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TRANQUILLITY LODGE ( No . 1 S 5 ) . —The first meeting after the vacation of this lodge took place on theiGth inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , E . G ., Bro . J . VV . C . Mush presided . After the usual preliminaries Bros . Rosenfield and DeLeon were raised to the Third Degree . At the close of the business the W . M . did a graceful act in a graceful way , by proposing to confer honorary membership , with all the privileges of a subscribing member , uoon Bro . 1 . D . Barnett , P . M ., who for some time has

acted as Organist , but for many years has contnbuteu in no small degree to the pleasure and entertainments after banquet , and who by his unvarying kindness and courtesy has endeared himself to every member of the lodge . Bro . W . D . Bailey , P . M ., seconded the motion , which was carried with acclamation . Bro . Barnett , whose surprise was evidently genuine , was only able to utter a few words of thanks for the unexleased to bestow

pected honour the brethren were p upon him . , An ample repast followed , after which the VV-. M ., as is customary in these davs in many of the London lodges , lumped the three principal toasts into one , in the comprehensive form of " Loyalty to the Throne and devotion to the best interests of the Order . Although there were six visitors , namely , Bros . Mickley , P . M . 479 ; J . H . Sillitoe , 645 , P . P . G . D . C . East Lancashire ; 15 and Percival

Wagstaff , iSS ; Maas , 901 ; Brown , S ; , 1607 ; theW . M ., in proposing their health , coupled the names only of Bros . Mickley and Silitoe . Bro . Mickley replied briefly , and Bro . Sillitoe gave some interesting anecdotal reminiscences of brethren who , hailing from immense distances , inviting the members of a lodge they were visiting , promising hearty welcome , should an opportunity—which , however , seemed highly improbable—arise of a possible return visit , which was , after all , realised in a most unexpected fashion and out of the way

place . . , , „ ,, The W . M . next proposed "The Prosperity of the Inree noble Masonic Institutions , of whose glorious position they had every reason to be proud , especially if it is recollected that this year , by individual effort , no less a sum than £ 40 , 000 was collected for their support , a result achieved by the earnest and unflagging zeal of members of the Craft . He would couple with that toast the name of Bro .

Percival , who , in his reply , remarked that he had been engaged all day at the election of boys , and the amount of work would be understood when he stated that some 42 , 300 votes had to be examined , together with some 22 , 000 and odd brought over from former elections . Twelve boys were elected , and twelve mothers made happy . When it is stated that in the last seven years over a third of a million has been collected for the

Chanties , and that a very considerable staff had to be looked after , it will readily be conceived that the work could only be done by continual and sustained exertion and selfdenial , the burden of which was , however , lightened by the reflection that , as was taught in the ceremonies , " blessed is he that giveth , as well as he that receiveth . Bro . Bloomfield , P . M ., who responded for "The Past Masters , could scarcely realise his position as one of the

senior Past Masters . The W . M . was courteous enough to speak of assistance . Those who had passed the chair were always willing and able to afford assistance to the presiding Master , but , unfortunately , or he should rather say fortunately for the lodge , since he himself occupied the chair , which was now a good many years ago , there had never occurred an occasion at which any help from them was required . He could assure the brethren , should opportunity arise , it would be found the Past Masters were ready and

willing to prove in acts what was so kindly said of them in words . Bro . Phil Levy , Secretary , also responded . Bro . Staley , S . W ., having replied for " The Officers , " the Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close . The officers were Bros . Staley , S . W . ; S . Barnett , J . W . ; Boat , S . D . ; Peattree , J-D . ; Lyons , I . G . ; Dipper , D . of C . ; and Potter , Tyler . The Past Masters present were Bros . Croaker , Bailey , Bloomfield , J . D . Barnett , N . Moss , S . Moss , N . Gluckstein , and E . Gottheil .

CAPPER LODGE ( No . 1076 ) . —A highly sue cessful meeting of the above old lodge was held at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , E . C ., on the 12 th inst . Among those present who signed the attendance-book were : Bros . J . T . K . Job , W . M . ; James Mitchell , S . W . ; VV . Dorton , J . W . ; John Dorton , P . M . Treas . J . C . Pitt , Sec ; VV . Nevins , S . D . ; A . Mason , J . D . ; VV . Watkins , l . G . s M . W . Sherwin , Org . ; and T . S . Green , W . S . ;

