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The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Godwin , Stern , jamieson , Gordon , Green , and Baker were passed to the Degree of F . C . A ballot was taken for the following gentlemen—Messrs . A . W . Kettle , Lieut , j . M . Croker , Robt . Cuningham , and Geo . Steeden , ami the ballot proving jr ? their favour they were duly ini iated into the mysteries

of ancient Freemasonry in a most impressive manner by the VV . M- Bro . Williams , .- > . W ., proposed , and Bro . Wing , J . VV ., seconded , that a Jubilee commemoration jewel be presented to the VV . M ., as an acknowledgment of his representing the lodge at the Royal Albeit Hall . This was carried with acclamation , and after "Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed .

Owing to the amount of work got through , it was quite eight o ' clock before the brethren could assemble round the banquet board , and after the menu ( prepared by the worthy host , Bro . Page , P . M ., in his usual liberal and excellent style ) had been luly discussed , the W . M . rose to propose " The Queen , " and remarked that as example taught more than precept he wished to set the example of short speeches ,

owing to the lateness of the hour . The toast , as well as the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , were heartily received . Bro . Collings , P . M ., in the unavoidable absence of the I . P . M ., Bro . Collick , expressed his own , and the lodge ' s sympathy with him in his sufferings , and after proposing

"The Health of the W . M ., " invested him with the jewel presented by the lodge , wishing him many years of happiness and usefulness . Bro . Windsor sang "Remember me , " and the W . M . suitably responded . The W . M . proposed "The Initiates . " Expressing his pleasure at having had such a grand commencement for

the season . The lyler sang the E . A . ' s song , and Bros . Kettle , Croker , Cunningham , and Steeden , replied . Bro . Gordon sang , in splendid style , "Toreador . " To the toast of " The Visitors , " Bros . Godson , Wood ,

Williams , and others , responded . The W . M . proposed " The P . M . ' s , " and Bros . Collings , Whitley , and Pardue , replied . "The Officers , " S . W ., J . VV ., S . D ., Steward , and Organist , replied , and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .

ROTHESAY LODGE ( No . 1687 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., at the St . James ' s Hall , Regent-street . The members present included Bros . Frederick V . Green , W . M . j W . Mole , S . W ., W . M . elect ; R . Shaw , J . W . j Jno . Butlin , Treas . j W . C . Parsons , P . M ., Secj W . Adams , S . D . j H . Gros , J . D . j J . B . Docker , P . M . ; F .

Green , P . M . ; and E . Valeriani , P . M . Visitors : Bros . Rev . Richard Peek , W . M . 555 , Prov . G . Chap . Suffolk j P . Couglan , P . M . 144 J E . Poyard , 1627 ; W . Corola , P . M . 1622 j H . Vickery , P . M . 1475 ; T . Dally , 1475 j Angelo Luiaschi , Grand Orient of Italy j A . R . Hawkins , 187 ; and W . W . Lee , 1897 . The lodge having been formally opened , the minutes of

the preceding regular and emergency meetings were read and confirmed , and the Audit Report , showing a substantial balance to the credit of the lodge and Benevolent Funds , was received and adopted . Messrs . Thos . Plumb and F . P . Smith , having been successfully balloted for , were impressively initiated by the W . M . Bro . W . Mole , S . W ., was then presented as the W . M . elect , and a Board of

Installed Masters having been formed , he was duly installed into the chair by the retiring VV . M ., Bro . F . V . Green . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . R . Shaw , S . W . j W . Adams , J . W . j J . Butlin , Treas . j E . Valeriani , P . M ., Secj H . Gros , S . D . j Stevenson , J . D . j Edwards , I . G . j F . Green , P . M ., D . C . j ] . B . Docker , P . M ., W . S . ; Scott Roberts and Boas , Stwds . j

and Potter , Tyler . The usual addresses were then effectively rendered by Bro . F . V . Green , I . P . M ., the Installing Master . Bro . J . B . Docker , P . M ., then rose and said a pleasing duty had devolved upon him . It was the unanimous wish of the members that a testimonial should be presented to Bro . W . C . Parsons , P . M ., on his retirement from the office of Secretary , which post he had occupied for the past ten years , that brother being one of the

oldest P . M . ' s of the lodge and one of its founders . Many of the young brethren were not aware of the excellences of Bro . Parsons , except that they fully recognised that he was a good man and a good Mason . Eleven years ago , when the lodge was about to be formed , the founders weie very pleased that Bro . Parsons should accept the office of Secretary , and to him they went lor instruction and guidance in

conseguence of his great Masonic knowledge . Their lodge was started as brilliantly as any lodge could possibly start , but , owing to circumstances beyond their control , there was subsequently considerable difficulty . However , their late Secretary manfully remained at his post , and had remained in their lodge , which had now risen to be one of the best lod ges in existence . They were now in a very prosperous state

