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Correspondence.
Correspondence .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents , but we wish , in a spirit of fair play to all , to permit—within certain necessary limitsfree discussion .
PROPOSING CANDIDATES . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " De ? r Sir and Brother , Perhaps you will permit me the presumption of . differing from your line of argument , as held forth in the last issue of the Freemason , in regard to the recent appeal to Grand Lodge .
The affix of " R . N . "—Royal Navy—to a candidate ' s name is neither more nor less than an indication of the " profession or occupation " of the candidate , and cannot by any stretch of imagination be held to apply to his " place of abode , " as provided by the Boolt / of Constitutions . Besides , along with the ruling of the Deputy Grand Registrar and the President of the Board of General Purposes , that the appeal be dismissed , we have the stultifying qualification and advice to add the name of the candidate ' s ship as his " place of abode , " in future propositions of the kind .
That the dictum of our legal advisers in this matter was a case of " not guilty but don't do it again , " goes without saying , and , as it is not the first time during the present year that a similar deliverance has been promulgated for the government of English Freemasonry , the policy is one that , in this latter-day rush to secure candidates , is , in my humble opinion , calculated to prejudicially affect all the law and order laid down for our guidance in the Book of Constitutions . — Fraternally yours , W . F . LAMONBY . December nth .
Craft Masonry.
Craft Masonry .
City of Westminster Lodge , No . 1563
PRESENTATION TO BRO . W . C . SMITH , P . M ., SECRETARY . The installation meeting of this most successful and ever-growing lodge took place at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on the 25 th ult ., when Sy members and 44 visitors attended to honour Bro . E . T . Ginder , a very popular member of the lodge , on his being installed W . M . Amongst the very large gathering were Bros . M . M . Taylor , W . M . ; E . T . Ginder , S . W ., W . M . elect ; A . H . Marks , I . P . M . ; C M . Brander , P . M ., Treas . ; W . C Smith , P . M ., Sec . ; T . H . Breach , Asst . Sec . ; F . Hill , P . M . ;
and H . Fonseca , P . M . Visitors : Bros . E . L . Valeriani , P . M . 16 S 7 , P . G . S . B . ; Baron D . Barnett , P . M . iGGS ; R . R . Callxk , P . M . 15 S 5 ; H . B . Pullman , P . M . ; A . Brown , 25 S 9 ; J . Howlett , 15 ; E . H . Ferraier , 1 SS 9 ; W . Bentley , 1963 ; C . D , Lindsay , 957 ; F . W . Bird , W . M . 1228 ; W . Fisher , SOo ; J . Hands , iSS ; E . L , Wagstaff , 1212 ; F . Walker , S . W . 1 G 27 ; P . Erback , S 20 ; L . Danielsson , 147 ' ; E . J . Chambers , 54 S ; E . A . Anson , 212 S ; J . P . Curtis , 1363 ; H . R . Williams , W . M . S 20 ; L . A . Bassctt , 1790 ; I . C Dunningham , 174 ; J . Kemshall , 704 ; J .
Omer , P . M . 1259 ; F . J . Eadle , P . M . ; C Morrison , 1901 ; J . B . Taylor , P . M . 250 ; W . A . Powell , i 2 yS ; E . Stear , 250 ; F . 1 . Deaton , P . M . 25 ; G . W . Tyrrell , 1000 ; R . W . Henry , 144 ; P . Hecles , 619 j J . Kent , Giy ; H . Sharp , 2411 ; J . A . Jones , 177 GJ J . J . Gimble , 1790 ; H . J . King , 230 S ; R . T . West , i 744 h and others . The minutes of the last lodge and emergency meetings having been read , the W . M ., Bro . M . M . Taylor , initiated Messrs . H . N . Philllips , Frank Little , A . L . Huggins , and G . F . Thompson . Bro . C . M . Brander , P . M ., then occupied the chair , and installed Bro . E . T . Ginder as W . M . The working ofBro . Brander was carried out in
excellent manner , for which he deserved the highest praise . The newly-installed W . M . invested his officers , giving a kind and appropriate word to each officer . The following brethren .- re the officers for the ensuing year : Bros . H . T . Culliford , S . W . ; E . Ruther . ford , J . W . ; C . M . Brander , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . C Smith , P . M ., Sec ; T . H . Beach , Asst . Sec . ; J . H . Horner , S . D . ; J . B . O'Callaghan , J . D . ; J . B . Burton , I . G . ; F . J . Chaffers , Org . ; A .. W . Bacon , D . C ; E . C Wiseman , A . D . C . ; S . Fonseca , A . T . Winkler , and P . I . Reynolds , Stwds . ; and T . Potter , P . M ., Tyler .
