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behalf of the Boys' School under those circumstances . The I . P . M ., Bro . Simner , who represented the Girls' Institution last year , was , he thought , the most successful Steward sent up . It showed what the Domatic Lodge could do when the sympathies of the members were appealed to by a brother who had the key to the hearts of the brethren . He hoped a similar result would follow the efforts of the
brother they had placed in the chair , who would appeal to them on behalf of the Boys . He would not weary them with statistics and comparisons of the Charities , but they must allow him to place before them one fact which was that while the funded property of the other two Institutions was £ 50 , 000 or £ 60 , 000 , the Boys' School had only £ 17 , 000 . The number of boys had increased from 70 in 1 ,-61 to 258 .
The list closed on Saturday last , when they found they had 65 candidates , and could only find vacancies for 15 . There was room for more , but they dare not take the responsibility of admitting a larger number . If they could but realise an amount sufficient to provide for their necessary wants , he should consider they were exceedingly fortunate . He need hardly say that under those circumstances , he had
felt it his duty to make peregrinations wherever he could be allowed to urge his voice , and he had not altogether been unsuccessful . For the past three or four years he had attended their installation meeting , and had always enjoyed himself , mainly because he had received at their hands a hearty welcome . He hoped to be with them as long as he was sdared in health and strength , and to appeal to them
on behalf of that cause which he knew to be dear to the hearts of every member of the lodge . He did not like to take a pessimist view of things , he was rather an optimist , but he trusted the brethren would do all they could to relieve him from his difficult position . On behalf of all the Institutions , and especially on behalf of the Boys ' School , he thanked them most sincerely , and he should look
forward for the opportunity , if permitted , of being present at their next anniversary , and of having to return heartfelt thanks for the largest amount of contiibutions ever sent up by a Steward for any lodge , and that amount collected by Bro . Chapman , their esteemed W . M . Bro . Simner , I . P . M ., replied for "The Past Masters , " and said that asa new duty had devolved upon him to reply
for ihat toast , the brethren wonld excuse him from making any lengthy remarks . During his year of office he had received every kindness and every sympathy from the Past Matters that one brother could possibly receive from another . On his own behalf and on the part of the other Past Masters , he returned sir . cere thanks for the reception accorded the toast .
In proposing "The Treasurer and Secretary , " the W . Master observed that the brethren all shared the regret he felt at the abtence , through ill-health , of their esteemed Treasurer , Bro . George Everelt , P . M . He also eulogised the manner in which the secretarial duties were performed by Bro . Morris , Sec . Bro . Ferguson , P . M ., responded on behalf of Bro .
Everett , P . M ., Treas ., after which Bro . Morris , Sec , also replied . "The Officers " having been given and duly replied to , the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . A capital selection of music was carried out under the direction of Bro . Riechelmann , Org ., assisted by Madame Riechelmann and Mr . Musgrove Tufnail .
CITY OF LONDON LODGE ( No . 901 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Gui . 'dhal Tavern , Gresham-street , on Monday , the 16 th inst . The lari > e number of brethren present included the following members : Bros . D . Hughes , W . M . ; H . Harbord , l . P . M . ; R . Pittam Stevens , S . W . ; J . P . Hoddinott , J . W . ; Jno . Hughes , P . M ., Treas . ; Charles
Beaumont , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Essex , Sec . ; W . R . Haylock , S . O . ; Alfred Prince , J . D . ; G . Rubardt , I . G . ; J . E . Fini-, ter , Org . ; E . Venner , R . Gillard , and Geo . M . Gross , Stwds . ; D . Hughes , P . M . ; H . McClelland , P .. VI . ; A . Ginger , P . M . ; VV . Dance , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . R , T . Elsam , P . M . 201 , W . M . 2222 , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey ; J . F . Gooch , 177 ; B . Kenyon , 2012 ;
J . Wiggins , J . D . 1767 ; VV . J . Foot , 3 ; R . A . Kirkaldy , P . M . 13215 R . VV . Forge , P . M . 1 793 , P . P . G . D . C . Middx . ; J . Peter , W . M . 117 S ; W . iSimmonds , P . M ., Sec . 516 ; G . Thurlow , l . P . M . 516 ; G . R . Grape , S . W . 315 ; G . J . Barnett , A . D . C . 1929 ; J . Magrath , P . M . 1306 ; T . Coukhard , P . M . 1624 ; A . H . Hickman , P . M . 22 S ; D . Van Praag , 292 ; Wm . Sam , P . M . 163 S , P . P . G . S . B .
