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the Visitors , said that he vvas face to face with one of the first difficulties of his office—he had to decide as to whom he should ask to respond to the toast . The LP . AL suggested that he should take the first and last , but unfortunately the first had been called away . He would therefore propose the toast coupled vvith the names of his old friend , Bro . Milbourn , whose attainments in Freemasonry were so widely known , and Bro . E . Liebmann , who , as a young

Mason , had given earnest proof that he would be a credit to the Craft . Bro . Alilbourn , after alluding to the well-known hospitality of the New Cross Lodge , and to the able manner in which the ceremony of the evening had been performed by the Installing Alaster , expressed his extreme gratification at being present at the installation of his old friend as W . AL of his mother lodge . He had watched his Alasonic career

and he found he always carried out every duty in the most perfect manner . He was also glad to find that lie was going up on behalf of his lodge as Steward at the Jubilee Festival of the R . M . B . I ., when he prophesied that the sum subscribed would even exceed the 50 and odd thousands vvhich had been subscribed on a previous occasion . The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Health of the Treasurer , Secretary , and Past Alasters , " alluding

to the great services of the Treasurer and Secretary . After thanking the Past Alasters generally for the able manner in vvhich they always came forward , expressed his gratification that Bro . Henton , P . M ., who assisted him when he vvas initiated , had presented him and been by his side during the present ceremony . The Treasurer , Bro . W . Cowley , P . M ., after returning thanks for the recognition accorded him for his past

services , said that the large balance in hand this year vvas owing to the exceptional number of initiation fees ( 11 ) they had received , and trusted that they would be equally lucky this year . Bro . T . Grummant , P . M ., Secretary , after a humorous jubilation on his return to office , and an expression of the sat sfaction he felt at the friendly feeling the brethren ( whether they were from the far north or sunny south ) had

for him , congratulated the brethren that they vvere now , thanks to past labours , in a position to subscribe to the Charities . When he was Steward last year they placed £ 10 ios . at his disposal , and he went up with a list of upwards of £ 100 . They had again put £ 10 10 s . on the W . Al . 's list , whom he trusted would be equally successful . Bro . H . Henton , P . AL , D . C , after thanking the W . AL for the kind manner he had referred to his duties as D . C ,

had also in his mind the occasion of the W . M . ' s initiation , and as the oldest P . M . of the lodge he would always do his best to forward its interests . Bro . Carlo Grassi also replied , and , alluding to a casual remark in the Secretary ' s speech , said that the term foreign should never be heard in a Masonic lodge . They were all brethren who ( of whatever country , creed , or clime ) looked up vvith reverence to the Great Architect of the Universe ,

vvhich Great Being he believed disregarded our petty distinctions ot frontier , creed , and race , and looked only to see whether they obeyed or disregarded the divine command laid down for their guidance , and vvhich was the great light of our universal Brotherhood . The toast of " I he Ofiicers " was responded to by Bros . Borrett , S . W ., and Alakeham , J . VV ., and the Tyler ' s toast closed the meeting .

During the evening Bro . Luigi del Oro gave an admirable display of skill on an instrument in appearance like a large accordion , but with the compass and sweetness of a moderate organ . Chevalier Li Calsi gave a pianoforte solo , songs vvere sung by Bros . Grassi , North , and Meyer , Bro . Alilbourn gave a humorous recitation , and an instrumental programme was arranged for the next lodge meeting , in vvhich Bros . Li Calsi , Hiram Henton , Liebmann , and others promised to take part .

Rose Lodge ( No . 1622 ) . —The regular meeting of this well-known South London lodge was held on Saturday , the 6 th inst ., at the Surrey Alasonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , and was numerously attended by members and visitors . Ihere vvere present Bros . 11 . G . Alartin , VV . M . ; J . TL Pullen , S . W . ; S . J . Derham , J . W . j J . N . Kirby , Treas . ; J . T . Loader , P . AL , Sec . ; T . Pickett , W . Castledine , T . E . Webb , P . AL ; S . W . Ballard , J . Parr , VV .

