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hte future only eq lal and e-deavour to emulate the officers of the past , I am sure that at the end of my year of office I shall have to congratulate _ the _ lodge upon the very excellent manner in which it has been served . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Bradshaw Brown , in response , said : I think but one spirit actuates the officers of this lodge , and that when gentlemen in lhis lod "* e accept office we are bound to believe , upon evidence
which cannot be mistaken , that they intend to perform their work in a manner which shall reflect credit upon themselves and the lodge to which they belong . We shall be guided by the same spirit which has animated you in the various offices which you have filled , and in that spirit which actuates you now in taking the high ollice you now hold .
( Cheers . ) The Tylers toast closed the proceedings . _ Bro . James Uayho was toastmaster . A beautiful selection of music was performed during the evening under thc direction of Bro . Lester , who was assisted by Bros- Sidney Tower , Montem Smith , Robert Hilton , John Cheshire ( solo harp ) , and Bro . Montem Smith also presiding at the piano .
YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) . —The anniversary gathering of this old lodge was celebrated with eJat on the ( 5 th inst ., at Bro . A . Walter ' s hostelry , the Green Dragon , Stepney , E . A lodge of emergency having diposed of all outstanding business , the whole of the lodge working was devoted to the installation of Bro . J . W . Tait , S . W ., W . M . elect . Lodge was opened at 4 p . m . by Bro . V W . Walter , W . M ., who was numerously supported by
Bros . J- W . Tait , S . W . ; W . Cross , J . W . ; J . G . Stevens , p M „ Treas . ; G . Ward Verry , P . M ., Sec ; J . Lineker , SD ; J- Taylor , J . D . ; G . T . H . Seddon , P . M ., Org . ; I R , Siiinfield , I . G . ; C . T . Speight , P . M . 27 ; J . J . Berry , P \ I . ; T . S . Taylor , P . M . ; J . Hood , P . M . ; Hugli Cotter , PM . ; C . G . Fardell , F . Biylis , Alf . Wood , W . Haw .-s , p ' Heitmann , H . Wilson , O . W . Peacock , W . Harper , II . Hodner , R . H . Donigan , W . J . Goddard , A . Gilbey , F .
Poulter , E . W . Thorne , A . Walter , J . Walter , \ v . ---. parks , W Kent , E . Krog , J . L . Anderson , J . Harliss , W . Murrin , F . " Jesse , A . Britton , G . 'Wood , C Warman , H . Swaffer , G . j- Jennings , J . Dutton , VI . Forgs , and others . Among tbe numerous visitors were Bros . G . Brooks , PM . 002 ; G . A . Payne , S . W . 933 ; G . W . Holt , P . M . ,, ' c . IV Mills , 17 G 5 ; T . S . Watts , P . M . 916 ; W . Bull , iflj , 73 ; G . I ' . Dix . W . M . 14 : 1 ; J . T . K . Job , W . M .
107 ( 3 ; 11 . J . Walter , S . W . Soo ; J . tJillingliurst , - ~ . ^ „ 177 ; UN . Taylor , P . M . i . pi ; John Siegenberg , 212 ; 1 * :. H . PaVc . ¦*•;•J- AH <" - " 7 S ; 'T . D- Birch , 13 O 5 ; Gerrard J . King , 1-S ? 5 M . Hart . iS . O ; II . R . Yates , . 74 ; G . II . Step hens , S . D . 1623 ( Freemason ) ; and others . 'The minutes of the last regular meeting , also the emergency meeting , wcre read and confirmed . Bro . J . G . cii ^ vi-ns . P . M ., in bis time honoured position as D . C . upon
installation nights , presented Bro . John William I ait , S W ., W . M . elect , to Bro . Walter for thc benefit of infiliation . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , Bro . Barnc -, P . M- officiating as S . W ., and Bro . Berry , P . M ., as J . W ., and Bro . Tait was inducted into thc chair of K . S . ' in ancient form . Bro . Tait ncr . t proceeded to invest liU officers for thc year , as follows : Bros . W . Cross , S . W . ; t I inekcr , I . W . j | . G . Stevens , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected );
ft Ward Verry , P . M ., Sec . ( rc-appointcd ); J . laylor , SD . ; J- R . Shingfield , J . D . J G . J . Jennings , I . G . ( by nroxy ) I l *'™ < •Ja > lis ' * J * *! A * S >' , neE ' W * S *; C * '• II Scddo " , P . M ., Org . ( re-appointed ); and C . 1 . . Speight , P M . 27 . P- * ov- G * Tj ' '* * Surrey , Tyler ( rc-apnointcd for the 24 th year ) . , Jr 0 * Walter , the Installing Master , proceeded to give thc charges , which , together with the prccedinc portions of his arduous duties , was rendered in a urcat satisiacuon
highly-finished and pcrlect manner , was universally expressed at thc conclusion of the ceremony . Thc W . M . said he had a most pleasing duty to perform , and he did it with great pleasure . He p * -sented the I . P . M ., Bro . E . W . Walter , with a Past Master's jewel , the unanimous gift of the lodge ; and was sure no icwel was more worthily earned , or could bc more honour--iblv worn , by any brother than -hat jewel could beby their
outgoing Master . ( Cheers , ) Bro . Walter briefly returned thanks , as he would have an opportunity later in the evening of replying more fully . The decease of Bro . the Rev . I ) Shaboe , P . M ., P . G . Chap . Surrey , was made known to the brethren , and after several matters of lodge interest had been disposed of , " Hearty good widies" wcre exchanged , and lodgo was closed . Subseoucntly thc brethren , to the number ol seventy ,
