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mam P . M ., who acted as M . C , piesented Bro . Henry Lesjgc , S . W ., who had been unanimously elected to the office . The W . M . installed his successor , -according to ancient custom , and worked the whole of the ceremony in such an admirable manner throughout that at its conclusion he hail well earned the general n anifestatious of applause which greeted him . The
newlyclectcel Master thru in suitable terms preset . lc' to Bro . L . Jones a P . M . jewel value ten guineas , in recogmtie'ii of the valuable ser \ ies renelered by him to the lodge during the past year . Bro . Jones , in thanking the brethren for the sime , took the opportunity also of thanleing Bros . P . M ' s . Newman and Cohu for the assistance they had been to him in werking up ! the installation ceremony . The W . M .
appointed his officers as follows . Bro . E . Jones , I . P . M ., on investing each officer , delivered most impress ! icly the . several addresses : —Bros . F . Fellows , S . VV . ; W . T . Rickwood , J . W . ; George Kenning , P . M . Treasurer ; Geoige Abbott , P . M ., Secretary ; S . J . Lucas , S . D . ; J . Child , J . P . ; E . J . Ktllaway , I . G . ; J . Chillingworth , jun ., D . C . ; Edward King , P . M ., Stewaid ;
W . I-I . Lee Davies , Organist . The re-eleciion e-f bro . J . Smith , as Tyler , was then proposed hy Bro . Newman , P . M ., and seconded hy Bio . Cohu , P . M . The same having been carried unanimously , Bro . Smith was re-appointed in the usual manner . The W . M . having risen for the first time , the following resolution was pre posed by Bro . Cohu , P . M ., seconded by Bro . T . Fisher , "That the best thanks
of the lodge are due , and arc hereby tendered , to Bro . E . Jones , I . P . M ., for his great kindness ar . d generosity in presenting the lodge with a harmonium ; that a ce . py of this resolution be forwareledto Brei . Joncsand alsorece . rded upon the minutes of this meeting . " The same was carried with acclamation . Bro . Jones thanked the brethren for the kind reception they bad given to the resolution , and
expressed the pleasure it had been to him to present the lodge with a useful piece of furniture , more especially as the gilt was so thoroughly appreciated . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and the lodge was closeQ in due form , and adjourned until the first Thursday in October , emergcnc ' us excepted . At the banquet , which was afterwards held , a cordial reception was given to the
whole of the toasts . In proposing "The Health of the Visitors , " the W . M . remaiked that they were upon the present occasion net only exceedingly numerous but distinguished , and expressed the pleasure he himself felt at being so well suppoited upon his entry to office . He ventured to hope that it augured well for the prosperity of the lodge during the year it would be his privilege to preside
over it . A selection of vocal music w » s performed , under the directitn of Bio . W . H . Lee Davies , Organist to the lodge . Some excellent glees and solos were sung , and Bro . E . W . Collins also contributed a couple of pretty ballads , which met wilh an appreciative reception . The Tyler's toast brought the pleasures of the evening to an agreeable c ' ose .
ST . ANDREW'S LODGE ( No . 231 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge , was held on Thursday , the 7 th instant at Freemasons' Hall , under the presidency of Bro . James Mitchell , VV . M . The other brelhien present were Bros . E . Roger Cutler , S W . ; C . J . Edvvardes , J . W . ; John Messent , P . M ., Treasurer ; Henry Cutler , Hon . Sec . ; Calkin Lewis , S . D . ; E . D . Hoblyn , I . G . ; J . H . Paul , M . D .,
P . M . ; A . Rickards , P . M ; W . S . Webster , P . M . ; John Robbins , P . M . ; H . Brider , P . M . ; Major Charles Harding , P . M ., D . C ; Western , P . M ., A . D . C ; Ibbetson , P . M . ; Gregson , I . P . M . ; Pierce Egan , P . M . ; W . J . Hollcbone , Vernon Heath , F . G . Bailey , T . Parker Dixon , F . S . I loblyn , H . B . Mason , Whitfield Perkins , George Purser , H . Squire , N . Sherwood , James Lee , C . J . Percival , F .
Hollebone , F . S . Boully , and A . Blumcnthal . I he visitors were Bros . Charles S Lascclles ( Good Hope ); A . Madell , 1201 -, VV . Maybrick , 149 1 -, E . O . Day , 1139 ; Monckton , 1150 ; J . Myer , 1150 ; Frank Richardson , P . M . 14 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 ( Freemason ); Francis Webb , 1118 ; W . F . Nettleship , P . G . S . B . 14 ; H . Alcock , 162 ; Harrington Trcvelyan , late 1 : 82 ; Chubb , P . M ., late 231 ; and Henry
Thorne , ' 63 . The W . M . initiated Mr . Frederick Strobe ! Boully , and passeil Bro . James Lee . The next business was the presentation of a P . M . jewel to Bro . Gregson , I . P . M ., and in making the presentation the W . M . said that it was a great pleasure to him that he was entrusted with this duty . The jewel was presented to Bro . Gregson as a mark of the esteem of the brethren , and to record their
sense of the ability with which he had performed his duties in the past year . Bro . Gregson , in acknowledging the gift , said he was extremely obligee ! to the brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him in recognising his endeavours to fill his office satisfactorily while he was in the chair of the lodge . The W . M . then rose to present a testimonial to Bro . John Messent , P . IVJ . and Treasurer .
