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D'Ardenne , 7 G 5 ; G . H . Clark , 1227 ; VV . Malthcuse , C . C , VV . M . 1 G 23 ; G . H . Stephens , S . D , 1 G 23 ( Freemason ) ; and others . _ . The minutes of the emergency meeting ( at which Bro . S . M . Pipe was raised to the Sublime Degree , and Bros . E . Oppenheim and J . L . Green were admitted into the Order ) , also minutes of the last regular meeting , were

submitted and were unanimously confirmed . Bro . Thomas Wooding , VV . M . elect , was then presented by Bro . Dawson , P . M ., who acted throughout as D . C , to Bro . Veal , P . M ., who had kindly undertaken the duties of Installing Master , for the benefit of installation . A Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . Wooding was inducted into the chair of K . S ., and invested his officers as follows :

Bros . J . Horsley , S . W . ; T . J . Tyer , J . VV . ; VV . Beck , P . M ., Treas . ( re-appointed ); A . G . Clements , Sec . ( reappointed ); T . Couture , S . D . ; G . T . Holdom , J . D . ; I . G . Twinn , I . G .,- j . Sornmers , D . C ; C . Rayner , W . S . ; J . Loftus and H . T . Hardy , Stewards ; the VV . M . addressing each recipient of a collar in appropriate terms upon the duties the lodge would require of them . The

brethren having signified their approval of the several appointments , Bro . Veal brought his arduous labours to an end by a capital rendering of the three ancient charges , to which the utmost attention was given by the strong array of brethren present . The report of the Audit Committee ( Bros . Hardy , Stevens , and Crawley ) was next presented , and unanimously received . 'This showed . the financial

position of the lodge to be not only satisfactory , but far in advance of anything of the kind far many years past ; and Bro . Wooding may " fairly be congratulated at inheriting sa pleasant a state of affairs from Bro . Magrath , to whom the lodge is mainly indebted for so happy a result . Bro . ' Wooding then pro : eeded to perform what he said was a most pleasing duty , and that was to present

on behalf of the lodge Bro . Magrath , Immediate Past Master , with a jewel , in recognition of the able manner in which that brother had carried out the duties of VV . M . of the lodge during the past year . Bro . Wooding felt sure he was expressing not only his own wish but the wishes of every member of the lodge , when he hoped that T . G . A . O . T . U . would spare Bro . Magrath many years , and that the

jewel would be handed down in Bro . Magrath ' s family as a token of the respect in which he was held by the members of the St . John of Wapping Lodge . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Magrath contented himself with briefly thanking the brethren for their kind gift , and would avail himself of alateropportnnity of thanking them . A vote of thanks in recognition of the eminent services

of Bro . Veall , P . M ., was cordially carried , and that brother also reserved his remarks till later in the evening . The W . M . next received the " Heartiest good wishes " from the goodly array of visitors , and the lodge was closed . Subsequently the brethren sat down to a banquet

prepared by Bro . Kingston in so able a manner as to give entire satisfaction to all partakers thereof , and reflect great credit upon the establishment . During the ceremony Bro . Dawson , P . M ., acted as D . C , and two visitors . Bros . R . Sturtevant , W . M . 127 S , and J . T . K . Job , VV . M . 107 G , acted as Junior and Senior Warden respectively .

EARL OF ZETLAND LODGE ( No . 1364 ) . — The members of the above lodge met on the 15 th inst ., at the Old Town Hall , Mare-street , Hackney . In the absence of Bro . Cockett , VV . M ., the lodge was opened by Bro . Ernest Wright , P . M ., who was supported by Bros . B . Humphry , S . W . ; J . Fitzgerald , J . W . ; R . A . Wright , P . M ., Treas . ; E . J . Anning , P . M ., Sec ; W . Green ,

S . D . ; ] . S . Hegcrty , J . D . ; H . J . Lowe , P . M ., D . C . ; Dr . J . F . Haskins , Org . ; G . J . Pope , LG . ; H . Lowe and H . Cooper , Stwds . ; J . H . Maples , P . M . ; D . J . Bridegroom , E . H . Beckett , G . F . Crook , F . Greene , H . S . Whitford , B . Clarke , and others . Visitors : Bros . H . Forss , 917 ; H . Bramham , VV . M . 1 S 05 ; F . Finch , P . M . 13 G 5 ; G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1 G 23 ( Freemason ) .

