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The next toast was that of " The Treasurer and Secretary , " who , the Worshipful Master said , were two of the most important officers in the lodge . It was necessary that they should have for their officers brethren in whom they had perfect confidence . Bro . Hammond , their Treasurer , had the interest of the lodge at ^ heart ; he had filled the office of Master with satisfaction to the lodge , and he
would perform any other office equally well . Bro . Shand was Treasurer before he undertook the much more arduous duties of Secretary . The VV . M . said he should have to depend upon the Secretary in many matters and should frequently be guided by his advice . Bros . Hammond and Shand again responded , after which "The Health of the Officers of the Lodge" was proposed by the VV . M . and briefly acknowledged , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a very successful meeting to a close .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — A capital meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on the 32 nd ult ., at Freemasons' Hall , W . C . Bro . H . J . Lardner , VV . M ., was and numerously supported by Bros . G . H . Stephens , S . W . ( Freemason ); J . G . Howes , J . VV . ; W . Malthouse , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Mallett , P . M ., Sec . ; R . B . Greenwood , S . D . ; J . King , J . D . ; R . F . Brickdall , l . G . ;
N . Mackay , VV . Stwd . ; Egbert Roberts , Org . ; J . F . Rumball , D . C ; S . Renaut , C . Stwd . ; H . j . Clisby , Asst . Stwd . ; T . M . C . Butt , I . P . M . ; J . Howes , P . M . ; W . Pennefather , P . M . ; C J . Smith , VV . Worrell , A . Silver , A . Sutton , M . C . Brasher , H . Taylor , G . Higgins , f . Mao ' s , S . H . C . Rumball , B . C Clisby , H . Linnett , A . VV . Price , J . Gaudin , VV . Smith , Tvler . Among the numerous
visitors we noticed Bros . J . A . Bridges , SgS ; L . Lardner , W . Stwd . 1 745 ; E . Gilbert , P . M . 1326 , P . G . S . ; VV . T . Davis , S . D . 8 7 ; H . J . Alexander , P . M . 1425 ; E . Oppenheim , 130 G ; J . Mason , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Middx . ; E . Lott , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . Surrey ; and others . The auditor's report was brought up as printed and
unanimously adopted , and Bros . Maris and Taylor were passed to the degree of F . C . in the W . M . 's usual able style . Messrs . -Arthur VV . Price and Frederick Haddon Linnett having been well vouched for as candidates for the privileges of Freemasonry , a ballot was taken with a favourable result , and these gentlemen were duly admitted into the mysteries of the Order in a most impressive manner .
All business being harmoniously ended the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where a capital banquet was disposed of , giving entire satisfaction . After the banquet Bro . Lardner introduced the usual toasts , all of which were well received . The proceedings were capitably enlivened with songs , Bro . Edwin Lott , P . M ., Past Prov . G . Org . Surrey , kindly accompanying ( in the absence of
Bro . Egbert Roberts , who had gone to sing at a concert ) , in his usual able and obliging manner . Bro . Bridges , a visitor , varied the proceedings with a most able and powerful rendering of the Poet Laureate ' s " Revenge , " a poem founded upon a stirring incident in one of England ' s great sea battles . This was very much enjoyed , and the entire evening passed most pleasantly till the Tyler ' s toast gave the signal for dispersion .
SELWYN LODGE ( No . 1901 ) . —This prosperous lodge held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 15 th ult ., at the East Dulwich Hotel , East Dulwich . There were present Bro . A . J . Bellis , VV . M . ; Burnett , S . W . ; Powles , J . W . ; E . Eagle , Treas . ; VV . H . Hook , P . M ., Sec-Anderson , S . D . ; Bullimore , J . D . ; L . Eagle , I . G . ; Wimble , Stwd . ; and Bowler , Tyler ; and the following
brethren , Gauntleft , Phillips , Andrews , A . Campbell , Collins , Wills , Layland , Tarrant , Sweeting , H . S . Campbell , Deane , Bridgland , J . S . Gurney , J . A . Gurney , F . Dadd , Palmer , Searby , Beck , Stevenson , and others . Visitors : Bros . Taffs , VV . M . 1 S 6 ; Johnson , S . W . 1320 ; Bridger , 72 ; Shorter , 213 ; Wallis , 901 ; and Dale , 540 . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of
the last meeting having . been read and confirmed , Bros . Palmer and Searby were raised to the Third Degree , Bros . Beck and Stevenson passed to the ¦ Second . Degree , and Messrs . Hansen and Christiansen having been previously balloted for were initiated into the mysteries of the Order , the whole of the ceremonies being very impressively performed . The lodge was then closed in due form and the brethren
adjourned to the banquet room and partook of an excellent repast prepared by Bro . Gurney . After the usual loyal toasts had been duly honoured "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed in a felicitous speech by Bro . Hook , P . M ., who , in the course of his remarks , said that it afforded him great satisfaction to see how well the lodge was flourishing under the care of Bro .
