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recorded upon the minutes of the lodge , for the very able and efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of Installing Officer , to which Bro . White suitably replied , and the lodge was was closed in due form . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet . Among the visitors were Bros . E . P . Albert , P . M . 1 S 8 and P . G . P . England ; T . G . Day , P . M . 1076 , W . M . 1437 , and
P . G . S . of Works Essex ; J . Tydcman , W . M . 1327 , P . M . I 4 " { 7 , and P . P . G . P . Essex and Hertfordshire ; F . Walters , P . M . 73 , and P . P . G . D . Middlesex ; W . Gamble . W . M . 706 ; E * . Mallett , W . M . 140 ; N . J . Fenner , P . M . 162 ; T . Meekbam , P . M . 12 SS ; D . Baits , P . M . 1331 ; F . Parker , P . M . 34 ; W . F . Green , 861 ; W . C . Young , 1716 ; W . Griffiths , 706 ; W . Marsden Smith , 185 ; J .
Cox , 813 ; R . Crouch , 103 ; H . Lardncr , 1623 ; R . Warren , 1437 ; W . While , 16 93 ; J . Harvey , 771 ; Jas . Abbott , 1716 ; C . Smith , 1716 ; II . Pratt , 192 ; W . Prevost , 861 ; G . Walker , 813 ; Lewis M . Myers , 188 ; G . D . Richmond , 890 ; J . Mills , 1716 ; C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) , and others . The following Past Masters of the lodge , besides those placed in office , were present : —C .
Chard , J . Dennis , S . Moore , T . Hastings Miller , P . P . G . O . Middlesex ; T . Griffiths , and R . E . Stephenson . The W . M . gave " The Queen and the Craft , " saying that as loyal Masons they never forgot their duty to their Sovereign . The next toast was that of "His Royal Highness the Prince of W . les , Grand Master of England , " who , the W . M . said , was their Sovereign , under whom they
were proud of serving . His many important duties rendered it impossible for him to be with them so much as they might wish , and so the law was to have a Pro Grand Master , and in Lord Carnarvon they had an excellent Master . Lord Skelmersdale , their D . G . M ., was one they were proud of , and the whole of them had done good suit and service in the cause of Freemasonry . They
had one Grand Officer present , Bro . Albert , and around the room he saw several Provincial Grand Officers , who really looked nice in their puiple and gold . They one and all had obtained their position by merit , and it was by merit alone that the officers at Grand Lodge obtained their position . He therefore asked them to drink the teast as it deserved . Bro . Albert , in
response , said the W . M . had very ably expatiated upon the good work done by their Grand Master and Pro G . M ., and in their name he thanked him . The unanimity and excellent Masonry shown to exist in the Royal Albert Lodge that day might make Grand Lodge proud to have such a one under its banner . Upon the invitation of tbe W . M ., Bros . Day , Miller , Walker , and Tydemansaid a
few words for their respective provinces , the latter observing that although the province he represented ( Hertfordshire ) was one of the smallest , yet it was the first on the list for its subscriptions at the last annual festival of the Benevolent Charity . Bro . White then rose to propose tbe t- ast of the evening , that of " The W . M ., " and said it was one that upon all occasions , and more especially on such as
the present , was honoured in that lodge . Bro . Joseph Smith , P . G . P . of England , was the first Master and father of the lodge . It was to him that they owed their birth He had always supported them in the most able manner , and in every difficulty they looked to him for aid and counsel , and it was always theirs for asking . It had fallen into his hands , to be once more Master of their lodge ,
through their S . W . feeling that he could not afford the time necessary to carry out the duties attached to that office with credit to himself , or dignity to the lodge . It was with deep regret that they had heard Bro . Allen ' s determination , but it was only an instance of that brother ' s honest and perfect Masonry to resign such a splendid opportunity , instead of taking the honours of a position that
he felt himself unable to attend to . Such a true spirit of Masonry was worthy of him and of the lodge , and they thanked him for it . That was the cause of their placing Bro . Smith in the chair , and he felt sure no one could have helped them out of their difficulty better than he , or with more satisfaction to the lodge . Bro . Smith thanked their respected and esteemed Immediate Past Master and the '
brethren for their cordial reception of the toast . He had not the least doubt that a good many young Masons would ask themselves why an old Past Master was called upon to take the chair . In the first place the S . W . should have taken it , it was his undoubted right to take it , but in this case , to the honour of their S . W ., he found that its duties were such that he said to himself , " I