The delivery of the customary addresses was most ably rendered by Bro . C . M . Brander , P . M . The report of the Audit Committee , showing a very substantial balance in hand , was received , and four gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting . The W . M ., in presenting a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . M . M . Taylor , I . P . M ., stated that his next task was a very important and pleasant one , and he hoped the small token would ever remind him of the high esteem and regard in which he was held by them all , and accept the jewel asa slight return for his great services to the lodge . It could not be bestowed
on one more worthy to wear it , whose efforts were much appreciated by the members . In acknowledging the jewel Bro . Taylor said that he had done his very utmost as Master , and to be congratulated by the W . M . and the members on his working was the greatest honour he could wish . The jewel he should ever look upon as a great prize , and he should never forget his happy year of office and the kindness he had received at the hands of the members . The jewel bore the following inscription : "Presented by the City of Westminster Lodge , No . 1563 to Bro . Marlborough Millbank Taylor , P . M .,
, as a token of fraternal regard and in appreciation of the excellent manner in which he discharged the duties of W . M . —25 th N ' ovember , iSy 7 . " In pathetic terms Bro . W . C . Smith , P . M ., alluded to the sad and tragic death of the Countess Lathom , and he moved lhat a letter be sent to the Earl ot Lathom , the M . W . Pro Grand Master , expressing to his lordship their deepest and most respectful sympathy in the great calamity which had befallen him . The proposition was seconded by Bro . A . II . Marks , P . M ., End on being put to the vote , was carried unanimously . The W . M . then rose
ard ( aid he had yet another very pleasant duty to perform , which was to present Bro . W . C . Smith , P . M ., with an address and a cheque on behalf of the members as a small tcktn cf Ihe feeling they had towards him and for his valuable services as Secretary lo the ledge . The address was as follows : " Presented to Bro . William Charles Smith , P . M ., by the brethren of the City of Westminster Lodge , No . 1563 , as a token of esteem and respect and to mark their appreciation of the able and courteous manner in which he has fulfilled the office of the Secretary andthc great interest he has taken in
the welfare of the lodge and Freemasonry in general , and the brethren pray that the Great Aichitcct of Ihe Universe may prolong his life and give him good health so that he may remain with them for many years . Bros , M . M . Taylor , W . M . ; A . II . Maiks , I . P . M . ; J . 11 . Marttll , S . W . ; K . T . G ndcr , | . W . j Hyman Fcnseca , P . M . ; Frederick Hill , P . M . ; C . M . Brander , P . M ., Treas . ; November 25 th , 1 S 97 . " Bro . W . C . Smith , P . M ., en nsini- ; , was enthusiastically received . He said that he was sure
ikty wtuld understand with what feelings he rose to thank them one and all for the very far . dstme testimonial . Anyone accepting office should in duty bound carry out the duties to Ihe Lest cf his ability . He had had every assistance and courtesy from them all which he very much appreciated , and his only fear was that his health would not peirr . it him lo go on much longer . The ledge was a large one and it had made remarkable pregtiss , but ihe woik was heavy and important , ar . d in conclusion he again thanked them most heaitily and most sincerely .
Other business followed , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a ¦ v rVnTc / ii- 'banr-uet , which was admirably served under the peisonal superintendence of the Manager , liro . Oddunio . The Worshipful Master gave , with commendable brevity , the usual loyal and Masonic . toasts , which were duly honoured . In responding for "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " Bro . E . L . Valeriani ,
P . G . S . B ., whese name was associated with the toast , stated that he had visited the City of Westminster Ledge on many occasions , but that was the first time he had attended as a Grand Officer , and he was honoured to have been asked to acknowledge the toast . He had many dear friends in the lodge , which had made such great progress and he had no doubt that itsprospeiity would continue under the presidency of their genial and energetic Worshipful Master .
