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Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
LODGE or ANTIQUITY ( No . 2 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , on AVednesday , the 23 rd inst .. The AV . M . being in India , the ceremony was performed by a Past Master of the lodge , the work being done with proficiency and care , the acting W . M . being well supported by tbe P . M's . and Officers of the lodge . Amongst the visitors present were Bros , Dr . Man-is Wilson , P . M . 63 : A . G . Church , AV . M . 33 ; Magnus Ohren , W . M . 452 , and J . W . 33 ;
Thompson ; Smith ( from America ); and G . A . Roxburgh . Bro . Erasmus Wilson was raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . £ 10 10 s . was voted to tbe fund lor Distressed Foreigners , of which Bro . Francis Bennoek , P . G . S ., is the Hon . Sec .
WHITTINGTON LODGE ( No . 869 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel on Holiday the 21 st ult . The W . M . had tbe peculiar privilege of initiating a high caste Hindoo , a student of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple , Cuddalore Putto Lutchmeetb y Naidoo , Guru , who entered into the various obligations with an apparent zeal which promises well for his future in Freemasonry . The W . M . afterwards passed Bro . W . II Kaye , and then proceeded with the
installation of Bro . S . S . Davis , the AA . M . for the ensuing year . The skill which be exhibited in discharging this duty obtained the hearty approbation of the brethren , and when bis health was drunk at the banquet table , and a superb P . M . Jewel was placed on his breast , he announced that the readiness he had displayed as Installing Master was due to the careful tuition he had received from Bio . E . Stanton Jones , as P . M . of the Lodge of Israel , and W . M . of the Lodge of Asaphwhom he heartil
, y thanked for the pains be had taken . The officers for the year are Bros . James Weaver , I . P . M . ; Salisbury , S . W . ; Jones , J . W . ; J . George Thompson , P . M ., Treas . ; E . AVentworth Little , P . M ., Sec ; Augustus Frickenhnus , S . D . ; AV . F . Smith , J . D . ; Seeley , I . G . ; T . Kingston , D . C ; James Brett , P . M ., AV . S . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . The balance-sheet , settled b y the Audit Committee , showed £ 45 in the Treasurer ' s hands ^ aud the reception by the brethren of that officer when lie was
reinvested with bis collar and jewel , showed unmistakably the gratification of the lodge at the manner in which lie had upheld bis office . The meeting was , from beginning to end , an unqualified success ; the banquet , provided by Bros . Clemow , and superintended by Bro . G . Smith , was all that could bo desired ; the visitors were a hi ghly distinguished body ; tbe speeches wero of the happiest description ; and the songs and music supercxcellent . The hi gh prestige of the lodge was
enhanced by this meeting , and every one was pleased . The visitors were too numerous to be all enumerated here , but tho most noticeable names were those ol Bros . Colonel 1 . Burdett , Prov . G . M . [ Middlesex ; John Hervey , G . S . ; F . Binckes , G . Std . ; AV . B . Heath , P . Prov . G . D . Herts ., P . M . 193 and 504 ; H . C . Levander , P . P . G . S . D . Wilts ., AV . M . 507 ; E . Stanton Jones , W . M . 1319 ; Charles Coote , P . M . 205 ; D . Morris , AV . M . 172 , P . M . 190 ; James Stevens , AA . M . 1216 . P . M . 720 ; J . M . Chamberlin , J . AV . 1319 , P . M . 205 ; John Boyd , P . M . 145 ; T . W . Turner , 1017 ; and J . Delries , P . M . 185 .
PECKHAM LODGE ( NO . 879 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , 14 th ult ., at the Maisemore Arms Tavern , Park Road , Peckham . The AV . M ., Bro . Arthur Gard , assumed tbe chair for tbe first time since bis installation , supported b y Bros . C . W . Kent , S . AA . ; E . Stephens , J . W . ; J . Green , S . D . ; E . Martin , J . D . C . Rudd , I . G . ; B . Barton , P . M . ; Peuncfather ; W . J . de Brent ; AA . Anderson ; J . Baldwin ; Chudleigh ; Watkins ; Dalby ; Woollacott ; Scotts ; Cam ; H . Smith ; and other
members . Three brethren were passed to the second degree . Messrs . J . A . Hudson and G . Luscombe were initiated in a satisfactory manner . Previous to the closing e . f the lodge , the offices of Treasurer and Secretary , which had remained open , were disposed of b y tbe appointment of Bro . Warren , P . M ., as Sec , and vice Bro . Allsopp , I'll , appointed Treas . Another name was announced as a candidate for initiation at the next meeting of the lodge . Bro . Jevviss , of Lodge No . 73 , was presented a visitor .
