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Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . Herts ; John Petch , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Hertsj C . H . Stevenson , C . Horst , G . E . Walker , H . S . Trego , C . Itter , J . Amand , C . Weber , T . E . Newman , F . Meyer , A . Fearnhead , A . Snook , E . H . Bury , F . Simmonds , E . J . Harrison , D . C . Ritchie , B . Bridgwater , and others . Bro . F . Binckes , P . G . S . B ., was a visitor .
The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes confirmed . The by-laws were then read . Bros . Meyer , Newman , and Bury were passed to the Second Degree . Four candidates for initiation were proposed and seconded . The Secretary reported to the lodge thc result of the application to the Board of Benevolence of the widow of a late brother . Two applications for assistance were put before the lodge , both of
which were met by grants of money . A resolution vvas proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , in recognition of the courtesy and attention the brethren had received from Bro . Sams , who has resigned his position as manager of the hotel . The lodge was then closed .
The brethren dined under the presidency of the W . M ., and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were afterwards proposed , and a pleasant evening vvas spent . Bros . Itter , Amand , Newman , and Stevenson rendered several songs , Bro . Trego accompanying . The Tyler's toast closed the proceedings .
Earl of Carnarvon Lodge ( No . 1642 ) . — The installation meeting of this successful lodge vvas held at the Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , W ., on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., when there vvas a large attendance of members and visitors . The former included Bros . R . C . Green , P . M ., W . M . j J . R . Roberts , S . W ., W . M . elect j T . W . Heath , l . W . j S . H . Parkhouse , P . M ., Treas . j F . E . Pocock ,
M . D ., P . M ., S . D . ; E . Rogers , P . G . Stwd ., J . D . j E . M . Lander , P . M ., D . C . j J . A . Williams , A . D . C . ; J . H . Rutherglen , l . G . ; J . M . Huish and H . Foskett , Stwds . ; R . H . Pearson , P . M . ; J . Bartle , P . M . ; J . Woodmason , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Middx . ; VV . W . Buckland , P . M . ; J . H . Wood , P . M . ; G . Davis , P . M . ; J . S . Adkins , P . P . G . Reg . Wales ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . W .
Clarke , P . G . P . ; A . Kenningham , 1706 ; W . J . Mason , VV . M . 224 G ; W . Kerr Lockhead , 1 S 45 ; H . Dowsett Smith , J . VV . 2045 ; T . Spink , 16 -9 ; W . P . Hatton , 2246 ; W . P . Flack , W . Conway , P . M . 1425 ; F . L . Chandler , P . P . G . P . Surrey ; W . Matthews , W . M . 2029 ; A . J . Turner , 1767 ; C . Woods , J . W . 865 j M . J . R . Dundas , J . D . 13 G 1 ; J . C . Conway , J . W . 1 S 01 ; L . Bryett
P . M . 1 S 28 ; W . VV . Lee , S . W . 23 S 1 j and others . Lodge vvas opened , and the minutes confirmed , after which Mr . Thomas Jameson vvas impressively initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . W . A . Thomson vvas next passed to the Second Degree . The W . M . elect , Bro . J . R . Roberts , vvas presented , and duly installed by the retiring Master . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros .
T . W . Heath . S . W . j F . E . Pocock , M . D ., J . W . j S . H . Parkhouse , P . M ., Treas . j E . Rogers , P . G . Stwd ., S . D . ; J . H . Rutherglen , J . D . ; J . A . Williams , I . G . ; E . M . Lander , P . M ., D . C ; J . M . Huish , A . D . C ; and H . Foskett , Stwd . Bro . W . J . Murlis , P . M ., Sec , was reappointed Secretary , but to the regret of the brethren was absent owing to ill-health . The usual addresses were
delivered by Bros . Green , I . P . M ., and G . Davis , P . M . It was unanimously resolved that a letter should be sent to Bro . D . P . Cama , P . G . Treas ., sympathising | with him in the irreparable loss he has recently sustained . Notice of motion vvas given by Bro . S . H . Parkhouse , P . M ., Treas ., to vote 20 guineas from the lodge funds to the R . M . I , for Girls . Other business of a routine nature having been
transacted , the lodge was closed . After an excellent banquet the usual toasts were heartily honoured . Bro . W . Clarke , P . G . P ., replying for "The Grand Officers , " referred to the great loss the Craft had sustained in the death of the Pro Grand Master . All those who had attended Grand Lodge knew the kindly manner in which the
late Pro Grand Master always ruled over them , and the actions of that distinguished brother had endeared him to the hearts of all . On behalf of the Grand Officers , he thanked the W . M . for the kind manner in which he had proposed the toast , and personally , he thanked the W . M . and brethren for the cordial reception he had received . He vvas invited at short notice , but sweet recollections of a visit
some years ago , induced him to attend again . It afforded him pleasure to be present amongst so many friends of his own parish . "The Healthof the W . M . " was given by Bro . Green , I . P . M ., who said that few words were necessary to introduce the toast to the notice of the biethren , and to ensure for it a very cordial reception . It had afforded him great
pleasure to install Bro . Roberts , who had been the S . W . during the past year , into the chair of W . M . he so ably filled , and felt sure he would spend a very happy year of office . There vvas no doubt but that the choice of the members was a right one , for in Bro . Roberts they had an able Mason and a sincere and excellent friend . Bro . J . R . Roberts , W . M ., said that no words could
adequately express his thanks for the kind manner in which his health had been proposed by the I . P . M ., and received by the brethren present . He could assure them he had looked forward to the position in which he had been placed that evening for a considerable time . It had been his ambition to become W . M . of that lodge , and he believed it was the desire of all those who took an interest in Freemasonry to
become the Master of their mother lodge , but he appreciated the honour more on account of the kind manner in which he had been received . He would promise them to do all in his power for the welfare and good of the lodge , and at the end of his term of office he hoped to be honoured vvith the confidence of one and all , as he believed he was that evening .