partook of an admirably prepared banquet , capitally served , under the experienced direction of Bro . A . Walter , the genial host . After grace had been said , Bro . Tait introduced in brief , yet appropriate sentences the usual loyal and Craft toasts which were duly honoured . Bro . E . W . Walter , I . P . M ., said he once more held tho gavel in his hand for tKc purpose of proposing " The Health of their W . M . " He had had the pleasure and privilege of knowing
him a number of years . Bro . I ait had worked steadily through the various offices , and he felt certain that Bro Tait would carry out his duties with credit to himself and satisfaction to the lodge . The W . M . in responding , said he need hardly say how much he appreciated the kind and "ratifying manner in which thc toasts had been proposed and received . He assured the brethren it had long been his . irnhition to reach the position he then held , and assured
them lhat whilst he held it he would do bis utmost to discharge his duties faithfully and maintain thc position of thc Yarborough Lodge . Rememberirg the old mottto as to brevity , and that brethren had in many instances fo get a railway distance before they reached home , he would bc brief with his remarks . He could not , however , sit down without congratulating thc I . P . M . upon the excellent manner in which he had installed him into the chair that
evening . He thanked Bro . Walter very sincerely , and for himself would try and deserve the kind and flattering remarks that had been made during thc evening . " The Past Masters" were next toasted in very appreciative terms . The I . P . M . said , * firstof all he thanked the brethren on his own behalf for drinking his health , coupled with the toast of the Past Masters ; and secondly , he thanked them verv kindly for the very beautiful jewe ) voted him by
the lodge . He r . hould always prize it as long as he lived . During his year of oTice he had endeavoured to carry out the duties properly , and to the best of his ability , and he esteemed this mark of their appreciation of his services . Bro . J . G . Stevens , P . M ., also resp n-led at length for the other Past Masters , dwelling upon matters of lodge interest . " The Visitors" were next toasted . Bro . Tait deemed this a most important toast , and offered a hearty welcome to each visiting brother ,
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Bro . H . N . Taylor , P . M . 1421 ; Watts , P . M . 918 ; G . W Holt , P . M . 235 ; G . T . Dix , 14215 Brooks Sugenberg , 212 , G . A . Payne , S . W . 933 , and others , responded fully to the loast . Bro , Tait introduced thc important least of the " Masonic Institutions , " pointing out the foremost place the Yarborough Lodge had taken in the support and sustenance of thc excellent Masonic Charities , and thc duty which devolved upon its members of sleadily supporting them . Bro . Stevens was usually the advocate for them in
the lodge , but another brother , who had already done good service , was again going up as Steward for the " Old People , " and the W . M . coupled with the toast the name of Bro . J . J . Berry , P . M ., I ' urtherin orming the brethren that that brother would bc happy lo receive any subscriptions they rould give him in support of his list . Ilro . Berry made an earnest and eloquent appeal for assistance , and " The Officers " toast having been given and responded to by all thc officers present , the Tyler's toast concluded as memorable and enjoyable an evening as could be desired .
CITY OF LONDON LODGE ( No . 907 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this old and flourishing lodge , which is reported in Masonic circles as one of the best worked in the metropolis , was held on Monday evening , at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , when there was an unusually large attendance of brethren and visitors . It seemed , indeed , as though the lodge had mustered in its aggregate numbers to bid God-speed to the retiring , and a
hearty welcome to thc incoming W . M . ; and the nearly and fraternal enthusiasm which prevailed throughout the whole of thc proceedings invested the gathering with more than ordinary zest and pleasure . Lodge was opened soon after half-past four o ' clock , and even at this comparatively early hour there was a goodly muster , under the presidency of thc retiring W . M ., Bro . Charles Beaumont , wbo was supnorted bv Bros . Alfred Ginger , I . P . M , ; Geo . A . Cundy ,
S . W ., and W . M . elect ; John Hughes , J . W . Henry Darcey , P . M ., Treas . ; George Darcey , P . M ., Sec . ; If . McClelland , J . D . ; H . Harbo ' rd , D . C ; C . Harris , I . G . ; Ernest T . C Hand , Org . ; J . Woodstock . 'Tyler ; W . Leaves , P . M . ; T . Lawrence . P . M . ; A . Griffith , P . M . ; Geo . Chivers , R . P . Stevens , A . j . Pritchard , Robert Church , A . TI . Bisley , G . A . Cundy , Robert Torry , T . Vears . Henry Barnwell , P . G . Walker , Chas . Haig , J . P .
