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Craft Jflasourij * LODGE OF EMULATION ( No . 21 ) . —On Monday , thc 21 st ult ., the installation meeting of this old lodge was held at the Albion Tavern , Aldcrsgatc-strcet , when Bro . Samuel Hill was installed W . M ., the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . T . F . Peacock , the outgoing Master , who has had a fairly prosperous year of office , having had work every night during his term , including one initiation at a lodccof cmern-encv . The ncwiv-installed
W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . F . Peacock , I . P . M . ; R . C . Grant , S . W . ; Major Campbell , J . W . ; T . Taylor , Treas . ; Arthur Hill , Sec . ; M . R . Sewell , S . D . ; N . C Browning , J . D . ; G . Singer , D . of C ; W . Wing , Stwd . ; and Speight , 'Tyler . Business being ended , the lodge closed , the brethren adjourning to banquet , at the conclusion of which the
W . M . gave the usual toasts in a manner which further evinced to the brethren that the reputation of thc lodge will be fully maintained during his year of office . Bro . the Rev . J . E . Cox , D . D ., P . G . C , replied for thc Grand Officers , and alluded to the increase of Masonry and the quality of members who are always ready to take office and work hard in Grand Lodge .
Bro . John Messent , P . G . Swd . Br ., made a very excellent speech in returning thanks for "The Visitors , " amongst whom were Bros . J . Noyes , P . G . S . ; Rev . | . Henry Smith , P . P . G . C ; J . C . Strong , P . G . S . ; Major T . Davies Sewell , P . G . S ., W . M . 1 S 27 ; S . J . Weston , P . M . 7 ; N . J . Fenner , P . M . iC , 2 ; II . J . Chapman , P . M . 91 ; and several others .
lhe fact of thc banquet being at thc Albion is sufficient guarantee of its being very well served . The music was under the direction of Hio . Winn , who was assisted by Bros . Kenninghain , Cozens ( who accompanied ) , and Lazarus , the latter brother adding quite a new feature to the entertainment by his charming clarionet solos , which highly delighted all present .
MOUNT MORIAH LODGE ( No 34 ) . —Thc installation meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons ' I lall , on Thursday , the 24 th ult . Present : Bro . W . O . Lyon , W . M . ; R . A . Meyer , S . W . ; F . K . Hales , J . W . ; Thos . Parkin , Treas . ; L . Artus , Sec ; W . II . Wilton , S . D . ; A . C . Thorpe , J . D . ; Robt . Perkins , P . M . ; Alfred Nixon , P . M . ; R . Waylett , P . M . ; Thos . M . Jenkins , P . M . ; Walter G . Gribbon , Walter II . Glazier , Walter
Woad , J . Durrant , E . J . Thorpe , D . R . Hughes , E . W . Postman , G . P . Trcdwcn , S . J . Attcnborough , IC . B . Ilolroyd , F . T . A . Dairies , II . A . Dubois , and D . E . Greenfield . 'The following were among thc visitors : Bros . F . Davison , P . M . 10 ; Colin Rac-Brown , 175 ; DcCartcrct , late 34 ; Edward Vigcrs , iCOt ); S . B . Wilson , 50 ; A . T . Lundy , 7 S . 1 : Chas . Abcrcromby , I 7 OG ;
Lieutenant Henry Wright , J . W . 1 S 27 ; P . L . Blackmore , 1 . 527 ; C . Morgan , 10 S ; T . E . Mundy , 1 C 70 ; G . Renford , 55 S ; Rev . II . \ V . Turner , 1347 ; T . W . Eyton , 47 S ; and J . Cox , 1 S 0 . After the ballot had been taken Mr . James Attcnborough and Mr . E . B . 'Trcdwcn were initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . Bro . Francis also became a
joining member , having previously been a member . Bros . Glazier and Durrant were then raised to thc Sublime Degree of M . M . 'The Audit Committees' report was read , and showed a handsome balance . The installation of Bro . Robert Alexander Meyer , S . W ., W . M . elect , was then proceeded with , after winch the W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . F . R . Hales , S . W . ; W . II . Wilton , J . W . ; A . C . Thorpe , S . D . ; Tribblc , I . D . ; White , I . G . ;
Thos . Parker , P . M ., Treas . ; L . Artu , P . M ., Sec . ; and J . Gilbert , P . G . T . Middx ., Tyler . An excellent banquet was provided at thc tavern adjoining in the Crown Room . After thc picliminary toasts ( loyal and Masonic ) had been done honour to , thc Immediate Past Master gave "The Worshipful Master " in a few words .
'I he Worshipful Master in reply said thc cordiality and heartiness of manner in which the toast had been received wouldcvcrbcgratcfully remembered byhim . On a night like that he looked back at the happy years he had spent in thc Mount Moriali Lodge since his initiation there . It was his hope when initiated that he would be placed in thc chair he now filled . 1 le would endeavour to watch over thc business
of the lodge , so that his year of office should be second to none of those gone before him in thc chair . An ode specially composed for the occasion , written by Bro . Rae Brown , one of the visitors , having been sung , the Worshipful Master gave "Thc Health of the I . P . M . and Past Masters of the Lodge , " and pinned a Past Master's jewel on the breast of thc late W . M .