The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Health oi the I . P . M ., " and said that Bro . Green , I . P . M ., had performed the duties of W . M . during the past year in a most brilliant manner . The I . P . M . had spared neither time nor money in promoting the interests of the lodge , and had upheld the honour and integrity of the chair , and set a noble example to future Masters . lt was a great pleasure to him ( the VV . M . ) to present Bro . Green , I . P . M ., with a
jewel unanimously voted by the brethren , and he trusted that brother would be spared many years to wear it , and thus be reminded of a happy year of office . Bra . R . C . Green , I . P . M ., acknowledged the kind proposition and cordial reception of the toast . He knew his f j ° u * . ' ' f ? ^ em sufficiently vvas one of great magnitude , but in receding from the chair he vvas privileged to join a long list of illustrious Past Masters , and hoped durin- * -
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the next year to be of some assistance to thc W . M . He would combine with the other Past Masters in preserving the high name the lodge had attained . He thanked them for the handsome jewel presented to him , which , as the VV . M . had said , would remind him of a pleasant year of office and of the esteem and kindness of the members . "The Initiate" was next given , and responded to by
Bro . Jameson in an appropriate speech . Bro . R . E . H . Coffin , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , returned thanks for "The Visitors , " and said he was quite sure the lodge had that evening added a magnificent pillar—ancl one that would bear some strength —in the new VV . M . They needed such pillars and supports for Freemasonry to build it up in prosperity . There were and had been for years
thousands of Masons' hearts beating as one in the work of benevolence and charity . Their hearts were so united that their fellowship extended beyond the lapse of time and space . They had heard from the Grand Officers present of the loss of one whose name was beloved , and if they could hear his words through the azure blue it would be— " Be true to your obligation , true to yourselves , true to your God and your country . " Whilst these sentiments continued among
Freemasons , they had no fear that the spark of brotherly love would go out . Bros . Bright , Stevens , P . M . ; Watts , Webb , and Mason also replied . Other toasts were given , and duly responded to , and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . During the evening an admirable selection of music was carried out by Bros . Hodges , Kenningham , Hanson , Shepley , and Heath .
Ubique Lodge ( No . 1789 ) . —The usual quarterly meeting of this lodge was held at the Cafe Royal , Regentstreet , VV ., on Monday , the ioth inst ., when Bro . Major-General A . H . VV . Williams , R . A ., the Worshipful Master , had the great satisfaction of initiating into Freemasonry , under a dispensation from H . R . H . the M . W . Grand Master , seven candidates , this being the largest number ever
initiated in this lodge at any one meeting since its consecration in January , 1 S 79 . The seven candidates initiated were as follows : Major VV . E . Hardy , Captain J . J . Porteous , Captain G . G . Simpson , Captain G . N . H . Barlow , Quartermaster-Sergeants VV . H . R . Prewer and VV . T . Bailey , and Battery Sergeant-Major F . H . Gough , all of the Royal Artillery . There were also three joining members , in the
persons of Bros . 1 . H . Barden , VV . Adams , and Henry Swinerd , also of the Royal Artillery . The ceremony of passing Bros . Lieutenants R . J . Macdonald and J . F . N . Birch was performed by Bro , VV . K . Arnold , I . P . M . and Secretary , and that of raising Bros . Lieutenants H . L . Powell and C . Lyon by Bro . Major-General T . Cuming , P . M .