Past Masters , H . Tapley , I . P . M . ; E . West , J . Gaskell , F . Brien , P . McCarthy , and others . Also Bros . E . Lane , A . T . Dale , W . G . Crow , G . W . Parkhurst , G . Treadwell , J . Tytheridge , | J . R . Sayers , W . ^ Robinson , VV . Temple , Meares , Capt . Spencer , and others . Visitors : Bros . J . G . Twinn , I . G . 130 G ; W . B . Carne , P . M . S 97 ; and J . Taylor , S . D . 554 . . Lodge was opened in ancient form , and the minutes of

the previous meeting received confirmation . Lodge was duly advanced , and Bro . VV . G . Crow , a candidate for the Sublime Degree was tested , and acquitted himself in a satisfactory manner . Bro . Job next gave a highly impressive rendering of the ceremony , raising Bro . Crow to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., which included a recital of the traditional history , and was listened to with wrapt attention bv the brethren . Next followed the important business

of the election of W . M ., Treasurer , lyler and Auditors , resulting in the unanimous election of Bro . James Mitchell , S . W ., as W . M . elect . . . Bro . Mitchell having expressed his high appreciation of the honour which the lodge had done him , Bro . John Dorton , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and

said it gave him great pleasure to be again the object wherein the lodge had placed its confidence , and trusted to continue to deserve it . Bros . Temple and Meares were elected as Auditors , and the following were appointed as the officers of the excellent Benevolent Fund in connection with the lodge : Bros . IIoI-

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liday , P . M ., President ; A . Mason , Vice-President ; with Bros . Captain Spencer , J . Tytheridge , and R . Brown as a Committee . Bro . H . Tapley next said he had a very pleasing duty , as I . P . M ., to propose that a Past Master's jewel , of the usual value , be voted to Bro . Job , their W . M ., for the really able and efficient manner in which he had conducted the affairs of the lodge . He felt it was quite unnecessary for him to dilate upon Bro . lob ' s ability to render the ceremonies and

the Sections . After what they had witnessed , to do so would be a waste of words , especially to those who had heard him work . The proposition was unanimously carried , and Bro . Job briefly returned thanks . Subsequently lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and the brethren passed an hour or so in social enjoyment , enlivened with some good and most agreeable music .

ST . JOHN OF WAPPING LODGE ( No . 1306 ) . — 'this lodge met on the 11 th inst ., at the Moorgate Tavern , Finsbury-pavement , E . C . Present : Bros . Thos . Wooding , W . M . ; T . J . Tyer , J . W .. as S . W . ; A . G . Clements , Sec , as J . W . ; C . Neal , P . M ., as S . D . ; G . T . Twinn , I . G ., as J . D . ; W . Oxley , as I . G . ; J . Magrath , P . M . ; W . Dawson , P . M . ; T . J . Tarling , G . Wise , Loftus , Oppenheim , S . M . Pipe , J . Carrociers , Crawley ,

Sommers , Hansmann , and others . Lodge was opened in due form , and the Secretary having submitted the minutes of the previous lodge meeting and of an emergency meeting , the same were duly confirmed . Of the two candidates for the Second Degree , Bro . A . W . Flack only was present , and he was accordingly tested as to his proficiency . This proving satisfactory , bro . Flack was duly entrusted , and lodge was advanced . Bro .

Wooding next worked the ceremony of passing in favour of Bro . Flack , in his well-known able manner , the junior officers lending efficient assistance . There being no other ceremonial working , the W . M ., Bro . Wooding , proposed an old friend of his and a worthy Mason as a joining member . This was pleasantly followed by the proposition of three gentleman as candidates to be admitted into the Order . These were all strongly supported ,

and promise a welcome accession to the muster-roll of the lodge . Some time was devoted to several items of purely lodge interest , and all having been harmoniously arranged , lodge was closed in due form and adjourned . Bro . Kingston having in readiness some light refreshments , tastefully served , th » same were discussed , and a really pleasant hour passed in conversation , during which Bro . Oxley gave a reading , and several other brethren contributed to the general harmony .

KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —This lodge met on the 3 rd inst . Among those present were Bros . Webb , W . M .: Cockburn , S . W . ; Appleton , J . W . ; VV . Mann , P . M ., Treasurer ; VV . Stuart , P . M ., Secretary ; Stranger , S . D . ; Cooper , J . D . ; Bates , I . G . ; Meredyth , W . S . ; Plowman , A . W . S . ; Speedy , I . P . M . ; Koch , P . M . ; George Everett , P . M . ; H . Higgins , P . M . ; T . C . Walls . P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; and Fritz , Tyler .

