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Woodcr , VV . A . Wintle , J . Pick , C . Giddcns , and J . VV . Clayton . Visitors : Bros . IL lilies , J . W . St . George ' s Lodge , Hamburgh ; R . Durell , VV . AI . i ; | o ; VV . Richards , I . G . , S = i ; C . S . Crowder , 79 ; IS . VV . Pickett , 1 ) 33 I J- JBerry , P . AI . 554 ; A . T . Ashcr , J . D . , 39 , ; II . VV . Clarke , S VV . i () 2 i ; J- Cook , 192 ; T . S . Taylor , P . AL 554 and 1421 ; W . D . Hunt , 5 6 9 ; D . Aloss , S . D . 1275 ; VV . II .
Alyers , P . AI . 820 and 1445 ; A . 1 atcs , c | 02 ; 1 . l . oane , D . C 1421 ; B . Cundick , P . AL 1421 ; II . I ) . Alston , 193 ; J . Linzell , 1371 ; G . F . Dix , P . AI . 1421 ; J . Collier , 1 S 05 ; I . Chappell , SII ; C . Eschwege , 134 c ); G . VV . Verry , P . M . 554 : W . H- Ellis , 554 ; T . J . Maidwell , P . AI . 27 ; A . J . Hollington , P . AL , P . G . S ., P . AI . 58 ; VV . Dance , P . M . 754 ; li . VV ' cndover , S . D . 171 ; J . Byrne , ifiSi ; P . Goodall . 87 ; R . George , 1524 ; J . IJ . Wayland , 'Treas .
r . i ; I . Boulton , S . VV . io ^ Ci ; Dr . O Connor , 0- , 6 ; G . I ' Kin" - ; 1250 ; C Veal , P . AL 1-500 ; Collagrath , VV . AI . iioO ; ' R- T . ' Rosenberg , 802 ; G . Weige , P . AI . 860 ; C . A . White , 1777 ; VV . Sexton , 1321 ; VV . Musto , P . AI . iVl'Ji G . IL Stephens , S . D . 1023 ( Freemason ); and others . Hro . | . Bowron , P . AL Sec , submitted thc minutes of lhc last regular meeting , together with those of the
emergency meeting held on the 7 th inst ., which were confirmed . Bro . George Abncy Payne , VV . AI . elect , was next presented to tbe VV . M . for the benefit of instruction , by Bro . J . G . Stevens , P . AI . who acted throughout the ceremony as the Director of Ceremonies in a very efficient manner . The Instructing AIaster having pointed out the qualifications necessary to the high position of W . AL , the VV . AI . elect gave his adherence to the ancient charges as read by
the Secretary and was solemnly entrusted . A board ot Installed Alasters was formed , comprising twenty-two Installed Alasters , and Bro . G . A . Payne was inducted into the chair of K . S . in anrient form . Bro . Payne appointed nnd invested his ofiicers for the year as follows : Bros . Stephen Crane , S . W . ; li . Williams , | . W . ; T . I . Barnes , P . AI . Treas . ( re-appointed ); J . linwron , P . AL Sec . ( re-appointed ); VV . li . Bridge-land ,
S . D . ; A . Pinncll , J . D . ; Chas . Dance , I . C ; A . Calver , ¦ M . C ; J . West , W . S .,- G . T . H . Seddon , P . AL Org . ( re-appointed the 12 th time ); and VV . Raw' -s , Tyler . The several appointments were most heaitily applauded , and thc W . AL addressed each of the ollicers in highly felicitous terms on the duties which would be required of them on behalf of the lodge . Bro . Edney next proceeded to complete his arduous
duties by a careful rendering of the ancient charges to the W . AL , his Wardens , and the brethren , his labours at their conclusion being received with many marks of their gratification by the brethren . Bro . Payne then announced the ballot on behalf of Air . George Lusk , which resulted favourably , and that gentleman vvas initiated into the secrets and mysteries of the Order in a most effective manner , giving promise to the
lodgeof what may be expected from the new W . M . 'The next duty , Bro . Payne said , was a most pleasing one . It was to present to Hro . Edney a jewel voted him by the lodge . He ( thc W . AL ) was sure Hro . Edney had fully deserved it , in say ing which the W . M . knew all the brethren would agree with him . Bro . Edney thanked the brethren , and said he would later on avail himself of the opportunity to speak at greater length on the subject .
A proposition for a gentleman to be initiated vvas made , and after several other matters had been disposed of , " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the numerous and influential gathering of brethren , and the lodge was closed . During the installation ( cremony , Bros . J . Taylor , P . M ., officiated as S . VV ., and J . Digby , as J . VV . A { capital banquet was next discussed , after which Bro . Payne gave the usual loyal and Craft toasts , which were heartily received . The musical party , consisting of Bros .
