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Edwin Storr is so famed . The sum of 10 guineas was unanimously voted from the lodge funds , to be placed on Bro . Storr ' s list , who will represent the Benevolent Institution in February next . At the banquet which followed the newly-installed W . M . presided in his most happy style , and presented to Bro . Storr the P . M . ' s jewel which was voted to him for his very able and much valued services as W . M ., 1 SS 4-5 . The
officers invested by the W . M . were Bros . Edwin Storr , I . P . M . ; H . E . Coffin , S . W . ; C . H . Fry , J . W . ; J . T . Rowe , P . M ., Treas . ; J . R . Thompson , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Freeman , S . D . ; W . A . Scurrah , f . D . ; N . Goodchild , I . G . ; Hollis , P . M ., D . C ; and Yeomans , P . M ., W . S . Bros . A . VV . Lane , John Hearsum , and J . Madvery , who rendered valued assistance in the lodge working , discoursed some excellent recitations and songs , and the party separated after spending a most pleasant evening .
TRANQUILLITY LODGE ( No . 185 ) . — On Monday evening last the brethren of this old and prosperous lodge assembled at the Guildhall Tavern , under the presidency of Bro . S . Boas , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . H . Tipper , J . W . ; J . M . Levy , J . D . ; Bloomfeld , I . G . ; W . J . Baylev , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Myers , Sec . ; S . Rosenfeld , D . of C ; Thompson , Stwd . ; J . D . Barnett , P . M . ;
Mathan Moss , P . M . ; S . Barnett , P . M . ; A . E . Staley , P . M . ; and F . Gliickstein , P . M . Amongst the visitors ¦ were Bros . R . Sundell , Rev . Solomon Jacobs , 406 ; I . P . Cohen , P . M . 205 ; and J . T . Crauford , 7 66 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Saul Nathan was passed to the Second Degree , and Bro . H . Mayer was subsequently raised to
the Sublime Degree . The ballot was taken for Mr . Max Wienschenk , and Mr . Sidmund Sulzbacher . Bro . David Hill was proposed as a joining member . The voting in each case was unanimous , and Mr . Wienschenk and Mr . Sulzbacher were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order by the W . M ., who acquitted himself in
a most creditable manner . After the business the brethren and visitors sat down to a sumptuous banquet , superintended by Bro . Marchant , whose arrangements were all that could be desired . The customary loyal and Craft toasts were duly honoured , and amidst an abundance of harmony a very agreeable evening was passed .
CONFIDENCE LODGE ( No . 193 ) . —This old and prosperous lodge reassembled after the summer vacation on Monday evening , the 12 th inst ., when there was a numerous attendance of brethren and visitors , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . The chair was occupied by Bro . W . Cubitt , the Master , who was well supported by his officers . There was a rather formidable agenda , including the
initiation of four candidates , and ceremonies in the Second and Third Degrees , but in consequence of time being limited , the latter were deferred until the next meeting . In tribute of respect for the late Bro . H . Webb , who was an old Past Master of the lodge , the brethren appeared in
Masonic mourning , and it was resolved to forward a letter of condolence to the widow of the deceased . At the con-. elusion of the business , a recherche banquet was provided by Messrs . Clemow , covers being laid for 70 guests , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were interspersed with music and singing .
MERCHANT NAVY LODGE ( No . 7 S 1 ) . —This popular lodge resumed its working career on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , Limehouse , after an interval of three months only , there having been an emergency meeting held in June last . The minutes of the last regular lodge as well as the emergency meeting having been read and confirmed , and Bro . Westbrook
having been interrogated in the usual manner previous to being passed to the intermediate Degree , the brethren proceeded to ballot for Mr . William Powel Griffiths and Mr . Arthur Wilkinson , which proving satisfactory those gentlemen were informed of the result . The lodge having been opened in the Second Degree , Bro . Westbrook was passed in the customary monner , and took his seat among the brethren
as a F . C . The lodge having been resumed to the First Degree , Messrs . Griffiths and Wilkinson were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the ancient Order . Matters of a purely Masonic character occupied the lodge for a further period of about twenty minutes , after which the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was of a most recherche character . Brethren to the number of 50
sat down , among whom were Bros . Pnngle , VV . M . ; Gaisford , S . W . ; Palmer , J . W . ; Bull , S . D . ; Shepperd , I . G . j Timson , D . C . ; Varcoe and Pasfield , S . and J . Stwds ., Bro . Clements , J . D ., being unavoidably absent through Erofessional duties . The Past Masters were ably represented y Bros . Robinson , Ould , Rawe , Schierboom , Daniels , Breden , Reed , Neville , Reeves , and others ; while among
the visitors we noticed Bros . Money , VV . M . 2 S ; Kennett , P . M . 171 C ; Hancock , W . M . 171 C ; Kemp , 1519 ; and Clements , 1 S 16 . The usual Masonic toasts followed , and the proceedings were further enlivened by songs from Bros . Palmer , Anderson , and Bull ; a recitation from Bro . Keeble in his usual
forcible style , and the duet " All's well , " by Bros . Palmer and Kennett ; Bro . Robinson , P . M ., gave the "Entered Apprentice ' s Song" with a very clear ring , peculiarly his own . Theapproaches to the lodge rooms showed a marked improvement upon previous occasions , thus showing that the new proprietor is fully alive to studying the comfort of the brethren .
