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5 received and adopted . On the motion of Bro . Turq uand Fillan , P . M ., it vvas unanimously agreed that a pas _ Master ' s jewel should be presented to Bro . T . C . Rov'c P-M *> as a token of the friendship and esteem in vhich ' he is held by the brethren of the lodge . The sum S f ten guineas was voted fromthelodge funds to the R . M . I . for Girl-5-her business having been transacted , the lodge was
closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were subsequently duly honoured . " The Health of the Worshipful Master " vvas given by Bro . Roy'e , I . P . M ., who said that his short reign of office had ' ended , and the Worshipful Master ' s had commenced . The brethren had all known him for so long that they had and convinced
the same confidence in him that hc had , were that he would steer them through a successful year of office , and land them in 12 months' time round a festive board where peace and brotherly love will reign supreme . He could only speak of him in the past and prophecy for the future . It would be a brilliant future , replete with honour to himself and advantage to thc Iodge . He asked the brethren to heartily drink the health of their Worshipful
Master . Bro . Gilbert Bartholomew , W . M ., said he vvas very much indebted to the I . P . M . for the kind terms in vvhich he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for the hearty manner In which they had received it . He vvas convinced that in his promotion to the chair he was succeeding a long list of excellent Masters , and was aware of his own shortcomings .
They had all seen him fill the various offices in the lodge , and he could assure them it was his intention to devote more time to the duties than he had previously been able to , and it would not be his fault if he did not sustain the reputation their lodge had so deservedly gained . The VVorshipful Master next gave "The I . P . M ., " and expressed the pleasure , it afforded him to introduce the
toast . As he previously told the brethren , their lodge had had many excellent Masters , but Bro . Royle , who had vacated the chair that evening , had proved himself a most excellent of excellent Masters . He scarcely knew what to say in his praise , for they all knew him as well as he did , and had watched his admirable working vvith the same interest . There vvas a quotation , which vvas an apt one . It
was— " Titles of honour add not to his worth , who is himself an honour to his titles . " The greatest pleasure he had was in fixing on the breast of the I . P . M . the jewel voted to him by the lodge in token of the esteem and friendship in vvhich he is regarded by the brethren . It vvas most sincere , for they held him in the highest esteem . He hoped they should see him at every meeting , and he would always
be sure of a hearty welcome . He would ask Bro . Royle , I . P . M ., to g ive him his assistance during the forthcoming year , and he vvas sure his reliance would not be misplaced . Bro . T . C . Royle , I . P . M ,, tendered his sincere thanks for the praise which had been bestowed , and which , he thought , vvas not his due . As a Mason he had done vvhat he could , and if he had merited their approbation whilst
occupying the position of VV . M ., he was more than satisfied . He hoped to retain the Past Master ' s jewel for many years as a memento of his year of office , which had been one of considerable pleasure , for he had received nothing but kindness at their hands . He hoped to continue to exert his interests for the welfare of the lodge as a Past Master for many years . Bro . Turquand Fillan , P . M ., replied for "The Past
Masters , " and said that as the I . P . M . had already delivered himself of a speech , it had been arranged that he , as the youngest P . M ., should reply , There was no doubt that the Past Masters added fire and energy to the lodge , and vvere the backbone of the lodge , lie jjuite agreed that as they became Past Masters the dignity of the position overshadowed their modesty , and he asked the
members to regard them vvith respect whilst they remained members of the lodge . It vvas a pleasure to occupy the chair , but when the year of office vvas over , it was then a further pleasure to retire to the serene dignity of a Past Master , and to give strength to the lodge . Bro . Studd , P . M . 1375 , responded for "The Visitors , " and tendered sincere thanks for the hearty reception they
had received . He congratulated the lodge on having such a Master , and also upon the working , especially the beautiful rendering of the installation ceremony . Bros . Hennell , W . M . 1601 , and Edis , P . M . 22 S , also replied . Bro . J . Langton , P . M ., Treasurer , on behalf of "The Treasurer and Secretary , " said he was very pleased to
think that tbat portion of the lodge affairs which vvas under his care vvas in such a satisfactory condition . They were in a flourishing state , and he hoped they would go on improving . He returned thanks for the Secretary , and regretted that his son , . who had been appointed to the office
, was unable to be present . "The Officers" vvas then given , after vvhich the Tyler's toast closed the proceedings . An excellent programme of music was carried out by wos . H . Schartau , Franklin Clive , Arthur Thomas , B . J- Lord , and Turquand Fillan .
THE CITADEL LODGE ( No . 1897 ) . —The election meeting of this very flourishing Iodge vvas held at the Railway Hotel , Harrow , on Saturday , the 16 th inst ., uro . Edwin Woodman , P . M . 1950 , W . M ., vvas ably sup-Ported by the following officers : Bros . John Weston , ^•W-i Oscar J . Holthorp , J . VV . ; John Osborn , P . M ., JA P . P GSBrSecJHGaskinSD EV .