Bellis , the present VV . M . The Worshipful Master in responding said that he always thought it one of the most difficult duties of the W . M . to reply to remarks made about himself , but hc trusted that so far he had carried out the duties of Master to the satisfaction of the lodge , and that he considered was the aim every Master should have in view , and
hoped that the lodge would continue to be prosperous . " The Health of the Past Masters" was then proposed , and the Worshipful Master said that Bro . Hook , the first Master of the lodge , had always taken a deep interest in its working , and as Secretary of the lodge at the present time showed that he still continued to have its prosperity at heart , and be ( the VV . M . ) hoped that Bro . Hook would long be
spared to be among them . Bro . Hook having replied , "The Health ot the Initiates" was proposed by the Worshipful Master , who said that it had been a source of great gratification to him , inasmuch that he had had the
pleasure of proposing the health of an initiate at every meeting at which he had presided , and he was quite sure the brethren would join him in welcoming ; the two initiates of the evening , viz ., Bros . Hansen and Christiansen . Thc Initiates having returned thanks in a very able manner ,
" The Health of the Visitors" was proposed and responded to by Bros . Taffs , VV . M- iSS , and Johnson , S . W . 1320 , who expressed the pleasure it had afforded them to be present and more especially eulogised the excellent working of the lodge .
. " The Health of the Officers of the Lodge " was then given , the W . M . stating what great assistance he had received from them one and all , and having been replied jo , the Treasurer informed the brethren of the good financial position in which the lodge stood .
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The Tyer's toast then brought a very pleasant evening to a close . Bros . Hook , Dadd , L . Eagle , Wallis and Dale sang some excellent songs during the evening .
SAINT MARY ABBOTT'S LODGE ( No . ¦ 974 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., at ' the Town Hall , Kensington . Present : Bros . Capt . A . Nicols , W . M . ; Capt . C . Compton , S . W . ; the Rev . W . Francis , J . W . ; the Rev . C . Darby Reade , Chap . ; James Green , Treas . ; Geo . Capper Harding , Sec ; Alfred Williams , S . D . ; Reuben C Green , J . D . ' ; Francis Compton , D . of C ; H . Rockingham Gill , I . G . ;
E . L . Cleaver , Steward ; T . Friend , Tyler ; D . Shorter Skinner , P . M . ; Alfred J . Pritchard , P . M . ; VVilliam Weaver , VV . M . 123 S ; Capt . H . S . Andrews , Wm . Beavis , Irwin E . B . Cox , H . Oliver Smith , M . Whitley Williams , J . H . Townsend-Green , John Peacock , Rich . C . Halse , and the following visitors : Bros , the Rev . Ambrose W . Hall , P . G . Chap . ; F . T . C . Keeble , W . M . 1426 ; A . McDougall , P . M . 3 ; Sydney Pitt , 1537 ; Henry Bohn , 255 ; and E .
VV . Owles , 227 . The lodge was opened by the W . M . and the minutes were read _ and confirmed . A ballot was then taken for three candidates for initiation and for a joining member from Lodge 13 S 3 , which proved unanimous in each case . The agenda paper showed a long array of work , viz ., three initiations , two passings , and one raising , besides the election of Master and Treasurer for the ensuinn- year .
It was , however , satisfactorily performed within twoand-half hours , which speaks well for the smartness of the executive of . this lodge . Bro . Irwin E . B . Cox was raised by the VV . M ., who afterwards vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Dr . Skinner , P . P . G . D . C . Dorset . Bros . J . H . Townsend-Green and J . Peacock , after proving their proficiency in the First Degree were admitted and passed by Bro . Skinner in a very pleasing mannerand so
, proving that thc reputation he brought with him from Lyme Regis was deservedly earned . The W . M . having resumed the chair proceeded to initiate Messrs . C B . R . Hunter , C . W . Stephens , and C E . Baker into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry , whicli ceremony he performed in his usual perfect and impressive style . The next business before the lodge was the election of VV . M . and Treasurer , which proved unanimons in favour of Capt . Charles F .
Compton , as Master , and James Green , P . P . G . D . Middx ., as Treasurer . A date and place having been appointed for holding the Audit meeting , the business of the evening was concluded by Bro . Francis Compton proposing that a Past Master's jewel be prepared and presented to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Capt . A . Nicols , in recognition of his zeal and successful management of Saint Mary Abbott's Lodge ever since its formation .
