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met with unanimous approval ; a proposal to grant Bro . Grant ( Tyler ) , a retiring pension during life , and in recognition of his faithful discharge of his duty during ten years ; and a proposition by Bro . Etlminston for a vote in aid of the Indian Famine Fund , In reference to this latter proposal considerable difficulty arose , for whilst the members of the lodge were in full accord , and desirous of
voting twenty guineas towards that laudable object , it was shown that the vote coulel not be legally made , and the money paid over until after the expiration of four months , the ensuing meetings being appointed for December and February , and the usual routine of notice of motion , thc vote , and confirmation being require 1 . Much regret was expressed that such de-lay in dealing with the
lodge funds , for thc purpose named , should exist , but thc position was accepted , and recourse was then had to tho Charity Fund of the lodge , in respect of which no such law controlled thc wishes of thc brethren . It was , therefore unanimously voted that thc sum of ten guineas should be at once paid to the Famine Fund from that source , and that notice of motion should lie given for a vote of thc
lodge for a further sum of ten guineas , sho eld thc necessities of the lamentable case further require aid . After thc closing of the lodge thc brethren adjourned to the canteen , where a plain , but excellent repast , was provideJ , and a pleasant hour or two spent belorc separation . THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . i 42 tj ) .-On Saturday evening the installation meeting of this loelge was
held at the Cannon Street Hotel , and Bro . John Seex , W . M ., installed Bro . Richard Stanivay as W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing twelve months . The brethren appointed to office were Bros . John Seex , I . P . M . ; Freeman , S . W . ; Blackie , J . W . ; N . B , Headon , P . M ., Treasurer ; cdvvanl Moody , P . M ., Secretary ; Catch pool , S . D . ; Hamer , J . D . ; Taylor , I . G ;; W . 11 . Kibble , D . C ; Jenkins , Organist ; VV
H . Hook , Steward ; K . Hooker , Steward ; the Kev . K . J . Simpson , P . G . 'J . Chaplain ; anil \ V . Steedman , T . A haiiehome P . M . jewel was presented to Bro . John Seex , after Which the lodge was closed ; and the brethren to the number of about seventy , aiijourneil to a most liberal banquet . The visitors present were Bros . C . W . Noehmer , P . M . 186 ; J . C . Mason , W . M . i . H ! W . II . Green , 403 ; J . B .
Williams , 706 ; J . Painter , P . M . 749 ; W . I .. Partridge , M 45 I Ii . Crolich , P . M . 857 ; E . Harfield , P . M . 185 ; W . ; Mcdwin , 192 ; W . Worrell , P . M . 766 ; J . Hooper , 1515 ; A . Stone , 889 ; O . F . Hearne , 9 ' ' 7 ; C . J . Groise , P . M . 73 , W . Mann , P . M . 186 ; F . Page , 1414 ' ; H . X . Clements 754 ; T . VV . C . Bush , 185 ; li . II . Williams , P . M . 1514 ' G . W . Saul , laoi ; O . A . W . Carper , 1216 ; G . W . Evans !
1632 ; G . Cordwell , P . M . 3 ; K . N . Field , P . M . 902 ; J . Clarkson , P . M . 1437 ; J . F . Hcllicr , 1329 ; T . Easlgald , 1563 ; w - Head , 55 ; A . Farcy , 1287 ; J . Walker , W . M . 27 ; C . T . Nunn , VV . M . 889 ; J . H . Outhwaitc , 1 E 87 ; J . Crossland , 1687 ; T . P . Staley , 1216 ; E . W . Candy , 890 ; B . C . Baltham , 15 0-, J . B . Glenn , 1491 ; J . Baron , 12 S 7 ; C . J . Perceval , 1607 ; II . Massey ,
P . M . 619 ; ( Freemason ) and I . Poore , P . M . 720 . The brethren after the ban <] ucl had been dispos : d of , collccterel ten guineas for the Freemason Indian Famine Fund , 'Ihe W . M . proposed the usual toasts . In giving " The Prince of W . Jes , " he said thc Freemasons of Englanel were particularly fortunate in possing the Prince of Wales for G . M ., who had all those qualifications of birth , education ,
and position which were desirable in the head of a great body . In giving "The Earl of Carnarvon , " < Src , he remarked that all the brethren who were privileged to attend Grand Lodge were aware of the quiet , dignified manner in which the Pro Grand Master occupieil the chair . I le hail proved the wisdom of the Prince of Wales in selecting him o . ' that ofiice . The W . M . introduced the subject of the
Inelian Famine to thc brethren ' s notice , and it was after his appeal that thc collection above named was mailc . Bio . Headon also pleaded thc cause of suffering humanity , ancl urged that the present was a very distressing case . Bro . Seex having proposed " The Health of thc VV . M . " Bro . Stanway replied , and said that this was the most difficult part of his duty . It . was a very easy matter to
say ' l return to you my very sincere thanks for what you have been pleased to do , " but it would be a difficult matter for him to express himself in words sufficiently strong to assure thc brethren of what his real feelings were . The position in which he was placed as Master of Thc Great City Lodge was one thai he had worked up lo from thc other offices of the Lodge lo which previous W . M . ' s had
