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The Worshipful Master then submitted " The Installing Master , " and said no words could express the thanks he owed Bro . Catt for I lie excellent manner in which he had performed the Installation ceremony , for he should never forget it . Bro . Catt was called upon at very short notice , as the retiring Master was not certain if he could be present , but performed his duties admirably . Bro . F . V . Catt , P . M ., Sec , said hc was deeply grateful to the brethren for their

rearty reception of the loast . He was very proud to have been of some service to his mt ther lodge , and especially as the members appeared to be satisfied with his efforts . With reference to the short notice he had heard , it proved the necessity of following the W . M ' s advice anel rehearsing the ritual . He had been for many years a member of the ledge in wbich he was initialed by his dear old friend , Bro . T . Taylor , KM ., Treas . He had always tried to do his best for the lodge and should continue to do so in the future so long as he enjoyed the confidence and esteem of the brethren .

Other loasls were given before the brethren separated after a most enjoyable evening .

Covent Garden Lodge , No . 1614 . A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly-circus , on the 13 II 1 instant , under the presidency of Bro . C . U . Burgess , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Surrey , lhc brethreu present had an opportunity of listening to an excellent rendering of the ceremonies in the First and Third Degrees , and afterwards of enjoying a specimen of the profuse hospitality for which this lodge is noted , a reputation which it bids fair to materially increase under thc auspices of the present VV . M .

Ihe members in attendance included Bros . Chas . O . Burgess , P . P . S . G . D . Surrey , W . M . ; J . Mayo , P . M ., S . W . ; Homer Price , J . D . ; Geo . ' Coleman , P . M .. Treas . ; G . Reynold-, P . M ., Sec ; H . E . Walker , S . D . ; J . Wife , l . D . ; W . J . Thrussell , Org . ; IL | . Keen , I . G . ; T . Middlewick , G . H . Foan , P . M . ; A . L . Bullen , P . M . ; G . Bond , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . Wa'ter Dennis , S . W . y ; A . B .

Rickards , 201 ; D . C McArthur , 1125 ; W . Rudermacher , 149 G ; E . R . Bartley Dennis , P . G . W . Middx . ; J . R . Cleave , P . M . 2473 , P . P . G . D . ; Dr . L . Lloyd , P . M . 239 S ; J . F . Smith , 1441 ; E . L . Berry , W . M . 2473 , P . G . Steward Bucks ; A . H . P . Snow , J . D . 2191 ; VV . F . Fendick , P . P . S . G . D . Berks ; H . Luff , S . W . 24 G 0 ; W . Sergeant Lee , P . M . 24 SS ; W . Welsford , I . P . M . 1321 ; J . Rowe , 2191 ; S . Lloyd , 239 S ; F . Jackson , W . M . 219 : ; Dr . Kinsey ; VV . VV . Lee , P . M . ; and others .

Lcdjre was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Mr . John Rudermacher was next int : oduced as a candidate , and received the benefits of initiation at the hands of the W . M ., who completed the interesting ceremony by an impressive recital oi the ancient charge . Bro . J . Vowles then successfully passed through the Third Degree , and bee-am * a M . M .

Other business was transacted , and thc lodge was closed . The brethren re-assembled round tlie festive board , where the pleasures of the banquet were considerably enhanced by the courtesy and kindness of the W . M . and the fraternal feeling existing . Ihe usual toast list followed , and was interspersed with selections from an admirable programme of music , in which the following artistes assisted : Miss Cassie Bruce , Miss Claribel Hyde , and Bros . G . H . Dawson and W . J . Thrussell , Organist . Bro . Seijeant Lee , P . M ., kindly contributed a couple of humorous recitations .

