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in Masonry , and the money was paid over to the Boys' and Girls' Schools . Although he had the 20 guineas given him , he did not think it worth while to retain it , and he ( the W . M . ) thought he was therefore right in publicly presenting Bro . Hogard with the receipts from the two Institutions named . He was convinced he was echoing the sentiments of every member in heartily thanking that brother

for the manner in which he had disposed of the money . Bro . C . F . Hogard , P . M ., P . G . Std Br ., Sec , returned his sincere thanks to the members for having voted him the sum of money . The sum was a handsome one , and was in appreciation of any little services he had rendered . It was now 20 years since he was initiated in this lodge , and he thought ihey were told that Charity was the foundation

of their Masonic structure . When he considered the position of their Charities , he thought he could not do better than devote the sum between the two Institutions . They all knew the position in which the Charities stood , for they were a sign to the world that Masonry was not merely a word , but that it did a large amount of good to those who could help themselves . Whether they were

old people in the sere and yellow leaf , or children left unprovided for , it was a noble thing that they were cared for by the Masonic Institutions . There was a very long list of candidates seeking admission , and therefore he felt he could not do better than devote the sum they had voted in [ carrying out the true principle of Masonry—Charity . He thanked them most heartily and sincerely for

the very handsome present , and trusted they would appreciate the disposal of the money . "The Health of the W . M . elect" was next given by the W . M ., who observed that Bro . Paton was a brother to whom they must look up . They had that evening elected Bro . Paton , S . W ., to the chair , and he would do credit to the lodge . He had had the pleasure of working

with Bro . Paton in lodges of instruction for three or four years , and the time he had devoted to the Order proved he was a Freemason at heart . He was convinced the lodge would lose none of its lustre under Bro . Paton ' s guidance , and he sincerely hoped he would have a successful year of office . He hoped to be present on every occasion to render every assistance he could , although he was

quite sure his services would not be needed . He heartily congratulated Bro . Paton , and ^ vished him a prosperous year of office . Bro . W . Paton , W . M . elect , thanked the W . M . and brethren for the unanimous manner in which he had been elected to the chair . Should the minutes be confirmed , it would be his endeavour to do all he could to further the interests of the lodge . He should try to emulate the

excellent example set by his predecessor , and although it would be impossible to excel him he should endeavour to equal him . He trusted they would have a successful year together , and that at its close they would speak as favourably of him as they could now speak of their present W . M . Bro . A . M . Cohen , P . M ., Treas ., replied for "The Past Masters , " and Bro . De Mesquita , J . W ., for "The Officers . " The Tyler's toast then closed the proceedings .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., at the Criterion , Piccadilly . Present : Bros . J . G . Doncaster , S . W . ; W . J . Coples * one , J . W . ; H . Purdue , P . M ., Sec ; F . Craggs , J . D . ; A . Williams , D . C ; H . F . Williams , l . G . ; W . W . Williams and E . Newland , Stwds . ; Walkley , P . M ., Tyler ; H . Shaw , P . M . ; W . Fisher ,

P . M . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; F . J . Oliver , P . M . ; C . Barker , P . M . ; H . Pinn , Hans Scharien , M . R . Rice , W . G . Boyes , E . Curtis , H . J . Mayhew , W . Iredale , A . WVhite , C . J . Chambers , S . E . Holland , W . Iceton , H . Hewett , R . Gerbert , H . Spencer , and A . J . Hardwick . Visitors Bros . T . Meacock , 1 5 12 , and F . A . Foes , 1512 . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . H .

Purdue , P . M . and Secretary , opened the lodge , and Bro . Pinn was duly raised to the Degree of M . M . Bro . Shaw , P . M ., took the chair . The ballot was taken and resulted in favour of Messrs . Spencer and Gerbert , who were initiated into the Order in due form , in Bro . Shaw ' s well known , able , and impressive style . " Hearty good wishes" having been given , the lodge

was closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper , at which Bro . J . Sims , P . M ., presided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to in proper form . " The Health of the Initiates " was proposed in felicitous terms by the W . M ., who heartily welcomed their entry into the Craft , and administered a little wholesome advice to them with regard to their future advancement , to which

