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BURGOYNE LODGE . No . 902

A MEETING of this Lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , London , on Monday , 27 th February , under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . Charles Castell . Lodge was opened at 4-15 , when the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Pillinger , Leary and Larter were passed to the degree of F . C . The ballot was brought into requisition for Mr . Walter Robert Gadd ,

who was proposed as a candidate for our mysteries by the W . M ., seconded by Brother Jefferys P . M . and Secretary . The result was favourable to the candidate , and he was regularly initiated into the Order . Bro . Sprinks was then raised to the snblime degree . All the ceremonies were carefully and impressively conducted by the

W . M ., who waa ably supported by the following Officers : —Bros . J . C . Cross S . W ., W . Smith J . W ., H . C . Jefferys P . M . Secretary , George Gabb P . M . Treasurer , W . Batty D . C ., J . Beddoes S . D ., E . S . White J . D ., H . James Organist , John Gilbert Tyler j P . M . 's S . J . Byng , W . Wilkins , R . N . Field and H . A . Pocockalso supported the W . M ., while the following is a list of the Visitors present : —Bros .

W . Lestocq W . M . 1319 , F . Dray 2021 , G . Powell W . M . 889 ,

D . Ferguson P . M . 1793 , W . Drewett W . M . 889 , Morgan P . M . 211 , E . A . Mitchell , Louis Beck P . P . G . Organist Middlesex , J . W . Thomas P . M . 1641 , & o ., Williams P . M . l 73 , S . G . Bonner , P . A . Hornburg 8 ( Norway ) . In the course of the routine work , two candidates for initiation were proposed , for whom the ballot will be taken

at the next meeting . An old member of the Lodge tendered his resignation , in consequence of change of residence ; this was accepted , with regret . The Worshipful Master referred to the fact that he was working a Stewardship on behalf of the Benevolent Institution , the Festival of whioh would take place two days later .

He forcibly impressed npon the brethren the urgency of the appeal he was then making on behalf of that Institution . He stated that later in the evening he should give the brethren a practical opportunity of exercising their Charity . Bro . Castell ' s appeal was so far successful , that he was enabled to take up to the Festival , later in the week , a

sum of £ 30 , as the contribution of his Lodge to the funds of the Benevolent Institution . Notice of motion was given that the Lodge rote ten guineas towards the Girls' School Centenary Festival , which motion will be considered at the next meeting . Bro . E . Floydd was elected as a re-joining member of the Lodge , after which good

wishes were tendered , and the Lodge was closed . A banquet followed , and at its conclusion the Worshipful Master submitted the customary toasts . He said it waa not his intention to occupy any great length of time over the various sentiments . Speaking of the Queen , he said that the mind of Her Majesty was much exercised

at the critical condition of her son-in-law , the Crown Prince of Germany . He ( Bro . Castell ) had that day received the agenda paper for the next Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge , and foremost on that document appeared a proposition , in the name of their respeoted Deputy Grand Master , which would adequately convey , he

felt assured , the sentiments of tbe Craft in regard to this , he might almost say , national calamity . The second toast needed no words from him . All knew bow zealously the Prince of Wales performed his Masonic functions . This year would be celebrated the silver wedding of the Royal couple , and Craftsmen all wished them many happy

returns of the day . After the Grand Officers had been duly honoured , Bro . JefTerys P . M . proposed the health of the Worshipful Master . But for the state of his health Bro . Castell would have presided over the Lodge last year ; now all the members congratulated him on his restoration : he was worthily fulfilling his functions . He

was a constant attendant in the Lodge's behalf at the councils of the Craft , and had displayed tact and ability in the conduct of his work in the Lodge . In reply , the Worshipful Master acknowledged the kindness of Bro . Jefferys , and congratulated himself on being restored to health , so far as to be enabled to attend to the affairs of the Lodge . He trusted that when it came for him to hand the Warrant down it

would be as unsullied as when it was entrusted to his keeping . The initiates they had had during the period of his Mastership wera men , he felt , who would do credit to the Lodge , which at the present time stood well . He ventured to hope his efforts would be appreciated , and that he should prove his ability to " rule the roost" in a

kindly spirit , and in a way that would give pleasure to all . Before sitting down he would propose the health of the Initiate , who was a very old friend , and one whose antecedents might lead them to expect he would shine as a Freemason . In reply Bro . Gadd said it was a pleasure for him to be present . What men wanted in this

world was sympathy and brotherhood , and as far as he knew Freemasonry supplied both . He did not regret tbe step he had taken ; the initiatory ceremony had deeply impressed him ; he was not entirely a stranger to Freemasonry , inasmuch as his father was a Mason of upwards of fifty years' standing and his brothers were also

in the Order . His introduction into Masonry that night bad caused considerable pleasure to the various members of his family , as well as to himself . Bro . Gadd concluded a capital speech by thanking the brethren for the compliment they had paid him . The next toast waa that of the Visitors , and replies were elicited from Bros .

Hornburgh , a native of Christiama , Morgan , Back , Thomas , Drewett , and B ' erguson . Brother Wilkins responded for the Past Masters , expressing gratification at seeing so many members of that body present . All had the interest of tbe Lodge at heart , and would do what they could to advance its welfare . In speaking of the Treasurer and

Secretary , Bro . Castell said they were both excellent Officers , ever ready to perform any task in the interests of the Lodge . Brother Geo . Gabb ( Treasurer ) , in his reply , said it was gratifying to know that the Lodge was financially now in a better condition than at any period within his knowledge . He thanked the brethren for the

confidence tbey had reposed in him by electing him as their Treasurer . Brother JeiFcrya followed . He was pleased to think his services were appreciated by the members of tho Lodge . Whatever he undertook became essentially a labour of love to him . After the remaining Officers had been complimented , and the necessity of attending the Quarterly Co ^ Eracicstioin of Grand Lodgo had been

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impressed on the Wardens , replies were made , and tbe Tyler Wl summoned to give the parting toast . Some capital songs , & o ., were contributed in the oonrse of the eveniog .

