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UNION WATERLOO LODGE ( No . 13 ) . — The first meeting of the brethren of the above lodge after the installation o " f Bro . H . S . Syer as W . M ., in July last , took place on the gth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Williamstreet , Woolwich . The W . M . was in the chair , assisted by the following officers : Bros . N . Brown , I . P . M . ; Hodgkinson , P . M . ; G . Davies , P . M . ; R . Smith , S . W . ;
Thomas Hutton , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Bidgood , Org . ; G . Martin , S . D . ; W . Akers , J . D . ; and A . Cieai , I . G . The visitors included R . Hanson , W . M . S 29 ; Irvine Harle , P . M ., and P . P . G . P . Hampshire and Isle of Wight ; J . Elder , S . W . ' 1472 ; A . Jemini , 1107 ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . The only business before the lodge was the raising of
Bro . Sandford , and this was performed by the W . M . in good form , allowing , of course , for the lack of finish incident upon a first attempt , but with much promise for the future . After the cause of charit 3 ' had been advocated in one or two cases , the lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of refreshments . It happening to be the natal day of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of the
Order , his health was drunk with many " Hearty good wishes" for his happiness and long life , and the other loyal and Alasonic toasts were also drank in bumpers . The I . P . M ., in proposing the toast of "TheW . M ., " spoke of the excellent display he had made that night , and felt sure that he would be a credit to himself and an honour to the lodge . ( Applause . ) The W . M ., in response ,
expressed the satisfaction it gave him to meet with so cordial a reception at their hands . Those in that lodge who knew him , and had known him for any length of time , knew that when he undertook anything he went into it heart and soul . After being Secretary of the lodge for some years he was placed in the chair of the Junior Warden , and had now
the honour of presiding over its destinies for the next twelve months , but he had , as they all knew , important duties connected with parochial affairs to attend to , so that if he appeared to be a little rusty he trusted they would excuse him for that night , but they might depend upon it the lustre of the lodge should not be tarnished at his hands . ( Cheers . } He was , however , pleased that he had
given them satisfaction , and only asked them to _ give him plenty of work , and then , before his year of office was up they would find that he had fully justified their choice and been no disgrace to the Union Waterloo Lodge . ( Applause . ) The next toast was that of " The Visitors , " and Bro . Harle in response expressed the pleasure he had enjoyed at being with them that night . As a Provincial Officer of an
important province it had been his lot to visit many of the lodges in . Hampshire , and during the twelve months he had held this office he had been at the consecration of some four or five lodges by Bro . Beach , the excellent and esteemed Grand Master of the province . The last occasion was the consecration of the Prince Edward ot Saxe-Weimar Lodge , No . 1903 , by their
distinguished Bro . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , who was mostcourteousand kind to the whole of the brethren . Thc sight presented was one of thc grandest he had evcr seen in the whole of his Masonic career , not inferior even to the grand scene presented when their Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , was installed at the Albert Hall . The lodge is at Southsea , and there were upwards
of Soo Masons present . This would show them how Masonry was progressing in the province he had the honour to represent . He then alluded in glowing terms to the charities , and instanced a poor Indian brotherfrom Bombay , who had lost his all through misfortune here in Enght befo
land . His case had been taken up and broug re the lodge of Benevolence , and £ 40 had been awarded him , and with that and the assistance of some of the brethren his passage had been paid home to India where his friends awaited him . ( Applause . ) Several other toasts followed , and a social hour was passed in harmony .
PHCENIX LODGE ( No . 173 ) . —The regular November meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons ' Hall , on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . John Andrews , W . M . ; F . Foxley , S . W . ; F . D . Vine , J . W . ; H . W . Davie , Sec . ; Geo . Guterbock , S . D . ; I . V . Wood , J . D . ; E . Bending , Org . ; W . Holcombe , I . G . ; J . Blyth , I . P . M . ; G . Allen , P . M . ; J . Finch , P . M . ;
S . S . Phillips , P . M . ; F . R . Vine , P . M , ; C . T . Speight , P . M . 27 , Tyler ; W . Simpson , J . Miller , ! . Rogers , E . W . Scale , T . A . B . Riddle , W . A . Mott , E . Perry , H . Conolly , G . Stanham , W . Williams , E . Gilbert , C . F . Kcarley , J . Gairdner , G . Humphreys , E . V . New , T . Rawlings , N . R . Hart , L . Langley , C . H . Mabey , J . Houghton , D . Ferguson , W . Garrett , J . Russell , 'I \ J . Boulting , and the following visitors : Bros . E . C . Beedell ,
W . M . 1 G 07 ; H . Parsons , P . P . S . G . W . Surrey , 410 ; John Mason , P . P . G . D . Middx ., and P . M . 15 G 7 ; R . H . Blades , S . W . 256 ; T . J . Smith , S . W . S 90 ; A . Jeffries , J . W . 795 ; W . Carington , S . D . 1791 : H . Dick , 102 ; W . A . Little , 1 GG ; E . Bateman , 180 , B . Cowell , 19 S ; J . J . Thomas , 753 ; W . F . Green , SGi ; T . Drake , 1305 ; F . Bevan , 170 G ; R . B . Weed , 170 G ; A . Wolter , 1791 ;
E . W . Scale , 1539 ; and H . Massey , W . M . 1928 , P . M . G 19 { Freemason ) . There was a long list of work before thc lodge , all of which was admirably done . Bro . Edwin Bending having been elected Organist of the lodge on the motion of Bro . Blyth , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Allen P . M ., the W . M . invested him with the collar and jewel of his office , and Bro .
