Annual Banquet Of The Logic Club.

istence whose founders and principal supporters are members of the professions to which vve refer , and the probabilities are that some credit must be given for setting the ball rolling , vvhich for the credit of Masonry may , we trust , continue to roll . The CHAIRMAN , in proposing the toast of the evening , " Continued Prosperity to the Logic Club , " in the course of his remarks observed that the ideas of the

founders , although two out of the three had gone over to the great majority , had been faithfully kept , and the club vvas always at its good work . Bros . Maclean and Buckland vvere members of the Asaph Lodge , and produced by their earnestness a marked change upon its

officers in the direction of efficiency and punctuality , and he vvas indeed g lad to see the Logic Club was a fitting monument to their memory . The toast vvas coupled with the name of the Secretary , Bro . J . Percy Fitzgerald , and drunk vvith

enthusiasm . In acknowled g ing the same , Bro . FITZGERALD gave a few interesting particulars of the work done during the year , and the number of meetings held , and in the course of his remarks observed that at the present moment there existed at least io members of the club svho were Masters of lodges held in the London district .

The toast of " The Visitors " svas coupled with the names of Bros . Lennox Browne , Vice-President of the Board of General Purposes , and G . W . Anson . Bro . LE . NNOX BROWNE said it gave him more than pleasure to be present at the annual meetings of the Club , because , in addition to the splendid entertainment always provided , the proceedings were marked by

a conviviality and surroundings that made it difficult indeed to discover a fault . On the Board of General Purposes he first had the pleasure of meeting the Chairman of that ni ght , Bro . Fairchild , and he could now understand how it vvas that he was so perfect a master of detail . His knowledge of the Craft in general vvas due in great measure to his coming in contact with

the many good members of that Club , vvho were men of experience in Masonic matters . He had the privilege of being a founder of an important London lodge , and had watched the progress of that lodge , particularly during the last tsvo years , vvith a degree of satisfaction . His surprise vvas great when he discovered amom-stthe officers of that lodge two who were members

of his own profession , that they suddenly became so proficient in the ritual , when from the svorst of junior officers they became the best of Masters . ( Hear , hear ) . He was glad of the cheer from that brother , svho knew to svhom he referred . In his capacity he had little opportunity of attending the Club as a member , but he hoped vcry soon to do so . He trusted its prosperity ivou d continue .

Bro . G . W . ANSON also replied , and said that being his first visit , he svas unable to follow the last speaker through his interesting particulars from actual experience , but so interesting a gathering as he had the privilege of being amongst that night would alsvays serve to remind him of the Logic Club . Bro . R . VV . CUMMINGS next proposed" The Masonic

Charities , " and in doing so referred vvith pleasure to the presence amongst them of Bro . James Terry , and coupled the toast wilh his name . In reply , Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec R . M . B . I ., said how much pleasure it gave him to come tor the first time as a guest of this Club , although its members he seemed constantly to meet in other places , and those brethren had helped to swell considerably the

amount collected at the last festival of the Institution he had the honour of representing , and which was the largest amount ever collected at any charity festival in the world . Long may the Logic Club continue its good and noble woi k , Bro . SAM JOHNSON proposed "The Health of the Chairman " at a late hour , svhich was drunk vvith all honours .

The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bros . Charles Tinney and Frederick Burgess , and were contributed to b y Bros . May , Gasvthrop , Stevens , Master Albert Lee , John Le Hay , Mr . Allen Morris , Curtis D'Alton , Cousins , and many others . Mr . C OOL K ENNEDY , of the Moor and Burgess

Minstrels , delivered his svell-knosvn lecture , svhich was received svith every evidence of delight . The celebrated Trombone Quartet looked in on their svay home from the London Symphony Concerts , and rendered their extraordinary performance on their much abused instrument , which was re-demanded .

Fourth Annual Masonic Ball Of The West Ham Abbey Lodge, No. 2291.

FOURTH ANNUAL MASONIC BALL OF THE WEST HAM ABBEY LODGE , No . 2291 .

