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toft Jftastnits * VITRUVIAN LODGE ( No . S 7 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , 12 th inst ., at the White Hart Tavern , Belvedere-road , Lambeth , when there were present Bros . Thomas Janeway , W . M . ; T . Minstrell , acting S . W . ; VV . H . Bale , J . W . ; the Rev . E . Chamberlain , Chap . ; E . Thurkle , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; VV . R . Davis , S . D . ; Thomas
Minstrell , J . D . ; R . Lambourne , D . C ; A . E . Birch , I . G . ; VV . Watson , Stwd . ; E . Chamberlain , Asst . Stwd . ; Lee , Tyler ; also Bros . Harnor , Whiting , Ross , Timothy , Skirving , and Robinson , P . Ms . ; and about 70 other members . Visitors : Bros . Manship , 1604 ; Mildred , 2024 ; Worrall , 1623 ; E . Thring , 211 ; Kershaw , 1044 ; Barbis , 032 ; Goodhall , 054 ; and Mason , 15 G 7 .
The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Wood and Nightingale were passed to the Second Degree . Bro . W . H . Bale was then installed in the chair of K . S ., according to ancient custom . The ceremony was performed by the Master , Bro . Janeway , and the charges were delivered by P . M . Whiting in capital style . The newly-installed VV . M . then invested
Bros . W . R . Davis , S . W . ; T . Minstrell , J . W . ; Thurkle , P . M ., Treas . ; Stuart , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; Birch , S . D . ; Watson , J . D . ; Lambourne , I . G . ; Chamberlain , D . C ; Irvine and Payne , Stwds . Messrs . Maffey , Clark , and Pennington , were balloted for and initiated , and after receiving congratulations of the visitors the W . M . closed the lodge in due form .
The brethren then repaired to the banquet room , where an excellent repast was provided , to which ample justice was done . Great praise is due to Bro . Carrington , the host , for the capital way everything was served . At the conclusion of the banquet the W . M . gave the usual loyal toasts , which were heartily received . Bro . Janeway then assumed the gavel to propose " The
Health of the W . M . During his term of office , he said , nothing had given him greater pleasure than installing Bro . Bale into the chair as his successor . The brethren were so well acquainted with the ability of Bro . Bale that it was needless for him to detain them by any lengthened eulogy of his merits . Bro . Bale tendered his sincere thanks for the kind way
in which the brethren had received the tcast . He should endeavour to conduct the work of the lodge to the satisfaction of them all , and hoped with their co-operation to make his year of office as enjoyable as that of any of his predecessors . He then proposed * ' The Health of Bro . Janeway , I . P . M ., " referring to the manner in which he had performed the duties of the lodge , and remarking that a better Mason it
would be difficult to find . Bro . Janeway in a few well-chosen words thanked the Past Masters and brethren for the support they had given him , enabling him to carry out the duties of his office . Bro . Bale in proposing " l'he Health of the Initiates " said that , owing to losses sustained by that in common with every other lodge , it was necessary to have new blood
admitted , and he was sure the gentlemen they had initiated that evening would prove valuable additions to their nnmbers . Bros . Maffey , Clark , and Pennington replied , expressing the great pleasure it afforded them to be admitted to the Order , and they hoped to prove themselves good and worthy brethren .
The toast of "The Visitors" was given , and responded to by Bros . Mildred , Worrell , and Goodhall . Bro . Bale then gave the toast of "The Past Masters of Vitruvian Lodge , " Bros . P . Ms . Whiting , Stuart , Skirving , Timothy , and Robinson responding in suitable remarks . " The Charities " was then given from the chair , and responded to by Bro . Mason , who congratulated the brethren on the handsome sum subscribed ; but in an effective speech exhorted
them to further efforts on behalf of benevolence . " The Officers" and T y ler ' s toasts were severally given and acknowledged , bringing to a conclusion one of the most enjoyable evenings ever spent by old Vitruvians . The proceedings were enlivened by some capital songs by Bros . Davis , Quinney , Huntley , and Taylor . Bro . Davis presided at the piano .
FRIENDSHIP LODGE ( No . 206 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , E . C . Present : Bros . Chas . T . Scrivener , W . M . ; John Anderson , S . W . ; W . Gowland , J . W . j Allan R . Rumsey , Sec ; Wm . Arber , J . D . ; j . M . Kooney , I . G . ; Wm . Rumsey , Stwd . ; Reinhardt , Tyler ; C . St . Barbe Williams , P . M . ; J . J . Stevens , P . M . ; A .
