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Gould and Brethren , —I have to thank you very heartily ; you , Bro . Gould , for the way in which you have made reference to me , and you , brethren , for the way in which you have received my name . 1 can assure you all that I am most sensible of the great honour done me by my brethren of the Moira Lodge by electing me to this chair , and I trust that I may be enabled to fulfil its duties during the ensuing year

with honour and satisfaction to the lodge and myself . I little thought , brethren , when I was initiated in this lodge about 10 years ago , that I was in my own person effecting a junction between two chains of events , of which the first links had been forged many years ago by the hand of Lord Moira himself . But , on looking into the family history , I found that almost at the very time when his lordship became

patron of this lodge , and took its welfare in charge , he also gave my grandfather , whose namesake I am , a commission in his then Majesty's Royal Regiment of Artillery , and I actually hold in my hand at the present moment the very document under Lord Moira ' s own signature , in which he announced that fact to my grandfather . Now , brethren , you will recognise the genius and foresight of Lord Moira ,

for had it not been for that commission in the Artillery which shaped nearly the whole course of my grandfather ' s life , it is most probable that he and my grandmother would never have met , and that if I had been anyone at all at this present time , it would have been another person altogether , and not in this chair . Hence you will see that Lord Moira not only had the then present welfare of the lodge in

view , but also made provision for the supply of initiates at so great a distance of time as nearly ioo years to come . I have ventured to trouble you with this fragment of my family history , because I am proud to think that owing to the honour done me by my election to the chair , it may be regarded also as a small detail of the history of the lodge itself . I again thank you , brethren , very heartily for the

cordiality with which you have received me , in taking my place in the position to which you have elected me . With the toast of " The Visitors " were associated the names of Bros . C . T . Tyler , P . M . 1395 , and the Rev . J . H . Smith , P . M . 279 , P . P . G . Chap . Leicester and Rutland , who severally replied . Bro . R . F . Gould returned thanks for "The Past Masters , " and Bro . Ernest Greiner , S . W ., for "The

Officers . " It may be added that the musical arrangements , under the direction of Bro . Henry Lindsey , were of an exceptionally high character , the services of the following artistes having fortunately been secured : Miss Maggie Purvis , Madame Annie Buckland , Messrs . Wingrove Ives , Arthur Payne , H . R . A . Robinson , and Bro . Charles Stevens , P . M . 1 793 .

St . Luke ' S Lodge ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting of this old-established lodge ( consecrated in 17 G 5 ) was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 5 th inst ., when there were present Bros . A . Saunders , W . M . ; F . Stutlield , S . W . ; J . W . Sharpe , J . D . ; E . Wilts , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Markland , P . M ., Steward ; T . Bowler , Tyler ; H . Mann , jun ., P . M . ; W . J . Forscutt , P . M . ; J . Maples , P . M . ;

W . H . Tucker , LP . H . ; S . E . Storr , R . S . llling , J . H . Beauchamp , R . Bartholomew , and V . Honour . Visitors : Bros . S . J . Derham , S . W . 1622 ; J . Bishop , 1 744 ; and R . T . West , 1744 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . in an excellent manner passed Bro . S . E . Storr , and afterwards raised Bros . J . H . Beauchamp ,

victor Honour , and R . S . llling . After the lodge was closed the brethren adjourned for refreshment . The W . M . gave with commendable brevity the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were cordially received . Bro . Tucker , I . P . M ., in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " stated that he was a very nonular member and

well known in the Masonic world . He did his utmost for the lodge and up to the present time had done everything to the satisfaction of the brethren . The Worshipful Master , in reply , stated that he hoped for plenty of initiates , and with the assistance of his officers would do his best to carry out his duties with satisfaction to himself and the brethren .

The W . M . gave "The Visitors , " a toast which he said was always received with enthusiasm , and in giving them a hearty welcome hoped they would come again . Bro . Derham , S . W ., in reply , stated that he had known the W . M . for many years and the short time he ( the W . M . ) had been in the Craft he had acquitted himself ably in the working .