will not take the chair unless I can do honour to the position that I am chosen for . " If it had been a young lodge he should have said to him "Take it , " but in a lodge like the Royal Alfred he should tell him , "No , wait another year , work up , and then you may take it with honour to yourself and credit to the lodge . " Under those circumstances what was the lodge to do ? Why , fall back upon its Past
Masters , and as among them there was not the least jealousy , they said , " We will offer it to the oldest Past Master of the lodge . " There was not a Past Master who could not have performed the duties , but they had chosen to honour him . He asked them still to give him their support , and he would bc a true and faithful Master to them . He asked them to wcrk with him for the good
of that lodge and Freemasonry in general , and he would never give them cause to repent placing him for the second time in the proud position of W . M . of the Royal Alfred Lodge . In response to the toast of " The Visitors , " Bro . Bttts , in the course of an eloquent address , thanked them for tbe Masonic treat given him that day , and passed a high tulogium upon the splendid manner in
which Bro . White performed the installation ceremony . He also expressed the pleasure it afforded him to see " his iltar old friend , Joe Smith , " in the chair of K . S ., and placed further response in the hands of Bro . Fenner , who said that after the eloquent spicch of the brother who had preceded him he felt that there was little left for him to say . He felt it a pleasure to be able to endorse every word that brother had said , but the working of the Royal
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Albert Lodge , so ably and so eloquently honoured by Brc . Betts , was no surprise to him , a ' though he was most agreeably entertained . He came there for a lesson , and he got it . There were few lodges in that great metropolis where the work was so we 11 done as in that one , and where with good work , genial and hearty hi-s-jitaliry went hand in hand together . It was a satisfaction and a pleasure
to the laige number [ of vsitors prcstnt that he felt sure they would not soon forget . Bros . Gamble-, Smith , and Abbott also responded . The tcast of "The Past Masters " feillovvee , and in putting it the W . M . said they were the pillars of the lodge . The oldest was Bro . John Famfield , who was always with them and always at work for them . The next was Bro . William Famfield * , he was their
Secretary , and he had done good suit and service m the lodge . Bro . Chard was their Wine Steward , but his duties were so great that he had to call in a junior to assist him . Bro . Lewis was one who felt a pleasure in good service , and could help them now and then with a capital song . Bro . Dennis was everything to everybody , and was respected and esteemed as he deserved , and had a handsome
testimonial presented to him for good work and good temper . Bro . Miller had gone to Middlesex for provincial honours , and right well did he deserve them , although from his excellent Masonry he might have got them at hoa . e . Bro . Griffiths was their " safe man ; " he had done good suit and service in the lodge . Bro . Moore was " Prince Albert , " and during his year of office they had a good
one , and he kept them well in order . Bro . Stevenson , too , had given them every satisfaction . And now he came to the last , but not the least , who sat in that chair , and whose worth and modesty they all knew as well as he did . They had passed a vote of thanks to him for good work done in the lodge , and he was worthy of that reward . He had made many sacrifices for the lodge , but the result
was that he had left a large balance in their favour , and now , said he , Bro . White , we are so pleased with your conduct , and so satisfied with your endeavours , that this jewel has been placed in my hands by the brethren , so that I may present it to you , and in placing it upon your breast let me say that I wish in their and my name , many happy years may you live to wear this token of their
approbation that you so well and honourably have earned . The W . M ., continuing , said he had received a great many jewels in his time , but none had ever been to him like the first received in Freemasonry . But there was something more . Bro . White could not go to Grand Lodge without a collar and jewel , and that when he went there he might properly represent that lodge , they wished as
well to present him with a collar and jewel , so that he might do so , and might he live long to wear it with credit to himself , and honour to the lodge . Bro . White , in reply , said the Past Masters had requested him to respond first . He thanked the W . M . for the kind and generous manner in which he ha 3 spoken of him . The W . M . had told them how highly he prized
the first jewel presented to him , and he ( Bro . White ) should , he felt sure , always piize those jewels higher than anything that could or might be presented him in the future . Their W . M . had as well said that he had done his duty during the past year to their satisfaction . He trusted he had done it in such a manner that he retired from it with their good wishes and esteem .
