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Skelmersdale Lodge ( No . 1509 ) . —This nourishing lodge celebrated the coniDletion of another year ' s successful existence on Thursday , the 13 th instant , it the Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leadenhall-street , E . G ., when there was a large attendance of brethren . Bro . F . A Lewis , W . M .. was supported by Bros . J . E . Adams , S . ' vV . ; H . F . Knee , J . W . ; G . J . Woodman , P . M .,

Treas .: G . Laker , P . M ., Sec .: VV . Howes , S . D . ; E . 1 Wickenden , J . D . ; F . Home , l . G . ; J . P . VV . Goodwin , n ' . ; C . S . Lee , P . M . ; E . L . Miroy , P . M . ; F . Dewsbury , P . M- • K- Howes , P . M . ; E . H . A . Harris P . M . , and G . M . Thompson , P . M . Visitors : Bros . J . U . Streater ; P . M . 6 S 7 ; St J . Hunter , P . M . 1 G 77 ; T . J . Bolton , 1687 ; K . F . Kibly , P . M . 1092 ; J . B . Hamond , ' P . M . 1030 ; A .

South , 901 ; R . Jennings , P . M . 907 ; J . C . Tilt , P . M . 1962 ; F . Westacott , lSS ; H . Lazarus , 1 S 5 ; J . H , Latheran . iyO ' 4 ; C . Newland , J . W . S 34 ; VV . H . Lee , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; H . Walter , 1455 ; VV . T . Farthing , P . M . ; H . Baxter ; G . Edwards ; H . A . Howe ; B . Forster , P . M . 19 S 6 ; G . Eade , 16 77 ; G . May , 2000 ; and W . W . Lee , W . M . 23 S 1 . After the formal opening of the lodge and the

confirmation of the minutes , Bro . Geo . Laker , P . M ., assumed the chair , and installed Bro . John Evan Adams as W . M . in a very able manner . The officers' collars for the ensuing vear were distributed as follows : Bros . F . A . Lewis , I . P . M . ; H . F . Knee , S . W . ; W . Howes , J . W . j G . J . Woodman , Treas . ; Geo . Laker , Sec . ; E . J . Wickenden , S . D . ; F . Home , J . D . j H . Pearce , I . G . j C . S . Lee ,

D . C . j J- P- W . Goodwin , Org . j and Rawles , Tyler . Lodge was then closed , and after an excellent banquet , the customary loyal and Masonic toasts received hearty recognition . Bro . F . A . Lewis , I . P . M ., said it was then his privilege arid pleasure for the first time to propose " The Health of the VV . M . " In Bro . Adams they had a Master who would

be able to cope with any little difficulty that might arise , and efficiently occupy the chair . Their W . M . had taken great interest in Freemasonry , had served as Steward for the Charities , and had the welfare of the Iodge at heart , lie hoped the members would give Bro . Adams an opportunity of distinguishing himself by bringing in candidates , and wished their W . M . a happy and prosperous year of office .

Bro . J . E . Adams , W . M ., in reply , said that it was with some diffidence that he rose to respond for the very hearty reception accorded the toast . They could , however , imagine it was with great pride that he had arrived at the chair in the Skelmersdale Lodge . He felt he had deserved the respect of the Past Masters , officers , and brethren , and by his working had honourably attained the position . The

I . P . M . had set him a good example , and had enforced a rule which had happily prevailed in their lodge that every uccupant of the chair should deserve it . He felt that he ( the W . M . ) had deserved the honour , as he had endeavoured to the best of his ability to fulfil every condition laid down by the Past Masters . He was grateful indeed that the members had thought him worthy of election , and in

occupying the chair he felt he had a lustre to maintain . If he obtained the assistance of the Past Masters and officers during his year he would leave the chair with that lustre undimmed . He hoped to have an opportunity of displaying what ability he possessed in working the Three Degrees . The Worshipful Master then gave the next toast , " The Immediate Past Master , " and said it gave him peculiar

