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He hoped to see them fill the chair ; the same remarks applied to the Officers generally . Bro . Bindon , in response , regretted the absence of the J . W ., Bro . Hehl , who , through pressure of business , was unable to stay to respond . Bros . Osborn and Sayers also addressed a few

words to the brethren . The Tyler ' s toast in due course was given , and the proceedings came to a close . A most enjoyable musical entertain , ment was provided . Bro . Schuberth - rtistically played on the pianoforte , while Bros . Bindon , Osborn , Robi ? .. on , Donelly , Coffin , and the W . M . contributed to the harmony .

Covent Garden Lodge, No. 1614.

COVENT GARDEN LODGE , No . 1614 .

THE installation meeting was hold on tho 13 th inafc ., afc the Criterion , Piccadilly , and was numerously attended by memhers and visitors . Present : —Bros . G . Coleman W . M ., John Jacobs S . W ., H . W . Kedgley J . W ., E . Jacobs P . M . Treas ., W . Bourne P . M . Sec , H . Dickson S . D ., Bower Solomons J . D ., S . Jncobs P . M . D . C , Rev . P . M . Holden Chaplain P . P . G . C . Middx ., J . Stacey P . M . Org .

Amongst the visitors present were Bros . Taylor 1567 , B . Da Costa 1349 , L . A . Da Costa 1349 , Cox P . M . 190 , Mordecai P . M . 1348 , Smith J . W . 1563 , Morris 177 , Cohen 811 , Gardner S . W . 2012 , Jacobs late 1614 , N . Smith 1348 , Renault 1623 , Roots 1273 , Osmond 1318 , Gorham 382 , Robinson 1681 , Lester 753 , Boyton 1839 . Hayes 1348 ,

Clark P . M . 1227 , Ferryman P . M . No . 3 , Smeed P . P . G . Middx ., Gow 619 , Nasrle 186 , Tiffen 95 , Anidjah 1987 , Butter 1273 , Thomas 654 , Isaacs 1816 , Levien 1349 , Horace Bobbins 25 , Elliot 73 , Levy P . M . 188 . The Lodcre was opened and minntes confirmed . Bros . W . A . Dowsing No . 2012 , and W . Belsham 733 were elected joining

members . Bro . A . Bryan was raised to the third degree . Bro . G . H . Foan was passed . These ceremonies were ably and excellently rendered by the W . M . A Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . John Jacobs S . W . and W . M . elect was duly placed in the chair by the I . P . Mb , in a most creditable manner for so young a Mason . He received the

congratulations of the brethren and Visitors at the conclusion of the ceremony ; there were 20 W . M . ' s and P M . ' s present . The newly Installed Master on the re-admission of the brethren received the customary salutes , and then appointed and invested his Officers : —G . Coleman I . P . M ., Kedgley S . W ., Dickson J . W ., E . Jacobs P . M . Treas .,

Bourne P . M . Secretary , Bower Solomon S . D ., Bassefct J . D ., Reynolds I . G ., Rev . P . M . Holden P . P . G . C Middlesex Chaplain , S . Jacobs P . M . W . S ., Stacy Organist , Thorpe D . C , Howard Steward , Potter P . M . Tyler . The Report of the Audit Committee was read and adopted ; ifc showed fche Lodge was in a flourishing condition .

The W . M . m eloquent terms presented the retiring W . M ., Bro . G . Coleman , with a Past Master ' s jewel , with suitable inscription , which had been unanimously voted him for the able and efficient manner he had in every respect carried out the duties of his office , to the entire satisfaction of the brethren . Bro . G . Coleman in suitable

terms returned thanks . Four candidates were proposed for initiation , and after hearty good wishes from the Visitors the Lodge was closed . The brethren now sat down to a sumptuous and recherche banquet and dessert , provided by Bros . Spiers and Pond ( Limited ) , and personally superintended by Bro . Bettiui . The tables were

artistically decorated , and buttonholes were provided for each £ . uest—there were 88 present . Grace having been said by tho Rev . P . M . Holden , the W . M . proposed in appropriate terms the Loyal and Masonic tonsts . In speaking to the toast of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., allusion was made to Prince Albert Victor attainina

his majority . The W . M . was sure the brethren wish him every happiness through life , and that he might live to be a source of pleasure to his honoured parents and a credit to the nation . Bro . G . Coleman P . M . proposed the health of the W . M . Bro . Jacobs had fulfilled his duties hitherto with credit to himself

and satisfaction to the Lodge . The bretA-rer . had seen hia -workina in the minor offices' He ( Bro . Coleman ) was sure thoy would have reason to be proud of him . The W . M . in reply thanked Bro . Coleman for his kind remarks , and the brethren for their reception of the toasfc . So far as fche interests of the Lodge were

concerned , his services were always at command . He would strive to conduce in every way to its prosperity . In introducing the next toast , the health of the I . P . M ., the W . M . said Bro . Coleman was an example to the Lodge . There were few like him , either in this or any other Lodge . He might say he was perfect in his working ,

punctual in his duties , and well calculated to rank as a Past Master . All were proud of him . He asked them to give a good reception to the toasfc . Bro . Coleman eloquently responded ; he was proud to wear the jewel presented to him ; it was with zest he started on a new era ; while he had health and streugth his energies would be afc

