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Craft fttasonrg . UNION WATERLOO LODGE ( No . 13 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge took place on thc 14 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich . The W . M ., Bro . R . A . Smith , was supported by Bros . G . Masters , S . VV . ; W . Akers , J . VV . ; T . Hutton , P . M ., Treas . ; frl . Brown , P . M ., Sec . ; A . Cleal , S . D . ; J . G . Melbourne , J . D . ; VV . Tailby , l . G . ; H . Grice / . D . of C ; and J . BellW . S . The ballot was taken for Mr . G . Smith ,
, and proving unanimous he was initiated . The W . M . did this his only work splendidly . Among the other brethren present were Bros . T . Hosgood , I . P . M . j H . S . Syer , P . M . ; G . B . Davis , P . M . ; R . Hodgkinson , P . M . ; J . H . Roberts , W . M . 700 ; G . Beaver , P . M . 700 ; II . Mason , P . M . 913 ; J . A . Elder , P . M . 147 G ; R . Hanson , P . M . S 29 ; and others . After the lodge was closed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and a truly Masonic evening was spent in harmony .
WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE ( No . 766 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., at Cannon-street Hotel . Bro . Wm . Drake , W . M ., presided , and passed Bro . C . T . Hitchens to the Second Degree . He afterwards installed Bro . VVilliam James Collens , S . VV . and VV . M . elect , as Master of the lodge for the year ensuing . The brethren appointed to office were Bros . VVilliam Drake , I . P . M . ; A . Lc Grand
S . VV . ; J . H . Brookes , J . W . ; W . J . Miller , P . M . / Treas . ; W . Worrell , P . M ., Sec ; A ' . ' C . Rees , P . M ., S . D . ; J . Turtle Lee , J . D . ; C . Pay , I . G . ; E . Kidman , P . M ., Stwd . ; W . Johnson , Asst . Stwd . ; Heath , D . C . ; G . F . Edwards , Asst . D . C . ; and Reinhardt , Tyler . Bro . VV . J . Miller , P . M . and Treas ., delivered the addresses . Bro . F . Henry Heck afterwards presented to the lodge a handsomepaintingof the late Bro . Past Master Kain , in
a beautiful frame , and in doing so said : Worshipful Master and Brethren : 1 beg to address a few words to the brethren . For the first place 1 beg to offer my sincerest apology for my . prolonged absence from the meetings and my apparent disobedience to the command of our Worshipful Master to attend to these meetings . I infinitely regret that my occupation has taken me away for a long period to the Continent on affairs which I was compelled to
attend to and I hope that none of the brethren will ascribe it to my neglect as it would give me the greatest satisfaction were I able to attend to every meeting regularly . I will now proceed to the object of my address . When last I had the pleasure of attending thc meeting , as near as possible 12 months ago , we were very much afflicted by the sad news of thc loss of our Past Master Kain , with whom dissappcared from our midst the last connecting link of the old and new
chain . On that occasion the Past Master Pringle , had the kindness to make the proposition to present each brother with an enlarged copy of a photo he possessedof the lamented Past Master Kain , and that also one copy should be suspended on the wall behind the chair of the Worshipful Master , which proposition was then accepted . Taking in consideration that it is the fatal nature of all photographs to change and lose colour sometimes even after a short
interval , and certainly in the course of time , and having myself some idea in consequence of my occupation with a number of distinguished artists , I was bold enough to proposehaving the photo in question copied in oil painting , and to present it to the lodge for the purpose of being suspended by the side of the photo ; which proposition was then accepted as well . I have now the pleasure and honour to oresent the painting for the approbation of the Worshipful
Master and brethren , and it will be the highest satisfaction for me if 1 have succeeded in contributing to the presentation by a life-like portrait of the memory of our beloved and esteemed Past Master . Bro . George Newman , P . M ., proposed a vote ol thanks to Bro . Heck , and also that authority be given for hanging the portrait on the walls of the lodge . Bro . Miller , P . M ., Treas ., seconded the vote , but thought
that it should . be left to another meeting to arrange the hanging of the picture on the wall . The vote was carried unanimously , and the brethren expressed a general opinion that the likeness of Bro . Kain was perfect and the painting a superb work of art . Bro . G . Newman , P . M ., asked that the permission of the lodge might be given to hang the picture on thc walls of the William Preston Chapter , of which the late Bro .