Bros . Brenton and Parkin sang the duet of " Excelsior " to Balfc ' s setting , and were loudly applauded . The Immediate Past Master thanked the brethren in a few well-chosen words , and Bros . Nixon and Jenkins having briefly replied , The Treasurer , Bro . Parkin , said the finances of thc lodge were in a perfectly satisfactory condition , and thc lodge was supporting alt thc Charities , and that they were Vice-Patrons
of thc Charities he did not know how many times over . There were loud calls for Bro . Smith , P . M ., but this brother deemed discretion—the hour being late—thc better part of valour . Bro . Jenkins proposed "The Health of thc Initiates , " and in response Bro . Attenborougli said he had asked the Master why he had been placed at thc Master's right hand . He would look upon that day as one of the rcd-lctter days of his life .
Bro . 1 redwen said he felt he had become a member of an association which binds men of all creeds and of all nations together , and hoped it would be his aim to live up to those grand precepts held up to him . The Worshipful Master remarked in giving "The Visitors " that they had more than their usual number , which
showed thc esteem thc lodge was held in amongst the Craft , and he thought justly so . Bros . Davison , Wilson , Rae Brown , and Rev . II . W . Turner responded . Bro . Schuberth treated the brethren to a violinccllo solo , which WM encored and responded to .
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" The Officers of thc Lodge " and Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . We can only add that if Bro . Meyer pursues the course he did on his installation night the brethren will feel much gratification at having elected him to the chair which he so ably occupies . The speeches were all short and to the point , a circumstance thc more to be desired as a capital programme of music had been provided .
TRANQUILLITY LODGE ( No . 1 S 5 ) . —This exceedingly prosperous lodge , which , although almost too rapidly increasing its numbers , is yet careful to maintain the select quality of its members , met at thc Guildhall Tavern , Grcsham-strcet , on thc 21 st ult ., when there were about 70 brethren present . Bro . A . Staley , W . M ., presided , very ably assisted by the I . P . M ., Bro . T . W . C
Bush , as well as by the S . W ., Bro . S . Barnctt , and the rest of the officers , who in thislodgeare prompt in their attendance and apt in their work . The business of the evening necessitated thc working of the whole of the Craft ceremonies , as there were candidates for the Three Degrees . This somewhat difficult and certainly onerous task being completed by the W . M . in his quiet yet efficient manner , Bro .
W . D . Baylcy , P . M . and Treas ., in pursuance of a previous notice of motion , proposed that a sum of 10 guineas be voted from thc funds of thc lodge to present a testimonial to the W . M . upon his retirement from the chair . This was carried with acclamation . The election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler resulted as follows : Bro . S . Barnett , S . W ., as W . M . ; Bro . W . D . Baylcy , P . M ., Treasurer ;
and Bro . J . Potter , P . M ., Tyler . Thc Worshipful Master , addressing Bro . Phil Levy , late Secretary of the lodge , said that he felt much pleasure in presenting to him in thc name of the lodge a slight testimonial of their esteem and regard . For more than a quarter of a century Bro . Levy had performed the duties of his office with intelligence and assiduity , to thc most complete
satisfaction of thc brethren , and by his genial kindness and readiness to oblige had won for himself thc sincere regard and fraternal affection of all its members . Thc reason for thc step Bro . Levy had thought proper to take was , of course , best known to himself , and was accepted by thc lodge with thc profoundest regret . The W . M . then added that by an unanimous vote of the lodge Bro . Levy had been
elected honorary member , with the full powers and privileges of a subscribing member . The testimonial consisted of an address , elegantly illuminated , on vellum , suitably placed in a richly gilt frame , which was decorated with appropriate Masonic emblems . bro . Phil Levy in feeling and eloquent terms declared his appreciation of thc kindness which had prompted thc
brethren and so overwhelmed him , for which he could scarcely find words adequately to express his gratitude . Thc lodge then adjourned to refreshment , which was most creditabl y served b y Bro . Silver . After giving "The Health of thc Initiate , " the W . M . proposed thc toast of the evening , namely , "Thc W . M . elect , " whose popularity was plainly indicated by thc warmth and , as as the W . M . termed
it , boisterous manner in which it was received . Thc loyalty and assiduity , the W . M . continued , with which thc W . M . elect had performed his duties in thc various stages of his advancement towards his present position was a sufficient guarantee of his fitness to occupy thc Master's chair in this lodge , which he was sure would be filled to the satisfaction of thc brethren ; The W . M . in responding said he could assure the
members that his best energies and abilities would ever be exerted to further thc prosperity and uphold thc prestige of thc lodge . It would be his business and pleasure to promote thc comfort and happiness of thc brethren , who he had no doubt would forbear and make allowance for any shortcomings that might appear in the performance of his duties .
Bro . Bush next proposed the health of "The VV . M ., " whom he described as a worthy successor , by his fidelity and distinguished abilities , of thc many able brethren who had preceded him . 'The W . M . in reply thought Bro . Bush too partial in his laudations , and said that if his conduct in thc chair had given satisfaction thc brethren of thc lodge were not difficult to please .