After the lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , under the presidency of Bro . Major J . Ritchie , R . A ., where a few pleasant hours were spent , enlivened vvith some excellent singing by Bro . A . Kenningham , 170 G , Vicar Choral of St . Paul ' s Cathedral , and Bros . Christian and W . R . Arnold .
Shadwell Clerke Lodge ( No . 1910 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Mark Masons ' Hall , on Monday last , when Bro . James MacDonald was installed into the chair , and was supported by a large number of Grand and Provincial Grand Officers , amongst whom vve noticed Bros . Viscount Dungarvan , Prov . G . M . Somerset ; F . A . Philbrick , G . Reg . j Sheriff Augustus
Harris , G . Treas . ; R . Eve , P . G . Treas . j Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec . ; Sir George D . Harris , S . G . D . ; V . P . Freeman , P . G . D . j G . Cooper , P . G . L ) . j J . L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C ; C . F . Matier , P . G . Std . Br . j C H . Driver , P . G . S . of W . j Col . Peters , P . G . Std . Br . j R . T . Pigott , P . A . G . D . C . j Lieut .-Col . A . B . Cook , P . A . G . D . C . ; and others .
After the lodge was duly opened , the VV . M ., Bro . Win . C . Gilles , initiated Mr . A . C . Pirie , and Bro . Gilles , before leaving the chair , presented the lodge vvith a handsome embroidered banner , as a token of his appreciation of the members , and as a memento of his pleasant year of office , for which a cordial vote of thanks was proposed by the Secretary , Bro . C . F . Matier ( who is also the oldest
P . M . ) , and seconded by Bro . C . Belton , Treas . The ceremony of installation vvas then performed by Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec , if possible , in more than his usual impressive manner . The officers being appointed , and several candidates for joining and initiation proposed , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned tothe Holborn Restaurant , where the banquet was held .
After the usual loyal toasts , The VVorshipful Master gave "The Earl of Lathom , D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and , in reference to which , he said that they had in the person of the Earl of Lathom a brother well fitted in all respects to fill the high and honourable position of Deputy Grand Master , the duties of which he discharged to
the satisfaction of all , and vvith credit to himself . He also said they vvere honoured that night by the presence of several distinguished brethren—members of the Grand Lodge—and that hc would assure them , on behalf of the Shadwell Clerke Lodge and himself as Master , of a hearty and cordial welcome . Amongst the brethren present he was pleased to see the Grand Secretary , their own patron
saint , and it vvas with pride he mentioned the honoured name of Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , who , in installing him into the chair that evening , had invested that ceremony vvith a solemnity which was most impressive . He would take that opportunity of personally thanking the Grand Secretary for doing him the honour of installing him . He would have coupled the toast with the name of Viscount
Dungarvan , P . G . M . of Somerset , but as his lordship ' s installation into that position did not take place until May , he would merely say that the intense interest he ( Viscount Dungarvan ) took in Masonry , and his rapid progress in the Craft , had attracted the attention and merited the applause of the brethren . He ( the VV . M . ) would therefore couple with the toast Bro . Sheriff Augustus Harris , the Grand
I reasurer , who was elected to that position of honour and trust by the unanimous vote of the Craft , That alone was sufficient to proclaim the man he vvas , and the brother he was amongst Masons . Bro . Sheriff Harris , in replying to thc toast of " The
Grand Officers , " said that he was very proud to be called upon to respond , considering how many other prominent Masons vvere present . When he knew he had for a colleague such a distinguished person as the Earl of Lathom , who vvas both such a good friend to Masonry , and such a typical Englishman , he ( the speaker ) vvas not surprised that
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the duties of Grand Lodge were so ably discharged . Finally , he thanked the members of the Shadwell Clerke Lodge foi their hospitality , and hoped he would receive another invitation , and that that lime would not be far distant . The toast of "The Worshipful Master" was proposed by Bro . Gilles , I . P . M ., who remarked that he was almost afraid to say anything after the great oratorical powers just
exhibited by the W . M . He thought that the lodge had been most fortunate'in electing Bro . MacDonald . They were familiar vvith the most able way in which he had always discharged his duties , and he thought that considering the particular knowledge that Bro . MacDonald had displayed on every occasion that the lodge hacl elected the best possible man . He had had the pleasure of being intimately
acquainted with him for some 25 years , and knew for a fact that whatever he ( Bro . MacDonald ) took in hand he completed it thoroughly . In conclusion , the speaker remarked that he considered it a great honour to be called upon to propose that toast , as the present VV . M . was a man he had always looked up to , and he was sure that no better Mason could have been chosen . He felt sure that that day next
year the members of the lodge would endorse his opinion . The Worshipful Master , in rising to acknowledge thc toast given in his honour by his friend the I . P . M ., thanked him for the Haltering terms in which he proposed his health , and also for his allusions to the old and valued mutual friendship , which he trusted would continue to the end of the chapter . He ( the VV . M . ) thanked thebrethren for so
