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great uncertainty and irregularity in the use of certain technical words in the Scottish minutes , and we err , in my opinion , in laying too much stress on such " minutire , " which may prove a great deal , or may , as is probably the case , prove nothing at all , being used indifferently , and according [ to the' notions of the scribe . If the theory be correct that there was really no difference
between the Master and Fellow of Craft , then we must suppose that the Master Mason was merely an elder Fellow Craft . The " entering and passing" recorded do not always seem to bear the same actual meaning as Bro . Hunter records , while the passing Fellow Craft and Master seems to point to an identity ancl interchangeability of name . But is it not possible that there were private
meetings of Masters qua Masters not recorded in the general minutes ? Thus therefore it seems to me that presumptively the monograde theory is at an end ; positively that it has , as I said , received its quietus . I am very sorry to note that I have not the able advocacy of so valued a student as Bro .
Speth . Is Bro . Hughan quite justified in claiming Bro . Gould as his ally fully in this little controversy ? 1 think Bro . Gould ought to be allowed to speak for himself in his fourth volume , shortly to appear . 1 do not understand , though I may be in error , that he entirely endorses the monograde theory . However , Time will show . THIRD DEGREE .
469 ] PROVINCIAL KALENDARS . As the time is now approaching for editors of provincial kalendars to be considering their new series for 1 SS 5 , may I ask them to weigh the words of W . Bro . Hughan written with reference to the well edited Kalendar for Oxfordshire ? "It has several excellent features , " he says , "especially the list of all the Prov . G . Officers from 1 S 33 , and the
Past Masters and Past Principals of the Lodges and Chapters are given from their foundation . " In some provinces it is the custom to give the names only of those Past Masters and Past Principals who are subscribing members of their respective lodges or chapters at the date of publication of the kalendar . Now , is not this contrary to our old Masonic virtue of
not forgetting our friends ? An editor may say I should like to print all our old friends' names , but to do so would greatly increase the bulk and cost of the kalendar . This may be a good excuse in the case of P . G . Officers' names , but can it be so in the case of P . M . ' s and P . Z . ' s ? 1 venture to think not . How pleasant are the memories to brethren looking down in one list thc vista of years , and
recalling this brother and that brother , now gone from us , whom he remembers in the chair . Turn to another kalendar , and we are met with blanks in the lists , which might be occasioned by a lodge ceasing to work did he not know otherwise . I utterly repudiate the idea that the record of subscribing P . M . ' s and P . Z . ' s only tends to make men continue to subscribe . But should it be so is this a Masonic
¦ motive for so recording ? Do we think of our worshipful brethren simply as subscribers ? And ought not , therefore , our kalendars to give us something more than subscribers ' names ? Ought not each lodge and Master's name to find a permanent place in his lodge's record ?—Fraternally yours , JOHN A . LLOYD , P . M . 1533 ; M . E . Z . 1533 ; H . 357 ; P . P . G . Chap . Oxon and Wilts .
470 ] RAMSAY . Is the speech attributed to Ramsay , ca . 1740 , to be found printed in English anywhere ? I have both French and German versions before me ; but do not remember ever t *) have seen an English translation . If such do exist , please say where . G . WM . SPETH .
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Craft j-Easonrg . TRANQUILLITY LODGE ( No . i 8 $ ) . —An ordinary meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 15 th inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , E . C . Bro . S . Barnett , W . M ., presided . The important business of the evening consisted of conferring the M . M . ' s degree upon Bro . E . Barnett , who , as on previous occasions , displayed unusual abilities not only by the manner in which he
passed his examination , but by the intelligent apprehension of all that was required of him during the onerous ceremony . The working was most ably performed by the W . M ., who was well assisted by Bros . Boaz , S . W ., and Peartree , ] . W ., and the other officers . The lodge having been closed and supper done , the usual toasts were given and responded to . The visitors were
Bros . Walford , 905 , and Upton , 1677 , both expressing admiration of the way in which the work of the lodge was conducted . The customary complimentary speeches were exchanged between the W . M . and P . M . 's , and more than the usual amiability and excellent humour prevailed amongst
everyone present . The proceedings were enhanced by a capital recitation ( "Etiquettee "; by Bro . Peartree , and music and song by Bros . J . D . Barnett , P . M ., Org . ; W . D . Bailey , P . M ., Treas . ; and John Ross , P . M . The other P . M . ' s present were Bros . R . Z . Bloomfield , Harfield , Stailcy , I . P . M . ; Nardus , Gluckstein , and E . Gottheil .
