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dates for initiation . Bro . F . Craggs , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M ., Bro . G . F . Brett , P . M ., was also unanimousl y re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Walkley , P . M ., reelected Tyler . All other lodge business being disposed of , the brethren adjourned for refreshment , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

Hornsey Lodge ( No . 890 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleetstreet , E . G ., on Friday , the Gth instant , and was numerously attended by members and visitors . The lodge was opened by Bro . Edwin Lewis Axford , W . M ., and after reception of the report of the Permanent Committee the audit of the Treasurer ' s accounts and balance-sheet was accepted , and

the sanction of the lodge given to the holding of a lodge of instruction , bearing the name of the lodge , at the White Hart Masonic Rooms , Lewisham , under the Preceptorsh ip of Bro . Alfred Archer Drew , P . M . and Secretary of the lodge . Bro . Henry Pynegar was then raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . After a brief interval the ceremony of installation was proceeded with , and Bro .

George Alfred Pickering was presented by Bro . Drew as W . M . elect . The Board of Installed Masters was a strong one , there being present amongst them , and in addition to the Past Masters of the lodge , Bros . Sir | ohn B . Monckton , P . G . W . ; H . Garrod , P . G . P . ; Langridge , W . M . oq , G . S . ; F . Burgess , P . G . Steward ; Colonel Sewell , P . G . S . ; C . D . Singer , W . M . 12 ; Kay , W . M . 1139 ; lames Stevens , P . M ., P . Z . ; H . Shaw , P . M . ; H . E .

Joyce , P . M . ; Lyon , P . M . ; Becker , P . M . ; Dr . Joseph , " P . M . ; Walter Martin , P . M . ; Major Gunt , P . M . ; J . J . West , P . M . ; J . B . Gumming , P . M . ; J . Brandon , P . M . ; Dr . Churchward , P . M . ; and P . Dashwood , P . M . Amongst the visitors present during the ceremony were Bros . Hardy Smith , J . A . Brown , A . Thompson , Lovett , James Clark . C . Blanchard , Easrleton , H . B . Trant , Cole , and several

others . As well in the " Board " as in the Three Degrees , the beautiful ceremonial was carried through by the outgoing Master , Bro . E . L . Axford , with an amount of perfection and studied earnestness which would he difficult to surpass , and it is no flattery to say that we have but very seldom seen and heard those merits equalled . Bro . Axford has proved himself a zealous and painstaking ruler in the

Craft , and , like his successor , possesses the esteem and confidence of the members of his lodge . The jewel presented to him on the completion of his year of office was never better deserved by any Craftsman , and he may wear it with every self-satisfying conviction that it typifies work well performed and duties faithfully discharged . The newlyinstalled Master , Bro . Pickering entered upon his labours

in a manner which satisfied his hearers that the lodge had chosen a right sort of man for the position he will hold for the ensuing year , his addresses to the officers he was pleased to appoint being in every way to the point as the investiture proceeded in the following order , viz . : Bros . E . P . Cauderlier , S . W . ; J . Squire , P . M ., J . W . ; Dr . W . H . Kempster , P . M ., Treas . ; A . A . Drew , P M ., Sec ;

R . Garrod , S . D . ; F . H . Villanueva , J . D . ; Fred . C . Wildash , I . G . ; Geo . A . Thom , D . C ; W . J . Dombavand , A . D . C . ; Frederick Bevan , Org . ; and Bowler , Tyler . After the delivery of the usual addresses by the I . P . M ., and the presentation to him of the Past Master's jewel , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . After the cloth had been cleared the W . M . proceeded with

the toast list , and in the first place expressed his iitenticn to be brief in submitting the toasts , and in the second ventured to hope his example might be followed in respect of responses , as an ample musical entertainment had been provided for the delectation of the numerous company . His request was obediently complied with and the brethren were not wearied by lengthy discourses . It'is only necessary to

say that Bro . Sir John Monckton replied on behalf of " The Grand Lodge Oflicers " with a passing remark as to the pleasure he had derived in seeing one for whom he had a high respect in social and official life placed in the chair of K . S . in connection with a lodge of great repute ; that Bro . Garrod led the responses of "The Visitors" in terms of satisfactory appreciation of both labour and refreshment ; and that each of the other toasts were cordially received and suitably acknowledged .

