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Bro . Allcot , from Hong Kong , also replied . He was , he might say , a stranger in the vast metropolis of London , having arrived here only a few months ago , after an absence of 18 years . He went first to Hong Kong , where there were four lodges . He was then removed to Ningno , where he made it his business once a month to go to the Lodge Tuscan . There were four lodges there under
British sway , one American , one German , aud one French lodge . He had been much pleased at the way in which the Kennington Lodge was worked , and he might truly say it was sublime . He trusted that it might long continue to prosper , and might be the means of disseminating light and truth to the world , while it brought many true and good men under the banner of Freemasonry . He
trusted all present would be spared to do their duty in this world , and after that be admitted as good and faithful Craftsmen to the Grand Lodge above , and be granted seats in the dresence of the Great Architect . The W . AL t h cn proposed " The Ir itiates . " While Alasonry was progressing so much it behoved the brethren to keep a watchful eye on those who were desirous of being admitted to the Order .
As to those who had been initiated that evening , he knew , or at least he believed , that the } would become a valuable acquisition to the Order . He did not know anything more gratifying to a Alaster of a lodge than to have the privilege of imparting to otheri those beautiful tenets with which he was himself so well acquainted . Some 18 or 19 years ago he saw the light of Masonrv , and it made so
deep an impression on him that he felt it now as if it had been but yesterday . From what he had seen of the initiates that day it had made the same impression on them . He congratulated them on having become members of the brotherhood , whose principles were brotherly love , relief , and truth , and whose watchwords were loyalty and charity . Bros . King and Wardley replied , and the W . AI .
having given the P . M . 's , " Bro . Gardner made an excellent reply , in which he promised the W . M . all . the assistance in his power . The toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary " was responded to by Bros . Page and Stuarl . The W . AL , in proposing " The Alasonic Press , " paid a high compliment to the " Freemason , " the accuracy of whose reports , both of lo . lge meetings and all the Grand
proceedings in Alasonry , he could speak ro from his own personal experience . Bro . H . Alassey replied for this journal . The officers each responded for themselves , and Bro . Longstaff having given the Tyler ' s- t-iast , thj br thrcn separated afler spending a tery pleasant evening . LANGTHORNE LODGE (_\ V . 1411 ) . —Th- first regular meeting nf this lodge , under the presidency of the
newly-installed W . AL , Bro . R . C . Owen , was hil I at the Swan Hotel , S'ratford , E „ en Thursday , the 24 th ult ., the following officers be ' unr present , viz .: Bros . R . G . Owen , W . AL ; B . CundL-k , S . W . ; 11 , e . it . r , J . W ., C . VV . Ashdown , P . AL and Sec ; C . l / iccv , P . M . and P . G . | . D . Herts ; T . S . Taylor , S . D . ; II . N . T . ylur , J . D . ; G . F . Dix , I . G . ; W . J . Itivclt , D . C : S . Morris , W . S . ; Al Sherwin ,
Org . ; ant ) W . Steedman , 1 ; le >; tngither with a number of brethren , and several visitors . The lodge hiving been duly opened , and the minutes of the 1 ist meeting r .-a . l and confirmed , Bro . Claridge , of ihis 1 idgr , and Bru . G . F . Crane , of the Lotlge Rose of Denmark , No . 97 ; , were severally passed lo the degree of Kt How Craft . The lodge was closed down to the First Degree , and the ballot taken
for Air . J . Voung , a candidate for initiation , which proving unanimous in his favour , and that gentleman being in attendance , he vvas admitted , and duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The ceremonies throughout were very creditably performed by the W . AI , assisted by his newly-invested officers , most of whom being young , though energetic , Masons will no
doubt , ere long , endeavour to render the working of this lodge equal to that of any lodge presided over by older and more ex \ trt brethren . The report of the Audit Committee was after some discussion , unanimously received antl adopted , and the nomination of Bro . C . W . Ashdown , P . M . and Sec , to represent the lodge as Steward at the forthcoming annual festival of the Girls' School , brought the business of the evening to a conclusion . The lodge