CITY OF LONDON LODGE ( No . 901 ) . — There was a large attendance of brethren and visitors at a regular meeting of this lodge , held at the Guildhall Tavern , City , on Monday evening , the 19 th inst ., under the presidence of Bro . McClelland , the Worshipful Master , who was supported by Bros . David Hughes , I . P . M . ; H . Harbord , S . W . ; Daniel Hughes , J . W . ; John Hughes , P . M .,
P . M ., Treas , ; C . Beaumont , P . M ., Sec . j U . P . Stevens , S . D . ; J . P . Hoddinott , I . G . ; R . Clinch , D . of C . ; Ernest C . T . Hand , Org . ; A . Prince and W . R . Haylock , Stwds . ; Past Masters J . Hughes , G . A . Cundy , Alfred Ginger , and A . Griffiths ; G . E . Fimister , J . B . Jackson , G . Lawson , H . Barwell , W . G . Judge , J . Parsons , H . Barnell , R . Gillard , F . W . Venner , E . Venner , C . Bates , H . Derry , P . Rogers , Whitwell , Woodstock , Tyler , and . others .
Amongst the visitors were Bros . W . J . Godwin , 1343 ; W . Drinkler , 7 G 5 ; J . Spencer , 765 ; G . Gillard , 13 S 2 ; and -others . Lodge was opened in accordance with ancient rites , and
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the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The bye-laws were then considered , and lodge was advanced to theSccond Degree , when Bros . J . B . J ackson and F . W . Venner were passed to F . C , the ceremony being ably conducted by the Worshipful Master and his officers . Having opened in the Third Degree , Bro . Parsons was raised to the Sublime Degree , the working being all that could be desired .
After the transaction of some routine business the brethren adjourned to supper , which was served in Bros . Ritter and Clifford ' s best style , under the superintendence of Bro-Neivton , when the usual loyal and Craft toasts were duly honoured . The Worshipful Master gave "The Queen and the Craft , " which toast was enthusiastically received ; after which he said there was another toast the City of London
Lodge never failed to honour , and that was " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the Most Worshipful the Grand Master . " He could say very little to enhance the feelings of admiration they all in common with other Masons entertained towards His Royal Highness for his exertions to extend the blessings of Freemasonry over all the world . He had recently been visiting the country where he was first initiated into the mysteries of the Craft , and had taken the
opportunity of renewing his fraternal regards with the people amongst whom he first saw the light . Bro . Joseph Spencer was called away on important political business at this juncture , to the great regret of his many friends . The Immediate Past Master , Bro . David Hughes , said he had now the pleasure of proposing "The Health of their esteemed Worshipful Master . " He had so often
before expressed the estimation of the brethren for Bro . McClelland , and his abilities displayed in the working of the ceremonies , that he need only say they had had a further illustration of it on this occasion . Bro . McClelland always afforded them a great amount of pleasure and satisfaction by his working in every respect . They all appreciated his abilities so much that it was only necessary to mention his name in connection with the toast .
Bro . McClelland , on rising to respond , met with a very cordial reception . He thanked the proposer of the toast for the kindly way in which he had brought his name before the brethren , and the company for the way in which they had received it . They all knew his feelings respecting the interests and welfare of the City of London Lodge , and he assured them that during his occupancy of the chair and ever afterwards he should ever study those interests as he
had done in the past . He looked back upon the pleasant evenings he had spent in connection with that lodge . He trusted that in his future conduct in support of the lodge to meet with the same kindly feeling as he had experienced in the past , and that the affairs or the lodge would always be conducted with the same harmony and concord as they had hitherto enjoyed .
Several other toasts followed , that of " The Visitors " being warmly received , and responded to severally by the visiting brethren present . The proceedings were varied by an excellent selection of vocal and instrumental music ; Bro . Hand , the Organist of the lodge , and Bro . Fimister rendering efficient assistance on the pianoforte .
