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out the dark ages while the great mass of the people were in intellectual darkness , Masonry vvas doing its work quietly and silently even under the regis or authority of the church itself . We knew the church fostered it when vve saw those magnificent cathedrals , the external and visible signs of theological times , and therefore we knew bow much they were indebted to the Craft . But there had resided in
Masonry some of thc brightest spirits for which the world stood indebted for its liberties , civil and religious . But even now we found them when they were no longer so essential to the formation of high character , they were distinguished for their charity and the care they took for the education and improvement of the young Masonic generation . For all this they took credit to the Craft . He as a
humble visitor felt how honoured they must be , seeing all this great progress and how much they were indebted to the Craft , hoiv much they were honouring themselves and glad to do honour to so remarkable and grand an institution . Bro . Serjt . Robinson said the brethren saw he vvas very reluctant to come after Sir John Bennett , and he really was , for he could tell them that Sir John Bennett and he had been
ejuarrelling all the evening . He did not think there was one point they had agreed upon , and yet he did not think they thought one whit the worse of each other than they did whetv thvty began . He had not the least idea what Sir John Bennett might mean , and yet he assured them on his honour as a man he had not the remotest objection to any opinion Sir John Bennett or any other man had if he would
let him have his ; and he would do Sir John Bennett the justice to say that with the deepest humility he had told him " of course you are right and I am wrong . " Well he knew what that sort of humility was . It vvas a great pleasure to visit this lodge . It was nearly forty years since Bro . S . Potter and himself ( Bro . Robinson ) used to come down to the City and learn Masonry , and at one time Bro . S .
Potter went infinitely beyond him in Masonry . But he ( Bro . Robinson ) had more to do than Bro . Potter had , and although he went through the office of Mastei' of his lodge with some little credit to himself it vvas quite impossible he should do it well . But when one got as old as he , nearly 70 , he was afraid he forgot a good deal he had learned in bis youth—the formula , not the precepts ,
brotherl y love and affection to one another—and the quarrelling with one and another political foe , but looking upon him as a dear friend , he had no hesitation in saying that Masonry taught us to follow out that principle , and he trusted sincerely that with regard to that Masonry at all events had done him no harm . He did not know how the lodge was situated vvith rejrard to spending its money , but
considering how strongly disendowment was going on he advised them to spend as much of it as they could ; the only mode of keeping their money was to spend it . He strongly advised them to do that , because some commissioner might come down at the instigation of some self-constituted flatterer of the vyorking-classses , and if the lodge had some property which it did not cost him one single sixpence to l . l . n mi ..... f . 'miH . at ,, lhaif -ttmtlrl k .,, a !*¦ t-il . i >« n « J . 1 . Ul avif } nuii uivvlianel
, ne , 'I ' ILIII UIM I . UUIU UBIV IL . ., lllcy would be worse off than if they spent it as fast as they could . The learned brother concluded by thanking the brethren for a very pleasant evening . Bro . H . Beckersdorff also replied , and said that lie bad prophesied that the W . M . would be one of the shining lights in Masonry . In proposing "The Health of the P . Ms . " the W . M . said : You know what zeal and assiduity the P . M . 's have displayed in the past , and what a great support they are to
the Master during his year of office , who naturally looks to them for advice and assistance . To-night you have placed another P . M . on the roll of the Neptune Lodge in the person' of our esteemed Bro . Harper . Every brother knows how anxious Bro . Harper has been that his year should be one of success , and you know the result . 1 can testify to thc great amount of time and attention he lias
for years past given to making himself perfect in the ritual , and to-night he meets with the reward . I sincerely congratulate him and beg to couple his name with the toast . Bro . Harper , I . P . M ., said the P . Ms , were looked upon as the props of the lodge . They had all the interest of the Neptune Lodge at heart as he had , and they always would have . The brethren had been delighted with the musical
performances of the brethren , and some of those he had introduced to the lodge . He never lost an opportunity of telling the brethren to perfect themselves in Masonry . The main object was the interest of the Neptune Lodge , and while this spirit was kept up the lodge would maintain its status . There were many members who had not a chance for many years of getting into the chair . Three or four
years ago that was not the state of things , but now there was a greediness for office ; whenever that was found to be the case they might be sure the brethren knew the ritual . Those who had been initiated in his year intended to come forward , and nothing would please him more than to welcome them among the P . Ms . It was a hard road to travel , for there was nothing like beginning early . If a
chance offered , accept office at once . I'hey had had many examples of brethren having refused office and regretting it afterwards . He thanked the brethren for the toast , and felt very proud to be amongst the P . Ms . In proposing "The late Treasurer , Bro . Wilcox , P . M ., " the W . M . said : Undoutedly this is the last time the name of Bro . Wilcox will be associated vvith that of Treasurer of this
lodge , and I feel some of the brethren will agree vvith me it would have been a great omission to have left it out to-night . But before we drink his health I have another exceedingly pleasurable duty to perform in asking , Bro . Wilcox , your acceptance of this salver as a further mark of esteem and affection from the brethren ; and in jiresenting it to you we all join in the hope that you may live many years to eniov
the use of it , and when time with you shall be no more may it be handed down to your children ' s children . The W . M . then handed to Bro . Wilcox the salver mentioned above . Bro . Wilcox in reply , after thanking the brethren for the handsome gift , gave a history of the Neptune Lodge since he had known it , first at the King ' s Head , in the Poultrv ;
then at the George and Vulture , St . Michael ' s Alley , Cornhill ; then at the London Tavern ; afterwards at Kadley ' s where they were always admirably treated by Bro . Hart ; and now at the Guildhall Tavern , where they were equally well treated . He advised the brethren to keep up the old
reputation of the lodge , for what was worth doing at all was worth doing well . Bro . Harper reminded the brethren that the engraving on the salver was the present of Sir John Bennett , and Bro . Storr told them that the illuminated vellum was produced by Bvo . Coulcher , J . W ., without a farthing of profit .