Dawson , F . Hilton , P . AL ; W . Jeffery , P . AL ; J . Dunn , P . AL ; W . Cowley , P . AI . ; W . Hamlyn , P . AL ; George 'Thompson , J . H . Reap , Tl . Potter , W . T . Nelthropp , VV . Shaw , J . Hay , L . Aleyer , A . Salmon , W . E . Jeffery , F . Williams , P . M . ; R . Brambleby , J . Ellison , G . Plomer , and G . W . Niblett . The visitors included Bro-. W . AL Stiles , P . AL 1744 ; J . Eisenman , 1 S 5 J H . S . Windsor , 24 , * (' ,. H . Lewis , P . M . 220 G ; T . Grummant , P . M . 1559 ; T . H .

Salmon , 1475 ; W . Hilyer , 1922 ; H . Harpett , 15 ; I ) , lckey , 2329 ; H . Wood , 101 ; C 11 . Cox , 1 S 39 ; C . Zimmermann , ot Berlin ; A . J . Alartin , P . AL 1 S 8 ; and R . T . West , 1744 . / he ludue was opened , and after the minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmed , the W . AL raised Bro . J . H . Reap . The W . AL then initiated Alessrs . G . VV . Niblett , R . Brambleby , and G . Plomer . Bro . J .

Ellison , 1744 , was elected and admitted as a joining member . It was unanimously resolved that 10 guineas be taken from the lodge funds , and placed on the list of the VV . M . as Steward tor the R . M . B . I . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned for dinner , vvhich vvas prepared in excellent style by Mrs . Venables . In proposing " The Oueen and the Craft " and " The

M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of VVales , " the W . AL referred in sympathetic terms to the sad death of the Duke of Clarence . Bro . Jeffery , LP . AL , in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said he felt sure that all the brethren were grateiu ) for the good working of the W . AL , and the very great interest he took in the welfare of the lodge . The W . AL , in reply , stated that he was quite overcome

by the Haltering reception that he had received , and that all his knowledge of Alasonry had been derived from Bro . Rose , P . AL , the founder of the lodge . In giving the toastof "The Initiates , " thc W . AL observed that from the great interest they appeared to take in the ceremony , they would later on give a good account of

themselves , and the new members replied in suitable terms . 'The next toast was " 1 he Visitors , " the W . AI . remarking tbat he was always delighted to receive visitors , and they had some distinguished ones that evening . Bro . Stiles , P . AL , in reply , stated that he supposed he had been first called to respond on account of his

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well-known modesty . It vvas his first visit to the lodge . The working vvas excellent , and he had had a Masonic treat in witnessing the good working of all the officers . The toast was also responded to by Bros . Eisenmann , lckey , A . J . Alartin , P . M ., and C . Zimmermann , the last named remarking that he vvas not surprised at the lodge having so many initiates , having regard to the working and the profuse hospitality of its members .

The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Health of the Past Masters , " said that they vvere only too pleased to render every service in the cause of Freemasonry . Bro . Jeffery , LP . AL , replied . The next toasts vvere " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , " who responded ; and later "The Officers , " to

which Bro . Pullen , S . W ., replied . The Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close , after a very pleasant evening had been spent . The vocal entertainment was carried out by Bros . Rev . Geo . Thompson , Hamlyn , Jeffery , Hay , Hewett , Plomer , Brambleby , Hilton , and Derham ,

Aldersgate Lodge ( No . 1657 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , E . C , on Alonday , the 15 th instant . The members present vvere Bros . M . R . Webb , J . P ., VV . AL ; A . B . Hudson , LP . AL ; J . Larkin , S . VV . ; E . F . B . Fuller , J . W . ; S . White , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , P . AL , P . P . S . G . W . Aliddx ., Sec ; G . Rawlinson , S . D . ; J . Shotter , J . D . ; S . Crolt , LG . ; Sirjohn B . Alonckton ,

P . G . W . ; VV . H . Froom , P . AL ; Alderman Renals , P . M . ; and W . W . Thompson . Visitors * . Bros . Dr . S . R . Lovett , P . AL 3 ; J . G . Langton , P . AL 96 ; J . Forsyth , P . AL S 69 ; -C . W . C . Webb , P . P . G . D . Sussex ; J . Wayte , I . G . 2096 ; C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . P . Fitzgerald , P . AL 21 CS ; S . H . Soper , P . P . G . D . ; J . M . Langsteer , 256 ; D . F . Cocks , 256 ; W . K . Burton , 1329 ; W . Potter ; H . M . Hegart , P . P . G . D . Herts ; 1 . P .

