Annual Dinner Of The Islington Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1471.

ANNUAL DINNER OF THE ISLINGTON LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1471 .

This pleasant gathering took place on the 4 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , and proved a very successful affair . About 50 brethren were present , among whom were Bros . W . Hancock , P . M . 2191 , and J . W . Clarke , P . M . r 5 i 2 , Preceptors ; J . Petch , P . M . 1471 , 2278 , P . P . G . S . B . Herts ., Treas . ; J . Duncan ^ P . M ., Sec ; E . C . Kelsby , P . M . ; W . J . Mason , P . M . P . P . G . D . Surrey : A .

Oliver . P . M . ; J . H . Wood , P . M . 145 ; S . Napper , P . M . ; H . B . Harding , P . M . ; R . Loomes , I . P . M ., and C . Isler , J . D . of 1471 ; J . G . Cobb , P . M . 45 , P . P . G . S . B . Herts ; N . Pearce , J . W . 2278 ; W . Raply , S . D ., and J . E . Thomas , of 19 S 7 ; R . Philip Upton , W . M ., and C . Smith , J . W ., of 132 S ; W . Foxcroft , P . M . 177 ; C . H . Denny , S . W . 16 7 ; and others .

The chair was occupied by Bro . C . M . Coxon , P . M . 1471 , 2278 , P . P . G . D Herts , one of the Secretaries .

An excellent dinner had been provided , vvhich was well-served under the personal direction of Bro . M . T . Tuck , P . M ., tbe manager of the hotel . After the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts had been disposed of , Bro . R . P . UPTON proposed the toast of the evening— " The Islington Lodge of Instruction , "

which he held to be one of the most successful in the North of London , having regard to the number of m embers , the average attendance at the weekly meetings , and the excellent working which was shown . He attributed the success tothe courteous guidance and the exact direction of the Preceptors , and the zeal and energy of the joint Secretaries .

Bro . HANCOCK , P . M ., replied in an excellent speech , drawing attention to the importance of a regular attendance at lodges of instruction to brethren who desire to become well-versed in the ritual , and to qualify themselves for promotion in their respective lodges . Bro . J . W . CLARK , P . M ., also replied . The toast of " The Chairman " was proposed by Bro . S . NAPI > , P . M ., and

was received with much cordiality . Bro . C . M . COXON , P . M ., in reply , said that speechmaking was not his forte ; he felt himself more at home at the Secretary ' s table . He was proud of their lodge of instruction , and of the share they had permitted him to take in the work connected with it . It had been a labour of love , and for any services he had been able to render , he had had his reward in their kind appreciation and brotherly regard .

" The Health of the Treasurer and Secretaries " was proposed by Bro . Cows , P . M ., and replied to by Bros . PETCH , P . M ., and DUNCAN , P . M . Bro . A . OLIVER , P . M ., proposed " The Visitors . " The toast was very ably acknowledged by Bros . FOXCROKT , P . M .. and DENNY , S . W .

The principal feature of the evening , however , was the musical entertainment , and Bro . Newman , in the arrangement of the programme , had no lack of talent at his disposal . The length of the programme precludes our giving a notice of all the items . The contributors were Bros . R . P . Upton , W . Rapley , C . Nicole , C . Isler , and A . Henning , whose singing met with much favour and applause ; Bros . Donald King and D . C . Attwater , who secured well-deserved encores ; and that talented reciter , Bro . Sergeant Lee , who gave two selections , and , in response to a hearty recall , favoured the company with a third .

The CHAIRMAN , in proposing " The Health of the Artistes , " tendered the grateful thanks of the company to the brethren who had so generously exerted themselves to give them pleasant entertainment . Where all had done so well it would be invidious to particularise . The brethren , by their applause , had emphasised their appreciation of individual efforts .

Bro . T . E . NEWMAN , replying , said that he had an easy task in the arrangement of the programme ; he had such an abundance of high-class talent at his disposal for the evening . Bro . W . Emcison contributed in no small degree to the success of the evening by his admirable pianoforte accompaniments . " Auld Lang Syne" terminated a most enjoyable evening ' s entertainment .

