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recommending the petition , the sum of ten guineas should be voted from the lodge funds and presented to her instead . This vote was carried unanimously , and the petition signed by the W . M .. Wardens , and a majority of the brethren ' ' ThTlodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren of the lodge and their numerous guests subsequently dined together in the large room , Bro . Hyland , VV . M ., presiding . Alter the removal of the cloth , a number of loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , all of which wcre most heartily
In proposing "The Queen and the Craft , " the Chairman said that our present Queen was the best Queen England had ever had , and that no nation was ever blessed with such a monarch as we had at the present time . In proposing "The Health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " Bro . Hyland said that many of those present would remember the circumstance of the Marquis and the
of Ripon resigning the Grand Mastership , gracious acceptance of the office by the Prince of Wales . As to the installation of His Royal Highness , it was perhaps the most important event which had ever happened in the annals ot Freemasonry in this country . The accession of the I rince of Wales had had a marvellous effect in promoting the spread of Freemasonry . It was the hope of all that His Roval Highness would longretain his position as ruler ot the
Craft , and he was quite sure that English freemasons would never have a better Grand Master . The next toast he said was that of the "Earl of Carnarvon , ProG . M ., theFarlof Lathom , R . W . D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Oflicers Present and Past . ' He was sure the brethren were aware that in the absence of the Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon was always at Grand Lodge in his stead whenever circumstances permitted , and whenever
that in his absence the Earl of Lathom presided he could . When neither were able to attend there were always well skilled Grand Oflicers ready and willing to preside . The Grand Officers had all attained to their position hy reason of their devotion to the cause of Masonry and their great services to the Craft . They were all energetic and hard working Masons , of whom the brethren had reason to be proud . They had present with them on this oi trie
occasion Bro . Buss , Assistant Grand becretary , one hardest working brethren of the Grand Lodge . He should , therefore couple the name of Bro . Buss , and express a hope that this worthy brother would always hnd an opportunity to attend their installation meeting . Bro . Buss said that it gave him verv great pleasure to rise to respond to the health of the Grand Officers—the srreater because the toast always met with such a hearty
reception . He was very proud of having the honour to belong to a body of men whoso truly appreciated Masonry , and he was able to say that the M . W . Grand Master was very careful whom he selected , being very solicitous that his selections should give satisfaction to the brethren . He ( Bro . Buss ) had been one of the Consecrating Officers of this lodge , and he had found great pleasure in attending and watching its progress ; but that evening he had been
astonished to find that it had developed into a lodge of something over a hundred members , which gave additional pleasure to the reflection that he had been associated with its formation . In thanking them on behalf of the Grand Officers for the compliment just paid to them , he would express the hope that the lodge would continue to prosper for the future . , . , Bro . Willing said he believed that it would be admitted
that he generally had plenty to say ; but on the present occasion that was not the case , because the toast which he was about to propose— "The Health of his friend , Bro . Hyland , their newly-installed VV . M . "—required no words to recommend it . Bro . Hyland had always proved himself anxious to carry on the work of Freemasonry , and there was no doubt that , occupying the principal chair in the Royal Savoy Lodgewould afford him ample opportunity of
, exercising that skill which he was known to possess . He was quite sure that Bro . Hyland would also do all that lay in his power to promote the happiness of the brethren . The Royal Savoy was not a lodge of grand pretentions ; it was content with good work among its oflicers , and goodwill among its members . It was not necessary for him to petition them for goodwill and consideration for their VV . M ., because he was sure that was already secured by
what Bro . Hyland had done in the past , which was the best omen they could have of what his conduct in the future would be . Bro . HVLAND , in replying , said that it was a great pleasure to respond to a toast which had been so heartily received . Whether he deserved the complimentary things that Bro . Willing had said of him , time alone could prove . He could only thank them for their cordial good wishes , of of
and say that as long as he held the position W . M . the Royal Savoy Lodge he should endeavour to keep its prestige unimpaired , [ and trusted that they would be able to say when he left the chair , " You have not disgraced the position to which we elected you . " Bro . Hyland then proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " as some living at a distance were anxious to leave , and take the toast of the Installing Master later . risk
There were so many visitors that he would not wearying the company by reading their names , but would say brierly that the Roval Savoy felt honoured by their presence and was very pleased to welcome them . He would restrict himself to the names of a few W . M . ' s and Provincial Grand Officers , which he would couple with this toast . There were Bros . Barratt-Kidder , 15 ; H . Stiles , 1507 ; Harris , StoreyP . P . G . D . C . KontjjElvan , P . P . G . D . C Surre * y |;
, and Hudson . He would also mention by name Bro . Edwin Storr , Preceptor of the Metropolitan Lodge oi Instruction , and S . D . of 167 , who had taken an active part in the presentation of the gold chain , to Bro . Stiles , their worthy Secretary . He did not think it necessary to mention particularly the Masonic position to which these brethren had attained , as they could not have got their positions if they had not deserved them .