been kind enough to promote him . He had worked up with all the zeal anel earnestness of which he was capable , anil as far as his health , strength anil ability were concerned , the same amount of zeal , earnestness and assiduity would would be brought to bear upon thc performance of the dulics of the chair which he had now the honour to occupy . Thc I . P . M . had been kind enough to allude to
the dignity anel character of this lodge , which it had maintained through the exertions of the previous Masters . It certainly had a great character for work and hospitality , a character which he thought was not second lo any lodge in Freemasonry . Now , this character did not depend alone on the Master for Ihe time being . With 120 members , of what avail would the exertions of thc Master be if
they set up their voices against his ? If the brethren were desirous for the welfare of the Great City Lodge , they must support the Master , not only in the loelge ceremonies , which embraced some of the finest sentences in our language , but his endeavours to make the banquet agreeable . The business of that evening hael been conelucteel admirably , ( he elid not mean as far as he himself was
concerned ) , but by other members of the loelge ; audit had been a source of great delight te > him to perceive the great order which had prevailed . He was very much pli' -rsed lo see it , and he would say with the greatest con-IHetice that the brethren that evening had thoroughly maintained the character of the loelge they took se > deep an interest in . Thc W . M . then proposed "The Visitors , " 46 of whom were present . He said that if there had been
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146 , the brethren would have given them the same hearty welcome . The Great City Lodge was not noted for doing much in banepiets , but when it did give a banquet it gave a banquet ; anel when it saved its money , it saved its money . It did , in fact , nothing by halves . Whenever they got visitors in their lotlge they gave them all they had . In lodge they gave them as good a ceremony as
they could witness ; and at banquet they provided them with tlie best—whatever they could . When they had not the money t ' r . ey did not involve themselves . The toast of " The Visitors " was one vvhich he felt himself incapable of dealing with thoroughly ; therefore he should be very brief , and simply ask the brethren to drink the toast with the greatest cordiality . Bro . W . Mann , P . M .
186 , respaneleel , anel observed that though many out of the numerous visitors present could return thanks for this toast much more eloquently than he could , there was no one who could speak to it with greater sincerity than he when acknowledging the splendid hospitality with vvhich the vis ' tors had been entertained . He might inform the brethren that he was present at the consecration of the lodge , anil
his name appeared on the petition for the warrant . He therefore could say with truth that ever since the consecration , five or six years ago , the visitors to The Great City Lodge had been treated magnificent !}* . Tlie work in the lodge had been magnificent ; all the officers were up to their work , and everything hael been done to support the lustre of The Great City Lodge . Thc Great City Lodge
had a great name . It had made wonderful progress , and it was known all over the country . He was proud to be among them once more , and to return thanks for " 'I he Visitors . " He trusted the lodge woulel go on and prosper as it had hitherto . This evening ' s proceedings aeidcel another feather to its cap , the brethren having contributed another mite towards the great funel for the relief of distress
in India . The Craft had come out very well in this matter . Grand Lodge had contributed a large sum ; anil private lodges had ferllovved the example . 'I he Great City Lodge woulel now figure in the list , anil he hael no doubt il woulel be an incentive to other lodges to contribute something as well . The W . M . next proposed "The Installing Master , Bro . Seex , " and paid a high and well
deserved compliment to that brother for thc excel ! -nee of all his work . His occupation of the chair during the year hail well supported the character of the loelge . Thc way in which a W . M . presided was the keynote to the brethren . It was a position which required great dignity , anil thc way in which it was fulfilled made an impression on the brethren for irood or ill . Bro . Secx ' s conduct in the chair
woulel long be remembered by the brethren with admiration , and the way in which he had performed thc installation was a fitting conclusion to his successful year of ofiice . The W . M . then presented Bro . Seex with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel . Bro . Seex in reply , after thanking the W . M . for his encomiums and the brethren for the jewel , saiel it was one thing to be a W . M . and another thing to
satisfy every member of the loelge . There were certain duties which were , imperative to a W . M ., and if for the sake of c mediating any one member ofa lodge a W . M . diverted rom the certain , direct straight line of duty he woulel be sure to come to grief . With a full knowledge of this he cntereel upon the duties of the chair , anil fully maile up his mind that he would carry out his duties as best he coulel
