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Bro . Fred . VV . Stephens , VV . M ., thanked the I . P . M . for the kind way in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for their hearty reception of it . He was very pro id of the position he filled , as it had always been his ambition to become W . M . of the ledge . He knew there was ono sitting near him who shared his joy—Bro . Osmond , P . M . —who had for many years been as good as a father to him . Bro . Osmond proposed him for initiation , and was anxious he should attain the chair . Having realised that desire he hoped he should prove a good VV . M . He assured them he would faithfullv endeavour

to carry out what he had promised to do , and hoped the Great Architect would give him power of mind to enable him to grasp all things necessary fir the proper fulfilment of the duties of the chair . He could have desired his installation to have fallen on a different part of the year , as he was now professionally very busy . He hoped to uphold the prestige of the lodge , and having their good wishes , he should go forth like a giant refreshed in order that the lodge might not suffer through his Mastership . "The Initiate" having been honoured ,

The VV . M . gave "The I . P . M ., " and said that Bro . Bristow and he were initiated at the same time . There was no doubt they cut a very sorry figure on that occasion , Bro . Bristow being tall and himself the reverse , but they had kept side by side , and the [ . P . M . had beaten him in the race by a couple of yards . They were pleased with the manner in which the I . P . M . had conducted his work . That he had been sincere they all acknowledged , and as a token of that acknowledgment they desire ! to present him with a jewel , as a mark of their esteem and regard .

Bro . Mark Bristow , I . P . M ., thanked the W . M . for his remarks , and said it was merely by chance that he had the opportunity of passing the chair first . With reference to the sorry figure they cut at their initiation , he was sure that what the W . M . lacked in quantity he made up for in quality . He ( the I . P . M . ) thanked the brethren for the jewel presented to him for his poor services . He had carried out the duties to the best of his ability , and from their gift it was apparent they appreciated his services . Bro . J . Hart , P . M . 103 , replied for "The Visitors , " and said thev had known the

W . M . for some years professionally , as he appeared that night—a genial good brother , always ready to go any length or inconvenience to serve any Masonic purpose . He knew no brother who was more esteemed than the W . M . was , both in the Craft and outside it . The W . M . had wisely said they must not make long speeches , but he must say that he . had attended a great many installations , and although it was usual to be

complimentary to the W . M ., it was perfect truth and justice when he said he had never , in the whole of his experience , seen a Master invest his officers with such ability and excellence . He had never previously seen a Master conduct his duties and uphold the dignity of Masonry in a more able manner . Bros . Bletchford , P . M ., Roots , Dennis , P . M ., Bull , P . M ., Ross , P . M ., and several others also replied .

Bros . Osmond , P . M ., and Warren , P . M ., replied for "The Past Masters , " the latter , as the father of the lodge , expressing his great pleasure at seeing such a large assembly . The W . M . next submitted " The Treasurer and Secretary . " Bro . Wigley , P . M ., Treas ., wished to install him , having initiated him into Freemasonry , and he had to thank him for the manner in which he had conducted that ceremony . The Secretary—Bro .

Fincham—was such a dear good fellow , that everything he did for the lodge was done with sincerity , gentleness , and touch . Bro . VV . C . Wigley , P . M ., Treas ., said he esteemed it a privilege to install the W . Bl ., and was thoroughly satisfied if he had pleased the brethren . As Treasurer , he would say they were in a sound financial position .

Bro . H . Fincham , P . M ., Sec , said the members all knew the circumstances under which he took the Secretaryship . He did not wish to take credit to himself for the success attained , as it was rather due to the brethren for responding to his call . There were practically no arrears of subscription , and that spoke well for the lodge . He had always had the interest of the lodge at heart , and thanked them all for their kind

assistiDce - T " Treasurer and he were initiated on the same night , and it was naturally a gratification to both to know the lodge had a good balance at its bankers , and that the three principal chairs were endowed Life Governorships of the three Institutions . Hehoped it would continue to be the rule to vote similar sums every year to the Charities , and enable every officer to become a Life Governor of all the Masonic Institutions . "The Officers " and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .

The pleasures of the evening were considerably enhanced by the strong support given to the W . M . by his brethren in the musical profession . The programme—which would have been considerably extended had time and circumstances permitted—included the names of Bros . Herbert Emlyn , Arthur Weston , Edgar Barnes , Stuart Walker , Leonard Bridgman , Barry Lindon , A . Atkin , G . Robins , W . Mervyn Ward , H . Crozleigh , R . B . Hopkins , Frederic Russell , and the Stavordale Banjo Quartette .

Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ^ . —The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge took place on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Three Crowns Hotel , North Woolwich , and was attended by a goodly array of the brethren of the lodge and visitors . The lodge was opened by the VV . M ., Bro . J . Glading , and the minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . C . Davis , W . Smith , and H . Barwick , and proved unanimous in their favour . The W . M . elect , Bro . J . Delo , S . W ., was then presented to the W . M . to receive at his hands the benefits of installation ,

and in due course he was placed in the chair of K . S ., and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Glading , I . P . M . ; T . Reeves , S . VV . ; W . Turvey , J . VV . ; C . H . Canning , P . M ., P . M . and Treasurer 21 S 4 , P . P . J . G . D . Essex , Treasurer ; C . Jolly , P . M ., P . M . and Secretary 21 S 4 , Secretary ; C . Barwick , S . D . ; J . Palmer , J . D . ; W . Baker , I . C ; T . Lait , D . C ; E . Morgan , A . D . C . ; VV . Redman , Organist ; and D . Ross , S . Chaplin , T . Welsh , and A . McNair , Stewards , the Installing Officer then gave the addresses admirably , and was rewarded with a

kearty vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge , and a copy to be illuminated on vellum , framed , and presented to him at the next meeting of the D » at a cost not exceec '' £ five guineas . He was also presented with a handsome Past Master's jewel , of the value of 10 guineas , for all and several of which he returned his heartfelt thanks . Messrs . Davis , Smith , and Barwick being in attendance , and having been properly prepared , were admitted and duly initiated into Masonry , the new > V . M . doing the work with admirable precision and verve , and after "Hearty good wishes" had been tendered , the lodge was closed .

The brethren then proceeded by carriages to Fenchurch-street Station , and sat down to a superb banquet at the London Tavern , the service of which was personally superinlended by our esteemed Bro . Start , the excellent and courteous manager . Among the other brethren present were Bros . A . J . Manning , P . M . ( Hon . ) , P . P . S . \> 0 . Essex ; J . Ives , P . M . ( Hon . ); Dr . W . Vance , P . M . ; j . Elder , P . M . ; A . T . Ives , P . M . ; J . Savage , P . M . ; C Wood , P . M . ; A . Knight , P . M . ; C . Fowling , '• M . i B . C . CurtisP . M . ; J . N . AndrewsVV . RichardsonH . OliverE . Rodwell ,

, , , , J ' . l ' ettitt , C . Carter , J . Ncasbcy , F . Langton , P . Quinn , | W . H . Turvey , W . Derbyshire , A . Wren , J . Ward , H . Alexander , R . Alabaster , E . C Stretton , J . Howe , J . rower , R . Murray , H . Jackson , E . McNicol , H . Wooster , J . Colledgc , J . Richardson , ' smith , C . Davis , W . Browne , C Davidson , O . Stephest , J . Baldic , E . Steer , II . painter , j , Newall , and J . F . Orford , of thc lodge . Among the visitors were Bros . H . lufnell , W . M .. G . H . Nichols . S . W .. G . H . Porter . I . W .. I . Warren . P . M .. S « :.: S .

{ : bouthgate , P . M ., VV . Lawson , P . M ., G . H . Campbell , I . G ., E . j . Valon , W . Long , | v . Clambers , J . Plaint , and E . Killcy , of 700 j Capt . Woollett , J . Lee , S . W ., and F . Hulley , J . W ., of 2399 ; E . Sinnett , VV . M ., and R . Fowler , J . W ., of 1536 ; G . Newall , 54 »; VV . Simmons , 1349 ; D . Naplhali , 1349 ; W . Ives , 2374 ; T . balmon , 54 S ; J . - "un , 6 5 ; A . Farrier , 1273 ; J . Furguson , 1445 ; and E . Chapman , 860 . The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts were duly honoured . Bio

. Glading rose to propose the toast of " The VV . M ., " which he did in a few wella ° Mn , appropriate , and hearty words . t ° * Uelo , _ in response , assured the brethren that nothing should be wanting on his G 1 , ° Prove himself worthy of thc confidence reposed in him by the brethren of the "enley Lodge . . The toast of " The Past Masters " was then given , and several present responded 10 "he hearty reception . '' The Initiates" was ' well received .