G . Wvigv , P . M . SC > o ; SvsAnn , and White , vivntav the direction of Bro . Seddon , P . AL , O .- g ., rendered the usual loyal songs . Uro . Gerrard J . King also ( , 'ave a reading . Hro . J . Edney , P . AI ., rose and said the brethren were all aware when the I . P . M . assumed the gavel for what purpose he did so . He had much pleasure , for the first time in his life , Ci give "The Health of the W . AL" They had that evening an opportunity of seeing how excellently the
VV . AI . could perform his dudes , and he had no doubl that at the finish of his year of oilice , Hro . Payne would have given every satisfaction to the members of thc Doric Lodge . Hro . Payne , in reply , said he vvas much obliged to Hro . Edney for the kind manner in which he had proposed the toast and to the brethren for the hearty response . He certainly felt somewhat surprised at arriving at the position of Alaster of thc lotlge , for it wns and ought to be ( he
ambition of all to arrive there . "The Past Alasters" were then toasted . 'The VV . AI . was glad to sec so many present . A lodge could not do without them . He hail already experienced assistance from them , and was proud to say they were all good ones , huth able and willing . As they were numerous he coupled the name of the I . P . AI . with thc toast . Bro . Edney expressed his thanks for lhc manner in which
thc toast of the . P . AI . ' s had been received . He felt somewhat sorry it had not fallen into abler hands to respond . First he would undoubtedly thank the brethren very warml y for the very handsome jewel they had presented to him . Ho felt very pleased to accept it . If he had been found at any time at all wanting in the discharge of his
duties , he could assure the brethren he had worked hard , and had done his best , lt was given to some to have excellent memories ; he , however , was not blessed with a good memory , but he had tried hard to give the lodge satisfaction . On behalf of the P . AI . 's of the Doric Lodge he tendered his sincere ( hanks for ( he hearty response to the toast .
" The Alasonic Charities vvas next given . Hro . Payne remarking , that though working in the lodge , and the subsequent banquet were excellent institutions in their way , yet the claim of the Alasonic Charities brought Ihein to another and an important duty . They had two brethren present , Bros . Berry , P . AL , and J . Boulton , who were Stewards for thc Old People , lie ( the W . AI . ) intended to
support the Girls'School in May . lie thought that they could all easily afford and give something to each of tbe excellent Institutions of the Craft , lie ( Hro . Payne ) hoped the brethren would send him up with a good hot , and one worthy of tlie Doric Lodge . Bro . Barnes , P . AL , suggested that as thc VV . AI . could not go round the tabic to each brother , that he would do so for him , which kindly suggestion was acted upon .
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Hro . Payne , in conclusion , coupled thc toast with the names of Bros . Berry ancl Boulton . Bro . Berry , P . AL , said he felt very proud to stand before them , and for thc third time as a Steward for the "Old People . " He would briefly remark that in connection with the " Old Peoples' " Institution there were 150 male annuitants , receiving £ 40 per annum , and 155 widows , receiving £ 32 per annum , involving an expenditure annually of over
£ 11 , 000 . Unfortunately thc funded property ofthe Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution was small , and it consequently required very great efforts on the part of the Stewards each year . When a Steward goes up fr . im the Doric nnd Yarborough Lodges he expected to he well supported , and to take up a good deal on behalf of the deserving old peodle , who in . their day have rendcicd good service ( o Freemasonry .
Hro . J . Boulton also responded . The W . AI . toasted " The Visitors , " according ( hem thc hearty welcome which the Doric Lodge always offered visiting brethren ; and , having read a portion of the very long list of visitors , coupled the names of Bros . II . lilies , J . VV . St . George's Lodge , Hamburgh , J . Linzell , 1371 ; and VV . Alusto , P . AL 1349 . Each of these brethren responded to the toast ; Bro .
Alusto announcing , in connection with the appeal just made on behalf of the Charities , that an Association—to be called the " Doric and Friars Lodges' Alasonic Charitable Association "—was just being started , and brethren by joining it could by a very slight monthly subscription enable themselves to support the various Institutions . " The Initiate " vvas next toasted , and heartily received .
Bro . G . Lusk thanked the brethren for di inking his health , and for receiving him into the ( Jrder . He hoped he would prove a good brother among them , and would do his best lo be worthy of them whilst his name was George Lusk . " The Ofiicers " were next toasted , and severally replied , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a highly successful meeting to a close .
ST . JOHN OF WAPPING LODGE ( No . 1306 ) . — I'hc regular meeting of this lodge took place on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., at Bro . Kingston ' s , the Moorgate Tavern , 15 , Finsbury-pavement , when there was a good attendance of thc brethren . The W . AL , Hro . ] . . Magrath , occupied the chair , ancl was ably supportjd by the indefatigable I . P . M ., Bro . Veal , in addition to the other ofiicers and brethren , as follows -. Bros . , 'T . Wooding ,
S . VV . ; J . Horsley , J . W . j Heck , P . AL , Treas . ; A . G . Clements , lion . Sec . ; T . J . Tver , S . D . ; J . Couture , | . D . ; J . G . Twinn , D . C ; ' | . Sommcrs , VV . S . ; G . T . lloldom ' , I . G . ; J . Loftus , Steward ; J . VV . Dawson , P . AL ; T . J . Tarling , C . Wise , J . Carrocicro , C I lansinann , C Whybrow , T . Alorris , ' J . Oxley , J . AL Stevens , F . Crawley , ll . 'T . Hardy , T . J . Harms , juu ., and C . Rayner . Visitors : Bros . T . Hammond , P . AI . 2 i 2 and itio : VV . I .
