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acting in the capacity of an officer under former Worshipful Masters an amount of earnestness in the cause of Freemasonry , and a measure of capacity and skill in performing the technical work of Freemasonry , which were most gratifying to those who took an interest in watching men who strove to rise to eminence by merit . From what they had seen of Bro . Wickens in the past , and from the taste of his quality which they had had that evening in his

present capacity , he could not doubt that he would be distinguished among the Masters of the Westbourne Lodge . His geniality was contagious ; he had the blissful tact of being happy and communicating happiness ; and , at the same time , he was so well versed in the noble science that the brethren might rely upon him to conduct the affairs of the lodge with prudence and ability . It only remained for the brethren to support him loyally to ensure a most

successful year of office , to the honour of the Worshipful Master , and to the credit of the Westbourne Lodge . The Worshipful Master , in replying to the toast , said that he felt it to be a very dignified position in which he had been placed . He experienced for the first time the responsibility of being at the head of a Iodge , but he could assure them he fully recognised the obligations that lay upon him in that position . He could not find words to express

Ins appreciation of their kindness in electing him unanimously to fill that honourable position . Some eight years ago he was appointed to the office of Assistant Wine Steward . He remembered that on that occasion log sat down to table in that veiy room , and his duties were consequently by no means light . Since then he had been able by the favour of successive Masters to succeed to higher ollice , and he hoped that his humble endeavours to do his

duty in each position to which he had been called , was the reason why the brethren had elected him to the position which he now occupied . He could not fail to be impressed by the ceremony of which he had that evening been the central figure , and when he found himself in the chair , after his solemn induction , he could not but feel and realize the weight of his new responsibilities , and he thanked the brethren from the bottom of his heart for the support which

they had afforded him on the occasion of his entering upon his new duties . He would , in return , pledge himself to this—that his best endeavours should be used so fo exercise the privileges of his position as to enhance the comfort and pleasure of the brethren , and to make the Westbourne Lodge second to none in the Craft . The Worshipful Master said the next toast he had to propose was " The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Joy . " It

had given him great pleasure that evening to invest Bro . Joy with the collar of I . P . M . Those who had been present in the lodge had seen how well Bro . Joy had conducted the ceremony of installation , of which he ( Bro . Wickens ) had had the benefit . It was now his pleasing duty to invest their esteemed I . P . M . with the handsome Past Master ' s jewel which had been voted to him by the brethren , and in attaching it to his breast he expressed the hope that Bro ,

Joy would live long to wear that mark of the brethren ' s esteem , which had been won by his good qualities and persevering toil . Bro . Joy said he thanked the brethren very heartily indeed for the handsome manner in which they had received that toast . For the past seven years he had been doing his utmost for the welfare of the Westbourne Lodge , and , with that mark of honour on his breast , he felt that night that

the brethren had recognised his good intentions , although he feared that his work so far as it had been done in the lodge had been but ill performed . For the assistance and support he had received during his year of office from his oflicers and from the other members of the lodge , but , above all , for that seal and signet of their goodwill and kindly feelings which he had now the honour to wear , he returned them his warmest and most heartfelt thanks .

Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . M . and D . C , proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " which was responded to by Bro . Stephens , VV . M . of the Hyde Park Lodge ; Bro . Lucas , P . M . of Lion and Lamb Lodge ; and several other brethren . "The Health of the Past Masters , " proposed from the chair , was briefly responded to by Bro . Hesketh and Bro . Walker . "The Health of lhe Treasurer and Secrelary " having

been proposed by the Master , was responded to by Bros . Welford , P . M ., and Walker , P . M ., respectively . The VV . M . next proposed "The Health of the other Officers of the Lodge , " which was acknowledged by the Wardens and other officers . During the evening the VV . M . proposed that a small fund should be subscribed by the members of the lodge in aid of ( he Mansion House Fund for the relief of the

