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The W . M . proposed " The Past Masters . " The members appreciated the grea worth of their Past Masters , and they were always ready to assist in any way . He had been in office under most of them , and they were good men and true , and he coupled the name of Bro . R . Payne , P . M ., with the toast . The toast was drunk with enthusiasm . The names of Bros . Mason and Payne receiving marked attention .
Bro . R . Payne , P . M ., said he was honoured by being called upon to respond , and was gratified that their dear old lodge prospered and went on the same happy way as of old . The officers were always regular in attendance , both in the lodge and the lodge of instruction . He was always well received , and he hoped that his son-in-law , who was a member , would one day be W . M . of the Granite Lodge .
The Worshipful Master gave " The Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers . " Both the Treasurer and Secretary had taken high honours , and the latter was now in his 21 st year as their Secretary , and he was a founder of the lodge , and , as to the other officers , they were efficient , and with their able assistance he looked forward with pleasure to a happy term of office .
Bro . C . Smith , J . W ., responded . He joined the lodge 12 years ago , and if it was his good fortune to become W . M . in two years , it would be the same length of time as was taken by their W . M . to get into the chair , and when that came to pass he would have reached the summit of his Masonic ambition . The Tyler's toast brought to a clpse a most enjoyable evening . The vocal entertainment , under the direction of Bro . VV . Emerson , was excellent , and was carried out by Mr . Walter Grace , Bros . Etherington Smith , H . Reynolds , Sam Wright , Strong , Sergeant Lee , and the Lyric Vocal Quartette , but a word of praise is due to the latter and to Mr . Walter Grace for their great efforts .
Islington Lodge ( No . 1471 ) . —The installation meeting was held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., at the C < 3 ck Tavern , Highbury , when there was a numerous attendance of brethren and visitors . Bro . R . Loomes , VV . M ., presided , and Bros . C . M . Coxon , P . P . G . D . Herts , I . P . M ., E . Blenkhorn , P . M ., Sec , and the officers were in attendance ; also Bros . S . Napper , P . M . ; H . B . Harding , P . M . ; H . Cox , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Herts ; ] . L . Mather , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C . ; T . S . Hughes , T . Hinton , W . Goring , F . VV . White , G . E . Walker , F . H . Marggraf , T . Spotswood , W . S . Woolacott , P . Faber , G . A . Hopkins , T . E . Newman , J . Amand , D . C . Attwaterand others .
, The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Messrs . John Robert White , John Holway Thurman , and Ernest Alfred Wagstaff , and proving favourable , they were admitted and initiated . The Treasurer's account for the year was submitted and approved , the Benevolent Fund of the lodge , notwithstanding considerable strain upon it during the past year , being just over £ 100 , with a fair balance in hand in the General Fund . Bro . Loomes then , at the request of Bro . H . Cox , P . M ., vacated the chair in his favour , that he might have the
duty of installing his son , Bro . Arthur Cox , W . M . elect . This ceremony he performed in an admirable manner , gaining many compliments from the brethren and visitors . Bro . Arthur Cox , W . M ., having invested Bro . Loomes , I . P . M ., appointed and invested the officers as follows : Bros . Sidney Napper , P . M ., Treas . ( elected in the place of Bro . Halestrap , P . M ., who asked to be relieved from the duties on account of his ill-health ); ( . A . Blount , S . W . ; D . C . Ritchie , J . W . ; E . Blinkhorn , P . M ., Sec ; E . J . Harrison , S . D . ( absent through illness ); C . Isler , J . D . ; C . Horst , I . G . j C . M .
Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , D . C . j VV . Taylor and F . VV . White , Stwds . ; and G . Couchman , Tyler . The Installing Master then gave the addresses in a very impressive manner . The names of two candidates for initiation were proposed . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the retiring W . M . in recognition of his services during the past year , which compliment was briefly acknowledged by Bro . Loomes .
ihe business having been completed , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , after which the VV . M . proposed the usual toasts . Bro . Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I ., replying to that of "The Grand Officers , " reminded the brethren that he was the Consecrating Officer at the formation of the lodge . "The Health of the W . M . " was then proposed by Bro . Loomes , I . P . M ., and very heartily received .
