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LODGE OF LOYALTY ( No . 1607 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this comparatively young and progressing lodge was held on Saturday , the 10 th inst ., at the London Tavern , Fenchurch-street , City , E . C , under the presidency of Bro . J . R . Large , W . M ., supported by Bros . R . S . Cushing , S . W . ; and A . J . Clark , J . W . ; the other officers in attendance were : Bros . F . Brown , P . M .,
Treas . ; 1 . Newton , P . M ., Sec ; E . Holsworth , S . D . ; J . Hattersley , D . C ; C . H . Webb , P . M ., and F . VV . Rose , Stwds . ; Very , Tyler ; Past Masters W . Gayton , I . P . M . ; T . Jones , F . Carr , C . G . Hill , and W . F . Darnell . Bros . Barlow , Hodgson , A . T . Large , Bacon , Thompson , and Roberts . The following visitors were also present : Bros . Dunstan , 1326 ; Smith , S . W . 23 S ; Olley , S . W .
1524 ; Langman , J . W . 1324 ; Wingham , S . W . 25 ; Farries , 1365 ; Plater , 1437 ; Horscroft , 211 ; Parker , 1366 ; Taylor , P . G . O ., P . M . 2000 ; Green , 1604 ; Skegg , P . M . and Sec . 1441 J Manton , 1541 ; Eedle , S . W . 1441 ; Clark , ] . D . 1 G 79 ; Thompson , P . M . 742 ; J . A . Brown , 1672 ; Whiting , 174 ; and Johns , S 60 . The minutes having been confirmed , the W . M . elect ,
Bro . Cushing , was duly inducted into the chair in a highly creditable manner by the outgoing Master , Bro . J . R . Large . The W . M . then appointed and invested the officers for the ensuing year , prefacing each investment with an appropriate address . The newly-appointed officers ave Bros . J . R . Large , I . P . M . ; Clark , S . W . ; Holsworth , J . W . ; F . Brown , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Newton , P . M ., Hatte
Sec ; Halford , S . D . ; rsley , J . D . ; Rose , I . G . ; Bacon , D . C . ; Webb , P . M ., and Darnell , P . M ., Stwds . ; A . T . Large , Org . ; and Very , Tyler . The newly-installed Master , in a manner highly to his credit , then initiated two o-entlemen ( Messrs . Denney and Dunham ) into ihe Order , and after announcing his intention of representing the lodo-e at the forthcoming Festival in aid of the funds of
the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for the Aged , the lodge was closed with the usual "Hearty good wishes " from the visitors . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet-room , and after dinner the W . M . gave for the acceptance of the brethren the usual loyal toasts , "The Queen , " "The Grand Masterand the Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and
, Past " which were accepted in the usual manner . "the Health of the W . M . " was proposed by the I . P . M ., Bro . Large , and Bro . Cushing , the newly-installed W . M ., ' in acknowledging the compliment , expressed his earnest hope that the lodge would continue iis steady progress , and when his year of office terminated he trusted that the confidence bestowed in him by the brethren would
not be found to have been misplaced . The toast of " The Initiates " was then submitted by the W . M ., who thanked the lodge that work was found for him to ' do on the first night of his reigning in the lodee . The W . M . ventured to hope that the initiates might find as great a satisfaction in their admission into Freemasonry as the lodge possessed in its welcome to them that day . Bros . Denney and Dunham having both gracefully
The W . M . next proposed "The Health of ( he I . P . M ., Bro . Large , " and , in doing so , paid a high tribute to the out-going Master for his zeal and interest in the lodge and for the Craft generally , and concluded by presenting to him , in the name of the lodge , a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel as a token of the regard and esteem in
which he was held . . The toast having been drunk with enthusiasm , Bro . Large responded in very feeling terms . "The Masonic Institutions , " "The Visitors , " "The Past Masters , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " "The Officers , " and the Tyler's toast were each honoured with
the greatest heartiness . During the evening a capital selection of glees , solos , and part songs were rendered by Bros . Taylor , Horscroft , and Plater , under the able direction of Bro . J . A . Brown . The brethren separated at a late hour after a most enjoyable evening .