Bro . Geo . C . Harding in seconding this motion said that he did so with very great pleasure , and he wished the brethren to know that in addition to his work in the lodge , which was admirable , Bro . Capt . Nicols had done much of the outside work also ; as tor instance , when hc ( Uro . Harding ) becameSe _ retary he found a complete set of books started in the W . M . ' s own writing . In many similar ways the VV . M . had lightened his duties . The proposition
was carried with acclamation . Bro . Capt . Nicols very briefly replied , and having closed the lodge the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which as usual was held at Bailey's Hotel . Upon the removal of the cloth the time honoured loyal and Alasonic toasts were given in succession by the W . M . In proposing " The Grand Ofiicers , Present and Past " he paid a graceful tribute of respect to his kind hearted friend
the Rev . Ambrose VV . Hall , P . G . Chap ., whose name he coupled with the toast . V . W . Bro . Ambrose Hall in reply said : In responding to this important toast I feel as I always do a certain want of eloquence adequately to do justice to the great Masonic names it embraces . Thc oilicers of Grand Lodge have one and all the interest of our great cause at heart , and it gives me peculiar gratification to offer on their behalf thanks for
your good wishes , for had any others been present to-day they would like myself , have been greatly interested in thc working of the Saint Mary Abbott's Lodge , as well as the way in which our beautiful ceremonies were rendered . I congratulate you , my brethren , most heartily upon this ; and you , W . Master , do I most especially congratulate for the zeal and energy you throw into all you do in Masonry . I also thank you for the intellectual treat you have given us
by the way in which you conferred the several degrees this evening . I am sure those who were present to hear you can but look forward to the next day of meeting , when there will devolve upon you the high ana exalted service of installing your successor in thc chair of K . S . This , your past work must assure us will be performed with that impressiveness which the beauty of the ceremony deserves and whicli your own Masonic lore can so well infuse into it .
Brethren , for the Grand Officers of England and on their behalf I cordially thank you . The W . M . in replying to the toast of his health assured the brethren of his earnest zeal and love of Freemasonry wliich had stood the trial of only a year less than a quarter of a century , and he hoped that as long as life and health lasted he should be on or near the spot to render his best services to Saint Mary Abbott's Lodge , and to the Master in the chair .
" The Visitors" were represented by Bro . Keeble , W . M . of the Great City lodge , No . 1426 . Hc expressed his gratification in attending Saint Mary Abbotts Lodge not only on account of the admirable working they had witnessed , for that they expected , but for the genial hospitality which the W . M . and brethren had shown them . The remaining toasts , "The Initiates , " "The Officers , " having been proposed and responded to , the Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant evening to a conclusion .
WIGAN . —Harmony Chapter ( No . 178 ) . —The usual convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , King-street , on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., when , owing to the unavoidable absence of Comp . G . L . Camp , bell , M . E . Z ., the first chair was taken by Comp . C . B , Holmes , P . Z ., and supported by Comps . | . Phillips , as
H . ; H . D . Croft , J . ; J . D . Murray , S . E . ; VV . M . Wylde , S . N . ; J . M . Ashurst , P . S . ; J . Browne , A . S . ; John Preston , George Airey , Alex . Weir , James Holmes , Win . Dean , A . Ainsworth , James Nixon , J . Hodkinson , Thos . Milner , James Wilson , A . H . Crossley , Win . Worsley , and Thos . Hunter , Org . The visitors present were Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , P . G . J . E . Lanes . ; R . Martin , jun ., P . Z . i 35 < 5 ; and A . VV . Hesketh , Z . 135 G .
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After the minutes of the last regular meeting had been read and confirmed , the ceremony of the exaltation of the following brethren was proceeded with : Bros . Thos . E . Skidmore , P . M ., Prov . IG . Swd . Br ., and Leonard Waller Marsh , both of No . 42 S , the work being done in a manner which reflected great credit on the M . E . Z . and his officers . Ihe admirable way in which the visiting Comps . J . H . Sillitoe and A . VV . Hesketh discharged the duties of the
second and third chairs seemed to make a very great impression on the exaltees , who listened along with * the companions in the chapter to the different lectures whicli were given with marked correctness . Comp . C B . Holmes then moved " That the sum of ten guineas be given from thc funds of this chapter to the West Lancashire Educational
Institution for the purpose of endowing the chairs of the Second and Third Principals in perpetuity . " This was seconded by Comp . J . Phillips , and heartily supported by the companions . " Hearty good wishes" having been tendered by the visiting companions , the chapter was closed in due form .-
In order to accommodate several companions the banquet was served in a substantial manner at 5 p . m . previous to opening the chapter . After closing an adjournment was made to the ante room , where the usual Royal Arch , loyal , and Masonic toasts were given and responded to in that manner peculiar to the Wigan Masons . The duties of President being ably discharged by the highly-esteemed E . Comp . H . D . Croft . In replying to "The Health of the Visitors , " Comp .
Martin improved the opportunity by thanking the companions for the donation given to the West Lancashire Institution , and placed the claims of that Institution prominently before the companions in an able appeal , for without doubt Comp . Martin has the interest of the widow and orphan thoroughly at heart , and our prayer is may the Most High aid and bless him in his work . Comps . Sillitoe and Hesketh also tendered thanks for their hearty reception . A most enjoyable evening was spent by all present .
