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Craft jtlasourg * TRANQUILLITY LODGE ( No . 185 ) . —As is frequently the case on occasions which in most lodges are termed " off nights , " a very pleasant meeting was held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Greshamstreet , under the presidency of Bro . S . Barnett , W . M . For this particular lodge the attendance was small , and the business of the evening not too onerous . The duties , however , were admirably performed , not only by the VV . M .,

but his officers , and even Bro . Ephraim Barnett , upon whom the Fellow Craft degree was conferred , gave promise of future distinction during his examination by the intelligent and impressive delivery of his replies to the usual questions . In pursuance of a notice of motion by the Treasurer , Bro . VV . D . Bayley , P . M ., the sum of ten guineas was voted to be placed on the list of the VV . M ., who will represent the lodge at the ensuing festival of the

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons . The proceedings of the Iodge being ended , and after the enjoyment of the ample spread , the W . M . gave the toast of ' Loyalty to the Throne , and devotion to the best interests of the Craft , " and permitted the assembly to indulge in exhaling the fumes ol the fragrant weed , and at the same time enjoy the vocal entertainment to which Bros .

Bayley , Tipper , and Thompson contributed , Bro . J . D . Barnett , P . M . and Organist , presiding at the piano . A most pathetic rendering of the " Charge of Balaclava , " by Bro . Peartree , was very favourably received . The toarrts were few , and brief were the replies . The W . M . thought that Bro . Staley , I . P . M ., had formed a too partial conception of his efforts , but if the brethren were satisfied he was amply repaid . The I . P . M ., in response ,

returned the compliment by saying that the VV . M . had enumerated his poor services in too flattering terms . The W . M ., in proposing " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , " remarked that only the presiding Master could adequately estimate the great services rendered by these officers to the lodge . Bro . Bayley , in reply , said that duty done and acknowledged was all the recompense they looked

for . Bro . Higgins , visitor , expressed his sincere thanks for the reception accorded to him . The officers responded in _ suitable terms , and the Tyler ' s toast closed a very enjoyable evening . The only visitor was Bro . VV . H . Higgins , P . M . Industry Lodge , No . 421 . The P . M . ' s were Bros . J . Staley , I . P . M . ; VV . D . Bayley , Treas . ; N . Moss , F . Croker , J . D . Barnett , Org . ; and E . Gottheil .

CAPPER LODGE ( No . 1076 ) . —The installation meeting of the above excellent lodge took place on Thursday , the 13 II 1 inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Greshamstreet , City , when Bro . VV . Nevins , S . VV . and VV . M . elect , was , with the usual ceremonies , installed in the chair of K . S . as Master of the lodge for the ensuing 12 months . The lodge was opened by Bro . VV . Dorton , VV . M ., and the minutes of the last meeting having been passed , the ballot

was taken for Mr . James Piper , and proved unanimous . Bro . Aarons was then raised , and Mr . Piper initiated , both ceremonies being admirably performed by the W . M . Bro . Nevins was then presented to the W . M . for the benefit of installation , and Bro . Dorton installed his successor in grand style , not a single hitch or break down marring a careful and even eloquent rendering of the impressive addresses recited to the chair , the Wardens , and the brethren . The

following were invested as officers : Bros . W . Harris , S . W . ; VV . Watkins , J . VV . ; J . Dorton , P . M ., Treas . ; J . C . Pitt , Sec . ; C . Mears , S . D . ; VV . Temple , J . D . ; J . Still , I . G . ; A . Dale , D . C . ; Tytheridge and Sayers , Stwds . ; M . Sherwin , Org . Bro . Page , Tyler , being ill , his investment was postponed . The Worshipful Master commenced his duties by presenting the I . P . M ., Bro . Dorton , with a handsome Past

Master ' s jewel , of the value of 10 guineas , and , in pinning it on his breast , wished him many years of health and happiness to wear it . Bro . Dorton returned thanks , and said although he had not had so many initiates as many of his predecessors , yet those he had were selected and good Masons . He should always wear the jewel with pride , knowing that with it came the best wishes of the Capper Lodge for his future welfare .

