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Bro . Wheeler , Organist . The W . Master said his first pleasing duty vvas to present the I . P . M ., on behalf of the members , with a token of their respect and regard , and in recognition of the able manner in which he had carried out his duties . It was well known that Bro . VV . A . Scurrah , I . P . M ., worked hard to obtain the warrant for the lodge , and had used every endeavour for its welfare .

Those efforts had been crowned with success , for they had been a most successful lodge , and second to none granted under the English Constitution . The jewel presented to the I . P . M . was well deserved and well earned , and the members hoped he would consider it as the highest honour with which they could repay him for his services . Bro . W . A . Scurrah , I . P . M ., thanked the brethren very heartily for this mark of their favour . It vvas true there had been

much work , but it had been a pleasure to him to assist in the formation of this lodge . He felt gratified to stand there that day to look round and see many whom he had initiated and whom he knew would be bright ornaments in Masonry . It was a good thing to be able to say that vvith so many initiates all had fulfilled their expectations . He sincerely thanked them for their gift , vvhich he should wear

with pleasure and esteem more than the others he had received . Although he had passed the chair , he should continue to take an active interest in the lodge , and should be ready at all times to assist the members both in and out of Masonry . They vvere aware that the work of a lodge in its first year vvas very great , and also that during that period it contained no Past Masters . It was the usual

custom at the formation of a lodge to select some distinguished brother to act as a P . M . Fortunately for himself and the lodge , they had a distingushed brother amongst them vvho kindly consented to act as I . P . M . That brother was Bro . W . M . Stiles , P . M ., to whom a jewel vvas voted at the last meeting of the lodge , in recognition of his valuable services as the acting I . P . M . It

therefore afforded him ( the I . P . M . ) considerable gratification to be the means of presenting Bro . Stiles , P . M ., on behalf of the Iodge , with this mark of their respect , lt was their unanimous wish that Bro . Stiles would be spared for many years to wear the jewel , which they trusted would remind him of the first year of the lodge , and of the many true friends who would miss him whenever he vvas

absent . Bro . W . M . Stiles , P . M ., said he was deeply sensible of the kindness he had received in consequence of any little services he had rendered . It had been a labour of love to assist in making the lodge a success . It afforded him great pleasure to render any small services to his friend and brother Scurrah , and the Hendon Lodge . He thanked that brother for his kind remarks , and the

brethren for the hearty manner in which the jewel had been voted . The Secretary having announced the receipt of letters of regret for non-attendance from several Grand Officers and brethren , the lodge vvas closed . After a recherche repast , the usual toasts were received in a hearty manner . Bro . lames Terry , P . G . S . B ., responded for "The

Grand Officers , " vvhich , he remarked , was a comprehensive toast . In speaking of the Earl of Carnarvon , they had only to read the papers during the past few months to notice the grand reception he had met with in the Colonies as their Pro G . Master , and his visit had also been the means of inaugurating a new Colonial Grand Lodge . The Earl of Lathom , presiding as he did as Prov . G . M . of West Lanes .,

and as Deputy G . M ., vvas also prepared to attend to preside over Grand Lodge , and a more meritorious and distinguished brotherit vvould be impossible to know . As to the other Grand Officers , they must have done something to have caught the eye of the M . W . G . M . He hoped it would be that some at that table would have the honourof ranking as Grand Officers , which was an honour all strived to attain .

Bro . Scurrah , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " and said the brethren present were already aware of the steady manner in vvhich Bro . Thom , W . M ., had worked his way in Masonry . Their W . M . had given much time and attention to learn the ritual thoroughly and perfectly , and would render the ceremonies in a masterly manner . Not only that , but Bro . Thom vvas also one

of the most genial brethren they could meet , and was at all times ready to greet a brother with the right hand of fellowship , and willing to impart that knowledge which he possessed to assist others in Masonry . As there vvere many toasts before them he vvould not occupy their time by further expatiating upon the excellences of the W . M . There were 12 months before them to prove his qualities ,

and at the end of that time they vvould all say he vvas a right good fellow , a thoroughly good worker of the ritual , and necessaily a good W : M . Bro . James Thom , W . M ., after thanking the I . P . M . and brethren for the proposition and reception of the toast , said he could hardly realise the position in which they had placed him . He knew the importance cf the duties of the