The selection oi music was under the direction of Bro . r . Bevan , the Organist of the lodge , and was excellent in every respect . Miss Drew , a daughter of the Secretary , made a most satisfactory impression on her audience as well by the quality of her voice as the manner of delivery of two

of Hope Temple ' s charming songs . Bro . Arthur lhompson surpassed himself , which is saying a great deal , J ^ Tosti ' s " Venetian song " and Moore ' s exquisite ballad , the meeting of the waters , " and Bro . J . A . Brown and tiro . Bevan himself rendered valuable assistance in a lengthy programme . In the course of the evening , and by special

request , Bro . James Stevens delivered his well known and well received recitation , " The level and the square , " and "liter a most harmonious and thoroughly agreeable entertainment the brethren separated , much impressed with the eitorts of the Hornsey Lodge in the cause of Masonic good 'ellowship .

. Islington Lodge ( No . 1471 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge , which was held at the H / avern ' Highbury , on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., was attended by 74 brethren . Amongst the members present 7 „ Bras . Sidney Napper , W . M . ; J . M . Scarlett , Prov . . I-G . W . Essex . S . W .: H . R . Hardino * . I . W . •I . T ..

Mather , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C , Treas . ; F .. Blinkhorn , P . M ., f c *; C . M . Coxon , S . D . ; R . Loomes , J . D . ; A . Cox , ' £ - "•; J- A . Blount , Stwd . ; Harry Hunt , P . M . ; W . p , . rmur > P-M ., Prov . G . Treas . Essex , D . P . Holness , f . M . ; J . p etch p # M prov . G . S . B . Herts : A . C .

'laiestrap , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . J . i ' pV . askins , Organist 13 G 4 ; A . Buck , Past Prov . *?*< a .. W . Essex ; H . J . Patton , 1701 ; J . Cowper , Jim ., 607 ; W . H . Making , P . M . 1278 ; J . G . Cobb , *> -W . 227 S ; J . Duncan , S . W . 59 ; R . Baker , J . Rossiter , W A cl' Westei * b y * P-M . 1 G 13 ; F . C Robins , 1178 ; •A . bheppard , 1477 ; E . Moss , 1929 ; S . Grover , 1613 ; Bak ° ' -M * l 6 l 3 . * G * Grover , W . M . 1613 ; J . ¦ i 227 rt noias

R S t" - ' * •nipweu , a ; . o . , 139 ; W i * " 1 ! " * 799 , * T . J . Scroffer , 503 ; C . Handley , 474 ; lOnt •T o ' ' 799 ; A . Purvis , 1799 ; E . Sheldrake , W 1 o * Pfye , ' 9 ' 0 ; W . Hancock , P . M . ; and W . Th ? ' * l 3 Sl * rnnK e ' ° dge having been duly opened , the minutes were imL TJ Bro * I * M * Scarlett , Prov . J . G . W . Essex , was 1 rented as W . M . elect , and duly installed into the chair

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the ceremony being musically accompanied by a choir under the direction of Bro . ] . F . Haskins . The following officers were appointed and Invested : Bros . H . B . Harding , S . W . ; C . M . Coxon , J . W . ; J . L . Mather , P . M .. P . A . G . D . C , Treas . ; E . Blinkhorn , P . M ., Sec ; R . Loomes , S . D . ; A . Cox , J . D . ; D . P . Holness , P . M ., D . C ; 1 . A . Blount , I . G . ; Sheldrake and Fernhead ,