This toast was responded lo by Bros . Barratt-Kidder , Hy . Styles , Harris , Hudson , Storey , and Edwin Storr , in suitable terms . The chairman then proposed ' * ' The Healths of llic Installing Master , the Past Masters , Ihe Treasurer anil the Secretary .
... The first to respond was Bro . Willing , who said that it was a great gratification to him to reflect that this lodge , which commenced four years ago with nine members , had worked so well together as to produce a lodge of the present dimensions , Bro . Stiles also responded . " Thc Healths of the Initiates and thc Officers of the
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lodge" were also proposed from ^ the chair and duly honoured and replied to , and the Tyler ' s toast terminated the proceedings . The following were among the visitors : Bros . R . T . Elsam , P . M . 201 , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey ; A . Hardy , 201 ; E . H . Smith , 1642 ; B . Kauffmann , I . G . 1732 ; J . Mason , ( Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ); W , Fountain ,
S 79 ; G . Clark , jun ., 1777 ; R . G . Bell , 534 * G . S . Duke , 1446 ; G . Emblin , 147 ; G . A . Mursell , 35 ; Richardson , 1507 ; j . Garrod , P . M . 754 : W . M . Tegg , VV . M . 754 ; G . Rowe , | . W . 754 ; H . Thompson , P . M-177 , 115 S ; H . Stiles , W . M . 1507 ; A . Woodliffe , S ; W . Adams , 1 GS 7 ; T . M . Ormiston , 1507 ; Goode , 1677 ; R . Biggar , S 20 ; C . J . Scales , P . M . 1407 ; C . VV . Hudson 3151540 P . G . D . C . Sussex ; J . VV . Tubby , 1507 ;
, , , W . Abrahams , 201 ; E . E . Barratt-Kidder , W . M . 12 ; I-:. M . Money , S . D . 28 ; J . Heaton , S . W . 1260 ; J . R . Cox , 1260 ; 1 . . T . Salmon , 917 ; W . J . Mosedge , 15 S 9 ; E . Storr , S . D . 1 G 7 ; H . C . Richardson , 1627 ; Boncey , P . M . 79 ; ( . Storey , P . M . 1107 , P . P . G . D . C . Kent ; F . Rothschild , P . M , 12 SS ; J . Arnold , 1472 ; J . W . Ager ,
957 ; VV . VV . Morgan , Sec . 211 ; C J . Harris , 79 ; I . C Edmonds , I . G . 1507 ; | . Hemming , 12 S 7 ; VV . Harris , P . M . 177 ; } . W . Simmonds , P . M . 12 SS ; J . Rothschild , 12 SS ; C Cockburn , 129 ; VV . Bawbury , 217 ; H . Roberts , P . M . 79 ; W . M . Robinson , W . M . 87 ; J . F . Saunders , 1507 ; A . Millward , W . M . 1 G 77 ; E . C . Massey , P . M ., ( Freemason ) .
CLAPHAM LODGE ( No . 181 S ) . —A highly successful meeting of this lodge was held at the Grosvenor Hotel , Victoria Station , on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., when Bro . Dr . Lewis Evans was duly installed as VV . M . for the ensuing year . Amongst those brethren present were Bros . W . C . Hale , W . M . ; Louis Hirsch , I . P . M ., Treas . ; G . T . Goodinge , S . W . ; Lewis Evans , J . W . ; H .
Smith , S . D . ; Henry Phillips , J . D . ; H . Thorn , I . G . ; H . A . Smith , D . C ; J . S . Edmeston , W . S . ; W . Wilson , Arthur Turner , D . H . Harrison , F . S . Gillett , and J . Belfraze . Visitors : Bros , loseph Clever , P . M . 171 ; VV . Beard , P . M . 101 ; C . H . Turner , P . M ., P . G . S ., 14 ; S . H . Goldschmidt , VV . M . 1641 ; John Dixon , P . M . 73 ; Arthur Walton , 1704 ; and Edward Durrant , 27 G .
