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nexv Master xvould acquit himself . All expected something good from him ; nor xvere they disappointed . There xvere two venerable Masons in the audience , one of over 40 years' standing and the veteran Secretary of nearly 30 years' "roxvth , both xvell able to give an authoritative opinion " on the xvork of the ritual . They both expressed themselves as highly satisfied with all tbe xvork done . Their inion was shared by all xvho xvere present .
op A letter of apology was received from the R . W . P . G . M . of Middlesex , Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., excusing and regretting his non-attendance . Great rejoicing xvas felt amongst the members xvhen it became knoxvn that their R . W . P . G . M . had recovered from his late illness . His letter xvas ordered to be placed on the minute book . Congratulations xvere offered to their highly esteemed and deservedly respected Worshipful Master on his
appointment to the office of Provincial Grand Standard Bearer of Middlesex , and there xvas a unanimous feeling of gratitude and thankfulness to the R . W . P . G . M . for his having once more selected this lodge for honours . Their highly esteemed Treasurer ( xvho year by year in lodge and cliapter is unanimously re-elected ) , Bro . Edxvin Gilbert , had received the offer of Provincial Grand Sxvord Bearer of Middlesex , but in consequence ol being from hoi . ie
for the benefit of his health , he had lost that much coveted rank . He is such a popular ?> Iason that any recognition of his many services to Masonry xvould be hailed xvith delight , and give general satisfaction . When the question came on as to xvho should stand as Stexvard to represent the lodge at the forthcoming Festival of the Boys ' School , 1 SS 5 , no one volunteered ; so , to prevent any such calamity befalling the lodge as not sending a
Stexvard , he stated lhat he xvould most cheerfully again represent the lodge , unle .-s there xvas any other member who might xvish to hold that coveted position . Should any member express such a desire , he xvould xvillinn-Iy retire in his i . ivour . What he wanted , in common xvith the other Past Masters , xvas to see the lodge maintain its prestige , xvhich could only be done by continuing in an unbroken line the Stexvards
for thc Charity . An eloquent appeal xvas made by the VV . M ., supplemented by a fexv practical remarks by the Secretary , Bro . Frederick Walters , xvho stated it xvould be an utter impossibility for every member to pass the chair of his lodge . That could not be done . Every member , if he choosed , could become a Life Governor and Past Stexvard of all the Masonic Charities , it resting xvith himself hoxv far he xvished to go for the great honours
amongst them . Should he become a V . P . then his fame xvould be spread over the xvorld , for his name txvice a year ( in case of Girls' or Boys' being selected ) xx'ould appear on every voting paper that xvas issued . The Secretary xvent on to remark that the position of P . M . only entitled its possessor to the privileges of attending at Freemasons ' Hall five times a year—viz ., four Grand Lodges and the Festival of Grand Lodge—and that only so long as its
possessor xvas able and xvilling to continue his subscription to a lodge . But by becoming a Life Governor of either Girls' or Boys ' , then for each Institution he could attend for life no less than lG times every year ; its meetings at Freemasons' Hall making a total of 32 every year . He could , as a Vice-President , claim his right to attend the 13 meetings of the Benevolent Institution . By being a Life Governor he could attend one
( its annual ) , but xvould be eligible to be put on the Committee by selection or votes . He fully impressed upon them that these privileges xvere life ones , and xvould exist xvhen , through any unforeseen event , they might cease to subscribe to any lodge . His oxvn feelings were these , he felt just as much pride in being a Past Stexvard of the Charities and of the lodges and chapters he had in his time reuresented , and ever felt it as high an honour as
being P . M . Of the two , he preferred his honours of Past rStcivardships far beyond any other rank he ever held in Masonry . It xvas rank and privileges xvithin the grasp of all . To smooth down any difficulty that might present itself over the purchase of _ Life Governorships , about 17 years ago xvas started in his native toxvn , Deptford , by a xvell reputed and very old Mason , ( xvho is ever on the alert to do good service anyxvhere ) , liro . George Bolton ,
P . M . 147 , P . M . 169 ; & c , the Charitable Associations , xvhercby by paying a shilling a xveek for a trifle over four years each member became an oxvner of a Life Governorship of any of the charities he might select . 'Those excellent associations had done and xvere doing very good suit and service ex'erywhere . During the evening eloquent and forcible appeals xvcre made by Bro . John Mason . of the Royal Masonic Benevolent