Bro . A . Cox , W . M ., in acknowledging the toast , was very brief , but to the point . Having passed through the various offices and striven to do his duty in all of them , he should do his utmost for the lodge in the proud position in which they had placed him , The next toast was that of " The Masonic Charities , " and this elicited from Bro . Terry a powerful and eloquent appeal , with illustrations of the good work being done by the three Institutions , and examples from his own experience of 31 years as Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . He asked the brethren to support the
VV . M . in his Stewardship at the approaching festival , which was done liberally when the list was passed round the tables . The W . M . will be able to take up a list which will be no discredit to the lodge . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Installing Master , " saying that on the 14 th February , 1 SS 4 , he was initiated in that lodge by his father , Bro . Henry Cox , P . M ., and on the 14 th February , 1 S 95 , he had been installed by hi . n in the chair . He
expressed the pleasure it had been to him that the ceremony had been performed by his father . Bro . H . Cox , P . M ., in reply , said that during an illness through which he had passed he did not expect he should have been spared to go through the , to him , most interesting ceremony of that day . He was thankful to have had the opportunitv of installing his son , who , he hoped , would prove a credit to his father and to the lodge . "
" The Health of the Visitors , " "The Past Masters , " and "The Officers of the Lodge" having been duly proposed and responded to , the proceedings terminated at a somewhat late hour . A lengthy programme of music by the members of the lodge , assisted by Bros . E . N . Beningfield and F . L . Thorpe , had been arranged by Bro . Newman , Bro . H . Stafford Trego , Mus . Bac , at the pianoforte .
Aldersgate Lodge ( No . 1657 ) . —The installation meeting was held a the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on Monday , the iSth instant , when there were present Bros . George Rawlinson , W . M . j James Shotter , S . W . ; Septimus Croft , J . W . J Samuel White , P . M ., Treas . j E Y . JollilTe , P . M ., Sec . j George Kenning , £ M . j E . Anderton , P . M ., D . C ; M . R . Webb , P . M . ; J . Larkin , P . M . ; W . R . runsKiu
" Briscoe , S . D . j A . B . Hudson , P . M ., I . G ., H . Nicholas , Bennett , Ralph Langton , Rupert Smith , and H . Thomas , Tyler ; Bros . Sir J . B . Monckton , P . G . W ., and J . Gordon Langton , Honorary Members ; together with about 30 visitors , among whom were Bros . Hugh David Sandeman , P . D . G . M . Bengal ; H . J . Strong , M . D ., P . A . G . D . C ; and W . Peter Brown , P . G . Std . Br .
The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , and the report ot the Audit Committee , having been read , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes , Bro . Sir J . B . Monckton , P . G . W ., took the chair , and Bro . James Shotter , W . M , elect , was presented to receive the benefits of installation . A Board of Installed Wasters was accordingly formed and Bro . Shotter installed in the chair of K . S . according 10 ancient custom . The salutes having been duly given , the new W . M . proceeded to appoint and invest the following as his officers for the ensuing year , namely : Bros .
jx-pumus Croft , S . W . ; VV . R . Brunskill Briscoe , ) . W . ; S . White , P . M ., Treas . ( elected ); E . Y . Jolliffe , P . M ., Sec . ; Thomas Briggs , S . D . ; 11 . Nicholas Bennett , •>•"•) Ralph Langton , I . G . ; E . Anderton , P . M ., D . C , and H . Thomas , Tyler . The n r . esses having been delivered , a Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . George awlinson , I . P . M ., in recognition of his services in the chair during his year of office , a "d gracefull y acknowledged .
A ] Was t ' len c ' osecl > and the brethren dined together , after which the usual toasts ar | - u ? honoured , the speeches being pleasantly interspersed with a selection of songs , aumirabi y rendered by the Schartau Part Singers—Bros . Herbert Schartau , James TV , D - Bennetts < a " William Bradford , of Hi 1 Ar lgnt ^ °° - 'he Lord Mayor , Bro . Alderman Sir Joseph Renals , who is a P . M . me lodge , was unfortunately prevented by indisposition from attending .
V ictoria Park Lodge ( No . 1 S 16 ) . —The first meeting of the year took Alf D Thllrsday , the 24 th ult ., at the City of London Tavern , Fenchurch-street . Bro . ""• Kecd , VV . M ., presiding , > upported by Bros . W . B . Abraham , D . Meiklereid , A . Javier , W . VVatkins , J . T . Kimpple , and other Past Masters . The officers present "" e ; liros . E . imith , S . W . ; R . D . Longworth , J . W . ; II . Sinclair , P . M .. Treas . ; ' , ° Bers , P . M ., Sec ; J . Threshic , S . D . ; Thos . Powell , J . D . ; S . H . Harris , others H " W > Sherwin ' £ ' > T . Hallett , l . C ; G . Haysom , Stwd . j and many Kj v "" Iffe being duly opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , Messrs . J . T . Jner , A . J . Knight , and Long were initiated , and dros . Frost and Deighton were
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passed . A discussion on a notice of motion on the Benevolent Fund , brought forward by Bro . Watkins , P . M ., then took place , and after further business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet room . The loyal toasts , and that of "The Grand Officers , were honoured with enthusiasm . Bro . Meiklereid , I . P . M ., then proposed "The W . M ., " to which Bro . Reed briefly
replied , cordially thanking the brethren for the way in which they had received the toast . It had been proposed to have the ladies' night at their next meeting in February , and hoped it would meet the convenience of the brethren generally . He would be glad if such brethren as could find the time would give in their names as Stewards , and mike a great success of the evening .