> ... ., ; . . , .. ; . * % ne , J . D . ; VV . Wright , Org . ; J . Hughes , I . G . ; J * «•¦ Sheffield , Stwd . ; W . VV . Mayes , P . P . G . Purst ., { j'W-J T . J . Bird , P . M . ; A . Clark , P . M . ; E . A . Von Mi'lthorp , H . G . Banks , P . Young , Charles A . Itter , N . White , Thos . Bence , J . Hornsey , Lewis Cole , John Jones , V * J * Davison , A . Mayes , O . T . . Clark , W . H . Howe , and
Louis Mantel . Visitors : Bros . H . Ouartlev , W . M . R 5 i £ * P * ° n ? e , VV . M . 1693 ; L . Crane , P . M . 933 ; *¦ J-Hornan , VV . M . elect 1602 ; G . Snook , S . W ., VV . M f l i i . 93 J Henry Baldwin , P . P . G . S . B ., I . P . M . 1632 ; , f * Clark , 22 S ; W . How , 12 S 7 ; F . Nicholson , 1604 ; ^•Wilson , 1326 ; C . J . Curtis , 1950 ; and J . Very ,
lo 1 * ° dge vvas duly opened , and the minutes of the last , ge were read and confirmed . Bros . Hornsey and Bruce wing been passed to the Degree of F . C . in the Stuart an ) S , No . 1632 , were candidates for the Third Dtgree , vcrvw duIy raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . in a y able and impressive manner by the VV . M ., Bro .
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Woodman . A ballot vvas then taken for three gentlemen for initiation , Messrs . Octavius T . Clark , Walter H . Howe , and Louis Mantel , vvhich proved unanimous in their favour , and all being in attendance were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry according to ancient custom , the ceremony throughout being beautifully and most accurately rendered by the W . M .
This being the annual period of election the ballot proved unanimous in favour of Bro . John Weston , S . VV ., as VV . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Hurran ( on his absence , being in Madrid ) vvas re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Very , Tyler . Bros . Mayne , Young , and Clark were elected to serve on the Audit Committee . After " Hearty good wishes " from the numerous visiting
brethren , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned , and went through a keen competition in the beautiful grounds of the hotel of various athletic exercises . The banquet being served under the personal superintendance of Bro . G . Hamblin , the very courteous host , and having been thoroughly discussed by all present , on the cloth being drawn , all the usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere duly honoured .
The toast of "The W . M ., Bro . Woodman , " vvas proposed by Bro . Mayne , P . M ., in very felicitous terms . The VVorshipful Master , on rising to respond , vvas received vvith acclamation , and he expressed his thanks in suitable terms , and observed that in response to a letter from the Assistant Secretary of the Prov . G . Lodge , the lodge had conferred a great honour on recommending his
name to the P . G . M . for purple , also for the lodge voting him a Past Master's jewel on the completion of his year of office , vvhich he observed had been a very pleasurable one , having been favoured with a great deal of work . Tthe toast of "The Prov . G . Master , the D . P . G . M ., and the Prov . G . Lodge , " was responded to by Bro . H . Baldwin , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . 1632 , and 1949 , who remarked
that he had had the pleasure of a six years' apprenticeship as Secretary to a lodge in the province , and had founded a chapter in connection therewith , and although not a member of that lodge novv , vvas always pleased to meet the brethren in the metropolis or the adjoining provinces , as the greatest harmony prevailed between them . " The Health of the Initiates " having been drunk very
heartily , Bros . O . T . Clark , Walter H . Howe , and L . Mantel , all responded in very modest terms . The toast of " The Officers " vvas very ably responded to by Bro . Weston , the W . M . elect . Bro . Osborn , the indefatigable Secretary , responded to " The Treasurer and Secretary . " The Tyler's toast brought a most enjoyable evening to
a close . The W . M . despatched a congratulatory telegram to Bro . W . H . Lee , P . M ., P . P . G . A . Secretary , on the marriage of his daughter ; and Bro . Weston , S . VV ., vvas personally congratulated by all present on . the narrow escape of his daughter from a watery grave , having received intelligence
of her safe landing on the coast of trance from the wreck of the "Victoria" in the Channel . Miss Disney , and Bros . Clark , Sheffield , Bence , Snook , Woodman , and others , interspersed the proceedings with some capital songs . Bro . VVright very ably presided at the piano .