Harris , P . M . ; H . M . Collier , P . M . j E . Squirrel ] , P . M . ; John Waters , P . M . ; John Stewart , P . M . ; E . J . Gillespie , R . L . Sindall , Wm . Steel , C . Fcnwick , Wm . Dray , E . H . Marquis , C . H . Barrett , A . G . Painter , A . Britton , and A . VV . lobin . Visitors : C . E . Smith , P . M . 58 ; J . Crombie , 211 ; John Nixon , P . M . 217 ; O . H . Colven , P . M . 58 ; S . J . Pitt , 890 ; F . J . Laughlin , 13 G 5 ; J . W . Beningfield , 1589 ; W . H . White , 55 ; A . Espinel , 72 ; G . T . H . Seddon ,
P . M . 174 ; and B . H . Ridge , 4 G 3 . " The business on the agenda was to ballot for , as a candidate for initiation , Mr . Ernest HeydonMarquis ; also Bro . Robert Langford Sindall , P . M . 1293 , W . M . 1601 , VV . M . elect 1597 , P . P . G . Swd . Br . Middx ., as a joining member ; and the ballots being successful , the ceremony of initiation was performed on behalf of Mr . Marquis by the VV . M . Bro . E . J . Gillespie was next raised to the Sublime Degree . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet .
NELSON LODGE ( No . 700 ) . —The quarterl y meeting of the above excellent lodge took place on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich , Bro . J . H . Roberts , W . M ., in the chair . There was a good attendance of brethren of the lodge and visitors from neighbouring lodges , and also a goodly array of Past Masters on the left of the chair . Among those present were Bros . E . Bowles , J . Warren , and A . Woodley , P . Ms . ; T . Ovenden , S . W . ; M . Ross , J . W . ; T . Butt , P . M ., Treas . ; C . S . Norman , P . M ., Sec . ; C . Sweeting , S . D . ; J . Sanderson , J . D . ; W . Bidgood , Org . ; R , J , Naylor . I . G .
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and the following visitors : Bros . G . G . Rest , P . M . 3 S 9 ; H . Bastrick , P . ' M . 54 G ; R . Newbould , P . M . 426 ; \ V . Rees , S . W . 913 ; W . [ . Akers , S . W . 13 ; G . H . Letton , S . D . 913 ; G . M . Mitchell , S . D . 615 ; G . Frost , 13 ; E . VV . Sennett , 153 6 ; J . H . Hartham , 17 G 7 ; and C . J olly , 913 , J . W . 1472 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was in mourning for the death of the late lamented I . P . M ., Bro . G . Beaver , and both raemhecs and visitors wore the badge of sorrow .
Bro . Redhead was raised , and Bros . Knowles and Trodd were passed . Bro . Butt gave notice of his intention to stand as Steward at the forthcoming festival of the Boys ' School , and it was unanimously resolved that the sum of 35 guineas should be given from the funds of the lodge to his list ; 10 guineas of that sum to make Bro . Butt fife governor of the Charity , as some slight recognition
of his valuable services to the lodge as Treasurer during the past five years ; 10 guineas to Bro . C . Norman , to qualify himself as a life governor of the same Institution , as a token of the thanks of the lodge for his servicer ! as Secretary during the same period ; and 15 guineas towards the lodge ' s vice-patronage of the School . 'The W . M . afterwards communicated the gratifying intelligence
that he should give five guineas from the " charity box " to make up the sum to 40 guineas . It was resolved that a letter of condolence should be sent to Mrs . Beaver , widow of the late Bro . Beaver , on her bereavement , and then the lodge was closed and the brethren partook of refreshments . 'The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been honoured , Bro . Norman proposed in felicitous terms " The Health of
the W . M ., who in response said he had the interest of the Nelson Lodge always at heart , and had tried hard to keep up its well-won prestige . He would , however , like to see more frequent meetings , because he believed the lodge suffered from their too infrequent ones . He was proud that they were in a position to do so well for the Masonic Charities , because it put them in a better position in case they
had to apply themselves . It was like throwing bread upon the waters , the fruits of which they gathered ( if they wanted it ) in after days . He was proud to think Bro . Butt was going up as Steward for the Boys' School , as the Nelson Lodge had not been represented for some years past . He
cordially thanked them for the toast . Bros . Norman and Butt responded for " The Past Masters , " and the latter expressed his thanks for the munificent sum given by the lodge , and trusted to take up a list of over £ 100 for the Boys' School . "The Visitors " and " The Officers " concluded the toasts .
CITY OF LONDON LODGE ( No . 901 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-strect , E . C . Present : Bro . David Hughes , W . M . ; H . McClelland , S . W . ; E . Harris , J . W . ; John Hughes , I . P . M . ; Henry Darcy , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Beaumont , P . M ., Sec ; II . Harbord , S . D . ; Daniel Hughes , J . D . ; R . Clinch , D . C ; R . Gillard , A . D . C .