ANGLO-AMERICAN LODGE ( No . 2191 ) . — Reception of the Grand Master of Maryland . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , on Tuesday , the 20 th inst . Owing to the unavoidable absence of Bro . Brackstone , Baker , P . G . D ., W . M ., the chair was occupied by Bro . Major Geo . Lambert , P . G . S . B ., I . P . M . who was supported by Bros . Adolphus Clark ,
, S . W . ; F . Kedge , J . W . ; George Reynolds , Sec . ; W . Hancock , acting S . D . ; T . Skinner , P . M ., acting J . D . ; G . H . Reynolds , I . G . ; H . Wilkie Jones , D . C ; H . VV . Schartau , Org . ; C . A . Ralph , Stwd . ; T . H . Tilton , P . G . M . N . York City ; J . B . Grieve , P . M . 1351 ; R . Fairclough , F . Jackson , B . Somers , J . Rowe , A . Harris , R . Cross . Felix Gottlieb , P . D . D . G . M . ( E . A . ) P . A . G . D . C ;
VV . Frigout , C . A . Itter , G . P . Bertim , C . Corby , J . Allen . Visitors : Bros . Thomas , J . Shryock , G . M . of Maryland , U . S . A . ; J . B . Knotz , P . M . 13 , Concordia , Baltimore ; Jas . A . Smeyser , 13 , Baltimore ; A . Knight , P . M . 1152 ; T . C . Pratt , P . M . 957 ; W . H . Lee , Prov . Asst . G . Sec . Middx . ; George Kenning , P . M . 192 , 1657 , P . G . D . Middx . ; A . L . Bullen , 1614 ; Ernest Caudillier , S 90 ; A . Temple ,
1614 ; H . T . Clark , 1563 ; and W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 . The lodge having been formally opened , the acting W . M . introduced Bro . Shryock , G . M . of Maryland , to the brethren . He tendered to their distinguished visitor a cordial fraternal welcome on his visit to their lodge . They had entertained many American visitors of rank and distinction since the formation of the lodge , and would in the
future be pleased to receive any brethren visiting this country from across the Atlantic . He thanked their visitor for the compliment paid them . Bro . Shryock , having been saluted , returned thanks for the kindly welcome extended to him , the remembrance of which he should convey to his Grand Lodge on his return . The minutes of the regular and emergency meetings held in July , having been read
and confirmed , ballot was successfully taken for Mr . John Allen , and Bro . Harry D . Warne , Royal Clarence Lodge , No . 271 , Consular Agent , U . S . A ., at Brighton , as candidates for initiation and joining respectively . Mr . Allen being in attendance was regularly initiated by the acting W . M ., and Bro . B . J . Somers passed to Second Degree . A letter was read from Bro . C . E . Meyer , P . M . 295 ,
Pennsylvania , on behalf of the American brethren who recently visited this country , heartily thanking the Anglo-American Lodge for its kindly welcome , the sincerity and cordiality of which had far exceeded their most sanguine expectations . The letter was ordered to be entered on the minutes , and on the motion of Bro . Major Lambert , I . P . M ., seconded by Bro . Tilton , a vote of thanks was passed to the
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American brethren who so kindly presented the lodge with a ; Master ' s jewel . Several brethren were proposed as joining members , including Bros . J . VV . Woodall , P . G . Treas . ; and Dr . I . Zacharie , P . G . M . California . Letters of regret for non-attendance having been read from several absent members , and all Masonic business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in ancient form .
An adjournment was then made to the banquet room , where ample justice was done to a substantial repast . Ihe usual loyal and Masonic toasts were then duly honoured . "The Queen and the Craft , " "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " and "The President of the United States " having been given , The acting Worshipful Master proposed "The Grand
Officers , " and remarked that , although the Pro Grand Master was absent endeavouring to recruit his health , he was kept informed of the affairs of the Craft by cablegram and letters . Bro . Felix Gottlieb , P . G . S . B ., in reply , said if he might judge from the reception accorded the toast , he should say that a unanimity of feeling prevailed in paying a great
compliment to the Grand Officers . He little expected to have been called upon to respond for so important a toast , but he had nothing more to do than to express the sincere feelings of his heart , which might perhaps compensate for the . lack of language . He was sure that when the Pro Grand Master and the other Grand Officers heard of the heaity manner in which their healths had been proposed
and received it would afford them considerable gratification to know that they were not forgotten by ihis lodge . His experiences of Masonry extended over very many years in the far East , where they had not the advantages possessed by the brethren in the great mother country , and lie alluded
more especially to lodges of instruction . Language failed him to adequately express his thanks for the reception accorded the toast . He should at all times take a deep interest in the welfare of their lodge , which brought together Masons not only from America , but he would go further and say from East and West , North and South .
