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Grand Lodge Of Scotland.
Among other names singled out for speciai notice were those ofthe first Speculative Mason of whom there is any authentic record—namely , Thomas Boswell of Auchinleck , who was a member of the lodge in 1600 ; of Lord Alexander , eldest son of the Earl of Stirling , celebrated as the founder of
colonics in Nova Scotia and Canada ; of the Right Hon . Alexander Hamilton , General of Artillery in tbe Covenanting army of Scotland in 1640 ; of the Right Hon . Sir Robert Murray , founder and first president of the Royal Society of Edinburgh , and the friend of Charles I ., who was initiated into tbe
Lodge of Newcastle while the Scottish army was lying there in 1641 ; and of the first Earl of Marchmont , Lord Chancellor of Scotland . When the deputation retired , His Royal Highness shook hands with the R . W . M . Immediately afterwards the Prince left .
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METROPOLITAN . Eastern Star Loilge , No . 93 . —On Tuesday , the iSth inst ., at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , this old lodge held its usual meeting . Bro . G . S . Ayres , W . M ., opened the lodge , and he was supported by Bro ; . Hill , S . W . ; Goode , P . M . ; Bateman , P . M . ; Davis , P . M .,
Treas . and Sec . ; Lcwns , and many others . There were present as visitors : Bros . G . II . King , Marion Lodge , No . 6 S , New Orleans , U . S . A . ; J . Hedger ( 25 ) , A . Layton ( 1 S 5 ) , G . Nonn ( 7 SS ) , J . Frost ( 12 SS ) , F . Walters , AA ' . M . 1309 , and others . The AV . M ., in a faultless , impressive , and talented manner , passed Bro . Bateman , jun ., and initiated separately Mr . Home , and Mr .
Wallace , liro . Y \ . AA'icks was unanimously elected as thc Steward to represent this lodge at the anniversary festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and ihe AVidows of Freemasons , Bro . Hill , S . AV ., for the Hoys' School , and Bro . P . Pound for the Girls' School , which proved how deep an interest is taken by this lodge in ihe welfare of the Masonic charities . The
lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned lo a capital banquet , served underthe personal superintendence of Bro . Painter , jun . After thc cloth was removed , the usual toasts were given . Bros . YVallace and Home each returned thanks as initiates ; Bro . Davis , P . M ., Treas ., for the P . M . ' s ; and Bros . AY ' alters , King , and others , for the visitors . Each officer responded to that toast . The
AA ' . M . announced that when he stood Steward for the Hoys' School , as this lodge ' s representative , his list was , £ 35 . The following excellent songs were sung : Bros . Bateman , sen ., "Gipsy Band , " "Flowers , " "The Irish Emigrant ; " Roberts , " Tom Tough ; " King , " Yankee Moral Song ; " C . F . Lewns , " Good Rhine AA'ine , " "Old Simon , the Cellerar ; " Goode , "West
End Boys —added to the pleasures of the evening . Bro . Bateman , jun ., presided at the piano . Tea and coffee was then served , and after several hours' agreeable companionship and enjoyment , the brethren separated . As usual in this house , every arrangement was carried out to add to thc comfort of all present . Bro . C . T . Speight , P . M . and Tyler , who has held the important position
and office of lylcr to this lodge curing two apprenticeships , was as attentive as ever , and was painstaking in his endeavours to please all present . AY ' e cordially wish this old lodge all the success it can hope for itself . Lodge of Justice , No . 147 . —On Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the White Swan Tavern , High-street , Deptford , this old lodge commenced its season , Bro . f . Percival ,
AA ' . M ., in the chair . The minutes of ihe April , July , and September meetings were read and confirmed . The work done was raising Bros . Munro , Hollands , Doust , Guest , ancl Freeman , and passing liro . Blyton lo the second degree . A gentleman was proposed for initiation . The work was all done well and in a painstaking manner . The usual annual subscription of one : guinea was then
voted lo the Girls' School from the lodge funds . The brethren present , besides ihe W . M ., were : Bros . J . AY'hilTcn , S . AA * . ; II . Sadler , J . W . : I . Lightfoot , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Chapman , P . M ., Sec . ; ' ll . Bartlett , S . D . ; C . G . Dilley , J . D . ; | . Roper , I . G . ; ] . Cowcll , P . JL ; J . Patte . P . M . ; R . G . Batt , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . G . Brown , P . M . 169 ;