Unemployed . He thought this fund a very proper object for Masonic benevolence ; he believed that the matter had not yet been ventilated in Masonic lodges , and he thought the Westbourne Lodge would set a good example by takingthe initiative . The W . M . shortly afterwards announced that Bro . Thomas , a visitor from the Caxton Lodge , had promised a subscription of five guineas if the Westbourne Lodge would make up the sum to 20 guineas . He would

be happy to put a guinea to it himself , if the brethren thought well of the movement . The donation would go to the Mansion House Fund in the name of the lodge . The proceedings were then brought to a close with the Tyler ' s toast ; but before the brethren separated considerable progress was made with the subscription list . The following hrethren were among the visitors present : Bros . Forman , J . W . Eclectic Lodije ; Stephens , W . M .

Hyde Park Lodge ; Goodchild , P . M . Camden Lodge ; Rev . J . Haines , Israel Lodge ; Phillips , Israel Lodge ; Rich , P . M . Prosperity Lodge ; Thomas , Prince Frederick William Lodge ; C Hurst , Hyde Park Lodge ; Dane , VV . M . Phoenix Lodge ; Side , I . P . M . Wharton Lodge ; Lucas , P . M . Lion and Lamb Lodge ; Gowick , W . M . Wharton Lodge ; Walton , P . M . Bedford Lodge ; Chapman , P . M . Canonbury Lod ge ; Thomson , J . W . Wharton Lodge ; and Dancocks , W . S . Mizpah Lodge .

TEMPLE BAR LODGE ( No . 172 S ) . This lodge met on the 18 th inst ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleetstreet . Piesent : Bros . Richard Kimpton , W . M . ; A . R . Carter , S . W . ; John Rexworth y , J . W . ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , Chap . ; Chas . Butcher , 'ireas . ; G . S . Ric ' hnell , Sec . ; Herbert J . Rolls , S . D . ; G . J . Garland , J . D . ;

Max I reuhertz , D . C . ; Robt . J . Pitt , Organist ; A . G . Watkinson , Steward ; George Adamson , P . P . G . A . D . C Kent ; W . Boldcro , Chas . A . Mackrell , VVm . VV . Codd , and Fredk . Clcak . Visitors : Bros . W . Day , S . VV . 19 J 9 ; W . Rest , P . M . 12 S 0 ; Robert J . Voisey , P . M . 19 G 3 ; William J . Hcllyar , 1 C 24 ; and Chashee , D . C . 1 G 24 .

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The business of the evening consisted of one initiation , and one re-joining member . lhe brethren proceeded to ballot for Mr . Robt . Jno . Pitt and Bro . Wm . Wastell Codd , which proved unanimous in their favour , and the ceremony of initiation was performed in perfect style and with great satisfaction . The Secretary gave notice of motion that the sum of £ 10 ios . be voted from the funds for the W . M . ' s list , who notified his intention of serving as

Steward for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , which was duly seconded . Subsequent to other business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The usual loyal toasts were honoured , and the VV . M . proposed "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " with which he coupled the name of Bro . the Rev . R . J . Simpson , and whom he was much gratified to see present that

evening . Bro . the Rev . R . J , Simpson , in response , thanked the VV . M . for his brief and expressive remarks , and said the Grand Officers endeavoured to uphold the Craft in all its ancient landmarks . It had been his privilege to be present on previous occasions , and he had watched the progress of the lodge from its commencement , and now rejoiced to see it in such a flourishing condition . He expressed his regret

at not being able to be present at the initiation , and would have been had it not been for the fact that he was obliged to be at a meeting elsewhere , whereby he hoped to be able to save the ratepayers of London £ 55 , 000 per annum . The Immediate Past Master then proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " who , in response , said he had experienced very great pleasure in initiating his friend , Bro . Robt . John Pitt , whom he was quite sure would be an acquisition to

the lodge ; and he ( the W . M . ) was much pleased to find such a successful gathering that night , adding that nothing on his part should be wanting to maintain the welfare of the lodge . The toasts of "The Initiate , " " The Visitors , " "The Past Masters , " and "The Officers , " were severally proposed and responded to , and a very enjoyable evening was spent , interspersed with some excellent songs and music . Bro . Pitt presided at the piano .

