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St . James's Union Lodge , No . 180 . —The installation meeting was held on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Bros . A . L . Annett W . M ., Pillin S . W ., Farwig J . W ., H . A . Stacey P . M . Sec , G . Bnbb P . M . Treas ., Stollard S . D ., Wade J . D ., Hart Org ., Fletcher I . G . ; P . M . 's Bros . L . Herf , Cameron , Stonor , Parsons , Smithett , Robinson ; aud Bros . Baker , Lakin , E .
Swanborough , Levitt , Sarti , Pinto Leite , Mills , W . Sharpe , Paprill , A . Hays , & o . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed . Bro . Sale was raised to the third degree . Bros . Hay , Leper and Wertheimer were passed to the second degree , and Bro . E . Joseph was duly initiated into the Order . The ceremonies wero perfectly and impressively rendered . Bro . Pillin S . W . and W . M . elect was
presented to tho Lodge , and a Board of Installed Masters opened , and lie was duly installed into the chair , in tho presence of twenty Masters and Past Masters . The ceremony being well performed by Bro . Cameron P . M . The customary salutations were given to the newly-installed W . M ., and he then invested his Officers : —Bro . A . L . Annett I . P . M ., Farwig S . W ., Stollard J . W ., G . Bnbb P . M . Treas .,
H . A . Stacey P . M . Sec , Wade S . D ., Fletcher J . D ., J . Wood I . G ., W . C . Parsons D . C , L . Herf and Baker Wine Stewards , Gilbert Tyler , Tho W . M . intimated his intention to act as Steward at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . A snm of £ 2 was given to Bro . Gilbert the Tyler , as a gratuity . Bro . Robinson P . M . proposed , and Bro . Cameron seconded , that the sum of £ 10 bo placed on tho
list of Bro . Stonor , who is a Steward for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and a sum of ten guineas bo placed on tho list of the "W . M . Hearty good wishes were given from the numerous visitors , and the Lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the Crown Room , where a sumptuous and recherche " banquet and dessert was provided by Bro . A . Best ,
superintended by Bro . Dawkins . Grace having been said , the W . M . remarked that the hour was late , and he would not make long speeches . The toast of the Queen and the Craft was given , and the National Anthem sung . The toast of the M . W . G . M . H . R . H . the Prince cf Wales was given , Bro . Cantlo singing God Bless the Prince of Wales . The health of tho Pro G . M . and the Deputy G . M .
followed , and Bro . Cantle and Frank Percival sang the duet , Oh ! Albion , Bro . Jas . Kift accompanying them on the piano . Bro . A . L . Annett I . P . M . said he had to propose the toast of the evening , the health of the W . M . ; he had , during seven years , filled each office ; and with sincerity he would ask them to drink the toast with the enthusiasm it merited . Bro . Stollard J . W . sang "Lady Hildred . " The W . M . said
he was pleased for the first time to respond to the toast , he had worked from the office of Director of Ceremonies , and he hoped at tho expiration of his year as W . M . to have the expression of their satisfaction accorded him j he felt great pleasure in saying he would not forget the Charirties . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Cantle here sang " a Roving Life . " The W . M . then gave tho health of the I . P . M . He said the
toast was never proposed with a greater degree of sincerity , the brethren had seen Bro . Annett ' s working , and he would be received amongst the Past Masters as another worthy addition to that honoured and respected body ; he then , in the name of tho Lodge , begged Bro . Annett ' s acceptance of the iewel , which ho hoped ho would live for many years to wear . Bro . Frank Percival here sang
" The Anchor ' s Weighed , " and was listened to with deserved attention . Bro A . L . Annett responded . He felt honoured by tho expressions of the W . M ., and the manner it had been received by tho brethren . If his exertions had been appreciated , it was a great satisfaction to him . Tho W . M . then proposed the health of the Initiate , and Bro . E . Joseph briefly replied . Tho W . M . next proposed tho health of the