Kain was the originator and one of the Principals , and he moved to that effect . Bro . VV . Worrell , P . M . and Sec , seconded the motion , which was carried , the provision being added that the picture should be exhibited in the William Preston Chapter so long as thc chapter met under the same roof as the lodge . The W . M . then offered to take the Stewardship for the lodge of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution at its next festival , a circular having been sent by the
Secretary of that Institution asking for a Steward . Bro . Newman , P . M ., moved that ten guineas be placed on the W . M . ' s list , and Bro . Smart , P . M ., seconded the motion , which was put and carried . The brethren then closed the lodge , and adjourned to banquet . The Past Masters present were Bros . George Newman , 'John Pringle , A . Braun , Charles Catmorc , and VV . F . Smart . The visitors were Bros . H . Bowman Spratt ,
P . M . 177 ; Walter Mitchell , P . M . 155 S ; Henry Garrod , P . M . 749 , & c ; E . Bithray , 15 ; Charles Hunt , P . M . 194 ; G . J . E . Marsh , S . D . 15 SG ; VV . C . Worley , R . J . Brand , 25 ; Robert T . Pierce , 250 ; VV . H . Kempster , P . M . S 90 ; Charles Bates , 907 ; J . L . Apsey , 534 ; Henry Vompeil , J . W . 957 ; J . W . T . Chapman , W . M . elect 1922 ; R . J . Taylor , W . M . 1922 ; C Barnard , 1558 ; E . Chamberlain , S 7 ; Frederick Bevan , 170 G ; Walter Hopekirk , W . M .
19 S 6 ; and I-I . Massey , P . M . 619 , 1928 ( Freemason ) . After the banquet the usual toasts were proposed , and after the toasts of " The Oueen and the Craft , " "The M . W . G . M ., " and "Thc PTo G . M ., the Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " had been duly honoured , the I . P . M . prosposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and in doing so said that Bro . Collens had performed his duties in the lodge in a most masterly manner . He was an initiate of the lodge , had passed through all its
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offices , and had now arrived at the proud position of W . M . The brethren all knew Bro . Collens's good qualities , and therefore it was not necessary to say more about them , the brethren being perfectly able to appreciate them . The VV . M . in reply said the position he had bcen placed in that evening was one that was quite new to him , and it was one whicli required a great deal of care and attention on his part to—even in a slight degree—follow in the
footsteps of those who had preceded him . He could only say that he brought to the position every desire to do all that could he done by mortal man for the purpose of upholding the name and fame of the William Preston Lodge . He was an initiate in this lodge eight years ago ; when he was raised he hoped one day to attain the position of Master of thc lodge . He had done all he could to achieve his end , but he could only suppose that it was by the favour of the
brethren he had succeeded . His aspirations , and his endeavours to bring those aspirations to a successful issue , had at any rate been successful . He had attained to the position he had aspired to , and he hoped he should in the course of time satisfy the brethren that they had made no mistake , but that he had done all he could for the welfare of the lodge . He would now pass to another subject . He had to present to Bro . George
Newman a testimonial , for which the brethren had subscribed in acknowledgment of his services as Steward of the lodge . It had been proposed that he should have a jewel ; but Bro . Newman had expressed a desire that it should take a different form , and the brethren had acceded to his wish to give him a timepiece . He had now to request Bro . Newman to accept it as a slight token of the regard in which he was held by the brethren of the William Preston Lodge , for the
great services he had rendered the lodge as its Wine Steward . Bro . George Newman , P . M ., in acknowledging the toast and the testimonial , said that from his earliest years he had been associated with the VVilliam Preston Lodge , as his family had been associated with it , and he thought that by having a timepiece it would be a memento in the family of the esteem in which he was held by the lodge . He was
extremely grateful to the brethren for their kind and thoughtful recognition of what he had done for the lodge . He had desired to leave something behind him to remind his family of the lodge ' s esteem , and he hoped he should be spared to see this clock for many years , which would remind him of the many pleasant hours he had spent in the lodge . At any time and at all times he hoped to be ready to serve the lodge .
