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LEIGH LODGE ( No . 957 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on the 4 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , W . C , and was a most successful and pleasant affair , both on account of the good work done , and the array of members and visitors present . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . W . T . Woodruff , who raised Bros . H . R . Balding and F . F . Bonney to the Degree of M . M . 's , and
passed Bro . W . C . Hickey to the Degree of F . C . Bro . Charles Corby , W . M . elect , was presented to Bro . W . T . Woodruff , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and with the usual ceremonies was placed in the chair of K . S . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . P . J . George , S . W . ; R . VV . Moffrey , J . W . ; John Diprose , P . M ., Treas . ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., P . M ., Sec .: F . Klein , S . D . ; W . Howett , J . D . ;
W . Barralet , I . G . ; F . P . Marx , P . M ., D . C ; T . C . Batt , P . M ., Steward ; W . Dersham , A . W . S . ; H . T . Bridges , A . D . C ; and J . T . Woodstock , Tyler . The addresses to the Master , Wardens , and the brethren were delivered by the Installing Master in a very able manner . After installation the W . M ., Bro . C . Corby , initiated Mr . Henry Mitchell into the mysteries ot Freemasonry in a very impressive manner . The W . M . having received the
"Hearty good wishes" of the visitors , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where an excellent repast was served , under the personal superintendence of Bro . Berther . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , Bro . W . T . Woodruff , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and , in doing so , said he must express the
pleasure he felt in having to perform such an agreeable duty . All the brethren in the lodge knew that in their esteemed Bro . C . Corby they had an excellent W . M . His interest in the lodge had always been great , which had been proved by the excellent manner in which he had performed the duties of his different offices . He was confident that Bro . C Corby would give every satisfaction , and do his work in an exemplary manner . He wished him
good health and a happy year of office . The VVorshipful Master , in reply , thanked the I . P . M . for the kind words in which he had proposed his health , and also to the brethren who had so heartily responded . He assured them that nothing on his part should be wanting during his year of office in adding to the prosperity of the lodge . The VVorshipful Master , in proposing " The Health of
the Initiate , " said he must express the pleasure he felt in initiating Bro . H . Mitchell into the mysteries of Freemasonry . He had no doubt of him becoming a good and true brother amongst them , also a credit to the lodge . The Initiate made a suitable reply . In response to thetoastof "The Visitors , " Bros . Mayne , Hunter , Watts and Fernandez replied . There were present upwards of 40 brethren of the lodge and
the following visitors : Bros . T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B . Middx ., Peace and Harmony ; C . W . Mayne , W . M . 123 S ; J . C . Smith , W . M . 1744 ; R . J . Taylor , P . M . 144 ; Br ' iggs , P . M . 157 ; S . Novakourks , P . M . 534 ; G . Mickley , P . M . 449 ; H . O . Hinton , P . M . 975 ; E . Sharkle , P . M . 87 ; H . Higgins , P . M . 13 S 1 j J . Hawkins , P . M . 65 ; VV . C Smith , S . W . 1563 ; H . Dickey , S . W . 1744 ; F . Bonny , P . Z . 193 ; C H . Hohlan , P . M . and P . Z . 13 S 1 ; C Giddins , J . W . 933 ;
A . Love , 1791 ; E . Bond , J . W . S 60 ; G . T . Edwards , J . D . 766 ; W . Bayley , 1732 ; W . Ponton , 1 744 ; G . C . Moulvey , 7 S 8 ; E . Newland , 1 S 79 ; . !• Hemming , S . D . 1287 ; G . F . Mon , 1017 ; C Bellerby , J . W . 2021 ; G . C . Peacock , 201 5 J . Watmore , Caxton Lodge ; A . H . Scurrah , 204 S ; J . Fernandez , 2127 ; A . J . Ellis , J . W . 1361 ; V . de
Kercheeson , Droit Justin O . de Pans Lodge ; A . E . Hughes , 179 ; E . B . Hobson , 700 ; VV . M . Mayne , 123 S ; C J . F . Shannon , 975 ; Dickeson , P . M . 179 ; and W . Merrit , 19 S 7 . The brethren on parting expressed themselves very gratified with the proceedings of the evening . The recitation by Bro . J . Fernandez was much appreciated .
