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Craft Masonry.
J . W ., and the artlent charge to E . A . was delivered , in a very impress ' ve manner , by Bro . W . Sauter , S . W . Bro . Harry Wharton , who had previously answered the usual questions , was then passed to the Degree of a Fellow Craft by Bro . J . Whittaker , W . M ., who also gave the working tools . After "Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to the social board , when Ihe usual loyal and Masonic toists were duly honoured , and were interspersed with sonjs , & c . _
We heartily congratulate the lodge on the excellence of its work , the whole of the ceremonies being rendered in a most finished manner .
Ebury Lodge , No . 1348 . LADIES' BANQUET . The members of the Ebury Lodge held their customary annual ladies' banquet at the Criterion Restaurant , Piccadilly Circus , on Tuesday , the loth instant , when ladies and other visitors were hospi ' ably entertained to the number of 125 . Excellent arrangements had , as usual , been made by Bros . H . Fincham , P . M ., Sac , and W . C . Wigley , P . M ., Treas ., which conduced to the comfort and enjoyment of all present , and enibled the lodge to score a brilliant success .
. .. The visitors were courteously received by the W . M ., Bro . Frank Clark , and Mrs . Clark , and then proceeded to the Victoria Hall , where a choice banquet was served . Each lady was presented with a handsome bouquet of flowers , the gift of the W . M ., and also with a bo ' . tle of choice scent . After dessert but little time was spent in speechmaking , only three toasts being
given . The first was " The King and the Craft , " briefly given by the W . M ., who referred to his Majesty's position as Fijtector of the Order , and expressed the hope that he would long be spared to rule over a happy and contented people . Bro . Stuart Walker , I . P . M ., then gave "The Health of the W . M ., " and said he should like to have more time at his disposal to do justice to it and to express the fee lings he had towards the W . M ., and which were shared by all the members . As
there was a splendid programme of music , he was sure the W . M . would forgive him if he was brief . As the members knew , the W . M . and he entered Freemasonry together and had worked side by side until the present time when he ( Bro . Walker ) wis I . P . M ., and Bio . Clark was W . M . He was sure the W . M . felt proud to be the chairman of such combined beauty and knowledge . Having been to a few meetings during his Masonic career , he congratulated the W . M . on their splendid meeting . The W . M . had shown his interest in the gathering by providing a bouquet for each lady present .
He ( the I . P . M . ) had one duty to perform in asking the W . M . ' s wife to accept a little souvenir of the occasion as a token of the respect of the members for Bro . and Mrs . Clark . He was sure the brethren would receive the toast with as much en ' . husiasm as would d ' splay their feelings towards the couple . Bro . Frank Clark , W . M ., said that words failed him to reply to the toist so ably
proposed by the I . P . M ., who was an old friend of his . He bagged to sincerely think the I . P . M . and brethren for the proposition and reception of the toast , aid also on behalf of Mrs . Clark for their beautiful present which wis quite unexpected . A nything he had done he had been pleased to do , for although he was of a nervous disposition , his hea ^ t was in the right place . He should be pleased to do anything he c ) uld for the lodge .
Bro . Davis , P . M ., proposed " The Ladies and Visitors , " and heartily welcomed the ladies present . The ladies knew that this festival was an established institution in that and other lodges , and he regarded it as a feature to be encouraged . The ladies should be encouraged to take an interest in their functions—for although they c juld not participate in the mysteries of Freemasonry and the curiosity of the sex could not be gratified—they could assist in many ways . They could assist in the noble work of Chatitv . which formed a large proportion of the basis of Freemisonry .
They had done a great deal in th ; past , and he trusted would do more in the future for their Institutions . As regards the rest of the visitors , those who werenot Freemisons stood in a different position—for they could participate in their mysteries . They were not precluded if they adopted the right means , and although it was no duty of the members of the lodge to press them , if they joined the Craft it would not be the fault of Freemasonry if it did not produce happiness lo than , and make them more useful members of society .
Bro . Walter Darby responded for the ladies , returning thanks for the welcome given them , and assuring the members that if there were two such gatherings in the year Ihe ladies would be delighted . Bros . Lardner , P . G . Stwd ., and Glover also replied . A splendid music il programme was then proceeded with under the able direction of Bro . Stuait Walker , in which the following artistes assisted : Miss Florence Machin , Miss Edvthe Kemp , Miss Connie Bond , Mr . Ernest Cherry , Bro . W . Nelson , jun .. Bro . Mervvn Ward , Bro . and Mrs . W . H . Berry , and Bro . Mark Attwood , Org .
