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himself to the utmost to entitle him to the good opinion of the brethren . 7 here was always a certain difficulty when a brother had passed through the chair before , as the brethren expected more from him perhaps than from a brother who had been installed for the first time . That , perhaps , was only natural . But if he could bring his experience to bear which he had gained in his four previous chairs , he could only say he should be delighted to do so .

He hoped that when he left the chair of the St . Leonard Lodge he should take with him the brethren ' s good opinion . He should certainly endeavour to discharge his duties with strict impartiality . _ He thanked the brethren from the fulness of an overflowing heart . Later on , Bro . Shurmur proposed "The Installing Master , " than whom no one could perform the work better , and he congratulated the lodge on having such an expert . He was verv deeply

impressed with the ceremony , and could understand , by the silence that reigned in the lodge , that the other brethren were equally impressed . They knew the capability of Bro . Kaufman , and that whatever he took in hand he did well . He studied the precept of the Grand Master Solomon" Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do , do it with all thy might . " That was Bro . Kaufman ' s motto as well , and

consequently he succeeded in anything he attempted . They knew that their I . P . M . possessed many personal friends in that lodge , but , in addition to that , he had gained friends by his sterling good qualities . He had to present to Bro . Kaufman a Past Master ' s jewel , and he could conscientiously say there was no brother who deserved it more than Bro . Past Master Kaufman . The brethren had

emphasised the Past Master s jewel presented by the lodge by presenting him with a supplemental Past Master ' s jewel , and he thoroughly deserved it . Bro . Kaufman , I . P . M ., said he did not know that he had deserved all this great flattery . He thought as a Freemason that he had only done his duty . When he took office it was his ambition to fulfil everything he had undertaken to carry out , and from the way the W . M . had

decorated him on behalf of the lodge he saw that he had met with the brethren ' s approbation . The jewel voted by the lodge was customary , but the jewel subscribed for by the brethren was the keystone of the Past Master ' s jewel . This proved to him that he had met with the brethren ' s appreciation of , and satisfaction with , what he had endeavoured to do . Words failed him to express what he

felt , for he had been certainly taken by surprise by what they had done ; it had never been done in the lodge before ; but he hoped every W . _ M , who did his work to the brethren ' s satisfaction would receive like recognition . They could rely upon him that so far as he could he should endeavour to do for the lodge ' s welfare as he had done before . The other toasts followed , and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .

Borough of Greenwich Lodge ( No . 2332 ) . —The installation meeting of the above powerful lodge took place on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , King William the Fourth ( Bro . Gurney ' s handsome and commodious hotel ) East Greenwich , and was attended by a large and influential representation of Masonic celebrities , local and Metropolitan . The lodge was opened by Bro . James G . Thomas , P . M .,

W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and cunfirmed , Bro . F . Goddard , 1 GS 6 , and P . M . 1 S 61 , was unanimously elected a joining member , and then the Auditors' report was received and adopted . Bro . A . H . Bateman , P . M . and D . C , then introduced the W . M . elect , Bro . AugustusH . Oakley , S . W ., to the W . M . for the purpose of receiving at his hands the benefits of installation , and Bro . Thomas at once proceeded with his duties as

Installing Officer , and in the presence of a large Board of Installed Masters , placed Bro . Oakley in the chair of K . S . Bro . Oakley appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . James G . Thomas , I . P . M . ; T . P . Newton , S . W . ; W . H . Burney , J . W . ; S . J . Gore , P . M ., Treas . ; W . J . Huntley , Sec ; J . Harper , S . D . ; H . M . C . McCann , J . D . ; E . W . Higgs , I . G . ; G . P . Carter , P . M ., D . C ; W . J . Newell , P . M ., Org . ; A . Fades , W . I . Frooms , and

R . D . Simpson , Stwds . ; and E . Spinks , Tyler . Bro . Thomas then gave the addresses most impressively , and so concluded a service worthy of him and the lodge . He was accorded a hearty vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge ; he was presented a handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel , and it was unanimously resolved to present him with a Past Master's collar and jewel , to mark the approbation of the brethren

of his services to the lodge during his year of office , for which he returned thanks . A cordial vote of thanks was tendered to Bro . Bateman , P . M ., on his retirement from the office of Director of Ceremonies , after four years continuous service , for which that brother returned his heartfelt thanks , and then the lodge was closed . The banquet was served by Bro . Burney , and was thoroughly enjoyed .