NEW CROSS LODGE ( No . 1559 ) . —The installation meeting of this growing lodge took place at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich , on the 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Rev . J . VV . Sturdec , VV . M . ; G . P . Bertini , S . W . ; C . Grassi , J . W . ; II . Henton , I . P . M . ; E . II . Thiellay , P . M ., Treas . ; Ernest C . Smith , P . M ., Sec ; F . Cash , J . D . ; | . U . Graham , I . G . ; VV . Cowley , P . M ., W . S . ; ) . " Grummant , P . M ., D . C ; H . Wild , Dep . D . C ; C . North ,

A . W . S . ; E . Frv , CS . ; J . VV . Rowe , Tyler ; J . Lucas , R . Borrett , W . " U . Waters , J . Faulkner , * L . Mella , A . J . Chescoe , | . Neville , H . Woodham , C A . Sabow , J . B . C Rouard , G . F . Mounter , Dr . H . VV . P . Makcham , Geo . Manuel , H . VV . Walden , VV . Avenell , and VV . | . Pegram . Visitors : Bros . E . I .. P . Valeraini , VV . M . 1 G 87 ; L , Arudjak , 19 S 7 ; VV . Richards , S . VV . 1583 ; G . A . Davis , 1201 ; R . Mackway , 10 S 7 ; G . Reynolds , S . D . 1 G 14 ; Bath ,

P . M . S 34 ; U . P . Rocco , 1305 ; Gargim , j ; festa , P . M . ICJOO ; Spurgin , 1305 ; J . Skinner , 1321 ; T . Recce , 134 ; Gayton , VV . M , 1 G 07 ; Delport , 2223 ; Dr . Milner , P . M . 6 , P . G . S ., P . G . R . ; S . ) . Woodward , 1614 ; V . Beroit , 2000 ; T . Read , 1420 ; Espande , 1 S 2 O ; E . J . D . Bumsted , P . M . 54 S ; VV . Bellamy , 1 G 27 ; E . Ellis , 66 ; | . Dunn , l . G . 1 G 22 ; V . A . Harding , J . W . S 59 ; Jubal Webb , VV . M . 55 ; Van Patten , 1601 ; A . Ross , 1223 ; and II . VV . Kedgley , VV . M .

1 O 14 . lhc lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . I lie Auditors' report was unanimously approved . Bro . G . P . Bertini , S . VV ., being introduced as the W . M . elect , was duly installed as VV . M ., the anthem before the investment of ollieers being beautifully rendered by Bro . K . Mackway , assisted by other brethren .

Ihc VV . M . then appointed and invested his oflicers as follows for the ensuing year : Bros . Rev . James VV . A . Sturdec , I . P . M . ; C . Grassi , S . VV . ; Fred . VV . Cash , J . W . ; E . II . Thiellay , P . M ., 'Ireas ., P . G . S . B . Middx . ; Ernest E . Smith , P . M ., Sec ; James D . Graham , S . D . ; Henry Wild , J . D . ; J . H . Meyer , l . G . ; William Cawley , P . M ., D . C ; C Thomas Grummant , P . M ., W . S . ; Charles Niven Mclntre North , A . D . C ; Edmund Fry , A . W . S . ; J . VV .