ENFIELD LODGE ( No . 1237 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the Sth inst ., at the George Hotel , Enfield . Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . A . G . Fidler . Prov . G . S . D . Middx ., supported by the oflicers and a good muster of Past Masters and brethren . The minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee adopted . The Deputy Prov . G . M . for Middlesex , Bro . R .
H . Thrupp , now arrived , and was saluted in due form . The VV . M . conferred the Third Degree upon Bro . A . C . Hide , and Bro . A . Bryant , I . P . M ., Prov . G . J . D . Middx ., afterwards passed Bros . May and Jennings . Bro . Bryant , P . AL , presented the VV . M . elect , Bro . G . Tegg , S . W ., who bavine- taken the usual oblisation , Sic , a Board of Installed
Masters was formed , and Bro . legg duly installed in the chair of K . S . The new W . AL , having been proclaimed and saluted in the various degrees , invested the officers for the year as follows : Bros . W . Binnie , P . P . G . S . B . Berks and Bucks , S . W . ; H . V . Clements , Prov . G . A . S . Middx ., J . W . ; K . Mathi ' son , P . M ., Treas . ; J . H . Thompson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., Sec . ; J . B . Ward , S . D . : S .
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Parsons , J . D . ; D . D . Rees , I . G . ; B . G . Poulton , D . C ; and J . Very , Tyler . The installation ceremony was then completed in the usual manner . Mr . G . Smart , being in attendance , was initiated into the mysteries of the Craft by the new W . M . After "Hearty good wishes " had been given , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . R . Mathison , the host , the W . M . presiding . On the removal of the cloth ,
the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Thrupp , P . G . A . D . C , Dep . Prov . G . M . for Middx ., responded for " The Grand Officers , " expressing also his regret at being unable , through living at the extreme end of the province , to be at this lodge as often as he could wish ; but when he did come he was always pleased with his reception , and was glad to find the working of the lodge had not deteriorated since his last visit .
"The Healths of the Prov . G . M . for Middx ., Bro . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart . ; the Dep . Prov . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " were drank in silence , in consequence of the recent death of the Prov . G . Sec , Bro . H . C . Levander . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master , in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " congratulated Bro . Tegg on the high position he had that evening attained to , and was
was quite sure , from the way in which he had initiated the candidate , he would maintain the prestige of the lodge , and concluded by complimenting Bro . Fidler on the excellent manner he had discharged the duties of Installing Master . The Worshipful Master , in reply , thanked Bro . Thrupp for the kind things he had said concerning him , likewise the brethren for the cordial reception which had been given to the toast . He should use his utmost endeavours to
discharge his important duties in a satisfactory manner , and prove himself worth y of the high position to which he had been elected , and relied upon the assistance and co-operation of the officers and brethren . The VVorshipful Master , in neat and well-chosen words , proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Fidler , " and presented him with the P . M . 's jewel that had been unanimously voted by the lodge as a token of esteem and
appreciation of his services as VV . M ., and expressed a hope that Bro . Fidler would long be spared to be of service to the Enfield Lodge . The Immediate Past Master returned thanks for the kind way in which his health had been proposed and received , also for the handsome jewel , which he should always feel proud to wear , as it would remind him of the many kindnesses he had received , and of a pleasant year of office , and be an
incentive to continue his best endeavours to further the interests of the lodge . The toast of "The Past Masters" was responded to by Bro . Bryant , P . M . The toast of " The Initiate " was then given , Bro . Smart replying in suitable terms . To the toast of " The Visitors " Bros . E . J . Everdell , W . M . 1579 ; W . M . Tegg , P . M . 754 ; J . Garrod , P . M . ;
and G . J . Knightley , 1744 , responded , each of whom testified to the pleasure they felt at being present , and expressed thanks for the hospitality extended to them . The toast of "The Officers " followed , and each officer present having responded , the Tyler ' s toast concluded a most enjoyable evening .
The visitors present were Bros . R . H . Thrupp , P . G . A . D . of C , Dep . Prov . G . M . Middx . ; E . J . Everdell , VV . M . ' 570 ! J- Garrod , P . M . 754 ; VV . M . Tegg , P . M . 754 ( son of the W . M . ) 5 R . Clark , P . M . 115 S ; T . Perry , P . M . S 69 , P . P . G . A . D . C . Herts ; VV . S . Cooper , J . W . 754 ; G . J . Knightley , 1744 ; and J . Smith , 754 .
KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 13 S 1 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington-park , on the 2 nd inst ., when there were present among others Bros . Appleton , VV . M . ; Stranger , S . W . ; Plowman , J . W . ; VV . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Feuillade , J . D . ; Lingley , I . G . ; Koch , P . M . ; George Everett , P . M . ; H . Higgins , P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ..
P . M . ; W . P . Webb , P . M . ; and Cockburn , I . P . M . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . G . VV . Ruffle and S . J . Haynes were duly passed to the ; Second Degree by the VV . M ., the ceremony being well performed . Thelodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed .
MARQUIS OF RIPON LODGE ( No . 1489 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Hall of the Metropolitan Societies' Asylum , Balls Pondroad , on Friday , the 5 th inst . Bro . Wm . Gray , W . M ., occupied the chair , and was supported by the following P . M . ' s : Bros . Walford , Hastings Miller , and Tovell ; there being also present Bros . George , Fisher , Beck , Matthews ,
Patient , and others . Amongst thc visitors were Bros . Forss , Reid , Pope , Watkinson , Grocott , and Wright . The usual routine business was transacted , and Bro . R . G . Clack was passed to the F . C . Degree . A ballot was taken for Mr . R . J . Campbell , who was impressively initiated into the mysteries of the Craft by the VV . M . and his officers . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly heard .
ST . MARTIN'S-LE-GRAND LODGE ( No . 1538 ) . — 'Ihe regular meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 10 th inst ., at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street , to which place the lodge has recently been transferred , with the sanction of Grand Lodge . There were present Bros . J . P . Parkes , W . M . ; T . J . Robertson , I . P . M ., Treas . ; A . C . Woodward , P . M ., Sec ; G . Gregory , P . M . ; W . Smith , P . M . ; G . Hatch ,
S . W . ; T . G . Fluck , S . D . ; R . J . Larking , jun ., I . G . ; and a good muster of Jay members . The list of visitors included Bros . T . Hawkins , J . W . 25 , and J . Best , 1 C 13 . The lodge was opened in due form , and Bro . Maitland was passed to the Second Degree . The VV . M . then invested Bro . Robertson , I . P . M ., with thc Treasurer's jewel , that office having been conferred upon him by the lodge at a previous emergency meeting . Bro . Robertson having Suitably acknowledged the compliment , proceeded to brirtg up
the report of a Committee appointed to revise the bye-laws . The various amendments suggested by the Committee , in order to bring the bye-laws into conformity with the practice of the lodge , were confirmed , with the exception of Bye-law No . 2 , which was referred back to the Committee for further consideration . Bro . Gregory , P . M ., having intimated his willingness to represent the lodge at the forthcoming Festival of the Benevolent Institution , the W . M . stated his intention of taking the office of Steward for the
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Boys' School , and expressed the hope that some brother would do the same for the Girls' School . This brought up Bro . Robertson , who , two years ago , in representing the lodge at the annual Festival of the Boys' School , sent up the largest subscription list of the year . He expressed his pleasure in complying with the apyeal made by the W . M ., and thus the lodge will next year be represented in all three Charities , a fact upon which so young a lodge is to be very the
highly congratulated . On the motion of the Secretary , lodge resolved to head the list of each brother with a subscription of five guineas . Afterwards the brethren partook of a sumptuous banquet , general satisfaction being expressed with the arrangements made by the hotel management . The usual toasts were duly honoured . The I . P . M ., in giving thc health of the Worshipful Master , extolled the constant geniality of
that functionary , and assured the brethren that , however they might chaff Bro . Parkes , he would never tread on their corns . The W . M ., after responding , proposed the health of Bro . Robertson , I . P . M . and Treasurer , and congratulated the Lodge on having secured his services in that capacity . Bro . Robertson , in reply , said that he felt some difficulty in responding to a toast which placed him somewhat in the position of the Siamese twins , owing to his
double office . The VV . M . and I . P . M . of a lodge might aptly be compared to the old man and woman in the oldfashioned barometers , for when one was down the other was up ; for his part , he was content on this occasion to represent the old lady who came out in fine weather , as he ( Bro . Robertson ) could assure the brethren it made him extremely happy to be permitted to bask in the sunshine of their favour . Referring to his recent appointment as
Treasurer , he said the office was honorary and honourable ; but the duties were not onerous ; and assured the brethren that he would transact the lodge business with the regularity which was necessary to ensure success . Bro . Maitland suitably acknowledged the usual compliment paid him by the lodge ; and Bro . Woodward , Secretary , in replying to the toast of his health , drew the
attention of the brethren to the benefits which he believed would accrue from the removal of the lodge to its present home . A most enjoyable evening was further enlivened with songs and recitations by Bros . Newell , Viney Smith , Fluck , Tee , and Harper , Bro . Archer having charge of these arrangements , and Bro . Wright ( 1897 ) presiding at the piano .
