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J . A . Tharp , I . G . ; W . S . Emden , P . M ., D . C . ; and A . K . ITurbifield , Tyler . The Installing Master ( Bro . W . S . Emden ) was congratulated by the brethren on the efficient way in which he had carried out the installation ceremony . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned for the liaique ^ , which was admirably catered for by the proprietors of the Guildhall Tavern ( Messrs . F . W . Smith and Co ) . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , Bro . Langndee J . Powter , the I . P . M ., who had subsequently arrived , proposed the loast of" The Worshipful Master" which was received with enthusiasm .
, The Worshipful Master , inreply , said he desired to express his appreciation of the very kind and all too flattering terms in which the I . P . M . had proposed the toast , ar . d to thank the brethren for the very hearty reception they had accorded it . It would , he said , be his pride and pleasure to uphold and maintain the prestige and good name of the lodge during his year of office . He might say that from the moment he took office in the lodge , or rather from the moment he became a member of it , he had received nothing but kindness and consideration at their hands and they might rest assured he would hand on tbe great trust he had received that day to his successor unimpaired .
The Worshipful Master then proposed the toast of "The Initiate , ' and observed that by the initiation of Bro . Stillwell into the lodge he believed they had that day added another good man and true to the great muster roll of Freemasonry , and although he would not go so far as to say that a man must necessarily become a better man whenhe became a Freemason , yet this he would say , that a brother witnessing our ceremonies , studying our ritual anel grasping that great ideal of brotherhood , which was the grand characteristic of the Order , must becotr . e a better man for so doing .
The toast having been received with acclamation , and Bro . Stillwell having feelingly replied , * The Worshipful Master proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., " and presented him with a Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of his services to the lodge during his year of office . . The I . P . M . having expressed his thanks for the honour done him , and the remaining toasts having been duly proposed and responded to , a very enjoyable evening was brought to a close , the genial W . M . being congratulated on aU hands upon a most successful inauguration of his year of office .
The musical arrangements were admirably carried out under the able direction of Bro . Jas . Kift , assisted by the following artistes—Bro . Herbert Emlyn , Bro . Bare ( Initiate's Song ) , Master Percy Kahn , Master Mox Kahn , and Messrs . Wood , Barrett , Fred Wilson , and Arthur Wade .
Great Northern Lodge , No . 1287 . The members of this lodge assembled in goodly numbers , on the i ? th _ inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Oueen-street , and appeared in Masonic mourning in consc quence of the death of the " VV . Master , Bro . [ as . Bastow , which occurred since their last meeting . The chair was taken bv Bro . George Ridout , I . P . M ., who was supported hy Bros . C . Davis , S . W . ; A . C . Doughty , J . W . ; S . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; W . 1
Cleghorn , P . M ., Sec ; T . G . Doughty , S . D . ; E . T . Homewood , J . D . ; C . Wilkinson , I . G . j Alfred Kenningham , Org . ; Thomas Sleer , Stwd . ; and Reed , P . M . ; together with other Past Masters , a large number of private members of the lodge , and the following , among other visitors : Bros . Boeck G . O . France , H . Heck , P . M . 7 G 6 ; W . T . Wilkinson , J . D . 742 : E . Woodcock , 742 ; S . Marsh , 2 . 502 ; W . J . Rayner , 13 G 2 ; Henry Potter , 2502 ; O . Fenerstein , 76 G ; VV . W . Lee , P . M ., Prov . G . Stwd . „ Middx . ; W . W . Morgan , 177 ; W . E . Wellby , P . M . 53 S ; and others .
The confirmation of the minutes was followed bv the passing of Bro . Kain to the Second Degree . Messrs . J . J . Lee , B . Shayer , J . L . Atkinson , J . Gough , and S . Punter were then initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The acting W . M . then addressing the brethren , said : The work of the lodge being so far accomplished , before itcloses I feel we must do justice tothe memory of one whom we all loved and respected , for to do it justice is to do it honour . Our late Brother James Bastow added lustre to the history of Freemasonry , the sunshine of his genial presence seemed to touch with gold the prose of common life . VVe all knew and valued his work
and his worthiness . There are those who ridicule the Craft and say that the Freemason ' s work , his memory , and his influence closes wilh the closing of the tomb . This very silence , coupled with part of the work done to-night , seems to me to be a living proof to the contrary . Good work never dies . Our esteemed brother was ever zealous of the best interests of the lodge , and most enthusiastic in introducing good men and true as members . In proof of this I need only remind you that two of the initiates to-night , together with thc three or four he himself initiated , were of his introduction , not forgetting the many others he introduced since he joined the Great
Northern Lodge 12 years ago . In addition to this he filled—and ably filled—the whole of the minor offices . By ' such conscientious work as this , time cannot dim his fame , but will rather cr . hance it , ; o that anything I can say to his loving memory can not be a sufficient mark of the influence he left on all who had the good fo .-tune te know him . _ I shall now ask our Treasurer , Brn . Webb , P . M . —the father of the lodge—to submit a letter of condolence to the widow and children of our late brother , after which Bro . Owen ( as Bro . Bastow ' s oldest friend ) and the honoured Chaplain of our lodge , will each say a few words expressive of our great regret at our Master ' s death .