New Cross Lodge , No . 1559 . LADIES' NIGHT . This highly successful and very flourishing lodge held its election meeting at the Hotel Ceiil on Tuesday , the 10 th instant . Piesent : Bros . Saml . E . Firminger , W . M . ; G . H . Walden , S . W . i K . W . Foster , J . W . ; T . R . Busby , I . P . M . ; T . Wilson , S . D . ; W . Knill , J . D . ; A . Hammond , I . G . ; Thos . Grummant , P . M ., Sec ; A . Cogliati , P . M . ; G . F . Mcunter , P . M . ; J . S . Targctt , P . M . ; W . T . Winson , P . M . ; W . J . E . Ilamlilptnn P . M .. Oro- I . Whiteman . Tvler : W . Menninirer . P . M . : I . D . Graham .
P . M ., J . H . Leber , G . G . Honour , and W . A . Sutch , Stwds . ; and many others . The minutes of the last meeting were lead and coilirmed . Bros . H . Gett iffe and P . Smith were passed , and Bros . A . Uprigl t and E . Saunders raised by Bro . T . R . Busby , I . P . M ., in an exemplary manner . A ballot wis taken for Messrs . A . D ^ luca , A . E . Robins , A . Vallance , E . H . Warren , and B . II . Barrow , which proved unaiimous . Messrs . Robins , Warren , and Barrow being present , they were duly initiated in a veiy peifect and impressive manner by the W . M ., Kro . S . E . Firminger . The tlections
took place , which were unanimous—Bro . G . H . Wal len , S . W ., as W . M ., and Bro . J . D . Graham , P . M ., Treas . ; both brethren duly refolded , and heartily thanked the brethren . The following notice of motion was given : " Thit a Past Master ' s jewel , of the usual value , be presented to Bro . S . E . Firminger , W . M ., on his retirement from office . " The W . M . announced his intention of representing the lodge at the coming Festival of the Royal Benevolent Institution , and he hoped to obtain the support of the brethren , and make his list worthy of the New Cross Lodge . Bro . T . R . Busby ,
I . P . M ., on rising to move his notice of motion , said the W . M . had endeared himself to every member of the lodge , and had carried out the duties of the chair in an admirable manner to their entile satisfaction , and it gave him the greatest possible pleasure in moving it . This was seconded , in most complimentary terms , by Bro . J . D . Graham , P . M ., Treas . In reply , Bro . S . E . Firminger , W . M ., said he was greatly indebted to the brethren for the very many kindnesses he always received at their hands , and he
highly appreciated and heartily thanked them lor their good wishes towards him . On Bro . Graham , P . M ., being elected Treasurer , he paid a high tribu ' e of respect to the 1 ate Treasurer , Bro . Thiellay , P . M ., and said his utmos : endeavour would be to carry out the duties with efficiency , as they had been hitherto . Great sympathy was expressed with Iiro . Carlo Grassie , P . M ., D . C , who was very ill , and hopes were expressed for his speedy recovery .
On the conclusion of business , the brethren adjourned to the Grand Hill , where a reception was held by the VV . M ., Bro . S . E . Firminger , and Mrs . Firminger , to the number of 169 . Besides those brethren already mentioned , were Bros . J . W . Breeden , B . A . Calot , P . Smith , J . H . Callcott , W . B . Dick , R . Norwak , F . Hudson , W . B . Smith , L . French , G . W . Kriegbaum , R . W . Davey , G . Robinson , C . A . Antonelli , E . Abre L . Azario , D . Lewis , E . Rouard , O . P . Goring , G . Faaz , C . Allio , G . Fietta . G . H . Fisher ,
G . H . Candell , E . Barrow , T . C . Smart , L . Bendi , E . Manners , J . R . Wight , P . Cavalli , VV . E . Smith , H . D . Chibnall , O . Simmons , A . Formaggia , P . Cariello , E . Peroni , A . Peria , A . J . Cherry , A . Tinelli , M . Erde , and A . Crippa . The visitors were Bios . C . W . P . Douglas de Fenzi , Dist . G . Sec . Natal ; Oliver Diamid , 1729 , Dist . G . Lodge Natal ; J . Seaman , S . D . 2427 ; J . Gettliffe , 35 j H . C . Churale , 1431 ; F . G . Rizi , 1104 j A . J . Philcox , 1194 ; F . VV . Ferrari , 2 GS 7 ; H . Cornford , W . M . 1320 ; Duncan Tivey , 2771 ; J . E . Ward , 43 ; A . J . Chapman , 1663 » F . T . Davies , Sec . 2771 ; J . Martin , J . W . 63 ; C . H . Stone , P . M . 1641 ; P . B . Herbage , S . W . 2757 i H . Williamson , 172 ; S . T . Large , P . M . 221 S ; E . , Wood , P . M . 2466 ; A . Mas-
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cheroni , igoo ; W . M . Vickers , 1194 ; G . A . Berkley , P . M . ; E . F . Knighl , 2771 F . Thorold , 2771 ; E . Genoni , 26 S 7 ; J . Perry , 1924 ; A . H . P . Snow , P . M . 2191 ; and G . H . Davis , 7 S 1 . Among the ladies present were Mrs . Grummant , Mrs . Stone , Mrs . Graham , Mrs . Perroni , Mrs . Azario , Mrs . Cogliati , Mrs . Knill , Mrs . W . P . Smith , Mrs . Mirtin , Mrs .