was then closed and the brethren adjourned for refreshment , separating in perfect peace and harmony , after spending si most pleasant and enjoyable evening ; the Organist , Bro . Sherwin , and several other brethren contributing some excellent songs , & -c . The visitors present were Bros . E . W . Clarke , W . AI . 975 ; F . V . Latlrielle , P . M . ioj 6 ; A . Grimwadr , 1381 ; J . Boulton , 1056 ; R . Lei . lhwaite , 282 ; and | . Alcoc ' k , P . AI . 1228 .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday evening , March nth , at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon , street , and it was very numerously attended by both members and visitors , and among . it the latter were the following brethren : —Nochmer , P . M . 186 ; Poynter , P . M . 902 ; G . Allcot , T . 2 * , Zetland , Hong Kong ; Brockman ,
Madras ; H . John , 749 ; G . Bisftt , 405 , Scotch Constitution ; L . Corne , 49 ; Partridge , 144 ^ ; Botterill , 49 ; Codner , 23 ; D . Green , 179 ; W . H . Green , 403 ; Alonckwood , 19 : ; Alorgan , 1335 ; Hcrold , 1056 ; T . S . Carter , P . M . 403 ; and others . The lodge vvas opened at the early hour of two o ' clock , when Bro . Moody , P . M . and Sec , took the chair , and the usual preliminaries having been
gone through , the lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and Bros . Wyltr , Ro ) d , Robert ? , Boote , Sampson , White , and De Letive vv re respectively raised to the Degree of A ! . Al . This duty was kit . dly entrusted to Bro . Aloody by the W . M . on account of one of the candidates for the Sublime Degree being a personal friend of
the woithy Secretary , and he wished to be allowed to perform that ceremony . It is needless to say that in Bro . Mood /* hands the work was well done , and left nothing to be desired . The W . AI . then assumed the chair , and Mr . William Styles , a candidate for Freemasonry , being in attendance , be was most ably instructed into its mys . lefiff by the W . M . Tbe nc ^ t business vi ' as the election of
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W . AL for the ensuing year , and a ballot unanimously resulted in the choice of Bro . Seex , the S . W ., to fill that office , who returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him , promisingto do his utmost to secure their approbation , and expressing a hope that at the end of his year of office he should leave the chair with the same kind feelings as he had been elected to it that night . The next business was
the election of Treasurer for the year , but before the nomination took place Bro . Freeman , who has hitherto filled that office from the commencement of the lodge , expressed his wish to retire , but hoped his place would be filled by one of the Past Masters , and Bro . He . idon , the Immediate Past Master , was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy . As Bro . Headon is such a thorough favourite with every
member of the lodge the announcement of the result was received with loud cheering . Bro . Headon , I . P . AI ., returned thanks to the brethren for this mark of their confidence , and hoped that the amount would be ' arge that they should place in his hands , and he assured them that he would take good care cf it . Bro . Headon then said he had a pleasing duty , to propose that a Past Treasurer ' s jewel
should bc presented to Bro . Freeman , as an acknowledgment on the part of the lodgeof his services . Bro . H . Thompson , P . AL ( " Freemason" ) , said if he was in order he should like to make an addition to this notice of motion , and to supplement to by the words , " And that Bro . Freeman should become an honorary member of the lodge . " He was quite sure that
when they r . iuembcred the courtesy , tindness , and goodwill Bro . Freeman had invariably displayed towards every brother , they would admit with him that this was a compliment that would be well deserved . Bro . Moody said that Bro . Freeman had just telegraphed to him that he should not like to accept it . ( Laughter . ) Bro . Thompson said if that was Bro . Freeman's desire he would not press
the motion , however much he might consider he deserved that honour to be conferred upen him . Bro . Freeman thanked Sro . Thompson for I is kind intentions , but said he had no wish to be tied hand and foot as an honorary member , but wished to be at liberty to take part in their proceedings . The other notice will be considered at the next meeting of the lodge . Bro . Sf eedman , P . M . was
unanimously re-elected as Tyler , and there being no further business the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren then adjourned to the large hall , where the banquet was served , the W . AL presiding . At the conclusion grace was said by the Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chaplain , and Chaplain of the lodge , followed by "The Health of the Queen " ami the National Anthem . The W . M . said the next toast
