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Bro . Webb was initiated into that—his mother—lodge , and they all knew perfectly well his kfndly and more than generous heart , and those great abilities which had manifested themselves in the outer world , and which had placed h ' m in the front rank of the profession he adorned . They knew that those great abilities would aptly come into practice , and make him a perfect Mason , and when he
arrived at that position , make him a perfect Master of a lodge . It was not too much to hazard a prophecy—which came from the wish that it would be fulfilled , and also in the sincere belief of its fulfilment—that as years went by , and their friend the W . M . had to look back upon years past , he would have few memories to give him greater pleasure or more happy satisfaction than his year of office as Master of
that lodge . Bro . M . R . Webb , J . P ., W . M ., said it was a difficult thing at all times to suitably respond for so much kindness , but the brethren had made it more difficult by the cordial way in which they had received the remarks of the I . P . M . Speaking in the presence of so many Past Masters , they would believe him when he said it was a great pleasure to
occupy the chair in the lodge , but a greater pleasure still to be received in that position in so complimentary a manner . He thanked them all very sincerely . "The Installing Master" was then given by the W . M ., who said he was sure they would do the greatest justice to the toast , as it was that of a distinguished Grand Officer , whose name was a household word among Masons , and to
whom they owed an especial debt of gratitude for so auspiciously inaugurating a new year of office . They owed Sir-John Monckton double thanks—first , for his presence , and , secondly , for having allowed them to take advantage of his knowledge of the ritual . Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , P . G . W ., in response , said he thought they had heard enough of him down stairs , but the W . M ., whom he had had the privilege and great pleasure
to place in the chair , was paramount , and he must therefore reply . Bro . Sandeman had , in his ingenious way , said he had no ideas , and had then proceeded to enunciate as many and as clever as he had heard before in the same space of time . His head was full of ideas , but , contrary to Bro . Sandeman , he would refrain from bringing them out . He thanked them very much for two things—first , for allowing
him—not for the first time by over ioo—to install a W . M ., and , secondly , for the kind manner in which they had received his name . He naturally gravitated to City lodges , and that was essentially a City lodge . He had to thank them for a remarkably successful evening . They had an able and promising Master , and had before them an auspicious year of office .
The Worshipful Master then said he considered himself particularly favoured to have the opportunity of making a presentation to Bro . Jolliffe . He thought it a fortunate thing for Masonry that it possessed amongst its brethren some who formed a very high ideal of the duties of Masonry , and who literally carried out the tenets of the Order . Such was Bro . Jolliffe , who was greatly esteemed by all the
members for his universal kindness , and for the active interest he took in all that appertained to the Craft . Among the many Masonic positions Bro . Jolliffe held , or had held , were the Secretary of that lodge , Treasurer of two lodges , Past Master of three lodges , P . S . G . W . Middx ., P . Z . of two chapters , and P . G . J . Middx ., and had many times served the office of Steward to
the Chanties . He would now read the inscription on the salver , which was— " Presented with a silver tea service to Bro . E . Y . Jolliffe , P . P . S . G . W . Middx ., P . M ., by the members of the Aldersgate Lodge , No . 1657 , as a slight token of gratitude for his invaluable services as Secretary , and in recognition of his constant and unfailing kindness to the members and their friends . " That was the only
inscription , and Bro . Jolliffe ' s modesty had been far more considered than the desire of the brethren to do him justice . He had now the pleasure to make this presentation , and hoped Bro . Jolliffe would be long spared to look upon it , as it was not only a tribute to his own worth , but also a token of brotherly regard and appreciation of all the members of the lodge .
Bro . E . Y . Jolliffe , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Middx ., Sec , in reply , said : For presenting that very valuable testimonial to me , and for the very kind , and , I must say , too flatterinoremarks you have been pleased to make , I thank you very sincerely . Believe me when I tell you that no words of mine will convey how deeply I feel your great kindness tonight . From the day this lodge was consecrated I have
received nothing but kindness from the whole of the brethren , and for any little service I may have rendered , I always felt I was amply repaid b y that kindness . Now you have still added to it by presenting me with this hadsome service of silver , and I need hardly tell you that it will never be forgotten by me . I can assure you it will not only be highly valued by me , but also by those who succeed to
it . Brethren , I can only repeat my thanks , and say that , as you are aware , we are only a small body , having never wished for a large lodge , and we have spent many pteasant evenings here . I hope we may be all spared to do so in the future , and I can assure you thatthe events of this eveningwill never be effaced from my memory . I thank you again ° very sincerely , and cannot say more .