pleasure to do so , as he felt their esteemed Bro . Lewis had won the regard and affection of every member of the Iodge by the admirable manner in which he had sustained the working . They had had an example of what working should be , and in leaving the chair , the I . P . M . had left a record worthy of any Past Master . There was another pleasure he had , which showed that the lodge appreciated every one who occupied the chair , and performed his work

to their satisfaction . He had to present a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Lewis , the inscription on which was peculiarly appropriate , as it signified that the presentation was made for the able and efficient manner in which he had presided as VV . M . The jewel carried with it the esteem and respect nf every member , and they all wished Bro . Lewis long life to wear it , and a continuance of his support to Freemasonry , which he loved so well .

Uro . F . A . Lewis , I . P . M ., said he could not express all lie felt for the manner in which the Nattering remarks of the W . M . had been received . During his Mastership he had endeavoured u > carry ou ; the duties to the best of his ability and promote the interests of the lodge . He thanked them ill for the kind manner in which they had overlooked his failings , and for the irreat suoiiort rendered bv the members

and the ollicers , fur if a VV . M . was ever so efficient , that was useless unless he was suppoited by the officers . He had to thank them for the handsome Past Master ' s jewel presented to hiin , which he should ever value . as a token of regard and respect from the members , and as a memento [ 'f his year of office , which had in every respect been a most happy one . Uro . VV . H . LeeP . P . G . D . Middx ., acknowledged the

, toast of "The Visitors , " and returned thanks for the tordial manner in which it was received , and the generous hospitality with which they had been entertained . He was present 12 months ago when Bro . Lewis was installed , and was pleased to be present again to congratulate the brethren on what he understood had been a very happy and prosperous year . Havingbecn associated with that lodge in its early days , 11 is

» . always pleasurable to visit it again , and congratulate it 0 , 1 its successful state . He hoped that career of prosperity would continue for a long time to come , and that for many Jears he might have the pleasure and privilege of visiting hem to witness it . He congratulated the VV . M . on his accession to the chair , and the very able manner in which U "ad been installed by Bro . Laker , who had been

associated with that lodge since its foundation , and had well "rned the respect of the members . He wished the W . M . very pleasant and happy year of office , and continued access to the lodge . vk > ° ' t' I- Farthing . 'P . M ., said that was not his first 1 ' ¦ ¦ "either was he a straneer to the older members . He

J , extreme pleasure ot acting as Deacon to the lather Mai t Se ' ' Lal ( er ) anJ initiated the next Past iinf , ' ro ' Mirroy . Therefore he felt very much at th ' * aml 'hanked Hro . C . S . Lee , P . M ., for affording him lnJ "I'portunity of visiting them . ^ ' ' - Hamond , Kilby , Forster , and Tilt also replied . Ill- !! i toa ; it : > weiu tjiven [ before ( the Tylci ' s toast closed '" I'fcaant pioccedimrs .

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Under the direction of Bro . J . P . VV . Goodwin , Org ., the following artistes assisted in an excellent musical programme : Miss Phyllis Hope , and Bros . R . J . Harris , H . Clinch , and Geo . May . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

Royal Kensington Lodge ( No . 1627 ) . — The regular meeting of this Iodge was held at Freemasons ' Hall on Friday , the 7 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . Bellamy , W . M . ; E . E . Ponard , J . W . j J . B . Stevens , P . M ., Treas . j H . P . Hay , P . M ., Sec ; J . Broughton ,

S . D . j C . F . Bennewitz , J . D . j J . B . Ehrmann , I . G . j L . Bertrand , Stwd . ; R . F . Potter , Tyler j E . Delacoste , P . M . j j . H . Jarvis , P . M . j H . G . Hale , P . M . j F . Walker , E . N . Glaeser , F . M . Prince , F . Sander , A . G . Wilson , and H . J . Bliss . Visitors : Bros . C . Woodrow , I . P . M . 170 S ; H . R . Stephens , 1570 j and R . Finlayson

1017 . The lodge having been opened , Bros . Wilson and Bliss were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . A sum of £ 5 5 s . was voted to be placed on the list of the VV . M . as Steward for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . 'The lodge was then closed . After the banquet the W . M . made the gratifying announcement that his list as Steward amounted to the sum of 75 guineas .