. Wer " ctoast ° f " The Visitors " was then proposed , several of whom responded , and « e most eloquent in their appreciation ol the good work done in the lodge , both in the w L | P ° ny ot installation by Bra . Glading and the initiation of candidates by the VV . M . ; . . '' me splendid hospitality shown them awakened their wjrmsst ' expressions of a PProvaI and pleasure . tc "Jhe Installing Officer " was highly complimented , and well deserved the hearty " I'tion he got on rising to respond .

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The Officers" was next given , and suitably responded to . The Tyler ' s toast completed a memorable and delightful function . The singing and musical portion of the affair was of the best , and gave unqualified satisfaction ; in fact , the whole affair was a grand Masonic treat . Fellowship Lodge ( No . 2535 ) . —A regular meeting of this young and energetic lodge was held at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , VV ., on the 4 th instant , when there was a numerous attendance . The officers present were Bros . W . H . Bailey , P . S . G . W . Staffs .. VV . M . ; J . R . Roberts , P . M .. S . W . ; E . Valeriani ,

P . M ., J . W . ; J . Welford , P . M ., Treas . ; las . Stephens , P . P . S . G . D . Bucks ., Sec . ; W . Thomas , P . M ., S . D . ; E . Rogers , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., J . D . ; E . J . Reed , I . G . ; B . Carter , D . C . ; VV . H . Making , P . M ., and J . H . Haylor . Stwds . ; and Rubenstein , M . S ., Org . Visitors * . Bros . A . j . Turner , 1767 ; B . George , 12 S 7 ; F . Morgan , P . M . 1155 ; F . H . Dew , 1425 ; Willis H . VVilson , 2012 ; E . H . Mawe ; A . H . Marks , S . W . 156 3 ; H . Brigg , 749 ; Carl T . Heck , P . M . 172 ; G . F . Wren , J . D . 1602 ; J . F . Roach , P . M . 1579 ; J . M . Dixter , I . G . r 237 ; George Gardner , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . Cambden , J . D . 2395 ; W . R . Watts , P . M . 199 ; and W . W . Lee , W . M . 1897 .

The lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed , after whi ; h Bros . R . Smith , A . Clubb , R . A . Daniel , J . Mutton , and J . G . Walne were passed to the Second Degree , Ihe VV . M . afterwards delivering the lecture on the tracing board . Bro . Jas . Stephens , P . P . S . G . D . Bucks ., Sec , then initiated Messrs . L . Levy , A . J . Herschel , D . Goldstein , J . F . Wullschleger , and A . Hawes into Freemasonry , and the W . M . gave an excellent rendering of the ancient charge . The lodge having been closed , an excellent banquet was enjoyed and the usual toasts subsequentlygiven .

Bro . Jas . Stephens , P . M ., Sec , in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said he was thankful the toast would need no recommendation . As he had more than once told them , and they had agreed with him , they had unquestionably in their W . M . the right man in the right place . Bro . Bailey , both in and out of Masonry , was the most genial , good hearted fellow it was their pleasure to know , and was at all times ready and capable to meet any emergency in the best manner possible . At the last meeting the

W . M . initiated five candidates in a masterly manner , and supplemented that initiation by giving the charge in exemplary style , and on the present occasion , not content with conf erringthe benefits of the Second Degree , had supplemented his work by the lecture on the tracing board . That the W . M . was a lover of work , and was imbued with all the virtues necessary to make a good man and a good Masjn they were all agreed . Bro . Bailey had also done his duty to the Charities and was delighted to do it . T hey were proud of him , and with all heartiness wished him God speed . '

Bro . VV . H . Bailey , W . M ., said he was getting accustomed to the fervent and far too flattering remarks of the Secretary , and if he ciuld feel he was worthy of half the encomiums heaped upon him he should be a happy mortal . He should , however , be more than mortal it he did not appropriate some of his remarks when presiding over such a lodge as theirs . A lodge whose ordinary gathering was equal to an installation meeting , and whose watch-word was fellowship . He felt he owed his present position to the

modesty and kindness of Bro . Stephens . Having accepted that position he would do his best . He was doubly proud of being the Master of the Fellowship Lodge and of the way he had been supported . They had made great strides and could make more , but they wanted only the best , and that must be their mitto . They intended to make the lodge worthy of its magnificent beginning , personally he thanked them from his heart for the reception given him . "The Initiates" having been honoured ,