Hoddinot , G . Grossc , P . C . Rogers , Frank Churchill , J . Morris , II . W . Taylor , Geo . Brittain , II . Smith , W . R . Haylock , G . R . Ruhardt , W . Waller , W . C . Plater , Richd . Parker , F . I . Ford , P .. Waters , G . W . Alder , G . McLachlan , T . Gibson , T . Hosking , W . Little , E . Vernier , W . II . Fascy , F . Eade , W . Venncr , R . Diamond . F . C . Wharton , John Vale , W . Dance , Walter S . Cooper , C . Baler , R . Gillard , and many others . Amongst the visitors were :
Bros . Chas . Daniel , P . M . 65 ; J . Blundell , P . M . 742 ; C . Veal , P . M . 130 O ; James Cooper , W . M . 5- ;; T . W . C . Parker , P . M . 102 G ; J . Smith , P . M . : oi ; Charles Arkell , P . M . 192 ; W . C King , P . M . 77 , P . P . G . O . Kent ; R . Whittaker , 1 O 42 ; W . Johnson , SC 1 ; Albert Oiton , 12 S 7 ; Henry R . Fletcher , 1604 ; W . Bcauchamp , 1 ( 17 ; C . Stuart , 1491 ; E . G . Rolls , 754 ; B . J . Wolfe , 720 ; S , Pardee , i . 'jS'j ; J . Dennc , 1206 ; Alfred Short , 341 ; W . Fow'is , 471 ;
T . Orchard , 19 S ; W . Cubitt , 193 ; II . Cuff , IJI < 5 ; W . W . Codd , 172 S ; Richard Bruce , 937 ; J . H . Champness , iS ; W . Burgess , 511 ; W . A . Burrows , 1624 ; C . II . Cox , iSS ; J . Wigglesworth , 15 ; E . J . Lewis , 754 ; G . Goddard , 754 ; Chas . Handley , 475 ! W . W . Morgan , jun ,, 1107 ; j . C . Whiddmgton , 1 S 27 ; C . II . Rawlins , 754 ; W . Shepherd , 754 ; J . Chumley , 1556 ; E . Knox , 544 ; J . Barker Glenn , 3 ; J . Perkins , 933 ; J . E . finder , 1707
and others . Lodge having been opened , Bro . G . A . Cundy was duly presented as the W . M . elect . A Board of Installed Masters was duly constituted , and Bro . Cundy was installed with all the honouis into thc chair of K . S . On the rc-admission of thc brethren thc newly-installed W . M . was proclaimed and greeted with all the honour .-, and thc remainder of the impressive ceremony was performed by the I . P . M .,
who acquitted himself in such manner as to afford a considerable amount uf pleasure as well as cdilicatio to thc whole of the numerous assemblage of brethren . I'hc new W . M . then invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Chas . Beaumont , I . P . M . ; John Hughes , S . W . ; David Hughes , J . W . ; Henry Darcey , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Darcey . P . M ., Sec . ; H . McClelland , S . D . ; E . Harris . I . D . ; R . Clinch , D . C . ; 11 . Harbord , I . G ;
Ernest T . C . Hand , Org . ; J . R . Lawrence , P . M ., W . S . ; and J . Woodstock , Tyler . The ballot was then opened for Mr . James Richardson and Mr . James Hosking . In each case the voting was unanimous , and the candidates were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order by the W . M ., who at the outset fully justified the choice of the brethren in electing him to the post of honour in thc lodge by the careful precision with which he conducted the
nupre-sivc ritual . Some routine business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in form . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a sumptuous banquet . Dessert having been placed before the company , thc customaiy loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . The I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said he felt as proud that evening as though Bro . Cundy wcre verily his own brother . He could safely predict that
during the next year they would have a W . M . of this lodge who had never been surpassed . Considering his jeais ( hehad only been initiated four years ) , he had acquitted himself wonderfully well , and nothing would give the brethren greater pleasure than to rally around him and give him every support duiing his year of office , which he ventured to hope and to prophecy would be a most happy and prosperous one . ( Cheers . ) Thc W . M ., in responding , hoped
that , as the I . P . M . had told them he was only four years old , they would overlook any imperfection they might see iu his working in the lodge , and his conduct of the business of Freemasonry , either in or out of the lodge . He would do the best he could , as an old man of four years of age , to give them satisfaction , aud to do his duty to the Craft . But they must not expect anything like the perfection as thsy had experienced from his I . P . M . He thanked them
for thc cordial manner in which they had received the toast , and also the I , P . M , for the laudatory terms in which he had proposed it . In turn he gave " The Health of the I . P . M . and Installing Master . " The manner in which he had performed the installation ceremony had afforded pleasure to all who listened to him , and it had not been only a source of pleasure to himself , but it had created an impression nn his heart that could not readily bc effaced . He had now great pleasure in pinning to the breast of their excellent I . P . M . a handsome jewel , which had been subscribed for
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by the whole lodge , and which Hro . Beaumont had thoroughly earned and well deserved —( cheers )—and he was sure that in wishing him long life and happiness to wear that mark of their esteem the sentiment would be echoed by the brethren of the Ci'y of London Lodge , ( Renewed cheers ) . Ihe I . P . M . assured the brethren it was with feelings of gratitude that he rose to thank them for the cordial way in which they had been received on this
occasion , li he had done his duly during his year of ollice he felt proud , and if he had gained the approbation of the brethren he was proud indeed , and this jewel which they had placed on his breast he should regard as a mark of the good feeling which had always subsisted between the members of this lodge and himself in the past year . He felt too much overcome by their kindness to say more , but would merely than ' - them from the
bottom of his heart for the compliment they hail paid him . ( Cheers . ) The W . M . then gave "The Health of thc Initiates , " the to st being cordially received and responded to in suitable terms by . Bios . James Richardson and James Hosking . "The Healths of the Visitors " were most heartily received , and thc W . M ., in proposing the toast , alluded with gratification to the large number of brethren who had honoured them with their company that evening . He associated with thc toast the
names of Bros . W . G . King , P . M . 77 , P . P . G . O . Kent , and W . A . Burrows , 1024 . Bro . King , P . M ., said this was not the first time he had be-en honoured with an invitation to this lodge , and he must say ho always admired and appreciated the working he witnessed in this lodge . Bro . Burrows also expressed thc pleasure it has afforded him to witness thc working that night , and which to his idea had been simply perfection . ( Applause . ) The W . M .