HAMMERSMITH LODGE ( No . 2090 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Vestryhall , Broadway , Hammersmith , on Thursday , the 14 th inst . Bro . Harry Tipper , W . M ., occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . H . H . Room , I . P . M . ; D . Stroud , S . VV . ; VV . P . Cockburn , J . W . ; A . J . Barclay , Sec ; F . Mander , S . D . ; A . Williams , j . D .: W . Watson , P . M .,
I . G . ; F . Oliver , Org . ; R . Wimpey , Stwd . ; J . Read , P . M . ; and others . Visitors . Bros . W . H . Hobbiss , S . D . 858 ; D . S . Long , J . D . 1275 ; E . H . Barrett , 1579 G . Mitchell , 1275 ; H . T . Hobbs , J . D . 209 ; W . Fisher , P . M . S 34 ; J . Douglas Dick , 2030 ; W . YVolfiman , 527 ; Henry Wright , I . P . M . 1 S 27 ; C . H . Burgess , 138 S ; W . Williams , P . M . 182 S ; G . C . Harding , P . M . 1238 ,
P . P . G . D . C . Middx . ; Geo . Gardner , I . P . M . 2012 ; J . Sims , P . M . 834 ; E . Bird , 14 ; A . H . Strong , VV . M . elect 15 S 5 ; W . J . Coplestone , J . W . S 34 ; C . F . Hughes , 2012 ; and W . VV . Lee , 1 S 97 . Lodge vvas opened in due form and the minutes read and confirmed , after vvhich the audit report , showing a good balance , vvas received and adopted . Ballot vvas taken for Bro . G . A . Williams , 135 , as a joining member , and for
Mr , T . E . Jones for initiation , both resulting successfully , the latter gentleman being impressively initiated by the W . M . Bro . Gough vvas passed to the Second Degree . Bro . Wm . P . Cockburn , J . W ., vvas presented as W . M . elect , and duly installed into the chair of the retiring W . M . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . D . Stroud , S . W . ; F . Mander , J . W . ; Howard H . Room ,
P . M ., Treas . ; A . J . Barclay , Sec . ; A . Williams , S . D . ; VV . Watson , PM ' ., J . D . ; R . Wimpey , I . G . ; R . H . Williams , D . C ; E . Johnston Gordon , W . S . ; E . F . Roberts , A . W . S , ; Oliver , Org . ; Verry , Tyler . The usual addresses were then effectively given by the I . P . M ., Bro . H . Tipper . Bro . Cockburn , VV . M ., in presenting a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Tipper , congratulated
him upon his successful year of office , and passed a high encomium on the brilliant manner in vvhich he had carried out the duties of the chair . He said it vvas the unanimous wish of the members that the I . P . M . might be spared for many years to be vvith them , and assist the progress of the lodge by his counsel and advice . Bro . H . Tipper , I . P . M ., briefly returned thanks for the
jewel , and also for the kind expressions used by the Worshipful Master , and assured the brethren that his services would at all times be at disposal for the welfare of their lodge . Other business having been transacted , lodge vvas formally closed . The brethren then adjourned to the Windsor Castle Hotel , where a substantial banquet was partaken of , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts duly honoured .
"The Health of the VVorshipful Master" vvas proposed by Bro . Tipper , I . P . M ., who remarked that he considered it a great honour to have the privilege of proposing that important toast . Bro . Cockburn , VV . M ., took a very great interest in the formation of their lodge , and had occupied
the onerous position of Treasurer . He had also fulfilled the office of Junior Warden to the satisfaction of all , and they were therefore pleased to see him occupy the chair . The members could look forward vvith confidence to the forthcoming year , and on its conclusion would , no doubt ,
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have occasion to thank Bro . Cockburn for his admirable work . As they vvere all aware of Bro . Cockburn ' s zeal and energy in everything connected vvith Masonry , he would simply ask them to drink vvith all heartiness to his health , and wish him a prosperous year . Bro . Cockburn , VV . M ., in reply , said he found himself in a position of vvhich any brother might be proud .