J . AVhiffen ( 54 S ) , M . J . Simmonds ( S 71 ) , J . Dal by ( S 79 ) , J . Carver ( 1155 ) , & C The lodge was closed , and a banquet followed . Lodgeof Friendship , A ' , ' . 206 . —This lodge commenced its winter meetings on Thursday , the 131 I 1 inst ., at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street . There were present : Bros . E . B . Barnard , AV . M . ; George Collier , S . AA ' . :
Alfd . Harris , J . AV . ; Hy . Earlcs , S . D . ; John Gaywood , J . D . ; AV . Rumsey , Treas . ; John Rumsey , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; and sixteen other brethren . The lodge wa- ; opened in the three degrees , and liro . George T . Seaborn was raised to the degree of a Master Mason . Other business connected with thc affairs of ihe lodge being deposed of , it was then closed down in due form , anil the
brelhien adjourned to the banquet , which was served in Bro . Painter ' s usual style of abundant elegance . After which , various songs , recitations , and speeches brought to a close a happy and fraternal meeting . Lodge of United Strength , No . 22 S . — On Tuesdav , the
llth inst ., at the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s ( late , Clerkenwell , this old lodge held its first meeting since ihe recess . The lodge was opened by the W . M .. Bro . It . Morton , and the minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously confirmed . The work was—passing Bro . Howard to the second degree , raising Bro .-. Snare and
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Newbury to thc third degree , and initiating Mr . Jones into Freemasonry . All this was done in a most admirable manner , and proved that the AV . M . is a good ancl efficient worker of the various ceremonies . It was resolved that a committee be formed to carry out the wishes of the members who intend to present to the Secretary a testimonial , worthy of his acceptance , in
recognition of his valuable services , rendered to the lodge during this last quarter of a century . Several gentlemen were proposed as candidates for initiation at the next meeting , and the lodge was closed . A very good banquet was afterwards served under the personal inspection of Bro . S . Wickens , the indefatigable host , who used his best exertions to please and accommodate all present .
His kind , pleasant , and gentlemanly attention was fully appreciated . We learned that although at present lodges 45 , 22 S , and 1196 now meet here , another one will shortly be added to the number . It proves that Bro . AVickens' catering is so excellent that lodges find a good home under his hospitable roof . The rooms have been newly decorated , and their antique beauty now show to advantage . The coffee-room is replete with comfortable
accommodation for all who may be necessitated to wait while business in the lodge-room is being done . There were present besides those named ; Bros . | . Terry , Frost , A'ivian , Bebb , AVinslade ( Treas . ) , J . Crump ( Sec ) , and other P . M . ' s ; alsoa large number of members . Visitors : G . F . Cook ( W . M . 65 ) , F . AValtcrs ( AV . M . 1309 ) , Sc . All the usual toasts were given and duly honoured , good singing and music alternating between . The evening was thus most agreeably spent .
Dalhousie Lodge , No . 860 . —The first meeting of the season of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on Thursday , the 13 th inst . Bro . J . AV . AA'illiams , AA' . M ., presided , and in an admirable manner initiated Mr . Frederick Allen into Freemasonry , which was all thc work that presented itself out of a large amount placed on thc agenda paper . There were present : Bros .
Bristo , P . M .,. Treas . ; Littcll , P . M . ; Page , P . M . ; Hardy , S . AV . ; Thomson , J . AV . ; Ingram , Sec . ; Seymour Smith , Org . ; and many others . Amongst ( he numerous visitors wc noticed : Bros . G . II . King ( Marion , 68 ,. New Orleans , U . S . ) , Rastrick ( P . M . 342 ) , Shenton ( S . AV . 127 S ) , C . Salomons ( 27 ) . A ' aughan ( 193 ) , E . Mackney ( S . D . 134 ) , F . AYallers ( AV . M . 1309 ) , and
others . AA'hen the labour of the lodge had ceased , thc brethren sat down to one of Bro . Clemow ' s excellent banquets , served up under the inspection of Bro . Smith , whose readiness at all times to make everyone comfortable accounts for his popularity with all those who use this hotel . The usual toasts were afterwards given and honoured , and in the course of the evening
some excellent songs were sung . Bro . Hermann commenced with aChinese sbng , which gave great satisfaction . Bro . Seymour Smith gave "Brown ' s Dinner Party , " " Man at the Nore , " and some others ; Bro . Salomons sang "Nell the Belle ; " Bro . Bristo , "Never Lose a Friend " ( words by Bro . Carpenter , music by Bro . S . Smith)—this song was rendered well , and beautifully
