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would bring with it a reaction , and what , then , would be their posi'ion ? He could not shut his eyes to the responsibilities the Craft had imposed on him ; as he was c » oing on in life he faced thoso increased responsibilities with failing powers . The boys of the present would be the men of the future generation ; they were objects of their sympathy , and to his dying dav he should continue to ndvo .

ca ' e tho principles of Masonic charity . He had ahnmble notion that , while by God ' s providence they possessed means for their own enjoyment , their hearts and sympathies should be extended towards those who were not so fortunate as themselves . It was here mentioned by the W . M . that one of the members had made an offer of £ 5 if nineteen others would do the same , to be devoted to his list ;

on a paper going round several brethren gave in their names for a similar amount , nnd it is believed that tho list will be fully made np at the next meeting of the Lodsre . The toast of the Initiates having been duly honoured , and severally responded to , the W . M . proposed the Visitors , nnd remarked that , from the time of the foundation of The Great City Lodgp , they had always a goodly nnmber of visitors

they gave them a hearty welcome , and hoped they would come again , Somo of the visitors returned thanks , expressing their pleasnro at the excellent working of the Lodge , and the bountiful hospitality which hnd been extended towards them . The W . M . next gave the Past Masters , extolled their good qualities , and their readiness at all times to render any services required of them . After a few words

from Bro . Kibble I . P . M ., Bro . N . B . Headon P . M . Treasurer said , he nsnally felt in a predicament when it came to his turn to speak , as the previous speakers had exhausted the snbject . He was sorry that Bro . Stevens was not with them that nhyht in his usual position , especially as a severe accident had kept him indoors for a month , and was likely to keep him afc home for some weeks longer . The

Past Masters had endeavoured to do their duty , and he believed they had succeeded . It was most gratifying to them to Find so many members qualified to undertake any duties that might be cast upon them . The Great City Lodge had taken to heart the question whether a new Gr nd Treasurer should be elected year by year . Bro . Brooks Marshall had been nominated for that office ; he was a good Mason , and he ( Bro . Headon ) hoped they would support his

nomination when the time for action arrived . Bros . Blackie and Hamer also returned thanks . The health of the Secretary was proposed by the W . M ., to this due justice was done , and Bro . Blackie responded in suitable terms . Some other toasts were given , and the evening was spent most harmoniously . Bro . Cozens presided at the pianoforte , and sang some choice songs . Bro . Wasley , one of the initiates , also contributed to the pleasures of the evening .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE , No . 1614 . ^ PHE Installation Meeting of this flourishing Lodge was held on J- the 8 th inst ., at the Criterion , Piccadilly , under the Presidency of the W . M . Bro . W . H . Gulliford ; Bros . G . C > leman S . W ., J . Jacobs J . W ., E . Jacobs P . M . Treas ., W . Bourne P . M . Sec , H . W . Kedgley S . D ., Hickman J . D ., Solomon I . G ., Stacey P . G . O . Middlesex , S . Jacobs I . P . M ., and Kedgeley P . M . Visitors—F . Harrison P . M .

27 , H . Smith 1348 , J . Reilly 511 , R . Ralph 1348 , J . Britton 188 , H . Higgins 1381 1732 , W . Roots 1273 , E . Storr S . W . 167 , Robinson P . M 25 , J . Mason P . P . G . S . D . Middlesex , J . Turlo 261 , Mordecai 1348 , H . Hewett 957 , E . Swanborough P . M . 1319 , G . Hawkes P . M . 1071 , Pullen 749 , Groves 901 , A . Abrahams 205 , Miller 231 , H . Robins

1681 , Bond 860 , G . N . Watts P . M . 194 , Shand 1563 , H . Marks 1349 , Belsham 733 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , & c . Lodge was opened and tho minutes were confirmed . Ballots were taken for the admission of Messrs . Woodward and Snow , who were afterwards duly initiated into the Order by the W . M . who conducted the ceremonies with much

ability . Aboard of Installed Masters wasopened . Bros . Mnson P . P . G . S . D . Middlesex and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 occupying the Wardens' chairs ! Brother Coleman S . W . and W . M . elect was presented , and he was duly installed by the retiring W . M ., whose rendering of the ceremony received the warmest marks of approbation . Brother E . Jacobs

efficiently acted as M . C . On the re-admission of the brethren , the W . M . waa saluted according to ancient custom , and he , in appropriate terms , invested his Officers .- Bros . W . H . Gulliford I . P . M ., J . Jacobs & . W ., H . W . Kedgley J . W ., E . Jacobs P . M . Treasurer , W . Bourne P . M . Secretary , Rev . P . M . Holden'ChapIainDixon S . D . BSolomon