then gave "The Health of thc Officers of the Lodge , " whom he hoped would render him all the rssistance they could during his year ot office . The officers severally responded , and promised their loyal adherence to thc Master and thc lodge during thc year . The official list was then closed with thc Tyler ' s toast . Duiing the evening there was some excellent singing , and the proceeding ? throughout were of a most agreeable and harmonious discription .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . i . ) 20 ) .-Thc usual monthly meeting of thi-r lodge was held on the 14 th Hist ., at the Cannon-s reel Hotel . 'There were present Bros . Charles Taylor , W . M . ; Kibble , S . W . ; Keeble * , J . W . ; Headon , Treas . ; Blackie , Sec , ; and Pa-1 Masters Hamer , Freeman , Stanway , Seex , and Stevens ; and the following visitors : Bros . Moore , P . M . 907 ; Crombie , 15 G 7 ; Tiddeman , J . W . S 13 ; Soulhcott 733 ; Randall
, , 145 ; Storr , 22 ; Lastgate , ijC > 3 ; Davis , Cj ; Biom . vcll , 1033 ; and others . In consequence of pressing business engagement * , Bio . Charles Taylor , W . M ., was unable to be present at the commencement of business , and the lodge was opined by Uro . James Stevens , P .. M . Thc minutes of Ihe December meeting of thc lodge having been read ami confirmed , Bros , John William Ucnn and Paul Johannes Mctz weic
raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . Soon aft . * r the conclusion of this ceremony the W . M . arrived , and took his proper position in the chair of U . S ., amidst the congratulations of all thc members . Mr . Robert Brookman was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry by thc W . M . ' The next business was a i . ruposition made by Bro . Blackie , P . M . and > cc , that the sum of twenty-five guineas bc voted from the funds of the 10 ine iiasonic tscucvolent
loage itoyai . Institution , and placed on the W . M . ' s list on his serving as Steward for this lodge . After some discussion , the motion was agr > cd to . Two charitable appeals were next brought before thc lodge , and relief granted to each from Ihe " Samaritan Fund . " Before the lodge was closed , Bro . Headon , P . M . and Treas ., drew the attention of ihe members to the very beautiful banner which was raised over the Master ' s chair , and said that it was thc gift of Ilro . Hartley , one of their
members . It was very beautifully executed , and he was sure that the brethren would give a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Hartley for his valuable present . This was voted by ace amation , and ordered to be inserted on the minutes . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the dining hall for refreshment , the W . M . presiding . On the removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave , as the first toast , "The Queen and the Craft , " and - aid lhat IKI * virtues
were so well known that he need say nothing upon them , but in no society were they better knjwn than amongst Freemasons . I he W . M . said the next toast ho had to propose was " The Most Worshipful Grand Ma , tor , His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , " and said that since he had occupied the Masonic throne he had gained the esteem of every brother . This toast was most cordially received , as well as the following one of " The Earl of Carnarvon . Pio
Grand Master ; the Earl of Lathom , Deputy Grand Master ; and the rest of the Grand Officers . " Bio . Hamer , I . P . M ., said the next toast had been naturally placed in his hands as it was " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Charles Taylor . " They all knew their W . M . was a most inde' faltgable worker , but be might say that he had most arduous duties to perform out of doors , and rj onerous were they that it rendered it exceedingly difficult lor him to
attend to his duties in the lodge . He hoped , therefore , that the lodge would extend their indulgence to him for his late attendance that evening . He asked them then to join with him in drinking the health of Bro . Charles Taylor , their Worshi pful Master , a request which was readily complied with . Ihe W . M ., in responding to the loast of liis health , said he could assure them that it gave him great pleasure to acknowledge the toist which had been so
cordially received by the brethren , and he thanked their P . M . ( Bro . Hamer ) for t' > c kindly words , in which he had spoken of him . It had happened , unfortunately , as on this occasion , that he had not been able to be present , but having been elected by them to fill the position of W . Master he had endeavoured to dr-cluvge the duties of his office lo the best of his ability . Since he had been elected to the office of W . Master he had been placed in a position elsewhere , which engrossed the whole of his time , and
therefore he had been unable to go through thc duiies of the lodge as effectively as he could wish , but they must take thc will for the deed . He had also been afflicted with very dire trouble , and it was only a chance that he was there that night , as he had been forbidden to go out by his medical attendant , and he must therefore ask them to excuse any short comings on his part . He thanked them most heartily , and wished that every one might enjoy prosperity and happiness during the year , and that thc
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hte future only eq lal and e-deavour to emulate the officers of the past , I am sure that at the end of my year of office I shall have to congratulate _ the _ lodge upon the very excellent manner in which it has been served . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Bradshaw Brown , in response , said : I think but one spirit actuates the officers of this lodge , and that when gentlemen in lhis lod "* e accept office we are bound to believe , upon evidence
which cannot be mistaken , that they intend to perform their work in a manner which shall reflect credit upon themselves and the lodge to which they belong . We shall be guided by the same spirit which has animated you in the various offices which you have filled , and in that spirit which actuates you now in taking the high ollice you now hold .