sung . Bro . Wallington followed with "Her Bright Eyes Haunt me Still ; " Bro . Mackney ( as good as ever ) gave " My Pal , Sam , " and " Sally in our Alley ; " Bro . A ' aughan— " English , Irish , and Scotchmen ; " Bro . Lillell— "The Soldier ' s Tear . " In fact , nearly all ihe members were thus able to add to the pleasures of ihe evening . Bro . S . Smith presided at the piano . The
singing and music at this lodge are always a great treat to those who are fortunate enough to be present . Nor is the working in the lodge inferior to any in the Craft . Bro . !•' . AA ' altcrs responded for the visitors , and paid high compliments on the excellent manner every pan of thc affairs of thc lodge were conducted . He also made an appeal for a Steward for the Royal Benevolent
Institution to represent this lodge at the forthcoming festival in January , audit was understood thai one of ihe P . M . ' s will represent it next year as ils Steward . Several pleasant hours having been happily spent , the brethren separated well pleased with their night ' s entertainment . Peckham Lodge , A ' o . S 79 . —Thc installation meeting of this prosperous Iodize was held on Mondav , thc 10 th
mst ., at the Maismore Arms' Tavern , Park-road , Peckham . The lodge was duly opened , the minutes confirmed , and liro . D . Rose , P . M . 73 , Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction , installed Bro . A . Gard AA ' . M ., who appointed as officers : Bros . Kent , S . AA ' . ; Stevens , J . AA * . ; Green , S . D . ; Martin , J . D . ; Rugg , I . G . ; AV . J . Laing , P . M ., Tyler . There were present al the Board of Installed Masters : Bros . Rose , Glasspool , Warren , Barton ,
Allsopp , Howes , Bolton , Brown , Percival , AA ' . AA ' cst , Smith , Ebsworth . and Palmer . Messrs . Baldwin , Anderson , and De Brent were initialed in an able style . Tlie installation was also correctly and impressively given . There were also present : Bros . AA ' oollacott , L . Smith , Truss , Smith , Watkins , AA'illiams , Wright , Cluidleigii , Dalhy , and others . Bro . Chudleigh was elected a joining member , when banquet followed , the toasts being heartily given and received .
City of London lodge , A ' o . yoi . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , ihe 171 I 1 inst ., at tht GuiMbaH Coffee House . City , liro . Washington V * .. Haycock , AA ' . M . presided . The minute ; of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Rubardt , Stich , and G . F . Guest 1275 , were in an admirable , painstaking , and impressive manner , passed lo the second degree . Bro . I . Devlin , T . \ V ., was unanimously elected to
represent this lodge as their Steward nt the Benevolent Festival in January 1871 . A good sum was collected for ill .: sufferers by the war . There were present besides those named , Bros . J . Child . S . AA ' . ; G . Darcy , Treas . ; Sisson , P . M . Sec . ; Griffiths , S . D . ; J . Lewis , J . D . ; Poncione , IG . ; AV . A . Higgs , P . M . ; j . Gibson . P . M . ; J . Lawrence , AV . S . : S . Carey , i I . ' Dorey , T . Smith , ' Green-\ vo > I , and others . Tho visitors were Bros . C . J . Morgan 8 , F . AValters AA ' . M . 13 . 15 , G . F . Guest 1275 . thc
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supper was served in good style , toasts were given and received , songs , recitations , and other amusements brought a pleasant evening to an agreeable close . The visitors each responded to their toast . The . lodge was highly complimented by them for the efficiency and correctness of its work , the quiet , gentlemanly manner in * which everything was done , also for the efficiency of every officer .
Stanhope Lodge , No . 1269 . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 1 ith inst ., at the Thicket Hotel , Anerley . There were present Bro . Lindus , AV . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . Jas . Kench , W . M .-elect ; Hardy , acting J . AV . ; Hart , Sec . ; Ring , I . G . ; and the following brethren , viz ., Bros . John Thomas , P . M . ; H . AVebster , Wood , Sanders , Garland , Marriott , Lassam ,
Croydon , Ellis , Lurfield . Goddard and Smith . Among the visitors were , Bros . C . A . Gottebrune ( P . M . 733 ) , Matthew Cook ( P . M . 23 ) , E . AVilson ( P . M . 538 ) , E . Dodson ( AA ' . M . 72 ) , Laskey ( 72 ) , Macgregor ( 1056 ) , Child ( 1158 ) , and Sheadd ( 656 ) The lodge having been opened in the first degree , the minutes ofthe last meeting and the report of thc audit committee were read and
confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . AVood , a candidate for raising , was entrusted and retired . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , and Bro . AVood was duly raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . The lodge was then resumed to the second degree , and a dispensation of the M . W . G M . having been read empowering the AA ' . M . lo instal Bro .