KingSland Lodge ( No . 1693 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Highbury Railway Hotel , Highbury Station , and notwithstanding the day being the next to the first popular Bank Holiday of the year , there was a goad muster of both members and visitors , which says a great deal for the popularity of its genial W . M ., Bro . L . Simon , who opened

the lodge , being ably supported by Bras . W . Elliott , S . W . ; J . Potter , J . W . j A . W . Fenner , P . M ., Sec . j S . Robson , J . D . j G . Cook , acting I . G . j A . White , D . C . j VV . Windsor , Org . j J . G . Harrington and E . Dimes , Stwds . ; C . Shepperd , Tyler j H . J . Hazel , P . M . j VV . T . H . Mayer , P . M . ; H . Hall , P . M . j T . iBirt , A . J . Windsor , F . C . Maffey , C . VV . Potter , W . E . Windsor , F . Richards

E . C . Windsor , and M . Doerr . The visitors included Bros . J . Maicr , T . Gilbert , and J . L . Morris , of 217 j L . Prevost , 1140 j and R . P . Forge , 1997 . The business consisted of the confirmation of the minutes of the last meeting , the balloting for and initiation of Mr . A . T . Armstrong , after which the by-laws of the lodge were read . The next important business was the election of a

VV . M . for the year ensuing , which proved unanimous in favour of Bro . VV . Elliott , S . W ., who was duly declared W . M . elect . The election of a Treasurer was unanimously in favour of Bro . James Cooper , P . M ., who has been elected as such for some years past . Bro . C . Shepperd was also re-elected Tyler . The Auditors were duly appointed . A Past Master ' s jewel and collar was voted to the VV . M .

on his retiring from the chair . Bro . A . W . Cooper , S . D ., having had the misfortune to lose one of his children , a letter sympathising with him in his loss was directed to be sent him on behalf of the lodge by the Secretary . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The dinner having been done full justice-to , the usual

loyal toasts were given and heartily responded to . The toast of "The W . M . " was given by the I . P . M ., Bro . Hazel , in a neat speech , in which he expatiated on the excellent qualities shown by Bro . Simon as W . M . of the lodge . The toast was cordially received and honoured . In replying , the VV . M . thanked the Past Masters and

officers of the lodge for their cordial support during his year of office , without which no W . M . could ever expect to be successful in carrying out the duties of the chair , and trusted all future Worshipful Masters would be as fortunate as himself in the possession of such an efficient staff as he commanded . The toast of " The Initiates " was received with

acclamation . Bro . Armstrong , in reply , promised to do his best to make himself a worthy member of the Craft . The toast of " The Visitors " was the next to secure full honours , towhich each visitor responded in excellent speeches of a congratulatory character , both of the W . M . and his lodge .

1 he VV . M . elect , in replying to the . toast of his health , thanked the W . M . for the kind manner he had proposed his health , also the brethren for the cordial manner they had received it , and assured them he would do his utmost to discharge his duties as VV . M . to their satisfaction , and hoped they would support him during his year of office as ably as they had the VV . M .

" The Past Masters " and "The Officers" toasts were g iven in due order , and as heartily received , after which the Tyler ' s toast brought to a close one of the most enjoyable evenings it has been the lot of the writer to participate in ( and they are many ) . May he live to enjoy many more .

1 he harmony , which was thoroughly enjoyed bf all , was contributed by the following : Bros . VV . Windsor ( Org . ) , F . Richards , E . C . Windsor , L . Prevost ( cornet soloist , who is about to depart for Chicago ) , VV . E . Windsor , and VV . Elliott , the VV . M . elect , encores being demanded from all of them , and as kindly granted by each artist .

