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Second Ladies' Night Of The Southern Star Lodge, No. 1158.
Wise , P . M . ; Bro . J . Block , P . M ., and Mrs . Block ; Bro . W . W . Block and Mrs . Block , Bro . J . Bunker , P . M ., and Mrs . Bunker ; Mrs . Wilson , Miss Philpott , Messrs . W . and E . Bunker , Bro . J . F . Tarrant , P . M ., and Mrs . Bond j Bro . A . Wells , Mrs . Wells , and Miss Corday , Bro . H . N . Morgan and Mrs . Morgan , Bro . W . Green , Mrs . Green and Mrs . Parker , Bro . H . Robinson , Bro . C . Day , Bro . F . W . Downes and Mrs . Downes , Bro . W . Richards and Mrs . Richards , Bro . G . J .
Robinson and Mrs . Robinson ,, Mrs . Edwards , Bro . J . C . Ashdown and Mrs . Ashdown , Bro . W . C . Tanner , Mrs . Tanner and Miss Tanner , Bro . T . Green and Mrs . Green , Bro . C . H . Thompson , Mrs . Hunt , and Mrs . Renwick , Bro . F . Benson , Mrs . Benson , and Mr . and Mrs . Flowers , Bro . Prangnel , Bro . S . Blum , Mrs . Graham , Mrs . Benninger , and Mrs . Caspari , Bro . F . Austin and Mrs . F . Austin , Bro . J . S . Blake and Mrs . Blake , Bro . G . Gainger and Mrs . TownsBro . J . A . Morath , Mrs .
, Tuderer , and Miss Blackman , Bro . J . Atkinson and Mrs . Atkinson , Bro . W . B . Hardwick and Mrs . Hardwick , Bro . V . S . Guggenheim , Bro . F . Howard and Mrs , Howard , Bro . W . Ashbourn and Mrs . Ashbourn , Bro . D . Bushel , Mrs . and Miss Bushel , Bros . A . Drapkin , H . Takl , S . Isaacs , and many others . The visitors were Bros . J . Osment , E . W . Hattersley , J . Lightfoot , P . M . 1901 ; C . H . Stone , P . M . 5071 G . E . Warn , l . P . M . 1805 ; T . Renwick , C . Hunt , J . H . Gaskin , A . E .
Todd , L . B . Rubenstein , T . F . Noakes , W . T . Windsor , R . Codd , J . C . Edwards , M . Menngu , G . Etherage , F . Haswell , W . S . Dowries , P . Fuderer , G . Bazzi , G . Cizzio , J . D . Graham , and G . Sylvester . The company , numbering over 150 , afterwards adjourned to a recherche " banquet , superintended by Bro . Pearce , the proprietor , which was thoroughly enjoyed by all . The cloth being removed , the W . M ., in most eloquent terms , gave the loyal and Masonic toasts which were duly honoured .
The toast of " The Grand Officers , Present and Past" was presented most forcibly by the W . M ., and duly responded to very ably by Bro . GASKIN , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ,, for the Provincial Grand Officers .
The toast of "The Worshipful Master" was then given by Bro . BEECROFT , l . P . M ., stating it was his duty , and gave him the greatest possible pleasure in proposing , and he was confident it would be enthusiastically received by the whole of the company . In his opinion , Bro . Tom Knibb was the best man in the whole world , and deserved their best thanks for so ably performing his duties , and more particularly for the success he had achieved in bringing together and presiding over this magnificent and enjoyable gathering , the largest and most successful the lodge had ever seen . The toast was received most enthusiastically .
ln reply , Bro . T . F . KNIBB , W . M ., heartily thanked the company for such a cordial reception , and said Bro . Beecroft , in his warm heart , had stated a very tall order in calling him the best man in the world . However , the evidence of pleasure I see upon the faces of the company amply repays me for all my exertions , I cannot take my seat without expressing my thanks to our Bro . Austin , P . M ., Sec , to whose persevering energy and untiring assistance , as well as to the Stewards and officers , as also to the splendid artistes who have enlivened us with their sweet music , which have all conduced to the unqualified success of this large gathering .
In presenting the toast of "The Ladies , " the W . M . said he was confident the brethren of the Southern Star Lodge would receive it with the utmost cordiality . He would inform the ladies that the brethren were never happier than when in their society , and he hoped for many years their company would be appreciated on similar occasions for at least once in every year . As the toast was a delicate one to talk upon , he need say no more to mark the appreciation of the brethren , and would couple with the toast the name of Bro . John Lightfoot , P . M . 1901 .
