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RrwiKTS OF M ASLNIC WESTINGS : — K , Aft Masonry 39 , Instrnclion 30 " Uovnl Arch J ™ K . ' iirlrH Templar 39 < i rrnv ncinl C . rai ' d I-odge nf Cheshire 39 , ' . " ami F . ncnmpment ol" the United grates ¦ .. 39 S Pnblic Amusements • 39 S Movements of Onr Royal Grand Master 39 S
Notes »« Art •¦• . ,. 3 " 9 M ° , onic and General Trmngs 399 Tire Grand Orient of I'ranee 4 °° ¦ . Vnisrar Error 4 °° Specialty Lodges 4 °° The Discretion ol tire Press 4 ° i CORRE SK > M > EN ' C . : — Tire installation Engraving 4 ° i Thc Grand Orient of France 401
The Past Master ' s Jewel 401 What Constitutes a Consecrated Lodge ? 401 Purely Masonic Purposes 402 Consecration of the All Sa rts Lodge , No . 1717 40 ! ¦ fire Oucen and Koyal Family , 403 Sketches of Masonic Character—Bro , Walkington in the Tyrol 403 Kcviews 4 ° 3 I ,, ii ™ c Meetings for Next Week 403 Advertisements 404 , 1 . ii . iri . > v . v . vi .
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AM Igtaainrca .
PANMURE LODGE ( No . 720 ) . —A regular meeting of tbis lodge was held at the Balham Hotel , Balham , on Monday , the 17 th inst ., and was fully attended The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Daniel Truslcr , and the following officers and brethren were present , viz ., Bros . C . P . McKay , S . W . ; W . R . Sheadd , . JW . ; James Stevens , P . M . ; Thos . Poore , P . M . and Sec .: W . Smith
J . D . ; W . McMurray , I . G . ; E . Mitchell , W . S . ; W . Steedman , Tyler jalso Bros . Blogg , Whittaker , Lilley , Lambert , Pascall , King , Richardson , Green , Ash , Treves , Wiltshire , Sanders , Kerr , & c , and visitors from Kurrachee , India ; Bros . R . Duncan , P . M . Hope Lodge , 350 , and John Berrie , P . M ., Harmony Lodge , 485 . Minutes of previous lodge and emergency having been confirmed , the W . M .
announced the resignation of the Senior Deacon , and appointed and invested Bros . W . Smith , S . D . ; McMurray , J . D . ; E . Mitchell , I . G . j C . A . Blogg , Organist ; and G . Lambert , Steward . Mr . George Mulley was introduced and initiated into the Order . Bro . Ash was passed to the Second Degree . Propositions of candidates for initiation were taken , and motions were carried unanimously in favour of the reporting cf lodge proceedings from time to
time ; of thanks to the J . W . for restoration of the lodge jewels and ornaments , and of an outlay for more effectively providing musical accompaniment for the ceremonies . Thc distinguished visitors from India having expressed their satisfaction with the only English working they had yet seen , and complimented the lodge on its proficiency , the lodge was closed in due form , and a frugal repast followed the labours of the evening .
WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . 1044 ) . —A meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Spread Eagle Hotel , Wandsworth , on the jntli inst . Considering that this was the most important meeting of the year , the installation of Bro . H . R . Jones as W . M ., the attendance of bretl'ren and visitors was not so numerous as might have been expected . The following were present : Bros .
H . R . Jones , S . W . ; W . A . Morgan , J . W . ; H . Wilson , Treas . ; J . Frost , Sec ; A . N . Ntwens , S . D . ; A . B . Walker , j . D . ; F . W . Wardroper , D . C . ; W . J . Huntley , I . G . ; and J . J . Holland , W . S . ; R . Walker , S . C . Landon , R . Neal , F . Knipter , W . Springett , G . Clark , G . H . Smith , and A . A . Denham . Amongst the Past Masters were Bros . Bodily , F . H . Newens , G . Howick , J . G . Carter , J .
G . Kewney , and C . W . Gray . The visitors were Bros . C . Digby , No . 933 ; Dr . Hugh Mackintosh , No . 4 ; and F . Reed . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , Bro . R . Walker was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , Bro . Boddy being in the W . M . ' s chair , while the other positions in the lodge were filled by Bros .
