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1426 ; James Brignall , 1586 ; W . H . Baker , 1641 ; Chas . Sisson , 1671 ; Percy Challwhin , 1692 ; W . H . Gunningham , 170 ;; H . Lesser , W . Deiters , and F . A . Kelly ( Freemason ) . Thc minnt < -s of the previous meeting having been read and-confirmed , ballot vvas taken for Mr . John Cav > ir Corris , vvh ' ch vvas unanimous in his favour . That gentleman having been properly prepired , wjj
admitted and impressively initiated into the mysterie ? and privileges of ancient Freemasonry by the W . M ., Bro . T . S . Hellier . The brethren below the ch * ir having retired , the ceremony of installation was then proceeded with . On the re-admission of the * brethren , tht newly-installed W . M ., Bro . George Briggs , was proclaim-d ancl saluted according to ancient cu = tom . The W . M . then appointed ancl
invested his officers as follows : Bo * . Nelson Reed , S . W . ; G , Brock , J . W . ; J . Clarricoats , Treas . ; W . S . Whitaker , P . M ., Sec ; F . Morgan ( by oroxy ) , S . D . ; J . E . Barman , J . D . ; R . Cotton , I . G . ; A . ' Pearce , D . of C . ' ; L . Hopkin-, Org . ; Bullock , W . S . ; ancl W . Stcedmin , P . M . 754 , Tyler . On the proposition of the Secretary , the audit report was taken as read , every member having received a
copy with their summons . Letters were then read from Bros . F . Morgan and Munroe , the former apologising for his absence , and the Utter brother resigning his membership of the lodge , o . ving to his leaving England for New Zealand on account of ill-health . The resignation was accepted , but with much regret , many brethren expressing their sincere sympathy with Bro .
Munroe . Bro . Nelson Reed gave notice of motion , asking the sanction of the Carnarvon Lodge to a petition being made to . Supreme Grand Chapter for a chapter to be attached to their lo Ige , ami to be oiled the Car arvon Chapter . The W . M . having consented to act as Steward at the festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , it was unanimously resolved that thc sum of twenty
guineas from the lodge funds be placed upon his list . It was also resolved that thc sum of £ 1 is . be taken from the same fund and given to Bro . Terry towards the annual Christmas treat to the inmates of the Institution at Croydon . Bro . Terry thanked the brethren , on behalf of the old people , for their kindness . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a most sumptuous banquet ,
provided by Bro . \ V . G . Jcnning-, the indefatigable manager . On removal of the cloth , the W . M . proposed the first t vast at all Masonic banquets , " The Queen and the Craft , " remarking that he could say nothing that would add lustre to the name o Iher Gracious Majesty , for as Queen and an Englishwoman she had the respect of all . In proposing the toast of " Thc Grand Officers , Present
and Past , " which vvas coupled with the name of Bro . H . G . Buss , the W . M . referred to the illness of Bro . John Hervey , which they all deplored . All tbe brethren would remember his kindly presence at the consecration . His absence that evening they all regretted . Bro . Buss , in reply , thanked the W . M . for the high compliment paid to the Grand Officers . The Craft were fortunate in having
at their head men of such standing , and it would bc impossible to find men of such position who would devote more time than they elid to the interests of Freemasonry . Bro . Buss then , in feeling terms , referred to Bro . John Hervey ' s illness , which vvas so universally deplored . He ( Bro . Buss ) felt that evening exceedingly at a loss through the absence of Bro . Hervey , who had always sat at his side
in that lodge . If the members felt his loss , what must his feelings be ? Bro . Buss , in conclusion , said Bro . Her-» ey would , he was sure , feel delighted at the kind compliment paid to his name when lie ( Bro . Buss ) saw him next . The I . P . M . then pave " The Health of the W . M ., " remarking from what the W . M . had done that afternoon he was sure he would carry out what all the preceding
Masters of this lodge ha . l , that vvas to do his own wo'k . Bro . Brooks replied , a ' ter which he proposed " The Initiate , " and hoped the ceremony he hacl recently gone through had impressed him as fully as it had the speaker . Bro . Corris thanked the brethren for electing him a member of this honourable lodge . He hacl for a long period been anxious to become a Mason . Many ytars bick hU
father had shown him his certificite , and he made up his mind then to belong at some time to the fraternity . Obstacles to his joining had frequently occurred , but the very kind and hearty welcome that had been accordeel him that afternoon had quite compensated him for the many delays . "The Installing Officer , " was the next toast proposed by the W . M ., who said that
they had all had the pleasure of seeing Bro . Hellier perform the initiation and installation ceremonie * , and they would all agree with him , he knew , that the work had been done admirably . He ( Bro . Hellier ) had impressed the initiate with a proper idea of Masonry , it was on the first impressions , he considered that the i ntcrest of an initiate depended . The Installing Mister had performed
