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RKWRTS OK MASONIC M EETINGSCraft Masunrv « Roval Arch » Ma ' rk Masorry 9 S Knight . Templar 9 < United Graml Loelge 95 jS ^ nfe ^ 9 * CafIina 97
ivy Sill iii Smith ' I ' rm -incial Grand Mark Lodge of Monmouthshire 97 l ' ., vil Masonic Inslilution for Girls 97 ivfmancnt linlarnei * nent of the " Freemason " oS L AHERS 9 ( - ( . RRESI'O KDENCE : — Was Swedenborg a I- reemason ? 99 The Confirmation of Minutes eg The Kmulation Lodge of Instruction 99 The ' -ate B' <> . John Boyd 99
Koyal Arch Regulations 99 Reviews 99 Masonic Notes and Queries 99 ¦ Antiq"itV ( if Freemasonry' loo Consecration of tl-e Worsley Lodge , No . 1814 100 Address lie I 3 io . Dr . H . Hopkins to the Koyal Cumberland 100
Lodge , Bath , No . 41 Obituary l °° A . n'isements IOX Masonic and General Tidings lot Loiiffe Meetings for Next Week 101 Advertisements i . » ii ,, iii > , iv ., v ., vi .
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Craft itfasonrjj . LODGE OF ANTIQUITY ( No . 2 ) . —Thc monthly meeting of this lodge took place on Wednesday hefore a goodly gathering of members and visitors , liro . E . Parker Deacon was installed as D . M . of the lodge hy Bro . W . Hope , I . P . M ., as-isted hy Bro . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C , P . M ., and Chaplain of the lodge . After the routine business was over , and a vote of £ 10 ios . to the Stewards' list of the Girls' School festival , and the
appointment of a Steward for the boys' School Festival , the lodge adjourned to the " social circle , " which was , as always in "Old Antiquity , " most rational and enjoyable . The old familiar faces of members were present in goodly numbers , and among the visitors weie Bios . J . L . Thomas , Frank Richardson , Lambert , Kraus , from Carlsbad , and Wylde , Grand Masters' Lodge , Dublin . The brethren separated at an early hour .
EASTERN STAR LODGE ( No . 95 ) . —The installalion meeting of this ancient lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 17 th inst ., at the Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leadenhall-street , and was numerously attended . There were present Bros . E . Bonntr , W . M . ; Ruff , S . W ., and W . M . elect ; Ayres , J . W . ; E . Davis , P . M ., and Treas . ; Edingcr , Sec . ; and a number of visitors , amongst whom
were the following : —Bros . J . Keen , 766 ; Balfe , 1018 ; Birch , 1712 ; Seaborn , P . M . 217 ; Worth , 186 ; Bristo , W . M . 1361 ; Davison , 21 O ; Roberts , 1 J 02 ; Hume , 134 ; Hollington , VV . M . 033 ; Wayland , 1227 ; Wharton , 1706 ; Hanson , 1706 ; Dutton , 1706 ; C . T . Speight , P . M . 27 , Pro \ . Grand Tyler for Surrey ; H . Thompson , 1426 , and P . M . 177 and 1158 ( Freemason ); and others . The
minutes of the previous lodge having been read and confirmed , Bro . Hill , P . M ., was called to the chair , and the lodge having been opened in the Second Degree , Bro .. Davis presented to him Bro . H . W . Ruff , S . W ., and W Master elect , to receive from him the benefit of installation . After the usual preliminaries , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Ruff was placed in the chair of
K . S . as VV . Master of the Eastern Star Lodge for the ensuing year . He appointed his officer !* : as follows : Bros M . Ayres , S . W . ; Wardell , J . W . 5 H . Ruff , S . D . ; Macklin , J . D . ; Davis , Treas . ; Edingcr , Sec ; Collier , I . G . ; Marriott , D . C . ; and Speight , Tyler . Bro . Hill then concluded the installation ceremony , delivering the addresses in a most impressive and correct manner , and at the
termination was rewarded with unanimous applause , and it is only justice to him to remark that such a demon tration was well deserved . There being no other business the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer , and the brethren adjourned to the bane ) ueting room , and when it is stated that the fare was served in Bro . Painter ' s best style , and for which thc Ship and Turtle has long been
famed , no more need bc said on that head . At the conclusion of the re-past grace was sung by the professional brethren , Bros . Wharton , Dutton , and Hanson , who had been specially engaged for the occasion . The W . Master said the first toast he had to propose was that of " The Queen , " and on these occasions it was usual to couple with it " The Craft , " which was drunk , followed by the "
