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BEDFORD LODGE ( No . 157 ) . —The November meeting of this old lodge was held on Friday , the nth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . T . Cubitt , P . G . P ., W . M . ; E . Jones , S . W . ; C . Jenner , J . W . j J . T . Briggs , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Liddall , P . M ., Sec ; V . Lamer , S . D . ; ] . C . Main , J . D . ; W . Snodin , P . M ., I . G . ; and P . M . ' s T . Hall , J . Brander , A . E .
Creak , J . Soper , S . Millis , and T . Walton . The lay members present were Bros . P . W . Donovan , E . F . Shoebridge , and visitors : Bros . J . L . King , P . M . 657 ; I . Benton , 'S ?; T . Crane , 1 744 ; and H . Massey , P . M . 619 and 192 S . There was no work before the lodge , but there were the following items on the agenda paper : To receive at the
hands of Bro . Thomas Cubitt , P . G . P ., P . M ., W . M ., a presentation banner and Bible ; to receive at the hands of Bro W . Snodin , P . M ., presentation officers' collars ; to receive at the hands of Bro . E . Jones , S . W ., a set of working tools ; to receive at the hands of Bro . J . C . Main , J . D ., a silver Tyler ' s jewel . With the exception of the banner , all these articles , which were very handsome , were presented , and votes of thanks were passed to the respective brethren
who presented them . But , with regard to the banner , Bro . Cubitt much regretted that the presentation could not be made till the December meeting , he having at the last hour received a telegram to the effect that an accident had happened to it , and it had been damaged . Nothing else offering for the good of Masomy , the lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to a nice banquet at Freemasons' Tavern , and afterwards honoured the usual toasts .
Bro . Cubitt , in proposing " Ihe M . W . G . M ., " feelingly referred to the illness of the Crown Prince of Prussia . In giving the toast of "The Pro G . M ., the Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " he said that the Grand Officers always performed their duties well , and particularly to the Charities , and in the past year , which had been an extraordinary year , they had supported
theChaiities of the Order in a way which showed they emulated the example set them by their predecessors . Bro . John Super , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M . " It had been 3 io . 1 ubitt ' s privilege 24 or 25 years ago to be Master of that lodge , and he was now again in the year of Jubilee—though he was tiied of the word "Jubilee" — the Master ot the lodge . He thought Bro . Cubitt had been
ni"st distinctly favoured by Ihe officers making three or four such handsome presems as he had been the recipientof that evening . That was an honour ot which every W . M . had not the privilege . It was an unprecedented event in the career uf a lodge to have a presentation of such a set of working tools , sashes , and the sword of the Tyler , and he had not seen such presents before . However , the iodge
had received them , and he was sure the W . M . had received them in ihe same spirit as the brethren had , and the VV . M . would feel a pride in being the Master ol the lodge during the year when they were presented . Bro . Cubitt , in reply , said he differed from Bro . Soper in his feelings about the Jubilee year , for he rejoiced to think they had the privilege and pleasure of celebrating her
Majesty's Jubilee . They could not make too much of a good thing . Perhaps not many brethren present would be at another Jubilee , and therefore he con-idered the Jubilee that had been celebrated as only Englishmen could congratulate the Queen , was a thing to be remembeied . It was true he had been associated with that lodge for some years , and ihe brethren had conferred a very great honour
upon him by el cting him W . M . for the Jubilee year . He regretted exceedingly , through circumstances over which he had no control , that he had not had the privilege of presenting the Juhilee banner in lodge that evening , but it would be presented at tne next meeting . It was some yeais since he occupied the position of W . M . of the lodge , and there was only one other night when he would again
preside . He hoped when he had finished his year of office he should leave the chair with credit to himself , and with the feeling that he had done his duty to the Iodge . Being father of the lodge , he was proud of the position he now occupied in it , and he hoped r . G . A . O . T . U . would spare him a few years longer to have the pleasure of meeting his brethren . He had been always received with the greatest