the ceremonies with credit to himself and pleasure to them all . He had the honour of presenting Bro . Hellier with a jewel , awarded him by the lodge , and he hoped he would live to wear it for many years , and that it would be transmitted to his children from generation to generation . Bro . Hellier thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks . Were it not , he said , for the assistance
of the officers , the W . M . would make but a poor result , He was very thankful he had given so much satisfaction . Bro . Cowcll ably responded on behalf nf " The Past Masters . " In introducing " The Health of the Visitors . " the W . M . said he deemed it a most important toast . It was only by visiting that we saw our defects . 'I'hey had many visitors present that evening ( twenty-two in all ); to one
and all he gave a hearty welcome . Bro . Macrae Moir , 111 the course of his reply , said he hacl never risen in any lodge with more pleasure to respond to this toast . He had never seen the working of a lodge better carried out than that he saw in the Carnarvon Lodge that afternoon . It was very gratifying to sec such a show of true Masonic feeling , and he congratulated the lodge upon the harmony and good '"" --ling which existed among them . Bros . H . A . Lovett ,
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Kew , Cutler , ancl Dr . Cunningham also briefly replied . Thc W . M ., in giving the toast of "The Masonic Charities , " gave the old maxim— " Charity blesseth he who gives as well as he who receives . " They ought all to be very proud of their Charities . Their I . P . M ., Bro . Hellier , intended to represent th 2 lodge at the old people's festival , and he ( the W . M . ) wis very pleased to learn that Bro .
Hellier had already £ 60 on his list , which amount included a donation of te-n guineas from thc Tyler , Bro . Steedman , and a similar amount from himself . Between this and the 9 th of February ( the date of the festival ) he hopsd to collect as much again . Bro . Terry , in reply , thanked the brethren for their liberality , for not one year had pissed without the lodge sending to one ol
the Institutions , concentrating their whole strength on that particular one . In May 11 st Bro . Cowan represented this lodge , which stood fourth on a list of ninety-six Stewards , with the amount of £ 173 . The highest on the list was Bro . Cantle , ofthe Creaton Lodge , No . 1791 , who had taken up the extraordinary amount of £ 238 odd . He hoped the members of the loeige would enable Bro . Hellier to excel
his predecessors , it being but human to endeavour to do so . Bro . Terry then referred to the munificent gilt of Bro . Steedman , and after giving some interesting particulars respecting the Institution with which he is so closely connected , concluded by forcibly appealing to the brethren for a continuance of their support . Several other toasts were given , that ot the Tyler bringing a most enjoyable evening to a close .
ROYAL KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1627 ) . —The regular meeting of th ; above lodge took place on Friday , the jtVi inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . B . F . Cramer , W . M ., in the char . The following were also present : —Bro . i . J . B . Stevens , S . W . ; G . W . Zustin , J . W . ; C . E . Soppet , Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , Sec ; E . Delacoste , S . D . ; J . B . Ball . J . D . ; W . L . Harvey , I . G . ; W . E . Gordon
Leith , I . P . M . ; J . Percy Leith , P . G . D . ; C . Waters , G . T . Robinson , G . Masson , anti Hy . Langridge . Visitors Bros . E . P . Albert , P . G . P ., iSS ; W . Shepard , W . M . elect 6 9 ; C . II . Paine , 1 C 2 ; G . H . Durrant , 441 ; H . G . Holt , id ;; W . L . Thurgood , 1361 ; and E . S . Lintott , 1687 . The business before ' . he lodge consisted of initiating Messrs . Tanner and Hay , thc ceremony being ably worked by W .
Bro . Cramer , W . M . The lodge was then closed , ancl thc brethren sat down to the banquet . Thc W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which being duly honoured , the W . M . briefly proposed " Thc Health of the Brother Initiates , " which vvas heartily responded to by the brethren . The W . M . then mentioned how grieved the members of the lodge were at the news of the
indisposition of W . Bro . Hyde Pullen , who for the first time since the formation of thc lodge had been absent from his duties . W . Bro . Dewar , the indefatigable Secretary , undertook to convey to W . Bro . Hyde Pullen the legrets of the lodge . After proposing "The Health of the Visitors , "
coupled with thc name of so distinguished a Mason as Bro . Shept-ril , W . M . elect of Lodge No . 69 , which vvas very happily acknowledged by him , he congratulated the lodge on its prosperity , which , he said , was unexampled in so young a lodge . The toast of "The Officers" concluded a very pleasant and harmonious meeting .