National Anthem . The W . Matter said the next toast he had the pleasure to propese was "The Most Worshiplul the Grand Master , His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales . " They all knew the great ir . terest he took in everything connected with Freemasonry , and , therefore-, any comment upon it was unnecessary . This , like the preceding toast , was enthusiastically responded to , followed
by " God bless the Prince of Wales , " which was sung in exquisite style by Bro . Hanson . The ncxt toast was " The Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , the Deputy Grand Master , Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers . " The W . Master said all the brethren knew how well they performed their duties , and , therefore , he proposed the toast without further comment ; which
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was drunk cordially , and Bro . Wharton sung 111 hrst-class style an old ballad . Bro . Bonner , I . P . M ., said it became his pleasing duty to propose the next toast , which he might call the toast of the evening , as it was "The Health of the W . Master , " and very proud was he to sec him in that position . The toast was well received , and the W . Master , in reply , said , after the very flattering icmarks of
their Immediate Past Master , he hardly knew how to respond to the terms he had been pleased to use towards him . He should only be too happy to do everything that he ought to do , and next year , when he had to give up the chair , he hoped that he should be able to give a good account , and to show them what he had done . He could assure them that he thanked them sincerely for the very
kind manner in which they had received the toast , believing , as he did , that he possessed the good will of every member of the lodge . He had then to propose " The Health of Bro . Bonner , the Immediate Past Master , " who had fulfilled the duties of the chair most creditably ; had been most punctual in his attendance , and as they all knew the great interest he took in the lodge , he asked tliem to
give him a good reception and an " Eastern Star fire . " He had then a _ jery pleasing duty to peiform , which was to present him with a Past Master ' s jewel , and , in attaching it to his breast , said he was justly entitled to it , and he hoped he might be long spired to wear it . The jewel bote the following inscription : —" Presented Feb . 17 th , 1880 , by the brethren of the Eastern Star Lodge , No . 95 ,
to the W . Bro . E . Bonner , W . M ., as a a mark of esteem for the zeal and ability displayed y him as W . M ., 1879 . " Bro . Bonner , I . P . M ., said he could s-carcely find words to express his thanks to the brethren for their very handsome present , and he should wear it wilh pleasure as long as he lived as coming from them . They were , indeed , a b < nd of brothers , and when he received such a token from them
it expressed to him a thousand times its intrinsic value , and he thanked them one and all for the honour they had conferred upon him . The VV . Master said thc next toast he had to propose was " 'The Health of Bro . Hill , the Installing Master , " and he felt sure that it must have been a great treat to all who had the privilege of witnessing the manner in which he performed the ceremony of
installation . Bro . Hill , P . M ., in reply , said he thanked the W . Master mo t heartily for the very flattering manner in which he had prcposed the health of the Installing Master * and the members of the lodge for thc way in which they bad responded to thc toast . He could assure them that it afforded him a great deal of pleasure , not only on that evening , but on other occasi ins , to instal
their VV . Master , lt gave him peculiar pleasure that evening to instal Bro . Ruff , who carried with him their esteem and regard , and he felt assured that he would go through the duties of the lodge with credit to himself and the satisfaction of every member of it . He then , in very flattering terms , alluded to another pleasure he had that evening received in placing a collar of office on Bro .
