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gency having been held the previous week for the purpose of initiating and advancing the several candidates eligible . The lodge was formally opened with the regular formalities by Bro . F . B . Docker , W . AI ., who was supported by Bros . James Crossland , S . W . ; E . Duret , J . W . j Louis Beck . P . M ., Treas . ; XV . C . Parsons , P . AL , Sec ; E . W . Livcrmore , S . D . ; F . Green , J . D . ; E . Valeriani , I . G . ; ] . Berrow , Org . ; and B . Swallow , P . M ., Steward .
Lodge having been advanced , Bro . Crossland _ was presented , obligated , and duly installed into the chair by Bro . Docker , who performed the ceremony in a-manner reflecting the greatest credit on his ability , for notwithstanding the fact of his being a foreigner , he went through the ritual far better than do the majority of English-born Masters . The newly-installed Master having been saluted , invested the following as the officers for the year : Bros .
Duret , S . W . ; Livermore , J . W . ; Beck , Treas . ; Parsons , Sec ; Green , S . D . ; Valeriani , J . D . ; Green , jun ., I . G . ; and Swallow , Stwd . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren proceeded to banquet , when , under the presidency of the W . M ., a very enjoyable evening was spent . At thc conclusion of the banquet grace was said , and then tbe W . M . proposed the toast of " The Oueen , " referring to the kindly sympathy
displayed by Her Majesty towards the widow ot the late Bro . President Garfield , which had created a most favourable impression in the minds of the American people , and which would , he though , tend to materially increase the good feeling between the two countries . The toast of "The M . W . the Grand Alaster , H . R . H . the Duke of Rothesay , " was , thc W . AI . said , one intimately associated with their lodge , as the members of it were greatly
indebted to His Royal Highness for having sanctioned the use of his title and arms in connection with it . The next toast was that of "The Grand Officers , " to whom the W . M . considered English Freemasonry owed much of its success . He looked upon it that the prosperity of any institution materially depended on the skill and ability of those placed at the head of affairs , and such being the case it was only necessary to look at the present condition
of Masonry to form a good opinion of thc Grand Ollicers . He referred with pleasure lo the presence of one distinguished member of Grand Lodge among them . Bro . Cottebrune bad many years since won for himself the position of Grand Pursuivant , and ever since that time had acted in the Craft in a manner which clearly showed that his was not an undeserved compliment . Bro . Cottebrune replied , thanking the Master and brethren for the
reception accorded him . He was pleased to have seen the W . AI . placed in the chair of the lodge , for as he had many years since initiated him into Freemasonry , he considered he had that night witnessed the completion of the work he had so long ago commenced . Hc felt that no Past Alaster could witness the installation of one of his own initiates without feeling some amount of pride and satisfaction . Bro . Docker now assumed the
gavel . He had great pleasure in proposing " The Health of the Alaster . He felt there was no need to remind the members of the lodge that Bro . Crossland , as onc of the founders of thc lodge , had contributed greatly to its present successful position . He had entered as J . D ., and had filled the several offices upwards , until he hail now attained thc summit of a Mason ' s ambition . He was satisfied from the past experience of what Bro . Crossland
had done that he would be an efficient ruler of the lodge ; and concluded by expressing thc pleasure he felt in having that night installed him . The W . M . tendered his hearty thanks for the way in which the toast had been offered and received . He was gratified to hear that his efforts in the minor offices which he had filled had met with approval , and he trusted that the brethren would never regret the further confidence reposed in him that evening . lie then
proposed "Thc Health of the LP . AL , Bro . Docker , " paying that brother a well deserved compliment regarding his working during the past year . He had also the pleasure of presenting for his acceptance a Past Alastcr ' s jewel , as some small recognition by the brethren of _ the way in which the duties of the chair had been carried out ; and , in placing it on the breast of Bro . Docker , he might say hc felt there were few men in this world who deserved more
fully all the honours it was possible for the lodge to bestow on him . Bro . Docker tendered his thanks . He should value the jewel just presented to him as long as hc livcl . It would ever be his desire to advance the interests of the Rothesay Lodge . The jewel , which was of gold , bore the following inscription on the back : " Presented to Bro . Jean Baptists Docker , P . AL , by the brethren of the Rothesay Lodge , No . 1 GS 7 , as a mark of esteem , and for
Ins valuable services as founder and fourth Alaster . 1 SS 1 . " The W . AI . next proposed the health of the two brethren who had been initiated at tbe emergency meeting already referred to , and each replied in suitable terms . The toast of " 'The Visitors " followed . 'The W . AI . had yet to leanthat thc Rothesay Lodge could be considered second to any other in its reception of visitors . Thc members were very pleased i to see all who had that night honoured
