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citizens they were taught to be loyal to their King , and to be exemplary in the discharge of their duties . He advised the initiate to let prudence direct him , temperance chasten him , fortitude support him , and justice be the guide of all his actions . Such were a few of the Masonic principles j they spoke to every ear , and sought admission to every heart . He hoped he should have the pleasure of seeing Bro . Benjamin at the lodge of instruction , where he would qualify for a position which in course of time he would be entitled to rise to . Bro . Benjamin replied .

Bro . Ornstien , P . M ., proposed "The Masonic Chanties , " and Bro . F . R . W . Hedges , P . G . S . B ., acknowledged the compliment , informing the brethren that the Lodge of Tranquillity always recognised the Charities . Last year it sent up over ^ 300 to those Institutions , and that was by no means an exceptional year . Last year £ 87 , 300 went into the pockets of the three Institutions , but large as that sum was they wanted yet more . He reminded the brethren that on Wednesday of next week the Benevolent Institution would have its festival and that the Deputy Grand Mastei , the Earl of Warwick , will preside .

" The Visitors was the next toast , which was duly responded to . A very complimentary speech was made by the W . M . in proposing " The I . P . M ., " who , he said , put in a great deal of work during his year . No Master ever worked harder than he , and he congratulated Bro . Gerson on having a most successful year . Bro . Gerson , I . P . M ., replied , and said he had had a very happy year , and he had to thank the brethren one and all for the assistance they had been ever ready to give him . Bro . David Hills , P . M ., Sec , and the S . W . responded to the toast of " The Officers , " and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .

United Mariners Lodge , No . 30 . The members of the above lodge met at the Frascati Restaurant on Ihe 19 th instant . The attendance of members was a long way below the average , a fact which probably accounted for the few visitors present . _ Bro . Frederick C . Foster , W . M ., who , prior to occupying King Solomon ' s chair , was justly renowned for the excellent manner in which he has always acquitted himself in the working of the lodge , was ready to initiate a can

didate besides raising Bros . K . B . Kretzschmar , A . E . Mitchell , and W . T . McGregor . The last-named was initiated at Jubblepore , in India , and was raised by courtesy of the W . M ., under the special bye-law . The initiate failed to enter an appearance , but was duly balloted for , with a lesult that was absolutely unanimous in his favour . The solemn ceremony of raising the brethren above referred to having been carried out in a manner which reflected credit upon the principal officers concerned , and th ? ordinary routine work of the Iodge put through , an adjournment was made for the banquet .

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were interspersed with vocal and instrumental

. Bro . Pratt , I . P . M . 1623 , in responding to the toast of "The Visitors , " spoke in high terms of the United Mariners Lodge , who , he said , he had taken such a liking to , that he should consider himself always on the free list . Bro . Whittard , S . W . 22 , also replied in felicitous terms . The harmony of the evening was contributed by Bros . Remington , P . M . ; Mitchell , Bolland , C . Pratt , I . P . M . j Stevens , Newbold , I . G . j Thos . Smith , P . M . j and Robson , P . M . Bro . Carrick , P . M ., presided at the piano .

Rothesay Lodge , No . 1687 . The above Iodge went into deep mourning on the occasion of its last monthly meeting at the Frascati Restaurant . The recent Royal bereavement had a striking signification to the lodge , owing to the fact that it received its distinguished name by special dispensation from the Grand Master and present King Edward VII . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . Louis Verdier , P . P . G . S ., through illness , the duties of W . Master were undertaken by the popular I . P . M ., Bro . Geo . llevbert-Burns . There were

two new candidates , one re-joining member , and three raisings . The candidates were Messrs . Louis Knowles and Joseph Sowden , who were initiated with impressive solemnity by Bro . Geo . Herbert-Burns , who also raised Bros . Potter , Besser , and Grahamslaw in the earnest and eloquent manner necessary to do full justice to the beautiful ritual . Bro . E . J . Davies was permitted to re-join the lodge under the new rule by paying one

guinea . On the motion of Bro . VV . C . Parsons , P . M ., seconded by Bro . T . J . Bolton , P . M ., Sec , a vote of condolence with the Royal Family was passed , and recorded on the minutes . The lodge also recorded its congratulations to the Duke of Rothesay on his accession to the Throne . Bro . Parsons , P . M ., brought to the notice of the lodge the candidature of Bro . Benjamin H . Swallow to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The business of the lodge having been concluded .

Here a significant change was observed on the toast list . For the first time in the history of the Rothesay the toast of "The King and the Craft" occupied the premier position . It is needless to say that in the hands of such a fervent devotee of Alasonry as Bro . Geo . Herbert-Burns , I . P . M ., the Duke of Rothesay , in his exalted position as King Edward VII . of England , was toasted with the greatest enthusiasm , and with thc finest Masonic fire .