Bro . Major Lambert then said that during the short time their lodge had been in existence , they had been honoured by the presence of several Grand Masters and other distinguished brethren from America . They were honoured on the present occasion by the presence of Bro . Thomas J ihryock , M . W . G . M . of Maryland , U . S . A , whose health he now desired to propose . They were very much indebted
to that brother for coming amongst them and accepting their hospitality . He assured him that it was no idle compliment they offered him , for he had come from that which he should call Britain , because the State over which he ruled was thoroughly British . They were building up to the best of their ability that fraternal feeling which should exist between the two countries . They desired to pav a
compliment to their friends , and he need not tell them that that lodge was established so that Americans who crossed the Atlantic could find a home in this country , where the members are imbued with American ideas and a strong desire to extend the right hand of fellowship , and hear of their great country . They thanked their American friends for the honour paid them in dining with them , and trusted
that when they returned they would convey to their Grand Lodge that the hearts of Englishmen beat as warmly towards them in the present as they had in the past . Bro . Thos . J . Shryock , M . W . G . M ., Maryland , U . S . A ., in response , said that he did not believe that any American , no matter how gifted he might be in flow of language , could do justice to the compliments paid to America , the
Grand Lodge of Maryland , and himself , by their lodge . As a reader of their great Masonic newspaper , the Freemason , the existence of this lodge came to his notice several months since , and he made up his mind that if he visited England he would visit the Anglo-American Lodge , if possible . He could assure them he was not sorry he made the resolution , and carried it out . The Grand Lodge
which he represented was one of the oldest , and he might be permitted to say , one of the most highly respected of any in the American jurisdiction . They no doubt had noticed that he was not quite as old a man as the brother on his right , from New York , and they might wonder that so young a man should be elevated to his position . He was the youngest Mason who had occupied the position
but he had tried to do his duty , for he believed in Freemasonry , and was convinced that if their mission ceased when they left the lodge , all they went through was mummery , and what they practised was not fit to be practised by any intelligent body of Englishmen . But he believed that Masonry had a far-reaching influence . When the last Grand Master of English
Freemasons went over to that other great Secret Society , the brethren in America stood looking with anxious eye , wondering what would be done , and hoping that judgment would suggest the appointment of the strongest man in the world , and when they installed H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , as M . W . G . M ., he could tell them that every heart in America beat faster . They received him with
no greater joy than the American brethren , and to-day , as the Grand Master of Masons , his Royal Highness has no more loyal subjects than the Masons of the United States , and he spoke for over a million Freemasons . There was no antagonism between Freemasonry and the Church , but Freemasons said to Rome , " So far and no further . " In America to-day , they stand as the sponsors for that which
means civil and religious rights . Some time since their city held its 150 th Anniversary . All the Institutions were called upon to assist in the festivities , which lasted eight days . At last the Masonic fraternity was called upon to lend a hand . The Grand Master promptly said "it is not a Masonic occasion , and it is against the landmarks of our Order . " The citizens claimed that they should come out ,
and a meeting of the Grand Officers having been held , it was decided that a Masonic escort should be furnished to the school children . They paraded and marched all through the city , past the great pile erected by Rome , and as they marched by it seemed to him that a fitting reply would be " Here , my Lord Cardinal , is the answer we bring to the anathemas of Rome . " They stood as a wall of adamant in America , and knew they were suppjrted by the brethren
in England . They looked to English Masonry as their mother in Freemasonry , for they had done the right thing every time , and he hoped they would continue to do it . He thought that one of the grandest things that he had ever heard of was the establishment of this lodge , and he found there were a large number of wandering Masons , like himself , who knew they would receive a hearty welcome . There was another thing in regard to the three great Masonic Charities in this country . In America they
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had no large Masonic Charity , but give them a chance and they would get even . But they had the pleasure of entertaining many London brethren who crossed the Atlantic . At the head of a large business house he had had occasion to try those brethren who were stranded and needed relief , and he could say that he had three brethren in his employ who to-day occupied the best positions that could be gained .
He could ensure a hearty welcome for any brother who visited them , and hoped they would avail themselves of the invitation . ^ " The Health of the W . M . " was next proposed by Bro . T . H . Tilton , who expressed the pleasure it afforded him to propose the health of Bro . Major Lambert , I . P . M ., who had so ably presided that evening . They all knew that
distinguished brother well , for he was one oi the first who had taken action in the formation of their lodge , and they were at all times pleased to see him with them . They also knew him well in connection with the Charities , and one who supported them liberally . Bro . Major Geo . Lambert , I . P . M ., replied , and said it afforded him a great deal of pleasure when the foundation
of the lodge was first mentioned to him by Bro . George Reynolds . He had a great desire to hold office in the lodge , but he found that if he did so , he would be depriving some brother of the opportunity ol perlorming it no doubt better than he was able . He was pleased , however , to be appointed I . P . M . to assist Bro . Biackstone Baker , and he would say that the founders were peilectiy right in
placing that brother in the chair as first W . M ., as he represents no less than 17 American Grand Lodges in their own Grand Lodge . He regretted the absence of their W . M ., although it was but right that he should take a holiday . He was sorry their W . M . was not present to welcome their American friends , who would have found him a most able and willing Mason . He hoped that
whilst representing the W . M . in the chair he should discharge the duties to their satisfaction . He felt they ought to have some nucleus in London wheie the Anglo-Americans could find a home . He thanked them heartily tor drinking his health , and asked them to devote a glass of wine to " The Health of Bro . Brackstone Baker , their W . iVL , " wishing him a pleasant hjliday and a safe return .