The Worshipful Master next proposed "The I . P . M ., " and said the brethren knew how able he was , and that it was only by the accident of his being Master of another lodge that he was not Master of the William Preston before . He had conducted the work of the VVilliam Preston Lodge during the last 12 months to the satisfaction of all the brethren , and they were satisfied that they took a right step in electing him . He ( the VV . M . ) only hoped during his year
to emulate Bro . Drake ' s efforts , and get through the work in the same efficient manner . He then presented Bro . Drake with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which had been unanimously votad by the lodge in recognition of his services , at the same time thanking him for the able way in which he had performed the installation ceremony that evening . Bro . Drake , I . P . AI ., briefl y thanked the brethren for their kindness and for the way in which they had supported
him during his year of office . The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Bros . H . Bowman Spratt , P . M . 177 , who said he knew the brethren had made no mistake in electing Bro . Collens as their Master , who was excelled by none in his working of the ritual . He was sure he would bring credit to the lodge . He was pleased to visit lodges , and thought it had a good effect . His own lodge , thc Domatic , was a numerous , and
some said a noisy , lodge , but it was an influential lodge , and always had visitors to the delight of the members . He was sure brethren of the William Preston Lodge hailed visitors with the same spirit . Bros . Dr . Kempster and Walter Hopekirk also responded . A special toast was proposed in honour of Bro . Heck , who had presented the lodge with thc portrait of Capt . G . T . Kain . The brethren , the VV . M . said , were only too
pleased to have this " counterfeit presentment of such an old Past Master , now deceased . They knew the admirable likeness it was , and they appreciated the kindness of Bro . Heck in presenting it . It was a most valuable present , and would always be esteemed by the brethren . Bro . Heck in responding said he was only too happy to have contributed a memorial to the late Past Master Kain . If the artist had succeeded in producing a life-like portrait
it would be the greatest satisfaction he could have . For himself , he might say he had spared no pains or trouble in rendering the frame a fitting border for the portrait . If he had succeeded to the satisfaction of thc brethren it was the greatest reward he could have . The toast of " The Past Masters and the Treasurer and Secretary " followed , and the W . M . in giving it complimented those brethren on their exertions on behalf of the
lodge , and attributed to them the setting anything right if it went wrong . Replies were made by the Treasurer and Secretary , and the toast of " The Officers " was next proposed . To this the Senior and Junior Wardens and some of the other officers responded , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . Several brethren contributed some excellent songs and recitations during the evening .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — At the November meeting of this lodge , held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , on the 13 th ult ., one brother was raised , two brethren were passed , and five gentlemen initiated , and amongst the latter was the son of the W . M ., Bro . Gulliford , also the son of the Secretary of the Lodge of Instruction , Bro . G . Reynolds . Bro . E . Jacobs , P . M ., presided in the unavoidable absence of the VV . M .
CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE ( No . I 5 C 3 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Masonic Rooms of the Cafe Royal , " Regent-street , when the brethren of the lodge assembled in force to see Bro . T . W . Eastgate installed
into the chair of K . S ., while in addition a goodly number of visitors came to witness the ceremony , to offer their congratulations to the new Master , and to enjoy the hospitality of their Westminster brethren . The lodge was opened by the VV . M ., Bro . J . A . Hammond , and after the reading and confirmation of the minutes , the report of the Audit Com-
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mittee was read and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The ballot was then taken for Mr . E . Hicatt , Mr . Christo Jonnadis , and Mr . G . Lefort , and being declared in favour of their admission , these gentlemen were thereupon initiated , and Bro . H . J . Smith was afterwards raised to thc Sublime Degree of M . M . Tbe lodge having becn resumed to the Second Degree Bro . T . W . Eastgate , the VV . M . elect , was presented , and after giving in his adhesion to the ancient
charges , and taking the customary obligation , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , in whose presence he took the further obligation as Master of the lodge , and was then formally installed into the chair of K . S . Bro . Hammond , the outgoing Master , performed the impressive ceremony with the neatness and precision with which he performs all his work . Havinginvcsted Bro . Hammond with the collar of I . P . M ., Bro . Eastgate declared the Board of Installed
Masters closed , whereupon the other brethren were readmitted , and the new W . M . proclaimed and saluted in the Three Degrees . The W . M . then invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Jones , S . W . ; Lee , l . W . ; Hammond , Treas . ; Shand , Sec ; W . C . Smith , S . D . ; Hill , j . D . ; Cox , I . G . ; E . H . Hoare , Org . ; Durant , D . of C ; Brander , VV . S . ; and Potter , Tyler . Bro . Hammond brought the ceremony to a close by reciting
the usual addresses to the VV . M ., the Wardens , and the general body of members of the lodge . Letters were read from Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , regretting his inability to attend the meeting , and from Bro . Terry , asking for a Steward for the next festival of the Benevolent Institution . The lodge was then closed in due form . Among the visitors present were Bros . C . F . Matier , P . G . S . W . Greece ; Enos Andrews , Prov . G . Org . Cheshire ;
T . Smith , 16 5 6 ; J . Hooper , 1515 ; Mehger , 1 S 55 ; R . Penstone , S 4 ; W . S . Cutler , VV . M . 715 ; Fitzgerald , W . M . 1364 ; J . H . Scott , 17 G 5 ; S . Dicketts , 193 ; W . Land , P . M . 742 ; De Leliva , 142 G ; E . Faring , P . M . 1 S 0 ; Stedman , VV . M . 1765 ; G . F . Smith , 1 S 39 ; Novokowsky , P . M . 534 ; Rev . Bonavia Hunt , P . M . 1765 ; H . M ,
Levy , P . M . iSS ; and E . C . Massey ( Freemason ) . After the banquet which followed the lodge meeting the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to with the warmth and good feeling which always characterise meetings of this description , and in the intervals various vocal and instrumental performances were contributed by Bros . Howard , Hammond , Hoare , Andrew , Polt , and Stedman .