Kench , ( the present Master of Lodge La Tolerance , No . 53 S ) , as AA ' . M . of this lodge , the installation was proceeded with , and the ceremony was performed by Bro . Lindus , AA ' . M ., in a manner which reflected great credit on him . liro . Kench having been duly installed in the chair of K . S ., invested the I . P . M ., Bro . Sanders , with the P . M . collar , and also with the collar of Treasurer .
In due time the brethren were then re-admittcd , and thc appointment of oflicers was made . Bros . Hart was appointed S . AA ' . ; Hardy , l . AV . ; Ring , S . D . ; AA'ebster , J . D . ; Goddard , I . G . ; Sanders , AV . S . ; and Thicke , D . C . The AV . M . having risen fer thc first time , addressing Bro . Lindus , he said , the brethren had deputed him to fulfil a very pleasing duty . That of presenting
in their name , thc jewel which had been unanimously voted to him at die last lodge , as a slight recognition of thc services he had rendered to the lodge as one of the Founders and the first Master . He need not assure him that it was accompanied by the hearty congratulations and sincere wishes ofthe brethren for his health , happiness , and prosperity , and he sincerely hoped he might live long
10 wear it as a lasting memorial , ofthe kind feelings entertained towards him by the members of the Stanhope Lodge . —Bro . Lindus having warmly expressed his thanks and there being no further business the lodge was closed , and lac brethren adjourned to a . sumptuous banquet , provided by Bro . Lassam , in his usual style of excellence . AA'hen the cloth was removed , the AV . M . proposed the
usual loyal and Masonic leasts , " Ihe Queen and the Craft , " "The Right Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon , M . AA ' . G . M ., " " ' His Royal Highness the Prince of AA ' ales , " "The Right lion , ihe Earl of Carnarvon , D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers" with spirit and effect , and they were responded to with the utmost cordiality . The next toasts , that of "The AA ' . M ., " was
proposed by Bro . Lindus , the I . P . M ., and received with the utmost enthusiasm . 1 fe said , it afforded him great gratification to have the privilege of proposing the health of so illustrious a Mason as thc AA ' . M . He had the honour of enjoying his friendship for a considerable period , ancl he kncwniseslimablequalitiesthoroiighly ; he wasalso associated with him in Masonry in a very distinguished lodge , that
of La Tolerance , in which as the brethren were aware he was still the AA ' . M ., and he had opportunities of witnessing his great proficiency both in the chair and at ihehanquet table in the lodge , and he would venture to say that this lodge would be presided over by au abler , kinder , more zealous , or more estimable Mason than the present AA ' . M ., and he was quite sine that during his year of office the
prosperity ofthe lodge would be materially increased , and the happiness of the brethren greatly promoted . Having saiil so much in praise of the AA ' . M ., he thought he might pause and say , with the poet , " If to his lot some human errors fall . Look in his face , and I think you will forget them all . " The AA ' . M . in response observed , that it was with no
ordinary feelings of emotion that he rose to return his sincere thanks for the kind manner in which the toast had been received . The brethren could easily conceive the difficulty he felt on the present occasion , and were he not averse to quotations , he might he templed to say , in the language of thc immortal bard , " Beggar that I am , I am even poor in thanks . " Still he was sure that he was
but doing justice to the kind feelings of thc brethren when he said that they would make allowance for his shortcomings , and believe that if he failed to express in adequate language his gratitude , they would attribute it to a want of ability , and not from an absence of will to give expression to his feelings . He felt that ihe brethren ha I faith in him , that he would worthily fill the position
lo which he had been elected , and he could assure them thai lie would exert himself to the utmost to promote their prosperity and welfare , in order lo prove to them that their confidence had not been misplaced . He could not help referring with some gratification lo his position in Masonry , he was comparatively a young Mason , yet by ihe favour ofthe members he had already been permitted to fill the proud position ol AA ' . M . two distinguished
lodges , the Stanhope and ihe La Tolerance . He trusted thc brethren would believe that were he lo speak till midnight , he could not feel mure grateful and thankful than he did at thr . t moment . Before concluding , he wished to say a few words w ' uli regard lo ihe lodge : every Mason took a pride in his lodge , and the members would readily believe that he , thc W . M ., took pride in the Stanhope Lodge , he was one of the Founders , and he watched its progress with more than ordinary interest . He had
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Grand Lodge Of Scotland.