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —At the last ordinary meeting of this lodge , held at the Middleton Hotel , the members were honoured with the presence of the VV . Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Fred . A . Philbrick , Q . C , P . G . D . The chair of K . S . was occupied by the VV . M ., Bro . W . D . Merritt , Prov . A . G . D . C , and the following ofiicers , brethren , and visitors also attended : Bros . XV . G . Brighten , P . M . 72 , Prov . G . Org .,
S . VV . ; F . Dorrell Grayson , W . M . 1 G 0 , ) . W . ; F . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Treas . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., P . Z ., Prov . G . D . C , Sec ; Rev . H . J . Hatch , ' P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; G . R . Dawson , S . D . ; J . F . Harrington , P . M . 1 G 0 , P . P . G . P ., J . D . ; C . Floyd , I . P . M . 1 S 17 , l . G . ; J . C . Johnstone , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., M . C ; E . E . Phillips , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . D ., Org . ; A . VV . Martin , I . G . ; I * . F . Barrett , P . P . G . R ., I . P . M . ; G . F . lones . P . M .. P . P . G . W .:
J . R . Heinmann , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; J . VV . Harris , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; G . Berry , P . M . ; VV . Greyson , J . Girling , S . Penny , G . L . Wood , G . J . Glasscock , P . M . 1 S 17 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Taylor , jun ., S . W . 1 S 17 ; E . F . Wood , C F . VVorsnam , L . Warren , jun ., H . Luken , J , A . Withers , J . R . Brightwell , VV . J . Chignell , W . H . Lockey , and W . Lloyd Wise . Visitors : Bros . Rev . F . B . Shepherd , P . M . and P . Z . 27 G , P . P . G . W . ; Rev . T . VV . Herbert ,
P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . ; Colonel the Hon . O . G . Lambatt , I . P . M . 14 G 0 ; T . VV . Eastgate , S . VV . 15 G 3 ; H . Harper , P . M . and Sec . 160 , Prov . G . S . B . ; VV . M . Peasey . 1 G 1 hC J L n ; . ""^ i ^ d , J . VV . 933 ; S . Smith , S . D . 1734 ; and H . Plulcox , 1343 . Lodge having been opened and the minutes of the last lodge having been confirmed , the D . P . G . M . was received according to ancient custom with the salutations of the
brethren . 1 he ceremony of raising Bro . Wm . Lloyd Wise to thc Sublime Degree of a Master Mason was then impressively performed by the VV . M ., and Mr . Henry Hales and Mr . Thomas Ambrose Robert Whistler having been balloted for and unanimously approved , the VV . M . proceeded to initiate them into the mysteries of the Craft , the charge being delivered by Bro . F . Dorrell Grayson , J . VV ., and the musical portions of the ceremony admirably
sustained by Bros . E . E . Phillips , J . R . Hammann , and C F . Woosman . The Worshipful Master then rose and said it was his pleasant duty to propose a vote of thanks to Bro . Philbrick for his kindness in attending the lodge—a kindness which he said all the brethren highly appreciated . Bro . F . Wood seconded the proposition , which was declared carried , amidst applause , and
The D . P . G . M . in responding said he did not intend inflicting a long speech upon them , but tlieir kindness in passing the resolution certainly demanded a most grateful acknowledgment from him . His only regret was that he was unable to be present when their VV . M . was placed in the chair , the duties of which he so worthily discharged . He again thanked them very much for their reception and assured them it was always a pleasure to find himself
amongst the brethren of the Priory Lodge . Bro . E . E . Phillips having proposed a candidate for initiation said that as that was the first lodge that had been held since the death of their late esteemed Bvo . Pissey , P . M ., —who was not only the father ot thc lodge at Rayleigh , but also acted as the first Installing Master of that lodge—he thought it would only be showing him proper
respect if they requested the Secretary to address a letter of condolence to his widow , expressing the individual and collective regret the brethren felt at losing him . Bro . Lucking seconded the proposition . The Worshipful Master also added his personal testimony to the interest Bro . Pissey exhibited in everything connected with the Craft .
Lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where , under the presidency of the VV . M ., an excellent repast was admirably served . The usual loyal and preliminary toasts havin" -been proposed and duly acknowledged , the Worshipful Master proposed the toast of the evening—that of " The Deputy Provincial Grand Master , " __ c—which was enthusiastically drunk .