After the toasts of "The Oueen and the Craft" and "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . tlie Prince of Wales , " had been proposed without comment , The Worshipful Master proposed "The Health of the Grand Officers , " merely remarking that the manner in which the work of Freemasonry was directed and carried on by the Grand Officers was such as to deserve the confidence of the whole Craft .
Bro . Hammond , I . P . M ., said that the next toast was "The Health of the VV . M ., " and it was the privilege of the I . P . M . to propose it . He was quite sure they would not quarrel with the toast , more especially as Bro . Eastgate was initiated in that lodge , and having gone through the various offices under the observation of the brethren , they were as able as himself to judge of Bro . Eastgate's competency to take the chair . He asked them to drink the
health of their new Worshipful Master . Bro . Eastgate in responding said that he rose with great diffidence to respond to that toast , because he felt that words could not express the gratitude he felt to the brethren for having placed him in the chair of that lodge ; but he hoped that he should be able to show them by deeds if not by words that he was worthy of their confidence . The next toast he had to propose was " The Health of
the Installing Master , Bro . Hammond , the I . P . M . " Bro . Hammond had had a long and arduous task to perform that evening . He had conferred the First Degree upon the initiates , he had performed the ceremony of raising Bro . Smith , which was a long piece of work at any time , and in addition to that he had done the installation ceremony in a way that would do credit to any one . Remembering Bro . Hammond ' s past year of office , he looked back with
gratitude and admiration at the manner in which Bro , Hammond had done his work . He claimed ofthe brethren a hearty toast for Bro . Hammond , but before resuming his seat he had a pleasant duty to perform . It gave him exceeding gratification to pin upon the I . P . M . 's breast the jewel with which he now invested him . The toast was received with applause and heartily responded to , and Bro . Hammond in returning thanks said
that he was much impressed , and felt deeply the very kind manner in which his health had been proposed , and the hearty cordiality with which the brethren had responded to it . It was very pleasant upon going out of office to find that his efforts had been appreciated . He thanked them for the honour they did him by voting him that jewel at the last meeting , and he would like to take that opportunity of assuring them that he should not only look at it as a
recognition of servicss given to the lodge to the best of his ability , but also as an acknowledgement of favours to come in the performance of future duties which the lodge might select him to fulfil . He would take this as the most fitting time to thank them for the consideration and assistance that had been afforded to him during his year of office , and he congratulated the W . M . he would have practically the same officers to carry out the duties of the lodge under
his superintendence . The Worshipful Master said that he had now to propose the most important toast of the evening . It was necessary for the success of every lodge that they should have fresh blood . _ The City of Westminster Lodge was never behindhand in that respect . He would ask the brethren to drink to " The Initiates " in the heartiest manner . . They had taken the first step in Freemasonry that day , but
before forming an opinion of the Craft they must wait until they were Master Masons , when they would understand more perfectly what Freemasonry was . Tbe Initiates having briefly responded , the Worshipful Master proposed " The Health of the Visitors , " coupling with it thc names of Bros . Cutler , Stedman , and Fitzgerald . Bro . Cutler said he rose to return thanks with mingled
feelings of pleasure and regret—pleasure at seeing an old friend installed Master of the lodge , and regret that this was the first occasion on which he had becn to the City of Westminster Lodge to enjoy their splendid hospitality . Bros . Fitzgerald , Earwig , Bonavia Hunt , Andrews , and Matier also acknowledged the compliment . The toast of " The Past Masters" was briefly proposed by the Worshipful Master and was responded to by Bros . Hammond and Shand .