Collier ; it was a red-letter elay in the history of the lodge , and he hoped to have the privilege of installing him in the chair . " The Past Masters of the Lodge " was the next toast given , after which Bro . Hanson delighted the members by his rendering of a song . Bro . Marriott and several other Past Masters returned thanks , the former having been a member of the lodge ever since 1845 . The
W . Master said he had to propose the next toast with a great amount of pleasure , as it was "The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary of the Lodge , " for Bros . Davis and Edingcr were two of the most energetic members of the lodge . Bro . Divis said it afforded him much pleasure to find that his services were so much appreciated by the members of the Eastern Star Lodge , he having been
associated with the lodge for twenty-two years , and after that lapse of lime it was gratifying to him to know that he had not lott their confidence , but if in the course of twenty years they could not find out a man ' s worth , they would never find it out at all . He spent the happiest moments of his life when assembled with his brethren round the tables of the Eastern Siar Lodge , and he would always take care
to afford them as much comfort as the funds would allow . He then , in feeling terms , alluded to the loss of one of the Past Masters of the lodge , whom they could ill afford to lose , but it had pleased thc Great Architect of the Universe to take him from them , and he remarked that he found old age creeping upon him , and the late cold weather and fogs had nearlv done him up , but he felt great pleasure in
coming amongst them that evening , knowing that he possessed their confidence , or they would not have elected him year after year as their Treasurer as they had done . Bto . Edinger also jocosely returned thanks for thc honour they had conferred upon him . " The Visitors " was tbe ncxt toast given , to which several of them responded , and Bro . Thompson in the course of his observations took occasion to refer to the manner in which Bro . Hill had
performed the ceremony of installation , and remarked that filter a somewhat lengthened career as a Mason he had never heard the ritual mote impressively or correctly given , and thought the members of the Eastern Star had reason to be proud of having so talented a brother amongst them . Some other toasts weie given , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a most interesting meeting to a close . The vocal arrangements were conducted by Bros . Dalton , Hanson , and Wharton .
BURGOYNE LODGE ( No . 902 ) . —The installation meeting of this compact lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel on Monday , the 23 rd inst . Bro . Simson J . Byng , I . P . M ., performed the ceremony of installation in a faultless manner . At seven o ' clock the brethren sat down to a
banquet , served in Bro . Clemow s well-known style , which was of the most recherche character . The VV . M ., Bro . Taylor , stated , in reply to the toast of his health , that his sole anxiety was to further the interest of the lodge , and if the brethren would extend to him their kind support , as they had done to his predecessors , he had no doubt that
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success would attend his efforts . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . S . J . Byng , " and presented him , in the name of the lodge , vvith . a very handsome Past Master ' s collar and badge , as a token of fraternal regard and appreciation of the brethren for the very able manner he had discharged the duty of the chair during the past year , owing to the absence of the W . M .
through illness . Bro . S . J . Byng , in reply , stated that whatever labour the chair may have entailed , he was amply repaid by thc success which had attended liis efforts , and it was mainly owing to the kind indulgence and generous support he had received from one and all during the two years he had presided over them ; but the brethren , in their generosity , thought fit to recognise bis humble
endeavours by presenting him with a handsome collar and badge ; it was the most pleasing memento the brethren could have presented him . He should not prize it so much for its intrinsic value , but for the generous and kind feeling which so freely permeated every member of the lodge . Some excellent songs and recitations concluded a most pleasant evenhig .