Harding , VV . AL 216 S ; I . Ramsey , P . AL 162 ; G . Harlow , P . AL 2147 ; A . T . Pearce , P . AL 1572 ; H . B . Marshall , P . G . Treas . ; T . D . R . Copestick , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Whaley , P . M . 172 ; T . Owen , P . AL 12 S 7 ; H . S . Wellcome , VV . AI . 3 ; C . Lee ; C . Miller , P . AI . 25 ; Lovett King , 2190 ; and VV . W . Lee , S . W . 23 S 1 . Lodge vvas opened , the minutes vvere confirmed , and the correspondence read , including apologies from several

members and visitors for non-attendance . Bro . John Larkin , VV . AL elect , was then presented and duly installed into the chair by Bro . Sir John Alonckton , P . G . W . The following officers vvere appointed and invested : Bros . E . F . B . Fuller , S . W . ; G . Rawlinson , J . VV . ; S . White , P . AL , Treas . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , P . M ., Sec ; J . Shotter , S . D . ; S . Croft , J . D . ; VV . VV . 'Thompson , LG . ; E . Anderton , P . M .,

D . C ; and H . Ihomas , lyler . The delivery of the usual addresses by the Installing Alaster concluded the ceremony , Bro . Sir John Alonckton , P . G . W ., mentioning as a matter of interest that this vvas the 113 th occasion on which he had performed a similar function . Lodge was closed in due form , and a recherche repast was followed by the customary toasts . "The Oueen and the Craft" and " H . R . H . the Prince

of Wales , ALVV . G . AL , " vvere first heartily honoured . Bro . Horace B . Alarshall , P . G . Treas ., replying for "The Grand Officers , " said the VV . AL had expressed the heartfelt sympathy not only of this lodge but of the entire Order vvith the ALVV . G . AL in the sad bereavement he had

sustained . With reference to thc irreparable loss the Craft had experienced in the death of the late Col . Clerke , they prayed that the Grand AIaster would be inspired by the Great Architect to replace that loss by appointing the most suitable brother to the office that could be found in Freemasonry . The brother on his right ( Bro . Hogard ) , who was a far older and far more capable Mason , would be able to respond in a more suitable manner for the Grand O . ficers .

He could lay no claim to oratorical ability , and his services had been of a personal character , being confined to initiating , passing , and raising his son in his mother lodge , and instilling and enunciating vvhat in his judgment , and he was sure in theirs , vvas a fact , that Alasonry was not confined to vvhat vvas called the " Fourth " Degree , but it vvas that which made them practice benevolence and Charity , lt was a source of unutterable joy and

unspeakable satisfaction to him that lus son and brother Alason was in perfect accord with him in the duties of the Order . It had been their privilege to serve the oilice of Steward at each of the Charities every year since thc date of their respective initiations , and tney proposed forwarding each Charity so long as they remained in the Craft , and until the Great Architect called them to the Grand Lodge above to give an account of their stewardship .

Bro . C F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br ., also replied , and said that theGrandOllicers , however exalted their position , wcreat all times willing to assist in the cause of Alasonry and Charity . Last year the Iiarl of Lathom took the chair for the R . AI . I . B ., when the magnificent sum of £ 29 , 000 vvas raised . The Earl of Alount Edgcumbe , as his lirst public duty in Alasonry since his appointment as Deputy Grand Alaster , had undertaken the Chairmanship of the R . AI .

Ben . Inst . Jubilee Festival , for vvhich , under the energetic action of Bro . Terry , the Secretary , 14 iO Stewards had been enrolled to that date . He need not tell them vvhat vvas expected when they remembered that this was the Jubilee year , but he believed they would be disappointed if , ( , 50 , 000 vvas not announced . For the rest of the Grand Ollicers he thanked the brethren sincerely for the hearty way the toast had been received .

