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strive to advance its interests to the utmost of his power . In proposing "The Health of the W . M . Elect , " he congratulated the brethren upon the choice they had made , and he felt assured the City of London Lodge would have in Bro . Cundy a Master of whom any lodge might well be pleased . His abilities were already known , from the very efficient way in which he had carried out the duties appertaining to his office as S . W . His kindness and urbanity
were also known , for he had made himself beloved to the City of London Lodge . Therefore , it was with much pleasure he asked them to rise with him and wish Bro . Cundy every source of happiness and health , and might his year of office-be the most prosperous in the annals of the lodge . The toast was received with prolonged applause ; and Bro . Cundy , in reply , said he had felt great difficulty in accepting the office , though he did so with a great deal of
pleasure , as he was a true lover of Masonry . He took great interest in the \\ ork Df this lodge , and be felt it a great honour to have been elected to the chair he was to fill next year . He trusted he might be able to discharge his duties to his own satisfaction ; if he did that he knew it would be to the satisfaction of the brethren . He should do his best for the good of Freemasonry in general , and for this lodge in particular ; and all the duties entrusted to him should
have his very best attention . There should be no effort spared on his part to add to the success which had attended the City of London Lodge , or to the enjoyment , harmony , and pleasure the brethren had experienced in the past . He again thanked them most cordially for the hearty way in which the toast had been received . The Worshipful Master then gave "The Visitors , " whom the City of London Lodge was always most happy to welcome . The toast was
acknowledged by Bros . Tribbell and Bramwell , the latter of whom delivered himself of some humorous sentiments . The W . Master next proposed " The Past Masters , " with thanks for the kind and able assistance they had rendered him during his year of office . He regretted the absence , through indisposition , of Bro . Salisbury , P . M ., who desired to be kindly remembered to all the brethren . Bro . Ginger , I . P . M ., in responding , was sorry to have joined the ranks
of Past Masters ; he would rather remain I . P . M . He felt now , however , he must take a seat at the back , but he should endeavour to attend as often as he could and assist , or augment , at all events , the Past Masters of the lodge . Bro . ' Griffiths , also replied . He never came to this lodge but he appreciated the kindly heartiness of the brethren . He had been a member of the lodge many years and was very gratified to see it in such a prosperous condition . He
trusted its success mig ht be continued and increased under their W . Master elect , and that the prosperity it had hitherto enjoyed was only the drop before the shower . Bro . Lewis , P . M ., in reply , said he had been a member of the lodge sixteen or seventeen years , and as to the way in which their W . Master had done his duty , not a word had been spoken more than he deserved . It was not right to retire immediately they had passed the chair , but if they
wished to see the lodge prosper they must attend as often as they conveniently could . Bro . Lawrence , P . M ., was loudly called for , and said he did not think the dictionary was printed yet that would afford him language adequately to express his thanks for the manner in which they had received the * toast . He was sorry that many of the Past Masters were absent , especially the father of the lodge , Bro . Samuel Osborne , though they
all thoroughly aporeciated the high position this lodge had attained . He was exceedingly glad to see the City of London Lodge in its present state of prosperity . The W . M . next gave " The Health of the officers of the Lodge , " thanking them for the able and kind assistance they had rendered him during his year of ollice . He concluded by expressing the hope that they might successively and successfully occupy the chair he had now the honour to
fill . Bro . John Hughes , J . W ., in responding , expressed the hope that the officers of the lodge had done their duty to the best of their ability , and that . they had given the satisfaction which the W . M . had described . If so the satisfaction to themselves would be immense . Several complimentary speeches followed , and the ollicial programme was closed with the Tyler ' s toast . During the
evening there were some capital recitations and songs ; Bros . Easey and Souter lending efficient assistance on the pianoforte . ' ... It was arranged that the annual ball in connection with the lodge should take place at Freemason's Tavern on Wednesday , the nth January , and several officers and brethren volunteered as Stewards .
VICTORIA LODGE ( No . 1056 ) . —The brethren of this lodge held an " off-night , " at the Guildhall Tavern , on Wednesday , under the presidency of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Frederick King . There was a goodly attendance . The agenda paper included five raisings , two passings , and an initiation , all of which ceremonies were admirably performed by the Worshipful Master and his officers . There was no banquet on this occasion .
FRIARS LODGE ( No . 1349 ) . —The usual meettingof this lodge , was held at the Moorgate Tavern , Moorgatestreet , E . C , on the 16 th inst . The W . M . Bro . R . Durell , was supported by the following officers and brethren Bros . A . Petcrkcn , S . W . ; H . Godolphin , J . W . ; W . Musto , P . M . Treas . ; W . Hogg , P . G . Sec ; E . J . Friedebcrg , I . G . ; J . Shepherd , P . M . ; A . Budd , W . S . ; T . Eastman . IT . Kingston , W . Musto , J . Quincey , I .
