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G . S . Smith , P . P . G . O . East and West Lancashire , D . C ; J . Walker , S . W . ; F . Thomas , J . W . ; J . Ward , Sec ; F . Morgan , S . D . ; J . Laurisch , J . D . ; VV . W , Wilkinson , I . G . ; F . J . Brundrett , Org . ; Sayers and Laurenson , Stwds . ; C . E . Tcwel , P . M . ; Parr , F . B . Ratchford , Rousell , Barker , Jackson , Paine , Sharpies , Jepson , Kay , Norris , Wardle , and Shiells . Visitors : Bros . J . Thornley , P . M . 2 S 7 , P . G . S . Cheshire ; J . Bowers , P . M . 1730 ; H . J . Newman , 1045 ; J . S . Done , 149 6 ; and E . Nickson , 1045 .

IEsculapius Lodge , No . 2410 . The second ordinary meeting was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on Wednesday , the 12 th it . stant . Bro . G . Crawford Thomson , M . D ., the W . M ., presided , supported by the following officers , members , and visitors : Bros . J . Pickett , M . D ., I . P . M . j A . Nutt , S . VV . j G . Danford Thomas , M . D ., J . W . ; T . Dutton , M . D ., Sec ; Rev . W . Harriscn , M . A ., Chap . ; E . H . Ezard , M . D ., S . D . ; IT . VV . Kiallrnark , P . M ., I . D . ; E . Clarke , M . D ., Org . ; Lewis Lewis [ and H . G . ; Blackmore , Stwds . ; T .

Shepperd , Acting Tyler ; J . B . James , P . M . ; R . J . Duncan Best , P . M . ; J . R . Bosworth , G . Herschell , M . D ., R . T . H . Bodilly , H . T . c-harpe , VV . Blaker . P . M . j L . Wilde , M . D ., H . E . Simpson , C . M . Simpson , W . Arbuthnot Lane , M . S ., T . H . Garland Wrighton , and A . P . Luff , M . D . Visitors : Bros . W . Kilpatrick , M . D ., VV . M . Orient , 10 S ( Victoria ) j A . Heald , P . M . 163 ; C . VV . Gordon , P . M . Star of Central China , 511 ; T . B . Armstrong , 1 S 56 ( Victoria ); R . H . Johnson , J . W . 1491 ; G . Rowell , F . R . C . S ., 114 ; R . James , 1441 ; J . A . Goudge , 1 S 30 ; and T . Wood , M . D ., 4 S .

The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , the W . M . raised Bios , the Rev . W . Harrison , M . A ., and R . T . Hacker Bodilly , and delivered the traditional history . Messrs . W . Stacey Colman , M . D ., M . R . C . P . London , and C . Hinson Broadhurst , L . R . C . P . London , M . R . C . S . England , were then initiated , which was impressively done by theW . M ., vvho afterwards gave the charge . Bio . M . P . Mayo Collier , M . S . M . B . London , F . R . C . S . England , member of No . S , was unanimously elected a joining member . Other routine business having been transacted , Ihe ledge was closed .

After due justice had been done to a very good dinner , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The W . M . then proceeded to refer to the excellent services rendered by Bro . Dutton , P . M ., the Secretary of the lodge , and to present him with a testimonial from its members , as a tribute to the unfailing courtesy and untiring energy displayed by him in the duties of his office . He drew attention to the fact that the lodge had been originated through the instrumentality of Bro . Brindley James , P . M ., the first W . M . of the lodge , and Bro . Dutton . He took occasion to refer to the pleasure he had experienced , as an

old friend and fellow-student of Bro . Dutton , in presenting him with the testimonial , which had been spontaneously and unanimously subscribed by the members of the lodge , as a token of their appreciation of the able and zealous manner in which he had carried out the duties of his office since its foundation j particular attention being drawn to the services rendered by him as Secretary to the Masonic smoking concert , held the pvtvicus year , to which its utquaUfied success was to a large extent attributable . The W . M-j in well-chosen words and amidst much enthusiasm , presented the testimonial , which consisted of an elaborate spirit stand , kettle , and salver , suitably inscribed .

Bro . Dutton , in his reply , said he could find no words adequate to express his thanks to the W . M . and the members of the lodge for their gratifying recognition of his services , which had , to him , been a labour of love , and which had been rendered easy by the unvarying courtesy shown him by the members . Bro . Dutton further said that the only special credit he could take vvas the selection , in conjunction with his esteemed Bto . James , of the founders of the lodge , who had proved themselves such zealous and

worthy officers . The present W . M ., who was a fellow student and a very old friend , had always taken the keenest interest in every office he had held , and had more than justified his selection hy the able manner in which he had tendered the Masonic ritual as W . M . Bro . Dutton also spoke of Bros . Nutt , Danford Thomas , Ezard , and Kiallmaik—worthy foundeis , who would shortly undertake the duties of Master of the lodge to its advantage .

