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working witnessed that evening , Bro . Stephens returned sincere thanks on behalf of the other visitors and himself . " The Officers " were toasted , and the principal feature in the responses was a very humorous speech of the able Secretary , Bro . J . J . Pakes , P . M ., Sec ; and the Tyler's toast was given by the same worthy brother , and the brethren separated , having passed a really happy and memorable evening .
DOBIE LODGE ( No . SSp ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge , held on thc 21 st inst ., at thc Griffin Hotel , Kingston-on-Thames , was attended by a large number of brethren . After the confirmation of the minutes and the reception and adoption of the Audit Committee's report , the ballot was taken for a candidate , who was accepted , but was prevented from attending to be initiated .
Bros . Carter and Bond were then passed to the Second Degree , and that done , the installation ceremony proceeded . Bro . P . M . Long having presented Bro . Tisley , P . G . S ., ( a brother well-known in London Masonic circles ) , who had been duly elected W . M . at the last meeting , Bro . P . M . Elsam installed him in the chair of K . S . in a most impressive mannner . The new Master having been
regularly saluted , the appointment and investiture of officers followed thus : Bros . T . Weaver , P . M . S 20 , S . W . ; W . Chapman , J . W . ; Long , P . M ., Treas . ; Jas . Squire , P . M ., Sec ; W . Drewett , S . D . ; Edwin Porter , J . D . j G . Wade , I . G . j J . H . Jarvis , Prov . G . S ., J . D . 1627 , D . C . The charges to the Master , Wardens , and brethren were splendidly given by Bro . Elsam , who was afterwards
complimented by the Deputy Prov . G . M ., on the perfectness of his working . A handsome jewel was presented to Bro . A . Nuthall on his retiring from the chair , which he had filled two years , and not the least pleasing feature of the evening was the presentation to the lodge of a beautiful banner by Bro . G . Porter , P . M . The sum of forty guineas was voted to the Charities of the Order , and the lodge was closed in solemn form . A few hours were pleasantly spent
in recreation , and the proceedings were marked by the greatest harmony . Among the visitors present were Bros , the Rev . C . W . Arnold , P . G . C , D . Prov . G . M . Surrey ; Norman Selfe , P . M . 390 ; G . Wale , P . M . 902 ; C . Oldridge , P . M . 163 S ; G . T . Clayton , I . P . M . 163 S ; R . Sebastian Hart , W . M . 1 S 72 ; J . W . Moorman , S . W . 1 C 3 S ; J . VV . Squire , J . VV .
3 ; VV . Lane , P . M . 163 S ; C . J . Digby , P . M . 933 ; and Nagle , P . M . 1 S 6 . It is interesting to note that Bro . Selfe , who was born at Kingston-on-Thames , had just returned to visit the abode of his youth after an absence of 30 years . Hespoke in high terms of the working in the lodge , and bore testimony to the close unity existing between Masonry as exemplified in Australia , and that he had just witnessed .
COSMOPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 917 ) . —Tho regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Cannon-street Hotel on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present Bros . H . Forss , W . M . ; VV . T . Yates , S . W . j J . T . Salmon . J . W . ; F . W . Jones , P . M ., Treas . ; L . Stean , P . M ., Sec ; A . Hamilton , S . D . ; E . Roberts , j . D . ; C . Tichiaz ,
D . C . ; J . J . Abell , I . G . ; G . W . Taylor , P . M ., W . S . ; G . Edwards , I . P . M . ; J . F . Van Raalte , P . M . ; Wm . Pitt , P . M . ; A . Sprules , R . Prime , F . M . Cobbett , A . Burr , and J . Draper , 3 O 3 and 351 ( S . C . ) Visitors : Bros . R . Maisland , 132 S , and J . J . Caverley , W . M . 1685 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . A ballot was taken
for , and approved of , as joining member , of Bro . J . Draper . Bro . Cobbett and Burr were duly passed as F . C . ' s , when the VV . M ., in a most elaborate and impressive manner , explained the tracing board of that degree , and received the warm congratulations of the brethren [ present for such a good and faultless rendering . After " Hearty good wishes " had been expressed by the
visitors , the lodge was closed , and the brethren then partook of supper , served in an adjoining room . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and ably responded to , combined with harmony , contributed to by the VV . M ., Bros . Jones , Treas . ; Salmon , Hamilton , Prime , Draper , Burr , Tichiaz , and others . A very pleasant and harmonious evening was brought to a close at an early hour .
, METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —The Iirst meetingof the above lodge this year was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Wednesday , the 21 st inst . Bro . G . Edwards , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . H . Lovegrove , P . M ., P . Z ., S . W . ; G . W . Knight , J . W . ; T . C . Edmunds , S . D . ; F . J . Pecks , Sec . ; and nearly all the other . officers , with a large number of brethren . Bros . J . Hunt and J . C . Cuthbertson were raised
, and Bros . Ball and Baggi passed . After approval by ballot , Messrs . O . L . Coles and J . Pfeifer were initiated info the mysteries of Freemasonry . The whole of this work was very efficiently performed by the W . M . Much sympathy was expressed for two Past Masters of the lodge , the brothers Stiles , who were absent in consequence of the illness of their brother . After the refreshment which folowed , a number of brethren arrived who had attended the 'ward of Benevolence ; Bro . J . Willing being especially Erected . b e y
. ROYAL SAVOY LODGE ( No . 1744 ) . —Tho installation meeting of this lodge took place on Tuesday , the 27 th inst ., when there was , as customary with this lodge , a very large attendance of members and a host of lfu ° , ' TheW . M ., Bro . Wm . Stiles , opened the lodge at half-past four , and the first half-hour was devoted to the tormal business of reading the minutes and receiving tbe Port
re of the Audit Committee . Bro . Jno . Smith , S . W ., and VV . M . elect , was then presented to the W . M . as th v ? been unanimous ' y elected by the brethren to fill VVIM ' aster ' s chair during the ensuing twelve months ; the \; - - addressed the Master elect , and Bro . Smith having js 'ven his assent to the Constitutions , was duly obligated . " Hoard of Installed Masters was then formed , in whose presence Bro . 1 . W . Smith was formallv installed into the
th « ' i i ? . » K , S , » anJ ' nediately invested Bro . Stiles with ami , V cojlar . The usual ceremony of proclaiming "" I saluting the newly installed Master in the Three nlpf r ^\ - vas then P crfor"ied , and Bro . Smith then comrnonfi 1 work , n ff arrangements for the next twelve foJwl X appointing and investing his officers , as J . Wnr r ? - W ; 4 ' ' - ' J- " Smith , J . W . j "L , ? ft J " - " Trcas - H - Dickey , Sec . ; W . ««» W , S . D . ; W . H . Burling , J . D . ; C . H . Holland , ' I . C ;
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R . Ross , D . C ; A . Holt , A . D . C . ; E . Perry , W . S . ; A . Verdin , A , W . S . ; G . Mordey , Org . ; VV . A . Scurrah , Asst . Sec . ; and C . Koester , Tyler . Bro . Stiles having completed the ceremony of installation by delivering the customary addresses to the Master , Wardens , and brethren , Bro . Smith then proceeded to initiate Messrs . William Wagstaff , James Wagstaff , and George May as Entered Apprentices , but he had not
proceeded far when the bronchial attack , from which unfortunately he was suffering , made speaking so difficult to him , that he was under the necessity of requesting Bro . Stiles to resume the chair for a time , and complete the ceremony for him . This Bro . Stiles did with his usual readiness , but Bro . Smith was able afterwards ^ to resume the chair and conclude the business of the meeting , which did not impose so severe a strain upon his vocal organs . Bro . Willing
proposed that a vote of thanks should be recorded on the minutes for the admirable manner in which Bro . Stiles had performed the ceremony of installation , and the vote was carried unanimously ; but , in returning thanks for this recognition of his services , Bro . Stiles remarked that he did not consider himself entitled to it , because in his judgment an outgoing Master was not doing anything beyond his duty in performing the ceremony of installing his
successor . On the motion of the Treasurer , Bro . James Willing , jun ., a sum of £ 10 ios . was voted from the funds of the lodge for the relief of one of its members who had fallen into necessitous circumstances . The VV . M . then rose , and , addressing Bro . Stiles , said that a jewel of the value of ten guineas had been unanimously voted by the lodge as a recognition by the members of the highly efficient manner in which Bro . Stiles had discharged the duties
of his high office during the past year . Bro . Stiles already wore a considerable number of similar decorations , but he hoped that years hence , whenever he might be engaged in looking over those mementos of his Masonic career , this jewel in particular , which he now presented to him , might remind him of many happy evenings passed in the society of the members of the Royal Savoy Lodge . Bro . Stiles having briefly acknowledged the compliment , Bro . Willing
again rose , and announced that Bro . Stiles had consented to act as Steward for the lodge at the next anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and he therefore proposed that a sum of £ 10 ios . should be voted by the lodge and placed on Bro . Stiles ' s list . This having been seconded , was agreed to by the lodge , and it transpired subsequently that before the brethren separated Bro . Stiles had X ' 100 on his list . There being no further
business , the lodge was closed by command of the W . M . After the banquet , ; which followed the closing of the lodge , the customary loyal . and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M . in the chair , and ( cordially drunk by the brethren present . After the toasts of "The Oueen and the Craft , " and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . M ., " had beenldisposedof , the W . M . briefly proposed " The Health of the Grand Officers , " coupling it with the
name of Bro . Greenwood , Grand Secretary of the Province of Surrey , of which province he was also Past G . S . W ., who had the additional honour of being Past Grand Sword Bearer of England . Bro . Greenwood , in reply , said that the Grand Officers as a body had at heart that which they all had—the welfare of the Craft . On their behalf he thanked the W . M . and the brethren for the manner in which the toast had been