Bro . G . Bond , P . M ., in submitting "The Health of the W . M ., " said the toast was always eagerly anticipated by the members . He knew of no single exception , and it would be invidious for him to point to that as being any exception to the general rule . Whatever might be the excellence of thc W . M . 's working and his interest in Freemasonry , it had never been his lot to know any brother who had occupied the chair of that lodge who had evinced , as Bro . Burgess had done , such enthusiasm in reference to his year of cilice . II he might be allowed to say so , the success of any W . M . 's year of

office did not altogether depend upon the working , lie might be heretical in saying so , but he was only expressing his own opinion . In any society or congregation of men , and Masonry was a rongregation of men , it should have at its head a sympathetic ruler , and in tfat " sympalhism "—if hc might coin the word—was a quality which spread itself and permeated that Craft or gathering over which the W . M . for the time being ruled . That was Masonry in his opinion . It was Masonry and brotherhood . It was that brotherhood which warms the blood of men under his command , cherishes and

fondles the spirits of men with whom he dealt , and brought them up to a loftier sphere . It was not given to every man to keep whipping up a lodge but it was necessacy to keep them in touch . That was possibly another phase of Freemasonry and if a VV . M . should fail in that—not as he hoped and believed their present W . M . —it might not be his fault but the members themselves who did not yield that return to which the W . M . was entitled . He was desirous they should give their W . M . assistance during his yearwhich was cc ming somewhat to a close—and especially by their pressnea . He asked the

brethren to help him in giving such a reception to the toast as would assure him that he occupied the chair wilh their full approval , and that he had acquitted himself in that office with full justice to his oredecessors and given them every satisfaction . Bro . C O . Burgess , P . P . S . G . D . Surrey , W . M ., thanked Bro . Bond , P . M ., for the very genial terms injwhich he proposed the toast , anel whatever might be the truth of that brother's very eloquent remarks , he was sure the brethren must have listened to the speech with something of admiration . It was very encouaging to a W . M . to receive

from a Past Master of experience those words of commendation Bro . Bond had been kind enough to use , and he must say there was that amount of truth in them , that unless tie VV . M . took an interest in the affairs of the lodge , those affairs were likely to Hag . There was no lodge that required less whipping up than that , and he said it with truth and sincerity , for on those occasions when there had been no banquet afterwards tie feeling of gocd fellowship had induced the members to come up in numbers and fill the temple . It could not be denied that the oilice of VV . M . involved a serious

responsibility , 2 nd if he regarded himself as an ornamental figure or performed his duties from any ether motive than Masonic loyalty , then he was wanting in his duty , and certainly in what Bro . Bond had accurately described as " sympathism . " He ( the W . M . ) trus ' ed that in his personal relations with the members of that lodge there was a certain amount of " sympathism " between himself and them which would enable him to preside with pleasure . When he was exalted to the ranks of the Past Masters he should still feel he

was bcur . d to the ledge with that " sympathism" which Bro . Bond had been good enough lo expound . When they met together there was always that bond of good fellowship which made their meetings a success . The pleasant evenings he had spent would always be a pleasant remembrance to him , and he owed them his sincere thanks for the kindly mariner in which they had always received him , anel the Misonic resp ; ct at all times exhibited as their representative at that board .

The VV . M . then proposed "The Initiate , " referring to Bro . Rudermacher as a great traveller and a citizen of the world . Bro . Rudermacher Irielly returned thanks . In giving "The Visitors , " the W . M . referred in graceful term : ; to the large number of visitors present , the majority of whom were his own personal guests . Bro . E . R . Hartley Dennis , Prov . G . W . Middx ., in responding , slid he had known Ihe W . M . for something over 25 years , and the same energy and earnestness which had

tecuied for lam a successful position now characterised him in Masonry . The W . M . would be hard to beat in the ritual , whilst his remarks at the festive board had been most admirable . He congratulated the lodge upon its initiate , who had confided to him that but for an happy accident hc would have been the lirst initiate at Buluwayo . It was difficult for an initiate to realize what the ceremony meant , and , indeed , there were many of them who did net understand it yet . He had thought it ovir and asked himself—dees Masonry mean Charity ? those magnificent Institutions which tvere an example to thc world . He thought that was not the meaning . Was it that spirit of

fraternal union which did so many acts of common kindness / No , it was not that . Was it thc spirit of hospitality which made thc ways of life so much pleasanter ' : No , that was not the meaning . After consideration and study , the conclucion he had come to was that it was the beautiful principles of truth and of virtue which were so magnificently exemplified , and which gave energy and permanency to the whole character of Freemasonry . The others were pleasing adjuncts , and contributed to the end in view . He asked thc initiate to regard these remarks as the experience of one who had been a great many years a Mason , and had worked hard for Mascnry .