" The Initiate" having been given , and briefly responded to by Bro . Allen , and "The Visitors" ably replied to by the American and other visiting brethren present , The acting Worshipful Master gave "Ihe Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , " and said he very mucn doubted whether they would have had an Anglo-American Lodge if it had not been for the energy and determination brought
to bear by Bro . George Reynolds . He hardly knew how to thank that brother for his labours . They all regretted the absence of their Treasurer , whose duties had alsolallen upon their Secretary , and he was sure Bro . Cummings would not have delegated his post to Bro . Reynolds if he had not thought it would be efficiently carried out . Bro . George Reynolds , Secretary , thanked the brethren
very sincerely for the hearty manner in which they had received the toast . It was a great gratification to him to see the lodge progressing so rapidly and performing such sound work . The present occasion had been like putting a second seal on their lodge . He thanked the W . M . for the way in which he had Spoken of his work , and he should continue to carry out those duties to the best of his ability
so long as he could perforin Masonic duties . He assured them it gave him an immense amount of pleasure to be the Secretary of such a young and prosperous lodge , and they intended to be one of the most flourishing lodges in existence . He hoped he should be spared for many years to carry on the work , in which he was so ably assistej by the
other brethren , and more especially Bro . Major Lambert . "The Officers" was then given , and a suitable reply having been made by Bro . Clark , S . W ., the Tyler's toast brought a very successful meeting to a close . During the evening several brethren enhanced the enjoyment by musical selections , including Bro . Schartau , Org ., who presided efficiently at the piano .
HENDON LODGE ( No . 2206 ) . —The second ordinary meeting of this young and prosperous lodge took place on Saturday , the 10 th inst ,, at the Old Welsh Harp , Hendon . There were present Bros . VV . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . Works Middx ., P . M . 2048 , W . M . ; J . Thorn , S . W . ; Fraser , J . W . ; A . H . Scurrah , Sec . ; VV . M . Stiles , P . M . 1507 , treasurer , and acting I . P . M . ; J . Lewis , S . D . ; A . A .
Nottingham , J . D . ; A . Langley , l . G . j A . J . Hearne , D . C . ; E . VV . Wheeler , Org . ; Whiting , Tyler ; and several other brethren and visitors . Previously to the commencement of the ordinary business of the lodge the founders of it were photographed . A copy of the group will be framed and placed in the lodge room .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The following brethren were candidates to be passed to the Second Degree : Bros . VV . F . Parsons , A . M . Parsons , C . H . Watts , and Mansell Powell ; and they were passed to the Degree of F . C . in due form . A ballot was then taken for the following gentlemen : Messrs . F . VV . HearnJohn
, Hudson , J . H . Dobbs , and T . Eaiun , as new members ; and for Bros . Sergt . Major Gardiner , Royal Fusiliers , of No . 1604 ; and Edward Maas , of No . 173 ; and was' declared unanimously in their favour . The W . M . communicated this fact to Bro . Gardiner , and welcomed him as a member in a most cordial manner . Messrs . Hearn , Hudson , Dobbs , and Easun were then initiated into the antient
mysteries of Freemasonry in the W . M . 's well-known and impressive style , the musical accompaniment being most ably and effectively rendered by the Organist ( Bro . Wheeler ) . The report of the By-Laws Committee was considered , and the b > -laws as submitted were unanimously approved and adopted . Application was made to the W . M . for a lodge of instruction to be held at the Old
Welsh Harp , under the warrant of the Hendon Lodge . The W . M . was pleased to grant permission , remarking that from personal experience he had found lodges ot instruction of gieat benefit to those members who wished to become acquainted with the working of the various ceremonies . We understand that the Organist will attend
the meetings for the purpose of rendering the musical part of the ceremonies , which will no doubt make this lodge of instruction a very popular one . A Commitree will meet shortly to settle the details of formation , night of meeting , & c . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed in due form .