friendship and cordiality , and he felt he had some respect as the father of the lodge . Bro . Cubitt next gave "The P . M . ' s , " all of whom had the good of the Bedford Lodge at heart , and who always were ready to assist in performing lodge duties . That year they had a P . M . performing the duties of I . G . It being many years since he ( Bro . Cubitt ) was last Master
he might be a little rusty , and might have been found wanting . But he had not had the slightest occasion to call upon the P . M . ' s . During his year they had come within the category of "The Unemployed , " and therefore he had had no occasion to call on them for assistance . However , he gave the toast of the P . M . 's . Bro . Soper , I . P . M ., responded , and said that if the
W . M . had called on the P . M . ' s for assistance it would have been cheerfully given . The W . M ., however , did not require it because he was a volume in himself . However , here the P . M . ' s were , and only too delighted to render any assistance , not only to the W . M ., but to the other officers of the lodge , who in their turn were ready to assist . Bros . Crane , Bruton , and Massey responded to the toast
of " The Visitors . " Bro . Cubitt next gave "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and congratulated Bro . Briggs , the Treasurer , on having been appointed Prov . S . G . D . of Middlesex , an honour to which he was justly entitled , as he was a good working Mason . He hoped Bro . Briggs would be spared many years to wear that honour , and perhaps the time might come when he would receive further honours from the
Grand Lodge of England . As Treasurer of the Bedford Lodge he was a most valuable officer , and when the balance sheet came to be placed before the brethren , he had no doubt it would come out right . He ( Bro . Cubitt ) was going to be Steward for the benevolent Institution , and Bro . Briggs thought the lodge could afford 10 guineas on his list . The Secretary , who was another valuable officer , had been obliged to leave ,
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Bro . Briggs , P . M ., Treas ., after thanking the brethren for the toast , said the Secretary was a most kind brother , who was initiated in the Bedford Lodge , and he could not speak too highly of him . It was a great pleasure to him ( Bro . Briggs ) to be elected year after year as Treasurer of their old lodge , in which he was initiated . He was very proud of it , and could not find any lodge in Masonry
adequate | to it . It was a great thing in this Jubilee year to have the father of the lodge in the chair as W . M . They all knew he had the good of the lodge at heart , and gave the best advice to the P . M . ' s and the rest of the brethren . The W . M . had referred to him ( Bro . Briggs ) and Grand Lodge honours , and those he had obtained by following in the footsteps of Bro . Cubitt . His work in Middlesex was
appreciated . He most of all valued being T reasurer of the Bedford Lodge . The funds had always stood on the right side since he had had the care of them . It had been his pleasure , his pride , and his duty to give the brethren every satisfaction , whether the funds were little or large . He was anxious to support Bro . Cubitt as Steward for the
Benevolent , but the funds would not afford more than 10 guineas . If a Steward went up for either of the other Institutions the 10 guineas must be divided between them . The toast of "The Officers" was next proposed , and it was responded to by all the officers present in turn , after which the Tyler's toast was given , and the proceedings , which were of a most enjoyable character , terminated .
MERCHANT NAVY LODGE ( No . 781 . ) —This flourishing lodge met as usual , on Wednesday , the 9 th instant , at the Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , Limehouse . Bro . G . Palmer , VV . M ., was ably supported by Bros . Bull , S . W . ; Shepherd , J . W , ; Timson , S . D . ; Seage ( in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Varcoe ) , J . D . ; Passfield , I . G . ; Gooch , D . C . ; and Terrif and Anderson ,
Stwds . There were also present Bros . J . H . Pringle , I . PM . ; P . M . ' s Bros . Daniels , Treas . ; Breden , Sec ; and Scheerboom , and upwards of 40 members of the lodge , as also several visiting brethren from the neighbouring lodges , amongst whom were the ever welcome Bros . Rennett , Burgess , and Bonner . The minutes of the preceding meeting having been read ,
confirmed , and signed , the ballot was succesively taken for four gentlemen who had been proposed and seconded in due form , and having proved satisfactory in all four instances , they were initiated into the Order in a most impressive manner , the charge to the E . A . being given by Bro . Pringle , P . M . Bro . Porterwas duly passed to the rank of F . C , in the W . M . ' s usual efficient manner .
