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LANGDON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Wednesday last at the Holborn Viaduct Hotel , Bro . Rosenthal , VV . M ., prcsidin-r , supported by the following brethren : ( oseph D . Langton , S . VV . ; C . E . Barnett , j . W ; Joseph Langton , Treas . ; R . Clay Sudlow , bee ; 1 . A . i sn E . G . D Iheodore Drew ¦ ™

r ^ . : Marner , .. ; , Archer , s . u . ; -. < J . """ " •' J'V' » .. > .--- ... ;• Oi " . * , T . V / estrope , Steward ; G . VV . Rowe , lyler ; 1 . A . Refrl 1 PM I . Boyes , George Godwin , Owen Spearing , II Garland , ft . Davies , T . C . Royle , George VV . Plant , Gilbert Bartholomew , and I ' .. VV . Haines . The undermentioned brethren were present as visitors : K ™ i-hrs . Ackland . VV . M . 205 ; G . E . Stockman , 725 ;

Geo . Buckland , P . M . . 319 ; John Maclean , b . W . 13191 A . VV . Duret , VV . M . 17 OS ; A . Pocock , Sec . 263 ; Ihos . Burnside , IJ 2 S ; J . Truman lanqueray , 176 b ; lhos . 1 . Tavlor , 3- ; S . VV . Shaw , S . D . 709 ; J * W * ^ , , tV ' tiu ; T . fi Casson , P . M . 170 C , P . P . G . O . : M . VVolfsky , P . M . -01 ; Henri Bue , S . O . 1 S 20 ; G . Smith , 1319 ; VV . McDo-vgatc , I . G . 90 ; Wallis Mackay , 1319 ; ' }• IPearce , J . VV . 1572 ; Z- H- Perkins , . 572 5 John VVood , S . W . 1 S 0 , VV . M . 1470 ; L . terry , P . M . 1319 J and VV . Lake , P . M . 13 * . P- - - Reg-Cornwall ( Freemason ) . Aft » rthe -eadingof the minutes , & c , Bro . George Buckland took f . ie W . M . ' s chair , and proceeded to instal the S VV Brc T D . Langton , in the chair of King Solomon . The even' / was rendered more interesting from the fact that Bvo . I . D . Langton is the son . of : Bro . J . Langton , the founder and first Master of the lodge , and although

younn - in r . ' asonry and in years he had gone through with much credit the various offices , and now occupied the proud position o ! VV . M . of a lodge bearing his own name and founded by his father , who had now the privilege of addresshis son , probably for the first time as Master . ' Bro . G . Buckland ' s elocutionary abilities are so well known that it is needless to say the ceremony was rendered m a perfectly faultless manner , and the addresses to the Wardens were

also most impressively given . The newly iinstalled VV . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . A . Rosenthal , I . P . M . ; C L . Barnett , S . W . ; J . A . Archer , J . VV . ; Joseph Langton , Treas . ; R . Clay Sudlow , Sec ; E . G . Marner . S . D . ; T T Filkn , I . D . ; M . Meyer , LG . ; Iheo . Drew , Org . ; J . VVestrcp , Steward ; and G . W . Rowe , lyler . After " I ' earty good wishes " had been offered by the numerous visitors present , the lodge was closed and the bicthran adjourned to the banquet , the VV . M . presiding . The toast of "The Queen ' having been Suly hono-e-red , the VV . M . proposed that of lhe Most Worship ful Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " who , he said , faithfully performed all the * t „** n .= nor ' -minir to his 1 * * 1 office ; and as an evidence

that he had the welfare of M asonry at heart he reminded the brethren of a remark made by his Royal Highness at the Mansion House banquet , to the effect that he did all he could for Freemasonry at present , but should he ever be called to a higher position he hoped to do still more . The ne > . t toast was that of " 'The Pro Grand Master and the Grand Officers , " which was proposed in suitable terms

and well received . . The I P . M , Bro . Rosenthal , then rose , and said that he 3 iad the pleasure once more to assume the gavel for the purpose of proposing the toast of the evening-that ol "The VVorship ful Master . " Bio . J . D . Langton was their first initiate , and he had assisted athis ( Bro . Langton s ) Masonic baptism . On his first appointment to oflice it was and he had since then

seen that he made an efficient officer , , by energy and perseverance , worked himself up to the proud position hc now occupied . Only those who worked with him could understand the ability and love of Freemasonry possessed by the VV . M . He was very proud to see the son filling the position which had been so worthily occupied by the father .

Bro . J . D . Langton , in reply , thanked the I . P . M . for his kind expressions , and said that no honour could be conferred or . him that would give greater pleasure than the knowledge tbat at tbe end of Viis year of office hc had fulfilled all h ' . s duties to their satisfaction . It had been his pleasurable duty to have filled all the offices of the lodge to his present position .