Surrey ; A . Mackey , P . M . 2054 ; J . P . Fitzgerald , P . M . 216 S ; R . Kerr , 6 97 ; A . Laurence , P . M . 1138 , P . P . G . S . B . Surrey ; Jas . Cooper , P . M ., Sec . 1769 ; F . H . Williams , 72 ; H . Conoily , W . M . 173 ; W . G . Payer , P . M . 1475 ; T . Jeffries , 1744 ; W . A . Tinney , P . M . 1319 ; Wm . Thomson , S . W . 2045 ; B - A . Mostyn , 2045 ; Geo . Basset , W . M . 969 ; E . J . Jeff , P . M . 435 ; Jesse
Brown , P . M . 435 ; F . Hurdle , 54 S ; G . W . Parkhurst , 1076 ; C . J . Smith , Stwd . 1623 ; J . Hyman , 1 S 53 ; W . J . Foster , P . M . 19 ; R . F . Cummings , P . M . 216 S ; J . C . Lawrence , 1356 ; H . Holmes , 1642 ; J . Morrell , 193 ; T . C . Thomas , 1 S 53 ; W . Milbourne , 2030 ; S . J . Dowling , 167 ; J . W . Jones , P . M . 53 S ; G . H . Williams , 165 S ; W . Gilling , 733 ; W . M . Clear , 538 ; T .
Freeman , 16 ; J . Wakeham , 1267 ; E . Dalzell , P . M . 1549 ; F . Bevan , 1706 ; W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 ; and others . Lodge having been opened and the minutes read and confirmed , the auditors' report was received and adopted . Bro . Thompson was then raised , in a most impressive manner , by the W . M . The installation ceremony was next proceeded with , and Bro . R . Pittam Stevens having been
presented as VV . M . elect , was duly installed into the chair according to ancient custom . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . J . P . Hoddinott , S . W . ; Haylock , J . W . ; John Hughes , P . M ., Treas . ; Chas . Beaumont , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Essex , Sec ; A . Prince , S . D . ; G . Rubardt , J . D . ; J . E . Finister , Org . ; E . Venner , I . G . ; G . M . Gross , D . C ; A . GingerP . M .
, , Gillard , Eade , and Newman , Stwds . The customary addresses were delivered in an effective manner by the Installing Master , Bro . Daniel Hughes , l . P . M . Ballot having been successfully taken in favour of Messrs . W . G . Toll and R . F . Lines , as candidates for initiation ^ they were impressively initiated into Freemasonry by the
newly-installed W . M . Propositions were received , and a letter read from Bro . Bona , who was recently initiated in the lodge , sending fraternal greetings from America to the W . M . and brethren . The lodge was then formally closed and an adjournment made to the banquet room , where a substantial repast was served .
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After the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . "The Health of the W . Master" was proposed by Bro . Daniel Hughes , I . P . M ., who said that the brethren would excuse him from making any lengthy remarks , as his voice had failed after the arduous duties in the lodge room . He had left a bed of illness , against Ihe doctor ' s orders , to be
present at their meeting and discharge his duty . It afforded him much pleasure to propose the health of the W . M ., as Bro . Pittam Stevens was a man with whom he had been associated ever since he joined the lodge . During the years their present W . M . had held various minor offices he had performed the respective duties in a most creditable manner , and had conducted the summer
banquets and balls to the satisfaction and delight of all . He had , moreover , endeared himself to every member ,, and had deservedly attained the summit of his ambition by being installed as W . Master . Bro . R . Pittam Stevens , W . M ., in reply , said that the l . P . M . had correctly observed that he had arrived at the summit of his ambition by being installed into the chair of
the lodge . Ever since he was initiated he had had ambition enough to desire to be W . Master . It was about seven or eight years ago that he was initiated by their esteemed friend Bro . Ginger , P . M ., and when he looked down the long list of members on that occasion , he could not help thinking how many years it would be before he reached the chair . However , he was now their W . M ., and was
proud to rule over such a body of men , and over such a distinguished lodge . There were few lodges that equalled it , and the fraternal spirit that existed between its members was one of its chief characteristics . He again thanked them for the honour conferred upon him , and for the hearty reception accorded the toast . The W . Master then said the toast he was about to
propose was one which he wished was in abler hands . It was that of " The Installing Master , Bro . Daniel Hughes , l . P . M , " and he should like to say all that that brother deserved said about him . The manner in which their l . P . M . had carried out his duties had not been surpassed by any member . They had had excellent W . Masters in their lodge , and there were few lodges which could say
that each Master had installed his successor . On the present occasion they had not been singular in that respect , and he thought the brethren must have been gratified at the manner in which he had been installed . He was much impressed by the working , especially at the Board of Installed Masters , which he had not previously seen , and he was convinced that the rendering of the addresses
had afforded pleasure to all present . They had expected great things from bro . Daniel Hughes , l . P . M ., and had not been disappointed , for he came of a good stock , being the last of three brothers who had joined the ranks of the Past Masters and become an ornament to the lodge . Their Installing Master had not been found wanting , for those three brothers worked together and studied Freemasonry ,
and that was the reason the ceremonies had been so well carried out . It was with considerable pleasure that he pinned on Bro . Hughes' breast the P . M . 's jewel voted by the lodge as a small recognition from the brethren for his kindness to them during the past year . He trusted the l . P . M . would be spared for many years to wear it in their lodge , and sincerely congratulated him on receiving the
jewel he had so deservedly earned . Bro . Daniel Hughes , I . P . M ., said for the manner in which the toast of his health had been presented to their notice , and for the manner in which it was received by the brethren , he could only express his great thanks . He had endeavoured to do his duty in the past as their W . M ., and had tried to carry . out his work to the satisfaction of the
lodge . He had now taken a step to the left , not , however , without a certain amount of regret . The duties of a W . Master were of a responsible nature , for it was necessary to see that the work was properly carried out , and that each performed the task alloted to him . It was also necessary , when lodge duties were over , to see that the duties of the banquet table were well carried out . He had endeavoured
to the best of his ability to carry out these various duties in their entirety . He had been forbidden by his doctor to be present that evening , but his love for the lodge was so strong , that he could not absent himself on such an important occasion . He begged to again return sincere thanks for the position he occupied , and for the honourable token of recognition the VV . M . had placed on his breast .