Bro . Dr . Lovett , W . M . 3 , replying for " The Visitors , " said that 12 months ago he was invited by Bro . Larkin , then J . W ., and was positively happy . That evening he had been invited again by the same brother , who was now S . W ., andwas comparatively happier , and when Bro . Larkin attained the chair next year and again invited him , he should be superlatively happy . It was not for him tn
criticise the intellectual treat put before them by the Installing Master , but he could say he should like to see it repeated in another lodge . He was much obli ged to thelod" * e for its reception , and hoped the invitation would be extended for many years . Bro . Hodgson , W . M . 302 , also replied , and said the W . M . very kindly journeyed to Bradford to attend his
installation , and he hoped that brother enjoyed himself as much as he had enjoyed himself that evening . Ingiving"The I . P . M . and Past Masters" theW . M . thanked Bro . Hudson , I . P . M ., for his past services , and said that when it came to his turn to retire into the comparative seclusion of the Past Masters he hoped to have deserved
the same esteem as every Past Master now enjoyed . Bro . A . B . Hudson , I . P . M ., observed that he had endeavoured to do . his duty to the best of his ability , but regretted he had not had more work to do . He thought he had the good feeling of the brethren , and that to him was more than anything else , and if the feeble efforts made during his year had merited their approval it was everything
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he could desire . He thanked them for the jewel , and hoped to live long to wear it as a member of the Aldersgate Lodge , and should only be too happy to be of service to coming Masters . Bro . J . D . Allcroft , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., said he thought he was one of those who were only to be brought out occasionally , and the occasion seemed to have come that
night for him as a Past Master to say a few words . He happened to be the first Master of that lodge a few years ago , and the office came to him without his seeking , and although he could not boast of the way he carried out the duties , he had always attended to the best of his ability and had seen with great pleasure the way the work was carried on . They had seen from time to time—as they had
seen that night by favour of Bro . Sir John B . Monckton—the installation carried out in a most perfect way . That the Aldersgate Lodge was one attracting a certain amount of outside attention was proved by Bro . Sir John Monckton attending and taking the duties of Installing Master . He could only say that as a Past Master , so far as opportunity
was afforded him , he should be happy to attend and see the working from time to time . Bro . J . Larkin , I . P . M . 3 , S . W ., on behalf of "The Officers " returned thanks , and assured the W . M . that they would try to do their duty , and if work was given them it would be the greatest pleasure that could be conferred on them .
The Tyler's toast closed the proceedings . A selection of music was arranged under the direction of Bro . Sidney Tower , and was admirably performed by Miss Ada Patterson , Miss Eleanor Rees , and Bros . Reginald Groome , Robert Hilton , Victor Buzian , and H . W . Schartau , P . P . G . Org . Bro . Morley acted efficiently as Toastmaster .
The jewel , presented to Bro . Arthur B . Hudson , was of the usual pattern adopted by this lodge from time of first presentation , was of iS-carat gold , richly engraved , and surmounted by a large and valuable diamond .
A rich sky-blue silk banner , with thc Master's arms emblazoned on same , was presented to the lodge by Bro . Matthew R . Webb , J . P . Coborn Lodge ( No . 1804 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., at the Vestry Hall , Bow . In the absence of the VV . M ., Bro . C . J . R . Tijou , P . M ., Sec , presided .
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which a ballot was taken for Bro . H . Callagham as a joining member , and he was unanimously elected . Mr . Charles Major Holland was then initiated , the charge being given by the I . P . M ., Bro . J . Ellerton . Bro . Henry Garrod , P . G . P ., then installed Bro . R . R . Green , W . M . elect , into the chair of K . S . The
newlyinstalled W . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . C A . Plater , I . P . M . ; A . Paterson , S . W . ; T . H . Smithers , J . W . ; Rev . J . H . Etchel , Chap . ; R . Logan , P . M ., Treas . ; C . J . R . Tijou , P . M ., Sec ; C . Webster , S . D . ; D . Annan , J . D . ; J . Gibbs , Org . ; J . Sulley , I . G . ; ' A . A . Millns , D . C ; E . A . Gibbs and F . Webster , Stewards ; and G . Harrison , Tyler .