Bros . John Bishop and West also replied . The Worshipful Master , in suitable terms , proposed " The Health of the Past Masters . " Bro . Maples , in reply , stated that through ill-health he had not been in a Masonic lodge for some time , but he always made a point of attending the lodge on the first Monday in December , as that was the day 30 years ago

when he was iniiated in the lodge . Bro . Witts also replied , and urged the younger members to join lodges of instruction . Bros . Markland , Forscutt , and Tucker also replied in a few well-chosen remarks . The toait of " The Officers" was next given by the W . M ., who remarked that Bro . Stutlield , S . W ., was well up in all the Degrees , and when he was elected to the chair

he would make an excellent W . M . Bros . Stutlield , and Sharpe , J . D ., suitably responded . During the evening the toast of " The Masonic Press " was given , coupled with the name of our representative , who responded . The Tyler's toast ended a pleasant evening . The following vocally entettained the brethren : Bros . Saunders , Storr , Witts , Tucker , and llling .

Kennington Lodge iNo . 1381 ) . —This rapidly increasing lodge met at the Horns favern , Kennington Park , on the Oth inst ., when there were present , among others , Bros . Dennis , W . M . ; Lundie , S . W . ; Heard , J . W . ; George Everett , P . M ., P . G . Treas , Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Colwell , I . G . ; Hopkins , Org . ; H . Higgins , P . M . ; Cant . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ;

C . H . Kohler , P . M . ; Cockburn , P . VI . ; R . La Feuillade , P . M . ; W . W . Westley , P . M . ; and Foale , P . M . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . H . Sampson , T . Motterhead , and T . Scott were raised , and Bro . G . Reddish passed , both ceremonies being well performed . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

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Bro . George Everett , P . G . Treas ., acknowledged al length , and in his accustomed genial manner , "The Health of the Grand Officers . " Bro . W . W . Westley , acting I . P . M ., proposed the toast of "The W . M . " He said , that Bro . Dennis that evening had discharged his duties excellently , the working of the third ceremony being particularly well performed . The Worshipful Master's year of office was rapidly drawing to

a close , but it had been by no means an uneventful one . This pledge having been warmly received , the W . M . returned thanks . " The Visitors " followed , and this toast was responded to in fluent language by Bro . ilerry , P . M ., P . Z ., & c . In giving " The Past Masters , ' - ' the W . M . spoke in terms of the highest commendation of Bro . Westley , the acting I . P . M . The W . M . said that he owed a great deal

to that brother , whose kindness and painstaking tuition as Preceptor to the No . 13 S 1 lodge of instruction had been most valuable to those membeers seeking Masonic instruction in its best form . In conclusion , he coupled the toast with the name of Bro . Westley , who acknowledged in modest terms this special recognition of his services . " The Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers " followed . The W . M ., in speaking of the first-named brother , said that he was sorry to see that he was far from well . No . 13 S 1 was

under great obligations to Bro . Everett ; the lodge was in a highly successful position mainly through that distinguished brother ' s exertions . Bro . Stuart , as their Secretary for nearly 19 years , was entitled to their best thanks . The W . M . then spoke at length upon the services of the officers . This toast having been acknowledged by Bros . Everett , Stuart , Lundie , and Heard , the proceedings terminated . During the evening Bros . Hopkins , Lundie , Cockburn , and others vocally entertained the brethren .

Cl'iChtqn Lodge ( No . 1641 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall on Saturday , the 17 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Thos . Roe , W . M . ; Elphege Janau , S . W . ; R . J . Vincent , P . M ., J . W . ; J . H . Watson , Treas . ; V . T . Murche , P . M ., Sec . ; G . King , S . D . ; R . Sykes , J . D . ; T . Nettleship , I . G . ; E . J . Day , Org . ; W . Briant and G . Gill , P . M ., Stwds . ; G . Harrison , Tyler ; D . D . Mercer ,