MARQUIS OF DALHOUSIE LODGE ( No . 1159 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at 33 , Golden-square , on Thursday , the 27 th ult . The chair was taken by Bro . James Davis , W . M ., who was supported b y Bros . W . Berry , S . W . ; D . E . Dharwar , J . W . ; H . Trueman Wood , G . A . D . C , P . M ., Treas . ; H . H . Room , Sec ; H . B . Wheatley , J . D . ; N . D . Fracis , I . G . ; Dorabjee Pestorjee Cama , P . M ., Grand Treasurer ; Sir
F . Philip Cunlifre Owen , K . C . M . G ., P . M . ; H . Cheston , P . M . ; T . J . Reeves , P . M . ; J . Lea Smith , P . M . ; Hyde Clarke , P . P . D . G . M . Turkey , P . M . ; J . H . Vigne , P . M . ; E . Newton , G . Guillain , J . Kennard Davis , P . D . G . D . C Hong Kong ; Lieut . R . A . Vigne , R . A . ; S . Lea Smith , J . Hamilton , M . P . Betts , C M . Cornmell . Capt . H . G . Colvill , P . M ., P . D . J . W . Bengal . Visitors : Bros . T . Fenn , P . G . D ., Pres . Board General Purs . ; E . Letchworth , P . G . D . ;
J . O'FIynn , 119 S ; Col . B . Payne Payne , 7 ; H . F . Lofts , 1731 ; H . C Read , Dadabhai Naoroji , P . M . ; W . VV Lee , 1 S 97 ; and others . The lodge having been opened in due form , Bros . E . Newton , C . W . Cornmell , and Lieut . Vigne were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Masons . Bro . Davis , W . M ., then rose and said that it was now his privilege to perform a very pleasing duty . Two of the
members of the lodge had lately been promoted to Grand Lodge honours , and the brethren unanimously resolved that such an event should be celebrated in an appropriate manner . Bro . D . P . Cama had been elected by an overwhelming majority to fill the important position of Grand Treasurer , and Bro . H . T . Wood had been selected to occupy the post of G . A . D . C . He had to convey to those brethren the hearty congratulations of the members at their
well-earned promotion . It had been further decided that this congratulatory feeling should be expressed in a more substantial form , and it had therefore been agreed to present Bros . Cama and Wood with the Grand Lodge clothing appropriate to their respective positions . The appointment of these brethren was a reward for the valuable services they had rendered to the Craft , and their selection for such distinguished honours had reflected considerable
lustre on their lodge . This presentation had been made as a mark of the high esteem and affection with which Bros . Cama and Wood are regarded in the lodge , and it was the unanimous wish and desire of the brethren that they would both live for many years to enjoy their well-earned honours . Bros . Cama and Wood briefly returned thanks for this mark of the esteem of the brethren , deferring any further remarks until a later period of the evening .
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No further Masonic business offering the lodge was formally closed , and the brethren adjourned to a substantial banquet at the Criterion Restaurant . 1 he usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , " The Queen and the Craft" and "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " M . W . G . M ., " being received with the usual cordiality . In proposing " The Grand Officers" the W . M . said
that in the ordinary course he should have called upon Bros . Cama and Wood to respond for the Grand Officers , but on the present occasion he should reserve them to reply to another toast . He was very pleased to see on his right a distinguished brother who was Pres . Board of General Purposes . Bro . Fenn had been connected with their lodge , and had rendered valuable assistance . They were therefore delighted to see him among them , and he asked
the brethren to cordially drink to the health of the Grand Officers , coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Fenn . Bro . T . Fenn , P . G . D ., Pres . Board General Purposes , in response , said that the Grand Officers were always pleased to hear their names coupled with those of the Pro G . M . and the Dep . G . M . Those brethren who were present at Grand Lodge to see the Earl of Lathom occupying such a high position among them , would agree with
him when he said that by his kind and genial manner he had endeared himself to all . With the rest of the Grand Officers he ( Bro . Fenn ) had been associated for 22 years . For five years—from 1 S 64 to 1 S 69—he held the position of G . A . D . C , to which Bro . Wood had recently been appointed , and he believed that during that time there was scarcely a meeting took place at which he was not present . He had assisted in laying the foundation stones of many
important buildings , such as Truro Cathedral . He also took part in that interesting ceremony at the Albert Hall , and was pleased to say he consecrated that lodge . During the time he was G . A . D . C . he received on two occasions the formal thanks of Grand Lodge . He was sure that Bro . Wood would find his duties of a very interesting nature , and that the performance of those duties would meet with approval . He felt proud that he had consecrated that
lodge , and was pleased to visit it again , although there was but one brother present that evening who was in office at its formation . The first W . M . he installed was Sir James Ferguson . On the part of Bro . Letchworth , P . G . D ., and himself , he begged to return his hearty thanks . Bro . J . Davis , W . M ., then rose and said they had now reached the toast of the evening . The brethren had heard what was said in the lodge with respect to Bros . Cama and
Wood , and he now asked them tojoin with him in drinking the health of those two brethren and to wish them a bright and happy future . He found that Bro . Cama was initiated in 1 S 69 in the course of a voyage round the world . He was very glad that brother had become associated with the Marquis of Dalhousie Lodge , for it was originally started to promulgate the doctrines of Freemasonry among that nationality to which Bro . Cama belonged . Their esteemed