Christmas , W . J . Mitchell , R . S . Sadd , W . Hooper , A . Chappcll , IT . G . Thurston , A . J . Young , lyler . Ihc visitors were Bros . F . , C . D . Fenn , J . W . 171 , . Amity ; A . R . Greene , J . D . SG 1 , Finsbury ; J . W . Howling , 433 ; C . Veal , P . M . 1306 , St . John ; and G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1623 ( Freemason . ) Lodge was opened promptly at 5 . 30 p . m ., and alter due formalities had been complied with the ballot was taken
for the admission of Messrs . William Hooper and Alfred Chappell into the Order . This proving favourable Mr . Hooper was admitted and obligated . Mr . Chappcll was next admitted and the remainder of the ceremony very impressively performed in favour of both the candidates . The ceremony of raising Bro . W . J . Musto to the Second
Degree was admirably performed , the ceremony gaining no small advantage from the excellent ejeaconry of Bro . W . Musto V . M . Subsequently Bros . Christmas and Eastman were raised to the Sublime Degree of the Master Mason , this together with the previous work of the W . M . bein < j ably rendered . Other business having been satisfactorily performed , the lodge was closed , and tlie brethren sat down to a capital
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repast , which fully maintained the reputation of Bro . Kingston as an experienced caterer . Bro . Musto also added considerably to the enjoyment of the visitors and brethren generally by the assiduous manner in which he performed the duties of Wine Steward . The lengthened business in the lodge having occupied considerable time , it caused Bro . Durell to give the toasts in somewhat brief style . The usual loyal and Craft toasts were heartily
received , verses of the National Anthem being given . Bro . J . Shepherd , I . P . M ., gave in vcry appropriate terms the toast of "The W . M ., " congratulating the lodge on the possession of such an excellent worker as W . Bro . Durell was to * occupy the chair of their lodge . The W . M . expressed his thanks for the compliment paid him , and his gratification at the appreciation of his efforts to uphold the prestige of the Friars Lodge , which it would always be his pleasure
to continue to do . " The Past Masters " were honoured ; Bro . Shepherd responding on behalf of the Past Masters . The W . M . next introduced the toast of "The Initiates . " After alluding to the necessity of from time to time admitting new members in their midst , and the pleasure the brethren of the Friars Lodge always felt in welcoming gentlemen such as had been vouched for and initiated that evening , Bro . Durell dwelt at length upon
the opportunities which a study of the teachings of Freemasonry would afford young brethren of acquiring that knowledge which wonld not only fit them for preferment in Masonic rank , but enable them , by adhering to its teachings , to discharge the duties of social life with credit both to themselves and the Order . The newly-made brethren suitably returned thanks for their admission to the Order , promising to do all in their power for the benefit of the Craft . "The Visitors , " the W . M . said , was a toast
highly appreciated in the 1 'riars Lodge . He was not 50 intimately acquainted with some of them as he was with Bros . Fenn and Stephens , but he had no doubt they were all as proficient in Masonic knowledge , and he offered them a hearty and a cordial welcome . Each of the visiting brethren having acknowledged the honour done them , the
W . M . gave the toast of " 1 he Treasurer and Secretary , and to save time coupled the other officers of the lodge with this toast . Bros . Past Masters Musto and Hogg suitably responded , and the Tyler having been summoned to perform his duty , absent brethren were honoured , and a most enjoyable evening concluded .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — This prosperous lodge held its first meeting . sinccthe installation at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the 17 th inst ., the business on the agenda being very heavy . Lodge was called for three o ' clock . Bro . W . Malthou c , C . C ., W . M ., was supported by Bros . T . McButt , S . W . ; IT . J . Lardner , J . W . ; G . IT . Stephens , S . D . ; | . J . Howes , J . D ' . ; W . Snow , I . G . ; R . B . Greenwood , D . C . ; Egbert
Roberts , Org . ; K . Mallett , P . M ., Sec ; W . Pcnnefather , I . P . M . ; T . W . Adams , P . M . ; G . S . Elliott , P . M . ; F . G . Cooper , j . King , P . IT . Clisby , H . K . Clisby , C . ] . Smith , j . T . Rumball , A . Silver , W . C . Smith , W . C . Brasher , R . T . Brickdale , S . D . Patterson , W . IT . Holmes , W . Smith , Tyler ; and others . The visitors were'Bros . IT . E . Coffin , 1 C 7 , and R . Follett , 132 C . Lodge having been opened , and the minutes submitted
and confirmed , the following business was vcry satisfactorily disposed of : The ballot was taken , and proved unanimous , in favour oi Messrs . W . Worrell and W . H . Holmes , and those gentlemen were duly admitted into the mysteries of Freemasonry ; Bros . IT . K . Clisby , P . IT . Clisby , C . J . Smith , and J . T . Rumball were admitted to the F . C . Degree ; and Bro . S . D . Patterson , whose avocation calls him from England , was , aUer some months' consequent delay ,