Bending accompanied the ceremonies of initiation and raising on the harmonium to the complete satisfaction of the brethren . Messrs . Neve Robert Hart , W . Thomas Rawlins , and W . Lester Langley were initiated into Freemasonry . Afterwards the W . M . impressively raised Bro . John Rogers to the Third Degree , and both thc candidate and the W . M . are to be congratulated on the manner in which they went through the ceremony . Before the lodge
was closed Bro . Davie , the Secretary , read a letter from Bro . J . Burford , resigning his office as Secretary of the lodge , but at the same time hoping to continue his membership . On thc motion of Bro . Blyth , P . M ., seconded by Bro . I"inch , P . M ., the resignation was accepted with extreme regret , and thc Secretary was directed to write to Bro . Burford to this effect . Afterwards , on the motion of Bro . Allen , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Blyth , P . M ., Bro . Finch , P . M ., was unanimously elected as Treasurer , and
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the W . M ., invested him with the collar and jewel of his office . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to Freemasons' Tavern , where an elegant banquet was provided . The usual toasts followed the banquet , and Bros . Bending ( Organist ) , John Rogers Raynham , and F . Bevan entertained the brethren with some beautiful vocal and instrumental harmony between the speeches . The
W . M ., in proposing the toast of "The Queen and the Craft , " said , he was sure it was impossible for him to say anything that would make this toast more cordially received than it always had been in the Phcenix Lodge , but he could not allow this opportunity to pass without referring to the womanly sympathy recently displayed by that illustrious lady in the kind messages of condolence sent by her to Mrs . Garfield in her sad trouble , and which had , he was
proud to say been so full y appreciated by our cousins on the other side of the Atlantic . In giving the toast of " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " the W . M . said the Princeof Wales had , . since he ( theW . M . ) last had the honour of proposing his health , endeared himself more closely to Freemasonry by his untiring zeal in the cause of charity and for the welfare of his country . Freemasons were proud to have him at their head , and while he
remained with them in that position Freemasonry could not help flourishing . In proposing the toast of " The Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the W . M . said that so much had been said in their honour in times gone by , that it would be superfluous for him to dwell further on their merits . Bro . Blyth , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M . " It was almost the first time he had worked the lodge . The
brethren had seen some working that he had done that evening , particularly the Third Degree , and considering the amount of work they had had before them , many were surprised at the way in which it was done . Bro . Andrews had been most assiduous in preparing himself for his several duties , and during his year of office they would no doubt see them carried out in that manner which would be satisfactory to every brother in the lodge . Many of thc
brethren had known the W . M . many years , that they were all pleased to see him in his present distinguished position , and they all wished long life , and health , and prosperity duiing his year of office . The W . M ., in responding , said it was a source of great gratification to bim to have had his health proposed by Bro . Blyth in such glowing terms , and to find it so cordially responded to by all the brethren present . He
could assure them he felt it a great honour to have been placed in the chair . It had been his great ambition to attain to that position ; and , alhough he found the duties involved thereby were no sinecure , still he should endeavour to continue to perform them to the * best of his ability , and he trusted that , with the assistance and co-operation of all the brethren , he might continue to conduct the affairs of the lodge to the satisfaction of them all . Thc W . M ., in
proposing the toast of " The Initiates , " said the brethren knew how desirable it was to infuse new blood into all societies , provided that the new blood was of such a character as to stimulate the old stock . From what he had seen of the initiates that evening , he had very great confidence in predicting that they would prove not only an acquisition to the Phcenix Lodge , but also to the Craft in general . He trusted that the manner in which Bro . Allen
had performed the ceremony of their initiation that evening had so impressed the minds of the initiates that they would all look forward with pleasurable anticipation to that which might hereafter be communicated to them . Bro Hart , in responding , said he trusted that the good wishes expressed by the W . M . would be full y warranted by him and his brother initiate ' s future career in Masonry . Bro . T . Rawlins said he should never forget thc deep impression
made on his mind by the initiatory proceedings of the evening . They were most calculated to strike any one with very great effect , and to give that feeling towards the brethren of the Order which certainly was intended in the Craft . Bro . Langley said he also was very much impressed with the ceremony , and he should endeavour to the best of his ability to maintain the honour of the Craft . In giving the toast of " The Visitors , " the W . M . said the members