Bro . S . Webb , P . M . ( thc first VV . M . of the lodge ) , referred to the feeling and graceful terms in which Bro . Ridout , I . P . M ., had introduced the subject , an-1 said it was unnecessary for him to speak at any length , as they all admired llro . Bastow as a man , and perhaps if little were said the more sorrowful it would be felt . 1 If , therefore , without further preface , moved the following resolution : "That the members of the
Great Northern Lodge do hereby express their sincere regret and sorrow that their highly esteemed and excellent W . M ., Bro . James Bastow , should have been taken from them so suddenly during his year of office as Master , and that every brother of the ledge desires to express his heartfelt sympathy with the widow and children in their severe loss , and trusts that the Great Architect of the Universe will comfort and protect them in their sore affliction . "
Bro . Owen , P . M ., who seconded the resolution , said it was 25 years ago since Uro . Bastow joined the firm with which he was associated and although that brother moved to the City to a busier life , scarcely a week passed without their seeing each other . It was his privilege when in the chair to propose Bro . Bastow as a joining member of this lodge , and all who knew him would say that a more genial anil loving brother could not possibly exist , and he was sure that the words on the memorial card— " Never forgotten " —would be uttered by all .
Bro . the Rev . C . Rose , Chap ., said he had lately had a strange experience , as one of his churchwardens died—which was an unusual occurrence whilst in ollice—but it was much more unusual for a VV . M . to die during his year . He had been associated with the lodge as Chaplain during Uro . Bastow ' s membership , and regarded him with a deep feeling of affection and respect . The highest praise that Bro . Bastow thought he could bestow was to say a brother was a good Mason—Bro . Bastow was a good Mason , ar . d that smoothed his end . Masonry taught them many lesson : ; , and among the most important—how to die—and it taught that in the best of all possible ways by first
teaching thein how to live . It taught them to perform their allotted task while it was yet day , to lcok forward to the bright morning star and feel that the Great Architect was ever with them . Bro . Bastow was one whom all woul-. l . say k . okcd into himself , and that introspection taught him to lie gentle to everyone else . They might to tiy and follow in his footsteps , and if they took him for an example , when the end came they i . ci-d have no fear , but rather triumph over death , and do something to bring about the fulfilment of that wish oft repeated at the grave—lhat virtue , like the sprig of acacia , might for ever bloom over the tomb of their deceased brother . Propositions were received , Charity was dispell , ed , and the lodge closed .
'lhe brethren adjourned to the Crown Room , Freemasons'Tavern , where a choicedinner was well served . A few of the customary toasts were subsequently briefly given , but the usual routine was deputed froin in memory of lhe late V . . Al ,, and the- few mu seal sclcclionN , given in an excellent manner by Bios . A . ICenningham and G , Stubbs , were of a sacred charaeter appropriate to the . occasion . llro . S . Webb , P . M .. proposed "The Health of the Acting W . M ., Bro . Ridout ,
I . P . M ., " remarking that they won : pleased lo have hi . - servieos in lhe chair , although they legreUidlho- rea : on . Had their W . M . been still alive he would h :. ve been delighted to be present , but thty could only hope he was in a bctler v . uild . Ihe I . P . M . in the chair was an excellent Mason , and it was a pleasure to know that the lo ; l ;; e never suffered for want of a subsiilutu so lar as the Past Master ., were concerned . Uro . G . Ridout , I . P . M ., said he lelt he did not duseive one half of the flattering things said of him . For 12 months he was their W . M ., and had since endeavoured to
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do his best , and had appealed to them all as Steward for the Boys' School . He was thankful he was able to take up a very respectable list—one worthy of the lodge—¦ £ 1 S . 5 ios ., which , he was proud to say , gave him the enviable position of being fourth for London . It was true that during his year there was little work in the lodge to do and that he fiad received thc customary jawol without perhaps earning it ; but he should have his recompense now , as there was plenty of work to do , and he would do his best . "The Initiates" was honoured , and the proceedings terminated .
Kennington Lodge , No . 13 S 1 . The first meeting of this lodge since the summer recess took place at the Horns Tpvcrn , Kennington Park , on the 1 st inst ., when there were present , among others Bro ? . Dr . Mill ; om , W . AL ; Colwell , S . W . ; Barrv , J . W . j G . Everett , P . M ., P G Treas . ; j . H-iarn , I . P . M ., acting ? ec . ; Chishnbn , J . D . ; Davis , I . G . ; Hopkins ! Or . " -. ; H . Higgins , P . M . ; Cn . pt . T . C Walls , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . j C . H . Kohler , P . M . ; W . Porter Webb , P . M . ; Cockburn , P . M . ; La Feuillade , P . M . ; Dennis , P . M .: and Bro . ISeadel was a visitor .
