Ladies' Night Of The Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge, No. 2432.

men , Masons welcomed the ladies occasionally , but they thought of them when they were not present . In Masonry there had been a Masonic poet who , among other subjects he mentioned in a song was one to the effect that

" No mortal can more the ladies adore , Than a Free and Accepted Mason . " But there was another poet dead and gone , Sir W . Scott , who was a Mason , who wrote" O woman , in our hours of ease , Uncertain , coy , and hard to please , When pain and anguish wring the brow , A ministering angel thou !

Those were far grander words than he ( Bro . Van Geider ) could invent , and with those words he would ask the brethren to give all their friends a most hearty reception in the drinking of that toast . The toast was responded to by a BROTHER who said the ladies were deeply grateful for the entertainments provided that evening and were only sorry they could not answer Bro . Van Geider themselves . They knew much time was taken up in being a Mason , and they were very sorry that they were not allowed to take

a more prominent part in the Order . They did not know why they could not take a part in Freemasonry . From what they had seen , although Masonry took the brethren much away from home , they thought that was in favour of Freemasonry , and they hoped they might be permitted to come again another evening . The W . M . had been good enough to present each of them with a couple of handsome silver hat-pins , and they would retain them as long as it was possible for them to retain such a reminiscence of a very happy evening . As surely as they

p inned their hats on with these pins so long would they pin their faith to Freemasonry . As there was a much more agreeable entertainment before them than speeches , he would say , on behalf of the ladies , who wished to renew their visit on a future occasion" Happy have we met , Happy have we been , Happy may we part , And happy meet again . "

Bro . W . KLINGENSTEIN , W . M ., proposed " The Visitors , " and such an array as they had that evening he was very happy lo see . He hoped they had all enjoyed themselves , and that they would enjoy themselves still more . Bro . ANSBACHER responded , and said he felt sure they would enjoy themselves in the early hours of the morning . The arrangements had been admirable .

Other brethren also responded . Bro . D . PHILLIPS , I . P . M ., proposed " The W . M . " Bro . W . KLINGENSTEIN , W . M ., responded ; he thanked the brethren more than he could express in words . For these and all their kindnesses , he thanked them , and hoped he would meet the brethren and ladies many years . He would give a toast that was not in the list— "Bro . W . H . Bullock , P . M . and Hon . Secretary , " who had had a good deal to do with that entertainment .

Bro . W . H . BULLOCK , P . M ., in response , said he had a capital excuse for saying nothing ; they were rather behind hand with their proceedings . There was to be a concert in another room at nine o ' clock , and it was now a quarter to io . The company then adjourned to the concert room , where Jliss Ethel Bullock played a fantasia of Irish airs on the pianoforte , and accompanied all the other songs—Behrend's "Gift , " Mrs . Buxton ; a violin solo of selected pieces , Miss . Florence Webb ; "I've got the Ooperzootic , " Mr . Oscar C . Moore ; a mandolin solo of selections , Miss C . M . Lowry ; and "Father O'Flynn , " Mr . W . E . Buxton .

Dancing commenced about half-past io , and was continued until four on Friday morning with great spirit , the band of the and Life Guards , conductor , Corp . A , W . Hulley , performing , The meeting , it was said , was a record one in every way .

West Smithfield Chapter, No. 1623.

WEST SMITHFIELD CHAPTER , No . 1623 .

LADIES' BANQUET AND SOIREE DANSANTE . The installation meeting of this chapter was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleetstreet , on the 23 rd ult ., when Comp . Samuel Ellis was installed in the First Principal ' s chair by Comp . F . Brown , P . Z . ; Comp . A . D . T . Hamilton , P . Z .,

was inducted into the second chair '; and Comp . H . E . Sanders , by special dispensation , was installed in the chair of J . The other oflicers invested were Comps , R . F . Brick-Dale , P . M . and P . Z ., Treas . ; W . J . Barnes , S , E . ; R . Hassell , S . N . ; R . S . Cobden , P . Soj , ; G . A . P . Antunovich , ist , Asst . Soj . ; G . J , Bailey , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and C . Sheppard , Janitor .

It was a happy thought to have a ladies banquet and soiiee dansante , which was arranged to take place immediately after the installation meeting , when the whole of the spacious rooms of the establishment were utilised for the important occasion . Ladies , companions , and their friends , to the number in all of about 80 , assembled in the Pillar Hall , where they were received by Comp . Samuel Ellis , M . E . Z .