Following such good men and worthy Masons as the Past Masters of their lodge , he felt the forthcoming year to be one of considerable difficulty , but he was sure of the hearty cooperation of the members when he accepted the office . In the ordinary course of events Bro . Stroud , S . VV ., would have been elected to the chair , but he is at present VV . M . of his mother lodge , and therefore ineligible . It vvas his ( the
W . M . s ) good fortune to be next in seniority , and he could assure them that if he failed in his endeavours to satisfactorily carry out the work it would not be for want of trying . He looked for support from the Past Masters—Bros . Read , Room , and Tipper—and he was sure he should not rely on them in vain . He would carry out everything to the best of his ability , and would do nothing vvhich the
members could say vvas un-Masonic "The Initiate" vvas then given , and suitably responded to by Bro . Jones . The VVorshipful Master then proposed "The Visitors , " remarking that theie vvas a goodly array of visiting brethren to whom he tendered hearty thanks tor their presence . He would couple with the toast the name of Bro . Bird , 14 ,
the oldest lodge represented , and to whom he vvas especially indebted for his services in assisting to secure the Vestry Hall as a meeting place for the Hammersmith Lodge . Bro . Bird , 14 , in response , said he was very much surprised that he should be called upon to reply , for although he vvas a member of the oldest lodge represented , there vvere many brethren present who held a higher position in
Masonry . Through a long connection vvith the Craft , he had learned to feel strongly the benefits and good to be derived from Masonry , and would do anything in its power to further its progress . He had used his best endeavours to obtain the Vestry Hall for the Iodge and vvas gratified that they had such an appropriate and elegant room to meet in . He thanked the W . M . and members for the very
kind reception given to the visitors . Bro . H . Wright , I . P . M . 1827 , assured the W . M . that the visitors felt honoured at being present on the interesting occasion . He was sure that from the able manner in vvhich the W . M . had discharged the duties of Treasurer and J . W ., that the members would find the work of the chair had fallen into good hands . He congratulated him
on attaining his high position and hoped all the junior officers would in time become W . M . of their lodge . "The I . P . M . and Installing Master" vvas proposed by the W . M ., vvho said it would not be unnecessary for him to allude to the admirable working Bro . Tipper had rendered that evening and throughout his year . They vvere also indebted to their I . P . M . for the music and
harmony which had assisted materially in rendering the meetings more pleasant and enjoyable . The members owed a debt of gratitude to Bro . Tipper for his services during * the past year , and he would therefore ask them to drink heartily to his health . Bro . H . Tipper , I . P . M ., briefly returned thanks and assured the brethren that he would continue to do
everything in his power to promote the welfare of their lodge . "The Past Masters" and "Officers" were given and responded to , after vvhich the Tyler's toast closed the proceedings . The musical arrangements under Bro . Tipper , I . P . M ., added considerably to the enjoyment of the evening . He vvas ably assisted by Bros . Brittan , Oliver , and Read , P . M .
ANGLO-AMERICAN LODGE ( No . 2191 ) . — The first regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , on Tuesday , the 19 th inst . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . Brackstone Baker , P . G . D ., the chair vvas taken by Bro . Major George Lambert , P . G . Swd . Br ., I . P . M . ' 1 here were also present Bros . A . Clark , S . W . ; F . Kedge , J . W . ; J . B . Gumming , .
Treas . ; Geo . Reynolds , Sec . ; Consul-General T . M . Waller , S . D . ; J . J . Woolley , j . D . ; G . H . Reynolds , I . G . ; H . Wilkie Jones , D . C . ; J . Skinner and C . Ralph , Stwds . ; Tilton , P . D . G . M . New York ; and others . Visitors : Bros . Chas . Lambert , 19 S ; C . A . Vernon Morning , 10 ; W . B . Fendick , P . M . 1321 ; C Mortimer , 15 ; C . P . faylor , 766 ; VV . Parshall , Kane Lodge , No . 454 , New York ; and W . VV .
Lee , 1897 . Lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of thc consecration meeting read and confirmed . Ballot was successfully taken for Messrs . G . W . Cumberpatch and P . Sommers as candidates for initiation . Ballot was also taken in favour of the following brethren as joining members : Bros . A . Harris , 1297 ; C . A . Itter , 1 S 97 ; A .
Mella , formerly of the Grand ( Jnent de France ; S . W . Donald , 205 ; J . Williams , 15 ; F . Jackson , 1987 ; and Jas . Rowe , 1559 . Bro . Major Lambert , in welcoming these brethren into the lodge , said he trusted they would endeavour to the best of their ability to maintain the principles upon vvhich it vvas started , and also assist to entertain visitors trom across the Atlantic . The report of the
Committee to prepare the by-laws was read , and , on the motion of Bro . Consul-General Waller , S . D ., the by-laws were adopted . Bro . Gumming , Treas ., then informed the lodge that he had received a communication from the Grand Lodge of Maryland inviting his attendance at the Centennial Celebration to be held in the city of Baltimore , U . S . A ., on May 10 , 11 , and 12 . The sessions would be held at the
Academy of Music on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings , and on Thursday there would be a grand procession of the Craft , followed by appropriate ceremonies . He thought it would be a graceful act it their lodge sent a kindly greeting to the G . Lodgeof Maryland on this interesting occasion , and he moved a resolution to that effect . This having been
seconded by Bro . Tilton and carried , the Secretary vvas instructed accordingly . Letters of apology vvere read from several brethren , including Bro . Brackstone Baker , W . M ., who expressed his regret that urgent business required his attendance in Walrs .
The lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet in the Victoria Hall . the tirst toabt given vvas "The Queen , the President , and and the Crait , " Bro . Major Lambert remarking that from the character of their lodge he tfelt bound to include the illustrious ruler of the States .
