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Bro . J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B ., regretted with the VV . M . the absence of Bro . Terry , and especially the cause , and joined in the hope for his speedy recovery . He also regretted the absence of Bro . Hedge * , who would have placed before the brethren facts and ( iyures respecting the Girls ! School , which would have justified the aopeal mide by the W . M ., and adde I largelv to his list . That day wis the 12 th January , but he ( Bro . McLeod ) had already
attended six lodges that yeir , and at three of them it had been hi = lot to apoeal on behalf of the Girls' School . On behalf of their Institutions , he should like to say how thankful they were , despite bad trade and other disadvantages , to acknowledge at the commencement of another year the generous support they had received . When they reflected that nine-tenths of the amount received during the year was realised from voluntary contributions , surely they
had reason to be satisfied and grateful to the brethren . It was a matter of great satisfaction to know that , although the Craft increased largely in numbers , yet possibly the claims did not increase in proportion , and they were always able to meet the demands made upon them . He was not going to speak of the work of the Benevolent Institution or allude to the Boys' School , but would call their attention to the fact that the Girls' School had on its books 2 C 5 girls ,
and that it was generally admitted that the work was done in a most liberal manner that justified anv appeal for support . It was true it was in a fairly good position compared with the Institution he reoresented , but there was no doubt good work done . The W . AL had alluded to the fact that during the last few years the Girls' Institution had not received that full measure of support which was wanted to carry on the work . He might go a little further back , and take the
returns for seven years , and point out that the total income was something like £ 6000 more than the income for the Boys . It was his duty to acknowledge the handsome list sent by that lodge last year , and the excellent services rendered by the I . P . M . He also thanked that lodge for another good feature—the early time at which that toast was proposed . In conclusion , he expressed the hope that the brethren would send the W . M . up with a good list for
the Girls School . "The Installing Master and Past Masters" was next submitted by the VV . M ., who remarked that if there was one circumstance more than another likely to encourage a Master , it was the knowledge that he had only to turn to his left where any information he required was always at his disposal . A satisfactory feature that evening was that he had been installed by the I . P . M . in a manner that could
not be surpassed by any member of the Order who rendered that ceremony for the first time in his life . Personally , he was not only gratified , but thanked the I . P . M . with all his heart for the care and attention he must have given to that special duty . The Past Masters were all old Masonic workers , who expected that every Mason should do his duty as the I . P . M . had done . Bro . A . Piper , I . P . M ., thanked the VV . M . most heartily
for Ins kindly expressions respecting the installation ceremony . He felt that would be somewhat of a trial , but he had rendered it to the best of his ability . Bro . VV . J . Ferguson , P . M ., having responded , The W . M . cordially gave the toast of " The Visitors . " He should call upon Bro . Shurmur to respond , with whom he had been directly associated in active Masonic work , and who had always been kind and considerate to him . He
should also call upon Bro . Scurrah , and , while doing so , must express his regret that Bro . Stiles was not present with them . Bro . VV . Shurmur , P . P . G , Treas . Essex , in replying , said : I am grateful to you for having given me the opportunity ot responding on behalf of the visitors . I feel sure we have all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves . We unite in congratulations to the W . M . for having , attained the honourable Degree of W . M . of such an ancient lodge . We
knowhe will fulfil the duties with grace and dignity and add prestige to the lodge . We also combine in wishing this lodge a long career of unclouded prosperity . You , VV . M ., have been good enough to refer to my candidature for the office of Grand Treasurer . I was very sorry , indeed , to hear that an accident had happened to my friend , Bro . Stiles . Weare friendly rivals , and very old friends indeed , and it is our privilege to enjoy the goodwill and esteem of
a large circle of influential brethren , many of whom would have voted for Bro . Stiles had they not been pledged to me , and others would have supported my interest had they not already promised Bro . Stiles . Last year he was good enough to stand aside for Bro . Cochrane , the present Grand Treasurer , and many of our mutual friends were of opinion that it would be graceful on my part and a practical expression of brotherly good feeliner , if 1 withdrew mv
candidature this year in favour of Bro . Stiles , and thus enable them to give me their undivided support for 1 S 95 . It was with very great pleasure that I acceded to that request , and I earnestly hope that all the brethren who had kindly promised to vote for me will transfer their allegiance to Bro . Stiles , and thus secure his election by an overwhelming majority . I trust this will meet with the aporoval of my many good friends , and if 1 am soared until next vear 1
shall then hope to receive their valued suffrages . Bros . W . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . Middx . ; Lundie , W . M . 13 S 1 ; Hodgson , W . M . 1 C 13 ; and others also returned thanks . Bro . Geo . Everett , P . G . Treas ., on behalf of the Treasurer and Secretary , said he entertained no doubt they would have a prosperous year under the W . M ,, who was the very embodiment of geniality and large heartedness .
