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made in the former Degrees , and being considered satisfactory , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and he was most impressively and carefully raised to it by the W . Master , who was ably supplemented in the work by the whole of his officers . Seldom , if ever , has this Sublime Rite been more correctly or effectively conferred . The nrxt business was to pass Bros . Chaplin , Moffat , Dawson ,
and Smith to the Degree of F . C ., which ceremony was twice gone through with equal ability . The lodge having been resumed to the First Degree , Mr . William Walter Clark and Mr . George Fox , candidates for admission , were balloted for , and thesame being unanimous in their favour , they were initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Some routine business having been
disposed of the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the large hall to partake of what was called in the summons " a supper , " but which was certainly well worthy of a more dignified description , as it consisted of fare which was unanimously admitted to bo unexceptionable . The cloth having been removed , the W . Master , with
exemplary brevity , gave the usual loyal and formal toasts , which were duly honoured . Bro . Byng , I . P . M ., said he had a most pleasing toast to propose , which was " The Health of the W . Master , " who , in the chair , had displayed all that zeal and ability which had characterised him at the commencement of his Masonic career , and he felt sure that he would do his best to maintain the dignity of the lodge
while he was so well supported in the chair . The W . Master briefly returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him , but expressed his misgivings as to having deserved all the compliments that had been passed upon him ; but it was his wish to deserve their approbation . The W . Master said the next toast he had to propose was always considered to be the toast of the evening , as it was " The Health of their
Brother Initiates , " and he felt sure , from the attention they had paid to the ceremony they had passed through , that they were deeply impressed with the importance of the step they had taken , and would become good Masons . The toast was most cordially received ; and Bro . Clark , in replying for himself and Bro . Fox , thanked the brethren for their admission amongst them , and could assure them
that no act of theirs should ever give them occasion to regret having accepted them as Masons . The W . Master said the next toast he had to propose was " The Health of their Brother Visitors . " The Burgoync Lodge was second to none in the Craft for the cordiality with which they received visitors from other lodges , and that evening they were rather more numerous than usual , and amongst them
were several distinguished Masons . In giving this toast he was sure that it was one that would be received with acclamation . The toast was enthusiastically received . Bro . Larlham , P . M . 1 S 59 , said that on that evening he had enjoyed a real Masonic treat , in having witnessed the working of the three ceremonies , and one of them twice over . He must say that he had seldom seen the work so
well performed , and it was quite needless for the W . Master to offer any apologies for the manner in which he had performed his duties ; and he again expressed the gratification he had experienced in being present that evening . Bro . Henry Thompson , P . M . 177 and 115 S , said , in the first place , he wished to thank the brethren for the magnificent hospitality with which he had been received that
evening , for it would stand out in bold contrast to many other large establishments in the metropolis . He , however , wished also to express his gratification at the working of the lodge that evening , which showed that the Worshipful Master ably filled the place of those who had gone before him . He might say that he was one of the few , probably , then present who was present at the consecration
of this lodge , when it met at another place and under a different name , when that ceremony was performed by one of the most talented and distinguished members of the Craft , the late Bro . Stephen Barton Wilson . Well did he remember in installing Bro . Wiggington how impressivel y he enforced upon him the importance of the position in which lie had the honour of being'placed by the founders of the
lodge in selecting him as their first Master , and of the deep responsibility which devolved upon him in the discharge of his duties . These solemn warnings then uttered by Bro . Stephen Barton Wilson appeared since then to have been observed by his successors , and he had no doubt that could tneir revered sponsor , who was one of the most critical and painstaking members of the Craft , again visit their lodge ,
ne would find that the injunctions given by him at thecom"lencement had been transmitted through a long line of "' asters , and the former prestige of the lodge had up to Ipe present time been fully maintained . Bro . H . T . Thompson and other visitors also returned thanks . The next toast given was that of "The Past Masters of the Lod ge , " which was also well received . The W . M . next
jjave " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , Bros . 1 oyntcr and Jeffreys , " and said that all who were connected with the Burgoync Lodge knew the amount of zeal and intelligence that was brought to bear by Bro . Poynter , j"eir Treasurer , and they also knew the assiduity which £ " 0 . Jeffreys carried on his work as Secretary , and , indeed , " did a considerable amount of labour which few of the