he had to submit to the brethren for their consideration vvas that of " The Health of the Alost Worshipful the Grand Alaster , His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales . " They all knew from the papers how he had enjoyed himself in India , and he trusted that his visit would not only have afforded enjoyment to his Royal Highness , but would cement ferlings of kindness and goodwill between this
country and India . He had no doubt it would be attended with beneficial results in India , and he was sure that all Masons Would be prepared to give him a hearty reception on his return . He ( the W . M . ) had the privilcgeanil pleasure of attending at his installation at the Albert Hall , and he was much struck with the energy and ability with which His Royal Highness conducted the proceedings , and
he vvas sure that all would drink his health with heartiness and cordiality—a request that was enthusiastically responded to . The W . M . said the next toast he had to offer to their notice was that of " The Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , J the Deputy Grand Master , the Earl Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Past and Present . " They had two Grand Officers members of the
lotlge , and one of them , Bro . Simpson , Past Grand Chaplain , was then present . He was a man who was well known in Masonry , and a man , he might say , whom they all esteemed . The toast was well received . Bro . the Rev . R . J . Simpson said he thanked the W . M ., the officers , and brethren for the honour they had done the officers , past and present , of the Grand Lodge . The names of Lord
Carnarvon and Lord Skelmersdale were names that were sufficiently answerable for the performance of their public and private duties , and they were also names always received with every feeling of respect in a Freemason ' s Lodge . Freemasonry had a great mission always before it , for it had the happiness to possess in itself the elements of right , and whether engaged
in business or pleasure a religious principle was inculcated , and it * -ent far to give permanence to the welfare and happiness of mankind . It was a happy thing that Freemasonry should come to the point , for as a number of grains tended to form the lump of stone , so did the different individual members of Freemasonry help to improve the whole body of society to which they belonged .
After some other observations , he said that , feeling his attachment to the lotlge , as he must feel as their Chaplain , he did not wish any longer to be an honorary member , and he trusted thelodge would allow him to be its real member for the future , for he felt he should like to be attached as an active and not as an honorary member . He was responding for the Grand Lodge , but whether it vvas
for a small lodge , The Great City Lodge , or the Small City Lodge , they were all banded together for the same object , in diffusing that that was good , and extending the happiness and welfare of their fellow creatures . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Headon , I . P . M ., said it vvas now his duty to propose the next toast , which was that of "The Health of the W . Alaster . " He had asked him as a particular favour not to
propose it , and perhaps he would tell them why , but he could not consent in his position as Past Alaster to forego the pleasure he had in proposing his health . He could say more , that the W . Alaster had done his utmost to overcome the difference in their ritual , and he wished lhat there was but one . ritual , so that they might have perfect working amongst them . The W . Master , in reply , said his reason for wishing Bro . Headon not to propose the toast of his
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health was because the evening was somewhat advanced . He thought they had heard enough of him for the last twelve months ; but as Bro . Heedon had thought proper to propose that toast nothing remained for him but to thank the brethren for the very cordial manner in which they had responded to the toast . Bro . Headon had alluded to the difference of their
ritual , but he had done his best to give them what he had done . He was much indebted to all the brethren for their kindness during his year of office , and he thanked them for this renewed mark of their courtesy to him as W . M ., as that was the last time he should address them in that capacity . Bro . Headon returned thanks for the " Past Masters , " and Bro . Styles , for his health as the Initiate .
