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Darling , J . D . ; VV . Goulding , I . G . j W . Duncan , Director of Ceremonies ; E . S . Cockton , Organist ; A Burch , Steward ; 6 . Harrison , Tyler ; D . A . Ross , P . M ; T . Cull , P . M . ; A . E . Mullins . Jesse Masters , J . H . Day . H . Penniek , J . J . Morse , jun ., J . Wood , D . S . Whitcher , C . Pinnack . ' R . T . Nutman , G . H Richards . VV . G . Hales , T . 1 . Dean , R . Mann . E . H .

Mitchell , K . Harris , R . T , Beard , H . Masters , A . Faulos , j . Brown , J _ . Pullen , W . Schuymer , H . Burman , C . Thomp s ,, n , and C . Thompson , jun . Visitors : Bros . -VV . L Dickson . 5 S ; F . Wood , 16 S 1 : C . Legg , 2331 ; G . Red dish , 13 S 1 : H . 11 . Brown , S . VV . 1227 : S . Burridge , i : j 22 j r . M . Stamp , igoi ; C . Wise . P . M . 115 S ; A . C ClouS 1260 : J . H . Pugh , 2272 j G . Highland , 13 G 3 ; VV

J . Short , 1 GO 2 ; H . VV . Percy . P . M . 1 S 53 j A . Silmon , " 1622 ; J . D . Chandler , 10 S 2 ; B . Wynne , P . M . 1853 ; G . F . Rice , I . W . 155 <; r . Morris , 902 ; S . Rashleigh , | . W . 1902 ; G . J . Freane , 54 S ; W . R . Wright , 124 ; J . C . Ashdjwn , 115 SJ C . Lawrence , 2333 ; C . IT . Stone , S . W . 507 ; J . H . Laing , I G . 231 ; S . C . Bateman , I . G . 1707 ; H . Dawson , I 17 S ; P . C . Rufus , I . G . 901 ; E . S . White ,

P . M . 902 ; G . H . Reynolds , P . M . 1614 ; G . P . Channing , 19 S 7 ; C . Beaumont , P . M . 901 , P . P . A . G D . C . Essex ; F . W . Upton , J . D G 19 : A . R . Cranch , P . M . 121 G ; J . Hooper , P . M . 1320 ; F . A . Powell , P . M . 457 ; F . Burnun , 19 S 7 ; and J . J . Wright , VV . M . 10 / 81 . The minutes of the previous regular and emergency meetings were read and confirmed . The report of the

Audit Committee was received , adopted , and entered on the minutes , showing the lodge to be in a flourishing condition , there being a substantial balance . A ballot was taken for Messrs . A . Faulds , R . T . Beard , and VV . IT . Masters , which proved unanimous in their favour , and they were afterwards initiated in a complimentary manner . Bro . J . Wynne , S . VV . and W . M . elect , was next presented by Bro . G . M .

IC . Hamilton , P . M ., to the VV . M ., to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , which was carried out in a praiseworthy manner by Bro . Boret , VV . M . The newly-installed W . M . next appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . J . Whitehead , S . W . ; G . II . L . Renton , J . W . ; G . W . Perry , P . M ., Treasurer ; G . M . E . Hamilton , P . M ., Secretary ; R . Darling ,

S . D . j W . Goulding , J . D . j A . Burch , I . G . j VV Duncan , D . C . j A . E . Mullins , A . D . C . j E . S . Cockton , Org . ; J . Pullen and B . Mann , Stwds . j and G . Harrison , Tyler . The addresses ware most ably rendered by Bro . G . M . E . Hamilton , Sec . A splendid banner was presented tothe lodge in the name of Bro . J . Wynne , W . M ., by Bro . W . Duncan , D . C , to whom a most hearty vote of thanks wasaccordrd for the deep interest he took in thewelfarcol

this his mother lodge . Bro . Duncan most suitably ackno . vledgcd the compliment . Propositions were handed to the Secretary for a joining member and an initiate , which augurs well to keep up the reputation of the lodge , ( expressions of deep sympathy were shown with Bro . J . Whitehead , J . W ., in his deep trouble . The business of the lodge ended , the brethren adjourned

loan excellent banquet in the large hall , supplied in Bro . Pearce ' s usual recherche style . Banquet ended , the usual loyal and Masonic toas ' s were given right royally , and as loyally received . The Worshipful Master , in presenting the toast of " The Pro Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " remarked upon the

immense amount of time they gave so readily for the furtherance of Freemasonry in general . The next toast was that of " The W . M ., " which , as Bro . lioret , I . P . M ., icmarked , was to his mind the toast of the evening . He had been elected to that honourable position hy the unanimous vote of the lodge , and the brethren could not have chosen a Master more worthy , in fact to his ( the

