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Lodge of Justice , No . 147 . —This lodge was held at the White Swan Tavern , Deptford , on Wednesday , 1 ith inst . Bro . J . Percival , W . M ., presided . A brother was raised , and Bro . G . Bolton , P . M ., in his usual correct , able and most impressive manner , then installed Bro . J . Whiffen as W . M . for the ensuing year , who invested as his officers—Bros . H . Sadler , S . W . ; H . Bartlett , J . W . ; J . Percival ,
I . P . M ., Treasurer pro tem . ( in the unavoidable absence ofthe Treasurer , Bro J . Lightfoot , P . M . ); G . Chapman , P . M ., Sec . ; C . G . Dilley , S . D . ; J . Roper , J . D . ; W . Roberts , I . G . ; R . W . Goddard , P . M ., Tyler . Five pounds were unanimously voted from the lodge funds for the Female Annuity Fund , to be placed on Bro . J . Percival ' s list as the lodge ' s Steward at the forthcoming festival
of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Fund . Tlie lodge was closed , and the usual good banquet followed , during whicb . a five-guinea P . M . 's jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . J . Percival . Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192 . —The brethren of this old lodge met on Thursday week at the Canon-street Terminus Hotel , Bro . E . Roberts , W . M ., occupying the
chair . Bro . Newman was raised to the third degree , and Bro . Baker passed to the second , both ceremonies being performed by ihe W . M . Bro . Bryant , P . M ., then took the chair in consequence of the W . M . ' s illness , and initiated Messrs . Clements , Donne , Chillingworth , and Edwards . Bro . II . Muggeridge , P . M ., afterwards took upon him the Master ' s duties , and installed Bro . George
Kenning , S . W . ofthe lodge , as W . M . for the year ensuing in the presence of some eighty brethren , thirty of whom were Past or Installed Masters . Better evidence than such a large attendance afforded of the popularity ofthe W . M . could not be given . The officers appointed by thc W . M . were Bros . Harris , S . W . ; Trott , J . W . ; Goodyer , P . M ., Treas . ; H . G . Marsh , P . M ., Sec . ;
Abbott , S . D . ; Dickenson , J . D . ; Newman , I . G . ; King , P . M ., W . S . ; Cohu , D . C . ; and G . Smith , Tyler . On the motion of Bro . Goodyer , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Harris , S . W ., a Past Master ' s jewel was voted to Bro . Ebenezer Roberts , I . P . M ., as a testimony of their regard on his relinquishing the office of W . M . Bro . Kenning , as W . M ., thereupon closed the lodge , and the brethren ,
to the extraordinary number of seventy-nine , sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . S . Spencer , the manager of the hotel , which gave general satisfaction . On the removal of the cloth , grace was sung by the breth . en , and the W . M . proceeded with the proposal of the usual toasts . —Bro . Hyde Pullen responded for the D . G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers , and assured
the brethren that the more they performed their duties as individuals in their own lodges the more they would estimate the labours , the powers , and the capabilities of the Grand Officers . He was pleased at being present at the installation , and he thought there was before the lodge a year of intense happiness and prosperity . When he saw the number of visitors and the spirit of hospitality
extended to them , he felt sure that every lodge-night the Same cordiality would be displayed . Hospitality was one of the vital principles of Freemasonry , and the other virtues which followed in its train might be expected to be exhibited in their fullest and grandest splendour this year in this lodge , and make it one of great success . — Bro . E . Roberts , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M" whom
he was pleased to see in the position he himself so lately occupied . He hoped he would go through his year of office with honour to himself and the Lion and Lamb Lodge , and that when he resigned his chair to another brother , the members would be able to say that he had done his duty . No doubt he would fulfil them admirably ; if he did not , it would be from no lack of determination
on his part to give satisfaction , for he was resolved to exert himself in the interests of ihe lodge to ihe utmost of his power . —Bro . Theodore Distin having sxng" \ Yliat better theme than Masonry ? " --The W . M . said : Brethren , it gives me unfeigned pleasure to rise in my place as Master of this lodge to respond to this toast . It has long been my ambition to become Master of my
mother lodge , of which I have now been a member for eleven years . I pledge myself in very few words lo do my best , and I hope I shall give the same satisfaction as my Bro . Roberts lias given . If I do as well as he has done , I shall give satisfaction to myself at least . I thank all of you heartily . —The W . M .: The next toast I have thc pleasure to propose is that of "Thc Initiates . "
This toast is peculiarly pleasurable to this lodge , inasmuch as thc initiates are the life and soul of Freemasonry . We arc always pleased to have initiates among us . Some of them turn out lions and some turn out Iambs ; but whichever they may be , we are always ready to greet them . —Bro . Donne replied . He did not know who were the lions and who the lambs out of ihe four iniliates , but it seemed to him that all tlie iniliates were the lions of ihe