The next toast was that of "The "Visitors , " for which the greater part of them returned thanks . Bro . Brockman , from Aladras , said : After a very protracted stay in the East he was very proud to bc amongst them that evening , and he found them what Masons were all over the world . He had thoroughly enjoyed himself , for which he cordially thanked them , and he felt himself as much at home as if
he had known them all for years . Bro . Allcot , from Hong Kong , said he had been a few months in England , and during that time he had visited several lodges , but he had never met with more ' able working than he had seen in that lodge , and he should take back with him to the far East many pleasant \ recollections of that evening . He trusted the lodge might continue to prosper , and by uniting
members under their banner show to the world at large that there is something in Freemasonry , and whether they hailed from one lodge or another he trusted that they might all become members of that Grand Lodge where the Great Architect of the Universe lives and reigns for evermore . ( Cheers . ) The Tyler's toast was then given , and the proceedings were brought to a cl « se at an earlyhour .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1558 ) . —This lodge held its fifth regular meeting at the Surrey Alasonic Hall , on Thursday , the 9 th inst . Bro . W . Snowden , W . AL , being unavoidably absent on important business , Bros . J . Dunn , P . M . and Sec , officiated as W . M . ; W . S . Cackett , S . W . ; T . Sleap , J . W . ; W . Mit . chell , S . D . ; A . Runacres , J . D . ; E . W . Boyton , D . C , as
I . G . ; W . Chalk , W . S . Also members of the lodge Bros . R . Scott , J . R . Smith , C . E . Power , J . Kemp , J . Dixon , J . E . Pentreath , W . Grayson , J . H Swan , C . Sims . Also visitors Bros . J . Stanford , 72 ; E . G . Webster , 72 j G . Allcot , 525 ; J . Sutcliffe , 1309 ; C . E . Towell , 1056 ; H . T . T . Ross , 87 ; M . S . Larlham , W . M . 1539 ; J . Ruff , 95 ; J . Ilrrnaman , 1326 ; J . W . Brooke , i } 8 i ; E . W .
Devereux , 1423 . The minutes of lhe last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . Messrs . W . Fish , J . W . Smith , and W . G . Bolt were initiated . Bros . W . Bower , J . Dixon , and W . Grayson were duly passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , and Bros . R . Scott and J . R . Smith were raised . The W . AL , Bro . W . Snowden , arrived and took the chair . Notice of motion was given by Bro . T . Sleap ,
J W ., that at the next regular meeting of the lodge " The propriety of altering Bye-law No . t , so as to reduce the number of meetings from nine to six in every twelve months , and that the meetings take place every alternate month" be taken into consideration , as more conducive to the interests of the lodge . Also to consider the question of raising the visitors' fee for refreshment . The lodge
was adjourned till Thursday , the 13 th April . The brethren then partook of refreshments in the banquet-room of the hall . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and heartily responded to . In reply to the toast of " The Visitors" several neat speeches were made , congratulating the lodge on its harmony , good working , and prosperity . Bro . Allcot (( ij ) said that when in China he had heard
that the Masonic ceremonies were conducted in a very slovenly manner in England . Since he had been in this country he had visited many lodges , and on his return to China he should be able to acquaint his brethren there that Freemasonry in England is conducted with the utmost regularity and decorum—in short , that . Freemasonry in every part of the globe he had visited is one universal science .
BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . —The first meeting under Bro . Brown , the new W . M ., was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , March and , when he was supported by Bros . Cooper , acting as I . P . M . ; Carey , P . M ., as S . W . ; Falkner , J . W . ; Ashley , P . M . and Treas . ; C . Wilkinson , Sec . ; Braham , | S . D . ; Denham , J . D . ; Gummer , I . G . ; Wilton , P . M . and Dir . of Cer . ; Hunt
and Radway , Stewards ; Past Masters Ruble , Mann , Mitchell , and Dr . Hopkins ; several members , Bro . Styles presiding at the harmonium ; as visitors , Bros . Collins , 379 ! Sparrow , P . M . 906 ; Pinkett , 906 ; and Bigwood , Tyler . The minutes having been read , " and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bro . T . Trevor , W . M . 944 , S . C , Bombay , as a joining member , which being unanimous in
his favour , he was duly received into the lodge . Messrs . Mercer and Mcatyard , previously balloted for , were ad . mitted , and initiated by the W . M . The charge was ad . mirably delivered by Bro . Cooper , and the J . W . was equally successful in the explanation of the working tools . In the course of the evening the brethren were carried off for refreshment , generously provided by the W . M ., whose
kindness was acknowledged by a vote , which was carried by acclamation . Bros . Hunt and Gummer presented the report of the committee appointed to see to the renovation of the furniture , for which an expense of £ 21 had been incurred , which was ordered to be paid , and after some discussion as to missing articles , a cordial vote of thanks was awarded to them for their efficient services . On the
proposition of the J . W ., a committee was appointed to confer with deputations from the other Masonic bodies in Bath as to the purchase of a new organ . The W . M . feelingly announced the severe domestic bereavement which had befallen Bro . General Doherty , W . M . of 906 , and the Secretary was directed to forward to this highly esteemed brother a letter of condolence on behalf of the brethren of
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Bro . Allcot , from Hong Kong , also replied . He was , he might say , a stranger in the vast metropolis of London , having arrived here only a few months ago , after an absence of 18 years . He went first to Hong Kong , where there were four lodges . He was then removed to Ningno , where he made it his business once a month to go to the Lodge Tuscan . There were four lodges there under
British sway , one American , one German , aud one French lodge . He had been much pleased at the way in which the Kennington Lodge was worked , and he might truly say it was sublime . He trusted that it might long continue to prosper , and might be the means of disseminating light and truth to the world , while it brought many true and good men under the banner of Freemasonry . He
trusted all present would be spared to do their duty in this world , and after that be admitted as good and faithful Craftsmen to the Grand Lodge above , and be granted seats in the dresence of the Great Architect . The W . AL t h cn proposed " The Ir itiates . " While Alasonry was progressing so much it behoved the brethren to keep a watchful eye on those who were desirous of being admitted to the Order .
