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Middx ., S . W . ; R . J . H . Saunders , J . W ., W . M . elect ; W . Taylor , I . P . M . ; W . Wigginton , P . P . G . S . of Works Middx ., Sec ; W . H . Saunders , P . P . G . D . Middx ., Treas . ; the Rev . D'Orsey , ' Chap . ; Powell , I . G . ; and Briggs , P . M . The visitors were : Bros . Motion , P . P . G . W . Essex ; W . Dadd , P . M . 1194 ; H . Pearce , 12 ; S . T . H . Saunders , Isle of Wight ; and C . J . JonesGranite .
, Thc minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Bros . S . T . I-I . Saunders and C . J . Jones as joining members , and it proved to be unanimous in each case . The installation of Bro . R . J . M . Saunders , as W . M . for the year ensuing , was then admirably carried out by W . Bro . Wigginton . The officers invested were as follow : Bros . Walls , S . W . ;
Kennedy , J . W . ( by deputy ); W . H . Saunders , Treas . ; W . Wigginton , Sec . ; the Rev . D'Orsey , Chap . ; Powell , S . D . ; Williams , J . D . ; Briggs , I . G . ; S . Saunders , Org . ; Jones , W . S . '; and Harrison , Tyler . A vote of thanks was " then unanimously passed to W . Bro . Wigginton for his services as Installing Officer , and a like compliment was passed to Bro . Dodd ' for his kindness in attending the lodge
tJ ' pcrform the ceremony , it having been thought that the former brother , through severe indisposition , would have been unable to attend . The lodge having been duly closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts were proposed and responded to . W . Bros . Wigginton and W . H . Saunders replied upon behalf of "The Provincial Grand
Officers . " "The Health of the W . M . " was given in kindly terms by the I . P . M ., and it having been warmly received , the W . M . briefly responded , and then gave "The Visitors . " This pledge having been acknowledged by Bros . Motion and Pearce , the toast of "The Installing Officer" followed . The recipient of this honour having made a haonv and fluent response , "The Health of the
Past Masters , " coupled with the name of Bro . Ashley , I . P . M ., came next in order . In responding to this the I . P . M . thanked the brethren for the Past Master ' s jewel that had that evening been presented to him , which he should ever regard as a most interesting and valued souvenir of his Mastership of the Francis Burdett Lodge .
" The Officers , " coupled with the names of Bros . Walls , S . Saunders , and C Jones , followed . The former , in replying to this toast , referred to the melancholy intelligence that he had just received of the somewhat sudden death of their late respected caterer , Bro . Captain Baylis , which had taken place but a few minutes before the toast was given . The proceedings then terminated .
EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1 G 42 ) . —Thc installation meeting of this lodge was held at Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , on Thursday week , Bro . Smout , W . M ., in the chair . The attendance of brethren was very large , there being over one hundred present . The visitors on the occasion were Bros . J . F . B , Firth , P . M . 227 , 14355 J- J- Thomas , 753 ; J . W . Baldwin , P . M .
1423 , P . P . G . P . ; R- Fairclough , P . M . 1 G 75 ; I . Cubitt , P . G . P . ; J . N . Fryc , 195 , Prov . J . W . ; J . W . Hiscox , S . W . 1512 ; F . J . Moore , 119 G ; Ambrose W . Hall , Grand Chap . ; W . Shead , 13 G 6 ; W . Prevost , SCi ; H . Ruff , J . W . 95 ; C . Davey , P . M . 30 ; J . J . Michael , W . M . 1107 , ' P . P . G . P . Kent ; L . M . Myers , S . W . iSS ; Col . G . Ilaldane , P . D . D . G . M . Malta ; I . E . Carpenter , P . M . 2 S 4 , 111 / 1 ; A .
Dickinson , 55 ; G . C . Harding , W . M . 123 S ; C . Smith , S . W . 14 S 9 ; Lieut .-Col . H . S . Somerville Burney , P . G . Deacon ; J . Healey , 134 S ; C . W . Cunningham , 1 G 12 ; L . Bryett , P . P . G . S . of Works Berks and Bucks ; J . Driscoll , P . M . 30 ; J . W . Cuff , W . M . 1 G 0 S ; G . Davis , P . M . 1 G 7 ; W . F . Wilkinson , 115 , I . C . ; L . Wall , iSS ; H . A . Spencer , 733 ; W . W . Morgan , jun ., J . W . 1107 ; R . W . Bosworth ,
230 ; F . J . Deacon , 1382 ; G . Cooper , P . M . 507 ; J . Jordan , P . M . 4 ; J . Fisher , 733 ; S . Etherington , 1305 ; R . J . Ward , S . D . 1541 ; W . G . Vassie , 17 G 7 ; J . H . Pearson , P . M . 15 G 7 ; J . O . Surtees , P . M . I 24 S ; J . Gillingham , S . D . 1238 ; 11 . Massey , P . M . G 19 , W . M . 192 S { Freemason ); and others . Mr . John Henry Smith was initiated , and Bro . Philipps
was raised to the Third Degree . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Smout . Bro . Win . Stephens , P . M . 14 S 9 , afterwards installed Bro . thc Rev . C Darby Reade , S . W . and W . M . elect , as Master of thc lodge for the year ensuing , the ceremony being performed most impressively . The following brethren were invested as officers for the year : Bros S . Smout , I . P . M . ; S .
