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enjoyment of the brethren when the working . of the lodge was over . In proposing "The Health of the I . P . M ., " Bro . Roberts eulogised his performance of Ihe installation ceremony , and in the name of the lodge presented Bro . Hamilton with a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel , for vvhich Bro . Hamilton expressed his thanks in appropriate words .

Bro . Bailey , an Australian Mason , in responding , among others , for "The Visitors , " mentioned a curious coincidence . He now said that on the eve of his return voyage he found himself in that room , to which same room he had on the night of his arrival in this country been brought as a visitor to the Lion and Lamb Lodge . He referred to the good effect of the Earl of Carnarvon ' s visit to Australia ,

and mentioned the fact of Masonic signs and acts of Freemasonry having been found to exist among the savages of Northern Australia . As regards the music , the first item of importance after "The Grace , " "The National Anthem , " and "God Bless the Prince of Wales" ( which were all well sung ) , vvas Webbe ' s glee "The Mighty Conqueror , " the

performers being Bros . Hugh Davies , William Price , Selwyn Davies , and Egbert Roberts . The only female vocalist was Miss Rosa Hyde , a pretty little lady with a pretty voice , which would have been heard to still better advantage in a someivat smaller room . Miss Hyde ' s solos were Edith Cooke's song " Why not to-day ? " and later in the evening Mattel's song "Dear Heart , " both of vvhich she

rendered very prettily . There was some fine instrumental music produced by Bros . Silberberg , Derham , and Willie Wright , and Messrs . Sargeant , Collins , and Riant , who first performed the " Adagio-spiritoso" from Haydn ' s first symphony , and afterwards Kottaun ' s gavotte " Beatrice . " Bro . William Price sang Blumenthal ' s "EveningSong , "and Bro . Selwyn Daviessang MoirVYes ,

I love you , " two solos that vvere deservedly applauded . There vvas also a trio—Randegger ' s "Mariners "—sung by Miss Hyde and Bros . Davies and Roberts ; two glees , namely , "By Celia's Arbour" ( Horsley ) , and "Strike the Lyre" ( Cooke ) , that vvere admirably sung ; and to wind up Bro . Roberts was persuaded to sing ( though not in the programme ) the song " Drinking , " vvhich he

seems to have made his own . There was a lovely violin solo by Bro . Silberberg , and a waltz , " Amorettentaze , " which was so inspiriting that it set all the brethren longing for partners , and regretting that ladies had not been invited , at least to that banquet . Among the visitors present vvere Bros . W . H . Leghton Bailey , W . M . 1944 ( Sydney , Australia ); W . Hill , 1539 ;

George Blackburn , 429 , P . P . G . P . ; John T . May , S . W . 429 ; J . H . Proffy , 1298 ; T . Humphreys , Ji 437 , P . P . G . S . of W . ; John Armour , 1437 ; H . G . Holland , 1624 ; J . H . Walker , 1329 ; J . Samson , P . M . 591 , P . P . G . D . ; C . Lister , S . W . 1320 ; G . Ashton , 242 ; F . Williams , 15 ; James P . Allen , P . M . 1056 ; A . B . Archer , S . W . 1163

H . Pamment , 700 ; T . Arthur , 898 ; J . M . Carter , 1716 ; S . Smithee , S . W . 193 ; W . Price , 1685 ; H . Fonseca , 1563 ; E . Goslipg , 1287 ; S . J . Derham , I . G . 1622 ; F . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; G . J . Bell , S . D . 1557 ; R . B . Greenwood , P . M . 1623 ; L . Silberberg , 1319 ; F . Dewsbury , I . P . M . 15 9 9 ; Hugh Davies , 1685 ; and E . C . Massev .

KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —This prosperous lodge met at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on ' the 13 th inst . Among those present were Bros R . Lingley , W . M . ; Foale , S . W . ; Westley , J . W . ; George Everett , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; Ruffle , S . D . ; Koch , P . M . ; H . Higgins , P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . W . Middx ., P . M . ; C . H . Kohler ,

P . M . ; W . P . Webb , P . M . ; Cockburn , P . M . ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . E . Ayling , P . M ., and George Gardner , P . M . The minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . Bros . J . Potter and F . W . Belleini were passed to the Second Degree . Ballot

was taken for Messrs . J . T . Barns and J . Barry , and it proving to be unanimous , they were impressively initiated into Craft mysteries by the W . M . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts followed .

The toastof "The W . M . " was given , and his work spoken very flatteringly of . The W . M . having replied , gave "The Initiates , " who duly acknowledged the compliment . The toastof "The Visitors" followed .

