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much satisfaction to the present as be had to the three Masters who had preceded him , ancl trnsted he might always merit the approval of tho members of the 'Domatic Lodge . The Officers having been honoured , the Tyler was summoned , and the proceedings were brought to a conclusion , the brethren having spent a very enjoyable evening . Among the visitors were Bros . Cleveland Phillips W . M .

820 . J . Chowters 749 , W . J . Lane J . D . 127 , C . A . Cottebrune P . G . P ., J . H . Webb J . W . 834 , J . T . Goode 1580 , 0 . Wilson 1366 , Courtenay M . Grey l . G . 1706 , C . Koester P . M . 435 , Robert W . Hnnter 1685 , S . R . Laroble P . M . 27 , Phillips P . M . 975 , A . Colson 1366 , W . Baker 1580 , S . Knight 487 , Steward 903 , W . W . Morgan jun . J . W . 1107 , Edgar Bowyer P . M . 1580 Past Prov . S . G . W . Herts , L . A . Carter J . D . 192 ,

G . H . Pulsford P . M . 1158 , G . W . Armstrong P . M . 1593 , R . G Thomas Organist 1602 , D . J . Hilliard P . M . 174 , J . J . Cooper Wyld 190 .

LODGE OP SINCERITY , No . 174 . THE annual meeting took place on Wednesday , 18 th instant , at the Guildhall Hotel , Gresham-street . The brethren assembled at four o'clock when Lodge was opened ( in the absence of the W . M .

Bro . George Jones , through illness ) by Bro . Webb , who was supported by the Officers and the following Past Masters of the Lodge : —Bros . John Newton Secretary , C . Lacey , G . J . Hilliard , John Bnlmer , W . Barlow , John Appleby , C . H . Webb , G . T . H . Seddon . Amongst

the Visitors were Bros . Charles Stevens 1793 , E . C . Beedell W . M . 1607 , G . Brooks P . M . 902 , Ernest Bibra 1669 , S . W . Timson 781 . F . G . Varcoe 781 , W . E . Godwin late 188 , G . Ward Verry P . M . 554 , J . Wright 781 P . G . P ., J . Gibbs 1613 , E . Soppet P . M . Royal Kensing . ton , C . E . Tinney 1369 , J . H . Sonthwood P . M . 1260 , J . D . E . Tarr 1293 , H . J . Dufcton 1706 , J . B . Glenn 3 , Jones 1607 , W . W . Morgan

Sec . 241 , E . Moss 1705 , James Terry Secretary R . M . B . I ., F . E . W . Hedges Sec . R . M . I . G . After minntes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . H . Magee , of Lodge Unity , No . 531 l . C , who was proposed by the W . M . Bro . Jones , and seconded by Bro . John Newton P . M . and Secretary . The result was unanimously in favour of the candidate , who then took

his seat as a member of the Lodge . The report of the Auditors was next presented and adopted , and then the W . M . elect , Bro . F . Brown ( P . M . 1607 ) S . W ., was presented for installation . Here again the absence of Bro . Jones , the retiring Master , was greatly to be deplored , as ifc was known to the members of the Lodge he had expressed a strong desire to complete the work of his year by installing his sue

cessor . However , Bro . Webb , thongh unaware there was any likeli . hood of his being called on to officiate , was equal to the occasion , and in his rendering of the ceremony "was most perfect . The W . M ., after having been saluted , invested his Officers as follows : — Bros . J . S . Fraser S . W ., A . H . Brown J . W ., C . Lacey Treasurer , J . Newton Secretary , T . Harvey S . D ., W . fFraser J . D ., F . G .