A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the Installing Officer , who was elected an honorary member of the lodge . A very interesting event of the evening was the presentation to the lodge for the use of the Tyler of a cavalry officer ' s sword dated 1 S 10 , which had been presented by Prussia to an English officer , and used in the defence of his country
when England was at war with Napoleon the Great . The sword was presented by Bro . Calvert , to whom a vote of thanks was cordially passed . Letters were read from Bros . F . A . Philbrick , O . C , Grand Registrar ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . ; Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I . ; VV . Clarke , P . G . P . ; and others , regretting their inability to attend .
The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where a choice banquet was served . The W . M . proposed the toasts of "The Oueen and the Craft" and "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . " the Prince of Wales , " which were duly honoured . In giving the brethren the toast of " The Deputy Grand
Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the W . M . said he had put on the menu a well-known line , " Stars teach as well as shine . " There were moving stars and fixed stars , but he ventured to think that the bulk of the Grand Officers were moving stars , as they were always willing to give what help they could for the good and furtherance of Masonry . They were always pleased
to see Grand Officers amongst them . He had hoped that Bro . F . A . Philbrick , Grand Registrar , would have been among them that evening , but he had been unable to get there . In his absence he would call upon Bro . Albert Lucking , P . G . P ., a well-known brother in the county of Essex , to respond . Bro . Lucking said that he could assure the brethren all
the Grand Officers endeavoured to do their duty , and they cheerfully gave their time and services to the Craft . Whatever they had done in the past , they would endeavour to continue to do in the future . He was very glad to visit the Coborn Lodge to see the VV . M . installed , and he wished him a prosperous year of office . The toast of "The Masonic Charities" was taken out
of its order , so that Bro . McLeod might attend the audit of the Boys' School . The W . M ., in proposing the toast , dwelt on the fact that the Coborn Lodge was started as a Charity lodge . He had taken the trouble to look into the accounts of the lodge , and he ventured to think that the figures would surprise many of the brethren . In 12 years they had raised £ 2000 for the Masonic Charities . They
had three charitable institutions connected with the lodge , one of them numbering 7 S 0 members . He was proud of the Coborn Lodge , and asked the brethren to support his Stewardship for the Boys' School as largely as they could . The misfortunes the School had met with had now nearly cleared away , a new Committee had been elected , and the
result had been put before them in their last report , by which it was shown the working expenses of the School had been considerably reduced . Bro . McLeod responded , and , after dwelling on the good the School had done and was doing , asked the brethren to help the W . M . to bring up one of the best lists announced at the Festival . In proposing the toast of "The W . M . / ' Bro . Tijou , P . M ., Sec , said he could have no more pleasing duty than
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that of proposing the health of the W . M . of the Coborn Lodge . Their W . M . had reached the chair through his work in the lodge , and he had occupied every office to the chair to the satisfaction of every one . They had heard something about Charity in the previous toast , and had heard of the charitable associations connected with the
lodge . The W . M . was Secretary of one charitable association which was not terminable , and as such he had done a vast amount of work to the satisfaction of all . After alluding at length to the admirable work of the associations , Bro . Tijou concluded by asking the brethren to drink to the health of the W . M ., who was the best man they could put
in the chair . The Worshipful Master , in responding , thanked the brethren most heartily for the kind way they had received the toast . He said he had always done his best for the Coborn Lodge , and he would try to make his year of office a happy one for all . He hoped he should leave the chair with the good wishes of the brethren , the same as he had
entered it . Before sitting down he proposed " The Health of the Installing Master . " The W . M . said the work had been done in a quiet and sincere but thoroughly efficient manner by Bro . Garrod , P . G . P . Bro . Garrod said it was a great pleasure for him to install Bro . Green into the chair . It had been his pleasure and honour to do the installation ceremony many times , but
he had never done it with more pleasure than on the present occasion . From what he had seen that evening he was sure the W . M . would have a pleasant year of office . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Health of the Initiate , " and Bro . Holland , in a neat speech , suitably responded . He said he was very much struck with the ceremony and found there was much more in Freemasonry than
he had thought . The next toast was that of " The Visitors , " of whom there was a very large number present . The toast was proposed by the W . M ., and the brethren responded to it in a hearty manner , giving a splendid " fire . " Bros . Colchester , P . P . S . G . D . Suffolk , Hamlyn , and Holmes were chosen out of the large list to respond , and did so admirably .
