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toft Iltasfjiirg , LION AND LAMB LODGE ( N 0 . 102 . )—Arduous was the work which this lodge had before it at the meeting on the 6 th inst ., the outgoing W . M . having the three degrees and the installation ceremony to work . The promise made in the summons was not broken to the hope in the lodge , and Bro . Newman ' s great powers were quite equal to the occasion . The W . M . and his officers were put upon

their mettle by the presence of nearly forty visitors , including Bros . Colonel Francis Burdett , P . S . G . W ., the Provincial Grand Master of Middlesex ; Charles llorsley , P . G . R . of Middlesex , W . M . of the Acacia , etc . ; F . Binckes , P . G . S ., Secretary of the Boys' School ; G . Everett , W . M . 177 , and W . M . elect of the Kennington Lodge ; C . Jardine , P . M . St . George ' s , 140 ; D . Pearsc , P . M . Canonbury ; W . Worrell ,

P . M . of the Wm . Preston ; Farthing , I . P . M . of the Constitutional ; Garrod , P . M . of the Belgrave ; John While , W . M . of United Strength ( " Freemason" ); Braun , I . P . M . of the William Preston ; G . Clarke of the Domatic ; Burgess Perry ; IT . B . Dunn , of 28 ; and 11 . B . D . Dunn , of 12 S 8 ; and others . Bro . Newman raised Bro . Portch , passed Bro . Borer , and initiated the candidate proposed by

Past Masters Kenning and Abbott , the initiate now being Bro . G . Statham . Bro . Cohu , the W . M . elect , was then presented , and after the usual ceremony in the lodge of F . C , received from his predecessor the benefits of installation . In this work Bro . Newman was fully equal to the expectations formed of his powers by the experienced Board of Installed Masters summoned to st c the ceremony performed

according to ancient custom , among the several Past Masters of the lodge present being Bros . Kenning , Abbott , Marsh , and King . The W . M . invested as his officers Bro . Arkell , as S . W . ; Bro . C . Jones , as J . W . ; Bro . George Kenning , as Treasurer ( unanimously elected at the last meeting ); Bro . Lieutenant J . G . Marsh , P . M ., a . s Secretary ; Bro . Legge , as S . D . ; Bro . Francis Fellowes , as J . D . ; Bro .

W . T . Rickwood , as I . G . ; Bro . Lucas , as D . C . ; and Bro . E . King , W . M ., as W . S . The usual complimentary spicules were made in lodge , the members of which voted the retiring P . M . the customary jewel of the lodge , and resolved to reimburse him the payment he had made for the installation jewel , he acting as Slewaid on the installation of the Prince of Wales as Most Worshipful Grand Master .

Ihe large gathering , very few short of a hundred , then banqueted in the pillar hall , the banquet being excellent in every respect . After the usual devotion to the table the more devout on this occasion , on the part of many , from the many hours " work" in lodge the W . M . commenced the list of toasts by the usual loyal one to the "Sovereign and the Craft , " and followed this by

the toast of " H . R . H . the Grand Master , " who , the speaker said , it was to be hoped would return from his visit to a country famed lor its Masonic treasures with a mind enriched with knowledge , and a body invigorated by the change . The toasts having been fully honoured , the W . M . gave "The Health of the Pro Granrl Master , Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers . Past and

Present . " In giving this the W . M . spoke of the honour which had been done to the lodge by the attendance of Bro . Col . Burdett , with whose name he coupled the toast . The Pro Grand Master of Middlesex , in responding , expressed the pleasure with which he spoke for the Grand Officers before that splendid gathering , and , he said , ii was rarely that a lodge could present so noble arr

appearance as the Lion and Lamb then presented . The lodge , in its good woiking , its truly Masonic feeling , ami its aid to the charities , was a credit to the Order . As to its working , as he had had the pleasure and happiness of seeing the lodge work in bygone years—and he was present when Bro . Kenning was installed—he could judge for himself how the lodge had progressed , and he coulil say