It was then unanimously resolved that a testimonial , on vellum , of the value of three guineas , conveying the thanks of the lodge for the able manner in which he had installed his successor , should be presented to Bro . Dorton , and he suitably returned thanks . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a splendidly served banquet . Among the brethren present not above named were Bros . I . Gaskell , P . M .: A . Knox ,

P . M . ; T . Day , P . M . ; H . Holliday , P . M . ; Bryant , P . M . ; McCarthy , P . M . ; H . Taplay , P . M . ; I . V . T . Job , P . M . ; J . Mitchell , P . M . ; M . Collins , II . Greene , J . Simpson , VV . Robinson , G . Parkhurst , E . Davis , I . T . Simpson , VV . Crow , A . Vale , B . Spencer , J . Grice , A . Clarkson , J . Mansall , J . VVhite , M . Stockvis , J . Yates , and VV . Bussey , all of the lodge ; A . Holmes , VV . M . 54 S ; I . Dawkins , W . M . 79 ; C . T . Lewis , W . M . 1472 ; A . Ives ,

S . VV . 1472 ; A . Symes , J . D . 554 ; W . Gilby , J . D . 1 G 5 S ; II . Connelly , 1507 ; R . Jennings , 1437 ; M . Blount , 205 ; J . Slade , J . D . 16 S 5 ; T . Farnham , S 13 ; A . K . Trew , 959 ! J- R . Bradley , 453 ; A . Taylor , 1017 ; J . S . West , P . M . 548 ; VV . Bromis , 205 ; and C . Jolly , J . W . 1472 ( Freemason ) .. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been honoured , Bro . Dorton proposed "The Health of the VV . M ., " who

he could only say was one that would look after the interests of the lodge as well as those who had preceded him ; and they had an array of Past Masters around them that night of whom any lodge might be proud , and who had , by the interest they took in the lodge , brought it to its present proud position . Bro . Nevins was initiated the same year as he was , and they had both worked together , and from what they had seen of him , the brethren might safely leave the honour and prestige cf the lodge in his hands . Bro . Nevins , who was received with applause , said that

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evening they had made him a very proud Mason indeed , by conferring upon him the highest honour in their power to bestow , and making him Master of the Capper Lodge . For the sacred trust reposed in him he would so follow in the footsteps of those who had gone before him , that when he gave it over to his successor he hoped to be found worth y to receive at their hands the some approbation that his predecessor ( Bro . Dorton ) had . When he was initiated by

Bro . Holliday , the ceremony made a great impression on him , and he thanked him for it , and for many kindnesses received from him since . He thanked the Past Masters , officers , and brethren for their kindness , and trusted , with their assistance , to maintain and uphold in its integrity the name hitherto unsullied of the Capper Lodge . Bro . Holliday responded for " The Past Masters . " He said it gave him great pleasure to see so many present who

he had had the honour of initiating into the lodge , following , and still following , one another to the chair of the lodge ; and he hoped and trusted to see them all achieve it in due course . He had the pleasure of initiating 39 candidates during his year of office , a large majority of whom had turned out thoroughly good , practical Masons ; indeed , at one time they were told that they manufactured Masons at the Capper Lodge . Well , if they did , it was a pride and a pleasure to manfacturesuch good Masons as those he saw

around him , and he had no fear but that they would be an honour to the Iodge . On behalf of himself and the Past Masters , he thanked them heartily for this toast . "The Initiate" was honoured , and suitably responded ; Bros . Lewis , Home , Trew , and Taylor responded for "The Visitors ; " and Bro . Jolly for "The Masonic Press ;" Bro . Harris and Watkins replied for "The Oflicers , " and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which were of a most pleasant and harmonious character .

KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —This lodge met at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the 4 th inst . Among thoee in attendance were Bros . Appleton , W . M . ; Stranger , S . VV . ; Plowman , J . W . ; VV . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; Feuillade , J . D . ; Lingley , I . G . ; Feuillade , jun ., Org . ; Foale , W . S . ; Cockburn , I . P . M . ; Koch , P . M . ; G . Everett , P . M . ; H . Hugins , P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; Kohler , P . M . ;

W . P . Webb , P . M . ; Cruse , Buxton , Weston , Davis , and others . Bros . Hardy , igi ; Thompson , 169 ; Prince , 209 ; Blackman , 469 ; and Gardner , 2012 , were visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Messrs . G . W . Ruffle and S . J . Haynes , and it proving to be unanimous they were duly initiated into Craft mysteries by the W . M ., the ceremong being well performed .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts followed . The toast of "The VV . M . " was proposed by Bro . Cockburn in a neat speech . The W . M . having replied , then gave "The Initiates . " Bros . Ruffle and Haynes , in well-set terms , expressed themselves as being very much interested and impressed by the ceremony which

they had witnessed that day . The toast of "The Visitors " followed , and was acknowledged by Bros . Hardy , Prince , and others ; "The Past Masters , " by Bro . Cockburn , I . P . M . ; " The Treasurer and Secretary " by Bro . VV . Stuart , Secretary , in the absence , through illness , of Bro . Mann , Treasurer , and " The Officers' " toast was replied to by Bros . Stranger and Plowman . The proceedings then terminated .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A very numerous gathering of the brethren of this well-known and active lodge assembled in their new room , Ladbroke Hall , Notting-hill , for the installation of the VV . M . and other Masonic work . Among those present we noticed Bros . F . C . Frye , W . M . ; James Bartle , S . VV . ; John Woodmason , J . W . ; S . Parkhouse , P . M ., P . Z ., Treas . ; VV . Murlis , P . M ., P . Z ., Sec . ; J . H . Wood , S . D . ;