As to those who had been initiated that evening , he knew , or at least he believed , that the } would become a valuable acquisition to the Order . He did not know anything more gratifying to a Alaster of a lodge than to have the privilege of imparting to otheri those beautiful tenets with which he was himself so well acquainted . Some 18 or 19 years ago he saw the light of Masonrv , and it made so
deep an impression on him that he felt it now as if it had been but yesterday . From what he had seen of the initiates that day it had made the same impression on them . He congratulated them on having become members of the brotherhood , whose principles were brotherly love , relief , and truth , and whose watchwords were loyalty and charity . Bros . King and Wardley replied , and the W . AI .
having given the P . M . 's , " Bro . Gardner made an excellent reply , in which he promised the W . M . all . the assistance in his power . The toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary " was responded to by Bros . Page and Stuarl . The W . AL , in proposing " The Alasonic Press , " paid a high compliment to the " Freemason , " the accuracy of whose reports , both of lo . lge meetings and all the Grand
proceedings in Alasonry , he could speak ro from his own personal experience . Bro . H . Alassey replied for this journal . The officers each responded for themselves , and Bro . Longstaff having given the Tyler ' s- t-iast , thj br thrcn separated afler spending a tery pleasant evening . LANGTHORNE LODGE (_\ V . 1411 ) . —Th- first regular meeting nf this lodge , under the presidency of the
newly-installed W . AL , Bro . R . C . Owen , was hil I at the Swan Hotel , S'ratford , E „ en Thursday , the 24 th ult ., the following officers be ' unr present , viz .: Bros . R . G . Owen , W . AL ; B . CundL-k , S . W . ; 11 , e . it . r , J . W ., C . VV . Ashdown , P . AL and Sec ; C . l / iccv , P . M . and P . G . | . D . Herts ; T . S . Taylor , S . D . ; II . N . T . ylur , J . D . ; G . F . Dix , I . G . ; W . J . Itivclt , D . C : S . Morris , W . S . ; Al Sherwin ,
Org . ; ant ) W . Steedman , 1 ; le >; tngither with a number of brethren , and several visitors . The lodge hiving been duly opened , and the minutes of the 1 ist meeting r .-a . l and confirmed , Bro . Claridge , of ihis 1 idgr , and Bru . G . F . Crane , of the Lotlge Rose of Denmark , No . 97 ; , were severally passed lo the degree of Kt How Craft . The lodge was closed down to the First Degree , and the ballot taken
for Air . J . Voung , a candidate for initiation , which proving unanimous in his favour , and that gentleman being in attendance , he vvas admitted , and duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The ceremonies throughout were very creditably performed by the W . AI , assisted by his newly-invested officers , most of whom being young , though energetic , Masons will no
doubt , ere long , endeavour to render the working of this lodge equal to that of any lodge presided over by older and more ex \ trt brethren . The report of the Audit Committee was after some discussion , unanimously received antl adopted , and the nomination of Bro . C . W . Ashdown , P . M . and Sec , to represent the lodge as Steward at the forthcoming annual festival of the Girls' School , brought the business of the evening to a conclusion . The lodge
was then closed and the brethren adjourned for refreshment , separating in perfect peace and harmony , after spending si most pleasant and enjoyable evening ; the Organist , Bro . Sherwin , and several other brethren contributing some excellent songs , & -c . The visitors present were Bros . E . W . Clarke , W . AI . 975 ; F . V . Latlrielle , P . M . ioj 6 ; A . Grimwadr , 1381 ; J . Boulton , 1056 ; R . Lei . lhwaite , 282 ; and | . Alcoc ' k , P . AI . 1228 .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday evening , March nth , at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon , street , and it was very numerously attended by both members and visitors , and among . it the latter were the following brethren : —Nochmer , P . M . 186 ; Poynter , P . M . 902 ; G . Allcot , T . 2 * , Zetland , Hong Kong ; Brockman ,