The W . M . rose to make the usual enquiries , in response to which a large amount of fraternal sympathy was expressed for Bros . Ould and Gaisford , whose compulsory absence , through illness , was a source of much regret . The distinguishing characteristics of the Craft was then made the subject of discourse , and after being discussed in a very friendly manner , it was unanimously carried that the
anniversary of the birth ot the M . W . G . M . should be celebrated by placing the sum of 50 guineas from the funds of the lodge upon the list of Bro . S . Hayward , who will be the Steward representing this lodge at the next Festival , in aid of the lunds for the relief of aged brethren and their widows . This would make no less than 150 guineas subscribed by this lodge to the above Institution in four years ,
they having given 50 guineas in the present year ; 30 last year ; and 20 guineas in 1 SS 5 ; and this is besides sending a Steward to represent them at the Festivals for the Boys ' and Girls'Institutions ; in addittion to which there is the large sums annually subscribed by the members individually , and the large donations through and from the Lodge of Instruction . It may therefore be truly said that this
lodge practices as well as preaches . Bro . Daniels , P . M ., intimated his intention of acting as Steward at the forthcoming Festival , in aid of the Funds of the Boys' Institution . The lodge was closed in due form . At the subsequent banquet the W . M . referred in feeling terms to the absent brethren , and expressed a hope that
their genial features would soon—very soon—be again seen amongst us in all their radiance . The usual loyal and Craft toasts having been duly given and honoured , and the intervals enlivened with rare specimens of the vocal art , the Tyler ' s toast brought to a conclusion one of the most enjoyable and businesslike meetings ever held at this flourishing lodge .
CAPPER LODGE ( No . 1076 ) . —The installation meeting of the above excellent and important lodge took place on Thursday , the loth inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , City , when Bro . VV . Temple , J . W . and W . M . elect , was installed W . M . for the ensuing twelve months , or until a successor shall be duly elected and installed in his stead .
Ihe lodge was opened by Bro . W . Watkins , W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed ( and we may here mention in parenthesis that we are exceedingly pleased to hear that Bro . H . B . Holliday , P . M ., has , for the tenth time at least , been re-elected President of the lodge Benevolent Fund ) , the ballot was taken for Mr . William Henry Ware and proved successful .
Bros . Oates , Newber , and Ingram were then raised , Bros . Reid and Higgings passed , and Mr . Ware initiated—a very fair beginning for a Master who had to install his successor . Bro . Temple was then presented to the W . M . to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and in due course , and with full ceremonial , was placed in the chair of K . S . and saluted in the Three Degrees . He then
invested his officers as follows : Bros . C . D . Mears , S . W . ; A . Dale , J . W . ; J . Dorton , P . M ., Treas . ; J . C . Pitt , Sec ; J . Still , S . D . ; J . Tytheridge , J . D . ; L . Crow , I . G . j J . H . White , D . C . ; F . C . Ward and C . R . Sayers , Stwds . ; N . Shenvin , Org . ; and A . K . Turbefield , Tyler . Bro . Watkins then gave the usual addresses admirably ,
and finished an afternoon's work , not only remarkable for its quantity , but for its quality , not a single hitch or breakdown marring its eloquent and finished progress . A cordial vote of thanks was tendered him for installing his successor , and it was resolved " That the same be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge . " He was also presented with
a handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel , suitably inscribed , and returned thanks for both in feeling terms . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet , admirably served under the immediate superintendence of Bro . Marcham , manager . Among the other brethren present , and not above enumerated , were Bros . W . H , Harris , I . P . M . j H .
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Taplay , P . M . ( who acted as D . C . during the ceremony of installation in perfect form ) ; E . West , P . M . ( Hon . ) , P . P . G . S . D . Herts , & c . ; W . Vincent , P . M ., P . P . G . Sd . Br . Middx . ; F . Brian , P . M . ; P . McCarty , P . M . ; W . Dorton , P . M . ; W . Nevins , P . M . ; R . Brown , R . W . Magub , J . T . Simpson , B . H . Spencer , P . Aarons , T . S . Yates , VV . E . Cramphorn , J . VV . Taylor , W . Robinson ,
W . Stockvis , H . Green , C . Brian , and G . W . Pankhurst , all of the lodge . The visitors included Bros . W . Burroughs , P . M . 1437 ; T . G . Holdom , P . M . 1306 ; C . W , Carrell , P . M . 1816 ; W . Dawson , W . M . 1228 ; J . Gallagher , P . M . 1228 ; J . Woolley , P . M . 15 ; C . H . Canning , J . W . 1472 ; J . G . Turner , 299 ; C . T . Groves , 77 ; T . Earnshaw , J . P . Acock , 16 S 7 ; Jas . Bonetta
1793 ; A . A . Timbrell , 159 S ; J . Williams , 15 ; A . W . Price , 1623 ; E . Janaw , 1641 ; S . G . Turner , 159 S ; T . W . Vernon , 901 ; C . Jolly , P . M . 1472 ; and others . The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts having been duly honoured , Bro . Watkins rose and said the duty he had to perform that night was a very pleasant one ; it was to propose " The