SOUTHERN STAR LODGE ( NO . 1 , 158 ) . —Tbe regular meeting of this lod ge was held on Tuesday evening , November 22 , at the Montpelier Tavern , Walworth . Bro . D . S . Bayfield , W . M ., presided ; Bro . C . E . Thompson , S . W . ; Bro . E . Ellis acted as J . W ., pro torn ., in the absence of Bro . Toners , and thers were present Bros . II . Thompson , P . M . and Treas . ; T . II .
Pulford , P . M . and Sec ; R . E . Clarke , I . P . M . ; J . Thomas , P . M . ; Henry Potter , P . M . ; and a goodly muster of members and several visitors . The lodge was then opened in duo form , and the minutes of an emergency lodge and the regular meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . Edwin Dodson , W . M ., of the Eoyal Jubilee Loelge , No . 72 , as a joiningmember of this loelge , which was unanimous in his favour . A
ballot was then taken for Mr . Charles Shepherd , ancl Mr . AVilliam John Bevan , candidates for initiation , which was also unanimous in their favour , and being in attendance they were duly admitted to the mysteries aud privileges of Freemasonry . Bros . Lander and Trotman were then examined as to their proficiency in the science , and being entrusted retired . The lodge was opened in the second degree , and they were successively advanced to the degree of F . C , both ceremonies being very ably
performed by tbe W . M . The lodge was resumed to tbe firstdegree , wbenit was announced that one of the candidates that evening had met with a very serious accident or be would have been with them that evening . Bro . H . Thompson proposed , ancl it wos carried unanimously , that tbe bye-law relating to the admission of candidates be suspended in this case until such time as the candidate should be so far recovered from his accident as to be able to attend . After some othsr business had been di -posed
of the lodge was closed in clue form and solemn prayer , and the brethren adjourned to the large banqueting hall ior refreshment . The banquet was served up in Bro . Allatt ' s usual style , and gave general satisfaction . The AA . M . ( Bro . Bagfield ) being unable to remain , the chair was taken b y Bro . E . E . Clarke , the Immediate Past Master , who in succession he gave the formal loyal and Masonic toasts , after which he gave tlie health of tbe newly initiated brethren , congratulating them upon their
admission to tbe Order , and expressed his belief that tbey would both become good ancl worthy members . The toast was very cordially responded to , ancl Bros . Shepherd and Bevan , in very happy and appropriate terms , returned thanks for tbe honour conferred upon them , promising to do everything in their power to promote the best interests of Freemasonry . The health of the visitors was next given , for which Bro . T . Quelch , P . M . of the Beadon Lodge , and other visiting brethren returned thanks . The AV . M .
( pro tern . ) then gave the health of the W . M ., whom tbey all regretted was unable to remain to the banquet , but remarked that tbey all bad had an opportunity of observing how ably he bad discharged his duties in tbe lodge , and was therefore entitled to all the honours so justly clue to him . The toast was well received , as was the the next one which was "The health of the P . M ' s . of the lodge . " Bro . H . Thompson returned thanks for the P . M's ., expressing the great pleasure it was to them to receive those
renewed marks ol favour from the brethren , but as he had so often to respond to this toast , he regretted he could not in adequate teams acknowledge tbe kindness they had always received , but assured tho brethren that there was nothing the Past Masters would not do to promote the interests and prosperity of tbe lodge . He took that occasion of inviting the younger members of the lodge to attend the Domatic Lodge of Instruction , so by so doing they would also fit themselves for any office tbey
might hereafter he called upon to perform , and so render themselves worthy officers of the lodge . The AA . M . next gave the officers of the lodge , and remarked how much of its success depended upon the way in which the officers did their duty , Bro . C E . Thompson , S . AV ., returned thanks for the officers , and said that it was pleasing to them to receive that recognition of their services from the W . M . which would stimulate them to do
their duty to the lodge , trusting as they advanced towards the chair to receive the confidence of the brethren . The Tyler ' s toast was given , and a very harmonious meeting was brought to a close . Bros . Dodson and Walter , and several other brethren contributed some choice songs in the course ofthe evening . URBAN LODGE ( NO . 1 , 196 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , on Tuesday , 22 nd ult . Bro . Sawyer , W . M ., presided , supported by his officers .
Tbe principal business of the evening was the election of the AV . M . for the ensuing year , tbe choice of the brethren falling upon Bro . Charles Braid . This was unanimous , and several speakers at the banquet took occasion to express tlie satisfaction of the lodge at the succession of U ' . M ' s . being thus worthily kept up , beginning , as it had , with Bro . J . E . Carpenter , the wellkrown song writer , who was followed b y Bro . H . Marston , tragedian , and Bro . AA . Sayer , author and journalist , Who would now give place to Bro . Braid , so well-known as musical composer aud vocalist .
