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MASONRY IN BARBADOS . To the Editor Of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , Being a member and a Past Master of the Old Albion Lodge , No . 196 , Barbados , I have read with very much pleasure the address of W . Past
Master Locke at the consecration of the new Masonic building—the St . Michael ' s Lodge , No . 2252—at Barbados , and 1 must congratulate that worthy brother on the great pains he must have taken in collecting the necessary information with which to compile so able an address , but , at the same time , 1 must ask your
permission to point out that I am afraid that brother ' s advisers have made some slight mistakes with regard to the Albion and Victoria Lodges . What W . Bro . Locke is pleased to refer to the " depressed condition " of the Old Albion Lodge , and when our distinguished Bro . Col . J . Elliott , C . B ., arrived in the
island and joined the lodge it revived . Certainly , the fact of W . Bro . Col . j . Elliott joining the Albion Lodge gave it a great impetus ; but let me point out that when I joined that lodge in 18 75 it was in a very satisfactory state ( thanks to the late worthy Bro . T . Marshall and others ) , both financially and as to the
correct working , and continues so , under some very able Worshipful Masters . I also took the greatest interest in Masonry , and in this lodge in particular , and I think , without being vain , that it can be proved even by W . Bro . Col . Elliott that I worked hard for the prosperity of this good old lodge .
Again , with reference to the opening of the Victoria Lodge , W . Bro . Locke gives all the credit to W . Bro . Col . Elliott for the opening of this lodge . I may here remark that I was the sole instigator of the opening . I need hardly refer to names ; but it is well known by the members of the Albion Lodge that in 1887 , when I
was P . M . and Secretary , a worthy brother and a Past Master of an English lodge in the Island of St . Thomas came to Barbados and sought affiliation , was duly proposed and strongly recommended by me on two occasions , and , I regret to say , was each time rejected , solely on account of a question of colour , but only by three
members of the Albion Lodge . I considered this a great shamethatsuch aquestion should be raised against a worthy brother and a P . M . I , therefore , with the assistance of other brethren of the same free minds as myself convened a meeting to discuss the advisability of having a second lodge , and prepared a petition
accordingly , but the W . M . and Wardens of the Albion refused to recommend the petition for an English lodge , but ultimately agreed to recommend for a Scotch lodge . I readily accepted their offer , prepared a second petition for a Scotch lodge but sent it to the Grand Secretary , the late W . Bro . Col . S . H . Clerke ,
and explained fully . He took the correct view of matters , and replied to me privately , that as the W . M . and Wardens ol the Albion actually admitted by their recommendation that a second lodge was necessary , he had been pleased to recommend to the M . W . G . M . for an English lodge , and an English lodge , the Victoria ,
was born . The records of the lodge can prove this . W . Bro . Col . J . Elliott , C . B ., being of the same opinion as myself with regard to thc question I allude to , very kindly consecrated the Victoria Lodge , and , in conclusion , J have no cause to regret the step I took in
the matter , for the W . Bro . J . J . Warner , who we nominated the first W . M ., has been an ornament to Freemasonry . —Yours faithfully , MARK WILSON , P . M . 196 and 2196 , P . G . S . B . Grand Lodge of M . M . M .
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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Rose Lodge ( No . 1622 ) . —The last meetingof the session of this ever-growing and well-known South London lodge was held on the 3 rd instant , at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , and was well attended . Craft flDasonrp .
by members and visitors . There were present Bros . J . H . Pullen , W . M . ; S . J . Derham , S . W . ; T . Pickett , J . VV . ; J . N . Kirby , Treas . ; J . Loader , P . M ., Sec ; F . E . Choveaux , Org . ; H . E . Webb , S . D . ; S . W . Ballard , J . D . ; W . Dawson , I . G . ; J . E . Parr , Steward ; Thos . Bowler , Tyler ; G . W . Niblett , W . T . Nelthropp , W . Shaw , R . Reichenheim , J . H . Reap , G . Thompson , D . C .
Preston , J . Hight , R . Brambleby , J oseph Hay , hrank Williams , G . Clarke , R . Poor , W . Jeffery , P . M . ; H . G . Martin , I . P . M . ; F . Hilton , P . M . ; Isaac Dunn , P . M . ; W . Hamlyn , P . M . ; and H . Vickery , P . M . Visitors Bros . G . H . Arnold , 12 ; J . Wilson ; W . S . Cook , 30 ; S . Wilkinson , W . M . 12611 ; C . Gooding , W . M . 7 SS ; E .
