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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Egyptian Lodge ( No . 27 ) . —This old established lodge met at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 4 th instant , when there were present Bros . J . Brendel ,

W . M ; A . K . Todd , I . P . M . 5 H . I . Macfarlane , S . W . ; C T . Cuthbertson . P . M ., Treas . ; Matt . H . Hale , P . M ., Pec ; F . Bull , J . D . ; C . I . Fallot , I . G . j D . H . Jacobs , P . M ., and C . R . Kemp . Stwds . ; S . R . Lamble , P . M . ; W . H . Libbis , P . M . ; C . B . Todd , P . M . ; J . VV . Dixon , P . M . ; Harrison , P . M . ; J . Whiffen , R . F . Ham , W . Winn , I . C . Barns , S . I'llmann , T . L . I'llmann , A . Lyons

W . Notting , A . Symmons , A . Farrants , H . C . Todd , R . Emery , A ' Poiter , H . P . Robinson , G . "j . Newton , and R , F . Potter , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . H . Reap , 1622 ; E . C Mulvey , 170 . P . P . G . D . C . Herts , P . P . G . S . B . Surrey ; I . Thorn , 2 _ 7 ; N . ] . Hodgson , W . M . 1613 ; C . M . Hayen , W . M . -irct 182 * 8 ; W . C . Bradley , 1950 ; A . Wood , iiS *;; and R . T . West , 1744 . After the minutes had been

read , the W . M . raised Bro . ] . Newton . The liberal sum of £ . () o was unanin-ously voted from the Benevolent Fund to a distressed brother , and £ 10 to the widow of a deceased brother , who was So years of age . The lodge was then closed , and a banquet followed , supplied by Bro . A . Clemow in his usual good style . The usual toasts were given and loyally received .

Bro . A . F . Todd , I . P . M ., in ( living "The Health ofthe W . M ., " said that the work done that night showed that the membcs had made no mistake in electing one who was a splendid workins * Master . Bro . Brendel , W . M ., replied . He said he would do his very best lo carry out the duties of his high office with satisfaction to the brethren .

"The Visitors " having been toasted , Bro . Mulvey responded , and said he had been invited on several occasions , but that was the first opportunity he had had of attending . The working was excellent , and the lodge was a success , as it deserved to be , and he was glad to see Ihe unanimous way they voted the large amount they had given that evening in the cause of Charity .

Bros . Hodgson and Hayden also replied in appropriate terms . The W . M . gave " The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary , " lemaiking that they had done good servire for Ihe lodge , and making special mention of Bro . D . H . Jacobs , P M . who had b » en a member 1 f the lodge for 35 years , ar > d had acted as Steward for 2 S years .

Hro . A . E . Todd , I . P . M ., responded , observing that he would be glad to give every assistance to the lodge . Bros . Jacobs , Dixon , C . B . Todd , Libbis , and Harrison also replied . Bro . Hale , P . M ., Sec , also replied . He said he felt like aGovtrnment Whip to keep the members up to the scratch , and his great pleasure was to see a big attendance at each lodge meeting .

7 he toast of •*•The Oflicers " was responded to by Bros . Macfarlane , S . W . ; R . Douglas-Smith , acting J . W . ; Fallot , ard Kemp . The Tyler ' s toast brought the evening to a clos " , which was greatly enhanced bv songs bv Bros . Macfarlane , J . W . Dixon , Notting , A . K . Todd , Kemp , and R . Douglas-Smith .

St . Luke ' s Lodge ( No . 144 ) . —The installation meeting of this ancient lodge ( consecrated in 1765 ) was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the ist inst ., when there was a large attendance of brethren to do honour to Bro . Benjamin Biidgman , the W . M . elect , a popular member of the Irdge . There were present : Bros . F . Stutfield , W . M . ; B . Bridgrnan . S . W . ; F . Thomas , I . W .

J . G . L ' nite , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Wilts , P . M ., Sec . ; J . H . Beauchamp , J . D . ; T . A . Markland , jun ., I . G . ; Jarvis Maples , P . M ., D . C ; T . Markland , P . M ., Stwd . ; I * . Bowler , Tyler ; P . Coughlan , P . M . ; R . J . Taylor , P . M . ; W . J . For ; cmt , P . M . ; D . Jenkins A . Saunders , P . M . ; R . Bartholomew , J . W . Sharpe , S E . Storr . R . S . Illing , J . Pulling , P . M . ; C . Malleus , G . E . Murrell , S . C . M .