Smout , jun ., S . W . ; F . Fryc , J . W . ; George Penn , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . J . Murlis , P . M ., Secretary ; Rev . P . M . Holden , P . M ., Chaplain ; J . Bartle . S . D . ; Woodmason , J . D . ; W . W . Buckland , I . G . ; F . Delevanti , Organist ; ' S . II . Parkhouse , P . M ., D . C ; J . II . Wood , Assistant D . C ; K . Crabb , Wine Steward ; R . Whitaker , Asst . Wine Steward ; and Scholelield , Tyler . After Bro . Stephens had delivered the address the report of the
Auditors , Bros . Henry Hart and Henry I aylor , was read and received . The balance-sheet showed thc satisfactory result of the year's work of £ 41 Ss . Sd . in the hands ol thc Treasurer . 'J'he lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The customary toasts followed . Bro . the Rev . Ambrose W . Hall , G . C , responded to thc toast
which included The Grand Officers , and , in the course of his observations , said it was the Iirst time he had had the honour of dining in the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , and he was extremely gratified that on that first occasion he should have to reply lor so august a body as the Grand Officers of England . In doing so of course he ignored himself , but he did not ignore those other Grand Officers
who were present , because when in office they had done their duty well . Every one who knew cither the Present or Past Grand Officers , as he did , knew they had the interest of the Craft at heart , and that what they did they did with all their soul . From thc Grand Master clown to the humblest officer in Grand Lodge they had much to do , nnd many difficulties to contend with ; and although it
might be thought they had only to wear gold chains , and put on a fine appearance , they had to make difficult arrangements connected with thc Craft , which required their earnest attention , and that attention they gave with zeal and cheerfulness . It was also gratifying to him to see that the Earl of Carnarvon
Lodge had done so much in its day and generation for charity , and by the inculcation of that beautiful Masonic feeling . He congratulated thc W . M . on bearing sway over . such a lodge , and thc brethren on having such a W . M . and belonging to such a lodge . Bro . Colonel Somerville Burney , who was also called upon , said he naturally took a very great interest in
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the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , having for many years been connected with Notting-hill , and watched the progress of the lodge . He had seen the way it had supported thc Charities , and thought the lodge might well be proud of the example it had set to other lodges . He congratulated the brethren on the position the lodge held in the Craft , and also on having such an excellent W . M . Bro . S . Smout , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M . ; " and the
W . M ., in reply , said he felt it a very great privilege and high honour to preside over this lodge , where he was associated with members whom he met in every day life on the Board of Guardians and in the vestry of Kensington . He felt it a very great pleasure to be associated with all these gentlemen , after doing business , in Masonry . As the brethren were aware , many members of the Board and the vestrv were members of the lodge . Although he had
been a Mason for thirty-seven years this was the first time he had been Master of a lodge . He felt very thankful that this should be the first time he presided over a lodge , because he was connected with those in it who were connected with the work of this great parish ; and he felt very thankful for the kindness in which they had all received him . The W . M ., in proposing "The Initiate , " hoped that as Bro . Smith went on to the other Degrees he would still like
Freemasonry , and never regret the step he had that night taken . Bro . Smith replying , said he had always had a desire to be a Mason , and at last he had reached to the extent of looking through a veil , so far , indistinctly . But he hoped to progress by a certain amount of energy which Masonry would call for , as other things did , and by perseverance to attain , he did not say the seat of the VV . M ., but perhaps a little higher than he was in now .- He felt grateful to those
brethren who had proposed and seconded him , and also to all the brethren for the very kind attention he had received that night , and for the way in which he had been received among * the brethren . In proposing "The Health of the Visitors , " the W . M ., after-giving the list , said they had the Junior Member for Chelsea , Bro . Firth , present . It was now five years he had had the acquaintance of that gentleman , when he and Bro . Firth were elected members
of Ihe School Board . During the time they had been on that Board he had found that a more genial man could not be worked with , and he should always ' look back with pleasure on his association with him in giving our poorer brethren the blessings of education . Bro . J . F . B . Firlh , P . M . 217 , said he believed this was the first time lie iiad had the pleasure and the privilege of returning thanks in that part of thc metropolis for the toast of "The Visitors . "
