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the installation ceremony in a masterly manner and with remarkable effect , receiving valuable assistance from Bro . I . P . Cohen , as D . of C . The first duty the newly-installed Master performed was the presentation to Bro . Norden of a handsome Past Master ' s jewel . In doing so , the W . M . said it was a duty that he performed with thc greatest pleasure and with the best possible feeling , as it was a proof of the good will that existed between the late Master and the

brethren , also as a token of their appreciation of the able manner in which he had performed his duties , not only in the lodge , but at thc banquet table . The W . M . briefly replied . The Secretary , Bro . C . F . Hogard , then read several letters from expected guests , who _ were prevented from being present owing to indisposition and other causes . These included Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Sec ; Sir Albert W . Woods , G . D . of C . ; Thomas Fcnn , P . G . D . ;

Jabez Hogg , P . G . D . ; Peter de Lande Long , P . G . D . ; J . Lewis Thomas , F . S . A . ; H . G . Buss , Asst . Grand Sec ; and others . The Secretary also announced that he had received a circular from the "John Hervey Memorial Committee , " and gave notice that at the next meeting he should propose that Idle sum of £ 3 3 s . be voted from thc lodge funds to the said Committee . The lodge was then closed , the brethren adjourning to the Pillar Room to banquet , the

serving of which was highly creditable to the manager of the hotel , Bro . E . H . Rand . The W . M ., in commencing the toasts , gave the one first given in all assemblies , and which nowhere was received with more loyalty than in Masonic lodges , "Her Majesty the Queen , " with which he would couple the Craft . The next toast he felt great honour in proposing , it was that of "TheM . W . G . M . " The onerous duties attached to the

position of G . M . had never been discharged in a more able manner than they had been by H . R . H . thc Prince of Wales . The W . M ., in proposing "The Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro G . M ., the ' Earl of Lathom , R . W . Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " said from the manner in which these distinguished Masons performed their duties it must be apparent that while such brethren were at the head of the

Craft it would continue to flourish as it had done within the last few years . The l . P . M . then proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and in doing so said that it had given him much pleasure to instal Bro . Phillips into the chair that evening . Bro . Phillips had doubtless reached the summit of his Masonic ambition when lie found himself W . M . of the Israel Lodge . He ( Bro . Norden ) was sure Bro . Phillips would prove a good Master of the lodge , and

would study in every way its interests . The W . M ., in reply , said he felt some diffidence in replying , as he was but a poor speaker . He thanked the brethren very much indeed for electing him to such a proud position , and assured them that he would do his best to fulfil his duties well , and trusted at the end of his year he would be treated in the same hearty manner as he had been that evening . Thc next toast was "The Initiates , " proposed by the

W . M ., who thought that the installation night was the best occasion for an initiate to enter a lodge , as it must have some influence over him , and cause him to aspire to the chair he now had the honour of filling . The initiates having responded in brief terms , Bro . Edgar Bowyer replied on behalf of "The Visitors , " expressing the very great pleasure the working of the l . P . M . had afforded him , and also returned thanks

for the hearty hospitality that had been extended at the banquet table . At this moment Bro . James Terry arrived accompanied by Bro . A . M . Broadley , P . M . 1717 , W . M . 1 S 35 , and P . D . D . G . M . Malta , both of whom received a very hearty welcome . Bro . Terry had been invited to the lodge but could not be present owing to his having to instal t he Principals of the Star Chapter at Greenwich . With the toast of the Benevolent Fund of the Lodge of Israel was

coupled the name of the father of the lodge , Bro . Cohen , President of the fund , who in the course of a long speech , eloquently appealed to the brethren for subscriptions to the fund , which was formed to assist the membersjof the lodge who through unforseen circumstances might need relief . The worthy President having headed thc list with a guinea , it was soon followed by other subscriptions , which in a very short time amounted to £ 16 , including