He said he had now to perform another pleasing duty , and he greatly regretted it had not been placed in more efficient hands than his own . However , his feelings were none the less hearty for that . On behalf of the lodge he was empowered to present their worthy P . M . Messent with a jewel , as well as a more substantial testimonial , as some slight recognition by the brethren of his labours as
Treasurer of the loelge for the past fourteen years . The lodge had deputed him ( the W . M . ) to present to Bro . Messent a handsome silver candelabra , with the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . John Messent , P . M ., by the brethren of St . Andrew ' s Loelge , 231 , in grateful recognition of the amount of valuable services rendered by him to the lodge as Treasurer during the past fourteen
years . March 7 th , 1878 . Bro . James Mitchell , W . M ., Bro . Henry Cutler , Hon . Sccretiry . " "St . Andrew ' s Lodge , No . 231—Freemasons' I kill . Bio . John Messent , P . M ., was initiated into Masonry in this lodge in 1 S 54 , appointed J . W . i 8 . i 7 ; appointed S . W . 185 S ; elected W . M . 1859 ; elected Treasurer 1864 . Arms and Crest . Motto , ' Nie tcmire nee timide . ' " He was happy indeed , to be the humble means ol presenting this testimonial to Bro . Mes-
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sent , and he hoped he would receive it with the same kind feeling as that with which it was presented . He was sure he only spoke of aU the brethren present when he said that the testimonial carried with it the heartfelt feelings of the brethren . He might mention that Brc . E . R . Cutler , Ihe S . W ., was the prime mover in originating the testimonial , and no eloubt he would like to say a few words uoon it .
Bro . E . R . Cutler , S . W ., said that after lhe W . M . ' s remarks it was impossible for him to say much ; hut it had been his pleasing duty to introduce this matter before the lodge , anel it was responded to so universally and heartily that that must make the testimonial of still more value to Bro . Messent . The testimonial which they had presented to him was for his kindness and urbanity to the
brethicn 111 the performance cf his duties 111 the lodge ; but thtre were others who knew him outside the lodge , in his private capacity , and in his official duties . In his official duties no one could bc more beloved than Bro . Messent-He was beloved by the chairman and directors of his company , for he was distinguished there by the same uoodi . css and kind feeling that he had displayed to the
brethren of the lodge . In the outer world he ( Bio . Cutler ) had known him for many years ; he had always found his conduct \ vh ~ t he had described ; and he hoped to have the pleasure of his friendship for many years to come . Bro . Messent in reply saiel he never approached a task with greater hesitation , or with a stronger feeling in his mind that he should fail in accomplishing his task , than
he did in attempting to return thanks for the very great honour and kindness they had bestowed upon him . This movement very much astonished him , for he had been the recipient of so much kindness and so many compliments from this lodge that if there was anything like a balance due on either side it was from him to the lodge , and not from the loelge to him . And this he was sure had been
the case , not only during the existence r . f the membership of those brethren whom he now saw around him , but also of brethren who were not now here . Some hail left the country ; many had left Ihe world . His connection with this lodge was not one of yesterday . He had the pleasure of being elictcil a member in the year 1854 ; he had the honour of occupying the chair in 18 59 ; he had the
distinction of holding the Treasurership tor over fifteen years ; anel also ever since lie had left the chair he had had the honour of installing every Master . He had also received the great compliment paid to him of being allowed to deliver the centenary address on ihe occasion of the centenary meeting' of the lodge . Therefore , he said again—and he said it with all sincerity—that if there was a balance
on one side , it was due from him , and not from the members of the lodge . But , at the same time , he assured the brethren he fully appreciateel their kindness , anel felt that all of them had been so kind over this matter that no one could be etherwise than deeply flattered by such a presentation as he had had that evening . He sincerely trusted that he might be spared to be a member of the St .
Andrew ' s Lodge for man ) ' years to come , and that he might alwaj s enjoy the confidence and esteem of all the brethren , as he hael had the honour of enjoying it so many years . 1 le could only repeat what he had said 011 former occasions , that if he could in any way contribute to the prosperity and welfare of the lodge , or to the pleasure of the brethren , whether by working the ceremonies or to the
comfort of the members either in the lodge or out of it , if they would only let him unelcrstanel what it was he could do for them he would do it , and would only bc too glad of having an oppoitunity of doing it . He could not allow this opportunity to pass without tendering his thanks to Bro . Cutler ( he ought to say to the Bros . Cutler ) for what they had done in the matier of this testimonial .