1 . P . M . ' s ) mind the most useful , and one who would not presume on his office . He was , indeed , glad to hand over the reins of government , and asked the brethren to rise and drink enthusias'ically and with bumpers . The VVorshipful Master , in reply , said he could not find words adequately to express his thanks for such kind remarks , in fact , more , hc thought , than he deserved , but he

promised he would endeavour to his utmost to deserve all that had been said of him . His had been a most happy bme , and he hoped in future that that happiness would continue , and his pledge to the brethren would be his very otst endeavour for the benefit of Mount Edgcumbe Lodge . I'he toast of " The Initiates " followed , the W . M . stating no lod ge could long exist without good and true men

join'ng , in fact it would in time become barren . That evening three gentlemen had been initiated , coining with good credentials , and he felt confident that they would go on in the way that they seemed to have attended to the splendii ritual , and prove themselves worthy of the honourable Craft to which they belonged , and that they would endeavour to become more and more acquainted with its

tenets . lircs . Faulds , Bend , and H . Masters each responded in a very suitable manner . In proposing the toast of "The I . P . M ., " the W . M . said it was a great honour to him , for Bro . Bont hid had ? most succis ^ lul year of ollice , both as regards excellent initiates , and especially financially . His dut ' es had been tarried out highly satisfactorily , lt gave him the greatest

pleasure and it was a great privilege to piesent him the handsoine jewil , voted by the brethen , he so richly deserved , a ' iu which he hoped would adorn his breast for many years now that he had come to that side of the table among the ' •^ cellent array of Past Masters of Mount Edgcumbe Lod ge . Hro . Boret , in response , heartily thanked the b ethren l » r their most kind expressions toward him , and for the

¦ T'lcndid jewel voted him after his year of office . He woultl Very largely attribute his success to the great kindness and " support that had been so largely extended to him . It was somewhat with diffidence he undertook the duties of W . M ., '" it , fur the reason just stated , it had proved successful '' ¦ yond his own expectations . He most heartily thanked ali lor such cordiality . I he W . M . , WM j ,. lVe t ) le toast ,, [ <• * n * ,. Visitors , " which *» s most cordially given and received . 'Lie W . M . said he

. "aid not refrain from mentioning such worthy and distinguished brethren among them , but one in particular he " mintiun , that was Bro . J . Laing , who had so | , cnerou > l y beautified and adorned the banquet table with verg retns and ( lowers . He most heartily thanked him for *> u * kin ' ness . . 'kos . Wright , Wise , Masters , Percy , Wynne , Powell , '" "Per , and White most suitably replied . ¦ speciall y pertinent were the remarks from Bro . Wynne ,

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P . M ., who said that the W . M . and he had been brought up from infancy and thesame cradle ingreatlove for each other , and now he had seen him installed in that honourable position he trusted that that love might become even more fervent . liro . Laing said the little service he had done the W . M . was a labour of love , and he was delighted to do the same .

lhe toast cf "The Past Masters , " coupling with it the names of the Secretary and Treasurer , was most enthusiastically received , for those brethren had so ably performed their duties in the past , and were ever ready to give assistance and instruction to all that required it . The VV . M . congratulated himself upon having such an excellent Treasurer and Secretary . Bro . G . Hamilton , Secretary , responded most ably on

behalf of thc Treasurer ancl himself , and said it was a great pleasure to him and all the Past Masters to render what assistance they could to further the advancement of the lodge . Bro . Ross , P . M ., the oldest Past Master present , being of over 20 years standing , commented on the rapid strides the lodge had made , and certainly with great lustre to itself ; bu * . he must ever speak upon one point too often lost sight

of , and that was not sufficient attention was paid as to the selection of members . He was proud to state that such was not the case in the Mount Edgcumbe Lodge . The Worshipful Master next gave " The Officers , " and complimented himself and the lodge upon having such a capital array , who he was confident would ably assist him in carrying out the duties of the lodge , and redound great credit upon it . He was grieved that Bro . J . Whitehead , S . W ., was absent , th-ough the serious illness oi his wife ,

but his office had been ably filled by Bco . IT . A . Brown , a very young Mason . The J . W . was already a ruler in the Craft , who with the rest of the officers had proved their respective capabilities . All the officers ably responded . The Tyler's toast closed a most eventful meeting . An excellent programme of music was provided , under the management of the efficient Organist , the artistes being Bros . A . Court , A . Cranch , A . E . Mullins , and V . F . Wojd .