, and if their lodge fell from that high position it would be the fault of the members , but if they progressed in the same satisfactory manner , and harmony continued in their midst , they could not fail . He hoped Bro . Parsons would be pleased to accept from him , in the name of the lodge , a small token of their esteem and satisfaction of his invaluable servicesand their unanimous wish was that the

, G . A . O . T . U . would spare him for many years to be with them and assist them with his guidance and support . The members were also desirous that Bro . Parsons should thank Mrs . Parsons for the many acts of kindness they had received at her hands . The presentation consisted of a handsome massive silver salver and a gold pencil casethe — —— ¦ ibii UJ tiUrf

, r - -- ••* S ^ -- c > . > I . ^ wrner bearing the following inscription : "Presented to Bro . W . C . Parsons , P . M ., by the brethren of the Rothesay j-ooge , No . 16 S 7 , on his resignation of the office of Secreaw ' token ot esteem and appreciation of his invalu-188 , , ervices Slnce its foundation in 1 S 77 . 5 th October ,

to ^ ° " W > , Parsons » p - - » sa ! d that words failed him tnank them for the handsome present , and he was sure , " . ° sympathise with him , knowing how difficult it to 1 h become the recipient of even the smallest tiifle , but Become the recipient of such handsome presents was a

„ Jf strain uPon his feelings of thankfulness . It was a rnm- Slncere regret to him that he could no longer timp _ _ * dmies of Secretary . but he had felt for some cnmJ"i" at th ° se duties were not carried out with the shrmMu 55 they squired . He felt that the Secretary 'uuia be present at the opening and closing of the lodge ,

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and that his time should be given up to the office , for he should know every member well , and endeavour to interest all the new members in the tenets and principles of the Craft . Some few years ago it would have been his ambition , but he supposed that it was his misfortune in having married late in life that had compelled him to relinquish the duties . Havinrf spent so many years before marriage in

Masonry , he felt that those domestic ties now had a claim upon him . However much he regretted losing the office , he felt that the W . M . had done the greatest benefit to the lodge by appointing Bro . Valeriani , P . M ., to the vacant post . He should be happy and pleased to give that brother any hints he might require , but he was convinced that as Bro . Valeriani had accepted the office , the work would be

done to the complete satisfaction of the W . M . and brethren . He thanked them heartily for their very handsome present , and also Bro . Docker , P . M ., to whom he was indebted for his kind words , and particularly the words of thanks intended for his wife , which he should have great pleasure in conveying to her . He hoped to be spared for many years to be with them as a lay member .

It having been intimated that the W .. M . intends serving as Steward at the next festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , on behalf of the lodge , on the propositionof the I . P . M ., seconded by Bro . Docker , P . M ., the sum of ten guineas was unanimously voted to be placed on his list . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry ,

the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were subsequently proposed and received in a hearty and enthusiastic manner . Bro . F . Green , I . P . M ., said the gavel had once more been entrusted to him , and the brethren were aware it was for the purpose of proposing "The Health of the W . M ., "

which was the most important toast of the evening . In Bro . Mole , W . M ., they possessed a brother who had worked hard in the ritualand in the respective offices to which he had been appointed . There was no member of their lodge who had taken a greater interest in it and worked harder to further its progress than he had . For these reasons he was delighted to ' see Bro . Mole in the chair , and it had

afforded him considerable gratification to have had the pleisureof installing him . Their W . M . had done what every occupant of the chair should do . He began to work lor the Charities immediately he was installed . He had signified his intention of representing the lodge at the next Festival of the Girls' School , and there was no better sign than that for their future prosperity . He the ( I . P . M . ) and

the preceding P . M . ' s had adopted that course , and their present W . M . had wisely followed in their steps . He asked the brethren to join him in heartily and sincerely drinking to the health of their W . M ., wishing him a good and prosperous year of office . Bro . W . Mole , W . M ., in reply , said he did not know how to thank the brethren for the high honour they had paid him

in electing him to his present position , and assured them that nothing should be wanting on his part to ensure the satisfactory performance of his duties . If they would give him work to do , he should be happy to endeavour to perform that work efficiently and well . He had no doubt they would have a prosperous year of office together , if they would assist him as they had done the I . P . M . Uu-ir

lodge had made giant strides , and would be one of the first in London if the members assisted the P . M . ' s in carrying out the duties . They were always pleased to meet together , and there was no better place for this purpose than a Masonic lodge , tor there one brother could invite his friend , extend the right hand of fellowship to him , and say " You are my brother . " If they all only carried out the

same high aim , they must command success . Some men were born great , others had greatness thrust upon them , but he was not one of the latter class , for he had conscientiously served through the various minor offices until he had reached his present position . He again thanked the brethren for their kindness , and assured them he should endeavour to follow in the footsteps of their esteemed