cordially responding to the toast , and assureel them that he appreciated the honour of being elected to fill the responsible position of Master of the lodge . He was conscious of the many responsibilities the office entailed , and would approach them with a due sense of their gravity . The Worshipful Master then gave the toast of " The Brother Initiates . " He took occasion to remark that the
toast vvas an important one to Masonry , affecting as it did its very existence , for should the supply of initiates in any way fall off , the fountains of Masonic life would inevitably dry up . He therefore welcomed the initiates into the fold all the more because they were so precious . He believed there should be as much joy amongst Masons at the advent of an initiate as there was amongst Christians over the
conve . sion of a sinner . They had seen , and taken part in , two impressive ceremonies that night . The Alpha and Omega of Craft Masonry are initiation and installation , and he vvas pleased to find himself bracketed in these proceedings with his friend , A . C Pirie , of Aberdeen , thebrothei initiate of that night . He would assure the brethren from what he knew of Bro . Pirie that he would very soon prove
himself to be a zealous and indefatigable Mason . The Shadwell Clerke Lodge had reason to congratulate themselves that they could lure out of the far north such men as Bro . Pirie to come to London and be made a member of the Shadwell Clerke Lodge . He also alluded to Bro . Whitaker , the other initiate , whom-he had known since his school-boy days , and who , no doubt , would also prove a good Mason , In
and a desirable member of the lod ^ e . point of years he vvas their youngest member , and he hoped that he ( Bro . Whitaker ) would live long enough to celebrate his Masonic jubilee . The Worshipful Master next gave the toast of "The Visitors , " and said that " small cheer and great welcome made a merry feast , " and hoped that their visitors had been
satisfied with what had been set before them at their frugal board , and that as to the welcome , they might rest assured that was genuine and hearty . He would couple the toast with two friends whom he esteemed highly , viz ., Bros . Maurice Hart and Thomas A . Richardson . Bro . Hart had been a Past Master for 30 years , and had grown grey in the service of the Craft , and he vvas pleased to see him
there that night . His friend , Bro . Richardson , was Master of the Anerley Lodge , and it was only a few nights ago that he ( the VV . M . ) had the privilege and pleasure of being present when their Grand Secretary installed Bro . Richardson into the chair . He had gone there for the double purpose of enjoying himself and endeavouring to learn lessons , a"d was pleased to say he succeeded in both to his heart ' s
content . Bros . Maurice Hart and T . A . Richardson responded for the visitors . The Worshipful Master then gave "The I . P . M . andthe other Past Masters , " the P . M . ' s being represented by Bros . Matier and Mather . These brethren deserved all thc praise they could bestow upon them , for they had borne
"the heat and burden of the day , " and had contributed in no small degree to make the lodge what it vvas at the present time . He would couple the toast with their I . P . M ., Bro . Gilles , whose year of office was characterised by honest , conscientious work and anxiety for the welfare of his lodge , and a genial , courteous demeanour all through . He had crowned the edifice of his
Alasonic career by leaving behind him a very hard road for his successor to travel . The VV . M . further remarked that the I . P . M . had won his badge by patient industry and loyal adherence to the laws of the Order , and he would now say to him " Well done , good and faithful Mason , enter thou into the otittm cum dignitate of the Past Masters' El dorado . "
Bro . Gilles , in reply , thanked the W . M . and brethren , and could assure them they appreciated the kind way in which the toast was proposed , and responded to . Speaking for the Past Masters , lie could promise the VV . M . every assistance ( which he thought would not be required ) during his year of office . The Worshipful Master then gave "The Ofiicers , " and remarked that they all knew that the well-being of a lodge
largely depended upon the officers , and the manner of men they were . He also thought that if there ever was a Master well placed in that respect he was that man . He would couple the toast with Bro . Reid , their J . W ., who had so well and efficiently filled the other offices he had occupied . He looked fo rgreat things from Bro . Reid , and did not fear that he _ would disappoint them in the time that was to come . The Tyler ' s toast being given , brought one of the most successful ancl brilliant Masonic evenings to a close .
Loge La France ( No . 2060 ) . —A numerous and distinguished company attended at the Regent Masonic Hall , Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on Monday , the 17 th inst ., to seethe ceremonyof installation performed in French by Bro . St . Clair , who is a perfect master of all the details of
the ritual , vvith the further attraction that Bro . Thos . Fenn , President Board of General Purposes , and Membre d'Honneur of the lodge , gave the three addresses . Bro . T . Fenn , we may say , ha :, performed the part of general utility man in this lodge , as he is ahvays ready to take up the place of any absent officer . At this meeting during the first part of
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Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . Herts ; John Petch , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Hertsj C . H . Stevenson , C . Horst , G . E . Walker , H . S . Trego , C . Itter , J . Amand , C . Weber , T . E . Newman , F . Meyer , A . Fearnhead , A . Snook , E . H . Bury , F . Simmonds , E . J . Harrison , D . C . Ritchie , B . Bridgwater , and others . Bro . F . Binckes , P . G . S . B ., was a visitor .