In reply , Bro . LIGHTFOOT , said r At the command of the W . M ., and under his hypnotic influence , I sink my identity as a poor , weak man , and become for a few moments a lady , and at once on their behalf offer you our sincere thanks for a most enjoyable and intellectual evening . Your kindness in inviting us here , and
the thoughtful and considerate care with which everything has been done for our comfort to-night fully entitles you to our love and esteem . It carries my thoughts back to that eventful evening when my sweetheart was initiated , upon whose return home with a woman ' s usual curiosity , I tried to learn something but without success , until he fell asleep , when I heard the refrain :
" No mortal can more the ladies adore Than a Free and Accepted Mason , " clearly showing that on the very night of their initiation we held a warm place in their hearts . In accepting your very kind invitation , we were very anxious to discover a precedent to act upon , and after consulting that Book of all Books , we were successful in the beautiful and majestic Queen of Shebawho not content in
, sending an ambassador to King Solomon as the other sovereigns had done , herself journeyed to Jerusalem with a numerous retinue , accompanied with costly presents , to congratulate him upon the completion of Temple . Now we have come to the Southern Star Lodge to congratulate the representative of King Solomon on his good work , and looking around you must admit we have brought a numerous retinue , and what more costly jewels can we give than our love and
esteem , and jast but not least , our own sweet selves . We are accustomed to receive , and , in fact , are conceited enough to expect our beauty to command the admiration of the sterner sex , but to-night I have observed a more than usual amount of attention in this respect . If it is my attire that your eyes are resting upon , 1 hasten to inform you that I am not the " New Woman , " so much talked about . Of coursethere is a great diversity of opinion about the new woman
, , but we all agree that we are to be congratulated upon the fact that l ? ? . ° f our sisters have succeeded in wresting at the Universities some of the highest honours , and it is only fair to say that in the 20 th century the ladies will still further advance their position . It will not surprise me to know that the New Woman of the 20 th century will found a lodge and place some worthy sister the
'n chair of the Queen of Sheba , and that atone of our lodge meetings an advanced sister , the very counterpart of your esteemed Bro . Beecroft , P . M ., may make a proposition in open lodge that we have a gentleman ' s night . So if you are all good boys we may invite you to that meeting , in return for your great Kindness to us to-night . On behalf of the ladies , I tender you our sincere and S | sterl y thanks .
In presenting the toast of " The Past Masters and the Officers , " the W . M . mentioned the unfailing kindness and assistance always rendered by the Past "asters to advance the best interests of the lodge , and specially expressing the Jjf P 'eeling of grief and regret the lodge had experienced during the past year in h d 1 ° f Br ° S" Tom Brad y and Char , e 5 Wright , two esteemed brethren , who bpl ! , ways ta ' a most active interest in the lodge , and he hereby expressed , on enalt of the brethren , their deeDest svmoathv with their relatives . Of thp nfficprs
° t the lod ge the W . M . could not speak too highly , as their duties were at all times carried out by them most efficiently . uM Theitoast was most ' . ably responded to ' . by Bros . W . BKECROFT , l . P . M . 5 " AUSTIN , 1 •« ., Sec ; J . WISE , P . M . ; BUNKER , P . M . ; and J . HANDS , S . W .
ft oocn > enclosed in a suitable case , was presented to every lad y , upon which ,, „ , following inscription : " A souvenir from the Southern Star Lodge , No . " 58 . Jany . 23 rd , 18 95 . T . F . Knibb , W . M . " r = 1 iP ' endid selection of music was rendered by Miss Alice Motterway . Messrs . CVAA B \ Bostock R . W . Scarlett , W . H . Hopkins , and S . Parker , and Bros . R . at the Sylvester . P . P . G . O , Sussex . Bro . T . F . Noakes , G . S . M ., ably presided
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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Peace and Harmony Lodge Wo . 60 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at Fretmasons' Hill , Great Queen-street , on the 35 th ult . Among those present were Bros . W . Masters , P . G . Stwd ., W . M . ; W . H . Kempster . jun ., G . Stwd ., S . W . ' , H . J . Lardner , P . P . G . D . C , J . W . ; H . Young , P . G . Stwd ., Treas .: E . Rogers , P . P .
