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R ETORTS or M ASOMC ME-. TINC .-SCraft Masonry ° 7 Instruction ' j - » Koyal Arch ^ Mark Masonrv ° 9 Ancient ami Accepted Rite 9 <> Freemasonr , - in India 90 „ ™ n Australia 9 °
„„ ^ emas ^ y in West Atrica 90 t-. n a-onry in New Zealand 91 Cor-ect-atit- . il of Two New Lodges in Napier , New Zealand ... 91 Thc ~ N « t Quarterly Communication 02 Anti-Masonrv . 9 = Masonic btudies 9 2 C 0 RRE 6 F 0 !" D , , . V ~ „ , St . Alban ' s Abbey 93 9 *
Queries ** United Grand Lodge 93 List of N « . w Lodges 93 Roval Masonic benevolent Institution 93 Consecration of the Sir Charles Bright Lodge , No . 1793 93 The Langthorne Masonic Charitable Association 94 Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 9 S Masonic and General Tidings 95 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 9 ° Advertisements 1 ., ii ., iu ., »' ., v ., vi .
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Craft itfasom-y . ANTIQUITY LODGE ( No . 2 ) . —The installation meeting of this ancient lodge took place on Wednesday evening last , at Freemasons' Hall , before a numerous gatheiing of members and visitors , among whom we noticed Col . Burdett , Prov . G . M . for Midnlcscx ; Bro . Monckton , President of the Board of General Purposes ; several Past Grand Officers , as Bros . Rucker and P ..
De Lande . Long , as well as Bros . Lieut .-Col . Peters , Brodie , Hewett , Jones , Jekyll , antl many more . Among the members present we noticed , P . M . ' s Col . Stewart , Rae , Sampson , Pierce , E . J . Barrett , Lt .-Col . Crtaton , and Bros . Stephen Pearce , Greetham , Ponl ' ifex , Batley , Rivington , SbaronTurner , Letchworth , Ames , and others . Bro . Ames was raised to the Third Degree , and Bro . A . J . Batley passed to the Second Degree . Bro . Hope , appointed by
H . R . H . Prince Leopold as his D . M ., was then installed according to ancient foim , by Bro . Woodford , D . M ., P . G . C . The ceremonies were accompanied by some admirable music played on the organ , by Bro . Jekyll , cf the Chapel Royal , St . James . Afterwards the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was , as usual with this distinguished lodge , alike most social , harmonious , and agreeable . The brethren separated at an early hour .
BURGOYNE LODGE ( No . 902 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , on Monday last . Bro . Simson John Byng , W . M ., presided , antl there were also present , Past Masters Bros . H . C . Jefferys , ( Sec . ); T . F . Bringes , Samuel Poynter ( P . M . 1401 ); S . W . Iron , Henry Smit * . R . VV . Field , R . H . Simmons , Harvey , and Brooks . ' J .... -hole of the Past
Masters were thus present , and there was a very numerous attendance of the brethren , this popular lotlge enjoying at the present time an almost unexampled season of prosperity and harmony . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . Joseph Piget , P . M . 753 ; VV . A . Morgan , W . M . 1044 ; 11 . Payne , W . M . 1328 ; Wm . Thorp , P . M . 4 6 3 ; A . R . Jones , P . M . 1044 ; Max Sabel , 1490 ; John Clote , W . M . 4 6 3 ;
Charles C . Addison , 1305 ; J . Fredk . Wtiest , P . M . 753 ; J-J . Berry , P . M . 554 ; Thomas Cattland , 913 ; Thomas W . Hayes , W . M . 913 ; J . J . Griffiths , 193 ; J . Wallace , 907 ; W . Iron , J . D . 1579 ; J . Wilson , P . M . 116 5 ; Fredk . J . Sweeting , 1257 ; B . Oxenham , 1 / 5 ; R . W . Savill , 215 ; J- W . Lee , 205 ; J . G . Tongue , 534 ; J . Pickett , 526 ; Joseph Soott , 3 ; N . B . Headon , P . M . and Treasurer 1426 ;
c -H . Maisham , 326 ; E . Gosheron , 193 ; J . J . Cantle , *' -M . 1441 ; Walter M . St . Aubyn , 318 , 357 » and H . Massey , P . M . 619 ( Freemason ) . Previous to the installation Bro . Byng , W . M ., passed to the Second Degree Bros . Williams , Shaw , and Cooper . On presentation duly made b V the D . C ., the VV . M . then formally installed Bro . Henry Alexander Pocock , S . W ., and W . M . elect , as Master of
the Burgoyne Lodge for the year ensuing . The following brethren were appointed and invested as officers of the W . M . for the year : —Bros . Taylor , S . W . j Wales , J . W . ; Samuel % nter , P . M ., Treas . ; H . C . Jefferys , P . M ., Sec . ; Gabb , ° -D . ; Turner , J . D . ; Wilkins , I . G . j Bundy , W . S . ; Brookes , ' -M-, D . C . ; Charles Young , Asst . D . C . ; and Shepherd , Organist . BroGrantthe regular Tler of the lod V wu » £ - — 0