What he had done well he had to thank the Lodge of Instruction for . It was there he had gained confidence . There was an excellent lodge at Bro . Chard ' s house every Tuesday evening , and that good brother gave them every facility for carrying it out in a proper manner . He concluded a feeling reply by strenuously advocating its claims upon young and ambitious Masons . Bro . J . Famfield briefly responded , and then his and his brother ' s
health as Secretaiy and Treasurer was proposed and responded to . "The Officers" followed . An especial honour was paid to P . S . W . Hallet , and then Bros . Lewis and Chard had their meed of praise , and well they deserved it . The Tyler ' s toast concludetl the proceedings . A selection of vocal music ( under the direction of Bro . Fred . H . Cozens ) was splendidly rendered by Bros . Lester , G . T . Carter , Montem Smith , F . H . Cozens , and Chaplin Henry .
"WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . 1044 ) . —On Wednesday , the 17 th inst ., a meeting of this lodge was held at the Spread Eagle Hotel , Wandsworth . Bro . H . V . Jones , W . M ., presided . There were also present the following officers and members : —Bros . W . A . Morgan , S . W . ; A . N . Newens , J . W . ; H . Wilson , Treasurer ; J . Frost , Secretary ; A . B . Walker , S . D . ; W . J . Huntley ,
| . D . ; | . | . Holland , I . G . ; | . Wardroper , Steward ; S Steeel , Tyler ; E . H . Boddy , P . M . ; P . Cooke , P . M . ; F . H Newens , P . M . ; J . G . Carter , P . M . ; F . Heed , J . Stirk , R Walker , H . J . Newens , G . W . Smith , G . Fortescue , W Springetr , Percy Denham , and A . A . Denham . Tbe fol lowing visitors honoured the lodge with their presence : — Bros . Wildey Wright ( the well-known barrister ) , R . H
Smith , A . B . Morgan , M . Halford , and E . Carter . A good feature in Freemasonry—as showing its liberty and universality—was the presence of Bro . Halford ( a coloured brother from a New York lodge ) , who is now studying in England for one of the learned professions . 1 he chief business of the evening was to initiate Mr . T . J . Tucker , pass Bro . Percy Denham , and raise Bro . J . Newens , which
was faultlessly done by the W . M ., Bro . H . R . Jones , assisted by his officers . The Treasurer and Tyler were re-elected , anel Bro . W . A . Morgan was chosen as W . M . for the ensuing year . Bio . Jones , the retiring W . M ., was unanimously voted a jewel for the ability he had shown as
president of the lodge . A banquet followed , which was served in the best style by Bro . Dougherty . The customary toasts were given , together with those of " The W . M . Elect" and "The Retiring W . M ., " both of which were enthusiastically drank and replied to . " The Visitors" was eloquently replied to by Bro , Wildey Wright ,
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Bro Halford , and others . The proceedings scon after terminated . KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1382 ) . —The last meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Club House , Kennington Oval , on the 2 nd inst ., when there were present -imongst , others Bros . Reeves , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . O . Middlesex , S . W . ( Frcemeuon ) ; Hohler , J . W ; Webb ,
J . D . ; H . Higgins , I P . M . ; Page , P . G . S ., Treasurer ; W . Stuart , P . M . 141 , & c , Secretary ; Marston , I . G .-, Robinson , D . C . ; Stokes , W . S . ; Stranger , A . W . S . ; Honeywell , P . M . ( Detbie ) , Organist ; and Past Masters Kock , Gardner , Everett , Drysdale . The meetings of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the communication from the Grind Lodge upon the subject of the recent a . t
of the Grand Orient of France was read . There being no other business ol any kinel to be transacted the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren partook of an excellent banquet . The visitors were Bros . Maloney , P . M . 25 ; Parsons P . M . 749 ; Schutze , 183 ; Koch , 186 ; Downie , 186 ; Coleman , 186 ; Good , 749 ; Cox , 1314 ; Cooper , 1441 . The customary preliminary toasts having been duly
honoured , the I . P . M . in a few well chosen sentences , proposed "The Health of the W . M . " Bro . Reeves , in reply , said that he was sorry that there had been no " work " to perform in the lodge that day , because he should very much have liked to have shown their visiting brethren what the Masonic capabilities of the members of the Kennington lodge were . He was gratified that there were so
many present , and he hoped to meet as many when they met again six months hence , and that they should also be enjoying the same amount of good health as they were then in the apparent possession of . " The Visitors " followed , and was acknowledged by all the visiting brethren
present . " The Past Masters , " " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and " The Officers" brought the proceedings to a close . During the proceedings Bros . Honeywell , Stokes , Everett , and others entertained the brethren , who separated at a late hour , highly pleased with the manner in which the last reunion of the season had been conducted .
LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday week , at the London Masonic Club , Queen Victoria-street . Bro . H . D . Stead , W . M ., presided ; and the other brethren present weg * Bros . Joseph Langton , S . W . ; F . Dobbing , J . W . ; J . K . Stead , Treasurer ; J . A . Reid , S . D . ; S . Rosenthall , J . D . ; W . L . Rosenthall , Chaplain ; Joseph J . D . Langton ,
A . Cooper , J . B . Crossley , C . B . Barnett . Jos . Morrell , J . A . Dickson , " E . Y . Marner , L . J . Smith , John H . Hackwoith , Thomas Greentr , 14 ; Walter Beard , 101 ; W . W . Morgan , 211 ; H . Massey ( Freemason ) ; Rev . P . M . Holden , John G . G . Horsey , 180 ; Fountain Mcen , Organist 1185 * , and W- Pavvlry ( Holmcsdale ) . After the confirmation of the minutes , Bros . Joseph Morrell , P . M . No . in ,
Past Prov . G . Superintendent of Works Durham , and John Morrell , P . M . No . m , Past Prov . G . I . D . Durham , were elected joining members . The W . M . afterwards initiated the Rev . William Barnard Ban > ard , and Mr . Henry Hill Banyard , in the earliest mysteries of the Order ; and then passed to the Second Degree Bros . Faber and Hackworth . Bro . R . E . Barnes was then re-elected
as Tyler , after which the W . M . installed Bro . Joseph Langton as Master of the lodge for the year ensuing . The brethren appointed to office were Bros . H . D . Stead , I . P . M . ; F . Dobbing , S . W . ; J . A . Reid , J . W . ; the Rev . Dr . Rosenthall , Chaplain ; J . K . Stead , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . F . Tauntt n , Secretary ; S . Rosenthal , S . D . ; J . D . Langton , J . D . ; A . C . Barnett , I . G . ; T . A . Rumpff , Steward ; J . B .
Crossley , Steward ; Joseph Morrell , P . M ., D . C . ; and R . E . Barnes , Tyler . Bro . H . D . Stead then delivered the addresses , and completed his year of work in admirable style . The brethren unanimously expressed their approval of the work by loudly applauding it , and gave a substantial token of their approbation by voting him a ten guinea Past Master ' s jewel . The S . W ., Bro . F .
Dobbing , informed the brethren that he had taken on himself the office of Steward for the lodge at the forthcoming festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls on the 10 th May , and that he had already obtained several subscriptions on his list . He appealed to the lodge for a lodge donation if the funds would allow of it . The Treasurer , Bro . J . K . Stead , said he had no hesitation in saying that
the lodge funds would allow of it , as the balance sheet , which all the brethren had heard , showed a large balance in favour of the lodge . The lodge thereupon voted ten guineas to Bro . Dobbing ' s list . Bro . J . A . Reid , J . W ., in accordance with notice of motion , afterwards moved , and Bro . F . Dobbing , S . W ., seconded the motion , for raising the fees of the lodge for initiation and joining . The
brethren after some discussion agreed to do so , though not to the amount orignally proposed by the motion . The circular from Grand Secretary ' s office containing the resolutions come to at last Grand Lodge with reference to the Grand Orient of France was read by Bro . Taunton , Secretary , and lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a choice banquet , the tables for which were
elegantly adorned with fruit and flowers . After banquet the leasts were proposed , and the W . M ., in givi ** g the toast of " The Earl of Carnarvon , " said the brethren had that evening seen what a warm interest his lordship took in Freemasonry . The document read by the Secretary would give to the brethren ' s minds the correct impression that Masons were not presided over by dignitaries who were ornamental only , but useful as well . They must
all approve of the step which the Pro Grand Master had taken with regard to the Grand Orient of France , and they all ought to feel thankful that men in the position of the Prince of Wales , the Earl of Carnarvon , and others took the interest in Masonry that they did . In giving the toast of " Lord Skelmersdale and the rest of the Grand Officers , " the W . M . said he always thought when he mentioned Lord Skelmersdale ' s name in that building that his lord-
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recorded upon the minutes of the lodge , for the very able and efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of Installing Officer , to which Bro . White suitably replied , and the lodge was was closed in due form . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet . Among the visitors were Bros . E . P . Albert , P . M . 1 S 8 and P . G . P . England ; T . G . Day , P . M . 1076 , W . M . 1437 , and
P . G . S . of Works Essex ; J . Tydcman , W . M . 1327 , P . M . I 4 " { 7 , and P . P . G . P . Essex and Hertfordshire ; F . Walters , P . M . 73 , and P . P . G . D . Middlesex ; W . Gamble . W . M . 706 ; E * . Mallett , W . M . 140 ; N . J . Fenner , P . M . 162 ; T . Meekbam , P . M . 12 SS ; D . Baits , P . M . 1331 ; F . Parker , P . M . 34 ; W . F . Green , 861 ; W . C . Young , 1716 ; W . Griffiths , 706 ; W . Marsden Smith , 185 ; J .