Stwds . ; and Couchman , Tyler . The usual addresses were delivered by Bro . W . Shurmur , P . M ., with his customary ability . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented by the W . M . to Bro . S . Napper , I . P . M ., in recognition of the ability displayed during his term of office as Master , and was suitably acknowledged . A satisfactory balance-sheet having been adopted , and other business transacted , the lodge was

formally closed . After banquet , the customary toasts were cordially honoured . Bro . | . L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C , replying for "The Grand Officers , " returned sincere thanks for the very cordial manner in which the toast had been that evening given and received . It was well known the Grand Officers

were thoroughly conversant with their duties , and at all times willing to undertake any work they may be called upon to perform . They did their best to uphold the dignity and integrity of the < raft , and were only too pleased to promote the peace and harmony of the lodges in general . They were delighted to attend lodges , and felt honoured to be coupled with a toast including the name of one so

beloved as H . R . H . the M . W . G . M . "The Health of the VV . M . " was briefly given by Bro . Napper , I . P . M ., who said that Bro . Scarlett , the newlyinstalled Master was highly respected and well thought of , well able to carry out the duties required of him , and thoroughly acquainted with all affairs necessary to ensure the happiness of the members .

Bro . J . M . Scarlett , Prov . J . G . W . Essex , W . M ., said he very highly appreciated the enthusiastic manner in which the toast had been received . The circumstances of his being placed in the chair had made alastingimpressionupon him , for he did not think it possible to have such a splendid gathering of supporters . Most of them were aware he had looked forward to the position with much interest for some

years , and now that he had attained the chair he must confess he felt the responsibilities very keenly , and should be anxious to discharge the duties to their satisfaction . He was vain enough to believe he could do the work not only with credit to himself , but satisfaction to the lodge . He could fortunately claim the late hour , and the fact that there were several musical items to follow , as an excuse for not

making any further remarks . "The Past Masters" was next given by the W . M ., who said that all the members of that body had a thorough interest in the lodge , and gave assistance and ready help at any time when called upon . He was proud to see such a good gathering that evening , for all were present with the exception of one—Bro . Cox , P . M ., who was absent through

illness—and that was the hrst occasion he could remember on which that brother had been absent on an installation night . He tendered to the Past Masters individually his hearty thanks for supporting him , and would particularly refer to Bro . Mather , P . A . G . D . C , for his kind consideration . It was always a treat to hear Bro . Shurmur , P . M ., in any of the work , as he was quite enthusiastic and sincere in

all he did , and he tendered him hearty thanks for his kindness in assisting in the installation ceremony that evening . He had also to thank the I . P . M . for taking part in the ceremony , for he was an earnest and sincere Mason . He should couple the names of the I . P . M . and Bro . Holness , P . M ., who had rendered valuable service to the lodge , to respond .

Bro . S . Napper , I . P . M ., said that during the 12 months he had been their W . M . it had been his constant endeavour to do what he thought right and proper in that position . He had seriously thought whether he had always been right , but he had done the best in his power , and from the compliment paid him in presenting him with the jewel , he thought he had succeeded in giving them satisfaction . He

felt exceedingly obliged to them , and as there were others to speak he could only say he thanked them , and that he wished success to the lodge . Bro . D . P . Holness , P . M ., thought he had kept the promise made by him , and had endeavoured to maintain the position of the lodge , for his services had always been at their disposal in order that the work should be carried out

a proper manner . Bro . W . Shurmur , P . M ., Prov . Grand Treas . Essex , said he considered it a very great pleasure and honour to be able to assist in the installation of their W . M ., with whom he was intimately associated in the Province of Essex , where Bro . Scarlett had proved himself an excellent Mason , and had been appointed P . I . G . W . He himself had

been fortunate enough , through the suffrages of the brethren , to hold the important office of Prov . Grand Treas ., and he was therefore pleased to participate in Bro . Scarlett ' s installation . He was extremely obliged for the kindly way he had always been received whenever he had visited the lodge as a Past Master . He was also obliged to Bro . Mather and others for kindly waiving their riarht and

allowing him to take part in the ceremonies on that occasion . " The Visitors" was next proposed bytheW . M ., who offered the visiting brethren a hearty welcome , and asked Bros . Frye , Westerby , P . M .,. and Grover , P . M ., to respond . Other toasts were given , and a successful meeting was brought to a conclusion by the Tyler ' s toast . Bro . J . F . Haskins directed the musical arrangements throughout the evening .