brother appeared to belong to a number of lodges , and he ( the W . M . ) congratulated him on belonging to so many . Bro . Cama had rendered valuable service to the Craft , and however great were the honours that had been conferred on him , they gave place to a brighter jewel in the work of Charity he had carried on and in the interest he had taken in philanthropic movements . He was sure the brethren would join with him in congratulations on his appointment
as Grand Treasurer , and in the wish that he might live long to be amongst them to enjoy his well deserved honour . He now wished to refer to their excellent Bro . Wood . Soon after he ( the W . M . ) joined the lodge he was very much impressed by the manner in which Bro . Wood worked in its behalf , and had since then appreciated his counsel and advice . Their esteemed brother had seen the lodge pass
through vicissitudes and shadows until it had reached its present state of prosperity . The appointments which had been conferred upon Bros . Cama and Wood had reflected lustre on the lodge , and it was therefore decided among the members to make a presentation to those brethren . He asked them to cordially drink " The Health of Bros . Cama and Wood . "
Bro . Dorabjee Pestonjee Cama , Grand Treas ., thanked the W . M . and brethren very heartily for the kind manner in which the toast had been proposed and received . When he first joined that lodge it was not in a very prosperous condition , but at last they were able confidently to assert that it was in a satisfactory state . When he received the appointment of Grand Treasurer he was very pleased , not only on account of personal feelings , but from the fact that
it would be a credit to the lodge . He should never forget that memorable occasion , when by the hearty support of the brethren he won the election with flying colours . He took the present opportunity of thanking them for their kindnesss in supporting him . His selection would prove that the office was not meant to be restricted to Englishmen , but to any brother who won the approval of the Craft , and it would increase the good feeling existing
between the brethren of different nationalities . He would endeavour to satisfactorily perform his duties , and in the lodge he would do his utmost to support the W . M . by rendering all the assistance in his power . He again thanked them , and assured them that he ^ should always be grateful for their kindness . Bro . H . Trueman Wood , G . A . D . C , also replied , and said that on the present occasion he found it somewhat difficult
to give expression to his feelings . His appointment as G . A . D . C had given him very great pleasure , for it was a position any brother might be proud of . Those who looked upon Masonry as he did would agree with him that it was worth some time and trouble to obtain a post in the ranks of the Grand Officers . It was very gratifying to have obtained that appointment , as the Grand Officers were always very kindly received . During the short lime he had belonged
to that body he had found that he was welcomed heartily , for lie was representing the hierarchy of the Craft . He was initiated 12 years ago in that lodge , and since that time the meetings had been one continual series of pleasure to him . Since his initiation he had always held office of some description in the lodge , and hoped to continue to do so for many years . He could safely assert that his first thought on receiving the appointment was that it would be a good
thing for the lodge . The object of that lodge had been to promote the universality of Masonry , and one result had been that their senior Past Master had been elected a Grand Officer . He was very grateful to Bro . Fenn for his kind remarks when speaking of the Grand Officers . He felt there was something to live for , and something to look forward to in the dim and distant future . He also very much appreciated the valuable present they had made him , and
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he hoped he might always have the honour of wearing it in their service . Bro . Davis , W . M .. in reply to the toast of "The Worshipful Master , '' expressed his cordial thanks for the manner in which his health had been drunk . He would endeavour during his tenure of office to promote the welfare of the lodge , and was certain he could rely upon the aid of the brethren . He then proposed " The Visitors , " and said
they were favoured with the presence of a number of distinguished brethren , whom they were always pleased to see round their festive board . Bro . Dadabhai Naoroji , P . M ., responded , and reminded the brethren that he was one of the first founders of that lodge . _ He had found that the spiiit of kindness and good Masonic feeling was always shown more heartily to brethren of other nationalities than it was to their own
countrymen . He had heard of the presentation that was to be made that evening to Bro . Cama , and he had therefore readily accepted the invitation , in order to be present and add his testimony to the good and noble work carried on by that brother . Bro . Cama was a thorough Mason , and , in fact , his whole family were Masons of a superior sort . There had not been a chance of doing good that the name of Cama was not associated with it . It was the Cama
family that had set a noble example by starting philanthropic societies on behalf of women and girls in India and elsewhere . He was glad to be present that evening , and thanked the brethren most heartily for the manner in which he had been received . "The Past Masters " and "The Officers of the Lodge " having been given , and suitably responded to , the Tyler's toast brought a pleasant and memorable evening to ' . close .