The Worshipful Master then announced his intention of representing the lodge at the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and appealed to the members to enable him to take up an amount worthy of them . "The Initiates" was next given , and having been duly replied to by Bros . Toll and Lines , The Worshipful Master gave " The Visitors , " to whom
he tendered a hearty and fraternal welcome , and coupled wilh the toast the names of Bros . Elsam , W . M . 2222 ; Foster , P . M . 19 , as representing the Corporation of London ; Conoily , 173 ; Porter , W , M . 1178 ; and Thomas , S . W . 2045 . Bro . R . T . Elsam , W . M . 2222 , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , responded , and , on behalf of the visiting brethren , expressed
sincere thanks for the cordiality of their reception . They had been delighted with the work , for the excellent manner in which the l . P . M . performed the beautiful Third Degree and the installation ceremonies , and the working of the W . M . in the initiations , had pleased and gratified them all . Tbey had had an unusual treat to see such a large amount of work . With respect to the hospitality , the visitors could
not possibly have desired anything more than they had received . He congratulated the lodge on its array of excellent Past Masters , and also congratulated himself on having the three brothers Hughes as officers in his own lodge—No . 2222 . Bro . Foster , P . M . 19 , after returning thanks for the reception accorded the visitors , congratulated the members
on the efficient state of their lodge , which he regarded as the representative lodge of the City of London . Other brethren having responded , "The Past Masters " was given , and duly replied to by Bros . Daniel Hughes , l . P . M . ; John Hughes , P . M ., Treas . ; and C . Beaumont , P . M ., Sec .
" The Officers" was duly honoured , after which the Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren separated . The musical arrangements , under the direction of Bro . Finister , Org ., afforded considerable enjoyment to all present . He was ably assisted by Bros . E . Dalzell , F . Bevan , A . South , and G . Bassett .
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ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . J . H . Thompson , W . M . ; T . Hunt , S . W . ; J . Petch , J . W . ; E . Bowyer , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; E . Bienkhorn , P . M ., Sec ; H . Hunt , S . D . ; S . Napper , J . D . ; H . B . Harding , D . C . ; J . M . Scarlett , I . G . ; Tyrrell , Stwd . ; Couchman , Tyler ;
Shurmur , l . P . M . ; J . L . Mather , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; H . Cox , P . M . ; A . C . Halestrap , P . M . ; D . P . Holness , P . M . ; C . M . Coxon , J . G . Cobb , A . Combes , J . A . Blount , A . Cox , F . Simmonds , R . Loomes , F . Awdas , J . H . Sheldrake , D . O . Ritchie , W . Jarvis , A . J . Fearnbead , T . W . Smith , and J . S . Smith . Visitors : J . Bayne , 1897 ; J . Shipley , P . M . 30 ; H . Rawes , 1353 ; G . Harlow , P . M .
1613 ; T . Scoresby Jackson , 10 S 7 ; and W . H . Messer , 25 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the meeting held in November last were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Mr . Charles Henry Stevenson and Mr . Phillip Faber , which having proved unanimous in both cases , they were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry . The
W . M . performing the ceremony in an admirable manner . The lodge then proceeded to elect a W . M . To the regret of the brethren Bro . T . Hunt , S . W ., declined to offer himself on account of ill-health . Bro . J . Petch , J . W ., was therefore unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . Edgar Bowyer , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., was elected Treasurer ; and Bro . Couchman , Tyler . An Audit Committee ( Bros .