Cox , 813 ; R . Crouch , 103 ; H . Lardncr , 1623 ; R . Warren , 1437 ; W . While , 16 93 ; J . Harvey , 771 ; Jas . Abbott , 1716 ; C . Smith , 1716 ; II . Pratt , 192 ; W . Prevost , 861 ; G . Walker , 813 ; Lewis M . Myers , 188 ; G . D . Richmond , 890 ; J . Mills , 1716 ; C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) , and others . The following Past Masters of the lodge , besides those placed in office , were present : —C .
Chard , J . Dennis , S . Moore , T . Hastings Miller , P . P . G . O . Middlesex ; T . Griffiths , and R . E . Stephenson . The W . M . gave " The Queen and the Craft , " saying that as loyal Masons they never forgot their duty to their Sovereign . The next toast was that of "His Royal Highness the Prince of W . les , Grand Master of England , " who , the W . M . said , was their Sovereign , under whom they
were proud of serving . His many important duties rendered it impossible for him to be with them so much as they might wish , and so the law was to have a Pro Grand Master , and in Lord Carnarvon they had an excellent Master . Lord Skelmersdale , their D . G . M ., was one they were proud of , and the whole of them had done good suit and service in the cause of Freemasonry . They
had one Grand Officer present , Bro . Albert , and around the room he saw several Provincial Grand Officers , who really looked nice in their puiple and gold . They one and all had obtained their position by merit , and it was by merit alone that the officers at Grand Lodge obtained their position . He therefore asked them to drink the teast as it deserved . Bro . Albert , in
response , said the W . M . had very ably expatiated upon the good work done by their Grand Master and Pro G . M ., and in their name he thanked him . The unanimity and excellent Masonry shown to exist in the Royal Albert Lodge that day might make Grand Lodge proud to have such a one under its banner . Upon the invitation of tbe W . M ., Bros . Day , Miller , Walker , and Tydemansaid a
few words for their respective provinces , the latter observing that although the province he represented ( Hertfordshire ) was one of the smallest , yet it was the first on the list for its subscriptions at the last annual festival of the Benevolent Charity . Bro . White then rose to propose tbe t- ast of the evening , that of " The W . M ., " and said it was one that upon all occasions , and more especially on such as
the present , was honoured in that lodge . Bro . Joseph Smith , P . G . P . of England , was the first Master and father of the lodge . It was to him that they owed their birth He had always supported them in the most able manner , and in every difficulty they looked to him for aid and counsel , and it was always theirs for asking . It had fallen into his hands , to be once more Master of their lodge ,
through their S . W . feeling that he could not afford the time necessary to carry out the duties attached to that office with credit to himself , or dignity to the lodge . It was with deep regret that they had heard Bro . Allen ' s determination , but it was only an instance of that brother ' s honest and perfect Masonry to resign such a splendid opportunity , instead of taking the honours of a position that
he felt himself unable to attend to . Such a true spirit of Masonry was worthy of him and of the lodge , and they thanked him for it . That was the cause of their placing Bro . Smith in the chair , and he felt sure no one could have helped them out of their difficulty better than he , or with more satisfaction to the lodge . Bro . Smith thanked their respected and esteemed Immediate Past Master and the '
brethren for their cordial reception of the toast . He had not the least doubt that a good many young Masons would ask themselves why an old Past Master was called upon to take the chair . In the first place the S . W . should have taken it , it was his undoubted right to take it , but in this case , to the honour of their S . W ., he found that its duties were such that he said to himself , " I
will not take the chair unless I can do honour to the position that I am chosen for . " If it had been a young lodge he should have said to him "Take it , " but in a lodge like the Royal Alfred he should tell him , "No , wait another year , work up , and then you may take it with honour to yourself and credit to the lodge . " Under those circumstances what was the lodge to do ? Why , fall back upon its Past
Masters , and as among them there was not the least jealousy , they said , " We will offer it to the oldest Past Master of the lodge . " There was not a Past Master who could not have performed the duties , but they had chosen to honour him . He asked them still to give him their support , and he would bc a true and faithful Master to them . He asked them to wcrk with him for the good
