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ue thc distinguishing characteristic of the Egyptian Lodge . Bro . Maidwell then announced tbat he had secured on his list in guineas for the Girls' School . Bro . Buss replied for " The P . Ms ., Treasurer , ! and Secretary , " and said it sjave him great pleasure to see thc lodge prosper fiom year t j / .-arandits funds increase . He was always pleased to see the lodge liberal in its chaiity , but , while entertaining
that feeling , he was anxious to check too great liberality otherwise the funds would soon be swamped . It was a principle of Masonry that the Master should not err , but it was extraordinary to sec how he crrcel on the side of extravagance as soon as he became a P . M . There were very few lodges which had supported thc Charities for the last twenty or twenty-five years as thc Kgyptian , and if it ever
occurred that thc funds of the lodge at the end of any year would enable them to g ive twenty-five-, thirty , or even fifty guineas to the Charities he should never stand in the way . Bro . Poole , P . M ., Secretary , also responded , and Bio . David Jacobs , P . M ., W . S ., replied , in very happy strains , for the honour the brethren had done him in drinking thc
toast so heartily . He assured the brethren that in the position he held he should try to promote thc happiness of thc brethren . The S . W . having replied to the toast cf "The Officers , " the Tyler ' s toast was honoured , and the brethren separated . Bro . Knight Smith treated the brethren to music and singing during the evening .
LODGE OF JOPPA ( No . 188 ) . —This lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Albion , Aldersgate-street . Bro . M . Spiegel , W . M ., presided for thc first time , assisted by Bros . Hymans , S . W . ; Campion , J . W . ; Bakes , S . D . ; L . Myers , J . D . ; Benjamin , I . G . ; Lazarus , P . M ., D . C . ; and Bann , Steward . After reading the minuter , ballot was taken for Messrs . Alfred
Davis , Alexander , and Gardiner , which proved unanimously in their favour . Bros . B . and M . Hart , having answered thc usual questions , retired , ' and the lodge was opened to the Second Degree , and Bros . Hart passed to that degree . Resuming thc lodge to the First Degree , the above named three gentlemen were then duly initiated , and the brethien seem highly pleased with thc excellent
working of their new VV . M . After closing the lodge the brethren adjourned for light refreshment , and the usual loyal toasts were respectively proposed . For " The Grand Oflicirs" Bro . Albeit , P . G . P ., responded , anil Bro . Bean lor " The Joppa Benevolent Fund , " Bro . Hickman , S . W ., proposed "Thc W . M ., " and in his remarks mentioned the many years thc W . M . worked faithfully in the Craft , and more
especially for the Lodge of Joppa , and they all rejoiced in seeing - him in the chair , which he so worthily occupies . Thc W . M . briefly responded . The W . M . then proposed "Thc Cnndirlatcs , " and implored them never to forget thc time when they were placed before lhc W . M . in the East , and to remember the three great principles on which our Order is founded , which be explained briefly . Bro . Davies
replied , and Bro . Fletcher , 180 , rcplirel for " The Visitors . " The W . M . then proposed " The Past Masters , " anil in his remarks said ^ on his installation he compared thc Past Masters as the ornaments of thc lodge , and , further , as one of the three great pillars which supports our lodges , namely , beauty , but finding I his evening the assistance he had from the Past Masters he came to the conclusion that they
were in reality "tlie" three great pillars , as without them no lodpc could properly be carried on , now regretted that in former years he spoke so lightly of them , and adniiltcel he did not know their value . Bro . Dodson , P . M ., re-plie-el . Bros . Hymen , S . W . ; Campion ,
J . W . ; Baker , Benjamin , and Bann replied for their respective oilices . Bros . Benjamin , Fletcher , B . and M . Hart , and A . Davis gave great satisfaction to thc brethren by their excellent vocal entertainment , more especially a c ' uet sung by Bros . Benjamin and Davies . Visitors lire-sent were Bros . Fletcher , 180 ; Samuel , and Barrett .
LION AND LAMB LODGE ( No . 192 ) . —The February meeting of the al-ove lodge was held on Thursday , thc 6 th inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel . Brethren present r—Bros . Henry Legge , W . M . ; Cohu , P . M ., acting S . W . ; Rickwood , J . W . ; George Kenning , P . M ., Treasurer ; George Abbott , P . M ., Secretary ; J . G . Marsh , P . M . ; Bright , Fisher , Lucas , Chillingworth ,
11111 . ; Perkins , Barker , Goddard , Pratt , Lorkin , Carter , C .-pelin , Agutter , Groves , Cook , and other brethren . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . George Cook was raised to the degree of Master Mason , and Bro . James K . Groves was passed lo the degree of Fellow Craft . Thc election of W . M . for the ensuing year resulted in favour of Bro . Charles Arkell ,
with thirteen votes , Bro . Rickwood polling nine votes . Bro . George Kenning , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treas . Bros . Carter , Goddard , and Agutter were elected on the Audit Committee . The consideration of the alteration in the bye-laws was adjourned to the October meeting . The audit meeting was appointed for Thursday , the 20 th inst . A distressed brother was relieved with £ 5 5 s . od . The lodge was then closed .