Hallantine ; A . Saunders , W . M . 14 ; ; C . F . Luckhurst , P . M . 1604 ; J . C . Barns , 27 ; T . H . Salmon , 1475 ; R . Lyon , 2272 ; G . Brown , 704 ; and R . T . West , 1744 . The minutes of the last meeting having been read , Mr . R . Poor was initiated , and must have been impressed with the manner in which the ceremony was performed . Bro . S . J . Derham , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . J . N . Kirby re-elected as Treasurer ; and Bro . Thos . Bowler again elected Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was
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voted to Bro . J . H . Pullen , W . M ., for his able and efficient services in the chair , and the Secretary was directed to send a letter of condolence to Bro . W . E . Jeffery in the loss of his daughter . Other business being disposed of , " Hearty good wishes " were offered , and the lodge was closed . The brethren partook of an excellent banquet , supplied by Mrs . Venables in her best style . J The usual loyal and
Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , Bro . H . G . Martin , LP . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " remarking that he had carried out his duties in an exemplary manner . He was a good worker—second to none in the lodge—and they had never had a better W . M ., and he congratulated him on his happy and successful year of office .
The toast was drunk with enthusiasm , and Bro . Pullen , who was well received , stated in reply that he had come to the end of his tether as W . M ., and if he had given satisfaction and had been worthy of the lodge he was more than pleased . Their lodge was the " Rose " of South London , and it was looked up to with respect all over the metropolis . What was done there was done well , and
if he had kept up the great prestige of the lodge he was delighted . He had had the honour of initiating several members , and in conclusion he thanked the Past Masters , the officers and brethren for their great kindness to him at all times . In appropriate terms the W . M . gave "The Initiate , " and in responding Bro . Poor said he was unable to find
words sufficiently strong to thank them for having received him into- Masonry . He trusted to become a good Mason , and felt like a traveller on foreign ground , but he hoped in time to know his way thoroughly , and that the brethren would never regret having accepted such a poor member . The W . M . proposed the toast of "The Visitors , " giving them a hearty welcome , coupled with the names of the
following : Bros . Lyon , Wilkinson , Gooding , Ballantine , Saunders , and Wilson . Bro . Lyon , in reply , said that that was not his first visit , but he renewed his connection with the lodge with pleasure , the visitors being always well received . Bros . Gooding , Saunders , Ballantine , Luckhurst , Salmon , Brown , Arnold , and Wilson also suitably replied , testifying
to the excellent working of the lodge , the last-named observing that he was that evening the representative ofthe Craft in Scotland , and it was his second visit to an English lodge . The hospitality was gracious and ample , and from his reception he felt quite at home . In eloquent terms , the Worshipful Master gave the next toast— " The Health of the Past Masters . " They had , he
said , made the lodge the great reputation it had , and the brethren were proud of them . He coupled the names of Bros . Vickery and W . Jeffery , who both responded to the effect that the Past Masters would be only too pleased at any time to render any assistance if ever needed . In proposing "The Treasurer and Secretary , " the Worshipful Master stated that he and the members
appreciated their able services to the lodge , to which they suitably replied . "The Officers " having been duly honoured , the Tyler's toast brought to a close a highly satisfactory meeting . During the evening Bros . Frank Williams , Geo . Thompson , Derham , Jefferys , Hilton , Parr , and J . Hay , vocally and otherwise , entertained the brethren , the last-named deserving special mention for two songs , which he gave with marked effect .