He had , in the eastern part of the metropolis , known to them as "The city proper" proposed this toast on many occasions to the acceptance of the brethren of one of the ancient lodges of the Craft ; but coming down to the west that night by kind invitation of the W . M ., he confessed he had been astonished to find how largely the old Masonic virtue of hospitality had been developed among the brethren . He had listened to the names of
visitors as it was read , and wondered when it would perforce come to an end . The lodge ought to be congratulated on carrying out in these early years of its existence the virtues which older lodges had endeavoured to carry out , develop and support in years , long since gone by . He had been connected for many years as perhaps they might from his advanced age suppose ( laughter ) , with Freemasonry . He had been connected with it more than eighteen years . Thc
Lodge 227 , one of thc most ancient , and he trusted one of the most respectable in the City o [ London , was not the only lodge of which he had the honour of being a P . M . ; but he might say that he really never , in the whole course of his Masonic experience , had seen an illustration stronger than he had seen that evening of the future prospect and hope of Freemasonry . They had there , in the western part of London , a lodge established among men differing
perhaps in many respects , who were , nevertheless , brought together in support of this ancient Craft , developing the features of an Order which brought together men who in many other respects , and in almost all other respects would be separate , uniting them in that common charity which was the watchword of the Order . It was to him no common pleasure to be present that evening , and to find that the Craft flourished as well in
the west as it did in the east and elsewhere throughout the kingdom . He did not himself feel equal personally to return thanks for thc visitors , which was one of the greatest responsibilities and gravest charges resting upon a Freemason ; but , so far as he was justified in speaking for the others , they had the greatest pleasure in being present , and in recognising the present position and future prospects of Freemasonry , the prosperity of which they all had at heart .
Col . Haldane , who was also demanded , said his knowledge of Masonry went further afield than Bro . Firth ' s , llro . Firth spoke of London , but he ( Col . Haldane ) should speak of India and the colonies . He had been Master of some colonial lodges , and had seen Masonry in many forms and phases , and , without making a long story , he would say he had never seen it better carried out both in working and in refreshment than in the Earl of Carnarvon
Lodge . Bro . Jordan was also called for . In reply he congratulated the lodge upon its numbers , the success which had attended it , and the very great charitable feeling it had exhibited since its formation . He believed there was no example of any other lodge contributing so largely to the Charities . I'he toast of " The Treasurer , Secretary , and other Past Masters" was next given , and a handsomely illuminated testimonial , framed and glazed , was
presented to Bro . S . Smout , I . P . M . Ihe testimonial stated as follows : " Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1 G 42 . Presented , together with a Past Master ' s jewel , to Bro . Smout , I . P . M ., by the brethren of the above lodge as a maik of esteem and appreciation of his services during the period in which he has presided as W . M . Signed C . Darby Reade , W . M . j S . Smout , jun ,, S . W .,- F . C Frye , J . W . ; George Penn , Treas . ; W . J . Murlis , Sec . "
In presenting this testimonial , the W . M . trusted that Bro . Smout would have better health than he had lately been having . Bro . T . Smout , I . P . M ., in reply , said it was with feelings ot very great pleasure he rose to return his sincere thanks for thc very handsome manner the brethren had behaved towards him , and thc very kind things that had been said of him that evening . He should prize this gift
to his dying day , and then it would be handed down to and respected by his family . All that he had done in the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge he had done from a strict sense of duty . What he had done was the best he could do for the welfare of thc Lodge , the brethien , and the Craft . A few of them banded together and established the lodge , and he had always been proud to see the way in which in it had
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prospered . They had had many good and true brethren among them , which was shown by the way they had supported thc { Charities . He was going up himself for the Boys' School , but the lodge had already done so much it could not be expected to do so much again just yet ; but it intended to do as much as it possibly could . He was a very bad beggar for himself , but he could beg for the poorer
brethren in l' reemasonry , and he trusted that for the credit of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , and for himself who was going as Steward , they would do their best without distresing themselves . He hoped he should never cease advocating the cause of Charity , but still he hoped that the
brethren would always observe prudence . That ought always to be thought of , and it ought to be a guiding principle in life . The other toasts were afterwards given and the brethren separated . Bro . Delevanti , Miss Delevanti , and some brethren of the lodge entertained the company with music and singing throughout the evening .