The toast of " The Acting W . M ., Bro . Geo . Herbert-Burns , " was proposed in felicitous terms bv Bro . J . H . Catten , P . M ., who also referred in feeling terms to the illness of the W . M ., Bro . Louis Verdier , whose speedy restoration to health was , he felt sure , the earnest wish of all the brethren . Bro . G . Herbert-Burns having acknowledged thc compliment in his usual graceful manner , announced that the Sectelaiy had sent a telegcam to the W . M . in the name of the lodge , wishing him a speedy and complete recovery . ( " Hear , hear . " )

Bro . G . Herbert-Burns next proposed "The Initiates . " On behalf of the lodge he extended to them a very hearty welcome . He earnestly and sincerely trusted that the ceremonial of initiation had impressed them to an extent worthy of the grand old Craft of Freemasonry . _ Bro . Sowden admitted that the ceremonies had made a distinct impression on his mind and it would be his earnest endeavour to become a credit to the Craft .

Bro . Knowles thanked the W . M . and brethren for the kind manner in which they had drank to his health . It gave him great pleasure to have joined one of the best lodges in London . The acting Master then extended a hearty welcome to " The Visitors . " It was , he said , a curious coincidence that they had present that evening representatives of the oldest and youngest corporations in London . Bro . J . Tickell , P . M . of the Urban Ledge , was a member of the Common Council , one of the most ancient and honourable institutions in London , whilst Bro . Enos J . Howes , J . P ., Mayor of Finsbury , was a member of one of the youngest corporations , which had , he hopedin front of it a long

, and distinguished caieer . ( Applause . ) Bros . J . Tickell and E . J . Howes responded . Bro . G . Herbert-Burns proposed "The Past Masters , Treasurer . Jand Secretary , " paying to each and every one a well-deserved tribute . Bio . Thos . J . Bolton ( who was received with loud applause ) thanktd the VV . M . for his kind references . The duties of Secretary did sometimes entail a very great deal of work , but it always brought its proper mead of pleasure to him . He never appealed to the biethren for a good cause in vain , as was evidenced by the subscription raised that evening for a distressed brother . ( Applause . )

Bro . Geo . Herbert-Burns , in proposing " The Officers , " remarked tbat however good a ship , and however excellent a skipper , it would avail nothing if the crew was not equally efficient . Bro . E . J . Mills , S . W ., and Bro . A . Herbert-Burns , 1 J . D ., having spoken , The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . An excellent musical programme was contributed to by Bros . Bentley , the Cavalier Tito Mattei , and others . It was decided to give a ladies' banquet and concert on 18 th prox .

Those present were : Bros . Geo . Herbert-Burns , I . P . M ., acting W . M . j Edward J . Mills , S . W . j William H . Butler , J . W . j Thos . J . Bolton , P . M . and Sec . ; J . H . Catten , P . M . j VV . C Parsons , P . M . j Geo . VV . Duck , S . D . j Alfred Herbert Burns , J . D . ; Walter Maskell , I . G . j Cavaliere Tito Mattei , Organist ,- C . W . tlulnies , A . D . C . j Dr . Bund . Stwd . j J . Bailey , Tyler j Enos J . Ho . ves , J . P ., Mayer of Finsbury j John Page , VV . Rouse , T . J . Grieveson , J . Buley , J . A . Campbell ,

K . Madewell , O . Madewell , G . A . Bentley , W . Garrett , T . A . Hooper , W . II . Peacock , K . | . Owen , C . J . Edney , G . Riley , II . W . Mellor , T . C . Pearch , J . Lusty , S . A . lliDiinlicad , VV . j . Stratton , A . Martin , ] . Dunk , 11 . Hawkes , F . Meyers , A . Germon , A . C . Potter , G . Grahamslaw , A . J . Davies , E . J . Besser , J . Sowden , and F . L . Ki . cwlc . s . 'I he visitois were Bros . T . I ' cbcud , I . P . M . 1178 ; VV . A . Grayson , SyS ; | . T . Markham , l . G . iSO ; J . A . Batteisuy , 17 O 7 j VV . T . Woodman , 1549 j R . M . II . Grilliths , 1 O 77 ; and J . Tickell , C . C , P . M . 1190 .

