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After the formal opening of the lodge , and the confirmation of the minutes of the last meeting , the Auditors ' report was received and adopted . The W . M ., Bro . Dr . Jackson , then passed Bros . A . Janes and E . R . Parry , and raised Bro . J . P . Flew , and afterwards initiated Mr . Frank Louis Schneider . The working of the Three Degrees by the VV . M . was carried out in a most commendable manner , and his rendering of the ancient charge was excellent . Bro . Tom Green , I . P . M ., presented Bro . Wm . Hunt , the W . M . elect , and he was install d into the chair by Bro . Dr . Jackson . In an excellent way the new W . M . invested his officers , giving a kind and appropriate word for each officer . The following brethren are the officers for the ensuing year Bros . S . I .

Parker , S . W . ; F . Adams , P . M ., J . W . ; C . A . Walter , P . M ., Treas . ; C . J . Singleton , P . M ., Sec . ; G . May , S . D . ; E . G . Easton , J . D . ; Frank Boy ton , I . G . ; T . Blanco White , P . M ., D . C . ; P . Vincent , A . D . C . ; and J . S . Bradford and VV . A . Wild , Stewards . The delivery of the customaiy addresses was ably given by Bro . Dr . Jackson , the outgoing Master , and he deserves the highest praise for the efficient way he carried out the whole of the installation ceremony . Ten guineas were voted from the lodge funds to the Boys' Institution , and the like sum for the Institution for Girls . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and afterwards the lodge was clos * d .

A recherche banquet followed , which was supplied by Messrs . Bertram and Co . in their well-known style , and it was everything that could be desired , and was admirably served , for which Bro . Frank Tcdman was responsible . At the close of the repast and as a preface to the toasts , the W . M . stated that his speeches would be brief , and he hoped that those who had to follow him would adopt the same course , as they had a lengthy musical programme to get through . In giving "The Queen and the Craft , " the W . M . observed that her Majesty was about to celebrate one of the most glorious reigns ever known .

"The M . W . Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " having been duly honoured . The W . M . gave "The M . W . Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He said they were honoured that evening with the attendance of three Grand Officers ; they were more than welcome , and he hoped they had enjoyed themselves . It was well known that the Grand Officers gave great attention to Fref masonry and to the Charities , and their services were appreciated . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Richard Eve , P . G . Treas .

Bro . Richard Eve , P . G . T ., on rising to respond , received an ovation . He said that it was a particular pleasure to him to be present that evening , as he was present three years ago when the lodge was consecrated by the Grand Secretary , Bro . Letchworth , in grand form . It was pleasing to see the class of members they had , as it showed what Masons could do in that part of the town . It was a great honour to respond for the Grand Officers of England , and to have one's name associated with those who did henour to their vocations in life . Bros . Lord Lathom and Lord Amherst were so wellknown to them that he need not dwell upon their excellent qualities . The Grand

Officers , as a body , did everything to uphold the prestige of the Craft , and the two Grand Officers on his right would be brilliant anywhere in Masonry . Their first W . M ., Bro . Blanco White , who was placed in office three years was , he was sorry to find not there that evening . He knew him well , and his father before him , and he hoped he would scon recover from his illness . From what he had seen of their new W . M " ., Bro . Hunt , he thought he would be able to do everything asked of him . He was glad the lodge had voted good sums that night for Charity ; it was a splendid example for other lodges in London and the provinces . Not a tenth part of Masons subscribed to the

Institutions , but he hoped the day would come when all Masons would support the Chaiities ; ar . d concluding an excellent speech , he wished the lodge Godspeed . Bro . Dr . Charles Jackson , I . P . M ., proposed " The Worshi p ful Master . ' 'He said that it was undoubtedly the toast of the evening , and it fell to his pleasure and honour to submit it . In Bro . Hunt they had a splendid Mason and one who would make an excellent Master . He had known him for five years , and had always received kindness at his hands , which he extended to everyone he came in contact with , and in wishing him a happy and prosperous year of office , he was sure he was expressing the sentiments of all the members .

The Worshipful Master , in reply , said he thanked Bro . Dr . Jackson for the compliment paid him , and the members for the hearty way they had received the toast . They knew he was a modest man and however much he would like to say his feelings would not permit him , except to add that he had been a Fulham man , and many who had honoured him with their presence were old and dear friends of his . He appreciated

the honour of being the Master of the Fulham Lodge and he would do his utmost to further its interests . The toast of * _ * The Initiate " was next g iven by the W . M ., who remarked that the members were delighted to have Bro . Schneider as a member , who he thought would be a sterling Mason and would prove all they could desire , and some day he was sure he would be W . M . of that , his mother , lodge .