members of the lodge knew anything about . This toast , p all the others , was cordially responded to . Bro . } oyntcr , P . M . and 'Trcas ., said he begged to return thanks ¦ the toast which had been so ably proposed by the W . M . "id so cordially responded to by the brethren , but after naymg so often acknowledged it he hardly knew what to a J ' . Bro . Thompson , by his observations , had awakened ^ rocwhat melancholy feeling , for he had touched a tender hori
] in his allusions to the consecration of the lodge , now ineteen years ago . He , Bro . Poynter , was the only one vv cn ln the lodge who was present at that meeting , and it as on that night that he first saw the light of Freemasonry . ur others were admitted on that occasion , two of whom trie | " ! CC dc P arted this lifc > a "d tne othcr two had quitted thct g Jv an 0 - ne was not a « 'arc of what had become of ™ L He was glad to hear from Bro . Thompson , who had 0 _ , •; «~ ****** " . .. v . ni . lui .. uiu . 1 iiuuijjsuil , HHUIIOU
det ° " . Vlslt ? d tnem in tnc interval , that he found a Vt !/ v . - " \ ' ' tl'c lodge to preserve the high position in an 1 ad becn P , aced bv Bc 0 - Stephen Barton Wilson , ilet ,, " . ewas Kind enough to say that they had that night not IiarlVL • ln the efficiency of their working . They had Pa « Pl lr tlmcsot trouble and tribulation , but they had fad n , j , Vay ' uncIer tiie new bye-laws , for which they odw , j , P & ranfc tliat evening , the prestige of the 0 fho . Perpetuated , and a few pages will be added ccurr 3 - . bye - ' t ° record the events which have ad h „„„ "J e ^ stence . He was happy to say that there Deen few differences of opinion in the lodge , and he
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had received the kind support of all the Past Masters , and they had all worked together as one man . Since he hzd been admitted to the rank of Past Master they had worked together , shoulder to shoulder , one for all , and all for one , which he looked upon as the great secret of Masonic success . He was happy to say that by their unanimity they had been enabled to help their deserving brethren quietly ,
unostentatiously , and without those brethren losing any of their dignity , and they were prepared to help them again , and all this good was done by their working together in that way . If there had atany time been a cloud over thelodge , it was forgotten in a moment , as they had been taught to subdue their passions , and let it pass away . They could keep up those feelings by giving a little and taking a little , and those feelings were the true keystone of the Masonic
Arch , and such he believed then existed in the Burgoync Lodge . Out of doors he had endeavoured to bring in that element , and by assiduity in their service he hoped long to enjoy their confidence , which to him was his highest reward , but when he could no longer do that , he would , like the great Roman at the foot of Pompey ' s statue , cover his head and gracefully retire . Bro . Jeffreys also returned thanks . Some other toasts were given , and a most pleasing meeting was brought to a close .
IVY LODGE ( No . 1441 ) . —The November meetingof this lodge was held on the 23 rd inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Can-berwell New-road , when the following brethren were present : Bros . William Ashwell , W . M . ; Knight Smith , l . P . M . ; Foster , S . W . ; Skegg , J . W . ; Jolly , Sec ; D . H . Ashford , S . D . ; Goodman , J . D . ; Bowley , I . C ; Fox , P . M ., Tyler ; Cantle , P . M . ; Poupard , P . M . ;
Cornillessen , P . M . ; A . Vernon , Trant Smith , Gill , and others . Bro . Wright , of the Hornsey Lodge , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . There being no ceremonial business beforcthe lodge , the brethren had ample time to discuss a notice of motion given by Bro . Knight Smith , I . P . M ., for the alteration of the times of
meeting back to the original , four meetings , instead of six , as at present , and which was unanimously agreed to . The W . M . having undertaken to represent the lodge at the ensuing festival for the Aged Masons , the sum of £ 25 was voted from the lodge funds to be placed upon the W . M . ' s list . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge closed in peace and harmony and with solemn prayer . The
brethren then adjourned to the banqueting hall , where a capital supper was waiting them . The usual Masonic toasts followed during the evening . Bros . Knight Smith , Cantle , Vernon , and Cattlin contributed to the pleasure of the evening with some capital songs . The brethren thoroughly enjoyed themselves , and the Tyler's toast brought to a close one of the most pleasant evenings that has for some time been spent in the Ivy Lodge .
METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —An ordinary meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Wednesday , the 17 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . Side , W . M . ; W . M . Stiles , P . M ., S . W . ; H . Stiles , J . W . ; C J . Scales , l . P . M . ; ] . Willing , P . M ., Treas . ; J . J . Michael , P . M ., Prov . G . P . Kent , Sec . ; G . Clark , S . D . ; W . Lovegrove , P . M ., Prov .
G . S . of W . Midd . v ., J . D . ; T . Gilbert , jun ., I . G . ; G . Edwards , D . C . ; T . Runey , W . S . ; J . W . Knight , A . W . S . ; J . Daly , Tyler ; Hatch , Tuck , Little , Perks , Edwards , and many others , with several visitors , including Bro . J . Terry , P . P . J . G . W . Herts . The first business , after the confirmation of the minutes , was the passing of Bros . Gent , Tabby , Botty , and Carter ,
after which the W . M . proceeded to initiate Messrs . Mills , Hayland , Sykes , Carter , and Turville , the whole of the work being performed in excellent style by Bro . Side , the W . M . Some notices of motion were given , and a petition for presentation to the Lodge of Benevolence was signed on behalf of the widow of a late member . At the conclusion of the business the brethren partook of refreshment .