ELEANOR LODGE ( No 1707 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . The VV . M . ( Bro . Fountain Meen ) presided at the opening of the lodge , supported by the officers ; there were also present Past ; Master's Bros . Lovebond , Ramsey , Leaman , and Thomson , also many members of the lodge and visitors . The minutes of the last meeting were duly confirmed , and
the very satisfactory report of the audit meeting adopted . Bro . M . Murray was duly passed to the Second Degree , and Bro . R . VV . Chapman raised to the Third Degree , after which the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . C . Lovebond , P . M ., as Installing Master . The W . M . elect , Bro . J . H . Thompson , P . M . 1237 , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , was then presented . Bro . Thompson having taken the usual obligation , & c , a Board of Installed Masters was
opened , and the new W . M . regularly placed in the chair , this being the second time Bro . Thompson has occupied the high position of W . M . of this lodge . The officers for the year were ! appointed as follows : Bros . J . Webb , S . W . ; A . Money , J . VV . ; J . Ramsey . P . M ., Treasurer ; C . Lovebond , P . M ., Secretary ; E . M . Money , S . D . ; A . V . Ramsey , J . D . ; B . Cars , I . G . ; M . M . Marriott , D . C , and Goddard , Tyler . Bro . Lovebond then completed the
beautiful ceremony of installation , rendering the whole in a very able manner . A sum of five guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , Bro . Webb , S . W ., representing the lodge as Steward . After " Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , at which the W . M . presided . On the cloth being removed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and heartily m . rmm . r-r \ nnt-fm i-r \
"The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Meen , I . P . M ., who congratulated Bro . Thompson on again presiding over the lodge , and wishing him , as he so well deserved , every success during his year of office . The Worshipful Master having replied in suitable terms , gave the toast of " The I . P . M ., " also presenting Bro . Meen with the P . M . ' s jewel which had been unanimously voted him in token of the satisfaction ' of the brethren at
the way he had discharged the duties of VV . M . Bro . Meen having expressed his thanks for the honour that had been conferred upon him , which he valued all the more because his Mastership had been a very pleasant one , said he hoped to be spared amongst them for some time to render whatever service he could to the lodge . The remaining toasts were "The Past Masters , " for which Bro . Ramsey , P . M ., returned thanks : "Ihe
Treasurer and Secretary , Bro . C . Lovebond , the Installing Master , replying ; ' The Visitors , " responded to by Bros . A . G . Fidler , W . M . 1237 ; J . A . Taverner , P . M . 1237 ; and E . Poore , P . M . 1237 , all of whom testified to the great pleasure they had derived from their visit , and for the most generous and hospitable manner in which they had been entertained ; "The Officers , " acknowledged by the various brethren who had been appointed to office . The Tyler
having given the customary closing toast , the brethren separated , a very pleasant meeting being thus brought to an end , the enjoyment being greatly enhanced by some excellent singing by various brethren present , among whom we must specially mention Bro . Sidney Tower . The following visitors among others were present : Bros . J . A . Taverner , P . M . 1237 ; A . G . Fidler , W . M . 1237 , Prov . G . S . D . Middx . ; and E . Poore , P . M . 1237 , P . P . G . D . C . Middx .
SAINT LEONARD LODGE ( No . i 6 < 5 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , Shoreditch , on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., There was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren . The lodge was opened by Bro . A . A . Clement , W . M ., and after the reading of the minutes and
the presentation of the report of the Audit Committee , Bro . L . Stean , P . M ., took the chair , and Bro . Jas . Funston , VV . M . elect , was presented by Bro . Clement for installation . This ceremony was ably performed by Bro . Stean , who was assisted by Bros . W . Clarke , P . G . P ., as S . W . ; G . T . Barr , P . M ., as I . W . ; and C K . Barham , P . M ., as I . G . Bro . J . A . Jones , P . M ., acted as Dir . of Cers .