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Bro . M . M . Taylor , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the Worship ful Master , Bro . E . T . Ginder , " said that in Bro . Ginder they had a W . M . who was cap able of doing everything to add to the prosperity of the lodge and the happiness of the members , and there was no doubt he would have , as they all wished him , a very happy and prosperous year of office . Bro . Fitzgerald stated that the W . M . and the Assistant Secretary ( Bro . T . H . Beach ) were ( roincr up as Stewards at the forthcoming Centenary Festival of the Bovs '
Institution , and he urged the members to give freely . The list he held _ in his hand amounted to £ ' 200 , and he hoped to be able to announce , before the evening was over , that it had swelled to £ 500 , which would be paying a great compliment to the W . M . and Bro . Beach . Bro . E . T . Ginder , W . M ., on rising to respond , received a very hearty welcome . He stated that he would do his utmost to make the lodge the success it always had been . He and Bro . Beach would be grateful to the members for any amount they might give for the boys . He was honoured to be the Master of such an important lodge , in which he had received every kindness from them all .
The W . M ., in proposing "The I . P . M ., Bro . M . M . Taylor , " paid a tribute to the excellent work done by Bro . Taylor , whose year of office had been a great success , for which he was to be congratulated . Bro . M . M . Taylor , I . P . M ., in reply , observed that it was a proud day for him to be in the grand position as a Past Master of such an important lodge , and he was happy that he was succeeded by one who would be able to add to the prosperity of the lodge . He had received nothing but kindness from them all , and _ he took that opportunity of thanking his officers during the time he occupied the chair for their great assistance , which he should never forget .
The toast of " The Initiates " was next given by the W . M ., who remarked that he thought they would all be good and true , and looking to the extraordinary great reception they had had , the members , he felt , must be of the same opinion . In respense , Bro . H . N . Phillips thanked them for the enthusiastic way the initiates had been received . On looking round the table , the majority appeared to him to be married , and he , as a single man , would not keep them late , so he would content himself by observing how glad he was to be a Mason , and that he was honoured to have
been elected a member of such a good lodge . Bros . Frank Little and A . L . Huggins also responded in brief , but appropriate , terms . In proposing the toast of "The Visitors , " the W . M . stated that the lodge was always honoured with a large number of guests , and that evening they were graced with the presence of nearly 50 . Many were experienced and distinguished in the Craft , and he hoped to see them again during his year of office , and he joined with the toast the
names of Bros . F . J . Eadle , P . M . 179 ; F . J . Deaton , P . M . 23 ; R . R . Callick , P . M . 15 S 5 ; and Baron Barnett , P . M . 16 GS . Bro . F . J . Eadle , P . M ., responded , congratulating the members on the great working of the lodge , and thought the W . M . would carry out his duties with honour to himself and the lodge . He had many dear friends members ot the lodge , and perhaps it would not be long before he visited them again .
Bros . F . J . Deaton , P . M . ; R . R . Callick , P . M . ; and Baron Barnett also acknowledged the toast , bearing testimony tothe excellent working , and the hearty manner the visitors had been received and entertained . The W . M . gave " The Past Masters , Installing Master , Treasurer , and Secretary , " remarking that they could not do without the Past Masters , who were a very important body , and , as to the Treasurer and Secretary , they were both excellent officers , and their great efforts on behalf of the lodge were much appreciated by the members .