EMBLEMATIC LODGE . No . 1321

THE second annual Ball of this Lodge was held at the Freemasons ' Tavern , on Thursday evening , the 23 : d ult . Great praise is due to the Committee for their exertions to make the ball a sucoess . Nearly two hundred ladies and gentlemen attended . Dancing commenced at 9 p . m . to the strains of Busby ' s Band , aud was kept up with spirit till 4 a . m ., with the exception of the interval for sapper .

The supper programme was very ably carried out , under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . W . R . Boyell , assisted by the following brethren : Bros . Englefield I . P . M ., Forrest , Hunter , and Kirkaldy P . M . ' s , Esling S . W ., Price J . W ., Potter S . D ., Kent I . G ., Matthews ,

and Mulford , the last named being the indefatigable M . C . At the conclusion of the supper the W . M . gave one or two appropriate toasts , and the company returned to the Ball-room to finish their enjoyment .

ST . KEYNA LODGE , No . 1833

r PHE annual installation meeting was held in the Pobho Hall , Keynsham , on Tuesday the 21 st ult ., when Brother S . J . Lewis S . W . was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The installation ceremony was oondncted by Bro . R . C . Else D . P . G . M ., in presence of a number of distinguished brethren of the Provinoe . The W . M . elect

appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . James Stagg I . P . M ., Hobkirk S . W ., Mitchell J . W ., Gay Treasurer , Newall Secretary , Charles Burn S . D ., NaiBh J . D ., GrnbbD . C , Ben Read I . G ., Parminton Organist , Williams and Stokes Stewards , and Stoate

Tyler . In the evening the usual banquet was held , at the Lamb and Lark Hotel , Brother S . J . Lewis presiding , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . A capital dinner was provided by Brother Cox .

HENDON LODGE . No . 2206

A LODGE of Instruction has been formed in connection with this flourishing young Lodge . Bro . W . A . Scurrah P . P . G . S . W . Middx ., the popular W . M . of 2206 , P . M . 2048 , & o . & o ., is the Preoep . tor , aud Bros . A . J . Hoarn , D . C . 2206 , and Fraser , J . W . 2206 , are respectively Treasurer and Secretary . Bro . E . W . Wheeler , Organist 2206 , has kindly consented to undertake the same duties in the

Lodge of Instruction ; he will be assisted in the vocal parts by Bros . F . Hearno , Hudson , Dobbs , and Easuu . The Lodge meets on Wednesday evenings , at 8 . 15 , at tbe Lodge Room , Lower Welsh Harp ,

Hendon . Train from St . Pancras at 7 . 20 p . m . A Charity Associa . tion has been formed in connection with this Lodge of Instruction , and is , we are glad to say , making rapid progress . Brethren are cordially invited to pay this Lodge a visit .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 1081 . —At the Jolly

Farmers ' , Southgate Road , Islington . About 50 brethren whose Masonic zeal was not of the kind to be influenced by the severity of the weather attended the weekly meeting of this excellent Lodge of Instruction on the 18 th ultimo . The regular work , consisting of the rehearsal of the third ceremony , was satisfactorily gone through by the

Officers . Bros . L . Solomon W . M ., Stallard S . W ., Yates J . W ., Ashton S . D ., Witte J . D ., and Brown I . G ., under the able guidance of Bro . I . P . Cohen Preceptor . The Lodge was then dismissed from labour to refreshment , and after a brief interval was called on , and resumed in the first degree , for the purpose of hearing a lecture from Bro .

Sadler , the Grand Tyler , who , some months previously , had been invited by a resolution of the Lodge to give the brethren the benefit of his ability and experience in this branch of Masonic instruction . After an introductory address , having reference chiefly to the origin of tracing boards , which , although of considerable length , was

delivered in a masterly manner , and was listened to in a way that plainly evinced the interest of his audience , Bro . Sadler proceeded to explain the meaning of the different symbols on the first Tracing Board , in which be was ably assisted by Bros . Cohen , Galer , Fenner , Solomon , Larkin , Hurdell , and Hodges , who , when requested , readily

gave tho different illustrations and definitions which are comprised in the first lecture . A cordial vote of thanks waB passed to the lecturer , on the motion of Bro . I . P . Cohen , who informed the brethren that Bro . Sadler was already an honorary member of the Lodge , for services previously rendered , or he would have had muoh pleasure

iu proposing that he should now be asked to accept that compliment at their hands ; as it was , he must content himself with simply moving the resolution , and , in addition , express his own gratification and thanks for the treat Bro . Sadler had afforded them . Several brethren were then proposed as members , and the Lodge was closed in due form .

Death.

DEATH .

COLLING RIDGE . —At his residence , 134 Clondesloy Road , N ., on Tuesday , 23 th . Febrrmry , Bro . J . C . CoUingridge , of . CO and 62 Olerkenwell Road , London , E . C , aged 60 years . Many years a member of the Israel Lodtre . No . 205 , and of the Joppa Chapter , No . 188 .

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