R . Pittam Stevens , I . G . ; R . F . Whur , llaylock , and Hoddinott , Stwds . j J . Woodstock , Tyler ; Griffiths , P . M . ; Lewis , P . M . ; Ginger , P . M . ; and Cundy , P . M . ; Richardson , Vale , Dance , Fimistcr , Diamond , Easey , Gross , E . Venner , VV . Venner , Glanville , Besley , Chamberlain , Richardson , Bater , Gordon , Russell , Alder , Olivers , 'Taylor , Rogers , E . W . Cundy , Watkins , Harwell , Fletcher
Brittain , Corkhill , Little , and Rubardt . Visitors : Bros . Hickman , P . M . 224 ; Bevan , 1963 ; Rudderfork , P . M . 1 G 6 S ; Cracknel ! , iGg ; Dutson , 15 G 7 ; Strong , 12 S 4 ; Fisher , 1305 ; Kennard , 145 ; Smith , jun ., 1 S 39 ; and Diten , 1287 . The minutes havingbecn read and confirmed , Bro . Glanville was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . in most excellent
form . It was resolved thata summer banquet should again take place in connection with the lodge , the officers and Past Master ' s to form a Committee , together with the following members , who were nominated , viz ., Bros . Dance , Fletcher , Vale , Chamberlain , J . Hoskings , Glanville , Fimistcr , Easey , Taylor , Barwell , Bater , Watkins , Gross , and W . Venner . 'Ihe Secretary announced the
resignation of Bro . James ; and one joining member and a candidate for initiation were proposed . The VV . M . then received " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors and the members adjourned to the banquet , which was served in Messrs . Ritter and Clifford ' s usual first rate style . The preliminary loyal and Masonic toasts were briefly proposed by the VV . M . and met with a hearty reception .
Bro . John Hughes , I . P . M ., in proposing "The W . M . " said hehad discharged his duties most efficiently , and that the City of London Lodge had no occasion to be ashamed of its W . M . He ( thel . P . M . ) considered that if a VV . M . got through the work in a lodge like that he had much to congratulate himself upon . The Worshipful Master having thanked the brethren for
the cordial way in which they had received the toast of his health , announced that he intended serving as Steward at the festival of the Boys' School , and asked for all the support they could give him , so as to enable him to compare favourabl y with his predecessors . The I . P . M . then in stirring tones supported the Master's appeal , and said it was an acknowledged fact that the
Masonic Charities were the best organised of any , and the more liberal the brethren were towards the VV . M . the more good they were doing the Royal Masonic Institution for ioys . 'The Worshipful Master in giving the toast of "The Visitors" said there were several distinguished brethren with them that night , but he would couple the toast with
the names of Bros . Hickman and Rutherford , who acknowledged the compliment . The I . P . M . responded on behalf of "The Past Masters , " and the Officers toast having been given and gracefully acknowledged by the S . W . and J . W ., and the Tyler s toast brought a very pleasant evening to an end .
HIGHGATE LODGE ( No . 1366 ) . —At a regular meeting of the above lodge on Monday , the 10 th inst ., at the Gate House Hotel , Highgate , there were present Bros . W . B . Tuck , W . M . ; Underwood , S . W . ; B . L . Wilson , J . W .,- Sheppard , S . D . ; Galer , J . D . ; Gregory , I . G . ; J . D . Collier , Sec ; and Marsh , Tyler ; also P . Ms .
Curssans , James bish , Bambexel , Shelton , and Rydc , and a large muster of the brethren . The work comprised the First and Second Degrees , which was performed in a very efficient manner by the W . M ., who was thoroughly supported by Ins officers . The W . M . having returned thanks to the lodge and brethren for the way in which he had been supported by them in acting as Steward for the Old People ,
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intimated that it would give him great pleasure to represent them again on the occasion of the Boys' festival , it being hi . s intention to act as Steward for that Institution . The brethren and visitors , of which there were a good number , afterwards sat down to a very excellent banquet , which was served in the good old style of this ancient hostelry . The WorsYi ' ipim Master in proposing the toast of " The
M . W . G . M . M . the Prince of Wales " expressed the pleasure it gave him to do so , especially on this occasion , it being the 21 st anniversary of his Royal Highness ' s wedding day . A telegram was during the evening forwarded to Marlborough 1 louse from the W . M . and brethren congratulating his Royal Highness on the happy recurrence , to which a gracious reply was received . 'The remainder of the Masonic toasts having been given and duly responded to , the brethren separated , having spent a delightful evening .
METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —The last meeting of the season was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Wednesday , the 19 th inst . Bro . G . Clark , W . M ., presided , with Bro . G . Edwards , S . W ., ar . d Bro . G . VV . Knight , J . W ., and all the other officers in their places , with a goodly array of Past Masters and members , exceeding 50 in all . The VV . M . very ably worked the
1 hree Degrees . 1 he election of W . M . was then proceeded with , and all the Past Masters of the lodge having declined to stand . Bro . H . Lovegrove , who was next in seniority , withdrew in favour of Bro . George Edwards , who was elected , and returned thanks in suitable terms . Bro . J . Willing was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . Daly , 'T yler . A jewel of the usual value was voted to Bro . Clark , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
TEMPLE BAR LODGE ( No . 172 S ) . —This very successful lodge , consecrated in the year that Temple Bar was removed , of which it is a worthy memorial , held its last meeting of the present season on the 20 th inst ., at Anderton's Hotel . A large number both of members and visitors assembled to support the worthy and highly popular W . M ., Bro . T . W . C . Bush , P . M . 1 S 5 , who is going through the chair of this lodge for the second time .