The fourth annual Masonic ball in aid of the West Ham Hospital vvas held on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Stratford Town Hall , and proved to be even a greater success than its predecessors . The interior ol

the hall vvas tastefull y decorated with flosvering and foliage plants , fairy lamps , & c , kindly lent b y Bro . G , Hay ( Alderman and ex-Mayor of West Ham ) . A very efficient band vvas provided , under the direction of Bro . T . Bidgocd , L . A . M . The patrons of the ball included H . R . H . the Duke of Cambridge , the Duke of Westminster , Lord Brooke , Lord Claude I . Hamilton , Mr ,

Archibald Grove , M . P ., and Mr . J . Theobald , M . P . The ofiicers present included Bros . Edsvard Triggs , W . M . ( P . M . 749 ); W . G . Norman . I . P . M . ; J . Boulton , P . M . ( father of the lodge ); C . W . Carrell , P . M . j Altovier , P . M . j A . Reed , S . W . ; G . W . Kidd , J . W . ( Mayor ol West Ham ); G . Hay , Treas . ; F . C . D . Fenn , Sec . ; R . Fielder , S , D . ; G , Gwinn , J . D . •J . H . Pavitt , I . G . ;

Fourth Annual Masonic Ball Of The West Ham Abbey Lodge, No. 2291.

W . Jones , D . C . ; H . Young and C . Mansfield , Stwds ., all of whom entered heartily into the movement . The occasion svas svell supported by the members of other local lodges , including the W . M ., Bro . Robert Tucker , and the I . P . M ., Bro . A . R . Tresv , P . P . G . D . Suffolk , from the Woodgrange Lodge . The Craft , Royal Arch , and Mark clothing was worn . There vvere 300 present ,

and the general support accorded to the effort will enable its promoters to make a substantial addition to the ^ 255 which has already been received by the hospital as the total result of the three preceding gatherings . Much praise is due to Bro , Octavius E . Riche , S . D . 2409 , Hon . Secretary Ball Committee , for the success of all arrangements .

The Seventh Annual Ball Of The Skelmersdale Lodge, No. 1658.

THE SEVENTH ANNUAL BALL OF THE SKELMERSDALE LODGE , No . 1658 .

The seventh annual ball in connection with the Skelmersdale Lodge , No . 1658 , was given on Thursday , November 24 th , by the brethren at the Brixton Hall , Acre-lane , and turned out—vvhich it deserved to be—an unqualified success .

The ladies' reception was fixed for 8 p . m ., and dancing commenced at 8 . 30 . The guests and brethren mustered nearly 150 strong , vvhich number sat dosvn to a splendid banquet at ri p . m ., presided over by the genial W . M . , Bro . A . B . Norman , supported by the P . M . ' s of the lodge , including Bro . Hill , Treasurer ; Boys , Secretary ; Humphrey Cohen , E . Shrimpton ,

and others . The toast of "The Queen and the Royal Family " was given by the CHAIRMAN , follosved by the National Anthem . " The Health of the Worshipful Master" vvas proposed by Bro . H UMPHREY C OHEN , P . M ., and vvas enthusiastically received .

The toast of " The Visitors " was proposed by the W ORSHIPFUL M ASTER , and ably responded to by Bro . HOWARD , P . M . During the toasts Bro . Sam Redfern sang two songs , Bro . Simford , Org . 1655 , also contributed , and Bro . Humphrey Cohen , P . M ., recited a humorous piece" I he Four Tombstones . " Dancing svas then resumed , and continued till 4 a . m ..

and brought a most successful gathering to a termination . During the whole time all kinds of refreshments svere served , and nothing could be desired to conduce to the comtort of all . The arrangements were carried out by the Committee , consisting of Bros . Augustus Berry Norman , W . M . ; J . Letchlord , S . W . ; S . F . Bygrave , J . W . ; J . Cox ,

P . M . ; J . D . Smith , P . M . ; H . Cohen , P . M . ; E . Shrimpton , P . M . ; R . Walden , P . M . ; R . Rowlands , S . D . ; B . Cohen , J . D . ; H . B . Buckeridge , I . G . ; C . J . Smith , D . C ; S . F . Macksvay , A . D . C . ; E . M . Gibson and J . George , Stewards ; E . D . Side , M . C . ; W . Croxson , M . Syer , W . E . Delahaye , J . Farmer , A .

E . Simpson , S . E . Rice , J . C Bridge , James Hill , P . M ., Treas . ; and W . H . Boys , P . M ., Sec . Among the guests present vvith their ladies were Bros . A . Doig , P . M . ; Shonfield , Hormsey , Payne Body , and others . Owing to the Surrey Masonic Hall being , by mistake , let for the evening , the lodge had to go to Brixton Hall .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . LIEUT .-COL . THOMAS HENRY LLOYD . It is with sincere regret that we note the death of our esteemed Bro . Lieut .-Col . Thomas Henry Lloyd , svhich sad event took place at Upper Norwood on the 29 th ult ., after a protracted and painful illness , svhich was the immediate cause of his retirement from the Royal Artillery a short time before his decease . Bro .

