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Fenn to make a few remarks . Bro . Hall would have preferred that the dnty of responding shonld have been left entirely to Bro . Fenn . The W . M ., in the course of his remarks , had stated thafc his acquaintance with the Pro Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master was rather a slight one . He ( Bro . Hall ) , however , conld boast a more intimate acquaintance with these distinguished

brethren , and could testify to the interest they took in all matters Masonic . Bro . Hall spoke in high terms of the happy inauguration of the Southgate Lodge , and drew a hopeful picture of the future thafc was before it . Bro . Fenn remarked that he , thongh not the highest in rank of the Pasfc Grand Officers present , was undoubtedly the oldest member of Grand Lodge . He was proud of the distinc

tion that had been conferred npon him in being made an honorary member of a Lodge which started nnder snch favourable circumstances . He had some acquaintance with this locality pome years back , when he resided in a cottage hereabout . However , many changes had occurred since then , and he feared he shonld scarcely find a trace of the place he referred to . He wished all prosperity

to the members , and again thanked them for the way they , had received his name in connection with the toast . In giving the toast of the Consecrating Officer , the W . M . remarked that the brethren must have been so thoroughly gratified with the way in which the ceremony had been performed , that he need not add a word to commend the toast to their notice . Bro . Shadwell H . Gierke

in replying , felt the brethren had almost heard sufficient of his voice . However , he conld only reiterate what he had said in Lodge . The Lodge seemed to be imbued with the true fraternal spirit , and had within it all the elements of success . Bro . Gierke referred to the difficulties that existed in the present day in obtaining a new Warrant for the metropolitan district , and in proposing fche health of the

W . M ., stated that in every way he had been mnch gratified afc the result of the day ' s proceedings , and felt confidence in the ability the W . M . had already displayed . Bro . Forge had obtained his knowledge in , certainly , two Lodges ; moreover , he had been appointed Treasurer of a Lodge he ( Bro . Gierke ) had had the honour of consecrating a few months back . He had great pleasure in proposing his health .

In replying to the toast , the W . M . said he felfc he had been mnch honoured in the kind way the Grand Secretary bad spoken of him . With the assistance of several friends they had succeeded in preenring a Warrant . It was now his dnty to strive to make theirs one of the best Lodges in the Metropolitan distriefc . Bro . Forge concluded by thanking the brethren for the reception they had given

the toast . With the next toast—that of the Visitors—was coupled the names of Bro . Scott D . P . G . M . Sussex , and Bro . Davies , the W . M . of the recommending Lodge . Bro . Scott , after thanking the Lodge for the hospitality it bad accorded to the Visitors , referred to what the Consecrating Officer had said in his opening address—that it was very easy to make members , but very difficult to get rid of them ,

shonld they turn ont discreditable . Bro . Scott then eulogised the abilities of Bro . Sadler , who was one of the best workers amongst the London brethren , and any Lodge might consider itself fortunate in having secured his co-operation . Bro . Davies , in the course of his remarks , called attention to the progress that was being made in the immediate district , and joined with the previous speaker in

anticipating a bright fnture for the Lodge . The other toasts comprised the Officers of the Lodge , the Charities , and the Press . ' Bro . Morgan responded for the latter , and prefaced his observations by a reference to the many calls made just now on the time of the Secretaries of the several Institutions . On behalf of Bro . Terry , he thanked the W . M . for having tendered his services for the next

Festival of the Benevolent Institution , and urged the brethren generously to support their Master in his Stewardship . For himself , he conld but be gratified at the reception given the toast , and thanked the W . M . for the way he had expressed himself as to the way the journal with which he was associated was carried on . A well deserved compliment was now paid to the musical

party , who had so largely contributed—both in the Lodge and afc the after proceedings—by their vocal efforts , to the enjoyment of the brethren . Thia was responded to by Bro . E . Seaman P . M . 619 , and shortly afterwards the parting toast was given . Bro . Seaman was assisted in the musical arrangements by Bros . E . Moss , T . Tremere , W . A . Frost , and James Kift , the latter of whom presided at the pianoforte .