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5 received and adopted . On the motion of Bro . Turq uand Fillan , P . M ., it vvas unanimously agreed that a pas _ Master ' s jewel should be presented to Bro . T . C . Rov'c P-M *> as a token of the friendship and esteem in vhich ' he is held by the brethren of the lodge . The sum S f ten guineas was voted fromthelodge funds to the R . M . I . for Girl-5-her business having been transacted , the lodge was
closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were subsequently duly honoured . " The Health of the Worshipful Master " vvas given by Bro . Roy'e , I . P . M ., who said that his short reign of office had ' ended , and the Worshipful Master ' s had commenced . The brethren had all known him for so long that they had and convinced
the same confidence in him that hc had , were that he would steer them through a successful year of office , and land them in 12 months' time round a festive board where peace and brotherly love will reign supreme . He could only speak of him in the past and prophecy for the future . It would be a brilliant future , replete with honour to himself and advantage to thc Iodge . He asked the brethren to heartily drink the health of their Worshipful
Master . Bro . Gilbert Bartholomew , W . M ., said he vvas very much indebted to the I . P . M . for the kind terms in vvhich he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for the hearty manner In which they had received it . He vvas convinced that in his promotion to the chair he was succeeding a long list of excellent Masters , and was aware of his own shortcomings .
They had all seen him fill the various offices in the lodge , and he could assure them it was his intention to devote more time to the duties than he had previously been able to , and it would not be his fault if he did not sustain the reputation their lodge had so deservedly gained . The VVorshipful Master next gave "The I . P . M ., " and expressed the pleasure , it afforded him to introduce the
toast . As he previously told the brethren , their lodge had had many excellent Masters , but Bro . Royle , who had vacated the chair that evening , had proved himself a most excellent of excellent Masters . He scarcely knew what to say in his praise , for they all knew him as well as he did , and had watched his admirable working vvith the same interest . There vvas a quotation , which vvas an apt one . It
was— " Titles of honour add not to his worth , who is himself an honour to his titles . " The greatest pleasure he had was in fixing on the breast of the I . P . M . the jewel voted to him by the lodge in token of the esteem and friendship in vvhich he is regarded by the brethren . It vvas most sincere , for they held him in the highest esteem . He hoped they should see him at every meeting , and he would always
be sure of a hearty welcome . He would ask Bro . Royle , I . P . M ., to g ive him his assistance during the forthcoming year , and he vvas sure his reliance would not be misplaced . Bro . T . C . Royle , I . P . M ,, tendered his sincere thanks for the praise which had been bestowed , and which , he thought , vvas not his due . As a Mason he had done vvhat he could , and if he had merited their approbation whilst
occupying the position of VV . M ., he was more than satisfied . He hoped to retain the Past Master ' s jewel for many years as a memento of his year of office , which had been one of considerable pleasure , for he had received nothing but kindness at their hands . He hoped to continue to exert his interests for the welfare of the lodge as a Past Master for many years . Bro . Turquand Fillan , P . M ., replied for "The Past
Masters , " and said that as the I . P . M . had already delivered himself of a speech , it had been arranged that he , as the youngest P . M ., should reply , There was no doubt that the Past Masters added fire and energy to the lodge , and vvere the backbone of the lodge , lie jjuite agreed that as they became Past Masters the dignity of the position overshadowed their modesty , and he asked the
members to regard them vvith respect whilst they remained members of the lodge . It vvas a pleasure to occupy the chair , but when the year of office vvas over , it was then a further pleasure to retire to the serene dignity of a Past Master , and to give strength to the lodge . Bro . Studd , P . M . 1375 , responded for "The Visitors , " and tendered sincere thanks for the hearty reception they
had received . He congratulated the lodge on having such a Master , and also upon the working , especially the beautiful rendering of the installation ceremony . Bros . Hennell , W . M . 1601 , and Edis , P . M . 22 S , also replied . Bro . J . Langton , P . M ., Treasurer , on behalf of "The Treasurer and Secretary , " said he was very pleased to
think that tbat portion of the lodge affairs which vvas under his care vvas in such a satisfactory condition . They were in a flourishing state , and he hoped they would go on improving . He returned thanks for the Secretary , and regretted that his son , . who had been appointed to the office
, was unable to be present . "The Officers" vvas then given , after vvhich the Tyler's toast closed the proceedings . An excellent programme of music was carried out by wos . H . Schartau , Franklin Clive , Arthur Thomas , B . J- Lord , and Turquand Fillan .
THE CITADEL LODGE ( No . 1897 ) . —The election meeting of this very flourishing Iodge vvas held at the Railway Hotel , Harrow , on Saturday , the 16 th inst ., uro . Edwin Woodman , P . M . 1950 , W . M ., vvas ably sup-Ported by the following officers : Bros . John Weston , ^•W-i Oscar J . Holthorp , J . VV . ; John Osborn , P . M ., JA P . P GSBrSecJHGaskinSD EV .