proposed and for the reception it had met with . But apart from the Grand Officers he wished to return thanks on his own behalf . For a number of years he had had the pleasure of meeting and appreciating Bro . Smith in another sphere of action , without knowing his connection with the Craft , and when the fact came to his knowledge he accepted the invitation to be present on that occasion with a great degree of pleasure , because he was sure that
wherever Bro . Smith was known he was appreciated , and was a man whom it was a pleasure to know as a friend . He much regretted that he was unable to be present early enough to witness the installation , but in consequence of the indisposition of the VV . M . he had had the advantage of seeing Bro . Stiles ' s working subsequently , and was very much impressed by his skill and his earnestness . Bro . Stiles , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the
W . M ., " and said that he and J . W . Smith were associates of many years standing . Bro . Smith had that evening been installed W . M ., and had initiated the three candidates who were ready for initiation . He ( Bro . Stiles ) was very sorry that Bro . Smith had been unable , through loss of voice , to perform the whole of the ceremony , but those who knew him knew that he was perfectly able to carry out his duties , and that be would not have delegated that duty to
anyone , but for the misfortune of which he had spoken . The VV . M . was to be congratulated on the very great successof the Royal Savoy Lodge , and he ( Bro . Stiles ) asked thebrethren to join him in wishing most heartily , health , prosperity , and happiness to their VV . M . Bro . J . VV . Smith said that he thanked thc brethren very much for the kind manner in which Bro . Stiles had proposed his health , and for the kind way in which the brethren had
responded to it . He was sorry that he had been unable to complete the ceremony of initiation ; but his voice was in such a state that he considered it unfair to inflict it upon the initiates , and he knew that the substitute he obtained would be able to do them full justice . He had little to add but to thank the brethren for the very kind reception they had given him . The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , " "The I . P . M ., " and "The Past
Masters , " to which Bros . Stiles and James Willing , jun ., responded . The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to b y Bros . Greenwood , Luker , G . Everett , McLeod ( a provincial brother , who was understood to be a very active Mason in Nottingham ) , and other brethren . "The Health of the Initiates , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "Officers of the Lodge" were duly
honoured ; and , before the Tyler's toast was proposed , a toast to the prosperity of the Charities was interposed , and was responded to by Bro . John Mason . About a hundred brethren sat down to dinner , including a large number of visitors , among whom were Bros . Aillard , W . M . 615 ; C . Greenwood , P . M . 211 , P . G . S . B . ; J . Mason ,
309 , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . M . Robinson . P . M . S T . E . Worrall , 204 S ; J . VV . Chapman , W . M . 1922 ; C . J . Scales , P . M . 1507 ; B . Kauffmann , S . C 1732 ; F . G . Spencer , W . M . 73 ; Edwin Storr , W . M . 167 ; Edward Harvey , VV . M . 1314 ; Robt . Luker , P . M . 435 ; J . Garrod , P . M . 754 ; George Everett , P . M . 177 ; Louis Solomon , I . P . M . SS 4 ; J . M . McLeod , I . P . M . SS 4 ; W . J . Hughes , W . M . 179 ; Wm .
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Procter , J . VV . 12 SS ; J . W . Hare , S . W . 19 S 7 ; O . Rowan , C 19 ; R . j . Taylor , P . M . 144 and 1922 ; and E . C Massey . FARRINGDON-WITHOUT- LODGE ( No . 1745 ) . —This lodge met for the dispatch of business at the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn , on the 26 th inst . Among those in attendance were Bros . H . B . Marshall , CC , F . R . G . S ., Grand Treas ., W . M . ; Young , S . VV . ; J . Strugnell , P . M ., acting J . VV . ; H . J . Lardner , P . P . G . O . Surrey , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . Jackson , P . M ., Sec ; Clarke , P . G . P .,
S . D . ; Lister , J . D . j Skelhorne , I . G . j Louis Lardner , A . D . C . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., acting I . P . M ., and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Drew was passed to the Second Degree by Bro . Walls . The sum of ten guineas was voted to the list of Bro . James Strugnell , P . M ., as Steward of 1745 , at
the ensuing Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Festival , and a vote of sympathy passed to Bro . Herbert , a member of the lodge who has recently suffered a sad bereavement by the death of two of his children . Numerous letters of apology having been read from absent brethren , thc lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The subsequent proceedings were presided over by the acting I . P . M .
COBORN LODGE ( No . 1 S 04 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Bow Vestry Hall on Thursday , the 22 nd inst ., Bro . Robert Logan , VV . M ., presiding , supported by Bros . Robey , S . VV . ; C . J . Tijou , J . W . ; Edinger , Treas . ; Souch , S . D . ; Johnson , J . D . ; Ellerton , Org . ; Wheatley , I . G . ; Erlam , Steward ; and several members of the lodge . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Hancock ,
W . M . ; Kennett , P . M . ; L . Potts , P . M . 1716 ; and T . Tyer , P . M . 1306 . Bros . Osborne and Thompson were raised to the degree of Master Masons by Bro . Potts , who afterwards initiated Mr . T . H . Smith into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , when the usual toasts were duly honoured ,
and the VV . M . specially remarked upon thc loss sustained by the country and Masonry generally by the death of Bro . Col . Burnaby , who had been known and respected as a brave soldier , an energetic Mason , an indefatigable explorer , and a clever writer . The VV . M . called upon the brethren to receive in silence "The memory of our deceased brother , " which was duly honoured .