Bro . C . M . Brander , P . M ., Installing Master , responded . He said the W . M . was his initiate , and it was a great delight to him to have shown the W . M . his first light in Masonry , and to have had the great honour to instal him . If he had worked hard for the lodge he hoped always to do so . They were in a very flourishing condition , and the Benevolent Fund had a good balance on the right side . Bro . W . C . Smith , P . M ., Sec , also acknowledged the toast , and said that he was
pleased that his efforts had given satisfaction , and he would do in the future—as he hoped he had done in the past—his utmost to promote the prosperity of the lodge . The W . M . gave "The Officers , " and at a very late hour the Tyler ' s toast brought the happy proceedings to an end . Miss Minnie Ginder ( daughter of the W . M . ) , Miss Amy Russell , Bros . Dr . Taylor , Phipps , Albert Rayner , Bridgman , Childs , and Enney , vocally and otherwise , entertained the brethren .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
Pythagoras Chapter , No . 88 . The half-yearly convocation of this chapter , attached to the Scientific Lodge , No . SS , was held on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Lion Hotel , Cambridge . Comp . Rev . L . R . Tuttiett was installed as M . E . Z . by Comp . W . P . Spalding , I . P . Z ., and Comps . J . Gordon Chcnnell and A . E . Chaplin were installed as H . and J . respectively by Comp . F . Piggott , P . Z . The officers elected last June were subsequently invested . Bros . W . H . Heal , 8 S , and T . Leader . 1200 and 3107 , were elected . The latter brother ,
however , was unable to be present . The exaltation of Bro . Heal was proceeded with , and the wark of the P . S . was ably discharged by Comp . C . H . Banham , in conjunction with Comp . Spalding , P . Z . The lectures by the Second and Third Principals followed ; and Comp . B . Chennell , P . Z ., gave the signs and the description of the pedestal . The Auditors' report of the Treasurer ' s account was of a satisfactory character . On the motion of Comp . W . I . Spalding , P . Z ., it was resolved to give 10 guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . ,. The companions afterwards adjourned for banquet , and the evening was passed in true Masonic harmony .
THE LORD LIEUTENANT OF IRELAND and Countess Cadogan will entertain a family party at the Viceregal Lodge , Dublin , for Christmas . Their Excellencies will pay one or two visits in Ireland before taking up their residence at Dublin Ca > tle for the season , which commences on January zy'h . The Lord Lieutenant will hold his lirsr Levee on Tuesday , February 1 st , and a Drawing Room will be held on the evening 01 the day following .
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Correspondence.
Correspondence .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents , but we wish , in a spirit of fair play to all , to permit—within certain necessary limitsfree discussion .
PROPOSING CANDIDATES . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " De ? r Sir and Brother , Perhaps you will permit me the presumption of . differing from your line of argument , as held forth in the last issue of the Freemason , in regard to the recent appeal to Grand Lodge .
The affix of " R . N . "—Royal Navy—to a candidate ' s name is neither more nor less than an indication of the " profession or occupation " of the candidate , and cannot by any stretch of imagination be held to apply to his " place of abode , " as provided by the Boolt / of Constitutions . Besides , along with the ruling of the Deputy Grand Registrar and the President of the Board of General Purposes , that the appeal be dismissed , we have the stultifying qualification and advice to add the name of the candidate ' s ship as his " place of abode , " in future propositions of the kind .
That the dictum of our legal advisers in this matter was a case of " not guilty but don't do it again , " goes without saying , and , as it is not the first time during the present year that a similar deliverance has been promulgated for the government of English Freemasonry , the policy is one that , in this latter-day rush to secure candidates , is , in my humble opinion , calculated to prejudicially affect all the law and order laid down for our guidance in the Book of Constitutions . — Fraternally yours , W . F . LAMONBY . December nth .
Craft Masonry.
Craft Masonry .