Sheldrake , J . G . Cobb , and C . M . Coxon ) was then appointed . The Secretary brought forward his motion with reference to the lodge subscriptions to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution and proposed that in future all contributions be arranged so as to secure votes in perpetuity . This was agreed to unanimously . Other matters with reference to the Charities were discussed , and
a P . M . 's jewel was unanimously voted to the W . M . A petition from the widow of a deceased brother was presented to the lodge for assistance in securing the admission of a boy to the Royal Masonic Institution tor Boys , and a sum of money was voted from the funds to secure additional votes for that purpose . After the W . M . had received " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors , the lodge was
closed , and the brethren adjourned to do justice to the excellent dinner which Bro . Baker had provided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and honoured with the customary heartiness . Bro . Shurmur said that for the last time he rose as l . P . M . to propose "The Health of the W . M . " "Good wine needed no bush , " so without comment he gave the toast which he
felt certain would commend itself to every brother present . The toast was received most cordially . The Worshipful Master , in responding , said he should look back upon his year of office with satisfaction , and he hoped the lodge would so regard it . He trusted he should leave the chair with the good will and good opinion of every member of the lodge .
The Worshipful Master proposed the toast of "The Initiates , " which was cordially received , and duly responded to by Bros . Stevenson and Faber . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Visitors , " which was cordially received and responded to . "The Past Masters" was next , given and heartily received , this being always a popular toast in the lodge .
Bro . Bowyer responded . "The Treasurer and Secretary " was given and replied to by Bro . E . Bienkhorn , P . M ., Sec . The Worshipful Master said the good wine was sometimes kept till the last , he now proposed " The W . M . elect and the Officers of the Lodge . " He trusted his successor , Bro , Petch , would meet vvith the same efficient support
from his officers as he ( the W . M . ) had received during his year of office . The W . M . elect would have a large amount of patronage to bestow , and he felt confident that it would be used lo the benefit of the lodge . He thanked the officers for the assistance he had received from them during the past year . Bro . Petch , W . M . elect , responded , and said it was one
of the proudest moments of his life to be unanimously chosen by the brethren as W . M . He thanked them for the honour they had done him , and promised that nothing should be lacking on his part to fulfil the duties of the office to their satisfaction . He had a difficult task before him , his predecessor had been , in his position—uniquehis special gifts as a W . M . were not to be attained bv every
man . As to the officers , it was essential that the W . M . should be supported efficiently by them , as the ruling and working of the lodge with success was dependent to a great extent on their co-operation . Bro . H . Hunt , S . D ., said that he had done all in his
power to forward Freemasonry in the past , and in the future he would do the best to carry out any duties he might be called upon to perform . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings of the evening to a close . Bro . J . Bayne , Org ., and Bro . A . Combes did much to promote the harmony of the evening , their songs being excellently rendered and well received .
TEMPLE BAR LODGE ( No . 1728 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , at Anderton ' s Hotel , when the W . M ., Bro . Arthur Roger Carter , presided . He was supported by Bros . Adamson , P . M . ; G . S . Recknell , P . M . Sec ; Butcher , P . M ., the officers of the lodge , several lay members , and a large number of visitors , amongst whom were the following : Bros .
George Turner , J . D . 376 ; James F . Roberts , P . M . 529 , P . P . G . D . Worcester ; Charles Thomson , 1297 ; John P . Sadler , l . P . M . 1670 ; H . Carman , l . P . M . 548 ; Chas . H . Driver , 905 , P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; Alfred A . Milward , 2168 ; F . R . W . Hedges , P . M . 1900 , P . G . Swd . Br . ; W . S . Campbell , 1901 ; H . Medigle , 1320 ; John Kimpton , 1601 ; Dr . Richardson , 227 ; Geo . Sampson ;
and H . Massey , P . M . 619 , 1928 . After the lodge had been opened , on the motion of the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Rolls , J . W ., it was resolved that the sum of 20 guineas be taken from the Benevolent Fund and placed on the list of Bro . Rexworthy , W . M . elect , who is acting as Steward for the Royal Masonic Institution
for Girls . The Auditors' report was read , received , and passed ; after which Bro . Carter , W . M ., installed in splendid style Bro . John Rexworthy , S . W ., as Master of the lodge for the year ensuing , and was invested by the W . M . as his l . P . M . The following is the list of officers for the year : Bro . H . J . Rolls , S . W . ; G . J . Garland , J . W . ; R . Kimpton , P . M ., Treas . ; G . S . Recknell , P . M ., Sec ; F . Cleak , S . D . ; J . J . Stedman , J . D . j B . I .