raised in an impressive mariner to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason . We congratulate our brother upon his advancement , as he is about to start upon a long voyage . Considerable time was engaged in discussing matters of lodge interest , and the lodge having been closed , the brethren repaired to the Holborn Restaurant , where , under the able superintendence of Bro . Hamp , a capitally served banquet was partaken of . At the conclusion of the repast ,
at a very late hour , Bib . Malthousc gave , the toasts of "The Ouecn and the Craft , " " His Royal Highness the Prince ol Wales , R . W . G . M ., " "The Pro D . G . M ., the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , the D . G . M ., the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Each of the toasts were heartily received , and interspersed with the usual loyal melodies . Bro . W . Pcnnefather , in giving "The W . M ., "
dwelt in flattering terms upon the high efficiency displayed by Bro . Malthouseon the first occasion of his working in the lodge . Bro . T . McButt sang a song with much taste , and the W . M . expressed at some length his apprepriation of the cordial manner in which the toast had been proposed b y the I . P . M ., and received by the brethren . In concluding , Bro . Malthousc assured the brethren he would do all in his power to conduct the affairs of the lodge in
conformity with the ancient landmarks of the Order . "The Past Masters , " "The Initiates , " " The Visitors , " "The Officers , " and "The Lay Members" were in turn honoured and fully responded tn respectively , and Bro . Smyth , the Tyler , gave the final toast , and the brethren separated in harmony . WOLSEY LODGE ( No . 1656 ) . —The members of this lodge met on the 14 th inst ., at the White Hart
Hotel , Hampton Wick , when there were present Bros . Aston , W . M . ; J . Hurst , P . P . G . P . Middx ., S . W . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., J . W . ; T . W . Ockenden , P . G . S . Middx ., P . M . 1512 , Sec . ; Featherstone , S , D . ; Forge , P . M . 1 793 , J . D . ; Pillar , W . M . 1 793 , I . G . ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M . ; J . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx . ( Hon . P . M . ); Rev . C . De Crespigny , P . P . G . C . Middx ., P . M . ; Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tyler . The visitors were Bros .
Beauchamp and Collier , 1793 , and Johnson , 199 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Lamb was impressively raised to the Degree of a M . M . by Bro . J .. Hammond . A motion to remove the lodge was , after considerable discussion , withdrawn . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was well served . Upon the removal
of the cloth the customary Royal and Craft toasts were duly honoured . "The Provincial Grand Officers" was coupled with the name of Bro . the Rev . C . De Crespigny , and he having llucnlly responded to the subject toast then gave "The W . M . " In the course of his remarks the Reverend speaker congratulated the Wolscy Lodge upon a W . M . who , in order to be present that evening , had travelled all the way from Wakefield , in Yorkshire . This
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toast having been warmly received , the W . M . made a jocose response . " The Health of the Visitors " followed , the toast being responded toby Bro . Collier , Beauchamp and Johnson . In their respective replies they particularly alluded to the excellent way in which the ceremony of raising had been performed that evening . In giving
The Officers" the W . M . paid a high compliment to liros . Ockcnder , the Secretary , Featherstow and Forge , the Deacons , and Piller , I . G . This toast having been warmly received Bro . Featherstone , S . D ., by direction of the W . M . responded on behalf of himself and colleagues . The Tyler having been called upon to discharge his duty the proceedings terminated .
KAISER-I-HIND LODGE ( No . 1724)—The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , S , Air-street , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . Howard Vincent , owing to his being abroad , the lodge was duly opened by the I . P . M ., Bro . Major G . F . Blake . There were present Bros . T . Barrett Lennard , S . W . ; A . R . Bayford , J . W . ;
Rev . Ambrose W . Hall , Chap ., G . Chap . ; S . C . Dibden , P . M ., Treas . ; F . W . Ramsey , P . M ., Sec . ; P . F . Walker , S . D . ; R . A . Pritchard , J . D . ; Capt . Konarski , I . G . ; Capt . W . Cunningham-Field , K . Searl , Capt . G . Stovell . Visitors : Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec ; Lieut .-Col . IT . S . Somerville-Burney , Richard Gouldcn , P . M . ¦ 537 , and others . 1 he candidates for initiation were Messrs . A . Barrtett ,
P . Bcrney Brown , and C . Berney Brown , who were duly initiated by Bro . Major Blake in a very able and impressive manner . The installation of Bro . T . Barrett Lennard as W . M . for the ensuing year was then proceeded with by Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary , and it is unnecessary to say that be performed the ceremony in a most admirable manner . The newly-installed W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers for the year as follows :
Bros . R . A . Bayford , S . W . ; P . J . Walker , J . W , ; Rev . A . W . Hall , Chap . ; S . C . Dibden , Treas . ; F . W . Ramsey , Sec ; R . A . Pritchard , S . D . ; Capt . Konarski , J . D . ; Capt . G . Stovell , I . G . ; Major Cummins , D . C ; and A . Field , Steward . After the formal business was transacted the W . M . proceeded to close the lodge , and the brethren repaired from labour to refreshment , on which occasion the usual loyal and other toasts were duly proposed and responded to .