The W . M . then proposed "The Past Masters , " for whom Bro . Meiklereid , in response , said that the Past Masters had , during his own year in the chiir , given him the greatest assistance , and he was sure they all felt it their duty to do all in their power to help their mother lodge . Masonic duties , well performed , are impressive . "The Brother Visitors , " most of whom responded to the toist , all expressed their great satisfaction with the work in the lodge , and fully appreciated the hospitable manner in which they were entertained in the fourth degree .
ror " The Treasurer and Secretary , " Bro . Sinclair said he would zealously guird the funds of the lodge . The Jubilee Fund was steadily increasing . Bro . Rogers urged the brethren to see their subscriptions were not in arrears . The remaining toasts were honoured in adequate degree . During the intervals Bro . J . Kinipple , in his humorous way , sang " Coming through the dye j " Bro . Knight was very funny in " Solomon Moses " and " The peculiar girl ; " Bro . VV . J . Taylor sang a nigger melody , " A little more cider too ; " and Bro . Gwynne sang "Tom Bowling . "
Cornish Lodge ( No . 2369 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge wis held at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Oueen-street , VV . C , on the 9 th inst . The members present included Bros . C . Rawle , W . M . ; J . L . Barrett , S . W . ; J . Curnow , J . W . ; W . Lake , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., Treas . ; R . Greenwood , P . M ., Sec . ; R . Bullen , S . D . ; J . O . Widger , I . G . ; E . Symons , Org . ; T . Hiwken and S . James , Stwds . ; I .
Roberts , P . M . ; W . M . St . Aubyn , P . M . ; E . Richards , VV . | . Carne , | . Passmore Edwards , E . B . Rogers , G . Lorry , W . R . Richards , VV . Hill , Sidney Clarke , P . M . ; and G . Michael VVilliams . Visitors : Bros . F . R . VV . Hedges , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . forGirls ; VV . H . P . Thomas , 4 , ; W . Hosken , 31 S ; H . H . Sheard , 19 S 3 ; VV . B , Joyce , P . M . 507 ; W . Church , P . M . 1347 ; W . Davies , 340 ; E . Euston , S ; H . Passmore Edwards , 357 ; J . H . Birch , P . M . 2323 ; and VV . W . Lee , W . M . 1 S 97 .
Lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed , after which Bro . John Passmore Edwards was impressively raised to the degree of a Master Mason . Bro . W . R . Burgoyne Watts was elected a joining member , and Bro . S . H . Hare was elected a " Cornwall " member , On the proposition of the VV . M . the sum of 10 guineas was voted to thetR . M . I . for Girls , to be placed on the list of Bro . Passmore Edwards who kindly consented to represent the lodge as Steward . The members present unanimously expressed their sincere sympathy with Bro . Roberts , P . M ., in the irreparable loss he had
recently sustained by the death of his wife . Lodge was closed , and an adjournment was made to the Freemasons' Tavern , where a substantial repast was enjoyed . Bro . F . R . W . Hedges . P . G . S . B ., replied for "The Grand Officers , " and having returned thanks on their behalf , expressed his gratitude to the W . M . for allowing him to say a word or two on behalf of the Masonic Charities . The Benevolent Institution would hold its Festival in the near future under the presidency of the Provincial
Grand Master of Somerset , and while grateful for all that had been done in the past , was anxious that the future might not fall behind . The beneficiaries numbering 500 , and necessarily required a large income to meet the annual expenditure . VVith reference to the Institution with which he had the honour to be associated , he ventured to think it was doing a work in no way second to any other Institution . Each Institution had its own good strong points , and the only limit to their work was the limit of their funds . They had now 2 G 3 girls receiving a thoroughly sound educitbn .