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and conlirmed . The discussion , postponed from thc last meeting , as to the advisability of having a ladies' banquet and concert in connection with the lodge , was resumed and the matter was adjourned sine die . Bro . VV . Stuart , P . M ., the respected and venerable Secretary of the lodge , sent an apology for non-attendance through indisposition—a circumstance which every member regretted . The lodge was then closed . At the banquet which followed Bro , Capt . Walls was asked to preside in the absence of the W . M .
Bro . G . Everett , P . G . Treas ., replied to the toast of " The Grand Officers . " He told his hearers that he had hut recently recovered from a long and wearisome illness , and was by no means well enough to make anything like a speech ; but he thanked them all from the bottom of his heart for the more than usual warmth with which his health had been received . With regard to his colleagues , he could only say that they were allworthy of the distinguished positions which they occupied and had occupied in the Grand Lodge of England .
Bro . Beadel having responded to the toast of "The Visitor , " "The Health of the Past Masters , " coupled with the name of Iiro . Hearn , I . P . M ., followed . Bros . Colwell and Barry acknowledged the toast of " Thc Oflicers . " During the evening Bros . Hopkins , ! Davis , Lundie , and Webb instrumentally , vocally , and dramatically entertained the brethren .
The Great City Lodge , No . 14 _ 26 . The 23 rd installation meeting of this lodge was held at Cannon-street Hotel on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., the W . M ., Bro . J . K . Gwyn , presiding . There was a very full attendance of members and visitors , and amongst those present were Bros . R . Brookman , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Frank E . Bailey , P . M . 1 G 7 , J AV . ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , Chap . ; R . Fendick , P . M ., Treas . ; Jas . Stevens , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ( pro tent . ); G . M . Fraser , S . D . j R . Lawson , J . D . j J . H . Guyton , P . M ., D . C . ; Edwin Wareham , Org . ; R .
Thomas and J . Boyton , Stwds . ; R . Potter , P . M ., Tyler ; VV . F . G . Cook , P . M . ; G . VV . Blackie , P . M . ; I ) . T . Keene , P . M . ; L . li . Alozley , P . AL ; J . Zees , P . M . ; E . T . Smith , P . M . ; William Kibble , P . M . ; G . \ V . R . bson , P . M . ; R . Greening , P . M . ; F . G . Joy , Alf . F . Randall , Dr . Thos . Halliwell , VV . Parton , and S . VV . Newcomb . Visitors : Bros . Thos . Sweeney , iG ( S . C . ) ; VV . Brookman , F . C Lintott , J . C Sales , P . M . ; J . M . Murphy , Wm . Klover , VV . H . Gardiner , P . M . ; C Garton , VV . D . Church , P . M . ; W . R . Patterson , T . Liscombe , and H . S . Mendelssohn .
1 he lodge was opened punctually at the appointed hour , and the minutes of the last regular meeting and the emergency meeting of May nth having been read and confirmed , Bro . Dr . The-s . Halliwell was raised to the Degree of M . M . by the VV . M . Mr . Samuel Walter Newcomb was most ably initiated by his proposer , Bro . F . E . Bailey , P . M . 167 , J . W . The W . M . having resumed the chair , proceeded to instalhis successor , Bro . Brookman , as VV . M . for the ensuing year . The whole of the beautiful ceremony ot installation was carried out by Bro . Gwyn in the most efficient manner , and at the
termination of the addresses the Installing Master was cordially greeted and congratulated on the able performance of his Imal duty . The newly-installed Master then appointed and invested bis officers as follows : Bros . Frank Ii . Bailey , P . M ., S . W . ; G . M . Fraser , J . W . ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . C , Chap . ; R . Fendick , I . P . M ., Treas . ; J . K . Gwyn , I . P . M ., Sec ; R . Lawson , S . D . j J . 11 . Guyton , P . M ., J . D . ; R . Ihomas , I . G . j Jas . Boyton , D . C . j E . Wareham , Org . j F . G . Joy and VV .
Parton , Stwds . j and K . Potter , lyler . I wo candidates were proposed for initiation in November . _ There were two circumstances in connection with Scotland , first a letter from Bro . F . T . C Keeble , P . M ., regretting his inability to attend , accompanied by a haunch of venison from Inverness , and the return of Bro . Stevens from a long sojourn in Glasgow . In the course of the evening IJro . Stevens , to the gratification of the brethren , acknowledged the very cordial reception he had met with during bis Scottish lour , particularly from the lodges in Glasgow .