1 he suggestion was no sooner made by Bro . Edward Cutler , the esteemed S . W ., than it was taken up readily by Bro . Henry Cutler , the excellent Secretary . It was then carried out by them with that determination , energy , and polite consideration for those with whom they were dealing that always characterised their conduct . He begged to return his sincere thanks to those brethren for the way in which they
had acted in this matter . He also thanked the Committee and the brethren for the beautiful present they had given him . The W . M , had referred to the value of the brethren ' s esteem but he ( Bro . Messent ) , although he greatly valued the two presentations for their inherent worth , would be sorry in . deed to place the value of the gold or the silver ornament iu anything like juxtapostion with the value the
esteem and good wishes of the brethren . I he brethren then adjourned to the Freemasons' Tavern , where an excellent banquet awaited them ,- after partaking of which they were entertained with some charming singing by Bro . Charles Lascelles , Major Harding , Bros . Charles Hoblyn , and W . Maybrick , in the intervals beetween the toasts , Bro . W . F . Nettleship , P . G . S . B ., responded for the Grand Officers ,
Bio . Calkin Lewis , the initiate , responded to the toast of his health ; Bros . Frank Richardson and Trcvelyan , replied for "The Visitor ; . " The latter brother said he could only account for being called on because he was a P . M . of one of the most easternmost lodges of the empire , a lodge bordering on Afghanistan . When his company went there they took the lodge with them , and when they were in the
front of the enemy the lodge met . It was a very satisfactory thing to be able to do such a thing , and that the Grand Loelge of England supported them , by giving them every in formation that was necessary ; There was not a Mason out there who did not rejoice as much as he did at fraternising with other Masons . There were different creeds , Mussulmans , Mahomeelans , anil Parsees . Masonry was
eloing a great work out there , and he knew that this information would be highly satisfactory to the brethren . As Bro . Richardson had already replied to this toast , he ( Bro . Treveylan ) would not detain the brethren longer than to say that he thanked the lodge for the very kind and hospitable manner in which it had entcitained its visitors , and to express the great pleasure it had afforded the visitors to see such a worth y Mason as Bro . Messent presented with
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the valuable testimonial in recognition of his services t ° the loilge . Bro . Messent was a personal friend of his own ! he had been in lodge and chapter with him , and he deserved the most valuable testimonial that could be given him , for the work he did in chapter as well as in loelge , Dr . Paul and Bro . Pierce Egan replied for the P . M . ' s ; Bro . Messent for the Treasurer ; and Bro . H . Cutler lor the Secrctarv ; Bro .
Edward Cutler replied for the Officers , and the Tyler having given his toast , the brethren separated after spending a most enjoyable evening . ROYAL OAK LODGE ( No . 871 ) . —The eighteenth installation meeting was held at the White Swan Hotel , 217 , High-street , Deptford , on Thursday , February 28 th . Dr . J . J . Pakes , W . M ., opened the lodge . He
in a correct , impressive style raised Bros . John Stanley and George Hill to the Third Degree ; completing his good working by installing his successor , Bro . G . T . Limn , as W . M ., who appointed and invested as his officers Bros . J . J . Pakes , I . P . M . ; R . Harman , S . W . ; J . G . Vohmann , J . W . ; W . Andrews , P . M ., Treasurer ( re-invested for the eighth lime ) ; F . Walters , P . P . G . D . Mieldlesex , P . M ., Secretary
( ihe father of the loelge , re-invested for the seventeenth time ) ; G . Harvey , S . D . ; W . A . R . Hanis , J . D . ; E . Good , I . G . ; H . J . Fisher , Organist ( re-invcstcel for fourth time ) ; G . Andrews , P . M ., D . C . ( re-invested for fifth time ); H . J . Tuson , P . M ., W . S . ; J . Bavin , P . M . 147 , Tyler ( re-invested ) . By desire of the members and the father ofthe lodge , Bro . George Andrews , P . M ., gave the addresses . On the
motion of Bro . F . Walters , P . M ., Secretary , seconded hy Bro . H . J . Turner , P . M ., W . S ., it was unanimously resolved , "That a vote of thanks bc given to Bros . J . J . Pakes , I . P . M ., anel G . Andrews , P . M ., D . C , for their admirable renelering of the ceremony of installation . " On behalf of the members the W . AI ., Bro . G . T . Limn , presented Bro . J . J . Pakes , I . P . M ., with the five-guinea Past Master ' s
jewel , which had been voted to him from the lodge funds . 'I'he loelge was closed ami adjourned . In consequence of the illness of 'he landlady , Mrs . Porter ( since dead ) , the banquet was held at the Yacht Tavern , Greenwich . Visitors : Bros . J . Terry , Secretary R ' . M . B . Inst ., P . G . D . C . Herts , P . M . 228 , etc ; W . H . Farnfield , W . M . 1716 , & c ; G . Payne , P . G . S ., P . M . 1 ; B . Brown , I . G . 1 ; B . | . Deacon ,
13 82 ; C . Graham , 1540 ; G . Butler , 217 , and others . ' STAR LODGE ( No . 1275 ) . —The regular meeting of this presperous lodge was held at the Ship ilotel , Greenwich , on Friday , March ist . Bro . R . VV . Williams , P . P . G . Organist Middlesex , W . M ., presided , and did all the work in an admirable manner . He raised Bro . Dovan as M . M ., and initiated Messrs . David Moss ( and his friend ,
whom he introduced ) , Richard Cowling Edmonds , into Freemasonry . Some important notices of motion were given by a P . M . to alter bye-laws . The usual routine business was gone through , and the lodge closed , and adjourned to meet on Friday , June ist , at four p . m . Banquet followed . There were present Bros . Past Masters H . I . Green , J . Smith , P . G . P ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . D .