'The Visitors , Past Masters , and Officers toasts were speedil y disposed of , and the 'Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . Bros . Ross , Bayley , Tipper , and Reeves contributed to the entertainment of thc evening by their vocal efforts , assisted by Ilro . J . D . Barnctt , who presided at the piano .
The visitors were Bros . 'Thomas , 753 , J . Staley , Musgrave , Riddle , 173 ; Lancaster , iCOS ; Isaacson , 18 S ; James Hartley , 142 G ; Julius Hartley , 142 G ; Oppcnhcim , 130 G ; Phillips , 471 ; Hcwlcts , 191 ; and the Past Masters of thc lodge were Bros . T . W . C . Hush , J . Croker , 1 . D . Barnett , John Ross , S . Moss , N . Moss , Harfcld , ' / .. Bloomficld , W . D . Baylcy , N . Gluckstein , and E . Gotthcil .
LODGE OF INDUSTRY ( No . 186 ) . —Thc annual installation ceremony took place at Freemasons ' Hall , on the 22 nd ult ., Bro . J . James Tapps , presiding , when in a most able manner the W . M . installed his successor , Bro . J . S . Horsey , S . W . The beautiful ritual was worked in a way we wish we oftencrsaw it done . The W . M . then installed his officers as follows : Bros . J . J .
Tapps , I . P . M . ; G . W . Hook , S . W . ; W . S . Page , J . W . ; Wm . Mann , P . M ., Treas . ; John Seex , P . M ., Sec . ; W . VV . Wcstley , S . D . ; J . B . Shcrring , J . D . ; F . i \ Hollands , I . G . ; R . Allison , P . M ., D . C ; N . Cornock and R . C . Powell , Stwds . Those present at thc lodge were Bros , J . George Horsey , S . VV . ; G . W . Hook , J . W . ; W . Mann , Treas . ; ( as . Seex , Sec . ; VV . S . Page , S . D . ; S . Karl , J . D . ; F .
1 . Holland , btwd . ; W . VV . Wcstley , I . G . ; R . Allison , P . M . ; T . E . Tulloch , P . M . ; George F . Spencer , C . VV . Spencer , C Rutland , G . M . Banks , F . J . Dunsford , N . Cornwell , B . Bryce , j . Cleaver , S . Crews , VV . Wightman , VV . Poore , P . M . ; C W . Roshmcr , P . M . ; D . J . Robinson , P . M . Visitors : Bros . E . Eagle , W . M . 190 ; M . H . Rickard , P . M . 954 ; James Edwards , 1 S 92 ; VV . Pile , VV . M . 1 S 92 ; J . Plowman , D . C 975 ; B . Perkins , J . W . 192 ;
W . Poupard , 9 ; J . Lackhn , VV . M . 1381 ; J . Maurice , 990 ; F . Kceble , VV . M . 142 G ; J . Morcton , I . P . M . 1310 ; J . D . Langton / l . P . M . 1 G 73 j M . Skelton , P . M . 105 G ; J . Langton , P . M . 1 G 73 ; E . Newby , 1949 ; j . T . McCraith , P . M . 1434 ; Chas . Greenwood , P . G . S . B ., 410 ; VV . VV . Morgan , W . M . elect 211 ; VV . VV . Thorpe , W . M . elect 17 G ; and C . VV . Peters , P . M . 507 . After the ordinary toasts had been disposed of , Bro . Greenwood , P . G . S . B ., rose to respond for the Grand Officers and said he had great pleasure in seeing an old
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friend of his installed in thc chair . lie u-iisurc the lodge had done quite right in putting him there , as he would do his best to carry out the duties of his high office . The Immediate Past Master then took thc gavel and told the brethren it was his privilege to propose the principal toast of the evening , that of " The VV . M . " They must all know he was not only a hard worker but one who had thc
interests of Freemasonry at heart . They could not but admire him as he had gone on step by step in that lodge , but he was also P . M . of two other lodges and P . D . C Surrey , showing the excellent workman he was . Seeing him in provincial clothing they might congratulate themselves on their choice . The Worshipful Master , who was received with much
cheering , said he felt very grateful for the remarks made about him , which had left a deep impression upon him . He was very proud to come into the chair . He had worked his way up from the door and had never been absent except through illness , and now felt great pride in being in the chair of his mother lodge . In responding for " The Visitors , " Bro . J . D . Langton ,
P . M . 1 G 73 , congratulated Bro . Horsey in becoming VV . M . of such an old and well-known lodge . He knew the brethren would feel he did credit to them . He had seen thc installation of the Lord Mayor the previous night in that hall ; but he had never seen the ceremonies more perfectly performed than in the Industry Lodge . 'The I . P . M . seemed to feel all he said .