ALDERSGATE LODGE ( No . 1657 ) . — The November meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday last , the 14 th inst ., at the Castle and Falcon Hotel . There were present : Bros . George Kenning , W . M . ; Albert j . Altman , I . P . M . ; Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , P . M . ; Alfred Brookman , S . W . ; Dr . Samuel Benton , J . W . ; Rev . Richard Lee , Chap . ; Samuel White , S . D . ; E . Y . Jolliffe ,
J . D . ; Henry Matthews and Edward Anderton , Stewards ; Thomas Benskin , VV . H . Froom , Joseph Renals , Matthew Webb , jun ., Arthur B . Hudson , and John Larkin . Visitors : Bros . John Bevan , G . Master Westland , N . Z . ; F . D . R . Copestick , P . G . S . B . Herts ; S . T . Lucas , W . M . 192 ; Wm . Ramsey , P . M . 1539 , 1441 , 1 745 ; Weed , Orpheus Lodge , No . 170 G ; Hodges , Orpheus Lodge , No . 1706 ;
and Harding , Unity Lodge . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Fredk . Crockford , W . M . Zetland Lodge , No . 515 , Malta , and Bro . John Larkin , No . 3 , were admitted members . Bro . Alfred Brookman , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro , John Derby Allcroft was unanimously elected Treasurer for thc ensuing year , and B .-o . H . Thomas , Tyler . Much regret was
caused by the absence of the Treasurer , Bro . John Derby Allcroft , through illness , also the Secretary , Bro . Thos . Jones , through the death of one of . his children . Bro . the Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , P . M ., kindly officiated as Treasurer , and Bro . \ V . H . Froom as Secretary . Thc brethren dined together , when the . usual loyal toasts were proposed and warmly responded to , the evening being enlivened by thc admirable singing of Bros . Weed and Hodges of the Orpheus Lodge , and Bro . Albert J . Altman , I . P . M .
LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —The first . meeting since the installation of Bro . A . Rosenthall as W . AI . of this lodge was held at tlieHolborn Viaduct Hotel , on Wednesday evening last . There were present : Bros . A . Rosenthall , W . M . j J . D . Langton , S . W . ; Joseph Langton , P . M . and Treas . ; C . K . Burnett , J . W . ; S . A . Archer , S . D . ; T . Drew , Org . ; J . Westrope , Steward ;
J . A . Reid , I . P . M . ; E . W . Hains , H . Garland , G . W . Plant . Visitors : Bros . J . Southwood , P . M . 1266 ; R . J . Archbold , P . M . 19 ; ¦ Rev . W . L . Rosedale , P . P . G . Chap . Staffordshire j Wallis Maekay , 1319 ; W . Lake , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . Cornwall { Freemason ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Brq . R . Sudlow , of Lodge iS , and Preceptor of the Lod
Langton ge of Instruction , was unanimously elected a joining member , several members expressing their satisfaction that Bror Sudlow , whose services at the lodge of instruction were so much appreciated , had become also affiliated to the mother lodge . The W . M ., in concurring with the views expressed , mentioned that Bro . Sudlow had consented to act as Secretary ,
and he purposed investing him with that collar at the next meeting . Bro . T . C . Royle , of Zetland Lodge , 511 , was also proposed as a joining member . Bro . Plant was then raised to the Third Degree , and Air . Gilbert Bartholomew was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , the ceremony in both instances being very ably performed by the W . M .
the lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been proposed in graceful terms and duly honoured , the W . M . gave that ot " The Initiate , " whom he alluded to as being an able and successful man of business , and one who would do credit to their choice . Great responsibility , he said , was attached to the introduction of new members ,
and brethren should always personally satisfy themselves that the candidates they propose are worthy of their choice . A pleasant surprise was now afforded to those present by the introduction of Mrs . Rosenthall , wife of the worthy W . M ., who most charmingly rendered a song of Randegger's , being accompanied by the organist , Bro . Drew . This was followed during the
evening by others each faultlessly rendered . This new departure in Masonic meetings is a most welcome and a pleasant relief from the often inartistic amateur " Male " brother or the conventional "Artiste . " Wc heartily commend the idea to all our brethren who arc fortunate enough to possess home talent . The candidate in response to the toast of his health assured the brethren of his desire to be
worthy of their choice . The I . P . M ., Bro . Reid , then rose to propose " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Rosenthall , " who had that evening performed his task with great ability . All he said must thank him for the way in which he carried out his duties and wish him a prosperous year of office . He was quite sure he had the interest of thc Langton Lodge at heart and would promote its interests
to the utmost . Bro . Rosenthall in reply said he was sincerely obliged for the warm reception thc toas t had met with at their hands . He had always endeavoured to perform his duly in the lodge , and while he occupied the chair he would conliuuc to do so . The toast of " Thc Visitors " was next proposed and responded to by Bros . Archbold and Southwood , the latter remarking
that they were looking forward with much satisfaction in the John Hervey Lodge lo Bro . Rosenthall becoming the W . M . next year . The toast of " ' 1 he Olliccrs " followed , and the brethren separated . In addition to thc musical treat offered by the lady before mentioned , several songs were given by Bro . Drew and others , and a very humorous recitation by Bro . Maekay .
BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . — The members of this old lodge were summoned for 7-3 ° p . m ., at the Masonic Mall , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . The
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Middx ., S . W . ; R . J . H . Saunders , J . W ., W . M . elect ; W . Taylor , I . P . M . ; W . Wigginton , P . P . G . S . of Works Middx ., Sec ; W . H . Saunders , P . P . G . D . Middx ., Treas . ; the Rev . D'Orsey , ' Chap . ; Powell , I . G . ; and Briggs , P . M . The visitors were : Bros . Motion , P . P . G . W . Essex ; W . Dadd , P . M . 1194 ; H . Pearce , 12 ; S . T . H . Saunders , Isle of Wight ; and C . J . JonesGranite .
, Thc minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Bros . S . T . I-I . Saunders and C . J . Jones as joining members , and it proved to be unanimous in each case . The installation of Bro . R . J . M . Saunders , as W . M . for the year ensuing , was then admirably carried out by W . Bro . Wigginton . The officers invested were as follow : Bros . Walls , S . W . ;
Kennedy , J . W . ( by deputy ); W . H . Saunders , Treas . ; W . Wigginton , Sec . ; the Rev . D'Orsey , Chap . ; Powell , S . D . ; Williams , J . D . ; Briggs , I . G . ; S . Saunders , Org . ; Jones , W . S . '; and Harrison , Tyler . A vote of thanks was " then unanimously passed to W . Bro . Wigginton for his services as Installing Officer , and a like compliment was passed to Bro . Dodd ' for his kindness in attending the lodge
tJ ' pcrform the ceremony , it having been thought that the former brother , through severe indisposition , would have been unable to attend . The lodge having been duly closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts were proposed and responded to . W . Bros . Wigginton and W . H . Saunders replied upon behalf of "The Provincial Grand
Officers . " "The Health of the W . M . " was given in kindly terms by the I . P . M ., and it having been warmly received , the W . M . briefly responded , and then gave "The Visitors . " This pledge having been acknowledged by Bros . Motion and Pearce , the toast of "The Installing Officer" followed . The recipient of this honour having made a haonv and fluent response , "The Health of the
Past Masters , " coupled with the name of Bro . Ashley , I . P . M ., came next in order . In responding to this the I . P . M . thanked the brethren for the Past Master ' s jewel that had that evening been presented to him , which he should ever regard as a most interesting and valued souvenir of his Mastership of the Francis Burdett Lodge .
" The Officers , " coupled with the names of Bros . Walls , S . Saunders , and C Jones , followed . The former , in replying to this toast , referred to the melancholy intelligence that he had just received of the somewhat sudden death of their late respected caterer , Bro . Captain Baylis , which had taken place but a few minutes before the toast was given . The proceedings then terminated .
EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1 G 42 ) . —Thc installation meeting of this lodge was held at Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , on Thursday week , Bro . Smout , W . M ., in the chair . The attendance of brethren was very large , there being over one hundred present . The visitors on the occasion were Bros . J . F . B , Firth , P . M . 227 , 14355 J- J- Thomas , 753 ; J . W . Baldwin , P . M .
1423 , P . P . G . P . ; R- Fairclough , P . M . 1 G 75 ; I . Cubitt , P . G . P . ; J . N . Fryc , 195 , Prov . J . W . ; J . W . Hiscox , S . W . 1512 ; F . J . Moore , 119 G ; Ambrose W . Hall , Grand Chap . ; W . Shead , 13 G 6 ; W . Prevost , SCi ; H . Ruff , J . W . 95 ; C . Davey , P . M . 30 ; J . J . Michael , W . M . 1107 , ' P . P . G . P . Kent ; L . M . Myers , S . W . iSS ; Col . G . Ilaldane , P . D . D . G . M . Malta ; I . E . Carpenter , P . M . 2 S 4 , 111 / 1 ; A .
Dickinson , 55 ; G . C . Harding , W . M . 123 S ; C . Smith , S . W . 14 S 9 ; Lieut .-Col . H . S . Somerville Burney , P . G . Deacon ; J . Healey , 134 S ; C . W . Cunningham , 1 G 12 ; L . Bryett , P . P . G . S . of Works Berks and Bucks ; J . Driscoll , P . M . 30 ; J . W . Cuff , W . M . 1 G 0 S ; G . Davis , P . M . 1 G 7 ; W . F . Wilkinson , 115 , I . C . ; L . Wall , iSS ; H . A . Spencer , 733 ; W . W . Morgan , jun ., J . W . 1107 ; R . W . Bosworth ,
230 ; F . J . Deacon , 1382 ; G . Cooper , P . M . 507 ; J . Jordan , P . M . 4 ; J . Fisher , 733 ; S . Etherington , 1305 ; R . J . Ward , S . D . 1541 ; W . G . Vassie , 17 G 7 ; J . H . Pearson , P . M . 15 G 7 ; J . O . Surtees , P . M . I 24 S ; J . Gillingham , S . D . 1238 ; 11 . Massey , P . M . G 19 , W . M . 192 S { Freemason ); and others . Mr . John Henry Smith was initiated , and Bro . Philipps
was raised to the Third Degree . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Smout . Bro . Win . Stephens , P . M . 14 S 9 , afterwards installed Bro . thc Rev . C Darby Reade , S . W . and W . M . elect , as Master of thc lodge for the year ensuing , the ceremony being performed most impressively . The following brethren were invested as officers for the year : Bros S . Smout , I . P . M . ; S .