Letters of apology were read from Bros . Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . C . ; Rev . Dr . Ernest Brette , Col . Makin , F . Cozens , and others . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee was submitted , showing that the lodge is in a prosperous condition . The ballot for three joining members being in their favour , they were duly
admitted members of the lodge . The chair was then vacated in favour of Bro . Louis Hirsch , P . M ., who rendered thc installation ceremony in a most impressive manner , and was ably assisted by Bro . Joseph Clever , P . M ., as acting D . C . 'the newly-installed W . M . received the " Hearty good wishes " and congratulations , and was duly saluted in the several Degrees by the brethren , after which he appointed
and invested his oflicers in a faultless manner , giving each brother a suitable lecture upon the teachings of the emblems of their respective offices , and upon the duties they would have to fulfil during their year of office . The appointments were as follows : Bros . G . T . Goodinge , S . W . ; Howard Smith , J . W . ; Louis Hirsch , P . M . Treas . ; Arthur Turner , Sec ; ' Henry Phillips , S . D . ; H . Horn ,
J . D . ; H . A . Smith , I . G . ; J . S . Edmestone , D . C ; VV . Wilson , W . S . ; and T . Bowler , Tyler . Bro . G . T . Goodinge then rose to express his heartfelt thanks to the brethren for the very handsome silver salver presented to him so unexpectedly on his silver wedding day , and said he was afraid he could not express in adequate terms the pleasure and gratification this act of generosity
and kindness on the part of the brethren had afforded him . At the close of the ceremonies Bro . Ixiuis Hirsch presented the lodge with a handsome ivory mallet , suitably inscribed , which he begged them to accept as a mark of liis high esteem and brotherly regard for the members of this lodge . A vote of thanks having been accorded to Bro . Hirsch , the lodge was closed , and the brethren proceeded to the
banquet , where a most recherche dinner awaited them . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were ably given by the W . M . and heartily responded to . Bro . Hirsch , P . M ., proposed the health of the VV . M . in complimentary terms , and the enthusiastic manner in which this toast was received testified to the popularity of the newly-installed W . M .
After an eloquent response from the W . M ., Bro . John Dixon , P . M ., proposed the health of the Installing Master , detailing the varied labours of Bro . Hirsch on behalf oi Ihe craft and the various charities , but particularly the great interest he took in all that concerned tlie welfare of the Clapham lodge , and congratulated the bretliren on having such an able and generous P . M . The toast of " The Visitors" having been responded to by
Bro . Joseph Clever , P . M ., the VV . M . proposed " 1 he health of the Officers , " which was received with great cordiality , and Bro . Goodinge , S . W ., suitably acknowledged the toast . The evening ' s proceedings were enlivened by some excellent music from Bro . 11 . A . Smith , Gillett and others , and the Tyler ' s Toast brought this happy and eminently successful meeting to a close .
SAINT MARY ABBOTT'S LODGE ( No . 1974 ) . —The November regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , Kensington , on Thursday , the 3 rd ult ., when a large gathering of the local brethren assembled in answer to the summons to ballot for three joining members , and to initiate two candidates into the mysteries of Freemasonry . Amongst them was Colonel
A . Stewart , District Grand Master of the Punjab , India ( an intimate friend of the VV . M . ) , now at home on leave , and who , we understand , intends shortly to take up his residence in Kensington . The lodge was opened by W . Bro . Captain A . Nicols , the senior and junior chairs being occupied respectively by V . W . Bro . Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C , and W . Bro . Francis Compton . Bros . Captain Compton , D . S .
Skinner , Rev . W . Francis , and J . Green supported the VV . M . in the other offices . W . Bro . G . Capper Harding occupied his usual position at the Secretary ' s table , and R . W . Bro . Colonel Stewart sat on the right of the W . M . and acted as I . P . M . of the lodge . The routine business having been gone through , and the ballots for the joining members and the initiates taken and declared unanimous in favour of each , in accordance with
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the bye-laws of the lodge , which precludes a member against whom a single black ball appears , the ceremony of initiation was proceeded with , and the two gentlemen who had offered themselves as candidates were duly admitted into the mysteries of the Order , and made members of the lodge . The ceremonial was most effectively rendered by the VV . M ., ably assisted by VV . Bro . Francis Compton .
who delivered the ancient charge of the Degree in a most efficient manner , The next business was the election of Master for the ensuing year , which , proving unanimous in favour of Captain A . Nicols , the present VV . M . of the lodge , he was declared duly elected for a second term of oflice . W , Bro . James Green , an old P . M ., and P . P . Grand Officer
for Middlesex , was elected as Treasurer . Several propositions were received , and ordered to bc recorded on the minutes . The Grand Officers who had assisted at the ceremony of consecration in August last were elected honorary members of the lodge for life , and the Secretary was directed to write and request them severally to accept such membership .
The lodge was then duly closed , and twenty-two of the members assembled at a very excellent and agreeable banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were ably given and warmly received . Bro . Colonel Stewart responded for " The Grand Officers , " and said , in a kindly and thoughtful speech , which was very well received by the brethren , that he had himself , as District Grand Master of Punjab , not joined the lodge
without due consideration , and full and certain information , that it was one in which he would find an association of brethren quite up to the standard of other lodges in which he had been a fellow-worker with his old friend , Captain Nicols , in India , for so many years . Bro . Woodford then proposed "The Health of thc W . M ., " in very eulogistic terms , and referred both to
his work , and the present state of the lodge . He said from what he had seen that evening , from the earnest labours in which he had been privileged to take a part , from the completeness with which the ceremonial was attended to , and the zeal evinced by the younger brethren , he felt sure that the lodge was destined to succeed , having now surmounted all its difficulties . He proposed " Prosperity to St . Mary
Abbott ' s Lodge and the Health , specially and warmly , o £ its W . M ., Bro . Captain A . Nicols . " Bro . Capt . Nicols returned thanks in a forcible speech , in which he recounted the obstacles they bad surmounted , and assured them that , relying on the brethren of the lodge , he meant to work on , fully feeling with Bro . Woodford , that success would follow his efforts , and happiness
and harmony crown the united labour of St . Mary Abbott ' s Lodge . " The Newly Initiated Bretliren " were proposed by the VV . M ., and responded to effectively by Bros . Bauke and Beavis ; and after the usual remaining toasts , not forgetting " The Tyler ' s Toast , " the brethren separated , after a very pleasant and happy evening .
GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . — Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 28 th ult ., at the Industry Masonic Hall , Jackson-street , when the W . M . Bro . J . G . Smith , was supported by a good attendance of members and visitors ; amongst whom were : Bros . John Wood , I . P . M . ; Robert Whitfield , P . M . ; M . H . DoddsP . M . ;
, John Moult , S . W . ; VV . F . Carmon , as J . W .: M . Corbitt , P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Treas . ; D . Sinclair , P . M . P . G . A . D . C . M . C . ; A . Rhagg , Sec . ; W . M . Pybus , S . D . ; E . Shewbrooks , J . D . ; VV . Dalrymple , I . G . ; VV . Brown , S . S . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; Jos . Curry , Tyler ; W- Whitfield , A . Simpson , Rev . T . Metcalf , J . I * . Corking , J . G . Joicey , G . H . Dexter ( Mayor of Jarrow ) , J . T . Harrison , W . F . Brown ,
R . late , C . B . Ford , W . M . 4 S 1 ; T . Dinning , J . W . 481 ; H . S . Bird , S . W . 1 G 64 ; T . S . Wraith , P . M . 424 ; Thomas Pearson , 424 ; J . Troldahl , 424 ; C . M . Wake , 97 and 949 ; J . Atkinson , So ; H . E . Crisp , 949 ; R . Turnbull , 97 ; J . Nesbit , S . W . 24 ; C McNamara , S . W . ( and W . M . elect ) 97 ; J . C Moor , J . W . 97 ; J . Sedcole , J . W . 1119 ; Jas . Hickman , S . W . 1119 ; J . Armstrong , I . G . 1112 ; J . H .
lausley , 541 ; H . Usher , VV . M . 541 ; A . T . Moller , 1427 ; VV . H . Smart , 424 ; and others . The lodge was opened in thc usual form , and the minutes were confirmed , when the W . M . announced that though there was plenty of work on hand , he had received intimation from the candidates for Second and Third Degrees that absence from home and other engagements
prevented their attendance . He regretted that the many visitors would not therefore have the opportunity of seeing the lodge in full working order . The proceedings terminated , and an adjournment took place to the refreshment room , where a goodly company assembled and spent a pleasant evening in listening to thc glees , part songs , duetts and songs ably rendered by the
choir of the lodge and other brethren . The usual loyal toasts were given from the chair , also that of "The Visitors ; " and Bros . H . S . Bird , C McNamara , and James Hickman responded . The VV . M . also " proposed "The Health of Bro . G . H . Dexter , Mayor of Jarrow , and congratulated that brother
on the honour conferred on him in having twice been elected chief magistrate for the neighbouring town . Bro . Dexter replied in a few choice and happy remarks . Bro . R . Whitfield , P . M ., proposed the toast of "The W . M . " in felicitous terms , and . Bro . Smith feelingly acknowledged the kindness of the brethren .
WHITEHAVEN . —Lewis Lodge ( No . 8 72 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Mondav , the 20 th ult ., Bro . G . Dalrymple , W . M ., P . G . D . C , presiding , supported by the following : Bros . Thomas Glessal , S . W . ; G . VV . Smith , J . W . ; John Spiltall , P . M . Treas ., P . P . G . J . W . ; Robt . Twentyman , Sec ; J . McGill , S . D . ; H . Burns , J . D . ; J . Sewell , I . G .,- J . M . Salisbury , Tyler ,
P . P . G . T . ; C Morton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; Jas . Robertson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; Thos . Atkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; W . B . Cowman , P . M . ; *<" . Hodgson , P . M . ; C . J . Dalton , P . M . ; J . S . Braithwaite , W . Lewis , J . Moore , T . B . Williamson , J . S . Wilson , R . D . Metcalf , T . F . Mayson , J . Jacques , and the following visitors : Bros . Chas . J . Nauson , S . D . 1532 ; Geo . Moffatt , 1 G 0 ( S . C ); and j . Martin .