Institution , on behalf of the Charities ; these appeals xverc urgently commented on by the W . M . ; and Bro . John Mason achieved the happy result of getting an additional Stexvard for the Benevolent Institution to Bro . Henry James Dawe in Bro . Wm . Robert Vassila , J . W . Before the brethren separated , Bro . Edxvin Gilbert ' s noble offer to fill up thc gap in thc Stexvards' list xvas reluctantly declined , for a younger Mason , Bro . las . Clark
Goslen , A . W . S ., volunteered and xvas accepted as a Stexvard for the Boys' School , and as he is already a Life Subscriber to that Institution no doubt he xvill use his best endeavours to get a good list . A clergyman , a U . D ., and an M . D ., xvere proposed as candidates for initiation , and fo become members of the lodge . Notices of motion in the names of the Treasurer and
Secretary were given to vote a sufficient sum from lodge funds to purchase a suit of provincial clothing ( full dress ) to be presented to the VV . M . That ten guineas be taken from lodge funds to bs spent in completing the purchasing nf a Life Governorship of the Girls' School—in the name of the Senior Warden fur the time being , in perpetuity . Ten guineas also from lodge funds to purchase a Lite Governorship of the Female Annuity
Benevolent Institution in the name of the S . VV . forthe time being , in perpetuity . The Secretary brought before the lodge a very distressing and sad case of one of their members , a native ol Deptford , xvhose father and grandfather xverc knoxvn to him . This unfortunate brother had nearl y lost the sight of his eyes . He had been so very bad for a long time past that as far as his business is concerned , a master
printer , his eyesight xvas useless to him . He had been quite ruined by this terrible misfortune . When in his prosperity , employing men and trade flourishing , he xvas a most liberal subscriber to the Charities , possessing four Life Governorships and five Stewardships of the Masonic Charities , besides doing a great amount of good everywhere . His truly deplorable case xvas
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met xvith every kind sympathy , xvhich it so richly deserved . For his immediate wants ten guineas were voted from the lodge Benevolent Fund , and the Treasurer in his eager desire to relieve distress at once forxvarded the money to the unhappy brother , taking a thoughtful care at his own expense to send a telegram informing him of this vote and telling him the money xvas on the road to him . As the Treasurer justly observed , he xvould receive the money by
the last post that evening , and xvould next day , Sunday , be able in church to renexv his thanks to the G . A . O . T . U . for this blessing shoxvn to him . His petition to the Lodge of Benevolence xvas unanimously recommended , and all hoped it might be in time for the following Wednesday , and xvished him God speed over it . After some long hours of labour in doing so much xvork the lodge xvas closed . It xvas ordered to be summoned to meet on Saturday ,
September 20 th , at txvo o'clock p . m . An abundant refreshment folloxved labour—the host , Mr . H . P . Harris , personally attended to its being served ; he gave universal satisfaction to all xvho xvere there . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts xvere given and responded to . The Worshipful Master , in gloxving terms , spoke of Bro .
James Terry , Secretary of the Benevolent Institution , and others , whilst Bro . John Mason , in replying especially for the Benevolent Institution , did not fail to mention the other Charities , and in doing justice to them . Songs and recitations xvere given . The brethren separated after nearly eight hours of mutual pleasurable enjoyment .
GREAT STANMORE . —Abercorn Lodge ( No . 1549 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge xvas held at the Abercorn Hotel , on the Gth inst . The retiring Master , Bro . T . J . Villiers , ably supported by his officers , opened his lodge at 5 . 30 in the presence of Bros . E . Bamford , I . P . M . ; G . Tidcombe , P . M . ; C . Long , P . M . ; R . Roy , P . M . ; W . 'S . Marshall , P . M . ; Haines , Troutbeck , Arscott , and Biggs , and the folloxving visitors : Bros . J . Tickle
P . M . 1702 , P . P . G . R . Middx . ; C . E . Keyser , P . M . 404 , P . P . G . W . Herts ; John Hill , Sec . 1702 ; VV . Wilson , Sec . 19 S 4 ; James Rogers , 19 S 4 ; George Whitaker , 1791 ; T . McDonald , S 20 ; H . VV . Pyatt , 211 ; and C . Hobbins , s 93-The minutes of the previous meeting and the report of the Audit Committee having been duly confirmed , the VV . M . presented Bro . Dr . W . A . Rogers , S . VV ., to Bro .
