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the brethren , to which he was pleased to send the following reply : "Sandringham . "To the Master Islington Masonic Lodge , Highbury — I thank the brethren for kind congratulations . "ALBERT EDWARD . " Later , the W . M . reminded the brethren that at that time

Ihere was a brillant gathering assembled at the Guildhall , to do honour to the new Chief Magistrate of the City of London , he asked the brethren to drink " The Health of Bro . Alderman Tyler , Lord Mayor , " and to wish him a successful year of office . This was heartily done , and subsequently the following telegram was read to the brethren : "Sincere thanks for your kind congratulations . Present my best fraternal wishes to your lodge .

"LORD MAYOR . " Bro . E . Blinkhorn , P . M ., proposed the toast of " The Visitors , " calling upon Bro . C C . Renaud as the greatest stranger to the lodge to reply , which he did briefly . Bro . S . Napper , P . M ., proposed "TheOfficers , " to which the Secretary and S . W . replied . The Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .

Mention must be made of the excellent musical arrangements which added so much to the pleasure of the evening . Bro . F . Simmblids sang "They all love Jack ; " Bro . Bury , " Queen of the Earth ; " Bro . Isler , " The White Squall" and "A weary lot is thine , fair maid ; " Bro .

Newman , "Jack Jones" and "The Three Anglers ; " Bro . D . C . Attwater , * ' Blow , blow , thou winter wind , " " Blueeyed Nancy , " and as an encore , " Mona ; " Bro . Blinkhorn a comic ditty , " Guy Fawkes ; " and Bro . Yexley gave an excellent recitation , " Auld Lang Syne " being the finale . Bro . H . Stafford Trego accompanied .

Royal Kensington Lodge ( No . 1627 ) . — The installation meeting of this successful lodge was held on Friday , the 3 rd instant , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C . Present : Bros . W . Bellamy , W . M . ; E . Daoust , S . W . ; E . E . Pouard , J . W . ; J . D . Stevens , P . M ., Treas . ; H . P . Hay , P . M ., Sec . ; j . Broughton , S . D . ; ~ . F . Bennewitz , J . D . ; E . Delacoste , P . M ., D . C ; Ellerman

L . P . , LG . ; F . Walker , Stwd . ; R . F . Potter , P . M ., Tyler ; J . H . Jarvis , P . M . ; H . G . Hale , P . M . ; J . Pitt , P . M . ; M . Ehrmann , C . j . Butler , A . J . Wilson , J . B . Ehrmann , H . J . Bliss , F . Walker , J . M . Keempner , and others . Visitors : Bros . J . M . McLeod , P . P . S . G . W . Derbyshire , Sec . R . M . I . B . ; J . Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec R . M . B . L ; F . J . Smith , I . P . M . 2030 ; F . H . Doggett ,

P . M . 2024 ; G . Everett , P . G . Treas . ; E . Valeriani , P . M . 16 S 7 ; E . St . Clair , P . M . 20 C 0 , G . Steward ; E . Monteuuis , P . G . S . B . ; J . L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C ; P Willoughby , P . M . 23 , G . S . B . ; L . Verdier , 590 ; J . E . Shand , P . M . ; and others . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The Audit report was adopted ,

showing the lodge accounts in a highly satisfactory position . Bro . Daoust , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented and duly installed into the chair of K . S ., and appointed and invested the following officers : Bros . W . Bellamy , I . P . M . ; E . E . Pouard . S . W . ; C . F . Bennewitz , J . W . ; J . D . Stevens , P . M ., Treas . ; H . P . Hay , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Broughton , S . D . ; J . B . Ehrmann , J . D . ; 0 . Heinemann , I . G .: E .