Hassett , 212 ; F . Hoiieym .-tn , 123 X ; T . Loane , D . C . 1421 ; and Sherwin , Org . 107 I 1 . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes the lodge proceeded to ballot for Mr . Samuel Matthew Pi pe , and having proved unanimous in his favour , he was duly received and initiated into the ancient and honourable Order . 'The VV . AI . brought forward a proposition for a candidate , which was seconded and carried , subject to
ballot ; and the Secretary having announced a letter received from Bro . Poore , P . AL , acknowledging the honour conferred upon him by the lodge in electing linn honorary member , the lodge closed in due form with solemn prayer , and adjourned till the second Wednesday in the ensuing month . The brethren now sat down to a sumptuous repast , provided by the proprietor in his usual skilful manner , and if
quality was anything to assist in the enjoyment of those assembled , it certainly presented itself in ample form . The visual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and honoured during the evening . The W . AL . in proposing " The Health of ( lie Initiate , " spoke of him in a very praiseworthy manner , and sincerely hoped that he would , and there was apparently no cause to doubt , prove himself a worthy brother .
'The Initiate replied in a few , but well-chosen , words . "The Visitors " tonst was severally responded . 0 , and were tantamount to each other , being principally to the effect tbat a very pleasant evening had been spent , and hoping that the present would not be their last pleasure . The I . P . AL , Bro . Veal , in taking possession of the gavel , said he had now a pleasing duly to perform . I Ie supposed they all knew what it was ; he would , nevertheless , tell
them , it was to propose the " 1 he Health of the W . AL . " and , in doing so , he felt compelled to tell the brethren , and he knew from experience , that not only a deal of responsibility , but a considerable amount of labour was attached to tbat oilice , both in and out of the lodge . He doubted whether many of the brethren present ( excepting the Secretary ) knew what that labour comprised ; for his part , he could speak feelingly on such matters , as he had already
passed the position which Hro . Magrath now held . When he himself passed out of the chair , he was proud to say that the lodge was left in a much better position than he found it ; and he was really glad to sec how the present W . AL , ivhosc yearof office was fast dying out , had striven , and to all appearances with success , to leave ( he chair with the same result as he had . As the time was quickly passing , he would not detainIhem longer , but would ask them
to tie upstanding , and make a good hot fire for their W . AL , and vvhich , it is needless to add , met with every desire . 'The W . AL , in reply , thanked the brethren for the unanimous way in which they had responded to the toast . If vvhat he had done in the affairs of the lodge met with their approbation he was only too pleased . It was all very well to speak of thc prosperous way in vvhich the lodge s wa moving , but he could not take all the credit to himself , as
it , of course , mainly depended upon the support he received from the brethren , lie could honestly say that he was favoured with a capital staff of officers , who knew not only their particular work , but were capable of undertaking anything they might be called upon to discharge . It mattered not , so to speak , if any officer was absent ; he had only lo say brother so-and-so , do this , or do that , and the business
proceeded . I here was one thing 111 respect to the financial mailers that might be referred to , and that was to tell the brethren that when they appointed him their W . AI . he found the balance of accounts on the wrong side , although their I . P . AL , Bro . Veal , had reduced it during his year of ofiice , they would be pleased to hear that the balance vvas now on the right side , however small it might be , and
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he would endeavour to keep it so , and trusted that his successor would assume the otlicc be now held with lhc same determination . He had not many more meetings to preside over , but he hoped with their assistance to retire from the chair and leave the lodge with a more favourable balance
111 hand than it now had . " 'The Officer ' s " toast was acknowledged by the S . VV . and J . W . Many of the brethren exercised their musical abilities during the evening , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant evening to a close .