He had the honour and the pleasure of proposing Bro . Barnett as a member some years ago , he had always been very popular amongst them , and they all regarded him as a most capable Mason and good working brother . He thanked mm for the more than kind words he had said of him , as 1 rcasurer of the lodge , in proposing the toast , n , -I" 1 Morris > Sec- > thanked the brethren again for tneir handsome presentbut thought he should ill requite ! j £ Wtlib 111 IClJUIll
, Hl *> * t " 1 ---- — ..- ~ — - * . nvu . OHUUIU , tneir kindness by making a long speech at that late hour . Uros . Wigmore , S . W ., and George Gardner , l . W ., acknowled ged " The Officers , " after which the Tyler's toast terminated a very successful gathering . Confidence Lodge ( No . 193 ) . — A large number of brethren attended the installation meeting of this
centenary lod ge at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on monuay , the 8 th inst . There was a numerous attendance or members , including Bros . W . Belchamber , W . M . ; C . n v A da' «>> W ., W . M . elect ; F . Haines , J . W . ; B . U . Kershaw , P . M ., Treas . ; Walter Wood , P . M ., Sec ; I h . ' r wr'ffht , S . D . ; T . Kington , J . D .,- A . Rac PM ' . * $ P" % h'ingale , P . M , D . C ; jno . K . Fells l -M . ; Sam . Webb , P . M . ; VV . A . Cubitt , P . M . ; S
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Smither , P . M . ; E . J . Davey , P . M . ; J . Hart , I . P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . C . VVise , P . M . 115 S ; J . Eade , J . W . 901 ; H . Pannell , P . M . 10 S 9 : A . J . Wakelev , 1 S 4 ; A . Farr , 411 , Melbourne ; II . White , r . Stji ; H . Jay , 174 ; J . Morris , 1624 ; A . Verdon , 1892 ; VV . Hammett , 15 ; H . Broadway , 1320 ; E . Dukeson , 2000 ; J . K . Pitt , 463 , P . P . G . S . B . Surrey ; W . Adams , P . M . 16 S 7 ; W . VV . Morgan , 177 ; F . Swinford , 2272 ;
L . Lake , S 7 ; M . Cox , 2147 ; VV . A . Ihomson , 1 ( 143 ; A . Weston ; and VV . VV . Lee , l . P . M . 23 S 1 . Lodge was opened , and a lengthy agendi of w irk was gone through . Bros . Cutting and Cornish were raised to the Third Degree , Bro . Nimmy was pissed to the Degree ot Fellow Craft , and Mr . G . Reed wis initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . W . Belchamber , W . M ., having performed these three Degrees in a very impressive manner ,
completed his arduous labours by installing his successor , Bro . C . E . H . Aud lin , as VV . M . for the ensuing year . The foil . wing officers were appointed and invested : Bros- VV . Belchamber , I . P . M . ; F . Haines , S . W . ; F . S . Plowright , J . W . ; B . D . K rshaw , P . M ., Treas . ; Walter Wood , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Kington , S . D . ; A . D . R . ie , I . D . ; E . Pennock , I . G . ; G . P . Nightingale , P . M ., D . C ; J . Westley , A . D . C ; John E . Fells , P . M .. and G . Spice ,
Stwds . ; and G . Reinhardt , Tyler . Lodge was closed , and a well served banquet was heartily e joyed . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts followed , and were cordially given and received . Bro . VV . Belchamber , I . P . M ., briefly proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " expressing his assurance that in Bro . Audain the lodge possessed a Master who would conduct the duties to the satisfaction of all the brethren .
Bro . Claude E . H . Audain , W . M ., m reply , thanked the brethren for the kind way in which the toast had been received . He could assure them that much as he prized the title of Worshipful Master , there was one title he prized still more , and that was . Worshipful Master of the Confidence Lodge . He was more closely associated with this lodge than any other for in it he was initiated , and had worked through the various Degrees , and he should always
remember the kindness ot the reception he had always received . He thought , without doubt , the brethren might have elected a Mister who would have been more competent to perform the duties , but there was one thing they could not have done . They could not have elected a Master who would more closely or more carefully guard the interests of the lodge than he should . He highly esteemed the honour conferred upon him , and would endeavour to
show them in a practical way that he had the interests of the lodge at heart . Bro . G . Reed appropriately responded for " The Initiate , " after which the Master gave " The Visitors , " and said that as long as he occupied the chair the visitors would always be heartily welcome . Bro . C . VVise , P . M ., 115 S , expressed the pleasure it had afforded him to be present , knowing as he did the
capabilities of the I . P . M ., who was also an initiate of his own lodge . He was also acquainted with the abilities of other members , not forgetting Bro . Woods , with whom he had worked in a lodge of instruction . With Bro . Woods ' help a Benevolent Association was started , which s .-nt up £ 420 to the Charities in four years . Bros . Pannell , P . M . 10 S 9 , Adams , P . M . H 1 S 7 , and J . K . Pitt , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Surrey , replied ,
After which Bro . A . Farr , 411 , Melbourne , Australia , returned thanks for the honour done him in coupling his name . He was sure that when he returned to Australia and informed his lodge , they would be delighted , and if any of the brethren present that evening had the good fortune to visit Australia , he could promise them a hearty welcome in his own lodge . The VV . M . next proposed "The Installing Master and
Immediate Past Master , " and said the I . P . M . had rendered the installation ceremony to the satisfaction of them all . Bro . Belchamber had been associated with that lodge for many years , and was known to many personally , as Preceptor of the lodge of instruction . It was his pleasure to invest the l . P . M . with the Past Master ' s jewel voted by the lodge . Although they had had many distinguished Past Masters , there had been none more so than Bro .