The toasts of "The Past Masters , " responded to by Bro . Hunt , P . M ., "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "The Officers " were also proposed , and the Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close . It must be mentioned that there was a beautiful selection of music during the evening , and among the artistes who charmed the audience was Bro . Tom Taylor , whose capital rendering of "The Broker's Man" won him a most deserved encore .
Brixton Lodge ( No . 1949 ) . —This succesful lodge held its installation meeting at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , on Saturday , the 7 th instant . Bro . R . Evens , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . W . Kirkland , S . W . ; A . Jones , J . W . ; Hy . Lovegrove , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . Middx ., Sec ; W . E . Farrington , P . M . ; H . Baldwin , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; R . Poore , P . M . ; A . E .
Albert , P . M . ; J . Bott , S . D . ; J . T . Newland , J . D . ; I . Hicks , I . G . ; R . Bott , D . C . ; R . T . Bowman , P . M . ; C E . Cutler , E . F . Gye , E . C Wickes , F . M . Gye , F . Wing , and others . Visitors : Bros . R . A . Kingsbury , P . M . ; J . H . Richardson , W . Maxtead , P . M . St . James ' s Union Lodge ; W . Farrington , W . M . St . Dunstan's Lodge ; J . H . Bridgman , Perseverance Lodge ; C Dearing * , W . M .
Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge ; J . Spicer , P . M . Stanhope Lodge ; A . R . W . Powles , P . M . Selwyn Lodge ; F . Corbett , W . M . 1612 ; J . Gray , Windsor Castle Lodge ; B . Forster , S . W . Honor Oak Lodge ; Dr . H . Walmsley Little , P . M . Orpheus Lodge ; F . A . Smith , 1669 ; A . Ritching , 173 ; C Lee , Eccleston Lodge ; H . Cox , 1795 ; E . Durham , H . Nash , W . M . 211 ; H .
Bidwell , LP . M . 2120 ; T . W . Hanson , Sterndale Bennett Lodge ; and W . W . Lee , S . W . 23 , 81 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were confirmed , and Bro . Hillier passed to the Second Degree . The report of the Audit Committee was next received and adopted . Bro . Richard Poore , P . M ., assumed the chair , and impressively installed Bro . Wm . Kirkland as W . M .
The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . A . Jones , S . W . ; J . Bott , J . W . ; R . Poore , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Lovegrove , P . M ., Sec ; J . J . Newland , S . D . ; J . Hicks , J . D . ; R . Bott , I . G . ; Daunton , D . C ; E . F . Gye , Org . ; Inglis and R . T . Bowman , Stwds . ; and R . Potter , P . M ., Tyler . The Installing Master , Bro . R . Poore , P . M ., having effectively rendered the usual
addresses , the W . M commenced his term of office in good style by initiating Mr . Oliphant into Freemasonry . Bro . Wm . Bull , 2046 , was unanimously elected a joining member . The W . M ., on behalf of the lodge , presented Bro . livens , I . P . M ., with a Past Master's collar and pendant , and a handsome Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of his services as Master during the past year , and the
gifts were appropriately acknowledged . Other business of a routine nature having been transacted , the lodge was formally closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The customary toasts were heartily honoured , the speeches being interspersed with excellent musical selections by Madame Adeline Vandy , Miss Lizzie JonesMr . R . E .
, Miles , and Bros . E . F . Gye , C Lee , T . Hanson , and F . M . Gye . Bro . Evens , I . P . M ., in proposing "The W . M ., " said Bro . Kirkland had gained the goodwill , confidence , and respect of every member , and under his guidance the harmony of the lodge would be maintained . The W . M . had
worked with zeal in other offices , and had well earned the post he now occupied . Bro . W . Kirkland , W . M ., thanked the LP . M . and brethren for the kindl y proposition and reception of the toast . When he was initiated in the lodge some nine or ten years ago , he had no idea of ever filling the chair . It was , in fact , only about two years ago that he said he should
like to do so , and through the kindness of the brethren he was elected . He need not say that he would do his utmost to fulfil the duties expected of him , and trusted they would have a successful year , which could only be attained by each member putting his shoulder to the wheel and working together .