Miidlcsex , Sec ; W . E . Williams , S . D . ; C . W . Williams , S . W . ; W . Kipps , P . G . Org . Kent , J . W . ; Rev . G . R . P . Colics , P . i ' . G . C . Oxon , Chaplain ; E . W . Chetwynd , J . D . ; A . Tisley , I . G . ; S . Marketis , D . C ; G . S . Elliott , C . S . ; L . Van Boolcn , J . Turnbull , and many others . The visitors were Bros . General P . D . Rodeley , 1538 ; F . B . Williams S . W . 1 538 ; J . Cherry , 749 , and others .
ROYAL STANDARD LODGE ( No . 1298 . ) - The installation meeting of this lodge was he Id on Tues day , the 5 th instant , at the Wellington Club , when there was a good attenelance of members and visitors . Among the latter were Bios . E . Albert , P . G . P . ; Samuel Moss , P . M Tranquillity ; Linton R . Rogers , P . M . Burgoyne ; John W . Myers , P . M . 276 ; Craven P . Cobham , P . M
Loyal Lodge ; D . Myers , cf Lodge 310 ; Joel Myers , of Lodge Graffreinet ; Frank D . Myers , of Lodge Semper Fidelis ; Alfred Ginger , of the City of London Lodge , and Sparrow , of the Lion and Lamb Lodge . After the usual routine business the report of the auditors for the past year was read and confirmed . Bro . W . H . Cohen was then presented to the lodge to receive from his predecessor , Bro .
Dickenson , the . benefits of installation—a ceremony which we never saw better performed in any lodge , and it augurs well for the future of this lodge when outgoing Masters can instal their successors wilh the accuracy , vigour , and eloquence of Bro . Dickenson , After the installation , a vote of thinks was unanimously accorded by the lodge , accompanied by a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel ,
which had been voted to him on the previous lodge nig ht . The brethren then sat down to an excellent banquet , supplied by Bro . Whcable , of the Camden-road . The following is the list of officers appointed for the ensuing year : —Bros . H . W . Gladwell , S . VV . ; G . H . Hunter , J . VV . ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . C-, Chaplain ; Allison ,
Treasurer ; Rigley , Secretary ; Buderus , S . D . ; Stevens , J . D . Baldwin , I . G . ; Watford , D . G . ; Streat and A . Wilson , Stewards ; Gilchrist , Tyler . Bro . E . Halbert returned thanks for the Grand Lodge ; Bro . Rogers for the visitors ; Bro . Dickenson , I . P . M ., for the Past Masters ; Bro . Gladwell for the Officers .
ST . CLEMENTS DANE'S LODGE ( No . 1351 ) The last meeting of this prosperous and influential lodge was held , as usual , the first Thursday in the month . The chair was taken by Bro . Geo . Wilson , the W . M ., and the various elegrees were worked . Bros . Porter , S . W . ; Wigg , J . W . ; Peiryman , J . D . ; Barnes , I . G . j Hall , P . M . ; Livett , I . P . M . ; Hamilton , P . M .-, D . Bells , P . M . ; Hilton , P . M . ( Sec ); Steward , P . M ., ; Tedbury , Hutton ( 2 ); W . H . Hall , (
Freemason ) J . W . Grieve , Arthur Belts , Wetherell , Belcher , Little , Child , ( 2 ) , Lott , Brannan , Wiseman , Issacson , Freeman , Butler , Walker , and Hodges were amongst those piescnt , After the ordinary business of the lodge had been con eluded , the officers for the ensuing year were elected . Bio Wigg , S . W ., was unanimously chosen to fill the chair of K . S ., and Bro . Parker was elected Treasurer . The show of hands for the Tyler was unanimous in favour of Bro . Gilbert , who has hitherto fulfilled his duties in a highly
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mam P . M ., who acted as M . C , piesented Bro . Henry Lesjgc , S . W ., who had been unanimously elected to the office . The W . M . installed his successor , -according to ancient custom , and worked the whole of the ceremony in such an admirable manner throughout that at its conclusion he hail well earned the general n anifestatious of applause which greeted him . The
newlyclectcel Master thru in suitable terms preset . lc' to Bro . L . Jones a P . M . jewel value ten guineas , in recogmtie'ii of the valuable ser \ ies renelered by him to the lodge during the past year . Bro . Jones , in thanking the brethren for the sime , took the opportunity also of thanleing Bros . P . M ' s . Newman and Cohu for the assistance they had been to him in werking up ! the installation ceremony . The W . M .
