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desirous of seeing it take a still higher rank amongst London lodges , and he should always be ready to render his aid in any movement that would conduce to the true well being of the lodge . "The Health of the Visitors" was next given from the chair , and replied to by Bros . Wilday , ii ; Billy , 19 ; Crowther , P . G . Reg . Essex , and others .

We have not space to record in detail the proposition of the remaining toasts , which included "The Installing Alaster , Bro . S . P . AL AIoss , and the P . M . ' s of the Strong Man Lodge , " "The Treasurer , Bro . P . AL Follett , and the Secretary , Bro . P . M . Wing , " "The Wardens , Deacons , and other Oflicers of the Lodge , " and the Tyler ' s toast .

The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . T . F . Knight Smith , assisted by Bros . Frost , Kift , and Evans , and not only was the performance good , but the entire arrangements of this department were very complete . In particular , the programme card of the chants and hymns while the lodge was at labour , struck us as being very convenient .

Among the guests present were Bros . J . II . Crowther , P . M ., P . G . Reg . Essex ; R . C . Hallows , 33 ; F . F . Kniglit-Snn ' th , 1441 ; J . Evans , 753 ; W . A . Frost , 172 S ; J . Kift , I 7 gi ; W . C . Niblett , 1196 ; Byron H . Ridge , 1347 ; L . Wilday , 11 ; R . Josey , 1 S 2 S ; E . F . Day , 534 ; F . Gabriel , S 60 ; A . E . Fidler , 1237 ; T . Charlton , 1712 ; D . R . Byer , 1507 ; Jas . Bonce . S 13 ; R . Billy , 19 ; and H . J . Dean , 1260 .

PATTISON LODGE ( No . 913 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., at the Lord Raglan , Burrage-road , Plumstead , Bro . R . J . Cook , W . M ., presiding , supported by the following officers and others : Bros . W . Tongue , P . P . G . J . W . Kent , P . AL ; J . McDougall , P . AL ; A . Penfold , P . AL ; H . J . Butter , P . P . G . Reg . Kent , P . AL ; H .

Mason , S . W . ; R . Edmunds , JAV . ; C . Coupland , P . P . G . J . W . Kent , P . AL and Treas . ; E . Denton , P . P . G . P . Kent , P . AL and Sec ; H . Pryce , S . D . ; W . Rees , I . C ; and H . Afabbett , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . XV . Aloulder , P . AL 829 ; T . Holleyman , S . W . 153 ( 1 ; T . W . Whitmarsh ; Jas . Taylor , 1536 ; and C . Jolly , 913 and 1472 ( Freemason ) . The business before the lodge consisted of the balloting

for Air . E . AL Taylor , which proving satisfactory , that gentleman was duly initiated intjo Alasonry in masterly style by the W . AL The next was the consideration of a motion by Bro . Butter , P . M ., "That future lodge meetings be held at the Assembly Rooms , High School for Boys , Brook Hill , Plumstead , on the first Wednesday in the month ; " also to alter bye-laws , Article 1 , as follows : " For

Lord Raglan Tavern read High School for Boys , Brook Hill , and for Thursday read Wednesday . " In temperate , but forcible language , Bro . Butter explained his reasons for bringing forward the motion , and pointed out the advantages likely to occur by the removal , disclaiming anything like a party or even personal feeling in the matter , at the same time mentioning that there were

several excellent candidates who were anxious to join the lodge , but would not while it was held in a tavern . Bro . Tucker could not understand why , after eighteen years sojourn at the Raglan , this new removal should be necessary . Some of the best lodges in the metropolis and other parts of the country were held in taverns and hotels , and he certainly could not see any advantage that would

arise to the lodge by its removal . Bro . Butter , in reply , said the lodges held in London , and spoken of by Bro . ' 1 ucker , where held in large hotels , where rooms were specially reserved for Alasonic gatherings ; whereas the lodge room was used as a dancing room and music hall , and Bro . Tucker must remember that new ideas about the association of Alasonry were growing daily ,

and certainly did not tend to such as that room was associated with . Bros . Jolly and Griffiths thought that the alteration of the date of meetings from Thursday to Wednesday would clash with other meetings , and Bro . Denton said that several important meetings of Grand Lodge fell on the first Wednesday in the month . Bro . Butter had no doubt that arrangements could be made with

the councils of the schools to continue the meetings on the first Thursday in the month , and withdraw that portion of the motion , which was then carried unanimously . Bro . Tucker offering no opposition to the general wish of the members . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a prettily served supper , supplied by Bro . Moulden , and

afterwards drank the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts with enthusiasm . The toast of " The W . AL " was given by Bro . Butter who paid a high tribute to the energy and excellence of Bro . Cook , and felt sure that he would add to the lustre of the lodge by a perfect rendering of the duties

of his ollice . Bro . Cook , in response , regretted there was no royal road to speech making , but heartily thanked them for their support and consideration . The toasts of "The Past Masters , " "Initiate , " "Visitors" and Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant evening to a close .

. WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall , when the chair was occupied by the W . M ,, Bro . Edward Hornblower . The lodge was numerousl y attended , seventy-two brethren signing , among them being the following thirty-one visitors : Bros . R . Croisdale , 1331 ; Charles Anderson 1046 ; Wm . Penn ,

, ' 4 ** 4 j VV . Longshaw , 1424 ; T . Vanin , 1 S 4 ; T . Fuller , P -M . 1050 ; W . C . Ross , 154 ; J- Knott , 1424 ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; Hy . Wm . Taylor , 901 - G . Kened y , ' 53 < 5 ; A . Woods , 1 S 33 ; Lewis Ascott , P . AL 933 ; Walter Harper , 554 ; Wm , Coombcs , 3 S 3 ; A . S . Whale , 77 i ; H . G . Moon , 1524 ; Alfred J . Alartin , 1 S 2 S ; T . 'loh gman , 153 G ; C A . Solbi ' , 17 S 9 ; George B .

Small-Piece , P . M . 370 ; F . Stewart , 94 S ; Wm . Holt , 17 G 6 ; J . Welford , P . AL 733 ; C . A . White , 1777 F . Kerry , 1041 ; ^• Fountain , 771 ; Thos . Coulthard , 1624 ; W . Vincent , 1 . M . 1 C 24 ; and H . Massey , P . AL C 19 , W . M 192 S U'reemason ) . The W . M . fully kept up the high character the lodge has obtained for rrooel worlcinir bv ncrfoiminr / the whole of the

, ns ' aIlation ceremony in a faultless manner . The candidate for the Master's chair , elected at last meeting , was uro . Fredeiick Butterworth , S . W ., who received at the "ands of Bro . Hornblower the benefit of installation , and He new W . M . displayed in the investiture of his oflicers the same abilit y which was shown by his predecessor .

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The following brethren were invested with the collars and jewels of their respective offices : Bros . E . Hornblower , I . P . AL ; James Wade , S . W . ; W . Brindley , J . W . ; the Rev . Rob . Halpin , M . A ., Chap . ; Thomas H . Meredith , P . AL , Treas . ; Robt . J . Scott , Sec . ; James Gibson , S . D . ; Henry Folson , J . D . ; W . Coleman , I . G . ; G . C . Young , P . AL , Org . ; W . Minims , D . C . ¦ H . Harvey , W . S . ; and J . Lackland , Tyler . At the banquet subsequently given at Freemasons ' Tavern the usual toasts were brierly given and responded to .

The W . AL , in giving the toast of " The M . W . G . M ., " said he was present at the Special Grand Lodge on the ifith ult ., when the vote of congratulation to Her Majesty was passed unanimously ; and , referring to the large number of brethren then present , said he believed if the meeting had been held in thc Albert Hall sufficient brethren would have been found to fill that building . The Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . C , responding for " The

Grand Oflicers , " said that Lord Carnarvon on a recent occasion proposed the vote of condolence with the widow and family of the late President of the United States . Little did his lordship or any other brother at that time think that on the next occasion of their meeting they would have to offer their congratulations to the mother of the Grand Alaster on her happy escape from the hands of an assassin . The last act of Grand Lodge was of such an

historical character that he ventured to say that it would remain in the annals not only of Alasonry but of England so long as the history of the country was engraven on its annals , seeing that there were present three Princes of the Royal House , surrounded by men representing almost every religious creed and political opinion in Her Majesty's dominions , receiving the Princes with the most devoted loyalty , singing " God save the Queen , " and meaning it ;

and in that grand chorus representing the love and affection and honour to not merely one of the best of women and noblest of mothers , but to one who , looked at in the light of passing events , was the great personification of law and order . It was not merely a' tribute on the one hand to the Sovereign of our native land , but a tribute which we paid to our own highest interests , to the preservation of thc lifeand

, property , and liberty of the land ; and consequently it was a grand occasion on which Alasonry should show its true colours , not merely in the sight of England but in the sight of the nations of Europe . Returning to the subject of the toast , he , as a Past Grand Officer , felt deeply gratified and thankful for having had the privilege and pleasure of again attending the Wanderers Lodge . He had been present at its birth , and he now saw it an infant Hercules . When he

looked upon the number of its members ( which , after all , was an inferior test of the popularity of a lodge ) , and upon the manner in which its ceremonies were conducted , as well as the ceremony of installation by the I . P . AL , he ventured , as a Alason of some thirty-two years' standing , to say that he never saw the ceremony conducted with more remarkable accuracy , with a more natural flow of diction , and withal with more quiet dignity since he had sat in a