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LODGE OF LOYALTY ( No . 1607 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this comparatively young and progressing lodge was held on Saturday , the 10 th inst ., at the London Tavern , Fenchurch-street , City , E . C , under the presidency of Bro . J . R . Large , W . M ., supported by Bros . R . S . Cushing , S . W . ; and A . J . Clark , J . W . ; the other officers in attendance were : Bros . F . Brown , P . M .,
Treas . ; 1 . Newton , P . M ., Sec ; E . Holsworth , S . D . ; J . Hattersley , D . C ; C . H . Webb , P . M ., and F . VV . Rose , Stwds . ; Very , Tyler ; Past Masters W . Gayton , I . P . M . ; T . Jones , F . Carr , C . G . Hill , and W . F . Darnell . Bros . Barlow , Hodgson , A . T . Large , Bacon , Thompson , and Roberts . The following visitors were also present : Bros . Dunstan , 1326 ; Smith , S . W . 23 S ; Olley , S . W .
1524 ; Langman , J . W . 1324 ; Wingham , S . W . 25 ; Farries , 1365 ; Plater , 1437 ; Horscroft , 211 ; Parker , 1366 ; Taylor , P . G . O ., P . M . 2000 ; Green , 1604 ; Skegg , P . M . and Sec . 1441 J Manton , 1541 ; Eedle , S . W . 1441 ; Clark , ] . D . 1 G 79 ; Thompson , P . M . 742 ; J . A . Brown , 1672 ; Whiting , 174 ; and Johns , S 60 . The minutes having been confirmed , the W . M . elect ,
Bro . Cushing , was duly inducted into the chair in a highly creditable manner by the outgoing Master , Bro . J . R . Large . The W . M . then appointed and invested the officers for the ensuing year , prefacing each investment with an appropriate address . The newly-appointed officers ave Bros . J . R . Large , I . P . M . ; Clark , S . W . ; Holsworth , J . W . ; F . Brown , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Newton , P . M ., Hatte
Sec ; Halford , S . D . ; rsley , J . D . ; Rose , I . G . ; Bacon , D . C . ; Webb , P . M ., and Darnell , P . M ., Stwds . ; A . T . Large , Org . ; and Very , Tyler . The newly-installed Master , in a manner highly to his credit , then initiated two o-entlemen ( Messrs . Denney and Dunham ) into ihe Order , and after announcing his intention of representing the lodo-e at the forthcoming Festival in aid of the funds of
the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for the Aged , the lodge was closed with the usual "Hearty good wishes " from the visitors . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet-room , and after dinner the W . M . gave for the acceptance of the brethren the usual loyal toasts , "The Queen , " "The Grand Masterand the Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and
, Past " which were accepted in the usual manner . "the Health of the W . M . " was proposed by the I . P . M ., Bro . Large , and Bro . Cushing , the newly-installed W . M ., ' in acknowledging the compliment , expressed his earnest hope that the lodge would continue iis steady progress , and when his year of office terminated he trusted that the confidence bestowed in him by the brethren would
not be found to have been misplaced . The toast of " The Initiates " was then submitted by the W . M ., who thanked the lodge that work was found for him to ' do on the first night of his reigning in the lodee . The W . M . ventured to hope that the initiates might find as great a satisfaction in their admission into Freemasonry as the lodge possessed in its welcome to them that day . Bros . Denney and Dunham having both gracefully
The W . M . next proposed "The Health of ( he I . P . M ., Bro . Large , " and , in doing so , paid a high tribute to the out-going Master for his zeal and interest in the lodge and for the Craft generally , and concluded by presenting to him , in the name of the lodge , a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel as a token of the regard and esteem in
which he was held . . The toast having been drunk with enthusiasm , Bro . Large responded in very feeling terms . "The Masonic Institutions , " "The Visitors , " "The Past Masters , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " "The Officers , " and the Tyler's toast were each honoured with
the greatest heartiness . During the evening a capital selection of glees , solos , and part songs were rendered by Bros . Taylor , Horscroft , and Plater , under the able direction of Bro . J . A . Brown . The brethren separated at a late hour after a most enjoyable evening .
