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Bro . Chau ffourier . For three years he had been working with him , and there had not been a meeting of their lodge during that period , but their present W . M . had been consulted , and had thrown his whole interest into the affairs of the lodge . Very few of the brethren knew how much time had been spent and energy given by the W . M . in order to promote the prosperity of the Fxlectic Lodge . Fie hoped the
VV . M . would find that those whom he had worked with and helped , and who had now passed the chair , would assist and help him during his year in the chair . Fie trusted Bro . i hauffourier would have as happy a term of office as he had had , and that he would leave thc chair feeling he had the affection of all the members . Their W . M . was also S . W . and founder of the Pegasus Lodge , a member of the
Rose Croix , M . P . S . Plantagenet Conclave of the Red Cross , M . O . of a Mark lodge , G . of a Royal Ark-Mariners lodge , ancl in thc chair of a Secret Monitor Conclave . They had therefore a good ancl enthusiastic Mason in the chair , who would do all in his power to promote thc prosperity of the lodge . Bro . C FI . Chauffourier , VV . M ., having thanked the
I . P . M . and the brethren for the proposition and reception of the toast , said he thought the I . P . M . had been a little too eulogistic in speaking of him . He had clone his best in the offices he had held , but had only done his duty . He should try to do his best during the coming year . He had had before him a most brilliant example which he would do his best to follow . The I . P . M . had spoken very kindly of him ,
and he would return the compliment by presenting Bro . Barrett , I . P . M ., with a Past Master's jewel voted by the lodge . No brother was more entitled to wear that jewel than the I . P . M ., and they all hoped he would live longto wear it . He had also a pleasing duty to perform in presenting ancl investing Bro . Forman , P . M ., with a Past Master ' s collar and jewel . He could speak of that brother in terms he
could not explain to others , as Bro . Forman was his father in Masonry , but he hoped Bro . Forman's Masonic son would never disgrace him , for he owed it to him that he was in the chair of the lodge that night . After these little pleasurable departures he would again ask them to accept his best thanks . Bro . Gartley , P . M . 205 , replying for "The Visitors , "
returned thanks on their behalf tor the hospitality they had received . He also thanked the W . M . for having invited him , and assured him he had enjoyed himself to the utmost . In the Israel Lodge they prided themselves on their work , and he had enjoyed the work that night very much . He had seen the I . P . M . work on many occasions , and knew his ability .
Bro . Irving Montagu , P . P . S . G . W ., also responded , and said he spoke from his heart when he said the welcome he had received that night would remain with him for many years . He had noticed that in that lodge there was a genuine good fellowship , which was remarkable even for Masonry , and that was saying a good deal . Bro . J . L . Barrett , I . P . M ., in reply to the toast of "The
Installing Master , given in cordial terms from the chair , said he had a double duty to perform , but he had first to thank the brethren for the hearty manner in which they had received his health . Fie was conscious of many failures during his year , but knowing the kindly feeling they bad towards him , he was certain they would believe he had done his best , and hoped it had been for the advantage of the
lodge . He would ask them to think of the little he had done , and think of him in the future as they had in the past . He would not take the jewel he wore simply as a gift from the lodge , but as coming from every member of it , and every time he put it on—and lie should never go into a lodge without it—he should think of their kindness and good wishes . Once more he asked them to accept his warmest thanks ,
not only for their kindness that night , but during Ins year , and he assured them that his interest in the lodge was greater that evening than ever it was . Bros . Paddle , P . M ., and Forman , P . M ., responded for " The Past Masters , " ancl the other toasts given were "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and " The Officers , " after which
the lyler s toast closed a happy evening . During the evening the following brethren contributed to the enjoyment of those present by some excellent musical selections : Bros . Egbert Roberts , P . M . ; A . E . Taylor , P . M . ; Forman , P . M . ; Baker , Schubert , ancl Richardson , Org .