GRANITE LODGE ( No . 1 . 328 ) . —This loelge , which meets at the Hall , in Great Oueen-street , had its ' installation meeting on Saturday last , Hro . Benjamin 'Turner , W . AL , in the chair . After the formal business of reading and confirming the minutes of the previous meeting , and receiving the audit report , which showed very satisfactory results , Bro . James Osborne Richardson vvas raised to the Sublime Degree of W . AL ; Hro . William lames Alason
vvas passed to the Second Degree ; and Air . Edward Faux , proposed by Bro . R . Payne , P . AL , and seconded by thc W . AL elect ., was ballotted for . and being approved was then initiated as an entered apprentice . Bro . Frank Kirk , the W . AI . elect , vvas then presented to the Worshipful Alaster to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , whereupon thc W . AI . addressed the lodge and called upon Bro . Kirk to signify his assent to the
ancient charge read out for that purpose by thc Secretary . Having complied with the W . AI . 's command , Bro . Kirk vvas thereupon obligated , presented to a Board of Installed Alasters , formally ' installed into the chair of K . S ., and saluted by thc Installed Alasters present . 'I he lodge being resumed , Bro . Kirk was duly proclaimed and saluted in the Three Degrees , and afterwards invested thc I . P . AL and appointed and invested his other ofiicers as
follows : Bros . | . O . Gardner , S . W . ; F . Swain , J . VV . ; R . 'I homas , Chaplain ; F . West , Treas . ; J . Lewis ' Thomas , P . AL Sec ; Wilson , S . D . ; Alotint , 1 . 0 . ; Rovvell , D . C ; R . Masefield , I . G . ; and Tonkin , Steward . Bro . I . P . AI . 'Turner , as Installing Officer , then delivered the usual orations to the AIaster , Wardens , and brethren , ancl the interesting ceremony very ably performed was complete . The W . M . then rose , and said that the first duty that
devolved upon him as the head of the Granite Lodge was of . 1 very pleasing nature , and lhat was to present Bro . 'Turner , the LP .. VL , with a Past Alastet ' s jewel , and while attaching it to his breast be would express the hope tbat he might live long to wear it , ancl that it would continue to be seen in the Granite Lodge . Bro . Turner having acknowledged the compliment , the lodge vvas closed in due form , and the brethren proceeded
to the adjoining building , where they dined together . 'There was a very large muster of brethren , the visitors alone numbering about fifty , among whom we observed Bros . Ambrose Hall , G . Chap . ; | . Glaisher , P . G . D . ; II . C . Levander , J . C .. I ) . : R . F . Gould , P . G . D . ; A . II . Debenham , VV . AI . ( Halford ); Clifford , P . AL ( Bombay ); Kew , P . AI . ( Alanchestcr ); Hogard , P . P . G . S . W . Essex ; Butler , P . AI . Pattison Lodge ; Granville , P . AI . Caledonian Lodge ;
Beck , P . P . G . Org . Aliddlescx ; Kent , P . AI . Peace and Harmony Lodi'e ; Farthing , P . AI . Constitutional Lodge ; Verity , P . P . G . S . „ f W . Middlesex ; Danks , P . P . G . S . of W . Berks and Bucks ; Saunders , P . AL Dobie Lodge ; Dodd , I . P . M . Amity Lodge ; Herron , VV . AI . Oak ; Haslip , S . VV . New Concord Lodge ; Jackson , St . John Lodge ; 'turner , Chap . Lome Lodge ; ' li . Cockcroft , P . M . St . Thomas Lodge ; and E . C . Massey , P . AI . West Kent Lodge
( Freemason ) . The dinner party was a large one , larger than had been expected . On the removal of the cloth , ( lie Chairman rose and said : Grand Ollicers , Pas ! Alasters , Officers , and llicdircn — I do not intend to inllict [ upon you any long speeches to-night , because I am quite sure you will enjoy even more Ihe harmony that has been provided than any eloquence 1 could put before you . At the same time there are certain
toasts that require to be put properly before you , and f shall endeavour to discharge my duty as well as I am able to in that respect . I have often thought that the business of speechmaking is one which might be very much improved upon , and it has recently come to my notice that the originator of one of the great inventions of modern times—the phonograph and the other electrical inventions—has patented a machine which will do away shortly with the painful
necessity for the president of assemblies of this kind to address you under the painful conditions under which I labour . I am sure you will appreciate the advantages of this invention , and most of oil the relief of the speaker , especially when , as in my case , he labours under the painful timidity which has been my great drawback through life . ( Oh and laughter ) . This great American invention will supersede thc necessity for my labouring under this painful
defect , lhc . i there will be the great advantage which the audience will have ; that is to say , that whereas you can stop the machine if it does not please you , you cannot in politeness step inc . Again a machine has no political bias , and will not lose its temper . After these remarks you may reasonably expect that this scheme , this idea which I have recently had sent me , vvill give rise to tlie projection of a limited liability company , which is another invention of the
age . The wide field of utility of this machine is too great to expatiate upon in one evening , but we may safely predict that at a gathering of this kind the first toast which it vvill give out will be the same which has always occupied the position of honour in assemblies of this kind , 1 give you , brethren , " The Oueen and the Craft . " The Chairman next said : Brethren , the nc :. t toast that I have to propose to you is one that I am sure will always
be received with a great deal of pleasure by every member of thc Granite Lodge , as well as b y every Alason . It is "'The Health of the ' . Most Worshipful Grand AIaster , the Prince of Wales . " It is a fact that the Craft owes its present position almost entirely to the accession of His Royal Highness , during whose Grand . Mastership three hundred lodges have been added to the roll . And , apart from the loyalty which , as Englishmen , wc owe to him as our future king , we owe it also as our Alasonic head , and
though the only throne he hold is lhat which Masons have given him , I think that is a higher p sition than many crowned monarchs can boast . I think'it probable that at this moment his health is being proposed at the Savage Club ; and I wish wc had the telephone on so that vve might hear the very much more eloquent speeches that would be delivered there than we have here . But , although more eloquent , I am sure they vvill not be more hearty . The Chairman : Brethren , the next toast I have the hon-
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Woodcr , VV . A . Wintle , J . Pick , C . Giddcns , and J . VV . Clayton . Visitors : Bros . IL lilies , J . W . St . George ' s Lodge , Hamburgh ; R . Durell , VV . AI . i ; | o ; VV . Richards , I . G . , S = i ; C . S . Crowder , 79 ; IS . VV . Pickett , 1 ) 33 I J- JBerry , P . AI . 554 ; A . T . Ashcr , J . D . , 39 , ; II . VV . Clarke , S VV . i () 2 i ; J- Cook , 192 ; T . S . Taylor , P . AL 554 and 1421 ; W . D . Hunt , 5 6 9 ; D . Aloss , S . D . 1275 ; VV . II .