Austin , A . Marriott-Matthews , J . Cox , W . H . Rovle , H . J . Jennings , E . J . Winsborrow , and W . T . Morley . Visitors : Bros . S . W . Ballard , 1 G 22 ; J . Bishop , 1744 ; J . R- Hunt , 1303 ; C . McGowey , P . M . ; H , 1 . Olliver , I . W . 1420 ; L . Powter , W . M . elect 122 S ; XV 1 . Bates . P . M . 1507 ; D . N . Abbott , 957 ; F . C . Lintott , S . D . 1365 ; H . Willis , 1 G 14 ; C . Miller , P . M . 1 G 72 ; W

Rapeld , P . M . 1326 ; R . Dixon , 1853 ; A . H . Church , J . W . 1 .-to ; J . W . T . Chapman , P . M . 1922 ; W . Searle , 907 ; C . Oli . hant , P . M . 170 . S ; W . Finch , P . M . 1365 ; Lei-n Bridgrnan . 134 S ; W . D . Church . P . M . i _ C > . ; J . W . Pearson , 15 C 7 ; J . R . Condell , P . M . S 13 ; G . Jay ,

22 S ; W . Bennison , 173 ; ) . Mason , P . P . S G . D . Middx . ; W . Potter , VV . M . elect 12 O 0 ; W . Ward , 1237 ; J . H . Reap , 1 G 22 ; A . Carlstrom , 73 * 5 ; A . H . Dabbs , 19 S 7 ; W . Haydon , 12 S 7 ; A . B . Stutlitld , 1920 ; J . C . Radford , P . M . 1420 : Ii . H . Meyer , 17 G 7 ; W . J . Wall , S . W , 1743 ; and R . T . West , 1744 .

The minutes cf the last lodge meeting having been read and the balance-sheet adopted , the W . M . elect , Hro . Benjamin Bridgrnan , was presented and installed into the chair by the outgoing VV . M ., Bro . F . Stutfield . The new W . M . invested his ofiicers as follows : Bros . F . Thomas , S . W . ; I . H . Beauchamp , J . W . ; J . (' ,. Unite , P . M ., Treas . ; " E . Witts , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Markland , jun ., S . D . ; S . C . M .

Austin , | . D . ; li . S . Illing , l . G . ; H . ** ro ! ere , Org . ; Jarvis Maples , P . M ., D . C ; A . M . Matthews , A . D . C . ; T . Mail-land , P . M ., and | . Cox , Stwds . ; and Thos . Bowler , Tv'er . The beautiful rilual uf in ^ allation was well treated by Bro . F , Stu lii-l < l , a » ul in a manner that must leave a lasting lmpp- ^ sion on his successor and th „ brethren

who heard him . The W . M . then initiated Mr . VV . T . Morley in excellent s ' ylc , and two gentlemen were afterwards proposed for initiation at thc next meeting . I he W . M . stated that he would go up as Steward fiir the old people , and 10 guineas wasunanimouvly voted to be placed on his list . A turn was also granted to a distressed brother . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjrurned

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to a superb banquet , which was well-served under the personal superintendence of Bro . A . Clemow , and his manager , Bro . Evans . After the banquet the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given .

Bro . F . Stutfield , I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and said that he was a jolly good fellow , and the way he had commenced his duties was evidence of what he could do , and he would be a great credit to the lodge , and concluding he

quoted" The Master , he is a good one , and his Worthiness doth challenge much respect . " The toast was drunk with acclamation , and Bro . Bridgrnan , on rising to respond , had a great reception . He said that he was pleased to reply for the first time as W . M ., and he was very proud of his position . When he was an initiate he well remembered saying that he would go

for the chair , and he was more than gratified that he had succeeded in attaining it . Might he say that he felt satisfied with his work during the past 12 months , and his earnest wish was that he might carry out the duties of his exalted office with credit to the lodge , and that when he vacated the chair he hoped the members would never regret having placed him there .