ROYAL SAVOY LODGE ( No . 1744 ) . —The installation meeting of this highl y successful lodge was held on Tuesday last at Ashley's Hotel , Covent Garden , upon which occasion a large number of brethren , about 100 , assembled to witness the installation of Bro . F . H . Clemow , of Anderton's Hotel , as W . M . The lodge was summoned at three o'clock , at which time there was a fair
muster of members and visiting brethren . Bro . John Douglass , W . M ., opened the lodge in due form , assisted by his officers , Bros . F . H . Clemow , S . W ., W . M . elect ; J . Jones , J . W . ; W . M . Stiles , l . P . M . 1732 , Sec ; T . J . Hyland , S . D . ; G . H . Dellar , I . G . ; John W . Cook , J . D . ; Win . Smith , D . of C ; F . W . Sillis , Organist ; and C . Kocstcr , P . M . 435 , Tyler . After the report of the Audit
Committee had been submitted to the brethren , and by them unanimously passed , Bro . Douglass proceeded to raise Bros . H . E . Price and S . Mugford to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason , and afterwards passed Bros . J . Keast , W . C . Laing , J . Foster and R . T . Wall to the Second Degree . 'The next business was the installation of W . M . Bro . John Douglass having taken the chair of
K . S ., supported by Bro . W . Side , W . M . 1507 , as S . W . ; and Bro . Edward Swanborough , P . M . 1319 , as J . W ., Bro . W . M . Stiles , l . P . M . 1732 , presented Bro . Clemow to receive the benefit of installation . Bro . Clemow , having assented to the Ancient Charges read over to him by Bro . Stiles , was duly obligated as Master elect . The brethren below the rank of Installed Master then retired , and Bro .
John Douglass in a masterly manner installed his successor into the chair of K . S , according to ancient custom , and in the presence of eleven Masters . On the re-admission of the members the newly-installed Master was saluted and proclaimed in the usual manner . Bro . Clemow then appointed the following brethren as his officers : Bros . J . L . Jones , S . W . ; T . J . Hyland , P . M . 201 , J . W . ; Jas .
Willing , P . M . 177 , 1507 , and 1 744 , Treas . ( absent , owing to a domestic affliction ); W . M . Stiles , l . P . M . 1732 , Sec ; W . Cook , S . D . ; G . H . Dcller , J . D . ; Augustus Holt , I . G . ( by proxy ); J . W . Smith , D . of C ; W . Jaques , Asst . D . of C . j F . W . Sillis and F . Johnson , Stewards ; I . C . Smith , Organist ; and C . Koester . P . M . AW . Tvler .
The whole of the installation ceremony and addresses were given by Bro . John Douglass in excellent style , receiving valuable support from Bro . Wm . Clarke , Asst . Grand Purs ., who officiated with his well-known ability as D . of C . Ballot was then taken for Messrs . Samuel Arthur Wilkes and A . E . Wauthier , and , proving in their favour , these
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gentlemen were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry by Bro . Clemow . Bro . Stiles reported to the lodge that among the letters of apology for non-attendance that he had received was one from Bro . Willing , whose absence was caused by the serious illness of his wife . He ( Bro . Stiles ) proposed that a letter of hearty sympathy from the lodge be sent to Bro . Willing . Bro . lass seconded this
Doug proposition , which was carried unanimously . Bro . Stiles next proposed that the best thanks of the lodge be given , and the same to be recorded on the minutes , to Bro . John Douglass for the very able manner in which he had performed the installation ceremony . This proposal , seconded by Bro . Cook , was loudly cheered by the brethren , and carried . The W . M . Bro .
, Clemow , then rose and said that he had a very pleasingduty to perform , which was to present the l . P . M . with a jewel , as a mark of esteem for the very efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of W . M . Bro Doug ass briefly returned thanks , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to dinner . At its conclusion the usual loyal and Masonic toasts
, which , owing to the late hour , were proposed briefly and in quick succession . To the toast of "The Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . ProG . M . ; the Earl of Lathom , R . W . Deputy CM . ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and £ ' j ri CQU P led tnc na ™ e of Bro . Wm . Clarke , Asst . Grand Pursuivant , who , in reply , said he always felt great pride in responding to this toast . He could assure the
brethren that while they had such men as Lord Carnarvon and Lord Lathom at their head , the prestige of Grand Lodge would not deteriorate . The present had been a busy year for Freemasonry . In May last there was an important Masonic ceremony in Truro—the laying of the foundation stone of the Cathedral with Masonic honours ; and , quite recently , thev had had the rrreat hannnel to thp
Grand Master at the Mansion House . This meeting would always be remembered for its success , and would , he was sure , be handed down to posterity . Bro . Clarke concluded by thanking the brethren for the hearty manner in which they had received the toast , expressing at the same time his great pleasure at visiting the Royal Savoy Lodge , having acted as Director of Ceremonies upon the occasion of its
consecration . Bro . Douglass proposed , in complimentary terms , "The Health of the W . M ., " remarking that it was impossible to have a more genuine Mason than Bro . Clemow . No member of the lodge had had a heartier welcome than Bro . Clemow when he first became a member of the lodge , and it had given him very great pleasure indeed to see the able manner in which he hed entered
upon his duties that evening . Bro . Clemow , in reply , said he felt a great difficulty in having to follow such men as Bros . Willing and Douglass . His installation , which had been so admirably done , had made a great impression upon him . Bro . Clemow concluded by proposing , in glowing terms , "The Health of the Past Masters , " regretting very much the cause of Bro . Willinsr's absence . Bro .