Anglo-American Lodge ( No . 2191 ) . —The installation meeting ol this lodge , which has played an important part in cementing the Masonic tie between this country and America , was held at the Criterion Restaurant , Piccadilly , on the 20 th inst ., and , as usual , attracted a large number of members and visitors . The former included Bros . W . Hancock , W . M . ; G . Herbert Reynolds ,
S . W . ; Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . C , Chap . ; J , li . Gumming , P . M ., Treas . ; Geo . Reynolds , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Coltart ; J . J . Woolley , P . M . ; F . Kedge , P . M . ; F . J ackson , S . D . ; C . O . Burgess , D . C . ; H . W . Schartau , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., Org . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . V . P . Freeman , P . GD . ; Frank Herold , P . M . 1056 ; L . 1 . Belloni , P . M . 24 G , New York , Representative of
Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia ; G . H . Clough , P . M . 1227 ; S . E . Southgate , P . M . 700 ; A . Hamilton , P . M . 917 ; Carlo Grassi , P . M . 15 S 9 ; H . W . Gabell , P . M . 1797 ; Orlton Cooper , LP . M . 211 ; T . C . Edmonds , P . M . 1517 ; G . Stevenson , P . M . 15 ; J . Boulton , W . M . 244 G ; J . D . Langton , P . P . G . W . Surrey ; VV . Hughes , 170 ; W . H . Dunn , W . M . SGo ; J . Longhurst , J . VV . 227 ; F . Ashton ,
1507 ; G . J . Hart , 100 ; G . C . Howard , 1614 ; W . Smith , 017 ; E . S . Berry , 1321 ; Baron de Bush ; H . Hopkins ; VV . W . Lee , W . M . 23 S 1 ; and many others . The formal opening of the lodge and transaction of routine business was followed by the passing of Bro . Verdier to the Second Degree . The W . M . elect , Bro . George Reynolds , who has acted as Secretary since the formation
of the lodge , was presented and duly installed into the chair by the retiring Master , Bro . VV . Hancock . The following oflicers were appointed : Bros . Walter Hancock , I . P . M . ; G . Herbert Reynolds , S . W . ; John Skinner , J . W . ; Rev . John S . Brownrigg , P . G . C , Chap . ; John B . Gumming , Treas . ; John Coltart , Sec . ; Frederick Jackson , S . D . ; Arthur Harris , l . D . ; John B . Grieve
i . G . ; Charles O . Burgess , D . C . ; Herbert W . Schartau , P . G . O . Middx ., Org . ; Gustave A . Berghoiz , John Allen , and Bernard R . Paul , Stwds . ; and Robert F . Potter , Tyler . A Past Master's jewel was presented by the W . M . to Bro . Hancock , I . P . M ., in recognition ot the admirable manner in which he had carried out thc duties of the chair during the past year , and was suitably acknowledged .
Lodge was closed , and after an excellent banquet served in Bro . Bertini ' s best style , the customary toasts received hearty recognition . Bro . Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chap ., replying for "The Grand Officers , " said that personally it was a great pleasure to come amongst them . I le was quite as proud nf being Chaplain of the Anglo-American Lodge—being in a
certain degree an American himself—as he was of being P . G . Chaplain of England . Those who came to that lodge year after year found one thing unchanged in it . Six years ago they found that the greater portion of the work fell upon the shoulders of Bro . Geo . Reynolds , the Secretary , and
although that brother was now the VV . M ., and another name appeared as Secretary , he felt sure that Bro . G . Reynolds would always take the same interest in thc general working of the lodge . "The Sister Grand Lodges of thc United States and the Dominion of Canada" was briefly proposed by Bro .
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Hancock , I . P . M ., who said that honour accorded him as the W . M . was the only brother present who could respond being an honorary member of the Veteran ' s Lod ge of Illinois . Bro . Geo . Reynolds , W . M ., in response , said he had anticipated that General Laurie , P . G . M ., of Nova Scotia would have been present to reply . The Veteran ' s Lodije of
Ulionis had paid him and the Anglo-American Lodge a great compliment in electing him an honorary member . There had been another proof on the present occasion of how the Americans appreciated the Anglo-American Lodge , for Bro . Belloni , who had been elected an honorary member , was present from New York . The Grand Lodges of America had given them many proofs of their affection , including the jewel he wore , the cup which came from Baltimore
and various other tributes , including many kind letters . They had had letters from Bro . Shryock , P . G . M . Mary . land , and Bro . Meyer , P . G . M . Philadelphia . Bro . Gen . Smith , P . G . M . Illinois , also wrote : " Masonry does much to assist that good feeling which should exist between the nations speaking one language , and the Anglo-American Lodge does that work well , and I feel sure will continue to do so . " He hoped the lodge would continue to work with the good feeling that should exist between the two
nations . Bro . W . Hancock , I . P . M ., in submitting "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " said that if any brother ever came to the chair of Mastership of that lodge with the unbounded satisfaction of every brother it was their present Master , Bro . George Reynolds . The lodge was formed for a specific purpose and with great interests attaching to it ,
