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Charles Atkins replied for "Treasurer and Secretary . " The W . M ., in giving " Success to the Masonic Institutions , " spoke of these institutions as a pearl that glittered more resplendent in thc crown of Masonry than all thc other blazing stars and stones that irradiated the brows of a Mason . Referring to the Benevolent Institution , its success since Bro . Terry had become its Secretary was
most remarkable . Bro . Terry was a man of untiring ¦ energy , of very great intelligence , anil a brother who was enot be beaten by any competition , however big , however loud of tongue , and however well equipped with fact and argument . He not only possessed the very happy knack of talking b usiness , but of talking it in such a pleasant way that he found a response at the bottom of brethren's
pockets before they had any knowledge of it . And he did it in such a genial , unassuming , undictatorial manner , that the brethren gave to this Institution without any feeling afterwards that they had been diivtn into it , that they had not even been coachcel into it . He placed his facts and figure in such elegant array before the brethren , that they felt that this institution was a good and worthy
object to which they would subscribe their sovereigns . The W . M . then referred to the Girl ' s School , represented on this occasion by Bro . Hedges . It was a fact , which should commend the name of Bro . Hedges to thc brethren , that tvhile he had been in a comparatively subordinate position in the office the institution , duting the last two years , while the { Secretary was ill , Bro . Hedges had
been quietly plodding along , doing all thc work , anel gaining for himself a high reputation among thc workers in the Craft . Although thc depression of trade was entirely unprecedented within the history ot living men , Bro . Hedges , by working Jay an 1 night , had brought thc late festival of the Institution to a successful issue . Bro . fledges was now a candidate for the vacant
Secretaryship , and the suffrages ti the hit-governors . Bro . Hedges was mainly instrumental in getting Claia Kiugcombe , the Hervey Lodge candidate , into the School ; anil it was now in the power of the members who had votes to do Mm a good turn . If the brilhren had in their countinghouses or warehouses a good , true , faithful man , who advanced tluir interests by slaying after the other cKiks had
gone , he asked whether they would not put that man down in their memorandum books for the first vacancy ? He asked them to apply the same rule in this case . Bro . Hedges replying , after thanking the W . M . and the brethren , said that if he should be successful , nothing would be wanting on his part to justify thc confidence which might be reposed in him . Bro . Terry said that the Masonic
Institutions occupied a . very prominent position in the history of thc chaiitics of England—prominent because they had a very limited circle to which lo appeal , and from that limited circle they derived grc-. tcr results than any other thne Institutions . Last year the Benevolent Institution , the youngest of thc
three , obtained at its festival £ 13 , 300 ; the Girls'School obtained £ 9000 ; and the Boys' School £ i 2 , 8 co . When thc year 18 77 closed it was found that the three Institutions had collected amongst them over , £ 4 . 1 , 000 . He would contrast that with eight years ago , when the result was , ( . " 20 , 000 . When the Prince of Wales joined the Craft and took the chair at the festival of the Institution
an impetus was given . In 1072 thc Benevolent Institution festival brought in £ 3200 . In 1873 , when thc Prince of Wales presieled , £ 6800 was thc result , and from that time until now thc Benevolent Institution hail gone on increasing , until last year it had the proud satisfaction of finding itself at the head of thc three Masonic Institutions . Of course , this could not have been done if it had not been for
the support of the Craft , nor could the success of the other Institutions have been brought about but fcr the same influence . He trusted that thc motion of which thc W . M . had given notice that evening would be bencfical to thc Institutions . He was sure he hail only to bring before the lodge the claims of the Institutions to enlist the brethren's cordial co-operation and sympathy and he hoped that
Bro . John would carry to the west coast of Africa , a report of these Institutions , and that he would tell the Masons out there that if they were Masons under the English Constitution , or widows who were the widows of Masons under that Constitution , or the children thc children of such Masons , thc benefits of the Institutions would be tendered to them . If Bro . John woulel call on
him in the morning he would give him plenty of pamphlets and papers to take back with him . From them he would sec that the Masonic Institutions were three of the most magnificent Institutions that could be called charities . " The Masonic Press" was then proposed , and " The Officers" and '' Tyler ' s Toast" conclude el a most agreeable evening .