First Ladies' Night Of The St. Marylebone Lodge, No. 1305.

FIRST LADIES' NIGHT OF THE ST . MARYLEBONE LODGE , No . 1305 .

The St . Marylebone Lodge may now be included amongst the rapidly increasing number of Masonic lodges that annually cater for the enjoyment of their wives , sweethearts , and friends . Any entertainment or festivity held by a body of Masons has always had an especial charm and attract'on to the members of the fair sex , who regard such functions as the most enjoyable of the season . This reputation was fully maintained by thebrethren of the St . Marylebone Lodge in their first venture held at the Portman Rooms , Baker-street , on Monday , the

l 6 lh inst . An excellent executive Committee had been formed to make the necessary arrangements , with the result that nothing had been left undone that could in any way conduce to the happiness and comfort of the visitors . The W . M ., Bro . L . H . Coles , was ably supported by Bro . R . Wright , I . P . M ., and Bro . J . J . Pope , P . M ., who is the esteemed father of the lodge , having been installed as the second Master about 24 years ago , and is now the present Secretary . The rest of the ofiicers were present , and took an active part in the proceedings .

The guests were received by the W . M . and Mrs . Coles , and after a brief interval , sat down to a well-served banquet . After Grace , the W . M . briefly proposed " The Queen . " Bro . R . WRIGHT , I . P . M ., then gave "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " and said it had been his pleasure to be associated with Bro . Coles far many years , and he could conscientiously assert it was an honour to have the acquaintance of

such a roan . The natural modesty of the W . M . was well known , and would preclude him from referring at any length to the good qualities of the Chairman of theevening . He could go on at some length extolling the Worshipful Master ' s virtues , but was reminded that it would not be right to inflict a long speech on the charming company present . He would therefore ask them at once to drink the health of the Worshipful Master .

Bro . L . H . COLES , W . M ., in reply , returned sincere thanks for the proposition and reception of the toast . He never felt more proud of their lodge than when presiding at the meeting that ev ening . He heartily congratulated the Committee , and especially Bro . Wright , I . P . M ., lo all of whom the work had been a labour of love , and owing to whose energies so much pleasure had been derived . He trusted they might all be able to re-echo the words— " Happy have we met , happy have " we been , happy may we part , and happy meet again . ' ,

First Ladies' Night Of The St. Marylebone Lodge, No. 1305.

Bro . BEECHING proposed " Ihe Ladies , and sain he had but one complaint to make , which was that sufficient time had not been afforded him to do justice to the toast . He could occupy hours in enlarging upon the charms of one lady ho knew , but when he had to describe the graces and accomplishments ot so many , they would see it was a theme he could not give adequate expression to . It vvas the wish of the brethren of the lodge to express towards them every kindly sentiment that could be found and given expression to in any country , and by the aid

or any dictionary in existence . He had heard it said that some ladies were determined to discover some of the secrets of Freemasonry . He would tell them one . In all Masonry it was imperative that a good Mason was a good nun . The brethren and other gentlemen present would join in hearty appreciation of the toast of the ladies . Those vvho had organised the gathering bad not fnrgotten one

thing that would give pleasure to the ladies , and , speakiug as the humble mouthpiece of the lodge , he offered them a hearty and cordial welcome , ami hoped they had so far spent a pleasant evening that it would induce them to repeit their visit . Lieut . PEALL responded for the tonst , niter which a selection of vocil music was performed by Miss Peall , Mrs . Shorto , Mr . C . Loder , and Bro . Will Edwards .

An adjournment vvas then made to the ball room , where a programme of 22 dances was gone through to the strains of Gardner ' s Band , Bro . Wright , I . P . M ., proving himself a capable and courteous M . C . Dancing vvas indulged in with zest and animation , until the small hours of the morning terminated a most successful and enjoyable gathering .