Wood , Mrs . Walden , Mrs . Wilson , Mrs . Cran : e , Mrs . Busby , Mrs . Solomon , Mrs . Hammond , Mrs . Honour , Mrs . Herbage , Mrs . French , Mrs . Robinson . Mrs . Antonelli , Mrs . Fisher , Mrs . Perry , Mrs . Debus , Mrs . Manners , Mrs . Wight , Mrs . Formaggia , Mrs . Cariello , Mrs . Peroni , Mrs . Monndi , Mrs . GetHiff-, Mrs . Erde , Mr * . Peria , Miss ' Castell , Miss Brown , Miss Formaggia , Miss Chibnall , Miss Coleridge , Mijs Vanoni , Miss Antonelli , and the Misses Lessarego .
The reception over , the ladies were conducted to their respective seats , admirably arranged by worthy Secretary , Bro . T . Grummant , P . M . The banqueting hall presented a very pleasing sight , the tables being beautifully arranged and profusely decorated with flowers . The menu was exceptionally good and excellently served , and delighted all present .
On the removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave the toast of " His Most Gracious Majesty the King , Protector of the Order , " and said it was indeed a great honour to him to present , for never was there such a beloved Monarch . People all over the world were joining in the hope that the G . A . O . T . U . would long spare him to reign over their destinies . The W . M . next presented the toast of " Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Alexandra , the Prince and Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " and
remarked that she was a most gracious Queen , and ever since she first set foot upon English soil had endeared herself to the hearts of every English subject , while the Prince and Princess of Wales were loved and honoured by all his Majesty ' s subjects . The toast of "The W . M ., Bro . S . E . Firminger , " was proposed by Bro . J . S . Targetr , P . M ., who said that to him it was , indeed , a very great pleasure . No W . M . '
in the lodge had been more highly respected , or had done more to advance the best interests of the lodge than Bro . Firminger , which was shown by the excellent manner he had discharged the duties , and the worthy candidates brought into the lodge . Tnat evening was a splendid success , and was a proud moment fcr the W . M . to preside over so large and influential a company of ladies and brethren . He asked the ladies and brethren to diink to the health of Bro . and Mrs . Firminger in bumpers .
In responding Bro . S . E . birminger received quite an ovation , and said he could not find words adequately to express his gratitude for the very kind things said of him by Bro . Targett , P . M . Ever since his election as VV . M . he had received many kindnesses at their hands , and hid discharged his duties to the utmost of his ability . He wis indeed proud to have created a record in the lodge , with regard to the attendance at a
ladies' night , and jn standing as a Steward at the next Benevohnt Festival he hoped further to raise the record sum on his list , for it was his intention to d ) his utmost for the various Charities . He asked thj Iidies and brethren to accept his sincere thanks for the manner the toast had been received by them , and he was amply rewarded by their presence that evening for all that he had done for the New Cross Lodge .
Bro . Thomas Grummant , P . M ., stated the W . M . had entrusted the most important toast of the evening to him , that of " The Ladies , " which , he feared , he could not propose with that dignity so noble a toast deserved , but he gave it in all sincerity . Tbe last time he had proposed that toast in the lodge he spoke with bated breath , but now , as no doubt many of them had been to the Shaftesbury Theatre , he felt greatly relieved upon that point . We read of that mighty prince King Solomon having erected a glorious Temple , and we as Freemasons are proud to point to those three noble temples the Masonic Institutions , in the welfare and interest of which the ladies are ever to the
front with their noble assistance . Also , who could forget the work and self-denial of those noble wemen who had sacrificed their happy homes to travel abroad and assist in that charitable work of relieving pain and suffering in the various hospitals at the front ? For the W . M . it must be a proud moment to have his wife present at the record gathering ( 169 ) at the New Cross Lodge , and he trusted that , in taking a retrospect of his career in the lodge , he would feel that t hat occasion was not the least auspicious , and that he and the brethren of the New Cross Lodge would remember December 10 th , igoi , as a red-letter day in his life ' s history .