Ihe minutes were read and confirmed , and there was one candidate for the Third Degree , which ceremony was performed in a most efficient manner by Bro . W . B . Cowman , P . M . The election of Master and Treasurer was next proceed with , when Bro . Thos . Glessal , S . W ., which
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recommending the petition , the sum of ten guineas should be voted from the lodge funds and presented to her instead . This vote was carried unanimously , and the petition signed by the W . M .. Wardens , and a majority of the brethren ' ' ThTlodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren of the lodge and their numerous guests subsequently dined together in the large room , Bro . Hyland , VV . M ., presiding . Alter the removal of the cloth , a number of loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , all of which wcre most heartily
In proposing "The Queen and the Craft , " the Chairman said that our present Queen was the best Queen England had ever had , and that no nation was ever blessed with such a monarch as we had at the present time . In proposing "The Health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " Bro . Hyland said that many of those present would remember the circumstance of the Marquis and the
of Ripon resigning the Grand Mastership , gracious acceptance of the office by the Prince of Wales . As to the installation of His Royal Highness , it was perhaps the most important event which had ever happened in the annals ot Freemasonry in this country . The accession of the I rince of Wales had had a marvellous effect in promoting the spread of Freemasonry . It was the hope of all that His Roval Highness would longretain his position as ruler ot the
Craft , and he was quite sure that English freemasons would never have a better Grand Master . The next toast he said was that of the "Earl of Carnarvon , ProG . M ., theFarlof Lathom , R . W . D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Oflicers Present and Past . ' He was sure the brethren were aware that in the absence of the Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon was always at Grand Lodge in his stead whenever circumstances permitted , and whenever
that in his absence the Earl of Lathom presided he could . When neither were able to attend there were always well skilled Grand Oflicers ready and willing to preside . The Grand Officers had all attained to their position hy reason of their devotion to the cause of Masonry and their great services to the Craft . They were all energetic and hard working Masons , of whom the brethren had reason to be proud . They had present with them on this oi trie
occasion Bro . Buss , Assistant Grand becretary , one hardest working brethren of the Grand Lodge . He should , therefore couple the name of Bro . Buss , and express a hope that this worthy brother would always hnd an opportunity to attend their installation meeting . Bro . Buss said that it gave him verv great pleasure to rise to respond to the health of the Grand Officers—the srreater because the toast always met with such a hearty
reception . He was very proud of having the honour to belong to a body of men whoso truly appreciated Masonry , and he was able to say that the M . W . Grand Master was very careful whom he selected , being very solicitous that his selections should give satisfaction to the brethren . He ( Bro . Buss ) had been one of the Consecrating Officers of this lodge , and he had found great pleasure in attending and watching its progress ; but that evening he had been
astonished to find that it had developed into a lodge of something over a hundred members , which gave additional pleasure to the reflection that he had been associated with its formation . In thanking them on behalf of the Grand Officers for the compliment just paid to them , he would express the hope that the lodge would continue to prosper for the future . , . , Bro . Willing said he believed that it would be admitted
that he generally had plenty to say ; but on the present occasion that was not the case , because the toast which he was about to propose— "The Health of his friend , Bro . Hyland , their newly-installed VV . M . "—required no words to recommend it . Bro . Hyland had always proved himself anxious to carry on the work of Freemasonry , and there was no doubt that , occupying the principal chair in the Royal Savoy Lodgewould afford him ample opportunity of
, exercising that skill which he was known to possess . He was quite sure that Bro . Hyland would also do all that lay in his power to promote the happiness of the brethren . The Royal Savoy was not a lodge of grand pretentions ; it was content with good work among its oflicers , and goodwill among its members . It was not necessary for him to petition them for goodwill and consideration for their VV . M ., because he was sure that was already secured by
what Bro . Hyland had done in the past , which was the best omen they could have of what his conduct in the future would be . Bro . HVLAND , in replying , said that it was a great pleasure to respond to a toast which had been so heartily received . Whether he deserved the complimentary things that Bro . Willing had said of him , time alone could prove . He could only thank them for their cordial good wishes , of of
and say that as long as he held the position W . M . the Royal Savoy Lodge he should endeavour to keep its prestige unimpaired , [ and trusted that they would be able to say when he left the chair , " You have not disgraced the position to which we elected you . " Bro . Hyland then proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " as some living at a distance were anxious to leave , and take the toast of the Installing Master later . risk
There were so many visitors that he would not wearying the company by reading their names , but would say brierly that the Roval Savoy felt honoured by their presence and was very pleased to welcome them . He would restrict himself to the names of a few W . M . ' s and Provincial Grand Officers , which he would couple with this toast . There were Bros . Barratt-Kidder , 15 ; H . Stiles , 1507 ; Harris , StoreyP . P . G . D . C . KontjjElvan , P . P . G . D . C Surre * y |;
, and Hudson . He would also mention by name Bro . Edwin Storr , Preceptor of the Metropolitan Lodge oi Instruction , and S . D . of 167 , who had taken an active part in the presentation of the gold chain , to Bro . Stiles , their worthy Secretary . He did not think it necessary to mention particularly the Masonic position to which these brethren had attained , as they could not have got their positions if they had not deserved them .