Delacoste , P . M ., D . C . ; F . Walker , Stwd . ; and R . F . Potter , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . W . Bellamy for his able services as W . M . for the past year , 'l'he installation ceremony and investiture of officers were carried out in the chaiacteristic style of this loJge . The brethren afterwards dined in the Crown Room , the banquet being of a very recherche description , as may be

imagined , as the VV . M . is general manager of Messrs . Spiers and Ponds . A band of music played during dinner , after which the loyal and Masonic leasts were submitted and cordially responded to , Bro . Valeriani acknowledging and returning thanks for "The Visitors . " In the interval of the toasts a serio-comic entertainment

was provided by the following artistes : Fred . Darby , Herbert Campbell , Charles Compton , Rosa Gleen ( cornet solo ) , Fanny Robina , Walter Billing , and others , so that a most enjoyable evening was brought happily to a close with the Tyler's toast . The Worshipful Master ' s arrangements ( Bro . Daoust ) , in conjunction with the Secretary ( Bro . Hay ) , were all most excellent for the comfort and enjoyment of all .

Earl of Carnarvon Lodge ( No . 1642 ) . — The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on the 9 th inst . at Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , when Bro . Dr . F . Ernest Pocock , W . M ., presided . 'There were also present the officers of the lodge , and Bros . Murlis , P . M . ; S . Fry , P . M ., M . P . ; Woodmason , P . M . ; D . P . Cama , P . G . T . ; Henry Ilatt , Herbert JonesDr . RotheroeW .

, , R . Thomson , II . Armfield , J . French , S . H . Bennett , E , W . Beard , C J . Burt , VV . II . Handover , S . Ransom , Dr . Searson , Wm . Rhee , J . Ingledew , T . P . Rid . r , E . Lcc , F . King , Wm . Roberts , L . H . Chocqueel , S . Passing , ham , A . K . Thomson , ; and J . Whittlcsea . Visitors Bros . R . II . Cama , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; IL Dehane , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; Col . S . H . Winter , P . M . ; Col . I . A .

Uoyd , W . M . 1971 ; J . Gillingham , P . M . ; Lewis Bealc , Maitland Coffin , Williams , W . M . 834 ; P . Monson , P . G . S . of W . Middx . ; C . E . Botley , P . M . ; E . Baker , P . P . G . D . Surrey ; H . Massey , P . M . ; J . Stephens , P . M J . A . Smyth , P . M . ; Wm . Masters , P . M . P . G . S . ; Fredk . Binckes , P . G . S . B . ; Chas . Webster , P . M . ; J . H . Tom , linson , P . M . ; R . Cawley , F . L . Chandler , P . M ., P . P . G . P .:

J . Mackay , W . M . ; W . J . Mason , P . G . D . Surrey ; II . Lewis , J . M . Belsham , P . M . ; T . Hardman , Geo . Read , P . M . ; E . Monson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . Middx . ; E . Collings , P . M . ; H . Dowsett Smith , P . M . ; J . Wakeham , C . Mayer , P . M . ; W . II . Armfield , T . Trcadwell , II . Redman , J . M . McLeod , Sec . U . M . I . B . ; II . Tipper , P . M . ; R . G . Barton , W . M . Co ; E . J . Day , F . Stutlield , W . M . 146 7 ; W . W . Davies , Robert Grice , Wm . Chambers Leeke , S . Rawson , Middleweek , P . M . ; J . H . Pearson , J . C Coway , W . M . 1 S 71 ; Howard Fclkin , Geo . Inglish , R . Whur , S . J . Harris , P . M . ; Wm . Weaver , P . M . ; G . Una . « -J O II . lt 1 l uauaiu

— '" , ¦*"" «•. Dr . Alfred Kerr Thomson was initiated by the W . M ., who , after submitting a few observations to the brethren with respect to the balance-sheet , which he was happy to see was better than last year ' s , installed liro . E . Rogers , P . M ., I . G . S ., S . W ., W . M . elect , as Master of the lodge lor the ensuing year . Bro . Pocock was invested as I . P . M ., and afterwards presented with a Past Master ' s jewel . The 'ollowingbrethren were appointed to office : Bros . J . H .