Taking the results of the examinations ann mnced , they found' that at the College of Preceptors 40 passed out of 41 , at the associated examination of the Rjyal College of Music and Royal Academy of Music nine were examined , and all pissed , and that of 2 ( 5 candidates for mathematics at the Science and Art Examination all passed . Th : Girls ' Institution had in the past enjoyed large Festivals , and he was grateful forth ; support given , but it could not exist entirely upon past merits , and he locked with deep anxiety to the Festival which would take place on the Sth May . He was sorry to siy the list of Stewards was not equal to the corresponding period last year . There was a considerable
falling off , and , therefore , it was necessary to draw attention to it . The Provincial Grand Master of the province , which the members ofjthis Cornish Lodge claimed as their mother province , had kindly consented to preside at the next Festival , and ha fe ' . t sure the brethren who felt enthusiasm , respect , and love for their Provincial Grand Mister , would naturally come forward to support him . He was very grateful for the sum of 10 guineas voted in the lodge , and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to their very young member—so far as Masonry was concerned—their esteemed friend and brother—Passmore Edwardsfor his kindness in consenting to represent the lodge on the occasion mentioned .
Bro . J . Roberts , P . M ., as the acting I . P . M ., in the absencj of Brjs . Burgess , proposed " The Health of the W . M . " and referred to the quiet , solemn , and impressive manner in which Bro . Rawle had performed the ceremony of raising . Their VV . M . was always willing to do everything he csuld in the interest of the lodge , and would continue to do so to the end of his office . Bro . C . Rawle , VV . M ., returned thanks , and expressed his regret that thsre hid not been more work for him to do . If the work was found , he would be happy to do the best he could for them , for the lodge , and Freemasonry in general . If he could perform his duties to their satisfaction , and leave his proud position with their approbation , he would be amply repaid for any little services he had rendered .
"The Visitors" having been honoured , the VV . M . gave " The Past Misters , " and especially referred to the assistance rendered by Bro . R iberts , P . M ., on that occasion . Bro . J . Roberts , P . M ., replied , after which the W . M . proposed "The Treasurer and Secretary . " Bro . VV . Lake , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . Cornwall , Treas ., in reply , slid he was gratified
to think that this lodge was the first to congratulate him on an appointment to wnicn the W . M . had alluded , and he hoped to fill it with some credit to himself and usefulness to the Craft in general . VVith regard to his position as Treasurer , he thought the prospects for the future were brighter , and assured them they could rely upon him to discharge his duties with a due regard to economy .
Bro . R . Greenwood , P . M . Sec , responded for " The Officsrs , " and the Tyler's toast closed the proceedings .
^ Esculapius Lodge ( No . 2410 ) . —The second ordinary meeting was held at the Calii Royal , Regent-street , on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., Bro . J . Pickett , M . D ., W . M ., presiding , supported by the following officers , members , and visitors : Bros . Thomas Dutton , M . D .. P . M ., acting I . P . M . and Sec ; G . Crawford Thomson , Ml ) ,, S . W . ; VV . Anthony Nutt , J . W . ; G . Danford Thomas , M . D ., Treas . ; E . H . Ezard , M . D ., J . D . ; Ernest Clarke , F . R . C . S ., Org . ; H . VV . Kiallmark , P . M . ; Lewis Lewis , M . D ., biwd . ; Samuel Ellis , Tyler j Wal er C Blaker , VV . M . 172 G ; Arthur Luff ,
M . D . ; James Startin , J . R . Bosworth , M . Ch-ale , C M . Simpson , C . Luxmore-Drcw , M . B . j H . J . Sharpe , H . E . Simpson , j . 11 . Garland VVrighton , W . Arbuthnot Lane , M . S . j VV . Chalice , I . G . 2455 j U- H . Paul , D . P . L ., P . G . S ., P . M . 197 j and A . Fox , S . D . 1706 . Ihe lodge was opened and the minutes of the last meetinc were read and approved . Bro . Leonard Wilde , M . D ., M . R . C . P ., having answered the proper questions , was duly entrusted , re-admitted , and passed to the Second Degree in a very impressive manner by the W . M . Bro . Thomas Dutton afterwards explained the second tracing
board to the newly-made Fellow Craft . The lodge received the report of the committee appointed to arrange concerning the entertaining of all medical Masons who may visit London during the British Medical Associaiion's meeting in 1 S 95 , with approval , and voted a sum to defray part of the expenses . Bro . R . F . Gould , P . G . D ., having presented the lodge , through the Secretary , with his paper on " The Medical Profession and Freemasonry , " the kind and thoughtful gift was much appreciated by the brethren .
The Secretary read a letter from Bro . Francis Clarke , M . D ., P . D . G . M . North Connaught , re the late Bro . Surgeon-Major Parke's Memorial , and the Treasurer was instructed to send Bro . Clarke two guineas . Mr . Geo ge Herschell , M . D . London , M . R . C . S . England , was proposed as an initiate . Letters of regret for not being able to be present were read from Bros . Clement-Godson , M . D ., P . G . D . ; SirB . VV . Richardson , M . D ., P . M . ; and others . 'The lodge was then closed . The brethren afterwards dined together , and spent a pleasant social evening .