Lodge was opened in due form , Bro . P . M . Lowe , D . C , superintending the working in his usual efficient manner , and the minutes of the previous meeting were submitted hy Bro . Anning and confirmed . The candidate for the Second Degree not being in attendance , the brethren considered the re-amended bye-laws , which had been confirmed at the last rerrular meeting-, and these fiavinc been

read were further confirmed . This completed the business of the lodge , and it was closed , the incidental music , as arranged by Bro . Dr , Haskins , Org ., being effectively rendered . The brethren subsequently adjourned to Bro . C Clifford ' s hostelry , the Pembury Tavern , who had arranged to cater for the creature comforts of the brethren . Here a capital repast was well served , affording a strong

argument in favour of the new plan to make to make the Earl of Zetland Lodge a banqueting one . Bro . E . Wright , J , M ., ably presided at the festive board , and was supported hy Bro . G . Rean , P . M ., as I . P . M . Grace having been said , Bro . Wright gave "The Health of the Queen , " a toast , he said , always well received by English crentlemen . and esneciallv Freemasons , who were

glad to know that Her Majesty had arrived in safety in her own realm . With the toast of the Queen he would couple " The Craft . " 'H . R . H . thc Prince of Wales" was then honoured ; and to reduce the toasts within limits the VV . M . coupled the names of the " Pro Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and all the Grand Officers Present and Past . "

Bro . Rcan , P . M ., gave "TheW . M ., pro . tern ., Bro . Ernest Wright , " who had so ably conducted the lodge business , and was then presiding at the social board . Bro . Rean said he did not know a toast which could be better in Jus hands than that of Bro . Wright , who was a real worki"g Past Master of 13 G 4 , and about the best the Karl of ' etland Lodhad ever had .

ge the toast was received with enthusiasm . , " j **"* . Wright returned his sincere thanks to Bro . Rean for the kind manner in which be bad proposed his health , and also to thc brethren for its hearty and cordial reception , jae was not sure he deserved the flattering remarks of Bro . Kean . He felt it was onlv his dutv to be of service to the

lodge , and as a Past Master he had done his best in the P ^' and hoped to do so for many years to coinc . ( Cheers . ) lhe Past Masters " were next toasted , and responded to b y Bro . G . Rean , who expressed his pleasure at the way 'n which the toast had been received , and he was sure all the 1 as ( . jvf asters r || . the same gratification in doing anything calculated to promote the Earl ot Zetland Lodge . 1 he next toast Bro . Wright said was one the brethren

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were at all times glad to ' receive , namely , "The Visitors . " In fact , no lodge was more pleased to receive visitors than the Earl of Zetland , which always endeavoured to entertain them to their satisfaction . Bros . Bramham , VV . M . 1 S 05 ; Finch , P . M . 13 ( 15 ; H . Forss , 917 ; and G . H . Stephens having suitably replied , "The Officers" was next given in deservedly

complimentary terms , Bro . Wright dweihn < r upon the , "punctuality as well as of the capital working of those brethren . Bro . J . Fitzgerald , J . VV ., responded , and , in a humorous manner , alluded to the changes made in the lodge bye-laws , especially that which admitted the feature of the Fourth Degree after labour . He looked upon it as an advantageous change , and calculated to consolidate the members

of the lodge . " The Founders of the Lodge " was next given , Bros . R . A . Wri g ht , P . M ., Treas ., and G . Rean , P . M ., being mentioned in connection with the toast , and also Bro . E . j . Anning , Sec . After replies from the two brethren first named , Bro . E . Wright gave the Tyler ' s toast .