'I he lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to banquet , and under the presidency of theW . M ., llro . Brookman , one of the most enjoyable and interesting evenings in connection wilh the lodge , was spent in har . nony and geiod fellowship . Both in the lodge and during the after-dinner proceedings the VV . M . and other brethren referred in the highest terms to the great services rendered to the lodge by Bro . Jas . Stevens , as acting Secretary pro tern ., during the last three years .
' iiie musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Jid ' . vin Wareham , Org ., assisted by Miss Holding ( medallist R . A . M . ) , Miss Edith Buxhell , Miss Gwyn ( pianist ) , and Bro . Thomas Sweeney , and gave the greatest pleasure and satisfaction . It will be long before the installation meeting of iSys will be forgotten by the brethren of The Great City Lodge and their visitors .
Lodge of Loyalty , No . 1607 . A reputation for a high standard of excellence in working creates a responsibility which some . Masonic lodges might shrink from , but the visitors to the above-named lodge on Saturday , the 12 th instant , at the 20 th installition meeting , discovered that the determination of the VV . M . and oflicers to maintain the character and prestige which the lodge has gained in the past has been amply justified , and the personnel of the oflicers leaves no room for doubt lhat for , at any rate , several years to come , there is no fear of
any falling olf in point of excellence . The magnificent working for which the lodge has long been famous is due in no small measure to the lodge of instruction held under its authority , and which for many years was conducted under the able Preceptorship of Bro . Frcilk . Carr , whose mantle has now worthily fallen upon the shoulders of Bro . Ge-orge Cunnington . Thelodge , which is held at the London lavern , Fenchureh-street , was ' opened ir : the presence of a numerous gathering of members and visitors , including the following : Bios . W . B . Vaile , W . M . ; G . li . Wilkinson , S . W . ; W . L . Barker , I . W . ; R . S . Gushing ,
P . M ., Ireas . ; C . H . Webb , P . M ., Sec ; J . Lawson , S . D . ; M . VV . Jameson , J . D . ; G . Cunnington , l . G . ; K . Godfrey , Urg . ; 11 . Maclachlan , Stwd . ; John Newton , P . M ., G . Puist . ; James Terry , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I . ; T . Jones , P . M . ; W . Gayton , P . M . ; J . R . Luge , P . M . ; A . J . Clark , P . M . ; Ii . Holswortli , P . M . ; C . II . llallord , P . M . ; | . lUteisley , P . M . ; F . VV . Ruse , P . M . ; G . D .-nney , P . M . ; W . F . Darnell , P . AL ; A . ' . < . Oll-sy , P . AI . ; W . J . Halford , P . M . ; H . T . Thompson , P . M . ; and others . Visiior . s : liros . MeClure , 2 jiy ; Knibbs , 1 G 92 ; Garner ,
P . M . njS ; Ode , ibj . 5 ; Briggs , P . M . 1 . 57 ; , ' . I . ala , _ . m , P . M . ijjy ; G . Milium . -who ; Bright , P . M . nj-ji ; Paul , 20 Ju ; Appcrly , 13 O 1 ; Carter , 2241 ; Magee , P . M . 174 ; Main , s , S . D . 134 S ; Hattersley , Org . 22 G 2 ; Johns , I . P . AI . 157 " > ir _ tej . lK . il ,, VV . M . 13 . 1 S ; O .-duy , P . M . 1300 ; and others . Alter the usual lormal bii-. ine .-s of reading tin : minutes of the last regular and a tub : iqusnt einei-ency meeting , a Board of 2 j ln .-t ille-. l Misters was formed , anil the W . M ., Bro . Vaile , p ' . urccded with tbe o . ie-im ... y of installation , Bro . G . li . Wilkinson being p . eser . ted as VV . M . elect . It is the invariable rule in the Lodge of Loyalty that
evuy out-going Mjster sh .. l ! insUl Ins . successor , and Bro . Vaile must wortnily up held tilt , tradition ol tin : loif- . e > n tins n sp .-cl . !'¦> sty that , tin : working was perfect is ''"' lain ' . ; ns ... e , the . bsaa ' . e ' . ii cer ¦ . ui ., i . y in ,, ! . I _ .. ;; imiing { . , ! ii .. vi was rendered Willi : ul eli onei . cc wl / ch will long be , eoicml . ei ' ed by teo'e _ . ' . e > had the p'iyiV ;; e ol li » tei' 0 '_ i iu is Alii r i . e . iv , 1 : ¦; tl :. n :, u : l . saintstions ol ti . e i . retnien , the new W ' . ' . VI . apj / linreil 1-110 mv _ to __ ix , oliieeis , as lollows : Bros . W . il . Vails , l . l ' . VL ; | . Lawson , S . W . i W . L . linker , J . W ' . ; K . S . CUM . iny , P . AI ., 1 rea ,. ; C . II . Weni ,, P . M ., Sec ; " W . Jameson , S . D . j G . Cuiiningtoii , J . D . j R . C . Halford , l . G . j 11 . Maclachlan
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J . A . Tharp , I . G . ; W . S . Emden , P . M ., D . C . ; and A . K . ITurbifield , Tyler . The Installing Master ( Bro . W . S . Emden ) was congratulated by the brethren on the efficient way in which he had carried out the installation ceremony . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned for the liaique ^ , which was admirably catered for by the proprietors of the Guildhall Tavern ( Messrs . F . W . Smith and Co ) . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , Bro . Langndee J . Powter , the I . P . M ., who had subsequently arrived , proposed the loast of" The Worshipful Master" which was received with enthusiasm .