them by attending , and he trusted each of the guests had enjoyed the fare provided by the lodge . Bro . Shand was the first to reply . He was very pleased to sec the Rothesay Lodge in so nourishing a condition . Bro . Festa followed . He regretted the absence through illness of Bro . Dean , the W . AI of the Alontague Guest Lodge , as he felt some acknowledgment was due to the Rothesay Lodge for the part they had taken in securing the warrant for that lodge . As S . W . of
it he desired to express the thanks of its members , and trusted that the two lodges would continue thc good feeling which now existed between them . Bros . Fcss , Earwig , Ellis , Scott and others also spoke to the toast . The W . M . coupled the healths of "The Past . Masters with that of the Treasurer and Secretary . " He regretted there were not moreof the Past Masters of the lodge present . He thought there must be some fatality connected with their meetings
which prevented . the attendance of the Past Masters . As regarded the Treasurer , he considered Bro . Beck was in every way qualified for the office , and was pleased he had bad the opportunity of ve-investing him for the coming year . 'The brethren all knew how Bro . Parsons had worked for them in the past , and if his attentions latterly
had been in a somewhat different quarter , he could only say it was but natural il should be so . He felt sure that while the brethren one all sympathised with Bro . Parsons , they were united in the best nf wishes for his future happiness and good health . I le hoped he would long continue to act as their Secretary and give the lodge the benefit of his experience . Bro . Beck and Parsons having
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replied , the W . AI . proposed " The Health of the Officers , " which was duly honoured and responded to , after which the Tyler brought the meeting to a conclusion . Some excellent songs were sung during the evening , those given by Aliss Kate Beck and Air . Coote _ being particularly good .
LION AND LAMB LODGE ( No . 192 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel , the following brethren being present : Bros . S . T . Lucas , W . AI . ; J . G . Chillingworth , jun ., S . W . ; James Lorkin , J . W . ; George Kenning , P . AL , Treasurer ; George Abbott , P . AL , Hon . Secretary ; Barclay Perkins , I . G . ; W . T . Rickwood ,
LP . AL ; J . G . Marsh , P . M . ; Ebenezer Roberts , P . M . ; George Newman , P . M . ; John Kent , R . E . Bright , Thos . Fisher , J . Cook , Henry Stevenson , and others . The minutes of the last meetings having been read and confirmed , the Treasurer proposed that the subscription to the lodge be increased from three to four guineas . Thc motion was , however , rejected . The widow of a deceased
member of the lodge was relieved with the sum of five guineas . Bro . George Smith , the respected Tyler of thc lodge , resigned his office in consequence of failing health and strength , and it was proposed by Bro . George Newman , P . AI ., and seconded by Bro . Ebenezer Roberts , P . AL , that Bro . Smith be paid his usual salary during the pleasure of the lodge .
VILLIERS LODGE ( No . 1194 . ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the ist inst ., at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , and was very well attended . The lodge was opened by the P . AI . Thomas L . Green , in the absence of the W . AI . Bro . Al . S . Plimsaul , and the minutes of the election meeting unanimously confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee was taken as read and
ordered to be entered on the minutes , showing a balance of £ 24 , and £ 39 in the Charity Fund invested in the Post Office Savings Bank . Bro . Dodd , P . AL and Sec then took the chair of W . AI . Bros . Cottebrune , P . G . P . that of S . W . ; Berry , P . AL 554 that of J . W . ; and Thomas Cross , the S . W . was duly installed as W . AI ., and the following brethren were invested as officers for the ensuing yaar \
Bros . I . G . Fisher , S . W . ; T . G . C . Gambrill , J . W . ; R . A . Steel , P . M . Treas . ; W . Dodd , P . M . Sec ; G . Gilly , S . D . ; W . Vincent , P . M . 1 G 24 , J . D . ; F . Arliss , I . G . ; E . Alonson , D . C ; T . Foot , W . S . ; ancl J . Gilbert , Tyler . Bro . Dodd delivered thecustomaryaddresses . From thcablc manner in which the new W . AI . addressed his oflicers and performed his duties , we hive every confidence in the
efficiency with which hc will carry out any duties which may occur during his year of office , and reflect credit both on himself and his able Preceptor , Bro . Cottebrune , under whose careful teaching he has been perfecting himself for several years at the Faith Lodge of Instruction . We have great pleasure in congratulating him on thc officers of thc lodge , who are thoroughly efficient . The lodge will be
represented at the next festival of the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution by Bro . Vincent , who undertook the duty of Steward , and we trust bis list will form no inconsiderable proportion of the total amount subscribed by the province . Thc brethren thoroughly enjoyed themselves at thc banquet provided by tlie new host , Bro . Knight , who has lately come from the Bridge House , Battersea , and
who we hear gave great satisfaction to the-two lodges meeting there , and which have had to find fresh quarters in consequence of the old house being demolished to make way for the ncw Battersea Bridge . Amongst the brethren present we observed Bros . C . Simmons , J . Adams , P . Alinson , R . S . Bcsant , R . Sharrah , Otto Lorenz , G . J .