The VV . M ' . then proposed " The Health of the Visitors , " remarking lhat thc Langton Lodge was always glad to see a goodly number of visitors ; not only quantity but quality were present that evening . Some had , he was sorry to say , been obliged to leave . Bro . Buckland ' s absence he especially regretted , but they had many remaining , and he would call on Bros . LikeCassonDuret , and VVood to reply .

, , These brethren having severally responded , each expressing the great pleasure the proceedings had afforded them , the VV . M . then gave the toast of "The Immediate Past Master , Bro . Rosenthal . " To all the members of the lodge it was well known that the I . P . M . had discharged his duties with great ability . Bro . Rosenthal also added to their en ' oyment by bringing his wife to charm

them with . ' . er singing . He was afraid that however hard he ( the W . M . ) might work in thc lodge , it would be long before he would be able to do that . 'There was another pleasant duty he had to perform , that of placing on his Iireast the F ^ st Master ' s jewel voted by the lodge . Bro . Rosenthal Lad promised to render all the assistance in his cower durini' the vear , lor whicb he thanked him .

Bro . Rosenthal , in reply , thanked the W . M . most sincerely , ar . d the brethren for their hearty reception of the toast . 'The - ' cwel hc should value highly , as , in the words of the ritual , li was the Inpe of reward that sweetens labour . He considen-d it was a great honour for the founder of the lodge to SOD his son filling the chair . It might happen that hc himself r . - . ' ght sec his son installed as Master of the

Langton I . edge—an event which would afford him much pleasure should it ever occur , lie was anxious that the Langton Lodge should continue to prosper , and that its members should not lightly view their responsibilities to it and thc Craft . The VV . M . next gave the toast of " The Past Masters and Treasurer . " liro . Read had always performed the

ceremonies in the most masterly manner , and he trusted he would continue hi . s valuable services to the lodge . As for the 'Treasurer , he could scarcely say much about him ; but he took care of their funds , and he hoped he would always have a good balance , to enable them to offer that

hospitality to visitors that they all desired . Bro . j . Langton , in reply , said he rather stuck at the term " ' Worshipful Master . " It was rather awkward so to address a son , but he was very proud of it , nevertheless , and they would readily believe it . He had been introduced by himself into thc lodge , and , young as he was , he could say that he deserved the position hc had attained , As

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Treasurer , he had to thank them for placing _ fhe funds in his hands , and there was every prospect of their being more prosperous even than in the past . Bro . Read also replied , and said that he believed those who remained in the lodge were truly desirous of benefiting it . They had never had any discord , and had always been -rood friends and brethren 5

..-, ' ^ .. r -,, ., _ - J <( ' ! -1 .. r \ cc ~ e il . ~ i _ j , The VV . M . then proposed " The Oflicers of the Lodge . " He said Bro . Barnett , the S . W ., was initiated at the same time as himself , and had followed him up step by step to his present position . Bro . Sudlow , their Secretary , seemed never to tire in doing the best he could to perform his duties , and those who attended the lodge of instruction were aware of his great proficiency there . Then Bro .

Drew he had to thank particularly for his valuable assistance in the musical department . The Senior and Junior Wardens both returned thanks ; and the Tyler's toast brought a very pleasant evening to a close . VVe cannot omit to mention that the pleasure of those present was greatly enhanced by thc singing of Mrs . Rosenthal , Mrs . Burnside , and Miss St . Quinten , who rendered most charmingly several songs and duets ; Messrs . Reakes and Knight also assisted . Bro . Drew was the accompanyist .

MOZART LODGE ( No . 1929 ) . —The second regular meeting of this lodge was held at Harewood House , High-street , Croydon , on the Sth inst . The VV .

Master , Bro . E . M . Lott , P . P . J . W . Jersey , P . P . G . O . Surrey , P . M . 245 and 17 G 5 , assisted by the following officers : Bros . Moss , S . W . ; Phillips , J . VV . ; Tremere , Sec . ; King , S . D . ; Ainsly , J . D . ; Thomas , I . G . ; Lardner , Treas ., acting I . P . M ., opened the lodge in due custom . The minutes of the first regular and two emergency lodge meetings were read and confirmed , and which disclosed a verv happy state of affairs , and proved the lodge in rapid

progress . Bro . Brawn was passed oy Bro . H . J . Lardncr , VV . M . 1745 , by request of the W . M ., the ceremony being ably rendered . The ballot was then taken for the following gentlemen : the Hon . A . N . Hood , Messrs . S . P . Brooksbank , C . H . W . Grundtvig , and C . V ; Holdgate , which proved unanimous , and those gentlemen being present , were regularly initiated into the mysteries of the Craft , the ceremony being impressively performed by the W . M ., the

S . VV ., Bro . E . Moss , afterwards delivering the charge , the admirable rendering of which was received by all present with marked approbation , the initiates paying the greatest attention to the admonition . The brethren for raising not being present , the VV . M . gave notice of motion for the desirability of tbe regular lodge meetings to be held on the first Saturday ,-instead of the second Saturday , as at present , but no alteration of the months of meeting .