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The W . M . proposed " The Past Masters . " The members appreciated the grea worth of their Past Masters , and they were always ready to assist in any way . He had been in office under most of them , and they were good men and true , and he coupled the name of Bro . R . Payne , P . M ., with the toast . The toast was drunk with enthusiasm . The names of Bros . Mason and Payne receiving marked attention .
Bro . R . Payne , P . M ., said he was honoured by being called upon to respond , and was gratified that their dear old lodge prospered and went on the same happy way as of old . The officers were always regular in attendance , both in the lodge and the lodge of instruction . He was always well received , and he hoped that his son-in-law , who was a member , would one day be W . M . of the Granite Lodge .
The Worshipful Master gave " The Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers . " Both the Treasurer and Secretary had taken high honours , and the latter was now in his 21 st year as their Secretary , and he was a founder of the lodge , and , as to the other officers , they were efficient , and with their able assistance he looked forward with pleasure to a happy term of office .
Bro . C . Smith , J . W ., responded . He joined the lodge 12 years ago , and if it was his good fortune to become W . M . in two years , it would be the same length of time as was taken by their W . M . to get into the chair , and when that came to pass he would have reached the summit of his Masonic ambition . The Tyler's toast brought to a clpse a most enjoyable evening . The vocal entertainment , under the direction of Bro . VV . Emerson , was excellent , and was carried out by Mr . Walter Grace , Bros . Etherington Smith , H . Reynolds , Sam Wright , Strong , Sergeant Lee , and the Lyric Vocal Quartette , but a word of praise is due to the latter and to Mr . Walter Grace for their great efforts .
Islington Lodge ( No . 1471 ) . —The installation meeting was held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., at the C < 3 ck Tavern , Highbury , when there was a numerous attendance of brethren and visitors . Bro . R . Loomes , VV . M ., presided , and Bros . C . M . Coxon , P . P . G . D . Herts , I . P . M ., E . Blenkhorn , P . M ., Sec , and the officers were in attendance ; also Bros . S . Napper , P . M . ; H . B . Harding , P . M . ; H . Cox , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Herts ; ] . L . Mather , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C . ; T . S . Hughes , T . Hinton , W . Goring , F . VV . White , G . E . Walker , F . H . Marggraf , T . Spotswood , W . S . Woolacott , P . Faber , G . A . Hopkins , T . E . Newman , J . Amand , D . C . Attwaterand others .
, The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Messrs . John Robert White , John Holway Thurman , and Ernest Alfred Wagstaff , and proving favourable , they were admitted and initiated . The Treasurer's account for the year was submitted and approved , the Benevolent Fund of the lodge , notwithstanding considerable strain upon it during the past year , being just over £ 100 , with a fair balance in hand in the General Fund . Bro . Loomes then , at the request of Bro . H . Cox , P . M ., vacated the chair in his favour , that he might have the
duty of installing his son , Bro . Arthur Cox , W . M . elect . This ceremony he performed in an admirable manner , gaining many compliments from the brethren and visitors . Bro . Arthur Cox , W . M ., having invested Bro . Loomes , I . P . M ., appointed and invested the officers as follows : Bros . Sidney Napper , P . M ., Treas . ( elected in the place of Bro . Halestrap , P . M ., who asked to be relieved from the duties on account of his ill-health ); ( . A . Blount , S . W . ; D . C . Ritchie , J . W . ; E . Blinkhorn , P . M ., Sec ; E . J . Harrison , S . D . ( absent through illness ); C . Isler , J . D . ; C . Horst , I . G . j C . M .
Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , D . C . j VV . Taylor and F . VV . White , Stwds . ; and G . Couchman , Tyler . The Installing Master then gave the addresses in a very impressive manner . The names of two candidates for initiation were proposed . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the retiring W . M . in recognition of his services during the past year , which compliment was briefly acknowledged by Bro . Loomes .
ihe business having been completed , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , after which the VV . M . proposed the usual toasts . Bro . Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I ., replying to that of "The Grand Officers , " reminded the brethren that he was the Consecrating Officer at the formation of the lodge . "The Health of the W . M . " was then proposed by Bro . Loomes , I . P . M ., and very heartily received .