SIR HUGH MYDDELTON LODGE ( No . 1602 ; . —The installation mceiing of this lodge was held on the 24 th ult ., at the Agricultural Hall , Islington . The W . M ., Bro . Edward G . Sim , presided , and the other brethren present were Bros . T . J . Coombs , S . W ., anil W . M . elect ; A . F . Rowley , P . M . 917 ; J . W . ) . Osborn , Sec ; J . Weston , S . D . ; W . Norri- - , J . D .: W . F . Poulton
I G . ; H . G . Thomas , O . H . Ficlel , D . C . j J . II . Oppenhcim , W . S . ; E . Somers , P . M . ; J . Givcnfi-lil , W . H . Lund , J . G . Rimell , R . Allison , E . J . Percy , J . Failon ? , G . Tarrant , W . Kr . viris , J . Francis , J . Gibbs . E . Abrams , T . Henri , J . Brewer , W . Dawson , C Parslow , S . Rowley , 1 . 1-ianklin , R . J . Townr . Visitors ; Bros . W . II . Parker , S . D . 94 6 ; J . Kew " , W . M . 179 ; E . ) '
Clauch , W . M . 4 62 ; R . I \ arcy , J . W . 228 ; B . Skiknn P . M . 3 n ; W . B . Kidder , P . M . 12 ; T . G . Reason , 1260 J . Gibson , P . M . 1420 ; F . J . Carter , I 68 ; | . Bateman P . M . 820 ; C . J . G . Wood , 1288 ; T . Weaver , P . M . 820 ' ) . G . Clare , 1507 ; W . Rowley , 917 ; W . Wiles , P . M ' 7 . 5 ; G - Edwards , 907 ; II . Massey , P . M . ( i 19 ( Free . > ui . fon ) ; and others . Alter the leading ali'l con .
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firmation of the minutes the W . M . initiated Mr . George Henri , ( " Mohawk Minstrels" ) and Mr . James Brewer . This ceremony having been completed , a handsome " Secretary ' s jewel , " together with a testimonial in illuminated writing on vellum , executed by Bro . Oppenheim , and framed anil glazed , was presented by the W . M . to Bro . John Osborn , Secretary . Both were
subscribed for by the members of the lodge . The inscription on the vellum was as follows : — "This Testimonial , together with a gold jewel , is presented to Bro . ] ohn Osborn by the members of thc Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge , and thc lodge of instruction attached thereto , as a token of the esteem and regard in which he is hclel by the brethren , in
acknowledgment of his indefatigable services in the formation of the lodge , anel in recognition of the ability with which he has discharged thc duties of Secretary . Edward G . Sim , W . M ., May , 1878 . " Bro . Osborn having thanked the brethren for the presentation , and assured them of the great interest he took in the welfare of the lodge , Bro . Edwarel G . Sim proceeded to instal as W . M . for thc
ensuing year Bro . 1 homas J . Coombs , who was unanimously elected at the former meeting . 1 he new W . M . 's banner , this being a banner lodge , was then placed behind the W . M . chair . This banner , as well as the banner of Bro . Sim , were also the work of Bro . Oppenheim . After the W . M . had been saluted by thc Board of Installed Masters , the brethren below the rank of Installed Master were
admitted , and alter the customary salutes the following appointments were made : —Bros . A . Rowley , P . M ., S . W . ; Weston , J . W . ; Noiris , S . D . ; Payne , Treasurer ; Osborn , Secretory ; Poulton , J . D . ; Field , I . G . ; llymill , W . S . ; Paislow , Assistant W . S . ; Tiiumas , Organist ; Oppenhcim , D . C . ; and W . Stcedman , P . M ., Tyler . Bro . Sim then delivcicd the charges , niter which the W . M .