Bro . Kceble , I . P . M . 1426 , also replied . "Thc Health of thc Initiate " was next drunk , the ceremony having been taken at a lodge of emergency . The Worshipful Master , in proposing the toast of " 'The I . P . M ., " observed they were all aware that Bro . Tapps had had a hard year of office . He was never absent from any meeting and he had done all the degrees . He entered thc
chair with fear , but they would all agree with him he had kept up the dignity as other Past Masters before him . He had much pleasure in presenting Bro . Tapps with a jewel , as a token of industry in lodge . Might he live long to enjoy wearing it . Bro . Tapps said he could not sufficiently-express his thanks for the cordial greeting they had shown him . 'This time last year , when they were pleased to install him as VV . M ., he was very deeply impressed , and felt they had
conferred on bun a great honour . Now he had discharged his duties , and it was very pleasant to feel his efforts had been appreciated . The other toasts were "Thc Past Masters , " "Treasurer and Secretary , " and "Officers of the Lodge . " Hardly any visitor or member left the table until thc close of the proceedings , testifying the esteem they held thc VV . M . in and the pleasant evening spent in his company . A more cordial host wc never wish to meet .
EMBLEMATIC LODGE ( No . 1321 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on thc 17 th ult ., at thc Horns Assembly Rooms , Kennington Park , when there were present Bro . VV . J . Forrest , W . M ., who presided , supported by thc following brethren : Bros . VV . Ii . Fcndick , S . VV ., VV . M . elect ; H . S . Hunter , J . W . ; G . Wilson , P . M . ( thc ncwly-clectcd ) Tteas . ; G . F . Swan , P . M ., Sec . ; G . F . Meads , S . D ., VV . Englcficld , J . D .
K . A . Kirkaldy , I . G . ; VV . R . Boycll , Stwd . ; II . Esling , D . C . ; P . T . Brearcy , P . M . ; F . T . Edgington , P . M . ; § . H . Barrow , F . A . Monks , G . C . May , J . II . S . Palmer , I . Ncwus , J . W . Edwards , S . Banncll , W . Salisbury , H . J . Parker , Ii . F . A . Busch , VV . Monks ; also thc following visitors : Bros . A . R . Rogers , VV . M . 1670 ; G . W . Dixon , P . M . 209 . P . P . G . D . C . Berks and Bucks ; G . H . Theillav .
P . M ., P . G . S . B . Middx . ; R . G . Cooper , P . M . 507 ; J . H . Coulson , P . M . 27 ; W . J . Large , P . M . ; J . C . Kcllaway , 057 ; H . II . Room , 1159 ; G . VV . Harrington , 15 G 3 ; A Mace , 45 ; C . Pouicclct , 957 . VV . T . Buxton , 1 S 31 ; J . J . Powell , 155 S ; and A . W y fde , 72 . The minutes were read and confirmed and the W . M ., Bro . Forrest , initiated Messrs . R . C . Millar and I . II .
Price into 1 'reemasonry . Bro . G . Willson , P . M ., then very ably installed Bro . VV . B . Fcndick , S . W ., VV . M . elect , into the chair of K . S . The report of the Audit Committee having been distributed amongst thc members , was ordered to be placed on the minutes . 'The newly-installed Master having appointed and invested his officers , then with a few appropriate remarks presented thc I . P . M . with a
Past Master's jewel voted by thc lodge , after which Bro . Fcndick , VV . M ., in addressing Bro . P . T . Brearcy , P . M ., the late Treasurer , stated that he now had very great pleasure in presenting him with a testimonial ( an address beautifully illuminated on vellum ) , unanimously voted by the lodge . From thc remarks made b y the brethren at thc last meeting he ( Bro . Brearcy ) could not be
insensible to the very gcnctal feeling of regret expressed by the members at losing him as their Treasurer , an office which he had held from thc formation of the lodge , and thc duties of which he had so efficiently and satisfactorily carried out . He ( the W . M . ) sincerely trusted that Bro . Brearcy would still remain with them for many , many years ; in fact the lodge would appear quite lost without the
familiar face of Bro . Brearcy . When the applause of the brethren had subsided , Bro . Brearcy rose to acknowled ge the testimonial , and said that he thanked the W . M . for his too flattering remarks , and the brethren for their very handsome testimonial . His labours had been labours of love , in all of which he had constantly been much assisted by the officers from time to time , especially the worthy Secretary . It was not without a pang he relinquished his
official duties , but a time must come when he would have to sever himself from the office . The testimonial he should always highly prize , and leave it as a heirloom to his children , as a record of one who had tried to do his duty . The lodge was then closed and the brethren afterwards sat down to a very excellent banquet , served by Bro . Buxton , the worthy host , in a very satisfactory style . Thus ended one of thc most successful and pleasant meetings the lodge has ever had .