Dellow I . G ., A . J . Cant ; D . C , J . Miller W . S ., J . Very Tyler . Bro . F . Brown made some very sensible remarks in reference to the duties of the brethren whom he had appointed to office , and Brother Lacey , on receiving bis collar , remarked be hardly felfc justified in making any lengthy observations as to bis election to the office of Treasurer ; however , he conld bnfc express his appreciation of the

honour conferred upon him , and assured the members the best interests of their Lodge shonld be sustained by him . Bro . Webb then delivered the addresses , and was heartily congratulated , and thanked for his services . Bro . Charles Lacey P . M . and Treasurer then announced he would serve as Steward at tho approaching Festival of the Girls' School , fco be held in May next , and he was voted £ 10 10 s

by the Lodge , to be placed ou his Lisfc . After routine work , Lodge closed . The banquet was served in the dining saloon of the hotel , and was placed upon the tables in a most satisfactory manner , fully upholding the prestige of this well-known establishment . The W . M . briefly introduced the loyal toast of the Queen and the Craffc , and after the National Anthem , gave that of the M . W . the Giand Master

H . R . H . tho Prince of Wales , which was followed by " God Bless the Prince of Wales " With the toast of the Pro Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , was associated the name of Bro . John Wright , Pasfc Grand Pursuivant , who , in responding , referred to the many pleasant recollections associated with his connection with the Sincerity Lodge . He referred to the zeal displayed by the Masonic

rulers , and to the appreciation of their services by the Craffc afc large . Bro . Wright made reference to the heavy responsibility attaching to the acceptance of office at the present time . Allusion had been made to his having been tbe first Grand Pursuivant who had been invested by H . R . H . the Grand Master ; he might add , that he was the only one who had received that honour , as the Prince of Wales had not

since the day of this installation personally invested any one to that office . Bro . C . H . Webb now rose to propose the health of the W . M . In the absence of Bro . Jonea tho I . P . M . —and all musfc regret tho cause of this absenn—the duty had devolved upon him . All knew the zeal displayed by Bro . Brown in fcho fulfilment ; of any duties he enters npon . Ho ( Bro . Webb ) had been associated with their W . M .,

both in Lodge and in a joint search for instruction ; ho knew ancl appreciated tho amount of perseverance Brother Brown brought to bear in the fulfilment of his duties , 'and anticipated for the Lodge a prosperous year nnder his Mastership . In reply , the W . M . thanked Brother Webb for the kind way he had introduced tho toast . Ho fully appreciated the kindness of the members in the unanimit y they had displayed in electing him to his present exalted position . They

might rest assnred ho would do all in his power to advance their interests ; with the assistance of the members of the Lodge he trusted he might , at the end of his year , be able to render a goo'l account of his Stewardship . Bro . Verry , on behalf of the Visitor .- -., acknowledged the hearty reception that had been accorded them . lie expressed his regret at tho absence of tho W . M ., who , as many present were woll aware , had striven most earnestly to qualify himself to fulfil the duties of Installing Master , zid he ( Bro . Verry ) wes assured he

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( Bro . Jones ) would have acquitted himself most creditably . Tha Masonic Institutions were next brought under notice by the W . M . They had present representatives of two of the Institutions . All he conld say for them wonld be much better expressed by those who were their recognised representatives . The brethren had entrusted him with the privilege of officiating for their Lodge as a Steward at the

forthcoming Festival of the Benevolent Institution ; he urged on them to contribute with the liberality whioh had always characterised the Sincerity Lodge . The demands on the Institution he was about to represent were exceptionally heavy , and he hoped to receive a substantial response from tho members . Bro . Torry , in responding , congratulated the Lodge on fche consistent and continued

support it had accorded the Institution he had the honour to represent . He detailed tbe heavy claims that would be brought nnder notice at the next election , and forcibly drew attention to the cruel disappointments that must arise unless fche Committee shonld feel itself justified by the approaching Festival to enlarge upon what afc present was laid down for them . Before taking his seat , Bro . Terry announced

thafc it had just been intimated to him thafc Bro . Brown had already a total of £ 106 on his list . Bro . Hedges also , in the course of some well-judged remarks , alluded to the consistent support tbe Sincerity Lodge had always given to fche Institution he had the honour to represent . He felfc that in Bro . Lacey his Committee had a aealons and indefatigable member , who wonld render a good account of his

