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Craft iSlasonrg . UNION WATERLOO LODGE ( No . 13 ) . — The usual monthly meeting ot the above grand old lodge took p lace on Wednesday evening , the 10 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich ; Bro . H . S . Syer , W . M ., presiding , supported by the following officers and others : Bros . R . Hodgkinson , P . M . ; T . Hutton , P . M . ; N Brown , I . P . M . ; R . Smith , S . W . ; G . B . Davies , P . M . and Treas . ; VV . Bidgood , Org . ; J . H . Masters , S . D . ;

VV . Akers , J . D . ; J . G . Milbourne , M . C . ; G . Beaver , S VV . 70 G ; J . Purnell , J . D . 153 6 ; C . J . Carty , 706 ; J . Pinkney , 913 ; W . Lacey , 70 G ; R . Hucknell , 1472 ; J . Bush , 70 G ; J . Anderson , 1536 ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( bree-The only business before the lodge was the balloting for of Mr . W . Hill , a candidate for initiation , and this was successfully accomplished . He was then initiated by the

W . M . in rare style , and became a brother amongst us . The lodge having been closed , and the W . M . having occasion to leave , placed the gavel in the hands of the I . P . M ., Bro . Brown , who , during the course of the evening , proposed ths usual loyal and Masonic toasts . He paid a fiigh tribute to Bro . Syer for the magnificent style of office carried out His

working he had during his year of . own health was cordially toasted , and he responded eloquently , thanking the brethren lor their kind reception of The other toasts were "The Initiate , " "Visitors , " "Officers , " and Tyler ' s toast ; and they having been dul y honoured , the brethren separated , after a pleasant and memorable evening .

PHCSNIX LODGE ( No . 173 ) . —The installation meeting of this old and distinguished lodge—now within three years of its centenary—was held on Saturday , the 13 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . There were present Bros . John Andrews , W . M . ; Frederick Foxley , S . W ., W . M . elect ; J . D . Vine , J . W . ; John Finch , P . M ., Treas . ; H . VV . Davie , Hon . Sec . ; G . Giiterbock , S . D . ; I . O . Wood . I . D .: E . Bendino , Org . ; 1 . Millier , Stwd . ;

W . Holcombe , I . G . ; E . VV . Allen , P . M . ; Geo . Wilson , P . M . ; C . J . 1 . Salmon , P . M . ; Stephen S . Phillips , P . M . ; F . R . Vine , P . M . ; T . Rawlins , VV . H . Herbert , Neve R . Hart , G . B . Hait , A . T . Kinninmont , D . Ferguson , G . Carr , E . Kennedy , C . Hurter , J . Houghton , J . H . B . Riding , G . Kerry , G . H . Humphreys , C . Broad , John T . Bolding , VV . Williams , John Baptist Baum , VV . Gresrorv . I . Gardner . VV . A . Mott , L . Langley , E . Gilbert ,

Henry Marlow , J . Russell , Edward F . New , Joseph Perry , R . Shepherd , VV . H . Brown , John Holden , Z . King , J . VV . Smith , R . Challoner , VV . Williams , VV . Longndge , Robert Meggill , W . Hamlyn , M . Duffield , S . H . Humphress , and William Dance . The visitors were : Bros . Geo . Cooper , J . VV . Baldwin , Geo . Kenning , E . Pittman , Orlando Latrielle , E . G . Coleman . R . H . Pearson . I . Williams , I . Millier , J . J . Cantle ,

F . G . Baker , H . G . W . Drinkwater , J . VV . Dixon , Harry Price , R . L . Ward , Thos . G . Smith , T . B . Linscote , J . Terry , VV . Carrington , Vernon Heath , Charles Best , Joseph Andrews , VV . T . Graves , Richard Baker , VV . F . Walton , J . Johnston , jun ., Henry Taylor , I . Drake . James Wyatt , Wm . Woodward , A . March , VV . H . Gastrell , J . F . Paddon , J . Pearson , E . Bateman , T . H . Hill , J . Richards , VV . H . Piatt , J . B . Barkart , James Flood , Muray Crick , Robert VVhur

Henry Mower , John Ginn , V . Curre , F . , A . Billycaed , and Thos . Dirrans . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and the repoitof the Audit Committee was received and adopted ; the result of the year ' s working being most satisfactory . The W . M . then proceeded to initiate Mr . Jean Baptist Baum , Bro . Andrews performing the ceremony in a verv able manner . The chair having been vacated by the

W . M ., Bro . E . VV . nllen , P . M ., proceeded to instal Bro . Frederick Foxley into the chair of King Solomon , in the presence of twenty-five Past Masters , the duty being performed in a masterly manner , eliciting the enconiums of all present . The proceedings commenced by the brethren singing the ode " Hail Eternal ! by whose aid , " and concluded by the ode " Now the evening shadows close , " accompanied by Bro . E . Bending on the organ .