SIR HUGH MYDDELTON LODGE ( No . 1602 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Friday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , by dispensation from the M . W . Grand Master , the Board Room of the Agricultural Hall , the usual place of meeting of the lodge not being available on this occasion . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Edwin Payne , supported by Bros . G . VV . Larter , S . W ., W . M .
elect ; F . Heyse , J . W . ; J . Weston , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . Osborn , P . M ., Prov . G . Std . Br . Middx ., Secretary ; VV . F . Poulton , P . M . ; J . Greenfield , W . M . 795 , P . M . ; R . Homan , S . D . " ; C . Dearing , J . D . ; G . Brown , I . G . ; VV . F . Wood , D . C . ; VV . Wright , Org . ; R . Garner , Steward ; W . H . Lee , Prov . G . A . Sec . Middx . ; and a numerous assemblage of brethren , including the following visitors : Bros . R . A . Matthews , P . P . G . L ) . Gloucester ,
P . M . 493 ; T . 1 . Bird , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., W . M . 1567 ; C . Wceden , W . M . S 13 ; VV . L . Western , P . M . 16 93 ; E . Woodman , P . M . 1950 ; J . Kew , P . M . 179 ; F . H . Spiller , P . M . 49 ; CH . Spiller , I . P . M . 49 ; J . C . Cross , S . W . 902 ; J . Webber , J . W . 132 ; G . S . Snook , J . W . 16 93 ; R . P . Forge , S . W . 1693 ; J . Jones , I . G . 127 S ; J . Bayne , Org . 1 S 97 ; A . G . Watkinson , 172 S ; C . L . Clark , 22 S ; J . Cutbill , D . C . 902 ; B . Rennie , 1891 ; J . Hughes , 1897 ;
H . VV . Alabone , 151 ; J . finch , 173 ; H . Davis , 177 ; J . Potter , 16 93 ; W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 ; and others . After Ihe minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Bros . Wood and White were raised to the Third Degree . Ballot was then taken for Mr . Mark Kinghome , a candidate for initiation , which proving favourable , he was regularly initiated into the mysteiies of Freemasonry by the W . Master . Bro . George Edwin Larter ,
S . W ., was then presented for installation , and ably installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . Edwin . Payne , the outgoing Master , and taking into consideration that this was the first time that he had performed the ceremony , Bro . Payne is to be congratulated on the success of his maiden effort . Bro . Larter , W . M ., appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . F . F . Heyse , S . W . ; R . A . Homan , J . W . ; J . Weston , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Osborn , P . M ., Sec ; C .
Dealing , S . D . ; G . Brown , J . D . ; R . Garner , I . G . ; R . D . Warner , D . C ; W . Wright , Org . ; E . J . Hiscock , W . S . ; VV . H . Dresden , Asst . W . S . ; and J . Thomas , Tyler . The usual addresses were eloquently delivered by Bros . Osborn , P . M ., and Weston , P . M . Bro . Larter , W . M ., then said that a pleasing duty devolved upon him , it was to present to Bro . Payne , the Immediate Past Master , the jewel unanimously voted by the lodge for the
efficient services rendered by him as W . M . during the past year . The duties of that office had been heavy , but they had been efficiently carried out by Bro . Payne . Bro . Payne , I . P . M ., in a few words , thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks , and the brethren for their appreciation of his efforts , deferring any lengthened remarks until a later period of the evening . The report of the Audit Committee was then read and adopted , after which the lodge was
closed . The brethren then adjourned to an excellent banquet , served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Baker , and which well sustained the high reputation enjoyed by the worthy host . The loyal and Masonic toasts were , as usual , duly honoured , " The Queen and the Craft , " "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " and " The Grand Officers " being
received with the customary heartiness . " The Worshipful Master " was proposed by Bro . Payne , I . P . M ., who said that when he rose and took possession of the gavel the brethren would know it was for the purpose of proposing that important toast . It afforded him con * siderable pleasure to ask the brethren to drink to the health of the Worshipful Master , for he had worked shoulder to shoulder with him for some years past , and they had both
gradually worked their way up in the lodge , until they had attained their present high position . It was a proud distinction to be elected as Worshipful Master of a lodge , and Bro . Larter had reached the chair by working very hatd in order to perfect himself in the duties connected with that important office . He ( Bro . Payne ) was therefore sure that the working would be carried out by the W . M . to the satisfaction of the brethren , and predicted a successful and