GREAT NORTHERN LODGE ( No . 12 S 7 ) . — The October meeting of this lodge was held on the 15 th inst . at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Thomas Ellis Bathard , W . M ., presided , and there were also present among a list of nearly 50 brethren Bros . Richard Cave , S . W . ; J . B . Lancaster , J . W . ; James Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; T . J . II . Staton , P . M ., Sec . ; Joseph Edgar , S . D . ; J . Hemming , J . D . ; Rev . John H . Rose , Chap . ; John Paul , Stwd . ;
P . H . Brooks , I . G . ; W . Cleghorn , P . M . ; H . T . Reed , P . M . ; Charles Kempton , P . M . ; Thomas Owen , P . M . ; J . E . Jupe , P . M . ; and Edwin Lancaster , P . M . Visitors : Bros . J . A . Harvey , P . M . 1314 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 and 192 s ; James C . Smith , J . W . 1744 ; T . Cull , P . M . 1446 ; E . Valeriani , W . M . 16 S 7 ; and C . J . Henton , 1216 . After the opening of the lodge , and the reading and confirming of the minutes , the W . M . raised in excellent style ,
and in a full lodge , Bro . Jas . Jackson and Bro . Chalmers . In the course" of the evening , Bro . Staton , Sec , informed the lodge that to Bro . James Terry , Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , who , as a member of the lodge , was present , the lodge was indebted for the election on Monday , the 12 th inst ., to the Masonic Boys' School of two boys connected with this lodge—West and Dobby . The brethren received this announcement with feelings of great
satisfaction , and the lodge was then closed . The brethren afterwards partook of a banquet at Freemasons' Tavern , supplied in splendidstyleby Messrs . Spiers and Pond , and superintended by Bro . E . Dawkins . When the banquet was concluded , and grace had been said by the Chaplain , the W . M . proposed the usual loyal toasts , which were duly honoured . Bro . Kempton , I . P . M ., in proposing " The Worshipful
Master , " and referring to his working , said it reflected no discredit on the lodge . The W . M . had given them that night a most enjoyable evening , and for that , if for nothing else , they had to give him their sincere thanks . But it was not for that , but for his Mastership as a Mason , they should give him thanks . He had done his duty , and done it satisfactorily , and they regretted he had not had more to do . They were quite convinced that he would have done more
work equally as well as that he had done . There was , however , yet time for more work before his successor took his place . The Worshipful Master , in reply , said if he had not merited the applause of the brethren , he hoped he should in the future do better , and win the esteem of the brethren . While on his legs he might bring before the brethren " The Health and Prosperity of the Masonic Charities , " and while Bro . Terry was present , couple his name with the
toast . A very hard worker was Bro . Terry , and the brethren should the more especiall y thank him for the great energy he displayed in getting into the Boys' School two sons of late brethren of the lodge . Bro . Terry did not want patting on the back ; he did everything with the best intention , and therefore it was not necessary to occupy the brethren ' s time with more words .
Bro . Terry said he must acknowledge the very great kindness of the brethren , both in lodge and at the table , in thanking him for the little services he had rendered to two sons of deceased members of the lodge on the previous Monday . Nothing gave him greater pleasure . The case of little Dobby he was pledged to support ; when the late Bro . Dobby was on his deathbed he promised Bro . Dobby
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he would . He had been successful in getting three of that brother ' s children into different schools . With respect to the son of Past Master West he helped along with the lodge , but he could not assist them in that case until he had made Dobby perfectly safe , but he was able to help . With regard to the Institutions , he was glad to see that the brethren recognised the deep importance and the full value of them .