Kennington Lodge ( No . 1381 ) —This popular transpontine lodge met at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the Cth inst . Among those present were Bros . Foale , VV . M . ; VV . W . Westley , S . W . ; Hearn , acting J . W . ; George Everett , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; J . La F ' euillade , S . D . ; Dennis , J . D . ; H . Hi" - < r ' ms , P . M . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W . MM * -. ;
VV . P . VVebb , P . M . ; Cockburn , P . M . ; R . La Feuillade , P . M . ; Lingley , P . M . ; Burrows , Buxton , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Harry Price , P . M . 177 , W . M . 230 S ; ancl Bilney , 901 . 'lhe minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . H . G . Everson was passed to the Second Degree . The ballot was then taken on behalf of Mr . John
I lenry Waller , and it proving to be unanimous , he * was initiated by Bro . R . La Feuillade , P . AI . The ballot was also taken , as a joining member , for Bro . George Pirn , late of 1381 . Bro . W . VV . Westley , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M ., Bro . George F ' verett re-elected 'I ' reasurer , and Bro . Reinardt re-elected Tyler for the year ensuing . The Audit Committee were then elected to audit the
accounts on the 20 th inst . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to the VV . M . Bro . G . Everett gave a notice of motion that a sum of money should be voted towards the proposed indemnity fund for Bro . Binckes , Secretary Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Bros . C . H . Kohler , P . M . ; Plowman , P . M . ; Burn , Org . ; and others , sent letters of apology for non-attendance .
The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was served by Bro . Buxton most admirably . In consequence of thc W . M . ' s indisposition , the toasts wereshoinof their fair proportions , but instrumental and vocal harmony was very much en evidence . Bro . Harry Price acknowledged the toast of " Tlie Visitors" in a neat ancl happy speech .
Bros . Lingley , I . P . M ., and Capt . Walls responded on behalf of "The Past Masters ; " Bro . Stuart for "The Treasurer and Secretary ; " and Bro . Westley for " The VV . M . elect and Officers . " The proceedings then terminated .
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Islington Lodge ( No . 1471 ) . — -The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the gth inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , under somewhat depressing circumstances . The VV . M ., Bro . H . Hunt , and the I . P . M ., Bro . John Petch , were unable to be present , being confined to their rooms through illness . Bro . Harding , S . D ., was absent on account of the death of a near relative , and other
officers ancl brethren were absent through ailments more or less acute . 'Fhe meeting is generally a largely attended one , but on this occasion the attendance was but small . Bro . John L . Mather , P . M ., P . A . G . D . of C , occupied the chair as VV . M ., there being also present Bros . S . Napper , S . VV . ; J . M . Scarlett , J . VV . ; E . Blinkhorn , P . M ., Sec . ; R . Loonies , acting as Deacon ; C . M . Coxon , I . G . ; G .
Couchman , lyler ; D . I . Holness , P . M . ; H . Cox , P . M ., B . P . G . S . of VV . Herts ; A . C . Halestrap , P . M . ; J . Amand . C Horst , G . E . Walker , C . Hiller , J . H . Sheldrake , A . Fearnhead , C . Isler , VV . G . Hiller , C . Weber , C . Chapman , D . C . Ritchie , C . H . Stevenson , ancl F . Simmonds . Thc visitors present were Bros . T . C Berg , P . M . 1613 ; F . Cakebread , 117 S ; FI . S . Trego , Org . 1 S 39 ; and
others . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , Bros . Walker and Amand were passed to the Degree of F . C . Bro . Sidney Napper , S . VV ., was elected VV . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . J . L . Mather , P . A . G . D . of C , was unanimously re-elected Treasurer of the lodge . Bro . G . Couchman was
reappointed Tyler . The Audit Committee was appointed to examine the account of the lodge . This completing the business , the lodge was closed . After dinner had been discussed , the acting VV . ill . ; Fro . J . L . Mather , presiding , the usual toasts were given . The W . M . elect , in replying to the toast of his health , thanked the brethren for having elected him to the
honourable office of VV . M . He expressed the interest he had always taken in the welfare of the lodge , and his intention to do al ! he could during his year of office to promote the welfare and the comfort of the brethren . He promised that nothing should be wanting on his part on the carrying out of the duties devolving on him to the satisfaction of the brethren . Bro . Ii . Blinkhorn , P . M ., Sec , in replying - to the toast of
his health , congratulated the brethren on the highly satisfactory financial position of the lodge , more especially with reference to the Benevolent Fund , which some iS months ago , under Bro . Fetch ' s Mastership , had been re-organised on a new basis . Several songs were given in the course of the evening by Bros . C . Hiller , Amand , lsler , Loonies , Stevenson , ancl others .