IVY LODGE ( No . 1441 ) . —A regular meeting of this excellent and prosperous lodge was held on the 22 nd ult . at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , when there were present Bros . C . VV . Bowley , VV . M . ; Skegg , I . P . M ., Sec ; Reynolds , S . VV . ; Williams , J . W .:
Cooper , S . D . ; Taylor , | . D . ; Gill , I . G . ; Knight-Smith , Org . ; Hunt , D . C . ; Shaw , Stwd . ; Lee , Tyler ; Cantle , P . M . ; R . Foster , P . M . ; D . H . Ashford , Dr . James , Cadbury Jones , and others . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . R . J . Pawley , Treas . 1 S 27 , and Henton , 121 G . Lodge was opened by the W . M . in due form , and the
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Craft Jflasourij * LODGE OF EMULATION ( No . 21 ) . —On Monday , thc 21 st ult ., the installation meeting of this old lodge was held at the Albion Tavern , Aldcrsgatc-strcet , when Bro . Samuel Hill was installed W . M ., the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . T . F . Peacock , the outgoing Master , who has had a fairly prosperous year of office , having had work every night during his term , including one initiation at a lodccof cmern-encv . The ncwiv-installed
W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . F . Peacock , I . P . M . ; R . C . Grant , S . W . ; Major Campbell , J . W . ; T . Taylor , Treas . ; Arthur Hill , Sec . ; M . R . Sewell , S . D . ; N . C Browning , J . D . ; G . Singer , D . of C ; W . Wing , Stwd . ; and Speight , 'Tyler . Business being ended , the lodge closed , the brethren adjourning to banquet , at the conclusion of which the
W . M . gave the usual toasts in a manner which further evinced to the brethren that the reputation of thc lodge will be fully maintained during his year of office . Bro . the Rev . J . E . Cox , D . D ., P . G . C , replied for thc Grand Officers , and alluded to the increase of Masonry and the quality of members who are always ready to take office and work hard in Grand Lodge .
Bro . John Messent , P . G . Swd . Br ., made a very excellent speech in returning thanks for "The Visitors , " amongst whom were Bros . J . Noyes , P . G . S . ; Rev . | . Henry Smith , P . P . G . C ; J . C . Strong , P . G . S . ; Major T . Davies Sewell , P . G . S ., W . M . 1 S 27 ; S . J . Weston , P . M . 7 ; N . J . Fenner , P . M . iC , 2 ; II . J . Chapman , P . M . 91 ; and several others .
lhe fact of thc banquet being at thc Albion is sufficient guarantee of its being very well served . The music was under the direction of Hio . Winn , who was assisted by Bros . Kenninghain , Cozens ( who accompanied ) , and Lazarus , the latter brother adding quite a new feature to the entertainment by his charming clarionet solos , which highly delighted all present .
MOUNT MORIAH LODGE ( No 34 ) . —Thc installation meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons ' I lall , on Thursday , the 24 th ult . Present : Bro . W . O . Lyon , W . M . ; R . A . Meyer , S . W . ; F . K . Hales , J . W . ; Thos . Parkin , Treas . ; L . Artus , Sec ; W . II . Wilton , S . D . ; A . C . Thorpe , J . D . ; Robt . Perkins , P . M . ; Alfred Nixon , P . M . ; R . Waylett , P . M . ; Thos . M . Jenkins , P . M . ; Walter G . Gribbon , Walter II . Glazier , Walter
Woad , J . Durrant , E . J . Thorpe , D . R . Hughes , E . W . Postman , G . P . Trcdwcn , S . J . Attcnborough , IC . B . Ilolroyd , F . T . A . Dairies , II . A . Dubois , and D . E . Greenfield . 'The following were among thc visitors : Bros . F . Davison , P . M . 10 ; Colin Rac-Brown , 175 ; DcCartcrct , late 34 ; Edward Vigcrs , iCOt ); S . B . Wilson , 50 ; A . T . Lundy , 7 S . 1 : Chas . Abcrcromby , I 7 OG ;
Lieutenant Henry Wright , J . W . 1 S 27 ; P . L . Blackmore , 1 . 527 ; C . Morgan , 10 S ; T . E . Mundy , 1 C 70 ; G . Renford , 55 S ; Rev . II . \ V . Turner , 1347 ; T . W . Eyton , 47 S ; and J . Cox , 1 S 0 . After the ballot had been taken Mr . James Attcnborough and Mr . E . B . 'Trcdwcn were initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . Bro . Francis also became a
joining member , having previously been a member . Bros . Glazier and Durrant were then raised to thc Sublime Degree of M . M . 'The Audit Committees' report was read , and showed a handsome balance . The installation of Bro . Robert Alexander Meyer , S . W ., W . M . elect , was then proceeded with , after winch the W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . F . R . Hales , S . W . ; W . II . Wilton , J . W . ; A . C . Thorpe , S . D . ; Tribblc , I . D . ; White , I . G . ;
Thos . Parker , P . M ., Treas . ; L . Artu , P . M ., Sec . ; and J . Gilbert , P . G . T . Middx ., Tyler . An excellent banquet was provided at thc tavern adjoining in the Crown Room . After thc picliminary toasts ( loyal and Masonic ) had been done honour to , thc Immediate Past Master gave "The Worshipful Master " in a few words .
'I he Worshipful Master in reply said thc cordiality and heartiness of manner in which the toast had been received wouldcvcrbcgratcfully remembered byhim . On a night like that he looked back at the happy years he had spent in thc Mount Moriali Lodge since his initiation there . It was his hope when initiated that he would be placed in thc chair he now filled . 1 le would endeavour to watch over thc business
of the lodge , so that his year of office should be second to none of those gone before him in thc chair . An ode specially composed for the occasion , written by Bro . Rae Brown , one of the visitors , having been sung , the Worshipful Master gave "Thc Health of the I . P . M . and Past Masters of the Lodge , " and pinned a Past Master's jewel on the breast of thc late W . M .