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Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
LODGE or ANTIQUITY ( No . 2 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , on AVednesday , the 23 rd inst .. The AV . M . being in India , the ceremony was performed by a Past Master of the lodge , the work being done with proficiency and care , the acting W . M . being well supported by tbe P . M's . and Officers of the lodge . Amongst the visitors present were Bros , Dr . Man-is Wilson , P . M . 63 : A . G . Church , AV . M . 33 ; Magnus Ohren , W . M . 452 , and J . W . 33 ;
Thompson ; Smith ( from America ); and G . A . Roxburgh . Bro . Erasmus Wilson was raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . £ 10 10 s . was voted to tbe fund lor Distressed Foreigners , of which Bro . Francis Bennoek , P . G . S ., is the Hon . Sec .
WHITTINGTON LODGE ( No . 869 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel on Holiday the 21 st ult . The W . M . had tbe peculiar privilege of initiating a high caste Hindoo , a student of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple , Cuddalore Putto Lutchmeetb y Naidoo , Guru , who entered into the various obligations with an apparent zeal which promises well for his future in Freemasonry . The W . M . afterwards passed Bro . W . II Kaye , and then proceeded with the
installation of Bro . S . S . Davis , the AA . M . for the ensuing year . The skill which be exhibited in discharging this duty obtained the hearty approbation of the brethren , and when bis health was drunk at the banquet table , and a superb P . M . Jewel was placed on his breast , he announced that the readiness he had displayed as Installing Master was due to the careful tuition he had received from Bio . E . Stanton Jones , as P . M . of the Lodge of Israel , and W . M . of the Lodge of Asaphwhom he heartil
, y thanked for the pains be had taken . The officers for the year are Bros . James Weaver , I . P . M . ; Salisbury , S . W . ; Jones , J . W . ; J . George Thompson , P . M ., Treas . ; E . AVentworth Little , P . M ., Sec ; Augustus Frickenhnus , S . D . ; AV . F . Smith , J . D . ; Seeley , I . G . ; T . Kingston , D . C ; James Brett , P . M ., AV . S . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . The balance-sheet , settled b y the Audit Committee , showed £ 45 in the Treasurer ' s hands ^ aud the reception by the brethren of that officer when lie was
reinvested with bis collar and jewel , showed unmistakably the gratification of the lodge at the manner in which lie had upheld bis office . The meeting was , from beginning to end , an unqualified success ; the banquet , provided by Bros . Clemow , and superintended by Bro . G . Smith , was all that could bo desired ; the visitors were a hi ghly distinguished body ; tbe speeches wero of the happiest description ; and the songs and music supercxcellent . The hi gh prestige of the lodge was
enhanced by this meeting , and every one was pleased . The visitors were too numerous to be all enumerated here , but tho most noticeable names were those ol Bros . Colonel 1 . Burdett , Prov . G . M . [ Middlesex ; John Hervey , G . S . ; F . Binckes , G . Std . ; AV . B . Heath , P . Prov . G . D . Herts ., P . M . 193 and 504 ; H . C . Levander , P . P . G . S . D . Wilts ., AV . M . 507 ; E . Stanton Jones , W . M . 1319 ; Charles Coote , P . M . 205 ; D . Morris , AV . M . 172 , P . M . 190 ; James Stevens , AA . M . 1216 . P . M . 720 ; J . M . Chamberlin , J . AV . 1319 , P . M . 205 ; John Boyd , P . M . 145 ; T . W . Turner , 1017 ; and J . Delries , P . M . 185 .
PECKHAM LODGE ( NO . 879 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , 14 th ult ., at the Maisemore Arms Tavern , Park Road , Peckham . The AV . M ., Bro . Arthur Gard , assumed tbe chair for tbe first time since bis installation , supported b y Bros . C . W . Kent , S . AA . ; E . Stephens , J . W . ; J . Green , S . D . ; E . Martin , J . D . C . Rudd , I . G . ; B . Barton , P . M . ; Peuncfather ; W . J . de Brent ; AA . Anderson ; J . Baldwin ; Chudleigh ; Watkins ; Dalby ; Woollacott ; Scotts ; Cam ; H . Smith ; and other
members . Three brethren were passed to the second degree . Messrs . J . A . Hudson and G . Luscombe were initiated in a satisfactory manner . Previous to the closing e . f the lodge , the offices of Treasurer and Secretary , which had remained open , were disposed of b y tbe appointment of Bro . Warren , P . M ., as Sec , and vice Bro . Allsopp , I'll , appointed Treas . Another name was announced as a candidate for initiation at the next meeting of the lodge . Bro . Jevviss , of Lodge No . 73 , was presented a visitor .