to the honour of Masonry and The Great City Lodge . After thc expiration of his year of office such an enthusiastic reception he had received justified him in the belief that the brethren approved of what he had ilone . But he must thank the officers of the loelge who hael so nobly supported him . A W . M . however efficient and cognisant of his duties was helpless without gooel ofiicers ; but he had been ably
assisted , and he now tendered Ins best thanks to the ofiicers for their able performance of llieir eludes eluring his year of ofiice . Bro . James Stevens made a short reply for thc " P . M . ' s , " and expressed his great satisfaction ot the bright position taken by The Great City Loelge , of which he was the first W . M . Bro . Headon replied for "The Treasurer , "
and Bro . E . Moody for " The Secretary , " and after " The Masonic Charities , " "The Officers , " and "Tyler , " hail been given a special vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Bertram , under whose directions Bros . Kenningham , Thornton , Thurley , Beale , and H . Frost , anel Messrs . VV , Frost and Thomas Harper had performed a splendid selection of music .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE . —( No 1524 ) . —A lodge of emergency was held on Thursday , the nth inst ., at the Havelock Hotel , Albion-road , Dalston . Present : Bros . J . B . Shackleton , W M . ; W . H . Lee , P . M ., Secretary ; T . C . Chapman , P . M ., Treasurer ; Brand , J . D . ; Meyer , I . G . ; Brasted , and Dignam , Stewards ; Young , Organist ; also Bros . Polak , Stevenson , A . Ferrar , Brame ,
C . Olley , A . Olley , Hollingsworth , Norman , Beensen , Moon , Watkins , G . Ferrar , Davies , E . Dietrich , and O . Dietrich . Bro . H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary , was present , also Bra . E . Somers , P . M . 1602-, March , 1326 ; and Harris , S . D . 1158 , visitors . The lodge having been opened in due form , Bro . Hollingsworth was passed to the Second Degree . Ballot was then taken for seven candidates for initiation , which proved unanimous in their
favour , and Messrs . Loefter , Dexter , Beasley , Bell , and Bigg being in attendance , were then regularly admitted into Freemasonry . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to slight refreshment , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere given and responded to . Bto . Buss , A . G . Secretary , returned thanks for the Grand Ofiicers , the initiates responded in appropriate terms , and Bros . Somers and Marsh replied for the visitors .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 15 R 8 ) . — The anniversary and installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 11 til inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New Road , anil was numerously attended . Bro . Cackett , W . M ., presided , and all the officers vvere present in their proper places . There were several visitors , amongst whom were Bros . G . W .
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Wilks , 707 ; Catling , 144 ; Larlham , P . M . 1216 ; Bisson 471 -, Tobbs , 142 s ; C . B . Wright , 1319 -, W . H . Crichton 1641 ; Martin , 868 ; Trenn , 935 ; Kingston , 1249 ; H . ' Thompson , P . M . 177 and 1158 { Freemason ) , & c . The ' lodge having been opened in due * form , Bro . Dj . nn , the Secretary , read the minutes of the last lodge , vvhich vvere unanimously confirmsd . The report of the Aue'it Com .
mittee was then presented and received . The lod ge yjas then opened in the Second Degree and Bro . T . Sleap , the W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . Larlham to receive at the hands of Bro . Cackett , the outgoing Master , the benefit of installation . The customary formalities having been gone through , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree and all the brethren below the chair were requested to re .
tire , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed Bro . Sleap was impressively installed into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . On the re-admisson of the brethren , under the directorship of Bro . Dann , the usual salutes were given by the brethren in the different degrees , alter which Bro . Dann dclivereei addresses to the W . Masters , Wardens , and brethren in a manner which elicited
general approbation . Some other formal proceedings having been gone through , the W . Master proceeded to in . vest his officers for the ensuing year and the manner in which that was done gave the highest satisfaction to all , but more particularly to th " . older members of Freemasonry . Instead of confining himself to a few conimon-place words usually employed , he departed from that
beaten track and gave each one a thorough and complete explanation ot the duties he would have to perform . There were certain parts of these addresses over vvhich as Masons a veil must necessarily be drawn , but there were tome parts of them which might aelvantageou-ly be generally adopted , anel with no such restraint . In addressing his newly appointed Treasurer , Bro .