ofthe Phcenix Lodge had always prided themselves on their hospitality , and the more numerous were thc guests the greater the pleasure of their hosts . He saw around him many familiar faces , and it gave him much gratification to find that they continued to come , for when a brother repeated his visit it proved that the impressions made on previous occasions had been of a favourable nature . They had nineteen visitors that evening , and many of them
distinguished Masons , whose presence must add lustre to the assembly . While asking thc brethren to drink the toast most heartily , he trusted they might see the visitors often amongst them on future occasions . Bro . H . Parsons , Past Provincial Senior Grand Warden Surrey , in reply , said thc W . M . had given him an opportunity of seeing thc working of thc lodge . and the refreshment , and on behalf of all the visitors he might say they
were equally satisfied with both . The working was admirable , tho refreshment super-excellent . On behalf of the visitors , he might say they claimed a sort of mutual co-partnership with the lodge , because it was perfectly certain thc host would be nowhere without the guest , and both in thc lodge and at the table the guests played an important part . The lodge had done their part exceedingly well , and thc visitors trusted they had done their part
equally well . They had done their very best to do justice tocverythng put before them , both in theshape of work ' and in the shape of refreshment . Speaking as a sort of " country mouse" from the provinces , he had been greatly gratified with the W . M . ' s personal performance , and as a personal friend of his of many years standing it afforded him ( Bro . Parsons ) very great satisfaction to congratulate him on this occasion . Bro . Tom Smith , S . W . Soo ,
endorsed Bro . Parson's remarks most thoroughly . Having experienced the hospitality of the lodge before , the visitors could not possibly do less than assist as far as they could in the " Fourth Degree "—( laughter)—and for himself he should always when invited be most punctual in his attendance at that Degree . ( Renewed laughter . ) He trusted
the Phoenix Lodge would go on and prosper . Bro . Phillips , P . M ., in presenting in thc name of the brethren to Bro . Blyth , the I . P . M ., a handsome framed and glazed photograph of thc members of the Ball Committee of the current year , said though , as it was known , Bro . Blyth , previous to going into the chair had been most carelul in working up for the office , he had not much Masonic work to do . He , however , indulged in some extraordinary workinc * .
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and he did this very well as one of those who promoted the Phcenix Lodge Ball . The result was a ball which succeeded to perfection , and it was the subject of congratulation by every one who was present . The brethren thought they would present him with a souvenir to hang up in his home , and this beautiful piece of photography had been produced , which they commended to Bro . Blyth's notice , and offered
for his acceptance . The brethren hoped that it would adorn his walls , and that it would be a lasting satisfaction to him to look upon it . Bro . Blyth , I . P . M ., in acknowledging the gift , said it was true he had done something , but no more than many of his predecessors , viz ., to the best of his ability to do the best he could for the lodge . He hoped T . G . A . O . T . U . would give him many years to look
at the picture . It would bring to his recollection many and many of the happiest days of his life spent amongst those who were present , whom he had known , not only in the lodge and at the banquet table , but in their and his homes . He trusted many years would be spared to them all to remember those happy days , and still further to enjoy many hours in each other's society He was made a
Mason through the instrumentality of Bro . Phillips , and it was to him he owed the pleasure of being a Mason . With regard to the ball , he certainly endeavoured to do his best , but he was surrounded by some capital workers , whose faces were to be seen in that photograph , who greatly contributed to the success . He regretted , however , that one face was absent from the photograph . He was glad to
receive the photograph , and as long as he was spared it would be a memorial of kindly feeling and friendly fellowship . The W . M ., in proposing "The Health of the P . M ., " said they had present that evening the goodly array of five P . M . ' s , and he thanked them personally for the honour they conferred upon him by their presence . He thanked them also on behalf of the whole of the lodge for
their unremitting attendance , and the valuable assistance which they at all times were so willing , and from their long experience in Masonic affairs , were so capable of affording . It gave him great pleasure to see all the Past Masters in such excellent health , and he was sure all the brethren would join with him in wishing the P . M . ' s long life and happiness . Bro . Finch , P . M ., took the opportunity
of thanking the brethren for the houour they had conferred upon him that evening by electing him as Treasurer of the lodge for thc remainder of the year . He hoped that they would find him everything that they desired . He promised them that he would carefully look after the funds , but if they could find a better man at the end of his term he should be very happy then to hand over the funds to him .