H . R . Jones , S . W . ; J . G . Kewney , J . W . ; A . N . Newens , S . D . ; and A . B . Walker as J . D . Bro . H . Jones was then impressivel y installed into thc chair of W . M ., Bro . Past Master Boddy , as Installing Master , calling forth the admiration of thc brethren by the manner in which he performed the elaborate and solemn ritual . The W . M .
then invested his officers as follows : Bros . H . Wilson , Treas . ; John Frost , Sec ; W . A . Morgan , S . W . ; A . N . Newens , J . W . ; A . B . Walker , S . D . ; W . J . Huntley , J . D . ; . !• J . Holland , I . G . ; F . W . Wardroper , W . S . ; S . C . Landon , D . C . ; and S . Steed , Tyler . The Secretary read a letter from Bro . P . Cooke , the retiring W . M ., regretting his absence on account of illness , and congratulating thc W . M .
elect . A letter was also read from Bro . J . J . Limebeer , Sec . 'Q Mount Edgcumbe , No . 1440 , and stating that Bro . A . A . benham was duly raised to the degree of M . M . at that lod ge on June 9 . Bro . Gray said he thought that a vote ° f thanks was certainly due to Bro . Boddy for the efficient way in which he bad carried out the ceremony of installing Bro . Jones into the chair . He should move that a vote of
'hanks be accorded Bio . Boddy , and that it be entered upon tbe minutes . Bro . J . G . Carter , P . M ., seconded the motion , which was unanimously carried . Bro . Wilson gave notice of motion of an alteration in No . 3 bye-law , ar . d Bro . C . W . Gray also said that he should move at the n < rxt meeting " That the consent of the Wandsworth , I 0 44 > be giien to the formation of a Royal Arch Chapter , to
be attached to the lodge . " The brethren then retired to the banquet , which was served in elaborate style by the host , nro . Dougherty . The cloth having been removed , the W . M . proposed " The Queen and the Craft , " remarking that the loyalty of Masons was founded on a just ¦ ippreciation of Her Majesty ' s virtues and moral qualities ; a « d he could assert , without fear of contradiction , that no ° ne had greater respect and love for the Queen than
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Masonic brethren . ( Hear , hear . ) He trusted they would have the pleasure of drinking her health for many , many years . ( Applause . ) The toast was drunk with enthusiasm . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the M . W . G . M ., Ilis Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , " together with " The Deputy Grand Master . " The W . M . spoke of the advantage that accrued to Masonry from having so
generous a brother—and there was not one kinder hearted —as the Prince of Wales . That he possessed many amiable and excellent qualities no one could deny . ( Hear , hear . ) The toast was heartily drunk with Masonic honours . Other toasts having been given and responded to ( including that of " The Instalaing Master , Bro . Boddy" ) , the W . M . proposed "The Visitors , " coupling with it the
name of Bro . Charles Digby . Bro . Digby replied in appropriate terms , thanking the brethien for the hearty way in which the health of the visitors had been received . He was sure that with Bro . Jones as W . M ., the " working " of the Wandsworth , 1044 , will excite the admiration of all true brethren of the Craft . ( Applause . ) The brethren soon afterwards separated , having enjoyed a thoroughly , happy evening .
EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1489 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at Ladbroke Hall , Notting-hill . There were present Bros . W . J . Murlis , W . M . ; S . Smout , sen ., acting S . W . ; S . Parkhouse , J . W . ; Rev . D . Reade , Chap . ; W . Stephens , Treas . ; J . Rush man , Sec ; Savage , acting S . D . ; Michael , J . D . ; Smout , jun .. I . G . Visitors :
Bros . H . G . Buss , Asst . Grand Secretary ; Colonel Ratcliffe , P . G . Steward ; Lott , P . Prov . G . S W . Jersey ; Watts , P . M . rg 4 ; Barron Tottenborne , 943 ; Handover , P . M . 144 ; Sir C . Dilke , 834 ; Webster , 507 ; Kelly , 8 34 ; Dowsing , 167 ; Thompson , P . M . 834 . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and the minutes of the laat regular meeting and of the emergency read and confirmed . Bros . Collett ,
Newland , Whittaker , Lander , and Lichwitz were then severally raised to the Third Degree by P . M . W . Stephens . The candidates for passing and initiation , like many of the officers , were absent from town , and , therefore , these ceremonies were dispensed with . This being the annual meeting for election , Bro . George Penn , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year ; Bro . W .