presented Bro . Sim with a massive golil P . M . 's jewel . Bro . Sim in a very few words thanked the lodge for the gift , and thc balance sheet of the lodge was rectivtel and ordered to be cntercel on the minutes . This balance sheet showed a balance in hands of the Treasurer on general account , £ 12 5 s . 1 id ., thc l-: tal receipts being X ' 200 10 s . < i / l . The Benevolent Fund showed a balance of Qio 5 s . The lodge
was then closed , anel the brethren paitook of a tlelightful banquet , provided , in his best style , by Bro . Grist , of Hackney . The customary toasts succeeded the banquet , and Bro . Sim in proposing thc toast of " The W . M . " said he knew he was only expressing the feelings of the brethren when he said he was very much pleased at seeing Bro . Coombs in the chair of W . M . He hoped that Bro . Coombs
would enjoy peif . ct health , that he might perform the duties of his oriiee satisfactorily , anil that at the termination of his year of office he mi ght have the approbation of the brethren and their assurance that he had done his duty . The W . M . K'plnil , and after thanking the brethren for the heartiness with which they had received the toast , said he hoped the brethren woulel assist him to the utmost
of their power in the performance of his duties . I le would do his Dest to discharge them faithfully anel zealously . If they discovered any shortcomings he hoped they woulel forgive them . Whatever he did they must take in the best foim , for he would do his best for thc benefit of the lodge . As one of the founelers of the lodge he had hitherto done his best . The loiige had hitherto been cariied on successfully
under the able guidance of the P . M . ' s , and he trusted he should leave the chair wi ; h as much credit as his predecessors had . He was glad to see such a go . ully company present , and that there hael been such a successful meeting . The W . M . next proposed " The Initiates , " and in welcoming them into the Craft congratulated them on joining a lodge which would tike rank with any in London . Bro .
Brewer replied , anel the W . M . next proposed " The Visitors , " of whom there were nineteen present . Bro . W . Browne Kidder responded . He had had the honour of being invited by Bro . Howie / , anel having heard the lodge fluently spoken of in the highest terms was happy to accept the invitation . 'I he name ol the lodge was sufficient to carry it forward , but the working was an extra assurance , for he
had never heard better work before . The way in which the P . M . performed his duties , its solemnity and seriousness , was still impressed on his mind . He expatiated with force and eloquence on the advantages to be obtained by becoming a Mason . He ( Bro . Kideler ) was only a Mason of seven years' standing , but during the time he had been a Mason he felt he was a better man than he was before .
Since he hail becu one of the Craft there was no happier man than he . I le hael taken care to mix himself up with Masons , and from the enjoyment he had received in lodges of instruction , and in the hospitality of lodges , he felt it behoved him to impress on others the advantages of Freemasonry . Though a young Mason he appreciated everything in Masonry . There was nothing he so
prized as Masonry . It was one of the greatest boons a man could possess ; one of the greatest institutions in the world ; and he thought taut the example Masons had in the Prince of Wales becoming the head of the Order should show them that the prosperity of Masonry was assured . The W . M . next proposed " Thc P . M . 's , " and reminded thc brethren of the great services rendered to the loelge by
Bros . Elias Somers and E . G . Sim . Bro . Somers , in reply s del that ail he should say woulel be to quote words well known : — " The evil that men do lives after them : the good is oft inter reel with their bones . " Bro . Sim said he hie ! hael much pU-a-sure in installing his successor , and any trouble or pains he had been at had been amply repaid by thc heartiness with which thc brethren had received the
mention of his name . As long as he should fill the position of I . P . M ., in fact as long as he was a P . M . of the lodge , the brethren might rely upon him to perform every duty he might be called upon to perform , anel he trusted it woulel be with satisfaction to the brethren anel credit to himself . He then said that the W . M . had asked him to propose " The Masonic Charities . " Thc brethren all knew that these institutions were flourishing . Every year shewed
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an addition to the funds , a larger number of annuitants 111 the Benevolent Institution , and more boys and girls received into the two schools . The revenues of thc Institutions were steadily and considerably augmenting . The success showed that as the Craft increased numerically the funds increased in proportion . But he hopcel the funds would increase in still
larger proportion . He was very sorry that none of the Secretaries were present . Bro . Terry , from whom they had a letter , was engaged in Manchester , otherwise he would have been present , and would have given the brethren the figures . Bro . Rimell was going to represent the lodge at the next fes'ival of thc Benevolent Institution ' and Bro . Norris was going up for the Boys' School .