ROYAL SAVOY LODGE ( No . 1744 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on which occasion Bro . Jonathan L . Jones was installed as Master for the year . The great popularity of this lodge draws to it a very large number of gentlemen who desire to enter the portals of Freemasonry , and , judging from the agenda paper , the flow of new members is likely to be
maintained . Previuus to this annual gathering there were no less than thirteen candidates who " had been accepted and were awaiting initiation . Accordingly it was decided to hold a lodge of emergency , which was done on Monday , the 21 st . and on that occasion Messrs . T . Jefferies , A . IT . Cole , J . Bishop , W . Clements , and W . N . Nadauld were initiated . On Tuesday the lodge was called for 3 . 30 , and shortly after that time business was commenced .
There were present during the evening : Bros . Francis IT . Clemow , W . M . ; John Douglass , I . P . M . ; J . L . Jones , S . W . ; T . Hyland , P . M ., J . W . ; J . Willing , jun ., P . M ., Treas . ; W . M . Stiles , P . M ., Sec ; W . Cook , S . D . ; G . H . Deller , J . D . ; John W . Smith and W . Jaques , D . of C . 's ; James C , Smith , Org . ; and F . W . Sillis , Stwd . Among the visitors were Bros . W . Fountain , S 79 ; A . Hayman , 375 ; H . Speedy , P . M . 742 ; IT . Stiles , W . M . 1732
J . Garrod , W . M . 754 ; C . IT . Mursell , W . M . 35 ; R . J . Taylor , P . M . 144 ; IT . Medway , 177 ; G . L . Moore , P . M . 16 9 ; W . Birrell , 1310 ; B . Kauffmann , D . C . 1732 ; T . Butt , P . M . 700 ; J . ] . Michael , W . M . 1107 , P . P . G . P . Kent ; W . Knight , S . D . S 7 ; J . Mason , P . P . S . G . D , Middx . ; J . E . Thomas , I . G . 619 ; J . Knowles , 1744 ; C . G . Brown , 15 S 9 ; W . W . Morgan , jun ., J . W . 1107 ; W . R . Davies , I . G . S 7 ; T . Pinn , SGo ; J . H . Grant ,
1507 ; A . Wingrove , 3 ; E . Storr , J . D . 167 ; C . Harris , 79 ; C . Baker , 201 ; W . J . Burgess , W . M . 1472 ; W . Abrahams , 201 ; J . Paul , 12 S 7 ; W . IT . Rohrs , W . M . 946 ; and others . The lodge having been opened , the ceremonies of raising and passing were worked , Bros . IT . Ward , H . L . Jewel , J . Saddington , and J . Knowles , of the Royal Savoy Lodge , and Bro . Medway , 177 , receiving the former , and
pros . J . I . Buston , J . Plowman and J . C Lorns the latter . The W . M . elect was then presented , obligated , and installed , afterwards investing the following brethren as officers of the lodge : Bros . Hyland , S . W . ; Cook , J . W . ; Willing , Treas . ; Stiles , Sec . ; Deller , S . D . ; Holt , J . D . ( by proxy ); J . W . Smith , I . G . ; Jaques and Silles , D . of C . ; F . Johnson , Steward ( by proxy ); J . C Smith , Assist . Steward ; P . F . Callaghan , Org . ; IT . Dickey ,
Assist . Sec . ; C . Kocster , Tyler . The addresses having been given , the W . M . proceeded to initiate Messrs . IT . Zabell , W . H . Barling and F . G . Riley into the mysteries of Freemasonry , and then amid expressions of approval invested his predecessor with a gold Past Master ' s jewel . He was quite sure there was no brother more deserving of the henour the lodge conferred than Bro . Clemow , to whom he and every member of the lodge desired to express their
thanks for the services he had rendered . It was not possible for him to adequately express his thanks , Bro . Clemow briefly acknowledged the presentation . Some formal business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed , and the brethren proceeded to the large hall of the Freemasons' Tavern to banquet . 'The dinner was well served by Bro . Best , and at its conclusion the usual toasts were given . "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by
Bro . Clemow , that of " The Past Masters generall y following from the chair . 'To this each of the brethren who have passed the chair of the lodge replied , and then Bro . Willing assumed the gavel . The W . M . had kindly commissioned him to propose " The Health of the Visitors , " perhaps feeling that it required some one of greater assurance than he to do justice to so glorious an assemblage of
guests . The presence of so many visitors was a particular pleasure to the founders of the Royal Savoy Lodge , for it must be remembered that it was but three years since that it numbered but seven founders , and the attendance now of so many distinguished members of the Craft was an assurance to those seven brethren that what they had done was looked upon with favour . He tendered them all the heartiest welcome the lodge could afford , and trusted
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strive to advance its interests to the utmost of his power . In proposing "The Health of the W . M . Elect , " he congratulated the brethren upon the choice they had made , and he felt assured the City of London Lodge would have in Bro . Cundy a Master of whom any lodge might well be pleased . His abilities were already known , from the very efficient way in which he had carried out the duties appertaining to his office as S . W . His kindness and urbanity