Suburban Lodge, No. 1702.

SUBURBAN LODGE , No . 1702 .

THIS thriving Lodge held ifcs nsual meeting afc fche Abercorn Arms Hotel , Great Stanmore , on the 13 th inst ., and waa numerously attended . The M . W . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart . Prov . Grand Master of Middlesex being amongst the visitors . Lodge was opened by Bro . W . J . Buck W . M ., supported by the following brethren : —Bros . J . F . Hepburn S . W ., C S . Buck J . W ., J . Tickle P . M . P . P . G . R . Treasurer , C . Hawkslev Secretarv . G . H . Carter S . D .. W . E . Shutt J . D .. C .

Winstanley I . G ., E . C Kilsby Steward , A . F . Roberts P . M ., Geo . Robinson , J . M . Draper , W . J . C Rea , A . J . Hone Goldney , F . J . Tyler , A , Hynam , E . Stockdale , A . J . Oliver , and E . W . Gabriel . Visitors—J . B . Lemaitre and W . Porcheron 12 , J . Hill 140 , A . H . Brown 174 , J . Waddington 304 , R . H . Cheadle 1196 , A . H . St . Ledger 1777 , J . Vincent 1861 . The business on the summons was unusually

heavythere being not less than three candidates for both the second and third degrees . After Lodgo had been duly opened , and the minntes read , the ballot was taken for Mr . C C Braithwaite as a candidate for initiation . Lodge was opened in second and third degrees , the respective candidates for passing and raising being entrusted in due

course . Bro . Tickle , at the request of the W . M ., then occupied the chair and raised Bros . Stockdale , Goldney and Oliver , in a most impressive manner . The W . M . having again assumed the chair , passed Bros . Hynam , Gabriel and Tyler , and then resumed Lodge in the first degree—at which moment it was announced thafc the M . W . the Pror . Grand Master awaited admission . A deputation was thereupon sent

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ont to escort him into Lodge , where he was most cordially received and sainted . The Worshipful Master then proceeded to initiate Mr . C . C . Braithwaite , according to ancient custom , after which Lodge was closed in the customary manner . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a most excellent repast , provided by Bro . G . Veal , " ye manoipale . " The Worshipful Master in proposing the toasfc of

the Provincial Grand Master of Middlesex , expressed the pleasure both he and the members of the Lodge felfc afc being honoured , for the first time , with the presence of so distinguished a guest , aud trusted Bro . Sir Francis would visit them again at an early date . Bro . Sir F . Burdett in responding expressed , in very eulogistic terms , the gratification which the opportunity of visiting the Lodge had

afforded him ; he had not only been gratified in meeting the members , but likewise with the work in the Lodge of both the W . M . and everyone of his officers . It was always a great pleasure to find country Lodges working in the manner the Suburban was doing ; in a good many instances great difficulty was experienced in getting the work well done , but what he had seen that evening was most satisfactory ,

and did credit to the province of Middlesex . Although it had been his pleasure to be connected with tbe province during the last ten years , he could safely say the Suburban Lodge was not one of those that had been " lagging behind . " It had only been formed some four or five years , but from what he had heard ifc was likely to become one of the leading Lodges of the province . The health of the Provincial