Rowe , lyler . Bro . Thomas Grummant , P . M ., then delivered the Charges to the Master , Wardens , and brethren in a very clear manner . A ballot having taken place for Mr . William James Pegram , and , proving unanimous , that gentleman was informed of the result , and duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . 'I'he W . M . performed the ceremony of appointing and investing his officers , and also of initiation , much to the admiration of all the brethren ,

and having received the " Hearty good wishes of the visitors , the lodge was closed in ancient form . The brethren , to the number of Go , adjourned lo the banqueting room , where an excellent repast was provided , and , after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts nail been proposed and honoured in good style , The I . P . M . proposed "The Health of the VV . M ., " and said it was his privilege to do so , this time as W . M . and not

as S . VV . He lelt sure that the brethren had in their VV . M . a brother of whom they would be proud , and one who would carry out the duties of the chair to the satisfaction of all . 1 le worked well and hard , and his work was a credit lo himself , the New Cross Lodge , and Freemasonry in general . He hoped he would be blessed with health and strength for many years to come . The VV . M ., in reply , said he spoke with emotion , as he

felt much the magnificent manner in which his health had been proposed by his I . P . M ., and the hearty way it had Hven received by all . He was not much of a speaker at any time . When initiated hy Bro . E , E . Smith , their Secretary , live years ago , lie little thought lie should so soon be in the chair . He had received much kindness from the lodge while in the different offices , and had persevered to the best of his ability . To be ill the chair was a thing that any man

should be proud of , and he could assure them he would make it his duty to do all he could for the benefit and welfare of the lodge , and lie felt sure he could rely on the support of his oflicers , which were all a Master could wish . I'he VV . M . then said the next ( oast he had to propose was one of considerable importance—he meant "The Initiate . "

No lodge could make progress wilhout them . They exercise a beneficial influence over the VV . M . and his officers , and infuse vitality to the Iodge . They had there that evening Bro . Pegram , wlio was a personal friend , and from what he knew of him there would be no doubt of his becoming an acquisition to Freemasonry in general , and lo

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the New Cross Lodge in particular , lie should recommend him to attend a lodge of" instruction , that in due time he might qualify himself for the position of VV . M . 'I'he Initiate , in reply , said the way in which his health had been proposed and drunk touched him greatly . Ile lelt much pleasure in belonging to such a bodv of men as ho saw belore him , and nothing should stop him ' from doing all he could to become a good Mason and a credit to thc lodge .

He would endeavour to be a good brother also in the Craft , and attend to what the W . M . had just impressed on him . The VV . M ., in proposing 'The Health of the I . P . M ., ' ' said he did so with great pleasure . All the brethren well knew with what zeal and ability he had pursued the duties of his oflice , and , as bis successor , he would endeavour lo follow in his footsteps and become equally competent . The brethien having cordially voted him this handsome jewel , he

felt much gratification in pinning it on his breast , hoping he might be spared many , many years to wear the same as a memento of ( heir high esteem . Thc LP . M ., in reply , said he had always taken great interest in the lodge , and the jewel which he had just received from the brethren of the New Cross Lodge would always remind him of the good feelings shown to liim . He trusted that the VV . M . ami himself would always work with

the same love and harmony that bad existed in the past , as they felt the same interest in the welfare of the lodge . The VV . M . then proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " and , in doing so , said the toast was always one of much importance in the New Cross Lodge . They were always pleased to see many of tlieir friends present . That evening their number equalled that of thc members of the lodge , the fact of which he felt sure all were gratified , some being

personal friends who had come a great distance ; others they had had the pleasure of meeting before , which contributed to make their gathering more enjoyable . They had amongst them Bros . Dr . Milner , P . M . G , P . G . S ., P . G . R . ; E . J . B . Bumsted , P . M . 54 S ; Festa , P . M . lyoo ; Gayton , VV . M . 1 G 07 ; Jubal Webb , VV . M . 55 ( the good old Constitutional ); W . H . Kedglev , VV . M . 1 G 14 ; Bush , P . M . S 34 ; VV . Richards , S . VV . 1 S 53 ; G . Reynolds , S . D . 1 G 14 ,

Secretary to the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , from which he had received much teaching ; R . Mackway , who had assisted with his musical talent in the lodge , and many others whose names he must be excused naming , as time would not permit . 'I'he New Cross was pleased to see them all . He would call upon Bros . Dr . Milner , 1 'osta , Jubal Webb , and II . VV . Kedgley to respond . Bro . Dr . Milner , P . M ., I \ G . S ., P . G . P . S ., thanked the

VV . M . for the kind manner in which the visitors' health had been proposed , and for the hearty manner in which the brethren had responded . The visitors had received great kindness at tlieir W . M . ' s hands . The entertainment that evening was good . It was pleasant for him to . see such working ' . Every member did his work well , which was a proof oi the power of the lodge . All seemed intent on making advancement .