Bro . Allen , P . M ., said they knew his great desire was to see the Phcenix Lodge flourish , and that he should never be backward on any occasion to further the interests of the lodge . This was his mother lodge , and the prosperity of that lodge was one of the wishes of his heart . The W . M . had been kind enough to allude to the advice and assistance of the P . M . 's , and if he could do anything by
giving advice and assistance in the well-ruling and governing of the lodge , he should be most happy to do it . He hoped it would always be the case that the P . M . ' s of the Phcenix Lodge would rally round its reigning sovereign , and assist him in carrying out his duties satisfactorily to all the brethren . The W . M . next gave " Thc Officers , Treasurer , and Secretary . " He felt confident from thc
manner in which the officers had performed their respective duties that evening that they must have devoted much time during the recess in perfecting themselves in their working , and he thanked them for their exertions . The well-ruling of the lodge depended in a great measure on the manner in which the officers performed their duties , and no Master could hope for
success unless he had the assistance and co-operation of his officers . He could not sit down without congratulating the ' brethren on having so amiable and jovial a Treasurer , and he was sure they would find when he got to work the Treasurer would well understand the , manipulation of the finances . He would likewise express his thanks to their brother Secretary for the valuable assistance he had at all times been so ready and capable of
affording him . Bro . Finch , Davie , the S . W ., and other oflicers replied , and the Tyler's toast , given by Bro . C . T . Spreight , closed the proceedings . Among thc vocal pieces given during the evening were "Thc moon has raised her lamp " ( Bro . Bevan and Rogers ) , "Alice where art thou " ( Bro . Raynham ) , " My Friend" ( Bro . Bevan ) , " My eueen" ( Bro . Rogers ) , pianoforte selection ( Bro . ending ) , "Midshipman Easy" ( Bro . Bevan ) , and "The Death of Nelson" ( Bro . Raynham ) .
CAMDEN LODGE ( No . 704 ) . —There was a numerously attended meeting of the members of this lodge , at thc Guildhall Tavern , on Tuesday evening last , under the presidency of Bro . William Fredk . Rogers , W . Master , who was supported by Bros . Frederick Earnshaw , S . W . ; N . Goodchild , J . W . ; G . Butler , P . M ., Treas . j E . W . Young , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Blank , S . D . ; F . Snee ,
J . D . ; F . Trinder , D . C ; J . M . Frost , P . M . ; II . W . Gray , P . M . ; H . C . Soper , P . M . ; W . Meadway , P . M . ; B . Rehl , J . Saunders , John Bindon , V . Roberts , H . F . Saunders , W . C . Gleadall , C . B . Milliard , A . F . Eycrs , G . W . Osborn , T . Miller , W . Laws , E . Sayers , A . Webb , J . Very , Tyler ; and others . Among the visitors were : Bros . G . J . Reynolds , 1524 ; J . G . Thompson , 16 S 1 ; F .
Earnshaw , 902 ; and others . Lodge was opened in form shortly after five o'clock , when the ballot was opened for Messrs . John Byard , Alfred Thomas Eycrs , Edmund Sayers , and Thomas Wilson Miller , candidates for admission into the Craft . The voting in each case was unanimous , and the candidates being in attendance were duly initiated by the W . M ., who acquitted himself in
a manner that afforded the utmost satisfaction and edification to all present . B y fiat of thc W . M ., Mr . George William Osborne was then admitted , and Bro . Henry James Sibley , J . D . 453 , accepted as a joining member . I'he whole of the working was perfectly rendered . by the W . M ., assisted by his ' ofliccrs .