Thomas , and N . Stamp . Visitors : Bros . Raynham Stewart , P . D . Prov . G . M . Aliddx . ; Edwin Waters , 182- ;; E . Peacock , P . AI . 13 G 0 ; C . E . Spark , J . W . 140 ; Neville Green , P . AI . 1524 ; J- H . Bond , J . W . 1314 s C . Tayler , S . D . 1 G 24 ; S . Ruff , P . M . 12 ; E . W . Linging , 1719 ; W . Blakev , P . P . D . C ; and others .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday evening , thc Sth inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel , and was very numerously attended both by members and visitors . Bra . Hanley , W . M ., presided , supported by his officers , and the following visitors were present : Bros . E . Blake , 507 ; W . E . Joyce , 1 G 01 ; I * . Page , 1414 ; 1 .
1 . Davison , P . M . 299 ; W . ] . Upton , J . W . 27 G ; G . W . Saul , P . AL 1201 ; W . Paddle , W . AI . 1 S 51 ; T . Poore , P . AI , 720 ; Thomas Perrin , J . W . 1297 ; G . Barsdorf , W . AI . elect 1329 ; iG . 'W . Downie , J . D . 1 S 15 ; J . Laurence , 132 G ; | . B . Crump , 1297 ; J . Russell , 173 ; N . Tenet , P . AL 179 ; \ V . Aledw ' m , j . W . 1 G 13 ; C . J . Fox , 1 743 ; C Fountain , P . AL 121 G ; A . S . Harris , 172 S ; A . S .
Harrison , S . W . 12 G 9 ; J . S . Cumberland , P . AI . 1 G 11 , P . P . G . J . W . N . & E . Yorks ; C . Seawill , 219 ; F . T . Ridpath , 1790 ; W . XV . Alorgan , Jr ., J . W . 1107 ; W . Alolc , 16 S 7 ; F . Le Rosignol , 121 G ; W . East , 1 G 95 ; J . Ducket , 1 GS 7 ; W . Deveaux , 121 G ; J . lluckvale , 1 G 35 ; C . Laurance , 1 S 04 ; and others . The lodge was opened soon after three o ' clock , and ,
after the minutes of the last lodge had been read and confirmed , Messrs . John W . Benn and John Kebcll Gwyn , candidates , were balloted for , and flu ' s being unanimous in their favour , they were impressively initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The next business before the lodge was to instal Bro . C . Taylor , W . M . elect , into the chair . He was presented by Bro . Headon , P . M , and Treas ., and installed by the retiring W . AI . into
the chair of K . S . in the presence of a Board of fifteen Installed Alasters . On the re-admission of the brethren , after receiving the customary salutes , he appointed his officers as follows : Bros . W . Kibble , S . W . ; Z . T . C . Keeble , J . W . ; N . B . Headon , P . AL , Treas . ; G . XX ' . Blackie , Sec ; the Rev . R . I . Simpson , P . G . C , Chap . ; \ V . Babery , S . D . ; R . Fendick , I . D . ; / .. W . Potter ,
I . G . ; O . Bowen , D . C . ; G . Jenkins , Org . ; J . T . Skinner , ist Steward ; and H . Durant , 2 nd Steward . Since the last meeting of thc lodge Bro . Steedman , P . M ., who had been the Tyler from the commencement of the lodge , had been removed by death , and , therefore , it became necessary for a successor to be appointed to that ollice . Bro . I .
Stevens , P . M ., after paj-ing a graceful tribute to thc- virtues and kindness of their late Bro . Steedman , moved that Bro . Potter , who had been Assistant Tyler for about twelve months , should be appointed to that ollice . 'The proposition was seconded and unanimously agreed to . On Bro . Potter being called in , and thc result of the election com-
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municated to him , he thanked the brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him in electing him as their T yler and assured them that no effort on his part should be wanting to give them entire satisfaction . Bro . Hamer ( then gave the usual addresses , and , after propositions had been made and recognitions received , thc lodge was closed in due form , and thc brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room which on this occasion was in the large hall of the hotel ' .