chair , and should endeavour to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor to carry on those duties vvith credit to himself and satisfaction to the members . He was aware it would be a difficult task to follow in Bro . Scurrah ' s footsteps , but he should put his nose to the grindstone and do his best . He did not say he should have as many initiates , and certainly would not like to have more , * as he should

then be eclipsing their first W . M . He had only been a Mason five-and-a-half years , and the honour conferred upon him last year in being invested as the first S . W . heshould never forget . That evening he had attained the summit of a Freemason ' s profession . He now stood in the high position of W . M . of the lodge . Those brethren in different lodges who occupied io or is years in working up to the

chair were hard-working Freemasons . He was not a hard worker in that lodge , for it vvas his luck to be appointed the first S . W . They had heard of men of business who turned into money everything their hands touched . Everything he had touched in that lodge had been to advantage . The M . W . G . M . had not granted a warrant to any lodge which had been more successful than theirs . He had visited and

had seen the success of many lodges , but during the 12 months of the establishment of that lodge they had done wonders . He promised them in the future to do the best he could , and the best could do no more . The Worshipful Master then gave "The Installing and I . P . Master . " Referring to Bro . Scurrah in his capacity as

Installing Master , he said he vvas convinced that the brethren present in the Iodge when that ceremony vvas rendered had never heard it performed in a more able or efficient manner . Few members were gifted with the elocutionary power possessed by Bro . Scurrah , who had excelled himself that evening . This was not the only lodge in vvhich Bro . Scurrah held the position of I . P . M ., andjhat brother

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vvould , he vvas sure , render him all the assistance he required . Bro . W . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . of W . Middx ., I . P . M ., having returned thanks , said , vvith regard to the installation ceremony , that it was the crowning work of every W . Master to install his successor to the best of his ability . If his efforts that evening had met vvith their approbation he

was satisfied . When he looked back upon the past he saw the Hendon Lodge in embryo , and then after some troubles the warrant was granted , and the consecration took place , and vvas performed by a brother whom they all knew and highly esteemed—Bro . James Terry—vvho rendered the ceremony in a manner vvhich gave great pleasure to all . They then saw the lodge steadily progress , four

brethren being initiated at the first regular meeting , and another four at the following one . 1 'here were 10 founders , but at the present time they numbered 30 members . Those whom he had initiated vvere good and true men , vvho vvould be bright ornaments of Freemasonry . Their first year had also been associated with the Charities . By their kindness he had been enabled to go up as Steward for the

Benevolent Institution with 100 guineas . He expected even greater things in the future of their lodge , and during the coming year expected to see true and good men initiated . Their lodge met in a district containing a large number of inhabitants—about 11 , 000—and vvas the only one in that neighbourhood . He said vvith sincerity that their lodge might become a good thing and a blessing to the district .

He vvould take credit for the founders that they had endeavoured to do some good in their day and generation , and the day vvould come when it vvould be proved to the satistion ot all . He thanked the brethren for the kind reception accorded him , and vvould do all in his power to make the lodge a more thorough success . He hoped they vvould continue to be bound in the bonds of fraternal affection for

many years to come . Bro . Levander , P . P . G . D . Middx ., in replying for "The Visitors , " said he esteemed it an honour to be deputed to respond for the toast . He expressed the gratification it had afforded him to be present and to witness the progress made by the lodge . He returned thanks for the cordial reception accorded him , and also thanked Bro . Stiles for

giving him the opportunity of witnessing the excellent working and participating in the admirable banquet . Bros . Edmonds , W . M . 1507 , and H . Stiles , P . M . 1507 , also replied . "The Masonic Charities" vvas then proposed by the W . M ., who expressed his pleasure at seeing Bro . Terry amongst them . The I . P . M . had had the honour of

representing the Charity with which Bro . Terry vvas connected . He should make it his privilege and honour to represent the R . M . I , for Boys at the next Festival , and expected to receive the full support of the lodge . Bro . Jas . Terry , Sec . R . M . Benevolent Institution , in reply , said a bold boast vvas made by the W . M ., vvhich , however , vvas well fulfilled by the noble work done by the

lodge on behalf of one of the Masonic Institutions . There were a few lodges existing for a period of 20 years that had not done so much for the Charities as that young lodge . The W . M . had told them he intended representing the Boys' School , and he wished the Secretary of that Institution could have been present to know of that intention . After the , £ 50 , 600 raised for the Girls' School , that

