Presentations To The Sheriffs-Elect.

Westminster , St . Martin's parish ( Colonel Probyn being the chairman of the vesty of St . Martin ' s-in-the-Fields ) , the London County Council , the School Board for London , & c . The initials of the Sheriff-Elect form connecting links . The whole is the work of Messrs . Lambert and Sons , of Coventry-street . The C HAIRMAN remarked that the friends of Colonel and Sheriff-Elect Probyn had gathered together that afternoon to take part in a very pleasant and happy function , and he ( the speaker ) had been requested , as master of the

Pattenmakers' Company for the time being , to preside . ( Hear , hear . ) The Pattenmakers' Company had inaugurated the movement , and he , as its master , would endeavour to voice the expressions of good-will which went out from all present to their highly esteemed friend , Colonel Probyn . ( Applause . ) They had assembled to ask his acceptance of a chain and badge , which , he trusted , would be valued as much by the members of his family who survived him as by himself . He thought the presentation was particularly appropriate at a time when ' the

merits of the recipient had met with considerable recognition at the hands of large bodies of men . He did not think there was a more distinguished body of electors than the Livery of London . ( Hear , hear . ) If there was a body more distinguished it was the body of Freemasons —( hear , hear)—of England , who had p laced round their friend ' s shoulders the chain of office of Grand Treasurer . ( App lause . ) He thought that office was fittingly associated with the office of Sheriff , inasmuch as both offices were identified with great traditions of liberality

and charity . ( Applause . ) The Chairman went onto remark that many years ago he sat with the Sheriff-Elect as a member of the London School Board , and later as one of the first members of the London County Council , while he had had the p leasure of being associated with him as a member of the Pattenmakers 1 Company , of which the Colonel was a past master . Indeed , he could say that he had known the Sheriff-Elect as a responsible citizen since he ( the speaker ) was a small boy . The gift that he had the honour of presenting to his oH friend that

afternoon was given as a token ot the high appreciation , esteem , and good-will of his many friends —( applause )—and as an expression of their hope that he would enjoy a successful year of office . ( Renewed applause . ) Colonel and Sheriff-Elect PROnYN , who was very warmly received on rising to express his thanks , said such kindness as he had received that afternoon was almost overwhelming , and from various motives it was with feelings of the greatest pride that he acknowledged that kindness . He was proud of the fact

that they were good enough to hold him in their high appreciation , and present him with so handsome a gift . Their appreciation , he would add , gave him confidence on the eve of entering upon his new position . ( Hear , hear . ) He need hardly say that it was his intention to do all that he could to merit that high estimation , and he could assure them that he would never depart in the slightest degree from the high traditions of the ancient office to which he had been elected . ( Applause . ) In everything he did he would be impelled by a keen sense of duty .

and he would always have a lively recollection of the occasion upon which his shrieval chain and badge was presented to him . It was perfectly true that for the last 25 years he had tried to do his duty in the various public positions he had been called upon to fill , and the recognition he had received that day gave him the greatest pleasure . There was , however , one incident in his career to which the Chairman had not alluded , and it was the fact that he was identified with the Chairman ' s father 25 years ago as a member of the Queen ' s Westminster

Volunteers , with which corps he ( the speaker ) was associated for nearly a quarter of a century . ( Hear , hear . ) In connection with what had taken place that afternoon , he felt that he must return his thanks to Mr . Pannell for the active part he had had as an old Pattenmaker in organising the presentation . ( Hear , hear . ) He thanked with equal sincerity Mr . Bartlett and his colleagues for what they had done , and trusted that he ( the speaker ) might live for many years to have a kindly recollection of them all . ( Applause . )

Mr . E . MDEN moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman for presiding , and expressed his appreciation of the grace with which Mr . Foster had made the presentation .

Mr . PANNELL seconded the motion , which was adopted with unanimity . The CHAIRMAN ' response brought an interesting gathering to a close . —City Press , Wednesday , Sept . 28 th .

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Clapton Lodge , No . 1365 . The installation meeting of this very popular and fhuriihing lodge was held at the Great Kastern Hotel , Liverpool-street , on the 15 th ult ., when there were present Bros . V . C . Lintott , W . M . ; A . H . Church , l . P . M . j Walter Binks , S . W ., W . M . elect ; T . T . Gething , J . W . ; W . Blackburn , P . M ., Treas . ; W . D . Church , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Orfeur , S . D . ; F . J . Thayre , J . D . ; G . Schilling . I . G . ; C . R . Camobell , D . C . ; F . G . Minter , R . B . Chessum , and H . J . Dyer , Stewards ; E . S . White , Org . ; D .