Alyers , P . AI . 820 and 1445 ; A . 1 atcs , c | 02 ; 1 . l . oane , D . C 1421 ; B . Cundick , P . AL 1421 ; II . I ) . Alston , 193 ; J . Linzell , 1371 ; G . F . Dix , P . AI . 1421 ; J . Collier , 1 S 05 ; I . Chappell , SII ; C . Eschwege , 134 c ); G . VV . Verry , P . M . 554 : W . H- Ellis , 554 ; T . J . Maidwell , P . AI . 27 ; A . J . Hollington , P . AL , P . G . S ., P . AI . 58 ; VV . Dance , P . M . 754 ; li . VV ' cndover , S . D . 171 ; J . Byrne , ifiSi ; P . Goodall . 87 ; R . George , 1524 ; J . IJ . Wayland , 'Treas .
r . i ; I . Boulton , S . VV . io ^ Ci ; Dr . O Connor , 0- , 6 ; G . I ' Kin" - ; 1250 ; C Veal , P . AL 1-500 ; Collagrath , VV . AI . iioO ; ' R- T . ' Rosenberg , 802 ; G . Weige , P . AI . 860 ; C . A . White , 1777 ; VV . Sexton , 1321 ; VV . Musto , P . AI . iVl'Ji G . IL Stephens , S . D . 1023 ( Freemason ); and others . Hro . | . Bowron , P . AL Sec , submitted thc minutes of lhc last regular meeting , together with those of the
emergency meeting held on the 7 th inst ., which were confirmed . Bro . George Abncy Payne , VV . AI . elect , was next presented to tbe VV . M . for the benefit of instruction , by Bro . J . G . Stevens , P . AI . who acted throughout the ceremony as the Director of Ceremonies in a very efficient manner . The Instructing AIaster having pointed out the qualifications necessary to the high position of W . AL , the VV . AI . elect gave his adherence to the ancient charges as read by
the Secretary and was solemnly entrusted . A board ot Installed Alasters was formed , comprising twenty-two Installed Alasters , and Bro . G . A . Payne was inducted into the chair of K . S . in anrient form . Bro . Payne appointed nnd invested his ofiicers for the year as follows : Bros . Stephen Crane , S . W . ; li . Williams , | . W . ; T . I . Barnes , P . AI . Treas . ( re-appointed ); J . linwron , P . AL Sec . ( re-appointed ); VV . li . Bridge-land ,
S . D . ; A . Pinncll , J . D . ; Chas . Dance , I . C ; A . Calver , ¦ M . C ; J . West , W . S .,- G . T . H . Seddon , P . AL Org . ( re-appointed the 12 th time ); and VV . Raw' -s , Tyler . The several appointments were most heaitily applauded , and thc W . AL addressed each of the ollicers in highly felicitous terms on the duties which would be required of them on behalf of the lodge . Bro . Edney next proceeded to complete his arduous
duties by a careful rendering of the ancient charges to the W . AL , his Wardens , and the brethren , his labours at their conclusion being received with many marks of their gratification by the brethren . Bro . Payne then announced the ballot on behalf of Air . George Lusk , which resulted favourably , and that gentleman vvas initiated into the secrets and mysteries of the Order in a most effective manner , giving promise to the
lodgeof what may be expected from the new W . M . 'The next duty , Bro . Payne said , was a most pleasing one . It was to present to Hro . Edney a jewel voted him by the lodge . He ( thc W . AL ) was sure Hro . Edney had fully deserved it , in say ing which the W . M . knew all the brethren would agree with him . Bro . Edney thanked the brethren , and said he would later on avail himself of the opportunity to speak at greater length on the subject .
A proposition for a gentleman to be initiated vvas made , and after several other matters had been disposed of , " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the numerous and influential gathering of brethren , and the lodge was closed . During the installation ( cremony , Bros . J . Taylor , P . M ., officiated as S . VV ., and J . Digby , as J . VV . A { capital banquet was next discussed , after which Bro . Payne gave the usual loyal and Craft toasts , which were heartily received . The musical party , consisting of Bros .