Bros . Spence and Gerbert replied in suitable language . Bro . Shaw , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M . of the Lodge , Bro . H . W . Blake , " coupled with Bro . Sims , P . M ., as his representative , and in doing so expressed his gratification that the P . M . ' s of the Ranelagh Lodge so ably supported the lodge at its meetings , which support encouraged the younger members of the Craft to work with

a will in the service . He also expressed his special pleasure that Bro . Sims had not forgotten or neglected his duties . The toast was received enthusiastically , to which Bro . Sims replied in the modest manner which has never deserted him . The toasts of "The Past Masters , " "The Visitors , " and "The Wardens and Officers , " were all given , and replied to with the good feeling which predominates in

Freemasonry . The proceedings were enlivened by some excellent singing by Bros . Curtis , May , and A . Williams , accompanied by Bro . Oliver , P . M ., Organist ; and Bro . diaries Bertram gave a display of sleight of hand , consisting of several marvellous tricks without any apparatus , much to the astonishment and delight of the assembly . The Tyler's toast concluded a very enjoyable evening .

CITY OF LONDON LODGE ( No . 901 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Guildhall Tavern , on Monday , the 21 st inst . Bro . D . Hughes , W . Master , presided , and was supported by Bros . H . Harford , ' . P . M . ; R . Pittam StevensS . W . ; 1 . Hodinott , ] . W . ;

, C . Beaumont , P . M ., Sec ; W . R . Haylock , S . D . ; A . Prince , J . D . ; G . Rubardt , I . G . ; E . Finister , Org . ; E , Venner and R . Gillard , Stewards ; D . Hughes , P . M . ; A . Ginger , P . M . ; H . McClelland , P . M . ; E . A . Cundy , P . M . ; and many other members . Visitors : Bros . A . H , Hickman , P . M . 228 ; J . Heffen , 1457 ; J . Snider , 2012 ;

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H . S . Allsworth , D . C . 1441 ; J . G . Cathie , 19 S ; Dr . E . M . Lott , P . G . Org . ; W . Thomas , S . W . 2043 ; G . H . W . Grace , S . D . 73 ; G . Wallis , 172 ; and W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 . Lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , Bro . Thompson was passed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Hall raised to the Degree of M . M . 'Ihe

ceremonies were performed by the W . M . in a very able and impressive manner . The election of VV . M . was then proceeded with , and resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . R . Pittam Stevens , S . W ., who briefly returned thanks , and expressed his determination to do his best to justify their selection for an honour to which he had long looked forward . Bro . Jno . Hughes , P . M ., was unanimously

reelected Treasurer , and Bro . Woodstock , re-elected Tyler . The Audit Committee , consisting of the officers and Bros . Hodgson , Thompson , Newman , and Dance , having been appointed , a P . M . 's jewel , of the value of 10 guineas , was unanimously voted , on the pioposition of the I . P . M ., seconded by Bro . Ginger , P . M ., to the retiring W . M ., in recognition of his valuable services . The W . M . elect

having expressed his intention of representing the lodge at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , a sum of 20 guineas was voted to be placed on his list . Propositions having been received , and other business transacted , the lodge was closed . After ample justice had been done to an excellent repast , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Grand Officers , " said he felt a certain amount of diffidence , as they had a distinguished Grand Officer present . Those who took an interest in Freemasonry , knew the members of that body were the pillars of the Order . Bro . Dr . E . M . Lott , P . G . Org ., returned thanks for the toast . It had been a great pleasure to him to see the

admirable working in the lodge , and to find the officers were not prompted . He assured them that he had never seen a lodge worked better , for everything went so well , each officer knowing his duties thoroughly . He did not altogether feel himself a visitor , as he knew so many of the members . They had only to ask him to visit them again , and he should be pleased to do so .

Bro . Harbord , I . P . M ., then saidthatwas the last occasion on which he should assume thegavel , as I . P . M ., to propose "The Health of the W . M . " He should ask them on that occasion to drink the toast with more enthusiasm , if possible , than usual . Bro . D . Hughes , W . M ., had deserved well of the lodge , for he had done his duty faithfully and zealously , and had , moreover , attended to their social comforts . Their