U . U ., P . G . btwd ., Sec ; Debenham , P . P . G . O . Herts , J . D . ; Polenz , I . G . ; Robinson , Stwd . ; Chancellor , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; Joslyn , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; W . H . Kempster , M . D ., P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; and Capt . T . C . Walls , P . G . Stwd ., G . Std . Br ., l . P . M . The minutes of the previous meeting : having ; been read and confirmed , Bro . H . JLardnerwas unanimously nominated to represent the lo dge as Grand Steward for iSa 5-GSome minor business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned .
An excellent banquet , under the personal superintendence of Bro . Mantel , was then partaken of . A few toasts were given , and the brethren separated at an early hour .
Faith Lodge ( No . 141 ) . —The members of this lodge held a meeting a ' Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 29 th ult ., when there were present among others * Bros . White , W . M . ; Godfrey , S . W . ; Swan , J . W . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; M > ss > J . D . j Isaacs , I . G . 5 Sharpley , Stwd . ; Hudson , P . M .. as l . P . M . j Charles Dairy * P . M . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., G . Std . Br . ; Jordan , P . M . ; and Frnmholtz , P . MAmong the visitors were : Bros . W . J . Hewett , W . M . 11 S 5 ; H . Essex , P . M . 711 ; C J . Grove , P . M . 742 ; G . Lavuurton , P . M ., G . Booker , S . W . 22 S ; R . B . Gilson , 507 '
H . h . Peck , 1381 ; H . Wetton , jun ., 1512 ; J . Martin , 144 6 ; H . Brown , 144 6 ; and H . Forster , 1769 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Messrs . H . Hudson and W . Page , and , it proving to be unanimous , they were most ably initiated by the W . M ., who is to be congratulated on the manner in which he conducted the work . His efforts were well supported by his Wardens and other officers . Apologies were received for non-attendance from Bros . W . J . Hakim , P . M ., Treas . ( absentabroad ) j Trotter , l . P . M .,- C . Wetzlar , P . M . ; Gluckstein , S . D .,
and others . The Secretary announced that an old member of the lodge in distress had been relieved by the Committee of the Benevolent Fund to the extent of £ 20 . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to a banquet . The W . M . was commendably brief in his utterances , and so were the ot ' ier fpeikers . The W . M . had provided a most excellent programme of music . The numerous artistes received a most cordial reception . Their respective elf jrts gave the most unqualified satisfaction , and the W . M . must have gone home with the conviction that he had not only done his duty well in the lodge , but had given those brethren who had braved stern winter ' s blast the opportunity of enjoying a most agreeable entertainment .
Lion and Lamb Lodge ( No . 192 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ,, at Cannon-street Hotel , when there were present Bros . Jas . Smith , W . M . ; T . W . Fisher , S . W . ; R . Sarson , J . W . ; Thomas Cohu , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Legee , P . M ., Sec ; A . J . Holmes , S . D .: C . Garton , J . D . j J . M . Mower , D . C ; G . Couchman , Tyler ; Marsh , P , M . ; Goodes , P . M . ; Hughes . P . M . ; Simmonds , Houlder , Ferguson , Stokes , Virgo , Roche , Dart , Welch , and Crawshaw . Visitors : Bros . Purser , 87 ; W . G . A . Garton , 1604 ; Tarlow , 6 5 ; Joy , 1426 ; C . S . Houlder , 2020 ; Kemp , 802 ; and Wallden , 1339 .
The minutes of the December meeting and the two emergency meetings in January were read and confirmed . Bro . T . W . Fisher , S . vV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Thos . Cohu was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . The W . M . read the dispensation from Grand Lodge permitting the brethren to wear . Ylisonic clothing at the dinner on that evening , ladies biing present . Bros . Bevan , Eggleton ,
and Stokes were elected as members of the Audit Committee . Notice ot motion by Bro . Hughes , P . M ., "To vote £ 10 10 s . to the Benevolent Institution , to be placed on the list of Bro . Jas . Smith , W . M ., who will represent the lodge at the annual festival . " Notice of motion by Bro . Legge , P . M ,, Sec , " That the usual jewel be presented to the W . M . on his retirement from the chair . " A candidate was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .
For the first time , in the history of the lodge , it fell in with the practice of inviting ladies , which has become a recent innovation in Masonry , ratified under dispensation by Grand Lodge , which permits the brethren to dine in Masonic clothing in the presence of their visitors . There are two modes in which ladies can be invited , either to a ball or dinner . Many lodges have had an annual ball which gives pleasure to the younger 1 idies , but to the elder ladies and old brethren who have passed their three score and ten years , who are beyond the dancing age , and care not to be mere wallflowers , the ball is not
appreciated , and some tew lodges have commenced to invite ladies to their dinner , and the Worshipful Master of this ludge , Bro . James smith , taking the views of the brethren , determined upon a ladies' invitation dinner , and the result was very succes-ful . We may here mention , however , that this old lodge , established in 17 S 9 , has made vigorous progress of late years by initiations and joinings . The lady guests were recived in the lodge room , and inspected the old banners of the lodge , the lodge album of portraits ot the members , and were very curious to know the
meaning and uses of the three chairs , lights , working tools , tesselated pavement , and other furniture of the lodge , which were discreetly avoided by the brethren . There is , however , policy in familiarising the lady members of our families with some of our gatherings ; they thus entertain a more favourable opinion of Masonry , find that we are not selfishly inclined , and learn to appreciate our Masonic Charities , and that monarchs , princes , and clergymen would not participate in our rites , if we were not reverent to our Creator , loyal to our sovereign , and true to our creed of " brotherly love , relief , and truth . "
The whole arrangements at the dinner were well carried out . The Worshipful Master , in proposing the loyal toasts , " The Queen and the Craft , " " The M . W . G . M . " and "The Ladies , " acquitted himself admirably . The health of the ladies was responded to briefly and well by the youngest initiate , Bro . Houlder ,
The harmony of the evening was ably contributed to by the brethren present , and by the charming daughters of the Treasurer , Bro . Cohu , who brought quite a bevy oi beauty in these and his wife . The lady guests on leaving were presented with a pleasing memento from the lod £ « in a pretty basket with a bird sitting on its eggs , packed in a neat cardboard box which looked as if they were carrying away the lodge ashlars .
Kennington Lodge ( No . 13 S 1 ) . —The annual installation of this prosperous lodge was held at the Horns Hotel , Kennington , on Tuesday , the 5 th inst . j when there was a large attendance . The members present included Bros . J . N . Hearn , W . M . j G . B . Millson , S . W . ; C . Colwell , J . W . ; Geo . Everett , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; A . Lundie , P . M . ; R . La Feuillade , P . M . ; W . W . Westley , P . M . ; H . F . Foalc , P . M . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., G . S . B . ; J . Cockburn , P . M . ; H . Higgins , P . M . ; | . La Feuillade , P . M . ; J . Barry , S . D . ; K .
B . Hopkins , Org . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . F , Green , 117 S ; 11 . W . Wibrow , 1178 ; F . P . Waddington , 1 S 3 ; W . Smith , J . W . 72 ; J . Beer , P . M . 386 ; G . J . Hanson , J . W . 2348 ; W . Lawley , W . M . 234 S ; W . Knapp , 234 S ; W . G . Lowe , 2348 j A . Walker , 234 S ; F . W . Cates , S . W . 933 J E . Clare , P . M . S 05 ; T . Brown , 1597 ; G . J . Taylor , W . M . 1 S 0 ; J . Weaver , 8 O 2 , 1 3 10 , P . P . G . Org . Middx . ; H . Hicks , 1963 ; W . F . Grimmett , 2348 ; J . M . McLeod , P . P . S . G . W . Derbyshire , Sec . R . M . I . B . ; H . T . Telling , W . M . 21 S 2 ; C . J . Leak , 529 ; W . G . Cannon , 1530 ; R .
C . Davis , P . M . 2266 ; F . Morgan , P . M . ; W . H . Weeks , 15 S 5 ; J . Jackson , 1260 ; H . W . Clemow , 2266 ; M . H . Newton , 1863 ; J . H . Divey , 13 * 8 ; J . Vould . jn , P . M . 1981 ; E . Bartlett , 2012 ; G . II . Wavell , W . M . 1 SG 2 ; J . J . Marsh , S . W . 2538 ; j . Hudson , J . W . 975 ; W . W . Lee , W . M . 1897 ; and others . Lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and a satisfactory audit report adopted . A candidate having been raised to the Third Degree , the important business of the evening followed , and Uro . Dr . G , B . Millson having been duly presented as W . M . elect was impressively installed by his predecessor , Bro . Hearn . The following oliicers were
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Second Ladies' Night Of The Southern Star Lodge, No. 1158.