Among the visitors were Bros . H . Francis , P . P . G . D . Surrey ; Noble , P . M . 97 s ; Boswell , P . M . 13 S 9 ; G . Smith , jun ., W . M . 1 S 39 ; Dawson , P . M . 1 S 53 ; Ayling , S . W . 97 s ; G . Smith , sen ., J . D . 1839 ; Goodall , 33 ; Thompson , 169 ; R . Smith , 169 ; Gardner , 177 ; Sims , S 61 , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Mr . Robert Lingleywas ably initiated into

Craft mysteries . The vote of five guineas to the list of Bro Walls , who served the office of Steward to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls at the last festival , was confirmed . Bro . VV . Mann having given a notice of motion as to the erasure of members who were behind with their subscriptions for discussion at the next meeting , the lodge was formally closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary

royal and Craft toasts were duly proposed and honoured . "The Health of the W . M . " was given in warm terms bylthe I . P . M ., Bro . Webb , in response , expressed his gratification at the numerous attendance that evening , and also for the very excellent way in which the officers had assisted him in the work . Thanks to the establishment of a Lodge of Instruction in connection with the mother lodge , the working of his officers , who were punctual in their

attendance thereat , had greatly improved , and he hoped that that very praiseworthy result would long continue . In conclusion , he said that he had had a very long apprenticeship , and he felt that he was all the better for it . Some brethren arrived at the position of Master far too soon , and the consequence was that the working of a lodge was very frequently not what it should be . "The Health of the Initiate " followed . Bro . Lingley having responded , the toast of "The Visitors came next in order , and was

acknowledged by Bros . Francis , Dawson , G . Smith , and others . " The Past Masters " was responded to by Bros . Speedy , Mann , Koch , and Wails . "The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary " was received with acclamation , and was duly and ably replied to by Bros . Mann and Stuart . The toast of "The Officers brought the proceedings , which were throughout most successful , to a close . '

THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . — The installation meeting , and the first one of the session of the above lodge , was held on Saturday evening , the 14 th inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel . Bro . Charles Taylor , W . M ., presided , supported by his officers , Past Masters , members , and the following visitors : Bros . Ganz , P . G . O . ; Alcock , W . M . 1149 ; Vincent , P . M . 1 S 61 ; Jacob , 45 ; Artus , P . M . 34 ; Saul , P . M . 1201 ;

Manger , P . M . 1314 ; Birdseye , P . M . 715 ; Jones , P . M . 715 ; Crouch , P . M . S 57 ; Poore , P . M . 720 ; Clarke , I . P . M . 1 G 32 ; Lawrence , I . G . 132 G ; Saunders , S . W , 1293 ; Vateurin , S . D . 1687 ; Smith , S . W . 504 ; Medwin , W . M . elect , 1613 ; Linford , 1777 ; Morgan J . W . 1107 ; Church , 1365 ; M'Gregor , 22 ; Hawton , 749 ; Bird 1 S 15 ; Poupart , 9 ; Roon , 1159 ; Garland , 153 S ; Binstead , G 57 ; Wood , 1707 ; Glynn , 3 ; Gibbs , 1 G 13 ; Webber , 907 : Lacy , 170 G ; Frost , 172 S ; Thorpe , 34 ; Tulhem ,

iSG ; and Moles , 177 G . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , the first business was a ballot for initiation of Mr . Earnest Samuel Donaldson , which being unanimous , he was impressively initiated by the W . M . into Freemasonry . The next business to be brought forward was the installation of a W . M . for the ensuing year , when the chair was taken by Bro . Hamer , P . M . Bro . William F . Kibble , W . M . elect , was then presented , and , after the

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necessary preliminaries had been gone through , and all the brethren below the chair had retired , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Kibble was duly installed into the chair of K . S ., according to ancient custom . On the readmission of the brethren , and the customary salutes having been given , the new W . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Keeble , S . W . ; Baber , J . W . ; N . B . Headon , P . M ., Treas . ; Blackie , P . M ., Sec . ; Simpson , P . M ., Chap . ; Fendick , S . D . ; F . VV . Potter , J . D . ; Skinner , I . G . ; Jenkins , Org . : Durrant , D . C . ; Cadiot .

