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Gilliert , 217 ; W . Macaulay , 217 ; P . E . Kingsbury , 1558 ; G . Elliott . 220 S ; C . Fruen , P . M . 1632 ; and W . C . Archer , 1987 . The lodge having been opened and formal business transacted , Bro . L . Simon was presented as W . M . elect , and vvas impressively installed into the chair by the retiring Master , Bro . Hazel , in the presence of many Past Masters .

The following officers vvere invested : Bros . W . Elliott , S . W . ; J . Potter , j . W . ; j . Cooper , Treas . ; A . W . Fenner , Sec . ; A . W . Cooper , S . D . ; S . Robson , J . D . ; J . S . Anthony , LG . ; W . Windsor , Org . ; A . White , D . C ; G . Cook , A . D . C . ; J . G . Harrington and E . Dimes , Stewards ; and H . Shepperd , Tyler . The W . M . proved his proficiency for his onerous position by initiating

a candidate into Freemasonry in a very able manner , after which relief vvas dispensed to a deserving case , and the lodge vvas closed . After banquet , the usual toasts were proposed , the speeches being interspersed vvith excellent selections of music , rendered under the able direction of Bro . W . Windsor . Amongst those who contributed to the musical

programme vvere Bros . A . Nash , T . Jefferson Nell , F . Richards , and Mr , J . B . Helsby gave several humorous recitations . Bro . H . J . Hazel , I . P . AI ., in proposing "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " said he was sure the toast would be well received , as Bro . Simon vvas one of the most popular members of the lodge , and one of the most painstaking and

careful Masons . The W . AI . had worked his way up , and that he vvas a good worker , the members had ample proof that evening . It vvas a great honour to have the privilege of installing Bro . Simon , and whom all present would join in heartily wishing a happy year of office . Bro . L . Simon , VV . M ., thanked the I . P . M . for the kind and touching way in vvhich his health had been proposed .

The I . P . AI . had proposed the toast in far too flattering terms , and he ( the VV . AI ) felt he did not deserve one half of the kind things said . He could only promise to do his best in the high position to vvhich he had been elected . It was a very proud thing for him to have been so elected , and he hoped to uphold the dignity of the lodge . The VVorshipful Alaster then proposed "The Installing

Master and I . P . AI ., " and said Bro . Hazel , I . P . M ., had performed the ceremony of installation in a manner second to none , and although he had been present at many installation meetings , he had never heard the ritual better rendered . He wished to pin on Bro . Hazel ' s breast a Past Master's jewel , which he had well earned by his good and earnest work .

Bro . H . J . Hazel , LP . AL , in response , said his first duty vvas to thank the Past Alasters , ofiicers , and brethren , for the hind support given during his year of office . He ielt he must mention Bro . Alayer , P . AL , who was untiring in his assistance . The past year had been one of the happiest of his life , and it would be many years ere it was erased from his memory . There was only one thing he regretted , and that was being turned out of the chair so soon . He

hoped the W . AI . would have good support from his officers , and Bro . Simon could rest assured of any assistance he vvas able to give . Bro . W . H . Lee , P . P . G . D . Aliddx ., and others , replied for "The Visitors , " and congratulated the lodge on its prosperous condition and the excellent working witnessed . Other toasts were given , and the Tyler's toast closed a very enjoyable and successful meeting .

Trinity College Lodge ( No . 1765 ) . —The opening meeting of this lodge vvas held on Thursday , the Gth inst ., at Alandeville-place , unr ! er the presidency of Bro . J . B . Sargeant , supported by Bros . Biddlecomb , P . M . ; Burritt Lane , P . AI . ; and Plant Martin , P . AL In the absence through illness of Bro . C . J . Ozanne , Bro . B . Lane , P . M ., acted as S . W . ; S . J . Wilford , J . VV . ; J . A .

Hammond , P . AL , Treas . ; J . Alills , Sec ; J . Bennett , S . D . ; H . V . Geary , J . D . ; E . C . M . Fischel , Stwd . ; George Harrison , Tyler ; B . S . Reed , G . Callingham , F . Robinson , J . S . Eidmans , VV . L . Lotton , W . S . Holder , Robert Sladdin , and others . Visitors : Bros . H . G . Irvine , 1644 ; John Baker , 1112 ; E . S , White , W . AI . 902 ; and N . Prower , I . P . M . 1745 .