Among the company present vvere Mrs ., Miss , and Bro . Coles , W . M . ; Bro . Wright , LP . M . . Mrs . and Bro . C . Bonham , S . W . ; Bro . Hum prey , J . W . ; Bro . J . J . Pope , P . M ., Sec . ; Mrs . and Bro . James Stephens , P . P . G . D . Bucks ; Mrs ., Miss , and Bro . C . Dearing , P . P . G . S . of W . ; Bros . Ansell , P . M . ; Raymond , P . M . ; Schwarz , P . M . ; E . White , P . M . ; W . D . Schwarz , Mrs . and Bro . C . Ortner , and many others .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

Moira Lodge , No . 92 . The 140 th anniversary festival of this old and distinguished lodge was held on Thurd » day , the 5 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , when there were present Bros . John M . Mitchell , W . M . ; Maurice A . Tweedie , S . W . ; Rev . R . I . Won llrnuse , J . W . ; T . L . Wilkinson , P . M ., P . D . G . R ., Treas . ; R . F . Gould , P . M ., P G . D ., Sec ; j . Webb , ] . D . ; C . E . Russell , I G . ; W . liohm , P . M . ; Wickham Noakes , P . M . ; Sir N . Pringle , Bart ., P . M . ; Bertram Noakes , P . M . ; G . Greiner , P . M . ; Michiel F . Tweedie , P . M . ; G . C . Andrew , P . M . ; Harold Carter , P . M . ; J . P . Murrough ,

and A . VV . Smith . Visitors : Bros . John Lane , P . A . G . D . C ; C . I . Kingzett , P . M . 1692 ; L . H . Scriven , 1 G 63 ; Russell Ardagh , 1152 ; W . H . Bale , P . M . S 7 ; W . H . Stone , 12 S ;; Chailis T . 1 ' yler , Prov . G . Sec . Surrey ; J . Peeke Richards , 15 S 4 ; W . M . Bywater , P . G . S . B . ; John Chynoweth , ifi -M ; S . t . Klein , S . D . 2076 ; W . H . Rylands , A . G . D . C ; E . J . Barron , P . G . D . ; VV . II . Bourke , 1 G 35 ; Rev . J . H . Smith , P . P . G . Chap . Leicestershire ; II . Whitney , SCi ; Luke Hansard , 150 G ; Rev . Dr . Cooper Smith , P . G . C . ; Rev . K . G . Houndle , P . M . 1821 I ; A . G . Clinton , I . G . 723 ; T . H . Gardiner , P . M . 1150 ; G . W . Speth , P . M ., Sec . 2071 !; C . | . Kinahan , 10 fl . t-J . ) ;

H . Times , I . P . M . 165 ; VV . Charlesworth , 357 ; Kichird Eve , P . G . Treas . ; and the Rev . W . Macdonald Sinclair ( Achdeacon of London ) , W . M . 1 S 1 , P . G . C . ; The following brethren vvere unavoidably prevented from attending : Hros . Ihe Earl of O . isluw , Prov . G . M . Surrey ; W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., Prov . G . M . Hants ; the Earl of Kilmorey ; Sir Charles Warren , G . C . M . G . ; Sir Walter Besant ; Sir John Monckton , P . G . W . ; Rear-Admiral Markhf . m , Dist . G . M . Malta ; Robert Grey , President Hoard

of Benevolence ; Edward Letchworth , G . Sec ; Dr . G . B . UroJie , P . G I ) . ; W . J . Hughan , P . G . D . ; T . II . Whytehead , P . G . S . B ; and Edward Micbean , W . M . 2070 . The preliminary business having been disposed of , the VV . M . elect , Bro . M . A . Tvveedie , S . VV ., was presented by the Treasurer , and installed by the Secretary . The ^ foilowins are the olike-bearers for the year : Hros . ] . M . Mitchell , I . P . M . ; Rev . R . 1 . Woodhouse , Chap , and S . VV . ; \ V . F . Noakes , J . VV . ; T . L . Wilkinson , P . M ., Treas . ; R . F . Gould , P . M ., Sec ; John Webb , S . D . ; C . E . Ruosrll , J . D . ; and Wickham Noakes , P . M ., Stwd .

