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appeared that day for the first time as the Father of tho Lodgo . It was twenty-threo years ago since he joined the Order , and he trusted he might continue his association with the brethren of St . Luke ' s Lodge for many years yet to come . Bros . Maple , Walbaneke and Witts were tbe next Past Matters who spoke ; the latter brother referred to the death of two old Pas * : Masters of the Lodgo , that had lately occurred ; at the same timo Bro . Witts explained that iu each

case the tie of membership had been severed some time since . Bros . Skeggs and Ball also addressed a few words , ancl then Bro . J . R . Taylor , with who = > e name had been associated the Masonic Institutions , replied . Bro . Tavlor urged on the brethren to give their support to the Charities , which were doing immense service 'n assisting our necessitous brethren , their widows ancl children . The Officers then came in for a word of praise from the W . M ., and shortly afterwards the Tyler was summoned for the parting toast .

Royal Alfred Lodge, No. 780.

ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 .

THE installation meeting of this L-vlge was held afc the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Friday , the 2 . Sfch day of September . The brethren assembled at the early hour of two , when amongst those present were Bro . James Joseph Gunner W . M . e' «* ofc , Past Masters W . Gnmm ( Treasnrer ) , W . Hilton ( Seoretarv' ) . LH . tlewrxxl , W . Goss B . E . Blasby , C . Mav , H . Potter , & o . Visitors—J . W . Parker P . M . 1767 . E . Avling W . M . 975 . A . H . Strong I . G . 15 S 5 . E . H .

Sugg P . M . 452 . Joseph Clarke 161 . 2 , E . 0 . Dani . Is P . M . 1366 , F . Wethernilfc 186 , H . E . Tucker W . M . 1612 , H . Stephens 73 . H . S . Benson 1712 , John Stacey 1900 . W . . T . MnrhN P . M . 1642 , W . Roe . buck P . G . S . WM . 1996 . H . W . Blake I . G . 834 . George . Penn P . M . 1642 , Edwin Downs P . M . 788 , W . W . Morgan R . W . 211 , T . H . Hartley 1608 . After the minntes of the last Lodge meeting had b n cn read and

confirmed , the Report , of tho Audit Committee was presented and adopted . Bro . Edwin Littlejobns , a candidate for the third degree , was e * amined nnd entrusted , and in due course raised by the W . M ., Brother Franckel . The installation of the Worshipfnl Master was admirably carried out by Past Master Brother Hilton , and after the customary salutations in the three degrees , the

following were appointed Officers for the year ensuing : —Bros . Ludolph Franckel I . P . M . Beckett S . W ., F . Botley J . W ., Gomm P . M . Treasnrer , Hilton P . M . Secretary , C . Botley S . D .. Maton J . D ., Arnold I . G .. Sperring D . C , Tarling W . S . A ballot was next taken for Mr . Edwin Stephens , of tho Lyric Hall , Broadway , Ealing , who was proposed bv Bro . F . Botley , and seconded

bv Bro . J . J . Gunner W . M . The result was unanimous in favonr of the candidate , who was introduced and initiated by the new W . M ., Bro . Gunner . After some routine work , Lodge was closed . An adjournment shortly afterwards took place to the banquet hall of the establishment , which is one of the most comfortable rooms in whioh our assemblies are held . A well-considered menu was

capitally served by Brn . Brill , whose catering , as nsnal , gave every satisfaction . On the removal of the cloth , tho W . M ., who , we regret to say , was suffering from a relaxed throat , craved the indulgence of the brethren , as ifc was only with difficulty thafc he could address them ; as a consennence , the remarks be shonld offer would necessarily be brief . Ho then offered fche first toast—the Qneen and the Craft ,

After tbe National Anthem , tbe solo of which was sung by Bro . Stacey , the Masonio Rulers came in for their modicum of praise , and then tbe old and favourite glee , "Ye shepherds , tell me , " was given by Brothers Walter Goss , C E . Botley , and F . Botley . The health of tho W . M . was proposed in highly eulogistic terms by the I . P . M . Bro . Franckel . Bro . Gunner in reply said he had no desire

to interrupt the harmony of the evening by attempting a long speech He could assure the brethren that anything he could to sustain tho ancient prestige of the Lodge shonld be exercised , and be trusted hg might , have a pleasant year of office , and that a spirit of harmony might prevail amongst , the members that wonld bo to their mutual advantage . The health of the Immediate Past Master was next

given , and the W . M . presented Bro . Franckel with the jewel , which had be ° n unanimously voted for bis services during bis year of office . This compliment having been acknowledged in suitable terms by Bro . Franckel . the fcoash of the Visitors was proposed , and respondee ! to by Brn'l . er W . Roebuck W . M . 1996 . The Pasfc

Masters severally acknowledged the compliment paid them by the W . M ., and after a few other toasts , the brethren separated . There were some capital songs given during the evening , the brethren who took Part , in this part of the entertainment being ably assisted by Bro . E . H . Sugg , who presided at the pianoforte .

Kingsland Lodge, No. 1693.

KINGSLAND LODGE , No . 1693 .

THE brethren assembled on Tuesday last , tho 2 nd instant , afc the Highbury Railway Hotel , Bro . Bakers ' , to celebrate their annnal meeting . The W . M ., Bro . Henry Hall , opened the Lodge at 4 * 30 , when amongst those present were Bros . Past Masters A . W . Fenner , H . P . Isaac , James Hawkins , C . K . Killick junior , 0 . K . Killick senior ( Secretary ) ; Bio . James Crosbie S . W . nnd

W . M . elect , and tho following Visitors : —Bros . John Osborn P . M . 1602 , J . S . Hegarty S . D . 1364 , J . G . Humphreys W . M . 167 , J . T . C Powell 73 , C . Hubbard W . M . 820 , J . B . Ingram 8 ° 0 , C . Dearing 1002 , E . Woodman J . W . 1950 , W . W . Morgan S . W . 211 , 0 . Tovvnley 201 , B . Pye 820 , John Powell 186 , J . T . Jenkins 851 , R . T . Jordan J . W . Wl , R . Baker P . M . 188 , J . T . Sinclair 813 , Thomas Woods 813 .