. , y ge , , „ ~ .. ..., . . . ... . * , _ ... -J -- - -- ~ , peing unfortunately confined to his house by illness , the "jvestiture of Tyler was deferred . Bro . Byng then concluded the ceremony by delivering the addresses to the Waster , Wardens , and brethren , finishing off his work in the same complete style as he carried it on throughout . The Result of the audit was announced by Bro . Byng , in he
' course of the evening , when the highly satisfactory statement was made by him that there was a ¦ balance of £ 45 ;„ the hands of thc Treasurer after all 'abilities of whatever kind had been met and the Charities j ' |* gotten . Lodge being closed with the customary ° tmalities * toe brethren adjourned to banquet . At the
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proper time for thc proposal of the toasts , the introductory toasts of " The Queen and the Craft ; " " The M . W . G . M ., " and others , were given by the W . M ., and the I . P . M ., Bro . Byng , proposed "The Health of the W . M . " He said that hc knew the brethren would receive this toast most heartily , because it was always well accepted by the members of the Burgoyne Lodge . The reason it was so well received was that they never elected a brother to that office-unless
they had the greatest confidence in his ability , and Bro . Pocock answered that requisition . The brethren had had an opportunity of seeing what he could do in other positions in the lodge , and could testify to his having brought to bear on his work those great essentials , efficiency and urbanity . He , therefore , felt perfectly sure that the new
W . M . would conduct the duties he had just entered on with credit to himself and satisfaction to themselves . The VV . M ., in reply , said he would not detain the brethren from the enjoyment of their evening , antl would , therefore , merely thank the brethren , though hc did it with great heartiness , for the kind way in which they had received the flattering remarks of their I . P . M . After some music
and singing , the W . M . proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Byng , " and in the course of his remarks said the brethren were quite aware how well Bro . Byng had performed his duties while occupying thc chair of the lodge . Most of those brethren present had seen how ably he had concluded his year of office by installing his successor in the " chair of the lotlge . For himself ( the W . M . ) ,
although he had seen many installations performed , he had never seen one that was performed better . The brethren having at the last meeting of the lodge given an evidence of their approval of his conduct in the chair by voting him a Past Master ' s jewel , it was his ( the W . M . 's ) duty now to present it to Bro . Byng , and in placing it on his breast he must say that that single token of the
approval by the brethren of thc Burgoyne Lodge of tbe late W . M . ' s conduct had been fully earned ; and , in conclusion , he wished Bro . Byng many years of life and health to wear that jewel in the presence of the brethren . It would be a pleasure to Bio . Byng and to the membeis of the lodge . Bro . Byng , in reply , said he was deeply sensible of the too flattering terms in which the W . M . had spoken
of him , and of the cordial reception by the brethren of the W . M . ' s remarks . During thc time he had had the honour of presiding over the lodge , his sole anxiety had been not only to further the interests of the lodge , but to contemplate those three great principles on which the Order was founded , and from the very marked manner in which the brethren had
responded to the toast of his health he was led to believe he had been somewhat successful . That alone was su fiicient recompense for any labours that his occupation of the chair might have entailed . " But the biethrcn in the goodness of their hearts had thought fit to supplement it with something more substantial , by presenting him with a handsome Past Master's jewel . He should always prize
it , not for its intrinsic value , but as a lasting and pleasing memento of the very cordial and kind support he hatl received from all thc brethren , without any exception , aud that was saying a great deal . For the kindness he had received from the brethren , one and all , durjng his year of office he begged to thank them most heartily , and he could assure them that it would never be effaced from his
memory . The W . M . then proposed "The Visitors , " whom , he said , it was very pleasing to him to see present at his installation . Of these visitors there were thirty present . Bro . Scott ( No . 3 ) replied . He said he hail been selected , unfortunately , to reply in preference to other more able brethren , because his lodge was older than that of any other visitor present . Although hc had had the pleasure