Bro . Chibnall replied on behalf of the ladies in very effective and appreciative terms . _ The W . M . next proposed the tcast of "The Visitors" in most cordial terms , giving to all a most hearty welcome . Bro . C . W . P . Douglas de Fenzi , Dist . Grand Sec . Natal , replied in an able and exhaustive speech . Bro . J . Martin also eloquently responded . At this juncture the Charity-box was passed round , which produced the sum of £ 7 5 s . lod . ( a record amount in the lodge ) towards the Benevolent Fund .
In propo ing the tcast of "The Past Masters , " the W . M . stated they were a splendid array , and so united a body , that he should be proud to join their ranks . He most cordially thanked Bro . T . Grummant , P . M ., their esteemed Secretary , and also the Stewards , especially Bro . W . B . Smith , for their great exertions in bringing the ' gathering to so successful an issue . Likewise he was greatly indebted to Bro . Busby , I . P . M ., who had so ably assisted him during the pa it year .
Bro . T . Grummant , P . M ., Sec , replied , and thanked the W . M . for the very kind terms he had used of him . That was one of the greatest functions ever held in the New Cross Lodge , and it gave him the greatest pleasure to assist the W . M . and make bis year cf office a grand success . Whatever he had done was for the love of the lodge , which was dear to his heart , and he felt he had the hearty cooperation of every member in it . Bro . Busby , I . P . M ., also very ably responded , and was only too ready to do all in his power to further the interest of the lodge .
As a souvenir of the happy meeting , a splendid bottle of Japanese scent was presented lo each lady from "Bro . S . E , Firminger , W . M ., with compliments and best withis for a Merry Christmas . " An excellent progiamme of music was arranged under the direction of Bros . T . R . Busby , I . P . M . j J . D . Graham , P . M . ; and W . B . Smith , the artistes being Mrs . Kite Fiiminger , who , by special desire , sang " Down the vale" and "The jewel of Aiia , " which were loudly encored , Master Graham ( encored ) , Bros . Walter Grace ( encored ) , John Solomon ( comet ) , Duncan Tovey , Scott Russell , and Bro . and Mrs . Gardy ( entettainere ) , all ot whom had a grand reception .
Bro . W . 1 . Winsor , P . M ., acted throughout the evening as a most efficient toastmaster ; Bro . J . K . Hambleton , P . M ., Organist ; and Bro . Sidney Hill very ably accompanied . The whole proceedings reflected the greatest credit upon Bros . Thos . Grummant , P . M . ; F . R . Busby , I . P . M . ; J . D . Graham , P . M . ; and W . B . Smith for their indefatigable exertions in providing so excellent an entertainment .
Mozart Lodge , No . 1929 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . WALTER SALMON . The installation of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , on Saturday , ihe 7 th instant , when some excellent working was witnessed , and as was but fitting in a musical lodge , harmony prevailed throughout the proceedings . The brethren present included : Bros . ] . A . Chalk , W . M . ; E . Branscomoe , I . P . M . ; \ V . Salmon , S . W . ; J . J . Kern , J . W . ; VV . J . Macfarlane , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Flood .
P . M ., Sec ; Augustus Toop , S . D . ; J . Sinclair , ) . D . ; I ' refelyn Divid , D . C . ; C . Freeman , I . G . ; 1 " . Whatley , W . H . Bartlett . S . E . McLewin , F . Oxley , Wingrove Ives , F . Ashplant , G . Briggs , and R . J . Porter . Visiters : Andrew Holmes , P . M . J 48 ; H . J . Salmon , A . E . Chaloner , 106 9 ; G . S . Stainton , 2191 ; E . T . Atkinson , W . M . 2191 ; E . Waymouth , W . M . 1744 ; N . Watt , 1 S 3 ; M . L-. wick , W . M . 25 S 0 ; J . Thorpe , 2507 ; H . Reynolds , J . W . 21 S 2 ; tf . W . Salmon , 1563 ; C . A . Belton , 2152 ; W . W . Lee , P . M ., and others .
After the opening of the lodge Bro . Hoare wis passed to the Second Degree . Bro . J . A . Chalk then installed Bro . Walter Silmon as his successor in the chair of VV . M . in a masterly manner . Bro . C . H . Howlett , P . M ., acted as D . C , and gave the usual addresses in excellent style . The ollicers invested were : Bro . J . J . Kern , S . W . ; A . Toop , P . P . G . Org ., J . W . ; H . J . Macfarlane , P . P . G . Org ., Treas . ; Fredk . Flood , P . P . G . A . D . C , Sec ; J . Sinclair , S . D . ; Trefelyn David , J . D . ; C . H . Howlett , P . M ., D . C ; C . W , Freeman , I . G . ; E . Branscom . be , P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; F ,
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J . W ., and the artlent charge to E . A . was delivered , in a very impress ' ve manner , by Bro . W . Sauter , S . W . Bro . Harry Wharton , who had previously answered the usual questions , was then passed to the Degree of a Fellow Craft by Bro . J . Whittaker , W . M ., who also gave the working tools . After "Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to the social board , when Ihe usual loyal and Masonic toists were duly honoured , and were interspersed with sonjs , & c . _
We heartily congratulate the lodge on the excellence of its work , the whole of the ceremonies being rendered in a most finished manner .