Bro . A . J . Turner , J . D . 1767 , acknowledged the toast of " The Visitors" He said he was fortunate enough to be present at the consecration of the lodge , when he was particularly impressed with three things . The first was the oration on fellowship ; the second was the thoroughly Masonic fashion in which the lodge assisted the three Institutions before repairing to enjoy themselves ; and the third was the activity of the Secretary . Bro . W . R . Walls , P . M . 199 , thanked the Secretary for his kind invite , and expressed his admiration for the excellent working of the ritual , which must have gone

home to the hearts of the candidates and the biethren generally . He had never enjoyed himself more thoroughly , and was sure that the way in which the lodge was carried on augured well for its future prosperity . Bros . George Fleck and Morgan also replied . In giving " The I . P . M ., Treasurer , and Secretary , " the W . M . said they all sympathised with Bro . Col . Lambert , acting I . P . M ., in his enforced absence . The Treasurer , who had left them to catch his train , was an excellent officer , of whom they were all proud . The Secretary , with his ubiquitous presence , had but one aim and object—to make everybody happy no matter at what trouble .

Bro . J . Stephens , P . M ., Sec , thanked the W . M . for the encomiums bestowed upon him . He thought the most difficult thing one could do was to say anything respecting himself . He was proud of the feelings evinced towards him , not only that night , but during his connection with the lodge . He was delighted at the position it had attained , and hoped its prosperity would be maintained in the future , for underlying that prosperity would be the sacred meaning of the word " Fellowship . " He regretted the absence of the I . P . M ., and they all hoped he would return to the good health he so richly deserved . The Treasurer had something like ^ 258 in hand , but although they were prosperous , and however much they deserved prosperity , it must be brought about only by bringing in deserving members .

" The Officers " was responded to by Bros . Roberts , S . W ., and Valeriani , J . W ., and Bro . Edmunds , P . M ., gave the Tyler ' s toast . The musical programme included items by Miss Ethel Winn , Miss Emily Foxcroft , Bros . J . G . Walne , R . Smith , M . S . Rubinstein , and J . Stephens .

Ladies' Night Of The Victoria Park Lodge, No. 1816.

LADIES' NIGHT OF THE VICTORIA PARK LODGE , No . 1816 .

The annual ladies' night , which has now become an institution with this lodge , as with so many others , was held on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., at the City of London Tavern , Fenchurch-street , The lodge was opened early , Bro . Alfred Reei , W . M ., being in the chair , supported by Past Masters Bros . A . Govier , J . Kinipple , W . Watkins , C . Reeve , and H . Sinclair , Treasurer . All the officers were present ,

viz .: Bros . E . Smith , S . W . ; R . D . Longworth , J . VV . ; H . Rogers , P . M . and P . Z ., Sec ; J . Threshie , S . D . ; T . Cowell , J . D . ; Thomas Hallett , J . C ; G . Haysom , Stwd , ; and M . W . H . Sherwin , Org . Among the visitors present were Bros . Boulton , P . M . 2291 , P . G . D . Essex ; Duffield , 1805 ; Maloney , 2291 ; Flint , 1365 ; McQueen , Beccles , and others . All Masonic business being finished the lodge was closed .

In tho meantime the following Stewards had received the ladies , and looked after their welfare as they arrived in the Alabaster Room about six o clock , viz . Bros . Gwynn , Powers ^ Ower , Cockerell , Golley , and Foster , under t' e direction of the ever energetic Bro . Haysom . The bretbren having joined the ladies , Bro . and Mrs . Reed led the way to the

banquet room , where a repast was served which was a credit to this well-known house . The room presented an animated appearance , with the gay dresses of the ladies , the Masonic clothing of the brethren , and the floral decorations of the tables . In the course of the evening each lady was presented with a box of perfume by the W . M .

After the usual loyal honours , the toast of thc evening , that of " Thc Ladies , " was proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by Bro . GOVIER , P . M ., in his wonted , genial , and humorous manner , he framing his speech as if spoken by the wife of a brother present . He thought what a lovely lot of brooches the jewel s worn by the brethren would make . On sonic such future occasion , under the growing influence of the " New Woman , " thc ladies present would be able to smoke in company with their husbands .