, The Worshipful Master , inreply , said he desired to express his appreciation of the very kind and all too flattering terms in which the I . P . M . had proposed the toast , ar . d to thank the brethren for the very hearty reception they had accorded it . It would , he said , be his pride and pleasure to uphold and maintain the prestige and good name of the lodge during his year of office . He might say that from the moment he took office in the lodge , or rather from the moment he became a member of it , he had received nothing but kindness and consideration at their hands and they might rest assured he would hand on tbe great trust he had received that day to his successor unimpaired .
The Worshipful Master then proposed the toast of "The Initiate , ' and observed that by the initiation of Bro . Stillwell into the lodge he believed they had that day added another good man and true to the great muster roll of Freemasonry , and although he would not go so far as to say that a man must necessarily become a better man whenhe became a Freemason , yet this he would say , that a brother witnessing our ceremonies , studying our ritual anel grasping that great ideal of brotherhood , which was the grand characteristic of the Order , must becotr . e a better man for so doing .
The toast having been received with acclamation , and Bro . Stillwell having feelingly replied , * The Worshipful Master proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., " and presented him with a Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of his services to the lodge during his year of office . . The I . P . M . having expressed his thanks for the honour done him , and the remaining toasts having been duly proposed and responded to , a very enjoyable evening was brought to a close , the genial W . M . being congratulated on aU hands upon a most successful inauguration of his year of office .
The musical arrangements were admirably carried out under the able direction of Bro . Jas . Kift , assisted by the following artistes—Bro . Herbert Emlyn , Bro . Bare ( Initiate's Song ) , Master Percy Kahn , Master Mox Kahn , and Messrs . Wood , Barrett , Fred Wilson , and Arthur Wade .
Great Northern Lodge , No . 1287 . The members of this lodge assembled in goodly numbers , on the i ? th _ inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Oueen-street , and appeared in Masonic mourning in consc quence of the death of the " VV . Master , Bro . [ as . Bastow , which occurred since their last meeting . The chair was taken bv Bro . George Ridout , I . P . M ., who was supported hy Bros . C . Davis , S . W . ; A . C . Doughty , J . W . ; S . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; W . 1
Cleghorn , P . M ., Sec ; T . G . Doughty , S . D . ; E . T . Homewood , J . D . ; C . Wilkinson , I . G . j Alfred Kenningham , Org . ; Thomas Sleer , Stwd . ; and Reed , P . M . ; together with other Past Masters , a large number of private members of the lodge , and the following , among other visitors : Bros . Boeck G . O . France , H . Heck , P . M . 7 G 6 ; W . T . Wilkinson , J . D . 742 : E . Woodcock , 742 ; S . Marsh , 2 . 502 ; W . J . Rayner , 13 G 2 ; Henry Potter , 2502 ; O . Fenerstein , 76 G ; VV . W . Lee , P . M ., Prov . G . Stwd . „ Middx . ; W . W . Morgan , 177 ; W . E . Wellby , P . M . 53 S ; and others .
The confirmation of the minutes was followed bv the passing of Bro . Kain to the Second Degree . Messrs . J . J . Lee , B . Shayer , J . L . Atkinson , J . Gough , and S . Punter were then initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The acting W . M . then addressing the brethren , said : The work of the lodge being so far accomplished , before itcloses I feel we must do justice tothe memory of one whom we all loved and respected , for to do it justice is to do it honour . Our late Brother James Bastow added lustre to the history of Freemasonry , the sunshine of his genial presence seemed to touch with gold the prose of common life . VVe all knew and valued his work
and his worthiness . There are those who ridicule the Craft and say that the Freemason ' s work , his memory , and his influence closes wilh the closing of the tomb . This very silence , coupled with part of the work done to-night , seems to me to be a living proof to the contrary . Good work never dies . Our esteemed brother was ever zealous of the best interests of the lodge , and most enthusiastic in introducing good men and true as members . In proof of this I need only remind you that two of the initiates to-night , together with thc three or four he himself initiated , were of his introduction , not forgetting the many others he introduced since he joined the Great
Northern Lodge 12 years ago . In addition to this he filled—and ably filled—the whole of the minor offices . By ' such conscientious work as this , time cannot dim his fame , but will rather cr . hance it , ; o that anything I can say to his loving memory can not be a sufficient mark of the influence he left on all who had the good fo .-tune te know him . _ I shall now ask our Treasurer , Brn . Webb , P . M . —the father of the lodge—to submit a letter of condolence to the widow and children of our late brother , after which Bro . Owen ( as Bro . Bastow ' s oldest friend ) and the honoured Chaplain of our lodge , will each say a few words expressive of our great regret at our Master ' s death .