As an instance of Bro . Col . Burnaby ' s interest in Masonry , Bro . Potts related that , a few months since , being in Bro . Col . Burnaby ' s company at a City company ' s dinner , the gallant colonel was called upon to respond for the Army , whereupon he rose and said , " Worshipful Master and brethren . " This caused a laugh , when he immediately corrected himself and said , " Worshipful Master , gentlemen , and brethren , " which was received with many cheers .
HASTINGS . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —Thc installation meeting of this old Iodge was held at the Castle Hotel , on Monday , the 12 th inst . The Iodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Councillor W . H . Russell , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . F . Plowman , S . W ., W . M . elect ; F . II . Hallett , J . W ., Org . ; F . Rossiter , P . M ., Treas . ; Capt . E . VV . J . Hennah , P . M .,
Sec ; T . W . Markurck , J . D . ; H . Gloyns , I . G . ; Leslie , Tyler ; Thomas Trollope , M . D ., P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., P . M . 1 S 20 , 1 S 42 : Councillor C . W . Duke , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., P . M . 11 S 4 ; G . F . Wood , W . Lamborn , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., P . M . 11 S 4 ; C . M . Norris , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; E . Bradman ( Mayor ) ; C J . Lowns , J . C . Kenwood , G . Gaze , J . Pearce , I . P . M . ; J . Bray , Frederick Duke , G . Roddes , J . Hirst ,
P . P . G . D . Herefordshire , P . M . 33 S ; J . B . Foord , J . D . 11 S 4 ; S . Chandler , VV . S . Allen , and A . Bray . Visitors : Bros . V . P . Freeman , Prov . Grand Sec , and Henry Kimm , S . D . 1184 ( Freemason , ) The minutes of last meeting having been read and confirmed , and the statement of accounts presented by the Secretary received and adopted , the VV . M . then vacated
the chair in favour of Bro . Duke , P . M ., who had kindly undertaken the ceremony of installation . With the usual formalities , the W . M ., Bro . Russell , then presented Bro . Plowman , S . W ., W . M . elect , for the benefit of installation , who , having assented to the ancient charges , was , on the withdrawal of the brethren below the chair , duly inducted in the chair of K . S . The usual salutes and greetings in
the Three Degrees were given , after which the appointment of officers for the ensuing year took place as follows : Bros . F . H . Hallett , S . W . ; T . VV . Markwick , J . VV . ; Rev . J . Puttiek , Chap , ( re-invested ); F . Rossiter , P . M ., Treas . ( re-invested ); E . VV . J . Hennah , P . M ., Sec . ( re-invested ); H . Gloyns , S . D . ; S . Chandler , J . D . ; C VV . Duke , P . M ., D . C ; O . Muscatt , Org . ; F . Duke , I . G . j and Leslie ,
Tyler ( rc-invested ) . The addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren were then impressively delivered by Bro . T . Trollope , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . The VV . M ., in a few appropriate remarks , presented the retiring W . M . with a Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition of services during his year of office . Bro . C . W . Duke , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., was unanimously elected to represent the lodge at the Benevolent Institution .
After some formal business had been transacted , and " Hearty good wishes " expressed by the visitors , the Iodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , whicli presented a very imposing appearance . At the conclusion of the banquet , thc usual loyal and Masonic complimentary toasts were given and duly responded to . Altogether the whole proceedings were of a most enjoyable nature .
GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The first meeting for the present year of this old and thriving lodge was held on Monday , the 26 th inst ., at the Industry Masonic Hall . In the absence of the W . M ,, Bro . J . G . Smith presided , supported and assisted by the following brethren : Bros . John VVood , P . M ., D . C . ; Robt . Whitfield , P . M . ; D . Sinclair , P . M . ; R . F . Cook , P . M . j M . H . Dodd , P . M . ; J . McCulloch , P . M . ; A . Rhagg ,
S . W . ; W . M . Pybus , J . W . j E . Shewbrooks , Sec . j W . Dalrymple , S . D . ; VV . Brown , J . D . ; VV . F . Cannon , as I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; T . Thompson and VV . Stafford , Stwds . ; J . Curry , Tyler ; A . Simpson , M . R . Wright , VV . Richardson , R . Tate , J . Bulmer , W . W . Ferguson , E . W . Middlemast , J . T . Harrison , T . Slack , VV . T . Brown , C G . Nicholl , H . L . Russell , VV . lowers , T . Dinning , W . M . 4 S 1 ; Jos . Cook , P . M . 4 S 1 ; J . C . Lawson , S . W ., W . M . elect 424 ; H . Nixon , 424 ; T . A . Mofiitt , J . D . 424 j G .