The newly-installed W . M ., Bro . I'oxley , then installed his officers as follows : Bros . F . D . Vine , S . W . ; G . Gutterbach . l . W . ; John Andrews , l . P . M . ; John Finch , Treas . ; H . -VV . Davie , Hon . Sec ; J . O . Wood , S . D . ; VV . Holcombe , J . D . ; J . Miller , I . G . ; E . Bending , Org . ; G . G . Stanham , Steward ; A . Kinninmont , D . C . ; and J . T . Speight , Tyler . Bro . Foxley then proceeded to initiate Mr . VV . Gregory , which ceremony was performed in a

faultless manner . Bro . Finch , P . M ., then proposed that a summer banquet be held in which ladies should participate . The proposition was duly seconded and carried unanimously , a committee being appointed to carry out the arrangements . The brethren , 109 in number , then adjourned to the large Hall in Freemasons Tavern to dine . A selection of instrumental music was played during dinner , under the

direction of Bro . Edwin Bending . The toasts of "The Queen and the Craft , " and " The M . VV . Grand Master , the Prince of Wales , " also that of "The Grand Officers Present and Past" having been proposed in suitable terms and duly honoured . The I . P . M ., in proposing the toast of the W . M ., Bro . Fred . Foxley , said the gavel was once again placed in his hand , for a purpose of which they were all aware , viz ., to propose the toast of the evening— "The Health of the W . M . "

Their W . M . was so well known to most of those present , and he was so unanimously beloved by the whole of the lodge , that it would be superfluous for him to attempt to enumerate his many good qualities . The lodge might certainly look forward with confidence for some excellent examples of working during his year of office , and he had shown even that night that he was both willing and thoroughly capable to initiate any number cf candidates that might be presented before him . He should not trespass further on their time , but simply ask them to do the

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toast the honour it so thoroughly deserved ; he , therefore , gave the health of the W . M . The W . M ., in reply , thanked the I . P . M . for the kind manner he bad proposed his health , and also the brethren for the cordial way in which they had received it . He assured them that he had looked forward to being placed in that proud position , and trusted that the lodge would continue to flourish under his direction . He would leave

nothing undone on his part to promote the welfare of the Phoenix Lodge . The W . M . next gave " The Health of the I . P . M ., " and said that he now called on the brethren to drink a toast he was sure every member of this lodge would do with hearty good will . He was pleased to say that during the I . P . M . ' s year of office he had performed a considerable amount of work , having initiated no less than eight

brethren into the Craft , which very few W . M . 's have the good fortune to do , and the ; work had been done with great credit to himself and the Phoenix Lodge . I am sure he may congratulate himself , and will always look back upon his year of office with pride and pleasure . He then said he had the pleasure of placing the jewel , which had been unanimousl y voted to him by the lodge , on his breast , and in so doing wished him every health and happiness , in

which he was confident the brethren all joined . The I . P . M ., in response , said it was impossible for him to express the pleasure he felt , nor could he thank the W . M . sufficiently for the kind expressions he had used in proposing his ( the I . P . M . ' s ) health , and the brethren for the enthusiastic manner in which they had received it . He could assure them that he felt some diffidence in accepting the important post of W . M ,. fearing that he

might fail to acquit himself to the satisfaction of the lodge . This fact incited him to use his utmost endeavours to make himself efficient in the working , and he considered he had to congratulate himself on the opportunities that had been afforded him during his year of office , by the introduction of no less than eight candidates which lie had had the honour and pleasure of initiating , and he believed the brethren

had not been disappointed in the manner the ceremonies had been performed . He also thanked the lodge for having presented to him the jewel which the W . M . bad placed on his breast . It would , he could assure thorn , always be highly prized by him . He could not resume his seat without thanking the officers who have so ably assisted him during his year of office , and also the P . M . 's for their kind help and advice . He again thanked them all .

The W . M . then proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . P . M . Allen , " and said , the brethren now had a toast which he was sure would be received with a great deal of pleasure . All the brethren who had the opportunity of hearing Bro . P . M . Allen deliver the installation ceremony , would endorse his opinion that it was rendered most eloquently , and with an amount of feeling which none but a good Mason could express . He personally had a great

regard for P . M . Allen . He always met them with that brotherly love which should predominate amongst the brethren . He hoped that they all would drink his health with the enthusiasm it deserved . Bro . Allen , P . M ., replied , and said hethanked the W . M . most sincerely for the grateful and kind manner in which he had introduced his name as the Installing Master . He also thanked the brethren for their cordial reception of the toast . This was the third occasion he had had the honour

of performing that impressive and beautiful ceremony in his mother lodge . He could assure them it was to him a labour of love , and afforded him great pleasure . He could not resume his seat without acknowledging the compliment they _ had paid him in the selection of the quotation from the immortal Barn , viz . — " A braver place in our hearts ' core hath no man . " He earnestly hoped it might be verified , and that he might be long spared to enjoy their affection and esteem .