Cape , he saiel , " I trust your regard for the fraternity will prompt you to the faithful discharge of your duties . The cross keys are an emblem of science anil secrecy . While the metal key is 10 preserve the treasures of the loelge , the symbolic key is an emblem of the tongue , whose eloquence should be used to imtruct thc heaits of the brethren anel cause them to dispense their treasures in the
cause of chanty . By thc symbolical key also you are taught to preserve a tongue of gooel report , anel in case you should hear a brother slanderously spoken of you are to defend and vinelicrt : his character , but if unfortunately , that cannot be done with strict honour and propriety you arc to prer-ervc that excellent Masonic virtuesilence . " Adelressing Bro . Dann , P . M ., on Irs
re-appointment as Sicrctar / , he said , " our goeid intentions to Freemasonry in general , and to this lodge in pirtieular , I am sure will prompt you to the faithful discharge of the duties of your office , as by so doing you will merit the esteem and appreciation of your brethren . The cross pens are an emblem of silent ammunition that the pen should not be used in the cause of
oppression , but the fluid should flow freely from it to ileleiiel a brother ' s character when assailed , anel be eloquent in the cause of the elestitute anel oppressed . In investing Bro . Cackett as Immediate Past Master he said . I have very much pleasure in investing you with the jewel of fmmediate Past Master ot the Duke of Connaught Lodge , No . 155 8 . It is an office which it is not
in the power of the Worshipful Master to bestow , being yours by lLjht , as having faithfully pei formed your duty in the Craft . Your jewel is that of the 47 th problem of thc first book of Euclid . As this figure depends upon several lines , angles , and triangles , which form the whole , so Freemasonry depends upon its several members and the principles upon
which the society is established . Serine of our brethren , irom their station in life , stainling as they do on the bases of earthly bliss , are emblematical of thc greataugle which subtends the right angle . Others blessed with ample means to tread the flowery meads of prosperity and opulance are descriptive of the squares which stand on the sides . Those brethren who enjoy every social comfoit
and never excecel the bonds of mediocrity symbolise the triangle within the squares , and those who have the satisfaction of administering to the wants of the urgent ami industrious may be compared to the triangle which surrounds thc figure , whilst the lines which form it may remind us of those brethren who are incapable of providing the necessaries of life unless aided bv cheerful and ready
assistance . These several addresses were greeted Willi hearty cheering . The following is a complete list of thc newly appointed officers : —Bros . Mitchell , S . W . ; Runacres , J . W . ; Chalk , S . D . ; Boyton , J . D . ; Dann , P . M ., Secretary ; Cape , Treasurer ; Poiver , J . G . ; Taylor , D . C ; Poitrees , W . S . The W . Master said he had a very pleasing duty to perform , which was to present Bro .