of attending many lodges , he had never on any occasion enjoyed himself more than hc had that evening . Everything had passed of admirably , and the superior way in which the work had been done had given him great satisfaction . It was for these reasons he hoped he should frequently have the opportunity of coming again among the brethren . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of " The
Past Masters , " said it was very gratifying to him to see so many of those brethren present to honour him with their company . Although he had been so short a time in the chair he was glad to have P . M . ' s to back him up . The brethren always honoured the P . M . ' s because they were all worthy antl good fellows . They were always ready to assist the W . M . in the performance of his duties ,
and they should always be most highly esteemed by the brethren . Bro . Harvey , P . M ., icplied , and stated that if thc W . M . required any assistance during thc twelve months he was in the chair he should always be pleased to give it . The W . M ., in proposing "The Health of Bro , Samuel Poynter , P . M . and Treasurer , " warmly culogisetl the zeal ,
energy , and prudence displayed by that brother , to which , in a great measure , the present prosperity of the lodge was to be attributed . This toast was very warmly received , and Bro . Poynter , iu returning thanks , observed that he had so frequently performed the duty of responding to the kindness of his brethren from that place , although never with greater satisfaction than at that moment , that they
must excuse him if he spoke upon something less personal . As forhis sense of their cordial appreciation of his labours , cela va sans dire , they had it on Scriptural authority that a prophet was not without honour save in his own country and among his own kindred , and it was often said that a man was not thought much of in his own family . With deep gratitude he ( Bro . Poynter ) could say that in the
Burgoyne Lodge the brethren whenever they met did their best to convince him that his was the exception that proved the rule . The learned brother then proceeded to give a detailed statement of the prosperous condition of the lodge at the present moment , and remarked that to some of those present it must recall by contrast other and less favoured times . He attributed much of their present prosperity to the perfect union of the Past Masters , every one of whom
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was then present . The speaker then adverted to general Masonic principles , contending that the lodge should represent the family , where a brother should leave his cares , and , at tbe same time , his passions and his crotchets , outside in the ante-room with his hat and overcoat . The brother who , through irritation or , still worse , deliberate animosity , did an action , spoke a word , or gave a vote
not under the solemn sanction of his moral—and that is equivalent to his Masonic—consciousness of responsibility , was a traitor to the body among whom he worked , an unfilial member of the family into which he had been admitted . For his own part a formula , with which they were all acquainted , had ever had for him a real , and not merely a conventional , significance , but nowin these halcyon tlays , with even a deeper meaning , a more marked
emphasis , a more heartfelt , if that were possible , conviction of its truth , could he repeat of meeting his brethren of the Burgoyne , " Happy to meet , sorry to part , happy to meet again . " The worshipful brother resumed his seat amidst considerable applause . Bro . Jefferys , P . M . and Secretary , responded to the toast of " The Secretary , " and the S . W . to that of " The Oflicers . " The brethren shortly afterwards separated , having spent a most happy and agreeable evening . J
PECKHAM LODGE ( No . 1475 ) . —This lodge held its installation meeting on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , under the presidency of its highly esteemed W . M ., Bro . Thomas Stephens , who , after initiating three gentlemen in a very perfect and impressive manner , proceeded to install Bro . Henry Vickery , the J . W ., who had been duly elected the
sixth Master of the lodge , into the chair of K . S ., it being a sine qua non in this lodge that every W . M . shall install his successor . Bro . Stephens proved no exception to this excellent rule , and in the presence of nearly thirty Installed Masteis who formed the Board , the W . M . «' . ect was duly installed and saluted . On the return of the brethren into thc lodge the W . M . appointed and invested the following