Douglass , l . P . M ., thought it did not frequently occur for the Installing Master to respond to the two toasts . He felt exceedingly obliged for the hearty manner in which his health had been drunk , and also for the handsome jewel presented him in lod ge . The next toast was that of The Visitors , " to whom the W . M . gave a hearty welcome . This toast was acknowledged bv Bros . W . Side .
W . M . 1507 ; Ferguson , P . M . ; William Holland , P . M . JS 7 ; H . Webb , P . M . p ; W . W . Morgan , Sec . 211 ; Edward Swanborough , P . M . 1319 ; C J . Scales , l . P . M . 1507 ; and J . S . Wilkes . "The Initiates" was the next toast proposed , who each in turn neatly and briefly replied . The toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary '' was acknowledged by Bro . W . M . Stiles , who in the course
of his remarks , referred to the large number of brethren present , only two short of 100 . As Secretary and a founder of the lodge , he felt proud of its position . He was sure the W . M . installed that evening would prove a good Master . Bro . Stiles then made paid highly complimentary remarks to the absent Treasurer , Bro . Willing , jun ., and concluded by expressing his willingness at all times to
carry out lus duties to the best of his ability . Bros . Jones , Hyland , and J . W . Smith having replied for "The Officers of the Lodge , " the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . Between the toasts some capital songs were given by Bros . Silvester and Styles . Bro . Silvester giving , for the first time a most amusing song , " On the Banks of the Silvery Thames . "
The following members were also present : —Bros . William Clarke , Assistant Grand Pursuivant ( hon . mem . ) : K . Dickey , J . Hone , S . Hurdle , P . W . Earle , P . F . Callaghan , Captain Cole , James Smith , J . P . Ellis , T . H . Ellis , J . Gray , J . N . Hare , VV . Smith , j . Fisher , W . T . Haycock , W . Armstrong , W . Hixon , C . Hammond , C . Merion , M . Zumpf , J . W . Wheeler , A . Ramsden , G . W . E .
Thorn , J . Blundell , C H . Holland , W . Redstone , W . Bryant , G . C R . Peruqia , R . Michell , W . Ponton , H . Howard , A . Verdin , A . J . Tomlin , and G . Mordey . Visitors : Bros . W . Side , W . M . 1507 ; H . Webb , P . Af . 72 ; William Holland , 95 , 12 C 1 , and P . M . 157 ; Ferguson , P . M . 177 ; H . M . Levy , P . M . rSS ; Edward Swanborough , P . M . 1319 ; C . J . Scales , l . P . M . 1507 ; W . J . Burgess , S . W . 1402 ; R . Burleton , J . W . S 60 ; W . VV
Morgan , Sec . 211 ; Leon Jacobs , J . D . 1732 ; B . Kauffman , D . of C 1732 ; H . W . Field , S 7 ; R . W . Key , ioS ; Culverhouse , 173 ; J . S . Wilkes , 177 ; James Copelin , 192 ; F . Silvester , 193 ; C . Baker , 201 ; F . Jesse , 453 1 P . Hornett , S 13 ; T . Pinn , SGo ; E . G . G . Bax , S IJ J . G . 'lhomas , 871 ; W . Abrahams , 117 S ; G . Duke , 1446 ; j . L . Edmonds , 1507 ; J . Gibbs , 15 S 0 ; A . N . Clemow , 15 S 9 ; H . W . Clemow , 15 S 9 ; T . Burnitt , 1614 ; and F . A . Kelly , 1524 ( Freemason ) .
WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 ) - —This good old lodge held its first meeting since the installation of Bro . N . Brown , W . M ., in July last , on Tuesday , the 9 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Bro . N . Brown in the chair , supported by the following officers : Bros . T . Hutton , l . P . M . ; R . Hodgkinson , P . M .: G . Davis , P . M ., Sec . ; H . Syer , S . W . ; T . Hosgood , J . W .:
W . Bidgood , Org . ; G . H . Masters , I . G . Among the visitors were Bros . R . Good , P . M . 1 S 9 , and P . P . G . S . VV . Cornwall ; J . Elder , J . W . 1472 ; W . Harris , J . W . 871 ; James Tough , 153 G ; E . Thoroless , 1714 ; J . J . Gould , 1 CS 5 , and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . The only business before the lodge was the passingof Bro . G . B . Cole , which having been finished , Bro . Hutton , P . M ., was elected Treasurer of the lodge in the place of Bro . Davies , appointed Secretary ; Bro . G . Masters , J . D ., in the place of Bro . Mattey . re-
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made in the former Degrees , and being considered satisfactory , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and he was most impressively and carefully raised to it by the W . Master , who was ably supplemented in the work by the whole of his officers . Seldom , if ever , has this Sublime Rite been more correctly or effectively conferred . The nrxt business was to pass Bros . Chaplin , Moffat , Dawson ,
and Smith to the Degree of F . C ., which ceremony was twice gone through with equal ability . The lodge having been resumed to the First Degree , Mr . William Walter Clark and Mr . George Fox , candidates for admission , were balloted for , and thesame being unanimous in their favour , they were initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Some routine business having been
disposed of the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the large hall to partake of what was called in the summons " a supper , " but which was certainly well worthy of a more dignified description , as it consisted of fare which was unanimously admitted to bo unexceptionable . The cloth having been removed , the W . Master , with
exemplary brevity , gave the usual loyal and formal toasts , which were duly honoured . Bro . Byng , I . P . M ., said he had a most pleasing toast to propose , which was " The Health of the W . Master , " who , in the chair , had displayed all that zeal and ability which had characterised him at the commencement of his Masonic career , and he felt sure that he would do his best to maintain the dignity of the lodge
while he was so well supported in the chair . The W . Master briefly returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him , but expressed his misgivings as to having deserved all the compliments that had been passed upon him ; but it was his wish to deserve their approbation . The W . Master said the next toast he had to propose was always considered to be the toast of the evening , as it was " The Health of their
Brother Initiates , " and he felt sure , from the attention they had paid to the ceremony they had passed through , that they were deeply impressed with the importance of the step they had taken , and would become good Masons . The toast was most cordially received ; and Bro . Clark , in replying for himself and Bro . Fox , thanked the brethren for their admission amongst them , and could assure them
that no act of theirs should ever give them occasion to regret having accepted them as Masons . The W . Master said the next toast he had to propose was " The Health of their Brother Visitors . " The Burgoync Lodge was second to none in the Craft for the cordiality with which they received visitors from other lodges , and that evening they were rather more numerous than usual , and amongst them
were several distinguished Masons . In giving this toast he was sure that it was one that would be received with acclamation . The toast was enthusiastically received . Bro . Larlham , P . M . 1 S 59 , said that on that evening he had enjoyed a real Masonic treat , in having witnessed the working of the three ceremonies , and one of them twice over . He must say that he had seldom seen the work so
well performed , and it was quite needless for the W . Master to offer any apologies for the manner in which he had performed his duties ; and he again expressed the gratification he had experienced in being present that evening . Bro . Henry Thompson , P . M . 177 and 115 S , said , in the first place , he wished to thank the brethren for the magnificent hospitality with which he had been received that
evening , for it would stand out in bold contrast to many other large establishments in the metropolis . He , however , wished also to express his gratification at the working of the lodge that evening , which showed that the Worshipful Master ably filled the place of those who had gone before him . He might say that he was one of the few , probably , then present who was present at the consecration
of this lodge , when it met at another place and under a different name , when that ceremony was performed by one of the most talented and distinguished members of the Craft , the late Bro . Stephen Barton Wilson . Well did he remember in installing Bro . Wiggington how impressivel y he enforced upon him the importance of the position in which lie had the honour of being'placed by the founders of the
lodge in selecting him as their first Master , and of the deep responsibility which devolved upon him in the discharge of his duties . These solemn warnings then uttered by Bro . Stephen Barton Wilson appeared since then to have been observed by his successors , and he had no doubt that could tneir revered sponsor , who was one of the most critical and painstaking members of the Craft , again visit their lodge ,
ne would find that the injunctions given by him at thecom"lencement had been transmitted through a long line of "' asters , and the former prestige of the lodge had up to Ipe present time been fully maintained . Bro . H . T . Thompson and other visitors also returned thanks . The next toast given was that of "The Past Masters of the Lod ge , " which was also well received . The W . M . next