Bro . AL R . Webb , LP . M ., then rose and said he had the pleasure of proposing the health of his estimable successor , •' The Worshipful Alaster . " It had been his privilege to know Bro . John Larkin for many years , both outside Alasonry and in connection vvith it , and he could say that a more kindly hearted and friendly gentleman he had never come across . With regard to tbe characteristic of Charity , he could tell them that their VV . AI . vvas a very high official

in connection with all the Charities . He only hoped that through the coining year the W . AL would receive the same kind consideration and support that he ( the LP . AL ) had from his ofiicers during the past 12 months , for he was well deserving of it . Bro . John Larkin , W . AL , thanked the LP . AL for the kind sentiments he had expressed in his behalf , and the

brethren generally for the kind manner in whirh they had received the toast . He could only assure them that anything conducive to the benefit of the Aldersgate Lodge would have his best efforts , and nothing should be wanting on his part to lullil his duty . He had been connected with the Aldersgate Ward for over 40 years , and he should feel it a proud position to represent it as Worshipful Alaster of the

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Aldersgate Lodge . The W . AL then said he was sure they would all drink "TheHealthof the Installing Alaster" vvith a bumper toast . Unfortunately Bro . Sir John Monckton ' s health did not permit him to stay , but he ( the W . M . ) took it as a great compliment that that distinguished Mason had attended to install him . In giving "The Visitors , " the W . AL remarked that , although their lodge was small in numbers , they always tried

to make a goodly gathering at the installation ceremony , and on the present occasion they were privileged with a large number of visitors . Bros . Harding , Soper ( ex-AIayor of Brighton ) , Forsyth , and Copestick responded in appropriate terms . " The LP . AL and Past Alasters " vvas next proposed by the W . M ., who said that Bro . Webb , LP . AL , vvas well known and highly respected in the Ward of Aldersgate ,

and had during the past year discharged his duties as Masterof the lodge in a most satisfactory manner . It vvas with much pleasure that he affixed to Bro . Webb ' s breast a Past Alaster ' s jewel voted by the lodge , and he hoped that when the LP . AL looked at it he would think of the pleasurable time he spent as W . M . of that lodge . Bro . M . R . Webb , [ . P . M ., having thanked the W . AL for the complimentary terms in vvhich he had proposed the

toast , said it vvas on that occasion his pleasing duty to thank the lodge for the double compliment paid him—firstly , for the more official compliment , though none the less appreciated , of the handsome Past Alaster ' s jewel j and , secondly , for the kindly souvenir in commemoration of the most important event in his life . It vvas seldom that a VV . AL had that event take place during his year of office so as to create a double call upon the brethren . That call vvas responded

to in a handsome manner , and he should always preserve the souvenir as a mark ot their extreme kindness to him . It vvas his duty as LP . AL to give his warmest thanks to the officers who assisted him so very ably during his year . Bro . Alderman Renals , P . AL , also briefly responded . Bro . White , P . AL , Treas ., and Bro . Jolliffe , P . M ., Sec ,

acknowledged the toastof "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and " The Officers " was followed by the Tyler's toast . Under the direction of Bro . Lovett King a selection of music vvas performed , in vvhich the following artistes assisted : Aladame Isabel George , Aliss Greta Williams , Air . Adams Owen , and Bro . Charles Chilley .

Creaton Lodge ( No . 1791 ) . —This distinguished lodge celebrated its 14 th installation meeting at Freemasons'Hall , on Thursday , the 1 ith inst . There being a large quantity of business to transact , the W . AL called the lodge at three o ' clock . The brethren present vvere Bros , A . J . Taylor , W . AI . j A . S . Wolter , I . P . M . j A . Love , S . VV ., W . M . elect , j T . S . Melville , acting J . VV . ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; J . J . Cantle , P . AL , Sec ; G . E .