Stephens re-elected Treasurer ; and Schofield , Tyler . An Audit Committie was appointed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Linscott , at which , the W . M . presided in his usual genial manner . The loyal and Masonic toasts were givtn . Bro . Buss responded for "The Grand Officers , " Sir Charles Dilke , Colonel Ratcliffe , and others for " The Visitors ; " that of
" The W . M . " was proposed by P . M . Stephens , and most enthusiastically received . Bro . Murlis , in response , took the opportunity to thank the officers for their valuable support during his year of office . It was his last time to preside at the banquet , table , and he could not leave without drawing their attention to the unusual and gratifying position of the lodge at the present time ; all debts and charges
were paid , and £ 50 remained in the Treasurer ' s hands . This augurs well for the future prosperity of the lodge . They vvere much indebted to one of their members who had been most indefatigable and painstaking in connection with the inauguration and organisation of the
lodge , and certainly deserved great credit for a large share of its success . The Rev . Darby Reade , Chaplain ; W . Stephens , Treasurer ; and Pushman , Secretary , replied for "The Officers , " and the Rev . P . M . Holden for "The Honorary Members . " This very pleasant meeting was then brought to a close with the usual Tyler ' s toast .
-WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . —The first installation meeting of this lodge since its consecration was held at the New Market Hotel , King-street , Snow Hill , ( Bro . Butt ' s ) , on the 20 th inst ., Bro . Joseph Smith , P . G . P . . W . M ., presiding . The W . M . raised Bros . E . E . Crombie , W . C . Watts , J . Bartlett , and G . Whitcombe . He also passed Bros . S . Craddock , H . Roffey ,
1326 , and R . R . Pooley , 1326 , and initiated Messrs . Wm . McCluer Butt ( son of Bro . Butt , the proprietor of the hotel ) , C . O . Pook ( son of the late Bro . H . Pook ) , J . Chapman , and C . Goodwin . Afterwards Bro . Smith installed Bro . Thos . Wm . Adams , S . W . and W . M . elect , as W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year . The officers appointed were G . S . Elliott , S . W . ; . | . Howes , P . M ., J . W . ;
Joseph Smith , P . G . P ., P . M ., Treasurer ; F . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Secretary ; J . Johnson , S . D . ; G . S . Wintle , P . M ., J . D . ; A . Black , W . M . 1867 , I . G . ; W . Pennefather , P . M . D . C . ; W . Malthouse , W . S . ; T . McCluer Butt , Steward ; and J . Gilbert , P . G . T . Middlesex , Tyler . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a very nice banquet provided by Bro . Butt , and besides the brethren
named above the following brethren partook of the hospitality of the lodge : —Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B . ; ( W . Ough , P . G . P ., is a member ) J . Mason , P . G . S . D . Middlesex ; R , W . Williams , P . P . G . Organist Middlesex , W . M . 1275 ; J . W . Baldwin , P . A . G . P . Middlesex , P . M . 1423 ; H . F . Green , P . M . 1275 , Arc ; Louis Beck , W . M . 1687 , & c ; H , Roberts , P . M . 79 ' j E . Gilbert , P . M . 1326 ; C . W . Fox , W . M .
1326 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 ( Freemason ); M . Clark , 1423 ; J . H . Pearson , 1423 -, A . M . Thomas , P . M . 1446 ; W , Howard , 49 ; R . Paige , S . W . 421 , and some few others . When the banquet had been disposed of , grace having been read , the usual toasts were proposed , those of " The Queen , " " The Grand Master , " " The Pro Grand Master , " Sec , receiving the customary hearty reception , Bro . Hyde Pullen responding for the Grand Officers . Bro . Joseph
Smith proposed " The W . M . " In the course of his remarks he said he had had the pleasure and gratification of installing Bro . Adams in the chair , who as a young Mason was not in the position of some of the old stagers present who had occupied that post before . The brethren would make every allowance for a W . M . who occupied the chair for the first time , who generally was rather bashful . When a W . M . was going out of the chair it usually happened that he was just getting used to his work and would
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like to carry it on a little longer . It was so with himself , but he had the honour of being elected a second year ; but then that was at a time when there was not so much talent to be found in the ranks of Freemasonry as was the case now . They did not hear of such a thing now as a Master being elected two years in succession , and it was a good thing that it was sc . Installation day was a great day
of the year in Freemasonry . It was like Lord Mayor ' s day , the great epoch in thc W . M . ' s life . It was a happy thing that the W . M . gained his position by the unanimous vote of the brethren . But the brethren must remember that one other thing was wanted by the W . M .: their cordial support while he was in the chair , and if he had it he would have a very happy year . It was in the brethren ' s
power to make it so . Some Masters said at the end of their year that they were happy that their year was over . When such an occurrence took place he ( Bro . Smith ) , always said that those Masters had not done their duty . Good Masters were sorry to leave the chair , although at the same time they were glad to see another brother exalted to the position which thev had occupied . The W . M . of