appointed his officers as follows . Bro . E . Jones , I . P . M ., on investing each officer , delivered most impress ! icly the . several addresses : —Bros . F . Fellows , S . VV . ; W . T . Rickwood , J . W . ; George Kenning , P . M . Treasurer ; Geoige Abbott , P . M ., Secretary ; S . J . Lucas , S . D . ; J . Child , J . P . ; E . J . Ktllaway , I . G . ; J . Chillingworth , jun ., D . C . ; Edward King , P . M ., Stewaid ;
W . I-I . Lee Davies , Organist . The re-eleciion e-f bro . J . Smith , as Tyler , was then proposed hy Bro . Newman , P . M ., and seconded hy Bio . Cohu , P . M . The same having been carried unanimously , Bro . Smith was re-appointed in the usual manner . The W . M . having risen for the first time , the following resolution was pre posed by Bro . Cohu , P . M ., seconded by Bro . T . Fisher , "That the best thanks
of the lodge are due , and arc hereby tendered , to Bro . E . Jones , I . P . M ., for his great kindness ar . d generosity in presenting the lodge with a harmonium ; that a ce . py of this resolution be forwareledto Brei . Joncsand alsorece . rded upon the minutes of this meeting . " The same was carried with acclamation . Bro . Jones thanked the brethren for the kind reception they bad given to the resolution , and
expressed the pleasure it had been to him to present the lodge with a useful piece of furniture , more especially as the gilt was so thoroughly appreciated . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and the lodge was closeQ in due form , and adjourned until the first Thursday in October , emergcnc ' us excepted . At the banquet , which was afterwards held , a cordial reception was given to the
whole of the toasts . In proposing "The Health of the Visitors , " the W . M . remaiked that they were upon the present occasion net only exceedingly numerous but distinguished , and expressed the pleasure he himself felt at being so well suppoited upon his entry to office . He ventured to hope that it augured well for the prosperity of the lodge during the year it would be his privilege to preside
over it . A selection of vocal music w » s performed , under the directitn of Bio . W . H . Lee Davies , Organist to the lodge . Some excellent glees and solos were sung , and Bro . E . W . Collins also contributed a couple of pretty ballads , which met wilh an appreciative reception . The Tyler's toast brought the pleasures of the evening to an agreeable c ' ose .
ST . ANDREW'S LODGE ( No . 231 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge , was held on Thursday , the 7 th instant at Freemasons' Hall , under the presidency of Bro . James Mitchell , VV . M . The other brelhien present were Bros . E . Roger Cutler , S W . ; C . J . Edvvardes , J . W . ; John Messent , P . M ., Treasurer ; Henry Cutler , Hon . Sec . ; Calkin Lewis , S . D . ; E . D . Hoblyn , I . G . ; J . H . Paul , M . D .,
P . M . ; A . Rickards , P . M ; W . S . Webster , P . M . ; John Robbins , P . M . ; H . Brider , P . M . ; Major Charles Harding , P . M ., D . C ; Western , P . M ., A . D . C ; Ibbetson , P . M . ; Gregson , I . P . M . ; Pierce Egan , P . M . ; W . J . Hollcbone , Vernon Heath , F . G . Bailey , T . Parker Dixon , F . S . I loblyn , H . B . Mason , Whitfield Perkins , George Purser , H . Squire , N . Sherwood , James Lee , C . J . Percival , F .
Hollebone , F . S . Boully , and A . Blumcnthal . I he visitors were Bros . Charles S Lascclles ( Good Hope ); A . Madell , 1201 -, VV . Maybrick , 149 1 -, E . O . Day , 1139 ; Monckton , 1150 ; J . Myer , 1150 ; Frank Richardson , P . M . 14 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 ( Freemason ); Francis Webb , 1118 ; W . F . Nettleship , P . G . S . B . 14 ; H . Alcock , 162 ; Harrington Trcvelyan , late 1 : 82 ; Chubb , P . M ., late 231 ; and Henry
Thorne , ' 63 . The W . M . initiated Mr . Frederick Strobe ! Boully , and passeil Bro . James Lee . The next business was the presentation of a P . M . jewel to Bro . Gregson , I . P . M ., and in making the presentation the W . M . said that it was a great pleasure to him that he was entrusted with this duty . The jewel was presented to Bro . Gregson as a mark of the esteem of the brethren , and to record their
sense of the ability with which he had performed his duties in the past year . Bro . Gregson , in acknowledging the gift , said he was extremely obligee ! to the brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him in recognising his endeavours to fill his office satisfactorily while he was in the chair of the lodge . The W . M . then rose to present a testimonial to Bro . John Messent , P . IVJ . and Treasurer .