Visitors . The Lodge was always pleased to see Visitors . On this occasion there were forty present , but no matter how many , the Lodge wonld always give them a hearty welcome . He would couple with the toast the names of Bros . Reed and H . Lumley . These brethren both responded , and fully recognised the excellent working of the Lodge , and the hospitality accorded them . The next toast the
W . M . said , was a special one ; to propose the health of Bro . Cameron P . M ., who had so ably performed the ceremony of installation . After a song from Bro . Percival , Bro . Cameron returned thanks . He felt great pleasure in doing anything for the good of his mother Lodge . There was a noble element in the Lodge , and he hoped to be associated with it for many years . Tho Past
Masters was next given , coupled with the names of the Treasurer and Secretary . Bro . Stacey had been Secretary for nineteen years , and is the Father of the Lodge ; all knew his good qualities . Bro . George Bubb , since he had held the position of Treasurer , has added to the prosperity of the Lodge , in regard to its financial position : the greatest credit is due
to him . Bro . Stacey acknowledged the compliment , and Bro . Bubb said he had their interests at heart ; he hoped to occupy the position of Treasurer for many years ; so long as they re-elected him , he would see that their funds were properly applied . ( Cheers ) . The W . M . in proposing the toast of the Junior Officers of the Lodge , said—he was sure the selection he had made would give satisfaction ; at the next
regular meeting they would have an opportunity of seeing how ably they conld carry out their duties . The W . M . was now compelled to retire , and Bro . G . Bubb took his place . Bro . II . M . Levy proposed the health of the Musical brethren , and wished them long life and prosperity . This met with a hearty response , and was suitably replied to . The T yler ' s toast was then given , and the brethren separated . The visitors were—J . Wilkinson S . W . 048 , C Brim J . D . 1 G 08 ,
Geo . Godey 341 , A . Cooper 73 , A . Barfield P . M . 35 , D . Wcsthull 1 G 81 , Honeybell 1681 , J . R . Behenna 1531 , S . De Costa Audrade , H . F . Blnke 795 , C . II . Kohler 1381 , D . W . Harrison 1081 , Tudovici 705 , H . Reed P . M . 733 , R . Baker 188 , Buskin 760 , G . A . Pillin 01 , H . Benjamin , Chalfont 1425 , Durlacher 4 , C . Posener 1608 , T . E . Tallent P . M . ISC , H . XV . Clemow 1580 , J . Harris , XV . Lumley P . G . S ., II . Dicketts P . G . S ., Lear Drew P . M . 157 , Cantle W . M . 1441 , W . Blake 705 , II . M Levy P . M . 188 , Tayler 177 , Eglese late 12 G 0 .
Joppa Lodge , No . 188 . —The installation meeting was held pu Monday , tho 7 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street
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There was a numerous attendance of brethren and visitors , and several Grand Officers wero present . Bros . L . Lazarus W . M ., Miller S . W ., M . Spiegel J . W ., L . M . Auerhaan Treas ., H . Berkowitz P . M . Chaplain , E . P . Albert P . G . P . P . M . Secretary , H . Hyman S . D ., A . Campion J . D ., R . Baker I . G . ; and P . M . ' s Bros . L . Alexander , Israel Abrahams , H . M . Levy , A . G . Dodson , M . Alexander , O . Roberts . Tho Lodge
was opened , and the minutes confirmed , with the exception of that relating to the election of Treasurer , tho election of whom will take place at the next regular meeting . Bro . Cox was passed to tho second degree , and Mr . J . Wynman was duly initiated into the Order . Bro . Miller S . W . and W . M . elect was then presented to the Lodge , and a procession was formed , headed by the Chaplain , tho
Past Masters and Grand Officers , who opened a Board of Masters , and Bro . Louis Lazarus duly installed his successor into the chair , in the presence of twouty-eight Masters and Past Masters . The Warden ' s chairs were occupied by Bros . Hyde Pullen P . G . S . and T . Cnbitt P . G . P . The working of the W . M . in the ceremony of initiation and installation was highly commended . At the