, , . J . D ., Stacey P . P . G . O . Middlesex Organist , Bassett M . C , Figgis I . G ., S . Jacobs P . M . Wine Steward , G . Reynolds A . W . S ., Potter P . Tyler . Applause followed the investiture of each officer , shewing the W . M . had made a suitable selection . The auditors' report wa ' s read and adopted ; it showed the Lodsre was in a flonrishino' rvmri ;

tion , all liabilities had been discharged , and there was £ 55 12 s 8 d balance in hand . After relieving a distressed brother from tho Benevolent Fnnd , the W . M ., in eloquent term ? , said he had now to present Brother W . H . Gulliford with a Past Master ' s jewel , as a token of the respect in which he is held : and as a rncormiUnn f ™ f ua

iaithfnl discharge of his dnties as W . M . Bro . Gulliford , in suitable terms , replied , Hearty good wishes wero then given b y the Visitors and Lodge was closed . The brethren , nbont eighty in number , sat nown to a very sumptuous banquet and dessert , superintended by wro . Madell . The tables wore artistically decorated , and buttonholes provided for all . The W . M ., in appropriate kn ™ ™

proposed the nsual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . W . H . Gulliford ih w \ t r 0 se ; hehad S re ! lt pleasure in proposing the health of 1 ! W . M . ; he need not dilate on Bro . Coleman ' s excellencies ; ho should not ofF « r up the incense of flattery , but all the brethren knew the 'V . JH . 3 good qualities ; ho would thernfnro nsV klmm fn r 7 ,. *„ 1- u . „

Jiealth of the first initiate of tho Lodge , now its W . M . The brethren ™ ' M , roncl to see hlm " n the chair * and a 11 ^ P * ' 1 h ' yea "' of office had If * P ° T ™ , n W-M * in ^ l y said the assistance he *> acl [ received from the P . M . ' s and the brethren had enabled him with confidence to undertake the duties of the chair , and when the dav came lor his retirement , he hoped to hear the same good wishes it

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would be his aim to carry out every duty required of him . Tho W . M . then proposed tho toasfc of the Initiates , Bros . Woodward and Snow . They had each brought good introductions , and their attention to the ceremony warranted the hope that the Lodge had initiated two brethren who would be a credit to it . Brother Bourne P . M . then sang the E . A . song , and Bros . Woodward and Snow briefly responded .

The W . M . next proposed the health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Gulliford . The brethren had seen what he had done that night , when , on his retirement from tho chair , ho had so ably installed him . Again , in tho Lodge of Instruction , he had strived to make the Lodge perfect ; in fact , Bro . Gulliford deserves their warmest respect ; ho hoped tho brethren wonld cordially drink to the toast . Bro . GnUiford , in

response , thanked the W . M . for proposing the toast , and tho brethren for their kind expressions . As Immediate Past Master his aim would be their welfare . If he had done well in the past , so he hoped to do in the future , while he had health and strength . For the Visitors , who were 33 in nnmber , Bros . Robins , Hawkes , Swanborough , H . M . Levy , and Higgins responded ; all complimented the W . M . on hia

able presidency , and referred to the excellent mnnner in which the I . P . M . had rendered the ceremony of installation . After the Past ; Masters' toast had been responded to , Bro . Kedgeley said ho was about to act as Steward for the R . M . B . I . ; he had on his list to-night the snm of £ 61 8 s 6 d , which ho hoped to make larger yet . The toasfc

of the Officers was next given , the W . M . mentioning their names seriatim . Bro . Kedgeley responded , and then the Tyler ' s toasfc was given . The singing throughout the evening was a treat to listen to , Bros . Frank Gulliford and Charles Solomons especially distinguishing themselves . Bros . Simon Jacobs and George Reynolds looked after fche comforts of the brethren .