Bro . F . L . Schneider responded . He said that he had passed through one ordeal in the lodge and to have to acknowledge the toast was yet another . It would be his earnest wish to endeavour to carry out all that he had heard in the beautiful ceremony of his initiation , and he thanked them all from his heart for having made him a Mason and the way they had received him , which he should never forget . In submitting the toast of "The Masonic Chaiities , " the W . M . stated that as

Masons they were proud of the three Institutions . He had recently gone up as Steward for the Old Cor . cord . his mother lodge , for the Old People , with a good list , and he hoped the Stewards for the lodge for the Boys and Girls would be able to get together a good _ amount , which would show that the members were in earnest in the cause of Charity . They were honoured that evening with the presence of his dear friend , Bro . II . Lovegrove , G . S . B ., and he had great pleasure in associating his name with the toast .

Bro . H . Lovegrove , G . S . B ., responded , and said he was unable to get there to witness all the ceremonies , and his heart failed him when he thought he would have to respond for the Grand Officers , but when Bro . Eve , P . G . T ., arrived , he was considerably relieved . The W . M . was a very old friend of his , and it was an honour to be present at his installation , and to be called upon to acknowledge the toast of the Charities . Masonry was not a benefit society , as some thought it was ; but they had funds , and when Masons were in distress they were assisted . After giving full and interesting details of the Institutions , he stated that they were looking forward to the centenary of

the Boys School , and he hoped the amount that would then be subscribed would surprise the world . The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Piince of Wales , might perhaps be able to preside , and he urged them all lo commence to save to give liberally , and , in conclusion , made a very etoqu-nt appral for the other Institutions . The W . M . gave "The Immediate Past Master , Bro . Dr . Jackson . " He said it was a very pleasant duty to submit the toast . Bro . Dr . Jackson had done the several Degrees lhat evening which he had never before seen at any one time during his Masonic career . They had enioved his splendid workimr of the ritual , and thev knew

and appreciated what he had done during his happy year of office , and they all as one said ¦• well done , good and faithful Master . " The W . M . then presented a Past , ' ' s ' ' ^ * ^ * J !* as a sma " token in recognition of the ability with which he had discharged his duties , remarking that his term of office would be remembered by the members for years to come , and they all wished him long life and every happiness . I Jhg , inscription on tbe jewel was " Presented to Bro . Dr . J . Charles Jackson , P . M ., hy the Fulham Lodge , No . 2512 , in recognition of his valuable services as W . M . during his year of office , 1 S 96-7 . " The toast was drunk with much enthusiasmand

, , ? Dr . Jackson , I . P . M ., on rising to respond , had a hearty reception . He said that he appreciated their kindness to him , and was grateful to the W . M . for his good P ° ' k "' ' w'snea" they were deserved . His predecessors were Bros . Blanco White , A '' ai !? ^ om ^ ceen > P-M ., and it was a very difficult task to follow such well known and good men , but if the little he had done had given satisfaction to the members , it was an ample return for his services . He honoured the jewel which they had presented to nun , and it would ever remind him of his happy year of office as Master of the Fulham Lodge . I'hey had a great many visitors and he thought they would all agree that the lod ge had been very successful , and it had been the means of cementing friendship amongst 1 'ulham men .

., > n presenting the toast of " The Visitors , " the Worshipful Mailer remarked that tney were always welcome , and 39 had honoured them with their presence . More than oouble that number of invitations had been sent out . The hour being then late , would not permit him to call upon more than one to respond , and in j lining the name of Bro . »• Saunders , P . M ., with the toast , he said he was a kind and considerate friend and an earnest Mason . Bro . A . Saunders , P . M . 144 , replied . He said that it was with some trepidation

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that he rose to respond to the toist and he wished it had fallen to someone mire worthy and more able to acknowledge the most cordial way the visitors had been received ani entertained by the members of their good lodge . The W . M . possessed sterling virtues and he had been associated with him for many years . They had climbed the Masonic ladder together and had had many long walks when they rehearsed the ritual . Bro . Hunt would be able to do everything in the ritual , and when the members sa v his work he thought they would be pleased . He ( Bro . Saunders ) was a Fulham man of 20 years ' standing , and he was delighted to have the privilege to see Bro . Hunt , who was wellknown in Fulham , installed W . M . That was the first time he had been invited , and he hoped , certainly , that it would not be the last .