G . Wvigv , P . M . SC > o ; SvsAnn , and White , vivntav the direction of Bro . Seddon , P . AL , O .- g ., rendered the usual loyal songs . Uro . Gerrard J . King also ( , 'ave a reading . Hro . J . Edney , P . AI ., rose and said the brethren were all aware when the I . P . M . assumed the gavel for what purpose he did so . He had much pleasure , for the first time in his life , Ci give "The Health of the W . AL" They had that evening an opportunity of seeing how excellently the
VV . AI . could perform his dudes , and he had no doubl that at the finish of his year of oilice , Hro . Payne would have given every satisfaction to the members of thc Doric Lodge . Hro . Payne , in reply , said he vvas much obliged to Hro . Edney for the kind manner in which he had proposed the toast and to the brethren for the hearty response . He certainly felt somewhat surprised at arriving at the position of Alaster of thc lotlge , for it wns and ought to be ( he
ambition of all to arrive there . "The Past Alasters" were then toasted . 'The VV . AI . was glad to sec so many present . A lodge could not do without them . He hail already experienced assistance from them , and was proud to say they were all good ones , huth able and willing . As they were numerous he coupled the name of the I . P . AI . with thc toast . Bro . Edney expressed his thanks for lhc manner in which
thc toast of the . P . AI . ' s had been received . He felt somewhat sorry it had not fallen into abler hands to respond . First he would undoubtedly thank the brethren very warml y for the very handsome jewel they had presented to him . Ho felt very pleased to accept it . If he had been found at any time at all wanting in the discharge of his
duties , he could assure the brethren he had worked hard , and had done his best , lt was given to some to have excellent memories ; he , however , was not blessed with a good memory , but he had tried hard to give the lodge satisfaction . On behalf of the P . AI . 's of the Doric Lodge he tendered his sincere ( hanks for ( he hearty response to the toast .
" The Alasonic Charities vvas next given . Hro . Payne remarking , that though working in the lodge , and the subsequent banquet were excellent institutions in their way , yet the claim of the Alasonic Charities brought Ihein to another and an important duty . They had two brethren present , Bros . Berry , P . AL , and J . Boulton , who were Stewards for thc Old People , lie ( the W . AI . ) intended to
support the Girls'School in May . lie thought that they could all easily afford and give something to each of tbe excellent Institutions of the Craft , lie ( Hro . Payne ) hoped the brethren would send him up with a good hot , and one worthy of tlie Doric Lodge . Bro . Barnes , P . AL , suggested that as thc VV . AI . could not go round the tabic to each brother , that he would do so for him , which kindly suggestion was acted upon .
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Hro . Payne , in conclusion , coupled thc toast with the names of Bros . Berry ancl Boulton . Bro . Berry , P . AL , said he felt very proud to stand before them , and for thc third time as a Steward for the "Old People . " He would briefly remark that in connection with the " Old Peoples' " Institution there were 150 male annuitants , receiving £ 40 per annum , and 155 widows , receiving £ 32 per annum , involving an expenditure annually of over
£ 11 , 000 . Unfortunately thc funded property ofthe Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution was small , and it consequently required very great efforts on the part of the Stewards each year . When a Steward goes up fr . im the Doric nnd Yarborough Lodges he expected to he well supported , and to take up a good deal on behalf of the deserving old peodle , who in . their day have rendcicd good service ( o Freemasonry .
Hro . J . Boulton also responded . The W . AI . toasted " The Visitors , " according ( hem thc hearty welcome which the Doric Lodge always offered visiting brethren ; and , having read a portion of the very long list of visitors , coupled the names of Bros . II . lilies , J . VV . St . George's Lodge , Hamburgh , J . Linzell , 1371 ; and VV . Alusto , P . AL 1349 . Each of these brethren responded to the toast ; Bro .
Alusto announcing , in connection with the appeal just made on behalf of the Charities , that an Association—to be called the " Doric and Friars Lodges' Alasonic Charitable Association "—was just being started , and brethren by joining it could by a very slight monthly subscription enable themselves to support the various Institutions . " The Initiate " vvas next toasted , and heartily received .
Bro . G . Lusk thanked the brethren for di inking his health , and for receiving him into the ( Jrder . He hoped he would prove a good brother among them , and would do his best lo be worthy of them whilst his name was George Lusk . " The Ofiicers " were next toasted , and severally replied , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a highly successful meeting to a close .
ST . JOHN OF WAPPING LODGE ( No . 1306 ) . — I'hc regular meeting of this lodge took place on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., at Bro . Kingston ' s , the Moorgate Tavern , 15 , Finsbury-pavement , when there was a good attendance of thc brethren . The W . AL , Hro . ] . . Magrath , occupied the chair , ancl was ably supportjd by the indefatigable I . P . M ., Bro . Veal , in addition to the other ofiicers and brethren , as follows -. Bros . , 'T . Wooding ,
S . VV . ; J . Horsley , J . W . j Heck , P . AL , Treas . ; A . G . Clements , lion . Sec . ; T . J . Tver , S . D . ; J . Couture , | . D . ; J . G . Twinn , D . C ; ' | . Sommcrs , VV . S . ; G . T . lloldom ' , I . G . ; J . Loftus , Steward ; J . VV . Dawson , P . AL ; T . J . Tarling , C . Wise , J . Carrocicro , C I lansinann , C Whybrow , T . Alorris , ' J . Oxley , J . AL Stevens , F . Crawley , ll . 'T . Hardy , T . J . Harms , juu ., and C . Rayner . Visitors : Bros . T . Hammond , P . AI . 2 i 2 and itio : VV . I .