After the reading and confirmation of minutes of last regular Ledge and two emergency meetings , tbe Auditors' Report was presented jjnd adopted . Tho ballot was then brought into requisition foi Mr . John Walker Moid ton , age 48 , who was proposed by Bro . J . R . Collins , and seconded by Bro . Crosbie , tho W . M . elect . Tlio result was in favonr of tbe candidate , who was at once received into the Order , Bro . Hall conducting the ceremony . The VV . M . elecfc was now

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presenfcedb yBro . il . P . Isaac P . M . ; tlio obligation was regularly taken , and then thoso below the degree of Installed Master wero requested to retire , while the Board of Installed Masters did their share in the day ' s proceedings . On the re-ndmission of tho brethren , Bro . Crosbie was proclaimed ancl saluted in tho threo degrees . Tho Officers were then appointed as follows : —Bros . N . E . Western

S . W , W . Gnrsnn J . W ., IT . P . Isaac P . M . Treasurer . 0 . K . Killick P . M . Secretary , G . S . Pummell S . D ., W . W . Williams J . D ., R . Defriez I . G ., J . Cooper M . C , J . T . Wilmore A . M . C ., R . P . Forge P . M . Wine Steward , G . Snook Assistant Wine Steward . Brother Hall completed his labour hy deliver i ng tho addresses to Master , Wardens , and Brethren ; throughout the proceedings wero

conducted in a most praiseworthy manner , and Brother Hall was heartily congratulated on the success he had achieved . Brother J . L . Mather P . P . G . D . C . Herts ably carried out the duties of Master of the Ceremonies . The first duty undertaken by the new W . M . was an especially pleasant one ; to present his predecessor with tho Past Master ' s jewel . Bro . Crosbie ' a remarks were brief , but to the

purpose , and Brother Hall replied , expressing his gratification that tho members had seen fit to recognise his efforts . Another pleasing incident , we may mention was the presentation to Bro . A . W . Fenner of a P . M . 's collar with jewel , which the brethren desired him to accept , in token of their appreciation of his efforts in promoting the welfare of the Lodge . Bro . Fenner expressed his acknowledgments , and assured

the brethren he should ever feel a pleasure in placing his services at their disposal . Rontine work followed ; the request , of a brother to be placed on the list of country members was considered and agreed to . Shortly afterwards Lodge was closed . A capital banquet was supplied , the service being superintended by Bro . John Baker- On the removal of the cloth the toasts wero briefly introduced , and the

customary replies were elicited . The evening was enlivened by somo capital-songs , by Bros . Akehnrst , Probart , Smok , Townley , Hegarty , Hawkins , Collins , Woodman , & c . We mnst not amit to mention thafc Bro . Collings , who presided at the pianoforte , displayed musical ability of a high order . The singing of Bro . Probert was also much applauded .

Independent Lodge, No. 621.

INDEPENDENT LODGE , No . 621 .

ON Thursday evening , 9 fch August , an interesting ceremony took place at this Lodge , namely , the presentation of a handsome gold watch , bearing a suitable inscription , by a few members of the Lodge and other friends , to Worshipful Brother George Lewison P . M . on his retirement from active participation in tho duties of Freemasonry . About forty brethren were present . Upon the dais we observed Brothers De Caila W . M ., Rev .

W . Walsh P . M ., Virieux , and Ammel . Bro . Lewison sat at the right of tbe Worshipful Master , and , afc his request , worked the Lodge . Before the Lodge was closed , the W . M . said : —Worshipful Pasfc Master , —It affords me , and , I am sure , all present , greafc satisfaction to see you here to-night . I have requested you to attend the Lodge in order that I might perform one of the pleasantest duties that has

devolved upnn me since I have had the honour to occupy this chair . When you signified yonr intention to retire from all participation iu Masonry , ancl urged , ns a reason fordoing so , your forty years' labour in the service of tbe Graft , all of ua , I believe , felt regret that tha connection which had so long bound us together was about to bo severed . Bnt , Worshipful Sir , thero is a silver lining to every

cloud , and the regret I have mentioned was not unmingled with satisfaction . The less experienced Masons amongst us—myself amongst tho rest—reflected that , as we have a long way to travel before we can hope to attain to your excellence in working a Lodge , io would perhaps be a relief if onr less perfect workmanship were not always exposed to your critical eye . Perhaps the new beginners am mg . st ns

feet more at ease when we imagine thafc our shortcomings piss unnoticed . At least I do . A lew amongst us felt , however , that , all hough you have earned nnd received many trophies in acknowledgment of your services , this Lodgo ought to bestow upon its founder some small maik of regard upon your final retirement . Therefore , Worshipful Sir , I have much pleasure , iu my own

name , ancl iu the names of a few other Masons , to present you with this watch , which bears an inscription , showing the reasons why it is presented to you . Its value is not great , but I take it that you estimate the feeling that prompts the gift mnch higher than the gift itself . I have only to add that I pray the G . A . O . T . U . may long preserve you to wear it , and that when it is His pleasure to remove you , this souvenir may

fall into the hands of some one who will work in the good cause with as much zeal as you have done . Bro . Lewison replied iu suitable terms , expressing his appreciation of the feeling that had prompted the gift , and said that , although he bad retired from active participation in Freemasonry , he nevertheless was always at the disposal of the Lodge shonld bis services be required . The Lodge being closed , the brethren sat down to a banquet .

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