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Aldersgate Lodge , No . 1657

INSTALLATION OF BRO . DR . CHARLES EDWARD MILNES HEY . A meeting of the above Iodge was held on Monday , the 18 th instant , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . The brethren present were : Bros . Ralph Langtin W . M . j Rupert Smyth , I . P . M . j Dr . C E . Milnes Hey , S . W . ; H . F . Woodward , J . W . ; George Kenning , P . M ., Sec ; T . H . James , S . D .: A . C Williams , I . G .:

George Rawlinson , P . M ., and A . A . Barnes , Stwds . ; Thos . Briggs , P . M . ; James C . Hayes , C R . Leedham , R . S . Ellis , J . Gordon Langton ( hon . member ) , andC . L . Plant , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . R . H . Peren , 2545 ; Ernest Loder , 179 ; E . Croft Wise , 619 ; H . E . Clark , 1777 ; W . T . Roberts , 1827 ; Chas . Norrington , 619 ; T . S . Lucey , 134 ; D . W . Samson , Glenlyon Lodge ; and Wm . Candy . 10 .

The minutes of the last meeting of the lodge and the Audit meeting were read and confirmed , the balance-sheet showing a good balance in the hands of the Treasurer . Bro . James Charles Hayes then occupied the W . M . ' s chair , and installed Bro . Dr . C E . Milnes Hey in his usual correct and masterly manner . Bro , Milnes Hey then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . Ralph Langton , I . P . M . ; Horace F . Woodward , S . W . ; Thos . Henry James , J . W . ; Samuel White , P . M ., Treas . ; George Kenning , P . M ., Sec ; J . V . Sherrin , S . D . j A . C Williams , J . D . j Henry Blennerhassett , I . G .

and Org . j A . B . Hudson , P . M ., D . of C . j George Rawlinson , P . M ., and A , A , Barnes , Stewards ; and C . L . Plant , Tyler . The W . M . volunteered to represent the lodge at the forthcoming Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously— " That the sum of 10 guineas from the lodge funds be placed on the W . M . 's list . " The W . M . offered for the acceptance of the lodge a beautiful silk banner emblazoned with his arms , the same being gratefully accepted by Bro . George Rawlinson , P . M ., on behalf of the lodge .

The other business on the agenda having been disposed of , the Iodge was closed , and adjourned till the third Monday in March . The brethren afterwards dined together .

Phoenix Lodge , No . 904 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . HENRY GOUGH . The * installation of Bro . Henry Gough as VV . M . of the above lodge took place on the 15 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , Rotherham , which had been re-decorated . Bro . C . A . Locke performed the ceremony , being assisted by Bro . J . Gibbs , and there was a good attendance , including visiting brethren from Sheffield , Doncaster , and other

places . TheW . M . appointed the following officers : Bros . C A . Locke , I . P . M . ; A . H . Foers , S . W . ; J . F . Cheesewright , J . VV . ; M . Le Tall , Treas . ; Bowman Heald , Sec ; James Hastings , Asst . Sec . j W . Thompson , S . D . j VV . Liversidge , j . D . ; H . G . Baker , I . G . j J . Gibbs , P . P . G . Treas ., D . of C . j W . J . Maidment , Org . j and j . W . Wells , Asst . Org . Subsequently the brethren partook of supper together .

St . Leonard's Lodge , No . 1766 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . A . GREENWOOD . The installation meeting of this Iodge was held at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street , E . C , on Wednesday , the 13 th instant , and was well attended . Amongst the members present were Bros . A . Kaufman , W . M . j A . Greenwood , S . W . j W . Shea , J . W . j S . C . Kaufman , P . M ., Treas . j W . Beasley , P . M ., Sec . j I . A . Jones ,

P . M . j J . Cox , P . M .,- S . Batchelor , P . M . j B . Jacobs , P . M . j G . H . Clark , P . M . j A . Cunnington , P . M ., D . C ; H . Prenton , Org . ; J . Smith , A . Barnes , T . L . Fearon , S . Cunnington , and many others . Visitors : Bros . T . Alderman , J . W . 1326 ; D . Hart , 1472 ; G . Cunnington , P . M . 1607 ; W . O . Martin , 79 ; F . Dunstan , P . M . 1326 ; W . Bean , P . M . 902 ; J . R . Cuthbertson , 129 S ; S . G . Beele , 2332 ; R . Cullimore , 1 S 63 ; W . S . Harvey , P . M . 1216 ; W . H . Toye , P . M . ; W . W . Lee , P . M . ; and others .

Lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and Bro . Max Montesole was passed to the Second Degree . Bro . A . Greenwood was then impressively installed into the chair of W . M . by Bro . S . C Kaufman , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Essex , Treas . The following ofiicers were invested : Bros . W- Shea , S . W . ; J . Smith , J . W . ; S . C . Kaufman , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Beasley , P . M ., Sec . ; A . Barnes , S . D . ; T . L . Fearon , J . D . ; S . Cunnington , I . G . ; A . Cunnington , P . M ., D . C . ; H . Prenton , Org . ; W . A . L . Lashman , A . D . C ; G . H . Clark , P . M ., S . Macvean , and G . Markham , Stwds . ; and D . Legg , Tyler . Mr . John Booter was then initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . The Auditors' Report was adopted and the lodge closed .

After banquet , " The King and the Craft" and " The Grand Officers " were duly honoured . Bro . A . Kaufman , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and said the brethren were well aware of Bro . Greenwood's efficiency in the work . There was no doubt the VV . M . would carry out the traditions of the lodge in a perfectly satisfactory manner , and whatever work was given him would be properly done .

Bro . Arthur Greenwood , VV . M ., thanked the I . P . M . for thj kind manner in which he had proposed the toast . As the lirst Master of their lodge in the new century , he could not do better than emulate the Masters of the old century . If he succeeded , the brethren would , perhaps , consider he had partly done his duty . With the assistance of the Past Masters and officers he hoped to hand to his successor his trust in the same unsullied and prosperous state in which he received it .

The W . M . then gave "The I . P . M ., " congratulating Bro . A . Kaufman on his successful year of ollice , and presenting him with a Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of his services , which they hoped he would wear for many years . Bro . A . Kaufman , I . P . M ., in reply , said he did not know how to sufficiently thank them for this mark of their esteem . He should wear it every time he entered the lodge to remind him of his happy year of office . He had only done his duty to this lodge—or had tried to do so . He had done the work to the best of his ability , and now that he

was free from the chair he would thank the officers who supported him during his term . He would remind them that it was the W . M . ' s intention of going up as Steward for the Boys' and Girls' Schools , and he hoped the members would send up as good lists as they did last year when he ( the I . P . M . ) acted in the same capacity . His total was 140 guineas collected from the members , and if the present W . M . would beat that sum , he ( the I . P . M . ) would be indeed gratilied . Bro . S . C . Kaufman , P . M ., Treas ., replying for "The Installing Master , " which

was brielly proposed by the W . M ., said it was not that the I . P . M . could not perform the duties , but , owing to the length of the programme , that he had installed the W . M . He had acted with a great amount of pleasure , and the I . P . M . had been ready to prompt him if necessary . He should be only too pleased to assist the W . M . whenever called upon , for he had resigned several other lodges to devote himself to the welfare of the St . Leonards .

" The Initiate " received a hearty reception , and was responded to by Bro . John Booter . "The Past Masters" was acknowledged by Bro . Prevost . Bros . F . Dunstan , P . P . G . D . C . Middx . ; Toye , P . M . ; G . Cunnington , P . M . ; W . S . Harvey , P . M . j and Bean , P . M ., acknowledged " The Visitors . " The toasts of " The Treasurer and Secretary " and " The Ollicers " concluded the programme .

Bro . H . Prenton , Org ., directed the musical arrangements , and was assisted by Miss Bertha Geider , Miss Edythe Kemp , Miss Ethelwynne Weaver , and Bros . Elliston Webb , and VV . F . Cheesman .

Londesborough Lodge , No . 1681

INSTALLATION OF BRO . THOMAS KELLY . PKHSKNTATION TO BRO . GEOKGU RKAD . The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Cafe : Rjyal , Regentstreet , on VVednesday , the 20 th instant . Tne brethren present included Bros . John Freer , W . M . ; E . Head , I . P . M . ; T . Kelly , S . W . ; J . Hewett , J . W . ; D . Wethenlt , P . M ., Treas . ; George Read , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; Clarke , S . D . ; Mills , J . D . ; Shipton , I . G . ; Oliver , P . M ., Org . ; George Wood , P . M ., D . C ; Dickinson ,

P . M . ; Robinson , P . M . ; Peschek , Miller , Marks , Curette , Springett , Vant , Brooks , Kingshott , Kingston , Lloyd , Porter , Green , Righton , Sherring , Allen , Elwin , Everaect , Jacob , Gunn , Marsh , Leatnerby , Smith , and others . Visitors : Bros . Escott , W . M . 1 ady j Bidwell , P . M . 2120 , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey j Noble , J . W . 1227 ; Sandland , S . D-23 . JS ; Tate , 1351 ; Chaldecott , 2120 ; Burnham , 127 ; Sniok , 1471 ; Hamall , 51 H Gale , 254 ; Kemp , 2317 ; Arrow , 170 O ; Meissoer , 1023 ; vValls , 1 577 j Greig , OSli and Shrubb , 1 S 91 .