This toast was responded lo by Bros . Barratt-Kidder , Hy . Styles , Harris , Hudson , Storey , and Edwin Storr , in suitable terms . The chairman then proposed ' * ' The Healths of llic Installing Master , the Past Masters , Ihe Treasurer anil the Secretary .
... The first to respond was Bro . Willing , who said that it was a great gratification to him to reflect that this lodge , which commenced four years ago with nine members , had worked so well together as to produce a lodge of the present dimensions , Bro . Stiles also responded . " Thc Healths of the Initiates and thc Officers of the
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lodge" were also proposed from ^ the chair and duly honoured and replied to , and the Tyler ' s toast terminated the proceedings . The following were among the visitors : Bros . R . T . Elsam , P . M . 201 , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey ; A . Hardy , 201 ; E . H . Smith , 1642 ; B . Kauffmann , I . G . 1732 ; J . Mason , ( Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ); W , Fountain ,
S 79 ; G . Clark , jun ., 1777 ; R . G . Bell , 534 * G . S . Duke , 1446 ; G . Emblin , 147 ; G . A . Mursell , 35 ; Richardson , 1507 ; j . Garrod , P . M . 754 : W . M . Tegg , VV . M . 754 ; G . Rowe , | . W . 754 ; H . Thompson , P . M-177 , 115 S ; H . Stiles , W . M . 1507 ; A . Woodliffe , S ; W . Adams , 1 GS 7 ; T . M . Ormiston , 1507 ; Goode , 1677 ; R . Biggar , S 20 ; C . J . Scales , P . M . 1407 ; C . VV . Hudson 3151540 P . G . D . C . Sussex ; J . VV . Tubby , 1507 ;
, , , W . Abrahams , 201 ; E . E . Barratt-Kidder , W . M . 12 ; I-:. M . Money , S . D . 28 ; J . Heaton , S . W . 1260 ; J . R . Cox , 1260 ; 1 . . T . Salmon , 917 ; W . J . Mosedge , 15 S 9 ; E . Storr , S . D . 1 G 7 ; H . C . Richardson , 1627 ; Boncey , P . M . 79 ; ( . Storey , P . M . 1107 , P . P . G . D . C . Kent ; F . Rothschild , P . M , 12 SS ; J . Arnold , 1472 ; J . W . Ager ,
957 ; VV . VV . Morgan , Sec . 211 ; C J . Harris , 79 ; I . C Edmonds , I . G . 1507 ; | . Hemming , 12 S 7 ; VV . Harris , P . M . 177 ; } . W . Simmonds , P . M . 12 SS ; J . Rothschild , 12 SS ; C Cockburn , 129 ; VV . Bawbury , 217 ; H . Roberts , P . M . 79 ; W . M . Robinson , W . M . 87 ; J . F . Saunders , 1507 ; A . Millward , W . M . 1 G 77 ; E . C . Massey , P . M ., ( Freemason ) .
CLAPHAM LODGE ( No . 181 S ) . —A highly successful meeting of this lodge was held at the Grosvenor Hotel , Victoria Station , on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., when Bro . Dr . Lewis Evans was duly installed as VV . M . for the ensuing year . Amongst those brethren present were Bros . W . C . Hale , W . M . ; Louis Hirsch , I . P . M ., Treas . ; G . T . Goodinge , S . W . ; Lewis Evans , J . W . ; H .
Smith , S . D . ; Henry Phillips , J . D . ; H . Thorn , I . G . ; H . A . Smith , D . C ; J . S . Edmeston , W . S . ; W . Wilson , Arthur Turner , D . H . Harrison , F . S . Gillett , and J . Belfraze . Visitors : Bros , loseph Clever , P . M . 171 ; VV . Beard , P . M . 101 ; C . H . Turner , P . M ., P . G . S ., 14 ; S . H . Goldschmidt , VV . M . 1641 ; John Dixon , P . M . 73 ; Arthur Walton , 1704 ; and Edward Durrant , 27 G .