the service of the Lodge . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of tho Visitors , said there were forty-six present . The Lodgo was proud to receive them . He would call on Bros . Smeed P . P . G . W . Middlesex and Ferryman P . M . No . 3 to respond . After these brethren had made suit .-ible reply , the W . M . complimented the P . M . ' s ; they

were our guiding stars ; any assistance the Lodge might require of them thoy were always ready and willing to give it . Bro . E . Jacobs in reply snid the Past Masters were always most willing to civc fche Lodge all the assistance in their power ; while in any case of doubt they were $ -l _ d to advise . Tie was proud to say

that , with one exception , the Pasu Masters had installed their successors and he hoped the future Masters would do tho same . The W . M ., in proposing tho health of tho Treasurer and Secretary , said nil knew the interest , they took in the Lodge , and how they did their duty ; he asked the brethren to drink the toast most heartily . Bros . Jacobs

and Bourne responded ; they would do all in their power to forward the interests of the Lodge . Bros . Kedgley S . W . and Dickson J . W . responded for the Officers ; each assured the Worshipful Master fchey

would do all they could to assist him in the working of the Lodge , and trusted that at the end of his year of ofiice he would report well of them . The Tyler ' s toast brougbt to a conclusion a most ; enjoyable evening . The absence of Brother W . H . Gulliford

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P . M . was frequently regretted . Bros . S . Jacobs and Howard looked well after the comforts of tho Visitors . The harmouy of the evening was greatly enhanced by song and recitations , by the following brethren : —Bros . Rev . Holden , C . Ralph Rinaut , E . Jacobs , W . A . Dowling , Rorts , 0 . Solomons . Bro . S . Mordecai gave some clever display tricks with cards .

The Fifteen Sections

THE FIFTEEN SECTIONS

WILL BE WORKED Afc the United Mariners Lodge of Instruction , at the Lnsard Tavern , Peckham , on Wednesday evening , the 4 th February . Bro . Walter Martin , S . W . of the Sonthwark Lodge , the ablo Preceptor of this Lodge of Instruction , will preside , ancl a very enjoyable evening is anticipated . Brethren are cordially invited to attend , and they may be assured of a welcome .

The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall , under the presidency of Bro . Joshua Nunn ; Bros . James Brett and C . A . Cottebrune occupying their chairs respectively . The

brethren confirmed grants to the extent of £ 275 i-ecommended afc the December meeting . There were 47 cases on the list , including those postponed from the former

meeting , the President stated , for the information of brethren , that last year the Board had had to draw upon tbe invested capital to the amount of £ 3000 , having exceeded their income to that amount . The consideration

of the new list was then proceeded with . Out of 47 petitioners , 32 were widows . Three cases were dismissed , and eight were deferred . The remainder were relieved , with a total sum of £ 750 . This was made up with one grant of

£ 80 , two of £ 50 each , one of £ 40 , ten of £ 30 each , four of £ 20 each , one of £ 15 , ten of £ 10 each , and seven of £ 5 each . There was a full attendance , and the sitting was an exceptionally long one .

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M . will , it is anticipated , be present at the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Norfolk , to be held on Monday , at King ' s Lynn , under the presidency of Lord Suffield , Prov . Grand Master . Provincial Grand

Lodge will be opened in the Town Hall at 4 p . m ., and a banquet will follow at 6 . 30 . The Great Eastern Railway Company announce that return tickets will be issued to Freemasons attending : this meeting 1 , afc a

fare and a quarter for the double journey , and that a special return train will leave Lynn at 11 p . m . for Yarmouth , via Dereham and Norwich , calling afc intermediate

stations as required to set clown passengers . We anticipate a very large gathering , as the presence of the Grand Master will , no doubt , attract brethren from all pavts .

We appear to have b : en led into an error in describing the present of Sir Bruce Seton to Miss Desanges , on the occasion of her recent marriage witb General Brownrigrg :,

as being for Grand Lodge . " The presentation was entirely of a private character , and nofc on behalf of Grand Lodge , of which , by the way , Sir Seton BniC 3 is nofc a member .

-We must again ask for indulgence from our subscribers ; several important reports , through want of space , are held over .

Westbourne Chapter, No. 733.

WESTBOURNE CHAPTER , No . 733 .

THE election meeting of this Lodge was held on the 15 th inst ., when the followiiip- Officers were present : —Comp . John Weiford Z ., Morrill IT ., Cottebrune J ., T . Waller P . Z . S . E ., C . Davison P . S ., Ilnmfrea * Fiiv-t A . S ., E . Collins P . Z ., Long P . Z ., Ascotfc P . Z ., 0 . Thomn . 3 Janito ** . Bi- > ... Seecer and Belsham , of the Westbourne I . odg e , were exalted . Comp . Morrill was elected M . E . Z ., Cottebrune If ., and Col'ins P . Z . J .

In ro'icing " Marvels in Photography , " which h . va recently been produced by a member of The Gr ^ at City * In . go , we inadvertently gavn that Brother ' s n _ me as Snell , whereas it shonld have b ^ en recorded as Small , be being a member of tho- well-known firm of Boning and Small , photogrrphers , of 22 Baker-. treefc , Lon-! don , W .