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Suskind , S . D . ; Sherer , I . G . ; " - F . Kent , P . M ., Stwd . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; J . Strugnell , P . M . ; H . B . Marshall , J . P ., P . G . Treas ., P . M . ; E . Lardner , P . Lardner , VV . Ramsey , P . M . ( Hon . Member ) ; Parkinson , Tyler ; and others . Bro . Read , P . P . G . O . Middx ., & c , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and

confirmed . In consequence of indisposition the W . M . vvas unable to raise Bro . Herbert , and delegated the duty to Bro . Walls . It vvas proposed by the latter brother , seconded by Bro . Young , P . M ., and unanimously carried , that the sum of five guineas be placed on the list of Bro . H . J . Lardner as Festival Steward to the R . M . I , for Boys' in 1888 .

The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary loyal toasts vvere duly honoured , Bro . H . B . Marshall , P . G . Treas ., responded in a neat speech for the "Grand Officers " ; Bro . Read , P . M ., for

"The Visitors " ; Bro . Simpson for " The Past Masters " ; Bro . Lardner for " The Treasurer and Secretary" ; and Bro . Schultz for " The Officers . " Bros . Read , Schultz , Young , and others , during the evening contributed some pleasing instrumental and vocal harmony . The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 17 S 9 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Monday , the 14 th ult ., at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , Bro . Capt . W . A . Weston , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . Kent , W . M ., in the chair . The following members having been proposed and duly balloted for vvere initiated : Major Trapaud , Capt . Barrell , McLenon , and Lieut . Walker . Bro . Groves vvas passed to the Second Degree .

The business of the Iodge being over the brethren adjourned for refreshments . Among the visitors vvere Bros . Major Tomlinson , M . P . for Preston , P . S . G . W . Lancashire ; Col . Vansittart , Pettifor , Lieut , and Quartermaster Jarvis , and several others . The usual toasts having been given , the following brethren responded : Bros . Tomlinson , Vansittart , Barrell , Trapaud , McLenon , and Walker .

CLAPHAM LODGE ( No . 1 S 18 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Windsor Hotel , Victoria-street , S . W ., on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult . The following members were present : Bros . D . H . Harrison , W . M . ; Joseph Clever , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Essex , S . W ., W . M . elect ; L . Hirsch , P . M ., Treas . , * Howard Smith , P . M ., Sec . ; Norton , S . D . ; Goodinge , J . D . ; Manby ,

I . G . ; Liscombe , Stwd . ; Jeffreys , Org . ; Goodinge , P . M . ; Lewis Evans , P . M . ; Dodd , A . Dodd , Brewell , Thorn , Dart , and Ansell . Visitors : Bros . Whittle , 617 j Roberts , 1 S 27 ; Haydon , 309 ; Parker , 171 ; Clever , P . M . 171 ; Roberts ,-P . M . 1293 , P . P . G . W . Middx . ; Nuding , VV . M . 1924 ; Rev . W . Simpson , P . G . Chap . ; Wendover , P . M . 171 ; Richard Eve , G . Treas . ; Dixon ,

P . M . 73 ; Van Essen , W . M . 171 ; and W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee , showing a substantial balance , was received and adopted , and the by-laws read . Ballot vvas successfully taken for Bro , VV . J . Ansell , 1297 , as a joining member , and for Bro . Henry J . Thorn , as a rejoining member . Bro . Joseph

Clever , P . M ., & c , was then presented as W . M . elect , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , he vvas regularly installed into the chair by Bro . Hirsch , P . M ., Treas . The following officers vvere appointed and invested : Bros . Norton , S . W . ; Goodinge , jun ., J . W . ; Hirsch , P . M ., Treas . ; Howard Smith , P . M ., Sec ; Manby , S . D . ; Liscombe , J . D ; Brewell , I . G . ; Goodinge , P . M .,