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great uncertainty and irregularity in the use of certain technical words in the Scottish minutes , and we err , in my opinion , in laying too much stress on such " minutire , " which may prove a great deal , or may , as is probably the case , prove nothing at all , being used indifferently , and according [ to the' notions of the scribe . If the theory be correct that there was really no difference
between the Master and Fellow of Craft , then we must suppose that the Master Mason was merely an elder Fellow Craft . The " entering and passing" recorded do not always seem to bear the same actual meaning as Bro . Hunter records , while the passing Fellow Craft and Master seems to point to an identity ancl interchangeability of name . But is it not possible that there were private
meetings of Masters qua Masters not recorded in the general minutes ? Thus therefore it seems to me that presumptively the monograde theory is at an end ; positively that it has , as I said , received its quietus . I am very sorry to note that I have not the able advocacy of so valued a student as Bro .
Speth . Is Bro . Hughan quite justified in claiming Bro . Gould as his ally fully in this little controversy ? 1 think Bro . Gould ought to be allowed to speak for himself in his fourth volume , shortly to appear . 1 do not understand , though I may be in error , that he entirely endorses the monograde theory . However , Time will show . THIRD DEGREE .
469 ] PROVINCIAL KALENDARS . As the time is now approaching for editors of provincial kalendars to be considering their new series for 1 SS 5 , may I ask them to weigh the words of W . Bro . Hughan written with reference to the well edited Kalendar for Oxfordshire ? "It has several excellent features , " he says , "especially the list of all the Prov . G . Officers from 1 S 33 , and the
Past Masters and Past Principals of the Lodges and Chapters are given from their foundation . " In some provinces it is the custom to give the names only of those Past Masters and Past Principals who are subscribing members of their respective lodges or chapters at the date of publication of the kalendar . Now , is not this contrary to our old Masonic virtue of
not forgetting our friends ? An editor may say I should like to print all our old friends' names , but to do so would greatly increase the bulk and cost of the kalendar . This may be a good excuse in the case of P . G . Officers' names , but can it be so in the case of P . M . ' s and P . Z . ' s ? 1 venture to think not . How pleasant are the memories to brethren looking down in one list thc vista of years , and
recalling this brother and that brother , now gone from us , whom he remembers in the chair . Turn to another kalendar , and we are met with blanks in the lists , which might be occasioned by a lodge ceasing to work did he not know otherwise . I utterly repudiate the idea that the record of subscribing P . M . ' s and P . Z . ' s only tends to make men continue to subscribe . But should it be so is this a Masonic
¦ motive for so recording ? Do we think of our worshipful brethren simply as subscribers ? And ought not , therefore , our kalendars to give us something more than subscribers ' names ? Ought not each lodge and Master's name to find a permanent place in his lodge's record ?—Fraternally yours , JOHN A . LLOYD , P . M . 1533 ; M . E . Z . 1533 ; H . 357 ; P . P . G . Chap . Oxon and Wilts .
470 ] RAMSAY . Is the speech attributed to Ramsay , ca . 1740 , to be found printed in English anywhere ? I have both French and German versions before me ; but do not remember ever t *) have seen an English translation . If such do exist , please say where . G . WM . SPETH .
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Craft j-Easonrg . TRANQUILLITY LODGE ( No . i 8 $ ) . —An ordinary meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 15 th inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , E . C . Bro . S . Barnett , W . M ., presided . The important business of the evening consisted of conferring the M . M . ' s degree upon Bro . E . Barnett , who , as on previous occasions , displayed unusual abilities not only by the manner in which he
passed his examination , but by the intelligent apprehension of all that was required of him during the onerous ceremony . The working was most ably performed by the W . M ., who was well assisted by Bros . Boaz , S . W ., and Peartree , ] . W ., and the other officers . The lodge having been closed and supper done , the usual toasts were given and responded to . The visitors were
Bros . Walford , 905 , and Upton , 1677 , both expressing admiration of the way in which the work of the lodge was conducted . The customary complimentary speeches were exchanged between the W . M . and P . M . 's , and more than the usual amiability and excellent humour prevailed amongst
everyone present . The proceedings were enhanced by a capital recitation ( "Etiquettee "; by Bro . Peartree , and music and song by Bros . J . D . Barnett , P . M ., Org . ; W . D . Bailey , P . M ., Treas . ; and John Ross , P . M . The other P . M . ' s present were Bros . R . Z . Bloomfield , Harfield , Stailcy , I . P . M . ; Nardus , Gluckstein , and E . Gottheil .