After enumerating the advantages of the Boys and Girls' Schools , and the good work they were doing , Bro . Terry said that the Masonic chain would be incomplete without the link which was formed by the Benevolent Institution . Noticing the growth and extent of this Institution in the course of twenty years , he said that when he became collector twenty-one years ago the amount brought
in at the festival that year was £ 3000 ; whereas at the festival of the present year it was £ \ y , Soo . The annuity given to the men twenty-one years since was £ 25 , and to the widows £ 15 up to £ 20 . The men had now £ 40 a year , and the widows £ 32 . At the former time there were r to annuitants ; there were now 375 ; while twenty-one years ago £ 2000 was paid in annuities , the total now paid was
£ 14 , 600 ; so that in the short space of twenty-one years what had been the growth of that Institution , and to whom were they indebted for that growth ? First to the goodness of the cause itself , and secondly to the benevolence of the Craft . In appealing for assistance he could remember that two years ago the Great Northern Lodge sent a Steward to this Institution , but he would venture to hope he was
not asking too much in requesting the favour of a Steward for next Festival . He was anxious on the subject , because the Boys' School , having erected a preparatory school , was sending out an appeal for subscriptions , which , if sent in up to the end of 1 SS 5 , were to give double voting power , and this would have a most deterrent effect on the other . A lodge had only a certain amount of money to give away ,
and , if it was given to one Institution , all the eloquence in the world would not give more funds . If he might advise the lodge on this subject , he thought Bro . Kempton wou'd be a most magnificent brother to take the office of Steward , in which case no doubt the lodge would make a contribution . The lodge was already a Vice-President of one branch of the Benevolent Institution , and it would not take
much to complete its Vice-Presidentship of the other branch . The advantages of the Institution were wellknown to all the brethren . It assisted poor old people \ y . ho could not assist themselves . It was . in the power of the brethren to assist so many between now and next February that he trusted they would come forward and do so . He believed the Institution would have 120 candidates at the
next election . There were at present only two vacancies for 70 candidates . This , he thought , was sufficient to incite the brethren to bestir themselves on behalf of the Benevolent Institution . The Worshipful Master proposed "The Visitors , " and said that the lodge was always glad to receive visitors , and to make them comfortable when they came .
Bro . Valeriani , W . M . 16 S 7 , replied , and said he had been so often a visitor at this lodge that he thought he deserved another title , for he had really begun to think himself one of the members . He never refused an invitation to the Great Northern Lodge . The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Health of Bro . Webb , Treasurer , and Bro . Staton , Secretary , " said
the brethren knew that Bro . Webb was very careful of the money of the lodge , and what he did was always done with great pleasure , and he was always ready with his assistance . Bro . Webb was to be thanked for the excellent repast the brethren had had that night . As to the Secretary , Bro . Staton , he could only say it was with the deepest feeling of sorrow they found he had been obliged to leave the lodge
immediately after it was closed on account of some bereavement he had had . The brethren were very sorry he had left just at the time when they were most pleased to have him among them . Bro . Webb having replied touchingly for Bro . Staton , assured the brethren that , with respect to himself , he hoped
the brethren thought he did all in his power for the lodge , for every single member , and for the members as a body , and therefore he hoped he might be looked upon as strictly impartial all round . Bro . Webb then supported Bro . Terry's appeal for the Benevolent Institution , and said Bro . Kempton had elected to stand as Steward for its next Festival .
Bro . Kempton , I . P . M ., in replying for " The Past Masters , " said he should be happy to represent this lodge at the next Festival of the Benevolent Institution . The other toasts were given and honoured before the brethren separated .
ERA LODGE ( No . 14 . 23 ) . —The election meeting of this lodge took place on the 10 th inst . at Albany Hotel , Twickenham , Bro . J . T . Moss , P . M ., P . P . G . R . Middx ., in the absence of the W . M ., through sickness , in the chair , supported by the following officers : Bros . J . Faulkner , P . M ., P . G . S . D . Middx . ; Dr . J . Beresford Ryiey , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . Middx . ; E . H . Thiellay , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ;
G . S . Elliott , S . W . ; W . H . Matthews , J . W . ; E . W . Devereux , P . M ., Sec . ; Dr . Wm . Faulkner , S . D . ; Wm . Beaton , J . D . ; H . B . Hassel , Stwd . ; J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler , Tyler ; James Baker , R . M . Jones , W . Lovelock , and Dr . Seymour , the only visitor present being Bro . J . W . Long , P . M . 66 9 . _ The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last regular and emergency meetings having been read and
confirmed , the ballot was taken ( having already been proposed ) for Dr . Seymour , and that , gentleman being in attendance , he was initiated in due form . By permission of the W . M ., Bro . J . Faulkner , P . M ., passed Bros . Jones and Baker . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year was then proceeded with , and Bro . G . S . Elliott , S . VV ., was unanimously elected . Bro . J . W . Baldwin having resigned the lodge in consequence of ill-health , Bro . John Faulkner ,
P . M ., was elected Treasurer . Bros . Jones , Baker , and Dr . Seymour were elected Auditors . It was unanimously resolved that a Past Master's jewel , of the value of 12 guineas , be presented to the W . M ., Bro . F . P . Jenkins , for valuable services rendered to the lodge during his term of office . A sum of £ 30 was voted to a distressed brother . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , and the usual toasts followed .