After the transaction of some formal business , thc brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room , where an excellent supper had been provided , and all the arrangements were such as to give the utmost satisfaction . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and amidst an abundance of excellent vocal and instrumental music amost enjoyable evening was spent . CAPPER LODGE ( No . 1076 ) . —The installation meeting of the above popular lodge took place on Thursday , the ioth inst ., at the Guildhall . Tavern , Gresham *
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UNION WATERLOO LODGE ( No . 13 ) . — The first meeting of the brethren of the above lodge after the installation o " f Bro . H . S . Syer as W . M ., in July last , took place on the gth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Williamstreet , Woolwich . The W . M . was in the chair , assisted by the following officers : Bros . N . Brown , I . P . M . ; Hodgkinson , P . M . ; G . Davies , P . M . ; R . Smith , S . W . ;
Thomas Hutton , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Bidgood , Org . ; G . Martin , S . D . ; W . Akers , J . D . ; and A . Cieai , I . G . The visitors included R . Hanson , W . M . S 29 ; Irvine Harle , P . M ., and P . P . G . P . Hampshire and Isle of Wight ; J . Elder , S . W . ' 1472 ; A . Jemini , 1107 ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . The only business before the lodge was the raising of
Bro . Sandford , and this was performed by the W . M . in good form , allowing , of course , for the lack of finish incident upon a first attempt , but with much promise for the future . After the cause of charit 3 ' had been advocated in one or two cases , the lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of refreshments . It happening to be the natal day of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of the
Order , his health was drunk with many " Hearty good wishes" for his happiness and long life , and the other loyal and Alasonic toasts were also drank in bumpers . The I . P . M ., in proposing the toast of "TheW . M ., " spoke of the excellent display he had made that night , and felt sure that he would be a credit to himself and an honour to the lodge . ( Applause . ) The W . M ., in response ,
expressed the satisfaction it gave him to meet with so cordial a reception at their hands . Those in that lodge who knew him , and had known him for any length of time , knew that when he undertook anything he went into it heart and soul . After being Secretary of the lodge for some years he was placed in the chair of the Junior Warden , and had now
the honour of presiding over its destinies for the next twelve months , but he had , as they all knew , important duties connected with parochial affairs to attend to , so that if he appeared to be a little rusty he trusted they would excuse him for that night , but they might depend upon it the lustre of the lodge should not be tarnished at his hands . ( Cheers . } He was , however , pleased that he had
given them satisfaction , and only asked them to _ give him plenty of work , and then , before his year of office was up they would find that he had fully justified their choice and been no disgrace to the Union Waterloo Lodge . ( Applause . ) The next toast was that of " The Visitors , " and Bro . Harle in response expressed the pleasure he had enjoyed at being with them that night . As a Provincial Officer of an
important province it had been his lot to visit many of the lodges in . Hampshire , and during the twelve months he had held this office he had been at the consecration of some four or five lodges by Bro . Beach , the excellent and esteemed Grand Master of the province . The last occasion was the consecration of the Prince Edward ot Saxe-Weimar Lodge , No . 1903 , by their
distinguished Bro . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , who was mostcourteousand kind to the whole of the brethren . Thc sight presented was one of thc grandest he had evcr seen in the whole of his Masonic career , not inferior even to the grand scene presented when their Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , was installed at the Albert Hall . The lodge is at Southsea , and there were upwards
of Soo Masons present . This would show them how Masonry was progressing in the province he had the honour to represent . He then alluded in glowing terms to the charities , and instanced a poor Indian brotherfrom Bombay , who had lost his all through misfortune here in Enght befo
land . His case had been taken up and broug re the lodge of Benevolence , and £ 40 had been awarded him , and with that and the assistance of some of the brethren his passage had been paid home to India where his friends awaited him . ( Applause . ) Several other toasts followed , and a social hour was passed in harmony .
PHCENIX LODGE ( No . 173 ) . —The regular November meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons ' Hall , on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . John Andrews , W . M . ; F . Foxley , S . W . ; F . D . Vine , J . W . ; H . W . Davie , Sec . ; Geo . Guterbock , S . D . ; I . V . Wood , J . D . ; E . Bending , Org . ; W . Holcombe , I . G . ; J . Blyth , I . P . M . ; G . Allen , P . M . ; J . Finch , P . M . ;
S . S . Phillips , P . M . ; F . R . Vine , P . M , ; C . T . Speight , P . M . 27 , Tyler ; W . Simpson , J . Miller , ! . Rogers , E . W . Scale , T . A . B . Riddle , W . A . Mott , E . Perry , H . Conolly , G . Stanham , W . Williams , E . Gilbert , C . F . Kcarley , J . Gairdner , G . Humphreys , E . V . New , T . Rawlings , N . R . Hart , L . Langley , C . H . Mabey , J . Houghton , D . Ferguson , W . Garrett , J . Russell , 'I \ J . Boulting , and the following visitors : Bros . E . C . Beedell ,
W . M . 1 G 07 ; H . Parsons , P . P . S . G . W . Surrey , 410 ; John Mason , P . P . G . D . Middx ., and P . M . 15 G 7 ; R . H . Blades , S . W . 256 ; T . J . Smith , S . W . S 90 ; A . Jeffries , J . W . 795 ; W . Carington , S . D . 1791 : H . Dick , 102 ; W . A . Little , 1 GG ; E . Bateman , 180 , B . Cowell , 19 S ; J . J . Thomas , 753 ; W . F . Green , SGi ; T . Drake , 1305 ; F . Bevan , 170 G ; R . B . Weed , 170 G ; A . Wolter , 1791 ;
E . W . Scale , 1539 ; and H . Massey , W . M . 1928 , P . M . G 19 { Freemason ) . There was a long list of work before thc lodge , all of which was admirably done . Bro . Edwin Bending having been elected Organist of the lodge on the motion of Bro . Blyth , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Allen P . M ., the W . M . invested him with the collar and jewel of his office , and Bro .