officers for the year : —Bros . E . A . Whitley , S . W . ; D . Channon , J . W . ; Warren , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . E . Gompertz , P . M ., Secretary ; Thomas Jackson , S . D . ; Gaywood , J . D . ; Messum , I . G . ; Rose , P . M ., D . C ; Watkins , P . M ., W . S . ; Stribling , Org . ; and Harrison , Tyler . Thc Installing Master ' . hen gave the three addresses in so perfect and impressive a manner that all the Past Masters
present averred they had never heard them given more feelingly or with better effect before . It is but fair to note that the highly efficient manner in which the Masters of this lotlge have acquitted themselves is in a great measure tlue to the untiring zeal of Bro . Rose , the Preceptor of the lodge of instruction . After the usual routine business , ten guineas were voted to the Boys' School , and the lodge
closed . 1 he brethren , accompanied by over fifty visitors , adjourned to the large and handsome hall used for dramatic and other entertainments , where a sumptuous banquet was laid . Amongst the numerous visitors the purple of Hertfordshire , from the mother lodge of the Installing Master , was conspicuous , being represented by Bros . Dr . E . G . Pottle , the W . M . of 869 , P . G . S . B . of
Herts ; F . D . R . Copestick , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; A . C . Wylie , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; Gompertz , P . M ., P . G . P . Herts . A letter was also received from Bro . James Forsyth , P . M ., P . G . S . of Works , regretting his inability to be present , but sending his hearty good wishes . Bro the Rev . Chas . E . Alayo , M . A ., P . G . Chaplain , unable to be present , sent a donation to the Steward ' s list for the Boys' School , Bro .
Stephens having announced his intention to serve ai Steward at the forthcoming festival . There were also amongst the visitors Bros . Richards , P . M . 1329 ; Gramim ° nt , 1559 ; H . Smith , 205 ; Tholander , 1457 ; Blacjcmore , 1672 ; J . Brown , 1327 ; J . W . Hunt , 1662 ; Bickerton , W . M . 1329 ; Rush , P . M . 1201 ; Vail , 1155 » Hockley , P . M . 172 ; Barnes , P . M . 1632 ; James Allen , 1052 ;
Haddington , 217 ; Voisey , J . W . 1641 ; J . Garner , P . M . 1622 ; Sensey , 1632 ; Henry Gompertz , W . M . 1364 ; W . II . Lee , P . M . 975 ; Goldsmidt , S . D . 1641 ; Seex , P . M . 1426 ; Thue , 1622 ; Robins , W . M . 25 ; A . W . Stead , S . W . 1622 ; Earl , 186 ; Saul , W . M . 1201 ; T . E . Smith , W . M . 185 ; Redding , 917 ; Pitt , 917 ; Binckes , P . M ., Secretary of the Boys'School
and many other brethren . Full justice having been done to the good things provided , " the perfect arrangements for which the / were indebted to the untiring zeal and ready will of Bro . Hilton , who had charge . " Grace was sung by four of the brethren of the lodge , and the cloth removed . The usual loyal toasts were given and duly responded to . The W . M ., in proposing " The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro .
Stephens , " spoke in feeling terms of his genial and courteous behaviour in the lodge , and of his kindly and ' consistent conduct as a neighbour and friend , and in placing a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel on his breast , presented by the lodge , he correctly interpreted the feelings of all the brethren present in saying he hoped he might long be spared to wear it , and the lodge have the advantage of his
presence amongst them . Bro . Stephens , in reply , after thanking the W . M . for the kind way in which he had spoken of him , assured the brethren that although he regarded his mother lodge with the affection of a first love , yet having adopted the Peckham Lodge , he would never forsake her . He was pleased to see so many ot his old friends present ftom his mother lodge and thanked them
for their gootl wishes towards him , but as a Past Master of 1475 his future care antl interest for thc prosperity of that lodge ar . tl for the comfort of its members would be his constant care . The jewel they had so kindly presented him he should wear with pride as a token of
their good will towartls him . During his remarks the subscription list went round the tables , and it was announced that close on one hundred pounds were added to it for the Boys' School . Bro . Binckes , in responding for " The Masonic Charities , " said as there were three gentlemen initiated that evening who , in all probability , knew very
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CONTENTS .