Among other names singled out for speciai notice were those ofthe first Speculative Mason of whom there is any authentic record—namely , Thomas Boswell of Auchinleck , who was a member of the lodge in 1600 ; of Lord Alexander , eldest son of the Earl of Stirling , celebrated as the founder of
colonics in Nova Scotia and Canada ; of the Right Hon . Alexander Hamilton , General of Artillery in tbe Covenanting army of Scotland in 1640 ; of the Right Hon . Sir Robert Murray , founder and first president of the Royal Society of Edinburgh , and the friend of Charles I ., who was initiated into tbe
Lodge of Newcastle while the Scottish army was lying there in 1641 ; and of the first Earl of Marchmont , Lord Chancellor of Scotland . When the deputation retired , His Royal Highness shook hands with the R . W . M . Immediately afterwards the Prince left .
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METROPOLITAN . Eastern Star Loilge , No . 93 . —On Tuesday , the iSth inst ., at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , this old lodge held its usual meeting . Bro . G . S . Ayres , W . M ., opened the lodge , and he was supported by Bro ; . Hill , S . W . ; Goode , P . M . ; Bateman , P . M . ; Davis , P . M .,
Treas . and Sec . ; Lcwns , and many others . There were present as visitors : Bros . G . II . King , Marion Lodge , No . 6 S , New Orleans , U . S . A . ; J . Hedger ( 25 ) , A . Layton ( 1 S 5 ) , G . Nonn ( 7 SS ) , J . Frost ( 12 SS ) , F . Walters , AA ' . M . 1309 , and others . The AV . M ., in a faultless , impressive , and talented manner , passed Bro . Bateman , jun ., and initiated separately Mr . Home , and Mr .
Wallace , liro . Y \ . AA'icks was unanimously elected as thc Steward to represent this lodge at the anniversary festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and ihe AVidows of Freemasons , Bro . Hill , S . AV ., for the Hoys' School , and Bro . P . Pound for the Girls' School , which proved how deep an interest is taken by this lodge in ihe welfare of the Masonic charities . The
lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned lo a capital banquet , served underthe personal superintendence of Bro . Painter , jun . After thc cloth was removed , the usual toasts were given . Bros . YVallace and Home each returned thanks as initiates ; Bro . Davis , P . M ., Treas ., for the P . M . ' s ; and Bros . AY ' alters , King , and others , for the visitors . Each officer responded to that toast . The
AA ' . M . announced that when he stood Steward for the Hoys' School , as this lodge ' s representative , his list was , £ 35 . The following excellent songs were sung : Bros . Bateman , sen ., "Gipsy Band , " "Flowers , " "The Irish Emigrant ; " Roberts , " Tom Tough ; " King , " Yankee Moral Song ; " C . F . Lewns , " Good Rhine AA'ine , " "Old Simon , the Cellerar ; " Goode , "West
End Boys —added to the pleasures of the evening . Bro . Bateman , jun ., presided at the piano . Tea and coffee was then served , and after several hours' agreeable companionship and enjoyment , the brethren separated . As usual in this house , every arrangement was carried out to add to thc comfort of all present . Bro . C . T . Speight , P . M . and Tyler , who has held the important position
and office of lylcr to this lodge curing two apprenticeships , was as attentive as ever , and was painstaking in his endeavours to please all present . AY ' e cordially wish this old lodge all the success it can hope for itself . Lodge of Justice , No . 147 . —On Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the White Swan Tavern , High-street , Deptford , this old lodge commenced its season , Bro . f . Percival ,
AA ' . M ., in the chair . The minutes of ihe April , July , and September meetings were read and confirmed . The work done was raising Bros . Munro , Hollands , Doust , Guest , ancl Freeman , and passing liro . Blyton lo the second degree . A gentleman was proposed for initiation . The work was all done well and in a painstaking manner . The usual annual subscription of one : guinea was then
voted lo the Girls' School from the lodge funds . The brethren present , besides ihe W . M ., were : Bros . J . AY'hilTcn , S . AA * . ; II . Sadler , J . W . : I . Lightfoot , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Chapman , P . M ., Sec . ; ' ll . Bartlett , S . D . ; C . G . Dilley , J . D . ; | . Roper , I . G . ; ] . Cowcll , P . JL ; J . Patte . P . M . ; R . G . Batt , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . G . Brown , P . M . 169 ;
J . AVhiffen ( 54 S ) , M . J . Simmonds ( S 71 ) , J . Dal by ( S 79 ) , J . Carver ( 1155 ) , & C The lodge was closed , and a banquet followed . Lodgeof Friendship , A ' , ' . 206 . —This lodge commenced its winter meetings on Thursday , the 131 I 1 inst ., at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street . There were present : Bros . E . B . Barnard , AV . M . ; George Collier , S . AA ' . :