The Initiate having been given , The W . M . proposed "The I . P . M ., " andsaid the brethren would all agree that Bro . R . Evens , I . P . M ., had fulfilled his duties during the past year in a manner creditable to himself and satisfactory to every member . During the past two years he ( the W . M . ) had had many opportunities of
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Bro . Webb was initiated into that—his mother—lodge , and they all knew perfectly well his kfndly and more than generous heart , and those great abilities which had manifested themselves in the outer world , and which had placed h ' m in the front rank of the profession he adorned . They knew that those great abilities would aptly come into practice , and make him a perfect Mason , and when he
arrived at that position , make him a perfect Master of a lodge . It was not too much to hazard a prophecy—which came from the wish that it would be fulfilled , and also in the sincere belief of its fulfilment—that as years went by , and their friend the W . M . had to look back upon years past , he would have few memories to give him greater pleasure or more happy satisfaction than his year of office as Master of
that lodge . Bro . M . R . Webb , J . P ., W . M ., said it was a difficult thing at all times to suitably respond for so much kindness , but the brethren had made it more difficult by the cordial way in which they had received the remarks of the I . P . M . Speaking in the presence of so many Past Masters , they would believe him when he said it was a great pleasure to
occupy the chair in the lodge , but a greater pleasure still to be received in that position in so complimentary a manner . He thanked them all very sincerely . "The Installing Master" was then given by the W . M ., who said he was sure they would do the greatest justice to the toast , as it was that of a distinguished Grand Officer , whose name was a household word among Masons , and to
whom they owed an especial debt of gratitude for so auspiciously inaugurating a new year of office . They owed Sir-John Monckton double thanks—first , for his presence , and , secondly , for having allowed them to take advantage of his knowledge of the ritual . Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , P . G . W ., in response , said he thought they had heard enough of him down stairs , but the W . M ., whom he had had the privilege and great pleasure
to place in the chair , was paramount , and he must therefore reply . Bro . Sandeman had , in his ingenious way , said he had no ideas , and had then proceeded to enunciate as many and as clever as he had heard before in the same space of time . His head was full of ideas , but , contrary to Bro . Sandeman , he would refrain from bringing them out . He thanked them very much for two things—first , for allowing
him—not for the first time by over ioo—to install a W . M ., and , secondly , for the kind manner in which they had received his name . He naturally gravitated to City lodges , and that was essentially a City lodge . He had to thank them for a remarkably successful evening . They had an able and promising Master , and had before them an auspicious year of office .
The Worshipful Master then said he considered himself particularly favoured to have the opportunity of making a presentation to Bro . Jolliffe . He thought it a fortunate thing for Masonry that it possessed amongst its brethren some who formed a very high ideal of the duties of Masonry , and who literally carried out the tenets of the Order . Such was Bro . Jolliffe , who was greatly esteemed by all the
members for his universal kindness , and for the active interest he took in all that appertained to the Craft . Among the many Masonic positions Bro . Jolliffe held , or had held , were the Secretary of that lodge , Treasurer of two lodges , Past Master of three lodges , P . S . G . W . Middx ., P . Z . of two chapters , and P . G . J . Middx ., and had many times served the office of Steward to
the Chanties . He would now read the inscription on the salver , which was— " Presented with a silver tea service to Bro . E . Y . Jolliffe , P . P . S . G . W . Middx ., P . M ., by the members of the Aldersgate Lodge , No . 1657 , as a slight token of gratitude for his invaluable services as Secretary , and in recognition of his constant and unfailing kindness to the members and their friends . " That was the only
inscription , and Bro . Jolliffe ' s modesty had been far more considered than the desire of the brethren to do him justice . He had now the pleasure to make this presentation , and hoped Bro . Jolliffe would be long spared to look upon it , as it was not only a tribute to his own worth , but also a token of brotherly regard and appreciation of all the members of the lodge .
Bro . E . Y . Jolliffe , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Middx ., Sec , in reply , said : For presenting that very valuable testimonial to me , and for the very kind , and , I must say , too flatterinoremarks you have been pleased to make , I thank you very sincerely . Believe me when I tell you that no words of mine will convey how deeply I feel your great kindness tonight . From the day this lodge was consecrated I have
received nothing but kindness from the whole of the brethren , and for any little service I may have rendered , I always felt I was amply repaid b y that kindness . Now you have still added to it by presenting me with this hadsome service of silver , and I need hardly tell you that it will never be forgotten by me . I can assure you it will not only be highly valued by me , but also by those who succeed to
it . Brethren , I can only repeat my thanks , and say that , as you are aware , we are only a small body , having never wished for a large lodge , and we have spent many pteasant evenings here . I hope we may be all spared to do so in the future , and I can assure you thatthe events of this eveningwill never be effaced from my memory . I thank you again ° very sincerely , and cannot say more .