Belchamber , for he had worked hard for the lodge and for the promotion of the younger members . He ( the VV . M . ) hai very much pleasure in investing the I . P . M . with the jewel , as a slight token of the esteem in which he was held , and as a poor recompense for the instruction they had all received at his hands . Bro . W . Belchamber , l . P . M ., returned thanks , and said the W . M . had presented him with a jewel as a slight token
of their esteem , but he did not accept it as sucn , for he esteemed it a very high token indeed . He thanked them for their kind attention to him during his year , and was sure that the newly-installed W . M . would exceed their anticipations . "The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary" was submitted by the W . M ,, who said that in their lodge the reirrning Master relied very safely upon the assistance of
the Past Masters . There were few meetings held where the Past Masters were not present to assist in satisfactory working . He was sorry that the Treasurer could not remain to banquet , but it was within the knowledge of all that for many years Bro . Kershaw , P . M ., had rendered efficient service as Treasurer , which entitled him to retirement . Bro . Kershaw's health had , unfortunately , been so unsatisfactory that he had expressed a wish to retire , but added
that if they desired him to remain in ofhee he would do so , although he could not dine with them , lie was glad to see the Secretary , Bro . Woods , P . M ., present , for he occupied an office on which he ( the VV . M . ) would have to rely more than any other , and it was a relief to his mind to find his duties lightened by such an efficient Secretary as Bro . Woods . Bro . W . Woods , P . M ., Sec , in response , said thstas the senior Past Master as well as Secretary he was entitled to
a double length of time , but would not weary them with a long speech . The Treasurer had asked him to express his recognition of the value they had always placid in his services by re-electing him , which was the greatest proof that those services were appreciated . Speaking personally he did everything he could for the lodge , an J should
continue to do in the future what he had done in the pist . Br . S . Webb , P . M , ( who occupied the chiir uf the lodge in 1 SO 7 ) , and other P . Ms , also replied , and " Tne Officers ' having been given , the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . Bros . A . Weston and F . Swinford delighted the brethren with several vocal selections , and Bro . Ilopidns once more evinced his ability in the manipulation of the silver bells .
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Bank of England Lodge ( No . 26 )) . — VISIT OK BUGS , nil-: LORD MAYOU ANII ALDERMAN AND SIIKKII- 'K Dl . MSDAl . li . —The in-tallation meeting of this lodge was held at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , on Thu'sday , the rith inst . Present : HrosJ II . P . itchard , l . P . M ., Sec . ; F . T . Rushton , S . W ., W . M . elect ; | . W . Drysdale , J . W . ; Col . James liters . P . M ., Treas . ' ; G . R . Kennedy , S . D . ; [ . Sharp-, | . l ) . ; C . A . Rhodes ,
I . G . ; R . C Sudloiv , P . M . ; G . L . Kenmby , P . M . ; | . Waterhouse , A . Leigh ton , VV . E . Boutcher . R . M . M . nton-Senhoise , and F . P . Lysig ' . it . Visitors : Bros . ih « Right H in . the L ird Mayor , 77 S ; Aldermin and Sheriff Dimsdale , I . P . M . 1 , P . G . Steward ; N . P . Ilodgs m , W . M . 1613 ; Temple C . Martin , VV . M . 17 GS ; G . -S Williams , VV . M . 1494 ; II . S . Wellcome , I . P . M . S ; I . M . McLeod , P . P . S . G . W . Derbyshire . S-c . R . M . I . K lys ;
G . Cook , P . M . S 20 ; T . Gieenwood , P . M . 357 , P . P . G . R . Oxon ; VV . Hicklin , P . M . I 2 fii and 1415 ; E . A . Hughes , P . M . 1494 : VV . H . k'irby , P . M . and Stc 10 ( 15 ; [ . Russell , P . M . S ; C . H . Denny , S . D . 1671 ; u Cooe , j . D . 2192 ; G . Ashby-Dirbv , 34 ; VV . P . Fuller , S ; R . 1 .. Gvrner , 470 , U . S . A ., H . Jay , 2271 ; E . Lankester , 99 ; G . Readon , 3 S ; J . S . Robertson , 1415 ; and Horace Smith , 14 S . In the absence of the VV . M ., Bro . R . Clay Sudlov
occupied the chair , and opened the lodge . The ballot was then taken for Mr . F . P . Lysaght as a candidate for initiition , which proved unanimously in his favour , and he was duly initiated , by the acting W . M ., into 'he mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Bro . H . Pritchard , l . P . M ., then took the chair , and installed the VV . M . elect , Bro . F . T . Rushton . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned
to the banqueting-room . After the toasts of " The Queen and Crafc " and " The Most Worshipful Grand Master , " The VV . M . proposed the toast of "The M . W . Pro Grand Master , the R VV . Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and was pleased to note the fact that the Bank jf England Lodge possessed two members of Grand Lodge , and it was a