P . M . 'Tickle for the benefit of installation , xvhich ceremony xvas ably performed according to ancient custom , and the xx * orthy brother most heartily congratulated by the P . M . ' s present , the brethren under the rank of P . M . ' s having saluted the W . M . in the various degrees under the direction of P . M . Roy . The folloxving xvere selected and appropriately invested by the W . M . as his officers : Bros . K . C . Puckett , S . VV . ;
R . Dalzell , J . W . ; G . Tidcombe , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Veal , P . M ., Sec ; H . B . Didsbury , S . D . ; C . Tolman , J . D . ; D . R . Soames , I . G . ; and J . Middleton , Tyler . The W . M . then presented the handsome Past Master ' s jexvel to Bro . Villiers on his retirement , xvhich xvas suitably responded to . On tbe completion of the addresses from the chairs , a cordial vote of thanks xvas accorded to the Installing Master for his valuable services , and Bro . 'Tickle expressed great
pleasure in having been alloxved the opportunity of placing so distinguished a brother in the chair of K . S ., more especially as the xvorthy Prov . Grand Master had selected Bro . Rogers as one of his Prov . Grand Officers for the current year . Nothing more presenting , the W . M . made the usual enquiries , and received "Hearty good xvishes" from all the visiting brethren , xvith also notice of a joining member for next meeting of Bro . L . Keyser , P . M ., a visitor from the
Watford Lodge , 404 . Thc lodge having been duly closed , the brethren adjourned to their customary banquet , provided by Bro . C . Veal , so long associated with the hotel , and xvhich passed off admirably . The W . M . soon proved his fitness for every portion of his important office . All the toasts xvere happily given and responded to ; that of " The Visitors " being especially
xvell chosen , and xvas ansxvered by all the visiting brethren . "The Officers" xvere warmly welcomed , and the W . M . feelingly alluded to the fact that himself , the Treasurer , and Secretary xvere noxv the only founders left . Thc musical contributions from Bros . Dalzell and Pyatt xverc . of the highest order and heartily approved . Everything passed off satisfactorily , and the Tyler ' s toast dispersed all in peace and harmony .
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DORIC LODGE ( No . 933 ) . —At the meeting held on Friday , the Sth inst ., at the Duke ' s Head , 79 , Whitechapel-road , there xverc present Bros . B . Cundick , P . M ., Preceptor ; VV . Musto , P . M ., Sec ; J . L . Dale , G . H . Stephens , J . West , and others . Owing to the heat , and in consequence of many of the brethren belonging to the lodge being axvay upon their holidays , it xvas unanimously agreed to adjourn the xveekly meetings until the first Friday in October .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the iSth inst ., at the Fountain ' s Abbey Hotel , in , Praed-street , Paddington , xvhen there xvere present Bros . D . Stroud , VV . M . ; J . H . VVood , S . W . ; R . C . Curson , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; C . G . Wetzler , S . D . ; F . Chandler , J . D . ; H . Robinson . I . G . ; T . Stretch , iun ..
Stxvd . ; C . Horton , and C . R . Wickens . Lodge opened jn due form and the minutes xvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation xvas rehearsed , Bro . Stretch , candidate . Bro . Horton xvas examined and entrusted . The lodge xvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing xvas rehearsed . Lodtre closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Wood xvas elected VV . M . for
the 25 th inst ., and the lodge xvas closed . A ballot took place afterxvards . _ WANDERERS' LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting of this lodge xvas held on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., at Adam and Eve Tavern , Palmer-street , Westminster , xvhen there xvere present Bros . Hayes , W . M . ; Grist , S . W . ; Folson , J . W . ; Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Musson ,
Sec ; Holmes , S . D . ; Green , J . D . ; l-orscutt , LG . ; Martin , Purnell , Nicholl , and Brindley . The lodge xvas opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting having been read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation xvas rehearsed , Bro . Martin being the candidate . The lodge xvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Purnell having ansxvered the questions leading to thc
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Third Degree , xvas entrusted . The lodge xvas then opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Purnell xvas duly raised to the degree of a M . M . The lodge xvas resumed in the First Degree , and the S . W . xvas unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing xveek . All Masonic business being ended , the lod ge xvas closed in harmony . Brethren are reminded there xvill be txvo ballots for the Charities next meeting .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — A capital meeting xvas held on Monday , the nth inst ., at tlie Clarence Hotel , SS , Aldersgate-sreet , E . C . Present : Bros . Chatxvin , VV . M . ; Lardner , S . W . ; Jolly , J . VV . ; VV . Pennefather , P . M ., Preceptor ; Stephens , Aynsley , Barnett , Smyth , and o ' . hers . The xvorking included the first ceremonyxvell rendered
, by Bro . Chatwin , a young and promising member of the mother lodge , and the second by Bro . Lardner , who , as W . M . of the parent lodge , is " facile princeps" in the art . Bro . Barnett acted as candidate . A vote of thanks xvas aivarded Bro . Chatwin , it being his maiden effort in the chair , and well deserving the special mark of appreciation from the brethren .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i < 5 i ) . _ At the xveekly meeting , held at the Bedford Head Hotel Maiden-lane , Covent Garden , W . C , on the 14 th inst . ' there xvere present Bros . Brindley , VV . M .: Ford , S VV ' ¦ G . H . Reynolds , J . W . ; ! I . Robinson , S . D . ; Vaughan ' J . D . ; Baines . I . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds . Sec . ; VVilkie , Jones , Ludivig , SeymourPotterand
, , Co . by . ' The lodge xvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting xvere read and confirmed . The lod"e xvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . VV . C . Smith , Preceptor , xvorked the First Section of this Lecture . Bro . Seymour having < -ffered himself as a candidate to be raised , he xvas duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . The lodsre
xvas opened in the I hird Degree , and the VV . M . rehearsed the Sublime Degree of M . M ., giving the charge and explanation of the tracing board . The lodge xvas closed in the Third and then to the Second Degree . Bro . Ludivig , 179 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Ford , S . VV ., xx-as unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing xveek , and xvas pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . Bro . VV . C . Smith , Preceptor , proposed that a vote of
thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . Brindley , VV . M ., for the very able and efficient manner in xvhich he had occupied the chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction , more especially as to the distinct and clear xvay he had xvorked the Sublime De-ree of M . M . Bro . Corby seconded , and carried unanimousl y . The VV . M . having made a suitable reply , the lodge xvas closed in ancient form , xvith peace and harmony .
UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting xvas held on Friday , 15 th inst ., at the Guardsman Army Coffee Tavern , Buckingham Palace-road , when there were present Bros . Green , VV . M . ; Hayes , S . W . ; Brindley , J . W . ; Boulton , Chap . ; Coughlan , Sec . ; Grist , S . D . , * McCullagh , J . D . ; Hiel , I . G . ; C . White , and Purnell .
Thc lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed . 'The lodge xvas then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Coughlan ansxvered the questions leading to the Third Degree and xvas entrusted . The lodge xvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising xx-as rehearsed very ably indeed by the VV . M ., seeing that it xvas a maiden attempt . 'The lodge xvas
resumed to Ihe First Degree . Bro . Hayes xvas unanimousl y elected W . M . for the ensuing xveek . 'The Committee appointed tn select a suitable meeting place made their report , and after discussion it xvas decided that the Committee _ make another report in a month ' s time . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge xx-as closed in perfect harmony .
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STANMORE CHAPTER ( No . 1549 ) .-The installation meeting of this improving chapter , xvhich combines the lodges held at the Abercorn Hotel , xvas held on the 9 th ult ., Comps . T . J . Maidwell as M . E . Z . ; C . H . Webb , I-I . ; and J . S . Fraser , J ., in their respective chairs , opened the chapter , and after the minutes of the previous chapter and the audit report had been duly confirmed , Bro . F . VV . A . Cosscy xvas accepted on the
ballot as a candidate for exaltation at next meeting . Comp . VVm . Fraser , of 214 , was also accepted as joining member . The ceremony of installation xvas then proceeded xvith in the presence of Comps . J . Tickle , F . Brown , and H . F . Browne . Visitors : Comps . ' D . II . Jacobs , P . Z . 619 ; Wm . Fraser , 174 ; and C . G . Butler , 414 . Each of the Principals installed his successor , viz .: Comps . C . H . ' Webb , M . E . Z . ; J . S . FraserH . ; J . TickleP . Z . ; J
, , . Tidcombe ( by deputy ) Treas . ; C . Veal , S . E . ; E . B . Haynes , S . N . ; T . J . Villiers , P . S . ; and J . Middleton , Janitor . Comp . D . H . Jacobs , P . Z . 610 , having been proposed as a joining member for next meeting , the chapter xvas duly closed . A very recherche banquet folloxved , the M . E . Z . duly
honouring the customary toasts , xvhich xvere xvell responded to , the companions present contributing to the harmony of the evening . Comp . Webb xvas xvarmly xvelcomed to the chair of M . E . Z ., xvith " Hearty good xvishes" from all . After a very enjoyable evening the Janitor ' s toast dispersed the companions . ¦ &
Red Cross of Constantine , De La Pole Conclave , No . 132 . Hull . —At the last meeting of this Conclave Em . Sir Knight A . P . Wilson , V . 1 C , and Sir Knight . Dr . Cooper xvere elected Most Puis . Sovereign and Em . Viceroy respectively . HOTEL WINTER GARDEN . —The South-Eastern Railxvay Company are about to make a novel addition to the Pavilion Hotelat Folkestone . They intend to erect , adjoining and having a direct entrance from the hotela
, capacious Winter Garden and Promenade for the use o £ their guests . The building xvill be maintained at a genial temperature summer and xvixiter , and the plants used in its adornment xvill be of an elegant but hardy character . Chairs , tables , lounges xvill be interspersed among the vegetation , and everything xvill be done to render the Garden an agreeable promenade . Messrs . J . Weeks and Co ., of Chelsea , have furnished the design , and are to carry out thc xvork .