D . C . ; Jeffreys , Org . ; Dodd , Stwd . ; Dodd , jun ., Asst . Stwd . ; and Bowler , Tyler . The usual addresses were then effectively rendered by the Installing Master , Bro . Hirsch , P . M ., Treas . The W . Master then presented to Bro . Harrison , I . P . M ., a P . M . ' s jewel , unanimously voted by the lodge in recognition of his services in the

chair , and expressed the wish that he would be spared for many years to remain with them . Bro . Harris announced to the brethren the sad death of Bro . Edmonstone , late a P . M . of the lodge , who has left a widow and nine children in need of assistance . The Secretary was instructed to write a letter of condolence to the widow ot the deceased

brother , and the brethren were asked to assist in the election of a girl into the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . The lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet . In proposing " The Queen and the Craft , "the VVorshipful Master said that her Majesty was the Grand Patroness of their Institutions , and that alone was sufficient , especially

this year , for Masons to drink her health vvith enthusiasm . Of the loyalty of Freemasons they had ample proof in the noble gathering at the Albert Hall , when they heard that splendid anthem sung vvith an enthusiasm which , he ventured to say , was never heard before . "H . R . H . the Prince of VVales , M . W . G . M ., " vvas next given by the VVorshipful Master , vvho said it vvas quite

needless for him to say anything to enhance tne toast , for H . R . H . vvas so affectionately regarded by all . H . R . H . had done more than any previous Grand Master for the benefit of the Order . He was frequently one among them , giving them a cordial shake of the hand , and nothing pleased him more than to feel they vvere at home ' . in his presence . It spoke volumes for him as a man * and as a

Freemason . He ( the W . M . ) spoke from experience , and the Grand Ofiicers would support him when he said that never had Freemasonry made such progress as during the time H . R . H . had presided over them . When theirpresent M . W . G . M . was installed the number of lodges vvas about 1600 , but now there were 2250 . A very large amount of that progress was attributable to the influence of H . R . H .

as the M . W . G . M . of the Order . " The Grand Officers " vvas then proposed by the VV . M . who expressed the pleasure it afforded the brethren to see two distinguished Grand Officers present , and coupled the names of Bros . Rev . VV . Simpson , P . G , Chap ., and Richd .

Eve , G . Treas ., vvith the toast . Bro . Rev . W . Simpson , P . G . Chap ., in reply , thanked the W . M . and brethren on behalf of the Grand Officers , with the exception of Bro . Eve , who would speak for himself , for the compliment paid them . With regard to Bros . Lords Carnarvon and Lathom , he should not say more

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than that they vvere Masons whose position in the State , positions in the Craft , ancl positions as members of society were indisputable , and whose character answered for itself , for their private worth would bear all scrutiny . He vvas quite sure they vvere safe in wishing good health , happiness , and long life to those two Officers of Grand Lodge . With reference to the rank and file , he

would say that the mere fact of their being appointed to fill their respective offices should be an incentive to them to be worthy , as far as human creatures could be worthy , members of Grand Lodge . He ventured to offer his hearty and humble thanks to the Clapham Lodge in general , and to Bro . Hirsch , P . M ., Treasurer , in paiticular for the cordial reception accorded him . He had

the privilege of being present at the consecration , and had watched through succeeding years ils progress in Masonic work , and he therefore rejoiced to have the honour and pleasure of being again with them to see the work that had been done . He was also pleased to welcome , as he trusted they all did , their Bro . Clever as W . M . of the lodge , and those officers vvho had been appointed . He was perfectly

sure that in carrying out the continuity of their lodge , which had been founded in order , in loyalty , and in entire accord vvith the principles of their Order , they were assisting not only Masonry , but the principles of nationality in their great empire . It was very difficult to appreciate the effect which certain meetings , certain principles , and the throwing out of certain views have on a great body of people . lt