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Ruthergien , S . W . ; E . A . Williams , J . W . ; S . H . Parkhouse , P . M ., Treas . ; Reuben Charles Green , P . M ., Sec ; J . M . Huish , S . D . ; H . Foskett , J . D . ; J . French , I . G . ; C A . Sanger , Org . ; E . M . Lander , P . M ., D . C . ; W . H . Wadham , A . D . C ; W . R . Hatton and J . E . Adkins , P . M ., P . G . R . South Wales , Stewards ; and John Bull , Tyler . On the motion of Bro . S . H . Parkhouse , Treas ., seconded by Bro . Heath , P . M ., the sum of 20 guineas was

voted from the funrls of the lodge to the list of the W . M . as Steward on behalf of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , Bro . Parkhouse stating that Bro . Cama would add a similar sum . The brethren afterwards sat down to one of Bro . Linscott ' s very choice banquets . The usual toasts were subsequently honoured . They were also entertained with some lovely music ,

under the direction of Bros . Sanger and James Kift , by Miss Ethel Winn , Miss Emily Foxcroft , Bros . H . Emlyn , James Kift , and R . Grice . Bro . Lieut . T . W . Heath , P . M ., played some nice selections on the cornet with great taste , and Bro . H . Tipper , P . M ., also delighted the company with his hand-bells performances . The W . M ., in proposing the toast which includes the Grand Officers , referred to the presence of Bros . Binckes ,

P . G . S . B ., and Cama , P . G . T ., mentioning that Bro . Binckes was the pioneer of the large subscriptions to the Charities , and that Bro . Cama was always ready to subscribe to the Charities , and more especially did this affect the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , because Bro . Cama was ever read ); to give the Steward who represented that lodge a certain amount , not in his own name , but in the name of the lodge .

Bro . Binckes , in reply , said the W . M . was a personal friend of his , besides being a Past Master of a lodge in which he had been intimately associated 30 years , and of which there were other distinguished members present . From what they knew of him and had seen of him in that lodge , they were aware he had endeared himself to them all by the able and efficient manner he had performed his duties from the lowest subordinate office to the highest .

He was quite sure the Earl of Canarvon Lodge would derive the same benefit from his Mastership as the Peace and Harmony had . Bro . D . P . Cama , in the course of his observations , said one thing which pleased him very much was that the Masters of the lodge every time stood as Steward for one or other of the noble Charitable Institutions of Masonry . As far as he was concerned it mattered not which it was

, but for himself he should go for the Girls ; and for the last three years he had told Bro . Parkhouse he would give 20 guineas in the name of the lodge to any list the lodge voted a sum to . The Worshipful Master , replying to the toast of " The W . M ., " which was proposed by Bro . Murlis , P . M ., said that was the third time he had attained the position of W . M ., and he thought he was entitled to say that was the

proudest moment of his life . He was initiated in the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge . The duties he had undertaken in other lodges he had performed to the best of his ability . He had striven to do his best , and therefore he thought that lodge should take precedence of otlur lodjes . He had never met with anything but the best treatment and kindness from his other two lodges , and he did not know he had made a bad friend in that lodge since he was initiated . He

highly appreciated belonging to it , and he felt very much flattered when the lodge voted 20 guineas and Bro . Cama gave 20 guineas . Bro . Dr . Pocock took up 100 guineas , and he ( the W . M . ) took up 60 guineas . He hoped this time it would be more . All the Charities deserved well of the brethren , because they must understand that lodge had had two , or three , or more members who had died , and the lodge had got their children into the Schools . They might

well say their money was well spent in supporting the Masonic Charities , and he hoped they would continue to support them . Bro . Dr . Thomson , in replying to the toast of "The Initiates , " said he felt very deeply the honour conferred on him in his admission as a member of the lodge , and he hoped he should act up to the principles ' . of Masonry , J . nd prove himself deserving of the kind words the VV . M . had