but those purposes and its success would never have been attained had it not been for the hard work of the present W . M ., who had been Secretary since its foundation . He hoped that for ages to come the lodge would elect a Worshipful Master , but no brother of any age would ever have the pleasure , the right , and the duty of proclaiming , as had been proclaimed that night , a brother more worthy
of the high and honourable position of Master than their present W . M . In the hard work indispensable in the formation of a lodge such as theirs Bro . Reynolds had devoted himself with zeal , and he had not only performed the work in this country but had also formed one of a deputation to represent the lodge on the other side of the Atlantic . Bro . Geo . Reynolds , P . M ., W . M ., in response , said he
had always had the interests of the lodge at heart , and had on many occasions been working while the brethren had been at rest , in order to ensure success . He was afraid he should not make a very brilliant Master but he would endeavour to make himself a genial one . He thanked thc brethren for having placed him in the chair , and regarded it as more than a compliment and as a proof of the love
they bore towards him . He was sorry that Bro . Skinner was not present , for that brother accompanied him on his visit to America . He again thanked them sincerely for having drunk his health and assured them that his heart was so full , he could not say more . The toast of " The Installing Master and Past Masters /' gave the W . M . an opportunity of referring to the
magnificent way in which the I . P . M . had carried out his duties , he having been a pattern to any Mason who aspired to be Master . The jewel presented to Bro . Hancock had been well earned , and in conjunction with the other Past Masters he would continue to take the greatest interest in the lodge . Bro . VV . Hancock , I . P . M ., said that by the kindnessand liberality of the brethren he had been accorded a jewel for
services rendered , but those services had been scarcely worthy of the high honour and dignity of the presentation he had received . His heart was with the lodge , and he had to the best of his skill and ability worked in love and harmony with every member to support the high principles and purpose for which it was established . One of the greatest men had said— " I have touched the highest point of my . 1 r . ! -- jr .. II : J : 7 —!» ... I lincfp irurn tne ui
_ greatness , anu IUH IUCI . U . B . I mv &** . * . r now to my setting . " He had now descended from the high position of W . iW . of that interesting and worthy lodge to the position of Past Master . Bros . J . J . Woolley , P . M ., and F . Kedge , P . M ., also replied . . Bro . Baron Bush responded for " The Visitors , " and said he was anxious to take that opportunity of thanking
the lodge , and the VV . M . in particufar , for the kind introduction he received on his recent visit to Chicago . When Bro . Woolley , P . M ., asked him if he would like to sec the working of American lodges , he tho Jght the idea an excellent one , and the W . M . accordingly prepared a letter ol introduction . He had travelled all over Europe , and generrally found letters of introduction useless , but he should never
forget the expression on Bro . General bmith ' s tace wncnuc presented the letter to him . Whether it was the styleor the caligraphy he knew not ; but the beam of satisfaction and joy that came over General Smith ' s face he should never forget . He received from that brother the most overwhelming hospitality , but he felt that hospitality was not given to himself entirely , but was a return for any little kindness
Bro . General Smith might have received from that lodge . Bro . Smith not onl y introduced him into Masonic lodges . but took him into his own family , and gave him a recep tion on his own behalf , and said that any brother from wc Anglo-American Lodge would meet with a similar recep tion . Bro . Herold , P . M ., replied , and other toasts having been toast
given , an enjoyable meeting clos ? d with the Tyler s . Bro . H . W . Schartau , Org ., was assisted in thc music * arrangements by Miss Florence Bethell , Master bionej Lovett , and Bro . R . Hopkins , who gava a selection on m silver bells , which was unanimously encored . There were about So brethren present .
Hampden Lodge ( No . 2427 ) . —The firm illation meeting of this Iodge was held at Hampden II ""' St . Pancras , N . W ., on Tuesday , the 13 th inst . Among ij , members present were Bros . Thos . Eccleston Gibb , w . > R . D . Cummings , P . M ., W . M . elect ; Wm . Uw « l , . y J . W . j A . A . Millward , S . D . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , P-P-JrS . 1 . Middx ., Treas . ; Thos . Moss , B . A ., Sec ; Jas . Colli" ! , ridire . W . M . : I . P . FitZ 2 erald . P . M .: Geo . Glover , P . ' '''
F . Mercer , E . Salter , and many others . Visitors : y R . Eve , P . G . Treas . ; S . J . Byng , P . M ., Sec . ooli J ; Dixon , P . M . 27 ; J . Edwards , 1833 ; W . G . A . Mo » a T 134 ; G . D . Bundy , P . M . 1531 ; Lewis Cully , ><> 93 ' 5 I . Bird , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; VV . J . Kent , P . M- ' - ' ( I / J , Tryon , I . P . M . 13 S 5 ; J . Elphinstone , 9 ° 7 > , . \ V . Bolton ; W . Machell , 216 S ; H . Stiles , Org . 'O ^' :,, F . Lord , W . M . 216 S ; | . Hearn , 216 S ; E . W . L 0 " jf , ridge , 1 G 77 ; R . Perkins , P . M . and Treas . 34 ; J ' McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B .