Bro . C REEVE , P . M ., briefly responded for " The Past Masters , " and Bro . E . SMITH for " The Officers . " The greater part of the toasts were shortened to allow more time for the excellent musical programme , which was carried out under the able direction of Bro . Lambert Percy ,

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Bro . Fred . VV . Stephens , VV . M ., thanked the I . P . M . for the kind way in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for their hearty reception of it . He was very pro id of the position he filled , as it had always been his ambition to become W . M . of the ledge . He knew there was ono sitting near him who shared his joy—Bro . Osmond , P . M . —who had for many years been as good as a father to him . Bro . Osmond proposed him for initiation , and was anxious he should attain the chair . Having realised that desire he hoped he should prove a good VV . M . He assured them he would faithfullv endeavour

to carry out what he had promised to do , and hoped the Great Architect would give him power of mind to enable him to grasp all things necessary fir the proper fulfilment of the duties of the chair . He could have desired his installation to have fallen on a different part of the year , as he was now professionally very busy . He hoped to uphold the prestige of the lodge , and having their good wishes , he should go forth like a giant refreshed in order that the lodge might not suffer through his Mastership . "The Initiate" having been honoured ,

The VV . M . gave "The I . P . M ., " and said that Bro . Bristow and he were initiated at the same time . There was no doubt they cut a very sorry figure on that occasion , Bro . Bristow being tall and himself the reverse , but they had kept side by side , and the [ . P . M . had beaten him in the race by a couple of yards . They were pleased with the manner in which the I . P . M . had conducted his work . That he had been sincere they all acknowledged , and as a token of that acknowledgment they desire ! to present him with a jewel , as a mark of their esteem and regard .

Bro . Mark Bristow , I . P . M ., thanked the W . M . for his remarks , and said it was merely by chance that he had the opportunity of passing the chair first . With reference to the sorry figure they cut at their initiation , he was sure that what the W . M . lacked in quantity he made up for in quality . He ( the I . P . M . ) thanked the brethren for the jewel presented to him for his poor services . He had carried out the duties to the best of his ability , and from their gift it was apparent they appreciated his services . Bro . J . Hart , P . M . 103 , replied for "The Visitors , " and said thev had known the

W . M . for some years professionally , as he appeared that night—a genial good brother , always ready to go any length or inconvenience to serve any Masonic purpose . He knew no brother who was more esteemed than the W . M . was , both in the Craft and outside it . The W . M . had wisely said they must not make long speeches , but he must say that he . had attended a great many installations , and although it was usual to be

complimentary to the W . M ., it was perfect truth and justice when he said he had never , in the whole of his experience , seen a Master invest his officers with such ability and excellence . He had never previously seen a Master conduct his duties and uphold the dignity of Masonry in a more able manner . Bros . Bletchford , P . M ., Roots , Dennis , P . M ., Bull , P . M ., Ross , P . M ., and several others also replied .

Bros . Osmond , P . M ., and Warren , P . M ., replied for "The Past Masters , " the latter , as the father of the lodge , expressing his great pleasure at seeing such a large assembly . The W . M . next submitted " The Treasurer and Secretary . " Bro . Wigley , P . M ., Treas ., wished to install him , having initiated him into Freemasonry , and he had to thank him for the manner in which he had conducted that ceremony . The Secretary—Bro .

Fincham—was such a dear good fellow , that everything he did for the lodge was done with sincerity , gentleness , and touch . Bro . VV . C . Wigley , P . M ., Treas ., said he esteemed it a privilege to install the W . Bl ., and was thoroughly satisfied if he had pleased the brethren . As Treasurer , he would say they were in a sound financial position .

Bro . H . Fincham , P . M ., Sec , said the members all knew the circumstances under which he took the Secretaryship . He did not wish to take credit to himself for the success attained , as it was rather due to the brethren for responding to his call . There were practically no arrears of subscription , and that spoke well for the lodge . He had always had the interest of the lodge at heart , and thanked them all for their kind

assistiDce - T " Treasurer and he were initiated on the same night , and it was naturally a gratification to both to know the lodge had a good balance at its bankers , and that the three principal chairs were endowed Life Governorships of the three Institutions . Hehoped it would continue to be the rule to vote similar sums every year to the Charities , and enable every officer to become a Life Governor of all the Masonic Institutions . "The Officers " and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .

The pleasures of the evening were considerably enhanced by the strong support given to the W . M . by his brethren in the musical profession . The programme—which would have been considerably extended had time and circumstances permitted—included the names of Bros . Herbert Emlyn , Arthur Weston , Edgar Barnes , Stuart Walker , Leonard Bridgman , Barry Lindon , A . Atkin , G . Robins , W . Mervyn Ward , H . Crozleigh , R . B . Hopkins , Frederic Russell , and the Stavordale Banjo Quartette .

Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ^ . —The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge took place on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Three Crowns Hotel , North Woolwich , and was attended by a goodly array of the brethren of the lodge and visitors . The lodge was opened by the VV . M ., Bro . J . Glading , and the minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . C . Davis , W . Smith , and H . Barwick , and proved unanimous in their favour . The W . M . elect , Bro . J . Delo , S . W ., was then presented to the W . M . to receive at his hands the benefits of installation ,

and in due course he was placed in the chair of K . S ., and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Glading , I . P . M . ; T . Reeves , S . VV . ; W . Turvey , J . VV . ; C . H . Canning , P . M ., P . M . and Treasurer 21 S 4 , P . P . J . G . D . Essex , Treasurer ; C . Jolly , P . M ., P . M . and Secretary 21 S 4 , Secretary ; C . Barwick , S . D . ; J . Palmer , J . D . ; W . Baker , I . C ; T . Lait , D . C ; E . Morgan , A . D . C . ; VV . Redman , Organist ; and D . Ross , S . Chaplin , T . Welsh , and A . McNair , Stewards , the Installing Officer then gave the addresses admirably , and was rewarded with a

kearty vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge , and a copy to be illuminated on vellum , framed , and presented to him at the next meeting of the D » at a cost not exceec '' £ five guineas . He was also presented with a handsome Past Master's jewel , of the value of 10 guineas , for all and several of which he returned his heartfelt thanks . Messrs . Davis , Smith , and Barwick being in attendance , and having been properly prepared , were admitted and duly initiated into Masonry , the new > V . M . doing the work with admirable precision and verve , and after "Hearty good wishes" had been tendered , the lodge was closed .

The brethren then proceeded by carriages to Fenchurch-street Station , and sat down to a superb banquet at the London Tavern , the service of which was personally superinlended by our esteemed Bro . Start , the excellent and courteous manager . Among the other brethren present were Bros . A . J . Manning , P . M . ( Hon . ) , P . P . S . \> 0 . Essex ; J . Ives , P . M . ( Hon . ); Dr . W . Vance , P . M . ; j . Elder , P . M . ; A . T . Ives , P . M . ; J . Savage , P . M . ; C Wood , P . M . ; A . Knight , P . M . ; C . Fowling , '• M . i B . C . CurtisP . M . ; J . N . AndrewsVV . RichardsonH . OliverE . Rodwell ,

, , , , J ' . l ' ettitt , C . Carter , J . Ncasbcy , F . Langton , P . Quinn , | W . H . Turvey , W . Derbyshire , A . Wren , J . Ward , H . Alexander , R . Alabaster , E . C Stretton , J . Howe , J . rower , R . Murray , H . Jackson , E . McNicol , H . Wooster , J . Colledgc , J . Richardson , ' smith , C . Davis , W . Browne , C Davidson , O . Stephest , J . Baldic , E . Steer , II . painter , j , Newall , and J . F . Orford , of thc lodge . Among the visitors were Bros . H . lufnell , W . M .. G . H . Nichols . S . W .. G . H . Porter . I . W .. I . Warren . P . M .. S « :.: S .

{ : bouthgate , P . M ., VV . Lawson , P . M ., G . H . Campbell , I . G ., E . j . Valon , W . Long , | v . Clambers , J . Plaint , and E . Killcy , of 700 j Capt . Woollett , J . Lee , S . W ., and F . Hulley , J . W ., of 2399 ; E . Sinnett , VV . M ., and R . Fowler , J . W ., of 1536 ; G . Newall , 54 »; VV . Simmons , 1349 ; D . Naplhali , 1349 ; W . Ives , 2374 ; T . balmon , 54 S ; J . - "un , 6 5 ; A . Farrier , 1273 ; J . Furguson , 1445 ; and E . Chapman , 860 . The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts were duly honoured . Bio

. Glading rose to propose the toast of " The VV . M ., " which he did in a few wella ° Mn , appropriate , and hearty words . t ° * Uelo , _ in response , assured the brethren that nothing should be wanting on his G 1 , ° Prove himself worthy of thc confidence reposed in him by the brethren of the "enley Lodge . . The toast of " The Past Masters " was then given , and several present responded 10 "he hearty reception . '' The Initiates" was ' well received .