Bro . Dr . Lovett , W . M . 3 , replying for " The Visitors , " said that 12 months ago he was invited by Bro . Larkin , then J . W ., and was positively happy . That evening he had been invited again by the same brother , who was now S . W ., andwas comparatively happier , and when Bro . Larkin attained the chair next year and again invited him , he should be superlatively happy . It was not for him tn
criticise the intellectual treat put before them by the Installing Master , but he could say he should like to see it repeated in another lodge . He was much obli ged to thelod" * e for its reception , and hoped the invitation would be extended for many years . Bro . Hodgson , W . M . 302 , also replied , and said the W . M . very kindly journeyed to Bradford to attend his
installation , and he hoped that brother enjoyed himself as much as he had enjoyed himself that evening . Ingiving"The I . P . M . and Past Masters" theW . M . thanked Bro . Hudson , I . P . M ., for his past services , and said that when it came to his turn to retire into the comparative seclusion of the Past Masters he hoped to have deserved
the same esteem as every Past Master now enjoyed . Bro . A . B . Hudson , I . P . M ., observed that he had endeavoured to do . his duty to the best of his ability , but regretted he had not had more work to do . He thought he had the good feeling of the brethren , and that to him was more than anything else , and if the feeble efforts made during his year had merited their approval it was everything
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he could desire . He thanked them for the jewel , and hoped to live long to wear it as a member of the Aldersgate Lodge , and should only be too happy to be of service to coming Masters . Bro . J . D . Allcroft , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., said he thought he was one of those who were only to be brought out occasionally , and the occasion seemed to have come that
night for him as a Past Master to say a few words . He happened to be the first Master of that lodge a few years ago , and the office came to him without his seeking , and although he could not boast of the way he carried out the duties , he had always attended to the best of his ability and had seen with great pleasure the way the work was carried on . They had seen from time to time—as they had
seen that night by favour of Bro . Sir John B . Monckton—the installation carried out in a most perfect way . That the Aldersgate Lodge was one attracting a certain amount of outside attention was proved by Bro . Sir John Monckton attending and taking the duties of Installing Master . He could only say that as a Past Master , so far as opportunity
was afforded him , he should be happy to attend and see the working from time to time . Bro . J . Larkin , I . P . M . 3 , S . W ., on behalf of "The Officers " returned thanks , and assured the W . M . that they would try to do their duty , and if work was given them it would be the greatest pleasure that could be conferred on them .
The Tyler's toast closed the proceedings . A selection of music was arranged under the direction of Bro . Sidney Tower , and was admirably performed by Miss Ada Patterson , Miss Eleanor Rees , and Bros . Reginald Groome , Robert Hilton , Victor Buzian , and H . W . Schartau , P . P . G . Org . Bro . Morley acted efficiently as Toastmaster .
The jewel , presented to Bro . Arthur B . Hudson , was of the usual pattern adopted by this lodge from time of first presentation , was of iS-carat gold , richly engraved , and surmounted by a large and valuable diamond .
A rich sky-blue silk banner , with thc Master's arms emblazoned on same , was presented to the lodge by Bro . Matthew R . Webb , J . P . Coborn Lodge ( No . 1804 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., at the Vestry Hall , Bow . In the absence of the VV . M ., Bro . C . J . R . Tijou , P . M ., Sec , presided .
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which a ballot was taken for Bro . H . Callagham as a joining member , and he was unanimously elected . Mr . Charles Major Holland was then initiated , the charge being given by the I . P . M ., Bro . J . Ellerton . Bro . Henry Garrod , P . G . P ., then installed Bro . R . R . Green , W . M . elect , into the chair of K . S . The
newlyinstalled W . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . C A . Plater , I . P . M . ; A . Paterson , S . W . ; T . H . Smithers , J . W . ; Rev . J . H . Etchel , Chap . ; R . Logan , P . M ., Treas . ; C . J . R . Tijou , P . M ., Sec ; C . Webster , S . D . ; D . Annan , J . D . ; J . Gibbs , Org . ; J . Sulley , I . G . ; ' A . A . Millns , D . C ; E . A . Gibbs and F . Webster , Stewards ; and G . Harrison , Tyler .