S . S . ; H . J . Bertrand , J . S . ; and Potter , P . M ., Tyler . Bro . Hamer then gave with good effect the usual addresses to the W . M ., officers , and brethren , and the installation ceremony was brought to a close . The report of the Audit Committee was recieved and adopted , and after a proposition had been made for an initiation at the next meeting , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren and visitors adjourned to the banqueting-hall , where a

splendid repast was served under the direction of Bro . E . H . Rand . At the conclusion of the banquet grace was sung by Bros . Frost , Kenningham , Walker , and De Lacey . The W . M . said the first toast that he had the honour of proposing was that of " Her Majesty the Queen , " a toast which was heartily and cordially received , but by none more enthusiastically or with more loyalty than by the body

of Freemasons . He , therefore , without further comment , gave them "The Queen and the Craft , which was well responded to . The W . M . said the next toast he had to propose was that of "The Most Worshipful Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , a name that need only to be mentioned but was received with every respect by Freemasons , for he had endeared himself to every class of the community , but

more especially to Freemasons . When there was any good work to be done , he had proved himself ready to do it , and to do it with a hearty good will . He had just heard that a threat had been made to attempt to take the life of the Prince of Wales , and if that should turn out to be true , he ( the W . M . ) had no language he could use to express his disgust and contempt for any being who could raise his hand against so good a Prince as he had proved himself to

be . He thought that they could not select a better moment than then to express their respect and esteem for the illustrious Prince who ruled over the whole body of Freemasons . Without any further observations , he would give them " The Health of the Prince of Wales , which was heartily responded to with loud cheering . The VV . Master then gave "The Right Worshipful Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , K . G ., the Right

Worshipful Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He said this was a most comprehensive toast , and time would not allow him to do it justice , as the Grand Officers numbered amongst them men of talent in various schools , and , although some of them occupied high positions in society , yet they thought it worth their while to bestow their time in promoting the Masonic art . They had that

night present with them two Grand Officers , Bro . Ganz , P . G . O ., and Bro . Simpson , Past Grand Chaplain , and who was also a member of their own lodge ; and he hoped that they should have the pleasure of seeing Bro . Simpson more frequently in the coming year than they had done in the past . Bro . the Rev . J . R . Simpson , Past Grand Chaplain , said he was glad to be present with them that day , and he

really thought that if some of the noblemen who were to be found amongst the Grand Officers had been present , they would in the Great City Lodge have found cemented those feelings which truly characterise Freemasonry . He felt it to be a great privilege to be a member of this lodge ; and he would say that there were few lodges of Freemasons where such good feeling and harmony prevailed , and where the officers took so deep an interest in promoting its

welfare . He was happy that the initiate was present to hear the testimony that he bore to it that night . He was obliged to the W . M . for the very kind way in which he had spoken of him as their Chaplain and a member of Grand Lodge , and he should always be happy to be present at the working , as well as that of the " Fourth Degree " of the lodge . Bro . Ganz also briefly returned thanks , stating how

gratified he had been during his first visit to the lodge , and particularly so with the work that he had witnessed upstairs ; the manner in which the new W . M . invested his officers was most excellent , and he hoped that during his year of office he might again have the pleasure of witnessing his working . Bro . Taylor , I . P . M ., said the toast he had to propose was one that he was sure the brethren would receive with great pleasure , and it was " Health and prosperity to the

W . M ., Bro . Kibble . He was quite sure there was no member of the lodge but wished him every success during his year of office . 'IheVV . M ., in response , thanked the brethren for the kind and very cordial manner in which they had received his health , and he might say that words of encouragement were always accorded to him . He felt it a . high honour to be placed in his present position , and he could assure them that he fully appreciated the hearty and kindly manner in

which they had received his name . The Worshipful Master said the next toast he had to propose was that of their brother initiate , which he might observe he had heard called , " the toast of the evening . The introduction of initiates represented new life , new ideas , and new energy , and it was almost difficult for old Masons to say what they did not represent . He had the authority of Bro . . Givynne , bv whom Bro .

Donaldson had been proposed , that he had known him for twenty years , and that he was a proper man to be made a Mason , and there one good member had introduced another . He congratulated him on coming amongst them , and he hoped in due time he would arrive at the summit of every Mason ' s ambition . He gave them " The Health of their Brother Initiate . " Bro . Donaldson thanked the brethren lor the very handsome manner in which they had drank his health , and he

assured them that he would do his best to become a good Mason . It might not be Masonic , but , as the Americans said , he would do his " level best . " The W . M . next gave " The Visitors , " coupling with the toast the names of Bros . Poore and Saul , who rendered great assistance in the lodge of instruction . Bro . T . Poore , in returning thanks , said it had afforded him a great treat by being present at the W . M . ' s installation , and , with respect to the lodge of instruction , it re " minded him of some lines he had seen at the Exhibition 01