. Wer " ctoast ° f " The Visitors " was then proposed , several of whom responded , and « e most eloquent in their appreciation ol the good work done in the lodge , both in the w L | P ° ny ot installation by Bra . Glading and the initiation of candidates by the VV . M . ; . . '' me splendid hospitality shown them awakened their wjrmsst ' expressions of a PProvaI and pleasure . tc "Jhe Installing Officer " was highly complimented , and well deserved the hearty " I'tion he got on rising to respond .

Craft Masonry.

The Officers" was next given , and suitably responded to . The Tyler ' s toast completed a memorable and delightful function . The singing and musical portion of the affair was of the best , and gave unqualified satisfaction ; in fact , the whole affair was a grand Masonic treat . Fellowship Lodge ( No . 2535 ) . —A regular meeting of this young and energetic lodge was held at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , VV ., on the 4 th instant , when there was a numerous attendance . The officers present were Bros . W . H . Bailey , P . S . G . W . Staffs .. VV . M . ; J . R . Roberts , P . M .. S . W . ; E . Valeriani ,

P . M ., J . W . ; J . Welford , P . M ., Treas . ; las . Stephens , P . P . S . G . D . Bucks ., Sec . ; W . Thomas , P . M ., S . D . ; E . Rogers , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., J . D . ; E . J . Reed , I . G . ; B . Carter , D . C . ; VV . H . Making , P . M ., and J . H . Haylor . Stwds . ; and Rubenstein , M . S ., Org . Visitors * . Bros . A . j . Turner , 1767 ; B . George , 12 S 7 ; F . Morgan , P . M . 1155 ; F . H . Dew , 1425 ; Willis H . VVilson , 2012 ; E . H . Mawe ; A . H . Marks , S . W . 156 3 ; H . Brigg , 749 ; Carl T . Heck , P . M . 172 ; G . F . Wren , J . D . 1602 ; J . F . Roach , P . M . 1579 ; J . M . Dixter , I . G . r 237 ; George Gardner , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . Cambden , J . D . 2395 ; W . R . Watts , P . M . 199 ; and W . W . Lee , W . M . 1897 .

The lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed , after whi ; h Bros . R . Smith , A . Clubb , R . A . Daniel , J . Mutton , and J . G . Walne were passed to the Second Degree , Ihe VV . M . afterwards delivering the lecture on the tracing board . Bro . Jas . Stephens , P . P . S . G . D . Bucks ., Sec , then initiated Messrs . L . Levy , A . J . Herschel , D . Goldstein , J . F . Wullschleger , and A . Hawes into Freemasonry , and the W . M . gave an excellent rendering of the ancient charge . The lodge having been closed , an excellent banquet was enjoyed and the usual toasts subsequentlygiven .

Bro . Jas . Stephens , P . M ., Sec , in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said he was thankful the toast would need no recommendation . As he had more than once told them , and they had agreed with him , they had unquestionably in their W . M . the right man in the right place . Bro . Bailey , both in and out of Masonry , was the most genial , good hearted fellow it was their pleasure to know , and was at all times ready and capable to meet any emergency in the best manner possible . At the last meeting the

W . M . initiated five candidates in a masterly manner , and supplemented that initiation by giving the charge in exemplary style , and on the present occasion , not content with conf erringthe benefits of the Second Degree , had supplemented his work by the lecture on the tracing board . That the W . M . was a lover of work , and was imbued with all the virtues necessary to make a good man and a good Masjn they were all agreed . Bro . Bailey had also done his duty to the Charities and was delighted to do it . T hey were proud of him , and with all heartiness wished him God speed . '

Bro . VV . H . Bailey , W . M ., said he was getting accustomed to the fervent and far too flattering remarks of the Secretary , and if he ciuld feel he was worthy of half the encomiums heaped upon him he should be a happy mortal . He should , however , be more than mortal it he did not appropriate some of his remarks when presiding over such a lodge as theirs . A lodge whose ordinary gathering was equal to an installation meeting , and whose watch-word was fellowship . He felt he owed his present position to the

modesty and kindness of Bro . Stephens . Having accepted that position he would do his best . He was doubly proud of being the Master of the Fellowship Lodge and of the way he had been supported . They had made great strides and could make more , but they wanted only the best , and that must be their mitto . They intended to make the lodge worthy of its magnificent beginning , personally he thanked them from his heart for the reception given him . "The Initiates" having been honoured ,