H . Whitaker , J . D . ; E . M . Lander , P . M ., D . C . ; H . Delevanti , Org . ; Crabb , I . G . ; Hook , A . D . C . ; Scholefield , Tyler ; and others . Visitors : Bros . Markland , 144 ; D . P . Cama , 1159 ; H . 0 . Cama , 255 ; Briscoe , 1694 ; H . Dehane , 1543 , P . P . G . S . D . Essex ; H . Chandler , j . Mason , P . G . D . Middx . ; W . Vincent , P . M . 1624 ; C . J . Morse , 1257 ; J . J . Thomas , 753 j S . J . Humfress , 733 ; W . J . Mason , 300 ; G . Davis , P . M . 167 , P . Z . ; Frye , 1694 ; E . J . Brown , 1567 ; Capt . A . Nicols , 1974 , P . D . G . a . of W . Punjab ;

Pearson , 1567 ; J . Gillingham , W . M . 1238 ; C . Webster , 1637 ; D . Jefferson , 1637 ; G . C . Harding , 123 S ; Conway , 1 S 9 ; C . Horton , 1 744 ; Britton , 22 ; J . VVhite , 144 ; H . Ball , 1567 ; Cooper , 342 ; S . Welford , 733 ; Potter , 19 S 7 ; Dillon , and others . The following officers were invested Bros . J . Woodmason , S . W . ; W . VV . Buckland , J . W . ; S . Parkhouse , Treas . ; VV . J . Murlis , Sec . ; J . H . VVood , S . D . ; II . Whitaker , J . D . ; Crabb , I . G . ; R . Green , ist Steward ; H . Newland , 2 nd Steward ; E . M . Lander ,

D . C ; J . Hook , A . D . C . ; Scholefield , Tyler . Previously to the installation Mr . Roberts was very ably initiated into our Order by the VV . M ., Bro . Frye , and Bro . Thurgood was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason in a most efficient manner by Bro . Smout , P . M . The Board of Installed Masters having been dul y opened , Bro . Bartle , S . VV ., was duly installed in the chair of King Solomon in a thoroughly workmanlike

manner , and having invested his officers , and our excellent Parsee , Bro . Cama , elected an honorary member by acclamation , the lodge was duly closed . The handsome room was completely filled by a most appreciative andience . The banquet was served in the great hall , and did great credit to the worthy host . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were received with enthusiasm . Bro . Woodford , P . G . C , in returning thanks for "The

Grand Officers , said he deeply regretted that he was the only Past Grand Officer present to return thanks for a toast so kindly given and so enthusiastically received . He could say this for the Grand Officers , Present and Past , that they were all duly sensible of the kindness of their brethren , and too happy to be able to be of any humble service on such occasions as the present . For his own part when he received Bro . Murlis' summons he felt , both on public and on private grounds , that if possible he ought to

endeavour to be present . On public because it was only a very few years ago , comparatively speaking , that he had assisted their old and lamented friend , Bro . John Hervey , in consecrating the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge . Such were the sad vicissitudes of life , that only two of the honorary members now survived , and since that time more than one of the originel founders had also passed away . The progress of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge had been a most remarkable one . Distinguished for its work , united in har-

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mony , it had excelled in the support of the Charities , and had set a striking example to every other lodge . Since he had last addressed his brethren a very violent attack had been made on the Masonic Order , the Bishop of Rome had openly condemned them , and a Roman Catholic writer in the " Month " had accused them of almost every crime under heaven . Though he admitted that the Prince of Wales was at their head , that members of the Royal

Family belonged to the Order , that Peers of the realm , Members of Parliament , all the learmed professions , Ministers of the Crown , and judges on the bench , a very large number of the clergy , were not ashamed to call themselves Freemasons , yet he had not scrupled to say that even the Fraternity in England were " Heathens and Pagans , " banded together for one common object , —the destruction of religion , order , morality , and law . He need

hardly say that this so called professor was in a state of "invincible ignorance" as regards Freemasonry , and an unrighteous accuser of his brethren . He evidently required to be " educated , " as he stood before them a tra ducer of a most loyal , peaceable , religious body of men . On personal grounds he had specially come to see his old friend , Dr . Gray , initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . Woodford was very sorry that the illness of a very near relative

had kept Dr . Gray away that evening . It was only , lie felt sure , a pleasure deferred , and he knew of none to whom the genial and beneficent principles of Freemasonry would be more ensured into than by their esteemed friend and neighbour Dr . Gray , —always wishful to be useful , and always ready to be serviceable to all

around him . In conclusion Bro . Woodford urged all his younger brethren present the need and duty of emulating the zeal and earnestness of their elderbrethren in Masonry , and he could assure them that they would never regret devoting their time , labours , and affection to the spread of the kindly and tolerating principles of their world-wide and useful Craft .