Bros . Fendick , P . P . G . D . ; Cleave , P . P . G . D . ; Dr . Lloyd . JP . M . ; Berry , ; -Prov . G . Stwd . Bucks ; and Jackson , P . M ., also responded . Other toasts , including "The Past Masters" and " The Ollicers " were heartily kenmed before the Tyler ' s toast concluded a most enjoyable evening , the pleasing remembrance of which will remain with those fortunate ^ enough to be present for a long ti me lo come .

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Aldersgate Lodge , No . 1657 . A meeting of this ledge was held on Monday , the ioth inst ., at the Albion Tavern Aldersgate-street . Present : Bros . Septimus Croft , W . M . ; James Shotter , I . P . M ' . VV . R . Brunskill Briscoe , S . W . ; Thomas Briggs , J . W . ; Samuel White , P . Jyf Treas . ; George ! Kenning , P . M ., Sec . ; Henry N . Bennett , S . D . ; Rupert Smyth ' J . D . ; Edward Anderton , P . M ., D . C ; Clarence R . R . Hopper , I . G .: Henry Thomas ' Tyler ; George Rawlinson , P . M . ; and Arthur B . Hudson . Visitors : Bros . James Hives , P . M . Gin * , and William Candy , 10 .

The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A vole of thanks was proposed by Bro . James Shotter , I . P . M ., and seconded by Bro . George Rawlinson P . M ., to the Worshipful Master and Mrs . Croft for the splendid entertainment given to the members of the lodge and their ladies at their residence in the summer , which wis carried unanimously , and ordered to be entered em the minutes . A gentlenun wis proposed by the Treasurer for initiation at the next meeting , and lodge was closed . The brethren subsequently dined together under the gavel of the VV . M ., 13 ro . Septimus Croft .

Kingsland Lodge , No . 1693 . The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Holborn Restaurant on Tuesday , the Oth inst . Bro . A . W . Cooper , W . M ., presided , and was well supported by his ollicers and members and by numerous visitors . Lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous regular meeting were confinned and the audit report fully adopted . Bro . Sam . Robson was then presented to the W . M . to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and was by him installed in

the chair of K . S . in accordance evith ancient custom . Having been proclaimed and saluted , the new Master invested as his ofiicers for the ensuing year Bros . A . W . Coon » r LP . M . ; James S . Anthony , S . W . ; A . White , J . W . ; Jas . Cooper , P . M ., Treas " A . W . Fenner , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Cook , S . D . ; J . G . Harrington , J . D . ; W . Windsor Org . ; Ed . Dimes , I . G . ; Win . H . Drury , D . C . ; Leon Cully , A . D . C . ; William I-: Manning and William J . Robinson , Stwds . ; and C Sheppard , Tyler . Mr . A . Brand

was introduced and initiated into the mysteries of the First Degree , the ceremony being ably performed by the VV . M . Then , in the name of the lodge , he presented a gold Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Arthur W . Cooper , the I . P . M ., remarking that never wis a jewel better earned or one presented that carried more kindly regards . The I . P . M . having returned thanks , and other Masonic business being ended , lodge was closed , and thc brethren dined together under the presidency of Bro . Robson , W . M . After dinner , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .

The LP . M ., in proposing " The VVorshipful Master , " said that thc proposal would be well received , as their Master had come to the front rapidly by his own exertion , perseverance , and well-directed devotion to Masonic duty and study of ths best interests of the lodge . Knowing his capacity and good desire , it was not probable that any succeeding Master would excel him , anel , taking into consideration the almost marvellous perfection in working , their Master would worthily support the traditions of the Kingsland Lodge .

