry , the W . M . remarking that both those brethren were present at the consecration of the lodge , but he could find no minute in the books of the rank of honorary member being given to them .
The vote having been passed , Bro . Buss , amidst some laughter , said he remembered distinctly being elected an honorary member on the consecration of the lodge , and he had considered himself one ever since ; and if there was no minute of the fact it must be a mistake on the part of the Secretary . Bro . Terry returned thanks for the compliment paid to
him ; after which , on the motion of the Treasurer , seconded by the S . W ., a vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Terry for performing the ceremony of installation , in the absence of Bro . Glaslcin , and Bro . T . Hastings Miller , who was in Carlisle . The W . M . stated that Bro . Terry was unable to stop to banquet , as his son attained his age of twenty-one that and there
day , was to be a celebration on the occasion , at which Bro . Terry ' s presence was indispensable . The lodge was thereupon closed , and the brethren partook of an elegant banquet , provided by Messrs . E . Newell and Co ., confectioners , Hackney , and honoured the usual toasts . The evening was a most delightful one , the wines were exceptionally good , and the speeches brief and to the purpose .
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ALDERSGATE LODGE ( No . 1657 ) . —The October meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday , last , at the Castle and Falcon Hotel , Aldersgate-street , when there were present Bros . Alfred Brookman , W . M . ;' George Kenning l . P . M . ; Dr . Samuel Benton , S . W . ; Samuel White , J . W . ; Rev . Richard Lee , Chaplain ; ; J . Derby Allcroft , P . M ., Treas . ; Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest
! Brette , P . M ., Secretary ; Edward Anderton and Thomas ; Benskin , Dirs . of Cers . ; Wm . Henry Froom , Steward ; I Fred . Crockford , Arthur B . Hudson , John Larkin , M . R . iWebb , Joseph Lavender , Dr . Alder Smith , Joseph Renals , and H . Gustavus Buss , A . G . S ., Hon . Member . I The visitors were Bros . Edw . E . Harding , Unity , 183 ; : CharIes Lee , Eccleston , 1 ( 124 ; A . Herbage , Domatic . 177 :
| V . Alpeter , Mizpah , 1671 ; Geo . Rawlinson , Windsor , 1 / 54 ; Col . James Peters , P . G . S . W . Middlesex , Thames Valley , 14 G 0 ; W . Rust , Old King ' s Arms , 2 S ; Jno . Norton , Maybury , 969 ; H . Watson , St . John ' s , 349 , D . G . M . Malta ; and Dr . A . Greatrex , Neptune , 22 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and the W . M . invested the Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette
with the collar and jewel of the office of Secretary . An application from Bro . Sir Philip Cunliffe-Owen for a grant of money for the Royal College of Music was read by the Secretary , in response to which the W . M . proposed , and the l . P . M seconded , that the sum of ten guineas be contributed from the funds of the lodge , which was duly carried . Three gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next
meeting of the lodge . The brethren then retired to dinner , under the genial sway of the W . M . Bros . H . G . Buss replied on behalf of " The Grand Officers , " and Bros . Watson , D . G . M . Malta , and Colonel Peters , P . G . S . W . Middlesex , replied on behalf of " The Visitors . " The pleasure of the evening was enhanced by some good recitations and songs given by Bros . Larkin , Colonel Peters , Lee , and Watson .
ALL SAINTS' LODGE ( No . i , fi ) . _ The inspallation meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , Newby-place , Poplar , on Friday , the 6 th inst . B < -o . W . C . Young , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . Witherstone , acting as S . W . ; Joseph House , J . W ., W . M . elect ; I . L . kennett , S . D . ; H . J . Hancock , J . D . ; Rev . J . A . Alloway , Chap . ; J . Grout , Org . ; Leonard Potts . [ . P . M . :
vr w , T' c ; ™ , - r , Farnfield . P-M-. Treas . ; ) y 7 p- V , U * aw \? ; ' W- J- Rundell . I . G . ; J . Gander E . C . Knowles , H . J . Day , S . Kirk . W . Pearson . J . J . Pearson , J . C . Pittam , J . Smith , R . White , and other brethren , and visitors . The lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes of the preceding meeting confirmed , the report of
the Audit Committee was read , disclosing a very satisfactory state of affairs , there being a balance in hand , after every liability had been cleared off , and the whole of the handsome lodge furniture and regalia paid for . Bro . White was then raised to the Third Degree by the W . M ., the ceremony being rendered in his usual good style . The next business was the installation of the W . M . elect .