"The Oueen and the Craft , " "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of the Order , " and "The Pro G . Master" having been drunk most loyally , Bro . Dr . Ralph Gooding , P . G . D . England , in responding for " The Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " said that for many years he had had the honour of responding to that toast , and he felt it an honour indeed to be in a position to do so . Yet that

night he had nothing new to offer them upon what might be said to be a thread-bare theme . When they turned their eyes upon those distinguished noblemen who were placed at the head of their affairs , they would find they were ruled and guided by the representatives of the most aristocratic houses in England , who were not only distinguished noblemen , but distinguished members of the Craft also , and who paid the greatest attention to the wants of the Order and

the important duties attached to their high position . The Pro and Deputy Grand Masters , Bros , the Rt . Hon . the Karl of Lathom and the Rt . Hon . the Eatl of Mount Edgcumbe , were the lirst to come forward and do good service for the benefit of the Craft . He adverted to the splendid work done in times gone by by our late Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , as one of whom they might well say "his labours are ended , but his works do follow him . " He

also , alluded to Bros , llervey , Laurence , McOermot , and others , who had also done good work in the past , and nstanced Bros . Monkton , Fenner , and others , as instances of those who were now only too anxious to do anything they could for the benefitof the Craft . The dais at Grand Lodge was recruited from those who , by their Charity and good Working , had made their mark in the Order . No one else had a chance of earning the distinction of a Grand Offictr

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of the Grand Lodge of England . He thanked them for their kind invitation , and was pleased to be with them and watch their success , and doubly for the honour paid him by coupling his name with that of so important a toast . Bro . Col . W . Bristow , P . G . S . B . Eng ., also responded , but briefly .

The I . P . M . then proposed the toast of "The W . M . " He said he had the pleasure of knowing Bro . Oakley for many years , and what good Masonic work he had done . He felt sure that in Bro . Oakley they would have a good Master , and he a good year of office , and if Bro . Oakley had health and strength they might look forward with confidence to that lodge maintaining , and even increasing , its

reputation as one of the most successful in the Metropolitan district . Bro . Oakley , who was heartily cheered on rising to respond , said he desired , first of all , to thank Bro . Thomas for his kind remarks , and then the brethren for their hearty reception of the toast . He presumed the correct thing for him tosay was that "thatwas the happiest moment of hislife . "

If he did not , he could honestly say that he was proud of having achieved the proud position of Master of the Borough of Greenwich Lodge . He knew the task before him was a heavy one , even if he followed the lead of those who sat on his left , without trying to eclipse them . Their lodge was not an old one , it was consecrated in iSSg , and he was sorry their esteemed first Master , Bro . Boorel , was not present

that night , for if he had he would have been gratified to see the prosperity that had followed the foundation of the lodge . He ( Bro . Oakley ) was one of the founders of the lodge , and one of its first officers . He strongly advocated the cause of the Masonic Charities , and announced his intention of standing Steward for the Boys' School , and did not intend to go up with only 20 guineas ; they must give him more that .

or he would not go . He advocated the establishment of a South London Charitable Association , so as to enable their candidates for the Charities to stand a better chance of election that they had at present , and if they could not get a South London Association , let them try and get a Greenwich Association , and so place themselves on a footing with the Charitable organisations of the ' provinces . He

concluded at length a brilliant speech by again thanking them for their kind expression of regard . The other toasts were "The Installing Officer , " for which Bro . Thomas suitably responded ; "The Visitors , " coupled with the names of Bros . Syder , P . M . 79 ; Dr . Burney , P . M . 140 ; Millington , P . M . 1382 ; and another , who severally responded ; "The Past Masters , " "The

Officers , " and the Tyler ' s toast . Some good singing by Bros . Fishenden , C . Coram , D , Dennis , and E . Cockton was much enjoyed . Amongst other brethren present were Bros . G . Burney , sen ., P . M . ; H . Roberts , P . M . ; G . Goodall , T . James , T . Goddard , T . Law , C . Waller , W . Frooms , A . Lewis , G . Hallam , J . Rosier , T . Giles , A . Laurance , A . Elen , C . Bone , F . Marrable , R . Tenney , H . Hocking , H . Inwood ,

R . Priddy , J . Priddy , T . Rogers , C . Coram , E . Relph , J . Andrews , T . Evans , R . Smallwood , H . Simpson , R . Simpson , H . Vackell , R . Wordsworth , A . Whittock , A . Hannaford , G . Burney , jun ., F . Burney , C . Austin , C . Warren , C . O . Pook , J . Hillman , T . Virgo , W . Watts , J . Dawes , J . Page , R . Oates , E . W . Carpenter , J . Foster , and W . H . Jordan , all of the lodge . The visitors included Bros . G . W . King , W . M . 1437 ; G . Brown , P . M . 1 G 9 ; J . Howes , P . M . 1623 ; C . Freder , P . M . 79 ; H . Shelley ,