Although the lodge sent two Stcvvaids this year , it could not do all it wished in the cause of charity ; still , sending up two Stewards showed the spirit that prevailed in thc lodge . On every occasion hitherto the lodge had been represented at each festival , and he hoped it always would be . Bro . Rimell said , in reply , that he hoped before the next festival of the Benevolent Institution that money
would pour into his list . Bro . Norris said that the festival of the Boys' School was to be a great success , and that Bros . Bertram and Roberts would place at the disposal of the brethren the concert room , the Itaiian garden , the conservatory , and the picture gallery . The whole of this magnificent accommodation ( at the western side of the building ) would be reserved exclusively for those attending
the festiva 1 . The company woulel assemble in the picture gallery , the access to which was immediately adjoining the staircase leading from thc Palace Railway Station . The banquet would be served in the conceit room , in which 1000 persons could be seated with case and comfort . The Italian garden would be open for recreation . Tea anel coffee would oe served in the conservatory , and the garden
and conservatory would be brilliantly illuminated with Chinese lanterns anil colcureel lamps . There would be vocal and instrumental music throughout the evening , and laelics and brethren would dine together at the same tables . The day would be thc 8 th of July , and it was hoped that , with the fortunate combination of circumstances under which the festival would be held , Stewards would be more
than ordinarily zealous in securing a large attendance of ladies and brethren . The W . M . next proposed " The Treasurer and Secretary , " anil , referring to the latter brother , said that the testimonial that he had had presented to him that evening proved that he had conducted the affairs of the lodge satisfactorily to all the brethren . Bro . John Osborn acknowledged the toast , and again thankcel
the brethren for the very beautiful testimonial they had presented to him . Thc encomiums lavished on him he felt were more than he deserved . He was delig hted to do all he could for the lodge , and he was much pleased to sec the great prosperity which had attended it . Bro . Rowley replied to the toast of " Thc Officers , " and the brethren then separated . Bro . George Henri sang some excellent songs during thc evening .
ALL SAINTS' LODGE ( No . 1716 ) . —This flourishing lodge , already known to many as the lodge of the season , met on Thursday evening last at the Town Hall , Poplar , when the following were present : —Bros . W . 11 . Farnfield , W . M . ; J . Dennis , S . W . ; J . Kemp Coleman , Acting J . W . ; Leonard Pott , S . D . ; W . C . Young , I . G . ; E . Witherstonc , T . Bates , J . J . Abbott , H . J .
Hancock , T . E . Bowkett , J . B . tinney , C . Phillips , T . Gaisford , J . House , T . L . Rennett , T . Johnson , and as a visitor , Bro K . Mills , of Lodge 217 . The business was to raise Bros . Bowkett and Finney , to pass Bro . Kennett , and to initiate Mr . George Hine . The meeting being called for 6 . 15 , punctually to that time the W . M . rose , and the lodge vitas opened in due form in the First Degree , and the riiinutes of
the last meeting read and confirmed ; the Second Degree was then reached , and Bros , Bowkett and Finney , having answered the usual questions , retired , and the lodge was opened in the Third Degree . Bros . Bowkett and Kinney wcie then admitted , andjregularly raiseel to the Sublime degree . The lodge was then resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . J . Dennis , P . M . anil S . W . of the lodge took the
chair , by permission of the W . M ., for the purpose of passing Bro . T . L . Kennett , this brother having been initiated by Bro . Dennis . The candidate having answered the usual questions , retired , anel the lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Kennett admitted and duly passed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree and Mr . Hine , the initiate , . iot being in attenelance ,
a call off resulted . On calling on , the lodge was resumed to the Third Dsgree , the W . M . now again occupied the chair , and all thc brethren with the exception of thc Principal Officers , and Bro . Kennett entered and worked up from the First Degree . Thc lodge was then closed to the First Degree , and Mr . Hine still being absent thc W . M . rose for the first time , anil Bro . Coleman took the .
opportunity of stating he had served the office of Steward at the recent Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls on behalf of the All Saints Lodge , and through the generosity of the members was enabled to hand in a list of £ 60 8 s . which he considered a very gratifying fact . The W . M . supported the remarks of Bro . Coleman , as
to the gratifying result of his endeavours , especially , when it was remembered the lodge was consecrated so recently as September last year , and that nearly £ 40 was sent up to the Royal Masonic Benevo ' ent Institution in February last . After some routine business the lodge was closed in due form and adjourned .