In giving "The Initiate , the VV . M . observed that he was honoured by having one that night , and he hoped he would aspire to the chair , and be an acquisition to the St . Luke ' s Lodge . Bro . Morley , in reply , said that he was very glad to become a Mason .

In proposing "The I . P . M ., Bro . Stutfield , " the W . M . said he took that opportunity of presenting him with a Past Master ' s fewe ) , which was a very small return for his great and valuable services . He had kept up the wellknow reputation of the lodge for good working , and he had been tbe ideal of a W . M .

Bro . Stutfield replied . He said if what he had done met with the satisfaction of the brethren he was gratified , and hoped to live long to adorn the shelf of Past Masters , and to wear the jewel which he honoured . The W . M . gave "The Visitors . " They were a praiseworthy set , and he had the pleasure of knowing more than half of them . He coupled with the toast the names of Bros .

W . D . Church . P . M ., J . Mason , P . M ., and W . Potter . Bro . W . D . Chu'ch responded . It was a great pleasure to witness the good working that night of the W . M . and I . P . M ., it could not have been done better , and their treatment of the visitors was perfection . Bro . James Mason also replied , bearing testimony to the excellent working . It had been his good fortune to attend

many installation meetingsof their good old lodge , andhe was only too glad to come because they were always ready to help the Charities , and in concluding an earnest but eloquent speech , he said , don ' t forget the Old People , they want it very badly . Bro . W . Potter also responded , remarking that the lodge was well known for its good working and hospitality , and he congiatulated the members in having elected such an exceptionally good W . M .

The W . M . proposed "The Past Masters . " He hoped that when his term of office expired , to leave the chair with the same repute as the Past Masters had , and he coupled the name of Bro . Jarvis Maples with the toast . Bro . Maples responded . He said that it was the 32 nd installation he had attended in the lodge , and the work they had witnessed that night made him proud that he was a P . M . of such an excellent lodge .

The W . M . submitted the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary . " They were both worthy men and good officers , and were ever willing to do anything for the members , both in and out of the lodge . Bro . Unite , P . M ., Treas ., replied in a happy speech , Bro . Watts , P . M ., Sec , also responded . He said that that night was the 16 th time he had been appointed

Secretary , and it was 20 years ago that night that he was installed as W . M . of the lodge , in which he had been a member for 25 years . He ventured to think that having held his office for so long , was proof that the members were satisfied with the way he carried out his duties . The W . M . gave " The Officers . " They were all good fellows , and were working hard to go forward , and , when

required , they would be fully qualified to take any ollice in the lodge . Bros . F . Thomas , S . W . ; J . II . Beauchamp , J . W . ; T . Markland , jun ., S . D . j S . C . M . Austin , J . D . ; and J . Cox , Stwd ., replied in appropriate terms . The Tyler ' s toast brought loan end a happy and successful gathering . 'Ihe VV . M . had provided a splendid vocal and musical

entertainment , which was well carried out under the direction of Bro . Leon Bridgrnan , and the following also took part : Bros . T . A . Markland , jun ., Allan Ramsay , S . C . M . Austin , F . Stephens , F . Thomas , and H . Cooper ; Mr . Clarence Hunt , Aliss Emmie Bridgrnan ( daughter of the W . M . ) , and Miss Maggie Robeits . Special mention sho'ild be made of the two ladies , and of Bo . Leon Bridgrnan , whose great efforts were much appreciated .

Ranelagh Lodge ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the gth inst ., at the Criterion , Piccadilly Circus , when there were present " . Bros . VV . VV . Williams , W . M . ; E . Newland , S . VV . ; Hans Schrien , J . W . ; W . J . Coplestone , P . M ., Sec . ; Robert Philips , S . D . ; James Banks , J . D . ; J . Worth , I . G . ; E . D . Richards , Stwd . ; G . Mallett , P . M ., Tyler ; T . J . Oliver , P . M . j Fred . Craggs ,

P . M . ; H . Purdue , P . M . ; J . G . Doncaster , P . M . ; G . F . Palmer , H . VV . Dyne , II . Stokes , G . E . White , C . J . Chambers , E . H . Grant , M . F . Wilkins , R . Shaw , R . T . Cartwright , G . Leys and A . J . Dalton . Visitors : Bros . Charles Rogers , 1512 ; F . A . Barth , W . M . SG 5 ; Edward Fox W . M . 1275 ; H . Bone , J . D . 1275 ; R- Reid , l . G . 1275 ; Thomas Knights ; and K . Solum in , S . D . 2029 .