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Craft fttasonrg . UNION WATERLOO LODGE ( No . 13 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge took place on thc 14 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich . The W . M ., Bro . R . A . Smith , was supported by Bros . G . Masters , S . VV . ; W . Akers , J . VV . ; T . Hutton , P . M ., Treas . ; frl . Brown , P . M ., Sec . ; A . Cleal , S . D . ; J . G . Melbourne , J . D . ; VV . Tailby , l . G . ; H . Grice / . D . of C ; and J . BellW . S . The ballot was taken for Mr . G . Smith ,
, and proving unanimous he was initiated . The W . M . did this his only work splendidly . Among the other brethren present were Bros . T . Hosgood , I . P . M . j H . S . Syer , P . M . ; G . B . Davis , P . M . ; R . Hodgkinson , P . M . ; J . H . Roberts , W . M . 700 ; G . Beaver , P . M . 700 ; II . Mason , P . M . 913 ; J . A . Elder , P . M . 147 G ; R . Hanson , P . M . S 29 ; and others . After the lodge was closed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and a truly Masonic evening was spent in harmony .
WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE ( No . 766 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., at Cannon-street Hotel . Bro . Wm . Drake , W . M ., presided , and passed Bro . C . T . Hitchens to the Second Degree . He afterwards installed Bro . VVilliam James Collens , S . VV . and VV . M . elect , as Master of the lodge for the year ensuing . The brethren appointed to office were Bros . VVilliam Drake , I . P . M . ; A . Lc Grand
S . VV . ; J . H . Brookes , J . W . ; W . J . Miller , P . M . / Treas . ; W . Worrell , P . M ., Sec ; A ' . ' C . Rees , P . M ., S . D . ; J . Turtle Lee , J . D . ; C . Pay , I . G . ; E . Kidman , P . M ., Stwd . ; W . Johnson , Asst . Stwd . ; Heath , D . C . ; G . F . Edwards , Asst . D . C . ; and Reinhardt , Tyler . Bro . VV . J . Miller , P . M . and Treas ., delivered the addresses . Bro . F . Henry Heck afterwards presented to the lodge a handsomepaintingof the late Bro . Past Master Kain , in
a beautiful frame , and in doing so said : Worshipful Master and Brethren : 1 beg to address a few words to the brethren . For the first place 1 beg to offer my sincerest apology for my . prolonged absence from the meetings and my apparent disobedience to the command of our Worshipful Master to attend to these meetings . I infinitely regret that my occupation has taken me away for a long period to the Continent on affairs which I was compelled to
attend to and I hope that none of the brethren will ascribe it to my neglect as it would give me the greatest satisfaction were I able to attend to every meeting regularly . I will now proceed to the object of my address . When last I had the pleasure of attending thc meeting , as near as possible 12 months ago , we were very much afflicted by the sad news of thc loss of our Past Master Kain , with whom dissappcared from our midst the last connecting link of the old and new
chain . On that occasion the Past Master Pringle , had the kindness to make the proposition to present each brother with an enlarged copy of a photo he possessedof the lamented Past Master Kain , and that also one copy should be suspended on the wall behind the chair of the Worshipful Master , which proposition was then accepted . Taking in consideration that it is the fatal nature of all photographs to change and lose colour sometimes even after a short
interval , and certainly in the course of time , and having myself some idea in consequence of my occupation with a number of distinguished artists , I was bold enough to proposehaving the photo in question copied in oil painting , and to present it to the lodge for the purpose of being suspended by the side of the photo ; which proposition was then accepted as well . I have now the pleasure and honour to oresent the painting for the approbation of the Worshipful
Master and brethren , and it will be the highest satisfaction for me if 1 have succeeded in contributing to the presentation by a life-like portrait of the memory of our beloved and esteemed Past Master . Bro . George Newman , P . M ., proposed a vote ol thanks to Bro . Heck , and also that authority be given for hanging the portrait on the walls of the lodge . Bro . Miller , P . M ., Treas ., seconded the vote , but thought
that it should . be left to another meeting to arrange the hanging of the picture on the wall . The vote was carried unanimously , and the brethren expressed a general opinion that the likeness of Bro . Kain was perfect and the painting a superb work of art . Bro . G . Newman , P . M ., asked that the permission of the lodge might be given to hang the picture on thc walls of the William Preston Chapter , of which the late Bro .