were also known , for he had made himself beloved to the City of London Lodge . Therefore , it was with much pleasure he asked them to rise with him and wish Bro . Cundy every source of happiness and health , and might his year of office-be the most prosperous in the annals of the lodge . The toast was received with prolonged applause ; and Bro . Cundy , in reply , said he had felt great difficulty in accepting the office , though he did so with a great deal of
pleasure , as he was a true lover of Masonry . He took great interest in the \\ ork Df this lodge , and be felt it a great honour to have been elected to the chair he was to fill next year . He trusted he might be able to discharge his duties to his own satisfaction ; if he did that he knew it would be to the satisfaction of the brethren . He should do his best for the good of Freemasonry in general , and for this lodge in particular ; and all the duties entrusted to him should
have his very best attention . There should be no effort spared on his part to add to the success which had attended the City of London Lodge , or to the enjoyment , harmony , and pleasure the brethren had experienced in the past . He again thanked them most cordially for the hearty way in which the toast had been received . The Worshipful Master then gave "The Visitors , " whom the City of London Lodge was always most happy to welcome . The toast was
acknowledged by Bros . Tribbell and Bramwell , the latter of whom delivered himself of some humorous sentiments . The W . Master next proposed " The Past Masters , " with thanks for the kind and able assistance they had rendered him during his year of office . He regretted the absence , through indisposition , of Bro . Salisbury , P . M ., who desired to be kindly remembered to all the brethren . Bro . Ginger , I . P . M ., in responding , was sorry to have joined the ranks
of Past Masters ; he would rather remain I . P . M . He felt now , however , he must take a seat at the back , but he should endeavour to attend as often as he could and assist , or augment , at all events , the Past Masters of the lodge . Bro . ' Griffiths , also replied . He never came to this lodge but he appreciated the kindly heartiness of the brethren . He had been a member of the lodge many years and was very gratified to see it in such a prosperous condition . He
trusted its success mig ht be continued and increased under their W . Master elect , and that the prosperity it had hitherto enjoyed was only the drop before the shower . Bro . Lewis , P . M ., in reply , said he had been a member of the lodge sixteen or seventeen years , and as to the way in which their W . Master had done his duty , not a word had been spoken more than he deserved . It was not right to retire immediately they had passed the chair , but if they
wished to see the lodge prosper they must attend as often as they conveniently could . Bro . Lawrence , P . M ., was loudly called for , and said he did not think the dictionary was printed yet that would afford him language adequately to express his thanks for the manner in which they had received the * toast . He was sorry that many of the Past Masters were absent , especially the father of the lodge , Bro . Samuel Osborne , though they
all thoroughly aporeciated the high position this lodge had attained . He was exceedingly glad to see the City of London Lodge in its present state of prosperity . The W . M . next gave " The Health of the officers of the Lodge , " thanking them for the able and kind assistance they had rendered him during his year of ollice . He concluded by expressing the hope that they might successively and successfully occupy the chair he had now the honour to
fill . Bro . John Hughes , J . W ., in responding , expressed the hope that the officers of the lodge had done their duty to the best of their ability , and that . they had given the satisfaction which the W . M . had described . If so the satisfaction to themselves would be immense . Several complimentary speeches followed , and the ollicial programme was closed with the Tyler ' s toast . During the
evening there were some capital recitations and songs ; Bros . Easey and Souter lending efficient assistance on the pianoforte . ' ... It was arranged that the annual ball in connection with the lodge should take place at Freemason's Tavern on Wednesday , the nth January , and several officers and brethren volunteered as Stewards .
VICTORIA LODGE ( No . 1056 ) . —The brethren of this lodge held an " off-night , " at the Guildhall Tavern , on Wednesday , under the presidency of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Frederick King . There was a goodly attendance . The agenda paper included five raisings , two passings , and an initiation , all of which ceremonies were admirably performed by the Worshipful Master and his officers . There was no banquet on this occasion .
FRIARS LODGE ( No . 1349 ) . —The usual meettingof this lodge , was held at the Moorgate Tavern , Moorgatestreet , E . C , on the 16 th inst . The W . M . Bro . R . Durell , was supported by the following officers and brethren Bros . A . Petcrkcn , S . W . ; H . Godolphin , J . W . ; W . Musto , P . M . Treas . ; W . Hogg , P . G . Sec ; E . J . Friedebcrg , I . G . ; J . Shepherd , P . M . ; A . Budd , W . S . ; T . Eastman . IT . Kingston , W . Musto , J . Quincey , I .