Cackett with a jewel , which had been voted to him by the brethren on his retirement from the chair , and he wished him long life to wear it . Thc jewel bore the following inscription : — " Presented by thc Duke of Connaug ht Lodge , No . 155 8 , to Bro . Cackett , on retiring from the chair , Oct . I ' , 1877 . " Bro . Cackett , I . P . M ., returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him . The newly
installed W . M . immediately commenced upon the duties of his office , and most ably initiated two gentlemen into the Order . Bro . J . Dixon proposed that a jewel of the value of five guineas should be presented to Bro . W . Dann , Secretary , for the valuable services to the lodge , which was seconded by Bro . Scott , supported by Bro . Cackett , and carried unanimously . The ad
loelge was then closed in due form , and the brethren - journed for refreshment , which was well served . On t » e vviihelravval of the cloth , the customary loyal and Masonic toasts vvere given . Bro . Cackett , I . P . M ., proposed tlie liealih of Bro . Sleap , W . M ., and alluded to the excellcnl specimen the brethren had seen of his working . 'Ihe Master returned thinks for the kind manner in which tni brethren had drank his health , and made the pleasing an-
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met with unanimous approval ; a proposal to grant Bro . Grant ( Tyler ) , a retiring pension during life , and in recognition of his faithful discharge of his duty during ten years ; and a proposition by Bro . Etlminston for a vote in aid of the Indian Famine Fund , In reference to this latter proposal considerable difficulty arose , for whilst the members of the lodge were in full accord , and desirous of
voting twenty guineas towards that laudable object , it was shown that the vote coulel not be legally made , and the money paid over until after the expiration of four months , the ensuing meetings being appointed for December and February , and the usual routine of notice of motion , thc vote , and confirmation being require 1 . Much regret was expressed that such de-lay in dealing with the
lodge funds , for thc purpose named , should exist , but thc position was accepted , and recourse was then had to tho Charity Fund of the lodge , in respect of which no such law controlled thc wishes of thc brethren . It was , therefore unanimously voted that thc sum of ten guineas should be at once paid to the Famine Fund from that source , and that notice of motion should lie given for a vote of thc
lodge for a further sum of ten guineas , sho eld thc necessities of the lamentable case further require aid . After thc closing of the lodge thc brethren adjourned to the canteen , where a plain , but excellent repast , was provideJ , and a pleasant hour or two spent belorc separation . THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . i 42 tj ) .-On Saturday evening the installation meeting of this loelge was
held at the Cannon Street Hotel , and Bro . John Seex , W . M ., installed Bro . Richard Stanivay as W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing twelve months . The brethren appointed to office were Bros . John Seex , I . P . M . ; Freeman , S . W . ; Blackie , J . W . ; N . B , Headon , P . M ., Treasurer ; cdvvanl Moody , P . M ., Secretary ; Catch pool , S . D . ; Hamer , J . D . ; Taylor , I . G ;; W . 11 . Kibble , D . C ; Jenkins , Organist ; VV
H . Hook , Steward ; K . Hooker , Steward ; the Kev . K . J . Simpson , P . G . 'J . Chaplain ; anil \ V . Steedman , T . A haiiehome P . M . jewel was presented to Bro . John Seex , after Which the lodge was closed ; and the brethren to the number of about seventy , aiijourneil to a most liberal banquet . The visitors present were Bros . C . W . Noehmer , P . M . 186 ; J . C . Mason , W . M . i . H ! W . II . Green , 403 ; J . B .
Williams , 706 ; J . Painter , P . M . 749 ; W . I .. Partridge , M 45 I Ii . Crolich , P . M . 857 ; E . Harfield , P . M . 185 ; W . ; Mcdwin , 192 ; W . Worrell , P . M . 766 ; J . Hooper , 1515 ; A . Stone , 889 ; O . F . Hearne , 9 ' ' 7 ; C . J . Groise , P . M . 73 , W . Mann , P . M . 186 ; F . Page , 1414 ' ; H . X . Clements 754 ; T . VV . C . Bush , 185 ; li . II . Williams , P . M . 1514 ' G . W . Saul , laoi ; O . A . W . Carper , 1216 ; G . W . Evans !
1632 ; G . Cordwell , P . M . 3 ; K . N . Field , P . M . 902 ; J . Clarkson , P . M . 1437 ; J . F . Hcllicr , 1329 ; T . Easlgald , 1563 ; w - Head , 55 ; A . Farcy , 1287 ; J . Walker , W . M . 27 ; C . T . Nunn , VV . M . 889 ; J . H . Outhwaitc , 1 E 87 ; J . Crossland , 1687 ; T . P . Staley , 1216 ; E . W . Candy , 890 ; B . C . Baltham , 15 0-, J . B . Glenn , 1491 ; J . Baron , 12 S 7 ; C . J . Perceval , 1607 ; II . Massey ,
P . M . 619 ; ( Freemason ) and I . Poore , P . M . 720 . The brethren after the ban <] ucl had been dispos : d of , collccterel ten guineas for the Freemason Indian Famine Fund , 'Ihe W . M . proposed the usual toasts . In giving " The Prince of W . Jes , " he said thc Freemasons of Englanel were particularly fortunate in possing the Prince of Wales for G . M ., who had all those qualifications of birth , education ,
and position which were desirable in the head of a great body . In giving "The Earl of Carnarvon , " < Src , he remarked that all the brethren who were privileged to attend Grand Lodge were aware of the quiet , dignified manner in which the Pro Grand Master occupieil the chair . I le hail proved the wisdom of the Prince of Wales in selecting him o . ' that ofiice . The W . M . introduced the subject of the
