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man ) occupied they would be able to confirm what he then expressed . Praises were fulsome , but they might safely trust Bro . Blackie for the way in which he would conduct himself in the Great City Lodge . In conclusion he proposed "The Health of the W . Master . " The W . Master said he begged sincerely to thank Bro . Freeman for the very kind way in which he
had proposed the toast of his health , and the brethren for their unanimous reception of it . He had been connected with the lodge from its consecration , and from the time he received the first collar he was determined to perform the duties of the office to perfection if he should be able to do so . He had gone through the various offices from the bottom to the top , and he believed that he had done so to
the satisfaction of the different Masters who had come to the chair , and now by electing him to the chair they had passed the highest honours upon him , and in return for that compliment he would perform the duties to the best of his ability , and he hoped to be able , if not to excel , at any . ' rate to work up to as high a standard as had been arrived at by those who had gone
before . The W . Master said the next toast was one that he had peculiar pleasure in proposing , which was that of " The Visitors , " anel he on the part of the Great City Lodge gave them a hearty welcome . In response to this toast the visitors severally returned thanks . The W . Master , in giving the next toast , " The Immediate Past Master , the Installing Master , and the Past Masters , "
said he should skip over the first part of the toast , and for the instant thank Bro . Headon for the very creditable manner in which he had performed the ceremony of placing him in the chair , and in no lodge had he seen the installation ceremony performed in so careful a manner as on this occasion . Bro . Headon had got the task thoroughly at heart , and he had never heard it done better
by him except when he installed his successor . As to Bro . Freeman , in recognition of his services , the brethren had agreed to present him with a Past Master ' s jewel , and he was very happy in being the medium of making that presentation . He had great pleasure in presenting it to him , and long might he be spared to wear it , as it could not fail of being a reminder of the many happy hours he
had spent in the Great City Lodge . Bro . Freeman , I . P . M ., said fie thanked the W . Master for the very flattering manner in which he had proposed his health , and the brethren for drinking it . He thanked the brethren for the confidence they had reposed in him during his year of office , and that night they had rewarded him by presenting him with a magnificent jewel . He had some work to do
every night in the lodge . The lodge was in a prosperous state , and he hoped that it would continue to be so . They were all aware that he had taken unto himself a wife , and they would all bc pleased to know that up to the present time he felt that he hatl not done a wrong thing ( laughter ) , and what he wished to speak of was , to acknowledge their kindness , for on coming back from a tour
at his house he was pleased to find a handsome tea and coffee service , and he thanked them sincerely for so useful and valuable a gift from the lodge , which he should highly appreciate , and when he went hence it would be transmitted to others who might follow him , and he also thanked them for the splendid jewel with which they had presented him that night , which he looked upon as a great
honour conferred upon him . He hoped long to bc with them , and when the W . M . left the chair he trusted that he would receive the same honours as had been awarded to him . Before he sat down he hoped to be allowed to thank Bro . Headon for the very able manner in which he had filled the office of Installing Master . Bros . Headon , P . M . and Treasurer , Stevens , and Stanway also returned
thanks . The W . M . next proposed " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and said those two offices could not be filled v * ith better brethren . Their Treasurer had already received the congratulations of all upon the manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation , and their brother Secretary was simply a wonder , as the office of Secretary of that lodge was no light duty , for the manner in which
the accounts were kept would do credit to any mercantile establishment . He hoped the Secretary would long continue in that position , and therefore he asked the brethren to drink with cordiality the health of the Treasurer and Secretary . Bro . Headon said he had already inflicted upon them a speech in response to the toast of the Installing Master , and he was now asked to respond as
Treasurer , and he thanked them very cordially for recognising him as Treasurer , an office he had held for about four years , and he said he had done the best with the money entrusted to him . He certainly received the money , but as certainly they soon spent it , and in conclusion he thanked them for the confidence reposed in him . Bro .