conclusion of the ceremony he received congratulations from all present . The brethren returned to the Lodge , and tho W . M . was saluted according to ancient form , and then invested the following brethren : —L . Lazarus I . P . M ., M . Spiegel S . W ., M . Hymans J . W ., E . P . Albert P . M . P . G . P . Secretary , Campion S . D ., R . Baker J . D ., H . Berkowitz P . M . Chaplain , H . P . Isaac I . G . . S . Genese D . C , Blantz
and Benjamin Stewards , Woodstock P . M . Tyler . The W . M . said he had pleasure in presenting to tho retiring Master a jewel , in recognition of his working in the Lodge ; he had also to speak of his excellent rendering of the ceremony of installation . He had great pleasure in placing the jewel on his breast , in testimony of what he had done , aud he hoped it would be handed down to his children from
generation to generation as a heirloom which ho had richly deserved . The jewel was of a very novel and artistic design , with monogram , a fine brilliant , with two colours of enamel and forget-me-nots , set with diamonds ; it had a suitable inscription , and is the work of Bro . Weigel , a member of the Lodge . Bro . L . Lazarns appropriately returned thanks for the very elegant gift . The report of the Audit
Committee was read ; it showed that the Lodge was in a flourishing condition . A distressed Bro . was relieved with the sum of two guineas ; the resignation of two brethren was accepted ; a sum of five pounds was placed on the list of Bro . M . Spiegel , who is a Steward for the next Anniversary Festival of the R . M . B . Institution . The Lodge was then closed . The brethren , 160 in number , sat
down to banquet and dessert . The catering of Bro . Jennings was most successful , and the banquet was ably superintended by Bros . Keeping and M . Silver . Grace having been said , the W . M ., in excellent and well-chosen remarks , proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . In giving that of the R . W . Lord Skelmersdale D . G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers , he called on Bros .
Hyde Pnllen P . G . S . B ., John Boyd P . G . P . G . S ., and T . Cnbitt P . G . P . to respond . Bro . H . Pullen said he felt it a great honour his being a Grand Officer . Ho was sure the members of the Joppa Lodge were gratified that ono of their Officers had been selected for Grand honours . It was the opinion of the Grand Officers present that the selection of Bro . Albert for office was a very good one . The
Benevolent Fund attached to their Lodge was a credit to the members Bro . L . Alexander acknowledged the toast of Success to the Benevo lent Fund . He informed the brethren that the W . M . had contri bated the sum of £ 2 2 s , Bro . Blautz £ 4 4 s , and Bro . Stransky £ 1 ls , Tho report was read ; it showed an amount of £ 1 , 3 G 3 2 s lOd in hand The W . M . then proposed tho toast of the I . P . M ., Bro . L . Lazarus
The brethren had seen how ably he had conducted the duties of the chair during his year of office , also the admirable manner in which he had performed tho ceremony of installation . Bro . L . Lazarus returned thanks , it was a great pleasure to him to know that he had concluded his year of office to their satisfaction . He tad a pleasing duty to perform , and that was to propose tho toast of the W . M ., who
was one who could and would do every duty to their satisfaction . Ho could conscientiously say he was the right man in the right place . The W . M . said he had seen how his predecessors had done their duty ; he would do his utmost to promote the interests of the Lodge . He had only been six years a member , and was pleased to find himself in the position of Master , and thanked them for their kind
expressions . He then proposed tho toast of the Visitors . They were always gratified to see them . On this occasion they were too numerous to mention their names seriatim . Bro . I . P . Cohen responded . He was pleased to see the working of the Lodge . Bro . Peartree W . M . 185 also responded . Tho W . M . next proposed the toast of the Past Masters , he thanked , them for their presence , and assured them he would be guided by