Alasonic lodge . He did not wonder , therefore , to find so admirable a set of oflicers , nor was he surprised to see the new W . AL perfectly at home at his work among many old faces and old friends . He recognised in those present many who took part in the consecration of the lodge , and he hoped the Great Architect of the Universe would bless the W . AL in his work , and raise up a bright succession of Alasters to carry on the work of the lodge as ably as it had

been carried on hitherto . Bro . Hornblower proposed "Tlie health of the W . M . " The old French formula , " The King is dead , long live the King , " somewhat applied to his position and that of the W . AL Perhaps the most pleasing act which a W . AL had to perform when he was leaving the chair was to instal his successor . It was a great joy to him to know that in leaving the chair he was placing in it one who was worthy

of it . He had known Bro . Butterworth many years , but he could tell the brethren nothing more than they already knew , that he was a genial good fellow , and . would in every respect fulfil his duties as W . M . to the advantage of the lodge and the Craft in general . 'The W . AL , in reply , said that the proof of the pudding was in the eating , and if at the end of his year of oflice the brethren were satisfied that he had done his duty it

would be one of the proudest moments of his life . He then proposed "The health of the I . P . AL , " and stated that the brethren had already heard a very high and not undeserved description of the way in which Bro . Hornblower had performed the installation ceremony , and he could not add to those observations with any effect . But the brethren had awarded to Bro . Hornblower a pledge of their fraternal affection in Ins passing from the Master's chair , for

services rendered to the lodge . That was a Past Master ' s jewel , and it afforded him great pleasure to fasten it on Bro . Hornblower ' s breast , trusting- that he would live long to wear it , and that it would be prized by those who followed him as a token of the manner in which he had discharged his duties . Bro . Hornblower , in reply , said lie always attended as regularly as he could , and he was pleased to find that the

brethren appreciated his humble efforts . Unfortunately he had been absent on one or two occasions since he was initiated , but it was unavoidable ; it had only been thrice in the course of three years , and he had endeavoured to do his duty . He was very pleased and gratified with the token and distinction which the brethren had presented to him . Bro . Croisdale responded for "The Visitors , " who , he

said , had enjoyed themselves very much , and spent a delightful Alasonic evening . Nothing could have been better than the way Masonry had been carried out , and all the visitors were pleased with it . lt was a very pleasing circumstance in connection with the ceremony that so many brethren were present who were present at the consecration of the lodge . He was among the number , and he had visited the lodge since , and it was very gratif y ing to him to find the lodge so distinguished for its charity , its hospitality ,

and its efficiency . On behalf of the visitors he wished the W . AL a most prosperous year of office , and that the lodge might long be distinguishedfor its excellent qualities . Bro . Parish replied for "The Past Alasters . " Although these brethren were not old in years , they had a little knowledge of the management of a lodge , and when they formed the lodge they did so with the idea that it would become the grand lodge it was at present . A few sitting in a small parlour conceived the idea of forming the Wanderers' Ixidge , and it had now assumed the great proportions they wit-

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nessed that evening . He would remind the brethren that the I . P . M . and W . AL were initiates in the lodge . They first saw the light of Alasonry in thc Wanderers' Lodge , and they were now shining lights to go forth and teach others Masonry . He ( BroT Parish ) gave Bro . Butterworth the Third Degree , and no P . M . could be more pleased than he to see Bro . Butterworth in the position of W . M . It was a very great pride to see thc lodge grow through

many diffculties to its present position . There was something more ; the chapter had also become a success , and the lodge and the chapter were the greatest successes in London Freemasonry , and he was proud to think that every brother who filled the chair of the lodge qualified himself for the position by attending lodges of instruction , without which it was impossible thoroughly and efficiently to conduct the duties of the chair .

In proposing the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary , " the W . AL presented Bro . R . J . Scott , Secretary , with a handsome clock and a chain for Airs . Scott . There were over 100 members of the lodge , and the lodge met eight times a year ; consequently the work of the Secretary was very laborious . Bro . J . H . Meredith , P . AL , Treas ., in responding , gave a gratifying account of the work of the lodge ; how all

bills had been paid , and how there was a balance of over £ 60 in hand . Bro . Scott also replied , and thanked the brethren for their kindness , and Bro . Meredith forthegreat assistance he had rendered him . It was not usual to go into statistics at Alasonic banquets , but it might be interesting to know that since the consecration of the lodge the names of 200 members had passed through the books , the majority being military men . The lodge had paid over £ 320 for