Ebury Lodge , No . 1348 . LADIES' BANQUET . The members of the Ebury Lodge held their customary annual ladies' banquet at the Criterion Restaurant , Piccadilly Circus , on Tuesday , the loth instant , when ladies and other visitors were hospi ' ably entertained to the number of 125 . Excellent arrangements had , as usual , been made by Bros . H . Fincham , P . M ., Sac , and W . C . Wigley , P . M ., Treas ., which conduced to the comfort and enjoyment of all present , and enibled the lodge to score a brilliant success .
. .. The visitors were courteously received by the W . M ., Bro . Frank Clark , and Mrs . Clark , and then proceeded to the Victoria Hall , where a choice banquet was served . Each lady was presented with a handsome bouquet of flowers , the gift of the W . M ., and also with a bo ' . tle of choice scent . After dessert but little time was spent in speechmaking , only three toasts being
given . The first was " The King and the Craft , " briefly given by the W . M ., who referred to his Majesty's position as Fijtector of the Order , and expressed the hope that he would long be spared to rule over a happy and contented people . Bro . Stuart Walker , I . P . M ., then gave "The Health of the W . M ., " and said he should like to have more time at his disposal to do justice to it and to express the fee lings he had towards the W . M ., and which were shared by all the members . As
there was a splendid programme of music , he was sure the W . M . would forgive him if he was brief . As the members knew , the W . M . and he entered Freemasonry together and had worked side by side until the present time when he ( Bro . Walker ) wis I . P . M ., and Bio . Clark was W . M . He was sure the W . M . felt proud to be the chairman of such combined beauty and knowledge . Having been to a few meetings during his Masonic career , he congratulated the W . M . on their splendid meeting . The W . M . had shown his interest in the gathering by providing a bouquet for each lady present .
He ( the I . P . M . ) had one duty to perform in asking the W . M . ' s wife to accept a little souvenir of the occasion as a token of the respect of the members for Bro . and Mrs . Clark . He was sure the brethren would receive the toast with as much en ' . husiasm as would d ' splay their feelings towards the couple . Bro . Frank Clark , W . M ., said that words failed him to reply to the toist so ably
proposed by the I . P . M ., who was an old friend of his . He bagged to sincerely think the I . P . M . and brethren for the proposition and reception of the toast , aid also on behalf of Mrs . Clark for their beautiful present which wis quite unexpected . A nything he had done he had been pleased to do , for although he was of a nervous disposition , his hea ^ t was in the right place . He should be pleased to do anything he c ) uld for the lodge .
Bro . Davis , P . M ., proposed " The Ladies and Visitors , " and heartily welcomed the ladies present . The ladies knew that this festival was an established institution in that and other lodges , and he regarded it as a feature to be encouraged . The ladies should be encouraged to take an interest in their functions—for although they c juld not participate in the mysteries of Freemasonry and the curiosity of the sex could not be gratified—they could assist in many ways . They could assist in the noble work of Chatitv . which formed a large proportion of the basis of Freemisonry .
They had done a great deal in th ; past , and he trusted would do more in the future for their Institutions . As regards the rest of the visitors , those who werenot Freemisons stood in a different position—for they could participate in their mysteries . They were not precluded if they adopted the right means , and although it was no duty of the members of the lodge to press them , if they joined the Craft it would not be the fault of Freemasonry if it did not produce happiness lo than , and make them more useful members of society .
Bro . Walter Darby responded for the ladies , returning thanks for the welcome given them , and assuring the members that if there were two such gatherings in the year Ihe ladies would be delighted . Bros . Lardner , P . G . Stwd ., and Glover also replied . A splendid music il programme was then proceeded with under the able direction of Bro . Stuait Walker , in which the following artistes assisted : Miss Florence Machin , Miss Edvthe Kemp , Miss Connie Bond , Mr . Ernest Cherry , Bro . W . Nelson , jun .. Bro . Mervvn Ward , Bro . and Mrs . W . H . Berry , and Bro . Mark Attwood , Org .