PECKHAM LODGE ( No . 1455 ) . —The seventh installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell Nevv-roaJ . The lodge was opened a little after five p . m . by the VV . M ., Bro . Vickery , and , after the confirmation of the minutes and the reception of the auditors' report , which was very satisfactory , the ballot
was taken for Mr . Charles Henry Morgan , a candidate for initiation , and , on proving unanimous in his favour , the W . M . proceeded to initiate him into the light of Masonry . The lodge was openi d in the Second Degree , and Bro . Edwin Archdale Whitby , the S . W ., who had been unanimously elected , was duly presented for installation , arid , it being a sine i / ua non in this lodge that every W . M . shall
instal his successor , Bro . Vickery proved himself equal to the occasion , and in the most perfect and impressive manner , in the presence of a very large Board of Masters and P . M . '? , placed his successor in the chair of K . S ., and saluted him as W . M . Tne brethren wece then admitted in the several Degrees , and saluted the VV . M ., who proceeded to appoint anel invrst his offi : ers for the year as follows : —
Bros . D . Cnannon , S . W . ; Thomas Jackson , J . W . ; W . G . Warren , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . E . Gompertz , P . M ., Secretary ; W . C . Page , S . D . ; F . Hilton , J . D . ; Sayer , I . G . ; Rose , D . C ; Watkins , P . M ., W . S . ; Harrison , Tyler . The Installing Master gave the three addresses in a most impressive and perfect manner . Ten guineas were voted to the Royal Masonic Girls' School , and the lodge was
then closed , thc brethren adjourning to the large and commodious diamalic hall to banquet , which was served under the superintendence of ihe courteous proprietor , Bto . Oliver . After the cloth was cleared and grace sung , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts ware duly honoured . The W . M ., jn response to the toast of his health , thanked the brethren for thc honour coi fcrred on him by their
unanimous vote , and assured them that ever since he first saw the light in this lodge , five years ago , he had been so much impressed with the influence of its teachings that he had endeavoured to show his appreciation by conforming to its laws and making himself master of its mysteries , and with the officers he had chosen to assist him in the management of the lodge he hoped to so carry
on the duties of the oflice as to merit their appreciation . It may here be remarked that , contrary to usual custom , though in strict accordance with the Constitution , the W . M . had appointed his two Wardens and I . G . from the junior members , who had shown their proficiency by their readiness at all times to fill any vacant office ! that occurred during the past year , a course highly appioved
by all the brethren . Tne toast of " The Visitors" was responded to by Bro . Junes , Lodge 1507 ; Bro . Garner , W . M . 97 s ; Bro . Ross , W . M . 1216 ; and Bro . Thue , VV . M . 1622 , all of whom expressed their pleasure at the progress and prosperous condition of the lodge , and the perfect harmony that existed amongst the members . Bro . Jackson , the S . W ., in replying for " The Officers , "
dwelt at considerable length on what he considered the duty of officers , and of the necessity of those who accepted office attending to their duties , as any failure in any one of them was likely to disarrange the whole of the ceremony , and render what would otherwise be a most impressive ceremony ( the influence of which would ever be remembered with respect and awe ) a mere sham . He
was happy to say his brother officers were all zealous workers in the lodge of instruction , and had every confidence that they would , with himself , so discharge their duties as to gain the esteem of the brethren and the gratifying commendation of the W . M . The musical arrangements were under the direction of the Hon . Org ., Bro . Stribling , assisted by the following members of the
lodge , who are ever ready with their excellent vocal talents to add to the enjoyment of the meetings : Bros . W . C . Page , W . G . Sayer , W . Taylor , Montgomery , and Voisey , who enlivened the evening with a well-selected programme . Amongst the numerous visitors were Bros . H . W . Gompertz , P . M . 1364 ; Charles Diamond , 1327 ; Thomas Grammant , S . D . ie . ii ); VV . E . Gomperrz , iun ..
S . D . 869 ; John Jones , 1507 ; Bradley , 1329 ; Bro . Cowley , S . W . 1559 ; S . Davis , S . D . 879 ; Ward , 1622 ; W . C . Thue , W . M . 1622 ; Voisey , S . W ., 1641 ; Briarit , 1641 ; Linsey , 1632 ; G . P . Cotter , S . D . 1622 ; Addington , J . D . 217 ; Rush , S . D . 1351 ; J . Garner , W . M . 975 ; Cheese , J . W . 869 ; Coombe , Ii 8 * j , * > Allan , 1506 ; and G . A . Taylor , P . M . 217 .
METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —An ordinary meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 18 th inst . In the unavoidable abs . nce of the W . M ., Bro . C . J . Scales , the chair was taken by Bro . Michael , P . M . and Secretary . There were present Bros . J . Douglass , P . M . ; Side , S . W ., W . M . ; Stiles , J . W . ; H . Stiles , J . D . j
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RKWRTS OK MASONIC M EETINGSCraft Masunrv « Roval Arch » Ma ' rk Masorry 9 S Knight . Templar 9 < United Graml Loelge 95 jS ^ nfe ^ 9 * CafIina 97
ivy Sill iii Smith ' I ' rm -incial Grand Mark Lodge of Monmouthshire 97 l ' ., vil Masonic Inslilution for Girls 97 ivfmancnt linlarnei * nent of the " Freemason " oS L AHERS 9 ( - ( . RRESI'O KDENCE : — Was Swedenborg a I- reemason ? 99 The Confirmation of Minutes eg The Kmulation Lodge of Instruction 99 The ' -ate B' <> . John Boyd 99
Koyal Arch Regulations 99 Reviews 99 Masonic Notes and Queries 99 ¦ Antiq"itV ( if Freemasonry' loo Consecration of tl-e Worsley Lodge , No . 1814 100 Address lie I 3 io . Dr . H . Hopkins to the Koyal Cumberland 100
Lodge , Bath , No . 41 Obituary l °° A . n'isements IOX Masonic and General Tidings lot Loiiffe Meetings for Next Week 101 Advertisements i . » ii ,, iii > , iv ., v ., vi .
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REPORTS , etc ., intended for insertion in current number , should reach the Office , ( 198 , Fleet-street ) , by Six o'clock p . m ., on Wednesdays .
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft itfasonrjj . LODGE OF ANTIQUITY ( No . 2 ) . —Thc monthly meeting of this lodge took place on Wednesday hefore a goodly gathering of members and visitors , liro . E . Parker Deacon was installed as D . M . of the lodge hy Bro . W . Hope , I . P . M ., as-isted hy Bro . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C , P . M ., and Chaplain of the lodge . After the routine business was over , and a vote of £ 10 ios . to the Stewards' list of the Girls' School festival , and the
appointment of a Steward for the boys' School Festival , the lodge adjourned to the " social circle , " which was , as always in "Old Antiquity , " most rational and enjoyable . The old familiar faces of members were present in goodly numbers , and among the visitors weie Bios . J . L . Thomas , Frank Richardson , Lambert , Kraus , from Carlsbad , and Wylde , Grand Masters' Lodge , Dublin . The brethren separated at an early hour .
EASTERN STAR LODGE ( No . 95 ) . —The installalion meeting of this ancient lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 17 th inst ., at the Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leadenhall-street , and was numerously attended . There were present Bros . E . Bonntr , W . M . ; Ruff , S . W ., and W . M . elect ; Ayres , J . W . ; E . Davis , P . M ., and Treas . ; Edingcr , Sec . ; and a number of visitors , amongst whom
were the following : —Bros . J . Keen , 766 ; Balfe , 1018 ; Birch , 1712 ; Seaborn , P . M . 217 ; Worth , 186 ; Bristo , W . M . 1361 ; Davison , 21 O ; Roberts , 1 J 02 ; Hume , 134 ; Hollington , VV . M . 033 ; Wayland , 1227 ; Wharton , 1706 ; Hanson , 1706 ; Dutton , 1706 ; C . T . Speight , P . M . 27 , Pro \ . Grand Tyler for Surrey ; H . Thompson , 1426 , and P . M . 177 and 1158 ( Freemason ); and others . The
minutes of the previous lodge having been read and confirmed , Bro . Hill , P . M ., was called to the chair , and the lodge having been opened in the Second Degree , Bro .. Davis presented to him Bro . H . W . Ruff , S . W ., and W Master elect , to receive from him the benefit of installation . After the usual preliminaries , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Ruff was placed in the chair of
K . S . as VV . Master of the Eastern Star Lodge for the ensuing year . He appointed his officer !* : as follows : Bros M . Ayres , S . W . ; Wardell , J . W . 5 H . Ruff , S . D . ; Macklin , J . D . ; Davis , Treas . ; Edingcr , Sec ; Collier , I . G . ; Marriott , D . C . ; and Speight , Tyler . Bro . Hill then concluded the installation ceremony , delivering the addresses in a most impressive and correct manner , and at the
termination was rewarded with unanimous applause , and it is only justice to him to remark that such a demon tration was well deserved . There being no other business the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer , and the brethren adjourned to the bane ) ueting room , and when it is stated that the fare was served in Bro . Painter ' s best style , and for which thc Ship and Turtle has long been