evening . One thing he would say concerning them—he hoped they would all prove worthy members of thc lodge . —Bio . Binckes replied for " The Masonic Charities . " The proposition of this toast was one of those acts of refined cruelty which only a W . M . could be guilty of . It was disguised under the name of kindness , inasmuch as such a toast was not on thc list , and he had hoped
to enjoy himself without being called upon to say a word . However , without any nolice , the W . M . sounded his gavel , gave the toast , and very kindly coupled with it the name of Bro . Binckes . Un ler those circumstances he was bound to acknowledge thai kindness—cruel kindness , thongh il be—and say a very few words . He did not hesitate to say he fell flattered and proud that the W . M . had even interpolated the toast , though at such a
late hour thc brethren would be sorry the Secretary of one of the charities was present , because that might be the reason why the toasl had been proposed . However , he would not shrink from his duty , which , on this occasion , would be brief because he was spared making a forcible appeal on behalf of the institutions by the W . M . having intimated his intention of becoming a S , teward for this lodge the next festival of the Boys' School . For this
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kindness he expressed his gratitude , and he hoped the brethren would support the W . M . with great generosity . That school was indebted to its bankers on current account something like , £ 6 , 000 , and it required support , assistance , and encouragement rather more than the other institutions , which enjoyed funded property . This was thc second time he had visited this lodge , and he could
not but feel struck with the observations of the initiate who responded for himself and brothers , that he did not know which of them were the lions and which the lambs . It was a similar cognomen that this lodge bore . It naturally reminded him of the prediction of the prophet , that at some happy yet remote date the " lion and the lamb shall lie down together . " Then he thought of
an old proverb which spoke of one of our months as coming in like a lion and going out a lamb . Applying that proverb to the present occasion , it might be that the outgoing Master was the lamb , and the incoming Master the lion , who would exercise his authority for twelve months , and sustain " the heat and burden of the day . " On a former occasion he had sat dowu with the lamb ; he
felt pleased that he was now sitting down with the lion . He had encouraged the Iamb ; he hoped the lion would encourage and support the Boys' School , and that the Lion and Lamb would encourage and support all the institutions . In lodges , he would inform the initiates , all conflicting views of politics and relig ion which disturbed the outer world were put on one side . The lion and lamb
reconciled opposite opinions , opposite creeds , opposite politics , and opposite sentiments when they met . Nothing would more thoroughly symbolise real Freemasonry than the title of this lodge , where the lion and the lamb sat down together in peace . While that was the case , there was no lodge in which thc " still small voice " of charity could be more thoroughly heard ;
and what it had done in days gone by , he knew it would do in the present and in the future . For himself his feeling was one of gratitude for the past , pleasure in the present , and that old stereotyped word "hope" that if might not be the last time he might mix with that very pleasurable gathering . Bro . Binckes concluded by again thanking the W . M . for undertaking the stewardship of
thc Boys' School , and for the kindness with which the brethren had received the toast . —Bro . R . Wentworth Little , replying for the visitors , of whom there were 36 present , said the first duty he had to discharge was to express their extreme gratification at the auspicious ceremony which had that evening taken place . They were all rejoiced at seeing Bro . Kenning achieve the object of
his ambition , and the brethren of the lodge would have been disappointed if he had not , after passing through the various offices , and done his best therein , been placed in the Master ' s chair . Having elected him , they had a Master who would perform the duties of his high position in an efficient manner . He had represented the charities , had put his hand into his pocket for them , and induced others to do the same . The visitors thanked him for the
extremely hospitable way m which they had been received , and expressed their feeling of regard , veneration , and respect to the lodge in general for the entertainment . Whenever they had met at this festive board , they had been received with the same cordiality . It was the eight or ninth time that he ( Bro . Little ) had attended the installation ofthe W . M . in this lodge , but thc reception
he met with on all those occasions induced him to hope that he might often have the pleasure of repealing his visits . —Bros . James Slcvens and Dr . O'Connor also responded . —Bros . E . Roberts , I . P . M ., C . Hosgood , P . M ., Goodyer , P . M ., and Muggcride , jnn ., replied for the P . M . 's ; Bros . Harris , Trott , and Abbott for the Officers of thc lodge , and ihe brethren then separated .
The harmony of the evening was increased by ihe performance of some beautiful music by Bro . II . Parker , who superintended this department , and who , assisted by Bros . Carter and Theodore Distin , sang some charming songs . Besides the ofiicers above-named , the followbrethren were also present : —Edward Jones , E . Taylor , Thos . Cohu , A . C . Pavne , W . Elliolt , " T . Fisher , K . E .