Kain was the originator and one of the Principals , and he moved to that effect . Bro . VV . Worrell , P . M . and Sec , seconded the motion , which was carried , the provision being added that the picture should be exhibited in the William Preston Chapter so long as thc chapter met under the same roof as the lodge . The W . M . then offered to take the Stewardship for the lodge of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution at its next festival , a circular having been sent by the
Secretary of that Institution asking for a Steward . Bro . Newman , P . M ., moved that ten guineas be placed on the W . M . ' s list , and Bro . Smart , P . M ., seconded the motion , which was put and carried . The brethren then closed the lodge , and adjourned to banquet . The Past Masters present were Bros . George Newman , 'John Pringle , A . Braun , Charles Catmorc , and VV . F . Smart . The visitors were Bros . H . Bowman Spratt ,
P . M . 177 ; Walter Mitchell , P . M . 155 S ; Henry Garrod , P . M . 749 , & c ; E . Bithray , 15 ; Charles Hunt , P . M . 194 ; G . J . E . Marsh , S . D . 15 SG ; VV . C . Worley , R . J . Brand , 25 ; Robert T . Pierce , 250 ; VV . H . Kempster , P . M . S 90 ; Charles Bates , 907 ; J . L . Apsey , 534 ; Henry Vompeil , J . W . 957 ; J . W . T . Chapman , W . M . elect 1922 ; R . J . Taylor , W . M . 1922 ; C Barnard , 1558 ; E . Chamberlain , S 7 ; Frederick Bevan , 170 G ; Walter Hopekirk , W . M .
19 S 6 ; and I-I . Massey , P . M . 619 , 1928 ( Freemason ) . After the banquet the usual toasts were proposed , and after the toasts of " The Oueen and the Craft , " "The M . W . G . M ., " and "Thc PTo G . M ., the Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " had been duly honoured , the I . P . M . prosposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and in doing so said that Bro . Collens had performed his duties in the lodge in a most masterly manner . He was an initiate of the lodge , had passed through all its
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offices , and had now arrived at the proud position of W . M . The brethren all knew Bro . Collens's good qualities , and therefore it was not necessary to say more about them , the brethren being perfectly able to appreciate them . The VV . M . in reply said the position he had bcen placed in that evening was one that was quite new to him , and it was one whicli required a great deal of care and attention on his part to—even in a slight degree—follow in the
footsteps of those who had preceded him . He could only say that he brought to the position every desire to do all that could he done by mortal man for the purpose of upholding the name and fame of the William Preston Lodge . He was an initiate in this lodge eight years ago ; when he was raised he hoped one day to attain the position of Master of thc lodge . He had done all he could to achieve his end , but he could only suppose that it was by the favour of the
brethren he had succeeded . His aspirations , and his endeavours to bring those aspirations to a successful issue , had at any rate been successful . He had attained to the position he had aspired to , and he hoped he should in the course of time satisfy the brethren that they had made no mistake , but that he had done all he could for the welfare of the lodge . He would now pass to another subject . He had to present to Bro . George
Newman a testimonial , for which the brethren had subscribed in acknowledgment of his services as Steward of the lodge . It had been proposed that he should have a jewel ; but Bro . Newman had expressed a desire that it should take a different form , and the brethren had acceded to his wish to give him a timepiece . He had now to request Bro . Newman to accept it as a slight token of the regard in which he was held by the brethren of the William Preston Lodge , for the
great services he had rendered the lodge as its Wine Steward . Bro . George Newman , P . M ., in acknowledging the toast and the testimonial , said that from his earliest years he had been associated with the VVilliam Preston Lodge , as his family had been associated with it , and he thought that by having a timepiece it would be a memento in the family of the esteem in which he was held by the lodge . He was
extremely grateful to the brethren for their kind and thoughtful recognition of what he had done for the lodge . He had desired to leave something behind him to remind his family of the lodge ' s esteem , and he hoped he should be spared to see this clock for many years , which would remind him of the many pleasant hours he had spent in the lodge . At any time and at all times he hoped to be ready to serve the lodge .