Bro . Joseph House , who was presented by Bro . Leonard Potts , acting as Director of Ceremonies , to Bro . Young , the retiring W . M ., for the benefit of installation , the whole of this grand and beautiful ceremony being rendered by Bro . Young in a most able and impressive manner . It has been the custom in this lodge for the retiring W . M . to undertake this duty ; but Bro . Young , being the first initiate of the who
lodge has attained the position of W . M ., and a Mason of only five years' standing , great credit is due to him for having so thoroughly studied his work as to be able to render it with such good effect . At the conclusion of the ceremony , a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Voung for his services as Installing Master , and to Bro . Leonard Potts , for acting as Director of Ceremonies .
The officers for the ensuing year were appointed and invested as folows : Bros . T . L . Kennett , S . W . 1 H . \ . Hancock , J . W . ; Rev . J . A . Alloway , Chap . ; W . H . Farnfield , rreas . ; 'W . G . Wilshaw , Sec ; W . J . Rundell , S . D . ; E . W . therstone , LD . ; J . C . Pittam / I . G . ; J . Grout , Org . ; W . Mills , Dir . of Cer . ; and G . Harrison , Tyler . ' Bro . House , W . M ., announcing that he had consented to act as Steward at the ensuing festival of the Royal
Masonic Benevolent Institution , the sum of £ 10 10 s . was voted from the lodge funds to his list . Bro . Farnfield , P . M . and Treas ., also stated that he intended acting as Steward to the Girls' Inst itution . Bro . Rundell , Secretary of the All Saints' Lodge of Instruction , informed the brethren of the removal of the odge , which was now held every Fridav evenino- in th » .
library of the town Hall , and hoped that the additional comfort and convenience gained by the removal would lead to a large attendance of the brethren of this and other lodges . The lodge then adjourned , and most of the brethren wt % o \ -r f 0 r the > 1 uet > at Bro . Anderson ' s , the White Hart Tavern , Cannon-street , E . C , where a most
enjoyable evening was spent , Bro . F . H . Cozens having charge of the musical arrangements . TheW . M ., Bro . House , in very happy terms , proposed the usual Masonic toasts , and in the course of the evening presented a Past Master ' s gold jewel , of the value of £ 10 10 s . to the retiring W . M ., Bro . W . C Young , which had been unanimously voted by the brethren as a mark of their
great appreciation of his valuable services to the lodge during his term of office . In returning thanks for this token of goodwill , Bro . Young remarked that previous to taking office he had Formed a high ideal of Masonry , and believing that candidates for the different degrees lost much of the beauty and completeness of the ceremonies bv the omission of the
cnarges and lectures on the tracing board , he had studied these , and during his tenure of the chair he had given these his special attention . As he had heard these lectures fS TnV 'l , ousc ' " hat t ! me D-C , he was sure that the W . M . would continue this feature , and from the K J ., ^ ab , 1 , t : y and research displayed by him in the address
1 „ » es of . Masonry , " recently given by him , and his zeal in Masonic matters generally , the All Saints' Lodge was to be congratulated on the promise of a most successful year's work . * The Health of the Visitors , " and " The various Officers of the Lodge , ' were proposed by the W . M ., in terms suitable to each , and responded to . After which the Tyler s toast brought a very pleasant and happy meeting
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Craft Jttasonrg , FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This lodge met for the dispatch of business at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 2 Sth ult . Among those in attendance were Bros . Heaphy , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . W . ; Themans , P . M ., acting J . W . ; Jordan , S . D . ; Fromholtz , J . D . ; Hudson , acting I . G . ; Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx .,