DORIC LODGE ( No . 933 ) . — The installation m cling of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening at Anderton ' s Hotel . The W . M ., Bro . Tuclecr , presided , and a veiy large number of the brethren honoured the occasion wilh their presence . The members of thc lodge present > ve re numerous , and the Prist Masters who attended were Bros . Tucker , I . P . M . ; T . I . Barnes , P . M ., and
Installing Master ; ; md P . Ms . J . liowron , W . Waiiivvright , W . Yctton , J . Giilin , W . II . Marsh , R . Ayton , J . Taylor , and John G . Sie-vens . Tlie list of visitors includes Bros . Lritieille , P . M . 1056 ; Browne , 194 ; . Solomon , 194 ; G . Chappell , 14 ;; W . Cliappell , 147 ; Stedman , 172 ; Taylor , W . M . 1421 ; I Inrriron , P . M . 206 ; Carter , P . M . 1044 ; Cook , 13 H 3 ; Cramner , 334 ; Alston , nj-j ; Nash ,
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79 ; Myers , P . M . 820 ; G . Ward Verry , P . M . Burdett Coutts ; Dance , P . M . 754 ; Musto , P . M . ; Charles Lacey , P . M . ; Motion , P . M . ; McCarthy , Joyce , Goodhall , J . Harrison , Richards , Wayland , Stephens , W . H . Ellis , Calverley , P . M . 1349 ; H . Massey { Freemason ) . After thc preliminary business had been disposed of , Bro . T . J . Barnes , P . M ., took the chair of W . M ., the S . W . chair
being occupied by Bro . Bowron , P . M ., and the J . W . chair by Bro . Wainwiight , P . M . Bro . Barnes then installed Bro . Charles Isaac Digby , W . M . elect , as Master of the lodge for the year ensuing . The brethren appointed to ofiice were Robert James Tucker , I . P . M . ; George Hollington , S . W . ; William John Edney , J . W . ; T . I . Barnes , P . M ., Treasurer ; John G . Stevens , P . M .,
Secretary ; George A . Payne , J . D . ; Stephen Crane , I . G . ; S . Fromm , D . G ; G . Williams , W . S . ; G . T . H . Seddon , Organist . Thc offices of D . S . and Tyler were left open , as the brethren who were to fill those offices were absent through unavoidable causes . After delivery of the charges by Bro . T . J . Barnes , and the transaction of some formal lodge business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren
then adjourned to banquet . The usual toasts followed , and the W . M ., in proposing " The Health of the Queen and thc Craft , " spoke of her Majesty as taking great interest in the Craft , and in everything that concerned Freemasonry . In proposing "The M . W . G . M ., " his worship said that the Prince of Wales was also very much interested in Freemasonry , and that other members of his
family were likewise faithful supporters of the Order , for only a twelvcnonth ago the Duke of Connaught and Prince Leopold occupied the two Wardens' chairs in Grantl Lodge . The other formal toasts having been given , Bro . Tucker proposed "The Health of the W . M . " In doing so , he said that he and Bro . Digby had been associated togithcr ever since he had taken thc Third Degree .