Christmas , W . J . Mitchell , R . S . Sadd , W . Hooper , A . Chappcll , IT . G . Thurston , A . J . Young , lyler . Ihc visitors were Bros . F . , C . D . Fenn , J . W . 171 , . Amity ; A . R . Greene , J . D . SG 1 , Finsbury ; J . W . Howling , 433 ; C . Veal , P . M . 1306 , St . John ; and G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1623 ( Freemason . ) Lodge was opened promptly at 5 . 30 p . m ., and alter due formalities had been complied with the ballot was taken
for the admission of Messrs . William Hooper and Alfred Chappell into the Order . This proving favourable Mr . Hooper was admitted and obligated . Mr . Chappcll was next admitted and the remainder of the ceremony very impressively performed in favour of both the candidates . The ceremony of raising Bro . W . J . Musto to the Second
Degree was admirably performed , the ceremony gaining no small advantage from the excellent ejeaconry of Bro . W . Musto V . M . Subsequently Bros . Christmas and Eastman were raised to the Sublime Degree of the Master Mason , this together with the previous work of the W . M . bein < j ably rendered . Other business having been satisfactorily performed , the lodge was closed , and tlie brethren sat down to a capital
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repast , which fully maintained the reputation of Bro . Kingston as an experienced caterer . Bro . Musto also added considerably to the enjoyment of the visitors and brethren generally by the assiduous manner in which he performed the duties of Wine Steward . The lengthened business in the lodge having occupied considerable time , it caused Bro . Durell to give the toasts in somewhat brief style . The usual loyal and Craft toasts were heartily
received , verses of the National Anthem being given . Bro . J . Shepherd , I . P . M ., gave in vcry appropriate terms the toast of "The W . M ., " congratulating the lodge on the possession of such an excellent worker as W . Bro . Durell was to * occupy the chair of their lodge . The W . M . expressed his thanks for the compliment paid him , and his gratification at the appreciation of his efforts to uphold the prestige of the Friars Lodge , which it would always be his pleasure
to continue to do . " The Past Masters " were honoured ; Bro . Shepherd responding on behalf of the Past Masters . The W . M . next introduced the toast of "The Initiates . " After alluding to the necessity of from time to time admitting new members in their midst , and the pleasure the brethren of the Friars Lodge always felt in welcoming gentlemen such as had been vouched for and initiated that evening , Bro . Durell dwelt at length upon
the opportunities which a study of the teachings of Freemasonry would afford young brethren of acquiring that knowledge which wonld not only fit them for preferment in Masonic rank , but enable them , by adhering to its teachings , to discharge the duties of social life with credit both to themselves and the Order . The newly-made brethren suitably returned thanks for their admission to the Order , promising to do all in their power for the benefit of the Craft . "The Visitors , " the W . M . said , was a toast
highly appreciated in the 1 'riars Lodge . He was not 50 intimately acquainted with some of them as he was with Bros . Fenn and Stephens , but he had no doubt they were all as proficient in Masonic knowledge , and he offered them a hearty and a cordial welcome . Each of the visiting brethren having acknowledged the honour done them , the
W . M . gave the toast of " 1 he Treasurer and Secretary , and to save time coupled the other officers of the lodge with this toast . Bros . Past Masters Musto and Hogg suitably responded , and the Tyler having been summoned to perform his duty , absent brethren were honoured , and a most enjoyable evening concluded .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — This prosperous lodge held its first meeting . sinccthe installation at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the 17 th inst ., the business on the agenda being very heavy . Lodge was called for three o ' clock . Bro . W . Malthou c , C . C ., W . M ., was supported by Bros . T . McButt , S . W . ; IT . J . Lardner , J . W . ; G . IT . Stephens , S . D . ; | . J . Howes , J . D ' . ; W . Snow , I . G . ; R . B . Greenwood , D . C . ; Egbert
Roberts , Org . ; K . Mallett , P . M ., Sec ; W . Pcnnefather , I . P . M . ; T . W . Adams , P . M . ; G . S . Elliott , P . M . ; F . G . Cooper , j . King , P . IT . Clisby , H . K . Clisby , C . ] . Smith , j . T . Rumball , A . Silver , W . C . Smith , W . C . Brasher , R . T . Brickdale , S . D . Patterson , W . IT . Holmes , W . Smith , Tyler ; and others . The visitors were'Bros . IT . E . Coffin , 1 C 7 , and R . Follett , 132 C . Lodge having been opened , and the minutes submitted
and confirmed , the following business was vcry satisfactorily disposed of : The ballot was taken , and proved unanimous , in favour oi Messrs . W . Worrell and W . H . Holmes , and those gentlemen were duly admitted into the mysteries of Freemasonry ; Bros . IT . K . Clisby , P . IT . Clisby , C . J . Smith , and J . T . Rumball were admitted to the F . C . Degree ; and Bro . S . D . Patterson , whose avocation calls him from England , was , aUer some months' consequent delay ,