Moony , the Secretary , also responded , and the proceedings were brought to a close at an early hour . The musical performances were by Bros . W . Frosr , 1726 ; Hanson , 1706 ; Kempton , 170 G ; and H . J . Bertram , 1426 . Instrumentalists , Mr . T . Harper , trumpet , and Bro . H . Frost , 1426 , pianoforte .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGK ( No . iee 8 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 9 th inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-mad . Bros . Walter Mitchell , W . M . ; Runacrcs , S . W . ( W . Master elect ) ; Chalk , J . W , ; Boyton , S . D . ; Powel . J . D . ; Dann , Sec . There were present Past Masters Bros . Cackett and Sleap , and the following visitors : Bros . H . A . Robinson , Prosperity ; Smith ,
1158 ; Yeman , 167 ; Macau , 26 ; Hilton , 1475 ; J . Dixon , P . M . 1728 ; Maltheiuse , 1623 ; Sandell , 907 ; Renaut , 1623 ; Bolt , 18 39 ; Bath , 7 88 ' ; E . Dodson , P . M . 72 ; Graham , 1543 ; and H . Thompson , 142 G , and P . M . 178 and 1158 ( i'Vccraasoii ) . The lodge having been opened in due form , Bro . Dann , the Secretary , read the minutes of the last lodge , which were acknowledged to be correctly recorded , and were put and confirmed . The re-
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port of the Auditors was then presented and agreed to . The lodge was then raised to the Second Degree , when Bro . G . H . Trenaman vvas questioned as to his progress in the science , and being considered satisfactory , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and P . M . Bro . Sleap took the chair , and on re-admission Bro . Trenaman was impressively raise : ! to the Third Degree , the W . M . pro . tem .
giving the traditional history of the Degree , and an explanation of the Tracing Board . The lodge was then lowered to the Second Degree , when Bro . Dann , P . M . and Sec , presented Bro . Runacres , W . M . elect , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . The usual forms having been gone through , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Runacres was duly installed into the
chair of K . S ., and received the congratulations and customary salutes . He appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Chalk , S . W . ; Boyton , J . W . ; Dann , P . M ., Secretary ; Corfe , Treasurer ; Power , S . D . ; Taylor , J . D . ; Sims , I . G . ; Harris , D . C . ; Emms , W . S . ; J . R . Smith , A . W . S . ; Wilkins , Organist ; and H . Thomas , Tyler . The addresses to the Master , Wardens , and brethren were emphatically
delivered by Bro . Sleap , the Installing Master . The new W . Master said his first duty was a very pleasing one , as it was to present his predecessor and Immediate Past Master with a jewel , which had been voted to him by his brethren in acknowledgment of his valuable services during the year he had presided over them as W . Master of the lodge , and in attaching it to his breast he hoped he
might long live to wear it , and afterwards that it mi ght be preserved as a heirloom in his family , and be passed down from generation to generation . ( Thc jewel is one of singular beauty , consisting of H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught ' s Arms , with the quarterings most exquisitely defined , and the Pythagorean problem , the name and number of the lodge , and the word " Founder , " Bro . Mitchell
being one of its first members . On the reverse " Presented to Beo . Walter Mitchell , by the Duke of Connaught Lodge , No . 155 8 , on his retiring from the Master ' s chair , October , 1879 . " ) Bro . Mitchell , P . M ., said he thought he should best consult the wishes of the brethren by deferring any observations he had to offer until a later period in the evening . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren
retired to the banqueting room , where a splendid repast was provided . At its conclusion the W . Master gave in rotation the usual loyal toasts , which were all cordially responded to . Afterwards Bro . Mitchell , I . P . M ., said he had for a short time been entrusted with the W . Master ' s emblem of power , and the brethren were well aware of the purpose to which he should apply it , and that was , with