Bro . Digby had followed him step by step , and he was pleased now to see him in the honourable position now occupieel by him . Bro . Digby was a brother whom he ( Bro . Tucker ) very much respected , and he was sure those brethren connected with the lodge when they hail had an opportunity of forming bis acquaintance would respect him equally . Bro . Digby was
a brother who was never known to have the slightest illfeeling towards anyone , anel no one had the sli ghtest ill-feeling towards him . Bro . Digby was determined to be respected by every one that knew him , and he had succeeded , and there was no better proof of it than in this Lodge . The W . M ., iu reply , said he was deeply grateful for what had been said of him , but such eulogistic terms
were used in proposing this toast that they had really taken his breath out of his body . He was not prepared to receive such commendations as he had heaid , but he hoped they were deserved . At thc end of his year of office he hoped the brethren would be pleased to say he had done his duty . He would endeavour by every means in his power to discharge his duties faithfully , diligently ,
and with energy . It was just ten years ago that he was introduced into Masonry . Bro . Barnes was then Master , and the way the ceremony of initiation was performed by him on that occasion created such impressions on his mind as had never been eradicated , and never would . On the contrary , having grown , as he hail grown , older and stronger , they had now resolved themselves into firm ,
lrremoveable convictions that Masonry was one of the grandest , if not the grandest and noblest institution in this land or any other land . The toast of thc " P . M ' s . " followed , to which Bros . Tucker and Barnes replied . In the course of his reply Bro . Barnes said the Past Masters had the interest of thc Doric Lodge deeply impressed on their minds and embedded in their , hearts . When the
time came , which coulel not be far distant , when he would be removed from the brethren , some other brother , he felt , would be ready to succeed him , and would be found fully equal to the performance of thc duties that had fallen on himself , and would do everything that was necessary for the welfare of the lodge . To "The Health of the Visitors , " Bros . Harrison , Carter , Myers , Lacey , and Musto replied . Bro . Barnes replied to the toast of " The
Masonic Institutions , " and as an old Past Master , who was standing Steward for the lodge at thc festival of the aged Freemasons next day , he exhorted thc brethren to support those Insitutions which hail grown from very small beginnings , and had taken upon themselves obligations which tbey were bound to fulfil . The toast of " The Officers , " and thc Tyler ' s toast concluded the list . Bros . Seddon , Steadman , ancl J . G . Stevens entertained the brethren with some excellent songs .
GRANITE LODGE ( No . 1328 ) . —The installation meeling of this lodge was held on Saturday , the Sth inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall . There was a full attendance of members and visitors . The lodge was opened at halfpast four by the retiring W . M ., Bro . R . C . Mount , and bis office-bearers , Bros . Robert Payne , S . W . ; John Rhodes , J . W . ; J . W . Thomas , Chaplain ; Fred . West , Treas . ;
J . Lewis Thomas , Sec . ; P . Turner , S . D . ; D . F . Kirk , J . D . ; A . Mount , D . C . ; Oswald Gardner , I . G . ; and T . Wilson , Steward . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Auditor's report was read , which showed tbat , besides contributing several handsome sums to the Masonic Charities , there were abundant funds in hand . Thc adoption of the report was
moved by Bro . A . Sturt , seconded by Bro . Maysfield , and carried unanimousl y . There being no initiations , passings , nor raisings , liro . Robert Payne , W . M . elect , was presented to Bro . H . C . Mount , I . P . M ., who performed the ceremony of installation in the most effective way , and thc charges
which were read by the Secretary , Bro . James Lewis I lionins , P . M ., were answered in a very satisfactory manner . After this , Bro . Payne proceeded tothe investment of his officers for the ensuing year , appointing Bros . Win . Rhodes , S . W . ; Benjamin Turner , J . W . ; Frederick West , Treasurer ; J . Lewis Thomas , Secretary ; Walsh
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Thomas , Chaplain ; Frank Kirk , S . D . ; Oswald Gardiner , J . D . ; Frank Swain , I . G . ; S . Wilson , D . C . ; Albert Mount , Wine Steward ; and Woodstock , P . M ., P . Z ., Tyler . The I . P . M . then proceeded to charge thc newly elected W . M . on the manner of performing the duties of his ofiice , and delivered his farewell address to the . brethren with much eloouencc and effect , after
which the Worshipful Master presented P . M . Mount with an elegant Past Master ' s jewel , in consideration of the effective way in which he i ad acted during his tenure of office . Bro . Mount who was warmly congratulated on the acquisition of the decoration , very appropriately acknowledged the gift , remarking that he would always regard tlic jewel as one of thc happiest mementoes of his
life , for he felt that it was a testimony of his having earned the good will and esteem of all lhc brethren of the Granite Lodge . Thc lodge was then formally closed and thc brethren repaired to the banqueting-hallof thc Freemasons ' Tavern , where a magnificent banquet was served . Besides the brethren already mentioned , there were present , Bros , John Oliver , P . M . ; George Hackfoid , P . M . ; H . W .