Covent Garden Lodge ( No . 1614 ) . —A largo number of brethren assembled at the Criterion , Piccadilly , on the 14 th inst ., when the installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held , and Bro . Geo . IT . Foan , who has had a highly successful year of office as W . M ., was succeeded by Bro . A . L . Bullen . The members present were Bros . Geo . H . Foan , W . M . j IL S . Foster , M . P ., S . W . j A . L . Bullen , J . W . ; E . Jacobs , P . M ., Treas . ;

Geo . Reynolds , P . M ., Sec ; Geo . Stacev , P . M ., Org . ; Geo . C . Bond , S . D . j XV . Belsham , J . D . ; VV . Dowling , P . M ., Stwd . ; G . Coleman , P . M . ; Simeon Jacobs , P . M . ; S . Hewett , P . M . ; G . IT . Reynolds , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . J . G . Sherwood , Frank Heath , VV . Puntin , H . Windeatt , VV . M . elect 1793 ; R . G . Rogers , W . M . elect 733 ; Walter Hancock , W .. VI . 2191 ; B . Holeyman , LG . 73 ; IC . Rogers , P . M . Go , P . G . Stwd . ;

J . J . Woolley , P . M . 2191 ; J . Cox , 1585 ; W . Dennis , I . G . 9 J F . Jackson . W . M . 19 S 7 j J . Carr , P . M . 1 GG 5 ; F . Kedge , P . M . 2191 j J . G . James , S . VV . 1602 j J . Haswell , J . W . 2417 J J . II . Hart , 2432 J J . Rotter , 2191 j VV . Scott Miller , S . W . izGj , ; IC . Clark , P . P . G . S . of W . Surrey ,- S . R . Walker , P . M . 733 , - J . Hemming , P . M . 12 S 7 J E . Wickens , S . D . 72 , * J . Rowe , 2191 j VV . W . Lee , VV . M . 23 S 1 j and others .

The formal opening of the lodge was followed by the confirmation of the minutes , and several brethren were raised to the Degree of M . M . Hro . A . L . Bullen was then installed as W . M . by Bro . Foan , I . P . M ., who performed the ceremony in a splendid manner , that fully deserved the high encomiums subsequently passed by the visiting brethren and others . The following ollicers were appointed : Uros . Harry S . Foster , M . P ., S . VV . j Geo . C Bond , J . W . ; IC .

Jacobs , P . M ., Treas . ; Geo . Reynolds , P . M ., bee . ; Geo . Stacey , P . M ., Org . ; XV . Belsham , P . M ., S . D . ; Win . Dowling , P . M ., J . D . j C O . Burgess , LG . ; J . Mayo , D . C . j Geo . IT . Reynolds , P . M ., VV . R . Faulks , and Homer Price , Stwds . ; and R . F . Potter , P . M ., Tyler . Bro . Foan , LP . M ., having consented to represent the loJge as Steward for the Royal Masonic Institution for Hoys , the sum of 10 guineas was voted to support his list . This

amount was increased by the members dunng the evening to jt ' 50 . A handsome Past Master's jewel was presented by the VV . M . to Bro . Foan , I . P . M ., in recognition of his services , and was appropriately acknowledged . Lodge was closed , and a banquet was enjoyed in the Victoria Hall , under the personal superintendence of Bro . G . P . Bertini , assisted by Bro . Auberat . The usual loyal toasts having afterwards been disposed

of , Bro . Geo . IT . 1 'oan , I . P . AL , rose to propose' * lhe Health of the Worshipful . Master , " and characterised Bro . Bullen , W . M ., as a very estimable brother , who joined the lodge shortly alter he ( the I . P . M . ) j jined himself . In recommending the W . AI . to them , he must mention the fact that Bro . Bullen had worked through every ollice in the lodge until he had reached the chair , antl had performed his duties in a masterly manner . He trusted the brethren