their advice . Bro . L . Alexander returned thanks . The toasts of the Wardens and Officers followed , and the Tyler ' s toast was given in due course . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Grove Ellis , who had secured the services of Miss M . Lynton , Madame Alice Barnett , Bros . J . A . Kift and C Rowcliffe . The Visitors wereBros . H yde Pnllen P . G . S . B ., Lt .-Col . Shadwell Gierke P . M . 1383 , C Taylor 1426 , T . Cnbitt P . G . P ., H . Lloyds 147 , Murkia
315 , Mortlock 808 , C . Davis 222 , Gulliford W . M . 1017 , H . Payne 720 , M . Samnel , E . Williams ; 033 , Noble 002 , F . Dobbiug 1603 , W . H . Morson 1320 , J . Beveridge 1310 , Rosenstein , I . P . Cohen W . M . 205 , S . Jewell 1550 , P . Forge 610 , T . Lyon 205 , C F . Hogard P . M . 205 S . Frankenbnrg 73 , A . Isaacs 141 , Horsey 3 , Carter 77 , XV . Rowley 017 , J . Lazarus P . M . 1017 , J . Peartree W . M . 185 , J . Boyd P . G . P ., Phillips 075 , Harry Jackson , Maclaren 033 , & c
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —Met at the Railway Tavern , London-street , Feuchurch-street , E . C , on Wednesday , tlie Oth instant . liro . Chapman was W . M ., Walker S . W ., Maidwell J . W ., E . Gottheil P . M . Preceptor , J . K . Pitt Sec , Sayer S . D ., Biddell J . D ., Aarons I . G ., Christopher Tyler . There were also
present Bros . Abell , Fenner , Thoring , Cripps , Brookson , Harris , & c . Ceremony and several sections of second degree rehearsed . Opening and closing of the three degrees wero also practised . Bros . Thoring , Cripps , and Serjeant-Major Brookson were admitted members . Lodge was then adjourned .
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St . James's Union Lodge , No . 180 . —The installation meeting was held on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Bros . A . L . Annett W . M ., Pillin S . W ., Farwig J . W ., H . A . Stacey P . M . Sec , G . Bnbb P . M . Treas ., Stollard S . D ., Wade J . D ., Hart Org ., Fletcher I . G . ; P . M . 's Bros . L . Herf , Cameron , Stonor , Parsons , Smithett , Robinson ; aud Bros . Baker , Lakin , E .
Swanborough , Levitt , Sarti , Pinto Leite , Mills , W . Sharpe , Paprill , A . Hays , & o . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed . Bro . Sale was raised to the third degree . Bros . Hay , Leper and Wertheimer were passed to the second degree , and Bro . E . Joseph was duly initiated into the Order . The ceremonies wero perfectly and impressively rendered . Bro . Pillin S . W . and W . M . elect was
presented to tho Lodge , and a Board of Installed Masters opened , and lie was duly installed into the chair , in tho presence of twenty Masters and Past Masters . The ceremony being well performed by Bro . Cameron P . M . The customary salutations were given to the newly-installed W . M ., and he then invested his Officers : —Bro . A . L . Annett I . P . M ., Farwig S . W ., Stollard J . W ., G . Bnbb P . M . Treas .,
H . A . Stacey P . M . Sec , Wade S . D ., Fletcher J . D ., J . Wood I . G ., W . C . Parsons D . C , L . Herf and Baker Wine Stewards , Gilbert Tyler , Tho W . M . intimated his intention to act as Steward at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . A snm of £ 2 was given to Bro . Gilbert the Tyler , as a gratuity . Bro . Robinson P . M . proposed , and Bro . Cameron seconded , that the sum of £ 10 bo placed on tho
list of Bro . Stonor , who is a Steward for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and a sum of ten guineas bo placed on tho list of the "W . M . Hearty good wishes were given from the numerous visitors , and the Lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the Crown Room , where a sumptuous and recherche " banquet and dessert was provided by Bro . A . Best ,
superintended by Bro . Dawkins . Grace having been said , the W . M . remarked that the hour was late , and he would not make long speeches . The toast of the Queen and the Craft was given , and the National Anthem sung . The toast of the M . W . G . M . H . R . H . the Prince cf Wales was given , Bro . Cantlo singing God Bless the Prince of Wales . The health of tho Pro G . M . and the Deputy G . M .