source of pleasure to him to recognise in the persons of Bros . Col . | . Peters and R . Clay Sudlow two brethren who commanded the highest esteem of every member of that lodge . Bro . Col . J . Peters responded in suitable terms . Bro . H . Pritchard , acting l . P . M ., having obtained possession of the gavel , propos .-d the toast of The Worshipful Master , " and said that at the last meeting he ventured
to prophesy that he would , probably , not again have the privilege of presenting thit toast , but in consequence of the absence of Bro . James Kennedy , who was on the Continent , he , unexpectedly , found himself in the chair of the l . P . M ., and considered that Bro . James Kennedy had lost a great deal in not having had the pleasurable duty of installing Bro . Rushton that evening ; but his loss had been his ( Bro . Pritchard's ) gain , and he felt it to be not only an
honour , but a very great pleasure to install a brother whom he had known for so many years , buth in and out of Masonry . During the ceremony of installation it had bten his duty to declare the necessary qualifications for every candidate forjthe Master ' s chair , and he felt sure that all present who knew the W . M . could truly assert that he was a man of good report , true and trusty , and held in high estimation amongst his brethren and fellows . He ,
therefore , asked the brethren to drink the health of the VV . M . This was most enthusiasticilly done . The Worshipful Master , in responding , thanked Bro . Pritchard for his kind remarks , and the brethren for the overwhelming cordiality with which they had received his name . During his year of office it would be his chief desire to uphold the traditions of the Bank of England Lodge with scrupulous care , and he trusted that a year hence when
he laid down the gavel in favour of his successor the brethren would have no reason to regret having placed him in that honourable position . " The Health of the Initiate" was heartily accepted , and a most ctrdial welcome extended to him unbecoming a member of the Craft , and of the Bank of England Lodge . Bro . F . P . Lysaght , in thanking the brethren , said that it had been for many years his intention to join the Craft , and
having done so he could assure them he had never found such a true spirit of friendship and cordiality extended to him in any society as he had experienced that day . He knew he should make several valuable new friends , and he felt that Freemasonry would further cement the ties of friendship now existing between himself and many members of the Craft . The toast of "The Past Masters of the Lidge" was
given in cordial terms , and the names of Bro 11 . Pritchard ( Installing Mister ) , and Bro . R . Clay Sudlow coupled with the toast . Bro . H . Pritchard , in returning thanks , said that he felt he was receiving for himself , personally , more credit than he was entitled to . It had been a great pleasure to him to install such a worthy brother in the chair of that lodge . Doc he would remind the brethren that as regards Masonry he
was a child compared with the W . M . tie considered it a great honour to be classed amor . gst the Past . Masters ol the Bank of England Lodge , and abo to be asked to say a iv . n-J or two in response to the toist . He was pleased to liiu . v that the majority of the Past Masters of that lodge continued to take a deep interest in the welfare of the loiigcaml did not lose all interest in the lodge immediately they li . nl passed the chair and obtained tne highest honour j ; wis in
the power of the lodge to confer . Bro . K . Clay Sudlow , P . G . Std . Br ., slid he considered that that night it was a special compliment to have his name coupled with any toast , because , naturally , the W . M . was anxious to make the evening a success , and consequently , he took it , he would only call upon those brethren wuom he considered would suitably respond , and commended these remarks specially to the visitors wno wjuld follow him . It
svas a matter ot regret to him that so fesv Past Masters of the Bank of England Lodge were present that evening . It was a very old lodge , and visitors would naturally expect to see many Past Masters standing up in response to the toast which had been so kindly proposed ; bu ; through one cause or another the Past Masters were not present in sucn force as could be desired . 1 here were , however , some Icit ,
and to those standing up at the present moment this was a red letter day in the Bank ot England Lodge , having assisted 111 installing a bruther whom tne Past Masters anu members of the lodge not only knew , but loved and esteemed , and the Past Masters were looking forward to the year when they would embrace amongst their number the present W . M .
