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he occupied the chair of that lodge . It had long Ueen his desire to see his most excellent bro her , the Secretary , promoted to the position of W . M . Bro . Reel ) tool ; uo the duties of Secretary cnu . tnii'ire , and had done good service . His desire had bcen g ' -atili ^ d , and no pleasure he could feel could exceed that of seeing Bro . Reep in the chair . He conoratulnled the I . P . M . on his very successful year , and on initiating eight or nice good candidates into the Order . He hoped thc present VV . M . would have an equally successful year , and felt proud of thc many good men coming forward .

Bro . Ii . G . Packman , I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the VV . M ., " ind slid that , in his opinion , never had a Master come to the chair more able or more willing t ) iirdclake tbe work of thc lodge to the satisfaction of the brethren than Bro . Keen . Of his Ability they had had good proof , as he had previously served the office of VV . M . in the Cordwainer Lodge , of which he was a founder , and discharged his duty with the utmost

distinction . They had only to review Bro . Rcep ' s past services as Secretarv to know his willingness , for he had transacted a vast amount of work with cheerfulness . Their VV . M . was moreover gifted with a kind heart and genial disposition , which ( I'lalilied him to preside over them in any capacity . They had all felt the contagion of that happy disposition . The lodge possessed a VV . M . who would maintain the dignity of the lodge , add to its prestige , and in every way enhance its reputation .

Hro . ] . R . Reep , VV . M ., in replying , said that in placing their late Secretary in the chair they had paid a tribute to the Grand Secretarv after whom the lodge was named —Bro . John Hervey , whose portrait adorned the lodge room . He could not forget that it was also a compliment paid to him personally . It was a very hapny diy when hc was elected their VVorshipful Master , for it was the occasion of his silver wedding . He would proceed at once with the next toa c t— "The I . P . M ., " to whom they were indebted for the great interest he had taken in the lodge .

Bro . Ii , G . Packman , I . P . M ., said his experience as a Past Master wis of such short duration that he felt some nervousness in responding . He could not possibly claim any credit for the small duties he had performed in the interests of the lodge , having only tried to do the best he could . His endeavours would have been of little avail had he not received the assistance of the officers and Past Masters . In representing the lodge at the last Benevolent Institution Festival he took up the substantial sum of £ 65 is . 6 d .

Bro . J . B . Sorrell , P . M ., Treas ., also replied , after which the VV . M . gave "The Masonic Charities , " and intimated his intention of serving as Steward for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Bro . Lovegrove , P . P . G . S . of VV ., replied on behalf of "The Visitors , " and congratulated the lodge on possessing a VV . M . who had already done good service in that capacity in the Cordwainer ' s Lodge . Bros . Buck , Brown , and Knight , also replied . "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and " The Officers " were given , and the Tyler ' s toast closed a pleasant evening .

Bro . Frost , P . M ., G . Org . designate , directed the musical arrangements , and was assisted by Bro . G . S . Graham , P . P . G . Org . ; Miss Amy Graham and Mr . Harry Bluff . Bro . John Robertson Reep ( son of an old Freemason lately deceased ) , the VV . M . of the John Hervey Lodge , No . 1260 , is a P . M . of the Cordwainer Lodge , No . 2241 , of which he was one of the founders . He is H . of the John Hervev Royal Arch Chapter , No . 1260 ; and is J . O . of the Brixton Mark Lodge , No . 234 ; he is also a member of the Ark Mariners' Lodge , and a member of the Correspondence Circle of Quatuor Coronati Lodge , No . 207 G . ""

Wanderers' Lodge ( No . 1604 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C , on Tuesday , the 9 th inst ., when there was a good attendance . Among the members present were Bros . T . Sims , VV . M . ; Capt . H . E . Fraser , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., S . VV . ; VV . Thatcher , J . W . ; Rev . R . J . Simpson . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; Capt . T . Butterworth , P . M ., Treas . ; R . " Scott , Sec ; C . Smales , S . D . ; H . Gardiner , P . M ., J . D . ; | . Roberts , I . G . ; J . Rae , P . M . ;

V . J . VVray , P . M . ; G . Boulton , P . AI . ; H . Folson , P . M . ; VV . Coleman , P . M . ; G . Holland , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . J . Squire , 2030 ; H . K . Knight , l . W . 1424 ; H . G . Holland , 2153 ; G . Munro , W . M . 1424 ; F . Boothly , 201 ; G . A . llurrell , S . W . 1424 ; S . Lucas , 2195 : G . T . Wallish , | . D . 1420 ; H . Bond , P . M . 1314 ; J . Hudson , P . M . 2331 ; N . Schulz , J . VV . 1107 ; Col . T . Tully , P . M . 24 C 4 ; T . Catling , P . M . 2127 ; M . Leslie ; C . H . Leach , 1030 ; J . McKenzie , 1571 ; W . VV . Lee , VV . M . 1 S 97 ; and others .