City of Westminster Lodge , No . 1563
PRESENTATION TO BRO . W . C . SMITH , P . M ., SECRETARY . The installation meeting of this most successful and ever-growing lodge took place at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on the 25 th ult ., when Sy members and 44 visitors attended to honour Bro . E . T . Ginder , a very popular member of the lodge , on his being installed W . M . Amongst the very large gathering were Bros . M . M . Taylor , W . M . ; E . T . Ginder , S . W ., W . M . elect ; A . H . Marks , I . P . M . ; C M . Brander , P . M ., Treas . ; W . C Smith , P . M ., Sec . ; T . H . Breach , Asst . Sec . ; F . Hill , P . M . ;
and H . Fonseca , P . M . Visitors : Bros . E . L . Valeriani , P . M . 16 S 7 , P . G . S . B . ; Baron D . Barnett , P . M . iGGS ; R . R . Callxk , P . M . 15 S 5 ; H . B . Pullman , P . M . ; A . Brown , 25 S 9 ; J . Howlett , 15 ; E . H . Ferraier , 1 SS 9 ; W . Bentley , 1963 ; C . D , Lindsay , 957 ; F . W . Bird , W . M . 1228 ; W . Fisher , SOo ; J . Hands , iSS ; E . L , Wagstaff , 1212 ; F . Walker , S . W . 1 G 27 ; P . Erback , S 20 ; L . Danielsson , 147 ' ; E . J . Chambers , 54 S ; E . A . Anson , 212 S ; J . P . Curtis , 1363 ; H . R . Williams , W . M . S 20 ; L . A . Bassctt , 1790 ; I . C Dunningham , 174 ; J . Kemshall , 704 ; J .
Omer , P . M . 1259 ; F . J . Eadle , P . M . ; C Morrison , 1901 ; J . B . Taylor , P . M . 250 ; W . A . Powell , i 2 yS ; E . Stear , 250 ; F . 1 . Deaton , P . M . 25 ; G . W . Tyrrell , 1000 ; R . W . Henry , 144 ; P . Hecles , 619 j J . Kent , Giy ; H . Sharp , 2411 ; J . A . Jones , 177 GJ J . J . Gimble , 1790 ; H . J . King , 230 S ; R . T . West , i 744 h and others . The minutes of the last lodge and emergency meetings having been read , the W . M ., Bro . M . M . Taylor , initiated Messrs . H . N . Philllips , Frank Little , A . L . Huggins , and G . F . Thompson . Bro . C . M . Brander , P . M ., then occupied the chair , and installed Bro . E . T . Ginder as W . M . The working ofBro . Brander was carried out in
excellent manner , for which he deserved the highest praise . The newly-installed W . M . invested his officers , giving a kind and appropriate word to each officer . The following brethren .- re the officers for the ensuing year : Bros . H . T . Culliford , S . W . ; E . Ruther . ford , J . W . ; C . M . Brander , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . C Smith , P . M ., Sec ; T . H . Beach , Asst . Sec . ; J . H . Horner , S . D . ; J . B . O'Callaghan , J . D . ; J . B . Burton , I . G . ; F . J . Chaffers , Org . ; A .. W . Bacon , D . C ; E . C Wiseman , A . D . C . ; S . Fonseca , A . T . Winkler , and P . I . Reynolds , Stwds . ; and T . Potter , P . M ., Tyler .
The delivery of the customary addresses was most ably rendered by Bro . C . M . Brander , P . M . The report of the Audit Committee , showing a very substantial balance in hand , was received , and four gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting . The W . M ., in presenting a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . M . M . Taylor , I . P . M ., stated that his next task was a very important and pleasant one , and he hoped the small token would ever remind him of the high esteem and regard in which he was held by them all , and accept the jewel asa slight return for his great services to the lodge . It could not be bestowed
on one more worthy to wear it , whose efforts were much appreciated by the members . In acknowledging the jewel Bro . Taylor said that he had done his very utmost as Master , and to be congratulated by the W . M . and the members on his working was the greatest honour he could wish . The jewel he should ever look upon as a great prize , and he should never forget his happy year of office and the kindness he had received at the hands of the members . The jewel bore the following inscription : "Presented by the City of Westminster Lodge , No . 1563 to Bro . Marlborough Millbank Taylor , P . M .,
, as a token of fraternal regard and in appreciation of the excellent manner in which he discharged the duties of W . M . —25 th N ' ovember , iSy 7 . " In pathetic terms Bro . W . C . Smith , P . M ., alluded to the sad and tragic death of the Countess Lathom , and he moved lhat a letter be sent to the Earl ot Lathom , the M . W . Pro Grand Master , expressing to his lordship their deepest and most respectful sympathy in the great calamity which had befallen him . The proposition was seconded by Bro . A . II . Marks , P . M ., End on being put to the vote , was carried unanimously . The W . M . then rose