the Health of the W . M . " was then proposed by the I . P . M . in very effective terms , to which the VV . M . returned thanks in appropriate words , proposing in turn , before he sat down , "The Health of the I . P . M ., " and presenting him with a beautiful P . M . ' s jewel and an illuminated address , expressive of the regard , respect , and affection of his brethren . Bro . Frye , P . M ., returned thanks in a most feeling

speech , which vvas much applauded . "The Health of the Initiate , Bro . Roberts , "was warmly received and very fitly responded to . The other toasts , including that of " The Visitors , " were duly given , and in each case short and seasonable replies were made . Bro . John Mason made an effective speech on behalf of the Charities , and notably for the Roval Masonic

Benevolent Institution . A considerable subscription list was entered into for tbe festival of that Institution . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a very enjoyable evening . Madame Ernst , Bro . Weston , and others , discoursed excellent harmony . CLARENDON LODGE ( No . 1769 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , on Tuesday , the 11 th

inst ., when there were present Bros . H . VV . Mayes , G . A . Purst . Middx ., W . M . ; G . Croxton , S . W ., W . M . elect ; T . Linscott , J . W . ; J . Stanley , Treas . ; J . Cooper , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Grove , P . M . ; J . Soper , P . M . ; A . Abercrombie , E . Abercrombie , S . C . Thomson , M . Ker , and Biart . The following visitors were present : Bros . R . S . Sindall , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . 1923 ; J . T . Robertson , P . M . 55 ; Lewis Lazarus , P . M . and Sec . iSS ; J . Batting , P . M . 1501 ;

W . Craig , P . M . 1425 ; A . Turner , W . M . 122 R ; Draper , P . M . 1303 ; C . Beaumont , P . M . and Sec . 1 343 and 901 ; Brown , P . M . and Sec . 65 ; E . W . Mayru , 1 S 97 ; John Finch , P . M . 173 , P . P . G . D . Berks and Bucks ; J . Humphrey , 55 ; Damant , 16 S 6 ; Woolley , S . W . 15 ; Tomlinson , 123 S ; Withers , I . G . 795 ; Thompson , Treas . and P . M . 55 ; and Terry , P . M ., & c , and Sec . Benevolent Institution .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of previous meeting confirmed . The W . M . elect , Rro . Croxton , S . W ., was then presented by Bro . Cooper , P . M ., for installation , which ceremony was impressively rendered b y Bro . Soper , P . M . The VV . M . appointed his oflicers as follows : Bros . Mayes , I . P . M . ; Linscott , S . W . ; Grove , P . M ., J . VV . ; Stanley , Treas . ; Cooper , P . M ., Sec ; T . C . Thomson , S . D . ; E . Abercrombie , J . D . ; and E . Biart ,

I . G . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously that the sum of 10 guineas be placed on the W . M . 's list as Steward for the Benevolent Institution , and three guineas were voted to a deserving brother . Thebrethren adjourned to the banquet , which was served in Messrs . Ritter and Clifford ' s first-rate style . The W . M ., in giving the toast of "The Queen and the Craft , " stated that this toast was of a twofold character , for not only were

Masons attached to the person of her Majesty , but were associated , as Craftsmen , with the other members of the Royal Family . In proposing "The Health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " the Worshipful Master alluded to thc fact that since he ( the VV . M . ) was initiated—six years ago —Masonry had flourished to such an extent that upwards of 300 more lodges had been consecrated under the auspices

of the Grand Lodge of England . In giving the toast of " The Deputy Grand Master , Pro Grand Master , and Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the Worshipful Master said that , as Warden of the lodge , he had had several opportunities of seeing them work , and , although there was room tor improvement as far as the ritual was concerned , there was no doubt about their being , one and all , thoroughly in earnest in the duties they

undertook . The Worshipful Master , in responding to the toast of his health , stated that he was the first initiate in this lodge , and that Freemasonry had a special charm for him ; and he was proud , after passing through every step , to arrive at the dignified position he now found himself in . The next toast was "The P . M . 's , the I . P . M ., and thc Installing Master , Bro . Soper . " The Worshipful Master

said he would first ask Bro . Soper to decorate the I . P . M . with the handsome P . M . 's jewel that had been unanimously voted to him by the lodge ; and , in doing so , Bro . Soper trusted that Bro . Mayes would live long to wear it , and that he would look upon it as a mark of esteem from the brethren of the Clarendon Lodge . The Immediate Past Master warmly thanked thebrethren for their kindness . The toast of " The Visitors " was then given from the