Lloy d ' s first connection vvith Freemasonry began on the nth February , 1884 , when he vvas initiated in the Ubique Lodge , No . 1789 , which lodge svas then in its infancy , he being the eleventh candidate initiated into Freemasonry in it . Shortly after this , Bro . Lloyd svas transferred to India , svhere he was appointed to the head-quarter staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the

Bombay Presidency at Poona , where he made his mark in Freemasonry . He was installed W . M . of the Orion Lodge , No . 415 , at Bombay , on the 18 th July , 1888 , and it is believed that he also became Master of a lotlge at Poona , as well as First Principal of a Royal Arch chapter . His brother , Colonel F . T . Lloyd , C . B ., who nowcommands the Royal Artillery in

the South-Eastern District at Dover , and svho is also a member of the Ubique Lodge , in writing to the Secretary of the lodge regarding his brother ' s death , says : " It is with much regret that I have to announce to the Worshipful Master , ollicers , and brethren of the Ubique Lodge , the death , on the 29 th November , of

my brother , Lieut .-Col . 1 . H . Lloyd , Royal Artillery , who was , I believe , connected with the lodge from its first opening , and has , to my osvn knowledge , never failed to retain the keenest feelings of interest in Freemasonry generally , and in the welfare of the Ubique Lodge in particular . "

Lord Mayor Knill presided at the annual distribution of prizes to the 3 rd London Rifle Volunteers , svhich took place in the Guildhall on Saturday evening last , the awards being presented to the successful competitors by the Lady Mayoress , to svhom a vote of thanks for her kindness was voted by acclamation and acknosvledged by his lordship .

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Masonic Meetings (Metropolitans)

MASONIC MEETINGS ( Metropolitans )

For the week ending Saturday , December 17 , 189 a .

SATURDAY , DECEMBER 10 . CRAFT LODGES . 10 S , London , Ship and Turtle Tavern . 173 , Phcenix , Freemasons' Hall . 176 , Caveac , Albion Tavern . 14 * 16 , The Great City , Cannon-street Hotel .

1613 , West Middlesex , Municipal Buildings , Ealing . 1671 , Mizpah , Albion Tavern . 1918 , Gallery , Anderton ' s 'Otel . 1964 , Clerkensvell , Holborn Viaduct Hotel . 3369 , Cornish , Mark Masons * Hall . 3384 , Mitcham , Vestry Hall , Losver Mitchani .

LODOIB AND CHAPTERS or INSTRUCTION . Alexandra Palace , Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , at J . jo . chiswick , Windsor Castle Hot ., King-st ., Hammersmith , at 7 . 30 . Juke of Connaught , Navarino Tavern , Navarino-road . Dalston . at 8 . Vccleston , Bro . Dickie ' s , 13 , Cambridge-street , Pimlico , at 7 . Finsbury Park , Cock Tavern , at 8 .

( ing Harold , Four Swans , Waltham Cross , at } . Manchester , Old King ' s Arms , Poland-street , W ., at 8 . Percy , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , N ., at 8 . •Star , Dover Castle , Broadway , Deptford , S . E ., at J . Urban , Freemasons' Hall . Vitruvian , Duke of Albany Hotel , Kitto-road , St . Katherine ' spark , Hatcham , S . E ., at 7 . 30 . Mount Sinai Chapter , Red Lion Ho ., 14 , King-st „ Regent-st „ W ., 8

MONDAY , DECEMBER 13 . CRAFT LODGES . J , St . George ' s , Freemasons' Hall . 39 , St . Albans , Albion Tavern . 50 , Royal Naval . Freemasons' Hall . 90 , St . John ' s , Albion Tavern 13 b , Good Report , Inns of Court Hotel .

193 , Confidence , Anderton ' s Hotel . 957 , Leigh , Freemason ' s Hall . 1305 , St . Marylebone , Criterion . 1571 , Leopold * Bridge H mse lintel . if } - 0 , Adelphi , Fri'emasons * Hall . •9 >> , Earl of l-atliom , Surrev Masonic Hall . 2030 , The Abbey , Town Hall , Westminster . 339 i , Galen , Freemasons' Hall .