ROYAT - SAVOY LODGE ( No . 1744 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge was held at Ashley ' s Hotel , Covent Garden , on Tuesday , 28 th May . Present : Bros . Willing , W . M . ; Douglass , S . W . ; Clemow , J . W . ; Treadweil , Treas . ; Stiles , Sec ; Jones , S . D . ; Hyland , J . D . ; Smith , I . G . ; Barham , Tomkins , Jaijues , Sellis , Dcller , Holt and many others . Tljc lodge was opened in due
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Charles Atkins replied for "Treasurer and Secretary . " The W . M ., in giving " Success to the Masonic Institutions , " spoke of these institutions as a pearl that glittered more resplendent in thc crown of Masonry than all thc other blazing stars and stones that irradiated the brows of a Mason . Referring to the Benevolent Institution , its success since Bro . Terry had become its Secretary was
most remarkable . Bro . Terry was a man of untiring ¦ energy , of very great intelligence , anil a brother who was enot be beaten by any competition , however big , however loud of tongue , and however well equipped with fact and argument . He not only possessed the very happy knack of talking b usiness , but of talking it in such a pleasant way that he found a response at the bottom of brethren's
pockets before they had any knowledge of it . And he did it in such a genial , unassuming , undictatorial manner , that the brethren gave to this Institution without any feeling afterwards that they had been diivtn into it , that they had not even been coachcel into it . He placed his facts and figure in such elegant array before the brethren , that they felt that this institution was a good and worthy
object to which they would subscribe their sovereigns . The W . M . then referred to the Girl ' s School , represented on this occasion by Bro . Hedges . It was a fact , which should commend the name of Bro . Hedges to thc brethren , that tvhile he had been in a comparatively subordinate position in the office the institution , duting the last two years , while the { Secretary was ill , Bro . Hedges had
been quietly plodding along , doing all thc work , anel gaining for himself a high reputation among thc workers in the Craft . Although thc depression of trade was entirely unprecedented within the history ot living men , Bro . Hedges , by working Jay an 1 night , had brought thc late festival of the Institution to a successful issue . Bro . fledges was now a candidate for the vacant
Secretaryship , and the suffrages ti the hit-governors . Bro . Hedges was mainly instrumental in getting Claia Kiugcombe , the Hervey Lodge candidate , into the School ; anil it was now in the power of the members who had votes to do Mm a good turn . If the brilhren had in their countinghouses or warehouses a good , true , faithful man , who advanced tluir interests by slaying after the other cKiks had
gone , he asked whether they would not put that man down in their memorandum books for the first vacancy ? He asked them to apply the same rule in this case . Bro . Hedges replying , after thanking the W . M . and the brethren , said that if he should be successful , nothing would be wanting on his part to justify thc confidence which might be reposed in him . Bro . Terry said that the Masonic
Institutions occupied a . very prominent position in the history of thc chaiitics of England—prominent because they had a very limited circle to which lo appeal , and from that limited circle they derived grc-. tcr results than any other thne Institutions . Last year the Benevolent Institution , the youngest of thc
three , obtained at its festival £ 13 , 300 ; the Girls'School obtained £ 9000 ; and the Boys' School £ i 2 , 8 co . When thc year 18 77 closed it was found that the three Institutions had collected amongst them over , £ 4 . 1 , 000 . He would contrast that with eight years ago , when the result was , ( . " 20 , 000 . When the Prince of Wales joined the Craft and took the chair at the festival of the Institution
an impetus was given . In 1072 thc Benevolent Institution festival brought in £ 3200 . In 1873 , when thc Prince of Wales presieled , £ 6800 was thc result , and from that time until now thc Benevolent Institution hail gone on increasing , until last year it had the proud satisfaction of finding itself at the head of thc three Masonic Institutions . Of course , this could not have been done if it had not been for
the support of the Craft , nor could the success of the other Institutions have been brought about but fcr the same influence . He trusted that thc motion of which thc W . M . had given notice that evening would be bencfical to thc Institutions . He was sure he hail only to bring before the lodge the claims of the Institutions to enlist the brethren's cordial co-operation and sympathy and he hoped that
Bro . John would carry to the west coast of Africa , a report of these Institutions , and that he would tell the Masons out there that if they were Masons under the English Constitution , or widows who were the widows of Masons under that Constitution , or the children thc children of such Masons , thc benefits of the Institutions would be tendered to them . If Bro . John woulel call on
him in the morning he would give him plenty of pamphlets and papers to take back with him . From them he would sec that the Masonic Institutions were three of the most magnificent Institutions that could be called charities . " The Masonic Press" was then proposed , and " The Officers" and '' Tyler ' s Toast" conclude el a most agreeable evening .