Wise , P . M . ; Bro . J . Block , P . M ., and Mrs . Block ; Bro . W . W . Block and Mrs . Block , Bro . J . Bunker , P . M ., and Mrs . Bunker ; Mrs . Wilson , Miss Philpott , Messrs . W . and E . Bunker , Bro . J . F . Tarrant , P . M ., and Mrs . Bond j Bro . A . Wells , Mrs . Wells , and Miss Corday , Bro . H . N . Morgan and Mrs . Morgan , Bro . W . Green , Mrs . Green and Mrs . Parker , Bro . H . Robinson , Bro . C . Day , Bro . F . W . Downes and Mrs . Downes , Bro . W . Richards and Mrs . Richards , Bro . G . J .
Robinson and Mrs . Robinson ,, Mrs . Edwards , Bro . J . C . Ashdown and Mrs . Ashdown , Bro . W . C . Tanner , Mrs . Tanner and Miss Tanner , Bro . T . Green and Mrs . Green , Bro . C . H . Thompson , Mrs . Hunt , and Mrs . Renwick , Bro . F . Benson , Mrs . Benson , and Mr . and Mrs . Flowers , Bro . Prangnel , Bro . S . Blum , Mrs . Graham , Mrs . Benninger , and Mrs . Caspari , Bro . F . Austin and Mrs . F . Austin , Bro . J . S . Blake and Mrs . Blake , Bro . G . Gainger and Mrs . TownsBro . J . A . Morath , Mrs .
, Tuderer , and Miss Blackman , Bro . J . Atkinson and Mrs . Atkinson , Bro . W . B . Hardwick and Mrs . Hardwick , Bro . V . S . Guggenheim , Bro . F . Howard and Mrs , Howard , Bro . W . Ashbourn and Mrs . Ashbourn , Bro . D . Bushel , Mrs . and Miss Bushel , Bros . A . Drapkin , H . Takl , S . Isaacs , and many others . The visitors were Bros . J . Osment , E . W . Hattersley , J . Lightfoot , P . M . 1901 ; C . H . Stone , P . M . 5071 G . E . Warn , l . P . M . 1805 ; T . Renwick , C . Hunt , J . H . Gaskin , A . E .
Todd , L . B . Rubenstein , T . F . Noakes , W . T . Windsor , R . Codd , J . C . Edwards , M . Menngu , G . Etherage , F . Haswell , W . S . Dowries , P . Fuderer , G . Bazzi , G . Cizzio , J . D . Graham , and G . Sylvester . The company , numbering over 150 , afterwards adjourned to a recherche " banquet , superintended by Bro . Pearce , the proprietor , which was thoroughly enjoyed by all . The cloth being removed , the W . M ., in most eloquent terms , gave the loyal and Masonic toasts which were duly honoured .
The toast of " The Grand Officers , Present and Past" was presented most forcibly by the W . M ., and duly responded to very ably by Bro . GASKIN , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ,, for the Provincial Grand Officers .
The toast of "The Worshipful Master" was then given by Bro . BEECROFT , l . P . M ., stating it was his duty , and gave him the greatest possible pleasure in proposing , and he was confident it would be enthusiastically received by the whole of the company . In his opinion , Bro . Tom Knibb was the best man in the whole world , and deserved their best thanks for so ably performing his duties , and more particularly for the success he had achieved in bringing together and presiding over this magnificent and enjoyable gathering , the largest and most successful the lodge had ever seen . The toast was received most enthusiastically .
ln reply , Bro . T . F . KNIBB , W . M ., heartily thanked the company for such a cordial reception , and said Bro . Beecroft , in his warm heart , had stated a very tall order in calling him the best man in the world . However , the evidence of pleasure I see upon the faces of the company amply repays me for all my exertions , I cannot take my seat without expressing my thanks to our Bro . Austin , P . M ., Sec , to whose persevering energy and untiring assistance , as well as to the Stewards and officers , as also to the splendid artistes who have enlivened us with their sweet music , which have all conduced to the unqualified success of this large gathering .
In presenting the toast of "The Ladies , " the W . M . said he was confident the brethren of the Southern Star Lodge would receive it with the utmost cordiality . He would inform the ladies that the brethren were never happier than when in their society , and he hoped for many years their company would be appreciated on similar occasions for at least once in every year . As the toast was a delicate one to talk upon , he need say no more to mark the appreciation of the brethren , and would couple with the toast the name of Bro . John Lightfoot , P . M . 1901 .