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MASONRY IN BARBADOS . To the Editor Of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , Being a member and a Past Master of the Old Albion Lodge , No . 196 , Barbados , I have read with very much pleasure the address of W . Past
Master Locke at the consecration of the new Masonic building—the St . Michael ' s Lodge , No . 2252—at Barbados , and 1 must congratulate that worthy brother on the great pains he must have taken in collecting the necessary information with which to compile so able an address , but , at the same time , 1 must ask your
permission to point out that I am afraid that brother ' s advisers have made some slight mistakes with regard to the Albion and Victoria Lodges . What W . Bro . Locke is pleased to refer to the " depressed condition " of the Old Albion Lodge , and when our distinguished Bro . Col . J . Elliott , C . B ., arrived in the
island and joined the lodge it revived . Certainly , the fact of W . Bro . Col . j . Elliott joining the Albion Lodge gave it a great impetus ; but let me point out that when I joined that lodge in 18 75 it was in a very satisfactory state ( thanks to the late worthy Bro . T . Marshall and others ) , both financially and as to the
correct working , and continues so , under some very able Worshipful Masters . I also took the greatest interest in Masonry , and in this lodge in particular , and I think , without being vain , that it can be proved even by W . Bro . Col . Elliott that I worked hard for the prosperity of this good old lodge .
Again , with reference to the opening of the Victoria Lodge , W . Bro . Locke gives all the credit to W . Bro . Col . Elliott for the opening of this lodge . I may here remark that I was the sole instigator of the opening . I need hardly refer to names ; but it is well known by the members of the Albion Lodge that in 1887 , when I
was P . M . and Secretary , a worthy brother and a Past Master of an English lodge in the Island of St . Thomas came to Barbados and sought affiliation , was duly proposed and strongly recommended by me on two occasions , and , I regret to say , was each time rejected , solely on account of a question of colour , but only by three
members of the Albion Lodge . I considered this a great shamethatsuch aquestion should be raised against a worthy brother and a P . M . I , therefore , with the assistance of other brethren of the same free minds as myself convened a meeting to discuss the advisability of having a second lodge , and prepared a petition
accordingly , but the W . M . and Wardens of the Albion refused to recommend the petition for an English lodge , but ultimately agreed to recommend for a Scotch lodge . I readily accepted their offer , prepared a second petition for a Scotch lodge but sent it to the Grand Secretary , the late W . Bro . Col . S . H . Clerke ,
and explained fully . He took the correct view of matters , and replied to me privately , that as the W . M . and Wardens ol the Albion actually admitted by their recommendation that a second lodge was necessary , he had been pleased to recommend to the M . W . G . M . for an English lodge , and an English lodge , the Victoria ,
was born . The records of the lodge can prove this . W . Bro . Col . J . Elliott , C . B ., being of the same opinion as myself with regard to thc question I allude to , very kindly consecrated the Victoria Lodge , and , in conclusion , J have no cause to regret the step I took in
the matter , for the W . Bro . J . J . Warner , who we nominated the first W . M ., has been an ornament to Freemasonry . —Yours faithfully , MARK WILSON , P . M . 196 and 2196 , P . G . S . B . Grand Lodge of M . M . M .
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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Rose Lodge ( No . 1622 ) . —The last meetingof the session of this ever-growing and well-known South London lodge was held on the 3 rd instant , at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , and was well attended . Craft flDasonrp .
by members and visitors . There were present Bros . J . H . Pullen , W . M . ; S . J . Derham , S . W . ; T . Pickett , J . VV . ; J . N . Kirby , Treas . ; J . Loader , P . M ., Sec ; F . E . Choveaux , Org . ; H . E . Webb , S . D . ; S . W . Ballard , J . D . ; W . Dawson , I . G . ; J . E . Parr , Steward ; Thos . Bowler , Tyler ; G . W . Niblett , W . T . Nelthropp , W . Shaw , R . Reichenheim , J . H . Reap , G . Thompson , D . C .
Preston , J . Hight , R . Brambleby , J oseph Hay , hrank Williams , G . Clarke , R . Poor , W . Jeffery , P . M . ; H . G . Martin , I . P . M . ; F . Hilton , P . M . ; Isaac Dunn , P . M . ; W . Hamlyn , P . M . ; and H . Vickery , P . M . Visitors Bros . G . H . Arnold , 12 ; J . Wilson ; W . S . Cook , 30 ; S . Wilkinson , W . M . 12611 ; C . Gooding , W . M . 7 SS ; E .