SIR HUGH MYDDELTON LODGE ( No . 1602 ; . —The installation mceiing of this lodge was held on the 24 th ult ., at the Agricultural Hall , Islington . The W . M ., Bro . Edward G . Sim , presided , and the other brethren present were Bros . T . J . Coombs , S . W ., anil W . M . elect ; A . F . Rowley , P . M . 917 ; J . W . ) . Osborn , Sec ; J . Weston , S . D . ; W . Norri- - , J . D .: W . F . Poulton
I G . ; H . G . Thomas , O . H . Ficlel , D . C . j J . II . Oppenhcim , W . S . ; E . Somers , P . M . ; J . Givcnfi-lil , W . H . Lund , J . G . Rimell , R . Allison , E . J . Percy , J . Failon ? , G . Tarrant , W . Kr . viris , J . Francis , J . Gibbs . E . Abrams , T . Henri , J . Brewer , W . Dawson , C Parslow , S . Rowley , 1 . 1-ianklin , R . J . Townr . Visitors ; Bros . W . II . Parker , S . D . 94 6 ; J . Kew " , W . M . 179 ; E . ) '
Clauch , W . M . 4 62 ; R . I \ arcy , J . W . 228 ; B . Skiknn P . M . 3 n ; W . B . Kidder , P . M . 12 ; T . G . Reason , 1260 J . Gibson , P . M . 1420 ; F . J . Carter , I 68 ; | . Bateman P . M . 820 ; C . J . G . Wood , 1288 ; T . Weaver , P . M . 820 ' ) . G . Clare , 1507 ; W . Rowley , 917 ; W . Wiles , P . M ' 7 . 5 ; G - Edwards , 907 ; II . Massey , P . M . ( i 19 ( Free . > ui . fon ) ; and others . Alter the leading ali'l con .
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firmation of the minutes the W . M . initiated Mr . George Henri , ( " Mohawk Minstrels" ) and Mr . James Brewer . This ceremony having been completed , a handsome " Secretary ' s jewel , " together with a testimonial in illuminated writing on vellum , executed by Bro . Oppenheim , and framed anil glazed , was presented by the W . M . to Bro . John Osborn , Secretary . Both were
subscribed for by the members of the lodge . The inscription on the vellum was as follows : — "This Testimonial , together with a gold jewel , is presented to Bro . ] ohn Osborn by the members of thc Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge , and thc lodge of instruction attached thereto , as a token of the esteem and regard in which he is hclel by the brethren , in
acknowledgment of his indefatigable services in the formation of the lodge , anel in recognition of the ability with which he has discharged thc duties of Secretary . Edward G . Sim , W . M ., May , 1878 . " Bro . Osborn having thanked the brethren for the presentation , and assured them of the great interest he took in the welfare of the lodge , Bro . Edwarel G . Sim proceeded to instal as W . M . for thc
ensuing year Bro . 1 homas J . Coombs , who was unanimously elected at the former meeting . 1 he new W . M . 's banner , this being a banner lodge , was then placed behind the W . M . chair . This banner , as well as the banner of Bro . Sim , were also the work of Bro . Oppenheim . After the W . M . had been saluted by thc Board of Installed Masters , the brethren below the rank of Installed Master were
admitted , and alter the customary salutes the following appointments were made : —Bros . A . Rowley , P . M ., S . W . ; Weston , J . W . ; Noiris , S . D . ; Payne , Treasurer ; Osborn , Secretory ; Poulton , J . D . ; Field , I . G . ; llymill , W . S . ; Paislow , Assistant W . S . ; Tiiumas , Organist ; Oppenhcim , D . C . ; and W . Stcedman , P . M ., Tyler . Bro . Sim then delivcicd the charges , niter which the W . M .