P . M ., P . G . P . ; G . M . Hamilton , I . P . M . ; T . Weeks , P . M . ( Hon . ); R . Greenwood , P . M . ; S . H . Gotdschmidt , P . M . ; R . J . Voisey , P . M . ; J . W . Thomas , P . P . G . S . B . ; P . A . Nairne , P . M ., G . D . ; J . H . Stunt , P . M . ; H . W . Prior , C . H . Stone , W . H . Barratt , T . G . Ball , W . Binns , A . H . Warran , G . Rankin , O . L . Finch , J . T . Evans , J . J . Elliott , H . R . Redmond , E . Ballantine , G . L . Henderson , E . H . Nelson , T . A . Organ , C . Castle , T . S . Cookes , I .

W . Melton , C . P . Hodgson , H . Redman , G . Russell , and S . Cresswell . The visitors were Bros . H . Garrod , P . G . P . ; J . Page , 137 ; A . England , 121 G ; F . Collins , 11 O 5 ; T . Smith , P . M . 30 ; H . Taylor , J . D . 1347 ; H . Bu < 5 , iS «> , P . G . Std . Br . ; T . W . Yates , 1090 ; E . J . Morgan , 2030 ; T . G . Wells , 165 S ; J . Bate , D . C . 1507 ; W . J . Pope , 913 ; W . A . Kidson , 2393 ; J . Baldwin , 2343 ; Chas . Wilson , W . M . 1329 ; T . A . Hill , P . M . 1347 ; G . W .

Pans , 1922 ; H . Testard , S . W . 20 G 0 ; D . Chartens , 2319 , W . Ave ry , 4 63 ; and F . Williams , P . M . 101 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Report of the Audit Committee was next presented , adopted , and entered upon the minutes , which showed a substantial balance in the hands of the Treasurer , and gave rise to hearty congratulations . The ballot was nest taken for Mr . E . H . Nelson , which , proving unanimous in his favour , he was afterwards initiated in an

excellent manner by the W . M ., Bro . Roe . Bro . E . Janau , S . W . and W . M . elect , was next presented by Bro . D . D . Mercer , P . G . P ., to the W . M ., to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , which ceremony was performed in a highly complimentary manner by Bro . T . Roe , W . M ., who afterwards gave the addresses most impressively . Bro . E . Janau , W . M ., then invested his officers as follows : Bros . R . J . Vincent , P . M ., S . W . ; George King , J . W . ; J . H . Watson , Treas . ; V . T . Murche , P . M ., Sec ; P . A . Nairne , G . D ., D . C . ; R . Sykes , S . D . ; T . Nettleship ,

J . D . ; W . Briant , I . G . ; G . Gill , P . M ., A . D . C . ; C . H . Stone and J . T . Evans , Stewards ; and G . Harrison , Tyler . A candidate having been proposed for initiation , Bro . T . Roe , I . P . M ., gave the following notice of motion : " That the honorary membership of the lodge be conferred upon Bro . R . J . Voisey , P . M ., for his eminent services given to the lodge since its consecration . " The business of the lodge ended , the brethren adjourned

to an excellent banquet , supplied by Mrs . Venables , the proprietress , in hec usual superb style . lhe W . M . presented the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . The toast of "The ProG . M ., Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the Worshipful Master remarked , was one which deserved the highest approval from all the brethren on account of the vast amount of labour bestowed for the benefit of the Craft .

They had present that evening no less than four Grand Officers , which was a great honour , especially as Bros . Nairne , G . D ., and D . D . Mercer , P . G . P ., were members of the Crichton Lodge . He could not but remark upon the splendid gathering at last Grand Lodge meeting , and see the admirable and gracious manner in which the Pro Grand Master , Earl Lathom , presided . The toast was drunk most cordially .