Bros . Brenton and Parkin sang the duet of " Excelsior " to Balfc ' s setting , and were loudly applauded . The Immediate Past Master thanked the brethren in a few well-chosen words , and Bros . Nixon and Jenkins having briefly replied , The Treasurer , Bro . Parkin , said the finances of thc lodge were in a perfectly satisfactory condition , and thc lodge was supporting alt thc Charities , and that they were Vice-Patrons
of thc Charities he did not know how many times over . There were loud calls for Bro . Smith , P . M ., but this brother deemed discretion—the hour being late—thc better part of valour . Bro . Jenkins proposed "The Health of thc Initiates , " and in response Bro . Attenborougli said he had asked the Master why he had been placed at thc Master's right hand . He would look upon that day as one of the rcd-lctter days of his life .
Bro . 1 redwen said he felt he had become a member of an association which binds men of all creeds and of all nations together , and hoped it would be his aim to live up to those grand precepts held up to him . The Worshipful Master remarked in giving "The Visitors " that they had more than their usual number , which
showed thc esteem thc lodge was held in amongst the Craft , and he thought justly so . Bros . Davison , Wilson , Rae Brown , and Rev . II . W . Turner responded . Bro . Schuberth treated the brethren to a violinccllo solo , which WM encored and responded to .
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" The Officers of thc Lodge " and Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . We can only add that if Bro . Meyer pursues the course he did on his installation night the brethren will feel much gratification at having elected him to the chair which he so ably occupies . The speeches were all short and to the point , a circumstance thc more to be desired as a capital programme of music had been provided .
TRANQUILLITY LODGE ( No . 1 S 5 ) . —This exceedingly prosperous lodge , which , although almost too rapidly increasing its numbers , is yet careful to maintain the select quality of its members , met at thc Guildhall Tavern , Grcsham-strcet , on thc 21 st ult ., when there were about 70 brethren present . Bro . A . Staley , W . M ., presided , very ably assisted by the I . P . M ., Bro . T . W . C
Bush , as well as by the S . W ., Bro . S . Barnctt , and the rest of the officers , who in thislodgeare prompt in their attendance and apt in their work . The business of the evening necessitated thc working of the whole of the Craft ceremonies , as there were candidates for the Three Degrees . This somewhat difficult and certainly onerous task being completed by the W . M . in his quiet yet efficient manner , Bro .
W . D . Baylcy , P . M . and Treas ., in pursuance of a previous notice of motion , proposed that a sum of 10 guineas be voted from thc funds of thc lodge to present a testimonial to the W . M . upon his retirement from the chair . This was carried with acclamation . The election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler resulted as follows : Bro . S . Barnett , S . W ., as W . M . ; Bro . W . D . Baylcy , P . M ., Treasurer ;
and Bro . J . Potter , P . M ., Tyler . Thc Worshipful Master , addressing Bro . Phil Levy , late Secretary of the lodge , said that he felt much pleasure in presenting to him in thc name of the lodge a slight testimonial of their esteem and regard . For more than a quarter of a century Bro . Levy had performed the duties of his office with intelligence and assiduity , to thc most complete
satisfaction of thc brethren , and by his genial kindness and readiness to oblige had won for himself thc sincere regard and fraternal affection of all its members . Thc reason for thc step Bro . Levy had thought proper to take was , of course , best known to himself , and was accepted by thc lodge with thc profoundest regret . The W . M . then added that by an unanimous vote of the lodge Bro . Levy had been
elected honorary member , with the full powers and privileges of a subscribing member . The testimonial consisted of an address , elegantly illuminated , on vellum , suitably placed in a richly gilt frame , which was decorated with appropriate Masonic emblems . bro . Phil Levy in feeling and eloquent terms declared his appreciation of thc kindness which had prompted thc
brethren and so overwhelmed him , for which he could scarcely find words adequately to express his gratitude . Thc lodge then adjourned to refreshment , which was most creditabl y served b y Bro . Silver . After giving "The Health of thc Initiate , " the W . M . proposed thc toast of the evening , namely , "Thc W . M . elect , " whose popularity was plainly indicated by thc warmth and , as as the W . M . termed
it , boisterous manner in which it was received . Thc loyalty and assiduity , the W . M . continued , with which thc W . M . elect had performed his duties in thc various stages of his advancement towards his present position was a sufficient guarantee of his fitness to occupy thc Master's chair in this lodge , which he was sure would be filled to the satisfaction of thc brethren ; The W . M . in responding said he could assure the
members that his best energies and abilities would ever be exerted to further thc prosperity and uphold thc prestige of thc lodge . It would be his business and pleasure to promote thc comfort and happiness of thc brethren , who he had no doubt would forbear and make allowance for any shortcomings that might appear in the performance of his duties .
Bro . Bush next proposed the health of "The VV . M ., " whom he described as a worthy successor , by his fidelity and distinguished abilities , of thc many able brethren who had preceded him . 'The W . M . in reply thought Bro . Bush too partial in his laudations , and said that if his conduct in thc chair had given satisfaction thc brethren of thc lodge were not difficult to please .
