Centenary Meeting Of Lodge Hope And Unity, No. 214.

that his year of office might be one of great usefulness . He had very great pleasure in handing to the W . M . the centenary warrant . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER , in reply , stated that he had great pleasure in receiving the same in the name of the lodge , and it would be his aim to keep it pure and unsullied , and he trusted all those who followed would do the same .

Bro . RAMSEY , I . P . M ., rose and said it gave him very great pleasure in presenting the lodge with a silver case to hold the warrant , which the W . M . accepted , most heartily tendering the thanks of the brethren , and specially himself personally , for all knew Bro . Ramsey's great kindness and the hard work bestowed upon the lodge , and that that kind act was another finishing touch .

The Worshipful Master next presented the centenary jewels to the brethren present entitled to wear them . One gentleman ' s name was proposed for initiation , and many apologies were tendered for inability to attend and wishing the lodge every success . The business of the lodge ended , the brethren adjourned to a recherche banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the WORSHIPFUL MASTER gave the toast of

"The Queen and the Craft , " remarking at the present time it deserved special mention , as Freemasonry had flourished to a great extent during her beneficial reign ; also the toast of " His Royal Highness , M . W . G . M ., " which was duly honoured , the W . M . stating the great interest H . R . H . took in the Craft , and the number of new lodges which had been formed , thereby showing his earnest care for its welfare .

In giving the toast of " The Pro G . M ., the Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers Present and Past , " the W . M . said the lodge was greatly honoured by the presence of several Grand Officers whom he enumerated , which showed the great zeal they always took in the welfare of the Craft . In reply , Bro . W . M . STILES , G . Treas ., said he assured the W . M ., speaking on behalf of the Grand Officers , that they greatly appreciated the honour done

them . He quite agreed with the W . M . that in their Pro G . M . and Deputy G . M . they had two noblemen who took the deepest interest in Masonry . It was also deeply gratifying to the other Grand Officers with him to be present , and although the lodge had gone through many vicissitudes he trusted it would go on and prosper . He congratulated the W . M . upon his position at such a time , which he should consider a very great honour .

Bro . MATTHEW CLARK , P . G . D ., also replied , thanking the brethren for their kind remembrances in asking him to the lodge , at which he was deeply touched . He was proud to think the lodge had carried out the principles of Freemasonry as faithfully as any in the province . He was afraid when he came to mention how well and kindly he had been treated to his fellow Prov . Grand Officers he should cause a little feeling of jealousy . However , he most cordially thanked them for such a reception .

The W . M . next presented the toast of " The Prov . G . M ., Earl of Warwick , the D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " in most becoming terms , which was received most enthusiastically . Bro . Col . LOCKWOOD , M . P ., Prov . S . G . W ., said he had already expressed regret for the absence of the Prov . G . M . and D . P . G . M ., and he was convinced that after the labour of the lodge their comforts had been studied to the fullest , inasmuch as an excellent banquet had been provided with such deli ghtful harmony . On behalf of the Prov . Grand Officers , all wished that in the lodge ' s voyage it would weather the storm , and go on and prosper under all its future Masters .

Bro . T . J . RALLING , P . A . G . D . C , also replied , and said that he was very pleased to be present On that auspicious occasion . They congratulated the lodge on attaining its centenary , which very few lodges could boast , and one and all wished the lodge every prosperity . The toast of " The W . M . " was next presented by Bro . J . TERRY , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I ., in high terms of commendation , which he considered the ; special toast of the evening . He asked the brethren to carry their minds back , if possible , loo years . Freemasonry then was emerging from its chrysalis state . The

Speculative Mason at that period knew all but nothing , but when it became that the Royal Family showed great interest in Freemasonry , and in 1795 , H . R . H , George IV . followed by the Duke of York and the Duke of Somerset , it made rapid strides . From the year 1 S 43 to 1 S 75 there was no mention of the Royal Family taking part with them . The late Earl Zetland had the honour of installing H . R . H . the Prince of Wales as M . W . P . G . M ., and all knew the condition of Freemasonry under his able rule . During the whole career of the lodge it had been under the sway ( for the most part ) of members of the Royal Family . He also

spoke of many of the Past Masters of the lodge , whom he eulogised , and trusted that the younger brethren would emulate , and that the lodge he hoped would be the centre of attraction for time to come . He congratulated the W . M . on the honour conferred upon him , holding that position at the present time , and felt convinced that he would carry out the duties and maintain the prestige of the lodge . He would again give the toast— " Prosperity to the Lodge of Hope and Unity , No . 214 , and the Health of the W . M . " The toast was drunk with very great enthusiasm .