R ETORTS or M ASOMC ME-. TINC .-SCraft Masonry ° 7 Instruction ' j - » Koyal Arch ^ Mark Masonrv ° 9 Ancient ami Accepted Rite 9 <> Freemasonr , - in India 90 „ ™ n Australia 9 °
„„ ^ emas ^ y in West Atrica 90 t-. n a-onry in New Zealand 91 Cor-ect-atit- . il of Two New Lodges in Napier , New Zealand ... 91 Thc ~ N « t Quarterly Communication 02 Anti-Masonrv . 9 = Masonic btudies 9 2 C 0 RRE 6 F 0 !" D , , . V ~ „ , St . Alban ' s Abbey 93 9 *
Queries ** United Grand Lodge 93 List of N « . w Lodges 93 Roval Masonic benevolent Institution 93 Consecration of the Sir Charles Bright Lodge , No . 1793 93 The Langthorne Masonic Charitable Association 94 Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 9 S Masonic and General Tidings 95 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 9 ° Advertisements 1 ., ii ., iu ., »' ., v ., vi .
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Craft itfasom-y . ANTIQUITY LODGE ( No . 2 ) . —The installation meeting of this ancient lodge took place on Wednesday evening last , at Freemasons' Hall , before a numerous gatheiing of members and visitors , among whom we noticed Col . Burdett , Prov . G . M . for Midnlcscx ; Bro . Monckton , President of the Board of General Purposes ; several Past Grand Officers , as Bros . Rucker and P ..
De Lande . Long , as well as Bros . Lieut .-Col . Peters , Brodie , Hewett , Jones , Jekyll , antl many more . Among the members present we noticed , P . M . ' s Col . Stewart , Rae , Sampson , Pierce , E . J . Barrett , Lt .-Col . Crtaton , and Bros . Stephen Pearce , Greetham , Ponl ' ifex , Batley , Rivington , SbaronTurner , Letchworth , Ames , and others . Bro . Ames was raised to the Third Degree , and Bro . A . J . Batley passed to the Second Degree . Bro . Hope , appointed by
H . R . H . Prince Leopold as his D . M ., was then installed according to ancient foim , by Bro . Woodford , D . M ., P . G . C . The ceremonies were accompanied by some admirable music played on the organ , by Bro . Jekyll , cf the Chapel Royal , St . James . Afterwards the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was , as usual with this distinguished lodge , alike most social , harmonious , and agreeable . The brethren separated at an early hour .
BURGOYNE LODGE ( No . 902 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , on Monday last . Bro . Simson John Byng , W . M ., presided , antl there were also present , Past Masters Bros . H . C . Jefferys , ( Sec . ); T . F . Bringes , Samuel Poynter ( P . M . 1401 ); S . W . Iron , Henry Smit * . R . VV . Field , R . H . Simmons , Harvey , and Brooks . ' J .... -hole of the Past
Masters were thus present , and there was a very numerous attendance of the brethren , this popular lotlge enjoying at the present time an almost unexampled season of prosperity and harmony . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . Joseph Piget , P . M . 753 ; VV . A . Morgan , W . M . 1044 ; 11 . Payne , W . M . 1328 ; Wm . Thorp , P . M . 4 6 3 ; A . R . Jones , P . M . 1044 ; Max Sabel , 1490 ; John Clote , W . M . 4 6 3 ;
Charles C . Addison , 1305 ; J . Fredk . Wtiest , P . M . 753 ; J-J . Berry , P . M . 554 ; Thomas Cattland , 913 ; Thomas W . Hayes , W . M . 913 ; J . J . Griffiths , 193 ; J . Wallace , 907 ; W . Iron , J . D . 1579 ; J . Wilson , P . M . 116 5 ; Fredk . J . Sweeting , 1257 ; B . Oxenham , 1 / 5 ; R . W . Savill , 215 ; J- W . Lee , 205 ; J . G . Tongue , 534 ; J . Pickett , 526 ; Joseph Soott , 3 ; N . B . Headon , P . M . and Treasurer 1426 ;
c -H . Maisham , 326 ; E . Gosheron , 193 ; J . J . Cantle , *' -M . 1441 ; Walter M . St . Aubyn , 318 , 357 » and H . Massey , P . M . 619 ( Freemason ) . Previous to the installation Bro . Byng , W . M ., passed to the Second Degree Bros . Williams , Shaw , and Cooper . On presentation duly made b V the D . C ., the VV . M . then formally installed Bro . Henry Alexander Pocock , S . W ., and W . M . elect , as Master of
the Burgoyne Lodge for the year ensuing . The following brethren were appointed and invested as officers of the W . M . for the year : —Bros . Taylor , S . W . j Wales , J . W . ; Samuel % nter , P . M ., Treas . ; H . C . Jefferys , P . M ., Sec . ; Gabb , ° -D . ; Turner , J . D . ; Wilkins , I . G . j Bundy , W . S . ; Brookes , ' -M-, D . C . ; Charles Young , Asst . D . C . ; and Shepherd , Organist . BroGrantthe regular Tler of the lod V wu » £ - — 0