Ihe W . M . then proposed " The Initiates . " He said be hoped this would be one of the proudest moments of their lives in joining the old and honoured Craft , and particularly the old Phoenix Lodge , which in a year or two would reach its centenary ; and he trusted they would leave the banquet hall to-night with grateful hearts to T . G . A . O . T . U . for placing them in such a position . The Initiates replied in suitable terms , expressing their

great pleasure in being admitted into Freemasonry . In proposing " The Health of the Visitors , " the W . M . said that he wished the toast was in abler hands ; he felt he could not do justice to it . There were that night amongst them many visitors who have borne the burden and heat of the day , and were now resting on their laurels ; and they have done the Phoenix Lodge the honour of paying it a visit . He could say most heartily for

himself , and he felt sure he could answer for the brethren , that they gave the visitors a very hearty welcome . He thanked Bro . P . M . Maybrick for singing one of his most pleasing songs , and he would ask his old friend Bro . Tom Smith , W . M . of Hornsey Lodge . Bro . P . M . Pearson , of the Urban Lodge , also Bro . Harry Price , to return thanks , which these brethren did , in the warmest manner , expressing their gratification at the reception the visitors had met with .

The toast of " The P . M . s" was then proposed by the W . M ., who said it gave much gratification to see such a goodly number of the P . Ms , present , and hoped that they would be spared for many years to come . He was delighted their oldest P . M ., Bro . Wilson , was with them that evening , whom he would call upon to return thanks for the P . Ms . Bro . P . M . Wilson replied on behalf of the P . I / Is ., stating

that he remembered the lodge when it consisted only of a very few members . He was pleased to see it increasing both in numbers and prosperity . The W . M . then said the next toast he had to propose was one which he wished of all others to do justice to . It was that of " The Treasurer , Bro . Finch , P . M ., " and "The Secretary , Bro . Davie . " Their Treasurer had worked to make that evening a success far beyond what any Master has a right to expect . He wished to tender him " his very

best thanks for the kind assistance he had rendered to him , and on behalf of the lodge for the efficient manner in which he had performed his offices . They all knew how willing and courteous their Secretary was , and with what amount of care and assiduity he carried out his various duties . 'The Treasurer and Secretary replied , thanking the brethren for having placed them in the position they held . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the Officers , " which was acknowledged by them in suitable terms , and an enjoyable evening was concluded with the T y ler ' s toast . The music after dinner was rendered by Miss Agnes

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Larkcom , Mdme . Mudie Bolingbroke , Bro . F . Crowes , and Bro . Henry Peyat . — PANMURE LODGE ( No . 720 ) . —1 he installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Balham Hotel , Balham , S . W ., on Monday , the 15 th inst ., and was well attended , there being present , amongst others , Bros . Wm . Gunner , W . M . ; G . Allen , as S . W . ( the S . W . and W . M . elect , Bro . Lambert , being present , but greatly

indisposed ); J . Laird , as J . W . ; Everest , S . D . ; Barton , J . D . ; Ash , D . C ; James Stevens , P . M . ; D . Trusler , P . M . ; C . Pulman , P . M . ; Thomas Poore , P . M ., Sec ; Payne , P . M . ; McKay , P . M . ; Mitchell , P . M . ; Collier , Mulley , Treves , Jones , Hall , Lillev , Leonard , Smith , Marsh , and others . Visitors : Bros . " R . Barham , W . M . 144 ; R . J . Taylor , P . M . 144 ; R . Williamson , 1257 ; J . Archer , 1426 ; VV . Medwin , 1 G 13 ; and Thomas , Tyler .

'Ihe lodge having been opened , and minutes read , the installation of Bro . G . Lambert was at once proceeded with , that worthy brother having attended at considerable sacrifice of comfort consequent on severe illness , and being unable to remain in lodge for any length of time . Bro . Thomas Poore , P . M ., officiated as Installing Master , and placed Bro . Lambert in the chair of K . S . The newly-installed Master was then compelled to retire .

and left the lodge after salutes by the brethren and sincere expressions of their sympathy . Bro . Gunner , I . P . M ., then invested the officers who had been appointed by the VV . M ., viz ., Bros . Everest , S . W . ; Barton , J . W . ; Trusler , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Poore , P . M ., Sec . ; Laird , S . D . ; Treves , J . D . ; Ash , I . G . ; Leonard , M . C ; Hall , W . S . ; and Thomas , Tyler . In the absence of the W . M ., the usual addresses were dispensed with . Bro . McKay , P . M ., by the courtesy of

the l . P . M ., then presided , and raised Mro . Marsh to the Degree of Master Mason . The Auditors' report and balance-sheet were received and adopted ; the financial position of the lodge being very satisfactory . A distressed American brother , having perfectly satisfied the requirements , in respect of proof of two of the Past Masters , was relieved by a small money vote , and the lodge was then closed .