Institution could afford to wait , and allow them a similar opportunity for the Boys' School and Benevolent Institution . He hoped a total vvould be raised for the Boys by that lodge which would evince their sympathy for that Institution—vvhich had passed through a severe ordeal . A Committee had been formed to investigate the affairs of the Boys' Institution , and there was a certain feeling of

confidence in the names of those associated together for that purpose . There vvas Bro . Derby Allcroft , the Treasurer of one of the largest Institutions in the City of London—Christ's Hospital j Bro . Sir Reginald Hanson , the late Lord Mayor j and the leader of the parliamentary bar , Bro . Samuel Pope , Q . C . From the names of these three they would have confidence in the success and impartiality

of the enquiry . With respect to the Provinces , West Yorkshire , Somersetshire , and Lancashire vvere represented . He had no doubt but that they vvould be so satisfied with the enquiry that if they meant to give 100 guineas they vvould double their subscriptions . He thanked the I . P . M . for taking the position of a Steward for the Benevolent Institution at such short notice . On behalf of his

absent colleague he thanked them most sincerely , and hoped they vvould double their amounts in order that the Boys ' School might reap some substantial good from the success of their lodge . "The Treasurer and Secretary" and "The Officers '

being given , the Tyler ' s toast closed a successful meeting . A meed of praise is due , and should be recorded , to Bro . Wheeler , Org ., for the excellent programme of music provided , which vvas admirably carried through under his direction , assisted by Bros . Hudson , F . VV . Hearn , Lawrance , Dobbs , Stansall , Parsons , and others .

EAST MOLESEY . —Cyclist Lodge ( No . 2246 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Castle Hotel , on Saturday , the Sth inst ., when there vvere present Bros . E . C . Mulvey , W . M . j D . P . Cama , I . P . M . j H . Holmes , S . W . j W . J . Mason , J . W . j C . A . Itter , S . D . j C . Wickins , acting J . D . j H . F . Bangs , I . G . ; N . 1 . Goodchild , P . M ., Treas . j C Shepperd , P . M ., Sec ; C .

R . Shepherd , Tylerj H . Gardiner , O . Enderline , S . J . Parkhouse , R . Turin , A . Lyons , and Alf . A . Itter . Visitors Bros . N . D . Fracis , P . M . 255 ; J . Kerr , P . M . 179 ; Dr . F . E . Pocock , P . M . 1891 j W . Murlis , P . M . 16 42 j J . Mays , 1614 J and G . Davies , P . M . 167 . The Iodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous lodge vvere read and confirmed . Bro . A . S . Lyons vvas

then raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . The ballot was then taken for Mr . A . A . Itter , and vvas declared favourable , he vvas then initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , this and the previous ceremony being performed by the W . M . in a most impressive manner . The ballot vvas then taken for VV . M . for the ensuing year , when the choice fell upon Bro . Hy . Holmes , S . VV ., vvho thanked the brethren for the honour he had received in a

pithy speech . Bro . N . Goodchild vvas again elected Treasurer , as was also Bro . C . Shepherd , Tyler . The installation meeting takes place in March next . There being no further business , the lodge adjourned to the social board . The usual Masonic toasts were given , and ' * The Health of the Initiate , " vvho suitably responded , and "Visitors , " were heartily given . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant meeting to a close .

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PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 53 , ) _ meeting was held on Tuesday , the nth inst ., at the Eagle iaJ * . r „ Clifton-road , Maida Vale , VV . Present : Bros . T . I . Thorns W . M . ; R . Dillon , S . W . ; W . J . Stratton , J . W . ; P . G . S P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; Manktelow , Sec . ( pro tem . ) - vv ' Williams , S . D . ; E . Coleman ( visitor ) , J . D . ; and V . Shaw ( visitor ) , I . G . Visitors : Bros . VV . F . Dillon , H . E . C . Beaver W Tapping , and J . De Sola Pinto . * *

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minntes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , Bro . Baker , assisted by the brethren The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Beaver candidate ' The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked . The lodge was opened in the Third Deeree and atterwards closed down