Grand Officers having been dnly honoured , the toasfc was responded to by Bro . J . Tickle P . M . P . Z . P . G . R . Middlesex , & o . He said that it was most gratifying to him as a P . G . O . to be present , more especially to meet one who was so highly esteemed as their Provincial Grand Master Sir F . Burdett . He felfc sure thafc it was a happy

omen for the Suburban Lodge , and trusted thafc ifc would stimulate the brethren to make the Lodge even more efficient than ifc had been . Bro . Tickle concluded a most eloquent speech by proposing the health of their W . M ., Bro . W . T . Buck , who he felt convinced was the right man in the right place . The W . M . responded ; he thanked the brethren for the warm manner in which the toast of his health had

been received , and assured them thafc ifc wonld always be bis ambition to fulfil the duties of his office to the best of his ability . The health of the Initiate was next proposed , and most ably responded to . ¦ The W . M . in a neafc speech then proposed the health of the Visitors , coupling with it the names of Bro . J . B . Lemaitre P . M . No . 12 , and Bro . Thomas Vincent P . M . 1861 , Pasfc Prov . Grand Steward Surrey .

Bro . Lemaitre thanked the W . M . and brethren for the kind way in which the health of the Visitors had been proposed and responded to . As time was short , he wonld leave his esteemed Bro . P . M . Vincent more fully to reply . Bro . T . Vincent said thafc ifc was nofc the first time he had visited the Suburban Lodge , and he hoped ifc would not be the last . He sincerely thanked the W . M ., Wardens , and Brethren

for the kind manner in which the toast of the Visitors had been received . They had been entertained in the most hospitable—nay , kingly manner—and this they fully appreciated . He was always pleased to visit Provincial Lodges , as he considered much ! was learnt by these intercommunications , they saw variety in the working , and by rubbing one against another a decided step towards perfection

was gained . Man was , and would always be , a copyist ; and it was by good working in other Lodges thafc we were stimulated to improve and perfect our own . It was most important that the W . M . and the Officers of a Lodge should do their work well , more especially when Initiates were to be made . First impressions were lasting , and if the snblime ceremonies of Freemasonry were always carried out perfectly

the more convincing it would be to the young members " that Freemasonry was more than a name . " Before closing his remarks he might say , the work of P . M . Tickle in the raising was a credit to fche Lodge , and so long as fche Suburban Lodge had such Pasfc Masters it was sure to bo snccessfnl . Bro . Buck must also bo

complimented upon his working , especially for the manner in which he had initiated Bro . Braithwaite . He would conclude by again thanking the members for their hospitality . The toasfc of the Officers of the Lodge was then given by the W . M . ; dnly honoured and responded to , and with the Tyler ' s toast a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close .

Tranquillity Lodge, No. 185.

TRANQUILLITY LODGE , No . 185 .

THE sameness which of necessity characterises the procedure of a Masonic Lodge was somewhat relieved by two or three incidents which occurred at fche meeting of the above Lodge on Monday last , 16 th insfc ., afc the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , E . O . The W . M . Bro . F . Croaker having opened proceedings , nnd disposed of the usual preliminaries , / vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Webb P . M . 1242 , who was desirous of initiating an intimate friend , Mr .

Benedict Rosenfeld . In his turn , Bro . Webb retired , to permit of Bro . John Constable P . M . and Treasurer confering the initiatory lessons npon the son of a brother and friend from South Africa , namely Mr . John William Guthrie , of Port Elizabeth , Cape of Good Hope . The W . M . next resumed his position , and proceeded to initiate Messrs . Siegmond Alexander Lehman and Egmonfc Ehrlech . On tho

completion of the ceremony , the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler was the next business on the agenda . Bro . W . C Bayley I . P . M . rose and said , that speaking on behalf of the Past Masters thr-y were unanimous in declining the honour of being re-elected . This may appear very generous on the parfc of fche Past Masters , bnt the value of their magnanimity is considerably modified by the fact that the popularity of Bro . T . W . 0 . Bash , the highly esteemed S . W .,

preeluded all possibility of any snch event happening , the best known and most respected among them not having the ghost of a chance to successfully compete against this candidate . It was a foregone conclusion the selection would prove unanimous . Bro . Constable was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Potter Tyler . An ample repast followed , accompanied by generous fluids , just sufficient to exhilarate , without inflicting discomfort , and next a selection of fche most important toasts . The responses of some of the visitors