He said he had now to perform another pleasing duty , and he greatly regretted it had not been placed in more efficient hands than his own . However , his feelings were none the less hearty for that . On behalf of the lodge he was empowered to present their worthy P . M . Messent with a jewel , as well as a more substantial testimonial , as some slight recognition by the brethren of his labours as
Treasurer of the loelge for the past fourteen years . The lodge had deputed him ( the W . M . ) to present to Bro . Messent a handsome silver candelabra , with the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . John Messent , P . M ., by the brethren of St . Andrew ' s Loelge , 231 , in grateful recognition of the amount of valuable services rendered by him to the lodge as Treasurer during the past fourteen
years . March 7 th , 1878 . Bro . James Mitchell , W . M ., Bro . Henry Cutler , Hon . Sccretiry . " "St . Andrew ' s Lodge , No . 231—Freemasons' I kill . Bio . John Messent , P . M ., was initiated into Masonry in this lodge in 1 S 54 , appointed J . W . i 8 . i 7 ; appointed S . W . 185 S ; elected W . M . 1859 ; elected Treasurer 1864 . Arms and Crest . Motto , ' Nie tcmire nee timide . ' " He was happy indeed , to be the humble means ol presenting this testimonial to Bro . Mes-
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sent , and he hoped he would receive it with the same kind feeling as that with which it was presented . He was sure he only spoke of aU the brethren present when he said that the testimonial carried with it the heartfelt feelings of the brethren . He might mention that Brc . E . R . Cutler , Ihe S . W ., was the prime mover in originating the testimonial , and no eloubt he would like to say a few words uoon it .
Bro . E . R . Cutler , S . W ., said that after lhe W . M . ' s remarks it was impossible for him to say much ; hut it had been his pleasing duty to introduce this matter before the lodge , anel it was responded to so universally and heartily that that must make the testimonial of still more value to Bro . Messent . The testimonial which they had presented to him was for his kindness and urbanity to the
brethicn 111 the performance cf his duties 111 the lodge ; but thtre were others who knew him outside the lodge , in his private capacity , and in his official duties . In his official duties no one could bc more beloved than Bro . Messent-He was beloved by the chairman and directors of his company , for he was distinguished there by the same uoodi . css and kind feeling that he had displayed to the
brethren of the lodge . In the outer world he ( Bio . Cutler ) had known him for many years ; he had always found his conduct \ vh ~ t he had described ; and he hoped to have the pleasure of his friendship for many years to come . Bro . Messent in reply saiel he never approached a task with greater hesitation , or with a stronger feeling in his mind that he should fail in accomplishing his task , than
he did in attempting to return thanks for the very great honour and kindness they had bestowed upon him . This movement very much astonished him , for he had been the recipient of so much kindness and so many compliments from this lodge that if there was anything like a balance due on either side it was from him to the lodge , and not from the loelge to him . And this he was sure had been
the case , not only during the existence r . f the membership of those brethren whom he now saw around him , but also of brethren who were not now here . Some hail left the country ; many had left Ihe world . His connection with this lodge was not one of yesterday . He had the pleasure of being elictcil a member in the year 1854 ; he had the honour of occupying the chair in 18 59 ; he had the
distinction of holding the Treasurership tor over fifteen years ; anel also ever since lie had left the chair he had had the honour of installing every Master . He had also received the great compliment paid to him of being allowed to deliver the centenary address on ihe occasion of the centenary meeting' of the lodge . Therefore , he said again—and he said it with all sincerity—that if there was a balance
on one side , it was due from him , and not from the members of the lodge . But , at the same time , he assured the brethren he fully appreciateel their kindness , anel felt that all of them had been so kind over this matter that no one could be etherwise than deeply flattered by such a presentation as he had had that evening . He sincerely trusted that he might be spared to be a member of the St .
Andrew ' s Lodge for man ) ' years to come , and that he might alwaj s enjoy the confidence and esteem of all the brethren , as he hael had the honour of enjoying it so many years . 1 le could only repeat what he had said 011 former occasions , that if he could in any way contribute to the prosperity and welfare of the lodge , or to the pleasure of the brethren , whether by working the ceremonies or to the
comfort of the members either in the lodge or out of it , if they would only let him unelcrstanel what it was he could do for them he would do it , and would only bc too glad of having an oppoitunity of doing it . He could not allow this opportunity to pass without tendering his thanks to Bro . Cutler ( he ought to say to the Bros . Cutler ) for what they had done in the matier of this testimonial .