great pleasure to propose " Thc Health of Bro . Anthony Runacres , " their W . M . It was , as he said , with great pleasure that he proposed the health of so worthy a man as their incoming Master , Bro . Runacres , for he was sure that he would prove as good a Master as ever sat . in the chair , and perhaps better . He knew his good qualities during the time that he had worked under him , and , therefore , he
needed no recommendation on his part . To his knowledge Br J . Runacres was constant in his attendance during every year he had been a member of thc lodge ; he had the welfare of the lodge at his fingers' ends , and he was sure that he would do all in his power to promote the interests of Its members . Words failed him to say what he should wish to say on behalf of the W . M ., but had he not
possessed their good opinion they would never have elected him to fill the chair , and he could only say that if Bro . Runacres only carried out in Masonry the good qualities that distinguished him in private life the brethren would have no reason to regret the choice they had made , believing that ns more happy selection could have been made , ( Cheers . ) The W . Master said : Brethren , I am sure that
the very flattering speech which Bro . Mitchell has just addressed to you has taken me so much aback that I know not what to say to you . This , however , I will say , that you may take it for granted that I will do all in my power to make the Duke of Connaught Lodge one of the finest lodges in London . We now number forty-four members , and that is almost as many as we require , but
our wish is that we shall only admit those who will prove a credit to us , and such as we may feel a pleasure in sitting beside . I thank you sincerely for the honour you have conferred upon me . The W . Master then proposed " The Past Masters of the Duke of Connaught Lodge . " Bro . Mitchell , I . P . M ., in returning thanks , acknowledged the honour conferred upon him , and for
their confidence reposed in him for his humble endeavours during his year of office , when he had done everything in his power to the utmost limit of his capacity and capability . Bros . Sleap and Cackett also returned thanks . The W . M . next gave "The Health of Bro . Sleap , the Installing Master , " who said he felt extremely proud in being again called upon to respond to the toast . If he had given them satisfaction he was proud at what he had done that
evening , and he thanked them from the botto m of his heart for the kind and cordial manner in which they had drank his health . " The Health of the Visitors" was next given , for which the brethren severally returned thanks . Some other toasts were given , and a very happy meeting was brought to a close . It ought not to be omitted to be stated that Bro . Chalk sung some choice ballads during the evening , for which he was most deservedly applauded .
ECCLESTON LODGE ( No . 1 C 24 ) . —The in , stallation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday lastthe itjth inst ., at the Grosvenor Hall , Ebury-square , Pimlico . Bro . J . C . Flattely , W . M ., presided . The other brethren present included Bros . Daniel McLeod , I . P . M . ; Wm . Vincent , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Samuel Jones , J . W . ; Isaac
Isaacs , Treas . ; Alfred H . Beckham , Sec . ; J . Gait Fisher , S . D . ; E . Powell , J . D . ; W . E . Moorman , Org . ; C . Taylor , I . G . ; H . J . Johnson , S . W . Creaton Lodge , No . 1791 , D . of C . ; Charles Thomas , Tyler ; J . Tapp , Asst . Tyler ; C . T . Naylor , P . G . D . of C . Jersey ; C . J . Hood , E . Paetel , J . Playford , E . Potter , H . Scott , R . Bottle , L . Ber-
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trand , F . Bond , John W . Ray , E . King , A . D . Renshaw W . Carter , E . W . Fisher , E . Peacock , N . J . Crow , Thos . Coulthard , R . Cullingfotd , James Morgan , G . Brcckles ' R . C . Fry , E . Horn , J . Chitty , R . H . Burnham , C . Watkins ' F . Sloman , W . J . Beazley , F . Arnold , J . R . Jones ' , B . Newnham , J . Webb , A . A . Johnson , W . Ballard , j , Ashbourne , J . L . Coulton , and the following strong array
of visitors : —Bros . A . Barfield , W . M . 35 ; Thos . Simpson , W . M . 1178 ; J . Ion Cantle , W . M . 1257 ; F . J . Wray W . M . 1 C 04 ; J . H . Boyd , P . M . 1 = 57 ; C . Pulman , P . M ' 720 ; R . A . Steel , P . M . 1194 ; J . Wyer , P . M . 1314 ; lames Stevens , P . M . 1426 ; T . C . Pratt , S . W . 957 ; Thos . Cross , J . W . 1194 ; W . Carrington , I . G . 1791 ; J . Easton , Join , Williams , J . C . Bond , jun ., W . Hcmeyball , S . Nash , 1 * .