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behalf of the Boys' School under those circumstances . The I . P . M ., Bro . Simner , who represented the Girls' Institution last year , was , he thought , the most successful Steward sent up . It showed what the Domatic Lodge could do when the sympathies of the members were appealed to by a brother who had the key to the hearts of the brethren . He hoped a similar result would follow the efforts of the
brother they had placed in the chair , who would appeal to them on behalf of the Boys . He would not weary them with statistics and comparisons of the Charities , but they must allow him to place before them one fact which was that while the funded property of the other two Institutions was £ 50 , 000 or £ 60 , 000 , the Boys' School had only £ 17 , 000 . The number of boys had increased from 70 in 1 ,-61 to 258 .
The list closed on Saturday last , when they found they had 65 candidates , and could only find vacancies for 15 . There was room for more , but they dare not take the responsibility of admitting a larger number . If they could but realise an amount sufficient to provide for their necessary wants , he should consider they were exceedingly fortunate . He need hardly say that under those circumstances , he had
felt it his duty to make peregrinations wherever he could be allowed to urge his voice , and he had not altogether been unsuccessful . For the past three or four years he had attended their installation meeting , and had always enjoyed himself , mainly because he had received at their hands a hearty welcome . He hoped to be with them as long as he was sdared in health and strength , and to appeal to them
on behalf of that cause which he knew to be dear to the hearts of every member of the lodge . He did not like to take a pessimist view of things , he was rather an optimist , but he trusted the brethren would do all they could to relieve him from his difficult position . On behalf of all the Institutions , and especially on behalf of the Boys ' School , he thanked them most sincerely , and he should look
forward for the opportunity , if permitted , of being present at their next anniversary , and of having to return heartfelt thanks for the largest amount of contiibutions ever sent up by a Steward for any lodge , and that amount collected by Bro . Chapman , their esteemed W . M . Bro . Simner , I . P . M ., replied for "The Past Masters , " and said that asa new duty had devolved upon him to reply
for ihat toast , the brethren wonld excuse him from making any lengthy remarks . During his year of office he had received every kindness and every sympathy from the Past Matters that one brother could possibly receive from another . On his own behalf and on the part of the other Past Masters , he returned sir . cere thanks for the reception accorded the toast .
In proposing "The Treasurer and Secretary , " the W . Master observed that the brethren all shared the regret he felt at the abtence , through ill-health , of their esteemed Treasurer , Bro . George Everelt , P . M . He also eulogised the manner in which the secretarial duties were performed by Bro . Morris , Sec . Bro . Ferguson , P . M ., responded on behalf of Bro .
Everett , P . M ., Treas ., after which Bro . Morris , Sec , also replied . "The Officers " having been given and duly replied to , the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . A capital selection of music was carried out under the direction of Bro . Riechelmann , Org ., assisted by Madame Riechelmann and Mr . Musgrove Tufnail .
CITY OF LONDON LODGE ( No . 901 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Gui . 'dhal Tavern , Gresham-street , on Monday , the 16 th inst . The lari > e number of brethren present included the following members : Bros . D . Hughes , W . M . ; H . Harbord , l . P . M . ; R . Pittam Stevens , S . W . ; J . P . Hoddinott , J . W . ; Jno . Hughes , P . M ., Treas . ; Charles
Beaumont , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Essex , Sec . ; W . R . Haylock , S . O . ; Alfred Prince , J . D . ; G . Rubardt , I . G . ; J . E . Fini-, ter , Org . ; E . Venner , R . Gillard , and Geo . M . Gross , Stwds . ; D . Hughes , P . M . ; H . McClelland , P .. VI . ; A . Ginger , P . M . ; VV . Dance , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . R , T . Elsam , P . M . 201 , W . M . 2222 , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey ; J . F . Gooch , 177 ; B . Kenyon , 2012 ;
J . Wiggins , J . D . 1767 ; VV . J . Foot , 3 ; R . A . Kirkaldy , P . M . 13215 R . VV . Forge , P . M . 1 793 , P . P . G . D . C . Middx . ; J . Peter , W . M . 117 S ; W . iSimmonds , P . M ., Sec . 516 ; G . Thurlow , l . P . M . 516 ; G . R . Grape , S . W . 315 ; G . J . Barnett , A . D . C . 1929 ; J . Magrath , P . M . 1306 ; T . Coukhard , P . M . 1624 ; A . H . Hickman , P . M . 22 S ; D . Van Praag , 292 ; Wm . Sam , P . M . 163 S , P . P . G . S . B .