Amongst those present were Bros . Thomas W . C . Bush , VV . M . ; B . Buckworth , I . P . M ., Treas . ; G . S . Recknell , S . W . ; Richard Kimpton , J . W . j A . G . Watkinson , Sec . ; Frederick lames S . D . ; A . R . Carter , J . D . ; John Rexworthy , I . G . ; G . J . Garland and T . B . Tiffin , Stwds . ; A . B . Church . Tyler ; C . Butcher , P . M . ; also Bros . VV . Trenherg , C . S . Williams , A . T , Porter , J . L . Breeze , A .
S . Harris , G . L . Turner , ( . ' . A . Mackrell , W . T . Wcstmore , C . Silverthorne , jun ., J . W . Chapman , G . Spurgin , J . S . Spurgin , VV . Boldcro , II . Oclcc , and J . G . Webb . Visitors : Urns . II . B . Marshall , G . Treas . elect ; B . Ridge , W . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C . Surrey , 4 G 3 ; A . McDmvall , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , \< fti ; C . VV . F » x , P . M . 132 G ; G . VV . Downic , S . W . 1 S 15 ; Lieut . Henry Wright , T . H . R . B ., J . W . 1 S 27 J
F . J . Laughlin , Org . 13 G 5 ; John Taylor , 29 . S ; George Berry , 4 G 3 j K . Lawson , 1426 ; C . F . J . Hignold , 1 G 24 ; Jos . Billycard , 1435 ; and J . Bridegroom , 13 G 4 . Ihe Worshi p ful iVIaster passed Bro . Williams to the Second Degree in a manner which left nothing to be desired , and then vacated the chair for the Treasurer , Bro . Buckworth , P . M ., to initiate live brethren , three of whom arc
personal friends of his and introduced by him . From the way the ceremonies were worked we are able to say that the Temple Bar Lodge has no lack of good men coming on to fill the chair . After the initiation of Messrs . Webb , Oclce , Spurgin , and Boldcro , the lodge was closed , and the brethren assembled in the banqueting room , where an excellent repast was provided , and the visitors' wants were
well looked after by the P . Ms , and Stewards . Being a very late hour at which the lodge was over , the W . M . wisely limited the speeches . " The Queen , " " The Prince of Wales and other Grand Officers , having been drunk with enthusiasm , The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Initiates , " said he need not describe with what pleasure he rose to propose that toast , which he might fairly call the toast of
the evening . Never before in his life had it been his lot to see five gentlemen initiated in one evening , and never had he seen five men initiated who would do more credit to Masonry than those brethren — a remark which was thorougly endorsed b y the brethren . 'That pleasure was still further enhanced by their having been introduced by a brother whom they all so much respected . Any one introduced by their esteemed Bro . Buckworth was always welcome .
Bro . Boldcro said in reply he looked forward to many happy days to spend in their company . Bro . Ocklee observed he should endeavour to uphold the principles of the Craft . Bros . Webb and Spurgin responded in equally brief and heartfelt words .
1 he Worshipful Master in giving " The Health of the Visitors " said it was a ( oast always received there with pleasure and respect , and he was sure he could on behalf of the brethren give them a hearty and cordial welcome . Nothing gave him more pleasure than proposing that toast . One of the visitors , a friend of his , Bro . Joseph Billycard , had travelled from the Continent that day in order to be in time to be there .
Bros . Ridge , Fox , Billycard , and Bridgroom responded . The Worshipful Master in response to the toast of his health , proposed by the I . P . M ., said that he sincerely thanked them for the kind words and manner the toast had been given and received . He could only say that it was very satisfactory to know that he had gained their esteem , and he ardently hoped he should always have it . In proposing
"The Health of the P . Ms . " the Worshipful Master said they were always pleased to have them with them , and he was sure that they all hoped that they would be amongst them many years to give them them their assistance . Bro . Butcher , P . M ., responded , and observed that he had come to the conclusion that the Temple Bar Lodge was stronger every time they met .
Bro . Buckworth , P . M ., in responding to "The Healths of the Treasurer and Secretary , " said it was with feelings of satisfaction that he rose , for he could announce that their returns were improving and their balance-sheet would look well at the end of the year . The Secretary very briefly
replied . 'The other officers acknowledged the toasts in their honour in well-chosen words , and the Tyler ' s toast was then drunk . After the agreeable evening we spent we were not surprised to hear one of the visitors ask to be proposed as a member . Bro . H . B . Marshall , Grand Treasurer elect , was unable to stay to the dinner .