THE CRUSADERS LODGE ( No . 11 * 77 ) . — The monthly nice ting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 10 th inst ., at the New Market Hotel , West Smithfield . Bro . Thomas Goode , W . M ., presided , and was supported by the following officers : Bros , Simmons , S . W . ; Rothschild , J . W . ; Maples , Tjeas . ; Dcfrez , Sec ; Milward , S . D . ; Calciemood , J . D . ; Gay , D . C ;
Rusl . ton , Org . ; ancl Piggott , I . G . The lodge having be ; en opened in due form , and with solemn prayer , the minutes of the last lodge were read rind confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bros . Aynsley , Fletcher , Buelden , and Lenard were introduced and questioned as to the progress they had made in Freemasonry . The lodge was then opened in the Third
Degree , ami they were most impressively raised to the Degree of M . M ., the whole ceremony being most ably rendered . The next business vvas to pass Bro . Augustus Thomas Buckingham to the Second Degree-, and in this instance our worthy brother set a pattern to others who may have to pass a similar ordeal . He went through his preliminary examination without the slightest assistance ,
and answered every question put to him without hesitation , and it is a ' most needless to say tbat the interest bc has taken from the earliest period of his entrance into thc Order augurs well fc r his future devotion to the interests of Freemasonry . It was agreed , and passed unanimously , that the sum of £ 10 ios . be voted from the funds ofthe lodge to bc 1 laced on Bro . Dr . Hunter's lie-t , who will as
Steward represent this lodge at the festival for the benefit of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and from what vvas stated , this lodge will not be the lowest on the list on that Decision . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned f . ) r refreshment . In the course of the evening , Dr . Hunter , in acknowledging the toast of "The Past Masters , " heartily thanked the brethren for the subscription they had placed on his list for the next festival
and it was also announced that five of the youngest brethren had each subscribed £ 5 s . ) as to make themselves life subscribers of this Institution . The W . M . in proposing their healths congratulated the lodge on having such woithy members , who from the handsome subscriptions they had made showed the deep interest they felt in the prosperity of Freemasonry . Several other toasts were given , ami a veiy harmonious meeting was spent under the presidency of the esteemed W . M .
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . — The sixth regular meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons ' Hall , on Thursday , the nth inst . The lodge was opened at s . 15 , when , in the absence of the W . M ., Col . Creaton ,
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Bro . J . J . Cantle , P . M ., acted as W . M ., supported by Bros . H . J . Johnson , S . W . ; J . Williams , [ . W . ; E . Thurkle , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Nielson , S . D . ; H . J . Buck , J . D . ; W . Carrington , I . G . ; J . Kift , Organist ; R . G . Shute , D . C . ; W . William" , W . S . ; John Woodstock , P . M . 1 733 , Tyler . ; A . Wolter , G . F . Williams , T . T . Matthews , A . D . Renshaw , E . Austin , J . B . Colwil ) , R . H . Rogers
James P . Dee , J . W . Hancock , G . Slingsby , D . Ferguson , J , J- Johnson , ancl the following visitors : Bros . yEneas J . Mclntyre , Q . C , Grand Registrar ; John A . Rucker , P . G . D ., P . M . 6 C ; Peter tie Lande Long , P . G . D . ; John Sampson Peirce , P . G . S ., P . M . 2 ; Wharton P . Hood , P . M . 2 ; H . A . Dubois , f . G . W . Midx . ; W . Vincent , W M i 6- > 4 ' J . Finch , P . M . 17 . ?; S . J . Phillips , P . M . 17 *; H ., M . Levy ,
P . M . 18 S ; James Terry , P . M . 228 , P . G . W . Herts ; J . L . Coulton , P . M . 3 82 ; D . II . McLeod , P . M . -624 ; George Davis , S . W . iCj ; S . Carrington , S . W . 1 : 514 ; Thomas Cull , S . W . 1446 ; Thomas Cross , J . 1194 ; C . Thompson , J . W . 1 769 ; F . Edgington , S . D . 1-J 21 ; C . Taylor , J . D . 1624 ; J . Burden , 11 ; E . W . Collins , " 2- ; ; W . E . Davies , 606 ; W . II . Mundey , 1201 ; Seymour
Lucas , 1441 ; W . G . Reynolds , 1441 . R . Palowkar , 1527 ; J . W . Ray , 1624 ; 11 . Scott , 1624 ; A . S . Walmsley , 1624 ; and F . A . Kelly ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bros . J . J . Johnson and G . Williams having answered thequestions efficiently , they were entrusted and retired . ( In this lodge it is expected tbat all candidates should be thoroug hly acquainted
with what they have to do , ancl answer all questions without dictation . ) The lodge vvas then opened in thc Third Degree , when , being re-admittecl , Bro . P . M . Cantle ably raised them to the Sublime Degree . Thc Worshipful Mister ( Col . Cver . ton ) having anived , the lodge was resumed to the First Degree , when the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed .
Bros . Hy . W . Hancock , Jas . O'Dea , and Thos . Pink having answered the questions in the same excellent manner , were entrusted and retired . During their absence the ballot was taken for Mr . Hensman , Mr . Long , Mr . H . J . Saul , and Mr . H . Johnson , which proved unanimous . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , when the W . M . passed Bros . Hancock , O'Dea , and Pink
in his usual efficient manner to the Degree of F . C . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , when Messrs . Hensman , Long , ancl Saul , were duly admitted to the light of Freemasonry . This being the night of election Bro . H . J . Johnson was unanimously elected W . M ., and Bro . P . M . Thurkle , Treasurer . It was very satisfactory to notice that every member of the lode-e was present , and
although quite a young lodge their members are very numerous . Before the lodge was closed , permission was asked by thc brethren to form a lodge of instruction . Bro . Cantle , P . M ., in proposing this motion , said he was sure that those brethren who were interested in this would leave no stone unturned to do honour to the mother lodge , Every member he had spoken to had promised to join it ,
and he was quite sure from the zeal the brethren hacl already evinced the Creaton Lodge would be adding much to its usefulness hy granting its permission . Hro . J , Williams , J . W ., seconded thc proposition , and , subject to the permission being granted , tbe lodge of instruction will be held at the Albeit Motel , Notiing-hill Gate , on Wednesday evening . The Secretary then read a letter of
apology for absence from Bro . Duke , a candidate for passing , but who could not arrive in time from Australia , also from Bros . Sir A . Woods , P . G . D ., Erasmus Wilson , P . G . D ., and others , who were prevented by severe colds from being present . Thc ledge vvas then closed , and the brethren . adjourned to a choice banquet , admirably served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Dawkins .
On the removal of the cloth , grace was sung by Bros . Cantle and Collins . Thc W . M ., Bro . Col . Creaton , in proposing thc <" -st to .-is * - , said at that late * hour , owing to the great work that had been before the lodge , he should be very brief . The first toast was th--: t of "The Queen and the Craft , " followed by that of " Their Beloved Grand Master , His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales . " The
next toast was that of " The M . W . Pro Grand Master , Lord Carnarvon , the R . W . Deputy Grand Master , Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " with which t ast the gallant Colonel coupled the name of Bro . . F . iuas John Mclntyre , Q . C , Grand Registrar . . That distinguished brother , in reply , said the Worshipful Master hai had goexl means of judging cf the
merits of the various Grand Officers during the many years he had been among them , and recently he had bad thc pleasure of being unanimously elected by the Craft to thc only office it vvas in the power of the brethren to elect a member to . Bro . J . J . Cantle thci rose to propose " The Health of the Wc . rshipful Master . " They were all proud of having such a distinguished brother as their head . They
all knew what an interest he Icok in Freemasonry , more especially in the Masonic Charities , and it was owing to his close connexion with these I'islitui ' ii ) i \ s that he ( Bro . Cantle ) was enabled as Steward to take up to the festival of thc Girls' School the enormous sum ol 2 , * 8 guineas , the highest amount of any of the Stewards . The amount collected was thc more remarkable , as the lodge had hardly been formed three months . Bro . Cantle then drew
the attention of the brethren to the fact that Bro . Johnson , S . W ., W . M . elect , intended to represent the lodge at the old people ' s festival , in February next , and trusted they would give him all their support , as no other brother would represent the Creaton Lodge . Bro . Cantle then asked the brethren to drink ( o the health if their W . M ., who was a light to the lodge and beloved by the brethren .