Bright , W . K . Baker , Henry Davis , J . Haynes , J . Kent , J . Muggeridge , J . Mabel , E . Coleman , J . Hyde , W . Pulman , T . l . aybovn , Geo . Parker , A . Gavnett , Charles Cann , C . Ankell , G . T . Smiih , B . Marsland , J . T . Marks , 1 " . Baker , S . Lucas , T . J . Newman , C . Hopkins , and J . M'Rinnan . Visitors : Bros . Jas . Abseil , S 13 ; W . Davis , Duke of Edinburgh ; C . Jardinc , 140 ; lames
Stevens , W . M . 1216 ; E . II . Patten , P . G . S . B ., Sec . Girls' School ; John Boyd , P . M . 145 ; Henry'Birdseye , 715 ; J . W . Turner , 144 ; T . L . Fox , 19 ; F . Walters , W . M . 1309 ; A . Bryant , 12 ; G . J . Hillstead , 169 ; G . A . Taylor , 22 ; J . T . Moss , 1326 ; E . Sillifant , 1309 ; 11 . W . Wickens , 1293 ; W . Palmer , 177 ; J . Carey , 177 ; F . Bigg , 66 ; Magnus Ohren , W . M . 452 ; 11 . Massey , P . M . 619 ; R . Wentworth Little . P . M ., P . G .
Sec . Middlesex ; Thomas Riley , P . M . 540 ; J . B . Wolpcrt , P . M . 720 ; Thomas [ ones , 25 ; II . j . Ingram , S 60 ; William Kibbcll , W . M . 715 ; A . A . i ' endlebury . P . M . 1056 ; W . Dodd , W . M . 1194 ; P . Binckes , Grand Stewards' Lodge ; R . W . Williams , 1314 ; Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B . ; Henry Jenkins , 169 ; T . A . Taylor , 879 ; G . H . Proctor , 379 ; William D . Connor , P . M . 28 ; Thos . Distin , Henry Parker , J . B . Johnston , Bombay , and J . Carter .
Polish Aalional Lodge , Ao . 534 . — this lodge met at Freemasons' Hallon Thursday , tlie I 2 lh inst ., when Bro . Merick , P . M . ( in the unavoidable absence of the W . M ) , took the chair ) , and in an able manner initialed two gentlemen into the Order . The lodge was then closed . At the subsequent banquet , Bro . Paas , P . M ., responded to the Secretary ' s toasl , and Bros . Wallers and II . Binckes for the visitors .
Beadon Lodge , ho . 619 . —A meeting of ihis lodge was held on Wednesday al ihe CJreyhouml , Dulwich , Bro . Saul Wells , W . M ., presided , and was assisted by Bros . W . H . Green , as S . VV . ; Captain Arthur Smith , ] . W . ;
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W . Seaman , S . D . ; J . Kindon , I . G . ; P . R . Leeuw , D . C ; A . P . Leonard , P . M ., Sec ; H . Massey , P . M . ; J . A . Green , J . Whitley , and R . J . Wood . Mr . Wright , the candidate for initiation , was not present , and the brethren adjourned to a small banquet , and spent , a very p leasant evening . Before they retired , a letter was received from the S . W ., resigning the lodge . Bro .
Capt . A . Smith , J . W ., was thereupon heartily congratulated on the prospects he had of becoming W . Master . In reply , he said that if such good fortune awaited him , he hoped to be able to restore this , his mother lodge , to the state of happiness and prosperity in which he found it when he became a member of it . It was stated that there would be several candidates for initiation at the meeting of the lodge in May .
MIDDLESEX . Acacia Lodge , No . 1309 . —The members of this lodge held their regular meeting on Wednesday , the nth inst ., at the Railway Tavern , Potter ' s Bar , Bro . Frederick Walters , W . M ., in the chair . There were also present : Bros . E . Sillifant , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Cartel , P . M ., Sec . ; J . R . Tustin , T . D . Barnard , Ovenden , & c . ; visitors ,
D . Jewiss ( 73 ) , C . Staber ( P . M . 871 ) , Selby ( 157 ) , and some other brethren . The work done included one pass ing , and two initiations . An appeal from Bro . Sillifant showed the deep interest felt by all the members in supporting him with liberal donations to his list as Steward for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
PROVINCIAL . PLYMOUTH . —Lodge Fortitude , N 0 . 105 . —The brethren of this lodge met on the 22 nd ult ., to instal the W . M .-elect , Bro . G . C . Bignell . A very full attendance took place , and the chair having been taken by the V . W . Bro . R . R . Rodd , P . G . R ., he proceeded with the ceremony in his usual correct and able manner , assisted by Bro . A . W .