famed , no more need bc said on that head . At the conclusion of the re-past grace was sung by the professional brethren , Bros . Wharton , Dutton , and Hanson , who had been specially engaged for the occasion . The W . Master said the first toast he had to propose was that of " The Queen , " and on these occasions it was usual to couple with it " The Craft , " which was drunk , followed by the "
National Anthem . The W . Matter said the next toast he had the pleasure to propese was "The Most Worshiplul the Grand Master , His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales . " They all knew the great ir . terest he took in everything connected with Freemasonry , and , therefore-, any comment upon it was unnecessary . This , like the preceding toast , was enthusiastically responded to , followed
by " God bless the Prince of Wales , " which was sung in exquisite style by Bro . Hanson . The ncxt toast was " The Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , the Deputy Grand Master , Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers . " The W . Master said all the brethren knew how well they performed their duties , and , therefore , he proposed the toast without further comment ; which
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was drunk cordially , and Bro . Wharton sung 111 hrst-class style an old ballad . Bro . Bonner , I . P . M ., said it became his pleasing duty to propose the next toast , which he might call the toast of the evening , as it was "The Health of the W . Master , " and very proud was he to sec him in that position . The toast was well received , and the W . Master , in reply , said , after the very flattering icmarks of
their Immediate Past Master , he hardly knew how to respond to the terms he had been pleased to use towards him . He should only be too happy to do everything that he ought to do , and next year , when he had to give up the chair , he hoped that he should be able to give a good account , and to show them what he had done . He could assure them that he thanked them sincerely for the very
kind manner in which they had received the toast , believing , as he did , that he possessed the good will of every member of the lodge . He had then to propose " The Health of Bro . Bonner , the Immediate Past Master , " who had fulfilled the duties of the chair most creditably ; had been most punctual in his attendance , and as they all knew the great interest he took in the lodge , he asked tliem to
give him a good reception and an " Eastern Star fire . " He had then a _ jery pleasing duty to peiform , which was to present him with a Past Master ' s jewel , and , in attaching it to his breast , said he was justly entitled to it , and he hoped he might be long spired to wear it . The jewel bote the following inscription : —" Presented Feb . 17 th , 1880 , by the brethren of the Eastern Star Lodge , No . 95 ,
to the W . Bro . E . Bonner , W . M ., as a a mark of esteem for the zeal and ability displayed y him as W . M ., 1879 . " Bro . Bonner , I . P . M ., said he could s-carcely find words to express his thanks to the brethren for their very handsome present , and he should wear it wilh pleasure as long as he lived as coming from them . They were , indeed , a b < nd of brothers , and when he received such a token from them
it expressed to him a thousand times its intrinsic value , and he thanked them one and all for the honour they had conferred upon him . The VV . Master said thc next toast he had to propose was " 'The Health of Bro . Hill , the Installing Master , " and he felt sure that it must have been a great treat to all who had the privilege of witnessing the manner in which he performed the ceremony of
installation . Bro . Hill , P . M ., in reply , said he thanked the W . Master mo t heartily for the very flattering manner in which he had prcposed the health of the Installing Master * and the members of the lodge for thc way in which they bad responded to thc toast . He could assure them that it afforded him a great deal of pleasure , not only on that evening , but on other occasi ins , to instal
their VV . Master , lt gave him peculiar pleasure that evening to instal Bro . Ruff , who carried with him their esteem and regard , and he felt assured that he would go through the duties of the lodge with credit to himself and the satisfaction of every member of it . He then , in very flattering terms , alluded to another pleasure he had that evening received in placing a collar of office on Bro .