New Cross Lodge , No . 1559 . LADIES' NIGHT . This highly successful and very flourishing lodge held its election meeting at the Hotel Ceiil on Tuesday , the 10 th instant . Piesent : Bros . Saml . E . Firminger , W . M . ; G . H . Walden , S . W . i K . W . Foster , J . W . ; T . R . Busby , I . P . M . ; T . Wilson , S . D . ; W . Knill , J . D . ; A . Hammond , I . G . ; Thos . Grummant , P . M ., Sec ; A . Cogliati , P . M . ; G . F . Mcunter , P . M . ; J . S . Targctt , P . M . ; W . T . Winson , P . M . ; W . J . E . Ilamlilptnn P . M .. Oro- I . Whiteman . Tvler : W . Menninirer . P . M . : I . D . Graham .
P . M ., J . H . Leber , G . G . Honour , and W . A . Sutch , Stwds . ; and many others . The minutes of the last meeting were lead and coilirmed . Bros . H . Gett iffe and P . Smith were passed , and Bros . A . Uprigl t and E . Saunders raised by Bro . T . R . Busby , I . P . M ., in an exemplary manner . A ballot wis taken for Messrs . A . D ^ luca , A . E . Robins , A . Vallance , E . H . Warren , and B . II . Barrow , which proved unaiimous . Messrs . Robins , Warren , and Barrow being present , they were duly initiated in a veiy peifect and impressive manner by the W . M ., Kro . S . E . Firminger . The tlections
took place , which were unanimous—Bro . G . H . Wal len , S . W ., as W . M ., and Bro . J . D . Graham , P . M ., Treas . ; both brethren duly refolded , and heartily thanked the brethren . The following notice of motion was given : " Thit a Past Master ' s jewel , of the usual value , be presented to Bro . S . E . Firminger , W . M ., on his retirement from office . " The W . M . announced his intention of representing the lodge at the coming Festival of the Royal Benevolent Institution , and he hoped to obtain the support of the brethren , and make his list worthy of the New Cross Lodge . Bro . T . R . Busby ,
I . P . M ., on rising to move his notice of motion , said the W . M . had endeared himself to every member of the lodge , and had carried out the duties of the chair in an admirable manner to their entile satisfaction , and it gave him the greatest possible pleasure in moving it . This was seconded , in most complimentary terms , by Bro . J . D . Graham , P . M ., Treas . In reply , Bro . S . E . Firminger , W . M ., said he was greatly indebted to the brethren for the very many kindnesses he always received at their hands , and he
highly appreciated and heartily thanked them lor their good wishes towards him . On Bro . Graham , P . M ., being elected Treasurer , he paid a high tribu ' e of respect to the 1 ate Treasurer , Bro . Thiellay , P . M ., and said his utmos : endeavour would be to carry out the duties with efficiency , as they had been hitherto . Great sympathy was expressed with Iiro . Carlo Grassie , P . M ., D . C , who was very ill , and hopes were expressed for his speedy recovery .
On the conclusion of business , the brethren adjourned to the Grand Hill , where a reception was held by the VV . M ., Bro . S . E . Firminger , and Mrs . Firminger , to the number of 169 . Besides those brethren already mentioned , were Bros . J . W . Breeden , B . A . Calot , P . Smith , J . H . Callcott , W . B . Dick , R . Norwak , F . Hudson , W . B . Smith , L . French , G . W . Kriegbaum , R . W . Davey , G . Robinson , C . A . Antonelli , E . Abre L . Azario , D . Lewis , E . Rouard , O . P . Goring , G . Faaz , C . Allio , G . Fietta . G . H . Fisher ,
G . H . Candell , E . Barrow , T . C . Smart , L . Bendi , E . Manners , J . R . Wight , P . Cavalli , VV . E . Smith , H . D . Chibnall , O . Simmons , A . Formaggia , P . Cariello , E . Peroni , A . Peria , A . J . Cherry , A . Tinelli , M . Erde , and A . Crippa . The visitors were Bios . C . W . P . Douglas de Fenzi , Dist . G . Sec . Natal ; Oliver Diamid , 1729 , Dist . G . Lodge Natal ; J . Seaman , S . D . 2427 ; J . Gettliffe , 35 j H . C . Churale , 1431 ; F . G . Rizi , 1104 j A . J . Philcox , 1194 ; F . VV . Ferrari , 2 GS 7 ; H . Cornford , W . M . 1320 ; Duncan Tivey , 2771 ; J . E . Ward , 43 ; A . J . Chapman , 1663 » F . T . Davies , Sec . 2771 ; J . Martin , J . W . 63 ; C . H . Stone , P . M . 1641 ; P . B . Herbage , S . W . 2757 i H . Williamson , 172 ; S . T . Large , P . M . 221 S ; E . , Wood , P . M . 2466 ; A . Mas-
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cheroni , igoo ; W . M . Vickers , 1194 ; G . A . Berkley , P . M . ; E . F . Knighl , 2771 F . Thorold , 2771 ; E . Genoni , 26 S 7 ; J . Perry , 1924 ; A . H . P . Snow , P . M . 2191 ; and G . H . Davis , 7 S 1 . Among the ladies present were Mrs . Grummant , Mrs . Stone , Mrs . Graham , Mrs . Perroni , Mrs . Azario , Mrs . Cogliati , Mrs . Knill , Mrs . W . P . Smith , Mrs . Mirtin , Mrs .
