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their lodge . The I . P . M . had reverted to the lodge of instructio ' n , and he could tell them that in two years they had passed 190 brethren through their books . As a young lodge they had also done a great deal to fuitherthe Queen ' s Westminster Charily Fund , which in two years had paid about no guineas to the Charities . In conclusion he a gain thanked them for the kind rece p ' . ion accorded his name .

"The Initiate" having been given , and responded lo in suitable terms by Bro . Delevanti , The Worshipful Master proposed "The I . P . M . and Installing Master , " observing that he wished the toast had fallen to better hands , for he felt he could not do justice to it . Before , however , he asked them to drink to Bro . H . C . Lambert's health , he would ask that brother to accept

from him , on behalf of the lodge , a P . M . 's jewel as a small token of the appreciation of the members of his valuable services during the past year . The I . P . M . had so ably performed his duties in the chair that the jewel was but his due . If he ( the W . M . ) could only perform the duties of W . M . half as well he should be well satisfied . Bro . H . C . Lambert , I . P . M ., thanked the W . M . and

brethren for the very kind manner in which his name had been introduced and received , and also for the cordial manner in which he had been supported during his year of office . If he had carried out his duties to their satisfaction , he was more than satisfied . He should also heartily thank Bro . Payne , P . M ., for the manner in which he had come forward to assist him . He accepted the jewel from the

members as a Masonic gift , for it would remind him ot those friends , with whom he had been connected for many years . He hoped his year had been a prosperous one for the lodge and a happy one for its members . He would mention one fact , and that was that the lodge had contributed 25 guineas to the Head-quarter ' s Fund , thus showing they were connected with , and had an interest in , their

regiment . He again thanked them , and as long ashe wore the jewel , he hoped he should be connected with their regiment and their lodge . Bro . Newman , P . P . G . W . Hants and Isle of Wight , in responding for "The Visitors , " which was proposed in felicitous terms by the W . M ., thanked the members very sincerely for the hospitality shown the visiting brethren .

When he heard that this lodge was to be started he thought it was a good thing and a wise idea . He could remember an uncle of his own who was an old Mason , who said he always liked to see volunteers in office in a lodge , for the ceremonies in that case were admirably conducted , as the officers were accustomed to move promptly at the word of command . It was the first time he had visited a Volunteer

lodge , but his expectations have been fully realised . He thanked them most heartily for the hospitality extended to him , and he hoped to have the pleasure at different times to see them in his own province , and more especially in the small island with which he was connected . Bros . Col . R . Wilde and Drysdale also replied . "The Past Masters" was next given , and responded

toby Bro . Probyn , P . M . Bros . Major G . Lambert , P . M ., Treas ., and G . Coop , P . M ., Sec , replied for the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary , " after which the Tyler ' s toast having been given , the brethren separated after a most enjoyable

evening . During the evening an excellent selection of music was given , under the direction of Bro . Delevanti , P . M ., Org ., assisted by Miss Camilla Page , and Bros . Weston , Pritchard , Prenton , Hambleton , E . Delevanti , Cornish , and F . Delevanti . —

THE ABBEY LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . — The brethren of this lodge assembled on the 12 th inst ., at the Town Hall , Westminster , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . William Sugg , P . P . G . D . of Wks . Surrey , and Bros . H . R . Baker and James Gibson , P . M . 1604 , respectively occupiedjthe Senior and Junior Wardens' chairs ; and the other officers present included Bros . W . H . Baker ,

P . M ., Treas . ; J . E . Shand , P . M ., Sec . ; Goffin , P . M ., S . D . ; H . M . DunstanJ . D . ; C . C . Piper , I . G . ; G . K . Welby Wheeler , Francis J . Smith , and H . Hambling , Stwds . ; and VV . Walkley , Tyler . The lay members present included Bros . J . E , Smith , J . E . Salway , F . Barker , C . Sweeting , T . Mussell , F . Charles , Cecil Mor . gan , Frank Morgan , Hayler , John Kent , Humphreys , R .

Wake , Rintoul , T . Cocks , Holder , Bartlett , and others . Bros . Burdett-Coutts , M . P ., P . M ., the first Master , S . G . D . Eng . ; the Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap . ; with John Sampson Peaise , represented Grand Lodge , and a numerous list of visitors—always a feature of The Abbey meetings—included Bros , the Rev . F . J . Foakes-Jackson , P . G . C ., and S . W . 859 ; the Rev . John H . Rose ; Cantle , P . M . ; E ,

J . D . Bromley , G . E . Saunders , J . W . 1257 ; Charles W . Hastings , Power , W . T . Potts , G . Livingstone , M . Bristow , J , Watkins , W . L . Seaman , W . Jones , R . Parkes , T . H . Hobbs , B . Brett , and E . St . Clair , the accomplished Master of the La France Lodge . The motion to confer on Bro . Spink , P . M . 177 , honorary membership was lost on the ballot .