Among those present were Comp . S . Ellis , M . E . Z ., and Mrs . Ellis ; Comp , G . A . Ball , I . P . Z ., and Mrs . Ball ; Comp . A , D . T . Hamilton , P . Z ., H , and Mrs . E . Hamil ' on ; Comp . H . E . Sanders , J ., and Mrs . Sanders ; Comp . C . Patrick , P . Z ., and Miss Patrick ; Comp . R . F . Brick-Dale , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . Herts , and Mrs . Brick-Dale ; Comp . F . E . Roberts , P . Z . ; Comp . R . Henri Goddard , P . Z ,, and party ; Comp . H . C . C . Hirsch , Mrs . Hirsch , and party ; Comp . W . J . Barnes ,

k-E ., and Mrs . Barnes ; Comp . R . Hassell , S . N ., and Mrs . Hassell ; Comp . R . S , Cobden , P . Soj ., and Mrs . Cobden ; Comp . G . E . Turner and Mrs . Turner ; Comp . G . J . Bailey , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; Comp . F . Reeves and Mrs . Reeves ; Comp . r . Brown , P . Z . ; Comp . E . Schadler , P . Z ., and party ; Comp . H . Bond , P . Z ., and Mrs . Bond ; Comp . E . C . Talbot , P . Z ., Mrs . Talbot , aud Mrs . Mills ; Comp . J- J- Wright , Mrs ., and Miss Wright ; Comp . Fulwood and . Mrs . Fulwood ; Comp .

J ; Eale and Airs . Eale , and Miss Coleden ; Comp . J . Isaacs and Mrs . Isaacs ; comp . H . Kemp Mrs ., and Miss Kemp ; Comp . A . H . Waterhouse ; Bro . Bilb y , W . M ., and Mrs . Bilby and party ; Bro . Plant and Mrs . Plant ; Bros . ' < ° ach and F . Allshorn ; Bro . Cannar and Miss Cannar ; Bro . S . E . Blandford , * jjfs . Blandford and party ; Bro . J . Davidson and Mrs . Davidson ; Bro . C . uisb y and . Mrs . Clisby ; Bro . J . Pouch and Mrs . Rouch ; Bro . F . T .

Reynoldson Wilmot and Mrs . Wilmot ; Bro . A . H , Myers , Miss Myers , and party ; "o . Collier ; Mr . and Mrs . Miller ; Mr . R . H . Hassell ; Mr . E . F . Hassell and [ Je Misses Amy and Edith Hassell ; Mr . and Mrs . E . Brown ; Mr . and Mrs . H , " Kemp . ; Mr . and Mrs . R . H . D . Rapkin ; Mr . and Miss Carter ; Mr . R , £ cCourt ; Mr . C . H . Turner and Miss Baker ; Mr . and Mrs . Talbot ; Mr . and *} rs . Matthews ; The three Misses Ball ; Mr . C . Weedon ; Mr . H . Weedon j Mr . and Mrs . Ncttlrslip ; Mr . Gilbert ; Mr . Myer ; Mr . and Mrs . Morgan , and Bro , and Mrs . R . T . West .

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After ample time had been given for introduction and conversation , and for a few late comers to arrive , the company adjourned to the Masonic room , where an excellent banquet awaited them , which reflected the highest possible credit on the establishment , and it was admirably served under the personal superintendence of the manager , Bro . W , A . Wallace . The M . E . Z ., Comp . S . Ellis , presided at the banquet table , having on his right Mrs . Ellis , and being well supported by the ollieers of the chapter .

When ladies honour Masonic circles with their presence , it is ' only right that they should be studied in every way , and in making the toast list a short one , the M . E . Z . no doubt had this view in mind , as it goes without saying that the fair sex are not lovers of hearing long speeches , especially when there is a dance to follow . In brief , but earnest , terms the M . E . Z . gave "The Queen and the Craft , " making special mention of her Majesty ' s Diamond Jubilee .

Comp . G . A . BALL , I . P . Z ., in proposing " The M . E . Z ., " said that it was his privilege and pleasure to submit the toast , which , he was sure , would be received with great enthusiasm . They all knew that the M . E . Z . would do his very utmost to promote the interests of the chapter . The success that evening was entirely due to the M . E . Z ., and he must be a ladies' man or he would not have had such a large number of them present .

Comp . ELLIS , M . E . Z ., on rising to respond , had a great reception . He said that his sincere thanks were due to them for the way they had received the toast and for the kind words of the I . P . Z . He had hoped they would have let him off responding , as it was always dillicult to speak of one ' s self . He was honoured with their presence , and he was glad to have ladies and those outside Masonry at his installation banquet . As far as they had gone , he thought it was a success ,

thanks to the Committee , who had worked very hard to make it so . He made special reference to the beautiful electrical display , and he took that opportunity of thanking his friends , Messrs . Gudgeon and Co ., for their generosity in being the means of giving such a charming effect to the banqueting table . He should never forget their kindness , and said it was the first time that such an exhibition had ever been attempted at Anderton ' s Hotel ,

The M . E . Z . then presented Comp , Ball , I . P . Z ., with a jewel , as a slight return for his excellent work during his year of office , and he hoped he would have long life to wear the token of their esteem and regard , Comp . BALL , I . P . Z ., thanked them for their kindness in presenting him with the jewel ; he hoped he had carried out the duties of his office to their satisfaction and he should ever do his best for the chapter .