Madras ; H . John , 749 ; G . Bisftt , 405 , Scotch Constitution ; L . Corne , 49 ; Partridge , 144 ^ ; Botterill , 49 ; Codner , 23 ; D . Green , 179 ; W . H . Green , 403 ; Alonckwood , 19 : ; Alorgan , 1335 ; Hcrold , 1056 ; T . S . Carter , P . M . 403 ; and others . The lodge vvas opened at the early hour of two o ' clock , when Bro . Moody , P . M . and Sec , took the chair , and the usual preliminaries having been
gone through , the lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and Bros . Wyltr , Ro ) d , Robert ? , Boote , Sampson , White , and De Letive vv re respectively raised to the Degree of A ! . Al . This duty was kit . dly entrusted to Bro . Aloody by the W . M . on account of one of the candidates for the Sublime Degree being a personal friend of
the woithy Secretary , and he wished to be allowed to perform that ceremony . It is needless to say that in Bro . Mood /* hands the work was well done , and left nothing to be desired . The W . AI . then assumed the chair , and Mr . William Styles , a candidate for Freemasonry , being in attendance , be was most ably instructed into its mys . lefiff by the W . M . Tbe nc ^ t business vi ' as the election of
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W . AL for the ensuing year , and a ballot unanimously resulted in the choice of Bro . Seex , the S . W ., to fill that office , who returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him , promisingto do his utmost to secure their approbation , and expressing a hope that at the end of his year of office he should leave the chair with the same kind feelings as he had been elected to it that night . The next business was
the election of Treasurer for the year , but before the nomination took place Bro . Freeman , who has hitherto filled that office from the commencement of the lodge , expressed his wish to retire , but hoped his place would be filled by one of the Past Masters , and Bro . He . idon , the Immediate Past Master , was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy . As Bro . Headon is such a thorough favourite with every
member of the lodge the announcement of the result was received with loud cheering . Bro . Headon , I . P . AI ., returned thanks to the brethren for this mark of their confidence , and hoped that the amount would be ' arge that they should place in his hands , and he assured them that he would take good care cf it . Bro . Headon then said he had a pleasing duty , to propose that a Past Treasurer ' s jewel
should bc presented to Bro . Freeman , as an acknowledgment on the part of the lodgeof his services . Bro . H . Thompson , P . AL ( " Freemason" ) , said if he was in order he should like to make an addition to this notice of motion , and to supplement to by the words , " And that Bro . Freeman should become an honorary member of the lodge . " He was quite sure that
when they r . iuembcred the courtesy , tindness , and goodwill Bro . Freeman had invariably displayed towards every brother , they would admit with him that this was a compliment that would be well deserved . Bro . Moody said that Bro . Freeman had just telegraphed to him that he should not like to accept it . ( Laughter . ) Bro . Thompson said if that was Bro . Freeman's desire he would not press
the motion , however much he might consider he deserved that honour to be conferred upen him . Bro . Freeman thanked Sro . Thompson for I is kind intentions , but said he had no wish to be tied hand and foot as an honorary member , but wished to be at liberty to take part in their proceedings . The other notice will be considered at the next meeting of the lodge . Bro . Sf eedman , P . M . was
unanimously re-elected as Tyler , and there being no further business the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren then adjourned to the large hall , where the banquet was served , the W . AL presiding . At the conclusion grace was said by the Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chaplain , and Chaplain of the lodge , followed by "The Health of the Queen " ami the National Anthem . The W . M . said the next toast
he had to submit to the brethren for their consideration vvas that of " The Health of the Alost Worshipful the Grand Alaster , His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales . " They all knew from the papers how he had enjoyed himself in India , and he trusted that his visit would not only have afforded enjoyment to his Royal Highness , but would cement ferlings of kindness and goodwill between this