Rodd , P . M . of Lodge Borrundura , 718 E . G ., Melbourne , Australia . The W . M . having been regularly installed in the chair , made the following appointments of ofiicers : — Bros . Charles Carey , I . P . M . ; Martin Williams , S . VV . ; Wm . Anthony , J . W . ; S . Jew , P . P . G . T , Treasurer ; James Rowe , P . P . G . T ., Secretary ; Thos . Carey , S . D . ; Robt . Twose , J . D . ; C . H . Cooper , I . G . ; Elliott Square ,
D . C . ; Wm . Vercoe and Ihos . Buchanan , Stewards ; and Wm . Smith , Tyler . WARRINGTON . —Lodge of Lights , No . 148 . —The annual meeting of this ancient lodge was held on the 26 th ult . The W . M ., Bro . William Smith , presided , and was supported by Bros . Mossop , W . M . 1250 , as S . W . ; W . Richardson , W . M .-elect , as J . W . ; H . B . White ,
P . M ., Prov . G . S . D . ; John Bowes , P . M ., P . Z ., P . Prov . G . Reg . Cumberland and Westmorland ; Gilbert Greenall , P . M ., P . G . S . W . of England ; R . Stevenson , Hepherd , Shaw Thewlis , D . W . Finney , and Joseph Maxfield , P . M . ' s ; M . Harding , I . G . ; W . S . Hawkins , T . M . Pattison , Org . ; Thos . Morris , James Curry , Sam . Hunt , Jos . Cassidy , Dr . J . H . Gornall , Rev . J . D .
Waningham , D . D ., LL . D ., R . Richardson , A . F . Huttmann , W . Crompton , W . Sharp , W . Woods , James Hannah . Visitors : Bros . H . Poynter , W . M . 1087 ; Jas . Whitlow , W . M . 941 ; Robert Jackson , P . M . 104 . Jos . Chrimes , 521 ; Rev . S . J . Butcher , Hibernian Lodge , 95 , Cork ; J as . Harding , 143 ; J . H . Potter , R . Brierley , VV . Pollitt , E . Aukland , and E . Roberts , 1250 . The minutes ofthe
previous meeting were read and confirmed , and Bro . VV . Sharp was unanimously elected a joining member . Bros . J . H . Gornall ami Rev . Dr . Maningham were passed by Bros . Stevenson and Finney . The chair of K . S . was now assumed by Bro . John Bowes , as Installing Master , when Bros . Stevenson and Smith presented Bro . W . Richardson , W . M .-elect , for the benefit of installation , which was ably done in accordance with ancient custom ,
and the W . M . appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . VV . Smith , I . P . M . ; Jas . Jackson , S . VV . ; VV . Sharp , J . W . ; II . B . White , Treas . ; John Bowes , Sec ; John Harding , S . D . ; Jos . Cassidy , J . D . ; Thos . M . Pattison , Org . ; VV . Crompton , I . G . ; J . Hannah , Tyler . Bro . Bowes delivered all the charges usual on such occasions , and before the lodge was closed , a vote of thanks was accorded 10 him for his services .
After some other business had been disposed ofthe lodge was closed will , the usual solemnities , anil the brethren adjourned to Bro . Jabez G . Hughes ' s for the banquet , which included the choicest delicacies of the season . The chair was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . William Richardson while the Wardens occupied their " constant places . " The musical arrangements were under the
direction of Bro . Pattison , Organist . The cloth having been withdrawn and the loyal toasts heartily honoured , the W . M . proposed "The M . W . G . M ., tbe K . W . D . G . M ., and the Grand Lodge of England . "—Bro . Jas . Hepherd , P . M ., proposed the next toa .-t . He said their Provincial Masonic Rulers were well known to them all iu a greater or lesser degree , and from all he had heard and knew of
them he believed thev were " worthy Masons all . The toast was "The K . VV . l'rov . G . M ., the V . W . D . P . G . M ., and the rest of ihe Provincial Grand Officers , " ami he was proud that he could call upon one ofthe most esteemed members of llieir own lodge lo respond to the toast . There was no member of the lodge to whom they were solargely indebted for past services in working thc lodge as Uro . II .