On the removal of the cloth , grace was well sung by the professional brethren . The W . AI . said the first toast hc had to propose to the notice of the brethren was one that required no words from him ; it was , "The Queen and thc Craft . " The W . AI . said the next toast he had to propose was " The Alost Worshipful Grand Alaster , His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales . " His excellent qualities were so well known that it would be useless for him to expatiate upon them
. and he hoped that his name would be received by them with all thc honours that were due to it . The toast was duly honoured . The W . M . said the next toast hc had to propose was " The Right Worshipful Pro Grand Alaster , the Earl of Carnarvon , the Right Worshipful Deput y Grand Master , tbe Earl of Lathom , and thc rest of the Grand Oflicers , Present and Past . " He said that as most of them knew what were the duties of the Grand Officers ,
and also as to how they were appreciated by the Craft in general , it would be unnecessary for him to take up their time in descanting upon their good qualities . He coupled with the toast thc name of liro . Simpson , Past Grand Chaplain , and Chaplain of the lodge . Bro . thc Rev . R . J . Simpson , in responding , said he had the honour to return thanks for the the toast which had been so kindly given and so well received , and which he might say was a
constitutional toast , but he must say he suffered under a similar infliction with which he was visited at Oxford many years ago , when if a thing was presented to him hc had what was called " Hobson ' s choice , " and , unfortunately for him , he was the only Grand Officer present , so that they were in that condition . He regretted greatly that they were not other Grand Officers present wlio would be much more able to return thanks for the toast , instead of their
having to listen to the inadequate talk of the old hack who was then before them . ( No , no . ) He bail no doubt that all the Grand Officers would do their duty , and he hoped that when they again met together that the first thing they would do would be to pass a vote of condolence to the widow of President Garfield , and sympathise not only with her but with the whole of thc American nation in the severe loss they had sustained ( hear , hear ) , and the sooner they
did so the better . That night their W . M . had conferred upon him thc distinguished honour of being their Chaplain , and , much as lie esteemed thc honours of the Grand Lodge , he felt more personally gratified in receiving at his hands the * honourable badge ' he then wore as their Chaplain . By their indulgence he had been placed amongst the Past Alasters of the lodge , and he was sure that the same good attendance , good work , and
good character would continue to be carried out in the lodge , and that it would preserve that high reputation it had hitherto maintained . Before he sat down he would say that that lodge stood in London in the highest position , not for quantity but quality . He felt it to be a great honour to be numbered amongst its officers , and especially so at a time when loyalty and religion were placed at a discount by a large body of men who call
themselves freemasons . At such a time it was most desirable that the laws of Freemasons should be strengthened by men who respect in this kingdom loyalty to its government , and respect and glory to God . For years The Great City Lodge has been devote'd to those objects ; it bad hitherto made them its distinguishing feature ; he believed that for all time they would be fully cherished and maintained . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Hamer , LP . AL , said thc brethren
would know the object hc had in rising , which was to propose "The Health of the W . Master , " and this was a toast that on an installation night it was always drank with great cordiality . That night they had placed in the chair a brother who was initiated in thc lodge ; he had served al ! the different offices , and at last he had received at their hands an office that he had so well merited ; and he felt sure that nothing would be wanting on the part of his
appointed officers to assist him in tlie performance of his duties . He would ask the brethren to join witli him in wishing health , happiness , prosperity , and success to the XV . Alaster during his year of office as Worshipful Master of'lhe Great City Lodge . 'The toast was well received , lhe W . Alaster , in responding to the toast , said lie scarcely knew how to thank the brethren for the manner in which the toast of his health had been received , and for
the position he then occupied by the kindness of their votes received some months since , but he had found out that he had only just commenced his lesson , and that he had a great deal to learn . I le would endeavour to discharge thc duties to the best of his abilitv , and to merit their favour . He should defer for a more convenient season any lengthy address , because of time , and he again thanked them in a few words for placing him in his present
happy position . Thc W . Alaster said a very important toast then devolved upon him , and one that he was sure the brethren would give with that cheerfulness with which it was always given to initiates in this lodge , and that was " 'The Health of Bros . Benn and Gwyn , " the initiates that evening . Bro . Gwyn ( the other initiate having been compelled to retire to fulfil an engagement ) returned thanks , and expressed the gratification he felt in being received
amongst them , having met with several friends whom he had known for years , but until then was not aware that they belonged to the body of Freemasons . He felt that there was a fresh bond of friendship between them , and alluded to the fact that a friend of his had come from his native home , a long distance , for the purpose of being present at his initiation . I le begged to return thanks also on the part of liro . Bennwho had
, been compelled to leave , and he trusted that the kind expressions used towards them b y the W . Alaster would in the future be carried out in their conduct . The W . Master next gave the health of "The Visitors . " Bro . S . J . Cumberland , of the Eboracum Lodge , No . lfil 1 , in responding to the toast , said he came from the ancient city of \ orkwhich
, " might be considered as the birth-place of Freemasonry , and he remarked that the more brethren visited other lodges thc better Alasons would they become . 'They had recently had in York a reception given to thc members of the British Association , men oi distinguished science , who had been engaged in hard work and considering thc means of alleviating the distress of mankind , and
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gency having been held the previous week for the purpose of initiating and advancing the several candidates eligible . The lodge was formally opened with the regular formalities by Bro . F . B . Docker , W . AI ., who was supported by Bros . James Crossland , S . W . ; E . Duret , J . W . j Louis Beck . P . M ., Treas . ; XV . C . Parsons , P . AL , Sec ; E . W . Livcrmore , S . D . ; F . Green , J . D . ; E . Valeriani , I . G . ; ] . Berrow , Org . ; and B . Swallow , P . M ., Steward .