ard ( aid he had yet another very pleasant duty to perform , which was to present Bro . W . C . Smith , P . M ., with an address and a cheque on behalf of the members as a small tcktn cf Ihe feeling they had towards him and for his valuable services as Secretary lo the ledge . The address was as follows : " Presented to Bro . William Charles Smith , P . M ., by the brethren of the City of Westminster Lodge , No . 1563 , as a token of esteem and respect and to mark their appreciation of the able and courteous manner in which he has fulfilled the office of the Secretary andthc great interest he has taken in
the welfare of the lodge and Freemasonry in general , and the brethren pray that the Great Aichitcct of Ihe Universe may prolong his life and give him good health so that he may remain with them for many years . Bros , M . M . Taylor , W . M . ; A . II . Maiks , I . P . M . ; J . 11 . Marttll , S . W . ; K . T . G ndcr , | . W . j Hyman Fcnseca , P . M . ; Frederick Hill , P . M . ; C . M . Brander , P . M ., Treas . ; November 25 th , 1 S 97 . " Bro . W . C . Smith , P . M ., en nsini- ; , was enthusiastically received . He said that he was sure
ikty wtuld understand with what feelings he rose to thank them one and all for the very far . dstme testimonial . Anyone accepting office should in duty bound carry out the duties to Ihe Lest cf his ability . He had had every assistance and courtesy from them all which he very much appreciated , and his only fear was that his health would not peirr . it him lo go on much longer . The ledge was a large one and it had made remarkable pregtiss , but ihe woik was heavy and important , ar . d in conclusion he again thanked them most heaitily and most sincerely .
Other business followed , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a ¦ v rVnTc / ii- 'banr-uet , which was admirably served under the peisonal superintendence of the Manager , liro . Oddunio . The Worshipful Master gave , with commendable brevity , the usual loyal and Masonic . toasts , which were duly honoured . In responding for "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " Bro . E . L . Valeriani ,
P . G . S . B ., whese name was associated with the toast , stated that he had visited the City of Westminster Ledge on many occasions , but that was the first time he had attended as a Grand Officer , and he was honoured to have been asked to acknowledge the toast . He had many dear friends in the lodge , which had made such great progress and he had no doubt that itsprospeiity would continue under the presidency of their genial and energetic Worshipful Master .
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Bro . M . M . Taylor , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the Worship ful Master , Bro . E . T . Ginder , " said that in Bro . Ginder they had a W . M . who was cap able of doing everything to add to the prosperity of the lodge and the happiness of the members , and there was no doubt he would have , as they all wished him , a very happy and prosperous year of office . Bro . Fitzgerald stated that the W . M . and the Assistant Secretary ( Bro . T . H . Beach ) were ( roincr up as Stewards at the forthcoming Centenary Festival of the Bovs '
Institution , and he urged the members to give freely . The list he held _ in his hand amounted to £ ' 200 , and he hoped to be able to announce , before the evening was over , that it had swelled to £ 500 , which would be paying a great compliment to the W . M . and Bro . Beach . Bro . E . T . Ginder , W . M ., on rising to respond , received a very hearty welcome . He stated that he would do his utmost to make the lodge the success it always had been . He and Bro . Beach would be grateful to the members for any amount they might give for the boys . He was honoured to be the Master of such an important lodge , in which he had received every kindness from them all .
The W . M ., in proposing "The I . P . M ., Bro . M . M . Taylor , " paid a tribute to the excellent work done by Bro . Taylor , whose year of office had been a great success , for which he was to be congratulated . Bro . M . M . Taylor , I . P . M ., in reply , observed that it was a proud day for him to be in the grand position as a Past Master of such an important lodge , and he was happy that he was succeeded by one who would be able to add to the prosperity of the lodge . He had received nothing but kindness from them all , and _ he took that opportunity of thanking his officers during the time he occupied the chair for their great assistance , which he should never forget .