10 s . 6 d . from Bro . Past Master Biggs , who though unfortunately not present , sent his donation . Bro . Phillips then proposed thc "Immediate P . M ., " complimenting him on the skill and ability with which he had discharged his duties , and hoped he would be spared many years to render the same valuable assistance to the lodge . In reply Bro . Norden returned thanks , assuring the brethren that it had been his earnest desire to do his best ,

and if he had pleased them by so doing , it was all he desired . He was initiated in the Israel Lodge , and he should always be pleased to give what assistance he could , though he knew little would be required as the officers were all efficient and always in their place . Bro . S . M . Harris having responded on behalf of the " Past Masters , " "The "Officers of the Lodge" followed , to which the S . W ., Bro . lDa Silva , suitably replied . A special . ltoast . was next given in honour of the visit of Bro . A . M . Broadley , barrister ,

of Tunis , who , in the course of an effective speech , said his only regret in visiting the lodge that evening was that he had not been present at the working , which he understood had been so excellent . Though he had never visited it before , still the Lodge of Israel was quite familiar to him , owing to the very favourable reportsof thc proceedings at the various meetings that had appeared from time to time in the Masonic press . The Tyler's toast ^ brought a most successful meeting to a close .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —The January meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Ladbroke Hall , Notting-Hill . There were present during the evening Bros . Samuel Smout , VV . M . ; E . M . Lander , l . P . M . ; J . S . Adkins , W . M . 990 , acting S . W . ; S . Smout , jun ., J . VV . ; George Penn , P . M ., Treas . ; W . J . Murlis , P . M ., Sec ; F . C . Nye , S . D . ; James Bartle , J . D . ; John Woodmason , I . G . ; Samuel Hy . Parkhouse , P . M ., D . of C . ; W . W .

Buckland , Asst . D . of C . ; F . Delcvanti , Org . ; J . H . Wood , and F . Crabb , Stewds . ; and R . Scholield , P . M ., Tyler ; Churchwarden R . 11 . Pearson , L . Lichtwitz , J . Linscott , F . Ernest Pocock , E . Rogers , John French , G . F . H . Rule , John M . Huish , W . Burgess , W . H . Wadham , 11 . Taylor W . T . Hook , G . A . Williams , John Whitlesee , Henry Hart , Wm . Oldrey , Caleb Manchester , Thomas VV . Heath , James Flood , Joseph Robson , C . D . Gowland , W . R . Hatton , and the following visitors : Bros . James Neal York , Past G . S . W . Cambridgeshire ; VV . li . Broad , P . M ., 457 ,

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Past G . D . Mon . ; A . B . Baker , W . M . 1 S 2 S ; J . W . Cuff , W . M . elect 160 S ; John Williams , W . M . elect 1791 ; W . Handover , P . M . 144 ; G . M . Grogan , P . M . 749 ; Major R . Thomson , 167 ; T . Fisher , 733 ; J . Blundell , 742 ; B . Jeffries , 14 S 9 ; Chas . Webster , 1637 ; K . R . Montgomery , 1 S 71 ; and F . A . Kelly ( Freemason ) . Lodge being opened , the minutes of the installation meeting in November were read and confirmed . Thc chair was

then assumedby Bro . S . H . Parkhouse , P . M ., who , together with Bros . Past Masters Murlis and Lander , impressively raised Bros . C . B . Broad , F . J . Broad , andG . W . Wilkinson to the Degree of Master Mason . The W . M ., Bro . Smout , having resumed the chair , proceeded to pass Bro . Phillip H . Hardcastle , and subsequently initiated Mr . Wm . Henry Handover into the mysteries of Freemasonry , both ceremonies being performed in a highly creditable manner .

Previous to the closing or thelodge , the Secretary announced the receipt of a letter from Bro . the Rev . Darby Reid , S . W . of the lodge , apologising for his non-attendance , caused by a severe cold . Bro . Murlis also drew the attention of the brethren to the forthcoming ball in connection with the lodge , which we understand takes place at the Town Hall ,

Kensington , on February , the 17 th prox ., and that whatever amount is derived by thc sale of tickets will be given , less expenses , to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . The result of the last ball produced the handsome sum of fifty guineas , which was in due course forwarded to Bro . James Terry , the energetic Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution .

The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to the dining hall , where a well spread supper awaited them . At its conclusion , the W . M . proceeded with the toast list . After the two first toasts , " The Oucen and the Craft , " and "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . ' M . W . G . M . of England , " had been loyally honoured , never with more enthusiasm , the W . M . gave , in cordial terms , that of "The Earl of Carnarvon , Most Worshipful Pro . Grand Master , "

remarking that it was the custom in this lodge always to make this toast a special toast , as it was to the noble earl they owed the special privilege of using his name and arms of the Herbert family . The toast of " The Earl of Lathom and the rest of the Grand Officers " followed , and was heartily received . Bro . E . M . Lander , as I . P . M ., then proposed "The Health of the VV . M ., " which he could not do in too praiseworthy terms . All that knew him , loved ,

honoured , and respected him , and he was sure , 'he would shine as a star in thc lodge as long as his health permitted him to be amongst them . He ( Bro . Lander ) wished him long life and happiness , which wish he : knew was sincerely endorsed by every member present . The W . M ., in reply , thanked Bro . Lander for the kindly manner in which he had proposed his health , also the brethren for their hearty reception . He must say that he took a very great interest

in the lodge , having been one of -ts founders , and it was his intention to continue to do his best for its welfare in the future as he had in the past . This was thc first meeting in the new year , and he was afforded the opportunity of wishing it ( the year ) might be a happy one to them all . The toastsof "The Treasurerand Secretary , and Past Masters , " were given together , and having been responded toby those brethren with their accustomed modesty , the W . M . gave "The Health of the Initiate , " remarking that he was sure

Bro . Handover would prove an honour to the lodge , and endeavour to reach the same office as his father held—that of Past Master . He was very pleased to see Bro . Handyside present at the initiation of his son . Previous to the reply of the initiate , which was neat and appropriate , Bro . Murlis favoured the brethren with a song , the " Lass of Richmond Hill . " To the toast of "The Visitors , " proposed in complimentary terms , Bros . York , Baker , Williams , and several others ably responded .

CRUSADERS LODGE ( No . 1677 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held in the handsome Masonic Room , at the Imperial Hotel , Holborn-viaduct , on Wednesday week , the 19 th inst ., Bro . Defriez presiding in the absence of the Worshipful Master ; Bro . J . D . Simmonds not making his appearance until a late hour in the evening , having been " snowed up " at Rugby . Among the brethren present at the opening of the lodge were Bros . W . J . Hunter , P . M . ;

Frank S . Rothschild , l . P . M . 12 SS , S . W . ; Arthur Millward , J . W . ; Rev . W . H . W . Casely , Chap . ; S . Rushton , Org . ; Robert D . Cummings , I . G . ; H . Thomas , Tyler ; Charles John Scull , W . Cook , Thomas Hyland , P . M . 201 ; J . H . Collingridge , W . F . Garrud , W . B . Kidder , John Carnaby , W . P . Hollis , S . J . Fletcher , Harold Halliday , T . Pugston , A . J . Buckingham , J . Speller , Farr , VV . Mackie , W . Moorhouse , C . J . Pull , and VV . J . Fade .

Visitors : Bros . A . Bonner , P . M . 569 , S . C ; W . Tillett , P . M . 752 ; A . H . Hickman , J . W . 22 S ; T . M . Tremere , 1314 ; \ V . Burrows , 1364 ; AL Gaze , 1 CS 7 ; and F . A . Kelly , ( Freemason ) . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , ballot was taken for Mr . Edgar Edward Home , which proving unanimous in his favour , that gentleman was duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry . Bros . Halliday , Hollis ,

and Speller were afterwards raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to the dining-room , where an excellent banquet , exceedingly well served , under the personal superintendence of the manager , Bro . A . Begbie , was provided . Grace was said both before banquet and at its close by the Chaplain of the lodge , Bro . ' the Rev . W . H . W . Casely . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given