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Bro . J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B ., regretted with the VV . M . the absence of Bro . Terry , and especially the cause , and joined in the hope for his speedy recovery . He also regretted the absence of Bro . Hedge * , who would have placed before the brethren facts and ( iyures respecting the Girls ! School , which would have justified the aopeal mide by the W . M ., and adde I largelv to his list . That day wis the 12 th January , but he ( Bro . McLeod ) had already
attended six lodges that yeir , and at three of them it had been hi = lot to apoeal on behalf of the Girls' School . On behalf of their Institutions , he should like to say how thankful they were , despite bad trade and other disadvantages , to acknowledge at the commencement of another year the generous support they had received . When they reflected that nine-tenths of the amount received during the year was realised from voluntary contributions , surely they
had reason to be satisfied and grateful to the brethren . It was a matter of great satisfaction to know that , although the Craft increased largely in numbers , yet possibly the claims did not increase in proportion , and they were always able to meet the demands made upon them . He was not going to speak of the work of the Benevolent Institution or allude to the Boys' School , but would call their attention to the fact that the Girls' School had on its books 2 C 5 girls ,
and that it was generally admitted that the work was done in a most liberal manner that justified anv appeal for support . It was true it was in a fairly good position compared with the Institution he reoresented , but there was no doubt good work done . The W . AL had alluded to the fact that during the last few years the Girls' Institution had not received that full measure of support which was wanted to carry on the work . He might go a little further back , and take the
returns for seven years , and point out that the total income was something like £ 6000 more than the income for the Boys . It was his duty to acknowledge the handsome list sent by that lodge last year , and the excellent services rendered by the I . P . M . He also thanked that lodge for another good feature—the early time at which that toast was proposed . In conclusion , he expressed the hope that the brethren would send the W . M . up with a good list for
the Girls School . "The Installing Master and Past Masters" was next submitted by the VV . M ., who remarked that if there was one circumstance more than another likely to encourage a Master , it was the knowledge that he had only to turn to his left where any information he required was always at his disposal . A satisfactory feature that evening was that he had been installed by the I . P . M . in a manner that could
not be surpassed by any member of the Order who rendered that ceremony for the first time in his life . Personally , he was not only gratified , but thanked the I . P . M . with all his heart for the care and attention he must have given to that special duty . The Past Masters were all old Masonic workers , who expected that every Mason should do his duty as the I . P . M . had done . Bro . A . Piper , I . P . M ., thanked the VV . M . most heartily
for Ins kindly expressions respecting the installation ceremony . He felt that would be somewhat of a trial , but he had rendered it to the best of his ability . Bro . VV . J . Ferguson , P . M ., having responded , The W . M . cordially gave the toast of " The Visitors . " He should call upon Bro . Shurmur to respond , with whom he had been directly associated in active Masonic work , and who had always been kind and considerate to him . He
should also call upon Bro . Scurrah , and , while doing so , must express his regret that Bro . Stiles was not present with them . Bro . VV . Shurmur , P . P . G , Treas . Essex , in replying , said : I am grateful to you for having given me the opportunity ot responding on behalf of the visitors . I feel sure we have all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves . We unite in congratulations to the W . M . for having , attained the honourable Degree of W . M . of such an ancient lodge . We
knowhe will fulfil the duties with grace and dignity and add prestige to the lodge . We also combine in wishing this lodge a long career of unclouded prosperity . You , VV . M ., have been good enough to refer to my candidature for the office of Grand Treasurer . I was very sorry , indeed , to hear that an accident had happened to my friend , Bro . Stiles . Weare friendly rivals , and very old friends indeed , and it is our privilege to enjoy the goodwill and esteem of
a large circle of influential brethren , many of whom would have voted for Bro . Stiles had they not been pledged to me , and others would have supported my interest had they not already promised Bro . Stiles . Last year he was good enough to stand aside for Bro . Cochrane , the present Grand Treasurer , and many of our mutual friends were of opinion that it would be graceful on my part and a practical expression of brotherly good feeliner , if 1 withdrew mv
candidature this year in favour of Bro . Stiles , and thus enable them to give me their undivided support for 1 S 95 . It was with very great pleasure that I acceded to that request , and I earnestly hope that all the brethren who had kindly promised to vote for me will transfer their allegiance to Bro . Stiles , and thus secure his election by an overwhelming majority . I trust this will meet with the aporoval of my many good friends , and if 1 am soared until next vear 1
shall then hope to receive their valued suffrages . Bros . W . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . Middx . ; Lundie , W . M . 13 S 1 ; Hodgson , W . M . 1 C 13 ; and others also returned thanks . Bro . Geo . Everett , P . G . Treas ., on behalf of the Treasurer and Secretary , said he entertained no doubt they would have a prosperous year under the W . M ,, who was the very embodiment of geniality and large heartedness .