The lodge having been opened and the minutes of the last regular and emergency meetings read and confirmed , Bro . George F . Palmer was passed to the Stcond I legree . I he ballot was then taken f ., r Mr . George Leys , which proving unanimous , he was verv impressively initiated into Freemasonry by tha W . M . Hro . A . J . Dalton , 429 , was

unanimously elected a joining member , and a gentleman was proposed for initiation , and one brother as a joining member . Other business being concluded the brethren adjourned to a very excellent dinner , when the W . M . gave the usual Masonic toasts , which being duly responded to , the Tyler ' s toast concluded a very pleasant evening .

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Kennington Lodge ( No . 13 S 1 ) . —A strong muster of the members of this exceedingly prosperous lod ge took place at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the 2 nd inst .. when there were present among others : Bros Hearn , W . M . ; Dr . Millsom , S . W . ; Colwell . J . VV . ' George Everett , P . G . Treas ., P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart ' P . M ., Sec ; Barry , S . IJ . ; Parrot , J . D . ; Chisholm , I . G . •Henry Higgins , P . M . ; Capt . Walls , P . G . Stwd ., G . Std '

Br ., P . M . ; C . H . Kohler , P . M . ; W . P . Webb , P . M •R . La Feuillade , P . M . ; J . La Feuillade , P . M . ; W . w ' Westley , P . M . ; Foale , P . M . ; Lundie , P . M . ; Hopkins , Org . ; and F . Reinardt , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . Percy Fitzgerald , P . M . 2165 ; Eddie , 742 ; Gates , 943 ; S . Woodcock , 1 G 3 S ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read

and confirmed , the ceremonies of raising and passing were effectively performed by the W . M . The lodge was then closed and adjourned till the first Tuesday in November next . The brethren then partook of a well-served banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary loyal and Masonic toasts received full justice . The I . P . M ., in proposing " The Health of the Worshi pful

Master , " congratulated him upon the excellent manner in which he had performed the ceremonies that evening . The Worshipful Master , having replied , gave the toast of " The Visitors . " Bro . Fitzgerald , P . M ., in reply , said that that was his first visit to the Kennington Lodge , and he had been exceedingly gratified with what he bad seen and for the

hearty reception accorded to him and his co-visitors . Every , thing worked well , but that was to be expected when they had one at the helm so thoroughly efficient in Masonry and financial details as Bro . George Everett . He ( the speaker ) had had many opportunities of meeting with their distin . guished Treasurer , and the more he met him the better he liked him . He concluded his speech by passing many

complimentary remarks upon a member of the lodge whose services to Freemasonry had recently been recognised . The " Health of the Past Masters" was coupled with the names of Bros . Lundie and W . P . Webb , who respectivel y responded in a humorous vein . The proceedings were enlivened by the musical abilities of Bros . Hopkins , Lundie , Clowes , and others .

The Great City Lodge ( No . 1426 ) . —The 22 nd installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Cannon-street Hotel , E . C , on the 13 th inst . The W . M ,, Bro . G . W . Robson , was supported by the following officers : Bros . J . K . Gwvn , S . W . ; R . Brook . nan . J . VV . ; the Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; R . Fendick , P . M ., Treas ' . ; Jas . Stevens , P . M ., Hon . Sec . pro tem ; T ? 17 D _ . l _ .. Oil C n . n H / T 17 mm 1 * TI . D T-... \ iioavi \

c . c , oaucy , r . m . » o . uy . , - > .... - , j . m ,., .. L . * Wson , l . G . ; H . Dottridge , Stwd . ; R . F . Potter , P . M ., Tyler ; D . T . Keene , P . M . ; W . Kibble , P . M . ; L . B . Mozley , P . M . ; R . Greening , P . M . ; J . Seex , P . M . ; N . B . Headon , P . M . ; G . W . Blackie . P . M . ; Rhys , Thomas , James Boyton , J . II . Guyton , P . M ., J . W . Colmer , and others . Amongst the numerous visitors were Bros . F . lacob , P . M . 1857 , P . D . G . D . C . Surrey ; C ,