that its work was as near perfection as possible . Bro . Newman had that day performed an immense amount of work in a most masterly manner , and to use a phrase used in the army when a soldier thoroughly knew and discharged his duties , Bro . Newman had gone " fairly through the book . " It was a good thing for Grand Officers to visit the different lodges , for by so doing they could understand the

feelings and wants of the Craft , and could see how the work was done , and as a visiting Grand Officer that night he begged to thank the Lion and Lamb Lodge for the reception they had given him that night . The I . P . M ., Bro . Newman , then , amid great applause , proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " wishing him all happiness and prosperity during his year of office . The speaker said the members of the lodge were so well acquainted with their

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W . M . ' s good parts that it was unnecessary to say that he would do his best to keep the lodge up to the mark in every respect , and , if anything , might be expected to excel previous Masters . The members hoped that their Bro . Cohu at the end of his yesr of office would be as proud of leaving the chair as the lodge was that night p lacing him in it . The toast was received with all honours , and the W . M ., in responding , said he

should be happy indeed if he maintained the character of the lodge for . working ; but he could not expect to excel the working of the Masters who had preceded him , for that indeed would be impossible . He then proceeded to propose the toast of " The Initiate , " and would tell him , he said , what was said to himself when he sat by the Master ' s chair many years ago . He then was told that that was

the only lime he should sit at that end of the table until he returned there to preside over the lodge . That was his proud position that night , and he urged the brethren to use their best endeavours to reach that position . The toast was drunk with all honours , and the Initiate responded . The W . M . then proposed " The Visitors , " and Bro . Charles llorsley , in response , made a laughable

speech on the zoological name of the lodge , saying that Landscer never , in all his experience , painted such gentle lions , and that in this lodge , at all events , the lambs were to be found lying down with the lions . The W . M . then proposed " The Past Masters , " and expressed his pleasure that their numbers had received so excellent an addition as Bro . Newman would be to them . The interesting

ceremony was then performed of decorating Bro . Newman with a splendid P . M . jewel , bearing the old banner of the lodge in enamel on gold ( the jewel being manufactured by Bro . Kenning ); and Bro . Newman rose with his new decoration amid the cheers of the brethren . He thanked the brethren warmly for the handsome and valuable jewel , and said he had that night taken upon himself what was

an innovation in the lodge—that of installing his successor . 'Thi : ceremony in this lodge had been performed for many years by an esteemed Past Master but , Bro . Newman , said he , being desirous of making a change in the direction of having each Master instal his successor , had " broken the charm " of many years by his action of that night . He was led to this by a remark he heard many

years ago from Bro . Charles llorsley—that it was not only the duty , but that it ought to be the ambition , of every Master to instal his successor , and not 10 seek for some great luminary in the Craft to do it for him . He trusted that his example would be followed , and that each Master would feel it a duty to perform the ceremony . Bro . Newman thanked the lodge for the support given

to him , and for the invariable kindness and courtesy with which they had treated him . Bro . Abbott also spoke for the Past Masters , and the W . M . then proceeded to propose "The Masonic Charities , " and spoke of the endeavours needed to place the son of Past Master Trott in the school , this being the only occasion upon which the boy could stand for election . 'The W . M . said that

doubtless , Bros . Terry and Wentworth Litt ' e were at some good work that evening or they would have been present . Bro . F . Binckes , in the course of his reply , said that this lodge had so well done its duty towards the charities , that it was needless to say a word before its members as to the merits , wants , and claims of the charities . He reminded them that the three institutions could only be supported by the

action of the brethren—that there was no appeal outside the Craft—but , he said , so well were their wants kept in mind , that the £ 30 , 000 necessary each year for the support of the institutions would always be forthcoming . In regard to the forthcoming Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution on the 9 th prox ., he bespoke , in Bro . Terry ' s absence , the support of the brethren , and then

with regard to the candidature of their late Past Master ' s son , he warned them that they would require 2000 votes to warrant them in looking for success . Speaking generally of outside and general charities , he said their purposes were such as would arouse the deepest and holiest sympathy ; but he urged upon the brethren not to support other charities to the prejudice of their own institutions .