He had the honour and the pleasure of proposing Bro . Barnett as a member some years ago , he had always been very popular amongst them , and they all regarded him as a most capable Mason and good working brother . He thanked mm for the more than kind words he had said of him , as 1 rcasurer of the lodge , in proposing the toast , n , -I" 1 Morris > Sec- > thanked the brethren again for tneir handsome presentbut thought he should ill requite ! j £ Wtlib 111 IClJUIll
, Hl *> * t " 1 ---- — ..- ~ — - * . nvu . OHUUIU , tneir kindness by making a long speech at that late hour . Uros . Wigmore , S . W ., and George Gardner , l . W ., acknowled ged " The Officers , " after which the Tyler's toast terminated a very successful gathering . Confidence Lodge ( No . 193 ) . — A large number of brethren attended the installation meeting of this
centenary lod ge at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on monuay , the 8 th inst . There was a numerous attendance or members , including Bros . W . Belchamber , W . M . ; C . n v A da' «>> W ., W . M . elect ; F . Haines , J . W . ; B . U . Kershaw , P . M ., Treas . ; Walter Wood , P . M ., Sec ; I h . ' r wr'ffht , S . D . ; T . Kington , J . D .,- A . Rac PM ' . * $ P" % h'ingale , P . M , D . C ; jno . K . Fells l -M . ; Sam . Webb , P . M . ; VV . A . Cubitt , P . M . ; S
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Smither , P . M . ; E . J . Davey , P . M . ; J . Hart , I . P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . C . VVise , P . M . 115 S ; J . Eade , J . W . 901 ; H . Pannell , P . M . 10 S 9 : A . J . Wakelev , 1 S 4 ; A . Farr , 411 , Melbourne ; II . White , r . Stji ; H . Jay , 174 ; J . Morris , 1624 ; A . Verdon , 1892 ; VV . Hammett , 15 ; H . Broadway , 1320 ; E . Dukeson , 2000 ; J . K . Pitt , 463 , P . P . G . S . B . Surrey ; W . Adams , P . M . 16 S 7 ; W . VV . Morgan , 177 ; F . Swinford , 2272 ;
L . Lake , S 7 ; M . Cox , 2147 ; VV . A . Ihomson , 1 ( 143 ; A . Weston ; and VV . VV . Lee , l . P . M . 23 S 1 . Lodge was opened , and a lengthy agendi of w irk was gone through . Bros . Cutting and Cornish were raised to the Third Degree , Bro . Nimmy was pissed to the Degree ot Fellow Craft , and Mr . G . Reed wis initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . W . Belchamber , W . M ., having performed these three Degrees in a very impressive manner ,
completed his arduous labours by installing his successor , Bro . C . E . H . Aud lin , as VV . M . for the ensuing year . The foil . wing officers were appointed and invested : Bros- VV . Belchamber , I . P . M . ; F . Haines , S . W . ; F . S . Plowright , J . W . ; B . D . K rshaw , P . M ., Treas . ; Walter Wood , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Kington , S . D . ; A . D . R . ie , I . D . ; E . Pennock , I . G . ; G . P . Nightingale , P . M ., D . C ; J . Westley , A . D . C ; John E . Fells , P . M .. and G . Spice ,
Stwds . ; and G . Reinhardt , Tyler . Lodge was closed , and a well served banquet was heartily e joyed . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts followed , and were cordially given and received . Bro . VV . Belchamber , I . P . M ., briefly proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " expressing his assurance that in Bro . Audain the lodge possessed a Master who would conduct the duties to the satisfaction of all the brethren .
Bro . Claude E . H . Audain , W . M ., m reply , thanked the brethren for the kind way in which the toast had been received . He could assure them that much as he prized the title of Worshipful Master , there was one title he prized still more , and that was . Worshipful Master of the Confidence Lodge . He was more closely associated with this lodge than any other for in it he was initiated , and had worked through the various Degrees , and he should always
remember the kindness ot the reception he had always received . He thought , without doubt , the brethren might have elected a Mister who would have been more competent to perform the duties , but there was one thing they could not have done . They could not have elected a Master who would more closely or more carefully guard the interests of the lodge than he should . He highly esteemed the honour conferred upon him , and would endeavour to
show them in a practical way that he had the interests of the lodge at heart . Bro . G . Reed appropriately responded for " The Initiate , " after which the Master gave " The Visitors , " and said that as long as he occupied the chair the visitors would always be heartily welcome . Bro . C . VVise , P . M ., 115 S , expressed the pleasure it had afforded him to be present , knowing as he did the
capabilities of the I . P . M ., who was also an initiate of his own lodge . He was also acquainted with the abilities of other members , not forgetting Bro . Woods , with whom he had worked in a lodge of instruction . With Bro . Woods ' help a Benevolent Association was started , which s .-nt up £ 420 to the Charities in four years . Bros . Pannell , P . M . 10 S 9 , Adams , P . M . H 1 S 7 , and J . K . Pitt , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Surrey , replied ,
After which Bro . A . Farr , 411 , Melbourne , Australia , returned thanks for the honour done him in coupling his name . He was sure that when he returned to Australia and informed his lodge , they would be delighted , and if any of the brethren present that evening had the good fortune to visit Australia , he could promise them a hearty welcome in his own lodge . The VV . M . next proposed "The Installing Master and
Immediate Past Master , " and said the I . P . M . had rendered the installation ceremony to the satisfaction of them all . Bro . Belchamber had been associated with that lodge for many years , and was known to many personally , as Preceptor of the lodge of instruction . It was his pleasure to invest the l . P . M . with the Past Master ' s jewel voted by the lodge . Although they had had many distinguished Past Masters , there had been none more so than Bro .