Bros . Ayling and Gardner replied at length , In their respective speeches they complimented the W . M . upon his working , and the lodge upon its harmony and hospitality . They also called attention to the now well-known fact of Bro . George Everett ' s candidature for the Grand Treasurership of England in 1 S 8 9 , and spoke in sanguine terms of his probable success . " The Past Masters " followed , and vvas acknowledged by Bros . Everett and Walls .

The Treasurer and Secretary" came next in order . In giving this toast the W . M . touched upon the long career of Bro . Everett as a Mason , and his excellent record as a Founder , Master , and Treasurer of No . 1381 . He said that no effort would be spared on the south side of the Thames to secure Bro . Everett ' s return at the top of the l for

Pol the Grand Treasurership . Having also spoken in nigh terms of Bio . Stuart , the Secretary of the lodge , he called upon the brethren to drink the toast with all sincerity and respect . Bros . Everett and Stuart having responded , "The Health of the Officers , " coupled with the name of Bro . Westley , J . W ., terminated the proceedings .

WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . AThe usual meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at J ' reemasons' Hail , Great Queen-street , W . C , on Friday , the 16 th inst ., and rendered interesting by a valuable watch and testimonial being presented to the LP . M ., Bro . R . F . "nckdale . The lodge was opened by Bro . W . C . Brasher , W . M ., assisted by the officers and brethren . The minutes

°£ the last lodge were then read and confirmed . Through IP F ? urtesy of the W , M - * R * F * B « ckdale , the ' •"•M ., performed the ceremony of raising four of those Brethren he had initiated during his year of office , viz ., « ros . W . G . C . Buer , H . Armoruster , T . Turner , and *?•-1 . Seymour . The VV . M . then resumed the gavel , and Passed Bros . J . Smith and C . Humble to the Second "egree , after which Mr . Henry Lewis was successfully

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balloted for and most ably initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant for the banquet , which was served in the usual excellent manner . All loyal and Masonic toasts were given in a felicitous manner and received full honours .

Bro . R . F : Brickdale , I . P . M ., then rose , and in a congratulatory speech , eulogised the manner in vvhich the W . M . had performed his duties for the first time , and elicited marked expressions of sympathy from the brethren towards the W . M . ; by the way , he expressed his hope that the severe bronchial affection the W . M . was suffering from would soon pass away .

The Worshipful Master , in reply , thanked the brethren lor the hearty manner with which they had received his toast , and for their kind expressions of sympathy , and said he would do anything during his year of oiRce to further their interests . The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Initiate , " vvho responded in a very effective speech .

The toast of " The Visitors " was warmly received , and heartily responded to by them , congratulating the W . M . on his excellent working , the valuable assistance of his officers , and their generous hospitality . The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Health of the Past Masters , " coupled vvith the name of the I . P . M . He said the P . M . 's of the lodge vvere all hardworking

Masons , and vvere always ready vvith their advice and assistance in everything connected with the lodge . He then said he bad a very pleasing duty to perform in presenting Bro . R . F . Brickdale , their I . P . M ., with a handsome gold watch and illuminated testimonial , on vellum , as a memento from the brethren of the satisfaction he had given them during his year of office . He had initiated 11

brethren , raised the initiation fee to 10 guineas , had seven meetings during the past year , had left it financially sound , and most ably installed him in the chair of K . S ., also the arrangements for the summer outing were so well made , that everything went off extremely satisfactory from first to last . The watch and testimonial were then handed round the

room , and very much admired . Bro . H . J . Lardner , P . M . and Sec , then read the inscription on the watch , as follows : "Presented to Robert Favell Brickdale by the officers and brethren of the West Smithfield Lodge , 1623 , as a souvenir of their high appreciation of the zeal and energy displayed by him in everything connected vvith the welfare of the lodge during his

year of office as Worshipful Master . Sept ., 1887-S . Also a similar one from the testimonial . Bro . Lardner congratulated the I . P . M . on being thus honoured , at the same time calling attention to the fact that a comparatively yeung member , Bro . C . J . Pratt , vvho was Secretary to the "Testimonial Fund , " had thus given evidence of his practical energy and organising ability .

Bro . C . J . Pratt replied that when the idea v / as first mooted by several brethren , they only thought of presenting a small token in the shape of a " brick , " to form a pendant for the watch chain ; but the money came in so fast , that they were enabled to enlarge on their original idea , and give not only a handsome testimonial , but a substantial gold watch .