used , and be a good Mason . Bro . Dr . Searson , who was initiated at a previous meeting , said he was pleased to have become a member of the Masonic Order , especially in the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge . He was glad to have offered himself a candidate to that lodge , because he had many relations and friends qualified to give a good report of it . It would be his ambition never to throw discredit on it or on Freemasonry . The aspiration

which led him to seek admission to the Order would never be extinguished till he occupied the position , which was as ancient and honourable , occupied by the W . M . 'The kindness of every one to him had made the lodge very dear to his heart , and it would grow rather than diminish as time went on . The W . M ., in proposing "The Visitors , " said if it had not been Lord Mayor ' s Day more visitors would have been

present , lie had about 40 visitors , and he welcomed them very heartily . liro . R . G . Barton , W . M . 60 , in reply , said they all knew that Masonry was widely extended , and in a case of that sort , where they were invited from lodge to lodge , it enabled them to enlarge the circle of their acquaintance among the brethren , and thereby bring about that unity whicli was so much desired . He , like the other visitors , had enjoyed himself very much that evening . He was very oieased the

lodge had such an efficient Master , as nothing tended more t > its prosperity than to have as a counsellor a true man and Mason . In conclusion , lie was sure if the brethren who were absent at the Lord Mayor's banquet had known of the hospitality which would have been shown to them by the Earl of Canarvon Lodge they would not have gone . Bro . Col . Boyd referred to the great treat in working which the brethren had had in lodge ; the visitors certainly

would say they had seldom heard the ceremony of installation performed with the perfect elocution and feeling of Bro . Dr . Pocock . As to the hospitality of the lodge it was perfect . Bro . Moss , P . M . 185 , also responded , and repeated the sentiments of the other brethren as to the working and the hospitality of the lodge . Although he had been a Mason

2 t > years , this was about the second lodge only that he had visited outside his own lodge , though he had received many invitations . It gave him great pleasure to be present , because he saw around the table many faces he knew in that particular district . The pleasure was legitimate because ke had known Bro . Rogers a considerable time .

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The occasion of that visit would ever be remembered by him , and he wished the lodge as prosperous a future as it had had a past . The VV . M ., in proposing " The Treasurer and Secretary , " said those two officers had very difficult duties to perform , because if anything miscarried the Secretary got blamed , and if anything went wrong at the banquet table the Treasurer cot grumbled at . Bro . Parkhouse had not

an enemy in the parish , which was saying a great deal , knowing the many difficult duties he had to perform . In the lodge also he gave the greatest satisfaction . Although Bro . Green had not been Secretary long , whether the duties were the minutest-or most elaborate he took great care with them , and did everything he could for the benefit of the lodge . Bro . Parkhouse , responding , congratulated the W . M .,

not only on his attaining that position , but on the manner in which he had conducted the proceedings in lodge and at the banquet table , and his support of the Charities , which he ( Bro . Parkhouse ) was known to take a lively interest in . By the assistance of the brethren , the lodge was instrumental in carrying four cases into the Institutions . Bro . Cama gave the lodge his votes , and also hunted the City for others . The lodge might thank its lucky stars it had such

a W . M . as Bro . Rogers , and such a good friend as Bro . Cama . Bro . Reuben C . Green , Secretary , said Bro . Parkhouse agreed with him that there had been no complaints about the arrangements that evening . To be Secretary of such a lodge as the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge he looked upon as a Masonic distinction , and he should do all he could to maintain the dignity and reputation of the lodge .

The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Charities . " Masonry , he said , had introduced him to some of the best friends he ever wished to have . With respect to Bro . Cama , when he spoke of the Charities he spoke from the bottom of his heart , because he was a man who put his hand in his pocket deeper than any one , and went up to the Festivals year after year . He put 90 guineas on one list to make up a sum . Very few people did that . The Boys '