ST . MARTIN'S-LE-GRAND LODGE ( No . ! 53 S ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street , there being a large attendance of brethren and visitors . The W . M ., Bro . J . P . Parkes , occupied the
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Edwin Storr is so famed . The sum of 10 guineas was unanimously voted from the lodge funds , to be placed on Bro . Storr ' s list , who will represent the Benevolent Institution in February next . At the banquet which followed the newly-installed W . M . presided in his most happy style , and presented to Bro . Storr the P . M . ' s jewel which was voted to him for his very able and much valued services as W . M ., 1 SS 4-5 . The
officers invested by the W . M . were Bros . Edwin Storr , I . P . M . ; H . E . Coffin , S . W . ; C . H . Fry , J . W . ; J . T . Rowe , P . M ., Treas . ; J . R . Thompson , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Freeman , S . D . ; W . A . Scurrah , f . D . ; N . Goodchild , I . G . ; Hollis , P . M ., D . C ; and Yeomans , P . M ., W . S . Bros . A . VV . Lane , John Hearsum , and J . Madvery , who rendered valued assistance in the lodge working , discoursed some excellent recitations and songs , and the party separated after spending a most pleasant evening .
TRANQUILLITY LODGE ( No . 185 ) . — On Monday evening last the brethren of this old and prosperous lodge assembled at the Guildhall Tavern , under the presidency of Bro . S . Boas , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . H . Tipper , J . W . ; J . M . Levy , J . D . ; Bloomfeld , I . G . ; W . J . Baylev , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Myers , Sec . ; S . Rosenfeld , D . of C ; Thompson , Stwd . ; J . D . Barnett , P . M . ;
Mathan Moss , P . M . ; S . Barnett , P . M . ; A . E . Staley , P . M . ; and F . Gliickstein , P . M . Amongst the visitors ¦ were Bros . R . Sundell , Rev . Solomon Jacobs , 406 ; I . P . Cohen , P . M . 205 ; and J . T . Crauford , 7 66 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Saul Nathan was passed to the Second Degree , and Bro . H . Mayer was subsequently raised to
the Sublime Degree . The ballot was taken for Mr . Max Wienschenk , and Mr . Sidmund Sulzbacher . Bro . David Hill was proposed as a joining member . The voting in each case was unanimous , and Mr . Wienschenk and Mr . Sulzbacher were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order by the W . M ., who acquitted himself in
a most creditable manner . After the business the brethren and visitors sat down to a sumptuous banquet , superintended by Bro . Marchant , whose arrangements were all that could be desired . The customary loyal and Craft toasts were duly honoured , and amidst an abundance of harmony a very agreeable evening was passed .
CONFIDENCE LODGE ( No . 193 ) . —This old and prosperous lodge reassembled after the summer vacation on Monday evening , the 12 th inst ., when there was a numerous attendance of brethren and visitors , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . The chair was occupied by Bro . W . Cubitt , the Master , who was well supported by his officers . There was a rather formidable agenda , including the
initiation of four candidates , and ceremonies in the Second and Third Degrees , but in consequence of time being limited , the latter were deferred until the next meeting . In tribute of respect for the late Bro . H . Webb , who was an old Past Master of the lodge , the brethren appeared in
Masonic mourning , and it was resolved to forward a letter of condolence to the widow of the deceased . At the con-. elusion of the business , a recherche banquet was provided by Messrs . Clemow , covers being laid for 70 guests , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were interspersed with music and singing .
MERCHANT NAVY LODGE ( No . 7 S 1 ) . —This popular lodge resumed its working career on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , Limehouse , after an interval of three months only , there having been an emergency meeting held in June last . The minutes of the last regular lodge as well as the emergency meeting having been read and confirmed , and Bro . Westbrook
having been interrogated in the usual manner previous to being passed to the intermediate Degree , the brethren proceeded to ballot for Mr . William Powel Griffiths and Mr . Arthur Wilkinson , which proving satisfactory those gentlemen were informed of the result . The lodge having been opened in the Second Degree , Bro . Westbrook was passed in the customary monner , and took his seat among the brethren
as a F . C . The lodge having been resumed to the First Degree , Messrs . Griffiths and Wilkinson were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the ancient Order . Matters of a purely Masonic character occupied the lodge for a further period of about twenty minutes , after which the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was of a most recherche character . Brethren to the number of 50
sat down , among whom were Bros . Pnngle , VV . M . ; Gaisford , S . W . ; Palmer , J . W . ; Bull , S . D . ; Shepperd , I . G . j Timson , D . C . ; Varcoe and Pasfield , S . and J . Stwds ., Bro . Clements , J . D ., being unavoidably absent through Erofessional duties . The Past Masters were ably represented y Bros . Robinson , Ould , Rawe , Schierboom , Daniels , Breden , Reed , Neville , Reeves , and others ; while among
the visitors we noticed Bros . Money , VV . M . 2 S ; Kennett , P . M . 171 C ; Hancock , W . M . 171 C ; Kemp , 1519 ; and Clements , 1 S 16 . The usual Masonic toasts followed , and the proceedings were further enlivened by songs from Bros . Palmer , Anderson , and Bull ; a recitation from Bro . Keeble in his usual
forcible style , and the duet " All's well , " by Bros . Palmer and Kennett ; Bro . Robinson , P . M ., gave the "Entered Apprentice ' s Song" with a very clear ring , peculiarly his own . Theapproaches to the lodge rooms showed a marked improvement upon previous occasions , thus showing that the new proprietor is fully alive to studying the comfort of the brethren .