Inelian Famine to thc brethren ' s notice , and it was after his appeal that thc collection above named was mailc . Bio . Headon also pleaded thc cause of suffering humanity , ancl urged that the present was a very distressing case . Bro . Seex having proposed " The Health of thc VV . M . " Bro . Stanway replied , and said that this was the most difficult part of his duty . It . was a very easy matter to
say ' l return to you my very sincere thanks for what you have been pleased to do , " but it would be a difficult matter for him to express himself in words sufficiently strong to assure thc brethren of what his real feelings were . The position in which he was placed as Master of Thc Great City Lodge was one thai he had worked up lo from thc other offices of the Lodge lo which previous W . M . ' s had
been kind enough to promote him . He had worked up with all the zeal anel earnestness of which he was capable , anil as far as his health , strength anil ability were concerned , the same amount of zeal , earnestness and assiduity would would be brought to bear upon thc performance of the dulics of the chair which he had now the honour to occupy . Thc I . P . M . had been kind enough to allude to
the dignity anel character of this lodge , which it had maintained through the exertions of the previous Masters . It certainly had a great character for work and hospitality , a character which he thought was not second lo any lodge in Freemasonry . Now , this character did not depend alone on the Master for Ihe time being . With 120 members , of what avail would the exertions of thc Master be if
they set up their voices against his ? If the brethren were desirous for the welfare of the Great City Lodge , they must support the Master , not only in the loelge ceremonies , which embraced some of the finest sentences in our language , but his endeavours to make the banquet agreeable . The business of that evening hael been conelucteel admirably , ( he elid not mean as far as he himself was
concerned ) , but by other members of the loelge ; audit had been a source of great delight te > him to perceive the great order which had prevailed . He was very much pli' -rsed lo see it , and he would say with the greatest con-IHetice that the brethren that evening had thoroughly maintained the character of the loelge they took se > deep an interest in . Thc W . M . then proposed "The Visitors , " 46 of whom were present . He said that if there had been
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146 , the brethren would have given them the same hearty welcome . The Great City Lodge was not noted for doing much in banepiets , but when it did give a banquet it gave a banquet ; anel when it saved its money , it saved its money . It did , in fact , nothing by halves . Whenever they got visitors in their lotlge they gave them all they had . In lodge they gave them as good a ceremony as
they could witness ; and at banquet they provided them with tlie best—whatever they could . When they had not the money t ' r . ey did not involve themselves . The toast of " The Visitors " was one vvhich he felt himself incapable of dealing with thoroughly ; therefore he should be very brief , and simply ask the brethren to drink the toast with the greatest cordiality . Bro . W . Mann , P . M .
186 , respaneleel , anel observed that though many out of the numerous visitors present could return thanks for this toast much more eloquently than he could , there was no one who could speak to it with greater sincerity than he when acknowledging the splendid hospitality with vvhich the vis ' tors had been entertained . He might inform the brethren that he was present at the consecration of the lodge , anil
his name appeared on the petition for the warrant . He therefore could say with truth that ever since the consecration , five or six years ago , the visitors to The Great City Lodge had been treated magnificent !}* . Tlie work in the lodge had been magnificent ; all the officers were up to their work , and everything hael been done to support the lustre of The Great City Lodge . Thc Great City Lodge
had a great name . It had made wonderful progress , and it was known all over the country . He was proud to be among them once more , and to return thanks for " 'I he Visitors . " He trusted the lodge woulel go on and prosper as it had hitherto . This evening ' s proceedings aeidcel another feather to its cap , the brethren having contributed another mite towards the great funel for the relief of distress
in India . The Craft had come out very well in this matter . Grand Lodge had contributed a large sum ; anil private lodges had ferllovved the example . 'I he Great City Lodge woulel now figure in the list , anil he hael no doubt il woulel be an incentive to other lodges to contribute something as well . The W . M . next proposed "The Installing Master , Bro . Seex , " and paid a high and well
deserved compliment to that brother for thc excel ! -nee of all his work . His occupation of the chair during the year hail well supported the character of the loelge . Thc way in which a W . M . presided was the keynote to the brethren . It was a position which required great dignity , anil thc way in which it was fulfilled made an impression on the brethren for irood or ill . Bro . Secx ' s conduct in the chair
woulel long be remembered by the brethren with admiration , and the way in which he had performed thc installation was a fitting conclusion to his successful year of ofiice . The W . M . then presented Bro . Seex with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel . Bro . Seex in reply , after thanking the W . M . for his encomiums and the brethren for the jewel , saiel it was one thing to be a W . M . and another thing to