The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes confirmed . The by-laws were then read . Bros . Meyer , Newman , and Bury were passed to the Second Degree . Four candidates for initiation were proposed and seconded . The Secretary reported to the lodge thc result of the application to the Board of Benevolence of the widow of a late brother . Two applications for assistance were put before the lodge , both of
which were met by grants of money . A resolution vvas proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , in recognition of the courtesy and attention the brethren had received from Bro . Sams , who has resigned his position as manager of the hotel . The lodge was then closed .
The brethren dined under the presidency of the W . M ., and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were afterwards proposed , and a pleasant evening vvas spent . Bros . Itter , Amand , Newman , and Stevenson rendered several songs , Bro . Trego accompanying . The Tyler's toast closed the proceedings .
Earl of Carnarvon Lodge ( No . 1642 ) . — The installation meeting of this successful lodge vvas held at the Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , W ., on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., when there vvas a large attendance of members and visitors . The former included Bros . R . C . Green , P . M ., W . M . j J . R . Roberts , S . W ., W . M . elect j T . W . Heath , l . W . j S . H . Parkhouse , P . M ., Treas . j F . E . Pocock ,
M . D ., P . M ., S . D . ; E . Rogers , P . G . Stwd ., J . D . j E . M . Lander , P . M ., D . C . j J . A . Williams , A . D . C . ; J . H . Rutherglen , l . G . ; J . M . Huish and H . Foskett , Stwds . ; R . H . Pearson , P . M . ; J . Bartle , P . M . ; J . Woodmason , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Middx . ; VV . W . Buckland , P . M . ; J . H . Wood , P . M . ; G . Davis , P . M . ; J . S . Adkins , P . P . G . Reg . Wales ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . W .
Clarke , P . G . P . ; A . Kenningham , 1706 ; W . J . Mason , VV . M . 224 G ; W . Kerr Lockhead , 1 S 45 ; H . Dowsett Smith , J . VV . 2045 ; T . Spink , 16 -9 ; W . P . Hatton , 2246 ; W . P . Flack , W . Conway , P . M . 1425 ; F . L . Chandler , P . P . G . P . Surrey ; W . Matthews , W . M . 2029 ; A . J . Turner , 1767 ; C . Woods , J . W . 865 j M . J . R . Dundas , J . D . 13 G 1 ; J . C . Conway , J . W . 1 S 01 ; L . Bryett
P . M . 1 S 28 ; W . VV . Lee , S . W . 23 S 1 j and others . Lodge vvas opened , and the minutes confirmed , after which Mr . Thomas Jameson vvas impressively initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . W . A . Thomson vvas next passed to the Second Degree . The W . M . elect , Bro . J . R . Roberts , vvas presented , and duly installed by the retiring Master . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros .
T . W . Heath . S . W . j F . E . Pocock , M . D ., J . W . j S . H . Parkhouse , P . M ., Treas . j E . Rogers , P . G . Stwd ., S . D . ; J . H . Rutherglen , J . D . ; J . A . Williams , I . G . ; E . M . Lander , P . M ., D . C ; J . M . Huish , A . D . C ; and H . Foskett , Stwd . Bro . W . J . Murlis , P . M ., Sec , was reappointed Secretary , but to the regret of the brethren was absent owing to ill-health . The usual addresses were
delivered by Bros . Green , I . P . M ., and G . Davis , P . M . It was unanimously resolved that a letter should be sent to Bro . D . P . Cama , P . G . Treas ., sympathising | with him in the irreparable loss he has recently sustained . Notice of motion vvas given by Bro . S . H . Parkhouse , P . M ., Treas ., to vote 20 guineas from the lodge funds to the R . M . I , for Girls . Other business of a routine nature having been
transacted , the lodge was closed . After an excellent banquet the usual toasts were heartily honoured . Bro . W . Clarke , P . G . P ., replying for "The Grand Officers , " referred to the great loss the Craft had sustained in the death of the Pro Grand Master . All those who had attended Grand Lodge knew the kindly manner in which the
late Pro Grand Master always ruled over them , and the actions of that distinguished brother had endeared him to the hearts of all . On behalf of the Grand Officers , he thanked the W . M . for the kind manner in which he had proposed the toast , and personally , he thanked the W . M . and brethren for the cordial reception he had received . He vvas invited at short notice , but sweet recollections of a visit
some years ago , induced him to attend again . It afforded him pleasure to be present amongst so many friends of his own parish . "The Healthof the W . M . " was given by Bro . Green , I . P . M ., who said that few words were necessary to introduce the toast to the notice of the biethren , and to ensure for it a very cordial reception . It had afforded him great
pleasure to install Bro . Roberts , who had been the S . W . during the past year , into the chair of W . M . he so ably filled , and felt sure he would spend a very happy year of office . There vvas no doubt but that the choice of the members was a right one , for in Bro . Roberts they had an able Mason and a sincere and excellent friend . Bro . J . R . Roberts , W . M ., said that no words could
adequately express his thanks for the kind manner in which his health had been proposed by the I . P . M ., and received by the brethren present . He could assure them he had looked forward to the position in which he had been placed that evening for a considerable time . It had been his ambition to become W . M . of that lodge , and he believed it was the desire of all those who took an interest in Freemasonry to
become the Master of their mother lodge , but he appreciated the honour more on account of the kind manner in which he had been received . He would promise them to do all in his power for the welfare and good of the lodge , and at the end of his term of office he hoped to be honoured vvith the confidence of one and all , as he believed he was that evening .