prosperous year . Bro . G . VV . Larler , W . M ., in reply , after thanking the brethren for the hearty reception accorded the toast , said that , if in the performance of the duties of th " e chair he could elicit their approbalion , he should be satisfied . On an occasion like the present it was difficult for him to find
words to express his feelings , and he would only ask for their support during his tenure of office , and assure them that he would use his best endeavours to promote their comfort and the welfare of the lodge . The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health of the Immediate Past Master , " and said the brethren were
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LEIGH LODGE ( No . 957 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on the 4 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , W . C , and was a most successful and pleasant affair , both on account of the good work done , and the array of members and visitors present . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . W . T . Woodruff , who raised Bros . H . R . Balding and F . F . Bonney to the Degree of M . M . 's , and
passed Bro . W . C . Hickey to the Degree of F . C . Bro . Charles Corby , W . M . elect , was presented to Bro . W . T . Woodruff , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and with the usual ceremonies was placed in the chair of K . S . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . P . J . George , S . W . ; R . VV . Moffrey , J . W . ; John Diprose , P . M ., Treas . ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., P . M ., Sec .: F . Klein , S . D . ; W . Howett , J . D . ;
W . Barralet , I . G . ; F . P . Marx , P . M ., D . C ; T . C . Batt , P . M ., Steward ; W . Dersham , A . W . S . ; H . T . Bridges , A . D . C ; and J . T . Woodstock , Tyler . The addresses to the Master , Wardens , and the brethren were delivered by the Installing Master in a very able manner . After installation the W . M ., Bro . C . Corby , initiated Mr . Henry Mitchell into the mysteries ot Freemasonry in a very impressive manner . The W . M . having received the
"Hearty good wishes" of the visitors , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where an excellent repast was served , under the personal superintendence of Bro . Berther . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , Bro . W . T . Woodruff , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and , in doing so , said he must express the
pleasure he felt in having to perform such an agreeable duty . All the brethren in the lodge knew that in their esteemed Bro . C . Corby they had an excellent W . M . His interest in the lodge had always been great , which had been proved by the excellent manner in which he had performed the duties of his different offices . He was confident that Bro . C Corby would give every satisfaction , and do his work in an exemplary manner . He wished him
good health and a happy year of office . The VVorshipful Master , in reply , thanked the I . P . M . for the kind words in which he had proposed his health , and also to the brethren who had so heartily responded . He assured them that nothing on his part should be wanting during his year of office in adding to the prosperity of the lodge . The VVorshipful Master , in proposing " The Health of
the Initiate , " said he must express the pleasure he felt in initiating Bro . H . Mitchell into the mysteries of Freemasonry . He had no doubt of him becoming a good and true brother amongst them , also a credit to the lodge . The Initiate made a suitable reply . In response to thetoastof "The Visitors , " Bros . Mayne , Hunter , Watts and Fernandez replied . There were present upwards of 40 brethren of the lodge and
the following visitors : Bros . T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B . Middx ., Peace and Harmony ; C . W . Mayne , W . M . 123 S ; J . C . Smith , W . M . 1744 ; R . J . Taylor , P . M . 144 ; Br ' iggs , P . M . 157 ; S . Novakourks , P . M . 534 ; G . Mickley , P . M . 449 ; H . O . Hinton , P . M . 975 ; E . Sharkle , P . M . 87 ; H . Higgins , P . M . 13 S 1 j J . Hawkins , P . M . 65 ; VV . C Smith , S . W . 1563 ; H . Dickey , S . W . 1744 ; F . Bonny , P . Z . 193 ; C H . Hohlan , P . M . and P . Z . 13 S 1 ; C Giddins , J . W . 933 ;
A . Love , 1791 ; E . Bond , J . W . S 60 ; G . T . Edwards , J . D . 766 ; W . Bayley , 1732 ; W . Ponton , 1 744 ; G . C . Moulvey , 7 S 8 ; E . Newland , 1 S 79 ; . !• Hemming , S . D . 1287 ; G . F . Mon , 1017 ; C Bellerby , J . W . 2021 ; G . C . Peacock , 201 5 J . Watmore , Caxton Lodge ; A . H . Scurrah , 204 S ; J . Fernandez , 2127 ; A . J . Ellis , J . W . 1361 ; V . de
Kercheeson , Droit Justin O . de Pans Lodge ; A . E . Hughes , 179 ; E . B . Hobson , 700 ; VV . M . Mayne , 123 S ; C J . F . Shannon , 975 ; Dickeson , P . M . 179 ; and W . Merrit , 19 S 7 . The brethren on parting expressed themselves very gratified with the proceedings of the evening . The recitation by Bro . J . Fernandez was much appreciated .