Bending accompanied the ceremonies of initiation and raising on the harmonium to the complete satisfaction of the brethren . Messrs . Neve Robert Hart , W . Thomas Rawlins , and W . Lester Langley were initiated into Freemasonry . Afterwards the W . M . impressively raised Bro . John Rogers to the Third Degree , and both thc candidate and the W . M . are to be congratulated on the manner in which they went through the ceremony . Before the lodge
was closed Bro . Davie , the Secretary , read a letter from Bro . J . Burford , resigning his office as Secretary of the lodge , but at the same time hoping to continue his membership . On thc motion of Bro . Blyth , P . M ., seconded by Bro . I"inch , P . M ., the resignation was accepted with extreme regret , and thc Secretary was directed to write to Bro . Burford to this effect . Afterwards , on the motion of Bro . Allen , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Blyth , P . M ., Bro . Finch , P . M ., was unanimously elected as Treasurer , and
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the W . M ., invested him with the collar and jewel of his office . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to Freemasons' Tavern , where an elegant banquet was provided . The usual toasts followed the banquet , and Bros . Bending ( Organist ) , John Rogers Raynham , and F . Bevan entertained the brethren with some beautiful vocal and instrumental harmony between the speeches . The
W . M ., in proposing the toast of "The Queen and the Craft , " said , he was sure it was impossible for him to say anything that would make this toast more cordially received than it always had been in the Phcenix Lodge , but he could not allow this opportunity to pass without referring to the womanly sympathy recently displayed by that illustrious lady in the kind messages of condolence sent by her to Mrs . Garfield in her sad trouble , and which had , he was
proud to say been so full y appreciated by our cousins on the other side of the Atlantic . In giving the toast of " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " the W . M . said the Princeof Wales had , . since he ( theW . M . ) last had the honour of proposing his health , endeared himself more closely to Freemasonry by his untiring zeal in the cause of charity and for the welfare of his country . Freemasons were proud to have him at their head , and while he
remained with them in that position Freemasonry could not help flourishing . In proposing the toast of " The Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the W . M . said that so much had been said in their honour in times gone by , that it would be superfluous for him to dwell further on their merits . Bro . Blyth , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M . " It was almost the first time he had worked the lodge . The
brethren had seen some working that he had done that evening , particularly the Third Degree , and considering the amount of work they had had before them , many were surprised at the way in which it was done . Bro . Andrews had been most assiduous in preparing himself for his several duties , and during his year of office they would no doubt see them carried out in that manner which would be satisfactory to every brother in the lodge . Many of thc
brethren had known the W . M . many years , that they were all pleased to see him in his present distinguished position , and they all wished long life , and health , and prosperity duiing his year of office . The W . M ., in responding , said it was a source of great gratification to bim to have had his health proposed by Bro . Blyth in such glowing terms , and to find it so cordially responded to by all the brethren present . He
could assure them he felt it a great honour to have been placed in the chair . It had been his great ambition to attain to that position ; and , alhough he found the duties involved thereby were no sinecure , still he should endeavour to continue to perform them to the * best of his ability , and he trusted that , with the assistance and co-operation of all the brethren , he might continue to conduct the affairs of the lodge to the satisfaction of them all . Thc W . M ., in
proposing the toast of " The Initiates , " said the brethren knew how desirable it was to infuse new blood into all societies , provided that the new blood was of such a character as to stimulate the old stock . From what he had seen of the initiates that evening , he had very great confidence in predicting that they would prove not only an acquisition to the Phcenix Lodge , but also to the Craft in general . He trusted that the manner in which Bro . Allen
had performed the ceremony of their initiation that evening had so impressed the minds of the initiates that they would all look forward with pleasurable anticipation to that which might hereafter be communicated to them . Bro Hart , in responding , said he trusted that the good wishes expressed by the W . M . would be full y warranted by him and his brother initiate ' s future career in Masonry . Bro . T . Rawlins said he should never forget thc deep impression
made on his mind by the initiatory proceedings of the evening . They were most calculated to strike any one with very great effect , and to give that feeling towards the brethren of the Order which certainly was intended in the Craft . Bro . Langley said he also was very much impressed with the ceremony , and he should endeavour to the best of his ability to maintain the honour of the Craft . In giving the toast of " The Visitors , " the W . M . said the members