Surrey ; A . Mackey , P . M . 2054 ; J . P . Fitzgerald , P . M . 216 S ; R . Kerr , 6 97 ; A . Laurence , P . M . 1138 , P . P . G . S . B . Surrey ; Jas . Cooper , P . M ., Sec . 1769 ; F . H . Williams , 72 ; H . Conoily , W . M . 173 ; W . G . Payer , P . M . 1475 ; T . Jeffries , 1744 ; W . A . Tinney , P . M . 1319 ; Wm . Thomson , S . W . 2045 ; B - A . Mostyn , 2045 ; Geo . Basset , W . M . 969 ; E . J . Jeff , P . M . 435 ; Jesse
Brown , P . M . 435 ; F . Hurdle , 54 S ; G . W . Parkhurst , 1076 ; C . J . Smith , Stwd . 1623 ; J . Hyman , 1 S 53 ; W . J . Foster , P . M . 19 ; R . F . Cummings , P . M . 216 S ; J . C . Lawrence , 1356 ; H . Holmes , 1642 ; J . Morrell , 193 ; T . C . Thomas , 1 S 53 ; W . Milbourne , 2030 ; S . J . Dowling , 167 ; J . W . Jones , P . M . 53 S ; G . H . Williams , 165 S ; W . Gilling , 733 ; W . M . Clear , 538 ; T .
Freeman , 16 ; J . Wakeham , 1267 ; E . Dalzell , P . M . 1549 ; F . Bevan , 1706 ; W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 ; and others . Lodge having been opened and the minutes read and confirmed , the auditors' report was received and adopted . Bro . Thompson was then raised , in a most impressive manner , by the W . M . The installation ceremony was next proceeded with , and Bro . R . Pittam Stevens having been
presented as VV . M . elect , was duly installed into the chair according to ancient custom . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . J . P . Hoddinott , S . W . ; Haylock , J . W . ; John Hughes , P . M ., Treas . ; Chas . Beaumont , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Essex , Sec ; A . Prince , S . D . ; G . Rubardt , J . D . ; J . E . Finister , Org . ; E . Venner , I . G . ; G . M . Gross , D . C ; A . GingerP . M .
, , Gillard , Eade , and Newman , Stwds . The customary addresses were delivered in an effective manner by the Installing Master , Bro . Daniel Hughes , l . P . M . Ballot having been successfully taken in favour of Messrs . W . G . Toll and R . F . Lines , as candidates for initiation ^ they were impressively initiated into Freemasonry by the
newly-installed W . M . Propositions were received , and a letter read from Bro . Bona , who was recently initiated in the lodge , sending fraternal greetings from America to the W . M . and brethren . The lodge was then formally closed and an adjournment made to the banquet room , where a substantial repast was served .
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After the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . "The Health of the W . Master" was proposed by Bro . Daniel Hughes , I . P . M ., who said that the brethren would excuse him from making any lengthy remarks , as his voice had failed after the arduous duties in the lodge room . He had left a bed of illness , against Ihe doctor ' s orders , to be
present at their meeting and discharge his duty . It afforded him much pleasure to propose the health of the W . M ., as Bro . Pittam Stevens was a man with whom he had been associated ever since he joined the lodge . During the years their present W . M . had held various minor offices he had performed the respective duties in a most creditable manner , and had conducted the summer
banquets and balls to the satisfaction and delight of all . He had , moreover , endeared himself to every member ,, and had deservedly attained the summit of his ambition by being installed as W . Master . Bro . R . Pittam Stevens , W . M ., in reply , said that the l . P . M . had correctly observed that he had arrived at the summit of his ambition by being installed into the chair of
the lodge . Ever since he was initiated he had had ambition enough to desire to be W . Master . It was about seven or eight years ago that he was initiated by their esteemed friend Bro . Ginger , P . M ., and when he looked down the long list of members on that occasion , he could not help thinking how many years it would be before he reached the chair . However , he was now their W . M ., and was
proud to rule over such a body of men , and over such a distinguished lodge . There were few lodges that equalled it , and the fraternal spirit that existed between its members was one of its chief characteristics . He again thanked them for the honour conferred upon him , and for the hearty reception accorded the toast . The W . Master then said the toast he was about to
propose was one which he wished was in abler hands . It was that of " The Installing Master , Bro . Daniel Hughes , l . P . M , " and he should like to say all that that brother deserved said about him . The manner in which their l . P . M . had carried out his duties had not been surpassed by any member . They had had excellent W . Masters in their lodge , and there were few lodges which could say
that each Master had installed his successor . On the present occasion they had not been singular in that respect , and he thought the brethren must have been gratified at the manner in which he had been installed . He was much impressed by the working , especially at the Board of Installed Masters , which he had not previously seen , and he was convinced that the rendering of the addresses
had afforded pleasure to all present . They had expected great things from bro . Daniel Hughes , l . P . M ., and had not been disappointed , for he came of a good stock , being the last of three brothers who had joined the ranks of the Past Masters and become an ornament to the lodge . Their Installing Master had not been found wanting , for those three brothers worked together and studied Freemasonry ,
and that was the reason the ceremonies had been so well carried out . It was with considerable pleasure that he pinned on Bro . Hughes' breast the P . M . 's jewel voted by the lodge as a small recognition from the brethren for his kindness to them during the past year . He trusted the l . P . M . would be spared for many years to wear it in their lodge , and sincerely congratulated him on receiving the
jewel he had so deservedly earned . Bro . Daniel Hughes , I . P . M ., said for the manner in which the toast of his health had been presented to their notice , and for the manner in which it was received by the brethren , he could only express his great thanks . He had endeavoured to do his duty in the past as their W . M ., and had tried to carry . out his work to the satisfaction of the
lodge . He had now taken a step to the left , not , however , without a certain amount of regret . The duties of a W . Master were of a responsible nature , for it was necessary to see that the work was properly carried out , and that each performed the task alloted to him . It was also necessary , when lodge duties were over , to see that the duties of the banquet table were well carried out . He had endeavoured
to the best of his ability to carry out these various duties in their entirety . He had been forbidden by his doctor to be present that evening , but his love for the lodge was so strong , that he could not absent himself on such an important occasion . He begged to again return sincere thanks for the position he occupied , and for the honourable token of recognition the VV . M . had placed on his breast .