P . M . 19 S 1 , P . P . G . P . Surrey ; G . Moore , P . M . 16 9 ; A . Collins , J . W . 2041 ; S . Bonner , J . W . 13 S 2 ; W . Dorian , l . G . 140 ; L . Gummer , Stwd . 1155 ; W . Monk , 1 S 1 G ; J . Hill , J . D . 141 ; C . Wilson , 79 ; T . Fisher , 37 ; W . Bell , S 60 ; G . Fishenden , 706 ; W . Knight , 140 ; H . Flegg and W . Nash , 147 ; W . Dennis , 171 ; E . Cockton , 141 G ; and C . Jolly , Sec . 1472 and 2184 .

/ EsCUlapiUS Lodge ( No . 2410 ) . —The ordinary meeting of this vigorous lodge was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on the 13 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . F . Ernest Pocock , M . D ., P . M ., Vice-Pres . Board of Gen . Purps ., in the chair , supported by the following officers , members , and visitors : Bros . B . Ninnis , M . D . P . G . Std . Br ., I . P . M . 1 ; J . Pickett , M . D ., S . W . ; G . C Thomson , M . B ., J . W . ; G . Danford Thomas , M . D ., Treas . ; F . Dutton , M . D ., P . M ., Sec ; Anthony Nutt , S . D . ; F .

Oldfield , P . M . J . D . ; W . E . Dring , P . M ., D . of C . ; E . H . Ezard , M . D ., l . G . : H . W . Kiallmark , P . M ., Stwd . ; J . B . James , P . M . ; Lennox Browne , P . M ., P . S . G . W . Essex ; H . G . Blackmore ; M . Cheale ; Garland Wrighton , P . M . ; W . Arbuthnot Lane , M . S . ; C . Luxmore Drew , M . B . ; C Simpson ; Lewis Lewis ; John Da vies ; H . J . Best , S . W . 199 ; A . C . Treadaway 129 S ; J . H . Bradshaw , M . D . ; A . M . Cleghern , M . D . 20 ( Canada ); G . H . Vaizey , S . W . 176 ; J . W . Walbraf ( unattached ) ; and James Martin ,

2394-The lodge was opened and the minutes of the las ! meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Arthur Pearson Luff , M . D . Lond ., M . R . B . P . Lond ., 410 , was unanimously elected a joining member . A ballot was then taken for Messrs . Harry Ernest Simpson , L . S . A ., Lond . ; James Crook , M . D ., CM . Toronto , L . R . C . S . Edin . ; and

Herbert William Nix , B . A ., M . B ., M . C . Camb ., M . R . C . S . Eng ., L . R . C . P . Lond ., all of whom were unanimouly elected . The W . M . then proceeded to initiate Messrs . Simpson and Crook into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonary , the ceremony being performed in a most impressive and eloquent manner . Mr . Nix , unfortunately , was unable to be present through illness . Bro . Ninnis ,

I . P . M ., received from the W . M . s hands the beautiful Past Master ' s jewel which the lodge voted for the able manner he had performed his duties during his year of office . A sum of two guineas out of the funds of the lodge was voted to the late lamented Bro . Surgeon-Major Parke ' s Memorial Hall Committee . After other Masonic business had been transacted , and

letters of apology read from various members pleading inability to be present , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony . The brethren afterwards sat down to an excellent dinner provided by Bro . Delacoste , and after due honour had been paid to the loyal and Masonic toasts , the brethren enjoyed sjme capital vocal music provided by the kindness of the worthy Treasurer .

Guildhall School of Music Lodge ( No . 2454 ) . —The h ' rst installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Holborn Restaurant on Monday , the nth inst , on which occasion there was a large attendance of brethren , including the following Grand Officers : Bros . Sir

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John B . Monckton , P . G . W . ; Sir Reginald Hanson , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . W . ; Rev . Studholme Brownrigg , P . G . Chap , and Dep . Prov . G . Master Berks and Bucks ; F . A . Phillbrick , Q . C ., G . Reg . and Dep . Prov . G . Master Essex ; E . Letchworth , G . Sec . ; Peter de Lande Long , P . G . D . ; J . A . Farnfield , P . A . G . D . C . ; James Terry , Sec . R . M . B . I ., P . G . S . B . ; and H . Sadler , G . Tyler . The lodge was opened by Bro . T . Hastings Miller , P . G .