The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , Bros . Holder and Callingham were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . A 1 . The brethren then proceeded to elect the VV . AL for the ensuing year , and their unanimous choice fell on Bro . Ozanne , S . VV . Bro . J . A . Hammond , who has filled every ofiice in the lodge , including those of Secretary and Treasurer , having expressed his inability

through pressure of business to occupy the latter honourable post any longer , Bro . Burritt Lane , P . AL , was then unanimously elected Treasurer ; Bro . Geo . Harrison , Tyler for many years , vvas re-elected ; and Bros . Comerford , Callingham , and Holder vvere appointed Auditors . Other business having been transacted the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . After ample justice had been done to the banquet , the VV . AI . proposed the loyal toasts and that of " The Grand Officers . "

Thc brethren having duly honoured these the other toasts followed in order . During the intervals of the speeches , which vvere for the most part brief but to the purpose , Bro . Sladdin in an impromptu organ performance , Bros . Bennett , Plant Alartin , Sarjeant , E . S . White , and J . Baker in various songs , contributed to the harmony .

Strand Lodge ( No . 1987 ) . —The installation meeting of this vigorous lodge vvas held at the Criterion , Regent's-circus , on Thursday , the 13 th instant , and was attended by about 100 brethren . The large number of members present included Bros . H . S . Foster , VV . AI . ; F . Jackson , S . VV . ; C . J . Taylor , J . W . ; J . Willing , jun ., P . M ., Treas . ; VV . M . Stiles , P . M ., Sec . ; 1 . Potter ,

S . D . ; E . Evans , J . D . ; W . Merrett , I . G . ; VV . C Archer , D . C ; W . S . Hooper and J . N . Hare , Stewards ; E . N . Dale , I . P . AL ; and others . Visitors : Bros . J , Sutherns , 1405 ; E . Harris , I . G . 435 ; J . L . Doig , 1003 ; G . W . Fenner , J . W . 1 G 62 ; C . F . Browne , P . P . G . S . B . Suffolk ; G . Hall , 1571 ; C O . Burgess , D . C . 2191 ; J . Rowe , 2191 ; j . Mills , J . D . 7 G 5 ; F . Kedge , P . AI . 2191 ;

D . Saines , 15 S 5 ; G . Thomas , P . M . 1194 ; F . TL Denman , 2048 ; ) . G . Hopgood , 17 G 5 ; T . Owen , P . AL 12 S 7 ; G . H . Reynolds , P . M . 1 G 14 ; L . B . Lumley , 2323 ; J . Alason , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; A . H . Cole , 1744 ; Geo . Reynolds , P . M . 1 G 14 ; J . Woodward , 2191 ; G . H . Fox ; S . VV . Ludbrook , 95 ; F . Collins , 1314 ; F . E . Hedges , 23 G 1 ; E . H . Mitchell , 144 G ; W . Duncan , 144 G ; J . Collings ,

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16 93 ; W . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . of VV . Middx . ; J . M . McLeod , P . P . S . G . W . Derbyshire , Sec . R . M . I . B . ; J . G . Walker . 1441 ; H . Wilkes , 171 G ; and W . W . Lee , W . M . 23 S 1 , J . W . 1 S 97 . Lodge was opened , and formal business transacted , after which Bro . J . E . Thomas was passed to the Second Degree . Bro . F . Jackson vvas next installed as W . M . by Bro . Foster , LP . AL , in a very impressive manner , and the

following officers vvere invested : Bros . C . J . Taylor , S . W . ; J . Potter , J . VV . ; J . Willing , jun ., P . AL , Treas . ; VV . M . Stiles , P . M ., Sec ; E . Evans , S . D . ; W . Alerrett , J . D . ; W . C . Archer , LG . ; W . S . Hooper , D . C ; T . C . Seary , Org . ; J . N . Hare , j . T . Buston , and J . W . Taunton , Stewards ; and R . Whiting , P . AI ., Tyler . The W . M . initiated Air . Ernest Woolven in excellent style , and communications having been read , the lodge was formally closed .