jjave " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , Bros . 1 oyntcr and Jeffreys , " and said that all who were connected with the Burgoync Lodge knew the amount of zeal and intelligence that was brought to bear by Bro . Poynter , j"eir Treasurer , and they also knew the assiduity which £ " 0 . Jeffreys carried on his work as Secretary , and , indeed , " did a considerable amount of labour which few of the
members of the lodge knew anything about . This toast , p all the others , was cordially responded to . Bro . } oyntcr , P . M . and 'Trcas ., said he begged to return thanks ¦ the toast which had been so ably proposed by the W . M . "id so cordially responded to by the brethren , but after naymg so often acknowledged it he hardly knew what to a J ' . Bro . Thompson , by his observations , had awakened ^ rocwhat melancholy feeling , for he had touched a tender hori
] in his allusions to the consecration of the lodge , now ineteen years ago . He , Bro . Poynter , was the only one vv cn ln the lodge who was present at that meeting , and it as on that night that he first saw the light of Freemasonry . ur others were admitted on that occasion , two of whom trie | " ! CC dc P arted this lifc > a "d tne othcr two had quitted thct g Jv an 0 - ne was not a « 'arc of what had become of ™ L He was glad to hear from Bro . Thompson , who had 0 _ , •; «~ ****** " . .. v . ni . lui .. uiu . 1 iiuuijjsuil , HHUIIOU
det ° " . Vlslt ? d tnem in tnc interval , that he found a Vt !/ v . - " \ ' ' tl'c lodge to preserve the high position in an 1 ad becn P , aced bv Bc 0 - Stephen Barton Wilson , ilet ,, " . ewas Kind enough to say that they had that night not IiarlVL • ln the efficiency of their working . They had Pa « Pl lr tlmcsot trouble and tribulation , but they had fad n , j , Vay ' uncIer tiie new bye-laws , for which they odw , j , P & ranfc tliat evening , the prestige of the 0 fho . Perpetuated , and a few pages will be added ccurr 3 - . bye - ' t ° record the events which have ad h „„„ "J e ^ stence . He was happy to say that there Deen few differences of opinion in the lodge , and he
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had received the kind support of all the Past Masters , and they had all worked together as one man . Since he hzd been admitted to the rank of Past Master they had worked together , shoulder to shoulder , one for all , and all for one , which he looked upon as the great secret of Masonic success . He was happy to say that by their unanimity they had been enabled to help their deserving brethren quietly ,
unostentatiously , and without those brethren losing any of their dignity , and they were prepared to help them again , and all this good was done by their working together in that way . If there had atany time been a cloud over thelodge , it was forgotten in a moment , as they had been taught to subdue their passions , and let it pass away . They could keep up those feelings by giving a little and taking a little , and those feelings were the true keystone of the Masonic
Arch , and such he believed then existed in the Burgoync Lodge . Out of doors he had endeavoured to bring in that element , and by assiduity in their service he hoped long to enjoy their confidence , which to him was his highest reward , but when he could no longer do that , he would , like the great Roman at the foot of Pompey ' s statue , cover his head and gracefully retire . Bro . Jeffreys also returned thanks . Some other toasts were given , and a most pleasing meeting was brought to a close .
IVY LODGE ( No . 1441 ) . —The November meetingof this lodge was held on the 23 rd inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Can-berwell New-road , when the following brethren were present : Bros . William Ashwell , W . M . ; Knight Smith , l . P . M . ; Foster , S . W . ; Skegg , J . W . ; Jolly , Sec ; D . H . Ashford , S . D . ; Goodman , J . D . ; Bowley , I . C ; Fox , P . M ., Tyler ; Cantle , P . M . ; Poupard , P . M . ;
Cornillessen , P . M . ; A . Vernon , Trant Smith , Gill , and others . Bro . Wright , of the Hornsey Lodge , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . There being no ceremonial business beforcthe lodge , the brethren had ample time to discuss a notice of motion given by Bro . Knight Smith , I . P . M ., for the alteration of the times of
meeting back to the original , four meetings , instead of six , as at present , and which was unanimously agreed to . The W . M . having undertaken to represent the lodge at the ensuing festival for the Aged Masons , the sum of £ 25 was voted from the lodge funds to be placed upon the W . M . ' s list . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge closed in peace and harmony and with solemn prayer . The
brethren then adjourned to the banqueting hall , where a capital supper was waiting them . The usual Masonic toasts followed during the evening . Bros . Knight Smith , Cantle , Vernon , and Cattlin contributed to the pleasure of the evening with some capital songs . The brethren thoroughly enjoyed themselves , and the Tyler's toast brought to a close one of the most pleasant evenings that has for some time been spent in the Ivy Lodge .
METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —An ordinary meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Wednesday , the 17 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . Side , W . M . ; W . M . Stiles , P . M ., S . W . ; H . Stiles , J . W . ; C J . Scales , l . P . M . ; ] . Willing , P . M ., Treas . ; J . J . Michael , P . M ., Prov . G . P . Kent , Sec . ; G . Clark , S . D . ; W . Lovegrove , P . M ., Prov .
G . S . of W . Midd . v ., J . D . ; T . Gilbert , jun ., I . G . ; G . Edwards , D . C . ; T . Runey , W . S . ; J . W . Knight , A . W . S . ; J . Daly , Tyler ; Hatch , Tuck , Little , Perks , Edwards , and many others , with several visitors , including Bro . J . Terry , P . P . J . G . W . Herts . The first business , after the confirmation of the minutes , was the passing of Bros . Gent , Tabby , Botty , and Carter ,
after which the W . M . proceeded to initiate Messrs . Mills , Hayland , Sykes , Carter , and Turville , the whole of the work being performed in excellent style by Bro . Side , the W . M . Some notices of motion were given , and a petition for presentation to the Lodge of Benevolence was signed on behalf of the widow of a late member . At the conclusion of the business the brethren partook of refreshment .