The whole of the proceedings were pleasantly interspersed with many capital songs , Bro . Dr . J . F . Haskins adding greatly to the harmony by his efficient accompaniment at the piano , and the following brethren taking part : Bros . Fitzgerald , Bridegroom , Humphry , Greene , Wright , Beckett , Forss , Stephens , and others , and thereby making a capital finish to the session .

WOLSEY LODGE ( No . 1656 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 15 th inst ., at Hampton Wick . Among those present were Bros . John Hammond , P . P . G . D . Aliddx . ( Hon . Member ) , acting W . M . ; T . VV . Ockenden , P . M . 1512 , Sec , acting S . VV . ; Featherstone , J . W . ; Forge , P . M . 1793 ; S . D . Bushell , acting LG . Bro . H . Glover , 975 , was a visitor . Bro .

Bond was passed , and Bros . Dacre , Sapworth and Grant raised , both ceremonies being exceedingly well performed b y VV . Bro . J . Hammond . 'The traditional history in the 'I hird Degree was capitally rendered by Bro . Featherstone , I . W . Previously to the lodge being closed a vote of

thanks was given to W . Bro . J . Hammond , for his kindness in attending to carry out the duties of the chair . Letters of apology for non attendance were read from Bros . Hurst , W . M . ; DeCrespigny , P . M . ; VV . Hammond , P . M . ; T . C . Walls , S . VV . ; and Nuthall , Treasurer . There was no banquet .

MIZPAH LODGE ( No . 1671 ) . —The installation banquet meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday the 15 th inst ., atthe Albion , Aldersgate-street . An emergency meeting of the lodge was first held , but no business was transacted , as thc candidates were unable to attend . The lodge was therefore closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet-room . There was a large attendance of the

brethren , Bros . R . A . Morgan , W . M . ; E . F . L . Carl Schmidt , I . P . M . ; J . Bergmann , P . M . ; Metcalf , P . M . ; H . H . Wells , S . VV . ; H . Warden , S . VV . ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap ,, Chaplain ; J . J . Avery , P . M . 70 , P . P . G . Treas . Devon , Treas . ; Geo . Lewis , S . D . ; C . VV , Meiter , J . D , ; P . Feick , D . C . ; C . G . Hayman , W . S . ; C . H . Dancocks , Org . ; H . G . Buss , Asst . G . Sec . ; and

many other members of the lodge . Among the visitors were Bros . D . P . Cama , 255 , P . M . 1159 ; G . A . Brock , I . P . M . 7 G 5 , S . VV . 1572 ; C . J . Sturge , 1572 ; Percy Crampton , 1572 ; Alfred Brookman , 1 , W . M . 1657 ; C . F . Rogers , 1572 ; - John Cox , P . M . 19 S ; S . Marler , 12 G 1 ; F . H . Wilcocks , 1572 ; H . Sturgeon . 1 G 13 ; VV . W . Rust , 28 ; John Larkin , 3 ; Thos . Short , 172 S ;

VV . T . Westmore , 172 S ; C . C . Churchill , 1769 ; E . C . Massey , 1297 ; J . VV . Case , 1312 ; Tyson Crawford , 170 S ; and J . Llewellyn Jones , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M . 657 , 1460 , 1670 . Upon the cloth being removed , the VV . M . said that in proposing "The Health of the Queen ' ' he had the gratification to notice her Majesty's safe return to her country , in a state of good health . This was the first opportunity that

the Mizpah Lodge had had of expressing * its feelings of thankfulness that the G . A . O . T . U . had preserved Her Majesty in the recent dastardly attempt upon her life . This toast was in this , as in all assemblies , a popular one , but he believed , that on this occasion it would he received , if possible , with even more than usual enthusiasm . In proposing "The Health of the M . W . G . M ., " the