I he Deputy Provincial Grand Master in responding said : Someone once said somewhere that " suffering is the badge of all our tribe , " and I really begin to think , for one moment speaking personally , that modesty is the hindrance and stumbling block that stands in the way of all my profession . ( Laughter and cries of " Oh , oh . " ) Our good friend , the Worshipful Master , probably has been to the Fisheries Exhibition . Last week it fell to my lot to
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The next toast was that of " The Treasurer and Secretary , " who , the Worshipful Master said , were two of the most important officers in the lodge . It was necessary that they should have for their officers brethren in whom they had perfect confidence . Bro . Hammond , their Treasurer , had the interest of the lodge at ^ heart ; he had filled the office of Master with satisfaction to the lodge , and he
would perform any other office equally well . Bro . Shand was Treasurer before he undertook the much more arduous duties of Secretary . The VV . M . said he should have to depend upon the Secretary in many matters and should frequently be guided by his advice . Bros . Hammond and Shand again responded , after which "The Health of the Officers of the Lodge" was proposed by the VV . M . and briefly acknowledged , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a very successful meeting to a close .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — A capital meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on the 32 nd ult ., at Freemasons' Hall , W . C . Bro . H . J . Lardner , VV . M ., was and numerously supported by Bros . G . H . Stephens , S . W . ( Freemason ); J . G . Howes , J . VV . ; W . Malthouse , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Mallett , P . M ., Sec . ; R . B . Greenwood , S . D . ; J . King , J . D . ; R . F . Brickdall , l . G . ;
N . Mackay , VV . Stwd . ; Egbert Roberts , Org . ; J . F . Rumball , D . C ; S . Renaut , C . Stwd . ; H . j . Clisby , Asst . Stwd . ; T . M . C . Butt , I . P . M . ; J . Howes , P . M . ; W . Pennefather , P . M . ; C J . Smith , VV . Worrell , A . Silver , A . Sutton , M . C . Brasher , H . Taylor , G . Higgins , f . Mao ' s , S . H . C . Rumball , B . C Clisby , H . Linnett , A . VV . Price , J . Gaudin , VV . Smith , Tvler . Among the numerous
visitors we noticed Bros . J . A . Bridges , SgS ; L . Lardner , W . Stwd . 1 745 ; E . Gilbert , P . M . 1326 , P . G . S . ; VV . T . Davis , S . D . 8 7 ; H . J . Alexander , P . M . 1425 ; E . Oppenheim , 130 G ; J . Mason , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Middx . ; E . Lott , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . Surrey ; and others . The auditor's report was brought up as printed and
unanimously adopted , and Bros . Maris and Taylor were passed to the degree of F . C . in the W . M . 's usual able style . Messrs . -Arthur VV . Price and Frederick Haddon Linnett having been well vouched for as candidates for the privileges of Freemasonry , a ballot was taken with a favourable result , and these gentlemen were duly admitted into the mysteries of the Order in a most impressive manner .
All business being harmoniously ended the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where a capital banquet was disposed of , giving entire satisfaction . After the banquet Bro . Lardner introduced the usual toasts , all of which were well received . The proceedings were capitably enlivened with songs , Bro . Edwin Lott , P . M ., Past Prov . G . Org . Surrey , kindly accompanying ( in the absence of
Bro . Egbert Roberts , who had gone to sing at a concert ) , in his usual able and obliging manner . Bro . Bridges , a visitor , varied the proceedings with a most able and powerful rendering of the Poet Laureate ' s " Revenge , " a poem founded upon a stirring incident in one of England ' s great sea battles . This was very much enjoyed , and the entire evening passed most pleasantly till the Tyler ' s toast gave the signal for dispersion .
SELWYN LODGE ( No . 1901 ) . —This prosperous lodge held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 15 th ult ., at the East Dulwich Hotel , East Dulwich . There were present Bro . A . J . Bellis , VV . M . ; Burnett , S . W . ; Powles , J . W . ; E . Eagle , Treas . ; VV . H . Hook , P . M ., Sec-Anderson , S . D . ; Bullimore , J . D . ; L . Eagle , I . G . ; Wimble , Stwd . ; and Bowler , Tyler ; and the following
brethren , Gauntleft , Phillips , Andrews , A . Campbell , Collins , Wills , Layland , Tarrant , Sweeting , H . S . Campbell , Deane , Bridgland , J . S . Gurney , J . A . Gurney , F . Dadd , Palmer , Searby , Beck , Stevenson , and others . Visitors : Bros . Taffs , VV . M . 1 S 6 ; Johnson , S . W . 1320 ; Bridger , 72 ; Shorter , 213 ; Wallis , 901 ; and Dale , 540 . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of
the last meeting having . been read and confirmed , Bros . Palmer and Searby were raised to the Third Degree , Bros . Beck and Stevenson passed to the ¦ Second . Degree , and Messrs . Hansen and Christiansen having been previously balloted for were initiated into the mysteries of the Order , the whole of the ceremonies being very impressively performed . The lodge was then closed in due form and the brethren
adjourned to the banquet room and partook of an excellent repast prepared by Bro . Gurney . After the usual loyal toasts had been duly honoured "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed in a felicitous speech by Bro . Hook , P . M ., who , in the course of his remarks , said that it afforded him great satisfaction to see how well the lodge was flourishing under the care of Bro .