( Cheers . ) The Tylers toast closed the proceedings . _ Bro . James Uayho was toastmaster . A beautiful selection of music was performed during the evening under thc direction of Bro . Lester , who was assisted by Bros- Sidney Tower , Montem Smith , Robert Hilton , John Cheshire ( solo harp ) , and Bro . Montem Smith also presiding at the piano .
YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) . —The anniversary gathering of this old lodge was celebrated with eJat on the ( 5 th inst ., at Bro . A . Walter ' s hostelry , the Green Dragon , Stepney , E . A lodge of emergency having diposed of all outstanding business , the whole of the lodge working was devoted to the installation of Bro . J . W . Tait , S . W ., W . M . elect . Lodge was opened at 4 p . m . by Bro . V W . Walter , W . M ., who was numerously supported by
Bros . J- W . Tait , S . W . ; W . Cross , J . W . ; J . G . Stevens , p M „ Treas . ; G . Ward Verry , P . M ., Sec ; J . Lineker , SD ; J- Taylor , J . D . ; G . T . H . Seddon , P . M ., Org . ; I R , Siiinfield , I . G . ; C . T . Speight , P . M . 27 ; J . J . Berry , P \ I . ; T . S . Taylor , P . M . ; J . Hood , P . M . ; Hugli Cotter , PM . ; C . G . Fardell , F . Biylis , Alf . Wood , W . Haw .-s , p ' Heitmann , H . Wilson , O . W . Peacock , W . Harper , II . Hodner , R . H . Donigan , W . J . Goddard , A . Gilbey , F .
Poulter , E . W . Thorne , A . Walter , J . Walter , \ v . ---. parks , W Kent , E . Krog , J . L . Anderson , J . Harliss , W . Murrin , F . " Jesse , A . Britton , G . 'Wood , C Warman , H . Swaffer , G . j- Jennings , J . Dutton , VI . Forgs , and others . Among tbe numerous visitors were Bros . G . Brooks , PM . 002 ; G . A . Payne , S . W . 933 ; G . W . Holt , P . M . ,, ' c . IV Mills , 17 G 5 ; T . S . Watts , P . M . 916 ; W . Bull , iflj , 73 ; G . I ' . Dix . W . M . 14 : 1 ; J . T . K . Job , W . M .
107 ( 3 ; 11 . J . Walter , S . W . Soo ; J . tJillingliurst , - ~ . ^ „ 177 ; UN . Taylor , P . M . i . pi ; John Siegenberg , 212 ; 1 * :. H . PaVc . ¦*•;•J- AH <" - " 7 S ; 'T . D- Birch , 13 O 5 ; Gerrard J . King , 1-S ? 5 M . Hart . iS . O ; II . R . Yates , . 74 ; G . II . Step hens , S . D . 1623 ( Freemason ) ; and others . 'The minutes of the last regular meeting , also the emergency meeting , wcre read and confirmed . Bro . J . G . cii ^ vi-ns . P . M ., in bis time honoured position as D . C . upon
installation nights , presented Bro . John William I ait , S W ., W . M . elect , to Bro . Walter for thc benefit of infiliation . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , Bro . Barnc -, P . M- officiating as S . W ., and Bro . Berry , P . M ., as J . W ., and Bro . Tait was inducted into thc chair of K . S . ' in ancient form . Bro . Tait ncr . t proceeded to invest liU officers for thc year , as follows : Bros . W . Cross , S . W . ; t I inekcr , I . W . j | . G . Stevens , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected );
ft Ward Verry , P . M ., Sec . ( rc-appointcd ); J . laylor , SD . ; J- R . Shingfield , J . D . J G . J . Jennings , I . G . ( by nroxy ) I l *'™ < •Ja > lis ' * J * *! A * S >' , neE ' W * S *; C * '• II Scddo " , P . M ., Org . ( re-appointed ); and C . 1 . . Speight , P M . 27 . P- * ov- G * Tj ' '* * Surrey , Tyler ( rc-apnointcd for the 24 th year ) . , Jr 0 * Walter , the Installing Master , proceeded to give thc charges , which , together with the prccedinc portions of his arduous duties , was rendered in a urcat satisiacuon
highly-finished and pcrlect manner , was universally expressed at thc conclusion of the ceremony . Thc W . M . said he had a most pleasing duty to perform , and he did it with great pleasure . He p * -sented the I . P . M ., Bro . E . W . Walter , with a Past Master's jewel , the unanimous gift of the lodge ; and was sure no icwel was more worthily earned , or could bc more honour--iblv worn , by any brother than -hat jewel could beby their
outgoing Master . ( Cheers , ) Bro . Walter briefly returned thanks , as he would have an opportunity later in the evening of replying more fully . The decease of Bro . the Rev . I ) Shaboe , P . M ., P . G . Chap . Surrey , was made known to the brethren , and after several matters of lodge interest had been disposed of , " Hearty good widies" wcre exchanged , and lodgo was closed . Subseoucntly thc brethren , to the number ol seventy ,
partook of an admirably prepared banquet , capitally served , under the experienced direction of Bro . A . Walter , the genial host . After grace had been said , Bro . Tait introduced in brief , yet appropriate sentences the usual loyal and Craft toasts which were duly honoured . Bro . E . W . Walter , I . P . M ., said he once more held tho gavel in his hand for tKc purpose of proposing " The Health of their W . M . " He had had the pleasure and privilege of knowing