Campbell , P . M . ; W . Finch , P . M . ; W . H . Caton , P . M . ; ? . D . Geddes , P . M . ; J . K . Zoers , E . Sienesi , F . Moore , E . I . H . Livett , H . G . Zoers , W . G . Zoers , H . S . Prior , C . Sienesi , W . R . O . Cathrow , E . J . Horley , H . B . Sparrow , W . D . Seaton , J . Dolman , C . G . Diamond , J . H . Shipman , Dr . J . N . Bredin , T . W . Vaughan , A . W . Diamond , E . Wlldash , H . Greene , E . M . Edwards , H . C . Amendt , and E . Malletr , P . M ., Tyler . Visitors : Bros . D . Harlow , P . M . 6 ;; W . Gilbee Scott , P . M . 1579 ; B . Sweet , 1632 ; l . H . Spiller , P . M . 49 ; H . Grimsdall , W . M . 2540 ; B . A . Verdan . 1 S 02 ; J . Bean ,

30 : S . W . Ward , 1227 ; J . Bunker , P . M . 115 S j W . E . Knight . 65 ; H . Saunion , [ VM Herbert Wright , P . M . 192 S ; E . J . Biggs , S 20 ; CW . Steadman . 12 SS ; j . Wilson , P . M . 132 S ; J . Aitken , 2003 ; W . M . Campbell , 207 S ; E . H . Nicholas , 127 S ; S . Pocock , 1818 . J . E . Hill , W . M . 1460 ; and R . T . West , 1744 . The minutes of the last lodge and emergency meetings having been read , and the Auditors' report received and adopted , Bro . Waltsr Banks , the W . M . elect , was presented and duly installed into the chair by the out-going Master , Bro . F . C . Lintott .

lhe new W . M . appointed and invested his ollicers and addressed suitable and appropriate words to each , making special reference , in eloquent terms , to the pist services of the Treasurer and Secretary . They wire Bros . F . C . Lintott , l . P . M . ; T . ' •. Gething , S . W . ; F . iOrfeur , J . W . ; W . Blackburn , P . M ., Treas . ; W . D . Church , P . M ., ? . L ;! F - J- Thayre , S . D . ; G . Schilling , J . > . ; E . R . Campbell , I . G . ; F . J . Minter . D . C . ; I ' - Scullamore White . Org . ; R . B . Chessum , H . J . Dyer , and W . R . O . Cathrow . lStwds . ; and h . Mallett . P . M .. Tvler . Bro . F . C . Lintott delivered the three arldroscc tn th »

Ik ii' Widens , and brethren with great ability . The W . M . then rose and stated Hat he had a most important and pleasant duty t ) perform , and , addressing Bro . F . C . Lintott , he presented him with a Past Mister ' s jewel , remarking that if he received the token with half the pleasure it afforded him ( tne W . M ) and the brethren to present ' ' y would be gratified indeed , and he earnestly hoped tint he would live for miny years to wear what he had so worthily earned . In acknowledging the jewel , Bro . ' ¦ C . Lintott , I . P . M ., in brief but feeling terms , tendered his hearty thinks for the kind appreciation of his services as W . M . Bro . W . D . Church , P . M ., proposed that a nearly vote of thanks be accorded to the W . M .. Bro . Banks , for his irreat eff . irh : in

akmg the summer outing the success it was . This was seconded by Bro . nil t ' -P . M ., who stated thit . as W . M . at the time of the glorious outing , he should a 11 r , for fret the kind and able assistance he also received from Mrs . Banks , and he a „ , ™ W . M . to accept , on her behalf , a case of gloves . The W . M . Jstated that he tolr ' ated the kind words of Bros ' ' * Church * Lintott , and the lodge WJS lhe i / rl k ° ' . ' s and n , s w 'f e ' s services , and on behalf of the latter he acknowledged as , ; S iT . ^ 'd would gladly hand it to " his Master , " as she was ever willing to Pou , ' ar as sne could be allowad in Masonry , in which she took a warm interest . lhe i * 5 " enien were proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and after other business iodge was closed .

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A banquet followed , which was everything that could be desired , and was admirably served under the personal superintendence of Bro . H . C . Amendt . The Worshipful Master gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in eloquent terms , which were duly honoured . The I . P . M ., Bro . Lintott , on rising to propose "The Health of the Worshipful

Master , Bro . Banks , " had a hearty reception . He said it was more than a pleasure to him to submit the toast as they had not only an excellent W . M ., but a good friend , a good Mason , and one of the best of fellows . He and the W . M . had worked shoulder to shoulder in Masonry together and they all knew he was well up in the ritual and would be able to do everything asked of him as the Master of the lodge , in which he was very popular .