After banquet in the Victoria Hall , the usual loyal and complimentary toasts received due recognition . Bro . H . S . Foster , LP . M ., said that for the first time he had the honour ol proposing the toast ol the evening—that of "The Worshipful Master "—and circumstances over vvhich he had no control compelled him to propose it . They had that evening installed a brother as W . AI . whose election was deservedly popular in the Strand Lodge , and they

had had a taste of his quality , which would convince those who witnessed the ceremony of initiation that they had seldom seen it worked better . It vvas no easy matter to come into the chair and work the initiation ceremony at once , but if the Worshipful Alaster worked for the rest of the year , as well as he had that evening , the traditions of the lodge would be fully maintained . As he knew the brethren vvere hovering between love and duty—love for the fragrant weed , and duty to their Worshipful Master—he

would ask them at once to heartily receive the toast , and wish the VVorshipful Alaster a prosperous year of office . Bro . F . Jackson . W . AI ., thanked the I . P . M . and brethren for the cordial proposition and reception of the toast . Whatever he had done that evening had been taken from the working of the Past Alasters whom he had tried to imitate . If he had been successful he vvas proud and pleased . When they hid such Past Alasters as Bro . James Willing , VV . AI . Stiles , and others , who had worked so well , it behoved the members to do their best . He had tried to

do that , and should continue to try during his year of office , and hoped to leave the chair with satisfaction to himself and credit to the lodge . The VVorshipful Master next proposed "The Installing Alaster and Past Alasters , " and said that Bro . Foster , LP . AL , had been a hard-working member ever since he was initiated by Bro . Willing , and so industrious had he been that he had worked up to his present proud position . Had

Bro . Foster not been a thoroughly deserving brother he would not have been allowed to go up step by step and obtain the pinnacle of a Freemason's ambition—the Alaster's chair . There vvere other Past Alasters present , including Bro . Willing . If he were to speak for an hour , it would be nothing new for the members to hear the capabilities of the Past Alasters extolled , but he would say that Bros . Willing and Stiles had worked well and heartily for the lodge .

Bro . H . S . Foster , LP . AL , thanked the W . AI . and brethren , and more particularly for the jewel presented to him , which was an earnest of vvhat he had done in the lodge . He had the honour of being an initiate in the Strand Lodge , and trusted that Bro . Willing was proud of those whom he had initiated . Bro . E . N . Dale , P . M ., also replied . Bro . J . Willing , jun ., P . M ., Treas ., in proposing "The

Alasonic Charities , " said there vvas no more experienced , amiable , and genial Alason than Bro . John Alason , who represented the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution that evening . There vvas also present Bro . AlcLeod , than whom no brother had done more for the Boys' School . He had the permission of the VV . M . and I . P . M . for saying that he ( Bro . Willing ) would represent the lodge on behalf of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and hoped to receive

the hearty support of the members . Bro . John Mason , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., said he remembered the birth and infancy of this lodge and was proud to see vvhat a giant it had become . He had often been invited but it had not been his good fortune to see its growth . The Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution had kindly communications from the lodge that they were quite aware and familiar with the names of the members , because vvith two

such good beggars as Bros . Willing , P . M ., and Stiles , P . AL , and also Bro . Stacey , P . M ., their names vvere sent in from time to time . The three gems that adorned the Masonic crown vvere the wonder of the world , and at the Jubilee of the Benevolent Institution , ( , 69 , 000 was subscribed , which was an immense amount to get together . Bro . J . Al . AlcLeod , Sec . R . AI . I . for Boys , endorsed the thanks of Bro . Alason , and asked the brethren to do vvhat

they could once more for the Boys School . There was a peculiar pleasure in Bro . Willing acting as Steward , for he vvas a member of the Board of Management of that Institution . If there was anything connected vvith the Institution the brethren wished to complain of , if they would go to the fountain head and speak to Bro . Willing it would receive attention . He hoped the members would send their Steward up vvith a good list and one worthy of the best traditions of the lodge .

"The Initiate" vvas duly honoured , after vvhich the VV . AL gave " The Visitors , " which was acknowledged in cordial terms by the visiting brethren . " The Treasurer and Secretary " afforded Bros . Willing , P . M ., Treas ., and Stiles , P . M ., Sec , an opportunity of expressing their continued interest in the welfare of their lodge and their desire to promote its best interests . " The Ollicers" was given , and the Tyler's toast closed the proceedings .

