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Bro . George Read , P . G . Std . Br ., then rose to propose tha toast— "Success to the Zetland Ledge on its fiftieth anniversary . " He said : We are met to-night on a very importa ' nt occasion , namely , the 50 th installation of VV . Ms . and the jubilee of the lodge . I have been asked by the W . M . to mention in the course of these few remarks some facts concerning the history of the lodge that may prove of interest . I can only say , that looking through the minutes I have not been able to come across anythin g more remarkable thin the extraordinary unanimity which his all along preva ' -led among the

members . I may , however , mention that I find that on Maxell 31 st , 1 S 45 , a meeting was held at the Gloucester Arms Tavern , Kensington N v . v Town , and tint it was resolved that a petition should be forwarded to the M . W . Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , praying him to grant a warrant to hold a lodge at this tavern . The petition was signed by 15 brethren , and wis acceded to , and the lodge wis consecrate 1 on July 9 < h , 1 S 45 , Bro . Dr . R . F . Crucefix , P . G . D ., being the Consecrating Officer ; there is no record of any other Grand Lodge Officer assisting him . O . i January 12 th . 1 S 4 S ,

notice of motion was given to remove ths lodge ; this motion being put to the bilge at a meeting in March , was negatived by five votes to four . On March 14 th , 1 S 49 , it was moved , seconded , and carried that the lodge should be removed to ths Adam and Eve Tavern . On August 3 rd , 1 S 5 q . it was moved , seconded , and carried that the lodge should be removed to the King's Arms Hotel , Kensington . This wis conlirmed on September 14 th , and the lodge met at the King ' s Arm , on November 9 th , 1 S 59 , but on October gth , lSGi , another notice of motion was given to remove ' : he lodge to a more

suitable place . At a meeting convened at the Adim and Eve Tavern on November ist , 1 SG 1 , it was proposed that the lodge should ba removed to London . This was negatived by 14 votes to n , but it was then carried that the lodge should be removed to the Campden Arms , where it remained until October , 1807 . In consequenc : of this place being then about to ba pulled down , a special meeting was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , and on November 20 th , 1 SG 7 , it was carried that the S : cretary solicit the M . W . Grand Master to remove the lodge to Anderton ' s Hotel , and at a meeting of the

lodge at Anderton s on December 20 th , iSG / , the Secretary read a letter from the Grand Secretary announcing that the permission for removal had been obtainad , and the lodge has now met at Anderton ' s Hotel for 28 years . The present Treasurer of the lodge was W . M . in 1 S 54 , and elected Treasurer in 1 SG 9 . In 1 S 72 , Bro . Andrews , P . M ., who had been Secretary for 20 years , passed away , and 1 , being appointed in his place , have now held this post of honour for 23 years . In conclusion , Bro . Read slid

that he trusted that the good feeling which hid always existed in the lodge might continue , and asked them to cordially drink to the success of the Zetland Lodge on its jubilee . The W . M ., in proposing "The Officers of the Lodge , " reminded them tint it wis only by regular attendance at lodges of instruction that they could hope to perfect themselves in their work , and expressed the hope that he should , during his period of oflice as Master , receive their loyal support .

Bro . Thwaites , S . VV ., replied in appropriate terms or . behalt of the ofiicers , and with the Tyler ' s toast the proceedings cl ised . In the course of the evening , Miss Greta VV illiims , who received eiultc an ovation , Bros . Oliver , P . M ., Littlechild , and Worssam sang excellently ; a violin solo by Bro . Sanger , listened to with great attention , was much appreciated , as vvas also a mandoline solo by Bro . Luke .

Duke of Edinburgh Lodge , No . 1259 . The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst . ' at the Eastern Hotel , Limehouse , under the presidency of Bro . John Lusty , jun ., sup " ported by Bros . Robt . . Fielder , P . M . ; J . ] . Omer , P . M . ; G . Parrett , P . M ., Sec ; Wakefield , P . M ., Treas . ; jas . Terry , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Eng ., Sec . R . M . B . I . ( Hon . Mem . ); Frank Adams , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; J . Westmorland , J . W . ; J . Coote , S . D . ; H . Warner , J . D . ; C . W . Chandler , D . C ; R . Hinlerwell , I . G . j J . II . Wilson , Stwd . j J . Very , Tyler j J . F . Foulds , T . Sweeting , C . Gibson , E . Smith , 3 .