Bro . A . Cox , W . M ., in acknowledging the toast , was very brief , but to the point . Having passed through the various offices and striven to do his duty in all of them , he should do his utmost for the lodge in the proud position in which they had placed him , The next toast was that of " The Masonic Charities , " and this elicited from Bro . Terry a powerful and eloquent appeal , with illustrations of the good work being done by the three Institutions , and examples from his own experience of 31 years as Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . He asked the brethren to support the
VV . M . in his Stewardship at the approaching festival , which was done liberally when the list was passed round the tables . The W . M . will be able to take up a list which will be no discredit to the lodge . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Installing Master , " saying that on the 14 th February , 1 SS 4 , he was initiated in that lodge by his father , Bro . Henry Cox , P . M ., and on the 14 th February , 1 S 95 , he had been installed by hi . n in the chair . He
expressed the pleasure it had been to him that the ceremony had been performed by his father . Bro . H . Cox , P . M ., in reply , said that during an illness through which he had passed he did not expect he should have been spared to go through the , to him , most interesting ceremony of that day . He was thankful to have had the opportunitv of installing his son , who , he hoped , would prove a credit to his father and to the lodge . "
" The Health of the Visitors , " "The Past Masters , " and "The Officers of the Lodge" having been duly proposed and responded to , the proceedings terminated at a somewhat late hour . A lengthy programme of music by the members of the lodge , assisted by Bros . E . N . Beningfield and F . L . Thorpe , had been arranged by Bro . Newman , Bro . H . Stafford Trego , Mus . Bac , at the pianoforte .
Aldersgate Lodge ( No . 1657 ) . —The installation meeting was held a the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on Monday , the iSth instant , when there were present Bros . George Rawlinson , W . M . j James Shotter , S . W . ; Septimus Croft , J . W . J Samuel White , P . M ., Treas . j E Y . JollilTe , P . M ., Sec . j George Kenning , £ M . j E . Anderton , P . M ., D . C ; M . R . Webb , P . M . ; J . Larkin , P . M . ; W . R . runsKiu
" Briscoe , S . D . j A . B . Hudson , P . M ., I . G ., H . Nicholas , Bennett , Ralph Langton , Rupert Smith , and H . Thomas , Tyler ; Bros . Sir J . B . Monckton , P . G . W ., and J . Gordon Langton , Honorary Members ; together with about 30 visitors , among whom were Bros . Hugh David Sandeman , P . D . G . M . Bengal ; H . J . Strong , M . D ., P . A . G . D . C ; and W . Peter Brown , P . G . Std . Br .
The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , and the report ot the Audit Committee , having been read , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes , Bro . Sir J . B . Monckton , P . G . W ., took the chair , and Bro . James Shotter , W . M , elect , was presented to receive the benefits of installation . A Board of Installed Wasters was accordingly formed and Bro . Shotter installed in the chair of K . S . according 10 ancient custom . The salutes having been duly given , the new W . M . proceeded to appoint and invest the following as his officers for the ensuing year , namely : Bros .
jx-pumus Croft , S . W . ; VV . R . Brunskill Briscoe , ) . W . ; S . White , P . M ., Treas . ( elected ); E . Y . Jolliffe , P . M ., Sec . ; Thomas Briggs , S . D . ; 11 . Nicholas Bennett , •>•"•) Ralph Langton , I . G . ; E . Anderton , P . M ., D . C , and H . Thomas , Tyler . The n r . esses having been delivered , a Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . George awlinson , I . P . M ., in recognition of his services in the chair during his year of office , a "d gracefull y acknowledged .
A ] Was t ' len c ' osecl > and the brethren dined together , after which the usual toasts ar | - u ? honoured , the speeches being pleasantly interspersed with a selection of songs , aumirabi y rendered by the Schartau Part Singers—Bros . Herbert Schartau , James TV , D - Bennetts < a " William Bradford , of Hi 1 Ar lgnt ^ °° - 'he Lord Mayor , Bro . Alderman Sir Joseph Renals , who is a P . M . me lodge , was unfortunately prevented by indisposition from attending .
V ictoria Park Lodge ( No . 1 S 16 ) . —The first meeting of the year took Alf D Thllrsday , the 24 th ult ., at the City of London Tavern , Fenchurch-street . Bro . ""• Kecd , VV . M ., presiding , > upported by Bros . W . B . Abraham , D . Meiklereid , A . Javier , W . VVatkins , J . T . Kimpple , and other Past Masters . The officers present "" e ; liros . E . imith , S . W . ; R . D . Longworth , J . W . ; II . Sinclair , P . M .. Treas . ; ' , ° Bers , P . M ., Sec ; J . Threshic , S . D . ; Thos . Powell , J . D . ; S . H . Harris , others H " W > Sherwin ' £ ' > T . Hallett , l . C ; G . Haysom , Stwd . j and many Kj v "" Iffe being duly opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , Messrs . J . T . Jner , A . J . Knight , and Long were initiated , and dros . Frost and Deighton were
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passed . A discussion on a notice of motion on the Benevolent Fund , brought forward by Bro . Watkins , P . M ., then took place , and after further business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet room . The loyal toasts , and that of "The Grand Officers , were honoured with enthusiasm . Bro . Meiklereid , I . P . M ., then proposed "The W . M ., " to which Bro . Reed briefly
replied , cordially thanking the brethren for the way in which they had received the toast . It had been proposed to have the ladies' night at their next meeting in February , and hoped it would meet the convenience of the brethren generally . He would be glad if such brethren as could find the time would give in their names as Stewards , and mike a great success of the evening .