Hassett , 212 ; F . Hoiieym .-tn , 123 X ; T . Loane , D . C . 1421 ; and Sherwin , Org . 107 I 1 . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes the lodge proceeded to ballot for Mr . Samuel Matthew Pi pe , and having proved unanimous in his favour , he was duly received and initiated into the ancient and honourable Order . 'The VV . AI . brought forward a proposition for a candidate , which was seconded and carried , subject to
ballot ; and the Secretary having announced a letter received from Bro . Poore , P . AL , acknowledging the honour conferred upon him by the lodge in electing linn honorary member , the lodge closed in due form with solemn prayer , and adjourned till the second Wednesday in the ensuing month . The brethren now sat down to a sumptuous repast , provided by the proprietor in his usual skilful manner , and if
quality was anything to assist in the enjoyment of those assembled , it certainly presented itself in ample form . The visual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and honoured during the evening . The W . AL . in proposing " The Health of ( lie Initiate , " spoke of him in a very praiseworthy manner , and sincerely hoped that he would , and there was apparently no cause to doubt , prove himself a worthy brother .
'The Initiate replied in a few , but well-chosen , words . "The Visitors " tonst was severally responded . 0 , and were tantamount to each other , being principally to the effect tbat a very pleasant evening had been spent , and hoping that the present would not be their last pleasure . The I . P . AL , Bro . Veal , in taking possession of the gavel , said he had now a pleasing duly to perform . I Ie supposed they all knew what it was ; he would , nevertheless , tell
them , it was to propose the " 1 he Health of the W . AL . " and , in doing so , he felt compelled to tell the brethren , and he knew from experience , that not only a deal of responsibility , but a considerable amount of labour was attached to tbat oilice , both in and out of the lodge . He doubted whether many of the brethren present ( excepting the Secretary ) knew what that labour comprised ; for his part , he could speak feelingly on such matters , as he had already
passed the position which Hro . Magrath now held . When he himself passed out of the chair , he was proud to say that the lodge was left in a much better position than he found it ; and he was really glad to sec how the present W . AL , ivhosc yearof office was fast dying out , had striven , and to all appearances with success , to leave ( he chair with the same result as he had . As the time was quickly passing , he would not detainIhem longer , but would ask them
to tie upstanding , and make a good hot fire for their W . AL , and vvhich , it is needless to add , met with every desire . 'The W . AL , in reply , thanked the brethren for the unanimous way in which they had responded to the toast . If vvhat he had done in the affairs of the lodge met with their approbation he was only too pleased . It was all very well to speak of thc prosperous way in vvhich the lodge s wa moving , but he could not take all the credit to himself , as
it , of course , mainly depended upon the support he received from the brethren , lie could honestly say that he was favoured with a capital staff of officers , who knew not only their particular work , but were capable of undertaking anything they might be called upon to discharge . It mattered not , so to speak , if any officer was absent ; he had only lo say brother so-and-so , do this , or do that , and the business
proceeded . I here was one thing 111 respect to the financial mailers that might be referred to , and that was to tell the brethren that when they appointed him their W . AI . he found the balance of accounts on the wrong side , although their I . P . AL , Bro . Veal , had reduced it during his year of ofiice , they would be pleased to hear that the balance vvas now on the right side , however small it might be , and
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he would endeavour to keep it so , and trusted that his successor would assume the otlicc be now held with lhc same determination . He had not many more meetings to preside over , but he hoped with their assistance to retire from the chair and leave the lodge with a more favourable balance
111 hand than it now had . " 'The Officer ' s " toast was acknowledged by the S . VV . and J . W . Many of the brethren exercised their musical abilities during the evening , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant evening to a close .