The toast was drunk with acclamation , and Bro . Banks , W . M ., on rising to respond was enthusiastically received . He remarked that many of them knew that he was in the doctor ' s hands , and it had been a grave question whether he ought to " go on " this year , but he felt he owed a duty to the lodge and would , notwithstanding his indifferent health , do his best . He was proud of his position as Master of the lodge in which he

had filled all the minor offices , and he hoped to their satisfaction . The Board of Installed Masters had , in the lodge room , that evening greeted him in the mist hearty manner , and he felt he had the hearty good wishes of the Past Misters , and he hoped also of the members , and that they would give him every assistance , so that nothing might be wanting on his part to make his year of office a success , not for himself , but forthe credit of their good lodge .

In proposing the toast of "The l . P . M . and Installing Master , Bro . Lintott , " the W . M . stated that it would be received with enthusiasm . Bro . Lintott was a master of the art , and they all appreciated his great services to the lodge . He had had a most successful year , and if he ( the W . M . ) did as well he would be more than satisfied . Bro . Lintott , I . P . M ., who was again received with much warmth , thanked the W . M . for his very kind words , and the brethren for the hearty manner in which they had received the toast . He had done his best for the Iodge , which he loved , and he hoped that his small efforts were appreciated .

The W . M ., in giving " The Visitors , " said that 21 had honoured the lodge with their presence , and they were all welcome . The members were alwavs delighted to have visitors , and as their visitors in the past had stated that they would gladly ome again if given the opportunity , he thought the Iodge bore a good reputation forthe manner they received and entertained their gue'ts , and might it ever be s > . The W . M . coupled with the toast the names of Bros . D . Harlow , P . M . ; J . Burkir , P . M . ; H . Grimsdall , W . M . 2549 ; and Herbert Wright , P . M ., who responded .

The W . M . proposed " The Masonic Charities , " and slid that Masonry would not amount to much but for the Charities . The ritual was most beautiful and elevating , but that was but the " Alpha , " while the Charities were the " Omega , " and intended to help those who , through calamity and misfortune , were unable to help themselves ; and long might the Charities continue , of which there was every prospect , and as an example asked whether there were any 20 instititutions who could boast of the same amount as had been collected for the Masonic Charities that year ?

THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER . In giving " The Past Masters , " the W . M . stated that they hid a goodly array that evening , and he was honoured by their presence , for which he tendered them his sincere thanks . Their position was of the most honourable character , and had only been attained through sheer rTard work , and they were ever ready to assist the lodge with their wise counsel , and to keep it and the brethren straight . Bro . W . Finch , P . M ., said that he had responded many times to the toast of the Past Masters , but it was a great pleasure to do so , because they were always well

received . It was his privilege that night to see the 27 th W . M . installed m the lodge , who were all good and true men , and the one installed that evening would well follow in their footsteps . Bro . D . Campbell , P . M ., stated that he had no idea what an imoortant personage a Past Master was until he became one , and he was proud he was a Past Master of such an important lodge as the Clapton . Bro . J . D . Geddes , P . M ., also responded , and slid that when he became a P . M . he found a haven of rest and peace , and all Past Masters felt at rest with all mankind .

Bro . A . H . Church , P . M ., responded in a very humorous strain , remarking that the sweets of office were great but the sweets of a Past Master were greater , and concluding paid a great tribute to the W . M . bath as a Mison , a Mister , and a mm of business . The W . M . gave "The Treasurer and Secretary . " He said th ? y w ; re both splendid officers , and he hoped it would be long hence before they lost their eminent services . As to the Secretary , Bro . W . D . Church , P . M ., he could not speak

too highly for his very onerous duties , and the members must not forget that both th : Treasurer and Secretary gave their services for the love of the lodge . In response , Bro . W . Blackburn , P . M ., Treas ., thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks both in the lodge room and at the banqueting table . The financial position of the lodge was strong notwithstanding their handsome support of the Charities . They had that day installed an excellent Master , but the 1 ) d , ; e wis irenowned for its working and that reputation would not suffer at the hands of Bro . Banks , the W . M .

Bro . W . D . Church , P . M ., said that again he had been ornamented with the office of Secretary , and he appreciated the honour . Some of the Past Masters had talked about peace for the Past Masters , but the Secretary , although a Past Master , knew not that peace . The Iodge was 77 strong , which meant a large amount of work and mi ght he say that his office was no sinecure . The lodge was still growing , there being four