presented Bro . Sim with a massive golil P . M . 's jewel . Bro . Sim in a very few words thanked the lodge for the gift , and thc balance sheet of the lodge was rectivtel and ordered to be cntercel on the minutes . This balance sheet showed a balance in hands of the Treasurer on general account , £ 12 5 s . 1 id ., thc l-: tal receipts being X ' 200 10 s . < i / l . The Benevolent Fund showed a balance of Qio 5 s . The lodge
was then closed , anel the brethren paitook of a tlelightful banquet , provided , in his best style , by Bro . Grist , of Hackney . The customary toasts succeeded the banquet , and Bro . Sim in proposing thc toast of " The W . M . " said he knew he was only expressing the feelings of the brethren when he said he was very much pleased at seeing Bro . Coombs in the chair of W . M . He hoped that Bro . Coombs
would enjoy peif . ct health , that he might perform the duties of his oriiee satisfactorily , anil that at the termination of his year of office he mi ght have the approbation of the brethren and their assurance that he had done his duty . The W . M . K'plnil , and after thanking the brethren for the heartiness with which they had received the toast , said he hoped the brethren woulel assist him to the utmost
of their power in the performance of his duties . I le would do his Dest to discharge them faithfully anel zealously . If they discovered any shortcomings he hoped they woulel forgive them . Whatever he did they must take in the best foim , for he would do his best for thc benefit of the lodge . As one of the founelers of the lodge he had hitherto done his best . The loiige had hitherto been cariied on successfully
under the able guidance of the P . M . ' s , and he trusted he should leave the chair wi ; h as much credit as his predecessors had . He was glad to see such a go . ully company present , and that there hael been such a successful meeting . The W . M . next proposed " The Initiates , " and in welcoming them into the Craft congratulated them on joining a lodge which would tike rank with any in London . Bro .
Brewer replied , anel the W . M . next proposed " The Visitors , " of whom there were nineteen present . Bro . W . Browne Kidder responded . He had had the honour of being invited by Bro . Howie / , anel having heard the lodge fluently spoken of in the highest terms was happy to accept the invitation . 'I he name ol the lodge was sufficient to carry it forward , but the working was an extra assurance , for he
had never heard better work before . The way in which the P . M . performed his duties , its solemnity and seriousness , was still impressed on his mind . He expatiated with force and eloquence on the advantages to be obtained by becoming a Mason . He ( Bro . Kideler ) was only a Mason of seven years' standing , but during the time he had been a Mason he felt he was a better man than he was before .
Since he hail becu one of the Craft there was no happier man than he . I le hael taken care to mix himself up with Masons , and from the enjoyment he had received in lodges of instruction , and in the hospitality of lodges , he felt it behoved him to impress on others the advantages of Freemasonry . Though a young Mason he appreciated everything in Masonry . There was nothing he so
prized as Masonry . It was one of the greatest boons a man could possess ; one of the greatest institutions in the world ; and he thought taut the example Masons had in the Prince of Wales becoming the head of the Order should show them that the prosperity of Masonry was assured . The W . M . next proposed " Thc P . M . 's , " and reminded thc brethren of the great services rendered to the loelge by
Bros . Elias Somers and E . G . Sim . Bro . Somers , in reply s del that ail he should say woulel be to quote words well known : — " The evil that men do lives after them : the good is oft inter reel with their bones . " Bro . Sim said he hie ! hael much pU-a-sure in installing his successor , and any trouble or pains he had been at had been amply repaid by thc heartiness with which thc brethren had received the
mention of his name . As long as he should fill the position of I . P . M ., in fact as long as he was a P . M . of the lodge , the brethren might rely upon him to perform every duty he might be called upon to perform , anel he trusted it woulel be with satisfaction to the brethren anel credit to himself . He then said that the W . M . had asked him to propose " The Masonic Charities . " Thc brethren all knew that these institutions were flourishing . Every year shewed
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an addition to the funds , a larger number of annuitants 111 the Benevolent Institution , and more boys and girls received into the two schools . The revenues of thc Institutions were steadily and considerably augmenting . The success showed that as the Craft increased numerically the funds increased in proportion . But he hopcel the funds would increase in still
larger proportion . He was very sorry that none of the Secretaries were present . Bro . Terry , from whom they had a letter , was engaged in Manchester , otherwise he would have been present , and would have given the brethren the figures . Bro . Rimell was going to represent the lodge at the next fes'ival of thc Benevolent Institution ' and Bro . Norris was going up for the Boys' School .