The Worshipful Master then announced his intention of representing the lodge at the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and appealed to the members to enable him to take up an amount worthy of them . "The Initiates" was next given , and having been duly replied to by Bros . Toll and Lines , The Worshipful Master gave " The Visitors , " to whom
he tendered a hearty and fraternal welcome , and coupled wilh the toast the names of Bros . Elsam , W . M . 2222 ; Foster , P . M . 19 , as representing the Corporation of London ; Conoily , 173 ; Porter , W , M . 1178 ; and Thomas , S . W . 2045 . Bro . R . T . Elsam , W . M . 2222 , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , responded , and , on behalf of the visiting brethren , expressed
sincere thanks for the cordiality of their reception . They had been delighted with the work , for the excellent manner in which the l . P . M . performed the beautiful Third Degree and the installation ceremonies , and the working of the W . M . in the initiations , had pleased and gratified them all . Tbey had had an unusual treat to see such a large amount of work . With respect to the hospitality , the visitors could
not possibly have desired anything more than they had received . He congratulated the lodge on its array of excellent Past Masters , and also congratulated himself on having the three brothers Hughes as officers in his own lodge—No . 2222 . Bro . Foster , P . M . 19 , after returning thanks for the reception accorded the visitors , congratulated the members
on the efficient state of their lodge , which he regarded as the representative lodge of the City of London . Other brethren having responded , "The Past Masters " was given , and duly replied to by Bros . Daniel Hughes , l . P . M . ; John Hughes , P . M ., Treas . ; and C . Beaumont , P . M ., Sec .
" The Officers" was duly honoured , after which the Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren separated . The musical arrangements , under the direction of Bro . Finister , Org ., afforded considerable enjoyment to all present . He was ably assisted by Bros . E . Dalzell , F . Bevan , A . South , and G . Bassett .
Reports Of Masonc Meetings.
ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . J . H . Thompson , W . M . ; T . Hunt , S . W . ; J . Petch , J . W . ; E . Bowyer , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; E . Bienkhorn , P . M ., Sec ; H . Hunt , S . D . ; S . Napper , J . D . ; H . B . Harding , D . C . ; J . M . Scarlett , I . G . ; Tyrrell , Stwd . ; Couchman , Tyler ;
Shurmur , l . P . M . ; J . L . Mather , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; H . Cox , P . M . ; A . C . Halestrap , P . M . ; D . P . Holness , P . M . ; C . M . Coxon , J . G . Cobb , A . Combes , J . A . Blount , A . Cox , F . Simmonds , R . Loomes , F . Awdas , J . H . Sheldrake , D . O . Ritchie , W . Jarvis , A . J . Fearnbead , T . W . Smith , and J . S . Smith . Visitors : J . Bayne , 1897 ; J . Shipley , P . M . 30 ; H . Rawes , 1353 ; G . Harlow , P . M .
1613 ; T . Scoresby Jackson , 10 S 7 ; and W . H . Messer , 25 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the meeting held in November last were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Mr . Charles Henry Stevenson and Mr . Phillip Faber , which having proved unanimous in both cases , they were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry . The
W . M . performing the ceremony in an admirable manner . The lodge then proceeded to elect a W . M . To the regret of the brethren Bro . T . Hunt , S . W ., declined to offer himself on account of ill-health . Bro . J . Petch , J . W ., was therefore unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . Edgar Bowyer , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., was elected Treasurer ; and Bro . Couchman , Tyler . An Audit Committee ( Bros .