P . M . ; Charles Dairy , P . M . ; Rumbali , P . M . ; Cobham , P . M . ; and Longstaffe , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Snell and Crane , by permission of the W . M ., were raised to the Degree of M . M . by Bro . Cobham . The bye-laws having Deen read , the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler respectively resulted in favour
of Bros . Walls , Carter , and Longstaffe . The Benevolent Committee of the lodge having been re-elected for another year , Bros . Titley , Bye , jun ., Hakim , Coop , and Hudson were elected Auditors to investigate the accounts on the oth prox . Bro . Crabtree , S 7 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Previously to the lodg ^ e being closed , a vote of thanks was passed to the out-going W . M ., and a
Past Master ' s jewel was ordered to be presented to him at the next meeting . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts followed . Bro . Low , 15 S 9 , responded upon behalf of " The Visitors , " and Bro . W . Stuart , P . M ., acknowledged " The
Health of the Past Masters . " "The Health of the W . M . Elect" was flatteringly proposed by Bro . Dairy , P . M ., in the absence of the W . M ., and was duly acknowledged by the recipient . The toast of " The Officers , " coupled with the name of Bro . Jordan , who replied , terminated the proceedings .
YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) . — The brethren of this old and flourishing lodge met in goodly numbers on the sth inst ., at Bro . Walter ' s comfortable hostelry , the Green Dragon , Stepney . After the usual hearty greetings between brethren , now happily met after the summer recess , Bro . J . W . Tait , W . M ., opened the lodge , supported by Bros . W . Cross , S . W . ; J . J . Berry ,
P . M ., as J . W . ; J . Taylor , S . D . ; J . R . Shingfield , J . D . ; W . Hawes , acting I . G . ; Past Masters G . W . Verry , Sec ; J . G . Stevens , Treas . ; T . J . Barnes , H . Cotter , E . W . Walter , l . P . M . ; and Bros . Lineker , J . W . Wood , Etheridge , Read , Horner , Kent , Dutton , Price , Anderton , Smith , Cave , Gilbey , Peacock , Solomon , and many others . Bro . Price was advanced to the Sublime Degree of M . M .
by Bro . Tait , the ceremony being rendered additionally impressive by the accompaniment of Bro . Siddon , P . M ., Org . Bro . Cave was next passed to the Second Degree . To complete a capital night ' s work , the ballot was taken for the admission of Messrs . C . Relf and D . C . Nicholas , and proving favourable , the W . M . initiated both candidates into the mysteries of the Order in a satisfactory manner . Several important matters were fully discussed , and
being disposed of , " Hearty good wishes " were given , and an eminently successful meeting was closed , the _ abilities of our esteemed Bro . Walters having been requisitioned . The brethren sat down to a very capitally served supper , the endeavours of the worthy host giving entire satisfaction . At the conclusion of the repast , Bro . Tait gave in purposely brief words the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , as time was short . These were severally most cordially
received . Bro . E . W . Walter , I . P . M ., gave "The W . M ., " who had that evening got through a large amount of work in a satisfactory manner , and that , too , on the first meetingafter the recess . . . .
Bro . Tait thanked all the brethren for so cordially drinking his health . He was very pleased he hadgiven satisfaction , but must confess to a slip or two , which he could only account for on account of getting rusty since they last met . He , however , would promise that it should not happen
"The Past Masters" were next honoured ; Bro . Tait expressing the pride the lodge entertained in being possessed of such an array of Past Masters as the Yarborough Lodge could boast . A hearty reception followed , as a matter of course , and Bros . Walter , l . P . M . ; Stevens , Barnes , Berry , and Cotter each expressed their varied appreciation in connection with
the response to the toast . "The Initiates" were next honoured in the person of Bro . Relf , his co-initiate having been compelled to leave to attend upon important business in the country . " The Visitors " were next honoured ; the W . M . expressing the great pleasure the Yarborough Lodge experienced when visitine brethren were present . _ _ .