Collins , P . M . ; W . Henry Muggeiidge , P . M . ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . M . ; A . Stuart , Wm . F . Rovvell , Allen James Hewitt , Fredk . S . Osmond , G . W . Cbapendy , D . W . Pearce , John B . Lee , E . J . Pain , W . Parkins , W . F . Tomkin , Geo . Lansdown , XV . Wilkinson , AV . Cooke , W . Wood , Fred Worssam , R . Masefield , F . Swain , Robt . F . Giles , W . W . Kell , J . Browning , Richard Coad , Septimus
Baker , and A . C . Shelley . Amongst thc visitors present we observed the following r—Bros . II . T . Somerville Burney , P . M . 1615 ; S . Wheeler , I . G . 414 ; D . Matthew , 12 ; James Cutbush , P . M . 1385 ; John Crake , 16 S 7 ; Thos . Leigh , 1687 ; C . E . jue ' iqua , 16 S 7 ; Wm . Beattie , P . M . 142 ; Macaulay , W . M . 142 ; Fred . Cambridge , 1 706 ; James Kcndcl ' , 1420 ; Geo . Collier , 1237 ; Geo . D . Bundy ,
Wm . Dyer Burnaby , Sec . 42 ; Thos . A . Hull , 595 ; E , Letchworth , P . M . 12 ^ 7 ; T . Wilkens , 1420 ; W . Maple ) P . M . 6 57 ; Thos . W . C . Bush , W . M . 1728 ; A . Tryner , 18 ; D . H . Witherbon , 414 ; J . Early Danks , S . W . 1101 ; J . T . Brown , P . M ., P . O . Sup . of Wks . Beiks and Bucks ; Jno Hernaman , M . Glaisher , F . R . S . ; H . H . Collins , P . M , 2 ^; I . Peters , P . M . 1460 ; M . Frost , P . M . 228 , 704 ,,
685 ; and A . H . Chisholm , 1602 ( Freemason ) . After the cloth was removed the W . M ., in proposing "The Health of the Queen and Craf , " said that it had always struck him as being singularly apposite that the toast of the Queen should also comprise that of the Craft , because it was an essential element—in England at all events—that Royalty formed part and parcel of its
constitution . It was unnecessary for lrim to occupy the time of his audience by commenting upon the virtues cf Her Majesty . He would simply express tbe hope that the Great Architect of the Universe might long spare her to reign over a prosperous people , and that the Craft mi ght continue to flouiish under her benign influence . The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm , the brethren remaining
standing while they sang the National Anthem . The next toast was " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " in proposing which the W . M . observed that H . R . H . had shown himself to be a patron of thc liberal arts and sciences , and the brethren as Freemasons all knew that the liberal arts and sciences were an essential part , he would not say of thc education , but of the principles
inculcated in the minds of Freemasons . J ' liey made them a study , and His Royal Highness had set them a bri ght example in this respect , which he ( the VV . M . ) trusted the biethreu would all endeavour to emulate . ( Hear , hear . ) Bros . T . Baxter , Geo . Carter , and \ V . Winn then favoured thc company with an effective rendering of the glee by Davy , entitled "Just like Love . " Thc next toast was
" Thc Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro G . M ., the D . G . M . and thc Rest of the Grand Ofiicers , Present and Past , " which was cordially responded to , whereupon Bro . Geo . Carter sang in exquisite taste the pretty ballad " Sweethearts . " Bros . Glaisher P . G . D . ; Cottebrune , P . M . ; ami Thomas , P . M ., Secretary , very suitably acknowledged the toast . The former trusted that at all times the Giand O . beers
would command by their conduct that esteem and respect which at present they enjoyed . ( Hear , hear . ) He was quite sure that if they in any way followed the bri ght example set by the Earl of Carnarvon , who performed every Masonic duty with which he was charged in a manner that was a pattern to every one , they would always stand hi gh in the estimation of Freemasons . Nor could lie say that
Lord Skelmersdale was less energetic , less careful in the performance of his Masonic duties . ( Hear , hear . ) He believed the Giand Officers generally were Grand Officers because they had carried out to the letter thc principle enunciated b y the I . P . M . that evening , that no effort of his should be spared in the endeavour to devote the best of his ability to perform thc work he had engaged to do with
credit to himself and benefit to the lodge . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Glaisher concluded by pointing out that during the last twenty years the number of lodges had increased from 600 to 1800 , a circumstance from which the brethren would gather that there were only a limited number o ! offices in the Grand Lodge every year . But the Granite Lodge , he was glad to say , already claimed among its
numbers one whom he ( the speaker ) had very much pleasure in frequently meeting at the Grand Chapter—Bro . Thomas . ( Hear , hear . ) He thanked the brethren most heartil y in the name of the Grand Ofiicers for the manner in which the toast had been received . Bros . Past Masters Thomas and Cuttebiune having also offered a few graceful remarks in acknowledgment of the toast , the
I . P . M ., Bro . R . C . Mount rose , and said it was unnecessary for him to tell the brethren wh y he had to monopolize their attention for a few moments . lie had to propose one of the most important toasts of the evening . Me wished onl y that the proposition should have come from some one that could bave elone it more justice than he could , although no one in the room entertained a stronger desire to do it justice than himself . He had the pleasure
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ue thc distinguishing characteristic of the Egyptian Lodge . Bro . Maidwell then announced tbat he had secured on his list in guineas for the Girls' School . Bro . Buss replied for " The P . Ms ., Treasurer , ! and Secretary , " and said it sjave him great pleasure to see thc lodge prosper fiom year t j / .-arandits funds increase . He was always pleased to see the lodge liberal in its chaiity , but , while entertaining
that feeling , he was anxious to check too great liberality otherwise the funds would soon be swamped . It was a principle of Masonry that the Master should not err , but it was extraordinary to sec how he crrcel on the side of extravagance as soon as he became a P . M . There were very few lodges which had supported thc Charities for the last twenty or twenty-five years as thc Kgyptian , and if it ever
occurred that thc funds of the lodge at the end of any year would enable them to g ive twenty-five-, thirty , or even fifty guineas to the Charities he should never stand in the way . Bro . Poole , P . M ., Secretary , also responded , and Bio . David Jacobs , P . M ., W . S ., replied , in very happy strains , for the honour the brethren had done him in drinking thc
toast so heartily . He assured the brethren that in the position he held he should try to promote thc happiness of thc brethren . The S . W . having replied to the toast cf "The Officers , " the Tyler ' s toast was honoured , and the brethren separated . Bro . Knight Smith treated the brethren to music and singing during the evening .