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toft Jftastnits * VITRUVIAN LODGE ( No . S 7 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , 12 th inst ., at the White Hart Tavern , Belvedere-road , Lambeth , when there were present Bros . Thomas Janeway , W . M . ; T . Minstrell , acting S . W . ; VV . H . Bale , J . W . ; the Rev . E . Chamberlain , Chap . ; E . Thurkle , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; VV . R . Davis , S . D . ; Thomas
Minstrell , J . D . ; R . Lambourne , D . C ; A . E . Birch , I . G . ; VV . Watson , Stwd . ; E . Chamberlain , Asst . Stwd . ; Lee , Tyler ; also Bros . Harnor , Whiting , Ross , Timothy , Skirving , and Robinson , P . Ms . ; and about 70 other members . Visitors : Bros . Manship , 1604 ; Mildred , 2024 ; Worrall , 1623 ; E . Thring , 211 ; Kershaw , 1044 ; Barbis , 032 ; Goodhall , 054 ; and Mason , 15 G 7 .
The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Wood and Nightingale were passed to the Second Degree . Bro . W . H . Bale was then installed in the chair of K . S ., according to ancient custom . The ceremony was performed by the Master , Bro . Janeway , and the charges were delivered by P . M . Whiting in capital style . The newly-installed VV . M . then invested
Bros . W . R . Davis , S . W . ; T . Minstrell , J . W . ; Thurkle , P . M ., Treas . ; Stuart , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; Birch , S . D . ; Watson , J . D . ; Lambourne , I . G . ; Chamberlain , D . C ; Irvine and Payne , Stwds . Messrs . Maffey , Clark , and Pennington , were balloted for and initiated , and after receiving congratulations of the visitors the W . M . closed the lodge in due form .
The brethren then repaired to the banquet room , where an excellent repast was provided , to which ample justice was done . Great praise is due to Bro . Carrington , the host , for the capital way everything was served . At the conclusion of the banquet the W . M . gave the usual loyal toasts , which were heartily received . Bro . Janeway then assumed the gavel to propose " The
Health of the W . M . During his term of office , he said , nothing had given him greater pleasure than installing Bro . Bale into the chair as his successor . The brethren were so well acquainted with the ability of Bro . Bale that it was needless for him to detain them by any lengthened eulogy of his merits . Bro . Bale tendered his sincere thanks for the kind way
in which the brethren had received the tcast . He should endeavour to conduct the work of the lodge to the satisfaction of them all , and hoped with their co-operation to make his year of office as enjoyable as that of any of his predecessors . He then proposed * ' The Health of Bro . Janeway , I . P . M ., " referring to the manner in which he had performed the duties of the lodge , and remarking that a better Mason it
would be difficult to find . Bro . Janeway in a few well-chosen words thanked the Past Masters and brethren for the support they had given him , enabling him to carry out the duties of his office . Bro . Bale in proposing " l'he Health of the Initiates " said that , owing to losses sustained by that in common with every other lodge , it was necessary to have new blood
admitted , and he was sure the gentlemen they had initiated that evening would prove valuable additions to their nnmbers . Bros . Maffey , Clark , and Pennington replied , expressing the great pleasure it afforded them to be admitted to the Order , and they hoped to prove themselves good and worthy brethren .
The toast of "The Visitors" was given , and responded to by Bros . Mildred , Worrell , and Goodhall . Bro . Bale then gave the toast of "The Past Masters of Vitruvian Lodge , " Bros . P . Ms . Whiting , Stuart , Skirving , Timothy , and Robinson responding in suitable remarks . " The Charities " was then given from the chair , and responded to by Bro . Mason , who congratulated the brethren on the handsome sum subscribed ; but in an effective speech exhorted
them to further efforts on behalf of benevolence . " The Officers" and T y ler ' s toasts were severally given and acknowledged , bringing to a conclusion one of the most enjoyable evenings ever spent by old Vitruvians . The proceedings were enlivened by some capital songs by Bros . Davis , Quinney , Huntley , and Taylor . Bro . Davis presided at the piano .
FRIENDSHIP LODGE ( No . 206 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , E . C . Present : Bros . Chas . T . Scrivener , W . M . ; John Anderson , S . W . ; W . Gowland , J . W . j Allan R . Rumsey , Sec ; Wm . Arber , J . D . ; j . M . Kooney , I . G . ; Wm . Rumsey , Stwd . ; Reinhardt , Tyler ; C . St . Barbe Williams , P . M . ; J . J . Stevens , P . M . ; A .