Smout , jun ., S . W . ; F . Fryc , J . W . ; George Penn , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . J . Murlis , P . M ., Secretary ; Rev . P . M . Holden , P . M ., Chaplain ; J . Bartle . S . D . ; Woodmason , J . D . ; W . W . Buckland , I . G . ; F . Delevanti , Organist ; ' S . II . Parkhouse , P . M ., D . C ; J . II . Wood , Assistant D . C ; K . Crabb , Wine Steward ; R . Whitaker , Asst . Wine Steward ; and Scholelield , Tyler . After Bro . Stephens had delivered the address the report of the
Auditors , Bros . Henry Hart and Henry I aylor , was read and received . The balance-sheet showed thc satisfactory result of the year's work of £ 41 Ss . Sd . in the hands ol thc Treasurer . 'J'he lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The customary toasts followed . Bro . the Rev . Ambrose W . Hall , G . C , responded to thc toast
which included The Grand Officers , and , in the course of his observations , said it was the Iirst time he had had the honour of dining in the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , and he was extremely gratified that on that first occasion he should have to reply lor so august a body as the Grand Officers of England . In doing so of course he ignored himself , but he did not ignore those other Grand Officers
who were present , because when in office they had done their duty well . Every one who knew cither the Present or Past Grand Officers , as he did , knew they had the interest of the Craft at heart , and that what they did they did with all their soul . From thc Grand Master clown to the humblest officer in Grand Lodge they had much to do , nnd many difficulties to contend with ; and although it
might be thought they had only to wear gold chains , and put on a fine appearance , they had to make difficult arrangements connected with thc Craft , which required their earnest attention , and that attention they gave with zeal and cheerfulness . It was also gratifying to him to see that the Earl of Carnarvon
Lodge had done so much in its day and generation for charity , and by the inculcation of that beautiful Masonic feeling . He congratulated thc W . M . on bearing sway over . such a lodge , and thc brethren on having such a W . M . and belonging to such a lodge . Bro . Colonel Somerville Burney , who was also called upon , said he naturally took a very great interest in
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the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , having for many years been connected with Notting-hill , and watched the progress of the lodge . He had seen the way it had supported thc Charities , and thought the lodge might well be proud of the example it had set to other lodges . He congratulated the brethren on the position the lodge held in the Craft , and also on having such an excellent W . M . Bro . S . Smout , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M . ; " and the
W . M ., in reply , said he felt it a very great privilege and high honour to preside over this lodge , where he was associated with members whom he met in every day life on the Board of Guardians and in the vestry of Kensington . He felt it a very great pleasure to be associated with all these gentlemen , after doing business , in Masonry . As the brethren were aware , many members of the Board and the vestrv were members of the lodge . Although he had
been a Mason for thirty-seven years this was the first time he had been Master of a lodge . He felt very thankful that this should be the first time he presided over a lodge , because he was connected with those in it who were connected with the work of this great parish ; and he felt very thankful for the kindness in which they had all received him . The W . M ., in proposing "The Initiate , " hoped that as Bro . Smith went on to the other Degrees he would still like
Freemasonry , and never regret the step he had that night taken . Bro . Smith replying , said he had always had a desire to be a Mason , and at last he had reached to the extent of looking through a veil , so far , indistinctly . But he hoped to progress by a certain amount of energy which Masonry would call for , as other things did , and by perseverance to attain , he did not say the seat of the VV . M ., but perhaps a little higher than he was in now .- He felt grateful to those
brethren who had proposed and seconded him , and also to all the brethren for the very kind attention he had received that night , and for the way in which he had been received among * the brethren . In proposing "The Health of the Visitors , " the W . M ., after-giving the list , said they had the Junior Member for Chelsea , Bro . Firth , present . It was now five years he had had the acquaintance of that gentleman , when he and Bro . Firth were elected members
of Ihe School Board . During the time they had been on that Board he had found that a more genial man could not be worked with , and he should always ' look back with pleasure on his association with him in giving our poorer brethren the blessings of education . Bro . J . F . B . Firlh , P . M . 217 , said he believed this was the first time lie iiad had the pleasure and the privilege of returning thanks in that part of thc metropolis for the toast of "The Visitors . "