1 he suggestion was no sooner made by Bro . Edward Cutler , the esteemed S . W ., than it was taken up readily by Bro . Henry Cutler , the excellent Secretary . It was then carried out by them with that determination , energy , and polite consideration for those with whom they were dealing that always characterised their conduct . He begged to return his sincere thanks to those brethren for the way in which they
had acted in this matter . He also thanked the Committee and the brethren for the beautiful present they had given him . The W . M , had referred to the value of the brethren ' s esteem but he ( Bro . Messent ) , although he greatly valued the two presentations for their inherent worth , would be sorry in . deed to place the value of the gold or the silver ornament iu anything like juxtapostion with the value the
esteem and good wishes of the brethren . I he brethren then adjourned to the Freemasons' Tavern , where an excellent banquet awaited them ,- after partaking of which they were entertained with some charming singing by Bro . Charles Lascelles , Major Harding , Bros . Charles Hoblyn , and W . Maybrick , in the intervals beetween the toasts , Bro . W . F . Nettleship , P . G . S . B ., responded for the Grand Officers ,
Bio . Calkin Lewis , the initiate , responded to the toast of his health ; Bros . Frank Richardson and Trcvelyan , replied for "The Visitor ; . " The latter brother said he could only account for being called on because he was a P . M . of one of the most easternmost lodges of the empire , a lodge bordering on Afghanistan . When his company went there they took the lodge with them , and when they were in the
front of the enemy the lodge met . It was a very satisfactory thing to be able to do such a thing , and that the Grand Loelge of England supported them , by giving them every in formation that was necessary ; There was not a Mason out there who did not rejoice as much as he did at fraternising with other Masons . There were different creeds , Mussulmans , Mahomeelans , anil Parsees . Masonry was
eloing a great work out there , and he knew that this information would be highly satisfactory to the brethren . As Bro . Richardson had already replied to this toast , he ( Bro . Treveylan ) would not detain the brethren longer than to say that he thanked the lodge for the very kind and hospitable manner in which it had entcitained its visitors , and to express the great pleasure it had afforded the visitors to see such a worth y Mason as Bro . Messent presented with
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the valuable testimonial in recognition of his services t ° the loilge . Bro . Messent was a personal friend of his own ! he had been in lodge and chapter with him , and he deserved the most valuable testimonial that could be given him , for the work he did in chapter as well as in loelge , Dr . Paul and Bro . Pierce Egan replied for the P . M . ' s ; Bro . Messent for the Treasurer ; and Bro . H . Cutler lor the Secrctarv ; Bro .
Edward Cutler replied for the Officers , and the Tyler having given his toast , the brethren separated after spending a most enjoyable evening . ROYAL OAK LODGE ( No . 871 ) . —The eighteenth installation meeting was held at the White Swan Hotel , 217 , High-street , Deptford , on Thursday , February 28 th . Dr . J . J . Pakes , W . M ., opened the lodge . He
in a correct , impressive style raised Bros . John Stanley and George Hill to the Third Degree ; completing his good working by installing his successor , Bro . G . T . Limn , as W . M ., who appointed and invested as his officers Bros . J . J . Pakes , I . P . M . ; R . Harman , S . W . ; J . G . Vohmann , J . W . ; W . Andrews , P . M ., Treasurer ( re-invested for the eighth lime ) ; F . Walters , P . P . G . D . Mieldlesex , P . M ., Secretary
( ihe father of the loelge , re-invested for the seventeenth time ) ; G . Harvey , S . D . ; W . A . R . Hanis , J . D . ; E . Good , I . G . ; H . J . Fisher , Organist ( re-invcstcel for fourth time ) ; G . Andrews , P . M ., D . C . ( re-invested for fifth time ); H . J . Tuson , P . M ., W . S . ; J . Bavin , P . M . 147 , Tyler ( re-invested ) . By desire of the members and the father ofthe lodge , Bro . George Andrews , P . M ., gave the addresses . On the
motion of Bro . F . Walters , P . M ., Secretary , seconded hy Bro . H . J . Turner , P . M ., W . S ., it was unanimously resolved , "That a vote of thanks bc given to Bros . J . J . Pakes , I . P . M ., anel G . Andrews , P . M ., D . C , for their admirable renelering of the ceremony of installation . " On behalf of the members the W . AI ., Bro . G . T . Limn , presented Bro . J . J . Pakes , I . P . M ., with the five-guinea Past Master ' s
jewel , which had been voted to him from the lodge funds . 'I'he loelge was closed ami adjourned . In consequence of the illness of 'he landlady , Mrs . Porter ( since dead ) , the banquet was held at the Yacht Tavern , Greenwich . Visitors : Bros . J . Terry , Secretary R ' . M . B . Inst ., P . G . D . C . Herts , P . M . 228 , etc ; W . H . Farnfield , W . M . 1716 , & c ; G . Payne , P . G . S ., P . M . 1 ; B . Brown , I . G . 1 ; B . | . Deacon ,
13 82 ; C . Graham , 1540 ; G . Butler , 217 , and others . ' STAR LODGE ( No . 1275 ) . —The regular meeting of this presperous lodge was held at the Ship ilotel , Greenwich , on Friday , March ist . Bro . R . VV . Williams , P . P . G . Organist Middlesex , W . M ., presided , and did all the work in an admirable manner . He raised Bro . Dovan as M . M ., and initiated Messrs . David Moss ( and his friend ,
whom he introduced ) , Richard Cowling Edmonds , into Freemasonry . Some important notices of motion were given by a P . M . to alter bye-laws . The usual routine business was gone through , and the lodge closed , and adjourned to meet on Friday , June ist , at four p . m . Banquet followed . There were present Bros . Past Masters H . I . Green , J . Smith , P . G . P ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . D .