Co ) . Creaton , in reply , said he fill very much flattered b y the kind manner in which bis health had been proposed and drank . He could assure the brethren , lhat his reign hacl been one of continued sunshine . Since his first connexion with the lodge his heart had been with them . The Colonel then gave the toast of " The Initiates , " wishing them , in the
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1426 ; James Brignall , 1586 ; W . H . Baker , 1641 ; Chas . Sisson , 1671 ; Percy Challwhin , 1692 ; W . H . Gunningham , 170 ;; H . Lesser , W . Deiters , and F . A . Kelly ( Freemason ) . Thc minnt < -s of the previous meeting having been read and-confirmed , ballot vvas taken for Mr . John Cav > ir Corris , vvh ' ch vvas unanimous in his favour . That gentleman having been properly prepired , wjj
admitted and impressively initiated into the mysterie ? and privileges of ancient Freemasonry by the W . M ., Bro . T . S . Hellier . The brethren below the ch * ir having retired , the ceremony of installation was then proceeded with . On the re-admission of the * brethren , tht newly-installed W . M ., Bro . George Briggs , was proclaim-d ancl saluted according to ancient cu = tom . The W . M . then appointed ancl
invested his officers as follows : Bo * . Nelson Reed , S . W . ; G , Brock , J . W . ; J . Clarricoats , Treas . ; W . S . Whitaker , P . M ., Sec ; F . Morgan ( by oroxy ) , S . D . ; J . E . Barman , J . D . ; R . Cotton , I . G . ; A . ' Pearce , D . of C . ' ; L . Hopkin-, Org . ; Bullock , W . S . ; ancl W . Stcedmin , P . M . 754 , Tyler . On the proposition of the Secretary , the audit report was taken as read , every member having received a
copy with their summons . Letters were then read from Bros . F . Morgan and Munroe , the former apologising for his absence , and the Utter brother resigning his membership of the lodge , o . ving to his leaving England for New Zealand on account of ill-health . The resignation was accepted , but with much regret , many brethren expressing their sincere sympathy with Bro .
Munroe . Bro . Nelson Reed gave notice of motion , asking the sanction of the Carnarvon Lodge to a petition being made to . Supreme Grand Chapter for a chapter to be attached to their lo Ige , ami to be oiled the Car arvon Chapter . The W . M . having consented to act as Steward at the festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , it was unanimously resolved that thc sum of twenty
guineas from the lodge funds be placed upon his list . It was also resolved that thc sum of £ 1 is . be taken from the same fund and given to Bro . Terry towards the annual Christmas treat to the inmates of the Institution at Croydon . Bro . Terry thanked the brethren , on behalf of the old people , for their kindness . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a most sumptuous banquet ,
provided by Bro . \ V . G . Jcnning-, the indefatigable manager . On removal of the cloth , the W . M . proposed the first t vast at all Masonic banquets , " The Queen and the Craft , " remarking that he could say nothing that would add lustre to the name o Iher Gracious Majesty , for as Queen and an Englishwoman she had the respect of all . In proposing the toast of " Thc Grand Officers , Present
and Past , " which vvas coupled with the name of Bro . H . G . Buss , the W . M . referred to the illness of Bro . John Hervey , which they all deplored . All tbe brethren would remember his kindly presence at the consecration . His absence that evening they all regretted . Bro . Buss , in reply , thanked the W . M . for the high compliment paid to the Grand Officers . The Craft were fortunate in having
at their head men of such standing , and it would bc impossible to find men of such position who would devote more time than they elid to the interests of Freemasonry . Bro . Buss then , in feeling terms , referred to Bro . John Hervey ' s illness , which vvas so universally deplored . He ( Bro . Buss ) felt that evening exceedingly at a loss through the absence of Bro . Hervey , who had always sat at his side
in that lodge . If the members felt his loss , what must his feelings be ? Bro . Buss , in conclusion , said Bro . Her-» ey would , he was sure , feel delighted at the kind compliment paid to his name when lie ( Bro . Buss ) saw him next . The I . P . M . then pave " The Health of the W . M ., " remarking from what the W . M . had done that afternoon he was sure he would carry out what all the preceding
Masters of this lodge ha . l , that vvas to do his own wo'k . Bro . Brooks replied , a ' ter which he proposed " The Initiate , " and hoped the ceremony he hacl recently gone through had impressed him as fully as it had the speaker . Bro . Corris thanked the brethren for electing him a member of this honourable lodge . He hacl for a long period been anxious to become a Mason . Many ytars bick hU
father had shown him his certificite , and he made up his mind then to belong at some time to the fraternity . Obstacles to his joining had frequently occurred , but the very kind and hearty welcome that had been accordeel him that afternoon had quite compensated him for the many delays . "The Installing Officer , " was the next toast proposed by the W . M ., who said that