would extend that liberality to the W . M . that had been extended to him during the past year . Their present W . M . was quite equal to any amount of work that could be put upon him , and had on many occasions worked the ceremonies in good style . They wished thc VV . M . a happy and prosperous year of ollice , and would drink his health heartily . Bro . Arthur L . Bullen , VV . M ., thanked the brethren most heartily for the cordial reception given the toast which had

been proposed by the I . P . M . in such eloquent terms . In reply , he could only say he had real affection for his mother lodge , and a sincere desire to carry out the duties lie had undcitaken to their satisfaction and his own credit . He thanked them all most heartily . In proposing "The Health of the I . P . M ., " the W . M . said U was no empty compliment to say that liro . 1 ' uan had tarried out the duties of VV . M . in a most perfect manner . There had been a great deal of work to do both

in lhe lodge and outside , as Bro . Foan was VV . M . 13 months , had initiated 17 candidates , and had presided over eight lodge meetings , and six banquets . Hro . Foan had also accepted the responsible position of Preceptor of the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , and hoped tu receive the support of the members of the lodge , their I . P . AL would make a valuable addition to their •• lock of Past Alasters , and it was with great pleasure he bail pinned on his breast the jewel he had so well earned , and which was an expression of their feelings towards him .

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Bro . G . H . Foan , I . P . M ., returned thanks , and said ic was true that he had been fortunate enough during his year to have the honour and pleasure of initiating 17 . He thanked the members for giving him the work to do , which he had done to the best of his ability . During his occupancy of the chair he had had the pleasure of working the Three Degrees upon every occasion he had opened the lodge . He

would thank his ollicers for their support , and especially Hro . Burgess , who had been always ready and wilting to assist . lie hoped the members would extend to their VV . M . the same facilities for work they had given him . He had received many kindnesses during his year , and he should never forget the year during which he occupied thc chair of the Covent Garden Ladge .

Bros . Coleman , P . M ., and Hewett , P . M ., having repnnded for " The Past Alasters , " the W . AI . gave the toast of " The Visitors . " Bro . VV . Hancock , VV . AI . 2191 , who responded , expressed his indebtedness to the lodge of instruction in connect ! an with the lodge , and also his pleasure at being present that evening at a lodge which numbered many brethren who

were also members oi that grand lodge that stood so high and occupied a unique position — the Anglo-American Lodge . Bros . Jackson , W . M . 19 S 7 . and Hemming , P . AL 12 S 7 , also replied . In rjiving "The Treasurer and Secretary , " the VV . M . paid those two brethren very high compliments , remarking

that thev had both served the lodge through cloud and sunshine , through trouble and joy , and trusted they would continue to do so for many years to come . Bro . A . Jacobs , P . AL , Treasurer , in response , slid he was the father of the lodge , and had seen most of the Past Misters ptesint initiated . It was a pleasure to see so many happy faces round , and more visitors than he had seen for

a number of years . The working of the I . P . M . that evening was a credit to any lodge in England , and showed the conscientious manner in which he must have studied the work . Hro . George Reynolds , P . M ., Sec , having thanked the W . AL for his kind and complimentary remarks , slid he felt his labour had been rewarded in the successful state of

the looge . Since its foundation it had never been in such a sound position . The LP . AL had had a most successful year , which no brother could deny , and had performed his work in a manner second to none . In connection with the eight meetings held last year he had sent nearly IOJO notices , which the brethren would hardly credit . All praise was due to the LP . M . for havinir turned the tide of their

lodge , which was now in a most successful state , and he trusted tlie W . AL would also have a prosperous year . He should take a very great tleal of pleasure in doing all he could for their W . AL , w . iom he had known from a boy . He would do ali he could for the lodge , and any member wishing for information could have it by calling on him at his ollice . He wished the VV . AI . a successful year of office

and the loJge every success in years to come . "The Officers" and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . The musical arrangements were in the hands of Hro , Schartau , bat that brother being indisposed , his place was well filled by Bro . Kift , w ! io was assisted by Aliss [ essie

Hutinc and liro . VV . Bradford , liro . R . II jpkinsconsiderably enhanc-. d the pleasure of the evening by two solos on the silver bells , which were both heartily eneorcd . The clever and skilful manner in which Bro . Hopkins manipulated the bells was much appreciated by all present , and the effect of their silvery tones was marked by hearty applause .