ROYAL SAVOY LODGE ( No . 1744 ) . —The installation meeting of this highl y successful lodge was held on Tuesday last at Ashley's Hotel , Covent Garden , upon which occasion a large number of brethren , about 100 , assembled to witness the installation of Bro . F . H . Clemow , of Anderton's Hotel , as W . M . The lodge was summoned at three o'clock , at which time there was a fair
muster of members and visiting brethren . Bro . John Douglass , W . M ., opened the lodge in due form , assisted by his officers , Bros . F . H . Clemow , S . W ., W . M . elect ; J . Jones , J . W . ; W . M . Stiles , l . P . M . 1732 , Sec ; T . J . Hyland , S . D . ; G . H . Dellar , I . G . ; John W . Cook , J . D . ; Win . Smith , D . of C ; F . W . Sillis , Organist ; and C . Kocstcr , P . M . 435 , Tyler . After the report of the Audit
Committee had been submitted to the brethren , and by them unanimously passed , Bro . Douglass proceeded to raise Bros . H . E . Price and S . Mugford to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason , and afterwards passed Bros . J . Keast , W . C . Laing , J . Foster and R . T . Wall to the Second Degree . 'The next business was the installation of W . M . Bro . John Douglass having taken the chair of
K . S ., supported by Bro . W . Side , W . M . 1507 , as S . W . ; and Bro . Edward Swanborough , P . M . 1319 , as J . W ., Bro . W . M . Stiles , l . P . M . 1732 , presented Bro . Clemow to receive the benefit of installation . Bro . Clemow , having assented to the Ancient Charges read over to him by Bro . Stiles , was duly obligated as Master elect . The brethren below the rank of Installed Master then retired , and Bro .
John Douglass in a masterly manner installed his successor into the chair of K . S , according to ancient custom , and in the presence of eleven Masters . On the re-admission of the members the newly-installed Master was saluted and proclaimed in the usual manner . Bro . Clemow then appointed the following brethren as his officers : Bros . J . L . Jones , S . W . ; T . J . Hyland , P . M . 201 , J . W . ; Jas .
Willing , P . M . 177 , 1507 , and 1 744 , Treas . ( absent , owing to a domestic affliction ); W . M . Stiles , l . P . M . 1732 , Sec ; W . Cook , S . D . ; G . H . Dcller , J . D . ; Augustus Holt , I . G . ( by proxy ); J . W . Smith , D . of C ; W . Jaques , Asst . D . of C . j F . W . Sillis and F . Johnson , Stewards ; I . C . Smith , Organist ; and C . Koester . P . M . AW . Tvler .
The whole of the installation ceremony and addresses were given by Bro . John Douglass in excellent style , receiving valuable support from Bro . Wm . Clarke , Asst . Grand Purs ., who officiated with his well-known ability as D . of C . Ballot was then taken for Messrs . Samuel Arthur Wilkes and A . E . Wauthier , and , proving in their favour , these
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gentlemen were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry by Bro . Clemow . Bro . Stiles reported to the lodge that among the letters of apology for non-attendance that he had received was one from Bro . Willing , whose absence was caused by the serious illness of his wife . He ( Bro . Stiles ) proposed that a letter of hearty sympathy from the lodge be sent to Bro . Willing . Bro . lass seconded this
Doug proposition , which was carried unanimously . Bro . Stiles next proposed that the best thanks of the lodge be given , and the same to be recorded on the minutes , to Bro . John Douglass for the very able manner in which he had performed the installation ceremony . This proposal , seconded by Bro . Cook , was loudly cheered by the brethren , and carried . The W . M . Bro .
, Clemow , then rose and said that he had a very pleasingduty to perform , which was to present the l . P . M . with a jewel , as a mark of esteem for the very efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of W . M . Bro Doug ass briefly returned thanks , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to dinner . At its conclusion the usual loyal and Masonic toasts
, which , owing to the late hour , were proposed briefly and in quick succession . To the toast of "The Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . ProG . M . ; the Earl of Lathom , R . W . Deputy CM . ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and £ ' j ri CQU P led tnc na ™ e of Bro . Wm . Clarke , Asst . Grand Pursuivant , who , in reply , said he always felt great pride in responding to this toast . He could assure the
brethren that while they had such men as Lord Carnarvon and Lord Lathom at their head , the prestige of Grand Lodge would not deteriorate . The present had been a busy year for Freemasonry . In May last there was an important Masonic ceremony in Truro—the laying of the foundation stone of the Cathedral with Masonic honours ; and , quite recently , thev had had the rrreat hannnel to thp
Grand Master at the Mansion House . This meeting would always be remembered for its success , and would , he was sure , be handed down to posterity . Bro . Clarke concluded by thanking the brethren for the hearty manner in which they had received the toast , expressing at the same time his great pleasure at visiting the Royal Savoy Lodge , having acted as Director of Ceremonies upon the occasion of its
consecration . Bro . Douglass proposed , in complimentary terms , "The Health of the W . M ., " remarking that it was impossible to have a more genuine Mason than Bro . Clemow . No member of the lodge had had a heartier welcome than Bro . Clemow when he first became a member of the lodge , and it had given him very great pleasure indeed to see the able manner in which he hed entered
upon his duties that evening . Bro . Clemow , in reply , said he felt a great difficulty in having to follow such men as Bros . Willing and Douglass . His installation , which had been so admirably done , had made a great impression upon him . Bro . Clemow concluded by proposing , in glowing terms , "The Health of the Past Masters , " regretting very much the cause of Bro . Willinsr's absence . Bro .