B . White ; he therefore called upon them to drink the toast with all the warmth they could command . Bro . li . B . White , Prov . G . S . D ., thanked the brethren lor the flattering reception they had given the mention of his name , lie was proud to be a member of the Provincial Grand Lodge , because it brought him into contact with
brethren imbued with a true Masonic spun , and who had the good of the Craft al heart . Before lie sat down he was privileged to propose the next toast , "The Provincial Grand Lodges ofthe neighbouring provinces . " He rejoiced in mis opportunity , because he could call upon a brother to respond whom he claimed as a godson in Masonry—lie referred to liro . Bowes . He would not only
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Lodge of Justice , No . 147 . —This lodge was held at the White Swan Tavern , Deptford , on Wednesday , 1 ith inst . Bro . J . Percival , W . M ., presided . A brother was raised , and Bro . G . Bolton , P . M ., in his usual correct , able and most impressive manner , then installed Bro . J . Whiffen as W . M . for the ensuing year , who invested as his officers—Bros . H . Sadler , S . W . ; H . Bartlett , J . W . ; J . Percival ,
I . P . M ., Treasurer pro tem . ( in the unavoidable absence ofthe Treasurer , Bro J . Lightfoot , P . M . ); G . Chapman , P . M ., Sec . ; C . G . Dilley , S . D . ; J . Roper , J . D . ; W . Roberts , I . G . ; R . W . Goddard , P . M ., Tyler . Five pounds were unanimously voted from the lodge funds for the Female Annuity Fund , to be placed on Bro . J . Percival ' s list as the lodge ' s Steward at the forthcoming festival
of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Fund . Tlie lodge was closed , and the usual good banquet followed , during whicb . a five-guinea P . M . 's jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . J . Percival . Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192 . —The brethren of this old lodge met on Thursday week at the Canon-street Terminus Hotel , Bro . E . Roberts , W . M ., occupying the
chair . Bro . Newman was raised to the third degree , and Bro . Baker passed to the second , both ceremonies being performed by ihe W . M . Bro . Bryant , P . M ., then took the chair in consequence of the W . M . ' s illness , and initiated Messrs . Clements , Donne , Chillingworth , and Edwards . Bro . II . Muggeridge , P . M ., afterwards took upon him the Master ' s duties , and installed Bro . George
Kenning , S . W . ofthe lodge , as W . M . for the year ensuing in the presence of some eighty brethren , thirty of whom were Past or Installed Masters . Better evidence than such a large attendance afforded of the popularity ofthe W . M . could not be given . The officers appointed by thc W . M . were Bros . Harris , S . W . ; Trott , J . W . ; Goodyer , P . M ., Treas . ; H . G . Marsh , P . M ., Sec . ;
Abbott , S . D . ; Dickenson , J . D . ; Newman , I . G . ; King , P . M ., W . S . ; Cohu , D . C . ; and G . Smith , Tyler . On the motion of Bro . Goodyer , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Harris , S . W ., a Past Master ' s jewel was voted to Bro . Ebenezer Roberts , I . P . M ., as a testimony of their regard on his relinquishing the office of W . M . Bro . Kenning , as W . M ., thereupon closed the lodge , and the brethren ,
to the extraordinary number of seventy-nine , sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . S . Spencer , the manager of the hotel , which gave general satisfaction . On the removal of the cloth , grace was sung by the breth . en , and the W . M . proceeded with the proposal of the usual toasts . —Bro . Hyde Pullen responded for the D . G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers , and assured
the brethren that the more they performed their duties as individuals in their own lodges the more they would estimate the labours , the powers , and the capabilities of the Grand Officers . He was pleased at being present at the installation , and he thought there was before the lodge a year of intense happiness and prosperity . When he saw the number of visitors and the spirit of hospitality
extended to them , he felt sure that every lodge-night the Same cordiality would be displayed . Hospitality was one of the vital principles of Freemasonry , and the other virtues which followed in its train might be expected to be exhibited in their fullest and grandest splendour this year in this lodge , and make it one of great success . — Bro . E . Roberts , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M" whom
he was pleased to see in the position he himself so lately occupied . He hoped he would go through his year of office with honour to himself and the Lion and Lamb Lodge , and that when he resigned his chair to another brother , the members would be able to say that he had done his duty . No doubt he would fulfil them admirably ; if he did not , it would be from no lack of determination
on his part to give satisfaction , for he was resolved to exert himself in the interests of ihe lodge to ihe utmost of his power . —Bro . Theodore Distin having sxng" \ Yliat better theme than Masonry ? " --The W . M . said : Brethren , it gives me unfeigned pleasure to rise in my place as Master of this lodge to respond to this toast . It has long been my ambition to become Master of my
mother lodge , of which I have now been a member for eleven years . I pledge myself in very few words lo do my best , and I hope I shall give the same satisfaction as my Bro . Roberts lias given . If I do as well as he has done , I shall give satisfaction to myself at least . I thank all of you heartily . —The W . M .: The next toast I have thc pleasure to propose is that of "Thc Initiates . "