the West Smithfield Lodge was very anxious to do his duty ; he did not believe any brother was more anxious in that respect . As far as his ability went he would not fail , though he might be a little nervous . Let the brethren supporting him take him by the right hand and work harmoniously together . As far as he ( Bro . Smith ) , was concerned , nothing would be wanting on his part to give
him assistance . ( Hear , hear . ) The W . M . replied . The advancement to the W . M . chair was a great honour , and he was extremely obliged to the brethren for haying advanced him to that position . He would never abuse the trust reposed in him , but would be a faithful Master of the lodge . He was only a young Mason and was not perfect ; but he trusted that the brethren would pass over
any defect on his part , and assist him as much as they could . At the end of the year he trusted he should have the pleasure cf hearing that the brethren had worked with love and harmony , and made it a happy year . The W . M . then proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . Joseph Smith , " and called the brethren ' s attention to the fact that at the last meeting a sum of 20 guineas
was voted to present Bro . Smith with a testimonial of their admiration of his performance of his duties . That testimonial had taken the form of a diamond ring , and it was that testimonial which he ( the W . M . ) now had the pleasure of presenting to Bro . Smith . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Joseph Smith . in acknowledging the toast and testimonial , said it had been a great pleasure to him to be the first
W . M . of the West Smithfield Lodge . He had done his best for its prosperity , and he was proud to say the lodge had been a very great success . He could not at the moment say how many Masons they had made in the course of 12 months ; but this was the ninth lodge of which he had been the first W . M ., and every one of those lodges was doing well . This was very gratifying to him ,
because it showed that he had not been wrong in taking the part he had taken in the formation of those lodges . He would tell the brethren why he was anxious for new lodges . They knew well that if men were initiated in large lodges they could not possibly get to the chair until they had been some seven years a Mason . Very often in that time their zeal got cold , and he did not
like the zeal of ambitious Masons to get cold . Old Masons then should take the ambitious young Masons by the hand , and if they found they could be useful in starting new lodges , they should do so . When he entered Masonry , forty years ago , it was in a very different position to what it was in now . Almost every respectable gentleman in the outer world now desired to be a Mason . Masonry
was progressing , and it would progress while Grand Lodge voted such large sums of money for benevolent purposes . Look at the last Grand Lodge . £ 13 6 5 was voted towards the Indian Famine Fund and other funds not connected with the Craft . When that was done it was clear that Masonry was something more than a name . Hence it was the outer world thought there was more in
it than they understood . Passing from this , the position of the West Smithfield Lodge , he must say , was a very happy one . The compliment which had been paid to him , showed that in the brethren ' s view he had done his duty . He hoped that as long as he should be spared the brethren would find him in his position the same as if he was the W . M . It would be his pleasure as well as his
object to render every assistance he could to the Master and to all the officers . They would not go wrong if they acted upon his advice . One other point . He was the father of this lodge , and he would be pleased and not affronted if they called him the "Old Governor . " But let them take the old Governor ' s advice . Masonry was progressing very fast . With the increase in Masonry they
were increasing their responsibility . It was very natural for young Masters to make all the Masons they could . He had often heard Masters asked how many Masons they made in their years of office . Now , it was a great horror to him to hear such a question , because he was afraid it showed that they did not look so much to the quality as to the quantity . His advice was
—Do not introduce any gentleman into this lodge whose antecedents they were not thoroughly acquainted with , for if they did they would bring discredit on the whole body . They should not look so much to numbers as to the position in society of the men they introduced . He had heard an old Mason say in Grand Lodge , that Masonry was a luxury , and no man ought to go into Masonry unless he was able
to carry it out . They were not bound to go into it , but there was no society they could go into where they met such a respectable body . A son of Sir Sydney Waterlow wanted to become a Mason , but his father objected to it . The son went abroad , and he very much regretted that he was not a Mason . The moment he came home he was made a Mason , and the reason he did so was that he saw when abroad how Masonry was
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CONTENTS .