Although the lodge sent two Stcvvaids this year , it could not do all it wished in the cause of charity ; still , sending up two Stewards showed the spirit that prevailed in thc lodge . On every occasion hitherto the lodge had been represented at each festival , and he hoped it always would be . Bro . Rimell said , in reply , that he hoped before the next festival of the Benevolent Institution that money
would pour into his list . Bro . Norris said that the festival of the Boys' School was to be a great success , and that Bros . Bertram and Roberts would place at the disposal of the brethren the concert room , the Itaiian garden , the conservatory , and the picture gallery . The whole of this magnificent accommodation ( at the western side of the building ) would be reserved exclusively for those attending
the festiva 1 . The company woulel assemble in the picture gallery , the access to which was immediately adjoining the staircase leading from thc Palace Railway Station . The banquet would be served in the conceit room , in which 1000 persons could be seated with case and comfort . The Italian garden would be open for recreation . Tea anel coffee would oe served in the conservatory , and the garden
and conservatory would be brilliantly illuminated with Chinese lanterns anil colcureel lamps . There would be vocal and instrumental music throughout the evening , and laelics and brethren would dine together at the same tables . The day would be thc 8 th of July , and it was hoped that , with the fortunate combination of circumstances under which the festival would be held , Stewards would be more
than ordinarily zealous in securing a large attendance of ladies and brethren . The W . M . next proposed " The Treasurer and Secretary , " anil , referring to the latter brother , said that the testimonial that he had had presented to him that evening proved that he had conducted the affairs of the lodge satisfactorily to all the brethren . Bro . John Osborn acknowledged the toast , and again thankcel
the brethren for the very beautiful testimonial they had presented to him . Thc encomiums lavished on him he felt were more than he deserved . He was delig hted to do all he could for the lodge , and he was much pleased to sec the great prosperity which had attended it . Bro . Rowley replied to the toast of " Thc Officers , " and the brethren then separated . Bro . George Henri sang some excellent songs during thc evening .
ALL SAINTS' LODGE ( No . 1716 ) . —This flourishing lodge , already known to many as the lodge of the season , met on Thursday evening last at the Town Hall , Poplar , when the following were present : —Bros . W . 11 . Farnfield , W . M . ; J . Dennis , S . W . ; J . Kemp Coleman , Acting J . W . ; Leonard Pott , S . D . ; W . C . Young , I . G . ; E . Witherstonc , T . Bates , J . J . Abbott , H . J .
Hancock , T . E . Bowkett , J . B . tinney , C . Phillips , T . Gaisford , J . House , T . L . Rennett , T . Johnson , and as a visitor , Bro K . Mills , of Lodge 217 . The business was to raise Bros . Bowkett and Finney , to pass Bro . Kennett , and to initiate Mr . George Hine . The meeting being called for 6 . 15 , punctually to that time the W . M . rose , and the lodge vitas opened in due form in the First Degree , and the riiinutes of
the last meeting read and confirmed ; the Second Degree was then reached , and Bros , Bowkett and Finney , having answered the usual questions , retired , and the lodge was opened in the Third Degree . Bros . Bowkett and Kinney wcie then admitted , andjregularly raiseel to the Sublime degree . The lodge was then resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . J . Dennis , P . M . anil S . W . of the lodge took the
chair , by permission of the W . M ., for the purpose of passing Bro . T . L . Kennett , this brother having been initiated by Bro . Dennis . The candidate having answered the usual questions , retired , anel the lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Kennett admitted and duly passed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree and Mr . Hine , the initiate , . iot being in attenelance ,
a call off resulted . On calling on , the lodge was resumed to the Third Dsgree , the W . M . now again occupied the chair , and all thc brethren with the exception of thc Principal Officers , and Bro . Kennett entered and worked up from the First Degree . Thc lodge was then closed to the First Degree , and Mr . Hine still being absent thc W . M . rose for the first time , anil Bro . Coleman took the .
opportunity of stating he had served the office of Steward at the recent Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls on behalf of the All Saints Lodge , and through the generosity of the members was enabled to hand in a list of £ 60 8 s . which he considered a very gratifying fact . The W . M . supported the remarks of Bro . Coleman , as
to the gratifying result of his endeavours , especially , when it was remembered the lodge was consecrated so recently as September last year , and that nearly £ 40 was sent up to the Royal Masonic Benevo ' ent Institution in February last . After some routine business the lodge was closed in due form and adjourned .
ROYAT - SAVOY LODGE ( No . 1744 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge was held at Ashley ' s Hotel , Covent Garden , on Tuesday , 28 th May . Present : Bros . Willing , W . M . ; Douglass , S . W . ; Clemow , J . W . ; Treadweil , Treas . ; Stiles , Sec ; Jones , S . D . ; Hyland , J . D . ; Smith , I . G . ; Barham , Tomkins , Jaijues , Sellis , Dcller , Holt and many others . Tljc lodge was opened in due