Stewardship . In speaking to the next toasfc , the W . M . remarked that the Lodge had , in its Pasfc Masters , a sincere band , who would always strive to uphold it in tbe estimation of the Craffc . He regretted the absence of the I . P . M . ; he had seen Bro . Jones fchafc morning ; he bad come up from Brighton , with the full determination of being present . However , he ( Bro . Brown ) regretted thafc the wishes of Bro . Jones

could nofc be realised . His state of health positively incapacitated hira from undergoing the strain the fulfilment of the duties would have demanded . Under these circumstances he would hand to Bro . Webb fche P . M . 's jewel which had been voted by the Lodge , with the request that he would hand ifc over fco Bro . Jones . Bro . Webb rose to reply . He had been entrusted to convey to Bro . Jones fche jewel

which bad been ao nnanimonsly voted . He conld assure mm hovr all regretted the cause thafc necessitated his absence . After some appropriate observations , Brother Webb concluded by saying the interest the P . M . ' s took took in the conduct of the Lodge he hoped would continue . On their behalf he sincerely thanked one and all . On rising fco propose the health of fche Treasurer ( Brother Charles

Lacey ) and Secretary ( Brother John Newton ) , Bro . Brown said this was a most important toast . In their Treasurer they had a very worthy brother ; he was an initiate of the Lodge , and although he was associated with other Lodges , he always took a deep interest in the Sincerity . In Bro . Newton they had a most genial Secretaryone who was highly esteemed by all connected with the Lodge . He

had great pleasure in offering the toast for fche acceptance of the brethren . Bro . Laoey , in replying , also alluded to the enforced absence of fche I . P . M . He expressed the appreciation he felfc afc the kindness displayed by the brethren in conferring on him the custody of their funds . He had been much gratified at the allusion made to his efforts for the advancement of Freemasonry , He urged on the brethren the

claims of tbe Institution he had taken npon himself to represent . He had no desire to divert the flow of their benevolence , bufc re . minded fche members fchafc fche Festival where he was to act ; as Steward wonld nofc be held till May . Bro . Newton , after referring to the zeal displayed by their worthy Treasurer on behalf of the

Institutions , thanked the Worshipful Master for the continued confidence reposed in him . He took a deep interest in the conduct of his duties , which all would agree were of a somewhat arduous character ; however , he was hearted in carrying them out . Brother Newton then made some very amusing remarks aa to experiences he had lately encountered . In conclusion he assured the brethren fchafc if he

could do anything further to advance the interests of their Lodge , he should only be too happy to be shown the way . Other toasts fol » lowed , and to these some pertinent replies were made , which were endorsed by those present . The Tyler then gave his toast , and

his " song . " The musical arrangements of the evening were entrusted to Bro . Charles Stevens , who was assisted by Bros . Dutton , E . Moss , and C . E . Tinney . A capital selection was gone through , and unqualified approval followed the efforts of these brethren .

Camden Lodge , No . 704 . —A regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday evening , at the Guildhall Tavern , Greshamstreet , when the Worshipful Master , Bro . William Frederick Rogers , was supported by Bros . A . Goodchild S . W ., W . Goodchild J . W ., Edward W . Young P . M . Secretary , M . Blank S . D ., Frederick True J . D ., F . Trender D . C , T . W . Cumper Organist , E . Lister I . G .,

J . Burden Steward , W . W . Gray P . M ., H . Morrell P . M ., J . W , Frost P . M ., J . Very Tyler , and a number of other brethren , Among tho visitors were—Bros . J . P . Parker 1538 , James Crack 860 , and J . G . Thompson 1681 . Lodge was opened in accordance with ancient rites ; tho business consisted of the raising of Bros . Byard , Eyers , Sayers , Miller , and Osborn ; fche passing of Bros .

Wesfcby and Turtle , and the initiation of Mr . John Rintoul ( ballotted for afc the last meeting ) ; Mr . John Marioni , proposed by Bro . Edmund Rayner , and seconded by Bro . W . H . Kebl ; and also ( by ' . fiat ) Mr . John Ivanow , on the nomination of Bro . Henry Horsee , seconded by tho Secretary . The whole of tho ceremonies were performed in an

ablo manner by tbe W . M ., assisted by his Officers , and at the conclusion of the somewhat formidable agenda , the brethren wero joined by a number of Visitors at a banquet , provided in Messrs . Ritter and Clifford's best style . Tho usual Loyal aud Masonic toasts were honoured , and amidst an abundance of vocal and instrumental music , the evening was passed harmoniously .

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