The W . M . then proposed "The Past Masters , " for whom Bro . Meiklereid , in response , said that the Past Masters had , during his own year in the chiir , given him the greatest assistance , and he was sure they all felt it their duty to do all in their power to help their mother lodge . Masonic duties , well performed , are impressive . "The Brother Visitors , " most of whom responded to the toist , all expressed their great satisfaction with the work in the lodge , and fully appreciated the hospitable manner in which they were entertained in the fourth degree .
ror " The Treasurer and Secretary , " Bro . Sinclair said he would zealously guird the funds of the lodge . The Jubilee Fund was steadily increasing . Bro . Rogers urged the brethren to see their subscriptions were not in arrears . The remaining toasts were honoured in adequate degree . During the intervals Bro . J . Kinipple , in his humorous way , sang " Coming through the dye j " Bro . Knight was very funny in " Solomon Moses " and " The peculiar girl ; " Bro . VV . J . Taylor sang a nigger melody , " A little more cider too ; " and Bro . Gwynne sang "Tom Bowling . "
Cornish Lodge ( No . 2369 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge wis held at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Oueen-street , VV . C , on the 9 th inst . The members present included Bros . C . Rawle , W . M . ; J . L . Barrett , S . W . ; J . Curnow , J . W . ; W . Lake , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., Treas . ; R . Greenwood , P . M ., Sec . ; R . Bullen , S . D . ; J . O . Widger , I . G . ; E . Symons , Org . ; T . Hiwken and S . James , Stwds . ; I .
Roberts , P . M . ; W . M . St . Aubyn , P . M . ; E . Richards , VV . | . Carne , | . Passmore Edwards , E . B . Rogers , G . Lorry , W . R . Richards , VV . Hill , Sidney Clarke , P . M . ; and G . Michael VVilliams . Visitors : Bros . F . R . VV . Hedges , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . forGirls ; VV . H . P . Thomas , 4 , ; W . Hosken , 31 S ; H . H . Sheard , 19 S 3 ; VV . B , Joyce , P . M . 507 ; W . Church , P . M . 1347 ; W . Davies , 340 ; E . Euston , S ; H . Passmore Edwards , 357 ; J . H . Birch , P . M . 2323 ; and VV . W . Lee , W . M . 1 S 97 .
Lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed , after which Bro . John Passmore Edwards was impressively raised to the degree of a Master Mason . Bro . W . R . Burgoyne Watts was elected a joining member , and Bro . S . H . Hare was elected a " Cornwall " member , On the proposition of the VV . M . the sum of 10 guineas was voted to thetR . M . I . for Girls , to be placed on the list of Bro . Passmore Edwards who kindly consented to represent the lodge as Steward . The members present unanimously expressed their sincere sympathy with Bro . Roberts , P . M ., in the irreparable loss he had
recently sustained by the death of his wife . Lodge was closed , and an adjournment was made to the Freemasons' Tavern , where a substantial repast was enjoyed . Bro . F . R . W . Hedges . P . G . S . B ., replied for "The Grand Officers , " and having returned thanks on their behalf , expressed his gratitude to the W . M . for allowing him to say a word or two on behalf of the Masonic Charities . The Benevolent Institution would hold its Festival in the near future under the presidency of the Provincial
Grand Master of Somerset , and while grateful for all that had been done in the past , was anxious that the future might not fall behind . The beneficiaries numbering 500 , and necessarily required a large income to meet the annual expenditure . VVith reference to the Institution with which he had the honour to be associated , he ventured to think it was doing a work in no way second to any other Institution . Each Institution had its own good strong points , and the only limit to their work was the limit of their funds . They had now 2 G 3 girls receiving a thoroughly sound educitbn .