In reply , Bro . LIGHTFOOT , said r At the command of the W . M ., and under his hypnotic influence , I sink my identity as a poor , weak man , and become for a few moments a lady , and at once on their behalf offer you our sincere thanks for a most enjoyable and intellectual evening . Your kindness in inviting us here , and
the thoughtful and considerate care with which everything has been done for our comfort to-night fully entitles you to our love and esteem . It carries my thoughts back to that eventful evening when my sweetheart was initiated , upon whose return home with a woman ' s usual curiosity , I tried to learn something but without success , until he fell asleep , when I heard the refrain :
" No mortal can more the ladies adore Than a Free and Accepted Mason , " clearly showing that on the very night of their initiation we held a warm place in their hearts . In accepting your very kind invitation , we were very anxious to discover a precedent to act upon , and after consulting that Book of all Books , we were successful in the beautiful and majestic Queen of Shebawho not content in
, sending an ambassador to King Solomon as the other sovereigns had done , herself journeyed to Jerusalem with a numerous retinue , accompanied with costly presents , to congratulate him upon the completion of Temple . Now we have come to the Southern Star Lodge to congratulate the representative of King Solomon on his good work , and looking around you must admit we have brought a numerous retinue , and what more costly jewels can we give than our love and
esteem , and jast but not least , our own sweet selves . We are accustomed to receive , and , in fact , are conceited enough to expect our beauty to command the admiration of the sterner sex , but to-night I have observed a more than usual amount of attention in this respect . If it is my attire that your eyes are resting upon , 1 hasten to inform you that I am not the " New Woman , " so much talked about . Of coursethere is a great diversity of opinion about the new woman
, , but we all agree that we are to be congratulated upon the fact that l ? ? . ° f our sisters have succeeded in wresting at the Universities some of the highest honours , and it is only fair to say that in the 20 th century the ladies will still further advance their position . It will not surprise me to know that the New Woman of the 20 th century will found a lodge and place some worthy sister the
'n chair of the Queen of Sheba , and that atone of our lodge meetings an advanced sister , the very counterpart of your esteemed Bro . Beecroft , P . M ., may make a proposition in open lodge that we have a gentleman ' s night . So if you are all good boys we may invite you to that meeting , in return for your great Kindness to us to-night . On behalf of the ladies , I tender you our sincere and S | sterl y thanks .
In presenting the toast of " The Past Masters and the Officers , " the W . M . mentioned the unfailing kindness and assistance always rendered by the Past "asters to advance the best interests of the lodge , and specially expressing the Jjf P 'eeling of grief and regret the lodge had experienced during the past year in h d 1 ° f Br ° S" Tom Brad y and Char , e 5 Wright , two esteemed brethren , who bpl ! , ways ta ' a most active interest in the lodge , and he hereby expressed , on enalt of the brethren , their deeDest svmoathv with their relatives . Of thp nfficprs
° t the lod ge the W . M . could not speak too highly , as their duties were at all times carried out by them most efficiently . uM Theitoast was most ' . ably responded to ' . by Bros . W . BKECROFT , l . P . M . 5 " AUSTIN , 1 •« ., Sec ; J . WISE , P . M . ; BUNKER , P . M . ; and J . HANDS , S . W .
ft oocn > enclosed in a suitable case , was presented to every lad y , upon which ,, „ , following inscription : " A souvenir from the Southern Star Lodge , No . " 58 . Jany . 23 rd , 18 95 . T . F . Knibb , W . M . " r = 1 iP ' endid selection of music was rendered by Miss Alice Motterway . Messrs . CVAA B \ Bostock R . W . Scarlett , W . H . Hopkins , and S . Parker , and Bros . R . at the Sylvester . P . P . G . O , Sussex . Bro . T . F . Noakes , G . S . M ., ably presided
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Craft Masonry .
METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Peace and Harmony Lodge Wo . 60 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at Fretmasons' Hill , Great Queen-street , on the 35 th ult . Among those present were Bros . W . Masters , P . G . Stwd ., W . M . ; W . H . Kempster . jun ., G . Stwd ., S . W . ' , H . J . Lardner , P . P . G . D . C , J . W . ; H . Young , P . G . Stwd ., Treas .: E . Rogers , P . P .