Miidlcsex , Sec ; W . E . Williams , S . D . ; C . W . Williams , S . W . ; W . Kipps , P . G . Org . Kent , J . W . ; Rev . G . R . P . Colics , P . i ' . G . C . Oxon , Chaplain ; E . W . Chetwynd , J . D . ; A . Tisley , I . G . ; S . Marketis , D . C ; G . S . Elliott , C . S . ; L . Van Boolcn , J . Turnbull , and many others . The visitors were Bros . General P . D . Rodeley , 1538 ; F . B . Williams S . W . 1 538 ; J . Cherry , 749 , and others .
ROYAL STANDARD LODGE ( No . 1298 . ) - The installation meeting of this lodge was he Id on Tues day , the 5 th instant , at the Wellington Club , when there was a good attenelance of members and visitors . Among the latter were Bios . E . Albert , P . G . P . ; Samuel Moss , P . M Tranquillity ; Linton R . Rogers , P . M . Burgoyne ; John W . Myers , P . M . 276 ; Craven P . Cobham , P . M
Loyal Lodge ; D . Myers , cf Lodge 310 ; Joel Myers , of Lodge Graffreinet ; Frank D . Myers , of Lodge Semper Fidelis ; Alfred Ginger , of the City of London Lodge , and Sparrow , of the Lion and Lamb Lodge . After the usual routine business the report of the auditors for the past year was read and confirmed . Bro . W . H . Cohen was then presented to the lodge to receive from his predecessor , Bro .
Dickenson , the . benefits of installation—a ceremony which we never saw better performed in any lodge , and it augurs well for the future of this lodge when outgoing Masters can instal their successors wilh the accuracy , vigour , and eloquence of Bro . Dickenson , After the installation , a vote of thinks was unanimously accorded by the lodge , accompanied by a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel ,
which had been voted to him on the previous lodge nig ht . The brethren then sat down to an excellent banquet , supplied by Bro . Whcable , of the Camden-road . The following is the list of officers appointed for the ensuing year : —Bros . H . W . Gladwell , S . VV . ; G . H . Hunter , J . VV . ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . C-, Chaplain ; Allison ,
Treasurer ; Rigley , Secretary ; Buderus , S . D . ; Stevens , J . D . Baldwin , I . G . ; Watford , D . G . ; Streat and A . Wilson , Stewards ; Gilchrist , Tyler . Bro . E . Halbert returned thanks for the Grand Lodge ; Bro . Rogers for the visitors ; Bro . Dickenson , I . P . M ., for the Past Masters ; Bro . Gladwell for the Officers .
ST . CLEMENTS DANE'S LODGE ( No . 1351 ) The last meeting of this prosperous and influential lodge was held , as usual , the first Thursday in the month . The chair was taken by Bro . Geo . Wilson , the W . M ., and the various elegrees were worked . Bros . Porter , S . W . ; Wigg , J . W . ; Peiryman , J . D . ; Barnes , I . G . j Hall , P . M . ; Livett , I . P . M . ; Hamilton , P . M .-, D . Bells , P . M . ; Hilton , P . M . ( Sec ); Steward , P . M ., ; Tedbury , Hutton ( 2 ); W . H . Hall , (
Freemason ) J . W . Grieve , Arthur Belts , Wetherell , Belcher , Little , Child , ( 2 ) , Lott , Brannan , Wiseman , Issacson , Freeman , Butler , Walker , and Hodges were amongst those piescnt , After the ordinary business of the lodge had been con eluded , the officers for the ensuing year were elected . Bio Wigg , S . W ., was unanimously chosen to fill the chair of K . S ., and Bro . Parker was elected Treasurer . The show of hands for the Tyler was unanimous in favour of Bro . Gilbert , who has hitherto fulfilled his duties in a highly