Letters of apology were read from Bros . Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . C . ; Rev . Dr . Ernest Brette , Col . Makin , F . Cozens , and others . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee was submitted , showing that the lodge is in a prosperous condition . The ballot for three joining members being in their favour , they were duly
admitted members of the lodge . The chair was then vacated in favour of Bro . Louis Hirsch , P . M ., who rendered thc installation ceremony in a most impressive manner , and was ably assisted by Bro . Joseph Clever , P . M ., as acting D . C . 'the newly-installed W . M . received the " Hearty good wishes " and congratulations , and was duly saluted in the several Degrees by the brethren , after which he appointed
and invested his oflicers in a faultless manner , giving each brother a suitable lecture upon the teachings of the emblems of their respective offices , and upon the duties they would have to fulfil during their year of office . The appointments were as follows : Bros . G . T . Goodinge , S . W . ; Howard Smith , J . W . ; Louis Hirsch , P . M . Treas . ; Arthur Turner , Sec ; ' Henry Phillips , S . D . ; H . Horn ,
J . D . ; H . A . Smith , I . G . ; J . S . Edmestone , D . C ; VV . Wilson , W . S . ; and T . Bowler , Tyler . Bro . G . T . Goodinge then rose to express his heartfelt thanks to the brethren for the very handsome silver salver presented to him so unexpectedly on his silver wedding day , and said he was afraid he could not express in adequate terms the pleasure and gratification this act of generosity
and kindness on the part of the brethren had afforded him . At the close of the ceremonies Bro . Ixiuis Hirsch presented the lodge with a handsome ivory mallet , suitably inscribed , which he begged them to accept as a mark of liis high esteem and brotherly regard for the members of this lodge . A vote of thanks having been accorded to Bro . Hirsch , the lodge was closed , and the brethren proceeded to the
banquet , where a most recherche dinner awaited them . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were ably given by the W . M . and heartily responded to . Bro . Hirsch , P . M ., proposed the health of the VV . M . in complimentary terms , and the enthusiastic manner in which this toast was received testified to the popularity of the newly-installed W . M .
After an eloquent response from the W . M ., Bro . John Dixon , P . M ., proposed the health of the Installing Master , detailing the varied labours of Bro . Hirsch on behalf oi Ihe craft and the various charities , but particularly the great interest he took in all that concerned tlie welfare of the Clapham lodge , and congratulated the bretliren on having such an able and generous P . M . The toast of " The Visitors" having been responded to by
Bro . Joseph Clever , P . M ., the VV . M . proposed " 1 he health of the Officers , " which was received with great cordiality , and Bro . Goodinge , S . W ., suitably acknowledged the toast . The evening ' s proceedings were enlivened by some excellent music from Bro . 11 . A . Smith , Gillett and others , and the Tyler ' s Toast brought this happy and eminently successful meeting to a close .
SAINT MARY ABBOTT'S LODGE ( No . 1974 ) . —The November regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , Kensington , on Thursday , the 3 rd ult ., when a large gathering of the local brethren assembled in answer to the summons to ballot for three joining members , and to initiate two candidates into the mysteries of Freemasonry . Amongst them was Colonel
A . Stewart , District Grand Master of the Punjab , India ( an intimate friend of the VV . M . ) , now at home on leave , and who , we understand , intends shortly to take up his residence in Kensington . The lodge was opened by W . Bro . Captain A . Nicols , the senior and junior chairs being occupied respectively by V . W . Bro . Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C , and W . Bro . Francis Compton . Bros . Captain Compton , D . S .
Skinner , Rev . W . Francis , and J . Green supported the VV . M . in the other offices . W . Bro . G . Capper Harding occupied his usual position at the Secretary ' s table , and R . W . Bro . Colonel Stewart sat on the right of the W . M . and acted as I . P . M . of the lodge . The routine business having been gone through , and the ballots for the joining members and the initiates taken and declared unanimous in favour of each , in accordance with
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the bye-laws of the lodge , which precludes a member against whom a single black ball appears , the ceremony of initiation was proceeded with , and the two gentlemen who had offered themselves as candidates were duly admitted into the mysteries of the Order , and made members of the lodge . The ceremonial was most effectively rendered by the VV . M ., ably assisted by VV . Bro . Francis Compton .
who delivered the ancient charge of the Degree in a most efficient manner , The next business was the election of Master for the ensuing year , which , proving unanimous in favour of Captain A . Nicols , the present VV . M . of the lodge , he was declared duly elected for a second term of oflice . W , Bro . James Green , an old P . M ., and P . P . Grand Officer
for Middlesex , was elected as Treasurer . Several propositions were received , and ordered to bc recorded on the minutes . The Grand Officers who had assisted at the ceremony of consecration in August last were elected honorary members of the lodge for life , and the Secretary was directed to write and request them severally to accept such membership .
The lodge was then duly closed , and twenty-two of the members assembled at a very excellent and agreeable banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were ably given and warmly received . Bro . Colonel Stewart responded for " The Grand Officers , " and said , in a kindly and thoughtful speech , which was very well received by the brethren , that he had himself , as District Grand Master of Punjab , not joined the lodge
without due consideration , and full and certain information , that it was one in which he would find an association of brethren quite up to the standard of other lodges in which he had been a fellow-worker with his old friend , Captain Nicols , in India , for so many years . Bro . Woodford then proposed "The Health of thc W . M ., " in very eulogistic terms , and referred both to
his work , and the present state of the lodge . He said from what he had seen that evening , from the earnest labours in which he had been privileged to take a part , from the completeness with which the ceremonial was attended to , and the zeal evinced by the younger brethren , he felt sure that the lodge was destined to succeed , having now surmounted all its difficulties . He proposed " Prosperity to St . Mary
Abbott ' s Lodge and the Health , specially and warmly , o £ its W . M ., Bro . Captain A . Nicols . " Bro . Capt . Nicols returned thanks in a forcible speech , in which he recounted the obstacles they bad surmounted , and assured them that , relying on the brethren of the lodge , he meant to work on , fully feeling with Bro . Woodford , that success would follow his efforts , and happiness
and harmony crown the united labour of St . Mary Abbott ' s Lodge . " The Newly Initiated Bretliren " were proposed by the VV . M ., and responded to effectively by Bros . Bauke and Beavis ; and after the usual remaining toasts , not forgetting " The Tyler ' s Toast , " the brethren separated , after a very pleasant and happy evening .
GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . — Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 28 th ult ., at the Industry Masonic Hall , Jackson-street , when the W . M . Bro . J . G . Smith , was supported by a good attendance of members and visitors ; amongst whom were : Bros . John Wood , I . P . M . ; Robert Whitfield , P . M . ; M . H . DoddsP . M . ;
, John Moult , S . W . ; VV . F . Carmon , as J . W .: M . Corbitt , P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Treas . ; D . Sinclair , P . M . P . G . A . D . C . M . C . ; A . Rhagg , Sec . ; W . M . Pybus , S . D . ; E . Shewbrooks , J . D . ; VV . Dalrymple , I . G . ; VV . Brown , S . S . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; Jos . Curry , Tyler ; W- Whitfield , A . Simpson , Rev . T . Metcalf , J . I * . Corking , J . G . Joicey , G . H . Dexter ( Mayor of Jarrow ) , J . T . Harrison , W . F . Brown ,
R . late , C . B . Ford , W . M . 4 S 1 ; T . Dinning , J . W . 481 ; H . S . Bird , S . W . 1 G 64 ; T . S . Wraith , P . M . 424 ; Thomas Pearson , 424 ; J . Troldahl , 424 ; C . M . Wake , 97 and 949 ; J . Atkinson , So ; H . E . Crisp , 949 ; R . Turnbull , 97 ; J . Nesbit , S . W . 24 ; C McNamara , S . W . ( and W . M . elect ) 97 ; J . C Moor , J . W . 97 ; J . Sedcole , J . W . 1119 ; Jas . Hickman , S . W . 1119 ; J . Armstrong , I . G . 1112 ; J . H .
lausley , 541 ; H . Usher , VV . M . 541 ; A . T . Moller , 1427 ; VV . H . Smart , 424 ; and others . The lodge was opened in thc usual form , and the minutes were confirmed , when the W . M . announced that though there was plenty of work on hand , he had received intimation from the candidates for Second and Third Degrees that absence from home and other engagements
prevented their attendance . He regretted that the many visitors would not therefore have the opportunity of seeing the lodge in full working order . The proceedings terminated , and an adjournment took place to the refreshment room , where a goodly company assembled and spent a pleasant evening in listening to thc glees , part songs , duetts and songs ably rendered by the
choir of the lodge and other brethren . The usual loyal toasts were given from the chair , also that of "The Visitors ; " and Bros . H . S . Bird , C McNamara , and James Hickman responded . The VV . M . also " proposed "The Health of Bro . G . H . Dexter , Mayor of Jarrow , and congratulated that brother
on the honour conferred on him in having twice been elected chief magistrate for the neighbouring town . Bro . Dexter replied in a few choice and happy remarks . Bro . R . Whitfield , P . M ., proposed the toast of "The W . M . " in felicitous terms , and . Bro . Smith feelingly acknowledged the kindness of the brethren .
WHITEHAVEN . —Lewis Lodge ( No . 8 72 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Mondav , the 20 th ult ., Bro . G . Dalrymple , W . M ., P . G . D . C , presiding , supported by the following : Bros . Thomas Glessal , S . W . ; G . VV . Smith , J . W . ; John Spiltall , P . M . Treas ., P . P . G . J . W . ; Robt . Twentyman , Sec ; J . McGill , S . D . ; H . Burns , J . D . ; J . Sewell , I . G .,- J . M . Salisbury , Tyler ,
P . P . G . T . ; C Morton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; Jas . Robertson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; Thos . Atkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; W . B . Cowman , P . M . ; *<" . Hodgson , P . M . ; C . J . Dalton , P . M . ; J . S . Braithwaite , W . Lewis , J . Moore , T . B . Williamson , J . S . Wilson , R . D . Metcalf , T . F . Mayson , J . Jacques , and the following visitors : Bros . Chas . J . Nauson , S . D . 1532 ; Geo . Moffatt , 1 G 0 ( S . C ); and j . Martin .
Ihe minutes were read and confirmed , and there was one candidate for the Third Degree , which ceremony was performed in a most efficient manner by Bro . W . B . Cowman , P . M . The election of Master and Treasurer was next proceed with , when Bro . Thos . Glessal , S . W ., which