He had , in the eastern part of the metropolis , known to them as "The city proper" proposed this toast on many occasions to the acceptance of the brethren of one of the ancient lodges of the Craft ; but coming down to the west that night by kind invitation of the W . M ., he confessed he had been astonished to find how largely the old Masonic virtue of hospitality had been developed among the brethren . He had listened to the names of
visitors as it was read , and wondered when it would perforce come to an end . The lodge ought to be congratulated on carrying out in these early years of its existence the virtues which older lodges had endeavoured to carry out , develop and support in years , long since gone by . He had been connected for many years as perhaps they might from his advanced age suppose ( laughter ) , with Freemasonry . He had been connected with it more than eighteen years . Thc
Lodge 227 , one of thc most ancient , and he trusted one of the most respectable in the City o [ London , was not the only lodge of which he had the honour of being a P . M . ; but he might say that he really never , in the whole course of his Masonic experience , had seen an illustration stronger than he had seen that evening of the future prospect and hope of Freemasonry . They had there , in the western part of London , a lodge established among men differing
perhaps in many respects , who were , nevertheless , brought together in support of this ancient Craft , developing the features of an Order which brought together men who in many other respects , and in almost all other respects would be separate , uniting them in that common charity which was the watchword of the Order . It was to him no common pleasure to be present that evening , and to find that the Craft flourished as well in
the west as it did in the east and elsewhere throughout the kingdom . He did not himself feel equal personally to return thanks for thc visitors , which was one of the greatest responsibilities and gravest charges resting upon a Freemason ; but , so far as he was justified in speaking for the others , they had the greatest pleasure in being present , and in recognising the present position and future prospects of Freemasonry , the prosperity of which they all had at heart .
Col . Haldane , who was also demanded , said his knowledge of Masonry went further afield than Bro . Firth ' s , llro . Firth spoke of London , but he ( Col . Haldane ) should speak of India and the colonies . He had been Master of some colonial lodges , and had seen Masonry in many forms and phases , and , without making a long story , he would say he had never seen it better carried out both in working and in refreshment than in the Earl of Carnarvon
Lodge . Bro . Jordan was also called for . In reply he congratulated the lodge upon its numbers , the success which had attended it , and the very great charitable feeling it had exhibited since its formation . He believed there was no example of any other lodge contributing so largely to the Charities . I'he toast of " The Treasurer , Secretary , and other Past Masters" was next given , and a handsomely illuminated testimonial , framed and glazed , was
presented to Bro . S . Smout , I . P . M . Ihe testimonial stated as follows : " Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1 G 42 . Presented , together with a Past Master ' s jewel , to Bro . Smout , I . P . M ., by the brethren of the above lodge as a maik of esteem and appreciation of his services during the period in which he has presided as W . M . Signed C . Darby Reade , W . M . j S . Smout , jun ,, S . W .,- F . C Frye , J . W . ; George Penn , Treas . ; W . J . Murlis , Sec . "
In presenting this testimonial , the W . M . trusted that Bro . Smout would have better health than he had lately been having . Bro . T . Smout , I . P . M ., in reply , said it was with feelings ot very great pleasure he rose to return his sincere thanks for thc very handsome manner the brethren had behaved towards him , and thc very kind things that had been said of him that evening . He should prize this gift
to his dying day , and then it would be handed down to and respected by his family . All that he had done in the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge he had done from a strict sense of duty . What he had done was the best he could do for the welfare of thc Lodge , the brethien , and the Craft . A few of them banded together and established the lodge , and he had always been proud to see the way in which in it had
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prospered . They had had many good and true brethren among them , which was shown by the way they had supported thc { Charities . He was going up himself for the Boys' School , but the lodge had already done so much it could not be expected to do so much again just yet ; but it intended to do as much as it possibly could . He was a very bad beggar for himself , but he could beg for the poorer
brethren in l' reemasonry , and he trusted that for the credit of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , and for himself who was going as Steward , they would do their best without distresing themselves . He hoped he should never cease advocating the cause of Charity , but still he hoped that the
brethren would always observe prudence . That ought always to be thought of , and it ought to be a guiding principle in life . The other toasts were afterwards given and the brethren separated . Bro . Delevanti , Miss Delevanti , and some brethren of the lodge entertained the company with music and singing throughout the evening .