The W . M ., in reply , sincerely thanked them for the tribute of praise and its acceptance . The feeling he had on the occasion of entering the Kingsland Lodge , in the years ago , he had on the present one—an aspiration to occupy the position of Master of the lodge . During the time in between he had tried to earn their confi Jence by work , and as in that time they had shown him many favours , he should but ill-reward thos ; if he did not give them his best endeavours . With reference to the future , he should bc satisfied if in the course of duty he satisfied the majority without displeasing the others , they might rely always on his best service being rendered .

In proposing "The Initiate , the W . M . said that he wis glid to give Bro . Brand a hearty fraternal welcome , and assured him that with a s ' . udy of Misonic duty he would consider himself elevated in thc social scale . He had commenced another career , and hoped that he would always look back with pride on his reception in thc Fraternity . Bro . Brand , thanking the Master for his kind rennrks , accepted thom , and trusted to prove himself an active , true , and honest Mason .

The W . M ., in proposing "The I . P . M ., " thanked him personally for the niiiiy favours and constant instruction to him personally . Bro . Arthur Cooper hid pro red himself a great acquisition to the Kingsland Loelge , and his working of the installation ceremony that day had earned the admiration of them all . One and all would join in wishing him a long and happy life .

Bro . Arthur W . Cooper , LP . M ., in reply , slid he was really obliged to them for their very kind proposition and acceptance . He was exceedingly glad they thought hc had earned the handsome jewel they had presented to him , and although he doubted whether his services would be again much required , still they were ready should there bc occasion for them . He hoped they might all remain long together .

Other toasts , including that of " The Visitors , " followed , and received a most cordial welcome , the brethren when they separated being well pleased with the work in lodge and the hospitality they had experienced . ¦ The following brethren were present in addition to those whose names have already been given-Bros . IL Hall , P . M . ; H . J . Hazell , P . M . ; J . Potter , P . M . ; II . F . Bangs , P . M . 2246 ; F . Forge , T . H . Nye , J . Sunderland , F . Ackermin , 11 . Green , W . C . Lewis , C . W . Potter , H . Moore , J . Moore , T . Bettesworth , J . W .

Doubtfire , R . Edwyn Clarke , Harry Kerr , K . M . Cochrane , R . Wilkins , T . Reeves , Meirion Davies , William Walker , C . S . Macphail , R . Kingston , A . Brand , and C . Sheppard , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . F . E . Woods , J . D . 1707 ; Janus Speller , P . M . 1677 , P . P . G . O . Essex ; J . Bladon , P . M . 228 ; Harry Bladon , 2523 ; G . P . Pointer , P . M . i"Ui R . M . H . Griffith , 1 G 77 ; G . 11 . Luetchford , 1677 ; Alfred Hickman , P . M . 22 S ; J . Edge , J . D . 1 C 0 S ; John Burleigh , 1 O 0 S ; VV . Pound , P . M . 19 ; VV . J . Harris , P . M . 132 ; ' £ . James , P . M . 2374 ; and W . J . J . Gardiner , P . M . iSS .

Quatuor Coronati Lodge , No . 2076 . This lodge met at Freemasons'Hall , on Friday , the 2 nd inst . Present : Bros , h , Macbean , W . M . ; C Kupferschmidt , A . G . S . G . C , S . W . ; C . Purdon Clarke , J . VV ' . ; G . W . Speth , P . A . G . D . C , Sec ; S . T . Klein , J . D . ; Dr . W . J . Chetwode Crawley , P . G . D . Ireland , A . D . C ; E . Conder , jun ., I . G . ; J . Lane , P . A . G . D . C , Stwd . ; and Rev . J . VV . Horsley . Also the following members of the Correspondence Circle : Hras - T . Charters White , H . D . Willock , G . Powell , R . Palmer Thomas , G . Bailey , II- ) ! . * Chamberlin , S . Lichtenfeld , J . Peeke Richards , VV . R . Thompson , Capt . G . B . Preston , 1