This toast is peculiarly pleasurable to this lodge , inasmuch as thc initiates are the life and soul of Freemasonry . We arc always pleased to have initiates among us . Some of them turn out lions and some turn out Iambs ; but whichever they may be , we are always ready to greet them . —Bro . Donne replied . He did not know who were the lions and who the lambs out of ihe four iniliates , but it seemed to him that all tlie iniliates were the lions of ihe
evening . One thing he would say concerning them—he hoped they would all prove worthy members of thc lodge . —Bio . Binckes replied for " The Masonic Charities . " The proposition of this toast was one of those acts of refined cruelty which only a W . M . could be guilty of . It was disguised under the name of kindness , inasmuch as such a toast was not on thc list , and he had hoped
to enjoy himself without being called upon to say a word . However , without any nolice , the W . M . sounded his gavel , gave the toast , and very kindly coupled with it the name of Bro . Binckes . Un ler those circumstances he was bound to acknowledge thai kindness—cruel kindness , thongh il be—and say a very few words . He did not hesitate to say he fell flattered and proud that the W . M . had even interpolated the toast , though at such a
late hour thc brethren would be sorry the Secretary of one of the charities was present , because that might be the reason why the toasl had been proposed . However , he would not shrink from his duty , which , on this occasion , would be brief because he was spared making a forcible appeal on behalf of the institutions by the W . M . having intimated his intention of becoming a S , teward for this lodge the next festival of the Boys' School . For this
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kindness he expressed his gratitude , and he hoped the brethren would support the W . M . with great generosity . That school was indebted to its bankers on current account something like , £ 6 , 000 , and it required support , assistance , and encouragement rather more than the other institutions , which enjoyed funded property . This was thc second time he had visited this lodge , and he could
not but feel struck with the observations of the initiate who responded for himself and brothers , that he did not know which of them were the lions and which the lambs . It was a similar cognomen that this lodge bore . It naturally reminded him of the prediction of the prophet , that at some happy yet remote date the " lion and the lamb shall lie down together . " Then he thought of
an old proverb which spoke of one of our months as coming in like a lion and going out a lamb . Applying that proverb to the present occasion , it might be that the outgoing Master was the lamb , and the incoming Master the lion , who would exercise his authority for twelve months , and sustain " the heat and burden of the day . " On a former occasion he had sat dowu with the lamb ; he
felt pleased that he was now sitting down with the lion . He had encouraged the Iamb ; he hoped the lion would encourage and support the Boys' School , and that the Lion and Lamb would encourage and support all the institutions . In lodges , he would inform the initiates , all conflicting views of politics and relig ion which disturbed the outer world were put on one side . The lion and lamb
reconciled opposite opinions , opposite creeds , opposite politics , and opposite sentiments when they met . Nothing would more thoroughly symbolise real Freemasonry than the title of this lodge , where the lion and the lamb sat down together in peace . While that was the case , there was no lodge in which thc " still small voice " of charity could be more thoroughly heard ;
and what it had done in days gone by , he knew it would do in the present and in the future . For himself his feeling was one of gratitude for the past , pleasure in the present , and that old stereotyped word "hope" that if might not be the last time he might mix with that very pleasurable gathering . Bro . Binckes concluded by again thanking the W . M . for undertaking the stewardship of
thc Boys' School , and for the kindness with which the brethren had received the toast . —Bro . R . Wentworth Little , replying for the visitors , of whom there were 36 present , said the first duty he had to discharge was to express their extreme gratification at the auspicious ceremony which had that evening taken place . They were all rejoiced at seeing Bro . Kenning achieve the object of
his ambition , and the brethren of the lodge would have been disappointed if he had not , after passing through the various offices , and done his best therein , been placed in the Master ' s chair . Having elected him , they had a Master who would perform the duties of his high position in an efficient manner . He had represented the charities , had put his hand into his pocket for them , and induced others to do the same . The visitors thanked him for the
extremely hospitable way m which they had been received , and expressed their feeling of regard , veneration , and respect to the lodge in general for the entertainment . Whenever they had met at this festive board , they had been received with the same cordiality . It was the eight or ninth time that he ( Bro . Little ) had attended the installation ofthe W . M . in this lodge , but thc reception
he met with on all those occasions induced him to hope that he might often have the pleasure of repealing his visits . —Bros . James Slcvens and Dr . O'Connor also responded . —Bros . E . Roberts , I . P . M ., C . Hosgood , P . M ., Goodyer , P . M ., and Muggcride , jnn ., replied for the P . M . 's ; Bros . Harris , Trott , and Abbott for the Officers of thc lodge , and ihe brethren then separated .
The harmony of the evening was increased by ihe performance of some beautiful music by Bro . II . Parker , who superintended this department , and who , assisted by Bros . Carter and Theodore Distin , sang some charming songs . Besides the ofiicers above-named , the followbrethren were also present : —Edward Jones , E . Taylor , Thos . Cohu , A . C . Pavne , W . Elliolt , " T . Fisher , K . E .