In replying , Bro . P . A . Nairne , on behalf of the Grand Officers , most heartily thanked the brethren for such a reception , and said it was perfectly clear to the minds of our rulers , when , some lO years ago , they granted the warrant to the Cri . hton Lodge , they were confident of the success that would attend it . That confidence and appreciation reposed in the founders had been fully realised , and found the lodge in its present prosperous state . The

hospitality of the lodge was greatly appreciated by the Grand Ollicers . Bro . Roe , I . P . M ., next presented the toast of "The W . M ., " remarking the great plea-sure it gave him in doing so . The manner he had performed the various duties advancing to the chair , and the exemplary manner he had carried them out when installed was most convincing that he would make a worthy Master .

In responding , the Worshipful Master returned his best thanks . There were three points which mostly struck him at the present time . First , it was a great honour to be Master of a lodge ; secondly , especially that of his mother lodge ; and , thirdly , when the Mastership was that of the Crichton . He was mindful of the honour done him , and it would be his greatest aim to render the beautiful ritual in the best possible manner .

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The Worshipful Master next gave the toast of " The Installing Master , Bro . Roe . " They had all witnessed his admirable working for 12 months , all knew his worth , and a more genial brother could not have filled the chair , and carried out the duties more thoroughly . He ( the W . M . ) had followed him for the last 15 years in the lodge , and he would endeavour to emulate him . It now gave him the

greatest possible pleasure to pin to his breast the jewel unanimously voted him as a token of the love and esteem of the brethren , wishing him long life to wear it in the Crichton Lodge . Bro . Roe replied , and said the kindness he had received from the brethren almost overpowered him . He had had a

most happy year of office , and felt he was receiving at the hands of the brethren more than he deserved . He most heartily thanked them all , and wa- > confident that the lodge under the present Master and such an array of capable officers would prove a most successful year . That splendid jewel would be treasured by him , tie trusted , for many years , and remind him of their appreciation of his humble

. The toast of " The Initiate " was given most appropriately , and , in an intellectual speech , suitably responded to . That of "The Visitors" followed , the W . M ., in the name of the lodge , giving them all a most hearty greeting , and spoke of the honour the brethren felt in welcomiag such an array .

This was most suitably replied to by Bros . Smith , P . M . 30 ; C . Wilson , W . M . 1329 ; and H . Testard , S . W . 20 O 0 . The toast of '' The Past Masters" was received most cordially , and responded to by Bro . Goldschmidt , P . M ., very ably . The W . M . next gave the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary , " remarking upon their valuable services rendered

to the lodge , and that he was most grateful to them for accepting office . Both brethren most suitably replied , acknowledging the honour done them , and the great pleasure in serving the lodge to the best of their ability . "That of "The Officers" followed in high terms of

praise from the W . M ., and most ably replied to by Bro . Vincent , S . W . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most successful meeting . An excellent programme was provided under the able Organist , Bro . Day , the artistes being Bros . Vincent , Stunt , Nettleship , Castle ( clarionet ) , Russell , and Rankin ( reciter ) .

Shepherd ' s Bush Lodge ( No . 1828 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Bush Hotel , Shepherd ' s Bush , W ., when there were present Bros . C . Vandyk , W . M . ; J . Rossdale , S . W . ; P . Walvogel , J . W . ; W . Williams , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Josey , P . M ., Sec ; J . Allman , P . AI ., D . C ; A . Baker , P . M . ; F . Mander , P . M . ; Pierpomt , P . M . ; Weinel , P . M . ;

Breilbart , P M . ; Bryett , P . M . ; H . P . Gilbert , P . M . ; Bull , J . Vandyk , J . Hewett , Marsh , Ayres , W . Watts , Jones , Mart , and Jones . Visitors : Bros . Mitchell , 1273 ; Newell , Sub ; H . Lovegrove , P . M . 204 S ; Cousins , 172 ; Wolff , 2090 ; H . Richaidson , 1602 ; Welford , P . M . 735 ; Mulvey , P . M . 2202 , P . P . G . S . B . Surrey ; Abrahams , 1017 ; Davis , P . M . 1017 ; Gillingham , P . M . 1258 ; Avery , P . M . 511 ; F . West , 2090 ; Hardingc , 1017 ; Webb , 174 1 ;; and Baker , 2000 .