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working witnessed that evening , Bro . Stephens returned sincere thanks on behalf of the other visitors and himself . " The Officers " were toasted , and the principal feature in the responses was a very humorous speech of the able Secretary , Bro . J . J . Pakes , P . M ., Sec ; and the Tyler's toast was given by the same worthy brother , and the brethren separated , having passed a really happy and memorable evening .
DOBIE LODGE ( No . SSp ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge , held on thc 21 st inst ., at thc Griffin Hotel , Kingston-on-Thames , was attended by a large number of brethren . After the confirmation of the minutes and the reception and adoption of the Audit Committee's report , the ballot was taken for a candidate , who was accepted , but was prevented from attending to be initiated .
Bros . Carter and Bond were then passed to the Second Degree , and that done , the installation ceremony proceeded . Bro . P . M . Long having presented Bro . Tisley , P . G . S ., ( a brother well-known in London Masonic circles ) , who had been duly elected W . M . at the last meeting , Bro . P . M . Elsam installed him in the chair of K . S . in a most impressive mannner . The new Master having been
regularly saluted , the appointment and investiture of officers followed thus : Bros . T . Weaver , P . M . S 20 , S . W . ; W . Chapman , J . W . ; Long , P . M ., Treas . ; Jas . Squire , P . M ., Sec ; W . Drewett , S . D . ; Edwin Porter , J . D . j G . Wade , I . G . j J . H . Jarvis , Prov . G . S ., J . D . 1627 , D . C . The charges to the Master , Wardens , and brethren were splendidly given by Bro . Elsam , who was afterwards
complimented by the Deputy Prov . G . M ., on the perfectness of his working . A handsome jewel was presented to Bro . A . Nuthall on his retiring from the chair , which he had filled two years , and not the least pleasing feature of the evening was the presentation to the lodge of a beautiful banner by Bro . G . Porter , P . M . The sum of forty guineas was voted to the Charities of the Order , and the lodge was closed in solemn form . A few hours were pleasantly spent
in recreation , and the proceedings were marked by the greatest harmony . Among the visitors present were Bros , the Rev . C . W . Arnold , P . G . C , D . Prov . G . M . Surrey ; Norman Selfe , P . M . 390 ; G . Wale , P . M . 902 ; C . Oldridge , P . M . 163 S ; G . T . Clayton , I . P . M . 163 S ; R . Sebastian Hart , W . M . 1 S 72 ; J . W . Moorman , S . W . 1 C 3 S ; J . VV . Squire , J . VV .
3 ; VV . Lane , P . M . 163 S ; C . J . Digby , P . M . 933 ; and Nagle , P . M . 1 S 6 . It is interesting to note that Bro . Selfe , who was born at Kingston-on-Thames , had just returned to visit the abode of his youth after an absence of 30 years . Hespoke in high terms of the working in the lodge , and bore testimony to the close unity existing between Masonry as exemplified in Australia , and that he had just witnessed .
COSMOPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 917 ) . —Tho regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Cannon-street Hotel on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present Bros . H . Forss , W . M . ; VV . T . Yates , S . W . j J . T . Salmon . J . W . ; F . W . Jones , P . M ., Treas . ; L . Stean , P . M ., Sec ; A . Hamilton , S . D . ; E . Roberts , j . D . ; C . Tichiaz ,
D . C . ; J . J . Abell , I . G . ; G . W . Taylor , P . M ., W . S . ; G . Edwards , I . P . M . ; J . F . Van Raalte , P . M . ; Wm . Pitt , P . M . ; A . Sprules , R . Prime , F . M . Cobbett , A . Burr , and J . Draper , 3 O 3 and 351 ( S . C . ) Visitors : Bros . R . Maisland , 132 S , and J . J . Caverley , W . M . 1685 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . A ballot was taken
for , and approved of , as joining member , of Bro . J . Draper . Bro . Cobbett and Burr were duly passed as F . C . ' s , when the VV . M ., in a most elaborate and impressive manner , explained the tracing board of that degree , and received the warm congratulations of the brethren [ present for such a good and faultless rendering . After " Hearty good wishes " had been expressed by the
visitors , the lodge was closed , and the brethren then partook of supper , served in an adjoining room . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and ably responded to , combined with harmony , contributed to by the VV . M ., Bros . Jones , Treas . ; Salmon , Hamilton , Prime , Draper , Burr , Tichiaz , and others . A very pleasant and harmonious evening was brought to a close at an early hour .
, METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —The Iirst meetingof the above lodge this year was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Wednesday , the 21 st inst . Bro . G . Edwards , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . H . Lovegrove , P . M ., P . Z ., S . W . ; G . W . Knight , J . W . ; T . C . Edmunds , S . D . ; F . J . Pecks , Sec . ; and nearly all the other . officers , with a large number of brethren . Bros . J . Hunt and J . C . Cuthbertson were raised
, and Bros . Ball and Baggi passed . After approval by ballot , Messrs . O . L . Coles and J . Pfeifer were initiated info the mysteries of Freemasonry . The whole of this work was very efficiently performed by the W . M . Much sympathy was expressed for two Past Masters of the lodge , the brothers Stiles , who were absent in consequence of the illness of their brother . After the refreshment which folowed , a number of brethren arrived who had attended the 'ward of Benevolence ; Bro . J . Willing being especially Erected . b e y
. ROYAL SAVOY LODGE ( No . 1744 ) . —Tho installation meeting of this lodge took place on Tuesday , the 27 th inst ., when there was , as customary with this lodge , a very large attendance of members and a host of lfu ° , ' TheW . M ., Bro . Wm . Stiles , opened the lodge at half-past four , and the first half-hour was devoted to the tormal business of reading the minutes and receiving tbe Port
re of the Audit Committee . Bro . Jno . Smith , S . W ., and VV . M . elect , was then presented to the W . M . as th v ? been unanimous ' y elected by the brethren to fill VVIM ' aster ' s chair during the ensuing twelve months ; the \; - - addressed the Master elect , and Bro . Smith having js 'ven his assent to the Constitutions , was duly obligated . " Hoard of Installed Masters was then formed , in whose presence Bro . 1 . W . Smith was formallv installed into the
th « ' i i ? . » K , S , » anJ ' nediately invested Bro . Stiles with ami , V cojlar . The usual ceremony of proclaiming "" I saluting the newly installed Master in the Three nlpf r ^\ - vas then P crfor"ied , and Bro . Smith then comrnonfi 1 work , n ff arrangements for the next twelve foJwl X appointing and investing his officers , as J . Wnr r ? - W ; 4 ' ' - ' J- " Smith , J . W . j "L , ? ft J " - " Trcas - H - Dickey , Sec . ; W . ««» W , S . D . ; W . H . Burling , J . D . ; C . H . Holland , ' I . C ;
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R . Ross , D . C ; A . Holt , A . D . C . ; E . Perry , W . S . ; A . Verdin , A , W . S . ; G . Mordey , Org . ; VV . A . Scurrah , Asst . Sec . ; and C . Koester , Tyler . Bro . Stiles having completed the ceremony of installation by delivering the customary addresses to the Master , Wardens , and brethren , Bro . Smith then proceeded to initiate Messrs . William Wagstaff , James Wagstaff , and George May as Entered Apprentices , but he had not
proceeded far when the bronchial attack , from which unfortunately he was suffering , made speaking so difficult to him , that he was under the necessity of requesting Bro . Stiles to resume the chair for a time , and complete the ceremony for him . This Bro . Stiles did with his usual readiness , but Bro . Smith was able afterwards ^ to resume the chair and conclude the business of the meeting , which did not impose so severe a strain upon his vocal organs . Bro . Willing
proposed that a vote of thanks should be recorded on the minutes for the admirable manner in which Bro . Stiles had performed the ceremony of installation , and the vote was carried unanimously ; but , in returning thanks for this recognition of his services , Bro . Stiles remarked that he did not consider himself entitled to it , because in his judgment an outgoing Master was not doing anything beyond his duty in performing the ceremony of installing his
successor . On the motion of the Treasurer , Bro . James Willing , jun ., a sum of £ 10 ios . was voted from the funds of the lodge for the relief of one of its members who had fallen into necessitous circumstances . The VV . M . then rose , and , addressing Bro . Stiles , said that a jewel of the value of ten guineas had been unanimously voted by the lodge as a recognition by the members of the highly efficient manner in which Bro . Stiles had discharged the duties
of his high office during the past year . Bro . Stiles already wore a considerable number of similar decorations , but he hoped that years hence , whenever he might be engaged in looking over those mementos of his Masonic career , this jewel in particular , which he now presented to him , might remind him of many happy evenings passed in the society of the members of the Royal Savoy Lodge . Bro . Stiles having briefly acknowledged the compliment , Bro . Willing
again rose , and announced that Bro . Stiles had consented to act as Steward for the lodge at the next anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and he therefore proposed that a sum of £ 10 ios . should be voted by the lodge and placed on Bro . Stiles ' s list . This having been seconded , was agreed to by the lodge , and it transpired subsequently that before the brethren separated Bro . Stiles had X ' 100 on his list . There being no further
business , the lodge was closed by command of the W . M . After the banquet , ; which followed the closing of the lodge , the customary loyal . and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M . in the chair , and ( cordially drunk by the brethren present . After the toasts of "The Oueen and the Craft , " and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . M ., " had beenldisposedof , the W . M . briefly proposed " The Health of the Grand Officers , " coupling it with the
name of Bro . Greenwood , Grand Secretary of the Province of Surrey , of which province he was also Past G . S . W ., who had the additional honour of being Past Grand Sword Bearer of England . Bro . Greenwood , in reply , said that the Grand Officers as a body had at heart that which they all had—the welfare of the Craft . On their behalf he thanked the W . M . and the brethren for the manner in which the toast had been