Institution- deserved well of the Craft . It turned out thoroughly good men ; it gave a good sound education , which was what was wanted . When they found that the three Masonic Institutions spent £ 50 , 000 a year , they had reason to be proud of them . Bro . J . Morrison McLeod , Secretary Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , acknowledged the toast . It was a very bright feature of the Order that the Charities were so

largely endowed—not in the shape of capital funds ( that would be a great mistake)—but they depended on what the brethren gave voluntarily year alter year . The Institution would never have done so well if the voluntary gifts had not been 90 per cent , of their whole money each year . The Benevolent Institution , the youngest , were spending £ 16 , 000 a year in annuities to old people ; the eldest , the Girls' , was paying £ 14 , 000 on educating the girls . The Boys '

was the middle in age , and there was a good plan in the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge of supporting each Institution alternately . This year it was the Boys' School . The object was a deserving one . In 95 years it had proved itself worthy of support ; it had turned out good men of business who had made their mark in the world . It had more than 250 boys on its books ; their physique was good ; they were bright and happy ; their clothing was good ;

they had special suits for their games , so they did not have to come indoors and sit in wet clothes . With regard to the examinations the boys had proved that the School was marching with the timrs in a liberal education . Next half-year they would get a special outside examiner . The boys had to leave at 15 years ; but the Board of Management had made arrangements by which where there was a very clever boy , who by remaining in the

School longer would be fitted for taking up a better position in life , could be retained till he was lG , 17 , or over iS . lie mentioned that to show that the Institution had a very liberal and broad-minded Board of Management . So long as the brethren were in touch with 15 representatives from London , and 15 from different parts of the country , they would be convinced that the School would be well managed .

Bro . Cama , who was also called upon to respond , trusted that the W . Al . would be enabled to take up a list with three figures in the £ column . Bro . Lander , P . M ., who had gone round with the list most assiduously , announced that lie had got nearly £ 80 . The other toasts were afterwards given and responded to , and the Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings .

Wickham Lodge ( No . 1924 ) . — The first regular meeting of this lodge , since the summer recess , was held on Monday , the Gth inst ., in St . Peter ' s Hall , Brockley . 'There was a numerous attendance , both of members and visitors , it being the date of installation of the W . M . and investiture ot officers . The lodge was draped in mourning , out of respect for the memory of Bro . John O . Abbolt , P . AL , Sec , who died last month and of

whom an obituary notice appeared in the Freemason of the 4 th inst . The W . AL , Bro . Dr . J . Gordon , opened the lodge , after which the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . W . Rowley , P . AL , Treas ., produced his balance sheet , showing the lodge to be in a very nourishing condition . Bro . W . F . Lamonby , P . AL 1 / 12 , P . P . S . G . W . Cumberland and Westmorland , and P . U . S . G . W . late District of Victiria ( E . G . ) , was balloted for and elected a joining member . Bro . Crowson

was then passed to the Second Degree . The W . AL elect , Bro . VV . AloiLy , P . AI . 1769 , and the retiring S . W ., was next presented , and regularly installed in the chair , the whole of the ceremony in connection with which being performed by Bro . Dr . Gordon in a most able manner . The following oliicers were invested and addressed on the nature of their duties by the newly-installed W . AL : Bros . W . Gore , S . VV . ; T . Ingle , P . M ., | . \ V . ; Kev . ii . Pratt , ALA .,

Chap . ; W . Rowley , P . AI ., treas . ; W . r . Dennant , P . M ., Sec ; A . S . Brown , P . M ., S . D . ; VV . R . Smith , J . D . ; A . VV . Kemp , I . G . ; A . Thomas , D . C ; and R . \ V . James and F . Brazil , Stewards . A grant of £ 25 in behalf of the widow of a late P . AI . of the lodge , was voted from the funds ; also a donation of £ 3 js . to the Pavkes Memorial Hall in Ireland . Further , tne W . Al . having

announced his intention of going up as Steward at the next Festival of the Girls' School , a sum of 20 guineas was voted to his lLt . The lodge was finally closed . Subsequently the brethren proceeded to banquet in the lower hall , Bro . W . Alorley , P . M ., presiding . In the course of a pleasant evening , Bro . Dr . Gordon , LP . M ., was presented with a valuable Past Master ' s jewel