they had all had the pleasure of seeing Bro . Hellier perform the initiation and installation ceremonie * , and they would all agree with him , he knew , that the work had been done admirably . He ( Bro . Hellier ) had impressed the initiate with a proper idea of Masonry , it was on the first impressions , he considered that the i ntcrest of an initiate depended . The Installing Mister had performed
the ceremonies with credit to himself and pleasure to them all . He had the honour of presenting Bro . Hellier with a jewel , awarded him by the lodge , and he hoped he would live to wear it for many years , and that it would be transmitted to his children from generation to generation . Bro . Hellier thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks . Were it not , he said , for the assistance
of the officers , the W . M . would make but a poor result , He was very thankful he had given so much satisfaction . Bro . Cowcll ably responded on behalf nf " The Past Masters . " In introducing " The Health of the Visitors . " the W . M . said he deemed it a most important toast . It was only by visiting that we saw our defects . 'I'hey had many visitors present that evening ( twenty-two in all ); to one
and all he gave a hearty welcome . Bro . Macrae Moir , 111 the course of his reply , said he hacl never risen in any lodge with more pleasure to respond to this toast . He had never seen the working of a lodge better carried out than that he saw in the Carnarvon Lodge that afternoon . It was very gratifying to sec such a show of true Masonic feeling , and he congratulated the lodge upon the harmony and good '"" --ling which existed among them . Bros . H . A . Lovett ,
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Kew , Cutler , ancl Dr . Cunningham also briefly replied . Thc W . M ., in giving the toast of "The Masonic Charities , " gave the old maxim— " Charity blesseth he who gives as well as he who receives . " They ought all to be very proud of their Charities . Their I . P . M ., Bro . Hellier , intended to represent th 2 lodge at the old people's festival , and he ( the W . M . ) wis very pleased to learn that Bro .
Hellier had already £ 60 on his list , which amount included a donation of te-n guineas from thc Tyler , Bro . Steedman , and a similar amount from himself . Between this and the 9 th of February ( the date of the festival ) he hopsd to collect as much again . Bro . Terry , in reply , thanked the brethren for their liberality , for not one year had pissed without the lodge sending to one ol
the Institutions , concentrating their whole strength on that particular one . In May 11 st Bro . Cowan represented this lodge , which stood fourth on a list of ninety-six Stewards , with the amount of £ 173 . The highest on the list was Bro . Cantle , ofthe Creaton Lodge , No . 1791 , who had taken up the extraordinary amount of £ 238 odd . He hoped the members of the loeige would enable Bro . Hellier to excel
his predecessors , it being but human to endeavour to do so . Bro . Terry then referred to the munificent gilt of Bro . Steedman , and after giving some interesting particulars respecting the Institution with which he is so closely connected , concluded by forcibly appealing to the brethren for a continuance of their support . Several other toasts were given , that ot the Tyler bringing a most enjoyable evening to a close .
ROYAL KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1627 ) . —The regular meeting of th ; above lodge took place on Friday , the jtVi inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . B . F . Cramer , W . M ., in the char . The following were also present : —Bro . i . J . B . Stevens , S . W . ; G . W . Zustin , J . W . ; C . E . Soppet , Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , Sec ; E . Delacoste , S . D . ; J . B . Ball . J . D . ; W . L . Harvey , I . G . ; W . E . Gordon
Leith , I . P . M . ; J . Percy Leith , P . G . D . ; C . Waters , G . T . Robinson , G . Masson , anti Hy . Langridge . Visitors Bros . E . P . Albert , P . G . P ., iSS ; W . Shepard , W . M . elect 6 9 ; C . II . Paine , 1 C 2 ; G . H . Durrant , 441 ; H . G . Holt , id ;; W . L . Thurgood , 1361 ; and E . S . Lintott , 1687 . The business before ' . he lodge consisted of initiating Messrs . Tanner and Hay , thc ceremony being ably worked by W .
Bro . Cramer , W . M . The lodge was then closed , ancl thc brethren sat down to the banquet . Thc W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which being duly honoured , the W . M . briefly proposed " Thc Health of the Brother Initiates , " which vvas heartily responded to by the brethren . The W . M . then mentioned how grieved the members of the lodge were at the news of the
indisposition of W . Bro . Hyde Pullen , who for the first time since the formation of thc lodge had been absent from his duties . W . Bro . Dewar , the indefatigable Secretary , undertook to convey to W . Bro . Hyde Pullen the legrets of the lodge . After proposing "The Health of the Visitors , "
coupled with thc name of so distinguished a Mason as Bro . Shept-ril , W . M . elect of Lodge No . 69 , which vvas very happily acknowledged by him , he congratulated the lodge on its prosperity , which , he said , was unexampled in so young a lodge . The toast of "The Officers" concluded a very pleasant and harmonious meeting .