A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the Installing Officer , who was elected an honorary member of the lodge . A very interesting event of the evening was the presentation to the lodge for the use of the Tyler of a cavalry officer ' s sword dated 1 S 10 , which had been presented by Prussia to an English officer , and used in the defence of his country
when England was at war with Napoleon the Great . The sword was presented by Bro . Calvert , to whom a vote of thanks was cordially passed . Letters were read from Bros . F . A . Philbrick , O . C , Grand Registrar ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . ; Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I . ; VV . Clarke , P . G . P . ; and others , regretting their inability to attend .
The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where a choice banquet was served . The W . M . proposed the toasts of "The Oueen and the Craft" and "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . " the Prince of Wales , " which were duly honoured . In giving the brethren the toast of " The Deputy Grand
Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the W . M . said he had put on the menu a well-known line , " Stars teach as well as shine . " There were moving stars and fixed stars , but he ventured to think that the bulk of the Grand Officers were moving stars , as they were always willing to give what help they could for the good and furtherance of Masonry . They were always pleased
to see Grand Officers amongst them . He had hoped that Bro . F . A . Philbrick , Grand Registrar , would have been among them that evening , but he had been unable to get there . In his absence he would call upon Bro . Albert Lucking , P . G . P ., a well-known brother in the county of Essex , to respond . Bro . Lucking said that he could assure the brethren all
the Grand Officers endeavoured to do their duty , and they cheerfully gave their time and services to the Craft . Whatever they had done in the past , they would endeavour to continue to do in the future . He was very glad to visit the Coborn Lodge to see the VV . M . installed , and he wished him a prosperous year of office . The toast of "The Masonic Charities" was taken out
of its order , so that Bro . McLeod might attend the audit of the Boys' School . The W . M ., in proposing the toast , dwelt on the fact that the Coborn Lodge was started as a Charity lodge . He had taken the trouble to look into the accounts of the lodge , and he ventured to think that the figures would surprise many of the brethren . In 12 years they had raised £ 2000 for the Masonic Charities . They
had three charitable institutions connected with the lodge , one of them numbering 7 S 0 members . He was proud of the Coborn Lodge , and asked the brethren to support his Stewardship for the Boys' School as largely as they could . The misfortunes the School had met with had now nearly cleared away , a new Committee had been elected , and the
result had been put before them in their last report , by which it was shown the working expenses of the School had been considerably reduced . Bro . McLeod responded , and , after dwelling on the good the School had done and was doing , asked the brethren to help the W . M . to bring up one of the best lists announced at the Festival . In proposing the toast of "The W . M . / ' Bro . Tijou , P . M ., Sec , said he could have no more pleasing duty than
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that of proposing the health of the W . M . of the Coborn Lodge . Their W . M . had reached the chair through his work in the lodge , and he had occupied every office to the chair to the satisfaction of every one . They had heard something about Charity in the previous toast , and had heard of the charitable associations connected with the
lodge . The W . M . was Secretary of one charitable association which was not terminable , and as such he had done a vast amount of work to the satisfaction of all . After alluding at length to the admirable work of the associations , Bro . Tijou concluded by asking the brethren to drink to the health of the W . M ., who was the best man they could put
in the chair . The Worshipful Master , in responding , thanked the brethren most heartily for the kind way they had received the toast . He said he had always done his best for the Coborn Lodge , and he would try to make his year of office a happy one for all . He hoped he should leave the chair with the good wishes of the brethren , the same as he had
entered it . Before sitting down he proposed " The Health of the Installing Master . " The W . M . said the work had been done in a quiet and sincere but thoroughly efficient manner by Bro . Garrod , P . G . P . Bro . Garrod said it was a great pleasure for him to install Bro . Green into the chair . It had been his pleasure and honour to do the installation ceremony many times , but
he had never done it with more pleasure than on the present occasion . From what he had seen that evening he was sure the W . M . would have a pleasant year of office . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Health of the Initiate , " and Bro . Holland , in a neat speech , suitably responded . He said he was very much struck with the ceremony and found there was much more in Freemasonry than
he had thought . The next toast was that of " The Visitors , " of whom there was a very large number present . The toast was proposed by the W . M ., and the brethren responded to it in a hearty manner , giving a splendid " fire . " Bros . Colchester , P . P . S . G . D . Suffolk , Hamlyn , and Holmes were chosen out of the large list to respond , and did so admirably .