> ... ., ; . . , .. ; . * % ne , J . D . ; VV . Wright , Org . ; J . Hughes , I . G . ; J * «•¦ Sheffield , Stwd . ; W . VV . Mayes , P . P . G . Purst ., { j'W-J T . J . Bird , P . M . ; A . Clark , P . M . ; E . A . Von Mi'lthorp , H . G . Banks , P . Young , Charles A . Itter , N . White , Thos . Bence , J . Hornsey , Lewis Cole , John Jones , V * J * Davison , A . Mayes , O . T . . Clark , W . H . Howe , and
Louis Mantel . Visitors : Bros . H . Ouartlev , W . M . R 5 i £ * P * ° n ? e , VV . M . 1693 ; L . Crane , P . M . 933 ; *¦ J-Hornan , VV . M . elect 1602 ; G . Snook , S . W ., VV . M f l i i . 93 J Henry Baldwin , P . P . G . S . B ., I . P . M . 1632 ; , f * Clark , 22 S ; W . How , 12 S 7 ; F . Nicholson , 1604 ; ^•Wilson , 1326 ; C . J . Curtis , 1950 ; and J . Very ,
lo 1 * ° dge vvas duly opened , and the minutes of the last , ge were read and confirmed . Bros . Hornsey and Bruce wing been passed to the Degree of F . C . in the Stuart an ) S , No . 1632 , were candidates for the Third Dtgree , vcrvw duIy raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . in a y able and impressive manner by the VV . M ., Bro .
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Woodman . A ballot vvas then taken for three gentlemen for initiation , Messrs . Octavius T . Clark , Walter H . Howe , and Louis Mantel , vvhich proved unanimous in their favour , and all being in attendance were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry according to ancient custom , the ceremony throughout being beautifully and most accurately rendered by the W . M .
This being the annual period of election the ballot proved unanimous in favour of Bro . John Weston , S . VV ., as VV . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Hurran ( on his absence , being in Madrid ) vvas re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Very , Tyler . Bros . Mayne , Young , and Clark were elected to serve on the Audit Committee . After " Hearty good wishes " from the numerous visiting
brethren , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned , and went through a keen competition in the beautiful grounds of the hotel of various athletic exercises . The banquet being served under the personal superintendance of Bro . G . Hamblin , the very courteous host , and having been thoroughly discussed by all present , on the cloth being drawn , all the usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere duly honoured .
The toast of "The W . M ., Bro . Woodman , " vvas proposed by Bro . Mayne , P . M ., in very felicitous terms . The VVorshipful Master , on rising to respond , vvas received vvith acclamation , and he expressed his thanks in suitable terms , and observed that in response to a letter from the Assistant Secretary of the Prov . G . Lodge , the lodge had conferred a great honour on recommending his
name to the P . G . M . for purple , also for the lodge voting him a Past Master's jewel on the completion of his year of office , vvhich he observed had been a very pleasurable one , having been favoured with a great deal of work . Tthe toast of "The Prov . G . Master , the D . P . G . M ., and the Prov . G . Lodge , " was responded to by Bro . H . Baldwin , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . 1632 , and 1949 , who remarked
that he had had the pleasure of a six years' apprenticeship as Secretary to a lodge in the province , and had founded a chapter in connection therewith , and although not a member of that lodge novv , vvas always pleased to meet the brethren in the metropolis or the adjoining provinces , as the greatest harmony prevailed between them . " The Health of the Initiates " having been drunk very
heartily , Bros . O . T . Clark , Walter H . Howe , and L . Mantel , all responded in very modest terms . The toast of " The Officers " vvas very ably responded to by Bro . Weston , the W . M . elect . Bro . Osborn , the indefatigable Secretary , responded to " The Treasurer and Secretary . " The Tyler's toast brought a most enjoyable evening to
a close . The W . M . despatched a congratulatory telegram to Bro . W . H . Lee , P . M ., P . P . G . A . Secretary , on the marriage of his daughter ; and Bro . Weston , S . VV ., vvas personally congratulated by all present on . the narrow escape of his daughter from a watery grave , having received intelligence
of her safe landing on the coast of trance from the wreck of the "Victoria" in the Channel . Miss Disney , and Bros . Clark , Sheffield , Bence , Snook , Woodman , and others , interspersed the proceedings with some capital songs . Bro . VVright very ably presided at the piano .