W . M . was the last of three brothers , all of whom were respected and esteemed by the lodge . Well as their present W . M . had done , the other two brothers would not suffer in comparison with him . It would be to him ( the I . P . M . ) a pleasing recollection to remember the year he served as I . P . M . under such a distinguished W . M . Bro . D . Hughes , W . M ., thanked the I . P . M . and brethren

for the kindness with which the toast had been given and received . He found that each time he responded to that toast it became more difficult , for it was always a severe task to follow the eloquent remarks of the I . P . M . Bro . Harbord , I . P . M ., had been more eulogisitc in his speech and the brethren had received the toast even more cordially than usual . As the last of the three brothers who had

presided over them , he tendered sincere thanks for the manner in which they had been received . They had each endeavoured to do their duty , and he believed had met with the approbation of the brethren . It was the fact that they were three brothers that had made them energetic in Masonry , for they had met together to rehearse the ritual . As this was the last time he should preside over them in the

capacity of W . M ., he begged to thank them for their assistance and support during his year . He was especially grateful to the officers who bad so nobly and ably carried out the various offices assigned to them . He spoke from the fulness of his heart when he said he sincerely thanked them one and all . "The Health of the W . M . Elect" was next given by

the W . M ., who expressed the pleasure it afforded him to welcome his esteemed friend , Bro . Stevens , as W . M . elect . What he knew of him had been in Masonry , and he had found that his heart was in their Order , to which he had devoted so much time . In their future W . M . they had a brother who was perfect in the ritual , and ready and willing to carry out the duties . Bro . Stevens was sincerely loved

in the lodge , for he had worked harder in its interest than any other member . When but a young member he was brought forward as a man of genius . He was elected as Secretary to the Ball and Summer Banquet Committees , and for his services in that capacity the members had repeatedly expressed their admiration and thanks . The forthcoming year would prove that the brethren had made

a judicious and happy selection in electing Bro . Stevens , S . W ., as their future W . M . Bro . Pittam Stevens , S . W ., in reply , after thanking the brethren , said he was proud of having been elected in such an unanimous manner to the chair of their lodge . It was indeed a proud moment for any man to be elected to rule over such a body of men as their lodge contained . They

were probably the largest lodge in the City , and he would use his best endeavours to carry out the duties to the satisfaction of all . He knew he should have the kindest feeling of the members towards him , and he was convinced that every officer would loyally assist him . He felt that , from the manner in which they had always received him , they would have a happy year together .

' Ihe Visitors was responded to by Bros . Dr . E . M . Lott , P . G . Org ., and Thomas , S . W . 2043 ; and Bro . Harbord , I . P . M ., replied for "The P . M . 's . " " The Officers" having been given , the Tyler ' s toast closed a successful and enjoyable gathering . Bro . Finister , Org ., presided at the pianoforte , and several brethren rendered songs , & c . Bro . Dr . Lott , P . G . Org ., delighted the brethren with a piano solo .

ROSE OF DENMARK LODGE ( No . 975 ) . - The installation meeting of this successful lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , on Friday , the iSth inst . 1 here was a large attendance of members and visitors , the former including Bros . G . Bugler , W . M . ; C . M .

Campbell , S . W ., W . M . elect ; J . Garnar , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Noble , P . M ., Sec ; S . D . Fogden , S . D . ; N . Courlander , J . D . ; W . E . Scantlebury , l . G . ; A . Levy and B . Griffin , Stewards ; E . Ayling , P . M . ; G . F . Crane , P . M . ; J . Brown , P . M . ; H . O . Hinton , P . M . ; W . R . Williams , P . M . ; VV . H . Lee , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M . ; E . Clarke ,

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P . M . ; W . Smith , Gooding , and Custance . Visitors : Bros . G . Gardner , I . P . M . 2012 ; J . Featherstone , P . M . ; A , Moore , J . D . 173 ; W . Hamiyn , P . M . 1622 ; H . Cooper , 153 S ; W . C Page , P . M . 1475 ; G . iW . Preston , P . M . 861 ; S . G . Breally , 1056 ; G . C . Rowland , 2033 ; VV . J . Bosworth , 15 S 1 ; Egbert Roberts , S . VV . 1623 ; A . Hockley , P . M . 172 ; A . G . Probyn , P . M . n ; F . VV . Sanders , 30

T . Mills , 134 ; G . Wallis , 172 ; J . Smith , 1598 ; W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 ; and others . Lodge having been formally opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , the Audit report , showing a substantial balance to the lodge and Benevolent Funds , was received and adopted . The installation ceremony was then proceeded with , and Bro . C . M . Campbell

having been presented as W . M . elect , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and he was duly installed into the chair by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Bugler . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . S . D . Fogden , S . W . ; N . Courlander , J , W . ; J . Garnar , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Noble , P . M ., Sec ; W . E . Scantlebury , S . D . ; Custance , J . D . ; A . Levy , l . G . ; B . Griffin , D . of C ; Jno .

Brown , P . M ., W .-Smith , and Gooding , Stewards ; and Gilbert , Tyler . The usual addresses were delivered in an effective manner by Bro . H . O . Hinton , P . M . Other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . The customary toasts were subsequently given and received with the usual heartiness .