MARQUIS OF DALHOUSIE LODGE ( No . 1159 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at 33 , Golden-square , on Thursday , the 27 th ult . The chair was taken by Bro . James Davis , W . M ., who was supported b y Bros . W . Berry , S . W . ; D . E . Dharwar , J . W . ; H . Trueman Wood , G . A . D . C , P . M ., Treas . ; H . H . Room , Sec ; H . B . Wheatley , J . D . ; N . D . Fracis , I . G . ; Dorabjee Pestorjee Cama , P . M ., Grand Treasurer ; Sir
F . Philip Cunlifre Owen , K . C . M . G ., P . M . ; H . Cheston , P . M . ; T . J . Reeves , P . M . ; J . Lea Smith , P . M . ; Hyde Clarke , P . P . D . G . M . Turkey , P . M . ; J . H . Vigne , P . M . ; E . Newton , G . Guillain , J . Kennard Davis , P . D . G . D . C Hong Kong ; Lieut . R . A . Vigne , R . A . ; S . Lea Smith , J . Hamilton , M . P . Betts , C M . Cornmell . Capt . H . G . Colvill , P . M ., P . D . J . W . Bengal . Visitors : Bros . T . Fenn , P . G . D ., Pres . Board General Purs . ; E . Letchworth , P . G . D . ;
J . O'FIynn , 119 S ; Col . B . Payne Payne , 7 ; H . F . Lofts , 1731 ; H . C Read , Dadabhai Naoroji , P . M . ; W . VV Lee , 1 S 97 ; and others . The lodge having been opened in due form , Bros . E . Newton , C . W . Cornmell , and Lieut . Vigne were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Masons . Bro . Davis , W . M ., then rose and said that it was now his privilege to perform a very pleasing duty . Two of the
members of the lodge had lately been promoted to Grand Lodge honours , and the brethren unanimously resolved that such an event should be celebrated in an appropriate manner . Bro . D . P . Cama had been elected by an overwhelming majority to fill the important position of Grand Treasurer , and Bro . H . T . Wood had been selected to occupy the post of G . A . D . C . He had to convey to those brethren the hearty congratulations of the members at their
well-earned promotion . It had been further decided that this congratulatory feeling should be expressed in a more substantial form , and it had therefore been agreed to present Bros . Cama and Wood with the Grand Lodge clothing appropriate to their respective positions . The appointment of these brethren was a reward for the valuable services they had rendered to the Craft , and their selection for such distinguished honours had reflected considerable
lustre on their lodge . This presentation had been made as a mark of the high esteem and affection with which Bros . Cama and Wood are regarded in the lodge , and it was the unanimous wish and desire of the brethren that they would both live for many years to enjoy their well-earned honours . Bros . Cama and Wood briefly returned thanks for this mark of the esteem of the brethren , deferring any further remarks until a later period of the evening .
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No further Masonic business offering the lodge was formally closed , and the brethren adjourned to a substantial banquet at the Criterion Restaurant . 1 he usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , " The Queen and the Craft" and "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " M . W . G . M ., " being received with the usual cordiality . In proposing " The Grand Officers" the W . M . said
that in the ordinary course he should have called upon Bros . Cama and Wood to respond for the Grand Officers , but on the present occasion he should reserve them to reply to another toast . He was very pleased to see on his right a distinguished brother who was Pres . Board of General Purposes . Bro . Fenn had been connected with their lodge , and had rendered valuable assistance . They were therefore delighted to see him among them , and he asked
the brethren to cordially drink to the health of the Grand Officers , coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Fenn . Bro . T . Fenn , P . G . D ., Pres . Board General Purposes , in response , said that the Grand Officers were always pleased to hear their names coupled with those of the Pro G . M . and the Dep . G . M . Those brethren who were present at Grand Lodge to see the Earl of Lathom occupying such a high position among them , would agree with
him when he said that by his kind and genial manner he had endeared himself to all . With the rest of the Grand Officers he ( Bro . Fenn ) had been associated for 22 years . For five years—from 1 S 64 to 1 S 69—he held the position of G . A . D . C , to which Bro . Wood had recently been appointed , and he believed that during that time there was scarcely a meeting took place at which he was not present . He had assisted in laying the foundation stones of many
important buildings , such as Truro Cathedral . He also took part in that interesting ceremony at the Albert Hall , and was pleased to say he consecrated that lodge . During the time he was G . A . D . C . he received on two occasions the formal thanks of Grand Lodge . He was sure that Bro . Wood would find his duties of a very interesting nature , and that the performance of those duties would meet with approval . He felt proud that he had consecrated that
lodge , and was pleased to visit it again , although there was but one brother present that evening who was in office at its formation . The first W . M . he installed was Sir James Ferguson . On the part of Bro . Letchworth , P . G . D ., and himself , he begged to return his hearty thanks . Bro . J . Davis , W . M ., then rose and said they had now reached the toast of the evening . The brethren had heard what was said in the lodge with respect to Bros . Cama and
Wood , and he now asked them tojoin with him in drinking the health of those two brethren and to wish them a bright and happy future . He found that Bro . Cama was initiated in 1 S 69 in the course of a voyage round the world . He was very glad that brother had become associated with the Marquis of Dalhousie Lodge , for it was originally started to promulgate the doctrines of Freemasonry among that nationality to which Bro . Cama belonged . Their esteemed