The toast of " The Initiates " was next given by the W . M ., who remarked that he thought they would all be good and true , and looking to the extraordinary great reception they had had , the members , he felt , must be of the same opinion . In respense , Bro . H . N . Phillips thanked them for the enthusiastic way the initiates had been received . On looking round the table , the majority appeared to him to be married , and he , as a single man , would not keep them late , so he would content himself by observing how glad he was to be a Mason , and that he was honoured to have
been elected a member of such a good lodge . Bros . Frank Little and A . L . Huggins also responded in brief , but appropriate , terms . In proposing the toast of "The Visitors , " the W . M . stated that the lodge was always honoured with a large number of guests , and that evening they were graced with the presence of nearly 50 . Many were experienced and distinguished in the Craft , and he hoped to see them again during his year of office , and he joined with the toast the
names of Bros . F . J . Eadle , P . M . 179 ; F . J . Deaton , P . M . 23 ; R . R . Callick , P . M . 15 S 5 ; and Baron Barnett , P . M . 16 GS . Bro . F . J . Eadle , P . M ., responded , congratulating the members on the great working of the lodge , and thought the W . M . would carry out his duties with honour to himself and the lodge . He had many dear friends members ot the lodge , and perhaps it would not be long before he visited them again .
Bros . F . J . Deaton , P . M . ; R . R . Callick , P . M . ; and Baron Barnett also acknowledged the toast , bearing testimony tothe excellent working , and the hearty manner the visitors had been received and entertained . The W . M . gave " The Past Masters , Installing Master , Treasurer , and Secretary , " remarking that they could not do without the Past Masters , who were a very important body , and , as to the Treasurer and Secretary , they were both excellent officers , and their great efforts on behalf of the lodge were much appreciated by the members .
Bro . C . M . Brander , P . M ., Installing Master , responded . He said the W . M . was his initiate , and it was a great delight to him to have shown the W . M . his first light in Masonry , and to have had the great honour to instal him . If he had worked hard for the lodge he hoped always to do so . They were in a very flourishing condition , and the Benevolent Fund had a good balance on the right side . Bro . W . C . Smith , P . M ., Sec , also acknowledged the toast , and said that he was
pleased that his efforts had given satisfaction , and he would do in the future—as he hoped he had done in the past—his utmost to promote the prosperity of the lodge . The W . M . gave "The Officers , " and at a very late hour the Tyler ' s toast brought the happy proceedings to an end . Miss Minnie Ginder ( daughter of the W . M . ) , Miss Amy Russell , Bros . Dr . Taylor , Phipps , Albert Rayner , Bridgman , Childs , and Enney , vocally and otherwise , entertained the brethren .
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Pythagoras Chapter , No . 88 . The half-yearly convocation of this chapter , attached to the Scientific Lodge , No . SS , was held on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Lion Hotel , Cambridge . Comp . Rev . L . R . Tuttiett was installed as M . E . Z . by Comp . W . P . Spalding , I . P . Z ., and Comps . J . Gordon Chcnnell and A . E . Chaplin were installed as H . and J . respectively by Comp . F . Piggott , P . Z . The officers elected last June were subsequently invested . Bros . W . H . Heal , 8 S , and T . Leader . 1200 and 3107 , were elected . The latter brother ,
however , was unable to be present . The exaltation of Bro . Heal was proceeded with , and the wark of the P . S . was ably discharged by Comp . C . H . Banham , in conjunction with Comp . Spalding , P . Z . The lectures by the Second and Third Principals followed ; and Comp . B . Chennell , P . Z ., gave the signs and the description of the pedestal . The Auditors' report of the Treasurer ' s account was of a satisfactory character . On the motion of Comp . W . I . Spalding , P . Z ., it was resolved to give 10 guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . ,. The companions afterwards adjourned for banquet , and the evening was passed in true Masonic harmony .
THE LORD LIEUTENANT OF IRELAND and Countess Cadogan will entertain a family party at the Viceregal Lodge , Dublin , for Christmas . Their Excellencies will pay one or two visits in Ireland before taking up their residence at Dublin Ca > tle for the season , which commences on January zy'h . The Lord Lieutenant will hold his lirsr Levee on Tuesday , February 1 st , and a Drawing Room will be held on the evening 01 the day following .
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