was 1 S 00 years old , but was true at this day , that "a little leaven leaveneth the vvhole lump , " jjand it vvas for the G . A . O . T . U . alone to know how much such small matters influenced home affairs . However much they might differ in subjects of religion and politics , they vvere men of order , and men who upheld the constitution of order , and they felt sure that if their Craft and their country vvere to be

carried on under the great principles they professed , wisdom , strength , and beauty must be the pillars which supported the great edifice . The wisdom of their Statesmen , strength in Divine Providence , and beauty in religion should be the ornaments which should deck and adorn the edifice of their great empire . He sincerely trusted that that lodge would flourish , and would be the means , ' amongst other agencies ,

of promoting all that vvas good and true . Bro . Richard Eve , G . Treasurer , also thanked the W . M . and brethren for the hearty manner in which the toast had been received . He vvas not amongst those Grand Officers vvho vvere appointed by the M . W . G . M ., for he vvas elected by the Craft . He had to thank Bro . Hirsch , P . M ., for his invitation , and the brethren for their kind

reception . He quite admitted and admired all that had fallen from the lips of Bro . Rev . W . Simpson , for wisdom , strength , and beauty vvere undoubtedly the landmarks of the Order . They must not , however , forget the principles of brotherly love , relief , and truth . Brotherly love might not be wisdom , but it was kindness and charity , and they must not therefore forget those who were suffering . However

much they admired their great Empire and their grand Constitution , they should never forget those who were suffering , but should bring their knowledge to bear to the relief of the distressed . Bro . Harrison , I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the W . Master , " and said that if the brethren looked at the ornaments on the breast of Bro . Clever , W . M ., they would

be able to form a faint idea of the work he had done in Masonry . Their W . M . had passed the chair on 7 previous occasions , and it was patent to the world that he was a good Mason . Bro . Clever , W . M ., would do all that was required to keep the lodge as harmonious and as successful as it had hitherto been . Bro . J . Clever , W . M ., sincerely thanked the I . P . M . for

the flattering terms in which he had proposed , and the brethren for their hearty reception of , the toast . It was true it was not the first time he had fulfilled the office of W . M ., for it was many years since he first had that honour , and ever since he had been a hard-working Mason . He hoped to do some good for the lodge , and he trusted they would have plenty of work . Nothing should be wanted on his

part to give the brethren entire satisfaction . He attached great importance to the office of W . M ., for he considered that the duty of the occupant of the chair vvas not over when the lodge vvas closed , but extended to the outside world . It was his duty during his year of office to set an example to younger Masons and to endeavour to be worthy of their emulation . He did not fear to say that Masonry

was one of the greatest religions that their own or any other country could boast , for if they acted on the principles and tenets laid down they could not fail to discharge the duty they owed to each other and to the G . A . O . T . U . If they acted on these principles , the influence must have a very powerful effect on their country . He trusted they would allow him as W . M . to exhort them to act as Masons ,

and he hoped that he should so conduct himself during his year of office that he would gain the good will , affection , respect , and esteem of every member . ¦ Bro . Roberts , P . P . G . W . Middx , responded for "The Visitors , " and thanked the VV . M . and brethren forthe hearty manner in vvhich the toast had been given and received . On the present occasion it gave him exceptional

pleasure to vouch for the way in which the health of the visiting brethren had been received . It vvas his first visit to the lodge , and he had had the opportunity of witnessing the working , which was of an exceptional character . He should be anxious to visit them again in order to ascertain whether this style vvas their usual working . He could vouch for the W . M . as a tried officer in the Craft , vvho vvas

well known on the south side of the water , and in fact in many other parts of the world . He considered the lodge was fortunate in having such an officer to preside over it , for there vvere few lodges vvhich possessed a brother of equal experience to guide them . It was natural that a brother would feel more confidence at his second installation than he experienced at his first , but how much more