ANGLO-AMERICAN LODGE ( No . 2191 ) . — Reception of the Grand Master of Maryland . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , on Tuesday , the 20 th inst . Owing to the unavoidable absence of Bro . Brackstone , Baker , P . G . D ., W . M ., the chair was occupied by Bro . Major Geo . Lambert , P . G . S . B ., I . P . M . who was supported by Bros . Adolphus Clark ,
, S . W . ; F . Kedge , J . W . ; George Reynolds , Sec . ; W . Hancock , acting S . D . ; T . Skinner , P . M ., acting J . D . ; G . H . Reynolds , I . G . ; H . Wilkie Jones , D . C ; H . VV . Schartau , Org . ; C . A . Ralph , Stwd . ; T . H . Tilton , P . G . M . N . York City ; J . B . Grieve , P . M . 1351 ; R . Fairclough , F . Jackson , B . Somers , J . Rowe , A . Harris , R . Cross . Felix Gottlieb , P . D . D . G . M . ( E . A . ) P . A . G . D . C ;
VV . Frigout , C . A . Itter , G . P . Bertim , C . Corby , J . Allen . Visitors : Bros . Thomas , J . Shryock , G . M . of Maryland , U . S . A . ; J . B . Knotz , P . M . 13 , Concordia , Baltimore ; Jas . A . Smeyser , 13 , Baltimore ; A . Knight , P . M . 1152 ; T . C . Pratt , P . M . 957 ; W . H . Lee , Prov . Asst . G . Sec . Middx . ; George Kenning , P . M . 192 , 1657 , P . G . D . Middx . ; A . L . Bullen , 1614 ; Ernest Caudillier , S 90 ; A . Temple ,
1614 ; H . T . Clark , 1563 ; and W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 . The lodge having been formally opened , the acting W . M . introduced Bro . Shryock , G . M . of Maryland , to the brethren . He tendered to their distinguished visitor a cordial fraternal welcome on his visit to their lodge . They had entertained many American visitors of rank and distinction since the formation of the lodge , and would in the
future be pleased to receive any brethren visiting this country from across the Atlantic . He thanked their visitor for the compliment paid them . Bro . Shryock , having been saluted , returned thanks for the kindly welcome extended to him , the remembrance of which he should convey to his Grand Lodge on his return . The minutes of the regular and emergency meetings held in July , having been read
and confirmed , ballot was successfully taken for Mr . John Allen , and Bro . Harry D . Warne , Royal Clarence Lodge , No . 271 , Consular Agent , U . S . A ., at Brighton , as candidates for initiation and joining respectively . Mr . Allen being in attendance was regularly initiated by the acting W . M ., and Bro . B . J . Somers passed to Second Degree . A letter was read from Bro . C . E . Meyer , P . M . 295 ,
Pennsylvania , on behalf of the American brethren who recently visited this country , heartily thanking the Anglo-American Lodge for its kindly welcome , the sincerity and cordiality of which had far exceeded their most sanguine expectations . The letter was ordered to be entered on the minutes , and on the motion of Bro . Major Lambert , I . P . M ., seconded by Bro . Tilton , a vote of thanks was passed to the
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American brethren who so kindly presented the lodge with a ; Master ' s jewel . Several brethren were proposed as joining members , including Bros . J . VV . Woodall , P . G . Treas . ; and Dr . I . Zacharie , P . G . M . California . Letters of regret for non-attendance having been read from several absent members , and all Masonic business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in ancient form .
An adjournment was then made to the banquet room , where ample justice was done to a substantial repast . Ihe usual loyal and Masonic toasts were then duly honoured . "The Queen and the Craft , " "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " and "The President of the United States " having been given , The acting Worshipful Master proposed "The Grand
Officers , " and remarked that , although the Pro Grand Master was absent endeavouring to recruit his health , he was kept informed of the affairs of the Craft by cablegram and letters . Bro . Felix Gottlieb , P . G . S . B ., in reply , said if he might judge from the reception accorded the toast , he should say that a unanimity of feeling prevailed in paying a great
compliment to the Grand Officers . He little expected to have been called upon to respond for so important a toast , but he had nothing more to do than to express the sincere feelings of his heart , which might perhaps compensate for the . lack of language . He was sure that when the Pro Grand Master and the other Grand Officers heard of the heaity manner in which their healths had been proposed
and received it would afford them considerable gratification to know that they were not forgotten by ihis lodge . His experiences of Masonry extended over very many years in the far East , where they had not the advantages possessed by the brethren in the great mother country , and lie alluded
more especially to lodges of instruction . Language failed him to adequately express his thanks for the reception accorded the toast . He should at all times take a deep interest in the welfare of their lodge , which brought together Masons not only from America , but he would go further and say from East and West , North and South .