RrwiKTS OF M ASLNIC WESTINGS : — K , Aft Masonry 39 , Instrnclion 30 " Uovnl Arch J ™ K . ' iirlrH Templar 39 < i rrnv ncinl C . rai ' d I-odge nf Cheshire 39 , ' . " ami F . ncnmpment ol" the United grates ¦ .. 39 S Pnblic Amusements • 39 S Movements of Onr Royal Grand Master 39 S
Notes »« Art •¦• . ,. 3 " 9 M ° , onic and General Trmngs 399 Tire Grand Orient of I'ranee 4 °° ¦ . Vnisrar Error 4 °° Specialty Lodges 4 °° The Discretion ol tire Press 4 ° i CORRE SK > M > EN ' C . : — Tire installation Engraving 4 ° i Thc Grand Orient of France 401
The Past Master ' s Jewel 401 What Constitutes a Consecrated Lodge ? 401 Purely Masonic Purposes 402 Consecration of the All Sa rts Lodge , No . 1717 40 ! ¦ fire Oucen and Koyal Family , 403 Sketches of Masonic Character—Bro , Walkington in the Tyrol 403 Kcviews 4 ° 3 I ,, ii ™ c Meetings for Next Week 403 Advertisements 404 , 1 . ii . iri . > v . v . vi .
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AM Igtaainrca .
PANMURE LODGE ( No . 720 ) . —A regular meeting of tbis lodge was held at the Balham Hotel , Balham , on Monday , the 17 th inst ., and was fully attended The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Daniel Truslcr , and the following officers and brethren were present , viz ., Bros . C . P . McKay , S . W . ; W . R . Sheadd , . JW . ; James Stevens , P . M . ; Thos . Poore , P . M . and Sec .: W . Smith
J . D . ; W . McMurray , I . G . ; E . Mitchell , W . S . ; W . Steedman , Tyler jalso Bros . Blogg , Whittaker , Lilley , Lambert , Pascall , King , Richardson , Green , Ash , Treves , Wiltshire , Sanders , Kerr , & c , and visitors from Kurrachee , India ; Bros . R . Duncan , P . M . Hope Lodge , 350 , and John Berrie , P . M ., Harmony Lodge , 485 . Minutes of previous lodge and emergency having been confirmed , the W . M .
announced the resignation of the Senior Deacon , and appointed and invested Bros . W . Smith , S . D . ; McMurray , J . D . ; E . Mitchell , I . G . j C . A . Blogg , Organist ; and G . Lambert , Steward . Mr . George Mulley was introduced and initiated into the Order . Bro . Ash was passed to the Second Degree . Propositions of candidates for initiation were taken , and motions were carried unanimously in favour of the reporting cf lodge proceedings from time to
time ; of thanks to the J . W . for restoration of the lodge jewels and ornaments , and of an outlay for more effectively providing musical accompaniment for the ceremonies . Thc distinguished visitors from India having expressed their satisfaction with the only English working they had yet seen , and complimented the lodge on its proficiency , the lodge was closed in due form , and a frugal repast followed the labours of the evening .
WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . 1044 ) . —A meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Spread Eagle Hotel , Wandsworth , on the jntli inst . Considering that this was the most important meeting of the year , the installation of Bro . H . R . Jones as W . M ., the attendance of bretl'ren and visitors was not so numerous as might have been expected . The following were present : Bros .
H . R . Jones , S . W . ; W . A . Morgan , J . W . ; H . Wilson , Treas . ; J . Frost , Sec ; A . N . Ntwens , S . D . ; A . B . Walker , j . D . ; F . W . Wardroper , D . C . ; W . J . Huntley , I . G . ; and J . J . Holland , W . S . ; R . Walker , S . C . Landon , R . Neal , F . Knipter , W . Springett , G . Clark , G . H . Smith , and A . A . Denham . Amongst the Past Masters were Bros . Bodily , F . H . Newens , G . Howick , J . G . Carter , J .
G . Kewney , and C . W . Gray . The visitors were Bros . C . Digby , No . 933 ; Dr . Hugh Mackintosh , No . 4 ; and F . Reed . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , Bro . R . Walker was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , Bro . Boddy being in the W . M . ' s chair , while the other positions in the lodge were filled by Bros .