. , y ge , , „ ~ .. ..., . . . ... . * , _ ... -J -- - -- ~ , peing unfortunately confined to his house by illness , the "jvestiture of Tyler was deferred . Bro . Byng then concluded the ceremony by delivering the addresses to the Waster , Wardens , and brethren , finishing off his work in the same complete style as he carried it on throughout . The Result of the audit was announced by Bro . Byng , in he
' course of the evening , when the highly satisfactory statement was made by him that there was a ¦ balance of £ 45 ;„ the hands of thc Treasurer after all 'abilities of whatever kind had been met and the Charities j ' |* gotten . Lodge being closed with the customary ° tmalities * toe brethren adjourned to banquet . At the
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proper time for thc proposal of the toasts , the introductory toasts of " The Queen and the Craft ; " " The M . W . G . M ., " and others , were given by the W . M ., and the I . P . M ., Bro . Byng , proposed "The Health of the W . M . " He said that hc knew the brethren would receive this toast most heartily , because it was always well accepted by the members of the Burgoyne Lodge . The reason it was so well received was that they never elected a brother to that office-unless
they had the greatest confidence in his ability , and Bro . Pocock answered that requisition . The brethren had had an opportunity of seeing what he could do in other positions in the lodge , and could testify to his having brought to bear on his work those great essentials , efficiency and urbanity . He , therefore , felt perfectly sure that the new
W . M . would conduct the duties he had just entered on with credit to himself and satisfaction to themselves . The VV . M ., in reply , said he would not detain the brethren from the enjoyment of their evening , antl would , therefore , merely thank the brethren , though hc did it with great heartiness , for the kind way in which they had received the flattering remarks of their I . P . M . After some music
and singing , the W . M . proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Byng , " and in the course of his remarks said the brethren were quite aware how well Bro . Byng had performed his duties while occupying thc chair of the lodge . Most of those brethren present had seen how ably he had concluded his year of office by installing his successor in the " chair of the lotlge . For himself ( the W . M . ) ,
although he had seen many installations performed , he had never seen one that was performed better . The brethren having at the last meeting of the lodge given an evidence of their approval of his conduct in the chair by voting him a Past Master ' s jewel , it was his ( the W . M . 's ) duty now to present it to Bro . Byng , and in placing it on his breast he must say that that single token of the
approval by the brethren of thc Burgoyne Lodge of tbe late W . M . ' s conduct had been fully earned ; and , in conclusion , he wished Bro . Byng many years of life and health to wear that jewel in the presence of the brethren . It would be a pleasure to Bio . Byng and to the membeis of the lodge . Bro . Byng , in reply , said he was deeply sensible of the too flattering terms in which the W . M . had spoken
of him , and of the cordial reception by the brethren of the W . M . ' s remarks . During thc time he had had the honour of presiding over the lodge , his sole anxiety had been not only to further the interests of the lodge , but to contemplate those three great principles on which the Order was founded , and from the very marked manner in which the brethren had
responded to the toast of his health he was led to believe he had been somewhat successful . That alone was su fiicient recompense for any labours that his occupation of the chair might have entailed . " But the biethrcn in the goodness of their hearts had thought fit to supplement it with something more substantial , by presenting him with a handsome Past Master's jewel . He should always prize
it , not for its intrinsic value , but as a lasting and pleasing memento of the very cordial and kind support he hatl received from all thc brethren , without any exception , aud that was saying a great deal . For the kindness he had received from the brethren , one and all , durjng his year of office he begged to thank them most heartily , and he could assure them that it would never be effaced from his
memory . The W . M . then proposed "The Visitors , " whom , he said , it was very pleasing to him to see present at his installation . Of these visitors there were thirty present . Bro . Scott ( No . 3 ) replied . He said he hail been selected , unfortunately , to reply in preference to other more able brethren , because his lodge was older than that of any other visitor present . Although hc had had the pleasure