Collier ; it was a red-letter elay in the history of the lodge , and he hoped to have the privilege of installing him in the chair . " The Past Masters of the Lodge " was the next toast given , after which Bro . Hanson delighted the members by his rendering of a song . Bro . Marriott and several other Past Masters returned thanks , the former having been a member of the lodge ever since 1845 . The
W . Master said he had to propose the next toast with a great amount of pleasure , as it was "The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary of the Lodge , " for Bros . Davis and Edingcr were two of the most energetic members of the lodge . Bro . Divis said it afforded him much pleasure to find that his services were so much appreciated by the members of the Eastern Star Lodge , he having been
associated with the lodge for twenty-two years , and after that lapse of lime it was gratifying to him to know that he had not lott their confidence , but if in the course of twenty years they could not find out a man ' s worth , they would never find it out at all . He spent the happiest moments of his life when assembled with his brethren round the tables of the Eastern Siar Lodge , and he would always take care
to afford them as much comfort as the funds would allow . He then , in feeling terms , alluded to the loss of one of the Past Masters of the lodge , whom they could ill afford to lose , but it had pleased thc Great Architect of the Universe to take him from them , and he remarked that he found old age creeping upon him , and the late cold weather and fogs had nearlv done him up , but he felt great pleasure in
coming amongst them that evening , knowing that he possessed their confidence , or they would not have elected him year after year as their Treasurer as they had done . Bto . Edinger also jocosely returned thanks for thc honour they had conferred upon him . " The Visitors " was tbe ncxt toast given , to which several of them responded , and Bro . Thompson in the course of his observations took occasion to refer to the manner in which Bro . Hill had
performed the ceremony of installation , and remarked that filter a somewhat lengthened career as a Mason he had never heard the ritual mote impressively or correctly given , and thought the members of the Eastern Star had reason to be proud of having so talented a brother amongst them . Some other toasts weie given , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a most interesting meeting to a close . The vocal arrangements were conducted by Bros . Dalton , Hanson , and Wharton .
BURGOYNE LODGE ( No . 902 ) . —The installation meeting of this compact lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel on Monday , the 23 rd inst . Bro . Simson J . Byng , I . P . M ., performed the ceremony of installation in a faultless manner . At seven o ' clock the brethren sat down to a
banquet , served in Bro . Clemow s well-known style , which was of the most recherche character . The VV . M ., Bro . Taylor , stated , in reply to the toast of his health , that his sole anxiety was to further the interest of the lodge , and if the brethren would extend to him their kind support , as they had done to his predecessors , he had no doubt that
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success would attend his efforts . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . S . J . Byng , " and presented him , in the name of the lodge , vvith . a very handsome Past Master ' s collar and badge , as a token of fraternal regard and appreciation of the brethren for the very able manner he had discharged the duty of the chair during the past year , owing to the absence of the W . M .
through illness . Bro . S . J . Byng , in reply , stated that whatever labour the chair may have entailed , he was amply repaid by thc success which had attended liis efforts , and it was mainly owing to the kind indulgence and generous support he had received from one and all during the two years he had presided over them ; but the brethren , in their generosity , thought fit to recognise bis humble
endeavours by presenting him with a handsome collar and badge ; it was the most pleasing memento the brethren could have presented him . He should not prize it so much for its intrinsic value , but for the generous and kind feeling which so freely permeated every member of the lodge . Some excellent songs and recitations concluded a most pleasant evenhig .