U . U ., P . G . btwd ., Sec ; Debenham , P . P . G . O . Herts , J . D . ; Polenz , I . G . ; Robinson , Stwd . ; Chancellor , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; Joslyn , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; W . H . Kempster , M . D ., P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; and Capt . T . C . Walls , P . G . Stwd ., G . Std . Br ., l . P . M . The minutes of the previous meeting : having ; been read and confirmed , Bro . H . JLardnerwas unanimously nominated to represent the lo dge as Grand Steward for iSa 5-GSome minor business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned .
An excellent banquet , under the personal superintendence of Bro . Mantel , was then partaken of . A few toasts were given , and the brethren separated at an early hour .
Faith Lodge ( No . 141 ) . —The members of this lodge held a meeting a ' Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 29 th ult ., when there were present among others * Bros . White , W . M . ; Godfrey , S . W . ; Swan , J . W . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; M > ss > J . D . j Isaacs , I . G . 5 Sharpley , Stwd . ; Hudson , P . M .. as l . P . M . j Charles Dairy * P . M . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., G . Std . Br . ; Jordan , P . M . ; and Frnmholtz , P . MAmong the visitors were : Bros . W . J . Hewett , W . M . 11 S 5 ; H . Essex , P . M . 711 ; C J . Grove , P . M . 742 ; G . Lavuurton , P . M ., G . Booker , S . W . 22 S ; R . B . Gilson , 507 '
H . h . Peck , 1381 ; H . Wetton , jun ., 1512 ; J . Martin , 144 6 ; H . Brown , 144 6 ; and H . Forster , 1769 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Messrs . H . Hudson and W . Page , and , it proving to be unanimous , they were most ably initiated by the W . M ., who is to be congratulated on the manner in which he conducted the work . His efforts were well supported by his Wardens and other officers . Apologies were received for non-attendance from Bros . W . J . Hakim , P . M ., Treas . ( absentabroad ) j Trotter , l . P . M .,- C . Wetzlar , P . M . ; Gluckstein , S . D .,
and others . The Secretary announced that an old member of the lodge in distress had been relieved by the Committee of the Benevolent Fund to the extent of £ 20 . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to a banquet . The W . M . was commendably brief in his utterances , and so were the ot ' ier fpeikers . The W . M . had provided a most excellent programme of music . The numerous artistes received a most cordial reception . Their respective elf jrts gave the most unqualified satisfaction , and the W . M . must have gone home with the conviction that he had not only done his duty well in the lodge , but had given those brethren who had braved stern winter ' s blast the opportunity of enjoying a most agreeable entertainment .
Lion and Lamb Lodge ( No . 192 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ,, at Cannon-street Hotel , when there were present Bros . Jas . Smith , W . M . ; T . W . Fisher , S . W . ; R . Sarson , J . W . ; Thomas Cohu , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Legee , P . M ., Sec ; A . J . Holmes , S . D .: C . Garton , J . D . j J . M . Mower , D . C ; G . Couchman , Tyler ; Marsh , P , M . ; Goodes , P . M . ; Hughes . P . M . ; Simmonds , Houlder , Ferguson , Stokes , Virgo , Roche , Dart , Welch , and Crawshaw . Visitors : Bros . Purser , 87 ; W . G . A . Garton , 1604 ; Tarlow , 6 5 ; Joy , 1426 ; C . S . Houlder , 2020 ; Kemp , 802 ; and Wallden , 1339 .
The minutes of the December meeting and the two emergency meetings in January were read and confirmed . Bro . T . W . Fisher , S . vV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Thos . Cohu was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . The W . M . read the dispensation from Grand Lodge permitting the brethren to wear . Ylisonic clothing at the dinner on that evening , ladies biing present . Bros . Bevan , Eggleton ,
and Stokes were elected as members of the Audit Committee . Notice ot motion by Bro . Hughes , P . M ., "To vote £ 10 10 s . to the Benevolent Institution , to be placed on the list of Bro . Jas . Smith , W . M ., who will represent the lodge at the annual festival . " Notice of motion by Bro . Legge , P . M ,, Sec , " That the usual jewel be presented to the W . M . on his retirement from the chair . " A candidate was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .
For the first time , in the history of the lodge , it fell in with the practice of inviting ladies , which has become a recent innovation in Masonry , ratified under dispensation by Grand Lodge , which permits the brethren to dine in Masonic clothing in the presence of their visitors . There are two modes in which ladies can be invited , either to a ball or dinner . Many lodges have had an annual ball which gives pleasure to the younger 1 idies , but to the elder ladies and old brethren who have passed their three score and ten years , who are beyond the dancing age , and care not to be mere wallflowers , the ball is not
appreciated , and some tew lodges have commenced to invite ladies to their dinner , and the Worshipful Master of this ludge , Bro . James smith , taking the views of the brethren , determined upon a ladies' invitation dinner , and the result was very succes-ful . We may here mention , however , that this old lodge , established in 17 S 9 , has made vigorous progress of late years by initiations and joinings . The lady guests were recived in the lodge room , and inspected the old banners of the lodge , the lodge album of portraits ot the members , and were very curious to know the
meaning and uses of the three chairs , lights , working tools , tesselated pavement , and other furniture of the lodge , which were discreetly avoided by the brethren . There is , however , policy in familiarising the lady members of our families with some of our gatherings ; they thus entertain a more favourable opinion of Masonry , find that we are not selfishly inclined , and learn to appreciate our Masonic Charities , and that monarchs , princes , and clergymen would not participate in our rites , if we were not reverent to our Creator , loyal to our sovereign , and true to our creed of " brotherly love , relief , and truth . "
The whole arrangements at the dinner were well carried out . The Worshipful Master , in proposing the loyal toasts , " The Queen and the Craft , " " The M . W . G . M . " and "The Ladies , " acquitted himself admirably . The health of the ladies was responded to briefly and well by the youngest initiate , Bro . Houlder ,
The harmony of the evening was ably contributed to by the brethren present , and by the charming daughters of the Treasurer , Bro . Cohu , who brought quite a bevy oi beauty in these and his wife . The lady guests on leaving were presented with a pleasing memento from the lod £ « in a pretty basket with a bird sitting on its eggs , packed in a neat cardboard box which looked as if they were carrying away the lodge ashlars .
Kennington Lodge ( No . 13 S 1 ) . —The annual installation of this prosperous lodge was held at the Horns Hotel , Kennington , on Tuesday , the 5 th inst . j when there was a large attendance . The members present included Bros . J . N . Hearn , W . M . j G . B . Millson , S . W . ; C . Colwell , J . W . ; Geo . Everett , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; A . Lundie , P . M . ; R . La Feuillade , P . M . ; W . W . Westley , P . M . ; H . F . Foalc , P . M . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., G . S . B . ; J . Cockburn , P . M . ; H . Higgins , P . M . ; | . La Feuillade , P . M . ; J . Barry , S . D . ; K .
B . Hopkins , Org . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . F , Green , 117 S ; 11 . W . Wibrow , 1178 ; F . P . Waddington , 1 S 3 ; W . Smith , J . W . 72 ; J . Beer , P . M . 386 ; G . J . Hanson , J . W . 2348 ; W . Lawley , W . M . 234 S ; W . Knapp , 234 S ; W . G . Lowe , 2348 j A . Walker , 234 S ; F . W . Cates , S . W . 933 J E . Clare , P . M . S 05 ; T . Brown , 1597 ; G . J . Taylor , W . M . 1 S 0 ; J . Weaver , 8 O 2 , 1 3 10 , P . P . G . Org . Middx . ; H . Hicks , 1963 ; W . F . Grimmett , 2348 ; J . M . McLeod , P . P . S . G . W . Derbyshire , Sec . R . M . I . B . ; H . T . Telling , W . M . 21 S 2 ; C . J . Leak , 529 ; W . G . Cannon , 1530 ; R .
C . Davis , P . M . 2266 ; F . Morgan , P . M . ; W . H . Weeks , 15 S 5 ; J . Jackson , 1260 ; H . W . Clemow , 2266 ; M . H . Newton , 1863 ; J . H . Divey , 13 * 8 ; J . Vould . jn , P . M . 1981 ; E . Bartlett , 2012 ; G . II . Wavell , W . M . 1 SG 2 ; J . J . Marsh , S . W . 2538 ; j . Hudson , J . W . 975 ; W . W . Lee , W . M . 1897 ; and others . Lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and a satisfactory audit report adopted . A candidate having been raised to the Third Degree , the important business of the evening followed , and Uro . Dr . G , B . Millson having been duly presented as W . M . elect was impressively installed by his predecessor , Bro . Hearn . The following oliicers were