Duke of Cornwall Lodge ( No . 1839 ) . --A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the nth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , E . C , when there were present Bros . A . H . Jakins , W . M . ; C . FI . Cox , S . W . ; J . T . Williams , J . W . ; T . C . Corpe , P . M ., Treas . ; J . W . Dewsnap , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Bladon , S . D . ; J . Culver , J . D . ; VV . H . Lowry , Stwd . ; Bowler , Tyler ;
FI . Cattermole , P . M . ; Boyton , Lambert , J . F . Perrins , VV . T . Perrins , A . J . Dixie , Walker , Garrett , Heinekey , Ayres , Davies , and Gedge . Visitors : Bros . Clark , P . M . 2191 ; Howes , I . P . M . 1 . 599 ; Carr , P . M . 1 G 07 ; and Breasley , 105 G . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a letter from Bro . Humphreys , candidate
for passing , regretting inability to attend on account of suffering from influenza , as also a number of apologies from brethren suffering from the same epidemic , having been read , a ballot was taken for Mr . Walter Heath Gedge , of Marathon Lower Herbert River , North Queensland , for initiation , which proved unanimous , and thargentleman was duly initiated . A most hearty reception was given to that
gentleman , he being a brother of a member of the lodge who came over from Queensland some three years ago for the purpose of being initiated into this lodge , afterwards returning from his visit to his mother country to permit of his brother to come over for a like purpose . A cordial welcome come was also given to another brother of the lodge , Bro . T . R . Ayres , on his return from a prolonged
tour through South Arfica in the quest of health , in which , judging from appearances , he had been eminently successful . A resume of his journeyings , which he gave at some length , was exceedingly interesting . A hearty God speed was also tendered to a most popular brother and the I . P . M . of the lodge , Bro . Walter B . Marcus , on his leaving for a business
tour through the Australian Colonies and the United States of America , wishing him every success in his journeyings and a safe return to his native country . After the usual formal business was concluded , the brethren adjourned to banquet , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
Chiswick Lodge ( No . 2012 ) . —This lodge held its installation meeting on Monday last , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , when a very large number of brethren attended to do honour to the occasion . Atthe early part of the afternoon , the W . M ., the Right Hon . Lord George Hamilton , M . P ., First Lord of the Admiralty , S . G . W ., was unable to be present owing to his official duties ,
and in his absence the chair was taken by Bro . Geo . Gardner P . M . and Sec , and after successful ballots for two initiates and two joining members , he passed to the Second Degree Bros . Henry Wright and William Sedgewick Whiteley . Bro . George Everett , P . M ., Treas ., afterwards took * the chair , while Bro . Gardner proceeded to his duties as Secretary , which were very onerous . Thc brethren then cleared
the paper of all other business than the installation . Lord George Hamilton arrived while this business was being conducted , and had a most flattering reception . The ceremony of installation had been entrusted to Bro . Dr . F . Lawrance , P . M ., who found everything clear for him on his arrival , and a crowded lodge to receive him . Flaving assumed the chair there was presented to him by Bro . George Gardner
, P . M ., Bro . William Adams Dowling , S . VV ., and VV . M . elect , Bro . H . Price , P . M ., taking the S . VV . chair , and Bro . Ferguson , P . M . 177 , the chair of J . VV . Bro . Dr . Lawrance forthwith proceeded to install Bro . Dowling , who afterwards invested the following- brethren as his officers : Lord G . F . Hamilton , LP . vi . ; Bros . John Brown , S . VV .:
Robert FI . Wimpey , J . VV . ; Dr . Frederick * Lawrance , P . M ., Treas . ; Geo . Gardner , P . M ., Sec . ; Frederick VV . Walden , S . D . ; Charles F . Hughes , J . D . ; John Rowling , LG . ; Benjamin Kenyon , D . C ; William C . Dickey and Edward Wavell , Stwds . ; Edward P . Delevanti , Organist ; and Charles Patrick , P . M ., Tyler . Accom-
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panied by a highly flattering little speech , presentation was then made by the W . M . to Lord G . Hamilton , I . P . M ., of a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which the I . P . M . accepted , acknowledging the kindness of the brethren to him while he had been a member of the lodge , and apologising for any interruption there might have been of the performance of his work in the lodge by his official
duties . He assured the brethren , however , that he had always taken the greatest interest in the lodge , and that interest hc should still feel . The W . M . then initiated in capital style Mr . George E . Margrate , of Hitel-road , Bristol , ancl was congratulated by the brethren on his excellent working - . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren
adjourned to banquet . 'I hc usual speeches followed . The toast of "The Queen and the Craft" was proposed by the VV . M ., and drunk with enthusiasm . Thc VV . M ., in giving the toast of "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " said that Freemasonry under the direction of his Royal Flighness had not only flourished , but it had made such rapid strides that it was now one of
thc hist institutions in the world . Bro . George Everett , P . M ., in proposing the toast of " The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and I ast , " said the W . M . had permitted him the honour and the privilege of doing so , and he availed himself of that privilege with very considerable pleasure , feeling it was a toast which brought
with it its own recommendation , and required few . words from him to induce the brethren to drink it with heartiness and enthusiasm . Those of the brethren . who were privileged to attend Grand Lodge would require little to be said with regard to the toast , but there were many then present who were not in that happy position , and consequently their knowledge of Grand Lodge and its officers was very
limited , lo them he would say the Grand Officers were not gentlemen they usually saw taking places at the hospitable board of the Chiswick Lodge , arrayed in purple ancl fine linen , they were useful as well as ornamental , and thc fact of the high rank Freemasonry had attained in tlie world was in a large measure due to the way in which thc Grand Officers conducted the btisinesss of Grand Lodge .