Bellis , the present VV . M . The Worshipful Master in responding said that he always thought it one of the most difficult duties of the W . M . to reply to remarks made about himself , but hc trusted that so far he had carried out the duties of Master to the satisfaction of the lodge , and that he considered was the aim every Master should have in view , and
hoped that the lodge would continue to be prosperous . " The Health of the Past Masters" was then proposed , and the Worshipful Master said that Bro . Hook , the first Master of the lodge , had always taken a deep interest in its working , and as Secretary of the lodge at the present time showed that he still continued to have its prosperity at heart , and be ( the VV . M . ) hoped that Bro . Hook would long be
spared to be among them . Bro . Hook having replied , "The Health ot the Initiates" was proposed by the Worshipful Master , who said that it had been a source of great gratification to him , inasmuch that he had had the
pleasure of proposing the health of an initiate at every meeting at which he had presided , and he was quite sure the brethren would join him in welcoming ; the two initiates of the evening , viz ., Bros . Hansen and Christiansen . Thc Initiates having returned thanks in a very able manner ,
" The Health of the Visitors" was proposed and responded to by Bros . Taffs , VV . M- iSS , and Johnson , S . W . 1320 , who expressed the pleasure it had afforded them to be present and more especially eulogised the excellent working of the lodge .
. " The Health of the Officers of the Lodge " was then given , the W . M . stating what great assistance he had received from them one and all , and having been replied jo , the Treasurer informed the brethren of the good financial position in which the lodge stood .
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The Tyer's toast then brought a very pleasant evening to a close . Bros . Hook , Dadd , L . Eagle , Wallis and Dale sang some excellent songs during the evening .
SAINT MARY ABBOTT'S LODGE ( No . ¦ 974 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., at ' the Town Hall , Kensington . Present : Bros . Capt . A . Nicols , W . M . ; Capt . C . Compton , S . W . ; the Rev . W . Francis , J . W . ; the Rev . C . Darby Reade , Chap . ; James Green , Treas . ; Geo . Capper Harding , Sec ; Alfred Williams , S . D . ; Reuben C Green , J . D . ' ; Francis Compton , D . of C ; H . Rockingham Gill , I . G . ;
E . L . Cleaver , Steward ; T . Friend , Tyler ; D . Shorter Skinner , P . M . ; Alfred J . Pritchard , P . M . ; VVilliam Weaver , VV . M . 123 S ; Capt . H . S . Andrews , Wm . Beavis , Irwin E . B . Cox , H . Oliver Smith , M . Whitley Williams , J . H . Townsend-Green , John Peacock , Rich . C . Halse , and the following visitors : Bros , the Rev . Ambrose W . Hall , P . G . Chap . ; F . T . C . Keeble , W . M . 1426 ; A . McDougall , P . M . 3 ; Sydney Pitt , 1537 ; Henry Bohn , 255 ; and E .
VV . Owles , 227 . The lodge was opened by the W . M . and the minutes were read _ and confirmed . A ballot was then taken for three candidates for initiation and for a joining member from Lodge 13 S 3 , which proved unanimous in each case . The agenda paper showed a long array of work , viz ., three initiations , two passings , and one raising , besides the election of Master and Treasurer for the ensuinn- year .
It was , however , satisfactorily performed within twoand-half hours , which speaks well for the smartness of the executive of . this lodge . Bro . Irwin E . B . Cox was raised by the VV . M ., who afterwards vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Dr . Skinner , P . P . G . D . C . Dorset . Bros . J . H . Townsend-Green and J . Peacock , after proving their proficiency in the First Degree were admitted and passed by Bro . Skinner in a very pleasing mannerand so
, proving that thc reputation he brought with him from Lyme Regis was deservedly earned . The W . M . having resumed the chair proceeded to initiate Messrs . C B . R . Hunter , C . W . Stephens , and C E . Baker into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry , whicli ceremony he performed in his usual perfect and impressive style . The next business before the lodge was the election of VV . M . and Treasurer , which proved unanimons in favour of Capt . Charles F .
Compton , as Master , and James Green , P . P . G . D . Middx ., as Treasurer . A date and place having been appointed for holding the Audit meeting , the business of the evening was concluded by Bro . Francis Compton proposing that a Past Master's jewel be prepared and presented to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Capt . A . Nicols , in recognition of his zeal and successful management of Saint Mary Abbott's Lodge ever since its formation .