Bro . Major Lambert then said that during the short time their lodge had been in existence , they had been honoured by the presence of several Grand Masters and other distinguished brethren from America . They were honoured on the present occasion by the presence of Bro . Thomas J ihryock , M . W . G . M . of Maryland , U . S . A , whose health he now desired to propose . They were very much indebted
to that brother for coming amongst them and accepting their hospitality . He assured him that it was no idle compliment they offered him , for he had come from that which he should call Britain , because the State over which he ruled was thoroughly British . They were building up to the best of their ability that fraternal feeling which should exist between the two countries . They desired to pav a
compliment to their friends , and he need not tell them that that lodge was established so that Americans who crossed the Atlantic could find a home in this country , where the members are imbued with American ideas and a strong desire to extend the right hand of fellowship , and hear of their great country . They thanked their American friends for the honour paid them in dining with them , and trusted
that when they returned they would convey to their Grand Lodge that the hearts of Englishmen beat as warmly towards them in the present as they had in the past . Bro . Thos . J . Shryock , M . W . G . M ., Maryland , U . S . A ., in response , said that he did not believe that any American , no matter how gifted he might be in flow of language , could do justice to the compliments paid to America , the
Grand Lodge of Maryland , and himself , by their lodge . As a reader of their great Masonic newspaper , the Freemason , the existence of this lodge came to his notice several months since , and he made up his mind that if he visited England he would visit the Anglo-American Lodge , if possible . He could assure them he was not sorry he made the resolution , and carried it out . The Grand Lodge
which he represented was one of the oldest , and he might be permitted to say , one of the most highly respected of any in the American jurisdiction . They no doubt had noticed that he was not quite as old a man as the brother on his right , from New York , and they might wonder that so young a man should be elevated to his position . He was the youngest Mason who had occupied the position
but he had tried to do his duty , for he believed in Freemasonry , and was convinced that if their mission ceased when they left the lodge , all they went through was mummery , and what they practised was not fit to be practised by any intelligent body of Englishmen . But he believed that Masonry had a far-reaching influence . When the last Grand Master of English
Freemasons went over to that other great Secret Society , the brethren in America stood looking with anxious eye , wondering what would be done , and hoping that judgment would suggest the appointment of the strongest man in the world , and when they installed H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , as M . W . G . M ., he could tell them that every heart in America beat faster . They received him with
no greater joy than the American brethren , and to-day , as the Grand Master of Masons , his Royal Highness has no more loyal subjects than the Masons of the United States , and he spoke for over a million Freemasons . There was no antagonism between Freemasonry and the Church , but Freemasons said to Rome , " So far and no further . " In America to-day , they stand as the sponsors for that which
means civil and religious rights . Some time since their city held its 150 th Anniversary . All the Institutions were called upon to assist in the festivities , which lasted eight days . At last the Masonic fraternity was called upon to lend a hand . The Grand Master promptly said "it is not a Masonic occasion , and it is against the landmarks of our Order . " The citizens claimed that they should come out ,
and a meeting of the Grand Officers having been held , it was decided that a Masonic escort should be furnished to the school children . They paraded and marched all through the city , past the great pile erected by Rome , and as they marched by it seemed to him that a fitting reply would be " Here , my Lord Cardinal , is the answer we bring to the anathemas of Rome . " They stood as a wall of adamant in America , and knew they were suppjrted by the brethren
in England . They looked to English Masonry as their mother in Freemasonry , for they had done the right thing every time , and he hoped they would continue to do it . He thought that one of the grandest things that he had ever heard of was the establishment of this lodge , and he found there were a large number of wandering Masons , like himself , who knew they would receive a hearty welcome . There was another thing in regard to the three great Masonic Charities in this country . In America they
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had no large Masonic Charity , but give them a chance and they would get even . But they had the pleasure of entertaining many London brethren who crossed the Atlantic . At the head of a large business house he had had occasion to try those brethren who were stranded and needed relief , and he could say that he had three brethren in his employ who to-day occupied the best positions that could be gained .
He could ensure a hearty welcome for any brother who visited them , and hoped they would avail themselves of the invitation . ^ " The Health of the W . M . " was next proposed by Bro . T . H . Tilton , who expressed the pleasure it afforded him to propose the health of Bro . Major Lambert , I . P . M ., who had so ably presided that evening . They all knew that
distinguished brother well , for he was one oi the first who had taken action in the formation of their lodge , and they were at all times pleased to see him with them . They also knew him well in connection with the Charities , and one who supported them liberally . Bro . Major Geo . Lambert , I . P . M ., replied , and said it afforded him a great deal of pleasure when the foundation
of the lodge was first mentioned to him by Bro . George Reynolds . He had a great desire to hold office in the lodge , but he found that if he did so , he would be depriving some brother of the opportunity ol perlorming it no doubt better than he was able . He was pleased , however , to be appointed I . P . M . to assist Bro . Biackstone Baker , and he would say that the founders were peilectiy right in
placing that brother in the chair as first W . M ., as he represents no less than 17 American Grand Lodges in their own Grand Lodge . He regretted the absence of their W . M ., although it was but right that he should take a holiday . He was sorry their W . M . was not present to welcome their American friends , who would have found him a most able and willing Mason . He hoped that
whilst representing the W . M . in the chair he should discharge the duties to their satisfaction . He felt they ought to have some nucleus in London wheie the Anglo-Americans could find a home . He thanked them heartily tor drinking his health , and asked them to devote a glass of wine to " The Health of Bro . Brackstone Baker , their W . iVL , " wishing him a pleasant hjliday and a safe return .