Health of their esteemed W . M . " It was a toast that he knew would be heartily received by every member of the lodge present , because , in the first place , Bro . Temple was worthy of his position , and they were proud of him in it . Under their W . M . the work would be well carried outbetter than it had been during the past year . Well , at any rate , they all knew enough ot him to be assured that at his
hands the welfare of the lodge and the happiness of the brethren would not suffer , for if ever a brother had the good of the lodge at heart Bro . Temple had . With him at the helm , their grand old ship would sail well , andbreast every tempest . He ( Bro . Watkins ) trusced their W . M . would meet with favouring gales , and that he might be spared with health and strength to reach the harbour safely
that time next year . The W . M ., in reply , said he found it a hard task to respond in suitable terms for their kind reception of his health , but must express his obligations to Bro . Watkins for his flattering words , and / above all , for his brotherly good wishes for his success and happiness . He was afraid that he should net do so well as Bro . Watkins had done ,
especially in the getting of initiates , for Bro . Watkins had initiated more candidates than many who had preceded him had had an opportunity of doing . He was succeeding a long and brilliant line of P . M . ' s , who had added both lustre and prestige to the lodge , and they must take that into consideration , and not be too critical on him or his work . He knew , however , that he could rely upon them for any
assistance that he might require , and upon the brethren generally for support in carrying out the duties of the important position he held . He thanked them much for their fraternal greeting , and could only say , in conclusion , that the responsibility he had that day undertaken should so rule and govern him in his office that at the end of it they would say he had , at least , done his duty to the best of his
ability . The W . M . then gave the toast of "The Past Masters , " and said he knew of lodges where the P . M . 's were conspicuous by their absence ; that , however , was not so in the Capper—neither at the lodge nor at the lodge of instruction . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Holliday , the senior P . M . of the Iodge .
Bro . Holliday , in response , said he felt somewhat at a loss to respond adequately , for although the oldest subscribing Past Master , he felt it a task of great responsibility to do justice to the toast , shadowed as he was by the colossal figure of Bro . P . M . West , who they were proud to have as a P . M ., although an honorary one . On behalf of himself and his colleagues , he felt sure he was
expressing their sentiments when he said that it had always been their duty and their pleasure to maintain and sunport the prestige and enhance the prosperity of the Cappe ' r Lodge . He was not a master of words , but could conscientiously say that the P . M . ' s had for the last 14 or 15 years tried to make the Capper Lodge a pattern to the world so far as the Charities was concerned , and he would defy anyone to
show a lodge that , according to its numbers , had done more for the Charities than the Capper Lodge . He loved the lodge , and wished both it and them "Jolly good health , long life , and prosperity . " The VV . M . then proposed the toast of "The I . P . M ., Bro . Watkins , " and , in response , Bro . Watkins said he
could not see why he should have the honour of a personal toast , but , nevertheless , he thanked them for their cordial reception of it . The Capper Lodge was his mother lodge , and he was initiated into it some iS years ago , and now it afforded him the greatest pleasure to be ranked among its P . M . ' s . He felt that the interest he now had in it would
continue , and while he had health and strength he should do all in his power for its prosperity . In response to the toast of "The Visitors , " Bro . Gallagher expressed the pleasure it had afforded him to be present . If anyone had told him that Bro . Watkins was going through the Three Degress , and then perform the installation ceremony in the admirable manner he had , he
should simply have said , "Well , I can't believe it . " After a long and eloquent address on the attributes of a good Mason , & c , he concluded by thanking Bro . Watkins for giving him the opportunity of being present to see such a grand meeting of men who were the " salt of the earth , " and to witness the prosperity and partake of the hospitality of the Capper Lodge .
Bro . Carrell also responded , and said he was deeply indepted to Bro . Watkins for his invitation to be present . He had had a most hospitable reception , and had enjoyed a great Masonic treat , and was especially proud to see their I . P . M . so well supported as he was by every member in the lodge . He asked them to continue that support , as Bro . Watkins was going up as Steward for the Girls ' Institution at the next Festival . He saw a eood many
good men and good Masons around him , and was pleased to see a friend of his initiated that day in so excellent a lodge . He cordially thanked them for the toast . " The Initiate " replied eloquently to the toast of his health . Bro . Jolly responded for "Ihe Masonic Press , " and Bros . Mears , Dales , and others for " The Officers . " Bro . Sherwin presided at the piano , and some good songs and recitations helped the pleasant hours along , till the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .
EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A large gathering of the brethren of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., at Ladbroke Hall , when about 93 were present , ( including visitors ) , 44 ° * whom were Past Masters . The chief business of the eve-
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BEDFORD LODGE ( No . 157 ) . —The November meeting of this old lodge was held on Friday , the nth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . T . Cubitt , P . G . P ., W . M . ; E . Jones , S . W . ; C . Jenner , J . W . j J . T . Briggs , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Liddall , P . M ., Sec ; V . Lamer , S . D . ; ] . C . Main , J . D . ; W . Snodin , P . M ., I . G . ; and P . M . ' s T . Hall , J . Brander , A . E .
Creak , J . Soper , S . Millis , and T . Walton . The lay members present were Bros . P . W . Donovan , E . F . Shoebridge , and visitors : Bros . J . L . King , P . M . 657 ; I . Benton , 'S ?; T . Crane , 1 744 ; and H . Massey , P . M . 619 and 192 S . There was no work before the lodge , but there were the following items on the agenda paper : To receive at the
hands of Bro . Thomas Cubitt , P . G . P ., P . M ., W . M ., a presentation banner and Bible ; to receive at the hands of Bro W . Snodin , P . M ., presentation officers' collars ; to receive at the hands of Bro . E . Jones , S . W ., a set of working tools ; to receive at the hands of Bro . J . C . Main , J . D ., a silver Tyler ' s jewel . With the exception of the banner , all these articles , which were very handsome , were presented , and votes of thanks were passed to the respective brethren
who presented them . But , with regard to the banner , Bro . Cubitt much regretted that the presentation could not be made till the December meeting , he having at the last hour received a telegram to the effect that an accident had happened to it , and it had been damaged . Nothing else offering for the good of Masomy , the lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to a nice banquet at Freemasons' Tavern , and afterwards honoured the usual toasts .
Bro . Cubitt , in proposing " Ihe M . W . G . M ., " feelingly referred to the illness of the Crown Prince of Prussia . In giving the toast of "The Pro G . M ., the Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " he said that the Grand Officers always performed their duties well , and particularly to the Charities , and in the past year , which had been an extraordinary year , they had supported
theChaiities of the Order in a way which showed they emulated the example set them by their predecessors . Bro . John Super , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M . " It had been 3 io . 1 ubitt ' s privilege 24 or 25 years ago to be Master of that lodge , and he was now again in the year of Jubilee—though he was tiied of the word "Jubilee" — the Master ot the lodge . He thought Bro . Cubitt had been
ni"st distinctly favoured by Ihe officers making three or four such handsome presems as he had been the recipientof that evening . That was an honour ot which every W . M . had not the privilege . It was an unprecedented event in the career uf a lodge to have a presentation of such a set of working tools , sashes , and the sword of the Tyler , and he had not seen such presents before . However , the iodge
had received them , and he was sure the W . M . had received them in ihe same spirit as the brethren had , and the VV . M . would feel a pride in being the Master ol the lodge during the year when they were presented . Bro . Cubitt , in reply , said he differed from Bro . Soper in his feelings about the Jubilee year , for he rejoiced to think they had the privilege and pleasure of celebrating her
Majesty's Jubilee . They could not make too much of a good thing . Perhaps not many brethren present would be at another Jubilee , and therefore he con-idered the Jubilee that had been celebrated as only Englishmen could congratulate the Queen , was a thing to be remembeied . It was true he had been associated with that lodge for some years , and ihe brethren had conferred a very great honour
upon him by el cting him W . M . for the Jubilee year . He regretted exceedingly , through circumstances over which he had no control , that he had not had the privilege of presenting the Juhilee banner in lodge that evening , but it would be presented at tne next meeting . It was some yeais since he occupied the position of W . M . of the lodge , and there was only one other night when he would again
preside . He hoped when he had finished his year of office he should leave the chair with credit to himself , and with the feeling that he had done his duty to the Iodge . Being father of the lodge , he was proud of the position he now occupied in it , and he hoped r . G . A . O . T . U . would spare him a few years longer to have the pleasure of meeting his brethren . He had been always received with the greatest