Bright , W . K . Baker , Henry Davis , J . Haynes , J . Kent , J . Muggeridge , J . Mabel , E . Coleman , J . Hyde , W . Pulman , T . l . aybovn , Geo . Parker , A . Gavnett , Charles Cann , C . Ankell , G . T . Smiih , B . Marsland , J . T . Marks , 1 " . Baker , S . Lucas , T . J . Newman , C . Hopkins , and J . M'Rinnan . Visitors : Bros . Jas . Abseil , S 13 ; W . Davis , Duke of Edinburgh ; C . Jardinc , 140 ; lames
Stevens , W . M . 1216 ; E . II . Patten , P . G . S . B ., Sec . Girls' School ; John Boyd , P . M . 145 ; Henry'Birdseye , 715 ; J . W . Turner , 144 ; T . L . Fox , 19 ; F . Walters , W . M . 1309 ; A . Bryant , 12 ; G . J . Hillstead , 169 ; G . A . Taylor , 22 ; J . T . Moss , 1326 ; E . Sillifant , 1309 ; 11 . W . Wickens , 1293 ; W . Palmer , 177 ; J . Carey , 177 ; F . Bigg , 66 ; Magnus Ohren , W . M . 452 ; 11 . Massey , P . M . 619 ; R . Wentworth Little . P . M ., P . G .
Sec . Middlesex ; Thomas Riley , P . M . 540 ; J . B . Wolpcrt , P . M . 720 ; Thomas [ ones , 25 ; II . j . Ingram , S 60 ; William Kibbcll , W . M . 715 ; A . A . i ' endlebury . P . M . 1056 ; W . Dodd , W . M . 1194 ; P . Binckes , Grand Stewards' Lodge ; R . W . Williams , 1314 ; Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B . ; Henry Jenkins , 169 ; T . A . Taylor , 879 ; G . H . Proctor , 379 ; William D . Connor , P . M . 28 ; Thos . Distin , Henry Parker , J . B . Johnston , Bombay , and J . Carter .
Polish Aalional Lodge , Ao . 534 . — this lodge met at Freemasons' Hallon Thursday , tlie I 2 lh inst ., when Bro . Merick , P . M . ( in the unavoidable absence of the W . M ) , took the chair ) , and in an able manner initialed two gentlemen into the Order . The lodge was then closed . At the subsequent banquet , Bro . Paas , P . M ., responded to the Secretary ' s toasl , and Bros . Wallers and II . Binckes for the visitors .
Beadon Lodge , ho . 619 . —A meeting of ihis lodge was held on Wednesday al ihe CJreyhouml , Dulwich , Bro . Saul Wells , W . M ., presided , and was assisted by Bros . W . H . Green , as S . VV . ; Captain Arthur Smith , ] . W . ;
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W . Seaman , S . D . ; J . Kindon , I . G . ; P . R . Leeuw , D . C ; A . P . Leonard , P . M ., Sec ; H . Massey , P . M . ; J . A . Green , J . Whitley , and R . J . Wood . Mr . Wright , the candidate for initiation , was not present , and the brethren adjourned to a small banquet , and spent , a very p leasant evening . Before they retired , a letter was received from the S . W ., resigning the lodge . Bro .
Capt . A . Smith , J . W ., was thereupon heartily congratulated on the prospects he had of becoming W . Master . In reply , he said that if such good fortune awaited him , he hoped to be able to restore this , his mother lodge , to the state of happiness and prosperity in which he found it when he became a member of it . It was stated that there would be several candidates for initiation at the meeting of the lodge in May .
MIDDLESEX . Acacia Lodge , No . 1309 . —The members of this lodge held their regular meeting on Wednesday , the nth inst ., at the Railway Tavern , Potter ' s Bar , Bro . Frederick Walters , W . M ., in the chair . There were also present : Bros . E . Sillifant , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Cartel , P . M ., Sec . ; J . R . Tustin , T . D . Barnard , Ovenden , & c . ; visitors ,
D . Jewiss ( 73 ) , C . Staber ( P . M . 871 ) , Selby ( 157 ) , and some other brethren . The work done included one pass ing , and two initiations . An appeal from Bro . Sillifant showed the deep interest felt by all the members in supporting him with liberal donations to his list as Steward for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
PROVINCIAL . PLYMOUTH . —Lodge Fortitude , N 0 . 105 . —The brethren of this lodge met on the 22 nd ult ., to instal the W . M .-elect , Bro . G . C . Bignell . A very full attendance took place , and the chair having been taken by the V . W . Bro . R . R . Rodd , P . G . R ., he proceeded with the ceremony in his usual correct and able manner , assisted by Bro . A . W .