him a number of years . Bro . I ait had worked steadily through the various offices , and he felt certain that Bro Tait would carry out his duties with credit to himself and satisfaction to the lodge . The W . M . in responding , said he need hardly say how much he appreciated the kind and "ratifying manner in which thc toasts had been proposed and received . He assured the brethren it had long been his . irnhition to reach the position he then held , and assured
them lhat whilst he held it he would do bis utmost to discharge his duties faithfully and maintain thc position of thc Yarborough Lodge . Rememberirg the old mottto as to brevity , and that brethren had in many instances fo get a railway distance before they reached home , he would bc brief with his remarks . He could not , however , sit down without congratulating thc I . P . M . upon the excellent manner in which he had installed him into the chair that
evening . He thanked Bro . Walter very sincerely , and for himself would try and deserve the kind and flattering remarks that had been made during thc evening . " The Past Masters" were next toasted in very appreciative terms . The I . P . M . said , * firstof all he thanked the brethren on his own behalf for drinking his health , coupled with the toast of the Past Masters ; and secondly , he thanked them verv kindly for the very beautiful jewe ) voted him by
the lodge . He r . hould always prize it as long as he lived . During his year of oTice he had endeavoured to carry out the duties properly , and to the best of his ability , and he esteemed this mark of their appreciation of his services . Bro . J . G . Stevens , P . M ., also resp n-led at length for the other Past Masters , dwelling upon matters of lodge interest . " The Visitors" were next toasted . Bro . Tait deemed this a most important toast , and offered a hearty welcome to each visiting brother ,
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Bro . H . N . Taylor , P . M . 1421 ; Watts , P . M . 918 ; G . W Holt , P . M . 235 ; G . T . Dix , 14215 Brooks Sugenberg , 212 , G . A . Payne , S . W . 933 , and others , responded fully to the loast . Bro , Tait introduced thc important least of the " Masonic Institutions , " pointing out the foremost place the Yarborough Lodge had taken in the support and sustenance of thc excellent Masonic Charities , and thc duty which devolved upon its members of sleadily supporting them . Bro . Stevens was usually the advocate for them in
the lodge , but another brother , who had already done good service , was again going up as Steward for the " Old People , " and the W . M . coupled with the toast the name of Bro . J . J . Berry , P . M ., I ' urtherin orming the brethren that that brother would bc happy lo receive any subscriptions they rould give him in support of his list . Ilro . Berry made an earnest and eloquent appeal for assistance , and " The Officers " toast having been given and responded to by all thc officers present , the Tyler's toast concluded as memorable and enjoyable an evening as could be desired .
CITY OF LONDON LODGE ( No . 907 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this old and flourishing lodge , which is reported in Masonic circles as one of the best worked in the metropolis , was held on Monday evening , at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , when there was an unusually large attendance of brethren and visitors . It seemed , indeed , as though the lodge had mustered in its aggregate numbers to bid God-speed to the retiring , and a
hearty welcome to thc incoming W . M . ; and the nearly and fraternal enthusiasm which prevailed throughout the whole of thc proceedings invested the gathering with more than ordinary zest and pleasure . Lodge was opened soon after half-past four o ' clock , and even at this comparatively early hour there was a goodly muster , under the presidency of thc retiring W . M ., Bro . Charles Beaumont , wbo was supnorted bv Bros . Alfred Ginger , I . P . M , ; Geo . A . Cundy ,
S . W ., and W . M . elect ; John Hughes , J . W . Henry Darcey , P . M ., Treas . ; George Darcey , P . M ., Sec . ; If . McClelland , J . D . ; H . Harbo ' rd , D . C ; C . Harris , I . G . ; Ernest T . C Hand , Org . ; J . Woodstock . 'Tyler ; W . Leaves , P . M . ; T . Lawrence . P . M . ; A . Griffith , P . M . ; Geo . Chivers , R . P . Stevens , A . j . Pritchard , Robert Church , A . TI . Bisley , G . A . Cundy , Robert Torry , T . Vears . Henry Barnwell , P . G . Walker , Chas . Haig , J . P .