After repfies from Bros . Tucker , P . M . 933 , and G . H . Stephens , "The Masonic Charities" were given , coupled with the names of two redoubtable champions of the three Institutions , Bros . Barnes , P . M ., and Stevens , P . M . After an exhaustive reply from both those brethren , "The Officers " came in for a well-deserved encomium , and were heartily toasted . . „ ...,,, 1 X 7 . .- » .. ! - ; . H . « Inrlwn tmnn fhi » # » H , n *> nr stair lll luu ^ M ^ W . « .....
' c milai CUUgldlUiail . ^ . - of brethren officers of the lodge , and are glad to connect their efficiency with regular attendance at lodges of instruction , where a knowledge of their duties is to be acquired . The Tyler ' s toast was next given , and the meeting harmoniously terminated . This lodire nossessing an able Organist and some good
vocalists , we must just mention that Bros . Sparks , Speight , Harper , Cotter , Tait , Read , and others , furnished songs , and Bros . Stevens , P . M ., and Lineker , J . W ., each gave a reading , all of which were highly enjoyed . Among the visitors were Bros . R . Tucker , P . M . 933 ; Cornelley , 141 ; W . Vizzard , 1472 ; W . Harper ; G . H Stevens , I . W . 1623 and 1382 ( Freemason ); and others .
PERFECT ASHLAR LODGE ( No . 1178 ) . — The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Bridge House Hotel , on Thursday , the Sth inst . The lodge was opened punctuall y by the W . M . Bro . Isaac Quincey , supported by the following officers and brethren ,
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viz .: Bros . Challoner , S . W . ; E . Bridges , J . W . ; F . H . Ebsworth , Treas . ; W . T . Lover , Sec . ; Fhos . Clark , S . D . ; F . W . Stamp , J . D . ; J . A . Smith , D . C ; J . Porter , I . G . ; A . Young , Tyler ; also Bros . Morey , Allen , Reading , Williamson , Judge , Eastbrook , Walker , Royal , Crookenden , Bartrum , Callinghani , Roff , Turk , Cox , Chittenden , Lamborne , Wilmot , Kelsey , Goad , Willett , Hands , Hood ,
Wainwnght , Stockwell , Garbett , P . M . ; J . Dixon , P . M . ; Bell , P . M . ; and J . Stock , P . M . Among the visitors were : Bros . Michael Watson , 1706 ; R . Rowell , J . D . 19 S ; 13 . Humphrey , S . W . 13 ( 14 ; Thos . Vincent , P . M . iSfn ; T . B . Priestly , 907 ; J . S . Fowler , 619 ; H . Vickery , P . M . 147 c and 1622 ; W . B . Heath , P . P . G . S . W . Herts ; David Rose , P . M . 73 and 1 G 22 : R . ' . Voisey , P . M . 1641 , W . M . , 963 ;
C . Denton , P . M . 1 G 9 ; P . Bosco , 12 S 7 ; R . Nelson , 1 O 71 ; J . Calling , 16 79 ; W . Murrin , 554 ; W . H . Edwards , J . D . 619 ; H . Tyrer , 1339 ; J . W . Chapman , J . W . 1922 ; W . H . Allen , 1963 ; and S . W . Sutton , 73 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which Mr . Cullen was regularly iniitiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The W . M . then called
Bro . W . T . Lover , P . M ., to take the chair , and the ceremony of installation was proceeded with , and Bro . Richard Challoner , S . W . and W . M . elect , was , with the usual honours , proclaimed W . M . for the ensuing year . The following officers were invested by the W . M . : Bros . E . Bridges , S . W . ; T . Clark , J . W . ; F . H . Ebsworth , P . M ., Treas . ; W . T . Lover , P . M ., Sec ; F . W . Stamp
, S . D . ; J . Porter , J . D . ; G . Williamson , I . G . ; A . G . Young , Tyler ; J . A . Smith , P . M ., D . C ; and F . Garbett , P . M ., W . S . The manner in which the W . M . performed this his first duty is proof that he must have taken great pains to make himself acquainted with the duties of W . M . After a vote of thanks had been passed to Bro . Lover , P . M ., for the manner in which he had performed the