The toast of "The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary , " was next given by the W . M ., who stated that he regretted that illness was the . cause of the absence of Bro . Blancho White , who was the first W . M . of thelodge ; Bro . Tom G een , P . M ., came next , and he was very popular , as was the Treasurer , Bro . C . A . Walters , P . M . He was sorry the Secretary , Bro . C . J . Singleton , P . M ., was not able to be present , but Bro , Tom Green had been an able substitute . They were all good fellows and the best of Masons , and if time permitted he could speak at length of the great things they had done for the lodge .

Bro . Tom Green , P . M ., who was accorded a very hearty Wilco-ne , responded . Hs said he was obliged to the VV . M . for his kind words , and for the cordial recepti > n of the toast by the brethren , which was a great incentive for one to work hard . That night he had acted as D . C , which was a post he had never before held . He thought it was a very easy office , but he had been undeceived , and it was a surprise to him . Bro . C . A . Walters , P . M ., Treas ., also replied , observing that his duties were easy and pleasant . They had voted that evening 20 guineas for the Charities and a little time back they had given 15 guineas to the Institution for the Old People , and he hoped

the lodge would ever be able to help support the three deserving Institutions . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Officers" and said they were all good , and he looked to them for every assistance , which he felt sure they would give him , to enable him to carry out the business of the lodge , to which suitable responses were made by Bros . Stephen J . Parker , S . W ., and Frank Adams , P . M ., J . W . The Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a most happy and enjoyable gathering , on

which the W . M . is to be congratulated , and there is no doubt that the Fulham Lodge will continue to prosper during his reign . An excellent musical entertainment was provided under the able direction of the initiate , Bro . Frank L . Schneider , in which the following well-known artistes also took part : Miss J essie Hotine , Miss Ethel Stuart Barker , and Bros . John Bartlett and G . T . Miles .

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Moira Chapter , No . 92 . The stated meeting of this chapter was held at the Albion Tavern , Aldergate-street , E . C , on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., when there were present Comps . Sir Norman Pringle , Bart ., M . E . Z . ; Gotthelf Greiner , H . ; E . D . Oppert , J . ; R . F . Gould , P . / .., as Scribe E . ; T . L . Wilkinson , P . Z ., Treas . ; W . H . Hooker , l . P . Z . ; VV . Bohm , P . Z . ; J . M . Mitchell , P . S . ; and George Couchman , Janitor . Comp . T . H . Gardiner , P . Z . S , was a visitor .

The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed , after which , there being no further business , the chapter was closed and the companions dined together .

Bisley Chapter , No . 2317 . A meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Woking , on Thursday , the Sth inst . Present : Comps . C . F . Passmore , P . Z ., as M . E . Z . ; Major G . Collins , P . Z ., as H . ; J . H . Askham , H ., as J . ; J . B . S . Lancaster , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . W . H . Littleboy , ( . elect ; J . W . T . Morrison , S . N . ; J . B . Wood , Steward ; and G . I .

Mason , Janitor . Comp . R . F . Gould , P . Z . 92 , was a visitor . The minutes of the last convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . Littleboy , J . elect , who had been unavoidably absent at the previous meeting , was installed in the chair of Third Principal by Comp . Askham in an exceptionally able and impressive manner . All business being concluded , the chapter was closed , and a very pleasant evening was passed by the companions at the social board .

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STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . The usual weekly meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday , the 9 th inst . Present : Comps . Wm . Dawson , M . E . Z . ; Smith , H . ; Hardman , J . ; Cureton , P . Z ., acting Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . Dunn , S . N . ; J . Longhurst , P . S . ; and Sobel . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Sobel personating the candidate . Comp . Isaac Dunn , M . E . Z . 1622 , was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The chapter was then closed .

ACCORDING TO a telegram received from Bombay , the plague in that city is baing rapidly stamped out . Only 45 deaths and 41 fresh cases were reported yesterday . The mortality from all causes was 11 S . The natives who fled from the city on the outbreak of the epidemic are daily returning in increased numbers . THE REV . THOMAS GREAR , Minister of Bishopsgate Chapel , was on Tuesday elected to represent the Parish of St . Botolph , Bishopsgate , on the Board of Guardians . This is believed to be the first instance in which a Nonconformist minister has served on the board of the City of London Union .

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