With regard to Lord Carnarvon , the last important speech he made in Grand Lodge , on his return from Australia , had reference to the establishment of a Grand Lodge in that colony , and the brethren could see he had not lost that charm and grace with which he usually delighted the brethren , and that it still had the same happy persuasiveness which always carried Grand Lodge with him .
With respect to the Earl of Lathom , the brethren had not seen so much of him lately , because he was holding an important position in the service of the Queen , consequently , he had little time at his disposal . But when he did discharge his Masonic duties , he discharged them no less efficiently than the Earl of Carnarvon . Fie came now to one Grand Officer who was dear to
the hearts of the brethren of thc Chiswick Lodge , the Senior Grand Warden of England , Bro . Lord George Hamilton . He would have preferred to deal with Lord George Hamilton as LP . M . of the Chiswick Lodge than as a Grand Officer , but his rank willed it otherwise . Lord George Hamilton occupied the position of S . G . W . of England , and there was not a brother in the lodge , or
connected with the lodge , who did not feel the greatest gratification when the information came that the M . W . G . M . appointed him S . G . W . of England . They felt , as they had a right to feel , that it was an honour conferred on the lodge that its VV . M . should occupy an important position in Grand Lodge . There was one other brother connected with the Grand Officers not present that night , but who was
an honorary member—Col . Shadwell Gierke . Those who knew Col . Shadwell Gierke knew o £ his geniality , his kindheartedness , his courtesy , and that his advice and assistance , which were so much sought , were always given with readiness and kindness to all sorts and conditions of Masons , without distinction . Six years last November , he consecrated the Chiswick Lodge , and the brethren had not
forgotten his many kindly acts and his advice given on that occasion . They then incurred a debt of gratitude to Col . Shadwell Clerke which it would be very difficult to wipe out . Lord George Hamilton , S . G . W ., in reply , said that Bro . Everett had remarked that he believed there were not many members of Grand Lod ge present , but towards the close of , Bro . Everett ' s speech it occurred to him ( Lord George
Hamilton ) that he was the solitary blue-eyed youth who alone represented that body . He was a very junior member , for he only had the honour of being associated with the G . Officers in April last . He could , however , entirely endorse all Bro . Everett had said . He believed the Grand Officers were men of position and capacity ; the executive officers certainly men of ability and energy ; they distributed their
charities with discrimination and benevolence , and he believed he might say the whole conduct of their business was deserving of the confidence of the vast body of which they were the administrative head . Bro . Everett , P . M ., alluded to the fact that the Chiswick Lodge accepted with great gratification his ( Lord G . Hamilton ' s ) appointment as S . G . W . of England . He might say it came unexpectedly
upon him ; but il it was a position they and he might be proud of , if it had not been that the Chiswick Lodge qualified him by making him its VV . M ., he should not , of course , have been in that position . As the evening was getting late , he would now propose " The Health of the VV . M ., " and he had a double gratification in doing so . The VV . M . two years ago was good enough , when he was S . VV . of the
lodge , and was entitled to succeed to the chair , to give way to him . He frankly admitted to the brethren that he had a great objection to taking the duties of S . VV . and Master of the lodge . His theory had alwajs been that they should , if possible , avoid figure heads , and that they should make everybody who undertook cljuc .-. thoroughly understand that they were to perforin the duties they assumed , whether
political , philanthropic , social , or Masonic . A man ought not to take a position in a lodge unless he was able . Therefore , it was reluctantly that he undertook the duties of S . W . and VV . M ., because he knew his political and other engagements would necessitate his being absent on occasions w . en he should be present , and that even when he was present he should not be able to discharge his duties
as he could wish . Many brethren were good enough to say that his social and political position would be advantageous to thc lodge . That imght in a sense be 1 rue , and that being so , he accepted the office ; bu : he was exceedingly glad he was succeeded by Bro . Dowling , who had worked his way up the ladder of Masonry , and had discharged punctiliously and con-