After the lodge business , which included the initiation of Messrs . F . W . Smith and William Yapp , the brethren dined together , the W . M . being supported by Bros . Burdett-Coutts , M . P ., and Seager Hunt , M . P ., and the distinguished visitors from Grand Lodge . The toasts of "The Queen , " "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . Master , and the other Rulers of the Craft , " were

received with the customary enthusiasm . On behalf of "The Grand Officers , Past and Present , " Bro . John Sampson Pearse , P . G . D ., P . M . of the Brittania Lodge , responded . In the course of his reply , Bro . Pearse said that it was now about a quarter of a century ago since he had the pleasure of initiating the present distinguished W . M . of the Abbey Lodge , Bro . Sugg , into Freemasonry .

Bro . Burdett-Coutts , M . P ., who also responded , said he with pleasure availed himself of the opportunities to meet the brethren of the Abbey Lodge , whom he trusted would be drawn closer and closer in the bonds of affection and confraternity . He wished all present a most happy Christmas and a prosperous new year . In response to loud calls , Bro . Simpson , P . G . Chap ., also responded .

The Immediate Past Master , Bro . F . Seager Hunt , proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Master , " referring to his distinguished career in Masonry , and to the excellence of his work in the lodge . He was sure that the woik could not be better performed by any Master . One more conversant with the ritual of Freemasonry than Bro . Sugg would be difficult to find , and it was certain that during his year of office The Abbey Lodge would gain additional lustre .

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The toast was drunk with much enthusiasm . Bro . Sugg , in reply , said that it did not often fall to the lot of a Worshipful Master to hear himself spoken of in such flattering terms . He did not think he deserved all the encomiums which had been passed , but he was sure that the brethren would believe him when he said that everything he did was done for the benefit of the lodge . Though

to some , perhaps , he might appear a little arbitrary in the discharge of his duties , he worked with an honest purpose , and he asked them to receive his advice and direction with that conviction . At the last meeting of the lodge thsir Immediate Past Master , through a family bereavement , was not present with them . Now Bro . Hunt was with them again it afforded him much pleasure to pin on his breast

the Past Master ' s jewel of The Abbey Lodge . Bro . Seager Hunt , P . M . ( who was greeted with great applause ) , said he knew very well that his achievements in the lodge would not have gained for him the proud distinction that nig-ht conferred . Circumstances , which he need not then enter into , were against him during his year of office . But the very fact that he was unable to give that

attention to the duties of the chair which he ought to have done , enhanced the value of the gift which he had received at the hands of their Master . It would always be regarded by him as an evidence of the great affection and kindly disposition of the brethren of The Abbey Lodge . The Initiates , Bros . Frederick William Smith and Wm . Yapp responded in felicitous terms to the toast of their

heallh , and the Worshipful Master then gave the toast of " The Visitors , " coupled with the names of Bros . St . Clair , VV . M . 2060 ; the Revs . F . Foakes Jackson and John H . Rose , who severally returned thanks . The W . M . said he was quite sure that very ! few words were necessary to recommend the toast of "The Past Masters of The Abbey Lodge , " and he should couple with it

the names of Bros . Burdett-Coutts and W . H . Baker . Bro . Burdett-Coutts , who was loudly cheered , said the principle " whatever was worth doing was worth doing well , " applied especially in Freemasonry , for the work was inspiriting and beautiful . The great success of The Abbey Lodge was due in no small degree to their perfect working , and it seemed the object of each succeeding Master to

emulate the work of his predecessor . Bro . W . H . Baker , P . M ., said , as their Treasurer he took the opportunity of saying that the lodge was financially in a sound condition . They had money in hand to meet nearly all their liabilities and outstandingj assets , which would leave them with a good balance . Every lodge had to pass through some vicissitudes , but he hoped the day was far

distant when anything would occur to mar the prosperity of The Abbey Lodge of Westminster . Bro . Shand , P . M ., who , as Secretary , responded to the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary , " said he considered that he ought to be " au fait " with his duties , as being Secretary of another lodge—the City of Westminster —each of which met four times a year , he had the duties

repeated eight times annually , and the work of such a large lodge as The Abbey was no light task . His business , like the Treasurer ' s , was to a great extent a matter of figures , and he was happy that night to corroborate Bro . Baker ' s announcement of the soundness of their financial position . So lung as the brethren appreciated his services , so long he would give them with all his heart , but if they thought they could do better , he was ready to accept their command to

" right about turn . " The toast of " The Officers " was briefly responded to by the Wardens , and the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a conclusion . The pleasure of the evening- was greatly enhanced by songs given by Bros . Cantle , Newton , and Bartlett , the last-mentioned also very ably presiding at the pianoforte . The dinner was served by Bros . Bertram and Roberts , and the champagne was G . H . Mumms ' .