CITY OF LONDON LODGE ( No . 901 ) . — There was a large attendance of brethren and visitors at a regular meeting of this lodge , held at the Guildhall Tavern , City , on Monday evening , the 19 th inst ., under the presidence of Bro . McClelland , the Worshipful Master , who was supported by Bros . David Hughes , I . P . M . ; H . Harbord , S . W . ; Daniel Hughes , J . W . ; John Hughes , P . M .,
P . M ., Treas , ; C . Beaumont , P . M ., Sec . j U . P . Stevens , S . D . ; J . P . Hoddinott , I . G . ; R . Clinch , D . of C . ; Ernest C . T . Hand , Org . ; A . Prince and W . R . Haylock , Stwds . ; Past Masters J . Hughes , G . A . Cundy , Alfred Ginger , and A . Griffiths ; G . E . Fimister , J . B . Jackson , G . Lawson , H . Barwell , W . G . Judge , J . Parsons , H . Barnell , R . Gillard , F . W . Venner , E . Venner , C . Bates , H . Derry , P . Rogers , Whitwell , Woodstock , Tyler , and . others .
Amongst the visitors were Bros . W . J . Godwin , 1343 ; W . Drinkler , 7 G 5 ; J . Spencer , 765 ; G . Gillard , 13 S 2 ; and -others . Lodge was opened in accordance with ancient rites , and
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the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The bye-laws were then considered , and lodge was advanced to theSccond Degree , when Bros . J . B . J ackson and F . W . Venner were passed to F . C , the ceremony being ably conducted by the Worshipful Master and his officers . Having opened in the Third Degree , Bro . Parsons was raised to the Sublime Degree , the working being all that could be desired .
After the transaction of some routine business the brethren adjourned to supper , which was served in Bros . Ritter and Clifford ' s best style , under the superintendence of Bro-Neivton , when the usual loyal and Craft toasts were duly honoured . The Worshipful Master gave "The Queen and the Craft , " which toast was enthusiastically received ; after which he said there was another toast the City of London
Lodge never failed to honour , and that was " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the Most Worshipful the Grand Master . " He could say very little to enhance the feelings of admiration they all in common with other Masons entertained towards His Royal Highness for his exertions to extend the blessings of Freemasonry over all the world . He had recently been visiting the country where he was first initiated into the mysteries of the Craft , and had taken the
opportunity of renewing his fraternal regards with the people amongst whom he first saw the light . Bro . Joseph Spencer was called away on important political business at this juncture , to the great regret of his many friends . The Immediate Past Master , Bro . David Hughes , said he had now the pleasure of proposing "The Health of their esteemed Worshipful Master . " He had so often
before expressed the estimation of the brethren for Bro . McClelland , and his abilities displayed in the working of the ceremonies , that he need only say they had had a further illustration of it on this occasion . Bro . McClelland always afforded them a great amount of pleasure and satisfaction by his working in every respect . They all appreciated his abilities so much that it was only necessary to mention his name in connection with the toast .
Bro . McClelland , on rising to respond , met with a very cordial reception . He thanked the proposer of the toast for the kindly way in which he had brought his name before the brethren , and the company for the way in which they had received it . They all knew his feelings respecting the interests and welfare of the City of London Lodge , and he assured them that during his occupancy of the chair and ever afterwards he should ever study those interests as he
had done in the past . He looked back upon the pleasant evenings he had spent in connection with that lodge . He trusted that in his future conduct in support of the lodge to meet with the same kindly feeling as he had experienced in the past , and that the affairs or the lodge would always be conducted with the same harmony and concord as they had hitherto enjoyed .
Several other toasts followed , that of " The Visitors " being warmly received , and responded to severally by the visiting brethren present . The proceedings were varied by an excellent selection of vocal and instrumental music ; Bro . Hand , the Organist of the lodge , and Bro . Fimister rendering efficient assistance on the pianoforte .