HAMMERSMITH LODGE ( No . 2090 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Vestryhall , Broadway , Hammersmith , on Thursday , the 14 th inst . Bro . Harry Tipper , W . M ., occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . H . H . Room , I . P . M . ; D . Stroud , S . VV . ; VV . P . Cockburn , J . W . ; A . J . Barclay , Sec ; F . Mander , S . D . ; A . Williams , j . D .: W . Watson , P . M .,
I . G . ; F . Oliver , Org . ; R . Wimpey , Stwd . ; J . Read , P . M . ; and others . Visitors . Bros . W . H . Hobbiss , S . D . 858 ; D . S . Long , J . D . 1275 ; E . H . Barrett , 1579 G . Mitchell , 1275 ; H . T . Hobbs , J . D . 209 ; W . Fisher , P . M . S 34 ; J . Douglas Dick , 2030 ; W . YVolfiman , 527 ; Henry Wright , I . P . M . 1 S 27 ; C . H . Burgess , 138 S ; W . Williams , P . M . 182 S ; G . C . Harding , P . M . 1238 ,
P . P . G . D . C . Middx . ; Geo . Gardner , I . P . M . 2012 ; J . Sims , P . M . 834 ; E . Bird , 14 ; A . H . Strong , VV . M . elect 15 S 5 ; W . J . Coplestone , J . W . S 34 ; C . F . Hughes , 2012 ; and W . VV . Lee , 1 S 97 . Lodge vvas opened in due form and the minutes read and confirmed , after vvhich the audit report , showing a good balance , vvas received and adopted . Ballot vvas taken for Bro . G . A . Williams , 135 , as a joining member , and for
Mr , T . E . Jones for initiation , both resulting successfully , the latter gentleman being impressively initiated by the W . M . Bro . Gough vvas passed to the Second Degree . Bro . Wm . P . Cockburn , J . W ., vvas presented as W . M . elect , and duly installed into the chair of the retiring W . M . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . D . Stroud , S . W . ; F . Mander , J . W . ; Howard H . Room ,
P . M ., Treas . ; A . J . Barclay , Sec . ; A . Williams , S . D . ; VV . Watson , PM ' ., J . D . ; R . Wimpey , I . G . ; R . H . Williams , D . C ; E . Johnston Gordon , W . S . ; E . F . Roberts , A . W . S , ; Oliver , Org . ; Verry , Tyler . The usual addresses were then effectively given by the I . P . M ., Bro . H . Tipper . Bro . Cockburn , VV . M ., in presenting a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Tipper , congratulated
him upon his successful year of office , and passed a high encomium on the brilliant manner in vvhich he had carried out the duties of the chair . He said it vvas the unanimous wish of the members that the I . P . M . might be spared for many years to be vvith them , and assist the progress of the lodge by his counsel and advice . Bro . H . Tipper , I . P . M ., briefly returned thanks for the
jewel , and also for the kind expressions used by the Worshipful Master , and assured the brethren that his services would at all times be at disposal for the welfare of their lodge . Other business having been transacted , lodge vvas formally closed . The brethren then adjourned to the Windsor Castle Hotel , where a substantial banquet was partaken of , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts duly honoured .
"The Health of the VVorshipful Master" vvas proposed by Bro . Tipper , I . P . M ., who remarked that he considered it a great honour to have the privilege of proposing that important toast . Bro . Cockburn , VV . M ., took a very great interest in the formation of their lodge , and had occupied
the onerous position of Treasurer . He had also fulfilled the office of Junior Warden to the satisfaction of all , and they were therefore pleased to see him occupy the chair . The members could look forward vvith confidence to the forthcoming year , and on its conclusion would , no doubt ,
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have occasion to thank Bro . Cockburn for his admirable work . As they vvere all aware of Bro . Cockburn ' s zeal and energy in everything connected vvith Masonry , he would simply ask them to drink vvith all heartiness to his health , and wish him a prosperous year . Bro . Cockburn , VV . M ., in reply , said he found himself in a position of vvhich any brother might be proud .