friendship and cordiality , and he felt he had some respect as the father of the lodge . Bro . Cubitt next gave "The P . M . ' s , " all of whom had the good of the Bedford Lodge at heart , and who always were ready to assist in performing lodge duties . That year they had a P . M . performing the duties of I . G . It being many years since he ( Bro . Cubitt ) was last Master
he might be a little rusty , and might have been found wanting . But he had not had the slightest occasion to call upon the P . M . ' s . During his year they had come within the category of "The Unemployed , " and therefore he had had no occasion to call on them for assistance . However , he gave the toast of the P . M . 's . Bro . Soper , I . P . M ., responded , and said that if the
W . M . had called on the P . M . ' s for assistance it would have been cheerfully given . The W . M ., however , did not require it because he was a volume in himself . However , here the P . M . ' s were , and only too delighted to render any assistance , not only to the W . M ., but to the other officers of the lodge , who in their turn were ready to assist . Bros . Crane , Bruton , and Massey responded to the toast
of " The Visitors . " Bro . Cubitt next gave "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and congratulated Bro . Briggs , the Treasurer , on having been appointed Prov . S . G . D . of Middlesex , an honour to which he was justly entitled , as he was a good working Mason . He hoped Bro . Briggs would be spared many years to wear that honour , and perhaps the time might come when he would receive further honours from the
Grand Lodge of England . As Treasurer of the Bedford Lodge he was a most valuable officer , and when the balance sheet came to be placed before the brethren , he had no doubt it would come out right . He ( Bro . Cubitt ) was going to be Steward for the benevolent Institution , and Bro . Briggs thought the lodge could afford 10 guineas on his list . The Secretary , who was another valuable officer , had been obliged to leave ,
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Bro . Briggs , P . M ., Treas ., after thanking the brethren for the toast , said the Secretary was a most kind brother , who was initiated in the Bedford Lodge , and he could not speak too highly of him . It was a great pleasure to him ( Bro . Briggs ) to be elected year after year as Treasurer of their old lodge , in which he was initiated . He was very proud of it , and could not find any lodge in Masonry
adequate | to it . It was a great thing in this Jubilee year to have the father of the lodge in the chair as W . M . They all knew he had the good of the lodge at heart , and gave the best advice to the P . M . ' s and the rest of the brethren . The W . M . had referred to him ( Bro . Briggs ) and Grand Lodge honours , and those he had obtained by following in the footsteps of Bro . Cubitt . His work in Middlesex was
appreciated . He most of all valued being T reasurer of the Bedford Lodge . The funds had always stood on the right side since he had had the care of them . It had been his pleasure , his pride , and his duty to give the brethren every satisfaction , whether the funds were little or large . He was anxious to support Bro . Cubitt as Steward for the
Benevolent , but the funds would not afford more than 10 guineas . If a Steward went up for either of the other Institutions the 10 guineas must be divided between them . The toast of "The Officers" was next proposed , and it was responded to by all the officers present in turn , after which the Tyler's toast was given , and the proceedings , which were of a most enjoyable character , terminated .
MERCHANT NAVY LODGE ( No . 781 . ) —This flourishing lodge met as usual , on Wednesday , the 9 th instant , at the Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , Limehouse . Bro . G . Palmer , VV . M ., was ably supported by Bros . Bull , S . W . ; Shepherd , J . W , ; Timson , S . D . ; Seage ( in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Varcoe ) , J . D . ; Passfield , I . G . ; Gooch , D . C . ; and Terrif and Anderson ,
Stwds . There were also present Bros . J . H . Pringle , I . PM . ; P . M . ' s Bros . Daniels , Treas . ; Breden , Sec ; and Scheerboom , and upwards of 40 members of the lodge , as also several visiting brethren from the neighbouring lodges , amongst whom were the ever welcome Bros . Rennett , Burgess , and Bonner . The minutes of the preceding meeting having been read ,
confirmed , and signed , the ballot was succesively taken for four gentlemen who had been proposed and seconded in due form , and having proved satisfactory in all four instances , they were initiated into the Order in a most impressive manner , the charge to the E . A . being given by Bro . Pringle , P . M . Bro . Porterwas duly passed to the rank of F . C , in the W . M . ' s usual efficient manner .