ceremony of installation , the brethren adjourned to a very recherche banquet . After the clearance of the cloth , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been given , the l . P . M . proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and the enthusiastic manner in which this toast was received testified to his popularity . The toast of "The Initiates" was responded to by three brethren , two of the number having been initiated at a former
meeting . The toast of " The Visitors " was enthusiastically received , and was responded to by Bros . Heath , P . P . G . S . D . Herts ; David Rose , P . M . 73 ; C . Denton , P . M . 169 ; and Humphrey , S . W . 1364 . "The Past Masters" having been honoured , Bro . J . Dixon , P . M ., responded for the toast of " The Masonic Charities , " who showed that the lodge had been
doing good suit and service in the cause of the charitable institutions connected with the Order , the lodge having sent a Steward to each festival during the past year . The toast of "The Officers " followed ; and after which the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which had been enlivened by the musical taste of Miss Seymour , Bro . F . W . Farmer , Mr . W . G . Hazelgrove , Bros . J . A . Smith , and Royal , under the direction of Bro . Michael Watson .
MARQUIS OF RIPON LODGE ( No . 1480 ) . —The installation meeting of this lod ge was held on Friday , the 6 th inst ., at the hall of the Metropolitan Benefit Societies' Asylum , Ball ' s Pond-road . There were present on the occasion Bro . William Stephens , P . M ., P . G . S . D . Middx ., and W . M . elect acting for Bro . Glaskin , W . M ., who was absent on account of ill health , Bros .
Smout , P . M . 1 G 42 , as S . W . ; William Gray , J . D . as J . W . ; J . E . Walford P . M . Treas . ; John Tovell , J . D . ; Frederick A . Hawthorn , I . G . ; Joseph J . Marsh , Tyler ; Edwin Blunt , G . H . Fisher , Thos . Glover , Henry Patient , W . Matthews , G . James Glover , P . G . N . Goldney , Albert I . Rousseau , George Haynes , J . G . Patient , W . J . Murlis , P . M . 1642 ; James Bartle , S . D . 1642 ; G . Tidcomb , jun ., 1
P . M . 549 ; S . J . Parkhouse , P . M . 1642 ; J . Terry , P . M . 22 S ; C . Smith , 14 S 9 ; Wm . Lander , P . M . 1642 ; J . D . Adkins , P . M . 990 ; J . Ganod , P . M . 754 ; G . R . Soper , P . M . 1365 ; H . Taylor , 1642 ; F . W . Hayes , W . M . 1 S 97 ; Morris Hart , 1 S 1 G ; Rev . C . Darby Reade , W . M . 1642 ; J . Fisher , 733 ; and H . Massey , P . M . 619 , W . M . 192 S ; ( Freemason ) . After the opening of the lodge , and the reading and confirmation of the minutes , Bro . Stephens initiated Mr .
Frank Theed Twining , M . A ., M . B . Cantab , and on this ceremony being completed , Bro . James Terry , Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , installed Bro . Wm . Stephens in the Master ' s chair , the position he was placed in by the late Bro . John Hervey in May , 1 S 74 , on the consecration of the lodge . The brethren appointed to office were Bros , lohn Tovell .
S . W . ; Wm . Gray , J . W . ; J . E . Walford , P . M ., Treas . ; George J . Glover , Sec . ; F . A . Hawthorn , S . D . ; Edwin George , J . D . ; James Hanney , I . G . ( Bro . Walford , Treas ., invested for him in his absence ); C . H . Fisher , M . C . ; H . Patient , Steward ; and J . J . Marsh , Tyler . The W . M . presented the lodge with a set of new collars for the officers .