THE CRUSADERS LODGE ( No . 11 * 77 ) . — The monthly nice ting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 10 th inst ., at the New Market Hotel , West Smithfield . Bro . Thomas Goode , W . M ., presided , and was supported by the following officers : Bros , Simmons , S . W . ; Rothschild , J . W . ; Maples , Tjeas . ; Dcfrez , Sec ; Milward , S . D . ; Calciemood , J . D . ; Gay , D . C ;
Rusl . ton , Org . ; ancl Piggott , I . G . The lodge having be ; en opened in due form , and with solemn prayer , the minutes of the last lodge were read rind confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bros . Aynsley , Fletcher , Buelden , and Lenard were introduced and questioned as to the progress they had made in Freemasonry . The lodge was then opened in the Third
Degree , ami they were most impressively raised to the Degree of M . M ., the whole ceremony being most ably rendered . The next business vvas to pass Bro . Augustus Thomas Buckingham to the Second Degree-, and in this instance our worthy brother set a pattern to others who may have to pass a similar ordeal . He went through his preliminary examination without the slightest assistance ,
and answered every question put to him without hesitation , and it is a ' most needless to say tbat the interest bc has taken from the earliest period of his entrance into thc Order augurs well fc r his future devotion to the interests of Freemasonry . It was agreed , and passed unanimously , that the sum of £ 10 ios . be voted from the funds ofthe lodge to bc 1 laced on Bro . Dr . Hunter's lie-t , who will as
Steward represent this lodge at the festival for the benefit of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and from what vvas stated , this lodge will not be the lowest on the list on that Decision . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned f . ) r refreshment . In the course of the evening , Dr . Hunter , in acknowledging the toast of "The Past Masters , " heartily thanked the brethren for the subscription they had placed on his list for the next festival
and it was also announced that five of the youngest brethren had each subscribed £ 5 s . ) as to make themselves life subscribers of this Institution . The W . M . in proposing their healths congratulated the lodge on having such woithy members , who from the handsome subscriptions they had made showed the deep interest they felt in the prosperity of Freemasonry . Several other toasts were given , ami a veiy harmonious meeting was spent under the presidency of the esteemed W . M .
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . — The sixth regular meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons ' Hall , on Thursday , the nth inst . The lodge was opened at s . 15 , when , in the absence of the W . M ., Col . Creaton ,
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Bro . J . J . Cantle , P . M ., acted as W . M ., supported by Bros . H . J . Johnson , S . W . ; J . Williams , [ . W . ; E . Thurkle , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Nielson , S . D . ; H . J . Buck , J . D . ; W . Carrington , I . G . ; J . Kift , Organist ; R . G . Shute , D . C . ; W . William" , W . S . ; John Woodstock , P . M . 1 733 , Tyler . ; A . Wolter , G . F . Williams , T . T . Matthews , A . D . Renshaw , E . Austin , J . B . Colwil ) , R . H . Rogers
James P . Dee , J . W . Hancock , G . Slingsby , D . Ferguson , J , J- Johnson , ancl the following visitors : Bros . yEneas J . Mclntyre , Q . C , Grand Registrar ; John A . Rucker , P . G . D ., P . M . 6 C ; Peter tie Lande Long , P . G . D . ; John Sampson Peirce , P . G . S ., P . M . 2 ; Wharton P . Hood , P . M . 2 ; H . A . Dubois , f . G . W . Midx . ; W . Vincent , W M i 6- > 4 ' J . Finch , P . M . 17 . ?; S . J . Phillips , P . M . 17 *; H ., M . Levy ,
P . M . 18 S ; James Terry , P . M . 228 , P . G . W . Herts ; J . L . Coulton , P . M . 3 82 ; D . II . McLeod , P . M . -624 ; George Davis , S . W . iCj ; S . Carrington , S . W . 1 : 514 ; Thomas Cull , S . W . 1446 ; Thomas Cross , J . 1194 ; C . Thompson , J . W . 1 769 ; F . Edgington , S . D . 1-J 21 ; C . Taylor , J . D . 1624 ; J . Burden , 11 ; E . W . Collins , " 2- ; ; W . E . Davies , 606 ; W . II . Mundey , 1201 ; Seymour
Lucas , 1441 ; W . G . Reynolds , 1441 . R . Palowkar , 1527 ; J . W . Ray , 1624 ; 11 . Scott , 1624 ; A . S . Walmsley , 1624 ; and F . A . Kelly ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bros . J . J . Johnson and G . Williams having answered thequestions efficiently , they were entrusted and retired . ( In this lodge it is expected tbat all candidates should be thoroug hly acquainted
with what they have to do , ancl answer all questions without dictation . ) The lodge vvas then opened in thc Third Degree , when , being re-admittecl , Bro . P . M . Cantle ably raised them to the Sublime Degree . Thc Worshipful Mister ( Col . Cver . ton ) having anived , the lodge was resumed to the First Degree , when the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed .
Bros . Hy . W . Hancock , Jas . O'Dea , and Thos . Pink having answered the questions in the same excellent manner , were entrusted and retired . During their absence the ballot was taken for Mr . Hensman , Mr . Long , Mr . H . J . Saul , and Mr . H . Johnson , which proved unanimous . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , when the W . M . passed Bros . Hancock , O'Dea , and Pink
in his usual efficient manner to the Degree of F . C . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , when Messrs . Hensman , Long , ancl Saul , were duly admitted to the light of Freemasonry . This being the night of election Bro . H . J . Johnson was unanimously elected W . M ., and Bro . P . M . Thurkle , Treasurer . It was very satisfactory to notice that every member of the lode-e was present , and
although quite a young lodge their members are very numerous . Before the lodge was closed , permission was asked by thc brethren to form a lodge of instruction . Bro . Cantle , P . M ., in proposing this motion , said he was sure that those brethren who were interested in this would leave no stone unturned to do honour to the mother lodge , Every member he had spoken to had promised to join it ,
and he was quite sure from the zeal the brethren hacl already evinced the Creaton Lodge would be adding much to its usefulness hy granting its permission . Hro . J , Williams , J . W ., seconded thc proposition , and , subject to the permission being granted , tbe lodge of instruction will be held at the Albeit Motel , Notiing-hill Gate , on Wednesday evening . The Secretary then read a letter of
apology for absence from Bro . Duke , a candidate for passing , but who could not arrive in time from Australia , also from Bros . Sir A . Woods , P . G . D ., Erasmus Wilson , P . G . D ., and others , who were prevented by severe colds from being present . Thc ledge vvas then closed , and the brethren . adjourned to a choice banquet , admirably served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Dawkins .
On the removal of the cloth , grace was sung by Bros . Cantle and Collins . Thc W . M ., Bro . Col . Creaton , in proposing thc <" -st to .-is * - , said at that late * hour , owing to the great work that had been before the lodge , he should be very brief . The first toast was th--: t of "The Queen and the Craft , " followed by that of " Their Beloved Grand Master , His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales . " The
next toast was that of " The M . W . Pro Grand Master , Lord Carnarvon , the R . W . Deputy Grand Master , Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " with which t ast the gallant Colonel coupled the name of Bro . . F . iuas John Mclntyre , Q . C , Grand Registrar . . That distinguished brother , in reply , said the Worshipful Master hai had goexl means of judging cf the
merits of the various Grand Officers during the many years he had been among them , and recently he had bad thc pleasure of being unanimously elected by the Craft to thc only office it vvas in the power of the brethren to elect a member to . Bro . J . J . Cantle thci rose to propose " The Health of the Wc . rshipful Master . " They were all proud of having such a distinguished brother as their head . They
all knew what an interest he Icok in Freemasonry , more especially in the Masonic Charities , and it was owing to his close connexion with these I'islitui ' ii ) i \ s that he ( Bro . Cantle ) was enabled as Steward to take up to the festival of thc Girls' School the enormous sum ol 2 , * 8 guineas , the highest amount of any of the Stewards . The amount collected was thc more remarkable , as the lodge had hardly been formed three months . Bro . Cantle then drew
the attention of the brethren to the fact that Bro . Johnson , S . W ., W . M . elect , intended to represent the lodge at the old people ' s festival , in February next , and trusted they would give him all their support , as no other brother would represent the Creaton Lodge . Bro . Cantle then asked the brethren to drink ( o the health if their W . M ., who was a light to the lodge and beloved by the brethren .
Co ) . Creaton , in reply , said he fill very much flattered b y the kind manner in which bis health had been proposed and drank . He could assure the brethren , lhat his reign hacl been one of continued sunshine . Since his first connexion with the lodge his heart had been with them . The Colonel then gave the toast of " The Initiates , " wishing them , in the