and heartily received . Bro . Past Master Hunter in proposing "The Health of the Worshipful Master " expressed his regret at the non-arrival of Bro . Simmonds , who he feared had been " snowed up" somewhere , as he was due from Birmingham early in the afternoon . The gap caused by Bro . Simmonds' absence had been admirably filled by Bro . Defriez , whose health he would ask the brethren to drink in bumpers . Bro . Defriez ,

in the course of his reply , also expressed regret at thc absence of thc W . M ., whose position he had filled to the bestof his ability . Bro . Hunter would have performed the duties , but was unfortunately suffering from a severe bronchial attack . During the worthy doctor's remarks , the VV . M ., Bro . Simmonds , made his appearance , and was received in a most enthusiastic manner , informing the

brethren , as soon as he obtained a hearing , that his late arrival was caused , as we have already said , by the train being " snowed up " at Rugby . The toast of " The Past Masters " was acknowledged hy Bro . Hunter , after which Bro . A . H . Hickman sang "Tell me the sign , John . " The toast of "The Visitors" followed , eliciting replies from Bros . Hickman , Tremere , Burrows , and Tillett , the last

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named expressing his desire to become a member of thc Crusaders Lodge . The toast of "The Officers of the Lodge " was facetiously replied to by the Chaplain , shortly after which the brethren separated . TEMPLE BAR LODGE ( No . 1728 ) . —A numerous assembly of members and visitors were present at the meeting of this lodge held on Thursday week , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , to witness the installation nf

Bro . Alfred Ii . Staley , S . W ., as Worshipful Master . It being known that Bro . Bush intended to perform the installation ceremony a Masonic " treat" was anticipated . The anticipators were not disappointed , as the ceremony was certainly performed by Bro . Bush in a marvellous manner , he going through the whole of the ritual , without an error or pause of any kind . The lodge was opened with the usual formalities by Bro . Thomas W . Casburn Bush , Bro .

A . E . Staley , W . M . elect , occupying the chair of S . W ., Bros . Bcnj . Buckworth , J . W . ; G . Adamson , P . M . Treas . ; John Dixon , P . M . ; W . " Woodward , S . D . ; G . S . Recknell , I . G . j R . Kimpton , D . of C ; E . N . Carter , Steward ; A . B . Church , Tyler ; E . Stubbs , C . Silverthorne , jun ., P . Lehany , W . W . Codd , G . E . Smith , J . Booty , John Kimpton , W . Fowler , John W . Chapman , and others . The visitors included Bros . Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen , W . M .

1159 ; W . D . Bailey , W . M . 1 S 5 ; T . W . MacCauIly , W . M . 1397 ; Frederick Binckes , P . M . Grand Stewards Lodge , Sec . R . M . I , for Boys ; H . Potter , P . M . 11 , Charles Daniel , P . M . 65 ; John H . Ross , P . M . 1 S 5 ; Volney Keene , P . M . 203 ; T . Cunningham , P . M . and ' Sec . 754 ; G . W . Preston , P . M . S 61 ; F . Croker , S . W . 1 S 5 ; John Taylor , J . D . 1790 ; Henri de Solla , Org . 11 ; F . R . Callow , 45 ; A . R . Carter , 257 ; G . L . Turner , S 79 ; Robert Lawson ,

1426 ; VV . Furse , 1 S 39 ; and F . A . Kelly , ( Freemason ) . The first business before the lodge , that of confirming the minutes of the previous meeting , having been attended to , Bro . T . W . Casburn Bush proceeded to raise Bro . Harris to the Third Degree , which ceremony Bro . Bush performed in his well known able manner . Bro . Charles Butcher having resumed the chair , the ballot was taken for Messrs . Frederick Janes and John Lloyd Breeze . The

ballot being proved in their favour , after being properly prepared , thc candidates were admitted and regularly initiated into the mystic Order . The installation was then proceeded with . Bro . A . E . Staley having been presented and the usual charges read , the brethren below the degree of I . M . withdrew . A Board of Installed Masters was then opened , and Bro . Bush , in a most able and impressive manner , placed Bro . Alfred E . Staley in the chair of K . S .