Bro . R . F . Brickdale , I . P . M ., then rose , and was warmly received by the brethren . He vvas visibly affected by the heartiness of his reception , and when silence was restored , he said he vvas totally unable to find words to express his feelings , as he had no idea that the brethren had such an high opinion of him , as to think they would thus show their sentiments towards him . He felt quite

overwhelmed , not only with the value of the gift , but also for the kind sentiments expressed towards him in the testimonial . He felt it vvas a high honour , as well as pleasure to preside over so united and genial a lodge as theirs was , and whenever he met any of the brethren he was sure to be heartily welcomed . He disclaimed having had the entire management for the summer outing , as he

had been most ably assisted and advised by Bro . J . J . Howes , P . M ., Treas ., Bro . R . B . Greenwood , P . M ., Bro . J . F . Rumball , Stwd ., and the rest of the Stewards . That was the proudest moment of his life , and he considered the honour they had done him that evening vvas a priceless one , for it vvas not one that could be bought with money . Wherever he went among Freemasons it

would be a lasting proof of the confidence of his lodge , and in years to come , when the grand lessons taught in the Third Degree vvere realised , it would be handed down to his children , and prove to them that their father vvas thought something of amongst Freemasons . Bro . R . B . Greenwood , in returning thanks as P . M ., thanked the brethren for their reception of the toast , and ,

as he had been the father of the summer outing in his year , so had the arrangements for the last one been virtually carried out by the I . P . M . He hoped the present W . M . would still go on progressing . The toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary " was

warmly proposed , and heartily responded to by Bro . J . J . Howes , P . M ., Treasurer , and Bro . H , J . Lardner , P . M ., Secretary . "The Officers" came next , and the W . M . expressed his satisfaction in having such excellent workers around him .

The toast vvas received with all honours , and Bros . J . F . Rumball , S . W ., and C . Renaut , J . VV ., replied . The Tyler's toast brought this most happy meeting to a close , nearly fifty of the brethren being present . Bros . J . W . Short , Kuhl , Humble , and Linnett , assisted in the musical arrangements of the evening , ably accompanied by Bro . R . B . Greenwood .

The members present were Bros . W . C . Brasher , W . M . ; R . F . Brickdale , I . P . M . ; J . F . Rumball , S . W . ; S . Renaut , J . W . ; J . J . Howes , P . M ., Treas . ; . H . J . Lardner , P . M ., P . Z ., P . A . G . D . C . Surrey , Sec . ; F . G . Cooper , I . G . ; S . H . C . Rumball , Stwd . ; R . B . Greenwood , P . M . ; A . B . Langman , W . H . England , A . Ellenden , D . Kuhl , W . G . C . Buer , C . W . Fink , H . Armbriister , C .

Barter , C . J . Attwood , C . Humble , O . Wermann , J . Billings , E . Bickerton , J . G . Henrich , F . Goering , A . Bishop , W . J . Short , D . Jones , B . F . Linnett , F . H . Linnett , C . Bradsell , C . J . Pratt , S . T . Seymour , J . C . Smith , A . Luson , P . D . Catroni , M . W . Worrall , 1 . G . Hodges , and H . Lewis . Visitors : Bros . R . Britten , 527 ( U . S . A . ); S . Earl , 1 S 6 ; E . Smith , 1743 ; J . G . Plummer , I . G . 1 597 ; and I . Start , D . C . 1743 .

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EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —On Thursday , the Sth inst ., the installation meeting of this lodi e was held at Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , when there was a good attendance of members and v ' siting brethren to see the last of Bro . H . Pearson as W . M ., and to witness the installation of Bro . John Woodmason , P . M ., S . W ., the W . M . elect . There vvas a noticeable addition

to the embellishments of the lodge room in the shape of a portrait of Bro . Cama , P . G . Treas ., which has been presented to the lodge . It vvas painted by Miss Read , of Bond-street , and is a striking likeness of that worthy brother , vvho is an honorary member of the lodge . The Iodge vvas opened by the W . M ., when the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed and some other formal business transacted , after vvhich Bro . G .

Davis , P . M ., at the request of Bro . Pearson , assumed the chair in the capacity of Installing Master , whereupon Bro . Lander , P . M ., D . C , presented the W . M . elect for installation , an office which Bro . Davis performed with the skill and ability to be expected from so able a worker . There was a capital muster of Installed Masters , the Beard , in whose presence the installation took place , numbering 24 members , and , as might be expected , it vvas a very hearty salute vvhich Bro . Woodmason received from them at the

conclusion of that portion of the ceremony . He vvas also cordially saluted by the lay brethren on their readmission in the Three Degrees . The W . M . then proceeded to appoint his officers for the current year , of whom the following is the list : Bros . R . C . Green , S . W . ; J . R . Roberts , J . W . ; S . H . Parkhouse , P . M ., Treas . ; W . J . Murlis , P . M ., Sec ; Rev . P . M . Holden , P . G . Chap .