Hallantine ; A . Saunders , W . M . 14 ; ; C . F . Luckhurst , P . M . 1604 ; J . C . Barns , 27 ; T . H . Salmon , 1475 ; R . Lyon , 2272 ; G . Brown , 704 ; and R . T . West , 1744 . The minutes of the last meeting having been read , Mr . R . Poor was initiated , and must have been impressed with the manner in which the ceremony was performed . Bro . S . J . Derham , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . J . N . Kirby re-elected as Treasurer ; and Bro . Thos . Bowler again elected Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was
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voted to Bro . J . H . Pullen , W . M ., for his able and efficient services in the chair , and the Secretary was directed to send a letter of condolence to Bro . W . E . Jeffery in the loss of his daughter . Other business being disposed of , " Hearty good wishes " were offered , and the lodge was closed . The brethren partook of an excellent banquet , supplied by Mrs . Venables in her best style . J The usual loyal and
Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , Bro . H . G . Martin , LP . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " remarking that he had carried out his duties in an exemplary manner . He was a good worker—second to none in the lodge—and they had never had a better W . M ., and he congratulated him on his happy and successful year of office .
The toast was drunk with enthusiasm , and Bro . Pullen , who was well received , stated in reply that he had come to the end of his tether as W . M ., and if he had given satisfaction and had been worthy of the lodge he was more than pleased . Their lodge was the " Rose " of South London , and it was looked up to with respect all over the metropolis . What was done there was done well , and
if he had kept up the great prestige of the lodge he was delighted . He had had the honour of initiating several members , and in conclusion he thanked the Past Masters , the officers and brethren for their great kindness to him at all times . In appropriate terms the W . M . gave "The Initiate , " and in responding Bro . Poor said he was unable to find
words sufficiently strong to thank them for having received him into- Masonry . He trusted to become a good Mason , and felt like a traveller on foreign ground , but he hoped in time to know his way thoroughly , and that the brethren would never regret having accepted such a poor member . The W . M . proposed the toast of "The Visitors , " giving them a hearty welcome , coupled with the names of the
following : Bros . Lyon , Wilkinson , Gooding , Ballantine , Saunders , and Wilson . Bro . Lyon , in reply , said that that was not his first visit , but he renewed his connection with the lodge with pleasure , the visitors being always well received . Bros . Gooding , Saunders , Ballantine , Luckhurst , Salmon , Brown , Arnold , and Wilson also suitably replied , testifying
to the excellent working of the lodge , the last-named observing that he was that evening the representative ofthe Craft in Scotland , and it was his second visit to an English lodge . The hospitality was gracious and ample , and from his reception he felt quite at home . In eloquent terms , the Worshipful Master gave the next toast— " The Health of the Past Masters . " They had , he
said , made the lodge the great reputation it had , and the brethren were proud of them . He coupled the names of Bros . Vickery and W . Jeffery , who both responded to the effect that the Past Masters would be only too pleased at any time to render any assistance if ever needed . In proposing "The Treasurer and Secretary , " the Worshipful Master stated that he and the members
appreciated their able services to the lodge , to which they suitably replied . "The Officers " having been duly honoured , the Tyler's toast brought to a close a highly satisfactory meeting . During the evening Bros . Frank Williams , Geo . Thompson , Derham , Jefferys , Hilton , Parr , and J . Hay , vocally and otherwise , entertained the brethren , the last-named deserving special mention for two songs , which he gave with marked effect .