Lodge having been advanced , Bro . Crossland _ was presented , obligated , and duly installed into the chair by Bro . Docker , who performed the ceremony in a-manner reflecting the greatest credit on his ability , for notwithstanding the fact of his being a foreigner , he went through the ritual far better than do the majority of English-born Masters . The newly-installed Master having been saluted , invested the following as the officers for the year : Bros .
Duret , S . W . ; Livermore , J . W . ; Beck , Treas . ; Parsons , Sec ; Green , S . D . ; Valeriani , J . D . ; Green , jun ., I . G . ; and Swallow , Stwd . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren proceeded to banquet , when , under the presidency of the W . M ., a very enjoyable evening was spent . At thc conclusion of the banquet grace was said , and then tbe W . M . proposed the toast of " The Oueen , " referring to the kindly sympathy
displayed by Her Majesty towards the widow ot the late Bro . President Garfield , which had created a most favourable impression in the minds of the American people , and which would , he though , tend to materially increase the good feeling between the two countries . The toast of "The M . W . the Grand Alaster , H . R . H . the Duke of Rothesay , " was , thc W . AI . said , one intimately associated with their lodge , as the members of it were greatly
indebted to His Royal Highness for having sanctioned the use of his title and arms in connection with it . The next toast was that of "The Grand Officers , " to whom the W . M . considered English Freemasonry owed much of its success . He looked upon it that the prosperity of any institution materially depended on the skill and ability of those placed at the head of affairs , and such being the case it was only necessary to look at the present condition
of Masonry to form a good opinion of thc Grand Ollicers . He referred with pleasure lo the presence of one distinguished member of Grand Lodge among them . Bro . Cottebrune bad many years since won for himself the position of Grand Pursuivant , and ever since that time had acted in the Craft in a manner which clearly showed that his was not an undeserved compliment . Bro . Cottebrune replied , thanking the Master and brethren for the
reception accorded him . He was pleased to have seen the W . AI . placed in the chair of the lodge , for as he had many years since initiated him into Freemasonry , he considered he had that night witnessed the completion of the work he had so long ago commenced . Hc felt that no Past Alaster could witness the installation of one of his own initiates without feeling some amount of pride and satisfaction . Bro . Docker now assumed the
gavel . He had great pleasure in proposing " The Health of the Alaster . He felt there was no need to remind the members of the lodge that Bro . Crossland , as onc of the founders of thc lodge , had contributed greatly to its present successful position . He had entered as J . D ., and had filled the several offices upwards , until he hail now attained thc summit of a Mason ' s ambition . He was satisfied from the past experience of what Bro . Crossland
had done that he would be an efficient ruler of the lodge ; and concluded by expressing thc pleasure he felt in having that night installed him . The W . M . tendered his hearty thanks for the way in which the toast had been offered and received . He was gratified to hear that his efforts in the minor offices which he had filled had met with approval , and he trusted that the brethren would never regret the further confidence reposed in him that evening . lie then
proposed "Thc Health of the LP . AL , Bro . Docker , " paying that brother a well deserved compliment regarding his working during the past year . He had also the pleasure of presenting for his acceptance a Past Alastcr ' s jewel , as some small recognition by the brethren of _ the way in which the duties of the chair had been carried out ; and , in placing it on the breast of Bro . Docker , he might say hc felt there were few men in this world who deserved more
fully all the honours it was possible for the lodge to bestow on him . Bro . Docker tendered his thanks . He should value the jewel just presented to him as long as hc livcl . It would ever be his desire to advance the interests of the Rothesay Lodge . The jewel , which was of gold , bore the following inscription on the back : " Presented to Bro . Jean Baptists Docker , P . AL , by the brethren of the Rothesay Lodge , No . 1 GS 7 , as a mark of esteem , and for
Ins valuable services as founder and fourth Alaster . 1 SS 1 . " The W . AI . next proposed the health of the two brethren who had been initiated at tbe emergency meeting already referred to , and each replied in suitable terms . The toast of " 'The Visitors " followed . 'The W . AI . had yet to leanthat thc Rothesay Lodge could be considered second to any other in its reception of visitors . Thc members were very pleased i to see all who had that night honoured
them by attending , and he trusted each of the guests had enjoyed the fare provided by the lodge . Bro . Shand was the first to reply . He was very pleased to sec the Rothesay Lodge in so nourishing a condition . Bro . Festa followed . He regretted the absence through illness of Bro . Dean , the W . AI of the Alontague Guest Lodge , as he felt some acknowledgment was due to the Rothesay Lodge for the part they had taken in securing the warrant for that lodge . As S . W . of