Cornish Lodge ( No . 2369 ) . —The third installation meeting of this lodge took place on Saturday , the 8 th instant , at Alark Alasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Present : Bros . John Roberts , VV . M . ; N . J . West , I . P . M . ; VV . Alolesworth St . Aubyn , J . W . ; Rev . H . C . Shuttleworth , Chap . ; W . Lake , Treas . ; R . Greenwood , Sec ; C . Venning Burgess , S . D . ; C Rawle , J . D . ; J . L . Barrett , I . G . ; J . Curnow , R . liullen , and Edmund Geard

Stwds . ; E . J . Mills , Tyler ; F . W . Pool , Edwin Richards , IT . R . Redman , Geo . VV . Williams , E . Trevenen , G . Lory J . O . Widger , T . Hawken , S . Cope , T . IT . Richards , E . Dale , W . R . Richards , R . Mably , G . M . Hamlyn , G . B . Rogers , W . Hill , J . Penbertby , H . Bullen , J . Thomas , S . James , S . Rowe , W . IT . Hocken , J . E . H . Stephens , W . T . Brailey , and G . T . Moody . Visitors : F . C Atkinson , 1 G 4 S ; Alf . Tucker , 1733 ; S . S . Martyn , 1954 ; W . D ,

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Pinchin , 2373 ; C . Martin , 63 ; E . C . Fisk , 2323 ; A . G . Hav man , 200 ; W . J . Sowden , 2704 ; H . Smith , H . L . BattiJr " 2128 ; A . Sisterson , 1196 ; H . E . Joyce , 2424 ; H . r Bing , 1597 ; T . C . Thomas , 1 S 53 ; G . T . Browne , V ' R . E . Miles , 2424 ; Lennox Browne , 231 S ; A . Lawren ^' Fryer , 1624 ; A . J . Woodward , 87 ; and W . H . Squ _ * 1929 .

Ihe minutes of the last regular meeting and of theemergency meeting held in September having been read and confirmed , letters of regret for non-attendance were read from several brethren , amongst which vvas one from Bro J . Henwood Thomas , S . W ., vvhich gave much pleasure to all the brethren . It vvas to the effect that his health was

slowly , but it vvas hoped surely , improving , and that he was looking forward to attending and resuming his position in the lodge—a hope which was cordially reciprocated by a || present . The ceremony of installation vvas then proceeded with , and Bro . W . Alolesworth St . Aubyn vvas duly inducted by the W . AI ., Bro . J . Roberts , into the chair of King Solomon . The following brethren vvere appointed

and invested as officers for the ensuing year : Bros J . Roberts , I . P . M . ; C V . Burgess , S . VV . ; c ' Rawle , J . W .. ; Rev . H . C . Shuttleworth , Chap . ; vv ! Lake , Treas . ; R . Greenwood , Sec . ; J . L . Barrett , S . D J . Curnow , J . D . ; R . Bullen , LG . ; Rev . E . Geard , D . C . ' and J . O . Widger and H . R . Redman , Stewards . The charges vvere then ably given by Bros . W . J . West , J . £ ,, Barrett , and R . Greenwood . The W . M . then presented to the LP . AL , Bro . J . Roberts , the Past Master ' s jewel of

the lodge , accompanying the presentation by some congratulatory remarks , and expressing the gratitude of the brethren for the services vvhich had been rendered by Bro . Roberts , not only during his year of office , but from the first incep . tion of the lodge . The report of the Audit Committee was then received and adopted , and the lodge vvas closed . At the subsequent banquet about 60 brethren sat down , under the genial presidency of Bro . St . Aubyn .

The various toasts— " The Oueen and the Craft , " " The M . W . G . M ., the Prince of Wales ; the Pro G . M ., the Earl of Lathom ; and the Deputy G . AL "—were duly proposed and honoured , the latter—that oE the Earl of Mount Edg . cumbe—receiving , as may be supposed , a specially cordial and hearty recognition . The I . P . M . then gave the toast of "The VV . M ., Bro . Alolesworth St . Aubyn , " whom he welcomed tothe chair of the Cornish Lodge in the name of all the brethren ,

referring in the course of his speech to his many admirable qualities , the respect in vvhich his family had always been held , and the certainty that he would worthily fill the position to which the brethren had unanimausly elected him . Bro . St . Aubyn , in reply , heartily thanked the brethren for the honour they had conferred on him . He felt proul of possessing their confidence , and would vyork strenuously to maintain the good name which the Cornish Lodge had in such a short time attained .