GRANITE LODGE ( No . 1 . 328 ) . —This loelge , which meets at the Hall , in Great Oueen-street , had its ' installation meeting on Saturday last , Hro . Benjamin 'Turner , W . AL , in the chair . After the formal business of reading and confirming the minutes of the previous meeting , and receiving the audit report , which showed very satisfactory results , Bro . James Osborne Richardson vvas raised to the Sublime Degree of W . AL ; Hro . William lames Alason
vvas passed to the Second Degree ; and Air . Edward Faux , proposed by Bro . R . Payne , P . AL , and seconded by thc W . AL elect ., was ballotted for . and being approved was then initiated as an entered apprentice . Bro . Frank Kirk , the W . AI . elect , vvas then presented to the Worshipful Alaster to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , whereupon thc W . AI . addressed the lodge and called upon Bro . Kirk to signify his assent to the
ancient charge read out for that purpose by thc Secretary . Having complied with the W . AI . 's command , Bro . Kirk vvas thereupon obligated , presented to a Board of Installed Alasters , formally ' installed into the chair of K . S ., and saluted by thc Installed Alasters present . 'I he lodge being resumed , Bro . Kirk was duly proclaimed and saluted in the Three Degrees , and afterwards invested thc I . P . AL and appointed and invested his other ofiicers as
follows : Bros . | . O . Gardner , S . W . ; F . Swain , J . VV . ; R . 'I homas , Chaplain ; F . West , Treas . ; J . Lewis ' Thomas , P . AL Sec ; Wilson , S . D . ; Alotint , 1 . 0 . ; Rovvell , D . C ; R . Masefield , I . G . ; and Tonkin , Steward . Bro . I . P . AI . 'Turner , as Installing Officer , then delivered the usual orations to the AIaster , Wardens , and brethren , ancl the interesting ceremony very ably performed was complete . The W . M . then rose , and said that the first duty that
devolved upon him as the head of the Granite Lodge was of . 1 very pleasing nature , and lhat was to present Bro . 'Turner , the LP .. VL , with a Past Alastet ' s jewel , and while attaching it to his breast be would express the hope tbat he might live long to wear it , ancl that it would continue to be seen in the Granite Lodge . Bro . Turner having acknowledged the compliment , the lodge vvas closed in due form , and the brethren proceeded
to the adjoining building , where they dined together . 'There was a very large muster of brethren , the visitors alone numbering about fifty , among whom we observed Bros . Ambrose Hall , G . Chap . ; | . Glaisher , P . G . D . ; II . C . Levander , J . C .. I ) . : R . F . Gould , P . G . D . ; A . II . Debenham , VV . AI . ( Halford ); Clifford , P . AL ( Bombay ); Kew , P . AI . ( Alanchestcr ); Hogard , P . P . G . S . W . Essex ; Butler , P . AI . Pattison Lodge ; Granville , P . AI . Caledonian Lodge ;
Beck , P . P . G . Org . Aliddlescx ; Kent , P . AI . Peace and Harmony Lodi'e ; Farthing , P . AI . Constitutional Lodge ; Verity , P . P . G . S . „ f W . Middlesex ; Danks , P . P . G . S . of W . Berks and Bucks ; Saunders , P . AL Dobie Lodge ; Dodd , I . P . M . Amity Lodge ; Herron , VV . AI . Oak ; Haslip , S . VV . New Concord Lodge ; Jackson , St . John Lodge ; 'turner , Chap . Lome Lodge ; ' li . Cockcroft , P . M . St . Thomas Lodge ; and E . C . Massey , P . AI . West Kent Lodge
( Freemason ) . The dinner party was a large one , larger than had been expected . On the removal of the cloth , ( lie Chairman rose and said : Grand Ollicers , Pas ! Alasters , Officers , and llicdircn — I do not intend to inllict [ upon you any long speeches to-night , because I am quite sure you will enjoy even more Ihe harmony that has been provided than any eloquence 1 could put before you . At the same time there are certain
toasts that require to be put properly before you , and f shall endeavour to discharge my duty as well as I am able to in that respect . I have often thought that the business of speechmaking is one which might be very much improved upon , and it has recently come to my notice that the originator of one of the great inventions of modern times—the phonograph and the other electrical inventions—has patented a machine which will do away shortly with the painful
necessity for the president of assemblies of this kind to address you under the painful conditions under which I labour . I am sure you will appreciate the advantages of this invention , and most of oil the relief of the speaker , especially when , as in my case , he labours under the painful timidity which has been my great drawback through life . ( Oh and laughter ) . This great American invention will supersede thc necessity for my labouring under this painful
defect , lhc . i there will be the great advantage which the audience will have ; that is to say , that whereas you can stop the machine if it does not please you , you cannot in politeness step inc . Again a machine has no political bias , and will not lose its temper . After these remarks you may reasonably expect that this scheme , this idea which I have recently had sent me , vvill give rise to tlie projection of a limited liability company , which is another invention of the
age . The wide field of utility of this machine is too great to expatiate upon in one evening , but we may safely predict that at a gathering of this kind the first toast which it vvill give out will be the same which has always occupied the position of honour in assemblies of this kind , 1 give you , brethren , " The Oueen and the Craft . " The Chairman next said : Brethren , the nc :. t toast that I have to propose to you is one that I am sure will always
be received with a great deal of pleasure by every member of thc Granite Lodge , as well as b y every Alason . It is "'The Health of the ' . Most Worshipful Grand AIaster , the Prince of Wales . " It is a fact that the Craft owes its present position almost entirely to the accession of His Royal Highness , during whose Grand . Mastership three hundred lodges have been added to the roll . And , apart from the loyalty which , as Englishmen , wc owe to him as our future king , we owe it also as our Alasonic head , and
though the only throne he hold is lhat which Masons have given him , I think that is a higher p sition than many crowned monarchs can boast . I think'it probable that at this moment his health is being proposed at the Savage Club ; and I wish wc had the telephone on so that vve might hear the very much more eloquent speeches that would be delivered there than we have here . But , although more eloquent , I am sure they vvill not be more hearty . The Chairman : Brethren , the next toast I have the hon-