Anglo-American Lodge ( No . 2191 ) . —The installation meeting ol this lodge , which has played an important part in cementing the Masonic tie between this country and America , was held at the Criterion Restaurant , Piccadilly , on the 20 th inst ., and , as usual , attracted a large number of members and visitors . The former included Bros . W . Hancock , W . M . ; G . Herbert Reynolds ,
S . W . ; Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . C , Chap . ; J , li . Gumming , P . M ., Treas . ; Geo . Reynolds , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Coltart ; J . J . Woolley , P . M . ; F . Kedge , P . M . ; F . J ackson , S . D . ; C . O . Burgess , D . C . ; H . W . Schartau , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., Org . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . V . P . Freeman , P . GD . ; Frank Herold , P . M . 1056 ; L . 1 . Belloni , P . M . 24 G , New York , Representative of
Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia ; G . H . Clough , P . M . 1227 ; S . E . Southgate , P . M . 700 ; A . Hamilton , P . M . 917 ; Carlo Grassi , P . M . 15 S 9 ; H . W . Gabell , P . M . 1797 ; Orlton Cooper , LP . M . 211 ; T . C . Edmonds , P . M . 1517 ; G . Stevenson , P . M . 15 ; J . Boulton , W . M . 244 G ; J . D . Langton , P . P . G . W . Surrey ; VV . Hughes , 170 ; W . H . Dunn , W . M . SGo ; J . Longhurst , J . VV . 227 ; F . Ashton ,
1507 ; G . J . Hart , 100 ; G . C . Howard , 1614 ; W . Smith , 017 ; E . S . Berry , 1321 ; Baron de Bush ; H . Hopkins ; VV . W . Lee , W . M . 23 S 1 ; and many others . The formal opening of the lodge and transaction of routine business was followed by the passing of Bro . Verdier to the Second Degree . The W . M . elect , Bro . George Reynolds , who has acted as Secretary since the formation
of the lodge , was presented and duly installed into the chair by the retiring Master , Bro . VV . Hancock . The following oflicers were appointed : Bros . Walter Hancock , I . P . M . ; G . Herbert Reynolds , S . W . ; John Skinner , J . W . ; Rev . John S . Brownrigg , P . G . C , Chap . ; John B . Gumming , Treas . ; John Coltart , Sec . ; Frederick Jackson , S . D . ; Arthur Harris , l . D . ; John B . Grieve
i . G . ; Charles O . Burgess , D . C . ; Herbert W . Schartau , P . G . O . Middx ., Org . ; Gustave A . Berghoiz , John Allen , and Bernard R . Paul , Stwds . ; and Robert F . Potter , Tyler . A Past Master's jewel was presented by the W . M . to Bro . Hancock , I . P . M ., in recognition ot the admirable manner in which he had carried out thc duties of the chair during the past year , and was suitably acknowledged .
Lodge was closed , and after an excellent banquet served in Bro . Bertini ' s best style , the customary toasts received hearty recognition . Bro . Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chap ., replying for "The Grand Officers , " said that personally it was a great pleasure to come amongst them . I le was quite as proud nf being Chaplain of the Anglo-American Lodge—being in a
certain degree an American himself—as he was of being P . G . Chaplain of England . Those who came to that lodge year after year found one thing unchanged in it . Six years ago they found that the greater portion of the work fell upon the shoulders of Bro . Geo . Reynolds , the Secretary , and
although that brother was now the VV . M ., and another name appeared as Secretary , he felt sure that Bro . G . Reynolds would always take the same interest in thc general working of the lodge . "The Sister Grand Lodges of thc United States and the Dominion of Canada" was briefly proposed by Bro .
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Hancock , I . P . M ., who said that honour accorded him as the W . M . was the only brother present who could respond being an honorary member of the Veteran ' s Lod ge of Illinois . Bro . Geo . Reynolds , W . M ., in response , said he had anticipated that General Laurie , P . G . M ., of Nova Scotia would have been present to reply . The Veteran ' s Lodije of
Ulionis had paid him and the Anglo-American Lodge a great compliment in electing him an honorary member . There had been another proof on the present occasion of how the Americans appreciated the Anglo-American Lodge , for Bro . Belloni , who had been elected an honorary member , was present from New York . The Grand Lodges of America had given them many proofs of their affection , including the jewel he wore , the cup which came from Baltimore
and various other tributes , including many kind letters . They had had letters from Bro . Shryock , P . G . M . Mary . land , and Bro . Meyer , P . G . M . Philadelphia . Bro . Gen . Smith , P . G . M . Illinois , also wrote : " Masonry does much to assist that good feeling which should exist between the nations speaking one language , and the Anglo-American Lodge does that work well , and I feel sure will continue to do so . " He hoped the lodge would continue to work with the good feeling that should exist between the two
nations . Bro . W . Hancock , I . P . M ., in submitting "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " said that if any brother ever came to the chair of Mastership of that lodge with the unbounded satisfaction of every brother it was their present Master , Bro . George Reynolds . The lodge was formed for a specific purpose and with great interests attaching to it ,