country and India . He had no doubt it would be attended with beneficial results in India , and he was sure that all Masons Would be prepared to give him a hearty reception on his return . He ( the W . M . ) had the privilcgeanil pleasure of attending at his installation at the Albert Hall , and he was much struck with the energy and ability with which His Royal Highness conducted the proceedings , and
he vvas sure that all would drink his health with heartiness and cordiality—a request that was enthusiastically responded to . The W . M . said the next toast he had to offer to their notice was that of " The Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , J the Deputy Grand Master , the Earl Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Past and Present . " They had two Grand Officers members of the
lotlge , and one of them , Bro . Simpson , Past Grand Chaplain , was then present . He was a man who was well known in Masonry , and a man , he might say , whom they all esteemed . The toast was well received . Bro . the Rev . R . J . Simpson said he thanked the W . M ., the officers , and brethren for the honour they had done the officers , past and present , of the Grand Lodge . The names of Lord
Carnarvon and Lord Skelmersdale were names that were sufficiently answerable for the performance of their public and private duties , and they were also names always received with every feeling of respect in a Freemason ' s Lodge . Freemasonry had a great mission always before it , for it had the happiness to possess in itself the elements of right , and whether engaged
in business or pleasure a religious principle was inculcated , and it * -ent far to give permanence to the welfare and happiness of mankind . It was a happy thing that Freemasonry should come to the point , for as a number of grains tended to form the lump of stone , so did the different individual members of Freemasonry help to improve the whole body of society to which they belonged .
After some other observations , he said that , feeling his attachment to the lotlge , as he must feel as their Chaplain , he did not wish any longer to be an honorary member , and he trusted thelodge would allow him to be its real member for the future , for he felt he should like to be attached as an active and not as an honorary member . He was responding for the Grand Lodge , but whether it vvas
for a small lodge , The Great City Lodge , or the Small City Lodge , they were all banded together for the same object , in diffusing that that was good , and extending the happiness and welfare of their fellow creatures . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Headon , I . P . M ., said it vvas now his duty to propose the next toast , which was that of "The Health of the W . Alaster . " He had asked him as a particular favour not to
propose it , and perhaps he would tell them why , but he could not consent in his position as Past Alaster to forego the pleasure he had in proposing his health . He could say more , that the W . Alaster had done his utmost to overcome the difference in their ritual , and he wished lhat there was but one . ritual , so that they might have perfect working amongst them . The W . Master , in reply , said his reason for wishing Bro . Headon not to propose the toast of his
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health was because the evening was somewhat advanced . He thought they had heard enough of him for the last twelve months ; but as Bro . Heedon had thought proper to propose that toast nothing remained for him but to thank the brethren for the very cordial manner in which they had responded to the toast . Bro . Headon had alluded to the difference of their
ritual , but he had done his best to give them what he had done . He was much indebted to all the brethren for their kindness during his year of office , and he thanked them for this renewed mark of their courtesy to him as W . M ., as that was the last time he should address them in that capacity . Bro . Headon returned thanks for the " Past Masters , " and Bro . Styles , for his health as the Initiate .