it he desired to express the thanks of its members , and trusted that the two lodges would continue thc good feeling which now existed between them . Bros . Fcss , Earwig , Ellis , Scott and others also spoke to the toast . The W . M . coupled the healths of "The Past . Masters with that of the Treasurer and Secretary . " He regretted there were not moreof the Past Masters of the lodge present . He thought there must be some fatality connected with their meetings
which prevented . the attendance of the Past Masters . As regarded the Treasurer , he considered Bro . Beck was in every way qualified for the office , and was pleased he had bad the opportunity of ve-investing him for the coming year . 'The brethren all knew how Bro . Parsons had worked for them in the past , and if his attentions latterly
had been in a somewhat different quarter , he could only say it was but natural il should be so . He felt sure that while the brethren one all sympathised with Bro . Parsons , they were united in the best nf wishes for his future happiness and good health . I le hoped he would long continue to act as their Secretary and give the lodge the benefit of his experience . Bro . Beck and Parsons having
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replied , the W . AI . proposed " The Health of the Officers , " which was duly honoured and responded to , after which the Tyler brought the meeting to a conclusion . Some excellent songs were sung during the evening , those given by Aliss Kate Beck and Air . Coote _ being particularly good .
LION AND LAMB LODGE ( No . 192 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel , the following brethren being present : Bros . S . T . Lucas , W . AI . ; J . G . Chillingworth , jun ., S . W . ; James Lorkin , J . W . ; George Kenning , P . AL , Treasurer ; George Abbott , P . AL , Hon . Secretary ; Barclay Perkins , I . G . ; W . T . Rickwood ,
LP . AL ; J . G . Marsh , P . M . ; Ebenezer Roberts , P . M . ; George Newman , P . M . ; John Kent , R . E . Bright , Thos . Fisher , J . Cook , Henry Stevenson , and others . The minutes of the last meetings having been read and confirmed , the Treasurer proposed that the subscription to the lodge be increased from three to four guineas . Thc motion was , however , rejected . The widow of a deceased
member of the lodge was relieved with the sum of five guineas . Bro . George Smith , the respected Tyler of thc lodge , resigned his office in consequence of failing health and strength , and it was proposed by Bro . George Newman , P . AI ., and seconded by Bro . Ebenezer Roberts , P . AL , that Bro . Smith be paid his usual salary during the pleasure of the lodge .
VILLIERS LODGE ( No . 1194 . ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the ist inst ., at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , and was very well attended . The lodge was opened by the P . AI . Thomas L . Green , in the absence of the W . AI . Bro . Al . S . Plimsaul , and the minutes of the election meeting unanimously confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee was taken as read and
ordered to be entered on the minutes , showing a balance of £ 24 , and £ 39 in the Charity Fund invested in the Post Office Savings Bank . Bro . Dodd , P . AL and Sec then took the chair of W . AI . Bros . Cottebrune , P . G . P . that of S . W . ; Berry , P . AL 554 that of J . W . ; and Thomas Cross , the S . W . was duly installed as W . AI ., and the following brethren were invested as officers for the ensuing yaar \
Bros . I . G . Fisher , S . W . ; T . G . C . Gambrill , J . W . ; R . A . Steel , P . M . Treas . ; W . Dodd , P . M . Sec ; G . Gilly , S . D . ; W . Vincent , P . M . 1 G 24 , J . D . ; F . Arliss , I . G . ; E . Alonson , D . C ; T . Foot , W . S . ; ancl J . Gilbert , Tyler . Bro . Dodd delivered thecustomaryaddresses . From thcablc manner in which the new W . AI . addressed his oflicers and performed his duties , we hive every confidence in the
efficiency with which hc will carry out any duties which may occur during his year of office , and reflect credit both on himself and his able Preceptor , Bro . Cottebrune , under whose careful teaching he has been perfecting himself for several years at the Faith Lodge of Instruction . We have great pleasure in congratulating him on thc officers of thc lodge , who are thoroughly efficient . The lodge will be
represented at the next festival of the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution by Bro . Vincent , who undertook the duty of Steward , and we trust bis list will form no inconsiderable proportion of the total amount subscribed by the province . Thc brethren thoroughly enjoyed themselves at thc banquet provided by tlie new host , Bro . Knight , who has lately come from the Bridge House , Battersea , and
who we hear gave great satisfaction to the-two lodges meeting there , and which have had to find fresh quarters in consequence of the old house being demolished to make way for the ncw Battersea Bridge . Amongst the brethren present we observed Bros . C . Simmons , J . Adams , P . Alinson , R . S . Bcsant , R . Sharrah , Otto Lorenz , G . J .