Hoddinot , G . Grossc , P . C . Rogers , Frank Churchill , J . Morris , II . W . Taylor , Geo . Brittain , II . Smith , W . R . Haylock , G . R . Ruhardt , W . Waller , W . C . Plater , Richd . Parker , F . I . Ford , P .. Waters , G . W . Alder , G . McLachlan , T . Gibson , T . Hosking , W . Little , E . Vernier , W . II . Fascy , F . Eade , W . Venncr , R . Diamond . F . C . Wharton , John Vale , W . Dance , Walter S . Cooper , C . Baler , R . Gillard , and many others . Amongst the visitors were :
Bros . Chas . Daniel , P . M . 65 ; J . Blundell , P . M . 742 ; C . Veal , P . M . 130 O ; James Cooper , W . M . 5- ;; T . W . C . Parker , P . M . 102 G ; J . Smith , P . M . : oi ; Charles Arkell , P . M . 192 ; W . C King , P . M . 77 , P . P . G . O . Kent ; R . Whittaker , 1 O 42 ; W . Johnson , SC 1 ; Albert Oiton , 12 S 7 ; Henry R . Fletcher , 1604 ; W . Bcauchamp , 1 ( 17 ; C . Stuart , 1491 ; E . G . Rolls , 754 ; B . J . Wolfe , 720 ; S , Pardee , i . 'jS'j ; J . Dennc , 1206 ; Alfred Short , 341 ; W . Fow'is , 471 ;
T . Orchard , 19 S ; W . Cubitt , 193 ; II . Cuff , IJI < 5 ; W . W . Codd , 172 S ; Richard Bruce , 937 ; J . H . Champness , iS ; W . Burgess , 511 ; W . A . Burrows , 1624 ; C . II . Cox , iSS ; J . Wigglesworth , 15 ; E . J . Lewis , 754 ; G . Goddard , 754 ; Chas . Handley , 475 ! W . W . Morgan , jun ,, 1107 ; j . C . Whiddmgton , 1 S 27 ; C . II . Rawlins , 754 ; W . Shepherd , 754 ; J . Chumley , 1556 ; E . Knox , 544 ; J . Barker Glenn , 3 ; J . Perkins , 933 ; J . E . finder , 1707
and others . Lodge having been opened , Bro . G . A . Cundy was duly presented as the W . M . elect . A Board of Installed Masters was duly constituted , and Bro . Cundy was installed with all the honouis into thc chair of K . S . On the rc-admission of thc brethren thc newly-installed W . M . was proclaimed and greeted with all the honour .-, and thc remainder of the impressive ceremony was performed by the I . P . M .,
who acquitted himself in such manner as to afford a considerable amount uf pleasure as well as cdilicatio to thc whole of the numerous assemblage of brethren . I'hc new W . M . then invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Chas . Beaumont , I . P . M . ; John Hughes , S . W . ; David Hughes , J . W . ; Henry Darcey , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Darcey . P . M ., Sec . ; H . McClelland , S . D . ; E . Harris . I . D . ; R . Clinch , D . C . ; 11 . Harbord , I . G ;
Ernest T . C . Hand , Org . ; J . R . Lawrence , P . M ., W . S . ; and J . Woodstock , Tyler . The ballot was then opened for Mr . James Richardson and Mr . James Hosking . In each case the voting was unanimous , and the candidates were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order by the W . M ., who at the outset fully justified the choice of the brethren in electing him to the post of honour in thc lodge by the careful precision with which he conducted the
nupre-sivc ritual . Some routine business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in form . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a sumptuous banquet . Dessert having been placed before the company , thc customaiy loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . The I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said he felt as proud that evening as though Bro . Cundy wcre verily his own brother . He could safely predict that
during the next year they would have a W . M . of this lodge who had never been surpassed . Considering his jeais ( hehad only been initiated four years ) , he had acquitted himself wonderfully well , and nothing would give the brethren greater pleasure than to rally around him and give him every support duiing his year of office , which he ventured to hope and to prophecy would be a most happy and prosperous one . ( Cheers . ) Thc W . M ., in responding , hoped
that , as the I . P . M . had told them he was only four years old , they would overlook any imperfection they might see iu his working in the lodge , and his conduct of the business of Freemasonry , either in or out of the lodge . He would do the best he could , as an old man of four years of age , to give them satisfaction , aud to do his duty to the Craft . But they must not expect anything like the perfection as thsy had experienced from his I . P . M . He thanked them
for thc cordial manner in which they had received the toast , and also the I , P . M , for the laudatory terms in which he had proposed it . In turn he gave " The Health of the I . P . M . and Installing Master . " The manner in which he had performed the installation ceremony had afforded pleasure to all who listened to him , and it had not been only a source of pleasure to himself , but it had created an impression nn his heart that could not readily bc effaced . He had now great pleasure in pinning to the breast of their excellent I . P . M . a handsome jewel , which had been subscribed for
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by the whole lodge , and which Hro . Beaumont had thoroughly earned and well deserved —( cheers )—and he was sure that in wishing him long life and happiness to wear that mark of their esteem the sentiment would be echoed by the brethren of the Ci'y of London Lodge , ( Renewed cheers ) . Ihe I . P . M . assured the brethren it was with feelings of gratitude that he rose to thank them for the cordial way in which they had been received on this
occasion , li he had done his duly during his year of ollice he felt proud , and if he had gained the approbation of the brethren he was proud indeed , and this jewel which they had placed on his breast he should regard as a mark of the good feeling which had always subsisted between the members of this lodge and himself in the past year . He felt too much overcome by their kindness to say more , but would merely than ' - them from the
bottom of his heart for the compliment they hail paid him . ( Cheers . ) The W . M . then gave "The Health of thc Initiates , " the to st being cordially received and responded to in suitable terms by . Bios . James Richardson and James Hosking . "The Healths of the Visitors " were most heartily received , and thc W . M ., in proposing the toast , alluded with gratification to the large number of brethren who had honoured them with their company that evening . He associated with thc toast the
names of Bros . W . G . King , P . M . 77 , P . P . G . O . Kent , and W . A . Burrows , 1024 . Bro . King , P . M ., said this was not the first time he had be-en honoured with an invitation to this lodge , and he must say ho always admired and appreciated the working he witnessed in this lodge . Bro . Burrows also expressed thc pleasure it has afforded him to witness thc working that night , and which to his idea had been simply perfection . ( Applause . ) The W . M .