The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Health oi the I . P . M ., " and said that Bro . Green , I . P . M ., had performed the duties of W . M . during the past year in a most brilliant manner . The I . P . M . had spared neither time nor money in promoting the interests of the lodge , and had upheld the honour and integrity of the chair , and set a noble example to future Masters . lt was a great pleasure to him ( the VV . M . ) to present Bro . Green , I . P . M ., with a
jewel unanimously voted by the brethren , and he trusted that brother would be spared many years to wear it , and thus be reminded of a happy year of office . Bra . R . C . Green , I . P . M ., acknowledged the kind proposition and cordial reception of the toast . He knew his f j ° u * . ' ' f ? ^ em sufficiently vvas one of great magnitude , but in receding from the chair he vvas privileged to join a long list of illustrious Past Masters , and hoped durin- * -
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the next year to be of some assistance to thc W . M . He would combine with the other Past Masters in preserving the high name the lodge had attained . He thanked them for the handsome jewel presented to him , which , as the VV . M . had said , would remind him of a pleasant year of office and of the esteem and kindness of the members . "The Initiate" was next given , and responded to by
Bro . Jameson in an appropriate speech . Bro . R . E . H . Coffin , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , returned thanks for "The Visitors , " and said he was quite sure the lodge had that evening added a magnificent pillar—ancl one that would bear some strength —in the new VV . M . They needed such pillars and supports for Freemasonry to build it up in prosperity . There were and had been for years
thousands of Masons' hearts beating as one in the work of benevolence and charity . Their hearts were so united that their fellowship extended beyond the lapse of time and space . They had heard from the Grand Officers present of the loss of one whose name was beloved , and if they could hear his words through the azure blue it would be— " Be true to your obligation , true to yourselves , true to your God and your country . " Whilst these sentiments continued among
Freemasons , they had no fear that the spark of brotherly love would go out . Bros . Bright , Stevens , P . M . ; Watts , Webb , and Mason also replied . Other toasts were given , and duly responded to , and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . During the evening an admirable selection of music was carried out by Bros . Hodges , Kenningham , Hanson , Shepley , and Heath .
Ubique Lodge ( No . 1789 ) . —The usual quarterly meeting of this lodge was held at the Cafe Royal , Regentstreet , VV ., on Monday , the ioth inst ., when Bro . Major-General A . H . VV . Williams , R . A ., the Worshipful Master , had the great satisfaction of initiating into Freemasonry , under a dispensation from H . R . H . the M . W . Grand Master , seven candidates , this being the largest number ever
initiated in this lodge at any one meeting since its consecration in January , 1 S 79 . The seven candidates initiated were as follows : Major VV . E . Hardy , Captain J . J . Porteous , Captain G . G . Simpson , Captain G . N . H . Barlow , Quartermaster-Sergeants VV . H . R . Prewer and VV . T . Bailey , and Battery Sergeant-Major F . H . Gough , all of the Royal Artillery . There were also three joining members , in the
persons of Bros . 1 . H . Barden , VV . Adams , and Henry Swinerd , also of the Royal Artillery . The ceremony of passing Bros . Lieutenants R . J . Macdonald and J . F . N . Birch was performed by Bro , VV . K . Arnold , I . P . M . and Secretary , and that of raising Bros . Lieutenants H . L . Powell and C . Lyon by Bro . Major-General T . Cuming , P . M .