Wood , Mrs . Walden , Mrs . Wilson , Mrs . Cran : e , Mrs . Busby , Mrs . Solomon , Mrs . Hammond , Mrs . Honour , Mrs . Herbage , Mrs . French , Mrs . Robinson . Mrs . Antonelli , Mrs . Fisher , Mrs . Perry , Mrs . Debus , Mrs . Manners , Mrs . Wight , Mrs . Formaggia , Mrs . Cariello , Mrs . Peroni , Mrs . Monndi , Mrs . GetHiff-, Mrs . Erde , Mr * . Peria , Miss ' Castell , Miss Brown , Miss Formaggia , Miss Chibnall , Miss Coleridge , Mijs Vanoni , Miss Antonelli , and the Misses Lessarego .
The reception over , the ladies were conducted to their respective seats , admirably arranged by worthy Secretary , Bro . T . Grummant , P . M . The banqueting hall presented a very pleasing sight , the tables being beautifully arranged and profusely decorated with flowers . The menu was exceptionally good and excellently served , and delighted all present .
On the removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave the toast of " His Most Gracious Majesty the King , Protector of the Order , " and said it was indeed a great honour to him to present , for never was there such a beloved Monarch . People all over the world were joining in the hope that the G . A . O . T . U . would long spare him to reign over their destinies . The W . M . next presented the toast of " Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Alexandra , the Prince and Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " and
remarked that she was a most gracious Queen , and ever since she first set foot upon English soil had endeared herself to the hearts of every English subject , while the Prince and Princess of Wales were loved and honoured by all his Majesty ' s subjects . The toast of "The W . M ., Bro . S . E . Firminger , " was proposed by Bro . J . S . Targetr , P . M ., who said that to him it was , indeed , a very great pleasure . No W . M . '
in the lodge had been more highly respected , or had done more to advance the best interests of the lodge than Bro . Firminger , which was shown by the excellent manner he had discharged the duties , and the worthy candidates brought into the lodge . Tnat evening was a splendid success , and was a proud moment fcr the W . M . to preside over so large and influential a company of ladies and brethren . He asked the ladies and brethren to diink to the health of Bro . and Mrs . Firminger in bumpers .
In responding Bro . S . E . birminger received quite an ovation , and said he could not find words adequately to express his gratitude for the very kind things said of him by Bro . Targett , P . M . Ever since his election as VV . M . he had received many kindnesses at their hands , and hid discharged his duties to the utmost of his ability . He wis indeed proud to have created a record in the lodge , with regard to the attendance at a
ladies' night , and jn standing as a Steward at the next Benevohnt Festival he hoped further to raise the record sum on his list , for it was his intention to d ) his utmost for the various Charities . He asked thj Iidies and brethren to accept his sincere thanks for the manner the toast had been received by them , and he was amply rewarded by their presence that evening for all that he had done for the New Cross Lodge .
Bro . Thomas Grummant , P . M ., stated the W . M . had entrusted the most important toast of the evening to him , that of " The Ladies , " which , he feared , he could not propose with that dignity so noble a toast deserved , but he gave it in all sincerity . Tbe last time he had proposed that toast in the lodge he spoke with bated breath , but now , as no doubt many of them had been to the Shaftesbury Theatre , he felt greatly relieved upon that point . We read of that mighty prince King Solomon having erected a glorious Temple , and we as Freemasons are proud to point to those three noble temples the Masonic Institutions , in the welfare and interest of which the ladies are ever to the
front with their noble assistance . Also , who could forget the work and self-denial of those noble wemen who had sacrificed their happy homes to travel abroad and assist in that charitable work of relieving pain and suffering in the various hospitals at the front ? For the W . M . it must be a proud moment to have his wife present at the record gathering ( 169 ) at the New Cross Lodge , and he trusted that , in taking a retrospect of his career in the lodge , he would feel that t hat occasion was not the least auspicious , and that he and the brethren of the New Cross Lodge would remember December 10 th , igoi , as a red-letter day in his life ' s history .