The usual installation banquet was postponed for the next meeting , but a modest repast had been prepared by Bro . Lilley , which gave opportunity for refreshment and the due carrying out of the customary toasts , and social greeting of the visitors and others . The illness of the iV . M . was referred to in terms of general regret , and

earnest hopes were expressed for his speedy convalescence . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented by Bro , Poore , P . M ., who presided , to the l . P . M ., Bro . G . Gunner . The evening passed agreeably , and was enlivened by song and recitation until the hour for sepaiation , when the Tyler's toast brought the harmonious proceedings to a close .

LILY OF RICHMOND LODGE ( No . S 20 ) . — The annual festival and installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was celebrated on the 10 th inst ., and was attended with a large measure of success . The weather was remarkably fine , and those brethren who journed from town to Richmond had ample opportunity of experiencing the luxury of belonging to a suburban lodge . Owing to a delay in the arrival of many of the brethren , the

loage being called very early , the interval was pleasurably occupied in inspecting some of the principal archaeological and other points of interest in the vicinity , under the experienced ciceronship of Bro . W . Forster Reynolds , W . AI . elect , whose local knowledge enabled him to afford a large amount of information to the brethren under his care . Upon the return of the party to the Greyhound Hotel

the lodge was opened by Bro . Cleveland Phillips , W . M ., supported by his officers and brethren . The brethren present were Bros . Wm . Forster Reynolds , S . W ., W . M . elect ; C . Page Deane , j . VV . ; VV . H . Myers , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; H . Johnson , S . D . ; R . Pye , J . D . ; R . Staymaker , I . G . ; C . Hammond , Steward ; J . Gilbert , Tyler ; G . C . Young , I . P . M . ; W . Weaver , P . M . ; C . Hubbard , P . M . ; F . VV . Koch , P . M . ; VV . C . Wrightson , A . E . H .

Greenhow , 1 . M'Donald , and others . Visitors : Bros . G . S . Graham , 1777 , P . G . Org . Middx . ; R . Meggett , W . M . SGo ; J . S . Smith , Sgo ; W . Drewett , 1 G 3 S ; G . Wade , SS 9 ; G . T . Richmond , S 90 ; G . T . Salmon . J . W . 12 G 0 ; G . T . Thorne , P . M . 1 G 33 ; J . Wicks , S 13 ; B . E . Blasby , P . M . 7 S 0 ; C . Downs , W . M . 7 S 8 ; C . A . White , 1777 ; VV . R . Phillips , P . M . 975 ; F . Johnson , 95 ; and O . H . Stephens , S . D . 1 G 23 ( Freemason ) .

Ihe Secretary having been called upon , submitted the minutes of the last regular and also of an emergency meeting to the brethren , and the same were unanimously confirmed . A gentleman , who had alread y been balloted for as a candidate for initiation , not being in attendance , Bro . Myers , P . M ., next submitted the accounts of the lodge for the financial year , duly audited . These were evidently most ably prepared ; and Bro . C Hammond bore testimony

to the excellent condition of the accounts , which , as Chairman to the Audit Committee , have given them very great satisfaction . It is very gratifying to find the financial position of the lodge £ 0 satisfactory at the outset of another year ' s career . An important recommendation of the Audit Committee had considerable time spent upon it , and was finally reserved for discussion at the next regular meeting . The next business was the installation of the

S . W . into the position to which the unanimous votes of the lodge had elected him . This ceremony fell into the able and experienced hands of Bro . W . H . Myers . P . M ., who was ably assisted by Bio . C . Hubbard , P . M ., as the Director of Ceremonies . Bro . Win . Forster Reynolds was in due form presented to Bro . Myers , and having pledged himscif to a fulfilment of those excellent charges and regulations as read by Bro . Young , P . M ., the obligation of

W . M . elect was administered . Bro . Reynolds was then duly installed into the chair of K . S . in ancient form , proclaimed W . M . of the Lily of Richmond Lodge , and saluted by the brethren according to degree . The newly-appointed W . M . then proceeded to appoint and invest the following brethren to assist him in the various offices throughout the year : Bros . C . Page Deane .

S . W . ; H . Johnson , J . W . ; Giles , P . M ., Treas . ( reappointed in absence ); W . II . Myers , P . M ., Sec . ( reappointed ); A . E . H . Grcenhow , S . D . : Fenwick ( by proxy ) , J . D . ; W . C . Wrightson , I . G . ; G . C . Young , P . M ., Org . ( re-appointed ); C Hubbard , P . M ., M . C . ( reappointed ) ; C . Hammond , Steward ( re-appointed ); and J . Gilbert , Tyler . The several appointments were heartily received , and the