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nexv Master xvould acquit himself . All expected something good from him ; nor xvere they disappointed . There xvere two venerable Masons in the audience , one of over 40 years' standing and the veteran Secretary of nearly 30 years' "roxvth , both xvell able to give an authoritative opinion " on the xvork of the ritual . They both expressed themselves as highly satisfied with all tbe xvork done . Their inion was shared by all xvho xvere present .
op A letter of apology was received from the R . W . P . G . M . of Middlesex , Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., excusing and regretting his non-attendance . Great rejoicing xvas felt amongst the members xvhen it became knoxvn that their R . W . P . G . M . had recovered from his late illness . His letter xvas ordered to be placed on the minute book . Congratulations xvere offered to their highly esteemed and deservedly respected Worshipful Master on his
appointment to the office of Provincial Grand Standard Bearer of Middlesex , and there xvas a unanimous feeling of gratitude and thankfulness to the R . W . P . G . M . for his having once more selected this lodge for honours . Their highly esteemed Treasurer ( xvho year by year in lodge and cliapter is unanimously re-elected ) , Bro . Edxvin Gilbert , had received the offer of Provincial Grand Sxvord Bearer of Middlesex , but in consequence ol being from hoi . ie
for the benefit of his health , he had lost that much coveted rank . He is such a popular ?> Iason that any recognition of his many services to Masonry xvould be hailed xvith delight , and give general satisfaction . When the question came on as to xvho should stand as Stexvard to represent the lodge at the forthcoming Festival of the Boys ' School , 1 SS 5 , no one volunteered ; so , to prevent any such calamity befalling the lodge as not sending a
Stexvard , he stated lhat he xvould most cheerfully again represent the lodge , unle .-s there xvas any other member who might xvish to hold that coveted position . Should any member express such a desire , he xvould xvillinn-Iy retire in his i . ivour . What he wanted , in common xvith the other Past Masters , xvas to see the lodge maintain its prestige , xvhich could only be done by continuing in an unbroken line the Stexvards
for thc Charity . An eloquent appeal xvas made by the VV . M ., supplemented by a fexv practical remarks by the Secretary , Bro . Frederick Walters , xvho stated it xvould be an utter impossibility for every member to pass the chair of his lodge . That could not be done . Every member , if he choosed , could become a Life Governor and Past Stexvard of all the Masonic Charities , it resting xvith himself hoxv far he xvished to go for the great honours
amongst them . Should he become a V . P . then his fame xvould be spread over the xvorld , for his name txvice a year ( in case of Girls' or Boys' being selected ) xx'ould appear on every voting paper that xvas issued . The Secretary xvent on to remark that the position of P . M . only entitled its possessor to the privileges of attending at Freemasons ' Hall five times a year—viz ., four Grand Lodges and the Festival of Grand Lodge—and that only so long as its
possessor xvas able and xvilling to continue his subscription to a lodge . But by becoming a Life Governor of either Girls' or Boys ' , then for each Institution he could attend for life no less than lG times every year ; its meetings at Freemasons' Hall making a total of 32 every year . He could , as a Vice-President , claim his right to attend the 13 meetings of the Benevolent Institution . By being a Life Governor he could attend one
( its annual ) , but xvould be eligible to be put on the Committee by selection or votes . He fully impressed upon them that these privileges xvere life ones , and xvould exist xvhen , through any unforeseen event , they might cease to subscribe to any lodge . His oxvn feelings were these , he felt just as much pride in being a Past Stexvard of the Charities and of the lodges and chapters he had in his time reuresented , and ever felt it as high an honour as
being P . M . Of the two , he preferred his honours of Past rStcivardships far beyond any other rank he ever held in Masonry . It xvas rank and privileges xvithin the grasp of all . To smooth down any difficulty that might present itself over the purchase of _ Life Governorships , about 17 years ago xvas started in his native toxvn , Deptford , by a xvell reputed and very old Mason , ( xvho is ever on the alert to do good service anyxvhere ) , liro . George Bolton ,
P . M . 147 , P . M . 169 ; & c , the Charitable Associations , xvhercby by paying a shilling a xveek for a trifle over four years each member became an oxvner of a Life Governorship of any of the charities he might select . 'Those excellent associations had done and xvere doing very good suit and service ex'erywhere . During the evening eloquent and forcible appeals xvcre made by Bro . John Mason . of the Royal Masonic Benevolent