HARLESDEN LODGE ( No . 2098 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the National Schools , Harlesden , on Monday , the 5 th inst . Present : Bros . Arthur Ball , W . M . ; Goldney-Cary , S . W . ; Long , J . W . ; H . T . Reed , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . O . Lyon , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Levick , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; Major C . A . Cooper , I . P . M . ; Rev . H . Courtney Atwool , S . D . ; O . C . Kobson , J . D . ; Haggeldine , I . G . ; Wedlake , Bell , Cross , Hughes , Staples , Kemp , and others . Visitors : Bros . Adlard , P . D . D . G . M . Punjab , and Bernard , P . M . 620 ( I . C . )

The ordinary routine business being concluded , Bro . Thomas Layton , W . M . 166 , was proposed and elected as a joining member , and was then introduced to the lodge , receiving a cordial greeting . Three gentlemen were balloted for as candidates for initiation , and unanimously admitted , Mr . Done , being in attendance , wasintroduced , and received the benefit of initiation at the hands of the W . M ., whose working deserved all praise . An enjoyable evening , lightened by song and recitation , was then spent .

UNITED NORTHERN COUNTIES LODGE ( No . 2128 ) . —A regular meeting of this young and flourishing lodge was held at 8 a , Red Lion-square , Holborn , on Thursday , the 8 th instant , when there were present Bros . W . F . Smithson , W . M . j J . S . Cumberland , I . P . M .: Masters , S . W . ; W . J . Giller , P . M ., as J . W . ; Bullock , Sec ; T . Carr , J . D . ; Bolas , I . G . ; T . W . Tew , P . G . M .

West Yorks ; Carr , P . M . ; Ratliffe , P . M . ; Wright , Lee , Keates , Brunt , Lock , and Mills , Tyler . Visitors Bros . H . Smith , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . West Yorks ; John Barker , P . P . G . S . of W . West Yorks ; T . Winn , P . P . G . S . of W . West Yorks ; W . Harrop , P . P . G . D . West Yorks ; J . W . Fourness , P . G . Treas . West Yorks ; Francis , P . G . Stwd ; Heagarty , J . D . 907 ; Walshaw ,

P . P . G . D . of C . N . and E . Yorks ; Stott , Org . 66 7 ; and Harris , 88 9 . The lodge was opened , when the minutes of the last regular lodge and of a subsequent emergency lodge were read and confirmed . Bro . Cumberland , P . iVl ., then proposed as an honorary member of the lodge , Bro . the Rev . T . Cartwright Smyth , D . D ., P . D . G . M . Eastern Archipelago ,

G . Chap ., for the distinguished services the Rev . Doctor has rendered to Freemasonry in various parts of the world . This was seconded in very eLquent terms by Bro . T . W . Tew , P . G . M . West Yorks , and carried with acclamation . Bros . Keates and Brunt were passed to the

Second Degree by the W . M ., assisted by the I . P . M ., who gave the tracing board . A scroll was then taken for the W . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year , when Bro . Masters , S . W ., was elected to the former , and Bro . Carr , P . M ., to the latter office by the unanimous vote of the brethren . Auditors were appointed . A sum of money

was unanimously voted from the lodge funds to provide a P . M . ' s jewel to be presented to Bro . Smithson , W . M ., for his valuable services during the past year . The election of Tyler was postponed . Bro . Cumberland reported that , in obedience to the wishes of the brethren at the last lodge , he had bought at Bro . George Kenning ' s a M . M . apron and morocco leather case , inscribed— " Presented to Bro .

William Henry Bullock , jun ., by the members of the United Northern Counties Lodge , No . 2128 , as a mark of their esteem . " This had been handed to Bro . VV . H . Bullock , jun ., the first initiate , who expressed his thanks for the gift , and who was leaving England on a long voyage . The brethren expressed their satisfaction with what had been dune .

" Hearty good wishes were given by the visitors present , and all business being ended the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren met at the Inns of Court Hotel , where Bro . Gosden had provided a most excellent supper , which was very well served . The W . M . proposed the toasts of "The Oueen " and

"Ihe M . W . ihe Grand Master , Pro and D . G . M ., and other Grand Officers , Present and Past . " The latter toast was responded to by Bro . Francis , P . G . Stwd . Bio . Tew proposed "The Visitors" in very happy terms , offering them a most fraternal welcome to Lodge 212 S .