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Bro . Wilcox said he should be sorry to let the opportunity slip of acknowledging the great energy bestowed by Bro . Storr on the presentation . In giving the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary " the Worshipful Master said : 1 consider the officers whose health we are now about to drink are the hardest worked members of the lodge , both of whom appear before you for
the first time m their respective appointments . With regard to our new Treasurer , 1 congratulate the lodge upon its choice , feeling certain that in Bro . Storr they have the rioiit man in the right place . Personally I can say that afteran intimate acquaintance with him extending over 22 years a more sincere friend I never met with . VVe can say much of him , especially as " Charity Storr . " With regard to Bro .
Britton , P . M ., he comes betorc us in a twofold capacity , first as that of Installing Master . Well , brethren , it is not always lodges can boast of having its own Installing Af aster . You have seen to-night how ably he has discharged the ceremony , and personally 1 thank him very much . And then he comes in the new position of Secretary , and from a knowledge of Bro . Britton's business capacity I . know he
will perform the duties of Secretary in such a manner as I know the lodge will feel proud of him . Bro . E . F . Storr said he first knew the lodge in iS 7 oat Radley ' s Hotel , and since that time he had never missed a single meeting , either emergency or regular . He had held almost every office in the lodge and worked his way up to the chair . To-night they harJ put the crowning point on
his ambition by making him Treasurer , an office that had been so successfully , ably , energetically , and faithfully filled by his dear friend , Bro . Wilcox , for 26 years , and whose mantle he could not have hoped would have fallen on his shoulders . He felt himself highly flattered that the lodge had unanimously elected him to fill the important post of Treasurer , and he could assure them that as
heretofore he should take a deep interest in the prosperity of the lodge and look after its funds . As regarded the appellation of "Charity Storr , " he was very proud of being associated with the Charities , and the Neptune Lodge should never lack a Steward while he was a member . He had served now 10 limes for the various Charities , this year he was serving for the Benevolent , and with three
more servitudes he should be a Vice-President of all the three Institutions . He was proud to be asssociated with Bro . Britton as Secretary . He ( Bro . Storr ) had held the office of Secretary 12 months and had found it no sinecure . If he had performed thedutiesof the office to thc brethren ' s satisfaction that was his reward . If T . G . A . O . T . U . spared him 2 G years to be the Treasurer he thought he should be
entitled to a piece of plate , even though it was a willow pattern . But they did not work for that but for the love of the thing and to see the lodge flourishing . Bro . Britton , P . M ., Sec ., thanked the VV . M . for aiipointing him and hoped he should give satisfaction . " The Officers and Prosperity to the Lodge" was the next toast , in proposing which the Worshipful Master said :
This toast is one particularly interesting to the Master , who feelstbat upon good officers depends very much the success of his year of office ; but , brethren , I sincerely trust my officers will earnestly endeavour to emulate the pfficers of the past , and at the end of my year I shall be able to congratulate the lodge upon the excellent manner in which it lias been served . I trust we shall meet with much prosperity here
during the next 12 months . Thc S . W . thanked the VV . M ., and the Tyler ' s toast vvas then drunk . During the intervals between the toasts Bros . George Russell , L . V . Walker , J . R . Taylor , W . Francis , Greaves , and E . S . Hopper , sang some beautiful songs , Bro . VV . Francis gave some recitations , and Bro . H . Savidge played charmingly on the violin .
CORINTHIAN LODGE ( No . 13 S 2 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge was held on the 17 th ult . at the George Hotel , Cubitt Town , under the presidency of Bro . Limn , VV . M ., who after a long and severe illness was much congratulated by the members and brethren on his resumption of the working of the lodge . He was supported
by the following : Bros . Past Masters Delves , Hodges , Millington , Searell , Carnabv , Treas . ; C . VV . Smith , Sec . ; Stewart , SgS ; and Bros . G . Smith , S . W . ; Stapleton , I . W . ; Morrison , J . D . ; Raiker , I . G . ; Clark , Leggett , Marsh , Pitt , Duckham , Nye , Martin , Sanders , Pennislon , with several others .
A long list of business was on the agenda , including the initiation of Bro . Limn's youngest son ( J . S . Limn ) , which ceremony was worked by the VV . M . in a very impressive manner . Five brethren were passed and two raised , and the lodge was closed . A very pleasant hour was afterwards spent , the usual toasts being given and responded to .
In response to the toast of "The Initiate " Bro . J . S . Limn expressed much gratification at being admitted into the Craft , and had a great ambition to follow in the footsteps of his esteemed father , and never disgrace the honour that had been conferred on him . The toast of " The W . M . " was ably given by Bro . Millington , LP . M ., who said he felt that words from him were
quite unnecessary judging from tha enthusiam with which the VV . M . was greeted on his return to thc lodge . He hoped the G . A . O . T . U . would give him health to be long among them . The W . M . in reply said he could not lind words adequate to express his feelings to one and all for the cordial and kind _ manner in which he had been received . At one period
of his illness he certainly felt that he should never have the opportunity of presiding , which he felt to be agreat honour . He trusted as had been mentioned that he might be spared to be amongst them for a long period , and sec thc Corinthian Lodge prosper as it had hitherto . Several speeches and songs followed , after which the brethren separated .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —This prosperous lodge celebrated its seventh year of existence on Thursday , thc 25 th ult ., upon which occasion Bro . Charles Lorkin , S . W ., was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . Edward Dignam , the retiring W . M . Lodge was opened by the W . M . assisted by the following officers and
brethren : Bros . Charles Lorkin , S . W . ; Charles VV . Smyth , J . W . ; W . H . Brand , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . Lee , P . M ., Sec ; J . L . Payne , S . D . ; A . Ferrar , J . D . ; F . Bonner , D . of C . ; W . Simpson , Org . ; R . Polak , I . G . ; J . J . Marsh , Tyler ; Neville Green , P . M . ; Thos . C . Chapman , P . M . ; F . Brasted , P . M . ; Henry Gustavus Buss , Asst . G . Sec ; C . A . Cottebrunc , P . G . P . ; G . W . Hart ,
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K . George , G . "J . Baker , A . Leoffeler , A . R . Olley , E . A . Comn . J- 1 . Larter , James H . Rich , Chas . liusbridge , K . Dallas , E . Harding , jno . Robinson , Robt . Fisher , John Varncy , Charles Edvvardes , F . A . Kelly ( Freemason ) , and the following visitors : Bros . Walter Mitchell , P . M ., Sec . 155 S ; Fred . Walters , P . M . 1309 , P . G . D . Middx . ; VV . I'leldwick , P . M . 13 G 4 A . ClarkP . M . 1227 RForge
; , ; . , W . M . 1950 ; W . T Darnell , W . M . 1 ( 179 ; S . Burbrid ^ e , 1914 ; M . Christian , S . D . SGo ; Henry Taylor , 177 ; '!) . Moss , S . D . 1275 ; Geo . W . Larter , I . G . 1 G 02 ; A . Eldndge , 15 S 5 ; and A . Sawyer , 123 ( U . S . A . ) The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Langman and Biisbridge ' were passed to the Second Degree . " The next business was that of
installing the VV . M ., which ceremony as vve have already remarked was performed in an admirable manner , reflecting the highest credit upon Bro . Iidward Dignam for so ably discharging thc arduous duties of installing Master . The following brethren were then appointed and received their collars and ( jewels of office , with the exception of Bro . Watkins , who was unavoidably absent : Bros . C . VV . Smyth , S . W . ; J . L . Payne , J . D . ; W . H . Brand , P . M .,
Treas . ; W . H . Lee , » P . M ., Sec ; A . Ferrar , S . D . ; R . Polak , J . D . ; F . Bonner , I . G . ; G . Ferrar , D . C ; W . J . Watkins and A . R . Olley , Stewards ; J . J . Marsh , Tyler . Ballot was then taken for Mr . Robert Dunn , which being unanimous in that gentleman's favour he vvas subsequently introduced and was duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the newly-installed Master , Bro . Lorkin , who during the ceremony gave excellent proof of his ability for the office .
The lodge vvas then closed and the brethren adjourned to a most recherche banquet , which vvas well served by the Bros . Clemow . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed , proposed in brief terms by the W . M . and responded to similarly . The I . P . M ., Bro . Dignam , in giving the toast of "The Worshipful Master " observed that he did so with a great of leasure
degree p , as Bro . Lorkin was so well fitted for the office ; they could not possibly have a better Master . He spoke earnestly , knowing him both privately and Masonically . Bro . Lorkin after thanking the brethren for receiving the toast of his health so kindly presented his predecessor with a handsome Past Master's jewel , accompanying the ' presentation with a few complimentary remarks .
The Immediate Past Master having replied , the toast of "The Initiate " was given , eliciting from Bro . Dunn a neat and sensible response . Bro . F . Walters in replying on behalf of " The Visitors " congratulated the lodge upon having such a Worshipful Master . From the manner in which he had performed his first ceremony he thought a most successful year vvas before them . In conclusion Bro . Walters made some hicrhlv
complimentary remarks concerning Bros . Lee and Brand . The next toast vvas that of "The Past Masters , " to which Bro . Brand was the first to respond , who said that since his first connection with the lodge and more so perhaps since his appointment as Treasurer , he had done his best for the lodge and would continue so to do . Bro . Lee assured thc brethren that the Past Masters
watched keenly everything for the best interests and welfare of the lodge . He trusted the same hearty good and fcindly feeling that existed among them would continue . He felt confident that under the reign of Bro . Lorkin the lodge would continue to prosper and he hoped that the balance sheet would at the end of his term of office present a more favourable result even than that now before them .
Bros . Chapman , Brasted , Green , and Dignam also replied . The remaining toasts were given and duly responded to . During the evening an excellent programme of music was given under the direction of Bro . Dr . J . F . Haskins , among the artistes being two daughters of the VV . M ., Miss Lorkin and Miss J . Lorkin , of whom special mention is due for their really very clever performance on the pianoforte .
FARRINGDON WITHOUT LODGE ( No . I 745 ) - —This highl y successful lodge held a meeting at thc Viaduct Hotel , when there were present Bros . Strugnell , VV . M . ; Goodenough , S . W . ; H . B . Marshall , C . C , V . P . of the Masonic Institutions , J . W . ; H . J . Lardner , I . P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . Jackson , P . M ., Sec ; Young , S . D . ; T . Simpson , I . D . ; Clark , P . G . P .. I . G .: Lister . D . nf C-
Longley , A . D . of C . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; and Rawhnson , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Lott , P . P . G . W . Jersey ; Rest , VV . AL 12 SS ; King , P . M . 172 ; and Freeman , 1 G 23 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed the ballot vvas taken upon behalf of Messrs . S . Suskind and E . Schultzand it proved to be unanimous
, . Bro . h . Kahn vvas then passed to the Degree of F . C , and the two first-mentioned gentlemen initiated into Craft mysteries , both ceremonies being well performed . On the proposition of Bro . Lardner seconded by Bro . Walls , Bro . E . Lott was unanimously elected an honorary member of the lodge . The W . M . then appointed Bro . Lott as Assistant Organist .
Previously to the lodge being closed , Bro . Lardner gave a notice of motion that the present joining fee be reduced to five guineas . The members then adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal Qf the cloth the customary toasts were duly honoured . Bros . King , Rest and Freeman , responded on behalf of " The Visitors . "
The Health of the Initiates " having been warmly received , Bros . Suskind and E . Schultz , ably responded . The Past Masters" followed , and was acknowledged by Bros . Lardner , Jackson and Walls . The toast of " The Officers " came next in order , and was responded to by Bros . Young , Simpson , and others . The pleasure of the brethren was considerably enhanced by the instrumental and vocal abilities of Bros . Lott , Lardner , Freeman , and others .
SELWYN LODGE ( No . 1901 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge vvas held on Thursday week at the East Dulwich Hotel , when a goodly number of the brethren assembled to greet their W . M ., Bro . Dr . L . Nicod , who was supported by all his officersviz . Bros
, , . W . Hook , I . P . M . ; Bellis , S . VV . ; Burnett , J . W . ; Campbell , Treasurer ; Powles , S . D . ; Marcus , I . D . ; Mussercd , I . G . ; Grainger , Organist ; Bullimore , W . S . ; and Anderson , W . S . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . Collins , Rowan , Lightfoot , Wimple , Anderson ,
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out the dark ages while the great mass of the people were in intellectual darkness , Masonry vvas doing its work quietly and silently even under the regis or authority of the church itself . We knew the church fostered it when vve saw those magnificent cathedrals , the external and visible signs of theological times , and therefore we knew bow much they were indebted to the Craft . But there had resided in
Masonry some of thc brightest spirits for which the world stood indebted for its liberties , civil and religious . But even now we found them when they were no longer so essential to the formation of high character , they were distinguished for their charity and the care they took for the education and improvement of the young Masonic generation . For all this they took credit to the Craft . He as a
humble visitor felt how honoured they must be , seeing all this great progress and how much they were indebted to the Craft , hoiv much they were honouring themselves and glad to do honour to so remarkable and grand an institution . Bro . Serjt . Robinson said the brethren saw he vvas very reluctant to come after Sir John Bennett , and he really was , for he could tell them that Sir John Bennett and he had been
ejuarrelling all the evening . He did not think there was one point they had agreed upon , and yet he did not think they thought one whit the worse of each other than they did whetv thvty began . He had not the least idea what Sir John Bennett might mean , and yet he assured them on his honour as a man he had not the remotest objection to any opinion Sir John Bennett or any other man had if he would
let him have his ; and he would do Sir John Bennett the justice to say that with the deepest humility he had told him " of course you are right and I am wrong . " Well he knew what that sort of humility was . It vvas a great pleasure to visit this lodge . It was nearly forty years since Bro . S . Potter and himself ( Bro . Robinson ) used to come down to the City and learn Masonry , and at one time Bro . S .
Potter went infinitely beyond him in Masonry . But he ( Bro . Robinson ) had more to do than Bro . Potter had , and although he went through the office of Mastei' of his lodge with some little credit to himself it vvas quite impossible he should do it well . But when one got as old as he , nearly 70 , he was afraid he forgot a good deal he had learned in bis youth—the formula , not the precepts ,
brotherl y love and affection to one another—and the quarrelling with one and another political foe , but looking upon him as a dear friend , he had no hesitation in saying that Masonry taught us to follow out that principle , and he trusted sincerely that with regard to that Masonry at all events had done him no harm . He did not know how the lodge was situated vvith rejrard to spending its money , but
considering how strongly disendowment was going on he advised them to spend as much of it as they could ; the only mode of keeping their money was to spend it . He strongly advised them to do that , because some commissioner might come down at the instigation of some self-constituted flatterer of the vyorking-classses , and if the lodge had some property which it did not cost him one single sixpence to l . l . n mi ..... f . 'miH . at ,, lhaif -ttmtlrl k .,, a !*¦ t-il . i >« n « J . 1 . Ul avif } nuii uivvlianel
, ne , 'I ' ILIII UIM I . UUIU UBIV IL . ., lllcy would be worse off than if they spent it as fast as they could . The learned brother concluded by thanking the brethren for a very pleasant evening . Bro . H . Beckersdorff also replied , and said that lie bad prophesied that the W . M . would be one of the shining lights in Masonry . In proposing "The Health of the P . Ms . " the W . M . said : You know what zeal and assiduity the P . M . 's have displayed in the past , and what a great support they are to
the Master during his year of office , who naturally looks to them for advice and assistance . To-night you have placed another P . M . on the roll of the Neptune Lodge in the person' of our esteemed Bro . Harper . Every brother knows how anxious Bro . Harper has been that his year should be one of success , and you know the result . 1 can testify to thc great amount of time and attention he lias
for years past given to making himself perfect in the ritual , and to-night he meets with the reward . I sincerely congratulate him and beg to couple his name with the toast . Bro . Harper , I . P . M ., said the P . Ms , were looked upon as the props of the lodge . They had all the interest of the Neptune Lodge at heart as he had , and they always would have . The brethren had been delighted with the musical
performances of the brethren , and some of those he had introduced to the lodge . He never lost an opportunity of telling the brethren to perfect themselves in Masonry . The main object was the interest of the Neptune Lodge , and while this spirit was kept up the lodge would maintain its status . There were many members who had not a chance for many years of getting into the chair . Three or four
years ago that was not the state of things , but now there was a greediness for office ; whenever that was found to be the case they might be sure the brethren knew the ritual . Those who had been initiated in his year intended to come forward , and nothing would please him more than to welcome them among the P . Ms . It was a hard road to travel , for there was nothing like beginning early . If a
chance offered , accept office at once . I'hey had had many examples of brethren having refused office and regretting it afterwards . He thanked the brethren for the toast , and felt very proud to be amongst the P . Ms . In proposing "The late Treasurer , Bro . Wilcox , P . M ., " the W . M . said : Undoutedly this is the last time the name of Bro . Wilcox will be associated vvith that of Treasurer of this
lodge , and I feel some of the brethren will agree vvith me it would have been a great omission to have left it out to-night . But before we drink his health I have another exceedingly pleasurable duty to perform in asking , Bro . Wilcox , your acceptance of this salver as a further mark of esteem and affection from the brethren ; and in jiresenting it to you we all join in the hope that you may live many years to eniov
the use of it , and when time with you shall be no more may it be handed down to your children ' s children . The W . M . then handed to Bro . Wilcox the salver mentioned above . Bro . Wilcox in reply , after thanking the brethren for the handsome gift , gave a history of the Neptune Lodge since he had known it , first at the King ' s Head , in the Poultrv ;
then at the George and Vulture , St . Michael ' s Alley , Cornhill ; then at the London Tavern ; afterwards at Kadley ' s where they were always admirably treated by Bro . Hart ; and now at the Guildhall Tavern , where they were equally well treated . He advised the brethren to keep up the old
reputation of the lodge , for what was worth doing at all was worth doing well . Bro . Harper reminded the brethren that the engraving on the salver was the present of Sir John Bennett , and Bro . Storr told them that the illuminated vellum was produced by Bvo . Coulcher , J . W ., without a farthing of profit .
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Bro . Wilcox said he should be sorry to let the opportunity slip of acknowledging the great energy bestowed by Bro . Storr on the presentation . In giving the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary " the Worshipful Master said : 1 consider the officers whose health we are now about to drink are the hardest worked members of the lodge , both of whom appear before you for
the first time m their respective appointments . With regard to our new Treasurer , 1 congratulate the lodge upon its choice , feeling certain that in Bro . Storr they have the rioiit man in the right place . Personally I can say that afteran intimate acquaintance with him extending over 22 years a more sincere friend I never met with . VVe can say much of him , especially as " Charity Storr . " With regard to Bro .
Britton , P . M ., he comes betorc us in a twofold capacity , first as that of Installing Master . Well , brethren , it is not always lodges can boast of having its own Installing Af aster . You have seen to-night how ably he has discharged the ceremony , and personally 1 thank him very much . And then he comes in the new position of Secretary , and from a knowledge of Bro . Britton's business capacity I . know he
will perform the duties of Secretary in such a manner as I know the lodge will feel proud of him . Bro . E . F . Storr said he first knew the lodge in iS 7 oat Radley ' s Hotel , and since that time he had never missed a single meeting , either emergency or regular . He had held almost every office in the lodge and worked his way up to the chair . To-night they harJ put the crowning point on
his ambition by making him Treasurer , an office that had been so successfully , ably , energetically , and faithfully filled by his dear friend , Bro . Wilcox , for 26 years , and whose mantle he could not have hoped would have fallen on his shoulders . He felt himself highly flattered that the lodge had unanimously elected him to fill the important post of Treasurer , and he could assure them that as
heretofore he should take a deep interest in the prosperity of the lodge and look after its funds . As regarded the appellation of "Charity Storr , " he was very proud of being associated with the Charities , and the Neptune Lodge should never lack a Steward while he was a member . He had served now 10 limes for the various Charities , this year he was serving for the Benevolent , and with three
more servitudes he should be a Vice-President of all the three Institutions . He was proud to be asssociated with Bro . Britton as Secretary . He ( Bro . Storr ) had held the office of Secretary 12 months and had found it no sinecure . If he had performed thedutiesof the office to thc brethren ' s satisfaction that was his reward . If T . G . A . O . T . U . spared him 2 G years to be the Treasurer he thought he should be
entitled to a piece of plate , even though it was a willow pattern . But they did not work for that but for the love of the thing and to see the lodge flourishing . Bro . Britton , P . M ., Sec ., thanked the VV . M . for aiipointing him and hoped he should give satisfaction . " The Officers and Prosperity to the Lodge" was the next toast , in proposing which the Worshipful Master said :
This toast is one particularly interesting to the Master , who feelstbat upon good officers depends very much the success of his year of office ; but , brethren , I sincerely trust my officers will earnestly endeavour to emulate the pfficers of the past , and at the end of my year I shall be able to congratulate the lodge upon the excellent manner in which it lias been served . I trust we shall meet with much prosperity here
during the next 12 months . Thc S . W . thanked the VV . M ., and the Tyler ' s toast vvas then drunk . During the intervals between the toasts Bros . George Russell , L . V . Walker , J . R . Taylor , W . Francis , Greaves , and E . S . Hopper , sang some beautiful songs , Bro . VV . Francis gave some recitations , and Bro . H . Savidge played charmingly on the violin .
CORINTHIAN LODGE ( No . 13 S 2 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge was held on the 17 th ult . at the George Hotel , Cubitt Town , under the presidency of Bro . Limn , VV . M ., who after a long and severe illness was much congratulated by the members and brethren on his resumption of the working of the lodge . He was supported
by the following : Bros . Past Masters Delves , Hodges , Millington , Searell , Carnabv , Treas . ; C . VV . Smith , Sec . ; Stewart , SgS ; and Bros . G . Smith , S . W . ; Stapleton , I . W . ; Morrison , J . D . ; Raiker , I . G . ; Clark , Leggett , Marsh , Pitt , Duckham , Nye , Martin , Sanders , Pennislon , with several others .
A long list of business was on the agenda , including the initiation of Bro . Limn's youngest son ( J . S . Limn ) , which ceremony was worked by the VV . M . in a very impressive manner . Five brethren were passed and two raised , and the lodge was closed . A very pleasant hour was afterwards spent , the usual toasts being given and responded to .
In response to the toast of "The Initiate " Bro . J . S . Limn expressed much gratification at being admitted into the Craft , and had a great ambition to follow in the footsteps of his esteemed father , and never disgrace the honour that had been conferred on him . The toast of " The W . M . " was ably given by Bro . Millington , LP . M ., who said he felt that words from him were
quite unnecessary judging from tha enthusiam with which the VV . M . was greeted on his return to thc lodge . He hoped the G . A . O . T . U . would give him health to be long among them . The W . M . in reply said he could not lind words adequate to express his feelings to one and all for the cordial and kind _ manner in which he had been received . At one period
of his illness he certainly felt that he should never have the opportunity of presiding , which he felt to be agreat honour . He trusted as had been mentioned that he might be spared to be amongst them for a long period , and sec thc Corinthian Lodge prosper as it had hitherto . Several speeches and songs followed , after which the brethren separated .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —This prosperous lodge celebrated its seventh year of existence on Thursday , thc 25 th ult ., upon which occasion Bro . Charles Lorkin , S . W ., was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . Edward Dignam , the retiring W . M . Lodge was opened by the W . M . assisted by the following officers and
brethren : Bros . Charles Lorkin , S . W . ; Charles VV . Smyth , J . W . ; W . H . Brand , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . Lee , P . M ., Sec ; J . L . Payne , S . D . ; A . Ferrar , J . D . ; F . Bonner , D . of C . ; W . Simpson , Org . ; R . Polak , I . G . ; J . J . Marsh , Tyler ; Neville Green , P . M . ; Thos . C . Chapman , P . M . ; F . Brasted , P . M . ; Henry Gustavus Buss , Asst . G . Sec ; C . A . Cottebrunc , P . G . P . ; G . W . Hart ,
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
K . George , G . "J . Baker , A . Leoffeler , A . R . Olley , E . A . Comn . J- 1 . Larter , James H . Rich , Chas . liusbridge , K . Dallas , E . Harding , jno . Robinson , Robt . Fisher , John Varncy , Charles Edvvardes , F . A . Kelly ( Freemason ) , and the following visitors : Bros . Walter Mitchell , P . M ., Sec . 155 S ; Fred . Walters , P . M . 1309 , P . G . D . Middx . ; VV . I'leldwick , P . M . 13 G 4 A . ClarkP . M . 1227 RForge
; , ; . , W . M . 1950 ; W . T Darnell , W . M . 1 ( 179 ; S . Burbrid ^ e , 1914 ; M . Christian , S . D . SGo ; Henry Taylor , 177 ; '!) . Moss , S . D . 1275 ; Geo . W . Larter , I . G . 1 G 02 ; A . Eldndge , 15 S 5 ; and A . Sawyer , 123 ( U . S . A . ) The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Langman and Biisbridge ' were passed to the Second Degree . " The next business was that of
installing the VV . M ., which ceremony as vve have already remarked was performed in an admirable manner , reflecting the highest credit upon Bro . Iidward Dignam for so ably discharging thc arduous duties of installing Master . The following brethren were then appointed and received their collars and ( jewels of office , with the exception of Bro . Watkins , who was unavoidably absent : Bros . C . VV . Smyth , S . W . ; J . L . Payne , J . D . ; W . H . Brand , P . M .,
Treas . ; W . H . Lee , » P . M ., Sec ; A . Ferrar , S . D . ; R . Polak , J . D . ; F . Bonner , I . G . ; G . Ferrar , D . C ; W . J . Watkins and A . R . Olley , Stewards ; J . J . Marsh , Tyler . Ballot was then taken for Mr . Robert Dunn , which being unanimous in that gentleman's favour he vvas subsequently introduced and was duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the newly-installed Master , Bro . Lorkin , who during the ceremony gave excellent proof of his ability for the office .
The lodge vvas then closed and the brethren adjourned to a most recherche banquet , which vvas well served by the Bros . Clemow . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed , proposed in brief terms by the W . M . and responded to similarly . The I . P . M ., Bro . Dignam , in giving the toast of "The Worshipful Master " observed that he did so with a great of leasure
degree p , as Bro . Lorkin was so well fitted for the office ; they could not possibly have a better Master . He spoke earnestly , knowing him both privately and Masonically . Bro . Lorkin after thanking the brethren for receiving the toast of his health so kindly presented his predecessor with a handsome Past Master's jewel , accompanying the ' presentation with a few complimentary remarks .
The Immediate Past Master having replied , the toast of "The Initiate " was given , eliciting from Bro . Dunn a neat and sensible response . Bro . F . Walters in replying on behalf of " The Visitors " congratulated the lodge upon having such a Worshipful Master . From the manner in which he had performed his first ceremony he thought a most successful year vvas before them . In conclusion Bro . Walters made some hicrhlv
complimentary remarks concerning Bros . Lee and Brand . The next toast vvas that of "The Past Masters , " to which Bro . Brand was the first to respond , who said that since his first connection with the lodge and more so perhaps since his appointment as Treasurer , he had done his best for the lodge and would continue so to do . Bro . Lee assured thc brethren that the Past Masters
watched keenly everything for the best interests and welfare of the lodge . He trusted the same hearty good and fcindly feeling that existed among them would continue . He felt confident that under the reign of Bro . Lorkin the lodge would continue to prosper and he hoped that the balance sheet would at the end of his term of office present a more favourable result even than that now before them .
Bros . Chapman , Brasted , Green , and Dignam also replied . The remaining toasts were given and duly responded to . During the evening an excellent programme of music was given under the direction of Bro . Dr . J . F . Haskins , among the artistes being two daughters of the VV . M ., Miss Lorkin and Miss J . Lorkin , of whom special mention is due for their really very clever performance on the pianoforte .
FARRINGDON WITHOUT LODGE ( No . I 745 ) - —This highl y successful lodge held a meeting at thc Viaduct Hotel , when there were present Bros . Strugnell , VV . M . ; Goodenough , S . W . ; H . B . Marshall , C . C , V . P . of the Masonic Institutions , J . W . ; H . J . Lardner , I . P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . Jackson , P . M ., Sec ; Young , S . D . ; T . Simpson , I . D . ; Clark , P . G . P .. I . G .: Lister . D . nf C-
Longley , A . D . of C . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; and Rawhnson , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Lott , P . P . G . W . Jersey ; Rest , VV . AL 12 SS ; King , P . M . 172 ; and Freeman , 1 G 23 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed the ballot vvas taken upon behalf of Messrs . S . Suskind and E . Schultzand it proved to be unanimous
, . Bro . h . Kahn vvas then passed to the Degree of F . C , and the two first-mentioned gentlemen initiated into Craft mysteries , both ceremonies being well performed . On the proposition of Bro . Lardner seconded by Bro . Walls , Bro . E . Lott was unanimously elected an honorary member of the lodge . The W . M . then appointed Bro . Lott as Assistant Organist .
Previously to the lodge being closed , Bro . Lardner gave a notice of motion that the present joining fee be reduced to five guineas . The members then adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal Qf the cloth the customary toasts were duly honoured . Bros . King , Rest and Freeman , responded on behalf of " The Visitors . "
The Health of the Initiates " having been warmly received , Bros . Suskind and E . Schultz , ably responded . The Past Masters" followed , and was acknowledged by Bros . Lardner , Jackson and Walls . The toast of " The Officers " came next in order , and was responded to by Bros . Young , Simpson , and others . The pleasure of the brethren was considerably enhanced by the instrumental and vocal abilities of Bros . Lott , Lardner , Freeman , and others .
SELWYN LODGE ( No . 1901 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge vvas held on Thursday week at the East Dulwich Hotel , when a goodly number of the brethren assembled to greet their W . M ., Bro . Dr . L . Nicod , who was supported by all his officersviz . Bros
, , . W . Hook , I . P . M . ; Bellis , S . VV . ; Burnett , J . W . ; Campbell , Treasurer ; Powles , S . D . ; Marcus , I . D . ; Mussercd , I . G . ; Grainger , Organist ; Bullimore , W . S . ; and Anderson , W . S . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . Collins , Rowan , Lightfoot , Wimple , Anderson ,