LUDOII AND CHAPTERS OP INSTRUCTION . Blackheath , Milkwond Tavern , Milkwood . road , Heme Hill , at 8 . Carnarvon , Manchester Hotel , Mdersa ue-street , at 6 . 30 . uuuru , tiagle Hotel , Snaresbrook , at 8 . Cripplegate , Goldsmiths' Arms , Gutter-lane , at 6 . 30 , . gyptian , Atlantic Tavern , Atlanii > road , Brixton , at 8 , Eleanor , Rose and Crown , High Cross , Tottenham , at 8 , -lyde Park , Prlnceof VVales Hotel , Eastbourne-terr ,, Bishop ' s-r ' .,

Paddington , at 8 . Kin ; sland , Cock Tavern , Highbury , N ., at 8 . 30 . larqueas of Ripon , Lord Stanley , Paragon-road , Mare-st ., at 8 . Metropolitan , Moorgate Tavern , 15 , Finsbury-pavement , at 7 . 30 . Neptune , Gauden Hotel , Clapham , S . W ., at 7 . so . Perseverance , Ye Old Cheshire Cheese , 33 , Addle-street , Woodstreet , EX ., at 7 . Rose of Denmark , L . 8 c S . W . R . Institute , Wandssvorth-rd ., 7 . 30 . Royal Arthur , Prince of Wales Hotel ( opposite Wimbledon Railway Station ) , at 7 . 30 .

-loyal Commemoration , Railway Hotel , Putney , at 8 . St . Ambrose , Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , at 8 . St . James ' s Union , St . James ' s Restaurant ( Piccadilly entrance ! , at 8 . it . Luke ' s , Victoria Tas-ern , Gertrude-street , Ohelsei , at 8 . ii . Mark ' s , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road . Savage Club , Albion Tavern , Russell-street , at 8 . •Sincerity , Kailway Tavern , Fenchurch-street , at 8 .

Stockwell , White Hart , Abchurch-lane , E . C , at 6 . Tyssen-Amherst , Amherst Club , Amherst-road , Hackney , 2 nd and 4 th Mon ., at 8 . United Military , Karl of Chatham , Thomas-st ., Woolwich , ? . 3 > Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot ., Church-rd ., Upper Norwood , *• Upton , Three Nuns Hotel , Aldgate , E ., at 8 . sValthams ow , The Chequer * , illgh-stieet , Walthamstow , at *• at 8

Wellington , White Swan Hotel , Hign-street , Depttord , . Zetland , York and Albany , Park-street , Regent's Park , at 8 , Joric Chapter , Duke's Head , 79 , Whitechapel-road , at 6 . Hope Chapter , Globe Tavern , Royal Hill , Greenwich , at 8 . Israel C " io - > l « r , Tupp's Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road , Vs . Lewis Chapter , King ' s Arms Hotel , Wood Green , N „ at 8 . North London Cnajilir , Grosvenor Hotel , Canonbury , at * M »«

ROVAL AKCH CHAI ' IHRK . 21 , Mount Sinai , Guildhall Tavern . 58 , Felicity , Ship and Turtle Tavern . 1118 , Uisiveisity , Freemasons' Hall . 1 . 8 , Ubi'iuc , Lriteriun .

TUESDAY , DECEMBER 13 . CRAFT LODGES . 9 6 , Burlington , Albion Tavern . 180 , St . James ' s Union , Freemasons' Hall . 198 , Percy , . ship and Turtle Tas-ern . 2 ii , St , Michael's , Albion Tavern . 23 H , United Strength , Guildhall Tavern .

235 , Nine Muses , Giand lintel , Cliariiu Cross . 54 8 , Wellington , White Ssvan , Deptford . 8 J 4 , Ranelagh , Criterion . < -33 , Doric , Anderton s Hotel , 119 b , U ban , Freemasons' Hall . iJW , Royal . Maval Col ege , Ship Hotel , Greensvich . 1004 , Wanderers , Freemasons' Hall . 196 ,, Wa deck , Freemasons' Hall .

LODGES AND CHAPTERS OP INSTRUCTION . -Jrlxton , Prince Regent , Dulwich-road , Heme Hill , S . E . at 8 . upper , City Arms , St . Mary Axe , at b . Clarence and Avondale , Masonic Hall , Leytonstone E . a » ^ unatitutioiul , Bedtord Hotel , Southampton Buildings , at ?• ^ h » ucer . The Old White Hart , High-jtreet , Borough , at 8 . Clarence , IA , Fitzroy-square , at 7 , 30 .