Lodge was opened at an early hour , there being a heavy programme of work . The minutes were confirmed , and Bro . F . J . Webb was raised to the Third Degree . Mr . W . H . Chamberlain was next duly initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . Capt . II . E . Fraser , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., was presented as VV . M . elect and installed into the chair by the retiring Master , Bro . Sims . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . Thomas Sims , I . P . M . ; VV . Thatcher , S . VV . ; C . T . Smales , J . W . ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; Capt . F . Butterworth , Treas . ; R . j . Scott . Sec . ; H . Gardiner , S . D . ; J . Roberts , J . D . ; L . A . M . Engel , Org . ; E . H . Lewis , I . G . ; G . Mann , D . C . ; G . I ' . Brooking and VV . C . Jones , Stwds . ; and A . G . Young , Tyler . Other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed .

After banquet , the usual toasts were proceeded with , the speeches being interspersed with songs and glees hy Miss Lucie Goodwin , Miss Clarissa Goodwin , Bro . S . Marsland , and Mr . Henry Weaver . Bro . Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap ., responding for " The Grand Officers , " said that in the present day , when assemblies had not become altogether more quiet , more orderly , or more loyal than they were in times past , it was eminently necessary that every member of Grand Lodge belonging to an order , the characteristics of which were love and harmony , should endeavour to maintain that order , dignity , kindness , and

courtesy which had ever distinguished Freemasons . He hoped those principles would hold good in carrying out the work of Grand Lodge when burning questions occupied its attention . He had for 25 years occupied the position of P . G . Chap ., but confessed that tie honoured still more and prized still more the kind feelings or some of his brethren who had been good enough to make him Chaplain of their lodges , and not least the Wanderers' Lodge , with which he had been connected from the outset . He remembered its birth , 19 years ago , and although he missed many old faces nn the present occasion , he was delighted to see so many Past Masters present at the installation of the VV . M . who promised to bein every sense of the worda worthygoodand efficient

, , very , , Master . Looking back on the past , he remembered that glorious night when Lord Methuen addressed them on the return of the troops from Egypt , which was a redletter day in the history of the lodge . He looked upon it that they all had reason to bless God ' s Providence that Hc had placed them in a noble Institution where they were constantl y reminded of His goodness , love , and power . It was their duty to carry on the traditions of the Order , and hold up a noble example of loyalty , charity , and truth , and high moral work , and despite superstition or infidelity , hold on their course , holding by Cod , by their country , and by their laws , determined to carry out those principles to the end .

Bro . T . Sims , I . P . M ., proposed " The Worshipful Master , " and said that no words he could utter would add to his lustre , or esteem in their estimation . Bro . Eraser would lui the post with credit to himself and honour to the lodge . Their VV . M . held a high position , and was perfectly able to ctrry out all the duties required of him . Bro . Capt . II . li . Eraser , VV . M ., in response , said he was very proud indeed lo be placed in that position of distinction in a representative lodge composed of a large number of members of her Ala joty ' s services who had rendered good service lo their

country , lie had received honours elsewhere , but had never forgotten No . ioo . ; , and had always endeavoured to cany out the duties to which successive Masters had appointed lion . His installation as W . AI . of tin ; Wanderers was the finishing touch to his Alasonic career . I le could only say he would endeavour to keep up the dignity and reputation of tbe lodge , and perform the ceremoni-is in the manner they were accustomed to . His endeavours would be useless without tlie co-operation and sympathy of every member during his year , and with those they would be a united lodge as before .

, . In proposing " l'he Immediate Past Master , " the VV . AI . referred to the ability with W'mch llro . Sims had discharged his duties , and affixed to his breast thc jewel voted by the lod ge Jn appreciation of bis services . Bro . T . Sims , I . P . M ., in thanking tlie brethren , said he had done nothing during his Year to deserve their kindness , except the carrying out . his intention of doing his duty , ' ¦ e had dune it to the best of his ability , lairing all things into consideration , and if he

v . ouue satisfaction lie was highly repaid . I le regarded the jewel as a great 'nark of distinction , and should wear it in that lodge for many years as a memento of Past meetings . " Ihe Initiate" having been honoured , "The Visitors" was given by the W . M ., and replied to by Bros . Alunio , W . M . ; T . Calling , P . AI . ; Col . 'Tully , and others . Other toasts were given beiote . the pleasant proceedings terminated .