The Worshipful Master next proposed "The I . P . M ., " and said the brethren knew how able he was , and that it was only by the accident of his being Master of another lodge that he was not Master of the William Preston before . He had conducted the work of the VVilliam Preston Lodge during the last 12 months to the satisfaction of all the brethren , and they were satisfied that they took a right step in electing him . He ( the VV . M . ) only hoped during his year
to emulate Bro . Drake ' s efforts , and get through the work in the same efficient manner . He then presented Bro . Drake with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which had been unanimously votad by the lodge in recognition of his services , at the same time thanking him for the able way in which he had performed the installation ceremony that evening . Bro . Drake , I . P . AI ., briefl y thanked the brethren for their kindness and for the way in which they had supported
him during his year of office . The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Bros . H . Bowman Spratt , P . M . 177 , who said he knew the brethren had made no mistake in electing Bro . Collens as their Master , who was excelled by none in his working of the ritual . He was sure he would bring credit to the lodge . He was pleased to visit lodges , and thought it had a good effect . His own lodge , thc Domatic , was a numerous , and
some said a noisy , lodge , but it was an influential lodge , and always had visitors to the delight of the members . He was sure brethren of the William Preston Lodge hailed visitors with the same spirit . Bros . Dr . Kempster and Walter Hopekirk also responded . A special toast was proposed in honour of Bro . Heck , who had presented the lodge with thc portrait of Capt . G . T . Kain . The brethren , the VV . M . said , were only too
pleased to have this " counterfeit presentment of such an old Past Master , now deceased . They knew the admirable likeness it was , and they appreciated the kindness of Bro . Heck in presenting it . It was a most valuable present , and would always be esteemed by the brethren . Bro . Heck in responding said he was only too happy to have contributed a memorial to the late Past Master Kain . If the artist had succeeded in producing a life-like portrait
it would be the greatest satisfaction he could have . For himself , he might say he had spared no pains or trouble in rendering the frame a fitting border for the portrait . If he had succeeded to the satisfaction of thc brethren it was the greatest reward he could have . The toast of " The Past Masters and the Treasurer and Secretary " followed , and the W . M . in giving it complimented those brethren on their exertions on behalf of the
lodge , and attributed to them the setting anything right if it went wrong . Replies were made by the Treasurer and Secretary , and the toast of " The Officers " was next proposed . To this the Senior and Junior Wardens and some of the other officers responded , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . Several brethren contributed some excellent songs and recitations during the evening .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — At the November meeting of this lodge , held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , on the 13 th ult ., one brother was raised , two brethren were passed , and five gentlemen initiated , and amongst the latter was the son of the W . M ., Bro . Gulliford , also the son of the Secretary of the Lodge of Instruction , Bro . G . Reynolds . Bro . E . Jacobs , P . M ., presided in the unavoidable absence of the VV . M .
CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE ( No . I 5 C 3 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Masonic Rooms of the Cafe Royal , " Regent-street , when the brethren of the lodge assembled in force to see Bro . T . W . Eastgate installed
into the chair of K . S ., while in addition a goodly number of visitors came to witness the ceremony , to offer their congratulations to the new Master , and to enjoy the hospitality of their Westminster brethren . The lodge was opened by the VV . M ., Bro . J . A . Hammond , and after the reading and confirmation of the minutes , the report of the Audit Com-
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mittee was read and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The ballot was then taken for Mr . E . Hicatt , Mr . Christo Jonnadis , and Mr . G . Lefort , and being declared in favour of their admission , these gentlemen were thereupon initiated , and Bro . H . J . Smith was afterwards raised to thc Sublime Degree of M . M . Tbe lodge having becn resumed to the Second Degree Bro . T . W . Eastgate , the VV . M . elect , was presented , and after giving in his adhesion to the ancient
charges , and taking the customary obligation , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , in whose presence he took the further obligation as Master of the lodge , and was then formally installed into the chair of K . S . Bro . Hammond , the outgoing Master , performed the impressive ceremony with the neatness and precision with which he performs all his work . Havinginvcsted Bro . Hammond with the collar of I . P . M ., Bro . Eastgate declared the Board of Installed
Masters closed , whereupon the other brethren were readmitted , and the new W . M . proclaimed and saluted in the Three Degrees . The W . M . then invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Jones , S . W . ; Lee , l . W . ; Hammond , Treas . ; Shand , Sec ; W . C . Smith , S . D . ; Hill , j . D . ; Cox , I . G . ; E . H . Hoare , Org . ; Durant , D . of C ; Brander , VV . S . ; and Potter , Tyler . Bro . Hammond brought the ceremony to a close by reciting
the usual addresses to the VV . M ., the Wardens , and the general body of members of the lodge . Letters were read from Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , regretting his inability to attend the meeting , and from Bro . Terry , asking for a Steward for the next festival of the Benevolent Institution . The lodge was then closed in due form . Among the visitors present were Bros . C . F . Matier , P . G . S . W . Greece ; Enos Andrews , Prov . G . Org . Cheshire ;
T . Smith , 16 5 6 ; J . Hooper , 1515 ; Mehger , 1 S 55 ; R . Penstone , S 4 ; W . S . Cutler , VV . M . 715 ; Fitzgerald , W . M . 1364 ; J . H . Scott , 17 G 5 ; S . Dicketts , 193 ; W . Land , P . M . 742 ; De Leliva , 142 G ; E . Faring , P . M . 1 S 0 ; Stedman , VV . M . 1765 ; G . F . Smith , 1 S 39 ; Novokowsky , P . M . 534 ; Rev . Bonavia Hunt , P . M . 1765 ; H . M ,
Levy , P . M . iSS ; and E . C . Massey ( Freemason ) . After the banquet which followed the lodge meeting the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to with the warmth and good feeling which always characterise meetings of this description , and in the intervals various vocal and instrumental performances were contributed by Bros . Howard , Hammond , Hoare , Andrew , Polt , and Stedman .