followed , and Bro . Cantle and Frank Percival sang the duet , Oh ! Albion , Bro . Jas . Kift accompanying them on the piano . Bro . A . L . Annett I . P . M . said he had to propose the toast of the evening , the health of the W . M . ; he had , during seven years , filled each office ; and with sincerity he would ask them to drink the toast with the enthusiasm it merited . Bro . Stollard J . W . sang "Lady Hildred . " The W . M . said
he was pleased for the first time to respond to the toast , he had worked from the office of Director of Ceremonies , and he hoped at tho expiration of his year as W . M . to have the expression of their satisfaction accorded him j he felt great pleasure in saying he would not forget the Charirties . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Cantle here sang " a Roving Life . " The W . M . then gave tho health of the I . P . M . He said the
toast was never proposed with a greater degree of sincerity , the brethren had seen Bro . Annett ' s working , and he would be received amongst the Past Masters as another worthy addition to that honoured and respected body ; he then , in the name of tho Lodge , begged Bro . Annett ' s acceptance of the iewel , which ho hoped ho would live for many years to wear . Bro . Frank Percival here sang
" The Anchor ' s Weighed , " and was listened to with deserved attention . Bro A . L . Annett responded . He felt honoured by tho expressions of the W . M ., and the manner it had been received by tho brethren . If his exertions had been appreciated , it was a great satisfaction to him . Tho W . M . then proposed the health of the Initiate , and Bro . E . Joseph briefly replied . Tho W . M . next proposed tho health of the
Visitors . The Lodge was always pleased to see Visitors . On this occasion there were forty present , but no matter how many , the Lodge wonld always give them a hearty welcome . He would couple with the toast the names of Bros . Reed and H . Lumley . These brethren both responded , and fully recognised the excellent working of the Lodge , and the hospitality accorded them . The next toast the
W . M . said , was a special one ; to propose the health of Bro . Cameron P . M ., who had so ably performed the ceremony of installation . After a song from Bro . Percival , Bro . Cameron returned thanks . He felt great pleasure in doing anything for the good of his mother Lodge . There was a noble element in the Lodge , and he hoped to be associated with it for many years . Tho Past
Masters was next given , coupled with the names of the Treasurer and Secretary . Bro . Stacey had been Secretary for nineteen years , and is the Father of the Lodge ; all knew his good qualities . Bro . George Bubb , since he had held the position of Treasurer , has added to the prosperity of the Lodge , in regard to its financial position : the greatest credit is due
to him . Bro . Stacey acknowledged the compliment , and Bro . Bubb said he had their interests at heart ; he hoped to occupy the position of Treasurer for many years ; so long as they re-elected him , he would see that their funds were properly applied . ( Cheers ) . The W . M . in proposing the toast of the Junior Officers of the Lodge , said—he was sure the selection he had made would give satisfaction ; at the next
regular meeting they would have an opportunity of seeing how ably they conld carry out their duties . The W . M . was now compelled to retire , and Bro . G . Bubb took his place . Bro . II . M . Levy proposed the health of the Musical brethren , and wished them long life and prosperity . This met with a hearty response , and was suitably replied to . The T yler ' s toast was then given , and the brethren separated . The visitors were—J . Wilkinson S . W . 048 , C Brim J . D . 1 G 08 ,
Geo . Godey 341 , A . Cooper 73 , A . Barfield P . M . 35 , D . Wcsthull 1 G 81 , Honeybell 1681 , J . R . Behenna 1531 , S . De Costa Audrade , H . F . Blnke 795 , C . II . Kohler 1381 , D . W . Harrison 1081 , Tudovici 705 , H . Reed P . M . 733 , R . Baker 188 , Buskin 760 , G . A . Pillin 01 , H . Benjamin , Chalfont 1425 , Durlacher 4 , C . Posener 1608 , T . E . Tallent P . M . ISC , H . XV . Clemow 1580 , J . Harris , XV . Lumley P . G . S ., II . Dicketts P . G . S ., Lear Drew P . M . 157 , Cantle W . M . 1441 , W . Blake 705 , II . M Levy P . M . 188 , Tayler 177 , Eglese late 12 G 0 .