The W . M . rose to make the usual enquiries , in response to which a large amount of fraternal sympathy was expressed for Bros . Ould and Gaisford , whose compulsory absence , through illness , was a source of much regret . The distinguishing characteristics of the Craft was then made the subject of discourse , and after being discussed in a very friendly manner , it was unanimously carried that the
anniversary of the birth ot the M . W . G . M . should be celebrated by placing the sum of 50 guineas from the funds of the lodge upon the list of Bro . S . Hayward , who will be the Steward representing this lodge at the next Festival , in aid of the lunds for the relief of aged brethren and their widows . This would make no less than 150 guineas subscribed by this lodge to the above Institution in four years ,
they having given 50 guineas in the present year ; 30 last year ; and 20 guineas in 1 SS 5 ; and this is besides sending a Steward to represent them at the Festivals for the Boys ' and Girls'Institutions ; in addittion to which there is the large sums annually subscribed by the members individually , and the large donations through and from the Lodge of Instruction . It may therefore be truly said that this
lodge practices as well as preaches . Bro . Daniels , P . M ., intimated his intention of acting as Steward at the forthcoming Festival , in aid of the Funds of the Boys' Institution . The lodge was closed in due form . At the subsequent banquet the W . M . referred in feeling terms to the absent brethren , and expressed a hope that
their genial features would soon—very soon—be again seen amongst us in all their radiance . The usual loyal and Craft toasts having been duly given and honoured , and the intervals enlivened with rare specimens of the vocal art , the Tyler ' s toast brought to a conclusion one of the most enjoyable and businesslike meetings ever held at this flourishing lodge .
CAPPER LODGE ( No . 1076 ) . —The installation meeting of the above excellent and important lodge took place on Thursday , the loth inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , City , when Bro . VV . Temple , J . W . and W . M . elect , was installed W . M . for the ensuing twelve months , or until a successor shall be duly elected and installed in his stead .
Ihe lodge was opened by Bro . W . Watkins , W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed ( and we may here mention in parenthesis that we are exceedingly pleased to hear that Bro . H . B . Holliday , P . M ., has , for the tenth time at least , been re-elected President of the lodge Benevolent Fund ) , the ballot was taken for Mr . William Henry Ware and proved successful .
Bros . Oates , Newber , and Ingram were then raised , Bros . Reid and Higgings passed , and Mr . Ware initiated—a very fair beginning for a Master who had to install his successor . Bro . Temple was then presented to the W . M . to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and in due course , and with full ceremonial , was placed in the chair of K . S . and saluted in the Three Degrees . He then
invested his officers as follows : Bros . C . D . Mears , S . W . ; A . Dale , J . W . ; J . Dorton , P . M ., Treas . ; J . C . Pitt , Sec ; J . Still , S . D . ; J . Tytheridge , J . D . ; L . Crow , I . G . j J . H . White , D . C . ; F . C . Ward and C . R . Sayers , Stwds . ; N . Shenvin , Org . ; and A . K . Turbefield , Tyler . Bro . Watkins then gave the usual addresses admirably ,
and finished an afternoon's work , not only remarkable for its quantity , but for its quality , not a single hitch or breakdown marring its eloquent and finished progress . A cordial vote of thanks was tendered him for installing his successor , and it was resolved " That the same be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge . " He was also presented with
a handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel , suitably inscribed , and returned thanks for both in feeling terms . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet , admirably served under the immediate superintendence of Bro . Marcham , manager . Among the other brethren present , and not above enumerated , were Bros . W . H , Harris , I . P . M . j H .
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Taplay , P . M . ( who acted as D . C . during the ceremony of installation in perfect form ) ; E . West , P . M . ( Hon . ) , P . P . G . S . D . Herts , & c . ; W . Vincent , P . M ., P . P . G . Sd . Br . Middx . ; F . Brian , P . M . ; P . McCarty , P . M . ; W . Dorton , P . M . ; W . Nevins , P . M . ; R . Brown , R . W . Magub , J . T . Simpson , B . H . Spencer , P . Aarons , T . S . Yates , VV . E . Cramphorn , J . VV . Taylor , W . Robinson ,
W . Stockvis , H . Green , C . Brian , and G . W . Pankhurst , all of the lodge . The visitors included Bros . W . Burroughs , P . M . 1437 ; T . G . Holdom , P . M . 1306 ; C . W , Carrell , P . M . 1816 ; W . Dawson , W . M . 1228 ; J . Gallagher , P . M . 1228 ; J . Woolley , P . M . 15 ; C . H . Canning , J . W . 1472 ; J . G . Turner , 299 ; C . T . Groves , 77 ; T . Earnshaw , J . P . Acock , 16 S 7 ; Jas . Bonetta
1793 ; A . A . Timbrell , 159 S ; J . Williams , 15 ; A . W . Price , 1623 ; E . Janaw , 1641 ; S . G . Turner , 159 S ; T . W . Vernon , 901 ; C . Jolly , P . M . 1472 ; and others . The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts having been duly honoured , Bro . Watkins rose and said the duty he had to perform that night was a very pleasant one ; it was to propose " The