The W . M ., in reply , said he felt it indeed a great honour in buing the centenary Master , and he had hoped that the late highly esteemed Bro . Cooper would have held the position , and he would have most willingly served under such a worthy brother ; but such was not to be . However , being W . M . he was very proud , and he hoped that he might be a worthy successor to his uncle , who some years ago held high office in the province . The lodgn sload in an unique position , as no centenary of a lodge could take place for another 40 years , and he trusted that some of the younger brethren might be spared to see that . He most cordially thanked the brethren for 50 hearty a reception .

The toast of "The Visitors" was next presented by the W . M . in most cor dial terms , and very ably responded to by Bros . LUCKINC ; and A . GKKKX , P . M 211 .

The W . M . next gave the toast oi " 1 lie Past Masters and Officers of the Lodge . " He said the lodge had a most efficient body ot Past Masters , who were always ready to perform whatever duties devolved upon them . The officers , too , were most capable . He most heartily thanked the Secretary , and last but not least Bro . Ramsey , I . P . M ., for their most valuable services rendered in bringing that centenary meeting to such a successful issue . Bro . RAMSEY , I . P . M ., in reply , regretted the absence of several Past Masters .

In what he had done for the lodge it was not a labour , but a pleasure . It had always been his endeavour , whatever he took in hand , to perform ; no such word ¦ is " can ' t" was in his vocabulary . He was delighted the centenary meeting had proved such a success . He trusted the Past Masters would continue their hearty support to the lodge , and maintain its prestige with the united efforts of all the officers . It was at the instigation of their late Bro . Cooper he had joined the lodge , being then a town member , and ho trusted he should long continue to be a

member of the lodge . The SECRETARY also replied , thanking the W . M . for such kind words , and s ; iid it gave him the greatest possible pleasure in doing all he could for the lodge , and he was delighted to see such a grand meeting that evening . The S . W . next gave the toast " In memory of the Departed Brethren of the Lod ge , " which was drunk in silence . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most eventful evening .

An excellent selection of music was given under the direction of Br . ) . ] . W . Hinlon , Mus . Doc , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., ably assisted by Mr . Sidwell J one .- - , ' Bros , ' •• riiest Marriott , Selwyn Davies , and Egbert Roberts , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Essex , who ; , | iig a new song , " Friends and Foes , " composed by Bro . Hinton , J Mus . Doc , which was well received . Bro . Hinton ably presided at the piano .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE , No . 144 . A meeting was held on Thursday , the Jist inst ., at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrudestreet , Chelsea , when there were present Bros . Lightfoot , W . M . ; Austin , S . W . ; Nichols , J . W . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Stutlield , Sec ; Holland . P . M ., S . D . ; Fleming , J . D . ; Markland , I . G . ; Ambler , Beauchamp , Cooke , Colli ; , Marriott Matthews , Weller , Westron .

1 he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting ; were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Bates , P . M ., being the candidate . The lodge was called off and on . The 2 nd Section of the First Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren , liro . Austin was elected W . M . for the next meeting . After the third rising it was proposed by the Preceptor and seconded by Bro . Holland , P . M ., that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to the W . M . for the able manner he had occupied the chair for the first time in the lodge . The lodge was then closed .

ST . JAMES'S UNION LODGE , No . 1 S 0 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the iSth instant , when the following brethren were present : Bros . Thomas Baker , W . M . ; Thwaites , S . W . ; Taylor , J . W . ; David Haslett , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; M . A Krellwitz , W . M . 511 , Treas . ; E . P . Luke , Hon . Sec . ; T . Pringle , S . D . ; Wnitehead , J . D . ; Kelly , l . G . ; E . Kraus , P . M . ; Bayfield , Barlow , Sandland , and Moss . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the previous meeting were

read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the 1 st Section of the Third Lecture having been worked , the ceremony of raising wis rehearsed . In the course of the evening the election of Preceptor , Treasurer , and Secretary took place . In proposing that Bro . David Haslett , P . M ., be elected Preceptor , Bro . Krellwitz remarked that it was only due to that brother that he should now occupy that position after having performed the duties of the office for some considerable time