Institution , on behalf of the Charities ; these appeals xverc urgently commented on by the W . M . ; and Bro . John Mason achieved the happy result of getting an additional Stexvard for the Benevolent Institution to Bro . Henry James Dawe in Bro . Wm . Robert Vassila , J . W . Before the brethren separated , Bro . Edxvin Gilbert ' s noble offer to fill up thc gap in thc Stexvards' list xvas reluctantly declined , for a younger Mason , Bro . las . Clark
Goslen , A . W . S ., volunteered and xvas accepted as a Stexvard for the Boys' School , and as he is already a Life Subscriber to that Institution no doubt he xvill use his best endeavours to get a good list . A clergyman , a U . D ., and an M . D ., xvere proposed as candidates for initiation , and fo become members of the lodge . Notices of motion in the names of the Treasurer and
Secretary were given to vote a sufficient sum from lodge funds to purchase a suit of provincial clothing ( full dress ) to be presented to the VV . M . That ten guineas be taken from lodge funds to bs spent in completing the purchasing nf a Life Governorship of the Girls' School—in the name of the Senior Warden fur the time being , in perpetuity . Ten guineas also from lodge funds to purchase a Lite Governorship of the Female Annuity
Benevolent Institution in the name of the S . VV . forthe time being , in perpetuity . The Secretary brought before the lodge a very distressing and sad case of one of their members , a native ol Deptford , xvhose father and grandfather xverc knoxvn to him . This unfortunate brother had nearl y lost the sight of his eyes . He had been so very bad for a long time past that as far as his business is concerned , a master
printer , his eyesight xvas useless to him . He had been quite ruined by this terrible misfortune . When in his prosperity , employing men and trade flourishing , he xvas a most liberal subscriber to the Charities , possessing four Life Governorships and five Stewardships of the Masonic Charities , besides doing a great amount of good everywhere . His truly deplorable case xvas
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met xvith every kind sympathy , xvhich it so richly deserved . For his immediate wants ten guineas were voted from the lodge Benevolent Fund , and the Treasurer in his eager desire to relieve distress at once forxvarded the money to the unhappy brother , taking a thoughtful care at his own expense to send a telegram informing him of this vote and telling him the money xvas on the road to him . As the Treasurer justly observed , he xvould receive the money by
the last post that evening , and xvould next day , Sunday , be able in church to renexv his thanks to the G . A . O . T . U . for this blessing shoxvn to him . His petition to the Lodge of Benevolence xvas unanimously recommended , and all hoped it might be in time for the following Wednesday , and xvished him God speed over it . After some long hours of labour in doing so much xvork the lodge xvas closed . It xvas ordered to be summoned to meet on Saturday ,
September 20 th , at txvo o'clock p . m . An abundant refreshment folloxved labour—the host , Mr . H . P . Harris , personally attended to its being served ; he gave universal satisfaction to all xvho xvere there . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts xvere given and responded to . The Worshipful Master , in gloxving terms , spoke of Bro .
James Terry , Secretary of the Benevolent Institution , and others , whilst Bro . John Mason , in replying especially for the Benevolent Institution , did not fail to mention the other Charities , and in doing justice to them . Songs and recitations xvere given . The brethren separated after nearly eight hours of mutual pleasurable enjoyment .
GREAT STANMORE . —Abercorn Lodge ( No . 1549 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge xvas held at the Abercorn Hotel , on the Gth inst . The retiring Master , Bro . T . J . Villiers , ably supported by his officers , opened his lodge at 5 . 30 in the presence of Bros . E . Bamford , I . P . M . ; G . Tidcombe , P . M . ; C . Long , P . M . ; R . Roy , P . M . ; W . 'S . Marshall , P . M . ; Haines , Troutbeck , Arscott , and Biggs , and the folloxving visitors : Bros . J . Tickle
P . M . 1702 , P . P . G . R . Middx . ; C . E . Keyser , P . M . 404 , P . P . G . W . Herts ; John Hill , Sec . 1702 ; VV . Wilson , Sec . 19 S 4 ; James Rogers , 19 S 4 ; George Whitaker , 1791 ; T . McDonald , S 20 ; H . VV . Pyatt , 211 ; and C . Hobbins , s 93-The minutes of the previous meeting and the report of the Audit Committee having been duly confirmed , the VV . M . presented Bro . Dr . W . A . Rogers , S . VV ., to Bro .
