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Correspondence.
SPHINX LODGE , No . 1329 . THE brethren of the above Lodge assembled on Saturday after . noon , 20 th inst ., at the Masonio Hall , Camberwell New Road , for the transaction of important business . There were present Bros , A . Middlemass W . M ., J . J . Brinton J . W ., C . Wilson ( Secretary ) , G . W . Marsden S . D ., B . J . Voisey J . D ., Hermann I . G ., H . Forbes Steward . Bro . J . C . Bradley acted as S . W . pro tem , and tho Past Masters
present were Bros . Mansell , Sngden , H . Bickerst . nff . and B . R . Bryant . The Visitors were Broa . R . Tillinar P . M . 765 , W . E . Johnson S . W . ' 134 , and R . J . Vincent P . M . 1963 . Lodge having been opened in duo form , the minutes of the last Lodgo meeting wore read and confirmed . Bro . Robert Elgar was then raised and thereupon took his seat in a Master Mason ' s Lodge . The W . M . intimated that the next
important business was the election of W . M . for the ensuing year , together with that of a Treasurer and Tyler . He had received a commnnioation from Bro . J . C . Reynolds jnn ., their Senior Warden , wherein he stated thafc in consequence of continued indisposition he was reluctantly compelled to resign office , and therefore hoped that some other more efficient brother would be elected for Master . The
W . M ., after some discussion had ensued , called on the Secretary to read over the names of the brethren who were eligible to fill the chair . This having been acceded to , a ballot was taken , which resulted in Bro . J . J . Brinton J . W . being elected . The W . M . congratulated that brother on his promotion , which doubtless had come unexpectedly upon him . Brother J . C . Reynolds Senior Warden was
once more unanimously elected Treasurer and Bro . Harrison Tyler . The next business was the appointment of an Audit Committee , and on the motion of Bro . B . Bryant , the snm of five guineas was voted for the purpose of being handed over to the W . M . elect to be distributed among the Masonio Charities . After some important business had been forwarded , the Lodge was closed in due form . The
brethren afterwards adjourned to an excellent repast awaiting them , provided as usual by Bro . Slawson , of 736 Old Kent Road . On the removal of the cloth , the nsual toasts were proposed and honoured . In proposing the health of the Master elect , the W . M . passed a warm encomium on Brother Brinton , and stated that he and all the Past Masters would render him everv assistance in their power
dnring his term of office . Their brethren wns an outspoken man , and a warm-hearted one , as he had himself realised since his accession to office . The Worshipful Master elect acknowledged the compliment , and expressed a hope thafc with the assistance of the members of the Lodge he should be able to discharge the important dnties associated with the position of W . M .
satisfactorily . The promotion had cnme upon him quite unexpectedly ; however , he would do all in his power to emluate the example of those able brethren who had preceded him in fche important office . He hoped that the great Architect of the Universe would shed His rays on all their undertakings . The proceedings lasted until a late hour of the evening , and concluded with the Tyler ' s toast .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE , No . 1558 . THE first regular meeting since the vacation was held on tho 11 th inst ., at tho Surrey Masonic Hall , Camber well , under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . Sims . Bros . J . R . Smith S . W ., C . Stokes J . W ., Power P . M . Treasurer , Walter Mitchell P . M . Secretary , Nettlefold S . D ., Walker I . G ., Back Organist , Brown D . G ., Plnmmerfc ancl Clayton Stewards ; also Bros . Blacklogg , Sutton , Goodyear , Blenkarn ,
Brown , Lane , Prior , Catt , Baker , Smith , Powell , Taylor I . P . M-. Visitors—Bros . Larlham P . M . 1216 , Paton 205 , Martin 1385 , Thornson 1922 and Eidmans 225 . Lodge was opened , and the minntes were confirmed . Bro . J . Brown was raised to the third degree in a very able manner by the W . M . This being the night for election , Bro . Smith S . W ., having efficiently performed every duty in the Lodge , was unanimously elected W . M . Bro . Power was re-elected Treasurer .
A sum of ten guineas was unanimously voted to present Bro . Sims , the retiring W . M ., with a P . M . 's jewel , for the able and efficient manner in which he had discharged his duties during the year . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of an excellent supper . The W . M . ably presided , and gave , briefly and eloquently , the Loyal and Masonic toasts . The toasfc of the Visitors was responded to , and some excellent harmony was rendered , by Bros . Mitchell P . M ., Power P . M ., Maokie and Sutton .
ECCLESTON LODGE , No . 1624 . T ~* < HE ordinary meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , - * - 17 th inst ., at the Criterion Hotel , Piccadilly . Lodge was opened by Bro . Charles Tayler W . M ., and the following Officers .- —Bros . Vincent P . M . as S . W ., Bottle J . W ., Coulthard and Johnstono Deacons , Moorman I . G ., Ray D . C , P . M . ' s Fisher , Flattely , Jones and Peacock , and a large nnmber of brethren . The minntes of last meeting having been confirmedthe W . M . raised Bro . McLewin to the rank of
, M . M . ; the ceremony being performed in Bro . Tayler ' s usual impressive and perfect manner . A ballot was taken for W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Bottle J . W . was elected ( Bro . H . J . Johnson P -M . S . W . having retired . ) Bro . Isaacs was unanimously re-elected Treasurer and Bro . Thomas Tyler . Members having been elected as Auditors , and to serve on the Benevolent Fund Committee ; tbe
Lodge was closed , and adjourned till the 15 th of October . A very gratif ying matter was the subject of some conversation during the evening . A calculation has been made and it is discovered that this Lod ge , just completing its eighth year of existence , has during wbat period subscribed nearly nine hundred pounds to the different Masonio Charities . The brethren then separated .