Bro . Bugler , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said the task before him was an easy one , for Bro . Campbell was a brother " par excellence . " He had no doubt that during the forthcoming year their W . M . would give them an idea of what could be done in Masonry . The members were one and all aware of the excellent qualities

of Bro . Campbell , and of his capability for carrying out the duties of the chair . The brother whom they had installed as VV . M . that evening would do his best to fulfil those duties to the satisfaction of the members , and with credit to himself . They all knew Bro . Campbell as well as he did , and he should therefore , without further remark , ask them to drink to the toast with all heartiness and

sincerity , wishing their esteemed W . M . a happy and successful year of office . Bro . C . M . Campbell , W . M ., in reply , thanked the I . P . M . for the eulogistic manner in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for their cordial reception of it . He was aware that he had undertaken a very great task in occupying the position of W . M . of their lodge , and he had

in remembrance the many shining lights who had gone before , but he would endeavour to discharge his duties to the satisfaction of all , and with advantage to the lodge . In proposing "The Health of the I . P . M ., " the W . M . said the duty of proposing the toast was one he felt diffident about , for he could not find words to express his feelings in adequate terms . Every brother present knew

how hard Bro . Bugler , I . P . M ., had worked dvring the past year to maintain the honour and reputation of the lodge , and to promote the best interests of the brethren at large . It was his pleasing duty to present Bro . Bugler , I . P . M ., with a jewel , which had been unanimously voted to him in recognition of his valuable services during the time he had presided over them . There was no brother who had worked

harder for the lodge than their esteemed I . P . M ., and it was the unanimous wish of the brethren that the G . A . O . T . U . would spare him for many years to come to adorn the ranks of the P . M . ' s . The jewel , which was of chaste design , bears the following inscription : " Presented by the members of the Rose of Denmark Lodge , No . 975 , to Bro . G . Bugler , P . M ., as a

sincere mark of esteem for the admirable manner in which he performed the duties of W . Master during his year of office—1886-87 . " Bro . Bugler , I . P . M ., said he could not sufficiently thank the VV . M . for his flattering remarks , and the brethren for their hearty reception . During his year he had done his best to give satisfaction to all , and was gratified to think

his efforts had met with their approbation . He sincerely thanked them for the handsome jewel presented to him , which he should value very much . "The Visitors" was next given by the W . M ., who tendered a hearty welcome to the visiting brethren present . Bro , Elkington , in the name of the visitors , thanked the members for the hospitable reception accorded them . He

assured them he considered it an honour , and esteemed it a privilege , to be called upon to respond . He could not emulate the eloquence with which the W . M . had engaged their attention , but he would endeavour to copy him in his discreet brevity . He was pleased to see such a large number of brethren present who had attended to partake of the profuse hospitality offered , and he was convinced they had

enjoyed it as heartily and as thoroughly as he had . Bro . Hockley , P . M . 172 , said he was in a peculiar position , for although he was a visitor that evening he had been a member of their lodge for some time . Circumstances had obliged him to send in his resignation , but he had , nevertheless , always had a kindly feeling towards it . Looking round , he saw several brethren with whom he had

been connected in and out of Masonry for a number of years . The W . M . and the officers were all brethren who would do credit to their respective offices , and would fulfil their duties earnestly and conscientiously . The hospitality of the lodge was well known , and the spirit of unanimity and kindly feeling which pervaded it had made it what it was—a successful and prosperous lodge . For their

hospitality he thanked them sincerely , wishing the W . M . and brethren a successful and happy year . Bros . Hamiyn , P . M . 1622 ; Page , P . M . 1475 ; and others also replied . Bro . H . O . Hinton , P . M ., responded for "The Past Masters , " expressing the pleasure it afforded them to take part at the installation meetings , when they welcomed a

new W . Master and an addition to their own number . The VV . M ., in giving "The Treasurer and Secretary , " thanked Bro . Garnar , P . M ., Treas ., for the handsome album he had presented to the lodge , and for his energetic services in the past in connection with the office he held . He also thanked Bro . Noble , P . M ., Sec , for again undertaking the Secretarial duties , which he had no doubt would

be carried out in the exemplary manner that had characterised his efforts in the past . Bros . Garnar , P . M ., Treas ., and Noble , P . M ., Sec , having replied , and " The Officers " having been given , the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . The toasts were interspersed with an excellent selection of music , carried out in an admirable manner under the direction of Bro . Egbert Roberts .