Belchamber , for he had worked hard for the lodge and for the promotion of the younger members . He ( the VV . M . ) hai very much pleasure in investing the I . P . M . with the jewel , as a slight token of the esteem in which he was held , and as a poor recompense for the instruction they had all received at his hands . Bro . W . Belchamber , l . P . M ., returned thanks , and said the W . M . had presented him with a jewel as a slight token
of their esteem , but he did not accept it as sucn , for he esteemed it a very high token indeed . He thanked them for their kind attention to him during his year , and was sure that the newly-installed W . M . would exceed their anticipations . "The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary" was submitted by the W . M ,, who said that in their lodge the reirrning Master relied very safely upon the assistance of
the Past Masters . There were few meetings held where the Past Masters were not present to assist in satisfactory working . He was sorry that the Treasurer could not remain to banquet , but it was within the knowledge of all that for many years Bro . Kershaw , P . M ., had rendered efficient service as Treasurer , which entitled him to retirement . Bro . Kershaw's health had , unfortunately , been so unsatisfactory that he had expressed a wish to retire , but added
that if they desired him to remain in ofhee he would do so , although he could not dine with them , lie was glad to see the Secretary , Bro . Woods , P . M ., present , for he occupied an office on which he ( the VV . M . ) would have to rely more than any other , and it was a relief to his mind to find his duties lightened by such an efficient Secretary as Bro . Woods . Bro . W . Woods , P . M ., Sec , in response , said thstas the senior Past Master as well as Secretary he was entitled to
a double length of time , but would not weary them with a long speech . The Treasurer had asked him to express his recognition of the value they had always placid in his services by re-electing him , which was the greatest proof that those services were appreciated . Speaking personally he did everything he could for the lodge , an J should
continue to do in the future what he had done in the pist . Br . S . Webb , P . M , ( who occupied the chiir uf the lodge in 1 SO 7 ) , and other P . Ms , also replied , and " Tne Officers ' having been given , the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . Bros . A . Weston and F . Swinford delighted the brethren with several vocal selections , and Bro . Ilopidns once more evinced his ability in the manipulation of the silver bells .
Craft Masonry.
Bank of England Lodge ( No . 26 )) . — VISIT OK BUGS , nil-: LORD MAYOU ANII ALDERMAN AND SIIKKII- 'K Dl . MSDAl . li . —The in-tallation meeting of this lodge was held at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , on Thu'sday , the rith inst . Present : HrosJ II . P . itchard , l . P . M ., Sec . ; F . T . Rushton , S . W ., W . M . elect ; | . W . Drysdale , J . W . ; Col . James liters . P . M ., Treas . ' ; G . R . Kennedy , S . D . ; [ . Sharp-, | . l ) . ; C . A . Rhodes ,
I . G . ; R . C Sudloiv , P . M . ; G . L . Kenmby , P . M . ; | . Waterhouse , A . Leigh ton , VV . E . Boutcher . R . M . M . nton-Senhoise , and F . P . Lysig ' . it . Visitors : Bros . ih « Right H in . the L ird Mayor , 77 S ; Aldermin and Sheriff Dimsdale , I . P . M . 1 , P . G . Steward ; N . P . Ilodgs m , W . M . 1613 ; Temple C . Martin , VV . M . 17 GS ; G . -S Williams , VV . M . 1494 ; II . S . Wellcome , I . P . M . S ; I . M . McLeod , P . P . S . G . W . Derbyshire . S-c . R . M . I . K lys ;
G . Cook , P . M . S 20 ; T . Gieenwood , P . M . 357 , P . P . G . R . Oxon ; VV . Hicklin , P . M . I 2 fii and 1415 ; E . A . Hughes , P . M . 1494 : VV . H . k'irby , P . M . and Stc 10 ( 15 ; [ . Russell , P . M . S ; C . H . Denny , S . D . 1671 ; u Cooe , j . D . 2192 ; G . Ashby-Dirbv , 34 ; VV . P . Fuller , S ; R . 1 .. Gvrner , 470 , U . S . A ., H . Jay , 2271 ; E . Lankester , 99 ; G . Readon , 3 S ; J . S . Robertson , 1415 ; and Horace Smith , 14 S . In the absence of the VV . M ., Bro . R . Clay Sudlov
occupied the chair , and opened the lodge . The ballot was then taken for Mr . F . P . Lysaght as a candidate for initiition , which proved unanimously in his favour , and he was duly initiated , by the acting W . M ., into 'he mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Bro . H . Pritchard , l . P . M ., then took the chair , and installed the VV . M . elect , Bro . F . T . Rushton . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned
to the banqueting-room . After the toasts of " The Queen and Crafc " and " The Most Worshipful Grand Master , " The VV . M . proposed the toast of "The M . W . Pro Grand Master , the R VV . Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and was pleased to note the fact that the Bank jf England Lodge possessed two members of Grand Lodge , and it was a