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INSTALLATION OF H . R . H . THE PRINCE OF WALES As the M . W . G . M . of England , AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL 28 th APRIL 1875 . COPIES of this BEAUTIFUL ENGRA . VING by Brother HART" ? P . M ., consisting of Artist's Proofs , Proofs before Letters , and Lettered Proofs , India Prints , and Plain Prints may be had at Cost Price by applying to Bro . W . R . NORRIS , 29 Southampton Buildings , W . C , London .
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Correspondence.
SPHINX LODGE , No . 1329 . THE brethren of the above Lodge assembled on Saturday after . noon , 20 th inst ., at the Masonio Hall , Camberwell New Road , for the transaction of important business . There were present Bros , A . Middlemass W . M ., J . J . Brinton J . W ., C . Wilson ( Secretary ) , G . W . Marsden S . D ., B . J . Voisey J . D ., Hermann I . G ., H . Forbes Steward . Bro . J . C . Bradley acted as S . W . pro tem , and tho Past Masters
present were Bros . Mansell , Sngden , H . Bickerst . nff . and B . R . Bryant . The Visitors were Broa . R . Tillinar P . M . 765 , W . E . Johnson S . W . ' 134 , and R . J . Vincent P . M . 1963 . Lodge having been opened in duo form , the minutes of the last Lodgo meeting wore read and confirmed . Bro . Robert Elgar was then raised and thereupon took his seat in a Master Mason ' s Lodge . The W . M . intimated that the next
important business was the election of W . M . for the ensuing year , together with that of a Treasurer and Tyler . He had received a commnnioation from Bro . J . C . Reynolds jnn ., their Senior Warden , wherein he stated thafc in consequence of continued indisposition he was reluctantly compelled to resign office , and therefore hoped that some other more efficient brother would be elected for Master . The
W . M ., after some discussion had ensued , called on the Secretary to read over the names of the brethren who were eligible to fill the chair . This having been acceded to , a ballot was taken , which resulted in Bro . J . J . Brinton J . W . being elected . The W . M . congratulated that brother on his promotion , which doubtless had come unexpectedly upon him . Brother J . C . Reynolds Senior Warden was
once more unanimously elected Treasurer and Bro . Harrison Tyler . The next business was the appointment of an Audit Committee , and on the motion of Bro . B . Bryant , the snm of five guineas was voted for the purpose of being handed over to the W . M . elect to be distributed among the Masonio Charities . After some important business had been forwarded , the Lodge was closed in due form . The
brethren afterwards adjourned to an excellent repast awaiting them , provided as usual by Bro . Slawson , of 736 Old Kent Road . On the removal of the cloth , the nsual toasts were proposed and honoured . In proposing the health of the Master elect , the W . M . passed a warm encomium on Brother Brinton , and stated that he and all the Past Masters would render him everv assistance in their power
dnring his term of office . Their brethren wns an outspoken man , and a warm-hearted one , as he had himself realised since his accession to office . The Worshipful Master elect acknowledged the compliment , and expressed a hope thafc with the assistance of the members of the Lodge he should be able to discharge the important dnties associated with the position of W . M .
satisfactorily . The promotion had cnme upon him quite unexpectedly ; however , he would do all in his power to emluate the example of those able brethren who had preceded him in fche important office . He hoped that the great Architect of the Universe would shed His rays on all their undertakings . The proceedings lasted until a late hour of the evening , and concluded with the Tyler ' s toast .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE , No . 1558 . THE first regular meeting since the vacation was held on tho 11 th inst ., at tho Surrey Masonic Hall , Camber well , under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . Sims . Bros . J . R . Smith S . W ., C . Stokes J . W ., Power P . M . Treasurer , Walter Mitchell P . M . Secretary , Nettlefold S . D ., Walker I . G ., Back Organist , Brown D . G ., Plnmmerfc ancl Clayton Stewards ; also Bros . Blacklogg , Sutton , Goodyear , Blenkarn ,
Brown , Lane , Prior , Catt , Baker , Smith , Powell , Taylor I . P . M-. Visitors—Bros . Larlham P . M . 1216 , Paton 205 , Martin 1385 , Thornson 1922 and Eidmans 225 . Lodge was opened , and the minntes were confirmed . Bro . J . Brown was raised to the third degree in a very able manner by the W . M . This being the night for election , Bro . Smith S . W ., having efficiently performed every duty in the Lodge , was unanimously elected W . M . Bro . Power was re-elected Treasurer .