Bro . S . Webb , P . M . ( thc first VV . M . of the lodge ) , referred to the feeling and graceful terms in which Bro . Ridout , I . P . M ., had introduced the subject , an-1 said it was unnecessary for him to speak at any length , as they all admired llro . Bastow as a man , and perhaps if little were said the more sorrowful it would be felt . 1 If , therefore , without further preface , moved the following resolution : "That the members of the
Great Northern Lodge do hereby express their sincere regret and sorrow that their highly esteemed and excellent W . M ., Bro . James Bastow , should have been taken from them so suddenly during his year of office as Master , and that every brother of the ledge desires to express his heartfelt sympathy with the widow and children in their severe loss , and trusts that the Great Architect of the Universe will comfort and protect them in their sore affliction . "
Bro . Owen , P . M ., who seconded the resolution , said it was 25 years ago since Uro . Bastow joined the firm with which he was associated and although that brother moved to the City to a busier life , scarcely a week passed without their seeing each other . It was his privilege when in the chair to propose Bro . Bastow as a joining member of this lodge , and all who knew him would say that a more genial anil loving brother could not possibly exist , and he was sure that the words on the memorial card— " Never forgotten " —would be uttered by all .
Bro . the Rev . C . Rose , Chap ., said he had lately had a strange experience , as one of his churchwardens died—which was an unusual occurrence whilst in ollice—but it was much more unusual for a VV . M . to die during his year . He had been associated with the lodge as Chaplain during Uro . Bastow ' s membership , and regarded him with a deep feeling of affection and respect . The highest praise that Bro . Bastow thought he could bestow was to say a brother was a good Mason—Bro . Bastow was a good Mason , ar . d that smoothed his end . Masonry taught them many lesson : ; , and among the most important—how to die—and it taught that in the best of all possible ways by first
teaching thein how to live . It taught them to perform their allotted task while it was yet day , to lcok forward to the bright morning star and feel that the Great Architect was ever with them . Bro . Bastow was one whom all woul-. l . say k . okcd into himself , and that introspection taught him to lie gentle to everyone else . They might to tiy and follow in his footsteps , and if they took him for an example , when the end came they i . ci-d have no fear , but rather triumph over death , and do something to bring about the fulfilment of that wish oft repeated at the grave—lhat virtue , like the sprig of acacia , might for ever bloom over the tomb of their deceased brother . Propositions were received , Charity was dispell , ed , and the lodge closed .
'lhe brethren adjourned to the Crown Room , Freemasons'Tavern , where a choicedinner was well served . A few of the customary toasts were subsequently briefly given , but the usual routine was deputed froin in memory of lhe late V . . Al ,, and the- few mu seal sclcclionN , given in an excellent manner by Bios . A . ICenningham and G , Stubbs , were of a sacred charaeter appropriate to the . occasion . llro . S . Webb , P . M .. proposed "The Health of the Acting W . M ., Bro . Ridout ,
I . P . M ., " remarking that they won : pleased lo have hi . - servieos in lhe chair , although they legreUidlho- rea : on . Had their W . M . been still alive he would h :. ve been delighted to be present , but thty could only hope he was in a bctler v . uild . Ihe I . P . M . in the chair was an excellent Mason , and it was a pleasure to know that the lo ; l ;; e never suffered for want of a subsiilutu so lar as the Past Master ., were concerned . Uro . G . Ridout , I . P . M ., said he lelt he did not duseive one half of the flattering things said of him . For 12 months he was their W . M ., and had since endeavoured to
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do his best , and had appealed to them all as Steward for the Boys' School . He was thankful he was able to take up a very respectable list—one worthy of the lodge—¦ £ 1 S . 5 ios ., which , he was proud to say , gave him the enviable position of being fourth for London . It was true that during his year there was little work in the lodge to do and that he fiad received thc customary jawol without perhaps earning it ; but he should have his recompense now , as there was plenty of work to do , and he would do his best . "The Initiates" was honoured , and the proceedings terminated .
Kennington Lodge , No . 13 S 1 . The first meeting of this lodge since the summer recess took place at the Horns Tpvcrn , Kennington Park , on the 1 st inst ., when there were present , among others Bro ? . Dr . Mill ; om , W . AL ; Colwell , S . W . ; Barrv , J . W . j G . Everett , P . M ., P G Treas . ; j . H-iarn , I . P . M ., acting ? ec . ; Chishnbn , J . D . ; Davis , I . G . ; Hopkins ! Or . " -. ; H . Higgins , P . M . ; Cn . pt . T . C Walls , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . j C . H . Kohler , P . M . ; W . Porter Webb , P . M . ; Cockburn , P . M . ; La Feuillade , P . M . ; Dennis , P . M .: and Bro . ISeadel was a visitor .