SOUTHERN STAR LODGE ( NO . 1 , 158 ) . —Tbe regular meeting of this lod ge was held on Tuesday evening , November 22 , at the Montpelier Tavern , Walworth . Bro . D . S . Bayfield , W . M ., presided ; Bro . C . E . Thompson , S . W . ; Bro . E . Ellis acted as J . W ., pro torn ., in the absence of Bro . Toners , and thers were present Bros . II . Thompson , P . M . and Treas . ; T . II .
Pulford , P . M . and Sec ; R . E . Clarke , I . P . M . ; J . Thomas , P . M . ; Henry Potter , P . M . ; and a goodly muster of members and several visitors . The lodge was then opened in duo form , and the minutes of an emergency lodge and the regular meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . Edwin Dodson , W . M ., of the Eoyal Jubilee Loelge , No . 72 , as a joiningmember of this loelge , which was unanimous in his favour . A
ballot was then taken for Mr . Charles Shepherd , ancl Mr . AVilliam John Bevan , candidates for initiation , which was also unanimous in their favour , and being in attendance they were duly admitted to the mysteries aud privileges of Freemasonry . Bros . Lander and Trotman were then examined as to their proficiency in the science , and being entrusted retired . The lodge was opened in the second degree , and they were successively advanced to the degree of F . C , both ceremonies being very ably
performed by tbe W . M . The lodge was resumed to tbe firstdegree , wbenit was announced that one of the candidates that evening had met with a very serious accident or be would have been with them that evening . Bro . H . Thompson proposed , ancl it wos carried unanimously , that tbe bye-law relating to the admission of candidates be suspended in this case until such time as the candidate should be so far recovered from his accident as to be able to attend . After some othsr business had been di -posed
of the lodge was closed in clue form and solemn prayer , and the brethren adjourned to the large banqueting hall ior refreshment . The banquet was served up in Bro . Allatt ' s usual style , and gave general satisfaction . The AA . M . ( Bro . Bagfield ) being unable to remain , the chair was taken b y Bro . E . E . Clarke , the Immediate Past Master , who in succession he gave the formal loyal and Masonic toasts , after which he gave tlie health of tbe newly initiated brethren , congratulating them upon their
admission to tbe Order , and expressed his belief that tbey would both become good ancl worthy members . The toast was very cordially responded to , ancl Bros . Shepherd and Bevan , in very happy and appropriate terms , returned thanks for tbe honour conferred upon them , promising to do everything in their power to promote the best interests of Freemasonry . The health of the visitors was next given , for which Bro . T . Quelch , P . M . of the Beadon Lodge , and other visiting brethren returned thanks . The AV . M .
( pro tern . ) then gave the health of the W . M ., whom tbey all regretted was unable to remain to the banquet , but remarked that tbey all bad had an opportunity of observing how ably he bad discharged his duties in tbe lodge , and was therefore entitled to all the honours so justly clue to him . The toast was well received , as was the the next one which was "The health of the P . M ' s . of the lodge . " Bro . H . Thompson returned thanks for the P . M's ., expressing the great pleasure it was to them to receive those
renewed marks ol favour from the brethren , but as he had so often to respond to this toast , he regretted he could not in adequate teams acknowledge tbe kindness they had always received , but assured tho brethren that there was nothing the Past Masters would not do to promote the interests and prosperity of tbe lodge . He took that occasion of inviting the younger members of the lodge to attend the Domatic Lodge of Instruction , so by so doing they would also fit themselves for any office tbey
might hereafter he called upon to perform , and so render themselves worthy officers of the lodge . The AA . M . next gave the officers of the lodge , and remarked how much of its success depended upon the way in which the officers did their duty , Bro . C E . Thompson , S . AV ., returned thanks for the officers , and said that it was pleasing to them to receive that recognition of their services from the W . M . which would stimulate them to do
their duty to the lodge , trusting as they advanced towards the chair to receive the confidence of the brethren . The Tyler ' s toast was given , and a very harmonious meeting was brought to a close . Bros . Dodson and Walter , and several other brethren contributed some choice songs in the course ofthe evening . URBAN LODGE ( NO . 1 , 196 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , on Tuesday , 22 nd ult . Bro . Sawyer , W . M ., presided , supported by his officers .
Tbe principal business of the evening was the election of the AV . M . for the ensuing year , tbe choice of the brethren falling upon Bro . Charles Braid . This was unanimous , and several speakers at the banquet took occasion to express tlie satisfaction of the lodge at the succession of U ' . M ' s . being thus worthily kept up , beginning , as it had , with Bro . J . E . Carpenter , the wellkrown song writer , who was followed b y Bro . H . Marston , tragedian , and Bro . AA . Sayer , author and journalist , Who would now give place to Bro . Braid , so well-known as musical composer aud vocalist .