raised in an impressive mariner to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason . We congratulate our brother upon his advancement , as he is about to start upon a long voyage . Considerable time was engaged in discussing matters of lodge interest , and the lodge having been closed , the brethren repaired to the Holborn Restaurant , where , under the able superintendence of Bro . Hamp , a capitally served banquet was partaken of . At the conclusion of the repast ,
at a very late hour , Bib . Malthousc gave , the toasts of "The Ouecn and the Craft , " " His Royal Highness the Prince ol Wales , R . W . G . M ., " "The Pro D . G . M ., the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , the D . G . M ., the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Each of the toasts were heartily received , and interspersed with the usual loyal melodies . Bro . W . Pcnnefather , in giving "The W . M ., "
dwelt in flattering terms upon the high efficiency displayed by Bro . Malthouseon the first occasion of his working in the lodge . Bro . T . McButt sang a song with much taste , and the W . M . expressed at some length his apprepriation of the cordial manner in which the toast had been proposed b y the I . P . M ., and received by the brethren . In concluding , Bro . Malthousc assured the brethren he would do all in his power to conduct the affairs of the lodge in
conformity with the ancient landmarks of the Order . "The Past Masters , " "The Initiates , " " The Visitors , " "The Officers , " and "The Lay Members" were in turn honoured and fully responded tn respectively , and Bro . Smyth , the Tyler , gave the final toast , and the brethren separated in harmony . WOLSEY LODGE ( No . 1656 ) . —The members of this lodge met on the 14 th inst ., at the White Hart
Hotel , Hampton Wick , when there were present Bros . Aston , W . M . ; J . Hurst , P . P . G . P . Middx ., S . W . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., J . W . ; T . W . Ockenden , P . G . S . Middx ., P . M . 1512 , Sec . ; Featherstone , S , D . ; Forge , P . M . 1 793 , J . D . ; Pillar , W . M . 1 793 , I . G . ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M . ; J . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx . ( Hon . P . M . ); Rev . C . De Crespigny , P . P . G . C . Middx ., P . M . ; Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tyler . The visitors were Bros .
Beauchamp and Collier , 1793 , and Johnson , 199 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Lamb was impressively raised to the Degree of a M . M . by Bro . J .. Hammond . A motion to remove the lodge was , after considerable discussion , withdrawn . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was well served . Upon the removal
of the cloth the customary Royal and Craft toasts were duly honoured . "The Provincial Grand Officers" was coupled with the name of Bro . the Rev . C . De Crespigny , and he having llucnlly responded to the subject toast then gave "The W . M . " In the course of his remarks the Reverend speaker congratulated the Wolscy Lodge upon a W . M . who , in order to be present that evening , had travelled all the way from Wakefield , in Yorkshire . This
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toast having been warmly received , the W . M . made a jocose response . " The Health of the Visitors " followed , the toast being responded toby Bro . Collier , Beauchamp and Johnson . In their respective replies they particularly alluded to the excellent way in which the ceremony of raising had been performed that evening . In giving
The Officers" the W . M . paid a high compliment to liros . Ockcnder , the Secretary , Featherstow and Forge , the Deacons , and Piller , I . G . This toast having been warmly received Bro . Featherstone , S . D ., by direction of the W . M . responded on behalf of himself and colleagues . The Tyler having been called upon to discharge his duty the proceedings terminated .
KAISER-I-HIND LODGE ( No . 1724)—The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , S , Air-street , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . Howard Vincent , owing to his being abroad , the lodge was duly opened by the I . P . M ., Bro . Major G . F . Blake . There were present Bros . T . Barrett Lennard , S . W . ; A . R . Bayford , J . W . ;
Rev . Ambrose W . Hall , Chap ., G . Chap . ; S . C . Dibden , P . M ., Treas . ; F . W . Ramsey , P . M ., Sec . ; P . F . Walker , S . D . ; R . A . Pritchard , J . D . ; Capt . Konarski , I . G . ; Capt . W . Cunningham-Field , K . Searl , Capt . G . Stovell . Visitors : Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec ; Lieut .-Col . IT . S . Somerville-Burney , Richard Gouldcn , P . M . ¦ 537 , and others . 1 he candidates for initiation were Messrs . A . Barrtett ,
P . Bcrney Brown , and C . Berney Brown , who were duly initiated by Bro . Major Blake in a very able and impressive manner . The installation of Bro . T . Barrett Lennard as W . M . for the ensuing year was then proceeded with by Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary , and it is unnecessary to say that be performed the ceremony in a most admirable manner . The newly-installed W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers for the year as follows :
Bros . R . A . Bayford , S . W . ; P . J . Walker , J . W , ; Rev . A . W . Hall , Chap . ; S . C . Dibden , Treas . ; F . W . Ramsey , Sec ; R . A . Pritchard , S . D . ; Capt . Konarski , J . D . ; Capt . G . Stovell , I . G . ; Major Cummins , D . C ; and A . Field , Steward . After the formal business was transacted the W . M . proceeded to close the lodge , and the brethren repaired from labour to refreshment , on which occasion the usual loyal and other toasts were duly proposed and responded to .