of attending many lodges , he had never on any occasion enjoyed himself more than hc had that evening . Everything had passed of admirably , and the superior way in which the work had been done had given him great satisfaction . It was for these reasons he hoped he should frequently have the opportunity of coming again among the brethren . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of " The
Past Masters , " said it was very gratifying to him to see so many of those brethren present to honour him with their company . Although he had been so short a time in the chair he was glad to have P . M . ' s to back him up . The brethren always honoured the P . M . ' s because they were all worthy antl good fellows . They were always ready to assist the W . M . in the performance of his duties ,
and they should always be most highly esteemed by the brethren . Bro . Harvey , P . M ., icplied , and stated that if thc W . M . required any assistance during thc twelve months he was in the chair he should always be pleased to give it . The W . M ., in proposing "The Health of Bro , Samuel Poynter , P . M . and Treasurer , " warmly culogisetl the zeal ,
energy , and prudence displayed by that brother , to which , in a great measure , the present prosperity of the lodge was to be attributed . This toast was very warmly received , and Bro . Poynter , iu returning thanks , observed that he had so frequently performed the duty of responding to the kindness of his brethren from that place , although never with greater satisfaction than at that moment , that they
must excuse him if he spoke upon something less personal . As forhis sense of their cordial appreciation of his labours , cela va sans dire , they had it on Scriptural authority that a prophet was not without honour save in his own country and among his own kindred , and it was often said that a man was not thought much of in his own family . With deep gratitude he ( Bro . Poynter ) could say that in the
Burgoyne Lodge the brethren whenever they met did their best to convince him that his was the exception that proved the rule . The learned brother then proceeded to give a detailed statement of the prosperous condition of the lodge at the present moment , and remarked that to some of those present it must recall by contrast other and less favoured times . He attributed much of their present prosperity to the perfect union of the Past Masters , every one of whom
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
was then present . The speaker then adverted to general Masonic principles , contending that the lodge should represent the family , where a brother should leave his cares , and , at tbe same time , his passions and his crotchets , outside in the ante-room with his hat and overcoat . The brother who , through irritation or , still worse , deliberate animosity , did an action , spoke a word , or gave a vote
not under the solemn sanction of his moral—and that is equivalent to his Masonic—consciousness of responsibility , was a traitor to the body among whom he worked , an unfilial member of the family into which he had been admitted . For his own part a formula , with which they were all acquainted , had ever had for him a real , and not merely a conventional , significance , but nowin these halcyon tlays , with even a deeper meaning , a more marked
emphasis , a more heartfelt , if that were possible , conviction of its truth , could he repeat of meeting his brethren of the Burgoyne , " Happy to meet , sorry to part , happy to meet again . " The worshipful brother resumed his seat amidst considerable applause . Bro . Jefferys , P . M . and Secretary , responded to the toast of " The Secretary , " and the S . W . to that of " The Oflicers . " The brethren shortly afterwards separated , having spent a most happy and agreeable evening . J
PECKHAM LODGE ( No . 1475 ) . —This lodge held its installation meeting on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , under the presidency of its highly esteemed W . M ., Bro . Thomas Stephens , who , after initiating three gentlemen in a very perfect and impressive manner , proceeded to install Bro . Henry Vickery , the J . W ., who had been duly elected the
sixth Master of the lodge , into the chair of K . S ., it being a sine qua non in this lodge that every W . M . shall install his successor . Bro . Stephens proved no exception to this excellent rule , and in the presence of nearly thirty Installed Masteis who formed the Board , the W . M . «' . ect was duly installed and saluted . On the return of the brethren into thc lodge the W . M . appointed and invested the following