Rodd , P . M . of Lodge Borrundura , 718 E . G ., Melbourne , Australia . The W . M . having been regularly installed in the chair , made the following appointments of ofiicers : — Bros . Charles Carey , I . P . M . ; Martin Williams , S . VV . ; Wm . Anthony , J . W . ; S . Jew , P . P . G . T , Treasurer ; James Rowe , P . P . G . T ., Secretary ; Thos . Carey , S . D . ; Robt . Twose , J . D . ; C . H . Cooper , I . G . ; Elliott Square ,
D . C . ; Wm . Vercoe and Ihos . Buchanan , Stewards ; and Wm . Smith , Tyler . WARRINGTON . —Lodge of Lights , No . 148 . —The annual meeting of this ancient lodge was held on the 26 th ult . The W . M ., Bro . William Smith , presided , and was supported by Bros . Mossop , W . M . 1250 , as S . W . ; W . Richardson , W . M .-elect , as J . W . ; H . B . White ,
P . M ., Prov . G . S . D . ; John Bowes , P . M ., P . Z ., P . Prov . G . Reg . Cumberland and Westmorland ; Gilbert Greenall , P . M ., P . G . S . W . of England ; R . Stevenson , Hepherd , Shaw Thewlis , D . W . Finney , and Joseph Maxfield , P . M . ' s ; M . Harding , I . G . ; W . S . Hawkins , T . M . Pattison , Org . ; Thos . Morris , James Curry , Sam . Hunt , Jos . Cassidy , Dr . J . H . Gornall , Rev . J . D .
Waningham , D . D ., LL . D ., R . Richardson , A . F . Huttmann , W . Crompton , W . Sharp , W . Woods , James Hannah . Visitors : Bros . H . Poynter , W . M . 1087 ; Jas . Whitlow , W . M . 941 ; Robert Jackson , P . M . 104 . Jos . Chrimes , 521 ; Rev . S . J . Butcher , Hibernian Lodge , 95 , Cork ; J as . Harding , 143 ; J . H . Potter , R . Brierley , VV . Pollitt , E . Aukland , and E . Roberts , 1250 . The minutes ofthe
previous meeting were read and confirmed , and Bro . VV . Sharp was unanimously elected a joining member . Bros . J . H . Gornall ami Rev . Dr . Maningham were passed by Bros . Stevenson and Finney . The chair of K . S . was now assumed by Bro . John Bowes , as Installing Master , when Bros . Stevenson and Smith presented Bro . W . Richardson , W . M .-elect , for the benefit of installation , which was ably done in accordance with ancient custom ,
and the W . M . appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . VV . Smith , I . P . M . ; Jas . Jackson , S . VV . ; VV . Sharp , J . W . ; II . B . White , Treas . ; John Bowes , Sec ; John Harding , S . D . ; Jos . Cassidy , J . D . ; Thos . M . Pattison , Org . ; VV . Crompton , I . G . ; J . Hannah , Tyler . Bro . Bowes delivered all the charges usual on such occasions , and before the lodge was closed , a vote of thanks was accorded 10 him for his services .
After some other business had been disposed ofthe lodge was closed will , the usual solemnities , anil the brethren adjourned to Bro . Jabez G . Hughes ' s for the banquet , which included the choicest delicacies of the season . The chair was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . William Richardson while the Wardens occupied their " constant places . " The musical arrangements were under the
direction of Bro . Pattison , Organist . The cloth having been withdrawn and the loyal toasts heartily honoured , the W . M . proposed "The M . W . G . M ., tbe K . W . D . G . M ., and the Grand Lodge of England . "—Bro . Jas . Hepherd , P . M ., proposed the next toa .-t . He said their Provincial Masonic Rulers were well known to them all iu a greater or lesser degree , and from all he had heard and knew of
them he believed thev were " worthy Masons all . The toast was "The K . VV . l'rov . G . M ., the V . W . D . P . G . M ., and the rest of ihe Provincial Grand Officers , " ami he was proud that he could call upon one ofthe most esteemed members of llieir own lodge lo respond to the toast . There was no member of the lodge to whom they were solargely indebted for past services in working thc lodge as Uro . II .
B . White ; he therefore called upon them to drink the toast with all the warmth they could command . Bro . li . B . White , Prov . G . S . D ., thanked the brethren lor the flattering reception they had given the mention of his name , lie was proud to be a member of the Provincial Grand Lodge , because it brought him into contact with
brethren imbued with a true Masonic spun , and who had the good of the Craft al heart . Before lie sat down he was privileged to propose the next toast , "The Provincial Grand Lodges ofthe neighbouring provinces . " He rejoiced in mis opportunity , because he could call upon a brother to respond whom he claimed as a godson in Masonry—lie referred to liro . Bowes . He would not only