Chairman said that this was a very easy toast to propose , as it was always well received . The industry with which thc Prince of Wales attended to his multifarious duties should not be overlooked by anyone . He was daily attending to some work of charity or utility to the human race at large . He ( the Chairman ) noticed particularl y the great interest which the Prince of Wales was taking in the

establishment of a new College of Music , and he thought that it would be a graceful and proper act on the part of the Craft , and an act which would be a token of their appreciation of their Grand Master , if the Freemasons of England joined in founding a musical scholarship , in connection with that work of the Prince of Wales . He felt confident that if such a proposal were seriously made all the brethren would

readily contribute to a fund for the purpose . The next toast to which the Chairman had to direct attention was that of "The M . W . Pro G . M ., the R . W . D . G . M ., and tho Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and in proposing it the VV . M . said that beyond knowing that they were efficient Grand Oflicers , and earnest , reprcsentitive Masons , he did not know much about them

individually . Ther « were two , however , that he did know something about , namely , Bro . Buss , the assistant Grand Secretary , and Bro . Simpson , a Past Grand Chaplain , both of whom were members of the Mizpah Lodge . As to Bro . Buss , the brethren present all knew him , and the admirable manner in which he performed his important duties . Bro . Simpson would be called upon to respond to a toast later

in the evening , and he should therefore ask Bro . Buss to respond for the Grand Officers . Bro . Buss , in acknowledging thc compliment , said that the G . M . showed a keen discrimination in the selection of his Grand Officers , and chose the brethren to fill those offices with a view to the generally well-being of the Craft . Before

the close of the present month the list of new Grand Ollicers would be before the brethren , and he ( Bro . Buss ) trusted that the new men would command as much confidence as the Present and the Past Grand Officers had secured . Bro . Carl Schmidt , I . P . M ., said that when he rose up with that emblem of tremendous power in his hand , the brethren would understand that he was about to propose

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the health of the W . M . The toast he knew would be popular ; otherwise the brethren would not have placed the subject of it in the chair , and he knew that it was their feeling as well as his own that no worthier brother had ever been Master of the Mizpah Lodge . Those who had had the privilege of . being present on the previous Saturday , and saw the way in which the W . M . invested his officersand

, heard how he exhorted them and charged them , must have been impressed with his rare excellence . This was not an idle compliment but was tbe simple truth ; and he was sure that the brethren would feel wilh him that no worthier brother than their present Master had ever filled the chair of K . S . He ( Bro . Schmidt ) ought to have reminded them before that their present Master was the first initiate of the

Mizpah Lodge ( cheers ) . Very few brethren had the good fortune to have such rapid advancement as to be exalted to such a position after about five years' working . On his initiation his behaviour was such as to command their perfect regard and esteem , and he made a speech on the occasion which showed what metal he was made of . In reply , Bro . Morgan said that he did not know how to

commence to thank the I . P . M . for the kind words he had used , nor the brethren for the manner in which they had received the toast . From thc time of his initiation he had taken a great interest in the Mizpah Lodge , and if he was able to perform the duties of Master as well as those duties had been performed by Bro . Schmidt , he would be very well satisfied , and it would be his endeavour to perform

his duty as regards all the brethren . It was only right that he should take this , his first opportunity , to thank the brethren for the manner in which they had supported him when he went up as Steward , showing that they were a lodge not only in name but in substance . In conclusion , he trusted that during his term of oflice , tbe brethren would have no cause to regret having placed him in the chair .