The intervals between the toasts were enlivened by some capital songs by Bros Heald , Best , Kiallmaik , and Kilpatrick . Altogether the meeting was a great success .

Lewisham Lodge , No . 2579 . An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Parish Hall , Lady well , when the following brethren were present : Bros . C Sims , W . M . j C . Lamb , S . VV . j J . Coote , J . W . j H . Lewis , J . D . j W . C . Tyler , l . G . j H . Visger , Treas . j E . Hall , Sec . j Price-Taylor , Stwd . j Drysdale , D . C . ; J . S . Giegory , Tyler ; W . T . Feldon , W . J . Tayler , F . Adams , and Col . Arnold . Visitors : Brcs . Pymgar , W . M . 850 j W . G . Sin mons , W . M . 1155 J A . Rosedale , P . M . 1 G 73 j Evan Pullen , P . M . 1 G 01 j J . J . biijjershaw , P . M . 2256 J D . Drjman , H . Ponler , F . D . Sar . dell , A . Festheistcne , b . Reichenheim , D . Baitlttt , G . W . Perry , A . B . Kirgsfoid , F . Hall , andW . L . Bavley .

1 Ye k dge was cptned , and , Bio . VV . T . Ftldon having been passed to the Second Degiee , Messis . Albeit Keiehenhtim , lhe Rev . W . J . Salt , M . A ., Alfred V ' ockelson , ar . d F . C . Ward VVhate weie duly initiated , the ceremony being performed in an tfficimt aid iroptessive manner by theW . M ., Bro . C . Sims . The lodge was then closed . After an excellent dinner , supplied by Bro . Till , the usual loyal and Masonic leasts were duly roncuied .

A good programme of music was tendered by Bros . Bayley , Piice-TayTor , Lamb , Whate , Pynegar , Taylor , Hale , and E . Hall .

Starkie Lodge , No . 1070 . The annual installation took place in the Masonic Rooms , Lord-street , Southport , on Monday , the 3 rd inst . The Earl of Lathom wrote , expressing his inability to be tiesent , cwir . g to the death of Prince Henry of Battenberg . The visitors present were Brcs . Kobeit Wylie , P . G . D . England , D . P . G . M . West Lancashire ; Cotlam , P . P . G . S . cf W . j Whittaker Bond , Prov . A . G . D . C . j Thos . Wray , P . P . G . S . B . j T . Adams , P . P . G . D . j W . A . Tidswfll , S . W . 2325 J J . W . Hudson , S . D . 2325 j and S ,

Fawcett Cave , Asst . Sec . 2325 . Amtngst lhe mtmbtis of lhe ledge present were Bros . Ri * by , P . A . G . D . C . j James Heskelh , P . M . j Judson , P . M . j J . J . Lambert , P . P . G . R . ; and J . Fletcher , P . P . G . D . Ire W . M . titer , bro . James Mo .-nson McLeod , Past S . G . W . oi Dtibyshiie , and Secretary R . M . I , for Bojs , was installed into the chair cf the ledge by the retiring W . M ., Bio . Max Isaacs , and lhe other officeis appointed vvtie Brcs . Milner , S . W . j IsaEC Plats , W . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., J . W . j G . Bayley , P . M ., S . D . j John Long , J . D . j Jas . Piatt , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Trias , j J . H . Batrow , P . P . G . D ., Sec j J . H . Rcbinson , D . Cj W . Piatt , P . P . G . 1 teas ., Urg . j A . E . Smith , P . M ., I . G . j and Rockcliffe , Tyler .

Alter the installation a dinner , served in capital style by Bro . Rockcliffe , was partaken ol , and at intetvals songs and quartettes were given by Bros . Robinson , Ridswell . Cave , and W . Piatt .

Urban Lodge , No . 1196 . The installation meeting of this well-known and distinguished lodge took place at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the nth inst ., when a large number of members and visilors attended to honour Bro . James Seba Mountford , the W . M . elect , a very popular member of the lodge . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , after which the Auditors ' report was received and adopted . Bro . Geo . E . Fairchild , A . G . D . C , then occupied the chair , and proceeded with the important task of installing Bro . James Seba Mountford as W . M ., which he did with precision and dignity .