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Kingsland Lodge ( No . 1693 ) . —This lodge , which is the most successful in the North of London , both numerically and financially , held its last regular meeting of the season at the Railway Hotel , Highbury Station , on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst . Bro . John Potter , the respected Master , who is well known in the district , opened ^ the lodge punctually atthe hour called , being well supported by Bros . A . VV . Cooper , S . VV . ; S . Robson , j . W . ; J . Cooper , P . AL , Treas . ; A . VV . Fenner , P . M ., Sec ; J . S . Anthony , S . D . ; A . VVhite , J . D . ; G . Cook , l . G . ; VV . Windsor , Org . ; J . G . Harrington , D . C ; li . Dimes , A . D . C . ; and a numerous gathering of Past Masters and members ,

among whom were Bros . H . Hall , P . AL ; T . VV . 11 . Mayer , P . AL ; II . J . Hazel , P . M . ; L . Simon , P . AL ; T . Bettesworth , R . li . Clarke , L . Cully , K . M . Cochrane , J . VV . Doubtlire , R . P . Duckham , ) . B . Harper . II . Kerr , VV . C . Lewis , W . Lee , VV . Aletcalfe , I-I . Ahure , C . F . Malley , VV . Ii . Manning , A . ) . Porter , C . VV . Potter , S . Reeves , T . P . Watkins , A . Wright , R . B . Wilkins , and C . Shepptrd , Tyler . The visitors were Bros . | . Al . AlcLeod , P . P . S . G . W . Derbyshire , Sec . R . M . I . B . ; A . II . Hickman , P . M . 22 . S ; ' ii . Al . H . Griffith , 16 77 ; Ii . T . Brough , 1237 ; J . W . Cooke , 107 C ; J . Birks , 95 ; R . Defriez , late 1603 ; C . Hillams , SOo ; and J . Hatch , 153 S .

Lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the last regular meeting , as also those of the emergency of the 25 th ult ., having been read , were conlirmed . Bros . K . M . Cochrane and R . B . Wilkins were then raised to the Third Degree , after which Bro . T . Reeves was duly passed to the Second Degree . The ballot was then taken for Alessrs . AL Davies , G . J . Hersey , and J . T . Cartman , which proved unanimous , and Alessrs . Davies and Cartman , being in attendance , were initiated , the ceremony being very impressively rendered by the VV . AI . The by-laws were then read by the Secretary , after

which the election of a W . M . for the ensuing year was proceeded with , which proved unanimous in favour of the S . W ., Bro . A . VVm . Cooper , who was declared VV . M . elect . Bro . Cooper returned thanks in a few words , reserving till a later period in the evening other remarks which he intended to make . The election of Treasurer proved in favour of Bro . James Cooper , P . AL , which was received with acclamation , Bro . Cooper being

very popular in the lodge , and highly esteemed for his urbanity and general kindliness of manner towards every member of thc lodge . Bro . C . Shepperd was elected Tyler . The Auditors were then appointed . A Past Master's jewel was voted to the outgoing VV . AI ., according to the usual custom , and the sum of / Jio 10 s . was voted , to be placed upon his list as Steward for the Boys' Institution . A proposition for initiation was handed to the Secretary for the next meeting , after which the lodge was closed .

Dinner having been served , ably superintended by Bro . Tuck , the indefatigable manager , it was done full justice toby all present , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured . "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . L . Simon , I . P . AL , who said that for the past two years the honour had fallen on him to propose that toast on the present

occasion . He felt none the less pleasure in proposing it now than on previous occasions , for in Bro . Potter they had a VV . M . who , by his endeavours to discharge his duty with honour to the lodge , had won the esteem of every member of the lodge . He did not wish to Hatter , but he spoke honest words of praise , and as such they did not require a long speech from him . The toast was well received by the brethren .

In reply , the VV . M . remarked that , while thanking Bro . Simon for his kind rem irks , he felt that he had done only his simple duty , and thanked the brethren for the hearty manner they had received the toast . He also thanked those personally who had so liberally supported his Stewardship for the Boys' Institution . Bro . A . J . Porter , in particular , had neaded his list with a donation of 25 guineas , other donations of £ 5 5 s . by brethren following , and he hoped that by the kindness of other brethren who nad promised to support him , he would bs able to take up a list as Steward which would do honour to the Kingsland Lodge .