The toasts of "The Past Masters , " responded to by Bro . Hunt , P . M ., "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "The Officers " were also proposed , and the Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close . It must be mentioned that there was a beautiful selection of music during the evening , and among the artistes who charmed the audience was Bro . Tom Taylor , whose capital rendering of "The Broker's Man" won him a most deserved encore .
Brixton Lodge ( No . 1949 ) . —This succesful lodge held its installation meeting at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , on Saturday , the 7 th instant . Bro . R . Evens , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . W . Kirkland , S . W . ; A . Jones , J . W . ; Hy . Lovegrove , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . Middx ., Sec ; W . E . Farrington , P . M . ; H . Baldwin , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; R . Poore , P . M . ; A . E .
Albert , P . M . ; J . Bott , S . D . ; J . T . Newland , J . D . ; I . Hicks , I . G . ; R . Bott , D . C . ; R . T . Bowman , P . M . ; C E . Cutler , E . F . Gye , E . C Wickes , F . M . Gye , F . Wing , and others . Visitors : Bros . R . A . Kingsbury , P . M . ; J . H . Richardson , W . Maxtead , P . M . St . James ' s Union Lodge ; W . Farrington , W . M . St . Dunstan's Lodge ; J . H . Bridgman , Perseverance Lodge ; C Dearing * , W . M .
Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge ; J . Spicer , P . M . Stanhope Lodge ; A . R . W . Powles , P . M . Selwyn Lodge ; F . Corbett , W . M . 1612 ; J . Gray , Windsor Castle Lodge ; B . Forster , S . W . Honor Oak Lodge ; Dr . H . Walmsley Little , P . M . Orpheus Lodge ; F . A . Smith , 1669 ; A . Ritching , 173 ; C Lee , Eccleston Lodge ; H . Cox , 1795 ; E . Durham , H . Nash , W . M . 211 ; H .
Bidwell , LP . M . 2120 ; T . W . Hanson , Sterndale Bennett Lodge ; and W . W . Lee , S . W . 23 , 81 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were confirmed , and Bro . Hillier passed to the Second Degree . The report of the Audit Committee was next received and adopted . Bro . Richard Poore , P . M ., assumed the chair , and impressively installed Bro . Wm . Kirkland as W . M .
The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . A . Jones , S . W . ; J . Bott , J . W . ; R . Poore , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Lovegrove , P . M ., Sec ; J . J . Newland , S . D . ; J . Hicks , J . D . ; R . Bott , I . G . ; Daunton , D . C ; E . F . Gye , Org . ; Inglis and R . T . Bowman , Stwds . ; and R . Potter , P . M ., Tyler . The Installing Master , Bro . R . Poore , P . M ., having effectively rendered the usual
addresses , the W . M commenced his term of office in good style by initiating Mr . Oliphant into Freemasonry . Bro . Wm . Bull , 2046 , was unanimously elected a joining member . The W . M ., on behalf of the lodge , presented Bro . livens , I . P . M ., with a Past Master's collar and pendant , and a handsome Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of his services as Master during the past year , and the
gifts were appropriately acknowledged . Other business of a routine nature having been transacted , the lodge was formally closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The customary toasts were heartily honoured , the speeches being interspersed with excellent musical selections by Madame Adeline Vandy , Miss Lizzie JonesMr . R . E .
, Miles , and Bros . E . F . Gye , C Lee , T . Hanson , and F . M . Gye . Bro . Evens , I . P . M ., in proposing "The W . M ., " said Bro . Kirkland had gained the goodwill , confidence , and respect of every member , and under his guidance the harmony of the lodge would be maintained . The W . M . had
worked with zeal in other offices , and had well earned the post he now occupied . Bro . W . Kirkland , W . M ., thanked the LP . M . and brethren for the kindl y proposition and reception of the toast . When he was initiated in the lodge some nine or ten years ago , he had no idea of ever filling the chair . It was , in fact , only about two years ago that he said he should
like to do so , and through the kindness of the brethren he was elected . He need not say that he would do his utmost to fulfil the duties expected of him , and trusted they would have a successful year , which could only be attained by each member putting his shoulder to the wheel and working together .
The Initiate having been given , The W . M . proposed "The I . P . M ., " andsaid the brethren would all agree that Bro . R . Evens , I . P . M ., had fulfilled his duties during the past year in a manner creditable to himself and satisfactory to every member . During the past two years he ( the W . M . ) had had many opportunities of