H . R . Jones , S . W . ; J . G . Kewney , J . W . ; A . N . Newens , S . D . ; and A . B . Walker as J . D . Bro . H . Jones was then impressivel y installed into thc chair of W . M ., Bro . Past Master Boddy , as Installing Master , calling forth the admiration of thc brethren by the manner in which he performed the elaborate and solemn ritual . The W . M .
then invested his officers as follows : Bros . H . Wilson , Treas . ; John Frost , Sec ; W . A . Morgan , S . W . ; A . N . Newens , J . W . ; A . B . Walker , S . D . ; W . J . Huntley , J . D . ; . !• J . Holland , I . G . ; F . W . Wardroper , W . S . ; S . C . Landon , D . C . ; and S . Steed , Tyler . The Secretary read a letter from Bro . P . Cooke , the retiring W . M ., regretting his absence on account of illness , and congratulating thc W . M .
elect . A letter was also read from Bro . J . J . Limebeer , Sec . 'Q Mount Edgcumbe , No . 1440 , and stating that Bro . A . A . benham was duly raised to the degree of M . M . at that lod ge on June 9 . Bro . Gray said he thought that a vote ° f thanks was certainly due to Bro . Boddy for the efficient way in which he bad carried out the ceremony of installing Bro . Jones into the chair . He should move that a vote of
'hanks be accorded Bio . Boddy , and that it be entered upon tbe minutes . Bro . J . G . Carter , P . M ., seconded the motion , which was unanimously carried . Bro . Wilson gave notice of motion of an alteration in No . 3 bye-law , ar . d Bro . C . W . Gray also said that he should move at the n < rxt meeting " That the consent of the Wandsworth , I 0 44 > be giien to the formation of a Royal Arch Chapter , to
be attached to the lodge . " The brethren then retired to the banquet , which was served in elaborate style by the host , nro . Dougherty . The cloth having been removed , the W . M . proposed " The Queen and the Craft , " remarking that the loyalty of Masons was founded on a just ¦ ippreciation of Her Majesty ' s virtues and moral qualities ; a « d he could assert , without fear of contradiction , that no ° ne had greater respect and love for the Queen than
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Masonic brethren . ( Hear , hear . ) He trusted they would have the pleasure of drinking her health for many , many years . ( Applause . ) The toast was drunk with enthusiasm . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the M . W . G . M ., Ilis Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , " together with " The Deputy Grand Master . " The W . M . spoke of the advantage that accrued to Masonry from having so
generous a brother—and there was not one kinder hearted —as the Prince of Wales . That he possessed many amiable and excellent qualities no one could deny . ( Hear , hear . ) The toast was heartily drunk with Masonic honours . Other toasts having been given and responded to ( including that of " The Instalaing Master , Bro . Boddy" ) , the W . M . proposed "The Visitors , " coupling with it the
name of Bro . Charles Digby . Bro . Digby replied in appropriate terms , thanking the brethien for the hearty way in which the health of the visitors had been received . He was sure that with Bro . Jones as W . M ., the " working " of the Wandsworth , 1044 , will excite the admiration of all true brethren of the Craft . ( Applause . ) The brethren soon afterwards separated , having enjoyed a thoroughly , happy evening .
EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1489 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at Ladbroke Hall , Notting-hill . There were present Bros . W . J . Murlis , W . M . ; S . Smout , sen ., acting S . W . ; S . Parkhouse , J . W . ; Rev . D . Reade , Chap . ; W . Stephens , Treas . ; J . Rush man , Sec ; Savage , acting S . D . ; Michael , J . D . ; Smout , jun .. I . G . Visitors :
Bros . H . G . Buss , Asst . Grand Secretary ; Colonel Ratcliffe , P . G . Steward ; Lott , P . Prov . G . S W . Jersey ; Watts , P . M . rg 4 ; Barron Tottenborne , 943 ; Handover , P . M . 144 ; Sir C . Dilke , 834 ; Webster , 507 ; Kelly , 8 34 ; Dowsing , 167 ; Thompson , P . M . 834 . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and the minutes of the laat regular meeting and of the emergency read and confirmed . Bros . Collett ,
Newland , Whittaker , Lander , and Lichwitz were then severally raised to the Third Degree by P . M . W . Stephens . The candidates for passing and initiation , like many of the officers , were absent from town , and , therefore , these ceremonies were dispensed with . This being the annual meeting for election , Bro . George Penn , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year ; Bro . W .