The VV . M . also proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to their esteemed Bro . Portman for the handsome banner hc had presented them with prior to leaving England . 'The same was continued . The indefatigable Secretary , Bro . Tremere , also communicated that the bye-laws that were thought best for the government of the lodge had received the sanction of the P . G . Master , the same being in accordance with the

Constitutions of the Order , were now ready for circulation among the brethren . He had neither spared time or trouble for their production , and was glad 10 acknowledge the ready assistance he had obtained for their construction by all the brethren . The VV . M . having received the congratulations of the visitors , and business being ended , the lodge was closed in solemn form , and the VV . M . afterwards presided at a

sumptuous repast , ably prepared by the worthy host , Bro . Rhodes . The cloth having been removed , the W . M . called on the brethren to honour the toast of "The Queen and thc Craft , " making special reference to thc providential escape of their Royal Patron from the hands of the would-be assassin ; and after enlarging on the great benefits the Craft had sustained by her gracious gift of our present

Grand Master , and his illustrious brothers , and further commenting on her spotless character as Queen-Mother , trusted that loyalty and devotion would never be found wanting amongst her _ peoples , more particularly Freemasons . He , therefore / demanded of thebrethren a bumping toast , and the same was heartily responded to . The other loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured .

The acting I . P . M . then proposed "The Health of the VV . M ., " and in doing so detailed the great usefulness their Bro . Lott had been to them in everything that was Masonic , social , and good . He was so well known to them , and had their highest appreciation , it was undesirable to say more in his presence . He , therefore , gave them "The VV . M . "

The toast was received with acclamation . The VV . M . next gave "The Initiates , " and , in doing so , expressed the highest opinion of those gentlemen . The attention they had paid to the ceremony of their iniiiation , and the charge , filled him with strong hopes for their Masonic future . Hc called on them to honour the

initiates . The toast having been responded to , he next gave " The Visitors , " offt-ring them the best welcome tothe Mozart Lodge . Several of the visitors returned thanks for the kind reception accorded them . Next followed that of "The Oflicers , " coupling the same with the names of his Wardens , who made suitable acknowledgment .

'The next toast , as the VV . M . observed , he had made special reserve for , it was "The Secretary , " and he was desirous of tendering him his best thanks for the ready and able assistance he had rendered to him and the lodge . All communications to him had received prompt and ready attention ; the affairs ( if the lodge had been faithfully recorded in the minutes . He seemed ever at his post , and he thought the brethren would agree with him that he was

the right man in the right place , lhe toast was fully demonstrated to . Bro . 'Tremere , replying , expressed his best thanks for thc continued goodwill towards him , and would continue to discharge thc duties of his office to the best of his ability . 'The W . M . next gave , as he said , an unusual toast , that was " 'Their absent Brethren , " making special reference to

Bro . Portman , and the handsome gift he had made the lodge , and begged that Bro . 'Thomas would convey to him their best thanks for the banner , and the deep interest the members felt towards him . Bro . Thomas replied for the absentees , and promised to communicate to Bro . Portman thc vote of thanks , and their fraternal regards for him .

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1 he visitors were : Bros . VV . H . Paddle , W . M . 1 S 51 ; F Willings , 1155 ; F . H . Field , 55 S ; F . Cambridge , 170 G J D . E . Hoare , 17 G 5 ; R . M . Brook Cnoch , 1420 ; H . J . Dutton , 170 G ; D . li . Davies , 1139 . Members not already mentioned : Bros . F . E . Compton , VV . M . 1 G 15 ; If E Frances , P . G . D . C . ; J . Rhodes , P . G . O . ; and J . H . Leipold ! The banner referred to represents Mozart , full bust size , in the centre , surmounted with the motto " Let harmony prevail , " and is supported on the right with the armorial bearings the

of VV . M ., on the left by the arms of the province of Surrey ; its base represents a shield supporting the square and compasses , with inscription : " Presented by M . V . Portman , " the whole being the artistic work of Bro H . E . Frances , P . G . D . ( Surrey ) . " Songs and glees were freely and ably rendered during the banquet by Bros . Moss , Dutton , and Tremere , Bro . Leipold giving selections on the piano . The Tyler ' s toast finished an enjoyable evening , and the brethren returned to town .