ENFIELD LODGE ( No . 1237 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the Sth inst ., at the George Hotel , Enfield . Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . A . G . Fidler . Prov . G . S . D . Middx ., supported by the oflicers and a good muster of Past Masters and brethren . The minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee adopted . The Deputy Prov . G . M . for Middlesex , Bro . R .
H . Thrupp , now arrived , and was saluted in due form . The VV . M . conferred the Third Degree upon Bro . A . C . Hide , and Bro . A . Bryant , I . P . M ., Prov . G . J . D . Middx ., afterwards passed Bros . May and Jennings . Bro . Bryant , P . AL , presented the VV . M . elect , Bro . G . Tegg , S . W ., who bavine- taken the usual oblisation , Sic , a Board of Installed
Masters was formed , and Bro . legg duly installed in the chair of K . S . The new W . AL , having been proclaimed and saluted in the various degrees , invested the officers for the year as follows : Bros . W . Binnie , P . P . G . S . B . Berks and Bucks , S . W . ; H . V . Clements , Prov . G . A . S . Middx ., J . W . ; K . Mathi ' son , P . M ., Treas . ; J . H . Thompson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., Sec . ; J . B . Ward , S . D . : S .
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Parsons , J . D . ; D . D . Rees , I . G . ; B . G . Poulton , D . C ; and J . Very , Tyler . The installation ceremony was then completed in the usual manner . Mr . G . Smart , being in attendance , was initiated into the mysteries of the Craft by the new W . M . After "Hearty good wishes " had been given , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . R . Mathison , the host , the W . M . presiding . On the removal of the cloth ,
the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Thrupp , P . G . A . D . C , Dep . Prov . G . M . for Middx ., responded for " The Grand Officers , " expressing also his regret at being unable , through living at the extreme end of the province , to be at this lodge as often as he could wish ; but when he did come he was always pleased with his reception , and was glad to find the working of the lodge had not deteriorated since his last visit .
"The Healths of the Prov . G . M . for Middx ., Bro . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart . ; the Dep . Prov . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " were drank in silence , in consequence of the recent death of the Prov . G . Sec , Bro . H . C . Levander . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master , in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " congratulated Bro . Tegg on the high position he had that evening attained to , and was
was quite sure , from the way in which he had initiated the candidate , he would maintain the prestige of the lodge , and concluded by complimenting Bro . Fidler on the excellent manner he had discharged the duties of Installing Master . The Worshipful Master , in reply , thanked Bro . Thrupp for the kind things he had said concerning him , likewise the brethren for the cordial reception which had been given to the toast . He should use his utmost endeavours to
discharge his important duties in a satisfactory manner , and prove himself worth y of the high position to which he had been elected , and relied upon the assistance and co-operation of the officers and brethren . The VVorshipful Master , in neat and well-chosen words , proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Fidler , " and presented him with the P . M . 's jewel that had been unanimously voted by the lodge as a token of esteem and
appreciation of his services as VV . M ., and expressed a hope that Bro . Fidler would long be spared to be of service to the Enfield Lodge . The Immediate Past Master returned thanks for the kind way in which his health had been proposed and received , also for the handsome jewel , which he should always feel proud to wear , as it would remind him of the many kindnesses he had received , and of a pleasant year of office , and be an
incentive to continue his best endeavours to further the interests of the lodge . The toast of "The Past Masters" was responded to by Bro . Bryant , P . M . The toast of " The Initiate " was then given , Bro . Smart replying in suitable terms . To the toast of " The Visitors " Bros . E . J . Everdell , W . M . 1579 ; W . M . Tegg , P . M . 754 ; J . Garrod , P . M . ;
and G . J . Knightley , 1744 , responded , each of whom testified to the pleasure they felt at being present , and expressed thanks for the hospitality extended to them . The toast of "The Officers " followed , and each officer present having responded , the Tyler ' s toast concluded a most enjoyable evening .
The visitors present were Bros . R . H . Thrupp , P . G . A . D . of C , Dep . Prov . G . M . Middx . ; E . J . Everdell , VV . M . ' 570 ! J- Garrod , P . M . 754 ; VV . M . Tegg , P . M . 754 ( son of the W . M . ) 5 R . Clark , P . M . 115 S ; T . Perry , P . M . S 69 , P . P . G . A . D . C . Herts ; VV . S . Cooper , J . W . 754 ; G . J . Knightley , 1744 ; and J . Smith , 754 .
KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 13 S 1 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington-park , on the 2 nd inst ., when there were present among others Bros . Appleton , VV . M . ; Stranger , S . W . ; Plowman , J . W . ; VV . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Feuillade , J . D . ; Lingley , I . G . ; Koch , P . M . ; George Everett , P . M . ; H . Higgins , P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ..
P . M . ; W . P . Webb , P . M . ; and Cockburn , I . P . M . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . G . VV . Ruffle and S . J . Haynes were duly passed to the ; Second Degree by the VV . M ., the ceremony being well performed . Thelodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed .
MARQUIS OF RIPON LODGE ( No . 1489 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Hall of the Metropolitan Societies' Asylum , Balls Pondroad , on Friday , the 5 th inst . Bro . Wm . Gray , W . M ., occupied the chair , and was supported by the following P . M . ' s : Bros . Walford , Hastings Miller , and Tovell ; there being also present Bros . George , Fisher , Beck , Matthews ,
Patient , and others . Amongst thc visitors were Bros . Forss , Reid , Pope , Watkinson , Grocott , and Wright . The usual routine business was transacted , and Bro . R . G . Clack was passed to the F . C . Degree . A ballot was taken for Mr . R . J . Campbell , who was impressively initiated into the mysteries of the Craft by the VV . M . and his officers . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly heard .
ST . MARTIN'S-LE-GRAND LODGE ( No . 1538 ) . — 'Ihe regular meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 10 th inst ., at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street , to which place the lodge has recently been transferred , with the sanction of Grand Lodge . There were present Bros . J . P . Parkes , W . M . ; T . J . Robertson , I . P . M ., Treas . ; A . C . Woodward , P . M ., Sec ; G . Gregory , P . M . ; W . Smith , P . M . ; G . Hatch ,
S . W . ; T . G . Fluck , S . D . ; R . J . Larking , jun ., I . G . ; and a good muster of Jay members . The list of visitors included Bros . T . Hawkins , J . W . 25 , and J . Best , 1 C 13 . The lodge was opened in due form , and Bro . Maitland was passed to the Second Degree . The VV . M . then invested Bro . Robertson , I . P . M ., with thc Treasurer's jewel , that office having been conferred upon him by the lodge at a previous emergency meeting . Bro . Robertson having Suitably acknowledged the compliment , proceeded to brirtg up
the report of a Committee appointed to revise the bye-laws . The various amendments suggested by the Committee , in order to bring the bye-laws into conformity with the practice of the lodge , were confirmed , with the exception of Bye-law No . 2 , which was referred back to the Committee for further consideration . Bro . Gregory , P . M ., having intimated his willingness to represent the lodge at the forthcoming Festival of the Benevolent Institution , the W . M . stated his intention of taking the office of Steward for the
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Boys' School , and expressed the hope that some brother would do the same for the Girls' School . This brought up Bro . Robertson , who , two years ago , in representing the lodge at the annual Festival of the Boys' School , sent up the largest subscription list of the year . He expressed his pleasure in complying with the apyeal made by the W . M ., and thus the lodge will next year be represented in all three Charities , a fact upon which so young a lodge is to be very the
highly congratulated . On the motion of the Secretary , lodge resolved to head the list of each brother with a subscription of five guineas . Afterwards the brethren partook of a sumptuous banquet , general satisfaction being expressed with the arrangements made by the hotel management . The usual toasts were duly honoured . The I . P . M ., in giving thc health of the Worshipful Master , extolled the constant geniality of
that functionary , and assured the brethren that , however they might chaff Bro . Parkes , he would never tread on their corns . The W . M ., after responding , proposed the health of Bro . Robertson , I . P . M . and Treasurer , and congratulated the Lodge on having secured his services in that capacity . Bro . Robertson , in reply , said that he felt some difficulty in responding to a toast which placed him somewhat in the position of the Siamese twins , owing to his
double office . The VV . M . and I . P . M . of a lodge might aptly be compared to the old man and woman in the oldfashioned barometers , for when one was down the other was up ; for his part , he was content on this occasion to represent the old lady who came out in fine weather , as he ( Bro . Robertson ) could assure the brethren it made him extremely happy to be permitted to bask in the sunshine of their favour . Referring to his recent appointment as
Treasurer , he said the office was honorary and honourable ; but the duties were not onerous ; and assured the brethren that he would transact the lodge business with the regularity which was necessary to ensure success . Bro . Maitland suitably acknowledged the usual compliment paid him by the lodge ; and Bro . Woodward , Secretary , in replying to the toast of his health , drew the
attention of the brethren to the benefits which he believed would accrue from the removal of the lodge to its present home . A most enjoyable evening was further enlivened with songs and recitations by Bros . Newell , Viney Smith , Fluck , Tee , and Harper , Bro . Archer having charge of these arrangements , and Bro . Wright ( 1897 ) presiding at the piano .