Covent Garden Lodge ( No . 1614 ) . —The regular meeting of this progressive and prosperous lodge was held at the Criterion ( Masonic Temple ) , Piccadilly , on the 10 th inst ., when there were present Bros . George H . Reynolds , W . M . ; G . H . Foan , S . W . ; W . Unwin , J . W . ; Edward Jacobs , P M ., Treas . ; G . Coleman , P . M ., acting Sec . ( in the unavoidable absence of Bro . G . Reynolds , P . M .

through a severe accident ); A . L . Bullen , S . D . ; G . C . Bond , J . D . ; G . Stacey , P . M ., Organist ; j . W . Belsham , I . G . ; J . Mayo and J . Citron , Stewards ; R . J . Potter , P . M ., Tyler ; J . Wise , W . J . Green , W . J . Thrussell , C O . Burgess , A . Packham , H . Price , A . Freeman , | . N . Nathan , W . M . Carter , J . Cox , and Harry S . Foster ,

Visitors : Bros . F . Kedge , LP . M . 2191 ; J . Rowe , 2191 ; E . J . D Bromley , J . W . 179 ; F . Jackson , J . W . 19 S 7 and 2191 ; and W . Harbert , 19 S 7 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . A . Verger was raised to the Degree of M . M ., and Bro . Joseph Wise was

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passed to the Degree of F . C . A ballot was taken unanimously in favour of Bro . Charles 0 . Burgess , 21 9 1 , as a joining member , and ballots for the following gentlemen as initiates : Messrs . John Cox , William M . Carter , and Henry J . Keen , which were also unanimous , and they being in attendance , were initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry .

The lodge was then closed , and adjourned to the Princes ' Room , where a substantial banquet was partaken of , under the personal superintendence of Bro . G . P . Bertini , the manager . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured . The Initiates acknowledged the pleasure they felt in being

admitted to the Craft , and the joining member , Bro . Harry S . Foster , thanked the VV . M . for his cordial welcome to the lodge in which he had been initiated , and Bro . Charles O . Burgess spoke of the pleasure it gave him to become a member of the Covent Gar'en Lodge , at which he had always been a privileged and welcome guest . The VVorshipful Master referred to the great assistance he had received from the Past Masters , in particular from

Bro . Samuel Hewett , I . P . M ., in having most kindly relieved him by working the Third Degree , and to Bro . Geo . Coleman , P . M ., for so ably fulfilling the position of Secretary during the regretted abse ce , through illness , of their esteemed Bro . George Reynolds , P . M . The Tyler ' s toast closed a very enjoyable meeting . The evening was enlivened by music from Bro . W . J . Thrussell , assisted by several other brethren .

Aldersgate Lodge ( No . 1657 ) . —PRESENTATIONS TO BROS . J OLLIFFE AND HUDSON . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on Monday , the 16 th inst . The members present were Bros . Arthur B . Hudson , W . M . ; M . R . Webb . S . W . ; ] . Larkin , P . M . 3 , j . W . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , P . M ., P . P . G . W . Middx ., Sec ; E . F . B . Fuller , S . D . ; G .

Rawlinson , J . D . ; J . Shotter , I . G . ; J . D . Allcroft , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; George Kenning , P . M . ; VV . H . Froom , P . M . ; E . Anderton , P . M . ; Alderman J . Renals , P . M . ; J . L . Jarvis , and S . Croft . Visitors : Bros . H . D . Sandeman , P . D . G . M . Bengal ; Sir John B . Monckton , P . G . W . ; J . H . Matthews , P . D . G . D . C ; C . F . Hogard , P . G . S . B . ; E . Letchworth , P . G . D . ; Peter de L . Long , P . G . D . ; G .