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Bro . Chau ffourier . For three years he had been working with him , and there had not been a meeting of their lodge during that period , but their present W . M . had been consulted , and had thrown his whole interest into the affairs of the lodge . Very few of the brethren knew how much time had been spent and energy given by the W . M . in order to promote the prosperity of the Fxlectic Lodge . Fie hoped the
VV . M . would find that those whom he had worked with and helped , and who had now passed the chair , would assist and help him during his year in the chair . Fie trusted Bro . i hauffourier would have as happy a term of office as he had had , and that he would leave thc chair feeling he had the affection of all the members . Their W . M . was also S . W . and founder of the Pegasus Lodge , a member of the
Rose Croix , M . P . S . Plantagenet Conclave of the Red Cross , M . O . of a Mark lodge , G . of a Royal Ark-Mariners lodge , ancl in thc chair of a Secret Monitor Conclave . They had therefore a good ancl enthusiastic Mason in the chair , who would do all in his power to promote thc prosperity of the lodge . Bro . C FI . Chauffourier , VV . M ., having thanked the
I . P . M . and the brethren for the proposition and reception of the toast , said he thought the I . P . M . had been a little too eulogistic in speaking of him . He had clone his best in the offices he had held , but had only done his duty . He should try to do his best during the coming year . He had had before him a most brilliant example which he would do his best to follow . The I . P . M . had spoken very kindly of him ,
and he would return the compliment by presenting Bro . Barrett , I . P . M ., with a Past Master's jewel voted by the lodge . No brother was more entitled to wear that jewel than the I . P . M ., and they all hoped he would live longto wear it . He had also a pleasing duty to perform in presenting ancl investing Bro . Forman , P . M ., with a Past Master ' s collar and jewel . He could speak of that brother in terms he
could not explain to others , as Bro . Forman was his father in Masonry , but he hoped Bro . Forman's Masonic son would never disgrace him , for he owed it to him that he was in the chair of the lodge that night . After these little pleasurable departures he would again ask them to accept his best thanks . Bro . Gartley , P . M . 205 , replying for "The Visitors , "
returned thanks on their behalf tor the hospitality they had received . He also thanked the W . M . for having invited him , and assured him he had enjoyed himself to the utmost . In the Israel Lodge they prided themselves on their work , and he had enjoyed the work that night very much . He had seen the I . P . M . work on many occasions , and knew his ability .
Bro . Irving Montagu , P . P . S . G . W ., also responded , and said he spoke from his heart when he said the welcome he had received that night would remain with him for many years . He had noticed that in that lodge there was a genuine good fellowship , which was remarkable even for Masonry , and that was saying a good deal . Bro . J . L . Barrett , I . P . M ., in reply to the toast of "The
Installing Master , given in cordial terms from the chair , said he had a double duty to perform , but he had first to thank the brethren for the hearty manner in which they had received his health . Fie was conscious of many failures during his year , but knowing the kindly feeling they bad towards him , he was certain they would believe he had done his best , and hoped it had been for the advantage of the
lodge . He would ask them to think of the little he had done , and think of him in the future as they had in the past . He would not take the jewel he wore simply as a gift from the lodge , but as coming from every member of it , and every time he put it on—and lie should never go into a lodge without it—he should think of their kindness and good wishes . Once more he asked them to accept his warmest thanks ,
not only for their kindness that night , but during Ins year , and he assured them that his interest in the lodge was greater that evening than ever it was . Bros . Paddle , P . M ., and Forman , P . M ., responded for " The Past Masters , " ancl the other toasts given were "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and " The Officers , " after which
the lyler s toast closed a happy evening . During the evening the following brethren contributed to the enjoyment of those present by some excellent musical selections : Bros . Egbert Roberts , P . M . ; A . E . Taylor , P . M . ; Forman , P . M . ; Baker , Schubert , ancl Richardson , Org .