" The Initiate" having been given , and briefly responded to by Bro . Allen , and "The Visitors" ably replied to by the American and other visiting brethren present , The acting Worshipful Master gave "Ihe Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , " and said he very mucn doubted whether they would have had an Anglo-American Lodge if it had not been for the energy and determination brought
to bear by Bro . George Reynolds . He hardly knew how to thank that brother for his labours . They all regretted the absence of their Treasurer , whose duties had alsolallen upon their Secretary , and he was sure Bro . Cummings would not have delegated his post to Bro . Reynolds if he had not thought it would be efficiently carried out . Bro . George Reynolds , Secretary , thanked the brethren
very sincerely for the hearty manner in which they had received the toast . It was a great gratification to him to see the lodge progressing so rapidly and performing such sound work . The present occasion had been like putting a second seal on their lodge . He thanked the W . M . for the way in which he had Spoken of his work , and he should continue to carry out those duties to the best of his ability
so long as he could perforin Masonic duties . He assured them it gave him an immense amount of pleasure to be the Secretary of such a young and prosperous lodge , and they intended to be one of the most flourishing lodges in existence . He hoped he should be spared for many years to carry on the work , in which he was so ably assistej by the
other brethren , and more especially Bro . Major Lambert . "The Officers" was then given , and a suitable reply having been made by Bro . Clark , S . W ., the Tyler's toast brought a very successful meeting to a close . During the evening several brethren enhanced the enjoyment by musical selections , including Bro . Schartau , Org ., who presided efficiently at the piano .
HENDON LODGE ( No . 2206 ) . —The second ordinary meeting of this young and prosperous lodge took place on Saturday , the 10 th inst ,, at the Old Welsh Harp , Hendon . There were present Bros . VV . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . Works Middx ., P . M . 2048 , W . M . ; J . Thorn , S . W . ; Fraser , J . W . ; A . H . Scurrah , Sec . ; VV . M . Stiles , P . M . 1507 , treasurer , and acting I . P . M . ; J . Lewis , S . D . ; A . A .
Nottingham , J . D . ; A . Langley , l . G . j A . J . Hearne , D . C . ; E . VV . Wheeler , Org . ; Whiting , Tyler ; and several other brethren and visitors . Previously to the commencement of the ordinary business of the lodge the founders of it were photographed . A copy of the group will be framed and placed in the lodge room .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The following brethren were candidates to be passed to the Second Degree : Bros . VV . F . Parsons , A . M . Parsons , C . H . Watts , and Mansell Powell ; and they were passed to the Degree of F . C . in due form . A ballot was then taken for the following gentlemen : Messrs . F . VV . HearnJohn
, Hudson , J . H . Dobbs , and T . Eaiun , as new members ; and for Bros . Sergt . Major Gardiner , Royal Fusiliers , of No . 1604 ; and Edward Maas , of No . 173 ; and was' declared unanimously in their favour . The W . M . communicated this fact to Bro . Gardiner , and welcomed him as a member in a most cordial manner . Messrs . Hearn , Hudson , Dobbs , and Easun were then initiated into the antient
mysteries of Freemasonry in the W . M . 's well-known and impressive style , the musical accompaniment being most ably and effectively rendered by the Organist ( Bro . Wheeler ) . The report of the By-Laws Committee was considered , and the b > -laws as submitted were unanimously approved and adopted . Application was made to the W . M . for a lodge of instruction to be held at the Old
Welsh Harp , under the warrant of the Hendon Lodge . The W . M . was pleased to grant permission , remarking that from personal experience he had found lodges ot instruction of gieat benefit to those members who wished to become acquainted with the working of the various ceremonies . We understand that the Organist will attend
the meetings for the purpose of rendering the musical part of the ceremonies , which will no doubt make this lodge of instruction a very popular one . A Commitree will meet shortly to settle the details of formation , night of meeting , & c . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed in due form .