LODGE OF JOPPA ( No . 188 ) . —This lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Albion , Aldersgate-street . Bro . M . Spiegel , W . M ., presided for thc first time , assisted by Bros . Hymans , S . W . ; Campion , J . W . ; Bakes , S . D . ; L . Myers , J . D . ; Benjamin , I . G . ; Lazarus , P . M ., D . C . ; and Bann , Steward . After reading the minuter , ballot was taken for Messrs . Alfred
Davis , Alexander , and Gardiner , which proved unanimously in their favour . Bros . B . and M . Hart , having answered thc usual questions , retired , ' and the lodge was opened to the Second Degree , and Bros . Hart passed to that degree . Resuming thc lodge to the First Degree , the above named three gentlemen were then duly initiated , and the brethien seem highly pleased with thc excellent
working of their new VV . M . After closing the lodge the brethren adjourned for light refreshment , and the usual loyal toasts were respectively proposed . For " The Grand Oflicirs" Bro . Albeit , P . G . P ., responded , anil Bro . Bean lor " The Joppa Benevolent Fund , " Bro . Hickman , S . W ., proposed "Thc W . M ., " and in his remarks mentioned the many years thc W . M . worked faithfully in the Craft , and more
especially for the Lodge of Joppa , and they all rejoiced in seeing - him in the chair , which he so worthily occupies . Thc W . M . briefly responded . The W . M . then proposed "Thc Cnndirlatcs , " and implored them never to forget thc time when they were placed before lhc W . M . in the East , and to remember the three great principles on which our Order is founded , which be explained briefly . Bro . Davies
replied , and Bro . Fletcher , 180 , rcplirel for " The Visitors . " The W . M . then proposed " The Past Masters , " anil in his remarks said ^ on his installation he compared thc Past Masters as the ornaments of thc lodge , and , further , as one of the three great pillars which supports our lodges , namely , beauty , but finding I his evening the assistance he had from the Past Masters he came to the conclusion that they
were in reality "tlie" three great pillars , as without them no lodpc could properly be carried on , now regretted that in former years he spoke so lightly of them , and adniiltcel he did not know their value . Bro . Dodson , P . M ., re-plie-el . Bros . Hymen , S . W . ; Campion ,
J . W . ; Baker , Benjamin , and Bann replied for their respective oilices . Bros . Benjamin , Fletcher , B . and M . Hart , and A . Davis gave great satisfaction to thc brethren by their excellent vocal entertainment , more especially a c ' uet sung by Bros . Benjamin and Davies . Visitors lire-sent were Bros . Fletcher , 180 ; Samuel , and Barrett .
LION AND LAMB LODGE ( No . 192 ) . —The February meeting of the al-ove lodge was held on Thursday , thc 6 th inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel . Brethren present r—Bros . Henry Legge , W . M . ; Cohu , P . M ., acting S . W . ; Rickwood , J . W . ; George Kenning , P . M ., Treasurer ; George Abbott , P . M ., Secretary ; J . G . Marsh , P . M . ; Bright , Fisher , Lucas , Chillingworth ,
11111 . ; Perkins , Barker , Goddard , Pratt , Lorkin , Carter , C .-pelin , Agutter , Groves , Cook , and other brethren . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . George Cook was raised to the degree of Master Mason , and Bro . James K . Groves was passed lo the degree of Fellow Craft . Thc election of W . M . for the ensuing year resulted in favour of Bro . Charles Arkell ,
with thirteen votes , Bro . Rickwood polling nine votes . Bro . George Kenning , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treas . Bros . Carter , Goddard , and Agutter were elected on the Audit Committee . The consideration of the alteration in the bye-laws was adjourned to the October meeting . The audit meeting was appointed for Thursday , the 20 th inst . A distressed brother was relieved with £ 5 5 s . od . The lodge was then closed .