Alfd . Harris , J . AV . ; Hy . Earlcs , S . D . ; John Gaywood , J . D . ; AV . Rumsey , Treas . ; John Rumsey , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; and sixteen other brethren . The lodge wa- ; opened in the three degrees , and liro . George T . Seaborn was raised to the degree of a Master Mason . Other business connected with thc affairs of ihe lodge being deposed of , it was then closed down in due form , anil the
brelhien adjourned to the banquet , which was served in Bro . Painter ' s usual style of abundant elegance . After which , various songs , recitations , and speeches brought to a close a happy and fraternal meeting . Lodge of United Strength , No . 22 S . — On Tuesdav , the
llth inst ., at the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s ( late , Clerkenwell , this old lodge held its first meeting since ihe recess . The lodge was opened by the W . M .. Bro . It . Morton , and the minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously confirmed . The work was—passing Bro . Howard to the second degree , raising Bro .-. Snare and
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Newbury to thc third degree , and initiating Mr . Jones into Freemasonry . All this was done in a most admirable manner , and proved that the AV . M . is a good ancl efficient worker of the various ceremonies . It was resolved that a committee be formed to carry out the wishes of the members who intend to present to the Secretary a testimonial , worthy of his acceptance , in
recognition of his valuable services , rendered to the lodge during this last quarter of a century . Several gentlemen were proposed as candidates for initiation at the next meeting , and the lodge was closed . A very good banquet was afterwards served under the personal inspection of Bro . S . Wickens , the indefatigable host , who used his best exertions to please and accommodate all present .
His kind , pleasant , and gentlemanly attention was fully appreciated . We learned that although at present lodges 45 , 22 S , and 1196 now meet here , another one will shortly be added to the number . It proves that Bro . AVickens' catering is so excellent that lodges find a good home under his hospitable roof . The rooms have been newly decorated , and their antique beauty now show to advantage . The coffee-room is replete with comfortable
accommodation for all who may be necessitated to wait while business in the lodge-room is being done . There were present besides those named ; Bros . | . Terry , Frost , A'ivian , Bebb , AVinslade ( Treas . ) , J . Crump ( Sec ) , and other P . M . ' s ; alsoa large number of members . Visitors : G . F . Cook ( W . M . 65 ) , F . AValtcrs ( AV . M . 1309 ) , Sc . All the usual toasts were given and duly honoured , good singing and music alternating between . The evening was thus most agreeably spent .
Dalhousie Lodge , No . 860 . —The first meeting of the season of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on Thursday , the 13 th inst . Bro . J . AV . AA'illiams , AA' . M ., presided , and in an admirable manner initiated Mr . Frederick Allen into Freemasonry , which was all thc work that presented itself out of a large amount placed on thc agenda paper . There were present : Bros .
Bristo , P . M .,. Treas . ; Littcll , P . M . ; Page , P . M . ; Hardy , S . AV . ; Thomson , J . AV . ; Ingram , Sec . ; Seymour Smith , Org . ; and many others . Amongst ( he numerous visitors wc noticed : Bros . G . II . King ( Marion , 68 ,. New Orleans , U . S . ) , Rastrick ( P . M . 342 ) , Shenton ( S . AV . 127 S ) , C . Salomons ( 27 ) . A ' aughan ( 193 ) , E . Mackney ( S . D . 134 ) , F . AYallers ( AV . M . 1309 ) , and
others . AA'hen the labour of the lodge had ceased , thc brethren sat down to one of Bro . Clemow ' s excellent banquets , served up under the inspection of Bro . Smith , whose readiness at all times to make everyone comfortable accounts for his popularity with all those who use this hotel . The usual toasts were afterwards given and honoured , and in the course of the evening
some excellent songs were sung . Bro . Hermann commenced with aChinese sbng , which gave great satisfaction . Bro . Seymour Smith gave "Brown ' s Dinner Party , " " Man at the Nore , " and some others ; Bro . Salomons sang "Nell the Belle ; " Bro . Bristo , "Never Lose a Friend " ( words by Bro . Carpenter , music by Bro . S . Smith)—this song was rendered well , and beautifully