Montague Guest Lodge ( No . 1900 ) . —A meeting of this lodge took place on the 12 th instant , when there were present Bros . Oscar Philippe , W . M . j Roger Henwood , I . P . M . j E . L . Shelton , S . W . j VV . Goodman , J . W . j E . M . Doble , Treas . j W . H . Gardener , Sec ; G . Gray , S . D . j T . Hutchinson , D . C . j E . F . Viola , l . G . ; T . VV . Walford , Org . ; Jas . Hopps , Stwd . j J . D . Collier

P . M . j John Stacey , P . M . j F . R . VV . Hedges , P . M . ; H . J . Capon , M . D ., P . iVI . j H . Slyman , P . M . j John Goring , and W . F . Larkin . Visitors : Bros . Geo . Dale , 195 J Geo . Thomas , P . M . 1194 J James Webb , J . W . 2120 J H . VV . Roberts , P . P . G . W . Middx . j E . Hislop , W . M . 163 7 j Alfred Cocks , 174 j Carlo Grassi , P . M . " 5 ' j ; J . Wilson , P . M . 209 j K . J . Bell , P . M . 209 ; and George Gardener , 2120 .

the minutes ot the lodge held on the Sth I'ebruary were read and confirmed . After the ballot had been taken for a joining member , the brethren proceeded to the election of the VV . M ., and , in view of the magnificent services rendered , both in promoting the interests ol the lodge generally , and in placing it in a foremost position amongst Metropolitan lodges in its support of the Charities , a desire was evinced on the part of the brethren to re-elect Bro . Oscar Philippe

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to the chair . This was carried out with a unanimity that spoke volumes for the popularity and esteem in which the W . M . is held . Bro . Doble , too , was unanimously reelected Treasurer , and Bros . Walford , Lowthian , and Larkin were placed on the Audit Committee . Bro . Hutchinson then presented a Charity Box to the lodge , which was gratefully accepted . On the proposition

of Bro . Doble , seconded by Bro . Henwood , a Past Master ' s jewel and collar was voted to Bro . Philippe , and after the usual business , the lodge was closed . A banquet afterwards took place , which was presided over by the VV . M ., when the usual toasts were duly proposed and responded to , the musical arrangements being

under the directorship ol Bro . Schartau . We understand that Bro . Philippe's list for the forthcoming Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys has already reached £ 500 . An amount equally creditable to the earnestness of the Steward and the liberality of the members .

Warrant Off icers Lodge ( No . 2346 ) . —The installation meeting of this young but thriving ledge met at Freemasons' Hall , on St . Patrick ' s Day . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , the following gentlemen were initiated : Messrs . N . J . Evans , M . A . Romain , F . H . Middleton , W . R . Carroll , and A . T . Wilson . The installation ceremony was ably performed by Bro . A .

Molony , VV . M ., who installed Bro . J . Hitching , S . W . and VV . M . elect . The W . M . then appointed and invested the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . C . A . Pugh , S . W . j J . Lewis , J . W . j G . Cook , P . M ., Treas . j W . F . Cheesman , P . M ., Sec . ; W . A . Greene , S . D . j J . Williams , J . D . j VV . K . Bailey , I . G . j R . lennings , P . M ., D . C . j H . B . Dickins , A . D . C . j F . R .

Binskin and J . D . Lidbury , Stwds . ; E . H . Ridge , Org . ; H . Wall , Asst . Org . ; and A . G . Young , Tyler . After the lodge was closed , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet served at the Holborn Restaurant . The VV . M . having given the loyal and Masonic toasts , which were received with enthusiasm , The I . P . M ., Bro . A . Molony , in a modest speech

, proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " remarking that the brethren must have been impressed with the able manner in which he invested his officers , and trusted that the same graceful and easy manner would be shown in his future working .

The W . M ., in reply , stated he was honoured by his reception . If his working that night was satisfactory to the brethren , he was very proud and gratified . In giving the toast of "The Visitors , " the W . M . said that that was the toast of the evening . He was pleased to see so many present , and he gave them a hearty welcome .