C . Fristor , A . H . Phillips , VV . Foggier , F . Ouandt , C . J . Fielder , D . G . Lusty , VV . S . J . Parsons , J . O'Brien , W . H . Barnett , D . Gower , A . E . Green , S . T . Beale , J . Cameron , S . Keen , David Syer , and others . Visitors : Bros . D . J . Denselow , S 5 ?; 11 . R . Baxter , 89 S j C . J . Fowling , P . M . 1472 j J . Falconbridge , IC . Brindsley , and VV . T . Legg . of 13 S 2 J J . Chelson , 1702 j j . A . Worthington , 1 G 79 J F . Neale , W . M . 19 S 1 ; S . W . Timson , P . M ., G . J . Anderson , P . M ., J . Lancett , A . Lucas , W . Shuttleworth , G . H . Seage , VV . M ., and T . D . Burgos , of 7 S 1 j J . Thier , 1 S 4 j T . Blyth , 2411 ; H . W . Ranee , 17 S 1 ; J . Mills , 1765 ; VV . Devey , 99 ; Courtain Olivers , O 5 ; and others .

The lodge being duly opened and a candidate initiated , Bro . Frank Adams was presented to the VV . M . as a lit candidate for the chair of K . S . for the ensuing year . Bro . Adams having been inducted into the chair , the following were presented and invested with the collars of their offices : Bros . J . Lusty , I . P . M . j J . W . Westmorland , S . W . j John Coote , J . W . j C . Wakefield , P . M ., Treas . ; Geo . Parrett , P . M ., Sec . j H . Warner , S . D . j R . Hinderwell , J . D . ; J . F . Haskins , Ph . D ., P . G . O . Essex , Org ;

C . VV . Chandler , l . G . ; J . H . Wilson , D . C . ; I . bweeting and Cohen , stewards ; and J . Very , Tyler . Bro . Terry then delivered the addresses in his wonted eloquent and impressive manner , to the great satisfaction of the brethren , after which several cases for benevolence were brought forward , and most generously relieved . A substantia amount was also voted to Bro . Barrett's list as Steward for the next Festival of the Benevolent Institution .

All Masonic business being ended , and the lodge closed , the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which reflected great credit on the caterer , the arrangements being perfect , and the viands and wines of a recherche character . After the loyal toasts , Bro . Terry , in a few well-chosen words , responded for " The Grand Officers . " The VV . M ., in reply to the toast of his health , briefly referred to his career in his past offices , and said , having done his best in them , ' it would be some guirantee that he would do so in the honourable position he then occupied .

" The Health of Bro . Lusty , I . P . M ., " was then proposed , and he was invested with a collar and jewel . Bro . Lusty returned thanks in an appropriate manner . For "The Past Masters" Bros . Wakefield and Parrett responded , the list-nain ; d making an earnest , but humorous , appeal for support from the brethren personally towards his Steward's list .

For "The Installing Officer" Bro . Terry replied , referring to his long connection wilh the lodge . Twenty-eight years ago he consecrated it , and on every occasion except once since he had acted as Installing Master . He had always met with nothing but good feeling from the brethren . When old age and infirmity oveitook him he would ask to be relieved , but he supposed there was no peace for the wicked . The lodge was

preeminent for its support of the t hanlies . Each year their Worshipiul Masters afforded a bright example in their support of all thc Charities . The W . M . that year gave way to B'O . Parrett as Steward representing the lodge . He th inked them for whit they hid done in the past , and trusted they would continue to do so in the future , and support Bro . Parrett ' s list .

The remaining toasts having been duly honoured , the proceedings terminited . During the intervals Bros . II . Devey , G . Anderson , G . Parrett , Clifford Grout , and others contributed to the harmony .