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and conlirmed . The discussion , postponed from thc last meeting , as to the advisability of having a ladies' banquet and concert in connection with the lodge , was resumed and the matter was adjourned sine die . Bro . VV . Stuart , P . M ., the respected and venerable Secretary of the lodge , sent an apology for non-attendance through indisposition—a circumstance which every member regretted . The lodge was then closed . At the banquet which followed Bro , Capt . Walls was asked to preside in the absence of the W . M .
Bro . G . Everett , P . G . Treas ., replied to the toast of " The Grand Officers . " He told his hearers that he had hut recently recovered from a long and wearisome illness , and was by no means well enough to make anything like a speech ; but he thanked them all from the bottom of his heart for the more than usual warmth with which his health had been received . With regard to his colleagues , he could only say that they were allworthy of the distinguished positions which they occupied and had occupied in the Grand Lodge of England .
Bro . Beadel having responded to the toast of "The Visitor , " "The Health of the Past Masters , " coupled with the name of Iiro . Hearn , I . P . M ., followed . Bros . Colwell and Barry acknowledged the toast of " Thc Oflicers . " During the evening Bros . Hopkins , ! Davis , Lundie , and Webb instrumentally , vocally , and dramatically entertained the brethren .
The Great City Lodge , No . 14 _ 26 . The 23 rd installation meeting of this lodge was held at Cannon-street Hotel on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., the W . M ., Bro . J . K . Gwyn , presiding . There was a very full attendance of members and visitors , and amongst those present were Bros . R . Brookman , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Frank E . Bailey , P . M . 1 G 7 , J AV . ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , Chap . ; R . Fendick , P . M ., Treas . ; Jas . Stevens , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ( pro tent . ); G . M . Fraser , S . D . j R . Lawson , J . D . j J . H . Guyton , P . M ., D . C . ; Edwin Wareham , Org . ; R .
Thomas and J . Boyton , Stwds . ; R . Potter , P . M ., Tyler ; VV . F . G . Cook , P . M . ; G . VV . Blackie , P . M . ; I ) . T . Keene , P . M . ; L . li . Alozley , P . AL ; J . Zees , P . M . ; E . T . Smith , P . M . ; William Kibble , P . M . ; G . \ V . R . bson , P . M . ; R . Greening , P . M . ; F . G . Joy , Alf . F . Randall , Dr . Thos . Halliwell , VV . Parton , and S . VV . Newcomb . Visitors : Bros . Thos . Sweeney , iG ( S . C . ) ; VV . Brookman , F . C Lintott , J . C Sales , P . M . ; J . M . Murphy , Wm . Klover , VV . H . Gardiner , P . M . ; C Garton , VV . D . Church , P . M . ; W . R . Patterson , T . Liscombe , and H . S . Mendelssohn .
1 he lodge was opened punctually at the appointed hour , and the minutes of the last regular meeting and the emergency meeting of May nth having been read and confirmed , Bro . Dr . The-s . Halliwell was raised to the Degree of M . M . by the VV . M . Mr . Samuel Walter Newcomb was most ably initiated by his proposer , Bro . F . E . Bailey , P . M . 167 , J . W . The W . M . having resumed the chair , proceeded to instalhis successor , Bro . Brookman , as VV . M . for the ensuing year . The whole of the beautiful ceremony ot installation was carried out by Bro . Gwyn in the most efficient manner , and at the
termination of the addresses the Installing Master was cordially greeted and congratulated on the able performance of his Imal duty . The newly-installed Master then appointed and invested bis officers as follows : Bros . Frank Ii . Bailey , P . M ., S . W . ; G . M . Fraser , J . W . ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . C , Chap . ; R . Fendick , I . P . M ., Treas . ; J . K . Gwyn , I . P . M ., Sec ; R . Lawson , S . D . j J . 11 . Guyton , P . M ., J . D . ; R . Ihomas , I . G . j Jas . Boyton , D . C . j E . Wareham , Org . j F . G . Joy and VV .
Parton , Stwds . j and K . Potter , lyler . I wo candidates were proposed for initiation in November . _ There were two circumstances in connection with Scotland , first a letter from Bro . F . T . C Keeble , P . M ., regretting his inability to attend , accompanied by a haunch of venison from Inverness , and the return of Bro . Stevens from a long sojourn in Glasgow . In the course of the evening IJro . Stevens , to the gratification of the brethren , acknowledged the very cordial reception he had met with during bis Scottish lour , particularly from the lodges in Glasgow .