confidence should Bro . Clever feel , vvho had occupied the chair on seven previous occasions ? Should he have the opportunity of visiting the lodge again , he should eagerly embrace it , to see if the officers emulated the admirable example set by the VV . M ., Bros . Nuding , VV . M . 1924 , Van Essen , W . M . 171 , Parker , 171 , and Wendover , P . M . 171 . The W . M . then gave " The I . P . M . and Past Masters , "

and trusted he would be able to follow in the steps of their P . M . ' s , who were respected by all . The members vvere proud to see those brethren occupy the position of P . M . 's , for some of their number vvere founders of their lodge . Bros . Harrison , I . P . M . and Evans , P . M ., replied . Bro . Hirsch , P . M ., Treas ., and Bro . Howard Smith , P . M ., Sec , both responded to the toast of " The Treasurer

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and Secretary , " and expressed the intention of exerting themselves in the future as they had in the past for the benefit of the lodge . "The Masonic Charities" vvas proposed by the VV . M ., who made a strong appeal to the brethren to support him

in his Stewardship on behalf of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . " The Officers " having been given , and duly responded to by the S . VV ., the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close .

SHADWELL CLERKE LODGE ( No . 1910 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held at Sa , Red Lion-square , on the 28 th ult ., when there were present Bros . C . F . Matier , VV . M . ; Viscount Molesworth , S . W . ; R . Ellis , J . VV . ; C . Belton , Treas . ; C . H . Driver , Sec ; T . Price , S . D . ; C . Trebeck , I . G . j J . L . Mather , D . C ; Rev . Dr . Robbins , P . G . C , P . M . ; Col . Shadwell Clerke ,

G . Sec ; F . H . Gottlieb , P . G . S . B . ; Dr . E . M . Lott , P . G . Org . ; Reed , E . A . Trebeck , Wye , F . R . Kendall , P . M . ; Goodall , P . M . ; F . Trebeck , and E . J . Mills , Tyler . Visitors : Col . Saunders , P . D . G . M . ; Hugh D . Sandeman , P . D . G . M . ; Dr . Zacharie , P . G . M . ; A . C Greenwood , F . A . Philbrick , G . R . ; Lord J . H . Taylour , and Edward Terry .

Lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , Bros . Lord J . H . Taylour and A . ] . Philbrick vvere elected joining members , and Messrs . F . Cardeaux Rhys , A . Bruce Bedells , and R . E . Middleton , as candidates for initiation . Bro . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , G . R ., having been elected hon . member , the rank of P . M . of the lodge vvas voted to Bro . C Belton , Treas ., and he vvas presented

with a P . M . jewel , for vvhich he returned thanks . Bro . Matier , W . M ., having initiated into Freemasonry Messrs . Rhys , Bedells , and Middleton , Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S ., installed Bro . Viscount Molesworth , as W . M ., in the presence of a numerous Board of Installed Masters ; and his lordship having been saluted , he appointed and invested as his officers for the year : Bros . C .

F . Matier , I . P . M . ; Lord J . H . Taylour , S . W . ; R . Ellis , J . VV . ; Rev . Dr . Morris , Chap . ; C . Belton , Treas . ; CF . Matier , Sec ; T . Price , S . D . ; C Trebeck , J . D . ; J . L . Mather , D . C ; Dr . Ed . Lott , Hon . Org . ; A . J . Philbrick , I . G . j J . Williams and F . Trebeck , Stwds . ; E . J . Mills , Tyler . The address to the VV . M . vvas delivered by Bro .

Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , and thosstothe Wardens by Bro . Mather , while the concluding one vvas given by Bro . C F . Matier . A P . M . 's jewel was presented to Bro . C . F . Matier for his past services and duly acknowledged , and letters of apology for non-attendance having been read , the lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to the customary banquet .