'The Visitors , Past Masters , and Officers toasts were speedil y disposed of , and the 'Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . Bros . Ross , Bayley , Tipper , and Reeves contributed to the entertainment of thc evening by their vocal efforts , assisted by Ilro . J . D . Barnctt , who presided at the piano .
The visitors were Bros . 'Thomas , 753 , J . Staley , Musgrave , Riddle , 173 ; Lancaster , iCOS ; Isaacson , 18 S ; James Hartley , 142 G ; Julius Hartley , 142 G ; Oppcnhcim , 130 G ; Phillips , 471 ; Hcwlcts , 191 ; and the Past Masters of thc lodge were Bros . T . W . C . Hush , J . Croker , 1 . D . Barnett , John Ross , S . Moss , N . Moss , Harfcld , ' / .. Bloomficld , W . D . Baylcy , N . Gluckstein , and E . Gotthcil .
LODGE OF INDUSTRY ( No . 186 ) . —Thc annual installation ceremony took place at Freemasons ' Hall , on the 22 nd ult ., Bro . J . James Tapps , presiding , when in a most able manner the W . M . installed his successor , Bro . J . S . Horsey , S . W . The beautiful ritual was worked in a way we wish we oftencrsaw it done . The W . M . then installed his officers as follows : Bros . J . J .
Tapps , I . P . M . ; G . W . Hook , S . W . ; W . S . Page , J . W . ; Wm . Mann , P . M ., Treas . ; John Seex , P . M ., Sec . ; W . VV . Wcstley , S . D . ; J . B . Shcrring , J . D . ; F . i \ Hollands , I . G . ; R . Allison , P . M ., D . C ; N . Cornock and R . C . Powell , Stwds . Those present at thc lodge were Bros , J . George Horsey , S . VV . ; G . W . Hook , J . W . ; W . Mann , Treas . ; ( as . Seex , Sec . ; VV . S . Page , S . D . ; S . Karl , J . D . ; F .
1 . Holland , btwd . ; W . VV . Wcstley , I . G . ; R . Allison , P . M . ; T . E . Tulloch , P . M . ; George F . Spencer , C . VV . Spencer , C Rutland , G . M . Banks , F . J . Dunsford , N . Cornwell , B . Bryce , j . Cleaver , S . Crews , VV . Wightman , VV . Poore , P . M . ; C W . Roshmcr , P . M . ; D . J . Robinson , P . M . Visitors : Bros . E . Eagle , W . M . 190 ; M . H . Rickard , P . M . 954 ; James Edwards , 1 S 92 ; VV . Pile , VV . M . 1 S 92 ; J . Plowman , D . C 975 ; B . Perkins , J . W . 192 ;
W . Poupard , 9 ; J . Lackhn , VV . M . 1381 ; J . Maurice , 990 ; F . Kceble , VV . M . 142 G ; J . Morcton , I . P . M . 1310 ; J . D . Langton / l . P . M . 1 G 73 j M . Skelton , P . M . 105 G ; J . Langton , P . M . 1 G 73 ; E . Newby , 1949 ; j . T . McCraith , P . M . 1434 ; Chas . Greenwood , P . G . S . B ., 410 ; VV . VV . Morgan , W . M . elect 211 ; VV . VV . Thorpe , W . M . elect 17 G ; and C . VV . Peters , P . M . 507 . After the ordinary toasts had been disposed of , Bro . Greenwood , P . G . S . B ., rose to respond for the Grand Officers and said he had great pleasure in seeing an old
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friend of his installed in thc chair . lie u-iisurc the lodge had done quite right in putting him there , as he would do his best to carry out the duties of his high office . The Immediate Past Master then took thc gavel and told the brethren it was his privilege to propose the principal toast of the evening , that of " The VV . M . " They must all know he was not only a hard worker but one who had thc
interests of Freemasonry at heart . They could not but admire him as he had gone on step by step in that lodge , but he was also P . M . of two other lodges and P . D . C Surrey , showing the excellent workman he was . Seeing him in provincial clothing they might congratulate themselves on their choice . The Worshipful Master , who was received with much
cheering , said he felt very grateful for the remarks made about him , which had left a deep impression upon him . He was very proud to come into the chair . He had worked his way up from the door and had never been absent except through illness , and now felt great pride in being in the chair of his mother lodge . In responding for " The Visitors , " Bro . J . D . Langton ,
P . M . 1 G 73 , congratulated Bro . Horsey in becoming VV . M . of such an old and well-known lodge . He knew the brethren would feel he did credit to them . He had seen thc installation of the Lord Mayor the previous night in that hall ; but he had never seen the ceremonies more perfectly performed than in the Industry Lodge . 'The I . P . M . seemed to feel all he said .