The toastof "The LP . AL" was then heartily given , and as heartily received . Bro . VVest had occupied the proud position of the first W . AI . of the lodge , and its success was in no small measure due to the unwearying attention he had given to the interests of the lodge . Bro . West responded in a very happy speech , in the j course of which he gave many excellent suggestions vvhich 1

were of value , not only to members of tne i _ ornish Lodge , but to Masons generally . The speaker's long Alasonic career in Cornwall and his intimate knowledge , not only of Masonic matters , but of other interests in the old county gave point and value to his utterances . The toast of " The Visitors " followed , and vvas responded to by Bro . Lennox Browne , F . R . C . S ., and others . " The Treasurer and Secretary " was next given , Bros .

W . Lake and R . Greenwood briefly responding , and " The Officers of the Lodge , " acknowledged by the Senior and Junior Wardens , Bros . Burgess and Rawle , concluded a very successful meeting . We should not omit to mention that a very excellent musical programme was carried out under the able direction of Bro . K . E . Miles , of St . Paul ' s Cathedral , assisted by Miss Julia Jones , Aliss Bessie Dore , Bros . R . Bullen , Lawrence Fryer , and Atkinson .

/ ESCUlapiUS Lodge ( No . 2410 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , Bro . Brindley James , P . M ., W . M ., presided , and there were also present besides thc officers of the lodge , Bros , the Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . AL , P . G . Chap . ; Ralph Gooding , M . D ., P . G . D .: M . Coates , M . D ., P . M .: W . Ernest Bring ,

P . M . ; Lewis Lewis , H . G . Blackmore , Edward i > . Bell , C . Luxmore Drew , E . Yorke Davies , and Samuel Mis . Tyler . The list of visitors included the following * . Bros . John G . Albert , LP . M . 227 ; H . H . Shirley , P . M . 'Wi William Carey , P . M . 1571 ; A . Clark , VV . M . 1924 i A * £ ' Frigout , P . AL 171 ; N . W . Herbert , P . AI . 17 JL f ; Barton , P . M . Go ; Hugh Lane , LP . M . 379 J VV . Bott . P . M . 1839 ; A - C . Treadaway , 1298 ; ri . J . Sharpe . George Ogilvie , M . D ., 1 S 72 ; T . Stennell , 13 C 6 ; andjow

Davies , Victa Lodge . 1 After the lodge had been opened and the minutes reau and confirmed , Bro . Brindley J ames , P . M ., installed Bio-Deputy Inspector-General belgrave Ninnis , ALU ., ''•' G . S . B ., as W . M . for the year in a most able , r"' ^ " ^ and impressive manner , which evoked praise from all 1 brethren assembled , and many visitors expressed the ° P "' that such brilliant working was a credit to so newly at , secratedlodge . ThenewW-installedW . M . thenappointea t

following ollicers for the year , who duly received the o »' collars : Bros . Brindley James , P . M ., I . P . M . ; I '* Yw-Pocock , M . D ., P . M ., S . W . ; Jacob Pick-. tt , M . D-. J *"' G . Danford Thomas , M . D ., Treas . ; Thomas Dutton , . "• " ; ; P . M ., Sec ; F . Crawford Thompson , ALB ., S . D . ; A . ' ™ J . D . ; Lennox Browne , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Essex , 'J * ^ i Frank Oldfield , P . M ., I . G . ; E . H . Ezard , ALU . . . * H . W . Kiallmark , Stwds . ; and Samuel fc . ll , s ' ., A , ¦ After the delivery of the addresses by the Installing . g the W . M . initiated Messrs . William Arbuthnot Lane . . ¦

London , F . R . C . S ., England , and Frank , u . j London , M . R . C . S ., England . Bro . J . H : ; Ang Wrighton , P . M ., L . D . S ., 131 S , was duly elected a ;/ ^ . member . A very handsome Past Masters J ' nerin presented tothe I . P . M . for the very admirable ^ which he had carried on the work ot the lodge " A . en past year . The VV . M . and I . P . M . thanked the ° ^ erred in very suitable words for the honour they haa reniar ks upon them , but said they would postpone ' urtne t , festive for the reply to the toast of their healths at