ALDERSGATE LODGE ( No . 1657 ) . — The November meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday last , the 14 th inst ., at the Castle and Falcon Hotel . There were present : Bros . George Kenning , W . M . ; Albert j . Altman , I . P . M . ; Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , P . M . ; Alfred Brookman , S . W . ; Dr . Samuel Benton , J . W . ; Rev . Richard Lee , Chap . ; Samuel White , S . D . ; E . Y . Jolliffe ,
J . D . ; Henry Matthews and Edward Anderton , Stewards ; Thomas Benskin , VV . H . Froom , Joseph Renals , Matthew Webb , jun ., Arthur B . Hudson , and John Larkin . Visitors : Bros . John Bevan , G . Master Westland , N . Z . ; F . D . R . Copestick , P . G . S . B . Herts ; S . T . Lucas , W . M . 192 ; Wm . Ramsey , P . M . 1539 , 1441 , 1 745 ; Weed , Orpheus Lodge , No . 170 G ; Hodges , Orpheus Lodge , No . 1706 ;
and Harding , Unity Lodge . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Fredk . Crockford , W . M . Zetland Lodge , No . 515 , Malta , and Bro . John Larkin , No . 3 , were admitted members . Bro . Alfred Brookman , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro , John Derby Allcroft was unanimously elected Treasurer for thc ensuing year , and B .-o . H . Thomas , Tyler . Much regret was
caused by the absence of the Treasurer , Bro . John Derby Allcroft , through illness , also the Secretary , Bro . Thos . Jones , through the death of one of . his children . Bro . the Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , P . M ., kindly officiated as Treasurer , and Bro . \ V . H . Froom as Secretary . Thc brethren dined together , when the . usual loyal toasts were proposed and warmly responded to , the evening being enlivened by thc admirable singing of Bros . Weed and Hodges of the Orpheus Lodge , and Bro . Albert J . Altman , I . P . M .
LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —The first . meeting since the installation of Bro . A . Rosenthall as W . AI . of this lodge was held at tlieHolborn Viaduct Hotel , on Wednesday evening last . There were present : Bros . A . Rosenthall , W . M . j J . D . Langton , S . W . ; Joseph Langton , P . M . and Treas . ; C . K . Burnett , J . W . ; S . A . Archer , S . D . ; T . Drew , Org . ; J . Westrope , Steward ;
J . A . Reid , I . P . M . ; E . W . Hains , H . Garland , G . W . Plant . Visitors : Bros . J . Southwood , P . M . 1266 ; R . J . Archbold , P . M . 19 ; ¦ Rev . W . L . Rosedale , P . P . G . Chap . Staffordshire j Wallis Maekay , 1319 ; W . Lake , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . Cornwall { Freemason ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Brq . R . Sudlow , of Lodge iS , and Preceptor of the Lod
Langton ge of Instruction , was unanimously elected a joining member , several members expressing their satisfaction that Bror Sudlow , whose services at the lodge of instruction were so much appreciated , had become also affiliated to the mother lodge . The W . M ., in concurring with the views expressed , mentioned that Bro . Sudlow had consented to act as Secretary ,
and he purposed investing him with that collar at the next meeting . Bro . T . C . Royle , of Zetland Lodge , 511 , was also proposed as a joining member . Bro . Plant was then raised to the Third Degree , and Air . Gilbert Bartholomew was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , the ceremony in both instances being very ably performed by the W . M .
the lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been proposed in graceful terms and duly honoured , the W . M . gave that ot " The Initiate , " whom he alluded to as being an able and successful man of business , and one who would do credit to their choice . Great responsibility , he said , was attached to the introduction of new members ,
and brethren should always personally satisfy themselves that the candidates they propose are worthy of their choice . A pleasant surprise was now afforded to those present by the introduction of Mrs . Rosenthall , wife of the worthy W . M ., who most charmingly rendered a song of Randegger's , being accompanied by the organist , Bro . Drew . This was followed during the
evening by others each faultlessly rendered . This new departure in Masonic meetings is a most welcome and a pleasant relief from the often inartistic amateur " Male " brother or the conventional "Artiste . " Wc heartily commend the idea to all our brethren who arc fortunate enough to possess home talent . The candidate in response to the toast of his health assured the brethren of his desire to be
worthy of their choice . The I . P . M ., Bro . Reid , then rose to propose " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Rosenthall , " who had that evening performed his task with great ability . All he said must thank him for the way in which he carried out his duties and wish him a prosperous year of office . He was quite sure he had the interest of thc Langton Lodge at heart and would promote its interests
to the utmost . Bro . Rosenthall in reply said he was sincerely obliged for the warm reception thc toas t had met with at their hands . He had always endeavoured to perform his duly in the lodge , and while he occupied the chair he would conliuuc to do so . The toast of " Thc Visitors " was next proposed and responded to by Bros . Archbold and Southwood , the latter remarking
that they were looking forward with much satisfaction in the John Hervey Lodge lo Bro . Rosenthall becoming the W . M . next year . The toast of " ' 1 he Olliccrs " followed , and the brethren separated . In addition to thc musical treat offered by the lady before mentioned , several songs were given by Bro . Drew and others , and a very humorous recitation by Bro . Maekay .
BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . — The members of this old lodge were summoned for 7-3 ° p . m ., at the Masonic Mall , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . The