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RtpoRTii OF M ASONIC MEETINGS - Craft Masonry 77 Instruction ¦ j " Royal Arch » i Mark Masonry ; 81 Ancient and Accepted Rite Si ( "Ih ' iteiary * ' ol Death of the Provincial Grand Master of Herefordshire 81 Bencvolerice 81
Lodge of : Masonic Ball at Liverpool 81 Father Seiflield and the Freemasons , Sa The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution .... ; 8 a Masqnic Sarcasm * 82 The Powers of a Quarterly Court 83 The Restoration of St . Albah's Abbey 83 CURRESPOMI'SNCE !—Royal Masonic Institution for Boys .: 83 Representatives from Grand Lodge :. „; ... * . ' 83
The Admission ol Members 83 Royal Masonic benevolent Institution .... .... S 3 Reviews 83 Grand Mark Lodge ; 84 Consecration of the Coborn Lodge , No , 1 S 0 4 84 Annul *!! Bali of the Carnarvon and Mi / . pah Lodge 8 4 St . Albln ' s Abbey ; .... 8 j London Masonic Charity Association ; . ; Se Masonic and General Tidings 85 * Lodge Meetings for Next Week 8 *; Advertisements . i ., ii ., iii ., iv ., v ., vi .
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dtvutt fflusanxo . TRANQUILLITY LODGE ( No . 185 ) . —In the presence ' of upwards of eighty brethren , Past Masters , and visitors , Bro , Geo . S . Pare , S . W . of the above lodge , which holds its meetings at the Guildhall Tavern , E . G ., was on the 17 th inst . installed its chief . Prior to the ceremony , however , the retiring Master , Bro . David Poseher , raised Bro . Balver to the Thirl Degree . In
due course Bro . Pare was presented to a Board of Installed Masters , and having declared himself qualified , and giving hfs pledge to uphold and guard the regulations arid landmarks of the Order , was placed in the chair of his predecessor according to ancient forrh , the rather onerdu ' s dirties of the ceremony being performed by the Installing Master in a manner gratifying
alike to himself and his hearers , as was amply shown by the applaoise' which greeted him at the end of the addresses . The rie * ivly-iristalleid Master next invested his oflicers as folioWs : Bros . D . Posener , I . P . M . ; W . T . Bayley , S . W . ; F . Cioakei ( by proxy ) , J . W . ; J . Peartree ( by proxy ) , Trek ' s ! , j P . Lev ^ , Sec . Geo . Bilby , P . M ., Org . ; f . W . C . Bush , L . D . ; I . Barber ( by proxy ) , J . D . ; Staley , I . G .
B : D . Burnett , D . C . ; Sol . Barnett , W . S . ; Potter , Tyler . THe W . M ; next invested Bro . D . Posener with a handsome gold * P . M . jewel Voted by the brethren to mark their apprctiitiort df his services . The auditor ' s report was then feari * strid adopted , which disclosed a \ very satisfactory financial condition , the lodge balance being £ 201 , and th ' e Balance of the benevolent fund £ 853 . tiro . John
CoWstable , P . M ., having gitfen notice of motioA on a previous occasion , proposed that the sum of thirty guineas frOrrt the lodge fund be given in equal portions fo each of the three Masonic Institutions , which , after a friendly disiiissibii , ' was a ' greed to . A very ample arid exceedingly well-seWed bariqriet followed . After grace was siirig the uiiial toasts followed , characterised in thfs instance bylthe
abseh'ce of all stereotyped Claptrap , the speakers confining themselves fo H fevV comm ' ori sense remarks , following the exa'ftple of the new Master . Replying to the toast of his health , proposed in nattering terms by the I . P . M .. the W . M . gaVe expression to his sense of the good feeling shown towirds hlrii throughout the whole period of his co-Ynisc ' tiOh with the' lodge , and prorhi ' s ' ed his best attention
both to the interest * 6 f the lodge ; arid the enjoyments of the festive board . Among * the speakers were Bros . Cubitt , Albert , j . D . Burnett , J . H . Ross , Constable , Lazim-i , Spiegel , and others . Past Master S . Solomon spoke on behalf of the benevolent fund , calling attention to its flourishing state and absence of applicant ' s for its benefits , which rendered needless all appeal for
subscriptions , yet he trusted the fund would continue growing , so / hat in case of emergency the power might be in their hands to render substantial' aid to any members whose needs may entitle him to sympathy , as they had frequently done in the past . Under the general direction of Bro . Pare the proceedings could scarcely fail of success , the diversions being greatly aided by the renewed skilful
vocalists , Bros . D . Moss , Barrett , Kenningham , and De Lacy . The visitors present were Bros . T . Cubitt , P . G . P . ; E . P . Albert , P . G . P . ; Bassington , W . M . 205 ; Lazarus , W . M . 1017 ; Speigel , W . M . 188 ; Kent , P . M . 8 79 ; E . Jacobs , P . M . 1614 ; Mickley , P . M . 449 ; Chalorie ' r , See . n 78 ; Peprill , 180 ; Russell , 1227 ; Moss ,
1706 ; Barrett , 1706 ; Herold i ' o < 6 ; Cullon , 1031 . The P . M . 's -were S . Solohion , M . Harris , N . Moss , R . Z . BlooriineW , N . Defries , J . D . Barnett , J . Constable , N . Gluckstein , E , G ' otthere . Universal regret was expressed at the absence of Bro . John Peartree , P . M . and Treas ., he bcllng prostrated by a most dangerous illness . May the G . A . O . T . U . speedily restore him to health and vigour . ^ ANMft'ftE LODGE ( No . 715 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at thc Cannon-street Hotel on' Saturday , the 15 ' lh inst ., when Bro . Henry Mug-
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geridge , the Senior Past Master , installed Bro . Edward Phillips W . M . for the ensuing year ( whose installation had been deferred from January , in consequence of the severe and painful illness of Bro . Phillips , caused by a cold caught in Paris during the Exhibition . ) The new W . M . appointed the following brethren to the different offic . es , viz ., Bros . A . C . Cope , S . W . ; Henry Watts , J . W . ; Ernest
Zwinger , S . D . ; Harry Bennett , J . D . ; J . C . Howell , I . G . Bro . S . G . Myers was invested as Treasurer , and Bro . Henry Muggeridge as Secretary . Bro . William Birdseye , the I . P . M ., who had been previously invested with thc Past Master ' s collar and jewel , and presented with the usual gold jewel for his good and valued services during the year 1878 , accepted the office of Steward to the Royal Masonic
Institution for Girls , to be held on Wednesday , the 14 th day of May next . This lodge was consecrated in October , 1857 , by Bro . John Hdvers , P . G . W ., who installed Bro . Henry Muggeridge thc first Master . Rro . S . G . Myers , in whose house thc idea of the lodge originated , was first Junior Warden , since which Bro . Muggeridge has installed every Master of the Panmure Lodge , with the exception of
the Master in 1872 , Bro . William Bennett , who he subsequently installed as Master of the Anerley Lodge , 1397 , Bros . Muggeridge and Myers are the only two original members remaining in the Panmure Lodge , in addition to whom there were present Bros . Phillips , W . M . ; W . Birdseye . I . P . M-. ; Watts , J . W . ; Zwinger , S . D . ; John Gale , P . M .: H . Birdseye , P . M . ; Crossfield , P . M . ; Jones , P . M . ;
Weedon , P . M . ; Shayer , and Richardson ; there were also present the following visitors , viz .: —Bros . J . Clever , P . M . 12 and 171 ; W . C . Banks , S . W . 1225 ; W . F . Kibble , I . G . 1426 ; J . M . Walter , 763 ; E . M . Hubbuck , P . G . Steward ; W . McCall 103 . The brethren then partook of an excellent banquet , prepared by the good people of Cannon-street Hotel , which they appeared to enjoy very much .
CAPPER LODGE ( No . 1076 ) . —This excellent loelge has now we believe definitely taken up its quarters at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , City . Its old dwelling place at Tidal Basin will , however , long be remembered as the birthplace of a lodge that has , during thc time of its existence , added perhaps more members to the Masonic fraternity than any lodge in the Metropolis .
The causes that have led to ' this change are in no way prejudicial to Bro . Hillier , host of the old house of meeting , but to the fact that he having found it necessary to enlarge and alter his house at Tidal Basin , could not accommodate thc brethren during the alterations , and hence the removal . 'Ihe meeting on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., was both large and enthusiastic . Among the visitors were : —Bros . G .
Stephens , 1623 ; J . J . West , P . M . 548 -, J . Manning , W . M . 1472 -, Jas . Thomas , 704 ; C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) , and others . The officers of the lodge present were : —Bros . F . Brien , W . M . ; E . West , P . M . ; J . Gaskell , P . M . ; H . B . Holliday , P . M . ; T . G . Day , P . M . ; J . Dorton , I . P . M . ; P . McCarthy , S . W . ; H . Taplay , J . W . ; B . B . Brayshaw , P . M ., and Treas . ; Jas . Mitchell , Sec . ; . J . W . Job , S . D . ; W . Dorton , J . D . ; W . Nevins , I . G . ; Mat . Sl . erwin , Org . ;
A . R . Mason , D . of C . ; R . Brown , and W . Harris , W . S . ; and B . Norman , Tyler . The lodge having been opened , Bro . Johnson was raised to the Sublime Degree by the W . M . in a style seldom surpasssed at any lodge , and Mr . N . Sykes , having already been balloted for , was initiated into Freemasonry . There being no further work before the lodge , it was closed and the brethren adjourned to a plain but
elegantly served repast . This having been discussed and the cloth cleared , thc W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts which were becomingly honoured . Bro . P . M . West , then proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " a privilege of which he was proud . He felt sure they would agree with him when he saiel that from the manner in which the W . M . had carried out thc duties entrusted to
him that evening , not only in ruling and governing the lodge , but as well in performing the solemn ceremonies of initiation and raising , the honour of the lodge was safe in his hands . It must have been very gratifying to them , as it was to him , and if their Master continued so to carry out those duties , tbey would never have reason to regret having placed him in the proud , yet responsible position he
now so welland worthily held . ( Applause ) . Bro . Brien , in reply , said he must in the first place thank Bro . West for the kind remarks with which he had accompanied the toast , and in the second the brethren for its hearty reception . Bro . West had said , " that if he continued as he had commenced his duties , the brethren would be satisfied with him . " He would promise them that if he did not improve ,
at least he should not be any worse ( cheers and laughter ) , but he trusted so to continue , by a constant care and undivided attention to the duties of his office , and tbe interests of the lodge , that at the end of his year they would say that he had done his duty as a Master and a Mason should , to a lodge like the Capper , over which he had the honour to preside . ( Applause . ) The next toast was that
of "The Initiate , " and Bro . Sykes suitably responded . The toast of " The Visitors " was coupled with the names of Bro . West , P . M . 548 , and Thomas , 704 , and Bro . West , in response said he had to thank them very much for thc manner in which his name had been placed before , anil received by the lodge . He could only say that he was very pleased to be with them . It was bis first visit , but he
trusted it would not bc his last . He was pleased to see the good and effective work done in the lodge by thc W . M ., and while they had such an officer to preside over them , their lodge could never go wrong . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Thomas was exceedingly pleased at this his second visit to the Capper Lodge , to find that they had come to that
locality . His own lodge was held there , and he trusted that an unity might spring up between the lodges that would be beneficial to them both . He could without flattery congratulate the lodge upon its W . M . and officers , and they had treated him so well upon that occasion , that with their , permission he should come again .
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( Laughter and cheers . ) iThe next toast was that of " The Past Masters of and belonging to the Lodge , " and in giving it , the W . M . wished to express to them his extreme regret at the unavoidable absence of Bro . White , their esteemed and valued I . P . M ., which absence had been caused by serious domestic affliction . He had received a telegram from Bro . White , stating that on account of the
illness of his children he should not be able to be with them that night . Bro . White had a large family , and he felt sure that he was onl y expressing their wishes when he trusted that nothing serious would arise to cause a pang to the heart of their esteemed brother . ( Hear , hear . ) There was another thing that made him sorry for the absence of Bro . White . It was only yesterday that the good
brother had paid fifty guineas into the Masonic Benevolent Institution , a sum which entitled their loelge to a Vice-Presidency . I lad he been present lie would have been able to tell them something about the gathering . ( Cheers . ) There were , however , present an array of Past Masleis such as any lodge might be proud of , anel if he could find words sufficiently to express his obligation to them , and
the many services they had rendered the lodge , he might go on till midnight . ( Hear , hear . ) He would now ask them to drink the toast with all the enthusiasm it deserved Bro . West , who in the absence of P . M . White , acted as . I . P . M . during the evening , responded ; and said , that anything the Past Masters could do for the benefit of the lodge they would only be too happy to do . Thc whole
of them deeply deplored the cause of Bro . White ' s absence , and trusted the cause would soon be removed . The ncxt toast was that of " The Masonic Press , " to whom tlie W . M . said they were much indebted for reports of the proceedings of their lodges . He believed that by seeing the good work done by other lodges they were stimulated to try and emulate them . The Freemason carried reports of
their meetings all over the world , and many a brother of the Capper Lodge in distant lands , when he got his Freemason felt his heart glow wilh pride when he saw in its columns how the good old lodge was flourishing . ( Cheers . ) He , therefore , asked them to drink the toast with all the honours it deserved . Bro . Jolly having suitably replied for
this paper , the W . M . gave " The Officers of theLodge , " especially complimenting thc S . W . and Secretary for the many helps they had rendered in the work of removal , and said from S . W . down to Tyler a better set of officers no lodge could boast of . ( Cheers ) . Bro . McCarthy and Mitchell having replied , the Tyler ' s toast concluded a memorable evening in the annals of thc Capper Lodge .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — This lodge held its principal meeting of the year at Ashley ' s Hotel , Henrietta-street , Covent Garden , on Tuesday last , when the brethren assembled at four o ' clock to transact a large amount of business . The W . M ., Bro . Edward J acobs presided , and was well supported by his oflicers and a large number of lay brethrenin addition to which some
, forty or more visiting brethren from other lodges came to witness thc installation of Bro . Arthur John Ircton , the VV . M . elect . Among the visitors were several eminent Masons , including the following Grand Officers : —Bros . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D . ; E . P . Albert , P . G . Purst . ; Tibbets , P . P . G . Reg . Leicester ; Louis Beck , P . G . Org . ; F . Binckes , Secretary for the Boys' School ; and Hedges , Secretary for
the Girls' School . Ihe lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the last regular lodge meeting Were read and confirmed , after which the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Ireton was presented to the W . M . to receive at his hands the benefits of installation . Thereupon the W . M . proceeded to address some remarks to the body of brethren assembled , and
thereafter Bro . Ircton having given his assent in the usual manner to the ancient charges , recited by thc Secretary , was duly obligated . The loilge was then opened in the Third Degree , and a Board of Installed Masters formed , to whom Bro . Ireton was presented , and installed into the chair of K . S . with thc usual solemnities . On the return of the brethren the
newlyinstalled Master was proclaimed and saluted in the customary form , and then proceeded to appoint his officers which are as follows : —Bros . John Mason , S . W . ; J . f . Sterne , J . W . ; the Rev . P . M . Holden , Cnap . ; John Coutts , P . M ., P . G . P ., Treas . ; W . Bourne , P . M ., Sec . ; C . Kedgley , S . D . ; S . Jacobs , J . D . ; W . II . Gulliford , I . G . ; George Stacey , Org . ; George Coleman , D . C ;
J . E . Collins , W . S . ; C . Wyman , A . W . S . ; John Jacobs , Steward ; R . J . Potter , Tyler -, all of whom were invested , except Bro . the Rev . P . M . Holden , who , it was understood , was absent through illness . The usual addresses to the Master , Wardens , and brethren were then delivered by Bro . P . M . Edward Jacobs , by whom the entire ceremony was performed in a most able manner . No sooner hail the
new Master assumed the reigns of government than his skill was put to thc test , for there were no less than five candidates for initiation in attendance , viz .: —Mr . Thos . Bourne , proposed by Bro . Ireton , seconded by Bro . Coutts , P . M . and Treas ., P . G . P . ; Mr . Alfred Bush , proposed by Bro . Coutts , seconded by Bro . Wyman ; Mr . Henry Kelsey , proposed by Bro . Couts , seconded by Bro . Ircton , who
were balloted for and approved ; and Mr . William 'Jage and Mr F . Owen , already balloted for . The ceremony of initiation was very ably performed by Bro . Ireton , although it was rendered unusually arduous , from the fact that in consequence of the pressure of time thc whole of the five candidates were necessarily taken at the same time . Tlie only other business paper was a notice of motion by Bro
A . j . Ireton , given in open lodge on Tuesday , 14 th January last , " That the initiation fee be increased from ten to fifteen guineas , and that bye-law No . 10 be altered accordingly , " which having been put and carried , the lodge was closed in due form and in perfect harmony . It was now past seven o ' clock , and the brethren and their guests at oiice adjourned to the banquet room , where a sumptuous
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RtpoRTii OF M ASONIC MEETINGS - Craft Masonry 77 Instruction ¦ j " Royal Arch » i Mark Masonry ; 81 Ancient and Accepted Rite Si ( "Ih ' iteiary * ' ol Death of the Provincial Grand Master of Herefordshire 81 Bencvolerice 81
Lodge of : Masonic Ball at Liverpool 81 Father Seiflield and the Freemasons , Sa The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution .... ; 8 a Masqnic Sarcasm * 82 The Powers of a Quarterly Court 83 The Restoration of St . Albah's Abbey 83 CURRESPOMI'SNCE !—Royal Masonic Institution for Boys .: 83 Representatives from Grand Lodge :. „; ... * . ' 83
The Admission ol Members 83 Royal Masonic benevolent Institution .... .... S 3 Reviews 83 Grand Mark Lodge ; 84 Consecration of the Coborn Lodge , No , 1 S 0 4 84 Annul *!! Bali of the Carnarvon and Mi / . pah Lodge 8 4 St . Albln ' s Abbey ; .... 8 j London Masonic Charity Association ; . ; Se Masonic and General Tidings 85 * Lodge Meetings for Next Week 8 *; Advertisements . i ., ii ., iii ., iv ., v ., vi .
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dtvutt fflusanxo . TRANQUILLITY LODGE ( No . 185 ) . —In the presence ' of upwards of eighty brethren , Past Masters , and visitors , Bro , Geo . S . Pare , S . W . of the above lodge , which holds its meetings at the Guildhall Tavern , E . G ., was on the 17 th inst . installed its chief . Prior to the ceremony , however , the retiring Master , Bro . David Poseher , raised Bro . Balver to the Thirl Degree . In
due course Bro . Pare was presented to a Board of Installed Masters , and having declared himself qualified , and giving hfs pledge to uphold and guard the regulations arid landmarks of the Order , was placed in the chair of his predecessor according to ancient forrh , the rather onerdu ' s dirties of the ceremony being performed by the Installing Master in a manner gratifying
alike to himself and his hearers , as was amply shown by the applaoise' which greeted him at the end of the addresses . The rie * ivly-iristalleid Master next invested his oflicers as folioWs : Bros . D . Posener , I . P . M . ; W . T . Bayley , S . W . ; F . Cioakei ( by proxy ) , J . W . ; J . Peartree ( by proxy ) , Trek ' s ! , j P . Lev ^ , Sec . Geo . Bilby , P . M ., Org . ; f . W . C . Bush , L . D . ; I . Barber ( by proxy ) , J . D . ; Staley , I . G .
B : D . Burnett , D . C . ; Sol . Barnett , W . S . ; Potter , Tyler . THe W . M ; next invested Bro . D . Posener with a handsome gold * P . M . jewel Voted by the brethren to mark their apprctiitiort df his services . The auditor ' s report was then feari * strid adopted , which disclosed a \ very satisfactory financial condition , the lodge balance being £ 201 , and th ' e Balance of the benevolent fund £ 853 . tiro . John
CoWstable , P . M ., having gitfen notice of motioA on a previous occasion , proposed that the sum of thirty guineas frOrrt the lodge fund be given in equal portions fo each of the three Masonic Institutions , which , after a friendly disiiissibii , ' was a ' greed to . A very ample arid exceedingly well-seWed bariqriet followed . After grace was siirig the uiiial toasts followed , characterised in thfs instance bylthe
abseh'ce of all stereotyped Claptrap , the speakers confining themselves fo H fevV comm ' ori sense remarks , following the exa'ftple of the new Master . Replying to the toast of his health , proposed in nattering terms by the I . P . M .. the W . M . gaVe expression to his sense of the good feeling shown towirds hlrii throughout the whole period of his co-Ynisc ' tiOh with the' lodge , and prorhi ' s ' ed his best attention
both to the interest * 6 f the lodge ; arid the enjoyments of the festive board . Among * the speakers were Bros . Cubitt , Albert , j . D . Burnett , J . H . Ross , Constable , Lazim-i , Spiegel , and others . Past Master S . Solomon spoke on behalf of the benevolent fund , calling attention to its flourishing state and absence of applicant ' s for its benefits , which rendered needless all appeal for
subscriptions , yet he trusted the fund would continue growing , so / hat in case of emergency the power might be in their hands to render substantial' aid to any members whose needs may entitle him to sympathy , as they had frequently done in the past . Under the general direction of Bro . Pare the proceedings could scarcely fail of success , the diversions being greatly aided by the renewed skilful
vocalists , Bros . D . Moss , Barrett , Kenningham , and De Lacy . The visitors present were Bros . T . Cubitt , P . G . P . ; E . P . Albert , P . G . P . ; Bassington , W . M . 205 ; Lazarus , W . M . 1017 ; Speigel , W . M . 188 ; Kent , P . M . 8 79 ; E . Jacobs , P . M . 1614 ; Mickley , P . M . 449 ; Chalorie ' r , See . n 78 ; Peprill , 180 ; Russell , 1227 ; Moss ,
1706 ; Barrett , 1706 ; Herold i ' o < 6 ; Cullon , 1031 . The P . M . 's -were S . Solohion , M . Harris , N . Moss , R . Z . BlooriineW , N . Defries , J . D . Barnett , J . Constable , N . Gluckstein , E , G ' otthere . Universal regret was expressed at the absence of Bro . John Peartree , P . M . and Treas ., he bcllng prostrated by a most dangerous illness . May the G . A . O . T . U . speedily restore him to health and vigour . ^ ANMft'ftE LODGE ( No . 715 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at thc Cannon-street Hotel on' Saturday , the 15 ' lh inst ., when Bro . Henry Mug-
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geridge , the Senior Past Master , installed Bro . Edward Phillips W . M . for the ensuing year ( whose installation had been deferred from January , in consequence of the severe and painful illness of Bro . Phillips , caused by a cold caught in Paris during the Exhibition . ) The new W . M . appointed the following brethren to the different offic . es , viz ., Bros . A . C . Cope , S . W . ; Henry Watts , J . W . ; Ernest
Zwinger , S . D . ; Harry Bennett , J . D . ; J . C . Howell , I . G . Bro . S . G . Myers was invested as Treasurer , and Bro . Henry Muggeridge as Secretary . Bro . William Birdseye , the I . P . M ., who had been previously invested with thc Past Master ' s collar and jewel , and presented with the usual gold jewel for his good and valued services during the year 1878 , accepted the office of Steward to the Royal Masonic
Institution for Girls , to be held on Wednesday , the 14 th day of May next . This lodge was consecrated in October , 1857 , by Bro . John Hdvers , P . G . W ., who installed Bro . Henry Muggeridge thc first Master . Rro . S . G . Myers , in whose house thc idea of the lodge originated , was first Junior Warden , since which Bro . Muggeridge has installed every Master of the Panmure Lodge , with the exception of
the Master in 1872 , Bro . William Bennett , who he subsequently installed as Master of the Anerley Lodge , 1397 , Bros . Muggeridge and Myers are the only two original members remaining in the Panmure Lodge , in addition to whom there were present Bros . Phillips , W . M . ; W . Birdseye . I . P . M-. ; Watts , J . W . ; Zwinger , S . D . ; John Gale , P . M .: H . Birdseye , P . M . ; Crossfield , P . M . ; Jones , P . M . ;
Weedon , P . M . ; Shayer , and Richardson ; there were also present the following visitors , viz .: —Bros . J . Clever , P . M . 12 and 171 ; W . C . Banks , S . W . 1225 ; W . F . Kibble , I . G . 1426 ; J . M . Walter , 763 ; E . M . Hubbuck , P . G . Steward ; W . McCall 103 . The brethren then partook of an excellent banquet , prepared by the good people of Cannon-street Hotel , which they appeared to enjoy very much .
CAPPER LODGE ( No . 1076 ) . —This excellent loelge has now we believe definitely taken up its quarters at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , City . Its old dwelling place at Tidal Basin will , however , long be remembered as the birthplace of a lodge that has , during thc time of its existence , added perhaps more members to the Masonic fraternity than any lodge in the Metropolis .
The causes that have led to ' this change are in no way prejudicial to Bro . Hillier , host of the old house of meeting , but to the fact that he having found it necessary to enlarge and alter his house at Tidal Basin , could not accommodate thc brethren during the alterations , and hence the removal . 'Ihe meeting on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., was both large and enthusiastic . Among the visitors were : —Bros . G .
Stephens , 1623 ; J . J . West , P . M . 548 -, J . Manning , W . M . 1472 -, Jas . Thomas , 704 ; C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) , and others . The officers of the lodge present were : —Bros . F . Brien , W . M . ; E . West , P . M . ; J . Gaskell , P . M . ; H . B . Holliday , P . M . ; T . G . Day , P . M . ; J . Dorton , I . P . M . ; P . McCarthy , S . W . ; H . Taplay , J . W . ; B . B . Brayshaw , P . M ., and Treas . ; Jas . Mitchell , Sec . ; . J . W . Job , S . D . ; W . Dorton , J . D . ; W . Nevins , I . G . ; Mat . Sl . erwin , Org . ;
A . R . Mason , D . of C . ; R . Brown , and W . Harris , W . S . ; and B . Norman , Tyler . The lodge having been opened , Bro . Johnson was raised to the Sublime Degree by the W . M . in a style seldom surpasssed at any lodge , and Mr . N . Sykes , having already been balloted for , was initiated into Freemasonry . There being no further work before the lodge , it was closed and the brethren adjourned to a plain but
elegantly served repast . This having been discussed and the cloth cleared , thc W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts which were becomingly honoured . Bro . P . M . West , then proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " a privilege of which he was proud . He felt sure they would agree with him when he saiel that from the manner in which the W . M . had carried out thc duties entrusted to
him that evening , not only in ruling and governing the lodge , but as well in performing the solemn ceremonies of initiation and raising , the honour of the lodge was safe in his hands . It must have been very gratifying to them , as it was to him , and if their Master continued so to carry out those duties , tbey would never have reason to regret having placed him in the proud , yet responsible position he
now so welland worthily held . ( Applause ) . Bro . Brien , in reply , said he must in the first place thank Bro . West for the kind remarks with which he had accompanied the toast , and in the second the brethren for its hearty reception . Bro . West had said , " that if he continued as he had commenced his duties , the brethren would be satisfied with him . " He would promise them that if he did not improve ,
at least he should not be any worse ( cheers and laughter ) , but he trusted so to continue , by a constant care and undivided attention to the duties of his office , and tbe interests of the lodge , that at the end of his year they would say that he had done his duty as a Master and a Mason should , to a lodge like the Capper , over which he had the honour to preside . ( Applause . ) The next toast was that
of "The Initiate , " and Bro . Sykes suitably responded . The toast of " The Visitors " was coupled with the names of Bro . West , P . M . 548 , and Thomas , 704 , and Bro . West , in response said he had to thank them very much for thc manner in which his name had been placed before , anil received by the lodge . He could only say that he was very pleased to be with them . It was bis first visit , but he
trusted it would not bc his last . He was pleased to see the good and effective work done in the lodge by thc W . M ., and while they had such an officer to preside over them , their lodge could never go wrong . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Thomas was exceedingly pleased at this his second visit to the Capper Lodge , to find that they had come to that
locality . His own lodge was held there , and he trusted that an unity might spring up between the lodges that would be beneficial to them both . He could without flattery congratulate the lodge upon its W . M . and officers , and they had treated him so well upon that occasion , that with their , permission he should come again .
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( Laughter and cheers . ) iThe next toast was that of " The Past Masters of and belonging to the Lodge , " and in giving it , the W . M . wished to express to them his extreme regret at the unavoidable absence of Bro . White , their esteemed and valued I . P . M ., which absence had been caused by serious domestic affliction . He had received a telegram from Bro . White , stating that on account of the
illness of his children he should not be able to be with them that night . Bro . White had a large family , and he felt sure that he was onl y expressing their wishes when he trusted that nothing serious would arise to cause a pang to the heart of their esteemed brother . ( Hear , hear . ) There was another thing that made him sorry for the absence of Bro . White . It was only yesterday that the good
brother had paid fifty guineas into the Masonic Benevolent Institution , a sum which entitled their loelge to a Vice-Presidency . I lad he been present lie would have been able to tell them something about the gathering . ( Cheers . ) There were , however , present an array of Past Masleis such as any lodge might be proud of , anel if he could find words sufficiently to express his obligation to them , and