Low , P . M . 3 ; J . VV . Block , P . M . 3 ; T . Beard , P . M . 14 ; A . F . Pearce , P . M . 1572 ; T . Cordwell , P . M . 3 ; T . Minstrell , P . M . 192 S ; W . A . Crage , P . M . 3 ; H . Edwards , P . M . 13 S 5 ; . J . Purrott , P . M . 1479 ; H . C Heard , P . P . G . D . Herts ; E . T . Edwards , P . M . 78 S ; j . P . Fitzgerald , P . M . 216 S ; G . H . Hodgson , VV . M . 302 ; C . Lee , 1624 ; T . H . Alderton , 60 ; C . V . Hunter , 2205 ;

J . E . Wight , 242 ; W . Trueman , 1026 ; H . P . Cryer , 1671 ; C . Ashby , 3 ; R . Taylor , 140 ; J . M . Campbell , 256 ; A . W . Bush , I . G . 165 ; J . H . R . Bright , 194 ; VV . Potter , jun ., S . G . Spreat , Dr . S . R . Lovett , VV . M . 3 ; W . C . Clark , P . M . 3 ; J . T . Rodney Wilde . VV . M . 1718 ; Dr . H . J . Strong , P . P . G . W . Surrey ; T . Owm , P . M . 12 S 9 ; E . E . Harding , S . VV . 210 S ; VV . J . Beard , P . M . 101 ;

T . J . Sander , P . M . 3 ; Rev . R . F . Hosken , P . M . IOJO ; A . Caink , P . M . 1056 ; VV . Maple , P . M . 6 57 ; G . Harlow , W . M . 2147 ; C . Sellor , P . M . 28 ; H . Pocock , 5 6 9 C . Terry , P . M . 3 ; E . F . Staples , 2020 ; T . Kayler , P . M . 3 : J . VV . Squire , P . M . 3 ; A . Sandberg , S . D . 3 ; A . J . Altman , P . G . S . ; Baron de Bush , 1 S 27 ; R . F . Bush , W . M . 1 G 5 ; G . J . Sims , 101 ; C Grugeon , Go ; and VV .

W . Lee , S . W . 2381 . Lodge having been opened , the minutes were confirmed , and the audit report , showing a very substantial balance in the hands of the Treasurer , was unanimously adopted . Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , P . G . W ., thenassumed the chair , and installed Bro . Matthew R . Webb as VV . M . for the year . The following officers were invested , with the

exception of the I reasurer , who was absent through illhealth : Bros . J . Larkin , S . W . ; E . F . B . Fuller , J . W . ; S . White , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Rawlinson , S . D . ; J . Shotter , J . D . ; S . Croft , LG . ; and H . Thomas , Tyler . The VVorshipful Master , in presenting Bro . Hudson , I . P . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel , asked him to regard it

as a mark of esteem from the members , and as a souvenir of a very successful year of office . Bro . Hudson , I . P . M ., in acknowledging the gift , said he hoped to be spared to wear it among them for many years . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of a recherche repast , after which the customary toasts were given .

"The Queen and the Craft" and " H R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " were first heartily honoured , and the VV . M . then gave "The Grand Officers , " remarking that the brethren held the Grand Officers in high esteem , and hoped in due course to aspire to similar honourable positions . Their great thanks were due to the Grand Officers for their successful efforts in maintaining so well the honour and credit of the Craft .

Bro . Hugfh D . Sandeman , P . D . G . M . Bengal , said he had very great pleasure in responding , or rather he should have had very great pleasure in responding did he not feel there were great difficulties in his way . In order to make a good after-dinner speech they required two attributes—one was the possession of ideas , and the other was the facility to express them , and as he had no ideas they might easily

understand he should not be able to express them . Another difficulty was that they were restricted in their topics , and had but a small field of selection . They therefore had to fall back upon mutual admiration , which as Masons they bestowed with a liberal hand . As far as Grand Lodge was concerned , there were a great number of lodges in England and very few offices in the patronage of the Grand Master ,

and the result was that many a young Mason lost heart , and thought he could never attain the purple . On behalf of the Grand Officers he heartily thanked them for their kindness and hospitality , and asked them to allow him to have some future opportunity of continuing his observations . Bro . Alderman J . Renals , P . M ., said it was his privilege to ask them to drink with him "The Health of the VV . M . " He was quite sure they would take the kindly and

genial hint given by the W . M . tu all those whose privilege it was to speak , to limit their observations tu the smallest possible extent , because of the length of the programme , and they would agree that no volume ot words was necessary to commend that toast to their hearty reception . Most of those round the table knew his friend—Bro . VVebb , the W . M . of their lodge—and many of them could claim him as a very close and intimate friend . Some years ago ,