Middx ., Chap . ; T . W . Heath , S . D . ; Dr . F . E . Pocock , P . M ., J . D . ; F . Delevante , P . M ., Org . ; E . Rogers , P . M ., I . G .: E . M . Lander , P . M ., D . C . ; J . H . Rutherglen , Asst . D . C ; G . A . Williams and J . M . Huish , Stwds . ; and R . Schofield , Tyler . The addresses to the Master , Wardens , and the general body of the brethren were not all delivered by the Installing Master ; the first being given

by Bro . Wood , P . M ., the second by the Installing Master , and the concluding oration by Bro . S . H . Parkhouse , P . M . and Treas . The Secretary announced that their I . P . M ., Bro . Pearson , had signified his intention of going up to the Festival of the Benevolent Institution as Steward for the lodge , and gave notice of motion for a vote from the lodge funds to be placed on Bro . Pearson's list . He also

intimated that Bro . Roberts , who had been that evening appointed J . W . ( but who vvas absent on account of illness ) had , in writing to say that it was his wish to take office , at the same time sent him a cheque for £ 10 ios . for Bro . Pearson ' s list ; an announcement which was received vvith applause . The Secretary having read various communications he had received , the lodge was closed , and the brethren

adjourned to the banquet room , where Bro . Woodmason proved himself to be * an excellent host , and , by his geniality , added much to the enjoyment of an excellent dinner . When the waiters had retired , the W . M . proceeded to propose the time-honoured loyal and Masonic toasts , customary on these occasions . After "The Queen and the Craft" and "The M . W . the

Grand Master " had been duly honoured , The Chairman said it vvas customary in that lodge to make the health of the Earl of Carnarvon a separate toast ; and he therefore asked the brethren to drink to " The Health of the Pro Grand Master , " whose work in Grand Lodge—he vvas sure all those vvho had had the privilege of witnessing it would agree vvith him—it was a treat to see .

In proposing " The Health of the Earl of Lathom , the Deputy Grand Master , and that of the rest of the Grand Officers , " the Chairman called on Bro . Clark , P . G . P ., to respond . Bro . Clark , in reply , said that , in the presence of so distinguished a Grand Officer as the brother on his right ( Bro . Cama , P . G . Treas . ) , he found himself in a somewhat

difficult position in being called on to respond for the Grand Officers . On behalf ot the Earl of Carnarvon , he would not say much , because , that lodge being named after the Pro Grand Master , it vvas a privileged toast ; but all who had seen that nobleman carrying on the work of Grand Lodge must feel it an enviable thing to belong to a lodge named after him . The Earl

of Lathom they all knew to be one of those good Masons who were always ready to be of assistance wherever assistance vvas required . The rest of the Grand Officers were all desirous of upholding the prestige of G . Lodge . It vvas very pleasing to find that so many young Masons vvere taking a deeper interest in the Craft than had hitherto been the case , and he thought that they all should take

their part in the management of Masonic work , vvhich was extended throughout the country and throughout the colonies . And for those who visited Grand Lodge it must - be a pleasure to see the manner in vvhich the business was conducted—how that friendly spirit prevailed vvhich had distinguished the Craft . Bro . Cama , P . G . Treas ., also added a few words ,

endorsing what Bro . Clark had said of the Earl of Carnarvon and Earl of Lathom in particular , and concluding by saying he vvas delighted to see in the chair of that lodge a brother who was an illustrious colleague of his own in the Province of Middlesex . Bro . Pearson , I . P . M ., on rising , said they all knew it meant , when he took the gavel in hand , that he vvas about

to propose "The Health of the W . M . " They were all delighted to see him in the chair ; he believed he was one of the oldest members of the lodge , and had gone through all the offices . Their W . M . was a great swell in the Province of Middlesex , and he vvas sure he had only to mention the health of the W . M . to call all the brethren to their legs . He would , therefore , content himself by calling

on them to drink Bro . Woodmason ' s health , and wish him a happy and prosperous year of office . In reply , the W . M . said he was proud of the position he had attained to . He had worked hard in the lodge . He was initiated in the Carnarvon Lodge on its first night , and he had worked in every office , and had done all in his power for the lodge , to which he vvas devoted heart and

soul . He hoped to do well in his year of office , with the . assistance of his officers , whom he knew to be good Masons . He vvas very proud that Sir Francis Burdett had done him the honour to give him office in the County of Middlesex . He did not believe in long speeches , but asked them to believe that he was sinderely grateful for the way in which his health had been drunk . "The Health of the Visitors" was proposed by the