Higginson , S . D , ; H . Cotton , J . D . ; L . Cox , LG . ; J . Kift , Org . ; , J . Sansom , D . C ; F . W . Woodard and G . li . Johnston , Stwds . ; J . Williams , P . AL ; J . Nielson , P . AL ; D , Ferguson , P . AL j R . H . Rogers , P . AI . j J . B . Colwill , P . AI . j C . Rawley Cross , P . M .,- and many other members of the lodge . The visitors vvere Bros . George Everett , P . AL , G . Treas . j W . J . Ferguson , P . AL 177 J C . J . Rich , P . AI . j G . D . Crawford , P . AL 700 j J . Brown , P . AL 2012 j

H . Gilbert , P . AL 1 S 2 S j \ V . Seaman , 704 ; J . TL Richardson , 1602 ; VV . Truman , 957 ; H . Clark , 2012 ; T . Rose , 15 C 3 ; and many others . 'The minutes of the December meeting vvere read and confirmed , and the balance-sheet and Auditors' report having been read and approved , Bro . C . Williams vvas raised to the Sublime Degree of M . AI . by the W . AL , who gave the traditional history and the explanation of the

tracing board . 'The VV . AL then proceeded with the important task of installing Bro . A . Love as his successor , which he performed in a most commendable manner . The officers appointed and invested were as follows * . Bros . A . J . Taylor , LP . AL ; G . E . Higginson , S . W . j H . Cotton , J . VV . ; E . Austin , P . AL , Treas . ; J . J . Cantle , P . AL , Sec ; L . Cox , S . D . ; F . W . Woodard , J . D . ; G , B . Johnston , LG . ; J . Kift , Org . ; JL B . Jupp , Asst . Org . ; R . N . Larter ,

D . C ; and J . Fryer and P . G . Sturges , Stwds . The newly-installed Master then amply proved his efficiency for the appointment , by the excellent manner in vvhich he performed the ceremony of initiation , the candidate for that honourbeingAlr . A . G . Aladdcr , after which fourlay members were electedto serveoncommitteefor BenevolentandCharity Funds . It vvas then proposed by Bro . C . R . Cross , P . AL , that 50 guineas from the Charity Funds be placed upon the

list of Bro . A . J . laylor , I . P . M ., who is representing the lodge as Steward for the Jubilee Festival of the R . M . B . I . Bro . G . B . Johnston , LG ., seconded in a very appropriate and forcible speech , and it vvas carried unanimously . The I . P . AL then gave the three addresses , closing the installation ceremony in a manner which evoked great praise from all present . The Secretary then announced that Bro . Higginson , S . W ., had kindly presented a very handsome banner

for the J . W . ' s chair , to complete the set in the lodge . As they could see it was a very handsome one , and would be a great adornment . Also that Bro . Taylor , LP . AL , had presented an artistic oak enclosed inkstand for the Secretary and Treasurer ' s table . A vote of thanks to be recorded in the minutes vvas accorded to these brethren for their valuable gifts , in responding to which the LP . Mmade special mention of the valuable and untiring assistance

he had received from the Secretary , and which had so materially facilitated his year of office . Alter the lodge was closed , the brethren adjourned to thc Holborn Restaurant , where a very excellent banquet was provided , and on the removal of the cloth , the W . AI . gave the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts in brief but expressive words , making reference to the much lamented loss sustained by the AI . VV . Grand Alaster .

The toastof " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , ' vvas responded to in a very eulogistic manner by Bro . George Everett , P . AL , ( j . Treas ., who expressed his great pleasure in witnessing such excellence in the management and working of the lodge , vvhich had so impressed lum that should he again become founder oi a lodge , he should certainly take thc Creaton Lodge for his model ; it vvas an excellent lodge , named after an excellent Alason .

Bro . Taylor , I . P . AL , then asked the brethren to join him in drinking to " The Health of the W . AI , This was most heartily responded to and acknowledged . The toast of " The Visitors" vvas proposedby the \ V . M > who stated the extreme pleasure it always gave the Creaton Lodge to welcome a goodly contingent of visitors . 'The following brethren responded : Bros . VV . J . Ferguson , P . AL , P . Z . 177 ; Crawford , P . AL 700 J Gilbert , P . M . 182 s > and Rich , P . AL