ROYAL SAVOY LODGE ( No . 1744 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on which occasion Bro . Jonathan L . Jones was installed as Master for the year . The great popularity of this lodge draws to it a very large number of gentlemen who desire to enter the portals of Freemasonry , and , judging from the agenda paper , the flow of new members is likely to be
maintained . Previuus to this annual gathering there were no less than thirteen candidates who " had been accepted and were awaiting initiation . Accordingly it was decided to hold a lodge of emergency , which was done on Monday , the 21 st . and on that occasion Messrs . T . Jefferies , A . IT . Cole , J . Bishop , W . Clements , and W . N . Nadauld were initiated . On Tuesday the lodge was called for 3 . 30 , and shortly after that time business was commenced .
There were present during the evening : Bros . Francis IT . Clemow , W . M . ; John Douglass , I . P . M . ; J . L . Jones , S . W . ; T . Hyland , P . M ., J . W . ; J . Willing , jun ., P . M ., Treas . ; W . M . Stiles , P . M ., Sec ; W . Cook , S . D . ; G . H . Deller , J . D . ; John W . Smith and W . Jaques , D . of C . 's ; James C , Smith , Org . ; and F . W . Sillis , Stwd . Among the visitors were Bros . W . Fountain , S 79 ; A . Hayman , 375 ; H . Speedy , P . M . 742 ; IT . Stiles , W . M . 1732
J . Garrod , W . M . 754 ; C . IT . Mursell , W . M . 35 ; R . J . Taylor , P . M . 144 ; IT . Medway , 177 ; G . L . Moore , P . M . 16 9 ; W . Birrell , 1310 ; B . Kauffmann , D . C . 1732 ; T . Butt , P . M . 700 ; J . ] . Michael , W . M . 1107 , P . P . G . P . Kent ; W . Knight , S . D . S 7 ; J . Mason , P . P . S . G . D , Middx . ; J . E . Thomas , I . G . 619 ; J . Knowles , 1744 ; C . G . Brown , 15 S 9 ; W . W . Morgan , jun ., J . W . 1107 ; W . R . Davies , I . G . S 7 ; T . Pinn , SGo ; J . H . Grant ,
1507 ; A . Wingrove , 3 ; E . Storr , J . D . 167 ; C . Harris , 79 ; C . Baker , 201 ; W . J . Burgess , W . M . 1472 ; W . Abrahams , 201 ; J . Paul , 12 S 7 ; W . IT . Rohrs , W . M . 946 ; and others . The lodge having been opened , the ceremonies of raising and passing were worked , Bros . IT . Ward , H . L . Jewel , J . Saddington , and J . Knowles , of the Royal Savoy Lodge , and Bro . Medway , 177 , receiving the former , and
pros . J . I . Buston , J . Plowman and J . C Lorns the latter . The W . M . elect was then presented , obligated , and installed , afterwards investing the following brethren as officers of the lodge : Bros . Hyland , S . W . ; Cook , J . W . ; Willing , Treas . ; Stiles , Sec . ; Deller , S . D . ; Holt , J . D . ( by proxy ); J . W . Smith , I . G . ; Jaques and Silles , D . of C . ; F . Johnson , Steward ( by proxy ); J . C Smith , Assist . Steward ; P . F . Callaghan , Org . ; IT . Dickey ,
Assist . Sec . ; C . Kocster , Tyler . The addresses having been given , the W . M . proceeded to initiate Messrs . IT . Zabell , W . H . Barling and F . G . Riley into the mysteries of Freemasonry , and then amid expressions of approval invested his predecessor with a gold Past Master ' s jewel . He was quite sure there was no brother more deserving of the henour the lodge conferred than Bro . Clemow , to whom he and every member of the lodge desired to express their
thanks for the services he had rendered . It was not possible for him to adequately express his thanks , Bro . Clemow briefly acknowledged the presentation . Some formal business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed , and the brethren proceeded to the large hall of the Freemasons' Tavern to banquet . 'The dinner was well served by Bro . Best , and at its conclusion the usual toasts were given . "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by
Bro . Clemow , that of " The Past Masters generall y following from the chair . 'To this each of the brethren who have passed the chair of the lodge replied , and then Bro . Willing assumed the gavel . The W . M . had kindly commissioned him to propose " The Health of the Visitors , " perhaps feeling that it required some one of greater assurance than he to do justice to so glorious an assemblage of
guests . The presence of so many visitors was a particular pleasure to the founders of the Royal Savoy Lodge , for it must be remembered that it was but three years since that it numbered but seven founders , and the attendance now of so many distinguished members of the Craft was an assurance to those seven brethren that what they had done was looked upon with favour . He tendered them all the heartiest welcome the lodge could afford , and trusted