Penn , J . Snook , G . Hamilton , G . R . Egerton , J . Healey , G . H . Atkinson , J . H . Hawkins , T . F . Davis , J . C . Hall , Wm . Dyke , S . Cooper , W . H . Lucas , Chas . Armfield , c ' T . Green , G . E . Saunders , and F . A . Kelly ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , when the Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting . These were confirmed , as also was the Auditor's report . The lodge
was then opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Scott was passed to the Fellow Craft by thc W . M ., Bro . F . C . Flattely . The next business vvas that of installing Bro . Wm . Vincent , S . W ., W . M . elect , into the chair of K . S . After the customary ceremonies all ihe brethren below thc chair retired , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . F . C . Flattely , in a most impressive
manner , ably installed his successor into thc chair . The brethren being re-admitted , the new W . M . was saluted in the Three Degrees , after which Bro . Vincent appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . F . C . Flattely , I . P . M . ; S . Jones , S . W . ; John Gait Fisher , J . W . ; Isaac Isaacs , Tieas . ; A . H . Beckham , Sec . ; E . Powell , S . D . ; C . Taylor , J . D . ; W . E . Moorman , Org . ; II . J . Johnson , I . G . ;
McLeod , P . M ., D . C . ; Wilson , Asst . D . C . ; Tapp and Bottle , Stewards ; Charles Thomas , Tyler . Bio . F . C , Flattely , in a very distinct tone , impressively delivered the various addresses to thc Master , Wardens , and brethren . The new Master at once commenced his duties by initiating Bro . Hooper , which ceremony he performed in a most skilful manner . The lodge was then closed , and the
brethren adjourned to the dining hall for the banquet , which was most recherche , and ably served by Bro . A . W . Beckham , of 182 , Ebury-strect , Pimlico . After grace , the toast of "The Queen and the Crafi" was given by thc Worshipful Master , and loyally received , the National Anthem being sung by the brethren . The W . M . then gave ' The Health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W .
G . M . of England . " It was well known , the W . M . said , tbat among his many duties H . R . H . could not be so often among the brethren as His Royal Highness would like . The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm , followed by the song " God bless the Prince of Wales , " the solo parts being given by Bro . McLeod . The W . M . then gave " Thc M . W . the Pro Grand Master , thc R . W . Deputy Grand
Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers . " After eulogising these distinguished brethren for their services to the Craft , Bro . Vincent expressed his regret that they were not that ni ght honoured by the pre . sence of any of the Grand Officers , ' and read a letter from Bro . W . Hyde Pullen expressing his sincere regret at his forced absence . Bro . Flattely , I . P . M ., then
rose anel proposed , in flattering terms , " The Health of the Newly-installed W . M ., " and in the course of his remarks praised Bro . Vincent for the very efficient manner in which he had performed the ceremony of initiation . Bro . Flattely's temarks were constantly applauded by the brethren , which sufficiently testified as to the popularity of the W . M . Bro . Vincent , in reply , said his Bro . Flattely had so
eulogised him that he could hardly find words to reply , but he would say that when he first put himself forward to become Master of the lodge he made a resolve to follow if possible in the footsteps of his predecessors , but his predecessors having been so great a credit to the lodge , made it a much harder struggle for him . He flattered himself that during his connexion with the lodge he had made many
friends , and not one enemy . He assured the brethren , that the post entrusted to him he would do his very best to well fill . The W . M . then proposed "The Health of thc I . P . M ., Bro . Flattely , " and included in this toast the names of the other Past Masters , Bros . Hunt and McLeod , and regretted that the first-named ( son of Sir Henry Hunt ) who was the first W . M ., had found it impossible to be pre .
sent that evening . In speaking of the I . P . M ., Bro . Vincent acknowledged with thanks the many kindnesses he had from time to time received at his hands , not only at the lodge , but also at the lodge of instruction . He deemed Bro . Flattely to be one of the most genial and kindheartcd men he had ever met . He ( Bro . Vincent ) had great satisfaction in investing Bro . Flattely with a handsome Past
Master ' s jewel , presented to him as an evidence of thc esteem in which he is held by the brethren of the lodge . Bro . Flattely , in the course of his reply , thanked the brethren for their good opinion . A more hearty and unanimous response to his health he thought could not bc given . He considered that the secret of his success as W . M ., and the success also of the officers during his year
of offi : e , was their constant attendance at the instruction meetings , which are held at the King's Head , Ebury Bridge , Pimlico , every Saturday evening , at seven o ' clock . Bro . McLeod also replied . Several other toasts followed , and were duly acknowledged . Some capital singing was given during the evening by Brts . J . Ion Cantle , C . Tayler , and W . E . Moorman .