In an excellent manner the new W . M . invested his officers , giving a kind and appropriate word for each officer , and his remarks were received with great applause . The following are the officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Percy B . Hollick , S . W . j Wm . Thomas , P . M . 2045 , J . W . j J . Tickle , P . M ., P . P . G . R . Middx ., Treas . j Geo . E . Faiichild , P . M ., A . G . D . C , Sec . j Paul Alliston , P . M . 2047 , S . D . j J . T . H . Baily , J . D . j R . Manuel , P . M . 119 G , D . Cj C . E . Tinney , P . M . 1319 . Org . j J . R . Roberts , P . M . 1642 , 1 I . G . j R . H . Blatchford , P . M . 119 G , C E . Blore , P . H . Davy , and W , Hubert Smith , Stwds . j and J . Very , Tyler . The delivery of the customary addresses was very ably and impressively rendered by Bro . Geo . E . Fairchild , and he is to be

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heartily congratulated on the efficient manner in which he carried out the installation ceremony . Bro . Mountford , the new W . M ., then initiated Dr . A . R . Hall , and his working of the ritual was excellent , and proved beyond doubt that the members had made a wise selection in unanimously electing him as VV . M . After "Hearty good wishes" from the large number of visitors , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a superb banquet , which vvas well-served , under the personal superintendence of the manager , Bro . Gerards . Atthe close of the repast , the W . M . gave the visual loyal and Masonic toasts , in earnest and happy terms .

In proposing "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " tha VV . M . said that those exalted brethren vvere indispensable , and it behoved all to follow in their footsteps . He made special reference to Bro . Geo . E . Fairchild , A . G . D . C , who , he said , vvas a very pleasant fellow and one of the best of Masons , and was much esteemed in the Urban Lodge . The great sei vices he had rendered tothe Craft were well-known , and if he had been appointed to a higher office at Grand Lodge , they would not have been surprised . It gave him very much pleasure to join his name with the toast of the Grand Officers . Bro . G . E . Fairchild , on rising to respond , received quite an ovation . He staled that he knew the great work done by the Grand Officers , and the special services

rendered by Bros . Lord Lathom and Lord Mount Edgcumbe to the Craft . There were many present who knew of the internal woiking of Masonry , without which Masonry could not exist . It had been his privilege to have had many opportunities of witnessing the work of those two Grand Officers . Many were hard workers , but , of course , some were ornamental . He was on the Board of Management of the Boys' School , and could testify that the Grand Officers vvho were on that Board did their utmost for that Institution , and the same remark applied to the Institution for Girls . That night vvas the 20 th year of his existence as a Mason , when he vvas initiated in that lodge by Bro . J , Tickle .

In submitting the toast of " The VVorshipful Master , " Bro . H . G . Glindoni , I . P . M ., stated that it vvas a most pleasurable toast , but it was difficult after the eloquent spiech of Bro . Fairchild to say anything about Masonry . The W . M . 's work that evening was admirable and he felt sure that during his year of office he would raise himself to the highest standard in the Craft . The more he knew him the more he admired him for his enthusiasm in Freemasonry , and at the end of his tether as their ruler he would prove , without the slightest doubt , one of the best o { Masters the Urban Lodge had ever had . The toast vvas drunk vvith acclamation , and

Bro . J . S . Mountford , W . M ., on tising to respond was received wilh much enthusiasm . He said that no man could rise unmoved alter their manifestation . He felt the applause was more for the chair than the man , but still he took a little of it tor himself , vvhich he appreciated . It was only seven years ago since he vvas initiated in the lodge , at which time he made up his mind to be VV . M . He had now attained the height of his ambition and his efforts for Masonry would not cease when the time came for him to vacate the chair . Masonry taught them many things and they were better after being made Masons . One of the places where he had found peace was in his lodge and he had gone

away vvith the knowledge that the lodge had been his haven of rest . He would do his utmost for the lodge and he trusted that his year of office would be a happy and prosperous one . It vvas his determination to represent the Girls' Institution as Steward . Last year he went up for the Boys , and he had also been Steward , unattached , for the Old People . He urged the members to give liberally to his list , and to make it in amount wotthy of the lodge . He must not forget to mention the ladies , and that

reminded him of the fact that the lodge was somewhat selfish , because they had never entertained the ladies , and he was anxious to remedy that by having a summer outing for the ladies' benefit—they certainly deserved it . It would b ; his earnest endeavour to please them all , and he hoped the younger members would go forward , and he sincerely trusted that at the end of his year of office to be able to hand over to his successor what he had received , as pure and unsullied .