brother appeared to belong to a number of lodges , and he ( the W . M . ) congratulated him on belonging to so many . Bro . Cama had rendered valuable service to the Craft , and however great were the honours that had been conferred on him , they gave place to a brighter jewel in the work of Charity he had carried on and in the interest he had taken in philanthropic movements . He was sure the brethren would join with him in congratulations on his appointment
as Grand Treasurer , and in the wish that he might live long to be amongst them to enjoy his well deserved honour . He now wished to refer to their excellent Bro . Wood . Soon after he ( the W . M . ) joined the lodge he was very much impressed by the manner in which Bro . Wood worked in its behalf , and had since then appreciated his counsel and advice . Their esteemed brother had seen the lodge pass
through vicissitudes and shadows until it had reached its present state of prosperity . The appointments which had been conferred upon Bros . Cama and Wood had reflected lustre on the lodge , and it was therefore decided among the members to make a presentation to those brethren . He asked them to cordially drink " The Health of Bros . Cama and Wood . "
Bro . Dorabjee Pestonjee Cama , Grand Treas ., thanked the W . M . and brethren very heartily for the kind manner in which the toast had been proposed and received . When he first joined that lodge it was not in a very prosperous condition , but at last they were able confidently to assert that it was in a satisfactory state . When he received the appointment of Grand Treasurer he was very pleased , not only on account of personal feelings , but from the fact that
it would be a credit to the lodge . He should never forget that memorable occasion , when by the hearty support of the brethren he won the election with flying colours . He took the present opportunity of thanking them for their kindnesss in supporting him . His selection would prove that the office was not meant to be restricted to Englishmen , but to any brother who won the approval of the Craft , and it would increase the good feeling existing
between the brethren of different nationalities . He would endeavour to satisfactorily perform his duties , and in the lodge he would do his utmost to support the W . M . by rendering all the assistance in his power . He again thanked them , and assured them that he ^ should always be grateful for their kindness . Bro . H . Trueman Wood , G . A . D . C , also replied , and said that on the present occasion he found it somewhat difficult
to give expression to his feelings . His appointment as G . A . D . C had given him very great pleasure , for it was a position any brother might be proud of . Those who looked upon Masonry as he did would agree with him that it was worth some time and trouble to obtain a post in the ranks of the Grand Officers . It was very gratifying to have obtained that appointment , as the Grand Officers were always very kindly received . During the short lime he had belonged
to that body he had found that he was welcomed heartily , for lie was representing the hierarchy of the Craft . He was initiated 12 years ago in that lodge , and since that time the meetings had been one continual series of pleasure to him . Since his initiation he had always held office of some description in the lodge , and hoped to continue to do so for many years . He could safely assert that his first thought on receiving the appointment was that it would be a good
thing for the lodge . The object of that lodge had been to promote the universality of Masonry , and one result had been that their senior Past Master had been elected a Grand Officer . He was very grateful to Bro . Fenn for his kind remarks when speaking of the Grand Officers . He felt there was something to live for , and something to look forward to in the dim and distant future . He also very much appreciated the valuable present they had made him , and
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he hoped he might always have the honour of wearing it in their service . Bro . Davis , W . M .. in reply to the toast of "The Worshipful Master , '' expressed his cordial thanks for the manner in which his health had been drunk . He would endeavour during his tenure of office to promote the welfare of the lodge , and was certain he could rely upon the aid of the brethren . He then proposed " The Visitors , " and said
they were favoured with the presence of a number of distinguished brethren , whom they were always pleased to see round their festive board . Bro . Dadabhai Naoroji , P . M ., responded , and reminded the brethren that he was one of the first founders of that lodge . _ He had found that the spiiit of kindness and good Masonic feeling was always shown more heartily to brethren of other nationalities than it was to their own
countrymen . He had heard of the presentation that was to be made that evening to Bro . Cama , and he had therefore readily accepted the invitation , in order to be present and add his testimony to the good and noble work carried on by that brother . Bro . Cama was a thorough Mason , and , in fact , his whole family were Masons of a superior sort . There had not been a chance of doing good that the name of Cama was not associated with it . It was the Cama
family that had set a noble example by starting philanthropic societies on behalf of women and girls in India and elsewhere . He was glad to be present that evening , and thanked the brethren most heartily for the manner in which he had been received . "The Past Masters " and "The Officers of the Lodge " having been given , and suitably responded to , the Tyler's toast brought a pleasant and memorable evening to ' . close .