Bro . Testa , P . M ., thanked the W . M . and the brethren for the kind manner in whicli the health of himself and that of the visitors had been drunk . When coming' from London it was dark , but light had come out of the darkness , for they had seen some good working . In Masonry there was no nationality , and the VV . M . had shown what perseverance would do by his success that evening . 1 le wished him good health and strength to carry on the duties of his

high ollice . Bro . Jubal Webb , W . M . 55 , also thanked ( he brethren for the kind reception the visitors had received from the New Cross Lodge , and also for the gratifying manner in which the VV . M . had spoken of the Constitutional Lodge , No . 55 , of which lodge he had the honour of being VV . M . According to the old books of the lodge , the Constitutional Lodge was established in the year 173 G , one hundred and

fifty years ago , and that they then marched to the Fishmongers' Hall . They had never had a joining member , which very few lodges could say . Bro . IC . J . D . Bumsted had just recited "The Farm Ship" and the happiness that existed on that ship . I'he New Cross Lodge was located in a " ship , " and he would say the brethren were like the crew of "The Farm Ship , " —they pulled together , were happy , and did their work well ; had a good harvest , and had

invited many to take part in it , which he knew the visitors had appreciated and enjoyed . Bro . H . VV . Kedgley , VV . M . 1 G 14 , thanked the VV . M . for his kind invitation , and could assure him he had enjoyed theevening in everyway . It was exceedingly pleasant to see him invest his orticers , and also the appointment of the same . The initiation ceremony he had seldom seen done better , and in the Fourth Degree all was excellent .

The W . M . next proposed " The Health of the P . M . ' s , " and spoke highly of tlieir abilities and assiduity ; they were entitled to the esteem of all the brethren of the lodge . He would call upon Bro . IC . II . Thiellay , father of the lodge , and Bro . E . E . Smith , Treasurer , to respond . BID . E . E . Smith had been the means of bringing new blood into the lodge , and had its interest well at heart ; this was proved by the number of members he had introduced amongst them . Bro . IC . II . Thiellay , P . M . and Treasurer , thanked the

brethren lor their sincerity shown towards him . As father of the lodge he took great interest in all its workings , and wished the VV . M . a happy and prosperous year of office . Bro . IC . IC . Smith , P . M ., Secretary , acknowledged the hearty manner in which his health had been proposed and drunk , lie said it gave him great pleasure to see ( he prosperity ol the lodge and to trace its progress . I le could well remember the time when they only needed one table scarcely reaching to the bottom of the room ; now there were three , and each well furnished with guests . 'There

were now present 30 brethren of tlie lodge , with 30 visitors , and lie hoped that next year Ihe number would be increased lo 40 breihren and 40 visitors . 'The VV . M . next proposed " 'The Health of the Officers of the Lodge . " Bro . C Grassi , S . W ., was a good hard worker , and was not surpassed by any other officer in Ihe lodge , lie could assure the brethren that he often called upon him and used his influence in gelling him ( o attend the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , where he was *

constant attendant . Bro . K . Cash , J . VV ., was a valuable helper . He had given him much assistance , lie was aisu a good and proficient Mason . 'To the olher ollieers of the lodge he wished to pay great compliment for ( heir perseverance , and felt that during his year of oflice he would be well supported by them all . Ile would call on Bro . C Grassi to respond . Bro . C . Grassi , P . M ., in replying for the officers , assured the VV . M . that nothing should be wanting on their part in giving him the support he wished for .