satisfy every member of the loelge . There were certain duties which were , imperative to a W . M ., and if for the sake of c mediating any one member ofa lodge a W . M . diverted rom the certain , direct straight line of duty he woulel be sure to come to grief . With a full knowledge of this he cntereel upon the duties of the chair , anil fully maile up his mind that he would carry out his duties as best he coulel
to the honour of Masonry and The Great City Lodge . After thc expiration of his year of office such an enthusiastic reception he had received justified him in the belief that the brethren approved of what he had ilone . But he must thank the officers of the loelge who hael so nobly supported him . A W . M . however efficient and cognisant of his duties was helpless without gooel ofiicers ; but he had been ably
assisted , and he now tendered Ins best thanks to the ofiicers for their able performance of llieir eludes eluring his year of ofiice . Bro . James Stevens made a short reply for thc " P . M . ' s , " and expressed his great satisfaction ot the bright position taken by The Great City Loelge , of which he was the first W . M . Bro . Headon replied for "The Treasurer , "
and Bro . E . Moody for " The Secretary , " and after " The Masonic Charities , " "The Officers , " and "Tyler , " hail been given a special vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Bertram , under whose directions Bros . Kenningham , Thornton , Thurley , Beale , and H . Frost , anel Messrs . VV , Frost and Thomas Harper had performed a splendid selection of music .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE . —( No 1524 ) . —A lodge of emergency was held on Thursday , the nth inst ., at the Havelock Hotel , Albion-road , Dalston . Present : Bros . J . B . Shackleton , W M . ; W . H . Lee , P . M ., Secretary ; T . C . Chapman , P . M ., Treasurer ; Brand , J . D . ; Meyer , I . G . ; Brasted , and Dignam , Stewards ; Young , Organist ; also Bros . Polak , Stevenson , A . Ferrar , Brame ,
C . Olley , A . Olley , Hollingsworth , Norman , Beensen , Moon , Watkins , G . Ferrar , Davies , E . Dietrich , and O . Dietrich . Bro . H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary , was present , also Bra . E . Somers , P . M . 1602-, March , 1326 ; and Harris , S . D . 1158 , visitors . The lodge having been opened in due form , Bro . Hollingsworth was passed to the Second Degree . Ballot was then taken for seven candidates for initiation , which proved unanimous in their
favour , and Messrs . Loefter , Dexter , Beasley , Bell , and Bigg being in attendance , were then regularly admitted into Freemasonry . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to slight refreshment , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere given and responded to . Bto . Buss , A . G . Secretary , returned thanks for the Grand Ofiicers , the initiates responded in appropriate terms , and Bros . Somers and Marsh replied for the visitors .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 15 R 8 ) . — The anniversary and installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 11 til inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New Road , anil was numerously attended . Bro . Cackett , W . M ., presided , and all the officers vvere present in their proper places . There were several visitors , amongst whom were Bros . G . W .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Wilks , 707 ; Catling , 144 ; Larlham , P . M . 1216 ; Bisson 471 -, Tobbs , 142 s ; C . B . Wright , 1319 -, W . H . Crichton 1641 ; Martin , 868 ; Trenn , 935 ; Kingston , 1249 ; H . ' Thompson , P . M . 177 and 1158 { Freemason ) , & c . The ' lodge having been opened in due * form , Bro . Dj . nn , the Secretary , read the minutes of the last lodge , vvhich vvere unanimously confirmsd . The report of the Aue'it Com .
mittee was then presented and received . The lod ge yjas then opened in the Second Degree and Bro . T . Sleap , the W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . Larlham to receive at the hands of Bro . Cackett , the outgoing Master , the benefit of installation . The customary formalities having been gone through , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree and all the brethren below the chair were requested to re .
tire , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed Bro . Sleap was impressively installed into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . On the re-admisson of the brethren , under the directorship of Bro . Dann , the usual salutes were given by the brethren in the different degrees , alter which Bro . Dann dclivereei addresses to the W . Masters , Wardens , and brethren in a manner which elicited
general approbation . Some other formal proceedings having been gone through , the W . Master proceeded to in . vest his officers for the ensuing year and the manner in which that was done gave the highest satisfaction to all , but more particularly to th " . older members of Freemasonry . Instead of confining himself to a few conimon-place words usually employed , he departed from that
beaten track and gave each one a thorough and complete explanation ot the duties he would have to perform . There were certain parts of these addresses over vvhich as Masons a veil must necessarily be drawn , but there were tome parts of them which might aelvantageou-ly be generally adopted , anel with no such restraint . In addressing his newly appointed Treasurer , Bro .