After the addresses had been delivered by Bro . Terry , the W . M . proposed and Bro . Walford seconded , that the honorary membership of the lodge should be conferred on Bros . H . G . Buss and J . Terry , the W . M . remarking that both those brethren were present at the consecration of the lodge , but he could find no minute in the books of the rank of honorary member being given to them .
The vote having been passed , Bro . Buss , amidst some laughter , said he remembered distinctly being elected an honorary member on the consecration of the lodge , and he had considered himself one ever since ; and if there was no minute of the fact it must be a mistake on the part of the Secretary . Bro . Terry returned thanks for the compliment paid to
him ; after which , on the motion of the Treasurer , seconded by the S . W ., a vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Terry for performing the ceremony of installation , in the absence of Bro . Glaslcin , and Bro . T . Hastings Miller , who was in Carlisle . The W . M . stated that Bro . Terry was unable to stop to banquet , as his son attained his age of twenty-one that and there
day , was to be a celebration on the occasion , at which Bro . Terry ' s presence was indispensable . The lodge was thereupon closed , and the brethren partook of an elegant banquet , provided by Messrs . E . Newell and Co ., confectioners , Hackney , and honoured the usual toasts . The evening was a most delightful one , the wines were exceptionally good , and the speeches brief and to the purpose .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
ALDERSGATE LODGE ( No . 1657 ) . —The October meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday , last , at the Castle and Falcon Hotel , Aldersgate-street , when there were present Bros . Alfred Brookman , W . M . ;' George Kenning l . P . M . ; Dr . Samuel Benton , S . W . ; Samuel White , J . W . ; Rev . Richard Lee , Chaplain ; ; J . Derby Allcroft , P . M ., Treas . ; Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest
! Brette , P . M ., Secretary ; Edward Anderton and Thomas ; Benskin , Dirs . of Cers . ; Wm . Henry Froom , Steward ; I Fred . Crockford , Arthur B . Hudson , John Larkin , M . R . iWebb , Joseph Lavender , Dr . Alder Smith , Joseph Renals , and H . Gustavus Buss , A . G . S ., Hon . Member . I The visitors were Bros . Edw . E . Harding , Unity , 183 ; : CharIes Lee , Eccleston , 1 ( 124 ; A . Herbage , Domatic . 177 :
| V . Alpeter , Mizpah , 1671 ; Geo . Rawlinson , Windsor , 1 / 54 ; Col . James Peters , P . G . S . W . Middlesex , Thames Valley , 14 G 0 ; W . Rust , Old King ' s Arms , 2 S ; Jno . Norton , Maybury , 969 ; H . Watson , St . John ' s , 349 , D . G . M . Malta ; and Dr . A . Greatrex , Neptune , 22 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and the W . M . invested the Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette
with the collar and jewel of the office of Secretary . An application from Bro . Sir Philip Cunliffe-Owen for a grant of money for the Royal College of Music was read by the Secretary , in response to which the W . M . proposed , and the l . P . M seconded , that the sum of ten guineas be contributed from the funds of the lodge , which was duly carried . Three gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next
meeting of the lodge . The brethren then retired to dinner , under the genial sway of the W . M . Bros . H . G . Buss replied on behalf of " The Grand Officers , " and Bros . Watson , D . G . M . Malta , and Colonel Peters , P . G . S . W . Middlesex , replied on behalf of " The Visitors . " The pleasure of the evening was enhanced by some good recitations and songs given by Bros . Larkin , Colonel Peters , Lee , and Watson .