but those purposes and its success would never have been attained had it not been for the hard work of the present W . M ., who had been Secretary since its foundation . He hoped that for ages to come the lodge would elect a Worshipful Master , but no brother of any age would ever have the pleasure , the right , and the duty of proclaiming , as had been proclaimed that night , a brother more worthy
of the high and honourable position of Master than their present W . M . In the hard work indispensable in the formation of a lodge such as theirs Bro . Reynolds had devoted himself with zeal , and he had not only performed the work in this country but had also formed one of a deputation to represent the lodge on the other side of the Atlantic . Bro . Geo . Reynolds , P . M ., W . M ., in response , said he
had always had the interests of the lodge at heart , and had on many occasions been working while the brethren had been at rest , in order to ensure success . He was afraid he should not make a very brilliant Master but he would endeavour to make himself a genial one . He thanked thc brethren for having placed him in the chair , and regarded it as more than a compliment and as a proof of the love
they bore towards him . He was sorry that Bro . Skinner was not present , for that brother accompanied him on his visit to America . He again thanked them sincerely for having drunk his health and assured them that his heart was so full , he could not say more . The toast of " The Installing Master and Past Masters /' gave the W . M . an opportunity of referring to the
magnificent way in which the I . P . M . had carried out his duties , he having been a pattern to any Mason who aspired to be Master . The jewel presented to Bro . Hancock had been well earned , and in conjunction with the other Past Masters he would continue to take the greatest interest in the lodge . Bro . VV . Hancock , I . P . M ., said that by the kindnessand liberality of the brethren he had been accorded a jewel for
services rendered , but those services had been scarcely worthy of the high honour and dignity of the presentation he had received . His heart was with the lodge , and he had to the best of his skill and ability worked in love and harmony with every member to support the high principles and purpose for which it was established . One of the greatest men had said— " I have touched the highest point of my . 1 r . ! -- jr .. II : J : 7 —!» ... I lincfp irurn tne ui
_ greatness , anu IUH IUCI . U . B . I mv &** . * . r now to my setting . " He had now descended from the high position of W . iW . of that interesting and worthy lodge to the position of Past Master . Bros . J . J . Woolley , P . M ., and F . Kedge , P . M ., also replied . . Bro . Baron Bush responded for " The Visitors , " and said he was anxious to take that opportunity of thanking
the lodge , and the VV . M . in particufar , for the kind introduction he received on his recent visit to Chicago . When Bro . Woolley , P . M ., asked him if he would like to sec the working of American lodges , he tho Jght the idea an excellent one , and the W . M . accordingly prepared a letter ol introduction . He had travelled all over Europe , and generrally found letters of introduction useless , but he should never
forget the expression on Bro . General bmith ' s tace wncnuc presented the letter to him . Whether it was the styleor the caligraphy he knew not ; but the beam of satisfaction and joy that came over General Smith ' s face he should never forget . He received from that brother the most overwhelming hospitality , but he felt that hospitality was not given to himself entirely , but was a return for any little kindness
Bro . General Smith might have received from that lodge . Bro . Smith not onl y introduced him into Masonic lodges . but took him into his own family , and gave him a recep tion on his own behalf , and said that any brother from wc Anglo-American Lodge would meet with a similar recep tion . Bro . Herold , P . M ., replied , and other toasts having been toast
given , an enjoyable meeting clos ? d with the Tyler s . Bro . H . W . Schartau , Org ., was assisted in thc music * arrangements by Miss Florence Bethell , Master bionej Lovett , and Bro . R . Hopkins , who gava a selection on m silver bells , which was unanimously encored . There were about So brethren present .
Hampden Lodge ( No . 2427 ) . —The firm illation meeting of this Iodge was held at Hampden II ""' St . Pancras , N . W ., on Tuesday , the 13 th inst . Among ij , members present were Bros . Thos . Eccleston Gibb , w . > R . D . Cummings , P . M ., W . M . elect ; Wm . Uw « l , . y J . W . j A . A . Millward , S . D . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , P-P-JrS . 1 . Middx ., Treas . ; Thos . Moss , B . A ., Sec ; Jas . Colli" ! , ridire . W . M . : I . P . FitZ 2 erald . P . M .: Geo . Glover , P . ' '''
F . Mercer , E . Salter , and many others . Visitors : y R . Eve , P . G . Treas . ; S . J . Byng , P . M ., Sec . ooli J ; Dixon , P . M . 27 ; J . Edwards , 1833 ; W . G . A . Mo » a T 134 ; G . D . Bundy , P . M . 1531 ; Lewis Cully , ><> 93 ' 5 I . Bird , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; VV . J . Kent , P . M- ' - ' ( I / J , Tryon , I . P . M . 13 S 5 ; J . Elphinstone , 9 ° 7 > , . \ V . Bolton ; W . Machell , 216 S ; H . Stiles , Org . 'O ^' :,, F . Lord , W . M . 216 S ; | . Hearn , 216 S ; E . W . L 0 " jf , ridge , 1 G 77 ; R . Perkins , P . M . and Treas . 34 ; J ' McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B .