Taking the results of the examinations ann mnced , they found' that at the College of Preceptors 40 passed out of 41 , at the associated examination of the Rjyal College of Music and Royal Academy of Music nine were examined , and all pissed , and that of 2 ( 5 candidates for mathematics at the Science and Art Examination all passed . Th : Girls ' Institution had in the past enjoyed large Festivals , and he was grateful forth ; support given , but it could not exist entirely upon past merits , and he locked with deep anxiety to the Festival which would take place on the Sth May . He was sorry to siy the list of Stewards was not equal to the corresponding period last year . There was a considerable
falling off , and , therefore , it was necessary to draw attention to it . The Provincial Grand Master of the province , which the members ofjthis Cornish Lodge claimed as their mother province , had kindly consented to preside at the next Festival , and ha fe ' . t sure the brethren who felt enthusiasm , respect , and love for their Provincial Grand Mister , would naturally come forward to support him . He was very grateful for the sum of 10 guineas voted in the lodge , and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to their very young member—so far as Masonry was concerned—their esteemed friend and brother—Passmore Edwardsfor his kindness in consenting to represent the lodge on the occasion mentioned .
Bro . J . Roberts , P . M ., as the acting I . P . M ., in the absencj of Brjs . Burgess , proposed " The Health of the W . M . " and referred to the quiet , solemn , and impressive manner in which Bro . Rawle had performed the ceremony of raising . Their VV . M . was always willing to do everything he csuld in the interest of the lodge , and would continue to do so to the end of his office . Bro . C . Rawle , VV . M ., returned thanks , and expressed his regret that thsre hid not been more work for him to do . If the work was found , he would be happy to do the best he could for them , for the lodge , and Freemasonry in general . If he could perform his duties to their satisfaction , and leave his proud position with their approbation , he would be amply repaid for any little services he had rendered .
"The Visitors" having been honoured , the VV . M . gave " The Past Misters , " and especially referred to the assistance rendered by Bro . R iberts , P . M ., on that occasion . Bro . J . Roberts , P . M ., replied , after which the W . M . proposed "The Treasurer and Secretary . " Bro . VV . Lake , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . Cornwall , Treas ., in reply , slid he was gratified
to think that this lodge was the first to congratulate him on an appointment to wnicn the W . M . had alluded , and he hoped to fill it with some credit to himself and usefulness to the Craft in general . VVith regard to his position as Treasurer , he thought the prospects for the future were brighter , and assured them they could rely upon him to discharge his duties with a due regard to economy .
Bro . R . Greenwood , P . M . Sec , responded for " The Officsrs , " and the Tyler's toast closed the proceedings .
^ Esculapius Lodge ( No . 2410 ) . —The second ordinary meeting was held at the Calii Royal , Regent-street , on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., Bro . J . Pickett , M . D ., W . M ., presiding , supported by the following officers , members , and visitors : Bros . Thomas Dutton , M . D .. P . M ., acting I . P . M . and Sec ; G . Crawford Thomson , Ml ) ,, S . W . ; VV . Anthony Nutt , J . W . ; G . Danford Thomas , M . D ., Treas . ; E . H . Ezard , M . D ., J . D . ; Ernest Clarke , F . R . C . S ., Org . ; H . VV . Kiallmark , P . M . ; Lewis Lewis , M . D ., biwd . ; Samuel Ellis , Tyler j Wal er C Blaker , VV . M . 172 G ; Arthur Luff ,
M . D . ; James Startin , J . R . Bosworth , M . Ch-ale , C M . Simpson , C . Luxmore-Drcw , M . B . j H . J . Sharpe , H . E . Simpson , j . 11 . Garland VVrighton , W . Arbuthnot Lane , M . S . j VV . Chalice , I . G . 2455 j U- H . Paul , D . P . L ., P . G . S ., P . M . 197 j and A . Fox , S . D . 1706 . Ihe lodge was opened and the minutes of the last meetinc were read and approved . Bro . Leonard Wilde , M . D ., M . R . C . P ., having answered the proper questions , was duly entrusted , re-admitted , and passed to the Second Degree in a very impressive manner by the W . M . Bro . Thomas Dutton afterwards explained the second tracing
board to the newly-made Fellow Craft . The lodge received the report of the committee appointed to arrange concerning the entertaining of all medical Masons who may visit London during the British Medical Associaiion's meeting in 1 S 95 , with approval , and voted a sum to defray part of the expenses . Bro . R . F . Gould , P . G . D ., having presented the lodge , through the Secretary , with his paper on " The Medical Profession and Freemasonry , " the kind and thoughtful gift was much appreciated by the brethren .
The Secretary read a letter from Bro . Francis Clarke , M . D ., P . D . G . M . North Connaught , re the late Bro . Surgeon-Major Parke's Memorial , and the Treasurer was instructed to send Bro . Clarke two guineas . Mr . Geo ge Herschell , M . D . London , M . R . C . S . England , was proposed as an initiate . Letters of regret for not being able to be present were read from Bros . Clement-Godson , M . D ., P . G . D . ; SirB . VV . Richardson , M . D ., P . M . ; and others . 'The lodge was then closed . The brethren afterwards dined together , and spent a pleasant social evening .