PECKHAM LODGE ( No . 1455 ) . —The seventh installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell Nevv-roaJ . The lodge was opened a little after five p . m . by the VV . M ., Bro . Vickery , and , after the confirmation of the minutes and the reception of the auditors' report , which was very satisfactory , the ballot
was taken for Mr . Charles Henry Morgan , a candidate for initiation , and , on proving unanimous in his favour , the W . M . proceeded to initiate him into the light of Masonry . The lodge was openi d in the Second Degree , and Bro . Edwin Archdale Whitby , the S . W ., who had been unanimously elected , was duly presented for installation , arid , it being a sine i / ua non in this lodge that every W . M . shall
instal his successor , Bro . Vickery proved himself equal to the occasion , and in the most perfect and impressive manner , in the presence of a very large Board of Masters and P . M . '? , placed his successor in the chair of K . S ., and saluted him as W . M . Tne brethren wece then admitted in the several Degrees , and saluted the VV . M ., who proceeded to appoint anel invrst his offi : ers for the year as follows : —
Bros . D . Cnannon , S . W . ; Thomas Jackson , J . W . ; W . G . Warren , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . E . Gompertz , P . M ., Secretary ; W . C . Page , S . D . ; F . Hilton , J . D . ; Sayer , I . G . ; Rose , D . C ; Watkins , P . M ., W . S . ; Harrison , Tyler . The Installing Master gave the three addresses in a most impressive and perfect manner . Ten guineas were voted to the Royal Masonic Girls' School , and the lodge was
then closed , thc brethren adjourning to the large and commodious diamalic hall to banquet , which was served under the superintendence of ihe courteous proprietor , Bto . Oliver . After the cloth was cleared and grace sung , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts ware duly honoured . The W . M ., jn response to the toast of his health , thanked the brethren for thc honour coi fcrred on him by their
unanimous vote , and assured them that ever since he first saw the light in this lodge , five years ago , he had been so much impressed with the influence of its teachings that he had endeavoured to show his appreciation by conforming to its laws and making himself master of its mysteries , and with the officers he had chosen to assist him in the management of the lodge he hoped to so carry
on the duties of the oflice as to merit their appreciation . It may here be remarked that , contrary to usual custom , though in strict accordance with the Constitution , the W . M . had appointed his two Wardens and I . G . from the junior members , who had shown their proficiency by their readiness at all times to fill any vacant office ! that occurred during the past year , a course highly appioved
by all the brethren . Tne toast of " The Visitors" was responded to by Bro . Junes , Lodge 1507 ; Bro . Garner , W . M . 97 s ; Bro . Ross , W . M . 1216 ; and Bro . Thue , VV . M . 1622 , all of whom expressed their pleasure at the progress and prosperous condition of the lodge , and the perfect harmony that existed amongst the members . Bro . Jackson , the S . W ., in replying for " The Officers , "
dwelt at considerable length on what he considered the duty of officers , and of the necessity of those who accepted office attending to their duties , as any failure in any one of them was likely to disarrange the whole of the ceremony , and render what would otherwise be a most impressive ceremony ( the influence of which would ever be remembered with respect and awe ) a mere sham . He
was happy to say his brother officers were all zealous workers in the lodge of instruction , and had every confidence that they would , with himself , so discharge their duties as to gain the esteem of the brethren and the gratifying commendation of the W . M . The musical arrangements were under the direction of the Hon . Org ., Bro . Stribling , assisted by the following members of the
lodge , who are ever ready with their excellent vocal talents to add to the enjoyment of the meetings : Bros . W . C . Page , W . G . Sayer , W . Taylor , Montgomery , and Voisey , who enlivened the evening with a well-selected programme . Amongst the numerous visitors were Bros . H . W . Gompertz , P . M . 1364 ; Charles Diamond , 1327 ; Thomas Grammant , S . D . ie . ii ); VV . E . Gomperrz , iun ..
S . D . 869 ; John Jones , 1507 ; Bradley , 1329 ; Bro . Cowley , S . W . 1559 ; S . Davis , S . D . 879 ; Ward , 1622 ; W . C . Thue , W . M . 1622 ; Voisey , S . W ., 1641 ; Briarit , 1641 ; Linsey , 1632 ; G . P . Cotter , S . D . 1622 ; Addington , J . D . 217 ; Rush , S . D . 1351 ; J . Garner , W . M . 975 ; Cheese , J . W . 869 ; Coombe , Ii 8 * j , * > Allan , 1506 ; and G . A . Taylor , P . M . 217 .
METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —An ordinary meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 18 th inst . In the unavoidable abs . nce of the W . M ., Bro . C . J . Scales , the chair was taken by Bro . Michael , P . M . and Secretary . There were present Bros . J . Douglass , P . M . ; Side , S . W ., W . M . ; Stiles , J . W . ; H . Stiles , J . D . j