Kennington Lodge ( No . 1381 ) —This popular transpontine lodge met at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the Cth inst . Among those present were Bros . Foale , VV . M . ; VV . W . Westley , S . W . ; Hearn , acting J . W . ; George Everett , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; J . La F ' euillade , S . D . ; Dennis , J . D . ; H . Hi" - < r ' ms , P . M . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W . MM * -. ;
VV . P . VVebb , P . M . ; Cockburn , P . M . ; R . La Feuillade , P . M . ; Lingley , P . M . ; Burrows , Buxton , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Harry Price , P . M . 177 , W . M . 230 S ; ancl Bilney , 901 . 'lhe minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . H . G . Everson was passed to the Second Degree . The ballot was then taken on behalf of Mr . John
I lenry Waller , and it proving to be unanimous , he * was initiated by Bro . R . La Feuillade , P . AI . The ballot was also taken , as a joining member , for Bro . George Pirn , late of 1381 . Bro . W . VV . Westley , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M ., Bro . George F ' verett re-elected 'I ' reasurer , and Bro . Reinardt re-elected Tyler for the year ensuing . The Audit Committee were then elected to audit the
accounts on the 20 th inst . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to the VV . M . Bro . G . Everett gave a notice of motion that a sum of money should be voted towards the proposed indemnity fund for Bro . Binckes , Secretary Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Bros . C . H . Kohler , P . M . ; Plowman , P . M . ; Burn , Org . ; and others , sent letters of apology for non-attendance .
The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was served by Bro . Buxton most admirably . In consequence of thc W . M . ' s indisposition , the toasts wereshoinof their fair proportions , but instrumental and vocal harmony was very much en evidence . Bro . Harry Price acknowledged the toast of " Tlie Visitors" in a neat ancl happy speech .
Bros . Lingley , I . P . M ., and Capt . Walls responded on behalf of "The Past Masters ; " Bro . Stuart for "The Treasurer and Secretary ; " and Bro . Westley for " The VV . M . elect and Officers . " The proceedings then terminated .
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Islington Lodge ( No . 1471 ) . — -The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the gth inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , under somewhat depressing circumstances . The VV . M ., Bro . H . Hunt , and the I . P . M ., Bro . John Petch , were unable to be present , being confined to their rooms through illness . Bro . Harding , S . D ., was absent on account of the death of a near relative , and other
officers ancl brethren were absent through ailments more or less acute . 'Fhe meeting is generally a largely attended one , but on this occasion the attendance was but small . Bro . John L . Mather , P . M ., P . A . G . D . of C , occupied the chair as VV . M ., there being also present Bros . S . Napper , S . VV . ; J . M . Scarlett , J . VV . ; E . Blinkhorn , P . M ., Sec . ; R . Loonies , acting as Deacon ; C . M . Coxon , I . G . ; G .
Couchman , lyler ; D . I . Holness , P . M . ; H . Cox , P . M ., B . P . G . S . of VV . Herts ; A . C . Halestrap , P . M . ; J . Amand . C Horst , G . E . Walker , C . Hiller , J . H . Sheldrake , A . Fearnhead , C . Isler , VV . G . Hiller , C . Weber , C . Chapman , D . C . Ritchie , C . H . Stevenson , ancl F . Simmonds . Thc visitors present were Bros . T . C Berg , P . M . 1613 ; F . Cakebread , 117 S ; FI . S . Trego , Org . 1 S 39 ; and
others . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , Bros . Walker and Amand were passed to the Degree of F . C . Bro . Sidney Napper , S . VV ., was elected VV . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . J . L . Mather , P . A . G . D . of C , was unanimously re-elected Treasurer of the lodge . Bro . G . Couchman was
reappointed Tyler . The Audit Committee was appointed to examine the account of the lodge . This completing the business , the lodge was closed . After dinner had been discussed , the acting VV . ill . ; Fro . J . L . Mather , presiding , the usual toasts were given . The W . M . elect , in replying to the toast of his health , thanked the brethren for having elected him to the
honourable office of VV . M . He expressed the interest he had always taken in the welfare of the lodge , and his intention to do al ! he could during his year of office to promote the welfare and the comfort of the brethren . He promised that nothing should be wanting on his part on the carrying out of the duties devolving on him to the satisfaction of the brethren . Bro . Ii . Blinkhorn , P . M ., Sec , in replying - to the toast of
his health , congratulated the brethren on the highly satisfactory financial position of the lodge , more especially with reference to the Benevolent Fund , which some iS months ago , under Bro . Fetch ' s Mastership , had been re-organised on a new basis . Several songs were given in the course of the evening by Bros . C . Hiller , Amand , lsler , Loonies , Stevenson , ancl others .