Cohu , Maj . ) . H . Leslie , H . A . Lafone , Capt . A . 1 * .. bandbach , I ' . Hallows , l ' . * *• Lavender , VV . H . Coleman , G . Martin , VV . J . Arrnitage , W . B . Poole , G . VV . Taylor , C H . Bestow , J . W . Barnes , F . M . Williams , E . A . T . Breed , A . G . Boswell , Milton Smith , R . A . Gowan , C VV . Alapleton , E . C . Stimson , H . Lovegrove , G . S . B . ; Dr . ( J - Mickley , P . A . G . D . C . ; C . 11 . Barnes , F . F . Giraud , H . W . Noakes , W . T . Briant . ;• Arrnitage , VV . C . Barnes , F . W . Mitchell , C . B . Barnes , Harry Tipper , P . G . P ., and VV . H . Toye . Visitors : Bros . M . D . Packard , St . Lawrence Lodge , No . in New W ; V VV . Laherne , W . M . 23 M ! Col . CH . T . Marshall , P . D . D . G . M . Punjab ; K- t . Voisey , 1329 ; J . J . Lhapman , P . M . Oj ?; A . J . Trehearne , P . M . ; and Dr . J . "'

Deacon , 123 . , . Two lodges ard C 3 brethren , as follows , were elected to the membership e > l tne Correspondence Circle : . . Lodge Sitipur , 22 SS , Sitipur , India ; St . Divid ' s Lodge , 393 , Berwick-on- 'lw «"' Bros . H , J . H . Collett , S , Casllemaine , Victoria ; VV . C . Storey , 2051 , Sprint's "";' J . P . Petcison , 2510 , Longreach , R . X . O'Callaghan , P . M . SiC ( S . C ) , Gympie , J- ' VViIn ' ams , 1554 , Mackay , VV . H . Martin , 775 ( S . C ) , Toowoomba , T . Smith , 1 1 " ' Tinaua , | . Ferguson , and J . Miller , D . M ., ot O 77 ( S . C ) , and P . A . Nelson , P . M . ' . ' . >••

Rockhamptcn , and VV . Anderson , P . M . 775 ( S . C ) , Goombungce , ( Jueensland ; J-. ' Moon , W . M . Sydney , New South Wales ; M . K . Biee , G . Supt . N . Z . Gore ,,. *<«« Zealand ; VV . O . Naylor , 2313 , and W . G . Milne , Johannesburg , S . King , A . I ' Hodge , and J . M . Cullingworth , P . M ., of 747 ( S . C ) , Barberton , and A .- Newman , . Matthew , and D . Petrie . Vof Pretoria , South Airican Republic ; W . M . Harry , £ . /{• Cane Town : 11 . VV . Pike . P . M . -mi . Sitauur , Surgeon-Maior D . Warhher , I ¦¦ '

Moulmein , 11 . E . Holme , 3 . 11 , Shahjahanpur , and J . II . M . Ryan , 150 , Madras , r- ia ' F . S . Pioctor , G . D . Manitoba , Ou' Appelle , Canada , R . O . Bell , Lynchburg , Virgin . and D . M . Holmes , VV . M . 4 , Grand Forks , North Dakota , America ; A . Uuin- \ t «* f . ' KJ 23 , D . G . O . Valletta , Malta ; G . II . Schauciliammer , Baldwin Lodge , J S Germany ; R . Colles , J . P ., P . M . O 42 ( I . C ); j . Robinson , P . M . iot > ( I •* -- ' , , * . Makovski , P . M . 41 G ; W . L . Ainslee , 11 iS ; Dr . G . Wilks , P . M . 709 ; J * A __ , ' , _ , v colm , G . D . ; Dr . F . F . Bond , 1301 ; E . Venning , P . M . 510 ; Rev . C . L . i > " , '_ Woolmer , P . M . 1209 ; M . W . S . Nicholes , P . M . 209 ; Capt . W . A . Weston , | t ¦•