of that lodge and Freemasonry in general , and he would never give them cause to repent placing him for the second time in the proud position of W . M . of the Royal Alfred Lodge . In response to the toast of " The Visitors , " Bro . Bttts , in the course of an eloquent address , thanked them for tbe Masonic treat given him that day , and passed a high tulogium upon the splendid manner in
which Bro . White performed the installation ceremony . He also expressed the pleasure it afforded him to see " his iltar old friend , Joe Smith , " in the chair of K . S ., and placed further response in the hands of Bro . Fenner , who said that after the eloquent spicch of the brother who had preceded him he felt that there was little left for him to say . He felt it a pleasure to be able to endorse every word that brother had said , but the working of the Royal
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Albert Lodge , so ably and so eloquently honoured by Brc . Betts , was no surprise to him , a ' though he was most agreeably entertained . He came there for a lesson , and he got it . There were few lodges in that great metropolis where the work was so we 11 done as in that one , and where with good work , genial and hearty hi-s-jitaliry went hand in hand together . It was a satisfaction and a pleasure
to the laige number [ of vsitors prcstnt that he felt sure they would not soon forget . Bros . Gamble-, Smith , and Abbott also responded . The tcast of "The Past Masters " feillovvee , and in putting it the W . M . said they were the pillars of the lodge . The oldest was Bro . John Famfield , who was always with them and always at work for them . The next was Bro . William Famfield * , he was their
Secretary , and he had done good suit and service m the lodge . Bro . Chard was their Wine Steward , but his duties were so great that he had to call in a junior to assist him . Bro . Lewis was one who felt a pleasure in good service , and could help them now and then with a capital song . Bro . Dennis was everything to everybody , and was respected and esteemed as he deserved , and had a handsome
testimonial presented to him for good work and good temper . Bro . Miller had gone to Middlesex for provincial honours , and right well did he deserve them , although from his excellent Masonry he might have got them at hoa . e . Bro . Griffiths was their " safe man ; " he had done good suit and service in the lodge . Bro . Moore was " Prince Albert , " and during his year of office they had a good
one , and he kept them well in order . Bro . Stevenson , too , had given them every satisfaction . And now he came to the last , but not the least , who sat in that chair , and whose worth and modesty they all knew as well as he did . They had passed a vote of thanks to him for good work done in the lodge , and he was worthy of that reward . He had made many sacrifices for the lodge , but the result
was that he had left a large balance in their favour , and now , said he , Bro . White , we are so pleased with your conduct , and so satisfied with your endeavours , that this jewel has been placed in my hands by the brethren , so that I may present it to you , and in placing it upon your breast let me say that I wish in their and my name , many happy years may you live to wear this token of their
approbation that you so well and honourably have earned . The W . M ., continuing , said he had received a great many jewels in his time , but none had ever been to him like the first received in Freemasonry . But there was something more . Bro . White could not go to Grand Lodge without a collar and jewel , and that when he went there he might properly represent that lodge , they wished as
well to present him with a collar and jewel , so that he might do so , and might he live long to wear it with credit to himself , and honour to the lodge . Bro . White , in reply , said the Past Masters had requested him to respond first . He thanked the W . M . for the kind and generous manner in which he ha 3 spoken of him . The W . M . had told them how highly he prized
the first jewel presented to him , and he ( Bro . White ) should , he felt sure , always piize those jewels higher than anything that could or might be presented him in the future . Their W . M . had as well said that he had done his duty during the past year to their satisfaction . He trusted he had done it in such a manner that he retired from it with their good wishes and esteem .