I . P . M . " The Initiates " having been given , and duly responded to by Bros . Plumb and Smith , the W . M . proposed " The Visitors , " and extended to them a sincere and hearty welcome . Bro . the Rev . R . Peek , Prov . G . Chap . Suffolk , in reply , said that parsons were proverbially bad speakers . They

took upon themselves to proclaim from the pulpit the great principle that Masonry and Charity went hand in hand , but when they came to converse upon ordinary topics they tell short in most instances , and were found wanting in rhetorical powers . However , if there was anything that could bring words out of the stony rock , it was such a reception as he had received , and he was sure he spoke on behalf of

all the visitors when he said they had received the greatest kindnessf rom the lodge , such as was well calculated to remain in their memories as long as lite lasted . He considered that he occupied a very peculiar position . He had heard of the Rothesay Lodge , and he certainly had a desire to be present j but as he had not the acquaintance of a member , he took upon himself to present himself , first writing to the

Secretary and asking him to introduce him . He very naturally expected that he should arouse a certain amount of suspicion , but his love for Masonry led him to seek admission , and the reception accorded him had far surpassed his highest expectations . Their kindness to him on that occasion had convinced him that when their adversaries brought accusations that Masonry was selfishness , the charge would

surely I ail , for the W , M . and brethren had entirely disproved such false charges . He would have gone forth perfectly satisfied with their kindness in the lodge , but the VV . M . had induced him to join them at the banquet . He thanked them for their kindness , and he hoped—and he spoke that which he sincerely meant and which came from his heartthat if any of their number visited Suffolk they would make

a special point of visiting Lodge No . 555 , for , speaking on behalf of that lodge , they would receive them in the same way as he had been received that evening . Bro . Angelo Luraschi al ? o replied , addressing the brethren in Italian , thanking them for the great kindness shown him , and assuring them that his visit that evening had convinced him that Masonry was universal , and was

known and properly practised wherever he went . " The I . P . M . and Past Masters" was then given by the W . M . He thought the least he could say with reference to the I . P . M . would prove the feeling he had towaids that brother , and no words were needed to recommend the toast to the brethren . 1 he lodge had expressed its opinion of Bro . F . Green , I . P . M ., by according him a hearty vote ot thanks for his services in the chair , and by voting him a

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handsome jewel . He ( the W . M . ) felt very proud to be able to place this jewel upon Bro .. Green ' s breast , and the members united with him in the wish that he might be snared for many years to wear it , as an honour to himself , his family , and the lodge . Bro . F . V . Green , I . P . M ., said he could not find words to adequately express his thanks to the members for having

voted him the jewel , as a mark ot their appreciation of his services , hie should never forget the good feeling which had been evinced towards him , and which was of more value to him than the jewel . He had been supported so thoroughly by every member that he could not sufficiently thank them . He could not forget that when he represented them for the Charities they placed a sum on his list that had never

before been placed on any W . M . ' s list by them . The jewel would always remind him , if he needed reminding , of the kindness he had received at their hands . He hoped the P . M . ' s were glad to receive him into their ranks , and he trusted he should be an acquisition to them . He should endeavour to cement the good feeling that had already existed , and to promote the general welfare of their lodge .

Bro . Valeriani , P . M ., Sec , responded for "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and thanked the W . M . very sincerely for appointing him as Secretary . It would have been an impossibility for him to have accepted that office had he not known their late Secretary as well as he did . It would be no fault of his if he did not satisfactorily discharge his duties . He desired to thank their past Secretary , Bro .

Parsons , for the kindness shown by him since he had been in the lodge . "The Health of the past Secretary , Bro . W . C . Parsons , P . M ., " having been proposed in felicitous terms by the W . M ., Bro . Parsons , P . M ., replied , and said it was unnecessary for him to add anything to his remarks in the lodge . He cordially thanked the W . M . and Bro . Valeriani for the kind remarks made concerning the manner

in which he had carried out the duties of Secretary . Looking back on the past , they had been through varied experiences , but he was proud to see the lodge was now in a very flourishing condition . He would again sincerely thank them individually and collective l y for the handsome present they had subscribed for , and which he need not assure them he should highly value . Bro . Shaw , S . W ., having replied for "The Officers , " the Tyler ' s toast closed the meeting .

MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No . 317 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . Present : Bros . J . Garside , W . M . j VV . B . Akcrman , S . VV . j J . Robinson , J . W . ; E . G . Chesworth , S . D . j V . M . , Vultchoff , J . D . j W . J . Cunliffe , P . M ., P . P . G . D . East Lane , Treas . j J . Wilson , P . M ., acting

Sec . j C Daber , I . G . ; S . Staton and J . Read , Stwds . ; ] . Sly , Tyler ; R . R . Lisenden , I . P . M ., Prov . G . Stwd . j W . Nicholl , P . M ., Prov . G . Treas . ; John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C ; J . Dawson , P . M . ; H . Walmsley , P . M . ; J . W . Edwards , P . M . ; J . Wolstencroft , J . Pearson , and others . Visitors : Bro . A . T . Forrest , P . M . 1633 , and others .

There being no ceremonies to perform , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the lodge opened and closed in the Three Degrees . At the social board Bro . Seymour Jackson , of the Carl Rosa Opera Company , contributed vastly to the enjoyment of all present by his refined singing of "Tell me , Mary , " and " When other lips . " Both songs were sang with exquisite

taste and feeling , and were highly appreciated by the brethren . Bro . Stephen Jupp , another tenor , who has received some valuable hints from Bro . Jackson respecting finish and expression , sang "The last watch " and another ballad most artistically . Bros . Walmsley , Pearson , Bladon , and W . Garside also contributed to the brethren ' s enjoyment , and Bro . Charles Daber rendered valuable aid at the piano .

TWICKENHAM . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . —This lodge met on the Sth inst ., at the Albany Hotel . Amongst those present were Bros . W . H . Matthews , W . M . j Dr . Faulkner , S . W . j D . Hart-Davis , I . G ., acting J . W . ; John Faulkner , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Middx ., Treas . j E . W . Devereux , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C . Middx ., Secj G . Wingate

, P . M ., acting S . D . j Francis Tallack , D . C , acting I . G . H . F . Tallack , Org . j W . F . Tallack , W . S . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . William Faulkner , S . W .

Bro . John Faulkner , P . M ., was re-elected Treas ., and Bro . John Gilbert , Tyler . Bros . D . Hart-Davis , Francis Tallack , and W . F . Tallack , were appointed on the Audit Committee . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , where the customary toasts were given and duly honoured .

CARDIFF—Tennant Lodge ( No . 1992 ) . —At the Masonic Hall , Worky-street , the installation ceremony in connection with the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., Bro . D . S . Varzopollo being the W . M . elect , vice Bro . David Williams . The lodge was opened in due form by the latter brother , and the following members of the lodge were present : Bros . M . TennantD . P . G . M .

, , P . A . G . D . C . ; David Williams , W . M . ; Henry White , I . P . M . j D . S . Varzopollo , S . W . ; T . Niven ; W . Deacon , Sec ; W . H . Morris , S . D . j R . Mumford , J . D . j T . Williams , I . G . ; D . S . Owen , Stwd . j T . M . Hall , J . E . Deacon , J . W . Harvey , J . Couch , W . E . Miles , W . M . Jones , R . Williams , R . VV . Westlake ,- and the following visitors were present to do honour to Bro .

Varzopollo : Bros . P . H . Thomas , I . G . 9 60 ; VV . Richards , 960 j Edgar Whitefield , 9 60 j S . G . Homfray , D . P . G . M . Mon . j C . J . Griffiths ; A . P . Fabian , D . P . G . W . ; C . C , Thomas , J . W . 960 ; T . James , I . G . 960 ; D . Thompson , P . M . 36 ; G . Hazell , P . P . G . P ., 1429 ; S . Davies , P . M . 1429 ; I . H . Pettengell , P . G . S ., S . D . 1562 ; R . Parry , P . J . G . D ., 1573 ; D . G . Davies , S . W . 1429 ; R . C . Roper , W . M .

1754 , P . G . S . B . ; T . G . Hodges , S . W . 1754 ; H . P , Roberts , S . 1754 ; T . H . Belcher , P . G . S ., J . W . 1754 ; J . David , 1754 ; W . Dix , W . M . J . 429 J P . H , Ball , 1429 ; F . VV . Dingle , P . M . 906 , P . P . G . O . ; S . Cooper , P . M . 36 , P . P . S . G . W . j E . D-vies , 960 j S . Coleman , P . M . 36 , P . P . G . T . j W . Nichol , I . G . 36 J E . W . Evans , P . M . 1429 , P . P . G . D . C . j C . W . Page , W . M . 6 j A . Taylor , I . P . M . 1429 , P . G . S . Mon . j J . A . Jones , W . M . 833 ; D . E . Pearce , P . M . 960 , P . P . G . S . of W . j J . H . Taylor , J . D ,