Duke of Cornwall Lodge ( No . 1839 ) . --A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the nth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , E . C , when there were present Bros . A . H . Jakins , W . M . ; C . FI . Cox , S . W . ; J . T . Williams , J . W . ; T . C . Corpe , P . M ., Treas . ; J . W . Dewsnap , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Bladon , S . D . ; J . Culver , J . D . ; VV . H . Lowry , Stwd . ; Bowler , Tyler ;
FI . Cattermole , P . M . ; Boyton , Lambert , J . F . Perrins , VV . T . Perrins , A . J . Dixie , Walker , Garrett , Heinekey , Ayres , Davies , and Gedge . Visitors : Bros . Clark , P . M . 2191 ; Howes , I . P . M . 1 . 599 ; Carr , P . M . 1 G 07 ; and Breasley , 105 G . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a letter from Bro . Humphreys , candidate
for passing , regretting inability to attend on account of suffering from influenza , as also a number of apologies from brethren suffering from the same epidemic , having been read , a ballot was taken for Mr . Walter Heath Gedge , of Marathon Lower Herbert River , North Queensland , for initiation , which proved unanimous , and thargentleman was duly initiated . A most hearty reception was given to that
gentleman , he being a brother of a member of the lodge who came over from Queensland some three years ago for the purpose of being initiated into this lodge , afterwards returning from his visit to his mother country to permit of his brother to come over for a like purpose . A cordial welcome come was also given to another brother of the lodge , Bro . T . R . Ayres , on his return from a prolonged
tour through South Arfica in the quest of health , in which , judging from appearances , he had been eminently successful . A resume of his journeyings , which he gave at some length , was exceedingly interesting . A hearty God speed was also tendered to a most popular brother and the I . P . M . of the lodge , Bro . Walter B . Marcus , on his leaving for a business
tour through the Australian Colonies and the United States of America , wishing him every success in his journeyings and a safe return to his native country . After the usual formal business was concluded , the brethren adjourned to banquet , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
Chiswick Lodge ( No . 2012 ) . —This lodge held its installation meeting on Monday last , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , when a very large number of brethren attended to do honour to the occasion . Atthe early part of the afternoon , the W . M ., the Right Hon . Lord George Hamilton , M . P ., First Lord of the Admiralty , S . G . W ., was unable to be present owing to his official duties ,
and in his absence the chair was taken by Bro . Geo . Gardner P . M . and Sec , and after successful ballots for two initiates and two joining members , he passed to the Second Degree Bros . Henry Wright and William Sedgewick Whiteley . Bro . George Everett , P . M ., Treas ., afterwards took * the chair , while Bro . Gardner proceeded to his duties as Secretary , which were very onerous . Thc brethren then cleared
the paper of all other business than the installation . Lord George Hamilton arrived while this business was being conducted , and had a most flattering reception . The ceremony of installation had been entrusted to Bro . Dr . F . Lawrance , P . M ., who found everything clear for him on his arrival , and a crowded lodge to receive him . Flaving assumed the chair there was presented to him by Bro . George Gardner
, P . M ., Bro . William Adams Dowling , S . VV ., and VV . M . elect , Bro . H . Price , P . M ., taking the S . VV . chair , and Bro . Ferguson , P . M . 177 , the chair of J . VV . Bro . Dr . Lawrance forthwith proceeded to install Bro . Dowling , who afterwards invested the following- brethren as his officers : Lord G . F . Hamilton , LP . vi . ; Bros . John Brown , S . VV .:
Robert FI . Wimpey , J . VV . ; Dr . Frederick * Lawrance , P . M ., Treas . ; Geo . Gardner , P . M ., Sec . ; Frederick VV . Walden , S . D . ; Charles F . Hughes , J . D . ; John Rowling , LG . ; Benjamin Kenyon , D . C ; William C . Dickey and Edward Wavell , Stwds . ; Edward P . Delevanti , Organist ; and Charles Patrick , P . M ., Tyler . Accom-
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panied by a highly flattering little speech , presentation was then made by the W . M . to Lord G . Hamilton , I . P . M ., of a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which the I . P . M . accepted , acknowledging the kindness of the brethren to him while he had been a member of the lodge , and apologising for any interruption there might have been of the performance of his work in the lodge by his official
duties . He assured the brethren , however , that he had always taken the greatest interest in the lodge , and that interest hc should still feel . The W . M . then initiated in capital style Mr . George E . Margrate , of Hitel-road , Bristol , ancl was congratulated by the brethren on his excellent working - . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren
adjourned to banquet . 'I hc usual speeches followed . The toast of "The Queen and the Craft" was proposed by the VV . M ., and drunk with enthusiasm . Thc VV . M ., in giving the toast of "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " said that Freemasonry under the direction of his Royal Flighness had not only flourished , but it had made such rapid strides that it was now one of
thc hist institutions in the world . Bro . George Everett , P . M ., in proposing the toast of " The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and I ast , " said the W . M . had permitted him the honour and the privilege of doing so , and he availed himself of that privilege with very considerable pleasure , feeling it was a toast which brought
with it its own recommendation , and required few . words from him to induce the brethren to drink it with heartiness and enthusiasm . Those of the brethren . who were privileged to attend Grand Lodge would require little to be said with regard to the toast , but there were many then present who were not in that happy position , and consequently their knowledge of Grand Lodge and its officers was very
limited , lo them he would say the Grand Officers were not gentlemen they usually saw taking places at the hospitable board of the Chiswick Lodge , arrayed in purple ancl fine linen , they were useful as well as ornamental , and thc fact of the high rank Freemasonry had attained in tlie world was in a large measure due to the way in which thc Grand Officers conducted the btisinesss of Grand Lodge .