Cape , he saiel , " I trust your regard for the fraternity will prompt you to the faithful discharge of your duties . The cross keys are an emblem of science anil secrecy . While the metal key is 10 preserve the treasures of the loelge , the symbolic key is an emblem of the tongue , whose eloquence should be used to imtruct thc heaits of the brethren anel cause them to dispense their treasures in the
cause of chanty . By thc symbolical key also you are taught to preserve a tongue of gooel report , anel in case you should hear a brother slanderously spoken of you are to defend and vinelicrt : his character , but if unfortunately , that cannot be done with strict honour and propriety you arc to prer-ervc that excellent Masonic virtuesilence . " Adelressing Bro . Dann , P . M ., on Irs
re-appointment as Sicrctar / , he said , " our goeid intentions to Freemasonry in general , and to this lodge in pirtieular , I am sure will prompt you to the faithful discharge of the duties of your office , as by so doing you will merit the esteem and appreciation of your brethren . The cross pens are an emblem of silent ammunition that the pen should not be used in the cause of
oppression , but the fluid should flow freely from it to ileleiiel a brother ' s character when assailed , anel be eloquent in the cause of the elestitute anel oppressed . In investing Bro . Cackett as Immediate Past Master he said . I have very much pleasure in investing you with the jewel of fmmediate Past Master ot the Duke of Connaught Lodge , No . 155 8 . It is an office which it is not
in the power of the Worshipful Master to bestow , being yours by lLjht , as having faithfully pei formed your duty in the Craft . Your jewel is that of the 47 th problem of thc first book of Euclid . As this figure depends upon several lines , angles , and triangles , which form the whole , so Freemasonry depends upon its several members and the principles upon
which the society is established . Serine of our brethren , irom their station in life , stainling as they do on the bases of earthly bliss , are emblematical of thc greataugle which subtends the right angle . Others blessed with ample means to tread the flowery meads of prosperity and opulance are descriptive of the squares which stand on the sides . Those brethren who enjoy every social comfoit
and never excecel the bonds of mediocrity symbolise the triangle within the squares , and those who have the satisfaction of administering to the wants of the urgent ami industrious may be compared to the triangle which surrounds thc figure , whilst the lines which form it may remind us of those brethren who are incapable of providing the necessaries of life unless aided bv cheerful and ready
assistance . These several addresses were greeted Willi hearty cheering . The following is a complete list of thc newly appointed officers : —Bros . Mitchell , S . W . ; Runacres , J . W . ; Chalk , S . D . ; Boyton , J . D . ; Dann , P . M ., Secretary ; Cape , Treasurer ; Poiver , J . G . ; Taylor , D . C ; Poitrees , W . S . The W . Master said he had a very pleasing duty to perform , which was to present Bro .
Cackett with a jewel , which had been voted to him by the brethren on his retirement from the chair , and he wished him long life to wear it . Thc jewel bore the following inscription : — " Presented by thc Duke of Connaug ht Lodge , No . 155 8 , to Bro . Cackett , on retiring from the chair , Oct . I ' , 1877 . " Bro . Cackett , I . P . M ., returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him . The newly
installed W . M . immediately commenced upon the duties of his office , and most ably initiated two gentlemen into the Order . Bro . J . Dixon proposed that a jewel of the value of five guineas should be presented to Bro . W . Dann , Secretary , for the valuable services to the lodge , which was seconded by Bro . Scott , supported by Bro . Cackett , and carried unanimously . The ad
loelge was then closed in due form , and the brethren - journed for refreshment , which was well served . On t » e vviihelravval of the cloth , the customary loyal and Masonic toasts vvere given . Bro . Cackett , I . P . M ., proposed tlie liealih of Bro . Sleap , W . M ., and alluded to the excellcnl specimen the brethren had seen of his working . 'Ihe Master returned thinks for the kind manner in which tni brethren had drank his health , and made the pleasing an-