Stephens re-elected Treasurer ; and Schofield , Tyler . An Audit Committie was appointed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Linscott , at which , the W . M . presided in his usual genial manner . The loyal and Masonic toasts were givtn . Bro . Buss responded for "The Grand Officers , " Sir Charles Dilke , Colonel Ratcliffe , and others for " The Visitors ; " that of
" The W . M . " was proposed by P . M . Stephens , and most enthusiastically received . Bro . Murlis , in response , took the opportunity to thank the officers for their valuable support during his year of office . It was his last time to preside at the banquet , table , and he could not leave without drawing their attention to the unusual and gratifying position of the lodge at the present time ; all debts and charges
were paid , and £ 50 remained in the Treasurer ' s hands . This augurs well for the future prosperity of the lodge . They vvere much indebted to one of their members who had been most indefatigable and painstaking in connection with the inauguration and organisation of the
lodge , and certainly deserved great credit for a large share of its success . The Rev . Darby Reade , Chaplain ; W . Stephens , Treasurer ; and Pushman , Secretary , replied for "The Officers , " and the Rev . P . M . Holden for "The Honorary Members . " This very pleasant meeting was then brought to a close with the usual Tyler ' s toast .
-WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . —The first installation meeting of this lodge since its consecration was held at the New Market Hotel , King-street , Snow Hill , ( Bro . Butt ' s ) , on the 20 th inst ., Bro . Joseph Smith , P . G . P . . W . M ., presiding . The W . M . raised Bros . E . E . Crombie , W . C . Watts , J . Bartlett , and G . Whitcombe . He also passed Bros . S . Craddock , H . Roffey ,
1326 , and R . R . Pooley , 1326 , and initiated Messrs . Wm . McCluer Butt ( son of Bro . Butt , the proprietor of the hotel ) , C . O . Pook ( son of the late Bro . H . Pook ) , J . Chapman , and C . Goodwin . Afterwards Bro . Smith installed Bro . Thos . Wm . Adams , S . W . and W . M . elect , as W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year . The officers appointed were G . S . Elliott , S . W . ; . | . Howes , P . M ., J . W . ;
Joseph Smith , P . G . P ., P . M ., Treasurer ; F . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Secretary ; J . Johnson , S . D . ; G . S . Wintle , P . M ., J . D . ; A . Black , W . M . 1867 , I . G . ; W . Pennefather , P . M . D . C . ; W . Malthouse , W . S . ; T . McCluer Butt , Steward ; and J . Gilbert , P . G . T . Middlesex , Tyler . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a very nice banquet provided by Bro . Butt , and besides the brethren
named above the following brethren partook of the hospitality of the lodge : —Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B . ; ( W . Ough , P . G . P ., is a member ) J . Mason , P . G . S . D . Middlesex ; R , W . Williams , P . P . G . Organist Middlesex , W . M . 1275 ; J . W . Baldwin , P . A . G . P . Middlesex , P . M . 1423 ; H . F . Green , P . M . 1275 , Arc ; Louis Beck , W . M . 1687 , & c ; H , Roberts , P . M . 79 ' j E . Gilbert , P . M . 1326 ; C . W . Fox , W . M .
1326 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 ( Freemason ); M . Clark , 1423 ; J . H . Pearson , 1423 -, A . M . Thomas , P . M . 1446 ; W , Howard , 49 ; R . Paige , S . W . 421 , and some few others . When the banquet had been disposed of , grace having been read , the usual toasts were proposed , those of " The Queen , " " The Grand Master , " " The Pro Grand Master , " Sec , receiving the customary hearty reception , Bro . Hyde Pullen responding for the Grand Officers . Bro . Joseph
Smith proposed " The W . M . " In the course of his remarks he said he had had the pleasure and gratification of installing Bro . Adams in the chair , who as a young Mason was not in the position of some of the old stagers present who had occupied that post before . The brethren would make every allowance for a W . M . who occupied the chair for the first time , who generally was rather bashful . When a W . M . was going out of the chair it usually happened that he was just getting used to his work and would
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like to carry it on a little longer . It was so with himself , but he had the honour of being elected a second year ; but then that was at a time when there was not so much talent to be found in the ranks of Freemasonry as was the case now . They did not hear of such a thing now as a Master being elected two years in succession , and it was a good thing that it was sc . Installation day was a great day
of the year in Freemasonry . It was like Lord Mayor ' s day , the great epoch in thc W . M . ' s life . It was a happy thing that the W . M . gained his position by the unanimous vote of the brethren . But the brethren must remember that one other thing was wanted by the W . M .: their cordial support while he was in the chair , and if he had it he would have a very happy year . It was in the brethren ' s