proposed and for the reception it had met with . But apart from the Grand Officers he wished to return thanks on his own behalf . For a number of years he had had the pleasure of meeting and appreciating Bro . Smith in another sphere of action , without knowing his connection with the Craft , and when the fact came to his knowledge he accepted the invitation to be present on that occasion with a great degree of pleasure , because he was sure that
wherever Bro . Smith was known he was appreciated , and was a man whom it was a pleasure to know as a friend . He much regretted that he was unable to be present early enough to witness the installation , but in consequence of the indisposition of the VV . M . he had had the advantage of seeing Bro . Stiles ' s working subsequently , and was very much impressed by his skill and his earnestness . Bro . Stiles , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the
W . M ., " and said that he and J . W . Smith were associates of many years standing . Bro . Smith had that evening been installed W . M ., and had initiated the three candidates who were ready for initiation . He ( Bro . Stiles ) was very sorry that Bro . Smith had been unable , through loss of voice , to perform the whole of the ceremony , but those who knew him knew that he was perfectly able to carry out his duties , and that be would not have delegated that duty to
anyone , but for the misfortune of which he had spoken . The VV . M . was to be congratulated on the very great successof the Royal Savoy Lodge , and he ( Bro . Stiles ) asked thebrethren to join him in wishing most heartily , health , prosperity , and happiness to their VV . M . Bro . J . VV . Smith said that he thanked thc brethren very much for the kind manner in which Bro . Stiles had proposed his health , and for the kind way in which the brethren had
responded to it . He was sorry that he had been unable to complete the ceremony of initiation ; but his voice was in such a state that he considered it unfair to inflict it upon the initiates , and he knew that the substitute he obtained would be able to do them full justice . He had little to add but to thank the brethren for the very kind reception they had given him . The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , " "The I . P . M ., " and "The Past
Masters , " to which Bros . Stiles and James Willing , jun ., responded . The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to b y Bros . Greenwood , Luker , G . Everett , McLeod ( a provincial brother , who was understood to be a very active Mason in Nottingham ) , and other brethren . "The Health of the Initiates , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "Officers of the Lodge" were duly
honoured ; and , before the Tyler's toast was proposed , a toast to the prosperity of the Charities was interposed , and was responded to by Bro . John Mason . About a hundred brethren sat down to dinner , including a large number of visitors , among whom were Bros . Aillard , W . M . 615 ; C . Greenwood , P . M . 211 , P . G . S . B . ; J . Mason ,
309 , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . M . Robinson . P . M . S T . E . Worrall , 204 S ; J . VV . Chapman , W . M . 1922 ; C . J . Scales , P . M . 1507 ; B . Kauffmann , S . C 1732 ; F . G . Spencer , W . M . 73 ; Edwin Storr , W . M . 167 ; Edward Harvey , VV . M . 1314 ; Robt . Luker , P . M . 435 ; J . Garrod , P . M . 754 ; George Everett , P . M . 177 ; Louis Solomon , I . P . M . SS 4 ; J . M . McLeod , I . P . M . SS 4 ; W . J . Hughes , W . M . 179 ; Wm .
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Procter , J . VV . 12 SS ; J . W . Hare , S . W . 19 S 7 ; O . Rowan , C 19 ; R . j . Taylor , P . M . 144 and 1922 ; and E . C Massey . FARRINGDON-WITHOUT- LODGE ( No . 1745 ) . —This lodge met for the dispatch of business at the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn , on the 26 th inst . Among those in attendance were Bros . H . B . Marshall , CC , F . R . G . S ., Grand Treas ., W . M . ; Young , S . VV . ; J . Strugnell , P . M ., acting J . VV . ; H . J . Lardner , P . P . G . O . Surrey , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . Jackson , P . M ., Sec ; Clarke , P . G . P .,
S . D . ; Lister , J . D . j Skelhorne , I . G . j Louis Lardner , A . D . C . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., acting I . P . M ., and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Drew was passed to the Second Degree by Bro . Walls . The sum of ten guineas was voted to the list of Bro . James Strugnell , P . M ., as Steward of 1745 , at
the ensuing Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Festival , and a vote of sympathy passed to Bro . Herbert , a member of the lodge who has recently suffered a sad bereavement by the death of two of his children . Numerous letters of apology having been read from absent brethren , thc lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The subsequent proceedings were presided over by the acting I . P . M .
COBORN LODGE ( No . 1 S 04 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Bow Vestry Hall on Thursday , the 22 nd inst ., Bro . Robert Logan , VV . M ., presiding , supported by Bros . Robey , S . VV . ; C . J . Tijou , J . W . ; Edinger , Treas . ; Souch , S . D . ; Johnson , J . D . ; Ellerton , Org . ; Wheatley , I . G . ; Erlam , Steward ; and several members of the lodge . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Hancock ,
W . M . ; Kennett , P . M . ; L . Potts , P . M . 1716 ; and T . Tyer , P . M . 1306 . Bros . Osborne and Thompson were raised to the degree of Master Masons by Bro . Potts , who afterwards initiated Mr . T . H . Smith into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , when the usual toasts were duly honoured ,
and the VV . M . specially remarked upon thc loss sustained by the country and Masonry generally by the death of Bro . Col . Burnaby , who had been known and respected as a brave soldier , an energetic Mason , an indefatigable explorer , and a clever writer . The VV . M . called upon the brethren to receive in silence "The memory of our deceased brother , " which was duly honoured .