On the readmission of the brethren , the working tools in the several Degrees were presented , and the newly-installed Master saluted in ancient form . The W . M . then appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Charles Butcher , l . P . M . ; Kennett Harris , S . W . ; B . Buckworth , W . M . 1790 , J . W . ; G . Adamson , P . M . 199 and 120 S , Treas . ; Thomas W . C . Bush , P . M ., J . W . 1 S 5 , Sec ; W . Woodward , S . D . ; G . S .

Recknell , J . D . ; R . Kimpton , I . G . ; E . N . Carter , D . C ; J . W . Chapman , W . S . ; and A . B . Church , Tyler . The report of the Audit Committee was then read and unanimously carried . Bro . Adamson next brought forward the motion that stood in his name , " That the sum of five guineas be taken from the funds of thc lodge , and handed to the Benevolent Institution for Aged Widows of Freemasons . " JThis motion , which was seconded ,

was carried unanimously . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to trie pillar room , and under the presidency of the newly-installed VV . M ., partook of a most sumptuous banquet , well provided and served by Bro . Clemow . After banquet the usual toasts were proposed . The W . M . said : Brethren , the first toast it is our custom always to propose is that of " The Oueen and the Craft . " Her Majesty has so endeared herself to all classes

of her subjects by her many amiable and queenly qualities that this particular toast is always well received , particularly in Masonic lodges . Bro . Silverthorne having sang the " National Anthem , " the W . M . said the next toast was that of "The M . W . G . M . " His Royal Highness , Bro . Staley continued , had shown his interest in the Order in so many ways by so closely connecting himself with Grand Lodge , and at all times exhibiting such willinirness to

give his time , when such would tend to further any good object , that it would be impossible to have a better Master . He sincerely trusted he might live long to fill the high position he now held . Bro . Staley then gave "The M . W . Pro G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon ; the R . W . Dep . G . M ., the Earl of Lathom ; and the rest of the Grand Lodge Officers . " The names of these distinguished brethren were such household words , if he ( the W . M . ) might

use the expression , and so well known to all that took any interest in Freemasonry , that it would be superfluous for him to mention their virtues . He would merely ask the brethren to drink to their healths in a bumper . The next toast was that of "The W . M ., "_ proposed by Bro . C . Bullock , l . P . M ., who said that , to judge by the energy he had displayed during his career as a junior officer since the formation of the lodge , he would add great lustre to the

lodge during his year of office . He had in the minor offices rendered every assistance to the lodge , and had been so graceful in all his actions towards the members as to win For him the esteem of them all . The W . M ., in reply , said that it had always been his ambition to fill the Master ' s chair of this lodge , though , now he had attained that position , he felt a great amount of diffidence as to the manner he should carry out his duties . He could only promise ,

which he did sincerely , to do his utmost during his year of office to make the Temple Bar Lodge equal to the test in the Craft . In reply to the toast of " 'I he Initiate , " Bro . Breeze hoped he would always prove a jealous guardian of the principles of the Cralt ; and Bro . Janes expressed the great honour he felt at belonging to the Masonic body . In giving the toast of "The Visitors , " the W . M , said he was happy to see so many present , and to know that they

excelled in number any previous meeting . Among them was Bro . Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen , W . M . of the Marquis of Dalhousie Lodge , upon whom he should call to respond . That distinguished visitor , in the course of his reply , said he felt exceedingly grateful for the invitation for that evening . It was peculiarly gratifying

of "The Treasurer and Secretary , " introduced at this early stage of the proceedings in consequence of the illhealth of Bro . Adamson , who wished to retire . To their to him to be present at the installation of | his friend , Bro . Staley , who possesed the esteem of all that knew him . No other engagement had he ever had more pleasure in keeping . The next toast was that