which , he said , notwithstanding ihe views of those who had but a superficial knowledge of their working , were institutions of the highest character in work , purpose , and management . He trusted that the Lion and Lamb would be true to its traditions in all time to come , and not forsake the Masonic institutions . Bro . llorsley and Bro . Pearse promised their voles for the boy . The W . M . then proposed

1 he Masonic Press , " coupling the toast with the name of Bro . John Whil-, of the " Freemason , " and in reply Bro . John While said that the paper he represented not only filled the useful function of giving all necessary news of the Crafl , week by week , but it would in the future fill that void which every Mason desirous of learning the history of the lodge fdt at the present day , in the want of volumes

recording past proceedings in and in connection with lodges , The toast of "The Officers" followed , and the S . W . and Secretary responded . In the course of the evening , Bro . Burgess Perry and other musical brethren greatly delighted the assemblage with some excellent chants . ASAPH LODGE ( No . 1319 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst .,

at Freemasons' Hall . There were present Bros . C . S . Jckyll , W . M . ; W . A . Tinncy , S . W . ; Edward Terry , J . W . ; F .. S . Jones , Secretary ; K . Swanborough , J . D . ; Harry F . Cox , Dir . of Cer . ; G . R . Egerton , Org . ; Charles Welland , I . G . ; C . Conte , P . M . ; John Chaniberlin , jun ., Joseph Perry , IT . Snydcrs , W . Graves , J . R . Poulter , Arthur Thomas , Robert Hilton , H . Stephenson , E . Coles , Arthur

Swanborough , J . Horton , George Arnold , Victor Tussaud , A . Henson ; and visitors : Bros . P . A . Cliarrier , P . M . 1210 ; Ernest Sibold , 782 ; IT . F . Moate , 1376 ; A . J . Phasey , C . Monlaunt Walthew , 263 ; IT . Massey ( " Freemason , " ) W . Robertson , 221 ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler . Messrs . Frederick Delevantc and James L . Hambleton were initiated ; and the lodge , which had met as c-at ! y as one

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o ' clock in the day , was closed shortly before fcur . The members in this lodge are steadily increasing , and it continues to hold the high position originally marked out for it by its founders , both in working and in support of the Masonic institutions .

KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —An exceedingly strong meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Club House , Kennington Oval , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst . There were present Bros . S . Gardner , W . M . ; G . Everett , S . W . ( W . M . Domatic ); Koch , I . P . M . ; Mann , P . M . ; Stuart , P . M . ( Sec ); Webb , acting J . W ; Higgins , acting S . D . ; Walls , acting J . D . ; Marston ,

acting I . G . ; Kohler , A . W . S . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M ., assisted by Bro . Stuart , P . M ., raised Bros . Saunders and Muller , passed Bros . Collins and Andrews , and initiated Mr . Grimwade . This being the night of election of W . M . for the ensuing year , the Secretary read the names of the brethren eligible for the office , and the ballot having been

taken and investigated by the W . M . and I . P . M ., was found to be unanimously . in favour of the S . W ., Bro . George Everett , who virtually vacated the Chair of K . S . at the Domatic on the 10 th ult ., an office whieh he had filled to the universal satisfaction of the members , and consequently he will bring a year ' s experience in one of the largest working- lodges in the Craft to bear on the

position as W . M . of , the Kennington . Bro . Everett , in a few well-chosen sentences , expressed his thanks to the brethren for having unanimously elected him to the chair , and assured them that nothing should be wanting on his part to further the interest and enhance the prosperity of the Kennington Lodge , and he hoped to have the pleasure on a future occasion of further thanking them

for the honour they had done him . Bro . Page , P . M ., who unfortunately was absent through indisposition , was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , the duties of which office he has through a series of years so well discharged . Bro . Longstaffe , after some discussion , was re-appointed Tyler , and Bros . Cruse , Muller , and Brook appointed to audit the accounts on Wednesday , the 19 th inst . Several

communications having been made by the Secretary , and the customary P . M . ' s jewel voted to the retiring W . M ., the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the W . M . proposed " The Queen and Craft , " which was well received . In giving " The Health of the M . W . G . M .. " Bro . Gardner spoke at length upon the reception which had been given His Royal