A sum of ten guineas was unanimously voted to present Bro . Sims , the retiring W . M ., with a P . M . 's jewel , for the able and efficient manner in which he had discharged his duties during the year . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of an excellent supper . The W . M . ably presided , and gave , briefly and eloquently , the Loyal and Masonic toasts . The toasfc of the Visitors was responded to , and some excellent harmony was rendered , by Bros . Mitchell P . M ., Power P . M ., Maokie and Sutton .
ECCLESTON LODGE , No . 1624 . T ~* < HE ordinary meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , - * - 17 th inst ., at the Criterion Hotel , Piccadilly . Lodge was opened by Bro . Charles Tayler W . M ., and the following Officers .- —Bros . Vincent P . M . as S . W ., Bottle J . W ., Coulthard and Johnstono Deacons , Moorman I . G ., Ray D . C , P . M . ' s Fisher , Flattely , Jones and Peacock , and a large nnmber of brethren . The minntes of last meeting having been confirmedthe W . M . raised Bro . McLewin to the rank of
, M . M . ; the ceremony being performed in Bro . Tayler ' s usual impressive and perfect manner . A ballot was taken for W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Bottle J . W . was elected ( Bro . H . J . Johnson P -M . S . W . having retired . ) Bro . Isaacs was unanimously re-elected Treasurer and Bro . Thomas Tyler . Members having been elected as Auditors , and to serve on the Benevolent Fund Committee ; tbe
Lodge was closed , and adjourned till the 15 th of October . A very gratif ying matter was the subject of some conversation during the evening . A calculation has been made and it is discovered that this Lod ge , just completing its eighth year of existence , has during wbat period subscribed nearly nine hundred pounds to the different Masonio Charities . The brethren then separated .
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THE AMERICAN PORTABLE MUSIC STANDS . , J . F . WALTERS' PATENT .: Iron , from 10 / 6 each . Brass , from 30 / - each . ? i I i ft / 8 \ r PHESE Stands aro unsurpassed in simplicity , strength , portability ) L cheapness , ancl elegance of finish . Thoy are suitable for Military Bands Orchestras , Reading and News Rooms , Libraries , Studies , and Drawing Rooms Wheu opened to their full capacity they stand 5 feet high , and can be folded and enclosed in a case 21 inches long by 2 inches diameter . The weight is about 3 lbs . 12 oz ., and fchey will support a weight of 60 lba . To be obtained of all Music Dealers , and of the Manufacturers and Proprietors of the Patent , HARROW & CO . MUSIC SMITHS , BRASS WORKERS , & C , 13 and 14 Portland Street , Soho , London , W . DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULARS FREE .
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ENGRAVINGS . —GEO . REES , Cheapest House iu London . The largest Selection of all the best Pictures en view . —GEO . REES , 115 Strand , near "Waterloo Bridge . Established 30 years . ENGRAVINGS . —GEO . REES , Cheapest House in London . —Sir F . Leighton ' s , P . R . A ., "Wedded , " "Day Dreams , " " Winding the Skein , " ' * Viola , " " Itforetta , " & c , at 21 s . " The Music Lesson . " A few artists' proofs only . ENGRAVINGS . —GEO . REES , Cheapest Honso in London . All Briton Riviere Engravings and Etchings on view—Sympathy , His Only Friend , Night Watch , Poachors , Gave Cftnc . n , and many others . ENGRAVINGS—GEO . REES . —Jnst Published , a fine engraving , "The Day of Reckoning , " by Waller . Prints will bo 21 s . Artists ' proofs aro now at a premium , two or threo only left . IT 1 NGRAVINGS . —GEO . REES , Cheapest House in London . — Ii Large assortment of Engravings and Etchings , from 5 s to 10 s each Our new Design Book for Frames , with instruction , for making , 6 stamps ENGRAVINGS . —GEO . REES , Cheapest Honse in London . — Job Lots , " Six " of l . andseer for 21 s . Also Ansdell Sets of Six Shooting , 15 s ; Ditto Stalking , los . —GEO . REES , 115 Strand .
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INSTALLATION OF H . R . H . THE PRINCE OF WALES As the M . W . G . M . of England , AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL 28 th APRIL 1875 . COPIES of this BEAUTIFUL ENGRA . VING by Brother HART" ? P . M ., consisting of Artist's Proofs , Proofs before Letters , and Lettered Proofs , India Prints , and Plain Prints may be had at Cost Price by applying to Bro . W . R . NORRIS , 29 Southampton Buildings , W . C , London .
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PORTRAITS ! PORTRAITS ! PORTRAITS ! Brother H . O . TURNER , ¦ photos-rapher , 14 PENTONVILLE ROAD ( Seven doors from the Angel ) . H . C . T . is prepared to execute photographs of Craftsmen , & c , at tho following low scale of charges : — Cartes de Visite , full length or three-quarters , 12 for Is 6 d . Cabinets , do . do . do . 12 for 12 s . HIGH CLASS WORK 01 STX . 1 T .
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rnESTIMONIALS , VOTES of THANKS , & C , beautifully ILLUMINATED A . os V-ELLCJI , and FRAMED , ready for Presentation , by r r . "WOODS , SO Chancery-Lane , London , "W . C . Names Illuminated ou Stewards' Certificates at a reasonable charge .