LA FRANCE LODGE ( No . 2060 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge , held at the Regent Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 21 st ult ., vvas an event deserving more than an ordinary record in the year-book of Freemasonry for 1887 . As was but to be expected , the beautifully furnished and ornamented lodge room was filled to its utmost capacity by the members and their

visiting brethren—the latter only too glad to avail themselves ofthe fraternal invitation " Venez , T . * . C * . F . \ , edairer nos Travaux de vos lumieres et resserrer les liens de la Fraternite qui nous unissent . " The lodge vvas duly opened by the W . M ., Bro . Henri Bue . The minutes of the meeting of the 19 th September were read and confirmed . The Auditor ' s report vvas read

and adopted , the accounts showing a balance oi £ yo in the Treasurer ' s hands . The lodge vvas opened , when the W . M . announced that the next business would be the installation of Hro . Ernest St . Clair , J . W ., and Master elect , as W . M . of the lodge , vvhich ceremony Bro . T . Fenn , P . B . G . P . had kindly attended to perform , whom he then placed in the chair . Bro . Fenn ' s admirable rendition , in French , of the

beautiful and impressive ceremony will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to hear it . The newly installed VV . M . then proceeded to install his ofiicers—namesare given below—which he did with singular grace amd precision . It vvas pleasant to see so venerable a Mason as Bro . J . Bue , P . P . S . G . W ., and P . M . of three lodges ( father of Bro . H . Bue , now I . P . M . ) , receive the collar

of S . W . form his young confrere . When the W . M . vvas was duly proclaimed , the lectures were delivered by Bro . Fenn with such effect that warm applause greeted him on their conclusion , and a vote of thanks was passed to him by acclamation . The ordinary business of the lodge vvas then transacted , viz : reading of correspondence , including letters of apology from Bros . Grey , P . B . of B . ;

the Lord Mayor , Sir Jno . Staples , K . G . M . G . j Major G . Lambert , P . G . S . B . ; Brett , P . G . D . ; and others , passing a proposition that the sum of ten guineas be presented to Bro . Mesrouze on his leaving for France , and in recognition of his great services to the lodge as one of its founders , and as its Secretary for three years ; the election of the W . M . as Steward for the lodge at the centenary

of the Girls' School , and the proposal of three canditates for initiation . Hearty good wishes to the new VV . M . and the closing of the lodge , then enabled him , his officers and the members , to welcome the Grand Officers present and their other visiting brethren to a banquet , such as is seldom equalled and could not be

surpassed . Some idea of the hospitality of the lodge may be gathered from the fact that they sat down—24 members and 63 guests . The menu was one that could only be conceived and done justice to by such a house as the Cafe Royal . There vvere present the following officers and Past Masters of the lodge : Bros . E . St . Clair , VV . M . ; H . Bue , P . G .

Std . Br ., I . P . M . ; J . Bue , P . P . G . W . Oxford , S . VV . ; V . Benoist , J . W . ; Rev . E . d'Auquier , Chap . ; L . Clerc , Treas . ; E . Monteuuis , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., Sec ; A . Sauv £ , S . D . ; A . Lacoste , J . D . ; E . Casabianca , D . of C ; G . Ordonneau , LG . ; E . Pouard and L . Mallet , Stwds . ; E . H . Thiellay , P . M ., P . P . G . Swd . B . Middx . ; who , with the other members paid every attention to their

guests , amongst whom were—Grand Officers Present and Past : Bros . Philbrick , G . R ^; T . Fenn , P . B . G . P . ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . bee . ; Dumas , Parkinson , Gooding , Richardson , and Letchworth , P . G . Deacons ; Mead , P . G . S . B . ; Matthews , Green , and Hogard , P . G .

Std . Brs . ; Tilton , P . D . G . M . New York ; Mcintosh , 4 ; Nicols , P . M ., 12 ; Cherton , VVilliams , and Hopkinson , 14 ; Past Grand Stewards ; Sauvie , W . M . 6 ; Abbott Smith , W . M . go ; Bennett , W . M . 211 ; E . Bree , VV . M . 590 ; Grassi , W . M . 1559 ; Howard , W . M . 1765 ; Townsend , VV . M . 1984 ; VVilliams , W . M . 2005 ; Sugg ,