Carton , J . D . 192 ; VV . J . Gwyn , Apollo Lodge ; F . C . Lintott , S . D . 13 G 5 ; J . R Cordell , P . M . 1 S 13 ; C . E . Oldridge , P . M . 1636 ; C Oldridge , jun ., 163 S ; J . Ortner , 17 6 7 ; A . White , VV . M . 15 ; VV . R . Strong . J . W . 1 S 51 ; Mount Brown , P . M . 1997 ; W . Lawley , W . M . 234 ; J . H . Hawkins , P . M . 24 S 8 ; C . W . Noehmer , P . M . 23 S ; G . W . Saul , P . M . 1201 ; Walter A . Bunting , 231 S ; and

many others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the W . M . elect , Bro . John Kebell Gwyn , was presented to the W . M ., and received at his hands the benefit of installation ; the ceremony beinj * most ably performed by Bro . Robson , and completing in an admirable manner a year ' s most creditable work on the part of the

out-going Master . The newly-installed Master gave evidence of his perfect qualification for his elevation to the chair of K . S . by at once initiating into the mysteries of the Order Mr . Frederick Geo . Joy . The officers appointed for the ensuing year were Bros . R . Brookman , S . W . ; F . E . Bailey , J . W . ; the Rev . R . J . Simpson , Chap . ; R . FendickP . M ., Treas . ; James Stevens , P . M ., Hon . Sec . l > ro

, tem . ; G . J . M . Fraser , S . D . ; R . Lawson , J . D . ; H . Dottridge , l . G . ; J . H . Gwyn , P . M ., D . C . ; li . Thomas and J . Boyton , Stwds . ; and R . Potter , P . M ., Tyler . The report of the Audit Committee was received , and a proposition for an initiate at ensuing meeting accepted , and , after some general routine business had been disposed of , the lodge work terminated .

The brethren adjourned to the Pillar Hall for banquet . This was admirably served by Messrs . Ritter and Pusey , and gave general satisfaction . An interesting menu and list of toasts ; interspersed with apt quotations from Masonic ritual , was much appreciated by the 1 isitors . The post prandial speeches introducing the customary toasts , and in response thereto , were somewhat above the average on similar occasions .

The musical portion of the programme , under the direction of Bro . j . Ortner , assi-ted bv Miss Amelia Holdine , Medallist R . A . M ., Miss Ira Aldridge , and Mr . Ed * in Wareham , with Miss Gwyn , a talented daughter of the W . M ., as accompanist , met with earnest approval , ami added materially to the enjoyment of the brethren , who , after a most harmonious evening , separated highly p leased with the success which had attended the proceedings , botn

at labour and refreshment . Islington Lodge ( No . 1471 ) . —The first meeting , alter the recess , was held on Thursday , the 1 ith inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , Bro . Ii . Loomes , W . * » ;> presiding , and the following were present : Bros . C . "» Coxon , P . P . G . D . Herts I . P . M ., ; A . Cox , S . W . ; ¦ *>• Naooer . P . M .. actinir I . W . ; A . C . Halestrap , P . M "

Treas ; E . Blenkhorn , P . M ., Sec . ; D . C . Ritchie . S . J . ; E . J . Harrison , J . D . ; C . Uler , l . G . ; "' Staffjrd Trego , Org . ; W . laylor , St-vd . ; G . Cuuc'iman , Tyler ; II Cox , P . P . G . Supt . of W . Herts ; H . »•Haiding , P . M . ; P . Faber , D . C . Attwater , W . J . Barnes , W . b . W . iollacott , B . Bridgwater , F . Simmonds , I . '" Newman , 1 . Amand , and E . H . Bury . Visitors : }}'

H . Tunes , W . M . 1 G 5 ; A . Hart , P . M . 814 . P . P-U . **> ¦*»'' uf W . bomer , et ; K . Eddie , J . D . 742 ; W . Banks , }¦»> 13 G 5 ; and VV . E . Sutton , P . M . 1791 . , Ihe lodge having been opened and the minu ' es ot tn last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . VV . S . XV-MM * was raised 10 the Degree ot M . M . Two candidates to ' initiation were proposed , and the lodge was closed .