The Chairman next proposed "The Health of the Past Masters of the lodge " coupling with it the name of Bro . Bergmann . On the list there was a toast to the Installing Officer , which preceded that to the Past Masters , but Bro . Reed , who performed the ceremony last week , was now on the continent , and unable to be with them in person . That he was with them in spirit was shown by the fact that k „ U . " I :.. ^ y y yU ~\\ r * r _ y ~ l _• , t iimu aciiL nis

. y . JUOL wc w . m . a telegram expressing nearty good wishes . In coupling with the Past Masters' toast the name of Bro . Bergmann , the Chairman acknowledged the kindness with which that brother had given up his right to act as Installing Master to Bro , Reed , who having initiated him ( Bro . Morgan ) , not unnaturally desired to have the privilege of installing him also . Before concluding , lie ( the Chairman )

had a pleasant duty to perform . It was to present to Bro . Schmidt a Past Master's- jewel , and in doing so he hoped that Bro . Schmidt would be spared for many years to do his duty to the Mizpah Lodge , and to the Craft in general . Bro . Bergman returned thanks on behalf of himself and the rest of the Past Masters ; they had done their best in the past and intended to do the same in the future . He

regretted Bro . Reed ' s absence , but thought it probable that he was at that moment drinking a glass to the health of the VV . M . and other friends of the Mizpah Lodge . As to having given way to Bro . Reed , with regard to the installation , there was nothing difficult about that , as it was natural that Bro . Reed should wish to install his child , Not being a hypocrite , however , he would own that he

should have been proud to install the VV . M . himself , though he was quite sure that he could not have done it in a better manner than it was done by Bro . Reed . Bros . Schmidt and Metcalf also responded . The Chairman next proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " which he was pleased to say he considered the toast of the evening . He thought it right that members of lodees

should visit in this way , otherwise they would fall into the habit of thinking there was no lodge so good as their own . He called upon Bros . Jones , P . P . G . D ., Brookman of the Grand Mark Lodge , and Rust , of No . 2 S , to respond . This having been done , the W . M . proposed " Success to the Masonic Charities . " Thii he considered a very important toast to all the brethren , whether they belonged to the Mizpah or any other lodge . The Masonic Charities were

institutions of which every Mason , he believed , was proud ; he considered that they would bear comparison with any charities in the empire . He believed that during the last year as much as £ 40 , 000 had been collected for the three Institutions b y the lodges throughout the country ; and he thought that last Saturday was a proud day in the annals of the Girls' School , when twenty-seven candidates had

been admitted into that institution without any election at all . ( Hear , hear . ) Referring to the last festival of the Benevolent Institution , when a sum of £ 12 , 500 was collected , he had had the pleasure to take up the sum of £ 188 from the Mizpah Lodge , and had had the happiness of finding that that sum placed the Mizpah at the head of the lodges in the list of contributions . ( Cheers . ) Without

any desire to boast , he would say that they were proud to do their duty as a lodge , and he hoped that the brethren would continue their substantial support to every Steward that went up . With this toast he would couple the name of their Chaplain , Bro . Simpson , P . G . Chaplain . Bro . Simpson considered that there were many present who , from their active exertions and the liberal support

they would afford to these charities , were more fitted to answer for this toast than he was ; but there was a certain fitness , as the lodge had done him the honour to appoint him its Chaplain because love to God and charity and love to the brethren ought to go together . Bro . Simpson made a very able speech , in which he referred to certain alterations in the mode of admitting candidates , which he considered would be an improvement upon the present practice ; but

we are are unable , from want of space , to give a detailed report of his remarks . From the same cause we must content ourselves with briefly recording that the Master proposed "The Health of the Officers , " all of whom received warm commendations from him . He added that he was glad to be able to say that the LG ., Bro . Moore , who was absent through illness , had telegraphed to say that he was better , and to desire his hearty good wishes to all present .

Each ofheer present responded separately , the Treasurer , Bro . Avery , taking the opportunity to thank the brethren for the token ol their regard he received last Saturday ( as recorded in our last number ) , and the Tyler ' s toast terminated a very pleasant evening , to which Bros . Bergmann , Meiter and others , contributed not a little by their excellent instrumental and vocal music . It is very rare indeed to find a lodge so rich in the musical talent of its members .