sung . Bro . Wallington followed with "Her Bright Eyes Haunt me Still ; " Bro . Mackney ( as good as ever ) gave " My Pal , Sam , " and " Sally in our Alley ; " Bro . A ' aughan— " English , Irish , and Scotchmen ; " Bro . Lillell— "The Soldier ' s Tear . " In fact , nearly all ihe members were thus able to add to the pleasures of ihe evening . Bro . S . Smith presided at the piano . The
singing and music at this lodge are always a great treat to those who are fortunate enough to be present . Nor is the working in the lodge inferior to any in the Craft . Bro . !•' . AA ' altcrs responded for the visitors , and paid high compliments on the excellent manner every pan of thc affairs of thc lodge were conducted . He also made an appeal for a Steward for the Royal Benevolent
Institution to represent this lodge at the forthcoming festival in January , audit was understood thai one of ihe P . M . ' s will represent it next year as ils Steward . Several pleasant hours having been happily spent , the brethren separated well pleased with their night ' s entertainment . Peckham Lodge , A ' o . S 79 . —Thc installation meeting of this prosperous Iodize was held on Mondav , thc 10 th
mst ., at the Maismore Arms' Tavern , Park-road , Peckham . The lodge was duly opened , the minutes confirmed , and liro . D . Rose , P . M . 73 , Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction , installed Bro . A . Gard AA ' . M ., who appointed as officers : Bros . Kent , S . AA ' . ; Stevens , J . AA * . ; Green , S . D . ; Martin , J . D . ; Rugg , I . G . ; AV . J . Laing , P . M ., Tyler . There were present al the Board of Installed Masters : Bros . Rose , Glasspool , Warren , Barton ,
Allsopp , Howes , Bolton , Brown , Percival , AA ' . AA ' cst , Smith , Ebsworth . and Palmer . Messrs . Baldwin , Anderson , and De Brent were initialed in an able style . Tlie installation was also correctly and impressively given . There were also present : Bros . AA ' oollacott , L . Smith , Truss , Smith , Watkins , AA'illiams , Wright , Cluidleigii , Dalhy , and others . Bro . Chudleigh was elected a joining member , when banquet followed , the toasts being heartily given and received .
City of London lodge , A ' o . yoi . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , ihe 171 I 1 inst ., at tht GuiMbaH Coffee House . City , liro . Washington V * .. Haycock , AA ' . M . presided . The minute ; of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Rubardt , Stich , and G . F . Guest 1275 , were in an admirable , painstaking , and impressive manner , passed lo the second degree . Bro . I . Devlin , T . \ V ., was unanimously elected to
represent this lodge as their Steward nt the Benevolent Festival in January 1871 . A good sum was collected for ill .: sufferers by the war . There were present besides those named , Bros . J . Child . S . AA ' . ; G . Darcy , Treas . ; Sisson , P . M . Sec . ; Griffiths , S . D . ; J . Lewis , J . D . ; Poncione , IG . ; AV . A . Higgs , P . M . ; j . Gibson . P . M . ; J . Lawrence , AV . S . : S . Carey , i I . ' Dorey , T . Smith , ' Green-\ vo > I , and others . Tho visitors were Bros . C . J . Morgan 8 , F . AValters AA ' . M . 13 . 15 , G . F . Guest 1275 . thc
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supper was served in good style , toasts were given and received , songs , recitations , and other amusements brought a pleasant evening to an agreeable close . The visitors each responded to their toast . The . lodge was highly complimented by them for the efficiency and correctness of its work , the quiet , gentlemanly manner in * which everything was done , also for the efficiency of every officer .
Stanhope Lodge , No . 1269 . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 1 ith inst ., at the Thicket Hotel , Anerley . There were present Bro . Lindus , AV . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . Jas . Kench , W . M .-elect ; Hardy , acting J . AV . ; Hart , Sec . ; Ring , I . G . ; and the following brethren , viz ., Bros . John Thomas , P . M . ; H . AVebster , Wood , Sanders , Garland , Marriott , Lassam ,
Croydon , Ellis , Lurfield . Goddard and Smith . Among the visitors were , Bros . C . A . Gottebrune ( P . M . 733 ) , Matthew Cook ( P . M . 23 ) , E . AVilson ( P . M . 538 ) , E . Dodson ( AA ' . M . 72 ) , Laskey ( 72 ) , Macgregor ( 1056 ) , Child ( 1158 ) , and Sheadd ( 656 ) The lodge having been opened in the first degree , the minutes ofthe last meeting and the report of thc audit committee were read and
confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . AVood , a candidate for raising , was entrusted and retired . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , and Bro . AVood was duly raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . The lodge was then resumed to the second degree , and a dispensation of the M . W . G M . having been read empowering the AA ' . M . lo instal Bro .