Bro . Geo . C . Harding in seconding this motion said that he did so with very great pleasure , and he wished the brethren to know that in addition to his work in the lodge , which was admirable , Bro . Capt . Nicols had done much of the outside work also ; as tor instance , when hc ( Uro . Harding ) becameSe _ retary he found a complete set of books started in the W . M . ' s own writing . In many similar ways the VV . M . had lightened his duties . The proposition
was carried with acclamation . Bro . Capt . Nicols very briefly replied , and having closed the lodge the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which as usual was held at Bailey's Hotel . Upon the removal of the cloth the time honoured loyal and Alasonic toasts were given in succession by the W . M . In proposing " The Grand Ofiicers , Present and Past " he paid a graceful tribute of respect to his kind hearted friend
the Rev . Ambrose VV . Hall , P . G . Chap ., whose name he coupled with the toast . V . W . Bro . Ambrose Hall in reply said : In responding to this important toast I feel as I always do a certain want of eloquence adequately to do justice to the great Masonic names it embraces . Thc oilicers of Grand Lodge have one and all the interest of our great cause at heart , and it gives me peculiar gratification to offer on their behalf thanks for
your good wishes , for had any others been present to-day they would like myself , have been greatly interested in thc working of the Saint Mary Abbott's Lodge , as well as the way in which our beautiful ceremonies were rendered . I congratulate you , my brethren , most heartily upon this ; and you , W . Master , do I most especially congratulate for the zeal and energy you throw into all you do in Masonry . I also thank you for the intellectual treat you have given us
by the way in which you conferred the several degrees this evening . I am sure those who were present to hear you can but look forward to the next day of meeting , when there will devolve upon you the high ana exalted service of installing your successor in thc chair of K . S . This , your past work must assure us will be performed with that impressiveness which the beauty of the ceremony deserves and whicli your own Masonic lore can so well infuse into it .
Brethren , for the Grand Officers of England and on their behalf I cordially thank you . The W . M . in replying to the toast of his health assured the brethren of his earnest zeal and love of Freemasonry wliich had stood the trial of only a year less than a quarter of a century , and he hoped that as long as life and health lasted he should be on or near the spot to render his best services to Saint Mary Abbott's Lodge , and to the Master in the chair .
" The Visitors" were represented by Bro . Keeble , W . M . of the Great City lodge , No . 1426 . Hc expressed his gratification in attending Saint Mary Abbotts Lodge not only on account of the admirable working they had witnessed , for that they expected , but for the genial hospitality which the W . M . and brethren had shown them . The remaining toasts , "The Initiates , " "The Officers , " having been proposed and responded to , the Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant evening to a conclusion .
WIGAN . —Harmony Chapter ( No . 178 ) . —The usual convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , King-street , on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., when , owing to the unavoidable absence of Comp . G . L . Camp , bell , M . E . Z ., the first chair was taken by Comp . C . B , Holmes , P . Z ., and supported by Comps . | . Phillips , as
H . ; H . D . Croft , J . ; J . D . Murray , S . E . ; VV . M . Wylde , S . N . ; J . M . Ashurst , P . S . ; J . Browne , A . S . ; John Preston , George Airey , Alex . Weir , James Holmes , Win . Dean , A . Ainsworth , James Nixon , J . Hodkinson , Thos . Milner , James Wilson , A . H . Crossley , Win . Worsley , and Thos . Hunter , Org . The visitors present were Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , P . G . J . E . Lanes . ; R . Martin , jun ., P . Z . i 35 < 5 ; and A . VV . Hesketh , Z . 135 G .
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After the minutes of the last regular meeting had been read and confirmed , the ceremony of the exaltation of the following brethren was proceeded with : Bros . Thos . E . Skidmore , P . M ., Prov . IG . Swd . Br ., and Leonard Waller Marsh , both of No . 42 S , the work being done in a manner which reflected great credit on the M . E . Z . and his officers . Ihe admirable way in which the visiting Comps . J . H . Sillitoe and A . VV . Hesketh discharged the duties of the
second and third chairs seemed to make a very great impression on the exaltees , who listened along with * the companions in the chapter to the different lectures whicli were given with marked correctness . Comp . C B . Holmes then moved " That the sum of ten guineas be given from thc funds of this chapter to the West Lancashire Educational
Institution for the purpose of endowing the chairs of the Second and Third Principals in perpetuity . " This was seconded by Comp . J . Phillips , and heartily supported by the companions . " Hearty good wishes" having been tendered by the visiting companions , the chapter was closed in due form .-
In order to accommodate several companions the banquet was served in a substantial manner at 5 p . m . previous to opening the chapter . After closing an adjournment was made to the ante room , where the usual Royal Arch , loyal , and Masonic toasts were given and responded to in that manner peculiar to the Wigan Masons . The duties of President being ably discharged by the highly-esteemed E . Comp . H . D . Croft . In replying to "The Health of the Visitors , " Comp .
Martin improved the opportunity by thanking the companions for the donation given to the West Lancashire Institution , and placed the claims of that Institution prominently before the companions in an able appeal , for without doubt Comp . Martin has the interest of the widow and orphan thoroughly at heart , and our prayer is may the Most High aid and bless him in his work . Comps . Sillitoe and Hesketh also tendered thanks for their hearty reception . A most enjoyable evening was spent by all present .
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —At the last ordinary meeting of this lodge , held at the Middleton Hotel , the members were honoured with the presence of the VV . Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Fred . A . Philbrick , Q . C , P . G . D . The chair of K . S . was occupied by the VV . M ., Bro . W . D . Merritt , Prov . A . G . D . C , and the following ofiicers , brethren , and visitors also attended : Bros . XV . G . Brighten , P . M . 72 , Prov . G . Org .,
S . VV . ; F . Dorrell Grayson , W . M . 1 G 0 , ) . W . ; F . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Treas . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., P . Z ., Prov . G . D . C , Sec ; Rev . H . J . Hatch , ' P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; G . R . Dawson , S . D . ; J . F . Harrington , P . M . 1 G 0 , P . P . G . P ., J . D . ; C . Floyd , I . P . M . 1 S 17 , l . G . ; J . C . Johnstone , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., M . C ; E . E . Phillips , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . D ., Org . ; A . VV . Martin , I . G . ; I * . F . Barrett , P . P . G . R ., I . P . M . ; G . F . lones . P . M .. P . P . G . W .:
J . R . Heinmann , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; J . VV . Harris , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; G . Berry , P . M . ; VV . Greyson , J . Girling , S . Penny , G . L . Wood , G . J . Glasscock , P . M . 1 S 17 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Taylor , jun ., S . W . 1 S 17 ; E . F . Wood , C F . VVorsnam , L . Warren , jun ., H . Luken , J , A . Withers , J . R . Brightwell , VV . J . Chignell , W . H . Lockey , and W . Lloyd Wise . Visitors : Bros . Rev . F . B . Shepherd , P . M . and P . Z . 27 G , P . P . G . W . ; Rev . T . VV . Herbert ,
P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . ; Colonel the Hon . O . G . Lambatt , I . P . M . 14 G 0 ; T . VV . Eastgate , S . VV . 15 G 3 ; H . Harper , P . M . and Sec . 160 , Prov . G . S . B . ; VV . M . Peasey . 1 G 1 hC J L n ; . ""^ i ^ d , J . VV . 933 ; S . Smith , S . D . 1734 ; and H . Plulcox , 1343 . Lodge having been opened and the minutes of the last lodge having been confirmed , the D . P . G . M . was received according to ancient custom with the salutations of the
brethren . 1 he ceremony of raising Bro . Wm . Lloyd Wise to thc Sublime Degree of a Master Mason was then impressively performed by the VV . M ., and Mr . Henry Hales and Mr . Thomas Ambrose Robert Whistler having been balloted for and unanimously approved , the VV . M . proceeded to initiate them into the mysteries of the Craft , the charge being delivered by Bro . F . Dorrell Grayson , J . VV ., and the musical portions of the ceremony admirably
sustained by Bros . E . E . Phillips , J . R . Hammann , and C F . Woosman . The Worshipful Master then rose and said it was his pleasant duty to propose a vote of thanks to Bro . Philbrick for his kindness in attending the lodge—a kindness which he said all the brethren highly appreciated . Bro . F . Wood seconded the proposition , which was declared carried , amidst applause , and
The D . P . G . M . in responding said he did not intend inflicting a long speech upon them , but tlieir kindness in passing the resolution certainly demanded a most grateful acknowledgment from him . His only regret was that he was unable to be present when their VV . M . was placed in the chair , the duties of which he so worthily discharged . He again thanked them very much for their reception and assured them it was always a pleasure to find himself
amongst the brethren of the Priory Lodge . Bro . E . E . Phillips having proposed a candidate for initiation said that as that was the first lodge that had been held since the death of their late esteemed Bvo . Pissey , P . M ., —who was not only the father ot thc lodge at Rayleigh , but also acted as the first Installing Master of that lodge—he thought it would only be showing him proper
respect if they requested the Secretary to address a letter of condolence to his widow , expressing the individual and collective regret the brethren felt at losing him . Bro . Lucking seconded the proposition . The Worshipful Master also added his personal testimony to the interest Bro . Pissey exhibited in everything connected with the Craft .
Lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where , under the presidency of the VV . M ., an excellent repast was admirably served . The usual loyal and preliminary toasts havin" -been proposed and duly acknowledged , the Worshipful Master proposed the toast of the evening—that of " The Deputy Provincial Grand Master , " __ c—which was enthusiastically drunk .
I he Deputy Provincial Grand Master in responding said : Someone once said somewhere that " suffering is the badge of all our tribe , " and I really begin to think , for one moment speaking personally , that modesty is the hindrance and stumbling block that stands in the way of all my profession . ( Laughter and cries of " Oh , oh . " ) Our good friend , the Worshipful Master , probably has been to the Fisheries Exhibition . Last week it fell to my lot to