What he had done well he had to thank the Lodge of Instruction for . It was there he had gained confidence . There was an excellent lodge at Bro . Chard ' s house every Tuesday evening , and that good brother gave them every facility for carrying it out in a proper manner . He concluded a feeling reply by strenuously advocating its claims upon young and ambitious Masons . Bro . J . Famfield briefly responded , and then his and his brother ' s
health as Secretaiy and Treasurer was proposed and responded to . "The Officers" followed . An especial honour was paid to P . S . W . Hallet , and then Bros . Lewis and Chard had their meed of praise , and well they deserved it . The Tyler ' s toast concludetl the proceedings . A selection of vocal music ( under the direction of Bro . Fred . H . Cozens ) was splendidly rendered by Bros . Lester , G . T . Carter , Montem Smith , F . H . Cozens , and Chaplin Henry .
"WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . 1044 ) . —On Wednesday , the 17 th inst ., a meeting of this lodge was held at the Spread Eagle Hotel , Wandsworth . Bro . H . V . Jones , W . M ., presided . There were also present the following officers and members : —Bros . W . A . Morgan , S . W . ; A . N . Newens , J . W . ; H . Wilson , Treasurer ; J . Frost , Secretary ; A . B . Walker , S . D . ; W . J . Huntley ,
| . D . ; | . | . Holland , I . G . ; | . Wardroper , Steward ; S Steeel , Tyler ; E . H . Boddy , P . M . ; P . Cooke , P . M . ; F . H Newens , P . M . ; J . G . Carter , P . M . ; F . Heed , J . Stirk , R Walker , H . J . Newens , G . W . Smith , G . Fortescue , W Springetr , Percy Denham , and A . A . Denham . Tbe fol lowing visitors honoured the lodge with their presence : — Bros . Wildey Wright ( the well-known barrister ) , R . H
Smith , A . B . Morgan , M . Halford , and E . Carter . A good feature in Freemasonry—as showing its liberty and universality—was the presence of Bro . Halford ( a coloured brother from a New York lodge ) , who is now studying in England for one of the learned professions . 1 he chief business of the evening was to initiate Mr . T . J . Tucker , pass Bro . Percy Denham , and raise Bro . J . Newens , which
was faultlessly done by the W . M ., Bro . H . R . Jones , assisted by his officers . The Treasurer and Tyler were re-elected , anel Bro . W . A . Morgan was chosen as W . M . for the ensuing year . Bio . Jones , the retiring W . M ., was unanimously voted a jewel for the ability he had shown as
president of the lodge . A banquet followed , which was served in the best style by Bro . Dougherty . The customary toasts were given , together with those of " The W . M . Elect" and "The Retiring W . M ., " both of which were enthusiastically drank and replied to . " The Visitors" was eloquently replied to by Bro , Wildey Wright ,
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Bro Halford , and others . The proceedings scon after terminated . KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1382 ) . —The last meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Club House , Kennington Oval , on the 2 nd inst ., when there were present -imongst , others Bros . Reeves , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . O . Middlesex , S . W . ( Frcemeuon ) ; Hohler , J . W ; Webb ,
J . D . ; H . Higgins , I P . M . ; Page , P . G . S ., Treasurer ; W . Stuart , P . M . 141 , & c , Secretary ; Marston , I . G .-, Robinson , D . C . ; Stokes , W . S . ; Stranger , A . W . S . ; Honeywell , P . M . ( Detbie ) , Organist ; and Past Masters Kock , Gardner , Everett , Drysdale . The meetings of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the communication from the Grind Lodge upon the subject of the recent a . t
of the Grand Orient of France was read . There being no other business ol any kinel to be transacted the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren partook of an excellent banquet . The visitors were Bros . Maloney , P . M . 25 ; Parsons P . M . 749 ; Schutze , 183 ; Koch , 186 ; Downie , 186 ; Coleman , 186 ; Good , 749 ; Cox , 1314 ; Cooper , 1441 . The customary preliminary toasts having been duly
honoured , the I . P . M . in a few well chosen sentences , proposed "The Health of the W . M . " Bro . Reeves , in reply , said that he was sorry that there had been no " work " to perform in the lodge that day , because he should very much have liked to have shown their visiting brethren what the Masonic capabilities of the members of the Kennington lodge were . He was gratified that there were so
many present , and he hoped to meet as many when they met again six months hence , and that they should also be enjoying the same amount of good health as they were then in the apparent possession of . " The Visitors " followed , and was acknowledged by all the visiting brethren
present . " The Past Masters , " " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and " The Officers" brought the proceedings to a close . During the proceedings Bros . Honeywell , Stokes , Everett , and others entertained the brethren , who separated at a late hour , highly pleased with the manner in which the last reunion of the season had been conducted .
LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday week , at the London Masonic Club , Queen Victoria-street . Bro . H . D . Stead , W . M ., presided ; and the other brethren present weg * Bros . Joseph Langton , S . W . ; F . Dobbing , J . W . ; J . K . Stead , Treasurer ; J . A . Reid , S . D . ; S . Rosenthall , J . D . ; W . L . Rosenthall , Chaplain ; Joseph J . D . Langton ,
A . Cooper , J . B . Crossley , C . B . Barnett . Jos . Morrell , J . A . Dickson , " E . Y . Marner , L . J . Smith , John H . Hackwoith , Thomas Greentr , 14 ; Walter Beard , 101 ; W . W . Morgan , 211 ; H . Massey ( Freemason ) ; Rev . P . M . Holden , John G . G . Horsey , 180 ; Fountain Mcen , Organist 1185 * , and W- Pavvlry ( Holmcsdale ) . After the confirmation of the minutes , Bros . Joseph Morrell , P . M . No . in ,
Past Prov . G . Superintendent of Works Durham , and John Morrell , P . M . No . m , Past Prov . G . I . D . Durham , were elected joining members . The W . M . afterwards initiated the Rev . William Barnard Ban > ard , and Mr . Henry Hill Banyard , in the earliest mysteries of the Order ; and then passed to the Second Degree Bros . Faber and Hackworth . Bro . R . E . Barnes was then re-elected
as Tyler , after which the W . M . installed Bro . Joseph Langton as Master of the lodge for the year ensuing . The brethren appointed to office were Bros . H . D . Stead , I . P . M . ; F . Dobbing , S . W . ; J . A . Reid , J . W . ; the Rev . Dr . Rosenthall , Chaplain ; J . K . Stead , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . F . Tauntt n , Secretary ; S . Rosenthal , S . D . ; J . D . Langton , J . D . ; A . C . Barnett , I . G . ; T . A . Rumpff , Steward ; J . B .
Crossley , Steward ; Joseph Morrell , P . M ., D . C . ; and R . E . Barnes , Tyler . Bro . H . D . Stead then delivered the addresses , and completed his year of work in admirable style . The brethren unanimously expressed their approval of the work by loudly applauding it , and gave a substantial token of their approbation by voting him a ten guinea Past Master ' s jewel . The S . W ., Bro . F .
Dobbing , informed the brethren that he had taken on himself the office of Steward for the lodge at the forthcoming festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls on the 10 th May , and that he had already obtained several subscriptions on his list . He appealed to the lodge for a lodge donation if the funds would allow of it . The Treasurer , Bro . J . K . Stead , said he had no hesitation in saying that
the lodge funds would allow of it , as the balance sheet , which all the brethren had heard , showed a large balance in favour of the lodge . The lodge thereupon voted ten guineas to Bro . Dobbing ' s list . Bro . J . A . Reid , J . W ., in accordance with notice of motion , afterwards moved , and Bro . F . Dobbing , S . W ., seconded the motion , for raising the fees of the lodge for initiation and joining . The
brethren after some discussion agreed to do so , though not to the amount orignally proposed by the motion . The circular from Grand Secretary ' s office containing the resolutions come to at last Grand Lodge with reference to the Grand Orient of France was read by Bro . Taunton , Secretary , and lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a choice banquet , the tables for which were
elegantly adorned with fruit and flowers . After banquet the leasts were proposed , and the W . M ., in givi ** g the toast of " The Earl of Carnarvon , " said the brethren had that evening seen what a warm interest his lordship took in Freemasonry . The document read by the Secretary would give to the brethren ' s minds the correct impression that Masons were not presided over by dignitaries who were ornamental only , but useful as well . They must
all approve of the step which the Pro Grand Master had taken with regard to the Grand Orient of France , and they all ought to feel thankful that men in the position of the Prince of Wales , the Earl of Carnarvon , and others took the interest in Masonry that they did . In giving the toast of " Lord Skelmersdale and the rest of the Grand Officers , " the W . M . said he always thought when he mentioned Lord Skelmersdale ' s name in that building that his lord-