After the lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , under the presidency of Bro . Major J . Ritchie , R . A ., where a few pleasant hours were spent , enlivened vvith some excellent singing by Bro . A . Kenningham , 170 G , Vicar Choral of St . Paul ' s Cathedral , and Bros . Christian and W . R . Arnold .
Shadwell Clerke Lodge ( No . 1910 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Mark Masons ' Hall , on Monday last , when Bro . James MacDonald was installed into the chair , and was supported by a large number of Grand and Provincial Grand Officers , amongst whom vve noticed Bros . Viscount Dungarvan , Prov . G . M . Somerset ; F . A . Philbrick , G . Reg . j Sheriff Augustus
Harris , G . Treas . ; R . Eve , P . G . Treas . j Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec . ; Sir George D . Harris , S . G . D . ; V . P . Freeman , P . G . D . j G . Cooper , P . G . L ) . j J . L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C ; C . F . Matier , P . G . Std . Br . j C H . Driver , P . G . S . of W . j Col . Peters , P . G . Std . Br . j R . T . Pigott , P . A . G . D . C . j Lieut .-Col . A . B . Cook , P . A . G . D . C . ; and others .
After the lodge was duly opened , the VV . M ., Bro . Win . C . Gilles , initiated Mr . A . C . Pirie , and Bro . Gilles , before leaving the chair , presented the lodge vvith a handsome embroidered banner , as a token of his appreciation of the members , and as a memento of his pleasant year of office , for which a cordial vote of thanks was proposed by the Secretary , Bro . C . F . Matier ( who is also the oldest
P . M . ) , and seconded by Bro . C . Belton , Treas . The ceremony of installation vvas then performed by Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec , if possible , in more than his usual impressive manner . The officers being appointed , and several candidates for joining and initiation proposed , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned tothe Holborn Restaurant , where the banquet was held .
After the usual loyal toasts , The VVorshipful Master gave "The Earl of Lathom , D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and , in reference to which , he said that they had in the person of the Earl of Lathom a brother well fitted in all respects to fill the high and honourable position of Deputy Grand Master , the duties of which he discharged to
the satisfaction of all , and vvith credit to himself . He also said they vvere honoured that night by the presence of several distinguished brethren—members of the Grand Lodge—and that hc would assure them , on behalf of the Shadwell Clerke Lodge and himself as Master , of a hearty and cordial welcome . Amongst the brethren present he was pleased to see the Grand Secretary , their own patron
saint , and it vvas with pride he mentioned the honoured name of Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , who , in installing him into the chair that evening , had invested that ceremony vvith a solemnity which was most impressive . He would take that opportunity of personally thanking the Grand Secretary for doing him the honour of installing him . He would have coupled the toast with the name of Viscount
Dungarvan , P . G . M . of Somerset , but as his lordship ' s installation into that position did not take place until May , he would merely say that the intense interest he ( Viscount Dungarvan ) took in Masonry , and his rapid progress in the Craft , had attracted the attention and merited the applause of the brethren . He ( the VV . M . ) would therefore couple with the toast Bro . Sheriff Augustus Harris , the Grand
I reasurer , who was elected to that position of honour and trust by the unanimous vote of the Craft , That alone was sufficient to proclaim the man he vvas , and the brother he was amongst Masons . Bro . Sheriff Harris , in replying to thc toast of " The
Grand Officers , " said that he was very proud to be called upon to respond , considering how many other prominent Masons vvere present . When he knew he had for a colleague such a distinguished person as the Earl of Lathom , who vvas both such a good friend to Masonry , and such a typical Englishman , he ( the speaker ) vvas not surprised that
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the duties of Grand Lodge were so ably discharged . Finally , he thanked the members of the Shadwell Clerke Lodge foi their hospitality , and hoped he would receive another invitation , and that that lime would not be far distant . The toast of "The Worshipful Master" was proposed by Bro . Gilles , I . P . M ., who remarked that he was almost afraid to say anything after the great oratorical powers just
exhibited by the W . M . He thought that the lodge had been most fortunate'in electing Bro . MacDonald . They were familiar vvith the most able way in which he had always discharged his duties , and he thought that considering the particular knowledge that Bro . MacDonald had displayed on every occasion that the lodge hacl elected the best possible man . He had had the pleasure of being intimately
acquainted with him for some 25 years , and knew for a fact that whatever he ( Bro . MacDonald ) took in hand he completed it thoroughly . In conclusion , the speaker remarked that he considered it a great honour to be called upon to propose that toast , as the present VV . M . was a man he had always looked up to , and he was sure that no better Mason could have been chosen . He felt sure that that day next
year the members of the lodge would endorse his opinion . The Worshipful Master , in rising to acknowledge thc toast given in his honour by his friend the I . P . M ., thanked him for the Haltering terms in which he proposed his health , and also for his allusions to the old and valued mutual friendship , which he trusted would continue to the end of the chapter . He ( the VV . M . ) thanked thebrethren for so