. Bros . E . Coleman , W . F . Dillon H . E . C . Beaver , VV . Tapping , V . Shaw , and J . De Sola Pinto ' were elected joining members . The S . VV ., Bro . R . Dillon , was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the Vth inst . at the Six Bells Hotel , Oucen-street , Hammersmith Present : Bros . A . Williams , W . M . f P . J . Davies , S . W . G Swann , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptorj L . Cox , S . D . j M . Rice ' J . D . ; H . Cotton , I . G . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; Walker , Craggs , Wood ' and Higginson . ' The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Higginson having offered himself as a candidate was questioned and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third ' Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed , the W . M . giving the traditional history in the most perfect manner . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the and Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor and brethren . Bro . P . J . Davies was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge vvas closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Monday , the loth inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present * Bros . VV . J . Hakim , W . M . ; E . F . Ferris , W . W . 1 J 43 , S . W . ; M ~ J . Green , J . W . j H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec : J . C . Conway , S . D . ; J . Potter , J . D . ; VV . C . Edwards , I . G . ; w ! H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 ; J . H . Wood , P . M . 1642 : O . W . Battlev . and P . J . Davies .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second and Third Degrees . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising vvas rehearsed , Bro . Davies being candidate . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Battley being candidate . Bro . Ferris vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed

the officers in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks , ro be entered on the minutes , was passed to Bro . Hakim for the able manner in which hc had presided as W . M . for the first time in this lod ge , vvhich compliment was suitably acknowledged . A communication from Bro . Read vvas read , and the brethren expressed feelings of gratification that he was so much better in health . After ' * Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1340 ) . —The usual vveekiv meeting was held on Tuesday , the nth inst ., at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , when there vvere present Bros . H . J . Chapman , W . M W . Steele , S . VV . ; W . VV . Block , J . VV . ; W . Wingham , Preceptor F . Croaker , Treas . ; F . Williams , Hon . Sec . ; H . ti . Douglass , S . D . ; J . Hattersley , J . D . ; A . Wingham , I . G . ; Wright , Colbrook , Harper , W . Roots , C . R . Williams , and H . C . Ball . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Colbrook having answered the usual questions , vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Colbrook as candidate . The lodge was called off aud on . Bro . Chapman vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Block . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Harper candidate . Bro . Block vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Chapman . The lodge was resumed to the Second

Degree , and the and Section was worked by Bro . H . C . Ball . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Colbrook was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Colbrook returned thanks , and the dues vvere collected . The W . M . rosefor the second time , and Bro . W . Steele , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Steele returned thanks , and appointed the officers . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 i 4 ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 6 th inst . Present : Bros . J . D . Graham , W . M . ; G . C . Stafford , S . W . ; F . M . Noakes , J . VV . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor ; K , J . Harnell , acting Sec . ; S . C . Fort , S . D .: J . R . Harnell , J . D . ; VV . Lincoln , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; C . B . Shemmonds , A . Samuclli , G . F . Swan , G . S . Russell , and C . Corby . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . S . C . Fort having offered himselr as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . C . B . Shemmonds offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . The ludge was opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C , Bro . Shemmonds candidate . Ihe worked the

Preceptor 2 nd Section of the Lecture . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . C . Corby worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture . On rising for the second time , Bro . G . C . Stafford vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . i 567 ) .-A meeting was held on Tuesday , the nth inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . G . E . Higginson , W . M .: W . C . Williams , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . W . ; S . Cochrane , P . M ., J . VV . ; Geo . Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tem . ); A . J Turner , S . D . ; C . Woods , J . D . j G . Swann . I . G . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; J . Davies , and j . B . Cory . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed in an excellent manner , Bro . J . Davies candidate . Bro . Cory offering himself as a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing reheaised , Bro . Cory acting as candidate . Ihe lodge vvas closed in the Second Degree . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Higginson for the admirable manner in which he had conducted the duties of the chair for the first time in this lodge , bro . W . C . Williams was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CREAfON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . P . I . Davies , W . M . ; F . Craggs , S . VV . ; J . H . Wood , P . M ., J . W . j J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; S . Cochrane , P . M ., S . D . ; Dresden , J . D . ; Arnott , I . G . ; A . Cavers , Stvvd . J DStroud West

. , P . M . ; F . , T . Head , Gilbert ' , and Cotton . Ihe lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Gilbert candidate . The VV . M . gave the charge after initiation . The ist and and Sections were worked by Bro . Suns , P . M ., assisted by the brethren . Bro . Craggs vvas elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1801 L-A meeting vvas held at the Baron's Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the lotn inst . Present : Bros . S . Cochrane , P M W . M . ; J . W . Morley , S . W . j P . Skar , J . W . ; J . Collings , P . M ! , Preceptor ; F . Craggfj Sec ; J . Davies , S . D . ; Dresden , J . D . ; C . Woods , I . G . ; Ja" * Sims , P . M . ; Hunt , and Saunders .