The W . M . gave "The I . P . M ., Bro . H . G . Glindoni , " and said it was a toast that would be received with enthusiasm . Bro . Glindoni had been through his trouble , and now he had cheers all round . The work he had done was to the delight and pleasure of all the members . All the world knew that he was a distinguished artist , and they knew that he was also a distinguished Mason . It was his pleasure and duty , on behalf of the lodge , to present him with a Past Master's jewel , and he thought that whatever jewel he might hereafter receive in Masonry , he would not honour it mote than the one he then pinned on his breast .

Bro . H . G . Glindoni , I . P . M ., on rising to respond , received a hearty welcome . He said that he was afraid that in his province as an artist it was not in his way to make a speech . He thanked the W . M . for his kind , but flattering , remarks , and he honoured the jewel . When he was initiated , he saw something in the future that was very high , indeed , and wondered if he could ever attain that high position , and he determined to make an effort to go forward , but afterwards he felt doubtful , and consulted his dear friend , Bio . Fairchild , who said certainly , he ( Bro . Glindoni ) mu ; t go through the chair . He then went to woik with a will , starting at the bottom rung of the ladder , and he

filled every oflice with the exception of that of J . D . He was afraid he vvas tiring the brethren , he would rather paint a picture than make a speech . The mare he knew of Freemasonry the more he felt the influence of it . It brought a man to focus hi j ideas beyond the ordinary run of life . Masonry was a world of itself , and its beauties were unknown to the world at large . He thanked them for all the kindness he had received at their hands , and in again referring to the jewel , he said he did not think he deserved it .

In giving "The Initiate , " which , the W . M . remarked , was the toastof the evening . Initiates were the life's blood of Masonry , and without them their ranks would soon decrease . He had the pleasure of proposing the initiate , and it had been his great honour to initiate him . He ventured to think that he would be an acquisition to the lodge and the Craft , and they were glad to receive him , and that the more he knew of the members the better he would like them .

The toast was received with enthusiasm , as was the initiate , Bro . Dr . Hall , on rising to respond . In eloquent terms , he acknowledged the toast , observing that he was deeply impressed with the beautiful ceremony that he had gone through , and he could not adequately express his feelings in words . The W . M . propesed "The Visitors , " whom he cordially welcomed . They had a good number present , several of whom had travelled over a hundred miles to witness his installation , and he was honoured and appreciated by their presence . He had , however , many disappointments , the cause of which was the consecration of the

Lewisham Lodge , Smethwick , which was taking place that evening j but he had received from Bro . George Salter ( Mayor of West Bromwich ) and others thefollowing telegram : "Lewisham consectation great success . We send you ' Heaity good wishes'from Chambers , Lewisham , Jefferson , Salter , Wood , Kendrick , Holliday , Spencer , Major Spencer , Dartmouth , Pepper , St . James , and all of us . " Time would not permit him to refer to all thtir guests individually , but he made special mention of Bros . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B . j Payton , and the members of the St . James' Lodge , West Bromwich , Hatt , Humble , G . H . bailey , T . C Thomas , Turner , and Frank Hughes , his ( the W . M . ' s ) oldest and dearest friend in the world .

Bro . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B ., responded . He said that amongst the visitors he was perhaps one of the most frequent , but it was not often that he had to acknowledge the toast of the visitors . It had Seen a great treat to him to witness the excellent working of the installation ceremony , and the way Bro . Mountford , their new W . M ., had performed his duties , would fully maintain the well-known traditions of the lodge . He specially referred to the three Institutions , remarking that he was glad the W . M . was going up as Steward for the Girls .

Bro . Payton said he thought it was somewhat presumptive for a country member to address a London lodge , but he was glad to be there to witness the splendid working ; it had not fallen to his lot to have seen better working of the ritual . The Worshipful Master ' s speech in reply to ( the toast of the W . M . was worth the journey from Birmingham to hear . There was a noble side in Freemasonry and the VV . M . had touched upc-n it that evening and the remarks of the W . M . he should never forget . He thanked him for the kind invite to him and the other members from the St . James' Lodge , West Bromwich .

Bro . J . R . Humble said that he felt it a great privilege to be there , as it vvas the first London lodge he had ever attended . He had been a Mason for 30 years and one of his sons was shortly to be initiated . He was a member of seven provinces and he had never seen the installation ceremony better performed than he had that night . Bro . G . H . Bailey stated that it was difficult to respond to the toast after the previous speakers . He felt quite at home , and he and the other visitors were proud to be there and they had been royally entertained . Bros . G . N . Watts , Hart , F . H . B . Riddle , W . M . 173 ; A . G . Turner , H . Bishop ,