Joppa Lodge , No . 188 . —The installation meeting was held pu Monday , tho 7 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street
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There was a numerous attendance of brethren and visitors , and several Grand Officers wero present . Bros . L . Lazarus W . M ., Miller S . W ., M . Spiegel J . W ., L . M . Auerhaan Treas ., H . Berkowitz P . M . Chaplain , E . P . Albert P . G . P . P . M . Secretary , H . Hyman S . D ., A . Campion J . D ., R . Baker I . G . ; and P . M . ' s Bros . L . Alexander , Israel Abrahams , H . M . Levy , A . G . Dodson , M . Alexander , O . Roberts . Tho Lodge
was opened , and the minutes confirmed , with the exception of that relating to the election of Treasurer , tho election of whom will take place at the next regular meeting . Bro . Cox was passed to tho second degree , and Mr . J . Wynman was duly initiated into the Order . Bro . Miller S . W . and W . M . elect was then presented to the Lodge , and a procession was formed , headed by the Chaplain , tho
Past Masters and Grand Officers , who opened a Board of Masters , and Bro . Louis Lazarus duly installed his successor into the chair , in the presence of twouty-eight Masters and Past Masters . The Warden ' s chairs were occupied by Bros . Hyde Pullen P . G . S . and T . Cnbitt P . G . P . The working of the W . M . in the ceremony of initiation and installation was highly commended . At the
conclusion of the ceremony he received congratulations from all present . The brethren returned to the Lodge , and tho W . M . was saluted according to ancient form , and then invested the following brethren : —L . Lazarus I . P . M ., M . Spiegel S . W ., M . Hymans J . W ., E . P . Albert P . M . P . G . P . Secretary , Campion S . D ., R . Baker J . D ., H . Berkowitz P . M . Chaplain , H . P . Isaac I . G . . S . Genese D . C , Blantz
and Benjamin Stewards , Woodstock P . M . Tyler . The W . M . said he had pleasure in presenting to tho retiring Master a jewel , in recognition of his working in the Lodge ; he had also to speak of his excellent rendering of the ceremony of installation . He had great pleasure in placing the jewel on his breast , in testimony of what he had done , aud he hoped it would be handed down to his children from
generation to generation as a heirloom which ho had richly deserved . The jewel was of a very novel and artistic design , with monogram , a fine brilliant , with two colours of enamel and forget-me-nots , set with diamonds ; it had a suitable inscription , and is the work of Bro . Weigel , a member of the Lodge . Bro . L . Lazarns appropriately returned thanks for the very elegant gift . The report of the Audit
Committee was read ; it showed that the Lodge was in a flourishing condition . A distressed Bro . was relieved with the sum of two guineas ; the resignation of two brethren was accepted ; a sum of five pounds was placed on the list of Bro . M . Spiegel , who is a Steward for the next Anniversary Festival of the R . M . B . Institution . The Lodge was then closed . The brethren , 160 in number , sat
down to banquet and dessert . The catering of Bro . Jennings was most successful , and the banquet was ably superintended by Bros . Keeping and M . Silver . Grace having been said , the W . M ., in excellent and well-chosen remarks , proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . In giving that of the R . W . Lord Skelmersdale D . G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers , he called on Bros .