GREAT NORTHERN LODGE ( No . 12 S 7 ) . — The October meeting of this lodge was held on the 15 th inst . at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Thomas Ellis Bathard , W . M ., presided , and there were also present among a list of nearly 50 brethren Bros . Richard Cave , S . W . ; J . B . Lancaster , J . W . ; James Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; T . J . II . Staton , P . M ., Sec . ; Joseph Edgar , S . D . ; J . Hemming , J . D . ; Rev . John H . Rose , Chap . ; John Paul , Stwd . ;
P . H . Brooks , I . G . ; W . Cleghorn , P . M . ; H . T . Reed , P . M . ; Charles Kempton , P . M . ; Thomas Owen , P . M . ; J . E . Jupe , P . M . ; and Edwin Lancaster , P . M . Visitors : Bros . J . A . Harvey , P . M . 1314 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 and 192 s ; James C . Smith , J . W . 1744 ; T . Cull , P . M . 1446 ; E . Valeriani , W . M . 16 S 7 ; and C . J . Henton , 1216 . After the opening of the lodge , and the reading and confirming of the minutes , the W . M . raised in excellent style ,
and in a full lodge , Bro . Jas . Jackson and Bro . Chalmers . In the course" of the evening , Bro . Staton , Sec , informed the lodge that to Bro . James Terry , Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , who , as a member of the lodge , was present , the lodge was indebted for the election on Monday , the 12 th inst ., to the Masonic Boys' School of two boys connected with this lodge—West and Dobby . The brethren received this announcement with feelings of great
satisfaction , and the lodge was then closed . The brethren afterwards partook of a banquet at Freemasons' Tavern , supplied in splendidstyleby Messrs . Spiers and Pond , and superintended by Bro . E . Dawkins . When the banquet was concluded , and grace had been said by the Chaplain , the W . M . proposed the usual loyal toasts , which were duly honoured . Bro . Kempton , I . P . M ., in proposing " The Worshipful
Master , " and referring to his working , said it reflected no discredit on the lodge . The W . M . had given them that night a most enjoyable evening , and for that , if for nothing else , they had to give him their sincere thanks . But it was not for that , but for his Mastership as a Mason , they should give him thanks . He had done his duty , and done it satisfactorily , and they regretted he had not had more to do . They were quite convinced that he would have done more
work equally as well as that he had done . There was , however , yet time for more work before his successor took his place . The Worshipful Master , in reply , said if he had not merited the applause of the brethren , he hoped he should in the future do better , and win the esteem of the brethren . While on his legs he might bring before the brethren " The Health and Prosperity of the Masonic Charities , " and while Bro . Terry was present , couple his name with the
toast . A very hard worker was Bro . Terry , and the brethren should the more especiall y thank him for the great energy he displayed in getting into the Boys' School two sons of late brethren of the lodge . Bro . Terry did not want patting on the back ; he did everything with the best intention , and therefore it was not necessary to occupy the brethren ' s time with more words .
Bro . Terry said he must acknowledge the very great kindness of the brethren , both in lodge and at the table , in thanking him for the little services he had rendered to two sons of deceased members of the lodge on the previous Monday . Nothing gave him greater pleasure . The case of little Dobby he was pledged to support ; when the late Bro . Dobby was on his deathbed he promised Bro . Dobby
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he would . He had been successful in getting three of that brother ' s children into different schools . With respect to the son of Past Master West he helped along with the lodge , but he could not assist them in that case until he had made Dobby perfectly safe , but he was able to help . With regard to the Institutions , he was glad to see that the brethren recognised the deep importance and the full value of them .