ALDERSGATE LODGE ( No . 16 57 ) . —The October meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday last at the Castle and Falcon Hotel . The brethren present were Bros . Albert J . Altman , W . M . ; Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , I . P . M . ; George Kenning , S . W . ; Dr . Henry Alder Smith , J . W . ; Rev . R . Lee , M . A ., Chaplain ; John Derby Allcroft , M . P ., P . M ., Treas .: Alfred Brook-
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man ) occupied they would be able to confirm what he then expressed . Praises were fulsome , but they might safely trust Bro . Blackie for the way in which he would conduct himself in the Great City Lodge . In conclusion he proposed "The Health of the W . Master . " The W . Master said he begged sincerely to thank Bro . Freeman for the very kind way in which he
had proposed the toast of his health , and the brethren for their unanimous reception of it . He had been connected with the lodge from its consecration , and from the time he received the first collar he was determined to perform the duties of the office to perfection if he should be able to do so . He had gone through the various offices from the bottom to the top , and he believed that he had done so to
the satisfaction of the different Masters who had come to the chair , and now by electing him to the chair they had passed the highest honours upon him , and in return for that compliment he would perform the duties to the best of his ability , and he hoped to be able , if not to excel , at any . ' rate to work up to as high a standard as had been arrived at by those who had gone
before . The W . Master said the next toast was one that he had peculiar pleasure in proposing , which was that of " The Visitors , " anel he on the part of the Great City Lodge gave them a hearty welcome . In response to this toast the visitors severally returned thanks . The W . Master , in giving the next toast , " The Immediate Past Master , the Installing Master , and the Past Masters , "
said he should skip over the first part of the toast , and for the instant thank Bro . Headon for the very creditable manner in which he had performed the ceremony of placing him in the chair , and in no lodge had he seen the installation ceremony performed in so careful a manner as on this occasion . Bro . Headon had got the task thoroughly at heart , and he had never heard it done better
by him except when he installed his successor . As to Bro . Freeman , in recognition of his services , the brethren had agreed to present him with a Past Master ' s jewel , and he was very happy in being the medium of making that presentation . He had great pleasure in presenting it to him , and long might he be spared to wear it , as it could not fail of being a reminder of the many happy hours he
had spent in the Great City Lodge . Bro . Freeman , I . P . M ., said fie thanked the W . Master for the very flattering manner in which he had proposed his health , and the brethren for drinking it . He thanked the brethren for the confidence they had reposed in him during his year of office , and that night they had rewarded him by presenting him with a magnificent jewel . He had some work to do
every night in the lodge . The lodge was in a prosperous state , and he hoped that it would continue to be so . They were all aware that he had taken unto himself a wife , and they would all bc pleased to know that up to the present time he felt that he hatl not done a wrong thing ( laughter ) , and what he wished to speak of was , to acknowledge their kindness , for on coming back from a tour
at his house he was pleased to find a handsome tea and coffee service , and he thanked them sincerely for so useful and valuable a gift from the lodge , which he should highly appreciate , and when he went hence it would be transmitted to others who might follow him , and he also thanked them for the splendid jewel with which they had presented him that night , which he looked upon as a great
honour conferred upon him . He hoped long to bc with them , and when the W . M . left the chair he trusted that he would receive the same honours as had been awarded to him . Before he sat down he hoped to be allowed to thank Bro . Headon for the very able manner in which he had filled the office of Installing Master . Bros . Headon , P . M . and Treasurer , Stevens , and Stanway also returned
thanks . The W . M . next proposed " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and said those two offices could not be filled v * ith better brethren . Their Treasurer had already received the congratulations of all upon the manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation , and their brother Secretary was simply a wonder , as the office of Secretary of that lodge was no light duty , for the manner in which
the accounts were kept would do credit to any mercantile establishment . He hoped the Secretary would long continue in that position , and therefore he asked the brethren to drink with cordiality the health of the Treasurer and Secretary . Bro . Headon said he had already inflicted upon them a speech in response to the toast of the Installing Master , and he was now asked to respond as
Treasurer , and he thanked them very cordially for recognising him as Treasurer , an office he had held for about four years , and he said he had done the best with the money entrusted to him . He certainly received the money , but as certainly they soon spent it , and in conclusion he thanked them for the confidence reposed in him . Bro .