officers for the year : —Bros . E . A . Whitley , S . W . ; D . Channon , J . W . ; Warren , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . E . Gompertz , P . M ., Secretary ; Thomas Jackson , S . D . ; Gaywood , J . D . ; Messum , I . G . ; Rose , P . M ., D . C ; Watkins , P . M ., W . S . ; Stribling , Org . ; and Harrison , Tyler . Thc Installing Master ' . hen gave the three addresses in so perfect and impressive a manner that all the Past Masters
present averred they had never heard them given more feelingly or with better effect before . It is but fair to note that the highly efficient manner in which the Masters of this lotlge have acquitted themselves is in a great measure tlue to the untiring zeal of Bro . Rose , the Preceptor of the lodge of instruction . After the usual routine business , ten guineas were voted to the Boys' School , and the lodge
closed . 1 he brethren , accompanied by over fifty visitors , adjourned to the large and handsome hall used for dramatic and other entertainments , where a sumptuous banquet was laid . Amongst the numerous visitors the purple of Hertfordshire , from the mother lodge of the Installing Master , was conspicuous , being represented by Bros . Dr . E . G . Pottle , the W . M . of 869 , P . G . S . B . of
Herts ; F . D . R . Copestick , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; A . C . Wylie , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; Gompertz , P . M ., P . G . P . Herts . A letter was also received from Bro . James Forsyth , P . M ., P . G . S . of Works , regretting his inability to be present , but sending his hearty good wishes . Bro the Rev . Chas . E . Alayo , M . A ., P . G . Chaplain , unable to be present , sent a donation to the Steward ' s list for the Boys' School , Bro .
Stephens having announced his intention to serve ai Steward at the forthcoming festival . There were also amongst the visitors Bros . Richards , P . M . 1329 ; Gramim ° nt , 1559 ; H . Smith , 205 ; Tholander , 1457 ; Blacjcmore , 1672 ; J . Brown , 1327 ; J . W . Hunt , 1662 ; Bickerton , W . M . 1329 ; Rush , P . M . 1201 ; Vail , 1155 » Hockley , P . M . 172 ; Barnes , P . M . 1632 ; James Allen , 1052 ;
Haddington , 217 ; Voisey , J . W . 1641 ; J . Garner , P . M . 1622 ; Sensey , 1632 ; Henry Gompertz , W . M . 1364 ; W . II . Lee , P . M . 975 ; Goldsmidt , S . D . 1641 ; Seex , P . M . 1426 ; Thue , 1622 ; Robins , W . M . 25 ; A . W . Stead , S . W . 1622 ; Earl , 186 ; Saul , W . M . 1201 ; T . E . Smith , W . M . 185 ; Redding , 917 ; Pitt , 917 ; Binckes , P . M ., Secretary of the Boys'School
and many other brethren . Full justice having been done to the good things provided , " the perfect arrangements for which the / were indebted to the untiring zeal and ready will of Bro . Hilton , who had charge . " Grace was sung by four of the brethren of the lodge , and the cloth removed . The usual loyal toasts were given and duly responded to . The W . M ., in proposing " The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro .
Stephens , " spoke in feeling terms of his genial and courteous behaviour in the lodge , and of his kindly and ' consistent conduct as a neighbour and friend , and in placing a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel on his breast , presented by the lodge , he correctly interpreted the feelings of all the brethren present in saying he hoped he might long be spared to wear it , and the lodge have the advantage of his
presence amongst them . Bro . Stephens , in reply , after thanking the W . M . for the kind way in which he had spoken of him , assured the brethren that although he regarded his mother lodge with the affection of a first love , yet having adopted the Peckham Lodge , he would never forsake her . He was pleased to see so many ot his old friends present ftom his mother lodge and thanked them
for their gootl wishes towards him , but as a Past Master of 1475 his future care antl interest for thc prosperity of that lodge ar . tl for the comfort of its members would be his constant care . The jewel they had so kindly presented him he should wear with pride as a token of
their good will towartls him . During his remarks the subscription list went round the tables , and it was announced that close on one hundred pounds were added to it for the Boys' School . Bro . Binckes , in responding for " The Masonic Charities , " said as there were three gentlemen initiated that evening who , in all probability , knew very