Harris , P . M . ; H . M . Collier , P . M . j E . Squirrel ] , P . M . ; John Waters , P . M . ; John Stewart , P . M . ; E . J . Gillespie , R . L . Sindall , Wm . Steel , C . Fcnwick , Wm . Dray , E . H . Marquis , C . H . Barrett , A . G . Painter , A . Britton , and A . VV . lobin . Visitors : C . E . Smith , P . M . 58 ; J . Crombie , 211 ; John Nixon , P . M . 217 ; O . H . Colven , P . M . 58 ; S . J . Pitt , 890 ; F . J . Laughlin , 13 G 5 ; J . W . Beningfield , 1589 ; W . H . White , 55 ; A . Espinel , 72 ; G . T . H . Seddon ,
P . M . 174 ; and B . H . Ridge , 4 G 3 . " The business on the agenda was to ballot for , as a candidate for initiation , Mr . Ernest HeydonMarquis ; also Bro . Robert Langford Sindall , P . M . 1293 , W . M . 1601 , VV . M . elect 1597 , P . P . G . Swd . Br . Middx ., as a joining member ; and the ballots being successful , the ceremony of initiation was performed on behalf of Mr . Marquis by the VV . M . Bro . E . J . Gillespie was next raised to the Sublime Degree . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet .
NELSON LODGE ( No . 700 ) . —The quarterl y meeting of the above excellent lodge took place on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich , Bro . J . H . Roberts , W . M ., in the chair . There was a good attendance of brethren of the lodge and visitors from neighbouring lodges , and also a goodly array of Past Masters on the left of the chair . Among those present were Bros . E . Bowles , J . Warren , and A . Woodley , P . Ms . ; T . Ovenden , S . W . ; M . Ross , J . W . ; T . Butt , P . M ., Treas . ; C . S . Norman , P . M ., Sec . ; C . Sweeting , S . D . ; J . Sanderson , J . D . ; W . Bidgood , Org . ; R , J , Naylor . I . G .
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and the following visitors : Bros . G . G . Rest , P . M . 3 S 9 ; H . Bastrick , P . ' M . 54 G ; R . Newbould , P . M . 426 ; \ V . Rees , S . W . 913 ; W . [ . Akers , S . W . 13 ; G . H . Letton , S . D . 913 ; G . M . Mitchell , S . D . 615 ; G . Frost , 13 ; E . VV . Sennett , 153 6 ; J . H . Hartham , 17 G 7 ; and C . J olly , 913 , J . W . 1472 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was in mourning for the death of the late lamented I . P . M ., Bro . G . Beaver , and both raemhecs and visitors wore the badge of sorrow .
Bro . Redhead was raised , and Bros . Knowles and Trodd were passed . Bro . Butt gave notice of his intention to stand as Steward at the forthcoming festival of the Boys ' School , and it was unanimously resolved that the sum of 35 guineas should be given from the funds of the lodge to his list ; 10 guineas of that sum to make Bro . Butt fife governor of the Charity , as some slight recognition
of his valuable services to the lodge as Treasurer during the past five years ; 10 guineas to Bro . C . Norman , to qualify himself as a life governor of the same Institution , as a token of the thanks of the lodge for his servicer ! as Secretary during the same period ; and 15 guineas towards the lodge ' s vice-patronage of the School . 'The W . M . afterwards communicated the gratifying intelligence
that he should give five guineas from the " charity box " to make up the sum to 40 guineas . It was resolved that a letter of condolence should be sent to Mrs . Beaver , widow of the late Bro . Beaver , on her bereavement , and then the lodge was closed and the brethren partook of refreshments . 'The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been honoured , Bro . Norman proposed in felicitous terms " The Health of
the W . M ., who in response said he had the interest of the Nelson Lodge always at heart , and had tried hard to keep up its well-won prestige . He would , however , like to see more frequent meetings , because he believed the lodge suffered from their too infrequent ones . He was proud that they were in a position to do so well for the Masonic Charities , because it put them in a better position in case they
had to apply themselves . It was like throwing bread upon the waters , the fruits of which they gathered ( if they wanted it ) in after days . He was proud to think Bro . Butt was going up as Steward for the Boys' School , as the Nelson Lodge had not been represented for some years past . He
cordially thanked them for the toast . Bros . Norman and Butt responded for " The Past Masters , " and the latter expressed his thanks for the munificent sum given by the lodge , and trusted to take up a list of over £ 100 for the Boys' School . "The Visitors " and " The Officers " concluded the toasts .
CITY OF LONDON LODGE ( No . 901 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-strect , E . C . Present : Bro . David Hughes , W . M . ; H . McClelland , S . W . ; E . Harris , J . W . ; John Hughes , I . P . M . ; Henry Darcy , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Beaumont , P . M ., Sec ; II . Harbord , S . D . ; Daniel Hughes , J . D . ; R . Clinch , D . C ; R . Gillard , A . D . C .