ALL SAINTS' LODGE ( No . i , fi ) . _ The inspallation meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , Newby-place , Poplar , on Friday , the 6 th inst . B < -o . W . C . Young , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . Witherstone , acting as S . W . ; Joseph House , J . W ., W . M . elect ; I . L . kennett , S . D . ; H . J . Hancock , J . D . ; Rev . J . A . Alloway , Chap . ; J . Grout , Org . ; Leonard Potts . [ . P . M . :
vr w , T' c ; ™ , - r , Farnfield . P-M-. Treas . ; ) y 7 p- V , U * aw \? ; ' W- J- Rundell . I . G . ; J . Gander E . C . Knowles , H . J . Day , S . Kirk . W . Pearson . J . J . Pearson , J . C . Pittam , J . Smith , R . White , and other brethren , and visitors . The lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes of the preceding meeting confirmed , the report of
the Audit Committee was read , disclosing a very satisfactory state of affairs , there being a balance in hand , after every liability had been cleared off , and the whole of the handsome lodge furniture and regalia paid for . Bro . White was then raised to the Third Degree by the W . M ., the ceremony being rendered in his usual good style . The next business was the installation of the W . M . elect .
Bro . Joseph House , who was presented by Bro . Leonard Potts , acting as Director of Ceremonies , to Bro . Young , the retiring W . M ., for the benefit of installation , the whole of this grand and beautiful ceremony being rendered by Bro . Young in a most able and impressive manner . It has been the custom in this lodge for the retiring W . M . to undertake this duty ; but Bro . Young , being the first initiate of the who
lodge has attained the position of W . M ., and a Mason of only five years' standing , great credit is due to him for having so thoroughly studied his work as to be able to render it with such good effect . At the conclusion of the ceremony , a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Voung for his services as Installing Master , and to Bro . Leonard Potts , for acting as Director of Ceremonies .
The officers for the ensuing year were appointed and invested as folows : Bros . T . L . Kennett , S . W . 1 H . \ . Hancock , J . W . ; Rev . J . A . Alloway , Chap . ; W . H . Farnfield , rreas . ; 'W . G . Wilshaw , Sec ; W . J . Rundell , S . D . ; E . W . therstone , LD . ; J . C . Pittam / I . G . ; J . Grout , Org . ; W . Mills , Dir . of Cer . ; and G . Harrison , Tyler . ' Bro . House , W . M ., announcing that he had consented to act as Steward at the ensuing festival of the Royal
Masonic Benevolent Institution , the sum of £ 10 10 s . was voted from the lodge funds to his list . Bro . Farnfield , P . M . and Treas ., also stated that he intended acting as Steward to the Girls' Inst itution . Bro . Rundell , Secretary of the All Saints' Lodge of Instruction , informed the brethren of the removal of the odge , which was now held every Fridav evenino- in th » .
library of the town Hall , and hoped that the additional comfort and convenience gained by the removal would lead to a large attendance of the brethren of this and other lodges . The lodge then adjourned , and most of the brethren wt % o \ -r f 0 r the > 1 uet > at Bro . Anderson ' s , the White Hart Tavern , Cannon-street , E . C , where a most
enjoyable evening was spent , Bro . F . H . Cozens having charge of the musical arrangements . TheW . M ., Bro . House , in very happy terms , proposed the usual Masonic toasts , and in the course of the evening presented a Past Master ' s gold jewel , of the value of £ 10 10 s . to the retiring W . M ., Bro . W . C Young , which had been unanimously voted by the brethren as a mark of their
great appreciation of his valuable services to the lodge during his term of office . In returning thanks for this token of goodwill , Bro . Young remarked that previous to taking office he had Formed a high ideal of Masonry , and believing that candidates for the different degrees lost much of the beauty and completeness of the ceremonies bv the omission of the
cnarges and lectures on the tracing board , he had studied these , and during his tenure of the chair he had given these his special attention . As he had heard these lectures fS TnV 'l , ousc ' " hat t ! me D-C , he was sure that the W . M . would continue this feature , and from the K J ., ^ ab , 1 , t : y and research displayed by him in the address
1 „ » es of . Masonry , " recently given by him , and his zeal in Masonic matters generally , the All Saints' Lodge was to be congratulated on the promise of a most successful year's work . * The Health of the Visitors , " and " The various Officers of the Lodge , ' were proposed by the W . M ., in terms suitable to each , and responded to . After which the Tyler s toast brought a very pleasant and happy meeting