Thomas , and N . Stamp . Visitors : Bros . Raynham Stewart , P . D . Prov . G . M . Aliddx . ; Edwin Waters , 182- ;; E . Peacock , P . AI . 13 G 0 ; C . E . Spark , J . W . 140 ; Neville Green , P . AI . 1524 ; J- H . Bond , J . W . 1314 s C . Tayler , S . D . 1 G 24 ; S . Ruff , P . M . 12 ; E . W . Linging , 1719 ; W . Blakev , P . P . D . C ; and others .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday evening , thc Sth inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel , and was very numerously attended both by members and visitors . Bra . Hanley , W . M ., presided , supported by his officers , and the following visitors were present : Bros . E . Blake , 507 ; W . E . Joyce , 1 G 01 ; I * . Page , 1414 ; 1 .
1 . Davison , P . M . 299 ; W . ] . Upton , J . W . 27 G ; G . W . Saul , P . AL 1201 ; W . Paddle , W . AI . 1 S 51 ; T . Poore , P . AI , 720 ; Thomas Perrin , J . W . 1297 ; G . Barsdorf , W . AI . elect 1329 ; iG . 'W . Downie , J . D . 1 S 15 ; J . Laurence , 132 G ; | . B . Crump , 1297 ; J . Russell , 173 ; N . Tenet , P . AL 179 ; \ V . Aledw ' m , j . W . 1 G 13 ; C . J . Fox , 1 743 ; C Fountain , P . AL 121 G ; A . S . Harris , 172 S ; A . S .
Harrison , S . W . 12 G 9 ; J . S . Cumberland , P . AI . 1 G 11 , P . P . G . J . W . N . & E . Yorks ; C . Seawill , 219 ; F . T . Ridpath , 1790 ; W . XV . Alorgan , Jr ., J . W . 1107 ; W . Alolc , 16 S 7 ; F . Le Rosignol , 121 G ; W . East , 1 G 95 ; J . Ducket , 1 GS 7 ; W . Deveaux , 121 G ; J . lluckvale , 1 G 35 ; C . Laurance , 1 S 04 ; and others . The lodge was opened soon after three o ' clock , and ,
after the minutes of the last lodge had been read and confirmed , Messrs . John W . Benn and John Kebcll Gwyn , candidates , were balloted for , and flu ' s being unanimous in their favour , they were impressively initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The next business before the lodge was to instal Bro . C . Taylor , W . M . elect , into the chair . He was presented by Bro . Headon , P . M , and Treas ., and installed by the retiring W . AI . into
the chair of K . S . in the presence of a Board of fifteen Installed Alasters . On the re-admission of the brethren , after receiving the customary salutes , he appointed his officers as follows : Bros . W . Kibble , S . W . ; Z . T . C . Keeble , J . W . ; N . B . Headon , P . AL , Treas . ; G . XX ' . Blackie , Sec ; the Rev . R . I . Simpson , P . G . C , Chap . ; \ V . Babery , S . D . ; R . Fendick , I . D . ; / .. W . Potter ,
I . G . ; O . Bowen , D . C . ; G . Jenkins , Org . ; J . T . Skinner , ist Steward ; and H . Durant , 2 nd Steward . Since the last meeting of thc lodge Bro . Steedman , P . M ., who had been the Tyler from the commencement of the lodge , had been removed by death , and , therefore , it became necessary for a successor to be appointed to that ollice . Bro . I .
Stevens , P . M ., after paj-ing a graceful tribute to thc- virtues and kindness of their late Bro . Steedman , moved that Bro . Potter , who had been Assistant Tyler for about twelve months , should be appointed to that ollice . 'The proposition was seconded and unanimously agreed to . On Bro . Potter being called in , and thc result of the election com-
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municated to him , he thanked the brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him in electing him as their T yler and assured them that no effort on his part should be wanting to give them entire satisfaction . Bro . Hamer ( then gave the usual addresses , and , after propositions had been made and recognitions received , thc lodge was closed in due form , and thc brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room which on this occasion was in the large hall of the hotel ' .