Kench , ( the present Master of Lodge La Tolerance , No . 53 S ) , as AA ' . M . of this lodge , the installation was proceeded with , and the ceremony was performed by Bro . Lindus , AA ' . M ., in a manner which reflected great credit on him . liro . Kench having been duly installed in the chair of K . S ., invested the I . P . M ., Bro . Sanders , with the P . M . collar , and also with the collar of Treasurer .
In due time the brethren were then re-admittcd , and thc appointment of oflicers was made . Bros . Hart was appointed S . AA ' . ; Hardy , l . AV . ; Ring , S . D . ; AA'ebster , J . D . ; Goddard , I . G . ; Sanders , AV . S . ; and Thicke , D . C . The AV . M . having risen fer thc first time , addressing Bro . Lindus , he said , the brethren had deputed him to fulfil a very pleasing duty . That of presenting
in their name , thc jewel which had been unanimously voted to him at die last lodge , as a slight recognition of thc services he had rendered to the lodge as one of the Founders and the first Master . He need not assure him that it was accompanied by the hearty congratulations and sincere wishes ofthe brethren for his health , happiness , and prosperity , and he sincerely hoped he might live long
10 wear it as a lasting memorial , ofthe kind feelings entertained towards him by the members of the Stanhope Lodge . —Bro . Lindus having warmly expressed his thanks and there being no further business the lodge was closed , and lac brethren adjourned to a . sumptuous banquet , provided by Bro . Lassam , in his usual style of excellence . AA'hen the cloth was removed , the AV . M . proposed the
usual loyal and Masonic leasts , " Ihe Queen and the Craft , " "The Right Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon , M . AA ' . G . M ., " " ' His Royal Highness the Prince of AA ' ales , " "The Right lion , ihe Earl of Carnarvon , D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers" with spirit and effect , and they were responded to with the utmost cordiality . The next toasts , that of "The AA ' . M ., " was
proposed by Bro . Lindus , the I . P . M ., and received with the utmost enthusiasm . 1 fe said , it afforded him great gratification to have the privilege of proposing the health of so illustrious a Mason as thc AA ' . M . He had the honour of enjoying his friendship for a considerable period , ancl he kncwniseslimablequalitiesthoroiighly ; he wasalso associated with him in Masonry in a very distinguished lodge , that
of La Tolerance , in which as the brethren were aware he was still the AA ' . M ., and he had opportunities of witnessing his great proficiency both in the chair and at ihehanquet table in the lodge , and he would venture to say that this lodge would be presided over by au abler , kinder , more zealous , or more estimable Mason than the present AA ' . M ., and he was quite sine that during his year of office the
prosperity ofthe lodge would be materially increased , and the happiness of the brethren greatly promoted . Having saiil so much in praise of the AA ' . M ., he thought he might pause and say , with the poet , " If to his lot some human errors fall . Look in his face , and I think you will forget them all . " The AA ' . M . in response observed , that it was with no
ordinary feelings of emotion that he rose to return his sincere thanks for the kind manner in which the toast had been received . The brethren could easily conceive the difficulty he felt on the present occasion , and were he not averse to quotations , he might he templed to say , in the language of thc immortal bard , " Beggar that I am , I am even poor in thanks . " Still he was sure that he was
but doing justice to the kind feelings of thc brethren when he said that they would make allowance for his shortcomings , and believe that if he failed to express in adequate language his gratitude , they would attribute it to a want of ability , and not from an absence of will to give expression to his feelings . He felt that ihe brethren ha I faith in him , that he would worthily fill the position
lo which he had been elected , and he could assure them thai lie would exert himself to the utmost to promote their prosperity and welfare , in order lo prove to them that their confidence had not been misplaced . He could not help referring with some gratification lo his position in Masonry , he was comparatively a young Mason , yet by ihe favour ofthe members he had already been permitted to fill the proud position ol AA ' . M . two distinguished
lodges , the Stanhope and ihe La Tolerance . He trusted thc brethren would believe that were he lo speak till midnight , he could not feel mure grateful and thankful than he did at thr . t moment . Before concluding , he wished to say a few words w ' uli regard lo ihe lodge : every Mason took a pride in his lodge , and the members would readily believe that he , thc W . M ., took pride in the Stanhope Lodge , he was one of the Founders , and he watched its progress with more than ordinary interest . He had