Kennington Lodge , No . 1381 . A meeting of this lodge was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , on thc 5 th inst . Among those present were Breis . Dr . Millsom , W . M . j Colwell , S . VV . j Harry , J . W . ; Geo . Everett , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., Treas . ; Hearn , P . M ., acting Sec . ; Cliisholm , . 1 . 1 ) . ; Davis , l . G . j Hopkins , Org . j II . Higgins , P . M . ; Capt . I ' . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B . j Cockburn , P . M . ; J . La Feuillade , P . M . ; Foale , P . M . ; R . La Feuillade , P . M . ; W . W . Westley , P . M . ; and Dennis , P . M . Among the visitors were Bros . Templeton , White , and Stubbs .

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The billot wis taken on behalf of Messrs . F . T . Clay , VV . Eyles , and J . W . King , and , it being unanimous , they were duly initiated , the W . M . ' s working being exceedingly impressive . The ballot was also taken on behalf of Bro . J . Graham , 975 , as a joining member . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren aeljourned to banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts received full justice .

Bro . G . Everett responded on behalf of " The Grind Officers . " He slid that he hoped thebrethren would not expect along specc ' i from him . lie bad not quite recovered from his protracted indisposition . It had afford d him a great pleasure a lew weeks ago to assist at the consecration of a new lodge . There were a number of Grand Officers theie , and the work of thc Giand Secretary and otherb had been admirably dune . lie

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took that opportunity—ashe did not wish to speak again that evening—of congratulating the W . M . on his working , and the members of the lodge on the . highly prosperous condition of No . 1381 . There were very few lodges in so sound a financial position , and long might it continue . Other toasts followed . During the evening Bros . Hopkins , Divis , Lin-. vooJ , Lundie , Everett , and others entertained the brethren , the tenor singing of Bro . Linwood being particularly appreciated .

Sir Francis Burdett Lodge , No . 1503 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , on the 13 th inst ., when there were present , among others , Bros . W . Fisher , P . M . 1512 , P . P . G . T ., J . W ., in the chair ; the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . M ., P . P . G . C , as S . W . ; A . Toulmin , jun ., P . M ., P . P . G . D ., as [ . VV . ; J . T . Briggs , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . j Capt . T . C Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; " Brown , S . D . ; Dr . Hinton , P . M . 84 , P . P . G . O ., J . D . ; II . Bright , I . G . ; Dr . Wynne- ( ones , R . H . Thrupp , P . \ . G . D . C , D . P . G . M . Middx ., and H . II . Room , G . S . B . ' , P . O . Sec . Middx ., Hon . Members . Among the visitors w- 're Bros . II . Higgins P . M ., and J . Kestvin .

I he minutes of the previous meeting having been read and conlirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Mr . Toinpsctt , and it being unanimous , he was duly initiated in an able manner by the acting W . M . The Secretary then installed Bro . VV . Fisher as W . M . for the year ensuing . Bro . H . H . Room discharged the duties of D . C . most effectively . The officers appointed and invested were Bros . E . W . Davis , I . P . M . ; A . Macchi , S . VV . ; Brown , J . W . ; the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . M ., Chap . ; Dr . Hinton , S . D . ; H . Bright , J . D . j Dr . Wynne-Jones , I . G . ; and Harrison , Tyler . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . The sum of 10 guineas , on

the motion of the Treasurer , was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , par Bro . IC . VV . Davis , I . P . M . The presentation of a Past Master ' s jewel to the latter brother , in consequence of his absence through indisposition , was postponed till the next meeting . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros , the Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap . ; VV . H . Saunders , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; W . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; R . Perry , P . M . ; Col . R . Cuming , P . M . ; E . W . Divis , P . M . ; J . C . Jessett , P . M . 1512 , P . P . G . S . B . ; C . H . Kohler , P . M . 13 S 1 ; and others . The lodge was then closed .