The D . P . G . Master of West Yorks and other brethren responded . Bro . Smithson , W . M ., then proposed "The Health of Bro . Masters , VV . M . elect , " and thanked him and the other officers of the lodge for the ready and valuable assistance he had received from them during his year of office , and expressed his satisfaction that the brethren had

elected so worthy a brother to fill the chair during the ensuing year . The Worshipful Master elect responded in most feeling terms , and thanked the W . M . for his kind and encouraging remarks , and the brethren for their warm reception of them . He said they might rely upon him to do his best—if blessed with health—during the coming 12 months , and to maintain

the good name the lodge had already gained . He was glad to know that there were in the lodge so many good men and true , and he impressed upon the brethren to be equally careful in the future in proposing gentlemen for initiation , as the strength of the lodge did not consist on its numbers but on the high character of those admitted .

Bro . Cumberland , I . P . M ., then proposed "The Heallh of the VV . M ., Bro . Smithson , " who , he said , was held in such high esteem by them all . Bro . Smithson thanked the brethren for the kind reception he at all times received from them , and said how happy his year of office had been to him . Other toasts followed .

Bro . atott ( a visitor ) kindly presided at the piano , and also sang two songs , much to the delight of the company . Several other brethren contributed very much to the pleasure of the evening by songs , & c , after which the Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren separated , after spending , both in the lodge and afterwards , a most instructive and enjoyable evening .

WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above veteran lodge took place on the 4 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street . Bro . John G . Milboume , W . M ., presided , assisted by the following officers and brethren : Bros . A . Ueal , I . P . M . ; G . Davies , P . M ., H . Syer , P . M . ; R . Smith , P . M . ; T . Hutton , P . M ., Treas . ; N . Brown

, P . M ., Sec ; C . Jolly , P . M ( Hon . ); W . Tailby , S . W . H . Grice , J . W .: J . Bell , S . D . ; L . Chasteaneuf , J . D . ; J . Mattey , I . G . ; W . G . Abbey , 5 ; J . Saunderson , P . M . 700 ; C . J . Carter , 1472 ; and some 40 brethren of the lodge . 1 he lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . James O . Welch , and ,

proving unanimous , he was initiated into Masonry in good style by the W . M ., who was ably assisted b y his officers . " Hearty good wishes " having been tendered , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshments , and , on re-assembling round the social board , the VV . M . gave the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts , which were loyally responded to by the brethren . The usual loyal

toasts followed , the clear , incisive eloquence of the VV . M . being heard to perfection in giving them , while the responses generally were well to the point . The songs and reciting that helped to pass the pleasant hours was most enjoyable , and the W . M . and brethren parted with hearty expressions of goodwill for " A Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year . "

SUNDERLAND—St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 80 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Park Terrace , on Tuesday afternoon , the 13 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . T . Atkinson , presided , and among those present were Bros . CM . Wake , VV . M . 97 ; R . Singleton , I . P . M . 97 ; A . T . Munro , P . P . G . S . B . ; H . H . Pinkney , VV . M . 1389 ; Rev . J . J . Brown , VV . M . 2039 ; T . Henderson ,

P . P . G . S . B . ; W . H . Sharp , P . M . 94 ; T . Mitchinson P . P . D . D . of C ; T . Elwen , P . P . G . D . ; D . P . HuntW , P . M . So j T . E . Nelson , P . P . G . P . ; J . J . Wilson , P . P . G . Stwd . ; J . A . Ross , W . M . 4 S 1 ; Jas . Dobson , P . M . 80 ; J . D . Todd , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . J . Clay , P . G . D . ofC ; R . W . Halfnight , P . P . G . D . ; Geo . Lord , P . P . G . D . ) G . W . Bain , S . W . 949 ; A . Peters , S . W . 13 S 9 ; E .

Turnbull , 4 S 1 ; 1 ' . Pearson , and others . The W . M . elect , Bro . John Nicholson , S . W ., was presented for installation by Bro . M . Douglas , P . M . 8 o , P . P . G . D . The ceremony of installation was admirably performed by Bro . H . J . Turnbull , P . M ., P . J . G . W . The newly installed VV . M . afierwards invested the following officers

Bros . 1 . Atkinson , I . P . M . ; James Hudson , S . W . ; Richd . Todd , J . W . ; T . Elven , P . P . G . D . ; W . Hawdon , P . M . ( absent ) , Sec . ; P . W . A . Percy , S . D . ; J . Freyde , l . D . ; H . J . Turnbull , P . J . G . W ., D . of C . ; G . Bigelon , I . G . ) J . VV . Brown , Tyler ; S . Rackley , T . Burlinson , T . Gibbons , and J . M . Chatt , Stwds . In the absence of Bro . Hawdon , Bro . J . Mitchinson , P . M ., officiated as Secretary .

SUNDERLAND . —Phoenix Lod ge ( No . 94 ) . — The annual session of the above lodge for the installation of W . M . and the investiture of officers was held on the 7 th inst ., in the lodge room , Freemasons' Hall , Queen-street . A large number of members were present Trom several parts of the Province of Durham , and from each of the