ofthe Phcenix Lodge had always prided themselves on their hospitality , and the more numerous were thc guests the greater the pleasure of their hosts . He saw around him many familiar faces , and it gave him much gratification to find that they continued to come , for when a brother repeated his visit it proved that the impressions made on previous occasions had been of a favourable nature . They had nineteen visitors that evening , and many of them
distinguished Masons , whose presence must add lustre to the assembly . While asking thc brethren to drink the toast most heartily , he trusted they might see the visitors often amongst them on future occasions . Bro . H . Parsons , Past Provincial Senior Grand Warden Surrey , in reply , said thc W . M . had given him an opportunity of seeing thc working of thc lodge . and the refreshment , and on behalf of all the visitors he might say they
were equally satisfied with both . The working was admirable , tho refreshment super-excellent . On behalf of the visitors , he might say they claimed a sort of mutual co-partnership with the lodge , because it was perfectly certain thc host would be nowhere without the guest , and both in thc lodge and at the table the guests played an important part . The lodge had done their part exceedingly well , and thc visitors trusted they had done their part
equally well . They had done their very best to do justice tocverythng put before them , both in theshape of work ' and in the shape of refreshment . Speaking as a sort of " country mouse" from the provinces , he had been greatly gratified with the W . M . ' s personal performance , and as a personal friend of his of many years standing it afforded him ( Bro . Parsons ) very great satisfaction to congratulate him on this occasion . Bro . Tom Smith , S . W . Soo ,
endorsed Bro . Parson's remarks most thoroughly . Having experienced the hospitality of the lodge before , the visitors could not possibly do less than assist as far as they could in the " Fourth Degree "—( laughter)—and for himself he should always when invited be most punctual in his attendance at that Degree . ( Renewed laughter . ) He trusted
the Phoenix Lodge would go on and prosper . Bro . Phillips , P . M ., in presenting in thc name of the brethren to Bro . Blyth , the I . P . M ., a handsome framed and glazed photograph of thc members of the Ball Committee of the current year , said though , as it was known , Bro . Blyth , previous to going into the chair had been most carelul in working up for the office , he had not much Masonic work to do . He , however , indulged in some extraordinary workinc * .
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and he did this very well as one of those who promoted the Phcenix Lodge Ball . The result was a ball which succeeded to perfection , and it was the subject of congratulation by every one who was present . The brethren thought they would present him with a souvenir to hang up in his home , and this beautiful piece of photography had been produced , which they commended to Bro . Blyth's notice , and offered
for his acceptance . The brethren hoped that it would adorn his walls , and that it would be a lasting satisfaction to him to look upon it . Bro . Blyth , I . P . M ., in acknowledging the gift , said it was true he had done something , but no more than many of his predecessors , viz ., to the best of his ability to do the best he could for the lodge . He hoped T . G . A . O . T . U . would give him many years to look
at the picture . It would bring to his recollection many and many of the happiest days of his life spent amongst those who were present , whom he had known , not only in the lodge and at the banquet table , but in their and his homes . He trusted many years would be spared to them all to remember those happy days , and still further to enjoy many hours in each other's society He was made a
Mason through the instrumentality of Bro . Phillips , and it was to him he owed the pleasure of being a Mason . With regard to the ball , he certainly endeavoured to do his best , but he was surrounded by some capital workers , whose faces were to be seen in that photograph , who greatly contributed to the success . He regretted , however , that one face was absent from the photograph . He was glad to
receive the photograph , and as long as he was spared it would be a memorial of kindly feeling and friendly fellowship . The W . M ., in proposing "The Health of the P . M ., " said they had present that evening the goodly array of five P . M . ' s , and he thanked them personally for the honour they conferred upon him by their presence . He thanked them also on behalf of the whole of the lodge for
their unremitting attendance , and the valuable assistance which they at all times were so willing , and from their long experience in Masonic affairs , were so capable of affording . It gave him great pleasure to see all the Past Masters in such excellent health , and he was sure all the brethren would join with him in wishing the P . M . ' s long life and happiness . Bro . Finch , P . M ., took the opportunity
of thanking the brethren for the houour they had conferred upon him that evening by electing him as Treasurer of the lodge for thc remainder of the year . He hoped that they would find him everything that they desired . He promised them that he would carefully look after the funds , but if they could find a better man at the end of his term he should be very happy then to hand over the funds to him .