The toast of "The Ladies " was entrusted to Comp . R . F . BRICK-DALE , P . Z ., who said it was undoubtedly the toast of the evening . He was sure the com . panions hardly expected to have been honoured with the presence of so many ladies and he hoped they could find no fault with the entertainment of the chapter , and on behalf of the companions he tendered them a very hearty welcome and they were delighted to have them there , and he felt that that evening would redound to the credit of the West Smithfield Chapter . The toast was received with great enthusiasm .

Bro . ROACH , whose name was associated with the toast ( in the absence of the " New Woman , " ) responded for the ladies , and on their behalf thanked the company for the hearty way the toast had been received . They were enjoying themselves very much and if the good M . E Z . and the companions would only invite them oftener they would be more pleased , but anyway they would anxiously look forward to the next ladies' gathering .

In an excellent , but humorous speech , Comp . C . Patrick , P . Z ., proposed "The Visitors , " and he coupled with the toast the names of Comps . H . Bond , P . Z ., and G . Schadler , P . Z . Comp . H . BOND , P . Z ., said it afforded him much pleasure to respond to the toast and to thank the M . E . Z . for the way he had received and entertained the visitors , and he was glad to be present as he had known him for many years . He

was glad the ladies had not been forgotten on that happy occasion . Their presence covered a multitude of sins on the part of the male kind , as a few after attending their Masonic duties got home early , while many , he was afraid , reached home very late , and it was only right that ladies should be invited whenever it was possible to have them , and it gave them a better opinion of Masonry . Comp . G , Schadler , P . Z , also acknowledged the toast in happy terms .

The toast of " The Committee and the Officers closed this part of the proceedings . Each lady was , during the evening , presented with a beautiful scent-bottle filled with scent , which was an agreeable surprise and much appreciated . The company then adjourned to the ball-room . The M . Cs . were Comps . R F . Brick-Dale , P . Z ., ar . d G . Schadler , P . Z ., and right well did they do their duty . The musical programme was of a very high order and added to the enjoyment of

the company . The artistes were Miss CUribel Hyde , Miss Hermione Hamilton , Madame Clara Doran , Mr . Herbert Grover , Mr . Allen , Bro . Geo . De Pledge , Comps . Egbert Roberts , P . Z ., and R . Henri Goddard , P . Z ., Mr . Gurney Russell and Comp . A . D . T . Hamilton . A special word is due to Miss Hermoine Hamilton and Bro . De Pledge , who gave the duet " Courtship , " with marked effect , and mention should also be made of Miss Claribel Hyde and Mr . Herbert Grover . Comp . T . F . Noakes presided at the pianoforte .

Dancing was continued until the time arrived for a most enjoyable entertainment to terminate , which was un loubtedly a great success , and Comp . Ellis , M . E . Z ., and the Committee , are to be commended and congratulated upon the result of their labours , and everyone appeared to go away happy with what had been provided for their amusement . Townley ' s band was excellent .

The beautiful decoration of the banqueting table and the lighting of the room was by electricity , for which Messrs . E . H . Gudgeon & Co , were responsible , and it was most effective .

Annual Supper Of The Rose Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1622.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE ROSE LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1622 .

PRESENTATION OF TESTIMONIALS TO BRO . DAVID ROSE , P . M ., PRECEPTOR , AND MRS . D . ROSE . The above took place at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Thursday , the nth inst ., when there were present Bros . S . W . Ballard , W . M . 1622 ,

President ; David Rose , P . M ., Preceptor ; Isaac Dunn , P . M ., Treas . ; C . H . Stone , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Loader , P . M . ; Dr . Webb , P . M . ; Wm . Dawson , P . M . ; Thos . Grummant , P . M . ; S . Derham , P . M . ; Conyers , W . M . 1475 ; J . EUinger , P . M . ; J . R . Cass , P . M . 1320 ; Benj . Dowsett , W . M . 101 ; W . J . Edwards , W . M . 217 ; G . L . Klyne , W . M . 2266 ; Harry Wood , P . M . ; Jennings ,

Wright , Smith , Tucker , E . A . Rice , S . W . 1320 ; Hy . Cornford , J . W . 1922 ; Frampton Shuter , George Thompson , Keeble , P . M . ; Ayris , J . W . 217 ; Vague , Gomm , C . Sowton , Assist . Sec . ; Nellthropp , Wal Kirby , Meitiner , Twitchin , 1425 and 1639 ; Mark Kinghorno , Wm . Jeffery , an ! Choveaux , Org . 1622 .