All business being concluded , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to another ioDm , where a superb banquet had been provided for them . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed , and the Worshipful Master , in giving that of " The M . W . G . M ., " said : I feel that very few words are necessary from me to place this toast before you for your consideration anj u . iquililied ac . * ep ' aice . It his

already stood the test for so many years , and has so frequently been before you , not only in Masonic circles , but at almost every public function , that I leel whatever I could tell you would be a repetition of what has so freqiently been said befjre . And yet in spite of that repetition , in spite of the toast having bien so freq rently before you , when one might expect that the subject had been worn-out and threadbare , it still retains iti old force , and is ever a welcome topic to us all .

In proposing " The Grand Ollicers , Present and Past , " the Worshipful M ister next observed : Grand Lodge is the foundation on which we r . _ st , and I venture to say that as long as it embraces among its ollicers such representative brethren as we are honoured with this evening , linglish Masonry will continue to flourish . There are present h ; re to-night—Bros , the Rev . Dr . Cooper Smith , P . G . Chap ., a name will-known in the Masonic world ; the Venerable the Archdeacon uf London , the Rev . W . M . Sincliir , P . G . Chap ., whose duties as a high dignitary of the Church are SJ engrossing that we must lojk upon it as a very hi / h compliment that hi is able to hi vvith us this evening ; KicharJ Eve , P . G . Treas ., a bountiful supporter ofthe Misonic Charities ; E . j . Birron ,

P . G . D ., Secretary of the Lodge of Antiquity , No . 2 ; VV . H . Rylands . A . G . D . C , wham vve are all elad to congratulate on his being among thc Grand Officers of the year ; John Lane , P . A . G . D . C , who enj > ys the rare distinction of being the aurhor of such a monumental work on the English lodges , that a second edition of it has bien published under the direct sanction and at the expense of Grand Lodge ; VV . Af . Bywater , P . G . S . B ,, who has entered on his 50 th year of Masonry , and has distinguished himself in every branch of it . Lastly , there are our own Treasurer and Secretary , Bros . Wilkinson and Gould , but as their names will be specially associated with a later toast , I shall conclude the present one by coupling with it those of the two Past Grand Chaplains who are seated on my right .

Bro . Dr . Cooper Smith , P . G . C , in repl > ing , said : lt is an honourablebut adiffiju't task to answer suitably for my distinguished brethren , the toast of whose health has been so kindly proposed and so cordially received . Ihe ofiicers of Grand Lodge have probably never bad at their head two more able or more popular leaders than tbe late Lord Carnarvon and Lord Lathom . On the much-lamented death of the former , the minds of Masonswere much exercised as tothe new Deputy Grand Mister . The prom ition of Lotd Lathom appeared so obvious that hardly a dou ' it was felt but that his Royal Highness our Grand Master would appoint him to lil ! the vacant oilice . But the task

of lilling the post he had so long su : c-s >( ullv occupied was a dillicult one , and Lord Mount lidgcmnbe had no easy work before hirn when he IVJS offered and accepted the appointment . How thoroughly his selection was justified I need not say : it is well known to us all , and next to the Grand Master himself I believe there are m two Masons more justly and deservedly popular than the Pro Grand Master and thi Djput Grand Master . Vvith regard to lhc Grand Ollicers , I thin ' c they may claim to be dis tinguished lorthe possession of several good qualities , ln the first place , they are hospitable . 1 know that : 1 have the honour or beinrr present at your lestival to-night

as the guest of one of them , our Past Deputy G . R ., Bro . T . L . Wilkinson . Then again , some of them can sing , ln the local lodge held in my parish we have a certain , custom of singing' * God save the Oueen , " in which the third verse is generally taken by a distinguished brother on my right , liro . R . Eve , PastGand Treasurer . He was not able to be present on the last occasion , and I had to act as his u iw . mhy s ibstitute , and I can assure you thc brethren never deplored the absence ol liro . Kvcau uiucliasth-y did on that occasion . And then , thirdly , they can dine . Sometimes in the inuliiiuJe ot their avocations they can hardly lind tune to be present at all , 0 . * , indeed , any part o t