benevolent purposes , but on the other hand they had lost a large per centage of members—fifteen out of 200—by death . Bro . James Wade , S . W ., replied for " 'The Officers " and Bro . Meredith for " The Alasonic Charities , " and hoped the brethren would do something for Bro . Hornblower , who would represent the lodge for thc Girls' School in May . He ( Bro . Meredith ) took up £ 114 to the Benevolent Institution—the largest of the London lists , though

there were 13 S Stewards . If each lodge would give five guineas a year , and each brother 5 s ., there would be no need of festivals or Boards of Stewards , or elections , as all comers could be assisted . There was no election at'the Girls' School on Saturday last , all the candidates being admitted . This showed that if the brethren took these matters in hand they could surmount all difficulties . The T y ler's toast closed the proceedings . Bros . George Weize , P . M . S 6 o , and C . A . White . 1777 , entertained the brethren with some beautiful songs during the evening .

MIZPAH LODGE ( No . 1671 ) . —The above lodge met on Saturday last , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgatestreet , for labour only , when there was a full attendance of officers and brethren , Bro . E- L . F . Carl Schmidt , W . M ., presiding . The minutes of the lodge meeting held on the 1 lth February , and of the emergency meeting of the nth Alarch , were read and confirmed ; the bye-laws were read , as also the report of the Audit Committeeand the

, ballot was taken for the admission , as a joining member , of Bro . William Hemmingway , late of No . 765 . No initiation took place , as the initiate ( who is a Queen's Alessenger ) had been suddenly dispatched on foreign service , and was consequently unable to attend ; but the VV . M . performed the ceremony of the Third Degree tor the advancement of Bro . Jurado , who was raised to the Degree of M . AI . This ceremony was admirably performed , and was

the concluding work of Bro . Schmidt ' s year of office . Bro . Nelson Reed , P . AL 1572 , 1 G 01 , and 1 G 71 , M . E . Z . 1572 , Secretary of the lodge , then took the chair , and Bro . Richard Aneurim Alorgan , W . AL elect , was presented to receive the benefit of installation . The LAI . then addressed the brethren , and afterwards directed that the ancient charges should be read out f torn the Book of Constitutions , to all of which the W . AI . gave his unqualified assent , and he

was afterwards obligated in due form . A Board of Installed Alasters was formed , and Bro . Alorgan was formally installed into the chair of K . S ., according to ancient rite , after which he was proclaimed and saluted in the usual manner by the brethren . Bro . R . A . Morgan , W . AL , then proceeded to appoint and invest his officers , which he did in a truly masterly manner , giving a kindly congratulation to each upon his

advancement , and at the same time giving full directions to each as to his duties and explaining the significance of the emblems which they wore . The list ot oflicers for the year is as follows : Brcs . E . F . L . Carl Schmidt , I . P . AL ; H . H . Wells , S . W . ; 11 . Warden , J . W . ; R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; J . J . Avery , P . M . 70 , P . P . G . Treas . Devon , Treas . ; Nelson Reed , P . AL , Sec ; G . Lewis , S . D . ; C . W . Aletier , J . D . ; E . Aloore , I . G . ; P . Feick , D . C ; C . G .

Hayman , W . S . ; C . II . Uancocks , Org . ; and A . B . Church , 'Tyler . The customary addresses to the Worshipful Alaster , the Wardens , -and the brethren were then delivered by the Installing Alaster . Bro . Reed is well-known as an able worker , and it is therefore unnecessary to say that he did full justice to these beautiful orations . There was another gratifying little ceremony performed before the lodge was

closed . Ihe members of the lodge , to show their appreciation of the services of their Treasurer , Bro . Avery , had procured privately among themselves a handsome Treasurer ' s jewel , bearing the inscription : Presented to Bro . Avery by the members of the Alizpah Lodge , on account of his valuable services as Treasurer since its foundation . " It was presented by Bro . Nelson Reed , who said that having known Bro . Avery for upwards of twenty years he had been selected by the brethren to present it on their behalf ,

and , in doing so , he added : "In presenting this to you , Bro . Avery , I trust that it will forge another link in the chain of friendship which has existed between us for so many years . 1 pin this jewel on your breast , and trust that you may live many years to wear it , and that as long as you live you will be the Treasurer of the Alizpah Lodge . " Bro . Avery having acknowledged the gift , which , however valuable in itself , he said derived its chief worth from being a token ot the kindly feeling which the brethren entertained for him , the lodge was closed in due form .

ALL SAINTS' LODGE ( No . 1716 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the (" th inst ., at the Town Hall , Newby-place , Poplar . Bro . XV . C . Young , W . AL , in the chair , supported by Bros . E . Wit ' ierstone , acting S . W . ; J . House , J . VV . s VV . G .