Bro . Kceble , I . P . M . 1426 , also replied . "Thc Health of thc Initiate " was next drunk , the ceremony having been taken at a lodge of emergency . The Worshipful Master , in proposing the toast of " 'The I . P . M ., " observed they were all aware that Bro . Tapps had had a hard year of office . He was never absent from any meeting and he had done all the degrees . He entered thc
chair with fear , but they would all agree with him he had kept up the dignity as other Past Masters before him . He had much pleasure in presenting Bro . Tapps with a jewel , as a token of industry in lodge . Might he live long to enjoy wearing it . Bro . Tapps said he could not sufficiently-express his thanks for the cordial greeting they had shown him . 'This time last year , when they were pleased to install him as VV . M ., he was very deeply impressed , and felt they had
conferred on bun a great honour . Now he had discharged his duties , and it was very pleasant to feel his efforts had been appreciated . The other toasts were "Thc Past Masters , " "Treasurer and Secretary , " and "Officers of the Lodge . " Hardly any visitor or member left the table until thc close of the proceedings , testifying the esteem they held thc VV . M . in and the pleasant evening spent in his company . A more cordial host wc never wish to meet .
EMBLEMATIC LODGE ( No . 1321 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on thc 17 th ult ., at thc Horns Assembly Rooms , Kennington Park , when there were present Bro . VV . J . Forrest , W . M ., who presided , supported by thc following brethren : Bros . VV . Ii . Fcndick , S . VV ., VV . M . elect ; H . S . Hunter , J . W . ; G . Wilson , P . M . ( thc ncwly-clectcd ) Tteas . ; G . F . Swan , P . M ., Sec . ; G . F . Meads , S . D ., VV . Englcficld , J . D .
K . A . Kirkaldy , I . G . ; VV . R . Boycll , Stwd . ; II . Esling , D . C . ; P . T . Brearcy , P . M . ; F . T . Edgington , P . M . ; § . H . Barrow , F . A . Monks , G . C . May , J . II . S . Palmer , I . Ncwus , J . W . Edwards , S . Banncll , W . Salisbury , H . J . Parker , Ii . F . A . Busch , VV . Monks ; also thc following visitors : Bros . A . R . Rogers , VV . M . 1670 ; G . W . Dixon , P . M . 209 . P . P . G . D . C . Berks and Bucks ; G . H . Theillav .
P . M ., P . G . S . B . Middx . ; R . G . Cooper , P . M . 507 ; J . H . Coulson , P . M . 27 ; W . J . Large , P . M . ; J . C . Kcllaway , 057 ; H . II . Room , 1159 ; G . VV . Harrington , 15 G 3 ; A Mace , 45 ; C . Pouicclct , 957 . VV . T . Buxton , 1 S 31 ; J . J . Powell , 155 S ; and A . W y fde , 72 . The minutes were read and confirmed and the W . M ., Bro . Forrest , initiated Messrs . R . C . Millar and I . II .
Price into 1 'reemasonry . Bro . G . Willson , P . M ., then very ably installed Bro . VV . B . Fcndick , S . W ., VV . M . elect , into the chair of K . S . The report of the Audit Committee having been distributed amongst thc members , was ordered to be placed on the minutes . 'The newly-installed Master having appointed and invested his officers , then with a few appropriate remarks presented thc I . P . M . with a
Past Master's jewel voted by thc lodge , after which Bro . Fcndick , VV . M ., in addressing Bro . P . T . Brearcy , P . M ., the late Treasurer , stated that he now had very great pleasure in presenting him with a testimonial ( an address beautifully illuminated on vellum ) , unanimously voted by the lodge . From thc remarks made b y the brethren at thc last meeting he ( Bro . Brearcy ) could not be
insensible to the very gcnctal feeling of regret expressed by the members at losing him as their Treasurer , an office which he had held from thc formation of the lodge , and thc duties of which he had so efficiently and satisfactorily carried out . He ( the W . M . ) sincerely trusted that Bro . Brearcy would still remain with them for many , many years ; in fact the lodge would appear quite lost without the
familiar face of Bro . Brearcy . When the applause of the brethren had subsided , Bro . Brearcy rose to acknowled ge the testimonial , and said that he thanked the W . M . for his too flattering remarks , and the brethren for their very handsome testimonial . His labours had been labours of love , in all of which he had constantly been much assisted by the officers from time to time , especially the worthy Secretary . It was not without a pang he relinquished his
official duties , but a time must come when he would have to sever himself from the office . The testimonial he should always highly prize , and leave it as a heirloom to his children , as a record of one who had tried to do his duty . The lodge was then closed and the brethren afterwards sat down to a very excellent banquet , served by Bro . Buxton , the worthy host , in a very satisfactory style . Thus ended one of thc most successful and pleasant meetings the lodge has ever had .
IVY LODGE ( No . 1441 ) . —A regular meeting of this excellent and prosperous lodge was held on the 22 nd ult . at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , when there were present Bros . C . VV . Bowley , VV . M . ; Skegg , I . P . M ., Sec ; Reynolds , S . VV . ; Williams , J . W .:
Cooper , S . D . ; Taylor , | . D . ; Gill , I . G . ; Knight-Smith , Org . ; Hunt , D . C . ; Shaw , Stwd . ; Lee , Tyler ; Cantle , P . M . ; R . Foster , P . M . ; D . H . Ashford , Dr . James , Cadbury Jones , and others . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . R . J . Pawley , Treas . 1 S 27 , and Henton , 121 G . Lodge was opened by the W . M . in due form , and the