An excellent banquet was furnished by Mr . Green , the host of the Albany . The VV . M . gave the customary toasts with ability and discretion . Bro . H . IL Room responded on behalf of "The Grand OJBcers " in a neatly worded speech . Bro . R . H . Thrupp replied to the toast of "The Deputy P . G . M ., and the rest of thc Prov . Grand Officers of Middlesex . " At the conclusion of his speech he called

attention to the fact that the " Room Testimonial Fund" would close on the 31 st prox . He hoped that tbeamount subscribed would be worthy of the province and of its Secretary . Bro . Kestvin responded on behalf of "The Visitors ; " Bro . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders and A . Toulmin for " The Past Masters ; " and Bros . J . T . Briggs , P . M . ; Brown , J . VV . ; an I H . Bright , I . G , for " The Treasurer and Officers . " Among those who entertained the brethren were Bro . Dr . Hinton , on the pianoforte , and Bro . Kestvin , who gave a fine rendering of a dramatic story .

Lodge of Loyalty , No . 1607 . An "Off night" of this good old lodgehas a peculiar charm for the members which few of them care to miss , for it is upon these Decisions thit the brethren of the lodge interchange their ideas regarding Freemasonry and the practice of its virtues without the fear of criticism which the presence of visitors might engender in some minds . On Saturday , the 9 th inst ., at the London Tavern , Fenchurch-street , such an evening was

spent , and thc brethren were treated to an earnest and thoughtful paper from Bro . John Newton , F . R . A . S ., P . M ., G . Purst . of England , the first M aster of the lodge , upon the subject— " Why am I a Freemason ? " During the evening a telegram of congratulation was , in the name of the lodge , dispatched to the M . W . G . M ., wishing him miny happy returns of his birthday . His Royal Highness promptly sent the following gracious reply : " VVorshipful Master , Loyalty Lodge . I thank the Brethren for kind congratulations . —ALBERT EDWARD . "

Aldersgate Lodge , No . 1657 . A meeting was held on Monday , the iSth inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgatestreet . Present : Uros . James Sho ' . ter , W . M . ; George Rawlinson , I . P . M . ; Septimus Croft , S . W . ; W . R . ' Ii . Briscoe , J . VV . ; George Kenning , P . M ., Sec . ; Thomis Briggs , S . D . ; IL N . Bennett , J . D . ; Ralph Lington , 'l . G . ; H . rhomas , Tyler j Arthur B . Hudson , P . M . ; John Larkin , P . M . ; and Rupert Smyth . Visitors : Bros . Charles Carton , S . D . 192 ; William Potter , 2047 ; and VV . W . Wells , P . M . 1 G 72 .

The minutes of the meeting held October 21 st were read and conlirmed . Bros . Briggs , Larkin , and Smyth were elected on the audit committee . Bro . Sep : imu > Croft was unanimously elected VV . M . forthe ensuing year . Bro . Simuel Wnite , P . M ., wis uninimously elected Treasurer for the ensuing year , and Bro . H . Tnomas , Tyler . Mr . C . R . R . Hopper was proposed for initiation . The lodge was then closed .

The brethren dined together under the gavel of the W . M ., Bro . James Shotter , the pleasure of thc evening being much enhanced by an excellent programme of music performed by Professor Joseph Speaight , A . G . S . M . ; Miss Annie Northcroft , Miss Minnie Hyem , Mr . Samuel Masters , and Mr . F . Stuart Hyatt , Students of the Guildhall School of Music .

Quatuor Coronati Lodge , No . 2076 . This lodge met at Freemasons' Hall on Friday , the Sth instant , the Feast of their Patron Saints . Present : Bros . R . F . Gould , P . M ., P . G . D ., as W . M . ; Dr . W . Wynn Westcott , I . P . M . ; E . Macbean and C Kupferschmidt , Wardens ; G . W . Speth , Sec . ; C . Purdon Clarke and S . T . Klein , Deacons ; E . Conder , jun , Stwd . ; VV , H . Rylands , P . M ., A . G . D . C . ; W . M . Bywater , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; and Admiral A . II . Markham , D . G . M . Malta . Also the following members of the Correspondence Circle : Bros . I . Tickle , C . G . Hokanson , the Rev . A . G . Lennox Robertson . Dr . C .