With regard to Lord Carnarvon , the last important speech he made in Grand Lodge , on his return from Australia , had reference to the establishment of a Grand Lodge in that colony , and the brethren could see he had not lost that charm and grace with which he usually delighted the brethren , and that it still had the same happy persuasiveness which always carried Grand Lodge with him .
With respect to the Earl of Lathom , the brethren had not seen so much of him lately , because he was holding an important position in the service of the Queen , consequently , he had little time at his disposal . But when he did discharge his Masonic duties , he discharged them no less efficiently than the Earl of Carnarvon . Fie came now to one Grand Officer who was dear to
the hearts of the brethren of thc Chiswick Lodge , the Senior Grand Warden of England , Bro . Lord George Hamilton . He would have preferred to deal with Lord George Hamilton as LP . M . of the Chiswick Lodge than as a Grand Officer , but his rank willed it otherwise . Lord George Hamilton occupied the position of S . G . W . of England , and there was not a brother in the lodge , or
connected with the lodge , who did not feel the greatest gratification when the information came that the M . W . G . M . appointed him S . G . W . of England . They felt , as they had a right to feel , that it was an honour conferred on the lodge that its VV . M . should occupy an important position in Grand Lodge . There was one other brother connected with the Grand Officers not present that night , but who was
an honorary member—Col . Shadwell Gierke . Those who knew Col . Shadwell Gierke knew o £ his geniality , his kindheartedness , his courtesy , and that his advice and assistance , which were so much sought , were always given with readiness and kindness to all sorts and conditions of Masons , without distinction . Six years last November , he consecrated the Chiswick Lodge , and the brethren had not
forgotten his many kindly acts and his advice given on that occasion . They then incurred a debt of gratitude to Col . Shadwell Clerke which it would be very difficult to wipe out . Lord George Hamilton , S . G . W ., in reply , said that Bro . Everett had remarked that he believed there were not many members of Grand Lod ge present , but towards the close of , Bro . Everett ' s speech it occurred to him ( Lord George
Hamilton ) that he was the solitary blue-eyed youth who alone represented that body . He was a very junior member , for he only had the honour of being associated with the G . Officers in April last . He could , however , entirely endorse all Bro . Everett had said . He believed the Grand Officers were men of position and capacity ; the executive officers certainly men of ability and energy ; they distributed their
charities with discrimination and benevolence , and he believed he might say the whole conduct of their business was deserving of the confidence of the vast body of which they were the administrative head . Bro . Everett , P . M ., alluded to the fact that the Chiswick Lodge accepted with great gratification his ( Lord G . Hamilton ' s ) appointment as S . G . W . of England . He might say it came unexpectedly
upon him ; but il it was a position they and he might be proud of , if it had not been that the Chiswick Lodge qualified him by making him its VV . M ., he should not , of course , have been in that position . As the evening was getting late , he would now propose " The Health of the VV . M ., " and he had a double gratification in doing so . The VV . M . two years ago was good enough , when he was S . VV . of the
lodge , and was entitled to succeed to the chair , to give way to him . He frankly admitted to the brethren that he had a great objection to taking the duties of S . VV . and Master of the lodge . His theory had alwajs been that they should , if possible , avoid figure heads , and that they should make everybody who undertook cljuc .-. thoroughly understand that they were to perforin the duties they assumed , whether
political , philanthropic , social , or Masonic . A man ought not to take a position in a lodge unless he was able . Therefore , it was reluctantly that he undertook the duties of S . W . and VV . M ., because he knew his political and other engagements would necessitate his being absent on occasions w . en he should be present , and that even when he was present he should not be able to discharge his duties
as he could wish . Many brethren were good enough to say that his social and political position would be advantageous to thc lodge . That imght in a sense be 1 rue , and that being so , he accepted the office ; bu : he was exceedingly glad he was succeeded by Bro . Dowling , who had worked his way up the ladder of Masonry , and had discharged punctiliously and con-