The next toast was that of "The "Visitors , " for which the greater part of them returned thanks . Bro . Brockman , from Aladras , said : After a very protracted stay in the East he was very proud to bc amongst them that evening , and he found them what Masons were all over the world . He had thoroughly enjoyed himself , for which he cordially thanked them , and he felt himself as much at home as if
he had known them all for years . Bro . Allcot , from Hong Kong , said he had been a few months in England , and during that time he had visited several lodges , but he had never met with more ' able working than he had seen in that lodge , and he should take back with him to the far East many pleasant \ recollections of that evening . He trusted the lodge might continue to prosper , and by uniting
members under their banner show to the world at large that there is something in Freemasonry , and whether they hailed from one lodge or another he trusted that they might all become members of that Grand Lodge where the Great Architect of the Universe lives and reigns for evermore . ( Cheers . ) The Tyler's toast was then given , and the proceedings were brought to a cl « se at an earlyhour .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1558 ) . —This lodge held its fifth regular meeting at the Surrey Alasonic Hall , on Thursday , the 9 th inst . Bro . W . Snowden , W . AL , being unavoidably absent on important business , Bros . J . Dunn , P . M . and Sec , officiated as W . M . ; W . S . Cackett , S . W . ; T . Sleap , J . W . ; W . Mit . chell , S . D . ; A . Runacres , J . D . ; E . W . Boyton , D . C , as
I . G . ; W . Chalk , W . S . Also members of the lodge Bros . R . Scott , J . R . Smith , C . E . Power , J . Kemp , J . Dixon , J . E . Pentreath , W . Grayson , J . H Swan , C . Sims . Also visitors Bros . J . Stanford , 72 ; E . G . Webster , 72 j G . Allcot , 525 ; J . Sutcliffe , 1309 ; C . E . Towell , 1056 ; H . T . T . Ross , 87 ; M . S . Larlham , W . M . 1539 ; J . Ruff , 95 ; J . Ilrrnaman , 1326 ; J . W . Brooke , i } 8 i ; E . W .
Devereux , 1423 . The minutes of lhe last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . Messrs . W . Fish , J . W . Smith , and W . G . Bolt were initiated . Bros . W . Bower , J . Dixon , and W . Grayson were duly passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , and Bros . R . Scott and J . R . Smith were raised . The W . AL , Bro . W . Snowden , arrived and took the chair . Notice of motion was given by Bro . T . Sleap ,
J W ., that at the next regular meeting of the lodge " The propriety of altering Bye-law No . t , so as to reduce the number of meetings from nine to six in every twelve months , and that the meetings take place every alternate month" be taken into consideration , as more conducive to the interests of the lodge . Also to consider the question of raising the visitors' fee for refreshment . The lodge
was adjourned till Thursday , the 13 th April . The brethren then partook of refreshments in the banquet-room of the hall . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and heartily responded to . In reply to the toast of " The Visitors" several neat speeches were made , congratulating the lodge on its harmony , good working , and prosperity . Bro . Allcot (( ij ) said that when in China he had heard
that the Masonic ceremonies were conducted in a very slovenly manner in England . Since he had been in this country he had visited many lodges , and on his return to China he should be able to acquaint his brethren there that Freemasonry in England is conducted with the utmost regularity and decorum—in short , that . Freemasonry in every part of the globe he had visited is one universal science .
BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . —The first meeting under Bro . Brown , the new W . M ., was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , March and , when he was supported by Bros . Cooper , acting as I . P . M . ; Carey , P . M ., as S . W . ; Falkner , J . W . ; Ashley , P . M . and Treas . ; C . Wilkinson , Sec . ; Braham , | S . D . ; Denham , J . D . ; Gummer , I . G . ; Wilton , P . M . and Dir . of Cer . ; Hunt
and Radway , Stewards ; Past Masters Ruble , Mann , Mitchell , and Dr . Hopkins ; several members , Bro . Styles presiding at the harmonium ; as visitors , Bros . Collins , 379 ! Sparrow , P . M . 906 ; Pinkett , 906 ; and Bigwood , Tyler . The minutes having been read , " and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bro . T . Trevor , W . M . 944 , S . C , Bombay , as a joining member , which being unanimous in
his favour , he was duly received into the lodge . Messrs . Mercer and Mcatyard , previously balloted for , were ad . mitted , and initiated by the W . M . The charge was ad . mirably delivered by Bro . Cooper , and the J . W . was equally successful in the explanation of the working tools . In the course of the evening the brethren were carried off for refreshment , generously provided by the W . M ., whose
kindness was acknowledged by a vote , which was carried by acclamation . Bros . Hunt and Gummer presented the report of the committee appointed to see to the renovation of the furniture , for which an expense of £ 21 had been incurred , which was ordered to be paid , and after some discussion as to missing articles , a cordial vote of thanks was awarded to them for their efficient services . On the
proposition of the J . W ., a committee was appointed to confer with deputations from the other Masonic bodies in Bath as to the purchase of a new organ . The W . M . feelingly announced the severe domestic bereavement which had befallen Bro . General Doherty , W . M . of 906 , and the Secretary was directed to forward to this highly esteemed brother a letter of condolence on behalf of the brethren of