source of pleasure to him to recognise in the persons of Bros . Col . | . Peters and R . Clay Sudlow two brethren who commanded the highest esteem of every member of that lodge . Bro . Col . J . Peters responded in suitable terms . Bro . H . Pritchard , acting l . P . M ., having obtained possession of the gavel , propos .-d the toast of The Worshipful Master , " and said that at the last meeting he ventured
to prophesy that he would , probably , not again have the privilege of presenting thit toast , but in consequence of the absence of Bro . James Kennedy , who was on the Continent , he , unexpectedly , found himself in the chair of the l . P . M ., and considered that Bro . James Kennedy had lost a great deal in not having had the pleasurable duty of installing Bro . Rushton that evening ; but his loss had been his ( Bro . Pritchard's ) gain , and he felt it to be not only an
honour , but a very great pleasure to install a brother whom he had known for so many years , buth in and out of Masonry . During the ceremony of installation it had bten his duty to declare the necessary qualifications for every candidate forjthe Master ' s chair , and he felt sure that all present who knew the W . M . could truly assert that he was a man of good report , true and trusty , and held in high estimation amongst his brethren and fellows . He ,
therefore , asked the brethren to drink the health of the VV . M . This was most enthusiasticilly done . The Worshipful Master , in responding , thanked Bro . Pritchard for his kind remarks , and the brethren for the overwhelming cordiality with which they had received his name . During his year of office it would be his chief desire to uphold the traditions of the Bank of England Lodge with scrupulous care , and he trusted that a year hence when
he laid down the gavel in favour of his successor the brethren would have no reason to regret having placed him in that honourable position . " The Health of the Initiate" was heartily accepted , and a most ctrdial welcome extended to him unbecoming a member of the Craft , and of the Bank of England Lodge . Bro . F . P . Lysaght , in thanking the brethren , said that it had been for many years his intention to join the Craft , and
having done so he could assure them he had never found such a true spirit of friendship and cordiality extended to him in any society as he had experienced that day . He knew he should make several valuable new friends , and he felt that Freemasonry would further cement the ties of friendship now existing between himself and many members of the Craft . The toast of "The Past Masters of the Lidge" was
given in cordial terms , and the names of Bro 11 . Pritchard ( Installing Mister ) , and Bro . R . Clay Sudlow coupled with the toast . Bro . H . Pritchard , in returning thanks , said that he felt he was receiving for himself , personally , more credit than he was entitled to . It had been a great pleasure to him to install such a worthy brother in the chair of that lodge . Doc he would remind the brethren that as regards Masonry he
was a child compared with the W . M . tie considered it a great honour to be classed amor . gst the Past . Masters ol the Bank of England Lodge , and abo to be asked to say a iv . n-J or two in response to the toist . He was pleased to liiu . v that the majority of the Past Masters of that lodge continued to take a deep interest in the welfare of the loiigcaml did not lose all interest in the lodge immediately they li . nl passed the chair and obtained tne highest honour j ; wis in
the power of the lodge to confer . Bro . K . Clay Sudlow , P . G . Std . Br ., slid he considered that that night it was a special compliment to have his name coupled with any toast , because , naturally , the W . M . was anxious to make the evening a success , and consequently , he took it , he would only call upon those brethren wuom he considered would suitably respond , and commended these remarks specially to the visitors wno wjuld follow him . It
svas a matter ot regret to him that so fesv Past Masters of the Bank of England Lodge were present that evening . It was a very old lodge , and visitors would naturally expect to see many Past Masters standing up in response to the toast which had been so kindly proposed ; bu ; through one cause or another the Past Masters were not present in sucn force as could be desired . 1 here were , however , some Icit ,
and to those standing up at the present moment this was a red letter day in the Bank ot England Lodge , having assisted 111 installing a bruther whom tne Past Masters anu members of the lodge not only knew , but loved and esteemed , and the Past Masters were looking forward to the year when they would embrace amongst their number the present W . M .