Highness by all classes of society in India , and , in conclusion , said it was a proud day for the Craft when the Prince , notwithstanding the many arduous duties of his position as Heir-apparent , accepted the responsibilities of Grand Master of this ancient body . After the toast of " The Pro Grand Master , " tec , & c , had been given and received the I . P . M . rose and proposed " The Health of the W . M ., "

who had done his best during his year of office to carry out the duties of his position . This toast having been duly honoured , and Bro . Walls having contributed "Tom Bowling , " the W . M . responded at length . In the course of his speech he stated that he had been somewhat unexpectedly elected to the chair , and although he had been a member of the Craft many years , he had not had

opportunities , in consequence of his business requiring his personal supervision , of thoroughly qualifying himself for the position of a Master , but he had done , since his election , as the I . P . M . had said , " his best " to give the lodge satisfaction , and he hoped to be spared many years to hold the proud position of a founder and P . M . of the Kennington Lodge . In conclusion , he stated that at the risk of becoming unpopular he had diminished the number of

banquets , and m consequence he left the monetary affairs of the lodge in a very prosperous condition , and he believed that his worthy successor , Bro . Everett , would exercise a like retrenchment in the administration of their funds . The initiates , Bros . Andrews Collins and Grimwade , having been toasted , severally replied . The Tyler's toast terminated the proceedings at a late hour . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Hart ( Stockwell ) and Tait ( 1145 ) .

THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday last , at the City Terminus Hotel , under the presidency of Bro . J Hamilton Townend , W . M . The lodge was opened at a quarter-past-three p . m ., when a long list of business was presented for disposal . All three ceremonies had to be performed , and at half-past three Bro . N . B . Headon , I . P .

M ., raised Bros . Powell , Keith Frith , Luggar , and Hudd to the Third Degree . At five o ' clock the W . M ., Bro . Townend , passed Bros . Shore , Wyler , Lawson , and Giudcrs to the Second Degree ; and on the termination of this ceremony lodge was called off for tea . On resuming , Messrs . Royd , A . F . Roberts , J . II . Boute , S . White , and T . A . De Leliva were initiated , the ceremony being

performed by Bro . Edward Moody , P . M ., who was the proposer of the last named gentleman , and the seconder of Messrs , Roberts , Boote , and White . The labours of the evening were not concluded till a late hour , alt the work being performed , as usual in this lodge , with the strictest observance of Masonic ritual and form . Lodge was numerously attended both by members and visitors . Amonsr

the latter were Bros , turner , 157 ; R . Cumming , 534 ; E . Wilts , P . M . 144 ; Smith , 144 ; Barnam , 144 ; Betlcy , 749 ; W . Phillips , 514 ; O'Leary , 1216 ; F . Binckes , P . G . S . ; C . F . Matier , P . M . 645 . ' On account of the absence of Bro . Stanway , S . W ., Bro . Blackie , S . D ., occupied the second chair in the lodge . METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —An

emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday week at the Metropolitan Club House , 2 ( 10 , Pentonvilleroad . The W . M ., Bro . J . J . Michael , presided , supported by a numerous concourse of the brethren , amongst whom weie Bros . Kingham , acting as S . W . ; Side , acting as J . W . ; James Willing , I . P . M . ; George Tims , Secretary ; Scales , S . D . ; Stiles , J . D . ; Read , I . G . ; and Bros . Cavett Carter , Solomon , Cheek , Gilbert , Walters , Rapkin , Clarke ,