Hyde Pnllen P . G . S . B ., John Boyd P . G . P . G . S ., and T . Cnbitt P . G . P . to respond . Bro . H . Pullen said he felt it a great honour his being a Grand Officer . Ho was sure the members of the Joppa Lodge were gratified that ono of their Officers had been selected for Grand honours . It was the opinion of the Grand Officers present that the selection of Bro . Albert for office was a very good one . The
Benevolent Fund attached to their Lodge was a credit to the members Bro . L . Alexander acknowledged the toast of Success to the Benevo lent Fund . He informed the brethren that the W . M . had contri bated the sum of £ 2 2 s , Bro . Blautz £ 4 4 s , and Bro . Stransky £ 1 ls , Tho report was read ; it showed an amount of £ 1 , 3 G 3 2 s lOd in hand The W . M . then proposed tho toast of the I . P . M ., Bro . L . Lazarus
The brethren had seen how ably he had conducted the duties of the chair during his year of office , also the admirable manner in which he had performed tho ceremony of installation . Bro . L . Lazarus returned thanks , it was a great pleasure to him to know that he had concluded his year of office to their satisfaction . He tad a pleasing duty to perform , and that was to propose tho toast of the W . M ., who
was one who could and would do every duty to their satisfaction . Ho could conscientiously say he was the right man in the right place . The W . M . said he had seen how his predecessors had done their duty ; he would do his utmost to promote the interests of the Lodge . He had only been six years a member , and was pleased to find himself in the position of Master , and thanked them for their kind
expressions . He then proposed tho toast of the Visitors . They were always gratified to see them . On this occasion they were too numerous to mention their names seriatim . Bro . I . P . Cohen responded . He was pleased to see the working of the Lodge . Bro . Peartree W . M . 185 also responded . Tho W . M . next proposed the toast of the Past Masters , he thanked , them for their presence , and assured them he would be guided by
their advice . Bro . L . Alexander returned thanks . The toasts of the Wardens and Officers followed , and the Tyler ' s toast was given in due course . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Grove Ellis , who had secured the services of Miss M . Lynton , Madame Alice Barnett , Bros . J . A . Kift and C Rowcliffe . The Visitors wereBros . H yde Pnllen P . G . S . B ., Lt .-Col . Shadwell Gierke P . M . 1383 , C Taylor 1426 , T . Cnbitt P . G . P ., H . Lloyds 147 , Murkia
315 , Mortlock 808 , C . Davis 222 , Gulliford W . M . 1017 , H . Payne 720 , M . Samnel , E . Williams ; 033 , Noble 002 , F . Dobbiug 1603 , W . H . Morson 1320 , J . Beveridge 1310 , Rosenstein , I . P . Cohen W . M . 205 , S . Jewell 1550 , P . Forge 610 , T . Lyon 205 , C F . Hogard P . M . 205 S . Frankenbnrg 73 , A . Isaacs 141 , Horsey 3 , Carter 77 , XV . Rowley 017 , J . Lazarus P . M . 1017 , J . Peartree W . M . 185 , J . Boyd P . G . P ., Phillips 075 , Harry Jackson , Maclaren 033 , & c
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —Met at the Railway Tavern , London-street , Feuchurch-street , E . C , on Wednesday , tlie Oth instant . liro . Chapman was W . M ., Walker S . W ., Maidwell J . W ., E . Gottheil P . M . Preceptor , J . K . Pitt Sec , Sayer S . D ., Biddell J . D ., Aarons I . G ., Christopher Tyler . There were also
present Bros . Abell , Fenner , Thoring , Cripps , Brookson , Harris , & c . Ceremony and several sections of second degree rehearsed . Opening and closing of the three degrees wero also practised . Bros . Thoring , Cripps , and Serjeant-Major Brookson were admitted members . Lodge was then adjourned .