Moony , the Secretary , also responded , and the proceedings were brought to a close at an early hour . The musical performances were by Bros . W . Frosr , 1726 ; Hanson , 1706 ; Kempton , 170 G ; and H . J . Bertram , 1426 . Instrumentalists , Mr . T . Harper , trumpet , and Bro . H . Frost , 1426 , pianoforte .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGK ( No . iee 8 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 9 th inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-mad . Bros . Walter Mitchell , W . M . ; Runacrcs , S . W . ( W . Master elect ) ; Chalk , J . W , ; Boyton , S . D . ; Powel . J . D . ; Dann , Sec . There were present Past Masters Bros . Cackett and Sleap , and the following visitors : Bros . H . A . Robinson , Prosperity ; Smith ,
1158 ; Yeman , 167 ; Macau , 26 ; Hilton , 1475 ; J . Dixon , P . M . 1728 ; Maltheiuse , 1623 ; Sandell , 907 ; Renaut , 1623 ; Bolt , 18 39 ; Bath , 7 88 ' ; E . Dodson , P . M . 72 ; Graham , 1543 ; and H . Thompson , 142 G , and P . M . 178 and 1158 ( i'Vccraasoii ) . The lodge having been opened in due form , Bro . Dann , the Secretary , read the minutes of the last lodge , which were acknowledged to be correctly recorded , and were put and confirmed . The re-
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port of the Auditors was then presented and agreed to . The lodge was then raised to the Second Degree , when Bro . G . H . Trenaman vvas questioned as to his progress in the science , and being considered satisfactory , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and P . M . Bro . Sleap took the chair , and on re-admission Bro . Trenaman was impressively raise : ! to the Third Degree , the W . M . pro . tem .
giving the traditional history of the Degree , and an explanation of the Tracing Board . The lodge was then lowered to the Second Degree , when Bro . Dann , P . M . and Sec , presented Bro . Runacres , W . M . elect , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . The usual forms having been gone through , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Runacres was duly installed into the
chair of K . S ., and received the congratulations and customary salutes . He appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Chalk , S . W . ; Boyton , J . W . ; Dann , P . M ., Secretary ; Corfe , Treasurer ; Power , S . D . ; Taylor , J . D . ; Sims , I . G . ; Harris , D . C . ; Emms , W . S . ; J . R . Smith , A . W . S . ; Wilkins , Organist ; and H . Thomas , Tyler . The addresses to the Master , Wardens , and brethren were emphatically
delivered by Bro . Sleap , the Installing Master . The new W . Master said his first duty was a very pleasing one , as it was to present his predecessor and Immediate Past Master with a jewel , which had been voted to him by his brethren in acknowledgment of his valuable services during the year he had presided over them as W . Master of the lodge , and in attaching it to his breast he hoped he
might long live to wear it , and afterwards that it mi ght be preserved as a heirloom in his family , and be passed down from generation to generation . ( Thc jewel is one of singular beauty , consisting of H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught ' s Arms , with the quarterings most exquisitely defined , and the Pythagorean problem , the name and number of the lodge , and the word " Founder , " Bro . Mitchell
being one of its first members . On the reverse " Presented to Beo . Walter Mitchell , by the Duke of Connaught Lodge , No . 155 8 , on his retiring from the Master ' s chair , October , 1879 . " ) Bro . Mitchell , P . M ., said he thought he should best consult the wishes of the brethren by deferring any observations he had to offer until a later period in the evening . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren
retired to the banqueting room , where a splendid repast was provided . At its conclusion the W . Master gave in rotation the usual loyal toasts , which were all cordially responded to . Afterwards Bro . Mitchell , I . P . M ., said he had for a short time been entrusted with the W . Master ' s emblem of power , and the brethren were well aware of the purpose to which he should apply it , and that was , with