the many services they had rendered the lodge , he might go on till midnight . ( Hear , hear . ) He would now ask them to drink the toast with all the enthusiasm it deserved Bro . West , who in the absence of P . M . White , acted as . I . P . M . during the evening , responded ; and said , that anything the Past Masters could do for the benefit of the lodge they would only be too happy to do . Thc whole
of them deeply deplored the cause of Bro . White ' s absence , and trusted the cause would soon be removed . The ncxt toast was that of " The Masonic Press , " to whom tlie W . M . said they were much indebted for reports of the proceedings of their lodges . He believed that by seeing the good work done by other lodges they were stimulated to try and emulate them . The Freemason carried reports of
their meetings all over the world , and many a brother of the Capper Lodge in distant lands , when he got his Freemason felt his heart glow wilh pride when he saw in its columns how the good old lodge was flourishing . ( Cheers . ) He , therefore , asked them to drink the toast with all the honours it deserved . Bro . Jolly having suitably replied for
this paper , the W . M . gave " The Officers of theLodge , " especially complimenting thc S . W . and Secretary for the many helps they had rendered in the work of removal , and said from S . W . down to Tyler a better set of officers no lodge could boast of . ( Cheers ) . Bro . McCarthy and Mitchell having replied , the Tyler ' s toast concluded a memorable evening in the annals of thc Capper Lodge .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — This lodge held its principal meeting of the year at Ashley ' s Hotel , Henrietta-street , Covent Garden , on Tuesday last , when the brethren assembled at four o ' clock to transact a large amount of business . The W . M ., Bro . Edward J acobs presided , and was well supported by his oflicers and a large number of lay brethrenin addition to which some
, forty or more visiting brethren from other lodges came to witness thc installation of Bro . Arthur John Ircton , the VV . M . elect . Among the visitors were several eminent Masons , including the following Grand Officers : —Bros . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D . ; E . P . Albert , P . G . Purst . ; Tibbets , P . P . G . Reg . Leicester ; Louis Beck , P . G . Org . ; F . Binckes , Secretary for the Boys' School ; and Hedges , Secretary for
the Girls' School . Ihe lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the last regular lodge meeting Were read and confirmed , after which the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Ireton was presented to the W . M . to receive at his hands the benefits of installation . Thereupon the W . M . proceeded to address some remarks to the body of brethren assembled , and
thereafter Bro . Ircton having given his assent in the usual manner to the ancient charges , recited by thc Secretary , was duly obligated . The loilge was then opened in the Third Degree , and a Board of Installed Masters formed , to whom Bro . Ireton was presented , and installed into the chair of K . S . with thc usual solemnities . On the return of the brethren the
newlyinstalled Master was proclaimed and saluted in the customary form , and then proceeded to appoint his officers which are as follows : —Bros . John Mason , S . W . ; J . f . Sterne , J . W . ; the Rev . P . M . Holden , Cnap . ; John Coutts , P . M ., P . G . P ., Treas . ; W . Bourne , P . M ., Sec . ; C . Kedgley , S . D . ; S . Jacobs , J . D . ; W . II . Gulliford , I . G . ; George Stacey , Org . ; George Coleman , D . C ;
J . E . Collins , W . S . ; C . Wyman , A . W . S . ; John Jacobs , Steward ; R . J . Potter , Tyler -, all of whom were invested , except Bro . the Rev . P . M . Holden , who , it was understood , was absent through illness . The usual addresses to the Master , Wardens , and brethren were then delivered by Bro . P . M . Edward Jacobs , by whom the entire ceremony was performed in a most able manner . No sooner hail the
new Master assumed the reigns of government than his skill was put to thc test , for there were no less than five candidates for initiation in attendance , viz .: —Mr . Thos . Bourne , proposed by Bro . Ireton , seconded by Bro . Coutts , P . M . and Treas ., P . G . P . ; Mr . Alfred Bush , proposed by Bro . Coutts , seconded by Bro . Wyman ; Mr . Henry Kelsey , proposed by Bro . Couts , seconded by Bro . Ircton , who
were balloted for and approved ; and Mr . William 'Jage and Mr F . Owen , already balloted for . The ceremony of initiation was very ably performed by Bro . Ireton , although it was rendered unusually arduous , from the fact that in consequence of the pressure of time thc whole of the five candidates were necessarily taken at the same time . Tlie only other business paper was a notice of motion by Bro
A . j . Ireton , given in open lodge on Tuesday , 14 th January last , " That the initiation fee be increased from ten to fifteen guineas , and that bye-law No . 10 be altered accordingly , " which having been put and carried , the lodge was closed in due form and in perfect harmony . It was now past seven o ' clock , and the brethren and their guests at oiice adjourned to the banquet room , where a sumptuous