power to make it so . Some Masters said at the end of their year that they were happy that their year was over . When such an occurrence took place he ( Bro . Smith ) , always said that those Masters had not done their duty . Good Masters were sorry to leave the chair , although at the same time they were glad to see another brother exalted to the position which thev had occupied . The W . M . of
the West Smithfield Lodge was very anxious to do his duty ; he did not believe any brother was more anxious in that respect . As far as his ability went he would not fail , though he might be a little nervous . Let the brethren supporting him take him by the right hand and work harmoniously together . As far as he ( Bro . Smith ) , was concerned , nothing would be wanting on his part to give
him assistance . ( Hear , hear . ) The W . M . replied . The advancement to the W . M . chair was a great honour , and he was extremely obliged to the brethren for haying advanced him to that position . He would never abuse the trust reposed in him , but would be a faithful Master of the lodge . He was only a young Mason and was not perfect ; but he trusted that the brethren would pass over
any defect on his part , and assist him as much as they could . At the end of the year he trusted he should have the pleasure cf hearing that the brethren had worked with love and harmony , and made it a happy year . The W . M . then proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . Joseph Smith , " and called the brethren ' s attention to the fact that at the last meeting a sum of 20 guineas
was voted to present Bro . Smith with a testimonial of their admiration of his performance of his duties . That testimonial had taken the form of a diamond ring , and it was that testimonial which he ( the W . M . ) now had the pleasure of presenting to Bro . Smith . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Joseph Smith . in acknowledging the toast and testimonial , said it had been a great pleasure to him to be the first
W . M . of the West Smithfield Lodge . He had done his best for its prosperity , and he was proud to say the lodge had been a very great success . He could not at the moment say how many Masons they had made in the course of 12 months ; but this was the ninth lodge of which he had been the first W . M ., and every one of those lodges was doing well . This was very gratifying to him ,
because it showed that he had not been wrong in taking the part he had taken in the formation of those lodges . He would tell the brethren why he was anxious for new lodges . They knew well that if men were initiated in large lodges they could not possibly get to the chair until they had been some seven years a Mason . Very often in that time their zeal got cold , and he did not
like the zeal of ambitious Masons to get cold . Old Masons then should take the ambitious young Masons by the hand , and if they found they could be useful in starting new lodges , they should do so . When he entered Masonry , forty years ago , it was in a very different position to what it was in now . Almost every respectable gentleman in the outer world now desired to be a Mason . Masonry
was progressing , and it would progress while Grand Lodge voted such large sums of money for benevolent purposes . Look at the last Grand Lodge . £ 13 6 5 was voted towards the Indian Famine Fund and other funds not connected with the Craft . When that was done it was clear that Masonry was something more than a name . Hence it was the outer world thought there was more in
it than they understood . Passing from this , the position of the West Smithfield Lodge , he must say , was a very happy one . The compliment which had been paid to him , showed that in the brethren ' s view he had done his duty . He hoped that as long as he should be spared the brethren would find him in his position the same as if he was the W . M . It would be his pleasure as well as his
object to render every assistance he could to the Master and to all the officers . They would not go wrong if they acted upon his advice . One other point . He was the father of this lodge , and he would be pleased and not affronted if they called him the "Old Governor . " But let them take the old Governor ' s advice . Masonry was progressing very fast . With the increase in Masonry they
were increasing their responsibility . It was very natural for young Masters to make all the Masons they could . He had often heard Masters asked how many Masons they made in their years of office . Now , it was a great horror to him to hear such a question , because he was afraid it showed that they did not look so much to the quality as to the quantity . His advice was
—Do not introduce any gentleman into this lodge whose antecedents they were not thoroughly acquainted with , for if they did they would bring discredit on the whole body . They should not look so much to numbers as to the position in society of the men they introduced . He had heard an old Mason say in Grand Lodge , that Masonry was a luxury , and no man ought to go into Masonry unless he was able
to carry it out . They were not bound to go into it , but there was no society they could go into where they met such a respectable body . A son of Sir Sydney Waterlow wanted to become a Mason , but his father objected to it . The son went abroad , and he very much regretted that he was not a Mason . The moment he came home he was made a Mason , and the reason he did so was that he saw when abroad how Masonry was