great pleasure to propose " Thc Health of Bro . Anthony Runacres , " their W . M . It was , as he said , with great pleasure that he proposed the health of so worthy a man as their incoming Master , Bro . Runacres , for he was sure that he would prove as good a Master as ever sat . in the chair , and perhaps better . He knew his good qualities during the time that he had worked under him , and , therefore , he
needed no recommendation on his part . To his knowledge Br J . Runacres was constant in his attendance during every year he had been a member of thc lodge ; he had the welfare of the lodge at his fingers' ends , and he was sure that he would do all in his power to promote the interests of Its members . Words failed him to say what he should wish to say on behalf of the W . M ., but had he not
possessed their good opinion they would never have elected him to fill the chair , and he could only say that if Bro . Runacres only carried out in Masonry the good qualities that distinguished him in private life the brethren would have no reason to regret the choice they had made , believing that ns more happy selection could have been made , ( Cheers . ) The W . Master said : Brethren , I am sure that
the very flattering speech which Bro . Mitchell has just addressed to you has taken me so much aback that I know not what to say to you . This , however , I will say , that you may take it for granted that I will do all in my power to make the Duke of Connaught Lodge one of the finest lodges in London . We now number forty-four members , and that is almost as many as we require , but
our wish is that we shall only admit those who will prove a credit to us , and such as we may feel a pleasure in sitting beside . I thank you sincerely for the honour you have conferred upon me . The W . Master then proposed " The Past Masters of the Duke of Connaught Lodge . " Bro . Mitchell , I . P . M ., in returning thanks , acknowledged the honour conferred upon him , and for
their confidence reposed in him for his humble endeavours during his year of office , when he had done everything in his power to the utmost limit of his capacity and capability . Bros . Sleap and Cackett also returned thanks . The W . M . next gave "The Health of Bro . Sleap , the Installing Master , " who said he felt extremely proud in being again called upon to respond to the toast . If he had given them satisfaction he was proud at what he had done that
evening , and he thanked them from the botto m of his heart for the kind and cordial manner in which they had drank his health . " The Health of the Visitors" was next given , for which the brethren severally returned thanks . Some other toasts were given , and a very happy meeting was brought to a close . It ought not to be omitted to be stated that Bro . Chalk sung some choice ballads during the evening , for which he was most deservedly applauded .
ECCLESTON LODGE ( No . 1 C 24 ) . —The in , stallation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday lastthe itjth inst ., at the Grosvenor Hall , Ebury-square , Pimlico . Bro . J . C . Flattely , W . M ., presided . The other brethren present included Bros . Daniel McLeod , I . P . M . ; Wm . Vincent , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Samuel Jones , J . W . ; Isaac
Isaacs , Treas . ; Alfred H . Beckham , Sec . ; J . Gait Fisher , S . D . ; E . Powell , J . D . ; W . E . Moorman , Org . ; C . Taylor , I . G . ; H . J . Johnson , S . W . Creaton Lodge , No . 1791 , D . of C . ; Charles Thomas , Tyler ; J . Tapp , Asst . Tyler ; C . T . Naylor , P . G . D . of C . Jersey ; C . J . Hood , E . Paetel , J . Playford , E . Potter , H . Scott , R . Bottle , L . Ber-
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trand , F . Bond , John W . Ray , E . King , A . D . Renshaw W . Carter , E . W . Fisher , E . Peacock , N . J . Crow , Thos . Coulthard , R . Cullingfotd , James Morgan , G . Brcckles ' R . C . Fry , E . Horn , J . Chitty , R . H . Burnham , C . Watkins ' F . Sloman , W . J . Beazley , F . Arnold , J . R . Jones ' , B . Newnham , J . Webb , A . A . Johnson , W . Ballard , j , Ashbourne , J . L . Coulton , and the following strong array
of visitors : —Bros . A . Barfield , W . M . 35 ; Thos . Simpson , W . M . 1178 ; J . Ion Cantle , W . M . 1257 ; F . J . Wray W . M . 1 C 04 ; J . H . Boyd , P . M . 1 = 57 ; C . Pulman , P . M ' 720 ; R . A . Steel , P . M . 1194 ; J . Wyer , P . M . 1314 ; lames Stevens , P . M . 1426 ; T . C . Pratt , S . W . 957 ; Thos . Cross , J . W . 1194 ; W . Carrington , I . G . 1791 ; J . Easton , Join , Williams , J . C . Bond , jun ., W . Hcmeyball , S . Nash , 1 * .