Sheldrake , J . G . Cobb , and C . M . Coxon ) was then appointed . The Secretary brought forward his motion with reference to the lodge subscriptions to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution and proposed that in future all contributions be arranged so as to secure votes in perpetuity . This was agreed to unanimously . Other matters with reference to the Charities were discussed , and
a P . M . 's jewel was unanimously voted to the W . M . A petition from the widow of a deceased brother was presented to the lodge for assistance in securing the admission of a boy to the Royal Masonic Institution tor Boys , and a sum of money was voted from the funds to secure additional votes for that purpose . After the W . M . had received " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors , the lodge was
closed , and the brethren adjourned to do justice to the excellent dinner which Bro . Baker had provided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and honoured with the customary heartiness . Bro . Shurmur said that for the last time he rose as l . P . M . to propose "The Health of the W . M . " "Good wine needed no bush , " so without comment he gave the toast which he
felt certain would commend itself to every brother present . The toast was received most cordially . The Worshipful Master , in responding , said he should look back upon his year of office with satisfaction , and he hoped the lodge would so regard it . He trusted he should leave the chair with the good will and good opinion of every member of the lodge .
The Worshipful Master proposed the toast of "The Initiates , " which was cordially received , and duly responded to by Bros . Stevenson and Faber . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Visitors , " which was cordially received and responded to . "The Past Masters" was next , given and heartily received , this being always a popular toast in the lodge .
Bro . Bowyer responded . "The Treasurer and Secretary " was given and replied to by Bro . E . Bienkhorn , P . M ., Sec . The Worshipful Master said the good wine was sometimes kept till the last , he now proposed " The W . M . elect and the Officers of the Lodge . " He trusted his successor , Bro , Petch , would meet vvith the same efficient support
from his officers as he ( the W . M . ) had received during his year of office . The W . M . elect would have a large amount of patronage to bestow , and he felt confident that it would be used lo the benefit of the lodge . He thanked the officers for the assistance he had received from them during the past year . Bro . Petch , W . M . elect , responded , and said it was one
of the proudest moments of his life to be unanimously chosen by the brethren as W . M . He thanked them for the honour they had done him , and promised that nothing should be lacking on his part to fulfil the duties of the office to their satisfaction . He had a difficult task before him , his predecessor had been , in his position—uniquehis special gifts as a W . M . were not to be attained bv every
man . As to the officers , it was essential that the W . M . should be supported efficiently by them , as the ruling and working of the lodge with success was dependent to a great extent on their co-operation . Bro . H . Hunt , S . D ., said that he had done all in his
power to forward Freemasonry in the past , and in the future he would do the best to carry out any duties he might be called upon to perform . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings of the evening to a close . Bro . J . Bayne , Org ., and Bro . A . Combes did much to promote the harmony of the evening , their songs being excellently rendered and well received .
TEMPLE BAR LODGE ( No . 1728 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , at Anderton ' s Hotel , when the W . M ., Bro . Arthur Roger Carter , presided . He was supported by Bros . Adamson , P . M . ; G . S . Recknell , P . M . Sec ; Butcher , P . M ., the officers of the lodge , several lay members , and a large number of visitors , amongst whom were the following : Bros .
George Turner , J . D . 376 ; James F . Roberts , P . M . 529 , P . P . G . D . Worcester ; Charles Thomson , 1297 ; John P . Sadler , l . P . M . 1670 ; H . Carman , l . P . M . 548 ; Chas . H . Driver , 905 , P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; Alfred A . Milward , 2168 ; F . R . W . Hedges , P . M . 1900 , P . G . Swd . Br . ; W . S . Campbell , 1901 ; H . Medigle , 1320 ; John Kimpton , 1601 ; Dr . Richardson , 227 ; Geo . Sampson ;
and H . Massey , P . M . 619 , 1928 . After the lodge had been opened , on the motion of the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Rolls , J . W ., it was resolved that the sum of 20 guineas be taken from the Benevolent Fund and placed on the list of Bro . Rexworthy , W . M . elect , who is acting as Steward for the Royal Masonic Institution
for Girls . The Auditors' report was read , received , and passed ; after which Bro . Carter , W . M ., installed in splendid style Bro . John Rexworthy , S . W ., as Master of the lodge for the year ensuing , and was invested by the W . M . as his l . P . M . The following is the list of officers for the year : Bro . H . J . Rolls , S . W . ; G . J . Garland , J . W . ; R . Kimpton , P . M ., Treas . ; G . S . Recknell , P . M ., Sec ; F . Cleak , S . D . ; J . J . Stedman , J . D . j B . I .