Aldersgate Lodge ( Xo . 1657 ) . —The insullation meeting of the abrive was held on Alonday , the 20 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . Present : Bros . | ohn Larkin , W . AL ; Alatthew R . Webb , I . P . M . ; IC . F . B . Fuller , S . VV . ; G . Rawlinson , j . W ., * S . White , P . M ., Treas . ; IC . Y . Jolliffe , P . M ., Sec ; J . Shotter , S . D . j S . Croft , J . D . ; W . VV . lhompson , I . G . ; H ,

Thomas , Tyler j George Kenning , P . AI . j W . II . Frooin , P . M . j IC . Anderton , P . AI . j Alderman J . Renals , P . AI . j W . R . IS . Briscoe , IC . Philpot , and Sir John li . Alonckton , P . G . W . Visitors : lirus . the Kt . lion . Sir Wm . I " . Marriott , O . C , AI . P ., D . G . M . Sussex ; J . li . Fitzgerald , 21 GS ; A . P . S ' oule , 1 , * IT . Kausfordj W . Bradford , 2103 ; Thomas Heard , IOI J IC . Roehrich , 34 ; C A . Hooper , W . AL

1313 ; II . C Heard , 449 ; J . iC . G . Montmorency , 449 ; IC . II . Armitage , 370 ; D . J . Cocks , 25 G ; J . Neal , 404 ; S . R . Lovett , 3 ; W . G . Gilbert , 257 , - T . R . Wilde , 171 S ; J . Al . Campbell , 25 O ; A . Pearce , 1572 ; B . Harper , 22 ; < .,. Harlow , 1 ( 113 ; Aldermin J . C Dimsdale , 1 j Charles IC . Keyser , 404 , LCD . j J . Scott , 2 * 19 T . Perrin , 1 : 79 ; C F . Hogard , P . G . S . B .

The lodge having been upened by the W . AL , Hro . J . Larkin , and the usual prolimmiry bu tines ; transi'ted , the chair was occupied by Uro . Sir John H . Alonckton , P . G . W ., who proceeded to install the S . vV ., liro . IC . F . H . Fuller , as W . AI . lie appointed his ollicers as follows : Bros . J , Larkin , LP . AL ; (" .. Rawlinson , S . W . ; | . Shotter , J . VV . ; * - > . White , P . AL , I ' reas . ; IC . Y . Jolliffe . P ' . AL , . Sec . ; S . Croft ,

. S . D . ; VV . VV . ihompson . J . D . ; U . K . li . Briscae , I . G . j IC . Anderton , P . AL , D . C ; and IT . Thomas , Tyler . The W . AI . then presented , in ' . He name ot the lod , * e , to the rctiiing W . AL , Hro . J . Larkin , a Past Master ' s jewel , whicli had been unanimously voted to him . As is also cu-. tomary in this lodge , the incoming W . AL , Hro . IC . F . IT . Fuller , . presented to the lodge a banner , bearing his

arms , <\* c . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren ad' mrned to a bamju .-t , which was presided over by the W . M . The u . ' . u . il toasts were given and duly responded to , that of " The Grand Ollicer , " by Hro . C F . ilogard , P . G . -Std . Br ., while liro . Sir John li . Monckton , P . G . W .,

replied , as on many former occasions in this lodge , lor " The Installing Officer . " ^ The music , which was under the' diieclion of Bro . Herbert Schartau , was of an except ! .. mally good character , ami tNc proceedings throughout testified to the continued vitality and strength of this representative lodge .

Farringdon Without Lodge ( No . 1745 ) . — This pros-ieroiir civic lodge met at the Viaduct Hotel , I lolburn , on the , ; -. tT . ult ., when there were present amongst others : Hro ... Capt . T . C . Walls , VV . AI . ; N . P . Lardner , S . VV . ; il . ll .-tb . iit , ( AV . ; H . \ . La . r-. lm "* , P . P . G . IL , P . M ., Treas . ; Baclioffner , S . D . ; Alur * . hy , I . G . ; ( . Young , P . AI . j T . Simpson , P . AL ; G . Heibert , P . AL ; IC ,