After enumerating the advantages of the Boys and Girls' Schools , and the good work they were doing , Bro . Terry said that the Masonic chain would be incomplete without the link which was formed by the Benevolent Institution . Noticing the growth and extent of this Institution in the course of twenty years , he said that when he became collector twenty-one years ago the amount brought
in at the festival that year was £ 3000 ; whereas at the festival of the present year it was £ \ y , Soo . The annuity given to the men twenty-one years since was £ 25 , and to the widows £ 15 up to £ 20 . The men had now £ 40 a year , and the widows £ 32 . At the former time there were r to annuitants ; there were now 375 ; while twenty-one years ago £ 2000 was paid in annuities , the total now paid was
£ 14 , 600 ; so that in the short space of twenty-one years what had been the growth of that Institution , and to whom were they indebted for that growth ? First to the goodness of the cause itself , and secondly to the benevolence of the Craft . In appealing for assistance he could remember that two years ago the Great Northern Lodge sent a Steward to this Institution , but he would venture to hope he was
not asking too much in requesting the favour of a Steward for next Festival . He was anxious on the subject , because the Boys' School , having erected a preparatory school , was sending out an appeal for subscriptions , which , if sent in up to the end of 1 SS 5 , were to give double voting power , and this would have a most deterrent effect on the other . A lodge had only a certain amount of money to give away ,
and , if it was given to one Institution , all the eloquence in the world would not give more funds . If he might advise the lodge on this subject , he thought Bro . Kempton wou'd be a most magnificent brother to take the office of Steward , in which case no doubt the lodge would make a contribution . The lodge was already a Vice-President of one branch of the Benevolent Institution , and it would not take
much to complete its Vice-Presidentship of the other branch . The advantages of the Institution were wellknown to all the brethren . It assisted poor old people \ y . ho could not assist themselves . It was . in the power of the brethren to assist so many between now and next February that he trusted they would come forward and do so . He believed the Institution would have 120 candidates at the
next election . There were at present only two vacancies for 70 candidates . This , he thought , was sufficient to incite the brethren to bestir themselves on behalf of the Benevolent Institution . The Worshipful Master proposed "The Visitors , " and said that the lodge was always glad to receive visitors , and to make them comfortable when they came .
Bro . Valeriani , W . M . 16 S 7 , replied , and said he had been so often a visitor at this lodge that he thought he deserved another title , for he had really begun to think himself one of the members . He never refused an invitation to the Great Northern Lodge . The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Health of Bro . Webb , Treasurer , and Bro . Staton , Secretary , " said
the brethren knew that Bro . Webb was very careful of the money of the lodge , and what he did was always done with great pleasure , and he was always ready with his assistance . Bro . Webb was to be thanked for the excellent repast the brethren had had that night . As to the Secretary , Bro . Staton , he could only say it was with the deepest feeling of sorrow they found he had been obliged to leave the lodge
immediately after it was closed on account of some bereavement he had had . The brethren were very sorry he had left just at the time when they were most pleased to have him among them . Bro . Webb having replied touchingly for Bro . Staton , assured the brethren that , with respect to himself , he hoped
the brethren thought he did all in his power for the lodge , for every single member , and for the members as a body , and therefore he hoped he might be looked upon as strictly impartial all round . Bro . Webb then supported Bro . Terry's appeal for the Benevolent Institution , and said Bro . Kempton had elected to stand as Steward for its next Festival .
Bro . Kempton , I . P . M ., in replying for " The Past Masters , " said he should be happy to represent this lodge at the next Festival of the Benevolent Institution . The other toasts were given and honoured before the brethren separated .
ERA LODGE ( No . 14 . 23 ) . —The election meeting of this lodge took place on the 10 th inst . at Albany Hotel , Twickenham , Bro . J . T . Moss , P . M ., P . P . G . R . Middx ., in the absence of the W . M ., through sickness , in the chair , supported by the following officers : Bros . J . Faulkner , P . M ., P . G . S . D . Middx . ; Dr . J . Beresford Ryiey , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . Middx . ; E . H . Thiellay , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ;
G . S . Elliott , S . W . ; W . H . Matthews , J . W . ; E . W . Devereux , P . M ., Sec . ; Dr . Wm . Faulkner , S . D . ; Wm . Beaton , J . D . ; H . B . Hassel , Stwd . ; J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler , Tyler ; James Baker , R . M . Jones , W . Lovelock , and Dr . Seymour , the only visitor present being Bro . J . W . Long , P . M . 66 9 . _ The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last regular and emergency meetings having been read and
confirmed , the ballot was taken ( having already been proposed ) for Dr . Seymour , and that , gentleman being in attendance , he was initiated in due form . By permission of the W . M ., Bro . J . Faulkner , P . M ., passed Bros . Jones and Baker . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year was then proceeded with , and Bro . G . S . Elliott , S . VV ., was unanimously elected . Bro . J . W . Baldwin having resigned the lodge in consequence of ill-health , Bro . John Faulkner ,
P . M ., was elected Treasurer . Bros . Jones , Baker , and Dr . Seymour were elected Auditors . It was unanimously resolved that a Past Master's jewel , of the value of 12 guineas , be presented to the W . M ., Bro . F . P . Jenkins , for valuable services rendered to the lodge during his term of office . A sum of £ 30 was voted to a distressed brother . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , and the usual toasts followed .
ST . MARTIN'S-LE-GRAND LODGE ( No . ! 53 S ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street , there being a large attendance of brethren and visitors . The W . M ., Bro . J . P . Parkes , occupied the