on behalf of Bro . Farwig , who , through ill-health , had been unable to attend the meetngs of the lodge . The proposition was seconded and carried unanimously , as also was the proposition that Bro . M . A . Krellwitz be elected Treas . The Secretary , Bro . E . P . Luke , having stated that the calls upon his time would prevent his again accepting office , it was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously that Bro . A . B . Bayfield be elected to act as Hon . Sec . Some other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in due form .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the iyth instant , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present : Bros . C . Nicole , W . M . ; C . Smith , S . W . ; C . T . Rayner , J . W . ; W . Hancock , P . M ., and J . W . Clarke , P . M ., Precep . tors ; J . Petch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Herts , Treas . ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; R . P . Upton , S . D . ; A . F . Hardyment , J . D . ; J . E . Thomas , l . G . ; D . C . Ritchie , C . Weston , A . L . Langton , S . Cload , W . A . Goring , G . T . Peall , P . M . ; V . R . J . Longman , G . A . Hopkins , R . W . Nicole , J , Amand , H . Rackham , A . Oldrey , M . Tuck , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Essex ; J . T . Hoare , J . H . Thurman , J . R . White , S . Lewes , and W . Rapley .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes read , and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Rapley being the candidate . Bro . Clarke then took the chair , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Hoare being the candidate . Bro . North was elected a member of the lodge . Bro . C . Smith was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . A vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Nicole for his services in the chair for the first time . The lodge was then closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM CHAPTER , No . 753 . A meeting was held on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maid a Vale , W ., when there were present Comps . M . Spiegel , M . E . Z . ; R . T . Redfearn , H . ; G . Lane J . ; W . Parsons , S . E . ; H . J . Thomas , S . N . ; and J . C . Kruse , P . S .

The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Parsons acting as candidate . Comp . Rcdfeam was elected M . E . Z . for the next fortnight . One of the installations may be worked the last Thursday in each month . Nothing further offjring , the chapter was closed .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Mount Calvary Chapter , No . 3 . A meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Golden-square , on the 8 th inst . Among those in attendance were Bros . Nelson Prower , M . A ., 30 , M . VV . S . ; L . Steele , 30 , Prelate ; Dr . V . Jagielski , 2 nd Gen . ; II . J . Lardner , 30 , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; Biddlecombe , Captain of the Guards ; Capt . ( Baldwin , Herald ; F . Egbert Roberts , Asst . Org . ; Dr . Coffin , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . M . W . S . ; G . Grimwood , J . P ., P . M . W . S . ; H . Adams , and Dr . J . W . Hinton , M . A .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of . Bro . Carrick , and , it proving to be unanimous , he was duly perfected by III . Bro . II . J . Lardner . The Recorder read a letter he had received from Mrs . Williamson , acknowledging the vote of condolence passed by the chapter on the demise of her husband , the late lit . Bro . Major W . li . Williamson , J . P ., who was at the time of his death M . W . elect . Communications regretting their inability to be present were received from Bros . Licut .-Col . F . Stohwasser , 30 " , P . M . W . S . ; G . Graveley , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; C . W . Tayleur , M . A ., P . M . W . S . ; Dr . E . M . Lott , 31 ° , Org . ; Major J . E , Anderson , Jo ° ; and many others .

The chapter was then closed , and an excellent banquet was partaken of at the Cafe Royale . The M . W . presided most ably . The members heard with regret that he was not likely to preside at the next meeting ol the chapter , as he was going abroad for an indefinite period . During the evening Bro . Egbert Roberts sang an effective song , composed by the M . W ., and set to music by Comp . Dr . Hinton . Other contributions were given by Bros . Carrick , F . W . Driver , and Dr . Hinton . A most agreeable and pleasant evening was passed .

Secret Monitor.

Secret Monitor .

Premier Conclave , No . 1 . A meeting of the above conclave was held on 1 ' uesJay , the 12 th instant , at the llolborn Restaurant , when there were present Bros . W . J . Spratling , G . K ., as S . R . ; baron de Ferneres , P . G . T ., as G . ; A . Stewart Brown , P . G . V ., C . ; VV . G . Lemon , P . C . S . K ., Treas . ; John J . I'akcs , P . G . V ., Sec ; J . Pickle , G . Treas . ; X . C . Wails , P . G . S . B ., P . S . R . ; H . W . Roberts , P . G . B . B . ; and Freeman , Sentinel . bro . Alexander Stewart Brown , I ' . G . V ., was regularly installed in the chair of S . R . by Bro . J . J . Pakes , P . G . V . The following were appointed officers for the ensuinir

year : Bros . J . I ickle , O . I reas ., C . ; A . Camman , G . ; W . G . Lemon , P . G . S . R 1 ' reas . ; John J . Pakes , P . G . V ., Sec . ; H . W . Roberts , P . G . B . B ., Stwd . ; R . Roy , 1 st V . I ) . ; and S . ( jamman , 2 nd V . D . A letter of condulence was ordered to be foiwarded to a P . S . R . of the conclave , who had sustained a severe domestic allliction , Letters of apology were received from several members , and a Committee was appointed to obtain the views of the members as to the advisability of re-arranging the diys ot meeting . The brethren subsequently dined at the llolborn Restaurant .