LODGE OP ANTIQUITY , No . 146 . THe installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , the 9 th January , afc the Bull ' s Head , Bolton . Amongst those present were Bros . R . Dnxbnry W . M ., George Taylor I . P . M ., H . Broughton S . W ., J . F . Skelton J . W ., W . Nicholson P . Prov . G . S . B . Treasurer , W . Cooper P . M . Secretary , J . Galloway S . D ., W . Heywood Organist , E . Hird I . G ., W , Carter Steward , T . Higson Tyler ; J . Morris P . M ., P . Prov . G . Steward , H . Ainsworth P . M .,

J . DooleyP . M ., R . Herridge P . M . P . Prov . G . Steward ; N . Tyldesley , T . Nightingale , J . Barrett , J . Eddevane , J . Kennedy , W . Downs , T . Rimmer . Visitors—Bros . G . P . Brockbank P . M . 37 P . Prov . S . G . D . Grand Steward Scotland , G . Ferguson Prov . G . Snot , of Works , H . Greenwood P . Prov . G . Pursuivant , J . Booth , W . M . 37 , J . Kenyon W . M . 348 , G . Nabb W . M . 678 , R . Latham 1723 , J .

Wolstenholme P . M . 348 , 0 . H . Smith P . M ., 1053 , J . Sutton 484 , H . J . Briscoe 221 , W . Siddora 221 , N . Nicholson P . M . and Secretary 1723 , J . W . Almond S . W . 1773 , A . Patrie J . D . 495 , H . Hardmar . 495 , P . Morris I . P . M . 678 , J . G . Carter , and Johnson Martin 678 / The Lodge was opened afc half past 3 o'clock p . m . The minntes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . In due course Bro .

Henry Broughton W . M . elect was presented to a Board of Installed Masters , under the presidency of the W . M ., and duly obligated ; after which the Lodge was further advanced , and Brother Bronghton installed Worshipful Master in ancient form . Brother W . Nicholson P . Prov . G . S . B . was elected Treasurer , and Brother John Wild appointed as Charity Representative of the Lodge . The following

Brethren were invested as Officers for the year , Brother John Wild P . M . addressing them as to the nature of their respective duties : — Bros . J . F . Skelton S . W ., J . Galloway J . W ., W . Nicholson P . M . Treasurer , W . Cooper P . M . Secretary , W . Heywood S . D ., E . Hird J . D . J . Wild P . M . M . of C , J . G . Carter Organist , W . Carter I . G ., T . Nightingale and J . T . Vose Stewards , T . Higson Tyler . The

final admonitions to the W . M ., Wardens and Brethren were delivered by Brother W . Cooper P . M . A Past Master's jewel was presented to the retiring Master , Brother Dnxbnry . Hearty good wishes were expressed by the visiting brethren , after which the Lodge was closed , and fche Brethren adjourned to banquet .

CAMAL 0 DTJNUM LODGE , No . 660 , MALTON . THE brethren of the above Lodge celebrated their annual festival on Tuesday , when Bro . J . D . Dodsworth S . W . was duly installed as W . M . by Bro . S . King P . P . G . J . W . N . and E . Yorkshire and P . M . The ceremony was impressively performed , in the presence of a large gathering of the Craft . The newly-installed W . M . afterwards invested his Officers for the year ensuing as follows : —Bros . R . J . Smithson I . P . M ., T . M . Goldie S . W ., J . B . Nicholls J . W ., Rev .

E . A . B . Pitman Chaplain , R . H . Bower P . M . Treasurer , W . R . Metcalfe Secretary , M . F . W . Williamson S . D ., R . G . Lucas J . D ., A . W . Walker P . M . M . C , W . J . Marshall Organist , C H . Channon I . G ., E . K . Spiegelhalter and T . C . Clongh Stewards . Kirton Waudby Tyler . The annnal banqnet was afterwards held afc fche Talbot Hotel ,

Bro . Fitchett catering in his usual bountiful way . Bro . Dodsworth W . M . presided , and was supported by a large nnmber of Past and Present Provincial Officers , Past Masters , and brethren , including also a few visitors . The usual toasfc lisfc was gone through , and the proceedings were conducted with the greatest harmony throughout .

Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —On Friday , the 11 th inst ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , Bros . Turner W . M ., Gunner S . W ., F . Botley J . W ., C . E . Botley Sec , Sperring S . D , Sherring J . D ., Blasby P . M . I . G ., Goss P . M . After all formalities bad been observed , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bvo . W . Goss P . M . candidate . Lodge was called off and on . After other business , Bro . Gunner was elected W . M , for the 18 th inst .