R . Pittam Stevens , I . G . ; R . F . Whur , llaylock , and Hoddinott , Stwds . j J . Woodstock , Tyler ; Griffiths , P . M . ; Lewis , P . M . ; Ginger , P . M . ; and Cundy , P . M . ; Richardson , Vale , Dance , Fimistcr , Diamond , Easey , Gross , E . Venner , VV . Venner , Glanville , Besley , Chamberlain , Richardson , Bater , Gordon , Russell , Alder , Olivers , 'Taylor , Rogers , E . W . Cundy , Watkins , Harwell , Fletcher
Brittain , Corkhill , Little , and Rubardt . Visitors : Bros . Hickman , P . M . 224 ; Bevan , 1963 ; Rudderfork , P . M . 1 G 6 S ; Cracknel ! , iGg ; Dutson , 15 G 7 ; Strong , 12 S 4 ; Fisher , 1305 ; Kennard , 145 ; Smith , jun ., 1 S 39 ; and Diten , 1287 . The minutes havingbecn read and confirmed , Bro . Glanville was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . in most excellent
form . It was resolved thata summer banquet should again take place in connection with the lodge , the officers and Past Master ' s to form a Committee , together with the following members , who were nominated , viz ., Bros . Dance , Fletcher , Vale , Chamberlain , J . Hoskings , Glanville , Fimistcr , Easey , Taylor , Barwell , Bater , Watkins , Gross , and W . Venner . 'Ihe Secretary announced the
resignation of Bro . James ; and one joining member and a candidate for initiation were proposed . The VV . M . then received " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors and the members adjourned to the banquet , which was served in Messrs . Ritter and Clifford ' s usual first rate style . The preliminary loyal and Masonic toasts were briefly proposed by the VV . M . and met with a hearty reception .
Bro . John Hughes , I . P . M ., in proposing "The W . M . " said hehad discharged his duties most efficiently , and that the City of London Lodge had no occasion to be ashamed of its W . M . He ( thel . P . M . ) considered that if a VV . M . got through the work in a lodge like that he had much to congratulate himself upon . The Worshipful Master having thanked the brethren for
the cordial way in which they had received the toast of his health , announced that he intended serving as Steward at the festival of the Boys' School , and asked for all the support they could give him , so as to enable him to compare favourabl y with his predecessors . The I . P . M . then in stirring tones supported the Master's appeal , and said it was an acknowledged fact that the
Masonic Charities were the best organised of any , and the more liberal the brethren were towards the VV . M . the more good they were doing the Royal Masonic Institution for ioys . 'The Worshipful Master in giving the toast of "The Visitors" said there were several distinguished brethren with them that night , but he would couple the toast with
the names of Bros . Hickman and Rutherford , who acknowledged the compliment . The I . P . M . responded on behalf of "The Past Masters , " and the Officers toast having been given and gracefully acknowledged by the S . W . and J . W ., and the Tyler s toast brought a very pleasant evening to an end .
HIGHGATE LODGE ( No . 1366 ) . —At a regular meeting of the above lodge on Monday , the 10 th inst ., at the Gate House Hotel , Highgate , there were present Bros . W . B . Tuck , W . M . ; Underwood , S . W . ; B . L . Wilson , J . W .,- Sheppard , S . D . ; Galer , J . D . ; Gregory , I . G . ; J . D . Collier , Sec ; and Marsh , Tyler ; also P . Ms .
Curssans , James bish , Bambexel , Shelton , and Rydc , and a large muster of the brethren . The work comprised the First and Second Degrees , which was performed in a very efficient manner by the W . M ., who was thoroughly supported by Ins officers . The W . M . having returned thanks to the lodge and brethren for the way in which he had been supported by them in acting as Steward for the Old People ,
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intimated that it would give him great pleasure to represent them again on the occasion of the Boys' festival , it being hi . s intention to act as Steward for that Institution . The brethren and visitors , of which there were a good number , afterwards sat down to a very excellent banquet , which was served in the good old style of this ancient hostelry . The WorsYi ' ipim Master in proposing the toast of " The
M . W . G . M . M . the Prince of Wales " expressed the pleasure it gave him to do so , especially on this occasion , it being the 21 st anniversary of his Royal Highness ' s wedding day . A telegram was during the evening forwarded to Marlborough 1 louse from the W . M . and brethren congratulating his Royal Highness on the happy recurrence , to which a gracious reply was received . 'The remainder of the Masonic toasts having been given and duly responded to , the brethren separated , having spent a delightful evening .
METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —The last meeting of the season was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Wednesday , the 19 th inst . Bro . G . Clark , W . M ., presided , with Bro . G . Edwards , S . W ., ar . d Bro . G . VV . Knight , J . W ., and all the other officers in their places , with a goodly array of Past Masters and members , exceeding 50 in all . The VV . M . very ably worked the
1 hree Degrees . 1 he election of W . M . was then proceeded with , and all the Past Masters of the lodge having declined to stand . Bro . H . Lovegrove , who was next in seniority , withdrew in favour of Bro . George Edwards , who was elected , and returned thanks in suitable terms . Bro . J . Willing was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . Daly , 'T yler . A jewel of the usual value was voted to Bro . Clark , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
TEMPLE BAR LODGE ( No . 172 S ) . —This very successful lodge , consecrated in the year that Temple Bar was removed , of which it is a worthy memorial , held its last meeting of the present season on the 20 th inst ., at Anderton's Hotel . A large number both of members and visitors assembled to support the worthy and highly popular W . M ., Bro . T . W . C . Bush , P . M . 1 S 5 , who is going through the chair of this lodge for the second time .