On the removal of the cloth , grace was well sung by the professional brethren . The W . AI . said the first toast hc had to propose to the notice of the brethren was one that required no words from him ; it was , "The Queen and thc Craft . " The W . AI . said the next toast he had to propose was " The Alost Worshipful Grand Alaster , His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales . " His excellent qualities were so well known that it would be useless for him to expatiate upon them
. and he hoped that his name would be received by them with all thc honours that were due to it . The toast was duly honoured . The W . M . said the next toast hc had to propose was " The Right Worshipful Pro Grand Alaster , the Earl of Carnarvon , the Right Worshipful Deput y Grand Master , tbe Earl of Lathom , and thc rest of the Grand Oflicers , Present and Past . " He said that as most of them knew what were the duties of the Grand Officers ,
and also as to how they were appreciated by the Craft in general , it would be unnecessary for him to take up their time in descanting upon their good qualities . He coupled with the toast thc name of liro . Simpson , Past Grand Chaplain , and Chaplain of the lodge . Bro . thc Rev . R . J . Simpson , in responding , said he had the honour to return thanks for the the toast which had been so kindly given and so well received , and which he might say was a
constitutional toast , but he must say he suffered under a similar infliction with which he was visited at Oxford many years ago , when if a thing was presented to him hc had what was called " Hobson ' s choice , " and , unfortunately for him , he was the only Grand Officer present , so that they were in that condition . He regretted greatly that they were not other Grand Officers present wlio would be much more able to return thanks for the toast , instead of their
having to listen to the inadequate talk of the old hack who was then before them . ( No , no . ) He bail no doubt that all the Grand Officers would do their duty , and he hoped that when they again met together that the first thing they would do would be to pass a vote of condolence to the widow of President Garfield , and sympathise not only with her but with the whole of thc American nation in the severe loss they had sustained ( hear , hear ) , and the sooner they
did so the better . That night their W . M . had conferred upon him thc distinguished honour of being their Chaplain , and , much as lie esteemed thc honours of the Grand Lodge , he felt more personally gratified in receiving at his hands the * honourable badge ' he then wore as their Chaplain . By their indulgence he had been placed amongst the Past Alasters of the lodge , and he was sure that the same good attendance , good work , and
good character would continue to be carried out in the lodge , and that it would preserve that high reputation it had hitherto maintained . Before he sat down he would say that that lodge stood in London in the highest position , not for quantity but quality . He felt it to be a great honour to be numbered amongst its officers , and especially so at a time when loyalty and religion were placed at a discount by a large body of men who call
themselves freemasons . At such a time it was most desirable that the laws of Freemasons should be strengthened by men who respect in this kingdom loyalty to its government , and respect and glory to God . For years The Great City Lodge has been devote'd to those objects ; it bad hitherto made them its distinguishing feature ; he believed that for all time they would be fully cherished and maintained . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Hamer , LP . AL , said thc brethren
would know the object hc had in rising , which was to propose "The Health of the W . Master , " and this was a toast that on an installation night it was always drank with great cordiality . That night they had placed in the chair a brother who was initiated in thc lodge ; he had served al ! the different offices , and at last he had received at their hands an office that he had so well merited ; and he felt sure that nothing would be wanting on the part of his
appointed officers to assist him in tlie performance of his duties . He would ask the brethren to join witli him in wishing health , happiness , prosperity , and success to the XV . Alaster during his year of office as Worshipful Master of'lhe Great City Lodge . 'The toast was well received , lhe W . Alaster , in responding to the toast , said lie scarcely knew how to thank the brethren for the manner in which the toast of his health had been received , and for
the position he then occupied by the kindness of their votes received some months since , but he had found out that he had only just commenced his lesson , and that he had a great deal to learn . I le would endeavour to discharge thc duties to the best of his abilitv , and to merit their favour . He should defer for a more convenient season any lengthy address , because of time , and he again thanked them in a few words for placing him in his present
happy position . Thc W . Alaster said a very important toast then devolved upon him , and one that he was sure the brethren would give with that cheerfulness with which it was always given to initiates in this lodge , and that was " 'The Health of Bros . Benn and Gwyn , " the initiates that evening . Bro . Gwyn ( the other initiate having been compelled to retire to fulfil an engagement ) returned thanks , and expressed the gratification he felt in being received
amongst them , having met with several friends whom he had known for years , but until then was not aware that they belonged to the body of Freemasons . He felt that there was a fresh bond of friendship between them , and alluded to the fact that a friend of his had come from his native home , a long distance , for the purpose of being present at his initiation . I le begged to return thanks also on the part of liro . Bennwho had
, been compelled to leave , and he trusted that the kind expressions used towards them b y the W . Alaster would in the future be carried out in their conduct . The W . Master next gave the health of "The Visitors . " Bro . S . J . Cumberland , of the Eboracum Lodge , No . lfil 1 , in responding to the toast , said he came from the ancient city of \ orkwhich
, " might be considered as the birth-place of Freemasonry , and he remarked that the more brethren visited other lodges thc better Alasons would they become . 'They had recently had in York a reception given to thc members of the British Association , men oi distinguished science , who had been engaged in hard work and considering thc means of alleviating the distress of mankind , and