P . M . 'Tickle for the benefit of installation , xvhich ceremony xvas ably performed according to ancient custom , and the xx * orthy brother most heartily congratulated by the P . M . ' s present , the brethren under the rank of P . M . ' s having saluted the W . M . in the various degrees under the direction of P . M . Roy . The folloxving xvere selected and appropriately invested by the W . M . as his officers : Bros . K . C . Puckett , S . VV . ;
R . Dalzell , J . W . ; G . Tidcombe , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Veal , P . M ., Sec ; H . B . Didsbury , S . D . ; C . Tolman , J . D . ; D . R . Soames , I . G . ; and J . Middleton , Tyler . The W . M . then presented the handsome Past Master ' s jexvel to Bro . Villiers on his retirement , xvhich xvas suitably responded to . On tbe completion of the addresses from the chairs , a cordial vote of thanks xvas accorded to the Installing Master for his valuable services , and Bro . 'Tickle expressed great
pleasure in having been alloxved the opportunity of placing so distinguished a brother in the chair of K . S ., more especially as the xvorthy Prov . Grand Master had selected Bro . Rogers as one of his Prov . Grand Officers for the current year . Nothing more presenting , the W . M . made the usual enquiries , and received "Hearty good xvishes" from all the visiting brethren , xvith also notice of a joining member for next meeting of Bro . L . Keyser , P . M ., a visitor from the
Watford Lodge , 404 . Thc lodge having been duly closed , the brethren adjourned to their customary banquet , provided by Bro . C . Veal , so long associated with the hotel , and xvhich passed off admirably . The W . M . soon proved his fitness for every portion of his important office . All the toasts xvere happily given and responded to ; that of " The Visitors " being especially
xvell chosen , and xvas ansxvered by all the visiting brethren . "The Officers" xvere warmly welcomed , and the W . M . feelingly alluded to the fact that himself , the Treasurer , and Secretary xvere noxv the only founders left . Thc musical contributions from Bros . Dalzell and Pyatt xverc . of the highest order and heartily approved . Everything passed off satisfactorily , and the Tyler ' s toast dispersed all in peace and harmony .
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DORIC LODGE ( No . 933 ) . —At the meeting held on Friday , the Sth inst ., at the Duke ' s Head , 79 , Whitechapel-road , there xverc present Bros . B . Cundick , P . M ., Preceptor ; VV . Musto , P . M ., Sec ; J . L . Dale , G . H . Stephens , J . West , and others . Owing to the heat , and in consequence of many of the brethren belonging to the lodge being axvay upon their holidays , it xvas unanimously agreed to adjourn the xveekly meetings until the first Friday in October .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the iSth inst ., at the Fountain ' s Abbey Hotel , in , Praed-street , Paddington , xvhen there xvere present Bros . D . Stroud , VV . M . ; J . H . VVood , S . W . ; R . C . Curson , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; C . G . Wetzler , S . D . ; F . Chandler , J . D . ; H . Robinson . I . G . ; T . Stretch , iun ..
Stxvd . ; C . Horton , and C . R . Wickens . Lodge opened jn due form and the minutes xvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation xvas rehearsed , Bro . Stretch , candidate . Bro . Horton xvas examined and entrusted . The lodge xvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing xvas rehearsed . Lodtre closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Wood xvas elected VV . M . for
the 25 th inst ., and the lodge xvas closed . A ballot took place afterxvards . _ WANDERERS' LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting of this lodge xvas held on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., at Adam and Eve Tavern , Palmer-street , Westminster , xvhen there xvere present Bros . Hayes , W . M . ; Grist , S . W . ; Folson , J . W . ; Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Musson ,
Sec ; Holmes , S . D . ; Green , J . D . ; l-orscutt , LG . ; Martin , Purnell , Nicholl , and Brindley . The lodge xvas opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting having been read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation xvas rehearsed , Bro . Martin being the candidate . The lodge xvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Purnell having ansxvered the questions leading to thc
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Third Degree , xvas entrusted . The lodge xvas then opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Purnell xvas duly raised to the degree of a M . M . The lodge xvas resumed in the First Degree , and the S . W . xvas unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing xveek . All Masonic business being ended , the lod ge xvas closed in harmony . Brethren are reminded there xvill be txvo ballots for the Charities next meeting .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — A capital meeting xvas held on Monday , the nth inst ., at tlie Clarence Hotel , SS , Aldersgate-sreet , E . C . Present : Bros . Chatxvin , VV . M . ; Lardner , S . W . ; Jolly , J . VV . ; VV . Pennefather , P . M ., Preceptor ; Stephens , Aynsley , Barnett , Smyth , and o ' . hers . The xvorking included the first ceremonyxvell rendered
, by Bro . Chatwin , a young and promising member of the mother lodge , and the second by Bro . Lardner , who , as W . M . of the parent lodge , is " facile princeps" in the art . Bro . Barnett acted as candidate . A vote of thanks xvas aivarded Bro . Chatwin , it being his maiden effort in the chair , and well deserving the special mark of appreciation from the brethren .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i < 5 i ) . _ At the xveekly meeting , held at the Bedford Head Hotel Maiden-lane , Covent Garden , W . C , on the 14 th inst . ' there xvere present Bros . Brindley , VV . M .: Ford , S VV ' ¦ G . H . Reynolds , J . W . ; ! I . Robinson , S . D . ; Vaughan ' J . D . ; Baines . I . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds . Sec . ; VVilkie , Jones , Ludivig , SeymourPotterand
, , Co . by . ' The lodge xvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting xvere read and confirmed . The lod"e xvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . VV . C . Smith , Preceptor , xvorked the First Section of this Lecture . Bro . Seymour having < -ffered himself as a candidate to be raised , he xvas duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . The lodsre
xvas opened in the I hird Degree , and the VV . M . rehearsed the Sublime Degree of M . M ., giving the charge and explanation of the tracing board . The lodge xvas closed in the Third and then to the Second Degree . Bro . Ludivig , 179 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Ford , S . VV ., xx-as unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing xveek , and xvas pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . Bro . VV . C . Smith , Preceptor , proposed that a vote of
thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . Brindley , VV . M ., for the very able and efficient manner in xvhich he had occupied the chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction , more especially as to the distinct and clear xvay he had xvorked the Sublime De-ree of M . M . Bro . Corby seconded , and carried unanimousl y . The VV . M . having made a suitable reply , the lodge xvas closed in ancient form , xvith peace and harmony .
UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting xvas held on Friday , 15 th inst ., at the Guardsman Army Coffee Tavern , Buckingham Palace-road , when there were present Bros . Green , VV . M . ; Hayes , S . W . ; Brindley , J . W . ; Boulton , Chap . ; Coughlan , Sec . ; Grist , S . D . , * McCullagh , J . D . ; Hiel , I . G . ; C . White , and Purnell .
Thc lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed . 'The lodge xvas then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Coughlan ansxvered the questions leading to the Third Degree and xvas entrusted . The lodge xvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising xx-as rehearsed very ably indeed by the VV . M ., seeing that it xvas a maiden attempt . 'The lodge xvas
resumed to Ihe First Degree . Bro . Hayes xvas unanimousl y elected W . M . for the ensuing xveek . 'The Committee appointed tn select a suitable meeting place made their report , and after discussion it xvas decided that the Committee _ make another report in a month ' s time . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge xx-as closed in perfect harmony .
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STANMORE CHAPTER ( No . 1549 ) .-The installation meeting of this improving chapter , xvhich combines the lodges held at the Abercorn Hotel , xvas held on the 9 th ult ., Comps . T . J . Maidwell as M . E . Z . ; C . H . Webb , I-I . ; and J . S . Fraser , J ., in their respective chairs , opened the chapter , and after the minutes of the previous chapter and the audit report had been duly confirmed , Bro . F . VV . A . Cosscy xvas accepted on the
ballot as a candidate for exaltation at next meeting . Comp . VVm . Fraser , of 214 , was also accepted as joining member . The ceremony of installation xvas then proceeded xvith in the presence of Comps . J . Tickle , F . Brown , and H . F . Browne . Visitors : Comps . ' D . II . Jacobs , P . Z . 619 ; Wm . Fraser , 174 ; and C . G . Butler , 414 . Each of the Principals installed his successor , viz .: Comps . C . H . ' Webb , M . E . Z . ; J . S . FraserH . ; J . TickleP . Z . ; J
, , . Tidcombe ( by deputy ) Treas . ; C . Veal , S . E . ; E . B . Haynes , S . N . ; T . J . Villiers , P . S . ; and J . Middleton , Janitor . Comp . D . H . Jacobs , P . Z . 610 , having been proposed as a joining member for next meeting , the chapter xvas duly closed . A very recherche banquet folloxved , the M . E . Z . duly
honouring the customary toasts , xvhich xvere xvell responded to , the companions present contributing to the harmony of the evening . Comp . Webb xvas xvarmly xvelcomed to the chair of M . E . Z ., xvith " Hearty good xvishes" from all . After a very enjoyable evening the Janitor ' s toast dispersed the companions . ¦ &
Red Cross of Constantine , De La Pole Conclave , No . 132 . Hull . —At the last meeting of this Conclave Em . Sir Knight A . P . Wilson , V . 1 C , and Sir Knight . Dr . Cooper xvere elected Most Puis . Sovereign and Em . Viceroy respectively . HOTEL WINTER GARDEN . —The South-Eastern Railxvay Company are about to make a novel addition to the Pavilion Hotelat Folkestone . They intend to erect , adjoining and having a direct entrance from the hotela
, capacious Winter Garden and Promenade for the use o £ their guests . The building xvill be maintained at a genial temperature summer and xvixiter , and the plants used in its adornment xvill be of an elegant but hardy character . Chairs , tables , lounges xvill be interspersed among the vegetation , and everything xvill be done to render the Garden an agreeable promenade . Messrs . J . Weeks and Co ., of Chelsea , have furnished the design , and are to carry out thc xvork .