DORIC LODGE ( No . 933 ) . — The installation m cling of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening at Anderton ' s Hotel . The W . M ., Bro . Tuclecr , presided , and a veiy large number of the brethren honoured the occasion wilh their presence . The members of thc lodge present > ve re numerous , and the Prist Masters who attended were Bros . Tucker , I . P . M . ; T . I . Barnes , P . M ., and
Installing Master ; ; md P . Ms . J . liowron , W . Waiiivvright , W . Yctton , J . Giilin , W . II . Marsh , R . Ayton , J . Taylor , and John G . Sie-vens . Tlie list of visitors includes Bros . Lritieille , P . M . 1056 ; Browne , 194 ; . Solomon , 194 ; G . Chappell , 14 ;; W . Cliappell , 147 ; Stedman , 172 ; Taylor , W . M . 1421 ; I Inrriron , P . M . 206 ; Carter , P . M . 1044 ; Cook , 13 H 3 ; Cramner , 334 ; Alston , nj-j ; Nash ,
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79 ; Myers , P . M . 820 ; G . Ward Verry , P . M . Burdett Coutts ; Dance , P . M . 754 ; Musto , P . M . ; Charles Lacey , P . M . ; Motion , P . M . ; McCarthy , Joyce , Goodhall , J . Harrison , Richards , Wayland , Stephens , W . H . Ellis , Calverley , P . M . 1349 ; H . Massey { Freemason ) . After thc preliminary business had been disposed of , Bro . T . J . Barnes , P . M ., took the chair of W . M ., the S . W . chair
being occupied by Bro . Bowron , P . M ., and the J . W . chair by Bro . Wainwiight , P . M . Bro . Barnes then installed Bro . Charles Isaac Digby , W . M . elect , as Master of the lodge for the year ensuing . The brethren appointed to ofiice were Robert James Tucker , I . P . M . ; George Hollington , S . W . ; William John Edney , J . W . ; T . I . Barnes , P . M ., Treasurer ; John G . Stevens , P . M .,
Secretary ; George A . Payne , J . D . ; Stephen Crane , I . G . ; S . Fromm , D . G ; G . Williams , W . S . ; G . T . H . Seddon , Organist . Thc offices of D . S . and Tyler were left open , as the brethren who were to fill those offices were absent through unavoidable causes . After delivery of the charges by Bro . T . J . Barnes , and the transaction of some formal lodge business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren
then adjourned to banquet . The usual toasts followed , and the W . M ., in proposing " The Health of the Queen and thc Craft , " spoke of her Majesty as taking great interest in the Craft , and in everything that concerned Freemasonry . In proposing "The M . W . G . M ., " his worship said that the Prince of Wales was also very much interested in Freemasonry , and that other members of his
family were likewise faithful supporters of the Order , for only a twelvcnonth ago the Duke of Connaught and Prince Leopold occupied the two Wardens' chairs in Grantl Lodge . The other formal toasts having been given , Bro . Tucker proposed "The Health of the W . M . " In doing so , he said that he and Bro . Digby had been associated togithcr ever since he had taken thc Third Degree .