Penn , J . Snook , G . Hamilton , G . R . Egerton , J . Healey , G . H . Atkinson , J . H . Hawkins , T . F . Davis , J . C . Hall , Wm . Dyke , S . Cooper , W . H . Lucas , Chas . Armfield , c ' T . Green , G . E . Saunders , and F . A . Kelly ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , when the Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting . These were confirmed , as also was the Auditor's report . The lodge
was then opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Scott was passed to the Fellow Craft by thc W . M ., Bro . F . C . Flattely . The next business vvas that of installing Bro . Wm . Vincent , S . W ., W . M . elect , into the chair of K . S . After the customary ceremonies all ihe brethren below thc chair retired , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . F . C . Flattely , in a most impressive
manner , ably installed his successor into thc chair . The brethren being re-admitted , the new W . M . was saluted in the Three Degrees , after which Bro . Vincent appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . F . C . Flattely , I . P . M . ; S . Jones , S . W . ; John Gait Fisher , J . W . ; Isaac Isaacs , Tieas . ; A . H . Beckham , Sec . ; E . Powell , S . D . ; C . Taylor , J . D . ; W . E . Moorman , Org . ; II . J . Johnson , I . G . ;
McLeod , P . M ., D . C . ; Wilson , Asst . D . C . ; Tapp and Bottle , Stewards ; Charles Thomas , Tyler . Bio . F . C , Flattely , in a very distinct tone , impressively delivered the various addresses to thc Master , Wardens , and brethren . The new Master at once commenced his duties by initiating Bro . Hooper , which ceremony he performed in a most skilful manner . The lodge was then closed , and the
brethren adjourned to the dining hall for the banquet , which was most recherche , and ably served by Bro . A . W . Beckham , of 182 , Ebury-strect , Pimlico . After grace , the toast of "The Queen and the Crafi" was given by thc Worshipful Master , and loyally received , the National Anthem being sung by the brethren . The W . M . then gave ' The Health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W .
G . M . of England . " It was well known , the W . M . said , tbat among his many duties H . R . H . could not be so often among the brethren as His Royal Highness would like . The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm , followed by the song " God bless the Prince of Wales , " the solo parts being given by Bro . McLeod . The W . M . then gave " Thc M . W . the Pro Grand Master , thc R . W . Deputy Grand
Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers . " After eulogising these distinguished brethren for their services to the Craft , Bro . Vincent expressed his regret that they were not that ni ght honoured by the pre . sence of any of the Grand Officers , ' and read a letter from Bro . W . Hyde Pullen expressing his sincere regret at his forced absence . Bro . Flattely , I . P . M ., then
rose anel proposed , in flattering terms , " The Health of the Newly-installed W . M ., " and in the course of his remarks praised Bro . Vincent for the very efficient manner in which he had performed the ceremony of initiation . Bro . Flattely's temarks were constantly applauded by the brethren , which sufficiently testified as to the popularity of the W . M . Bro . Vincent , in reply , said his Bro . Flattely had so
eulogised him that he could hardly find words to reply , but he would say that when he first put himself forward to become Master of the lodge he made a resolve to follow if possible in the footsteps of his predecessors , but his predecessors having been so great a credit to the lodge , made it a much harder struggle for him . He flattered himself that during his connexion with the lodge he had made many
friends , and not one enemy . He assured the brethren , that the post entrusted to him he would do his very best to well fill . The W . M . then proposed "The Health of thc I . P . M ., Bro . Flattely , " and included in this toast the names of the other Past Masters , Bros . Hunt and McLeod , and regretted that the first-named ( son of Sir Henry Hunt ) who was the first W . M ., had found it impossible to be pre .
sent that evening . In speaking of the I . P . M ., Bro . Vincent acknowledged with thanks the many kindnesses he had from time to time received at his hands , not only at the lodge , but also at the lodge of instruction . He deemed Bro . Flattely to be one of the most genial and kindheartcd men he had ever met . He ( Bro . Vincent ) had great satisfaction in investing Bro . Flattely with a handsome Past
Master ' s jewel , presented to him as an evidence of thc esteem in which he is held by the brethren of the lodge . Bro . Flattely , in the course of his reply , thanked the brethren for their good opinion . A more hearty and unanimous response to his health he thought could not bc given . He considered that the secret of his success as W . M ., and the success also of the officers during his year
of offi : e , was their constant attendance at the instruction meetings , which are held at the King's Head , Ebury Bridge , Pimlico , every Saturday evening , at seven o ' clock . Bro . McLeod also replied . Several other toasts followed , and were duly acknowledged . Some capital singing was given during the evening by Brts . J . Ion Cantle , C . Tayler , and W . E . Moorman .
ALDERSGATE LODGE ( No . 16 57 ) . —The October meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday last at the Castle and Falcon Hotel . The brethren present were Bros . Albert J . Altman , W . M . ; Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , I . P . M . ; George Kenning , S . W . ; Dr . Henry Alder Smith , J . W . ; Rev . R . Lee , M . A ., Chaplain ; John Derby Allcroft , M . P ., P . M ., Treas .: Alfred Brook-