Health of their esteemed W . M . " It was a toast that he knew would be heartily received by every member of the lodge present , because , in the first place , Bro . Temple was worthy of his position , and they were proud of him in it . Under their W . M . the work would be well carried outbetter than it had been during the past year . Well , at any rate , they all knew enough ot him to be assured that at his
hands the welfare of the lodge and the happiness of the brethren would not suffer , for if ever a brother had the good of the lodge at heart Bro . Temple had . With him at the helm , their grand old ship would sail well , andbreast every tempest . He ( Bro . Watkins ) trusced their W . M . would meet with favouring gales , and that he might be spared with health and strength to reach the harbour safely
that time next year . The W . M ., in reply , said he found it a hard task to respond in suitable terms for their kind reception of his health , but must express his obligations to Bro . Watkins for his flattering words , and / above all , for his brotherly good wishes for his success and happiness . He was afraid that he should net do so well as Bro . Watkins had done ,
especially in the getting of initiates , for Bro . Watkins had initiated more candidates than many who had preceded him had had an opportunity of doing . He was succeeding a long and brilliant line of P . M . ' s , who had added both lustre and prestige to the lodge , and they must take that into consideration , and not be too critical on him or his work . He knew , however , that he could rely upon them for any
assistance that he might require , and upon the brethren generally for support in carrying out the duties of the important position he held . He thanked them much for their fraternal greeting , and could only say , in conclusion , that the responsibility he had that day undertaken should so rule and govern him in his office that at the end of it they would say he had , at least , done his duty to the best of his
ability . The W . M . then gave the toast of "The Past Masters , " and said he knew of lodges where the P . M . 's were conspicuous by their absence ; that , however , was not so in the Capper—neither at the lodge nor at the lodge of instruction . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Holliday , the senior P . M . of the Iodge .
Bro . Holliday , in response , said he felt somewhat at a loss to respond adequately , for although the oldest subscribing Past Master , he felt it a task of great responsibility to do justice to the toast , shadowed as he was by the colossal figure of Bro . P . M . West , who they were proud to have as a P . M ., although an honorary one . On behalf of himself and his colleagues , he felt sure he was
expressing their sentiments when he said that it had always been their duty and their pleasure to maintain and sunport the prestige and enhance the prosperity of the Cappe ' r Lodge . He was not a master of words , but could conscientiously say that the P . M . ' s had for the last 14 or 15 years tried to make the Capper Lodge a pattern to the world so far as the Charities was concerned , and he would defy anyone to
show a lodge that , according to its numbers , had done more for the Charities than the Capper Lodge . He loved the lodge , and wished both it and them "Jolly good health , long life , and prosperity . " The VV . M . then proposed the toast of "The I . P . M ., Bro . Watkins , " and , in response , Bro . Watkins said he
could not see why he should have the honour of a personal toast , but , nevertheless , he thanked them for their cordial reception of it . The Capper Lodge was his mother lodge , and he was initiated into it some iS years ago , and now it afforded him the greatest pleasure to be ranked among its P . M . ' s . He felt that the interest he now had in it would
continue , and while he had health and strength he should do all in his power for its prosperity . In response to the toast of "The Visitors , " Bro . Gallagher expressed the pleasure it had afforded him to be present . If anyone had told him that Bro . Watkins was going through the Three Degress , and then perform the installation ceremony in the admirable manner he had , he
should simply have said , "Well , I can't believe it . " After a long and eloquent address on the attributes of a good Mason , & c , he concluded by thanking Bro . Watkins for giving him the opportunity of being present to see such a grand meeting of men who were the " salt of the earth , " and to witness the prosperity and partake of the hospitality of the Capper Lodge .
Bro . Carrell also responded , and said he was deeply indepted to Bro . Watkins for his invitation to be present . He had had a most hospitable reception , and had enjoyed a great Masonic treat , and was especially proud to see their I . P . M . so well supported as he was by every member in the lodge . He asked them to continue that support , as Bro . Watkins was going up as Steward for the Girls ' Institution at the next Festival . He saw a eood many
good men and good Masons around him , and was pleased to see a friend of his initiated that day in so excellent a lodge . He cordially thanked them for the toast . " The Initiate " replied eloquently to the toast of his health . Bro . Jolly responded for "Ihe Masonic Press , " and Bros . Mears , Dales , and others for " The Officers . " Bro . Sherwin presided at the piano , and some good songs and recitations helped the pleasant hours along , till the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .
EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A large gathering of the brethren of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., at Ladbroke Hall , when about 93 were present , ( including visitors ) , 44 ° * whom were Past Masters . The chief business of the eve-