then gave "The Health of thc Officers of the Lodge , " whom he hoped would render him all the rssistance they could during his year ot office . The officers severally responded , and promised their loyal adherence to thc Master and thc lodge during thc year . The official list was then closed with thc Tyler ' s toast . Duiing the evening there was some excellent singing , and the proceeding ? throughout were of a most agreeable and harmonious discription .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . i . ) 20 ) .-Thc usual monthly meeting of thi-r lodge was held on the 14 th Hist ., at the Cannon-s reel Hotel . 'There were present Bros . Charles Taylor , W . M . ; Kibble , S . W . ; Keeble * , J . W . ; Headon , Treas . ; Blackie , Sec , ; and Pa-1 Masters Hamer , Freeman , Stanway , Seex , and Stevens ; and the following visitors : Bros . Moore , P . M . 907 ; Crombie , 15 G 7 ; Tiddeman , J . W . S 13 ; Soulhcott 733 ; Randall
, , 145 ; Storr , 22 ; Lastgate , ijC > 3 ; Davis , Cj ; Biom . vcll , 1033 ; and others . In consequence of pressing business engagement * , Bio . Charles Taylor , W . M ., was unable to be present at the commencement of business , and the lodge was opined by Uro . James Stevens , P .. M . Thc minutes of Ihe December meeting of thc lodge having been read ami confirmed , Bros , John William Ucnn and Paul Johannes Mctz weic
raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . Soon aft . * r the conclusion of this ceremony the W . M . arrived , and took his proper position in the chair of U . S ., amidst the congratulations of all thc members . Mr . Robert Brookman was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry by thc W . M . ' The next business was a i . ruposition made by Bro . Blackie , P . M . and > cc , that the sum of twenty-five guineas bc voted from the funds of the 10 ine iiasonic tscucvolent
loage itoyai . Institution , and placed on the W . M . ' s list on his serving as Steward for this lodge . After some discussion , the motion was agr > cd to . Two charitable appeals were next brought before thc lodge , and relief granted to each from Ihe " Samaritan Fund . " Before the lodge was closed , Bro . Headon , P . M . and Treas ., drew the attention of ihe members to the very beautiful banner which was raised over the Master ' s chair , and said that it was thc gift of Ilro . Hartley , one of their
members . It was very beautifully executed , and he was sure that the brethren would give a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Hartley for his valuable present . This was voted by ace amation , and ordered to be inserted on the minutes . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the dining hall for refreshment , the W . M . presiding . On the removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave , as the first toast , "The Queen and the Craft , " and - aid lhat IKI * virtues
were so well known that he need say nothing upon them , but in no society were they better knjwn than amongst Freemasons . I he W . M . said the next toast ho had to propose was " The Most Worshipful Grand Ma , tor , His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , " and said that since he had occupied the Masonic throne he had gained the esteem of every brother . This toast was most cordially received , as well as the following one of " The Earl of Carnarvon . Pio
Grand Master ; the Earl of Lathom , Deputy Grand Master ; and the rest of the Grand Officers . " Bio . Hamer , I . P . M ., said the next toast had been naturally placed in his hands as it was " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Charles Taylor . " They all knew their W . M . was a most inde' faltgable worker , but be might say that he had most arduous duties to perform out of doors , and rj onerous were they that it rendered it exceedingly difficult lor him to
attend to his duties in the lodge . He hoped , therefore , that the lodge would extend their indulgence to him for his late attendance that evening . He asked them then to join with him in drinking the health of Bro . Charles Taylor , their Worshi pful Master , a request which was readily complied with . Ihe W . M ., in responding to the loast of liis health , said he could assure them that it gave him great pleasure to acknowledge the toist which had been so
cordially received by the brethren , and he thanked their P . M . ( Bro . Hamer ) for t' > c kindly words , in which he had spoken of him . It had happened , unfortunately , as on this occasion , that he had not been able to be present , but having been elected by them to fill the position of W . Master he had endeavoured to dr-cluvge the duties of his office lo the best of his ability . Since he had been elected to the office of W . Master he had been placed in a position elsewhere , which engrossed the whole of his time , and
therefore he had been unable to go through thc duiies of the lodge as effectively as he could wish , but they must take thc will for the deed . He had also been afflicted with very dire trouble , and it was only a chance that he was there that night , as he had been forbidden to go out by his medical attendant , and he must therefore ask them to excuse any short comings on his part . He thanked them most heartily , and wished that every one might enjoy prosperity and happiness during the year , and that thc