Bro . Digby had followed him step by step , and he was pleased now to see him in the honourable position now occupieel by him . Bro . Digby was a brother whom he ( Bro . Tucker ) very much respected , and he was sure those brethren connected with the lodge when they hail had an opportunity of forming bis acquaintance would respect him equally . Bro . Digby was
a brother who was never known to have the slightest illfeeling towards anyone , anel no one had the sli ghtest ill-feeling towards him . Bro . Digby was determined to be respected by every one that knew him , and he had succeeded , and there was no better proof of it than in this Lodge . The W . M ., iu reply , said he was deeply grateful for what had been said of him , but such eulogistic terms
were used in proposing this toast that they had really taken his breath out of his body . He was not prepared to receive such commendations as he had heaid , but he hoped they were deserved . At thc end of his year of office he hoped the brethren would be pleased to say he had done his duty . He would endeavour by every means in his power to discharge his duties faithfully , diligently ,
and with energy . It was just ten years ago that he was introduced into Masonry . Bro . Barnes was then Master , and the way the ceremony of initiation was performed by him on that occasion created such impressions on his mind as had never been eradicated , and never would . On the contrary , having grown , as he hail grown , older and stronger , they had now resolved themselves into firm ,
lrremoveable convictions that Masonry was one of the grandest , if not the grandest and noblest institution in this land or any other land . The toast of thc " P . M ' s . " followed , to which Bros . Tucker and Barnes replied . In the course of his reply Bro . Barnes said the Past Masters had the interest of thc Doric Lodge deeply impressed on their minds and embedded in their , hearts . When the
time came , which coulel not be far distant , when he would be removed from the brethren , some other brother , he felt , would be ready to succeed him , and would be found fully equal to the performance of thc duties that had fallen on himself , and would do everything that was necessary for the welfare of the lodge . To "The Health of the Visitors , " Bros . Harrison , Carter , Myers , Lacey , and Musto replied . Bro . Barnes replied to the toast of " The
Masonic Institutions , " and as an old Past Master , who was standing Steward for the lodge at thc festival of the aged Freemasons next day , he exhorted thc brethren to support those Insitutions which hail grown from very small beginnings , and had taken upon themselves obligations which tbey were bound to fulfil . The toast of " The Officers , " and thc Tyler ' s toast concluded the list . Bros . Seddon , Steadman , ancl J . G . Stevens entertained the brethren with some excellent songs .
GRANITE LODGE ( No . 1328 ) . —The installation meeling of this lodge was held on Saturday , the Sth inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall . There was a full attendance of members and visitors . The lodge was opened at halfpast four by the retiring W . M ., Bro . R . C . Mount , and bis office-bearers , Bros . Robert Payne , S . W . ; John Rhodes , J . W . ; J . W . Thomas , Chaplain ; Fred . West , Treas . ;
J . Lewis Thomas , Sec . ; P . Turner , S . D . ; D . F . Kirk , J . D . ; A . Mount , D . C . ; Oswald Gardner , I . G . ; and T . Wilson , Steward . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Auditor's report was read , which showed tbat , besides contributing several handsome sums to the Masonic Charities , there were abundant funds in hand . Thc adoption of the report was
moved by Bro . A . Sturt , seconded by Bro . Maysfield , and carried unanimousl y . There being no initiations , passings , nor raisings , liro . Robert Payne , W . M . elect , was presented to Bro . H . C . Mount , I . P . M ., who performed the ceremony of installation in the most effective way , and thc charges
which were read by the Secretary , Bro . James Lewis I lionins , P . M ., were answered in a very satisfactory manner . After this , Bro . Payne proceeded tothe investment of his officers for the ensuing year , appointing Bros . Win . Rhodes , S . W . ; Benjamin Turner , J . W . ; Frederick West , Treasurer ; J . Lewis Thomas , Secretary ; Walsh
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Thomas , Chaplain ; Frank Kirk , S . D . ; Oswald Gardiner , J . D . ; Frank Swain , I . G . ; S . Wilson , D . C . ; Albert Mount , Wine Steward ; and Woodstock , P . M ., P . Z ., Tyler . The I . P . M . then proceeded to charge thc newly elected W . M . on the manner of performing the duties of his ofiice , and delivered his farewell address to the . brethren with much eloouencc and effect , after
which the Worshipful Master presented P . M . Mount with an elegant Past Master ' s jewel , in consideration of the effective way in which he i ad acted during his tenure of office . Bro . Mount who was warmly congratulated on the acquisition of the decoration , very appropriately acknowledged the gift , remarking that he would always regard tlic jewel as one of thc happiest mementoes of his
life , for he felt that it was a testimony of his having earned the good will and esteem of all lhc brethren of the Granite Lodge . Thc lodge was then formally closed and thc brethren repaired to the banqueting-hallof thc Freemasons ' Tavern , where a magnificent banquet was served . Besides the brethren already mentioned , there were present , Bros , John Oliver , P . M . ; George Hackfoid , P . M . ; H . W .