After the toasts of "The Oueen and the Craft" and "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . tlie Prince of Wales , " had been proposed without comment , The Worshipful Master proposed "The Health of the Grand Officers , " merely remarking that the manner in which the work of Freemasonry was directed and carried on by the Grand Officers was such as to deserve the confidence of the whole Craft .
Bro . Hammond , I . P . M ., said that the next toast was "The Health of the VV . M ., " and it was the privilege of the I . P . M . to propose it . He was quite sure they would not quarrel with the toast , more especially as Bro . Eastgate was initiated in that lodge , and having gone through the various offices under the observation of the brethren , they were as able as himself to judge of Bro . Eastgate's competency to take the chair . He asked them to drink the
health of their new Worshipful Master . Bro . Eastgate in responding said that he rose with great diffidence to respond to that toast , because he felt that words could not express the gratitude he felt to the brethren for having placed him in the chair of that lodge ; but he hoped that he should be able to show them by deeds if not by words that he was worthy of their confidence . The next toast he had to propose was " The Health of
the Installing Master , Bro . Hammond , the I . P . M . " Bro . Hammond had had a long and arduous task to perform that evening . He had conferred the First Degree upon the initiates , he had performed the ceremony of raising Bro . Smith , which was a long piece of work at any time , and in addition to that he had done the installation ceremony in a way that would do credit to any one . Remembering Bro . Hammond ' s past year of office , he looked back with
gratitude and admiration at the manner in which Bro , Hammond had done his work . He claimed ofthe brethren a hearty toast for Bro . Hammond , but before resuming his seat he had a pleasant duty to perform . It gave him exceeding gratification to pin upon the I . P . M . 's breast the jewel with which he now invested him . The toast was received with applause and heartily responded to , and Bro . Hammond in returning thanks said
that he was much impressed , and felt deeply the very kind manner in which his health had been proposed , and the hearty cordiality with which the brethren had responded to it . It was very pleasant upon going out of office to find that his efforts had been appreciated . He thanked them for the honour they did him by voting him that jewel at the last meeting , and he would like to take that opportunity of assuring them that he should not only look at it as a
recognition of servicss given to the lodge to the best of his ability , but also as an acknowledgement of favours to come in the performance of future duties which the lodge might select him to fulfil . He would take this as the most fitting time to thank them for the consideration and assistance that had been afforded to him during his year of office , and he congratulated the W . M . he would have practically the same officers to carry out the duties of the lodge under
his superintendence . The Worshipful Master said that he had now to propose the most important toast of the evening . It was necessary for the success of every lodge that they should have fresh blood . _ The City of Westminster Lodge was never behindhand in that respect . He would ask the brethren to drink to " The Initiates " in the heartiest manner . . They had taken the first step in Freemasonry that day , but
before forming an opinion of the Craft they must wait until they were Master Masons , when they would understand more perfectly what Freemasonry was . Tbe Initiates having briefly responded , the Worshipful Master proposed " The Health of the Visitors , " coupling with it thc names of Bros . Cutler , Stedman , and Fitzgerald . Bro . Cutler said he rose to return thanks with mingled
feelings of pleasure and regret—pleasure at seeing an old friend installed Master of the lodge , and regret that this was the first occasion on which he had becn to the City of Westminster Lodge to enjoy their splendid hospitality . Bros . Fitzgerald , Earwig , Bonavia Hunt , Andrews , and Matier also acknowledged the compliment . The toast of " The Past Masters" was briefly proposed by the Worshipful Master and was responded to by Bros . Hammond and Shand .