The toast of " The Initiates" was then proposed by the Worshipful Master in a very neat manner , and was duly honoured and acknowledged by Bros . Davies and Cartman in very neat speeches , testifying to their ambition to become shining lights in Masonry . " The Charities " was next on the list , and was submitted for acceptance in a brief speech by the VVorshipful Alaster , who remarked that it was one which he felt he could not do full justice to , but he knew the brethren would appreciate the high character of

the Institutions , and the just claims they had on them tor support . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . J . M . AlcLeod , Sec . R . M . I , for Boys . The toast was warmly received . Replying in a very lengthened address , Bro . McLeod , after going into the claims of the three Institutions , and giving statistics and other valuable information with regard to

income , expenditure , management , results , and other matters ( which was deservedly listened to with great attention by those present ) , concluded by a strong appeal to thc brethren for assistance in the near future , and hoped that the W . AI . 's list would be such as would do honour to what he believed to be the most successful lodge in the north of London . Bro . AlcLeod was warmly applauded at the conclusion of his speech .

The toast of " The Visitors " followed , and was responded to by Bros . R . M . H . Griffith , 1 G 77 and 190 , and C . Hillam in very graceful speeches . The toastof "The VV . AI . Elect" was next put for acceptance , and was received with acclamation . In reply , Bro . A . W . Cooper said he regretted that time would not allow him to say so much as he could wish , but he assured the biethren he would do his best to emulate those W . Als . who had gone before him , and he felt confident of success , seeing he had the cordial co-operation of his brother oilicers . He thanked the W . M ., Past Masters , and brethren for thc cordial manner they had received the toast .

The toast ot " the Officers" was given and responded to by thc various brethren in some well chosen remarks . 'The Tyler ' s toast brought a very well spent and enjoyable evening to a close . A musical progiamme was provided by Bro . VV . Windsor , Organist , when the following artistes contributed very much tothe enjoyment— Aliss Alay John and Aliss Bessie Evans ( prize winners in the Chicago Competitive Exhibition ) , "in the dusk of

twilight" and "Colin and Lubm " ( duets ) , botn ot which were received with loud applause ; Bro . Hillam ( visitor ) , gave " The Holy City" and " Queen of the earth ; " Bro . Al . Davies gave " A soldier ' s song , " and Bro . E . Clarke gave ' ¦ Ora pro nobis ; " all of which were rendered in a very excellent manner and w ; rj well applaujed . B . 'o . A . H . Hickman ( visitor ) also gave a humorous song entitled ' •Give us the sign , John , " which was very much appreciated . Taken all in all , the evening was one which tne brethren will long remember , bjth from the work which was so well done in the lodi ; e , and the pleasure which was so well enjoyed at refreshment .

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METROPOLITAN AI E E T 1 N GS . St . Leonard Chapter ( No . 17 G 0 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street , E . C , on VVednesday , the 3 rd inst . 'The Principals having entered ihe chapter rojin , the chapter was opened , wnen the following companions were present : Comps . Win . Sliurmur , Al . li Z . ; James Speller , acting 11 . ; > . C . Kaufman , J . ; ) . Stephens , Scribe li . ; VV . Gower , P . S . ; G . H . Clark , ist A . S . ; A . Ciiiiriington , 2 nd A . S . ; Boulton , Treas . ; and 11 snry Prenton , Org . Visitors : Comps . VV . S . Clarke , 2240 " ; J . Bunker , P . S . 1471 ; A . Cooper , loaS ; VV . D . Church , P . / .. 1471 ; and Al . Seigeriuerg , P . S . iSS .

The minutes of the consecration meeting were duly confirmed . The ballot was then taken for the following brethren , and proved unanimous in all cases : Bros . S . Batchelor , G . Bishop , J . Cox , J . A . AlcLuughlin , l' \ Islip , A . Preager , I ) , li . Leinan , A . A . Barnes , II . Prenton , A . Greenwood , and K . Darling . Bros . Lernan , Barnes , Preager , Greenwood , and Prenton being in attendance were duly exalted to the Supreme Degree of R . A . Comp . Prenton was appointed Organist , and Comps . Leinan and IHrnes \ v ; re appointed Stewards . The following letter was read from Comp . Jo ^ ce : " 1 am desired

by Air . Joyce to say that he bas just seen his doctor , and be positively forbids him lo come to you to-night . It is a great disappointment lo him but he / eels be cannot attend in the face 01 this advice . '' A vote of sympathy with him was unanimously passed , and the Scribe li . was requested to express the sincere icgards of the companions , and their earnest wish that their respected H . would be speedily restored to the blessing of health . The chapter was then closed , and a banquet was followed by the usual toasts .