Collins , P . M . ; W . Henry Muggeiidge , P . M . ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . M . ; A . Stuart , Wm . F . Rovvell , Allen James Hewitt , Fredk . S . Osmond , G . W . Cbapendy , D . W . Pearce , John B . Lee , E . J . Pain , W . Parkins , W . F . Tomkin , Geo . Lansdown , XV . Wilkinson , AV . Cooke , W . Wood , Fred Worssam , R . Masefield , F . Swain , Robt . F . Giles , W . W . Kell , J . Browning , Richard Coad , Septimus
Baker , and A . C . Shelley . Amongst thc visitors present we observed the following r—Bros . II . T . Somerville Burney , P . M . 1615 ; S . Wheeler , I . G . 414 ; D . Matthew , 12 ; James Cutbush , P . M . 1385 ; John Crake , 16 S 7 ; Thos . Leigh , 1687 ; C . E . jue ' iqua , 16 S 7 ; Wm . Beattie , P . M . 142 ; Macaulay , W . M . 142 ; Fred . Cambridge , 1 706 ; James Kcndcl ' , 1420 ; Geo . Collier , 1237 ; Geo . D . Bundy ,
Wm . Dyer Burnaby , Sec . 42 ; Thos . A . Hull , 595 ; E , Letchworth , P . M . 12 ^ 7 ; T . Wilkens , 1420 ; W . Maple ) P . M . 6 57 ; Thos . W . C . Bush , W . M . 1728 ; A . Tryner , 18 ; D . H . Witherbon , 414 ; J . Early Danks , S . W . 1101 ; J . T . Brown , P . M ., P . O . Sup . of Wks . Beiks and Bucks ; Jno Hernaman , M . Glaisher , F . R . S . ; H . H . Collins , P . M , 2 ^; I . Peters , P . M . 1460 ; M . Frost , P . M . 228 , 704 ,,
685 ; and A . H . Chisholm , 1602 ( Freemason ) . After the cloth was removed the W . M ., in proposing "The Health of the Queen and Craf , " said that it had always struck him as being singularly apposite that the toast of the Queen should also comprise that of the Craft , because it was an essential element—in England at all events—that Royalty formed part and parcel of its
constitution . It was unnecessary for lrim to occupy the time of his audience by commenting upon the virtues cf Her Majesty . He would simply express tbe hope that the Great Architect of the Universe might long spare her to reign over a prosperous people , and that the Craft mi ght continue to flouiish under her benign influence . The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm , the brethren remaining
standing while they sang the National Anthem . The next toast was " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " in proposing which the W . M . observed that H . R . H . had shown himself to be a patron of thc liberal arts and sciences , and the brethren as Freemasons all knew that the liberal arts and sciences were an essential part , he would not say of thc education , but of the principles
inculcated in the minds of Freemasons . J ' liey made them a study , and His Royal Highness had set them a bri ght example in this respect , which he ( the VV . M . ) trusted the biethreu would all endeavour to emulate . ( Hear , hear . ) Bros . T . Baxter , Geo . Carter , and \ V . Winn then favoured thc company with an effective rendering of the glee by Davy , entitled "Just like Love . " Thc next toast was
" Thc Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro G . M ., the D . G . M . and thc Rest of the Grand Ofiicers , Present and Past , " which was cordially responded to , whereupon Bro . Geo . Carter sang in exquisite taste the pretty ballad " Sweethearts . " Bros . Glaisher P . G . D . ; Cottebrune , P . M . ; ami Thomas , P . M ., Secretary , very suitably acknowledged the toast . The former trusted that at all times the Giand O . beers
would command by their conduct that esteem and respect which at present they enjoyed . ( Hear , hear . ) He was quite sure that if they in any way followed the bri ght example set by the Earl of Carnarvon , who performed every Masonic duty with which he was charged in a manner that was a pattern to every one , they would always stand hi gh in the estimation of Freemasons . Nor could lie say that
Lord Skelmersdale was less energetic , less careful in the performance of his Masonic duties . ( Hear , hear . ) He believed the Giand Officers generally were Grand Officers because they had carried out to the letter thc principle enunciated b y the I . P . M . that evening , that no effort of his should be spared in the endeavour to devote the best of his ability to perform thc work he had engaged to do with
credit to himself and benefit to the lodge . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Glaisher concluded by pointing out that during the last twenty years the number of lodges had increased from 600 to 1800 , a circumstance from which the brethren would gather that there were only a limited number o ! offices in the Grand Lodge every year . But the Granite Lodge , he was glad to say , already claimed among its
numbers one whom he ( the speaker ) had very much pleasure in frequently meeting at the Grand Chapter—Bro . Thomas . ( Hear , hear . ) He thanked the brethren most heartil y in the name of the Grand Ofiicers for the manner in which the toast had been received . Bros . Past Masters Thomas and Cuttebiune having also offered a few graceful remarks in acknowledgment of the toast , the
I . P . M ., Bro . R . C . Mount rose , and said it was unnecessary for him to tell the brethren wh y he had to monopolize their attention for a few moments . lie had to propose one of the most important toasts of the evening . Me wished onl y that the proposition should have come from some one that could bave elone it more justice than he could , although no one in the room entertained a stronger desire to do it justice than himself . He had the pleasure