SIR HUGH MYDDELTON LODGE ( No . 1602 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Friday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , by dispensation from the M . W . Grand Master , the Board Room of the Agricultural Hall , the usual place of meeting of the lodge not being available on this occasion . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Edwin Payne , supported by Bros . G . VV . Larter , S . W ., W . M .
elect ; F . Heyse , J . W . ; J . Weston , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . Osborn , P . M ., Prov . G . Std . Br . Middx ., Secretary ; VV . F . Poulton , P . M . ; J . Greenfield , W . M . 795 , P . M . ; R . Homan , S . D . " ; C . Dearing , J . D . ; G . Brown , I . G . ; VV . F . Wood , D . C . ; VV . Wright , Org . ; R . Garner , Steward ; W . H . Lee , Prov . G . A . Sec . Middx . ; and a numerous assemblage of brethren , including the following visitors : Bros . R . A . Matthews , P . P . G . L ) . Gloucester ,
P . M . 493 ; T . 1 . Bird , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., W . M . 1567 ; C . Wceden , W . M . S 13 ; VV . L . Western , P . M . 16 93 ; E . Woodman , P . M . 1950 ; J . Kew , P . M . 179 ; F . H . Spiller , P . M . 49 ; CH . Spiller , I . P . M . 49 ; J . C . Cross , S . W . 902 ; J . Webber , J . W . 132 ; G . S . Snook , J . W . 16 93 ; R . P . Forge , S . W . 1693 ; J . Jones , I . G . 127 S ; J . Bayne , Org . 1 S 97 ; A . G . Watkinson , 172 S ; C . L . Clark , 22 S ; J . Cutbill , D . C . 902 ; B . Rennie , 1891 ; J . Hughes , 1897 ;
H . VV . Alabone , 151 ; J . finch , 173 ; H . Davis , 177 ; J . Potter , 16 93 ; W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 ; and others . After Ihe minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Bros . Wood and White were raised to the Third Degree . Ballot was then taken for Mr . Mark Kinghome , a candidate for initiation , which proving favourable , he was regularly initiated into the mysteiies of Freemasonry by the W . Master . Bro . George Edwin Larter ,
S . W ., was then presented for installation , and ably installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . Edwin . Payne , the outgoing Master , and taking into consideration that this was the first time that he had performed the ceremony , Bro . Payne is to be congratulated on the success of his maiden effort . Bro . Larter , W . M ., appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . F . F . Heyse , S . W . ; R . A . Homan , J . W . ; J . Weston , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Osborn , P . M ., Sec ; C .
Dealing , S . D . ; G . Brown , J . D . ; R . Garner , I . G . ; R . D . Warner , D . C ; W . Wright , Org . ; E . J . Hiscock , W . S . ; VV . H . Dresden , Asst . W . S . ; and J . Thomas , Tyler . The usual addresses were eloquently delivered by Bros . Osborn , P . M ., and Weston , P . M . Bro . Larter , W . M ., then said that a pleasing duty devolved upon him , it was to present to Bro . Payne , the Immediate Past Master , the jewel unanimously voted by the lodge for the
efficient services rendered by him as W . M . during the past year . The duties of that office had been heavy , but they had been efficiently carried out by Bro . Payne . Bro . Payne , I . P . M ., in a few words , thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks , and the brethren for their appreciation of his efforts , deferring any lengthened remarks until a later period of the evening . The report of the Audit Committee was then read and adopted , after which the lodge was
closed . The brethren then adjourned to an excellent banquet , served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Baker , and which well sustained the high reputation enjoyed by the worthy host . The loyal and Masonic toasts were , as usual , duly honoured , " The Queen and the Craft , " "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " and " The Grand Officers " being
received with the customary heartiness . " The Worshipful Master " was proposed by Bro . Payne , I . P . M ., who said that when he rose and took possession of the gavel the brethren would know it was for the purpose of proposing that important toast . It afforded him con * siderable pleasure to ask the brethren to drink to the health of the Worshipful Master , for he had worked shoulder to shoulder with him for some years past , and they had both
gradually worked their way up in the lodge , until they had attained their present high position . It was a proud distinction to be elected as Worshipful Master of a lodge , and Bro . Larter had reached the chair by working very hatd in order to perfect himself in the duties connected with that important office . He ( Bro . Payne ) was therefore sure that the working would be carried out by the W . M . to the satisfaction of the brethren , and predicted a successful and
prosperous year . Bro . G . VV . Larler , W . M ., in reply , after thanking the brethren for the hearty reception accorded the toast , said that , if in the performance of the duties of th " e chair he could elicit their approbalion , he should be satisfied . On an occasion like the present it was difficult for him to find
words to express his feelings , and he would only ask for their support during his tenure of office , and assure them that he would use his best endeavours to promote their comfort and the welfare of the lodge . The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health of the Immediate Past Master , " and said the brethren were