Douglass , l . P . M ., thought it did not frequently occur for the Installing Master to respond to the two toasts . He felt exceedingly obliged for the hearty manner in which his health had been drunk , and also for the handsome jewel presented him in lod ge . The next toast was that of The Visitors , " to whom the W . M . gave a hearty welcome . This toast was acknowledged bv Bros . W . Side .
W . M . 1507 ; Ferguson , P . M . ; William Holland , P . M . JS 7 ; H . Webb , P . M . p ; W . W . Morgan , Sec . 211 ; Edward Swanborough , P . M . 1319 ; C J . Scales , l . P . M . 1507 ; and J . S . Wilkes . "The Initiates" was the next toast proposed , who each in turn neatly and briefly replied . The toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary '' was acknowledged by Bro . W . M . Stiles , who in the course
of his remarks , referred to the large number of brethren present , only two short of 100 . As Secretary and a founder of the lodge , he felt proud of its position . He was sure the W . M . installed that evening would prove a good Master . Bro . Stiles then made paid highly complimentary remarks to the absent Treasurer , Bro . Willing , jun ., and concluded by expressing his willingness at all times to
carry out lus duties to the best of his ability . Bros . Jones , Hyland , and J . W . Smith having replied for "The Officers of the Lodge , " the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . Between the toasts some capital songs were given by Bros . Silvester and Styles . Bro . Silvester giving , for the first time a most amusing song , " On the Banks of the Silvery Thames . "
The following members were also present : —Bros . William Clarke , Assistant Grand Pursuivant ( hon . mem . ) : K . Dickey , J . Hone , S . Hurdle , P . W . Earle , P . F . Callaghan , Captain Cole , James Smith , J . P . Ellis , T . H . Ellis , J . Gray , J . N . Hare , VV . Smith , j . Fisher , W . T . Haycock , W . Armstrong , W . Hixon , C . Hammond , C . Merion , M . Zumpf , J . W . Wheeler , A . Ramsden , G . W . E .
Thorn , J . Blundell , C H . Holland , W . Redstone , W . Bryant , G . C R . Peruqia , R . Michell , W . Ponton , H . Howard , A . Verdin , A . J . Tomlin , and G . Mordey . Visitors : Bros . W . Side , W . M . 1507 ; H . Webb , P . Af . 72 ; William Holland , 95 , 12 C 1 , and P . M . 157 ; Ferguson , P . M . 177 ; H . M . Levy , P . M . rSS ; Edward Swanborough , P . M . 1319 ; C . J . Scales , l . P . M . 1507 ; W . J . Burgess , S . W . 1402 ; R . Burleton , J . W . S 60 ; W . VV
Morgan , Sec . 211 ; Leon Jacobs , J . D . 1732 ; B . Kauffman , D . of C 1732 ; H . W . Field , S 7 ; R . W . Key , ioS ; Culverhouse , 173 ; J . S . Wilkes , 177 ; James Copelin , 192 ; F . Silvester , 193 ; C . Baker , 201 ; F . Jesse , 453 1 P . Hornett , S 13 ; T . Pinn , SGo ; E . G . G . Bax , S IJ J . G . 'lhomas , 871 ; W . Abrahams , 117 S ; G . Duke , 1446 ; j . L . Edmonds , 1507 ; J . Gibbs , 15 S 0 ; A . N . Clemow , 15 S 9 ; H . W . Clemow , 15 S 9 ; T . Burnitt , 1614 ; and F . A . Kelly , 1524 ( Freemason ) .
WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 ) - —This good old lodge held its first meeting since the installation of Bro . N . Brown , W . M ., in July last , on Tuesday , the 9 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Bro . N . Brown in the chair , supported by the following officers : Bros . T . Hutton , l . P . M . ; R . Hodgkinson , P . M .: G . Davis , P . M ., Sec . ; H . Syer , S . W . ; T . Hosgood , J . W .:
W . Bidgood , Org . ; G . H . Masters , I . G . Among the visitors were Bros . R . Good , P . M . 1 S 9 , and P . P . G . S . VV . Cornwall ; J . Elder , J . W . 1472 ; W . Harris , J . W . 871 ; James Tough , 153 G ; E . Thoroless , 1714 ; J . J . Gould , 1 CS 5 , and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . The only business before the lodge was the passingof Bro . G . B . Cole , which having been finished , Bro . Hutton , P . M ., was elected Treasurer of the lodge in the place of Bro . Davies , appointed Secretary ; Bro . G . Masters , J . D ., in the place of Bro . Mattey . re-