Bro . Allen , P . M ., said they knew his great desire was to see the Phcenix Lodge flourish , and that he should never be backward on any occasion to further the interests of the lodge . This was his mother lodge , and the prosperity of that lodge was one of the wishes of his heart . The W . M . had been kind enough to allude to the advice and assistance of the P . M . 's , and if he could do anything by
giving advice and assistance in the well-ruling and governing of the lodge , he should be most happy to do it . He hoped it would always be the case that the P . M . ' s of the Phcenix Lodge would rally round its reigning sovereign , and assist him in carrying out his duties satisfactorily to all the brethren . The W . M . next gave " Thc Officers , Treasurer , and Secretary . " He felt confident from thc
manner in which the officers had performed their respective duties that evening that they must have devoted much time during the recess in perfecting themselves in their working , and he thanked them for their exertions . The well-ruling of the lodge depended in a great measure on the manner in which the officers performed their duties , and no Master could hope for
success unless he had the assistance and co-operation of his officers . He could not sit down without congratulating the ' brethren on having so amiable and jovial a Treasurer , and he was sure they would find when he got to work the Treasurer would well understand the , manipulation of the finances . He would likewise express his thanks to their brother Secretary for the valuable assistance he had at all times been so ready and capable of
affording him . Bro . Finch , Davie , the S . W ., and other oflicers replied , and the Tyler's toast , given by Bro . C . T . Spreight , closed the proceedings . Among thc vocal pieces given during the evening were "Thc moon has raised her lamp " ( Bro . Bevan and Rogers ) , "Alice where art thou " ( Bro . Raynham ) , " My Friend" ( Bro . Bevan ) , " My eueen" ( Bro . Rogers ) , pianoforte selection ( Bro . ending ) , "Midshipman Easy" ( Bro . Bevan ) , and "The Death of Nelson" ( Bro . Raynham ) .
CAMDEN LODGE ( No . 704 ) . —There was a numerously attended meeting of the members of this lodge , at thc Guildhall Tavern , on Tuesday evening last , under the presidency of Bro . William Fredk . Rogers , W . Master , who was supported by Bros . Frederick Earnshaw , S . W . ; N . Goodchild , J . W . ; G . Butler , P . M ., Treas . j E . W . Young , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Blank , S . D . ; F . Snee ,
J . D . ; F . Trinder , D . C ; J . M . Frost , P . M . ; II . W . Gray , P . M . ; H . C . Soper , P . M . ; W . Meadway , P . M . ; B . Rehl , J . Saunders , John Bindon , V . Roberts , H . F . Saunders , W . C . Gleadall , C . B . Milliard , A . F . Eycrs , G . W . Osborn , T . Miller , W . Laws , E . Sayers , A . Webb , J . Very , Tyler ; and others . Among the visitors were : Bros . G . J . Reynolds , 1524 ; J . G . Thompson , 16 S 1 ; F .
Earnshaw , 902 ; and others . Lodge was opened in form shortly after five o'clock , when the ballot was opened for Messrs . John Byard , Alfred Thomas Eycrs , Edmund Sayers , and Thomas Wilson Miller , candidates for admission into the Craft . The voting in each case was unanimous , and the candidates being in attendance were duly initiated by the W . M ., who acquitted himself in
a manner that afforded the utmost satisfaction and edification to all present . B y fiat of thc W . M ., Mr . George William Osborne was then admitted , and Bro . Henry James Sibley , J . D . 453 , accepted as a joining member . I'he whole of the working was perfectly rendered . by the W . M ., assisted by his ' ofliccrs .
After the transaction of some formal business , thc brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room , where an excellent supper had been provided , and all the arrangements were such as to give the utmost satisfaction . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and amidst an abundance of excellent vocal and instrumental music amost enjoyable evening was spent . CAPPER LODGE ( No . 1076 ) . —The installation meeting of the above popular lodge took place on Thursday , the ioth inst ., at the Guildhall . Tavern , Gresham *