Bro . Chibnall replied on behalf of the ladies in very effective and appreciative terms . _ The W . M . next proposed the tcast of "The Visitors" in most cordial terms , giving to all a most hearty welcome . Bro . C . W . P . Douglas de Fenzi , Dist . Grand Sec . Natal , replied in an able and exhaustive speech . Bro . J . Martin also eloquently responded . At this juncture the Charity-box was passed round , which produced the sum of £ 7 5 s . lod . ( a record amount in the lodge ) towards the Benevolent Fund .
In propo ing the tcast of "The Past Masters , " the W . M . stated they were a splendid array , and so united a body , that he should be proud to join their ranks . He most cordially thanked Bro . T . Grummant , P . M ., their esteemed Secretary , and also the Stewards , especially Bro . W . B . Smith , for their great exertions in bringing the ' gathering to so successful an issue . Likewise he was greatly indebted to Bro . Busby , I . P . M ., who had so ably assisted him during the pa it year .
Bro . T . Grummant , P . M ., Sec , replied , and thanked the W . M . for the very kind terms he had used of him . That was one of the greatest functions ever held in the New Cross Lodge , and it gave him the greatest pleasure to assist the W . M . and make bis year cf office a grand success . Whatever he had done was for the love of the lodge , which was dear to his heart , and he felt he had the hearty cooperation of every member in it . Bro . Busby , I . P . M ., also very ably responded , and was only too ready to do all in his power to further the interest of the lodge .
As a souvenir of the happy meeting , a splendid bottle of Japanese scent was presented lo each lady from "Bro . S . E , Firminger , W . M ., with compliments and best withis for a Merry Christmas . " An excellent progiamme of music was arranged under the direction of Bros . T . R . Busby , I . P . M . j J . D . Graham , P . M . ; and W . B . Smith , the artistes being Mrs . Kite Fiiminger , who , by special desire , sang " Down the vale" and "The jewel of Aiia , " which were loudly encored , Master Graham ( encored ) , Bros . Walter Grace ( encored ) , John Solomon ( comet ) , Duncan Tovey , Scott Russell , and Bro . and Mrs . Gardy ( entettainere ) , all ot whom had a grand reception .
Bro . W . 1 . Winsor , P . M ., acted throughout the evening as a most efficient toastmaster ; Bro . J . K . Hambleton , P . M ., Organist ; and Bro . Sidney Hill very ably accompanied . The whole proceedings reflected the greatest credit upon Bros . Thos . Grummant , P . M . ; F . R . Busby , I . P . M . ; J . D . Graham , P . M . ; and W . B . Smith for their indefatigable exertions in providing so excellent an entertainment .
Mozart Lodge , No . 1929 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . WALTER SALMON . The installation of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , on Saturday , ihe 7 th instant , when some excellent working was witnessed , and as was but fitting in a musical lodge , harmony prevailed throughout the proceedings . The brethren present included : Bros . ] . A . Chalk , W . M . ; E . Branscomoe , I . P . M . ; \ V . Salmon , S . W . ; J . J . Kern , J . W . ; VV . J . Macfarlane , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Flood .
P . M ., Sec ; Augustus Toop , S . D . ; J . Sinclair , ) . D . ; I ' refelyn Divid , D . C . ; C . Freeman , I . G . ; 1 " . Whatley , W . H . Bartlett . S . E . McLewin , F . Oxley , Wingrove Ives , F . Ashplant , G . Briggs , and R . J . Porter . Visiters : Andrew Holmes , P . M . J 48 ; H . J . Salmon , A . E . Chaloner , 106 9 ; G . S . Stainton , 2191 ; E . T . Atkinson , W . M . 2191 ; E . Waymouth , W . M . 1744 ; N . Watt , 1 S 3 ; M . L-. wick , W . M . 25 S 0 ; J . Thorpe , 2507 ; H . Reynolds , J . W . 21 S 2 ; tf . W . Salmon , 1563 ; C . A . Belton , 2152 ; W . W . Lee , P . M ., and others .
After the opening of the lodge Bro . Hoare wis passed to the Second Degree . Bro . J . A . Chalk then installed Bro . Walter Silmon as his successor in the chair of VV . M . in a masterly manner . Bro . C . H . Howlett , P . M ., acted as D . C , and gave the usual addresses in excellent style . The ollicers invested were : Bro . J . J . Kern , S . W . ; A . Toop , P . P . G . Org ., J . W . ; H . J . Macfarlane , P . P . G . Org ., Treas . ; Fredk . Flood , P . P . G . A . D . C , Sec ; J . Sinclair , S . D . ; Trefelyn David , J . D . ; C . H . Howlett , P . M ., D . C ; C . W , Freeman , I . G . ; E . Branscom . be , P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; F ,