As an instance of Bro . Col . Burnaby ' s interest in Masonry , Bro . Potts related that , a few months since , being in Bro . Col . Burnaby ' s company at a City company ' s dinner , the gallant colonel was called upon to respond for the Army , whereupon he rose and said , " Worshipful Master and brethren . " This caused a laugh , when he immediately corrected himself and said , " Worshipful Master , gentlemen , and brethren , " which was received with many cheers .
HASTINGS . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —Thc installation meeting of this old Iodge was held at the Castle Hotel , on Monday , the 12 th inst . The Iodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Councillor W . H . Russell , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . F . Plowman , S . W ., W . M . elect ; F . II . Hallett , J . W ., Org . ; F . Rossiter , P . M ., Treas . ; Capt . E . VV . J . Hennah , P . M .,
Sec ; T . W . Markurck , J . D . ; H . Gloyns , I . G . ; Leslie , Tyler ; Thomas Trollope , M . D ., P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., P . M . 1 S 20 , 1 S 42 : Councillor C . W . Duke , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., P . M . 11 S 4 ; G . F . Wood , W . Lamborn , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., P . M . 11 S 4 ; C . M . Norris , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; E . Bradman ( Mayor ) ; C J . Lowns , J . C . Kenwood , G . Gaze , J . Pearce , I . P . M . ; J . Bray , Frederick Duke , G . Roddes , J . Hirst ,
P . P . G . D . Herefordshire , P . M . 33 S ; J . B . Foord , J . D . 11 S 4 ; S . Chandler , VV . S . Allen , and A . Bray . Visitors : Bros . V . P . Freeman , Prov . Grand Sec , and Henry Kimm , S . D . 1184 ( Freemason , ) The minutes of last meeting having been read and confirmed , and the statement of accounts presented by the Secretary received and adopted , the VV . M . then vacated
the chair in favour of Bro . Duke , P . M ., who had kindly undertaken the ceremony of installation . With the usual formalities , the W . M ., Bro . Russell , then presented Bro . Plowman , S . W ., W . M . elect , for the benefit of installation , who , having assented to the ancient charges , was , on the withdrawal of the brethren below the chair , duly inducted in the chair of K . S . The usual salutes and greetings in
the Three Degrees were given , after which the appointment of officers for the ensuing year took place as follows : Bros . F . H . Hallett , S . W . ; T . VV . Markwick , J . VV . ; Rev . J . Puttiek , Chap , ( re-invested ); F . Rossiter , P . M ., Treas . ( re-invested ); E . VV . J . Hennah , P . M ., Sec . ( re-invested ); H . Gloyns , S . D . ; S . Chandler , J . D . ; C VV . Duke , P . M ., D . C ; O . Muscatt , Org . ; F . Duke , I . G . j and Leslie ,
Tyler ( rc-invested ) . The addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren were then impressively delivered by Bro . T . Trollope , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . The VV . M ., in a few appropriate remarks , presented the retiring W . M . with a Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition of services during his year of office . Bro . C . W . Duke , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., was unanimously elected to represent the lodge at the Benevolent Institution .
After some formal business had been transacted , and " Hearty good wishes " expressed by the visitors , the Iodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , whicli presented a very imposing appearance . At the conclusion of the banquet , thc usual loyal and Masonic complimentary toasts were given and duly responded to . Altogether the whole proceedings were of a most enjoyable nature .
GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The first meeting for the present year of this old and thriving lodge was held on Monday , the 26 th inst ., at the Industry Masonic Hall . In the absence of the W . M ,, Bro . J . G . Smith presided , supported and assisted by the following brethren : Bros . John VVood , P . M ., D . C . ; Robt . Whitfield , P . M . ; D . Sinclair , P . M . ; R . F . Cook , P . M . j M . H . Dodd , P . M . ; J . McCulloch , P . M . ; A . Rhagg ,
S . W . ; W . M . Pybus , J . W . j E . Shewbrooks , Sec . j W . Dalrymple , S . D . ; VV . Brown , J . D . ; VV . F . Cannon , as I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; T . Thompson and VV . Stafford , Stwds . ; J . Curry , Tyler ; A . Simpson , M . R . Wright , VV . Richardson , R . Tate , J . Bulmer , W . W . Ferguson , E . W . Middlemast , J . T . Harrison , T . Slack , VV . T . Brown , C G . Nicholl , H . L . Russell , VV . lowers , T . Dinning , W . M . 4 S 1 ; Jos . Cook , P . M . 4 S 1 ; J . C . Lawson , S . W ., W . M . elect 424 ; H . Nixon , 424 ; T . A . Mofiitt , J . D . 424 j G .