cordially responding to the toast , and assureel them that he appreciated the honour of being elected to fill the responsible position of Master of the lodge . He was conscious of the many responsibilities the office entailed , and would approach them with a due sense of their gravity . The Worshipful Master then gave the toast of " The Brother Initiates . " He took occasion to remark that the
toast vvas an important one to Masonry , affecting as it did its very existence , for should the supply of initiates in any way fall off , the fountains of Masonic life would inevitably dry up . He therefore welcomed the initiates into the fold all the more because they were so precious . He believed there should be as much joy amongst Masons at the advent of an initiate as there was amongst Christians over the
conve . sion of a sinner . They had seen , and taken part in , two impressive ceremonies that night . The Alpha and Omega of Craft Masonry are initiation and installation , and he vvas pleased to find himself bracketed in these proceedings with his friend , A . C Pirie , of Aberdeen , thebrothei initiate of that night . He would assure the brethren from what he knew of Bro . Pirie that he would very soon prove
himself to be a zealous and indefatigable Mason . The Shadwell Clerke Lodge had reason to congratulate themselves that they could lure out of the far north such men as Bro . Pirie to come to London and be made a member of the Shadwell Clerke Lodge . He also alluded to Bro . Whitaker , the other initiate , whom-he had known since his school-boy days , and who , no doubt , would also prove a good Mason , In
and a desirable member of the lod ^ e . point of years he vvas their youngest member , and he hoped that he ( Bro . Whitaker ) would live long enough to celebrate his Masonic jubilee . The Worshipful Master next gave the toast of "The Visitors , " and said that " small cheer and great welcome made a merry feast , " and hoped that their visitors had been
satisfied with what had been set before them at their frugal board , and that as to the welcome , they might rest assured that was genuine and hearty . He would couple the toast with two friends whom he esteemed highly , viz ., Bros . Maurice Hart and Thomas A . Richardson . Bro . Hart had been a Past Master for 30 years , and had grown grey in the service of the Craft , and he vvas pleased to see him
there that night . His friend , Bro . Richardson , was Master of the Anerley Lodge , and it was only a few nights ago that he ( the VV . M . ) had the privilege and pleasure of being present when their Grand Secretary installed Bro . Richardson into the chair . He had gone there for the double purpose of enjoying himself and endeavouring to learn lessons , a"d was pleased to say he succeeded in both to his heart ' s
content . Bros . Maurice Hart and T . A . Richardson responded for the visitors . The Worshipful Master then gave "The I . P . M . andthe other Past Masters , " the P . M . ' s being represented by Bros . Matier and Mather . These brethren deserved all thc praise they could bestow upon them , for they had borne
"the heat and burden of the day , " and had contributed in no small degree to make the lodge what it vvas at the present time . He would couple the toast with their I . P . M ., Bro . Gilles , whose year of office was characterised by honest , conscientious work and anxiety for the welfare of his lodge , and a genial , courteous demeanour all through . He had crowned the edifice of his
Alasonic career by leaving behind him a very hard road for his successor to travel . The VV . M . further remarked that the I . P . M . had won his badge by patient industry and loyal adherence to the laws of the Order , and he would now say to him " Well done , good and faithful Mason , enter thou into the otittm cum dignitate of the Past Masters' El dorado . "
Bro . Gilles , in reply , thanked the W . M . and brethren , and could assure them they appreciated the kind way in which the toast was proposed , and responded to . Speaking for the Past Masters , lie could promise the VV . M . every assistance ( which he thought would not be required ) during his year of office . The Worshipful Master then gave "The Ofiicers , " and remarked that they all knew that the well-being of a lodge
largely depended upon the officers , and the manner of men they were . He also thought that if there ever was a Master well placed in that respect he was that man . He would couple the toast with Bro . Reid , their J . W ., who had so well and efficiently filled the other offices he had occupied . He looked fo rgreat things from Bro . Reid , and did not fear that he _ would disappoint them in the time that was to come . The Tyler ' s toast being given , brought one of the most successful ancl brilliant Masonic evenings to a close .
Loge La France ( No . 2060 ) . —A numerous and distinguished company attended at the Regent Masonic Hall , Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on Monday , the 17 th inst ., to seethe ceremonyof installation performed in French by Bro . St . Clair , who is a perfect master of all the details of
the ritual , vvith the further attraction that Bro . Thos . Fenn , President Board of General Purposes , and Membre d'Honneur of the lodge , gave the three addresses . Bro . T . Fenn , we may say , ha :, performed the part of general utility man in this lodge , as he is ahvays ready to take up the place of any absent officer . At this meeting during the first part of