The visitors were Bros . J . Pye , P . M . 215 j | . VV . Slater , ' 743 ; J- Black , 70 O ; A . Oliver , 820 ' ; W . Metcalfe , 2372 j A . Haine , 1 949 j F . Orfern , 1311 s ; R . T . Brickdale , 1623 ; G . Musson , 1604 j J . Thomas , 23 C 9 J A . Harvey , 19 G 3 j H . Harding , 1536 j J . Wagstaff , 5 O 9 J S . Clarke , 70 OJ and P . C . Rogers , 901 . Bro . Black responded , and said one always expected

good working in the Warrant Officers Lodge , but that evening the I . P . M . had excelled himself . Bro . S . Clarke also responded . He said tha lodge was favoured in having such efficient officers , and the lodge was well known for its hospitality and the musical abilities of its members . Several other visitors replied .

The VV . M . next proposed "The Health of the I . P . M . and said that their virtues were well known , and their labours in the past had given the lodge the great reputation it enjoyed . He urged the members to follow the example of the Past Masters , and help to maintain the prestige of the lodge . He coupled with the toast the names of Bros . A . Molony , I . P . M . ; M . A . Mclnerny , the first W . M . ; and

H . Gardiner , the second VV . M . Bro . M . A . Mclnerny recapitulated the " Battersea Park Conspiracy " in response . Bro . H . Gardiner , in reply , said it was a pleasure to the Past Masters to do all they could for the interests of the lodge . Bro . A . Molony , I . P . M ., said the three years he had

spent in the lodge were numbered with the best and pleasantest in his life . In giving the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary , " the VV . M . said they were both efficient ollicers . The books were well and regularly kept , and the brethren knew their capabilities . They both suitably responded , Bro . W . F . Cheesman ,

P . M ., Sec , stating the number recorded on the books was 115 . Of that number they had lost by death and other means 12 , making an average of four a year , the total subscribing members being 103 . Bro . G . Cook , P . M ., Treas ., said [ they were glad their services were appreciated , and both would continue to assist in any way to promote the welfare of the brethren .

The toast of " I he Initiates " was well received , and responded to by each . The VV . M . next gave " The Ollicers of the Lodge . " He said their guests that evening had been kind enough to say that they were good , and that was gratifying to him . Each of the ollicers made suitable replies , to the effect that each would endeavour to make themselves efficient and

eligible for higher ollices . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a very pleasant evening . Bro . VV . F . Cheesman , P . M ., had charge of the musical arrangements , amongst those contributing being Uros . Stuart Lane ( pianoforte solo ) , VV . J . Boyle , F . 11 . Middleton , VV . F . Cheesman , J . A . Hamilton ( llutesolo ) , A . J . Wilson , H . Gardiner , Sharp , Short , and Lidbury .

/ Esculapius Lodge ( No . 2410 ) . —The last ordinary meeting for the present . Masonic year was held at the Cafe- Koyal , Regent-street , on the 12 th inst ., when Bro . Dep . Inspector-General Belgrave Ninnis , M . D ., P . M ., G . Std . Br ., the VV . M ., presided , supported by the following officers , members , and visitors : Bros . I . Brindley lames , P . M ., I . P . M . j F . Ernest Pocock , M . D ., P . M ., V . P . B . of G . P ., S . W . j II . E . Ezard , M . D ., as J . W . j G .

Danford lhomas , M . D ., Treas . j T . Dutton , M . D ., P . M ., Sec ; G . Crawlord Thomson , M . B ., S . I ) . ; A . Nutt , J . D . and l . G . ; Lennox Browne , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Essex , D . C . ; VV . H . Kiallmark , P . M ., Stwd . ; Surgeon-Capt , R . Ashton Bostock , Frank Fowler , J . Davies , M . S . Bell , Lewis Lewis , M . Chealc , VV . Arbuthnol l . ane , M . S . Lond ., C . M . Simpson , T . II . Garland Wrighton , Felix Skene , E . E . Davies , 1597 ; and I . Durno , 2 . 581 .