'I he lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to banquet , and under the presidency of theW . M ., llro . Brookman , one of the most enjoyable and interesting evenings in connection wilh the lodge , was spent in har . nony and geiod fellowship . Both in the lodge and during the after-dinner proceedings the VV . M . and other brethren referred in the highest terms to the great services rendered to the lodge by Bro . Jas . Stevens , as acting Secretary pro tern ., during the last three years .
' iiie musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Jid ' . vin Wareham , Org ., assisted by Miss Holding ( medallist R . A . M . ) , Miss Edith Buxhell , Miss Gwyn ( pianist ) , and Bro . Thomas Sweeney , and gave the greatest pleasure and satisfaction . It will be long before the installation meeting of iSys will be forgotten by the brethren of The Great City Lodge and their visitors .
Lodge of Loyalty , No . 1607 . A reputation for a high standard of excellence in working creates a responsibility which some . Masonic lodges might shrink from , but the visitors to the above-named lodge on Saturday , the 12 th instant , at the 20 th installition meeting , discovered that the determination of the VV . M . and oflicers to maintain the character and prestige which the lodge has gained in the past has been amply justified , and the personnel of the oflicers leaves no room for doubt lhat for , at any rate , several years to come , there is no fear of
any falling olf in point of excellence . The magnificent working for which the lodge has long been famous is due in no small measure to the lodge of instruction held under its authority , and which for many years was conducted under the able Preceptorship of Bro . Frcilk . Carr , whose mantle has now worthily fallen upon the shoulders of Bro . Ge-orge Cunnington . Thelodge , which is held at the London lavern , Fenchureh-street , was ' opened ir : the presence of a numerous gathering of members and visitors , including the following : Bios . W . B . Vaile , W . M . ; G . li . Wilkinson , S . W . ; W . L . Barker , I . W . ; R . S . Gushing ,
P . M ., Ireas . ; C . H . Webb , P . M ., Sec ; J . Lawson , S . D . ; M . VV . Jameson , J . D . ; G . Cunnington , l . G . ; K . Godfrey , Urg . ; 11 . Maclachlan , Stwd . ; John Newton , P . M ., G . Puist . ; James Terry , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I . ; T . Jones , P . M . ; W . Gayton , P . M . ; J . R . Luge , P . M . ; A . J . Clark , P . M . ; Ii . Holswortli , P . M . ; C . II . llallord , P . M . ; | . lUteisley , P . M . ; F . VV . Ruse , P . M . ; G . D .-nney , P . M . ; W . F . Darnell , P . AL ; A . ' . < . Oll-sy , P . AI . ; W . J . Halford , P . M . ; H . T . Thompson , P . M . ; and others . Visiior . s : liros . MeClure , 2 jiy ; Knibbs , 1 G 92 ; Garner ,
P . M . njS ; Ode , ibj . 5 ; Briggs , P . M . 1 . 57 ; , ' . I . ala , _ . m , P . M . ijjy ; G . Milium . -who ; Bright , P . M . nj-ji ; Paul , 20 Ju ; Appcrly , 13 O 1 ; Carter , 2241 ; Magee , P . M . 174 ; Main , s , S . D . 134 S ; Hattersley , Org . 22 G 2 ; Johns , I . P . AI . 157 " > ir _ tej . lK . il ,, VV . M . 13 . 1 S ; O .-duy , P . M . 1300 ; and others . Alter the usual lormal bii-. ine .-s of reading tin : minutes of the last regular and a tub : iqusnt einei-ency meeting , a Board of 2 j ln .-t ille-. l Misters was formed , anil the W . M ., Bro . Vaile , p ' . urccded with tbe o . ie-im ... y of installation , Bro . G . li . Wilkinson being p . eser . ted as VV . M . elect . It is the invariable rule in the Lodge of Loyalty that
evuy out-going Mjster sh .. l ! insUl Ins . successor , and Bro . Vaile must wortnily up held tilt , tradition ol tin : loif- . e > n tins n sp .-cl . !'¦> sty that , tin : working was perfect is ''"' lain ' . ; ns ... e , the . bsaa ' . e ' . ii cer ¦ . ui ., i . y in ,, ! . I _ .. ;; imiing { . , ! ii .. vi was rendered Willi : ul eli onei . cc wl / ch will long be , eoicml . ei ' ed by teo'e _ . ' . e > had the p'iyiV ;; e ol li » tei' 0 '_ i iu is Alii r i . e . iv , 1 : ¦; tl :. n :, u : l . saintstions ol ti . e i . retnien , the new W ' . ' . VI . apj / linreil 1-110 mv _ to __ ix , oliieeis , as lollows : Bros . W . il . Vails , l . l ' . VL ; | . Lawson , S . W . i W . L . linker , J . W ' . ; K . S . CUM . iny , P . AI ., 1 rea ,. ; C . II . Weni ,, P . M ., Sec ; " W . Jameson , S . D . j G . Cuiiningtoii , J . D . j R . C . Halford , l . G . j 11 . Maclachlan