The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , Bro . Hewett was raised . Bro . Rossdale was then installed as W . M ., and appointed and invested the following officers : Bro ° . Walvogel , S . W . ; Hagen , J . W . ; Williams , P . M ., Treas . ; Mander , P . M ., Sec . ; Allman , P . M ., S . D . ; MarxI . G . ;

, Ayres , D . C ; Hewett , Steward ; and Goddard , P . M ., Tyler . The W . M . initiated Messrs . Ernest and Alfred H . Jones in a very efficient manner . A satisfactory balancesheet was presented and adopted . A Past Master ' s jewel , which had been unanimously voted to Bro . C Vandvk was

presented to him , after which the lodge was closed . The labours of the evening being ended , the brethren partook of a very substantial banquet , provided by Bro . W . Watts , at the Bush Hotel . The usual loyal toasts were given and many excellent speeches delivered , and a most enjoyable evening passed .

Gallery Lodge ( No . 1928 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 17 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , when there were present Bros . E . C Peacock , W . M . ; W . T , Perkins , I . P . M . ; C K . Moore , S . W . ; John C Manning , J . W . ; H . Massey , Treas . ; Jas . Minstrel , Sec . ; Chas . Lock , S . D . ; H . J . Sanderson , J . D . ; Geo . Tarran , D . C ; P . W . Husk , I . G . ; E . A .

Peachey , S . James , T . M . Mendle , and R . S . Masson , Stwds . ; H . Wright , P . M . ; W . M . Duckworth , P . M . ; H . E . F . Bussey , P . M . ; J . C . Duckworth , P . M . ; Brodie , Baines , Syles , Vincent , Gowing , While , Pattison , Fisher , Barras , Lane , Piell , Kirby , Dodds , Kent , Saunders , Alacintyre , Hunter , Irvine , Bettany , Cooke , J . Moore , and Ribbons ; and among the visitors were Bros . G . J . Wade , 219 ; W . J . Fisher , S . W . 2190 ; W . F . Welsman , LD . isSy ;

h . J . Home , P . M . and Sec . 227 : W . Ebbetts , W . M . 2190 , P . G . S . ; Richd . Eve , 1 , P . G . Treas . ; A . F . Asher , P . M . 1305 ; E . M . Money , P . M . 23 , P . G . S . ; T . M . Clark , 2132 ; E . C . Massey , P . AI , 1297 ; Fred . Bevan , S . W . 170 G ; W . I ) . Martin , K 12 O ; Sir Somers Vine , 2190 , P . G . D . ; A . N . Catmur , 23 ; Temple Saxe , 2190 ; and E . J . Wood , 2272 .

After the conclusion of the ordinary lodge business , which included passing Bro . John While to the Second Degree , the ceremony of installing the S . W ., Bro . C . K . Moore into the chair of K . S . was performed in a most impressive manner by the outgoing W . M ., Bro . Peacock . Tne following is the list of officers for the ensuing year invested by tne new W . M .: Bros . E . E . Peacock , I . P . M . ; J . C

Manning , S . W . ; C . Lock , J . W . ; W . M . Duckworth , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Minstrell , P . AI ., Sec ; H . J . Sanderson , S . D . ; P . \ V . Husk , J . D . ; G . Tarran , I . G . ; H . Massey , P . M ., D . C . ; B . Striem , Asst . D . C . ; A . E . Peachey , Org . ; Samuel James , R . S . Masson , H . J . Fisher , and F . W . Brodie , Stewards ; and James Very , Tyler . After the investment of the ollicers had been completed , Bro . Peacock delivered the usual addresses to the Master , Wardens , and

brethren in masterly style , and the newly-installed Master presented to him , in the name of the lodge , a handsome Past Maser's jewel , which he acknowledged in appropriate terms , after which the lodge was closed with the customary formalities . The brethren subsequently dined together , and at the conclusion of an excellent dinner , the customary loyal and Masonic toasts occupied the brethren to a late hour .