MANCHESTER . —Caledonian Lod ge ( N 0 . 204 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on VVednesday , the 12 th inst Present : Bros . VV . Bagnall , W . M . ; T . Shorrock , S . VV H . Paulden , J . VV . ; J . Roberts , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Duckworth , Sec ; T . Sawer , S . D . ; J . Cliff , J . D . ; S . Lawton , LG . ; T . Fairrie . I . P . M . ; R . A . Eldershaw , P . M . ; I r Hind , P . M . ; G . T . Mulloch , P . M . ; VV . Aldred , P . M . 350 , and others .

The lodge was opened in due form , and after the confirmation of the minutes of the last meeting the recital of thc traditional history , and the description of the third tracing board were postponed , in consequence of the absence of a newly-raised brother . The W . M . then rose to remind the brethren that at thc last meeting of the lodge it had been unanimousl y resolved that a Past Master ' s jewel , or some other suitable

testimonial , be presented to Bro . Thos . Fairrie , I . P . M ., as a token of the appreciation by the members of the lodge of the praiseworthy manner in whicli he had performed The duties of the VV . M . during the past year . It may be fitting here to observe that in the Caledonian Lodge a spirit of thoughtfulness for the ladies seems to be an ever present motive . Twice a year they are invited to soiree or picnic , and for many years past the I . P . M . ' s , instead of selecting a Past

Master s jewel for themselves , have chosen what would please their wives as well . This year the testimonial consisted of a beautiful silver tea and coffee service , bearingsuitable inscription , setting forth the circumstances unde " which it was given to Bro . Fairrie . In making the presentation , the VV . M . said he rose to perform what was to him a most pleasing duty , lt was no mere matter of form , if it had been there were other

members of the lodge who might probably have been asked to do the ceremony . Knowing the unanimous feelinn- of the brethren as he did , he assumed to speak , not for " himself alone , nor by virtue of the office he had the honour to hold , but on behalf of every member of thc lod ge who had been able , during the past year especially , to learn the true value of Bro . Fairrie's character and influence . He remarked that sometimes and in other place : testimonials carried with

them no value but intrinsic ones . In this case it was not a case of £ s . d ., and he was persuaded that Bro . Farrie would so regard it . It was rather like one of those welcome gifts from those we love , which told not the length of their purse but the depth of their affection ; or might he say it was like one of those tokens which are sometimes offered by those who have been benefited to those whom they regard as benefactors : He assured Bro . Fairrie that the

testimonial was well earned . He had been a member of tbat lodge twenty-two years , and had seen W . M . ' s of various kinds—some very brilliant , some very plodding ; all very useful ; but he had never seen one who more completely preserved the harmonious feeling of the members , which lie was glad to know was a prominent feature of the Caledonian Lodge . Whatever else happened to the lodge , hc hoped that characteristic would still be maintained .

Personally , he should strive to imitate so good an example . Looking back over the past year , one thing was apparent . Thc actuating motive in Bro . Fairrie had been a constant and earnest endeavour to do his duty to the best of his ability . Doubtless , he would have been better pleased if there had been more work for him to do ; so would they all ; but success was not to be measured by numbers . If proof were wanted of Bro . Fairrie ' s success durinir the oast vear .

it was to be found in thc high esteem in which he was held by all the brethren , and in the strong affection ( he used that word advisedly ) of every one of thc officers whose pleasure it had been to serve under him . For himself , he could not forbear again expressing the pleasure it gave him to be the instrument of making the presentation . Bro . Fairrie and he had worked together in that lodge for many years ; and he prayed that the G . A . O . T . U . might

spare him and his dear partner for very many years in health , happiness , and prosperity ; and that when occasions brought those articles into use at their domestic social board , they might be agreeably reminded of the kindly feelings which animated the members of the lodgo , who now , through him , asked Bro . Fairrie to accept this testimonial as a small evidence of their high approbation of his sterling worth .

The brethren endorsed the sentiments expressed by thc VV . M ., by their heartiest acclamations . Bro . Thos . Fairrie , I . P . M ., in accepting the testimonial said it was impossible for him to lind suitable words wherewith to express the feelings which then well nigh overcame him . What had he done to deserve so rich a present as that ? But further what had he done to merit , what hc regarded still more , the exceeding kindness of feeling

which had been so gracefully expressed by the VV . M . ? It will be sixteen years next month since he was first initiated in the Caledonian . From that day to this not a single member of 204 had given him an unkind word , nor , so far as he knew , held an unkind thought toward him . For himself he could not tax his memory with ever having given offence to a single brother . If at any time , b y any mischance he had done so , he assured the brethren that it

had not been done wilfully , and hc hoped to be forgiven . He had been impressed by that remark of the VV . M . 's respecting thc unbroken harmony of feeling , and kindly thought for each other , which for so many years had characterised thc members of the Caledonian . He was glad to know that during his year ot office that feature of the lodge had been maintained untarnished , and was now as bright and attractive as ever . He hoped it would so continue for many future years . Looking backward now ;