Wells , R . N . Crane , S . Richardson , II . D . Willock , W . Fooks , the Rev . H . Thomis , G . Powell , Capt . J . H . Leslie , A . Digby-Grcen , li . Woodcock , J . VV . Barnes , W . C , Barnes , IC . A . T . Breed , VV . F . Stauffer , C . H . Bestiw , the Rev . E . S . Shjlton , j . W . Aplin , C II . Barnes , R . Palmer Thomas , li . II . Brough , G . VV . J . Fowler , T . Conu , A . VV . Dennis , G . J . Taylor , R . J . llall , L . Ferguson , C N . Miclntyre North , J . C . Poccck , J . Grisdale , K . Hallows , R . A . Gowan , the Rev . J . VV . Horsley , E . Armitage , L . Ghislain , IC . Glicscr , F . VV . Wright , P . L . Simmonds , F . Sheffield , C . B . Barnes , F .

Bartlett , C VV . Capel , J . S . Cumbrland , D . G . Std . Br ., IL Lovegrove , VV . G . Pooh , H . B . Chamberlin , IC . J . Huron , P . G D ., G . Greiner , E . Greiner , J . J . Hall , VV . A . Tharp , H . Tipper , A . G ' . Purst ., F . Bird , j . Wakelm , K . Orttewell , Richard Eve , P . G . Treas ., F . W . Levander , VV . II . Colman , T . Adams , Max Mendelssohn , and O . Marsland . Also the following visitors : Dr . Ralph Gooding , P . G D . ; Charles Baxter , P . G . D . Scotland ; W . B . Fo . vle , 141 G ; E . C Stimson , 2374 j C . H . Knight and C . L . Chubb , 2545 J VV . VV . Lee , 1 S 17 J J . P . Richards , 15 S 4 ; and J . Webb , 92 .

Thc minutes of the list meeting having been confirmed , Bro . Gould roje , and said lhat hc had received a letter from Bro . W . j . Hughan , who much regretted hi , inability to be present with them that evening . Bro . Hughan wisa pariiculiririendof the VV . M . elect , and therefore experienced great vexation at being debarred from witnessing his installation . He would , with the permission of the loJge , inform their distinguished

brother that his absence was greatly lamented by them all , anil , at the same time , would express the satisfaction with which bis litest work , ' Tiie O . d Charges ot British Freemasons " ( second edition ) , hid been welcomed by the Masonic world . In thit book IJro . Hughan had corn pressed what might be termed the labour ot a life-time , and to all classes of readeis it would convey a large amount of information on , perhaps , the most interesting , though hitherto the least kno . vn , branch of Masonic research .

The tallowing two lodges an 1 . 51 brethren were then admitted to the membership of Ihe Correspondence Circle , viz .: Ryburn Lodge , No . 12 S 3 , Sowerby Bridge j Lodge Star of Agra , No . 1930 , Agra , Bengal j Uros . F . II . D . Hell , Wellington , and R . MeJhuish , Nelson , New Zealand ; J . IJ . Dawson , P . M . 159 ( 1 , J- M ; ycr , ( 177 ( i . C ) , VV . II . Montgomery , P . M . 150 O , | . II . Horn , 159 '! , aud \ V . . Summerlield , 151 / ., ail oi

Townsville , L . Janson , P . M . 2235 , G ' adston :, Oiijenslanl ; K . II . M utie . vs , P . M . 1 S . 5 , Condobolin , New South Wales ; J . Mackenzie , 139 ( S . C ) , Beliz ; , Brit . Honduras ' ; IC . Norton , 140 G , Madras ; J . IC . Orme , 1 G 3 , St . Paul , Minnesota ; A . Heber-Percy 262 , llodnet llall , Shropshire ; Capt . C . C . Powell , P . M . 457 , Dixton , Monmouth II ' Budden , Gj 2 , Wimborne , Dorset ; J . P . Sayer and C V . Rush , both of 1924 , Maldon