Following such good men and worthy Masons as the Past Masters of their lodge , he felt the forthcoming year to be one of considerable difficulty , but he was sure of the hearty cooperation of the members when he accepted the office . In the ordinary course of events Bro . Stroud , S . VV ., would have been elected to the chair , but he is at present VV . M . of his mother lodge , and therefore ineligible . It vvas his ( the
W . M . s ) good fortune to be next in seniority , and he could assure them that if he failed in his endeavours to satisfactorily carry out the work it would not be for want of trying . He looked for support from the Past Masters—Bros . Read , Room , and Tipper—and he was sure he should not rely on them in vain . He would carry out everything to the best of his ability , and would do nothing vvhich the
members could say vvas un-Masonic "The Initiate" vvas then given , and suitably responded to by Bro . Jones . The VVorshipful Master then proposed "The Visitors , " remarking that theie vvas a goodly array of visiting brethren to whom he tendered hearty thanks tor their presence . He would couple with the toast the name of Bro . Bird , 14 ,
the oldest lodge represented , and to whom he vvas especially indebted for his services in assisting to secure the Vestry Hall as a meeting place for the Hammersmith Lodge . Bro . Bird , 14 , in response , said he was very much surprised that he should be called upon to reply , for although he vvas a member of the oldest lodge represented , there vvere many brethren present who held a higher position in
Masonry . Through a long connection vvith the Craft , he had learned to feel strongly the benefits and good to be derived from Masonry , and would do anything in its power to further its progress . He had used his best endeavours to obtain the Vestry Hall for the Iodge and vvas gratified that they had such an appropriate and elegant room to meet in . He thanked the W . M . and members for the very
kind reception given to the visitors . Bro . H . Wright , I . P . M . 1827 , assured the W . M . that the visitors felt honoured at being present on the interesting occasion . He was sure that from the able manner in vvhich the W . M . had discharged the duties of Treasurer and J . W ., that the members would find the work of the chair had fallen into good hands . He congratulated him
on attaining his high position and hoped all the junior officers would in time become W . M . of their lodge . "The I . P . M . and Installing Master" vvas proposed by the W . M ., vvho said it would not be unnecessary for him to allude to the admirable working Bro . Tipper had rendered that evening and throughout his year . They vvere also indebted to their I . P . M . for the music and
harmony which had assisted materially in rendering the meetings more pleasant and enjoyable . The members owed a debt of gratitude to Bro . Tipper for his services during * the past year , and he would therefore ask them to drink heartily to his health . Bro . H . Tipper , I . P . M ., briefly returned thanks and assured the brethren that he would continue to do
everything in his power to promote the welfare of their lodge . "The Past Masters" and "Officers" were given and responded to , after vvhich the Tyler's toast closed the proceedings . The musical arrangements under Bro . Tipper , I . P . M ., added considerably to the enjoyment of the evening . He vvas ably assisted by Bros . Brittan , Oliver , and Read , P . M .
ANGLO-AMERICAN LODGE ( No . 2191 ) . — The first regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , on Tuesday , the 19 th inst . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . Brackstone Baker , P . G . D ., the chair vvas taken by Bro . Major George Lambert , P . G . Swd . Br ., I . P . M . ' 1 here were also present Bros . A . Clark , S . W . ; F . Kedge , J . W . ; J . B . Gumming , .
Treas . ; Geo . Reynolds , Sec . ; Consul-General T . M . Waller , S . D . ; J . J . Woolley , j . D . ; G . H . Reynolds , I . G . ; H . Wilkie Jones , D . C . ; J . Skinner and C . Ralph , Stwds . ; Tilton , P . D . G . M . New York ; and others . Visitors : Bros . Chas . Lambert , 19 S ; C . A . Vernon Morning , 10 ; W . B . Fendick , P . M . 1321 ; C Mortimer , 15 ; C . P . faylor , 766 ; VV . Parshall , Kane Lodge , No . 454 , New York ; and W . VV .
Lee , 1897 . Lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of thc consecration meeting read and confirmed . Ballot was successfully taken for Messrs . G . W . Cumberpatch and P . Sommers as candidates for initiation . Ballot was also taken in favour of the following brethren as joining members : Bros . A . Harris , 1297 ; C . A . Itter , 1 S 97 ; A .
Mella , formerly of the Grand ( Jnent de France ; S . W . Donald , 205 ; J . Williams , 15 ; F . Jackson , 1987 ; and Jas . Rowe , 1559 . Bro . Major Lambert , in welcoming these brethren into the lodge , said he trusted they would endeavour to the best of their ability to maintain the principles upon vvhich it vvas started , and also assist to entertain visitors trom across the Atlantic . The report of the
Committee to prepare the by-laws was read , and , on the motion of Bro . Consul-General Waller , S . D ., the by-laws were adopted . Bro . Gumming , Treas ., then informed the lodge that he had received a communication from the Grand Lodge of Maryland inviting his attendance at the Centennial Celebration to be held in the city of Baltimore , U . S . A ., on May 10 , 11 , and 12 . The sessions would be held at the
Academy of Music on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings , and on Thursday there would be a grand procession of the Craft , followed by appropriate ceremonies . He thought it would be a graceful act it their lodge sent a kindly greeting to the G . Lodgeof Maryland on this interesting occasion , and he moved a resolution to that effect . This having been
seconded by Bro . Tilton and carried , the Secretary vvas instructed accordingly . Letters of apology vvere read from several brethren , including Bro . Brackstone Baker , W . M ., who expressed his regret that urgent business required his attendance in Walrs .
The lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet in the Victoria Hall . the tirst toabt given vvas "The Queen , the President , and and the Crait , " Bro . Major Lambert remarking that from the character of their lodge he tfelt bound to include the illustrious ruler of the States .