ELEANOR LODGE ( No 1707 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . The VV . M . ( Bro . Fountain Meen ) presided at the opening of the lodge , supported by the officers ; there were also present Past ; Master's Bros . Lovebond , Ramsey , Leaman , and Thomson , also many members of the lodge and visitors . The minutes of the last meeting were duly confirmed , and
the very satisfactory report of the audit meeting adopted . Bro . M . Murray was duly passed to the Second Degree , and Bro . R . VV . Chapman raised to the Third Degree , after which the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . C . Lovebond , P . M ., as Installing Master . The W . M . elect , Bro . J . H . Thompson , P . M . 1237 , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , was then presented . Bro . Thompson having taken the usual obligation , & c , a Board of Installed Masters was
opened , and the new W . M . regularly placed in the chair , this being the second time Bro . Thompson has occupied the high position of W . M . of this lodge . The officers for the year were ! appointed as follows : Bros . J . Webb , S . W . ; A . Money , J . VV . ; J . Ramsey . P . M ., Treasurer ; C . Lovebond , P . M ., Secretary ; E . M . Money , S . D . ; A . V . Ramsey , J . D . ; B . Cars , I . G . ; M . M . Marriott , D . C , and Goddard , Tyler . Bro . Lovebond then completed the
beautiful ceremony of installation , rendering the whole in a very able manner . A sum of five guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , Bro . Webb , S . W ., representing the lodge as Steward . After " Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , at which the W . M . presided . On the cloth being removed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and heartily m . rmm . r-r \ nnt-fm i-r \
"The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Meen , I . P . M ., who congratulated Bro . Thompson on again presiding over the lodge , and wishing him , as he so well deserved , every success during his year of office . The Worshipful Master having replied in suitable terms , gave the toast of " The I . P . M ., " also presenting Bro . Meen with the P . M . ' s jewel which had been unanimously voted him in token of the satisfaction ' of the brethren at
the way he had discharged the duties of VV . M . Bro . Meen having expressed his thanks for the honour that had been conferred upon him , which he valued all the more because his Mastership had been a very pleasant one , said he hoped to be spared amongst them for some time to render whatever service he could to the lodge . The remaining toasts were "The Past Masters , " for which Bro . Ramsey , P . M ., returned thanks : "Ihe
Treasurer and Secretary , Bro . C . Lovebond , the Installing Master , replying ; ' The Visitors , " responded to by Bros . A . G . Fidler , W . M . 1237 ; J . A . Taverner , P . M . 1237 ; and E . Poore , P . M . 1237 , all of whom testified to the great pleasure they had derived from their visit , and for the most generous and hospitable manner in which they had been entertained ; "The Officers , " acknowledged by the various brethren who had been appointed to office . The Tyler
having given the customary closing toast , the brethren separated , a very pleasant meeting being thus brought to an end , the enjoyment being greatly enhanced by some excellent singing by various brethren present , among whom we must specially mention Bro . Sidney Tower . The following visitors among others were present : Bros . J . A . Taverner , P . M . 1237 ; A . G . Fidler , W . M . 1237 , Prov . G . S . D . Middx . ; and E . Poore , P . M . 1237 , P . P . G . D . C . Middx .
SAINT LEONARD LODGE ( No . i 6 < 5 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , Shoreditch , on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., There was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren . The lodge was opened by Bro . A . A . Clement , W . M ., and after the reading of the minutes and
the presentation of the report of the Audit Committee , Bro . L . Stean , P . M ., took the chair , and Bro . Jas . Funston , VV . M . elect , was presented by Bro . Clement for installation . This ceremony was ably performed by Bro . Stean , who was assisted by Bros . W . Clarke , P . G . P ., as S . W . ; G . T . Barr , P . M ., as I . W . ; and C K . Barham , P . M ., as I . G . Bro . J . A . Jones , P . M ., acted as Dir . of Cers .