Bro . A . J . Turner , J . D . 1767 , acknowledged the toast of " The Visitors" He said he was fortunate enough to be present at the consecration of the lodge , when he was particularly impressed with three things . The first was the oration on fellowship ; the second was the thoroughly Masonic fashion in which the lodge assisted the three Institutions before repairing to enjoy themselves ; and the third was the activity of the Secretary . Bro . W . R . Walls , P . M . 199 , thanked the Secretary for his kind invite , and expressed his admiration for the excellent working of the ritual , which must have gone

home to the hearts of the candidates and the biethren generally . He had never enjoyed himself more thoroughly , and was sure that the way in which the lodge was carried on augured well for its future prosperity . Bros . George Fleck and Morgan also replied . In giving " The I . P . M ., Treasurer , and Secretary , " the W . M . said they all sympathised with Bro . Col . Lambert , acting I . P . M ., in his enforced absence . The Treasurer , who had left them to catch his train , was an excellent officer , of whom they were all proud . The Secretary , with his ubiquitous presence , had but one aim and object—to make everybody happy no matter at what trouble .

Bro . J . Stephens , P . M ., Sec , thanked the W . M . for the encomiums bestowed upon him . He thought the most difficult thing one could do was to say anything respecting himself . He was proud of the feelings evinced towards him , not only that night , but during his connection with the lodge . He was delighted at the position it had attained , and hoped its prosperity would be maintained in the future , for underlying that prosperity would be the sacred meaning of the word " Fellowship . " He regretted the absence of the I . P . M ., and they all hoped he would return to the good health he so richly deserved . The Treasurer had something like ^ 258 in hand , but although they were prosperous , and however much they deserved prosperity , it must be brought about only by bringing in deserving members .

" The Officers " was responded to by Bros . Roberts , S . W ., and Valeriani , J . W ., and Bro . Edmunds , P . M ., gave the Tyler ' s toast . The musical programme included items by Miss Ethel Winn , Miss Emily Foxcroft , Bros . J . G . Walne , R . Smith , M . S . Rubinstein , and J . Stephens .

Ladies' Night Of The Victoria Park Lodge, No. 1816.

LADIES' NIGHT OF THE VICTORIA PARK LODGE , No . 1816 .

The annual ladies' night , which has now become an institution with this lodge , as with so many others , was held on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., at the City of London Tavern , Fenchurch-street , The lodge was opened early , Bro . Alfred Reei , W . M ., being in the chair , supported by Past Masters Bros . A . Govier , J . Kinipple , W . Watkins , C . Reeve , and H . Sinclair , Treasurer . All the officers were present ,

viz .: Bros . E . Smith , S . W . ; R . D . Longworth , J . VV . ; H . Rogers , P . M . and P . Z ., Sec ; J . Threshie , S . D . ; T . Cowell , J . D . ; Thomas Hallett , J . C ; G . Haysom , Stwd , ; and M . W . H . Sherwin , Org . Among the visitors present were Bros . Boulton , P . M . 2291 , P . G . D . Essex ; Duffield , 1805 ; Maloney , 2291 ; Flint , 1365 ; McQueen , Beccles , and others . All Masonic business being finished the lodge was closed .

In tho meantime the following Stewards had received the ladies , and looked after their welfare as they arrived in the Alabaster Room about six o clock , viz . Bros . Gwynn , Powers ^ Ower , Cockerell , Golley , and Foster , under t' e direction of the ever energetic Bro . Haysom . The bretbren having joined the ladies , Bro . and Mrs . Reed led the way to the

banquet room , where a repast was served which was a credit to this well-known house . The room presented an animated appearance , with the gay dresses of the ladies , the Masonic clothing of the brethren , and the floral decorations of the tables . In the course of the evening each lady was presented with a box of perfume by the W . M .

After the usual loyal honours , the toast of thc evening , that of " Thc Ladies , " was proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by Bro . GOVIER , P . M ., in his wonted , genial , and humorous manner , he framing his speech as if spoken by the wife of a brother present . He thought what a lovely lot of brooches the jewel s worn by the brethren would make . On sonic such future occasion , under the growing influence of the " New Woman , " thc ladies present would be able to smoke in company with their husbands .

Bro . C REEVE , P . M ., briefly responded for " The Past Masters , " and Bro . E . SMITH for " The Officers . " The greater part of the toasts were shortened to allow more time for the excellent musical programme , which was carried out under the able direction of Bro . Lambert Percy ,

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