Amongst those present were Bros . Thomas W . C . Bush , VV . M . ; B . Buckworth , I . P . M ., Treas . ; G . S . Recknell , S . W . ; Richard Kimpton , J . W . j A . G . Watkinson , Sec . ; Frederick lames S . D . ; A . R . Carter , J . D . ; John Rexworthy , I . G . ; G . J . Garland and T . B . Tiffin , Stwds . ; A . B . Church . Tyler ; C . Butcher , P . M . ; also Bros . VV . Trenherg , C . S . Williams , A . T , Porter , J . L . Breeze , A .
S . Harris , G . L . Turner , ( . ' . A . Mackrell , W . T . Wcstmore , C . Silverthorne , jun ., J . W . Chapman , G . Spurgin , J . S . Spurgin , VV . Boldcro , II . Oclcc , and J . G . Webb . Visitors : Urns . II . B . Marshall , G . Treas . elect ; B . Ridge , W . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C . Surrey , 4 G 3 ; A . McDmvall , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , \< fti ; C . VV . F » x , P . M . 132 G ; G . VV . Downic , S . W . 1 S 15 ; Lieut . Henry Wright , T . H . R . B ., J . W . 1 S 27 J
F . J . Laughlin , Org . 13 G 5 ; John Taylor , 29 . S ; George Berry , 4 G 3 j K . Lawson , 1426 ; C . F . J . Hignold , 1 G 24 ; Jos . Billycard , 1435 ; and J . Bridegroom , 13 G 4 . Ihe Worshi p ful iVIaster passed Bro . Williams to the Second Degree in a manner which left nothing to be desired , and then vacated the chair for the Treasurer , Bro . Buckworth , P . M ., to initiate live brethren , three of whom arc
personal friends of his and introduced by him . From the way the ceremonies were worked we are able to say that the Temple Bar Lodge has no lack of good men coming on to fill the chair . After the initiation of Messrs . Webb , Oclce , Spurgin , and Boldcro , the lodge was closed , and the brethren assembled in the banqueting room , where an excellent repast was provided , and the visitors' wants were
well looked after by the P . Ms , and Stewards . Being a very late hour at which the lodge was over , the W . M . wisely limited the speeches . " The Queen , " " The Prince of Wales and other Grand Officers , having been drunk with enthusiasm , The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Initiates , " said he need not describe with what pleasure he rose to propose that toast , which he might fairly call the toast of
the evening . Never before in his life had it been his lot to see five gentlemen initiated in one evening , and never had he seen five men initiated who would do more credit to Masonry than those brethren — a remark which was thorougly endorsed b y the brethren . 'That pleasure was still further enhanced by their having been introduced by a brother whom they all so much respected . Any one introduced by their esteemed Bro . Buckworth was always welcome .
Bro . Boldcro said in reply he looked forward to many happy days to spend in their company . Bro . Ocklee observed he should endeavour to uphold the principles of the Craft . Bros . Webb and Spurgin responded in equally brief and heartfelt words .
1 he Worshipful Master in giving " The Health of the Visitors " said it was a ( oast always received there with pleasure and respect , and he was sure he could on behalf of the brethren give them a hearty and cordial welcome . Nothing gave him more pleasure than proposing that toast . One of the visitors , a friend of his , Bro . Joseph Billycard , had travelled from the Continent that day in order to be in time to be there .
Bros . Ridge , Fox , Billycard , and Bridgroom responded . The Worshipful Master in response to the toast of his health , proposed by the I . P . M ., said that he sincerely thanked them for the kind words and manner the toast had been given and received . He could only say that it was very satisfactory to know that he had gained their esteem , and he ardently hoped he should always have it . In proposing
"The Health of the P . Ms . " the Worshipful Master said they were always pleased to have them with them , and he was sure that they all hoped that they would be amongst them many years to give them them their assistance . Bro . Butcher , P . M ., responded , and observed that he had come to the conclusion that the Temple Bar Lodge was stronger every time they met .
Bro . Buckworth , P . M ., in responding to "The Healths of the Treasurer and Secretary , " said it was with feelings of satisfaction that he rose , for he could announce that their returns were improving and their balance-sheet would look well at the end of the year . The Secretary very briefly
replied . 'The other officers acknowledged the toasts in their honour in well-chosen words , and the Tyler ' s toast was then drunk . After the agreeable evening we spent we were not surprised to hear one of the visitors ask to be proposed as a member . Bro . H . B . Marshall , Grand Treasurer elect , was unable to stay to the dinner .