3 . U , W . M ., and the minutes of the previous , meetmg were confirmed , together with the Auditors' report ( which showed a balance of over £ 53 ) , and other formal business was disposed of . The W . M . said he had much pleasure in announcing that Bro . E . Letchworth , G . Sec , had very kindly consented to perform the ceremony of installation . On Bro . Letchworth taking the chair as Instilling Officer , he appointed Bros . Peter de Lande Long , P . G . D ., as

S . W ., and J . A . Farnfield , P . Asst . G . D . C ., as I . W , Bro . George F . Smith , P . P . G . O . Essex , S . W . and W . M . elect , was then presented by Bro . J . Greenwood , I . P . M ., for the benefit of installation , whereupon Bro . Letchworth addressed the brethren as to the custom prevailing in Masonic lodges with regard to the annual choice of a Master , and called upon the acting Secretary to read the ancient charges , to which Bro . Smith declared

his adhesion in the usual form , and was duly obligated . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed , to whom Bro . Smith was presented , and was installed by Bro . Letchworth into the chair of K . S . with the usual solemnities . The brethren below the rank of Installed Master were then re-admitted , and the new W . M . was proclaimed and saluted in the Three Degrees . The officers for the year 1 S 93-4 are as follows : Bros . Geo . F . Smith , W . M . ; T .

Hastings Miller , P . G . S . B ., I . P . M . ; W . Henry Thomas , S . W . ; Henry Gadsby , J . W . ; W . H . Cummings , Treas . ; D . Strong , Sec . ; Henry Guy , S . D . ; Warwick Jordan , Mus . Doc , J . D . ; W . j . Barton , l . G . ; J . Greenwood , P . M ., D . C ; W . H . Wheeler , Org . ; W . Syckelmore , P . M ., and Charles P . Smith , Stwds . ; and Patrick , Tyler . After investment of officers , the I . P . M . proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Bro . Letchworth for his great kindness in

performing the installation ceremony in so admirable a manner , which was carried unanimously . Bro . Letchworth thanked the brethren for the compliment . A Past Master's jewel was then presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . T . Hastings Miller , by the W . M ., to mark the great esteem with which he was held by the whole lodge . Bro . Hastings Miller thanked the brethren . The W . M . was elected a Steward for the R . M . B . L , and a sum of 20 guineas placed upon his list .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren retired to a banquet , at which the following were present : Bros . Alderman and Sheriff Dimsdale , P . G . Stwd . ; Hoyte , P . G . Stwd . ; May , T . Goodman , J . E . Hambleton , G . Hatch , T . W . Harrison , J . Griffiths , S . H . Miller , S . Earl , F . H . Macklin , E . Stimson , J . Webb , 0 . Moore , Percy Clowes .

W . J . Batho , D . Beardwell , Ridley Prentice , Hermann Klein , T . A . Wallworth , Ernest de Munck , A , Thompson , C . Wood Moore , BurbyJ . Welford , W . James , Coward , T . C . Underwood , R . A . Kearsey , Hilton , Ackerman , R . B . Newth , J . Greenwood , | A . Minton , W . Morrow , and Haydn Wand . Bro . Sir John B . Monckton responded for " The Grand Officers . "

In proposing the toast of "The W . M ., " Bro . Hastings Miller congratulated the brethren in having a brother so well versed in the ritual of the Craft . Bro . Alderman and Sheriff Dimsdale responded for "The Visitors , " and mentioned the fact of his having been nominated as a candidate for the office of Grand Treasurer , and concluded by saying that if the brethren of Grand Lodge

were kind enough to elect him to that proud position , no effort on his part would be wanting to perform his duties with the utmost fidelity . Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . L , responded for " The Charities . " A charming programme of music , composed of items by professors of the Guildhall School of Music ( members of

the lodge ) , was given , with the assistance of Miss Amy Devonshire , Miss Gertrude Izard , Miss Lilian Close , assisted by members of the lodge and Bros . May , Coward , Albert James , Ackerman , and R . Hilton , Bro . W . J . Barton presiding at the pianoforte . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

DIDSBURY . Doric Lodge ( No . 2359 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Didsbury Hall on Saturday , the 9 th inst . There was a quantity of business to be transacted . On account of illness , Bro . Myers , P . G . D . C ., W . M ., was not able to be present , and his place was

filled admirably by Bro . Stretch , I . P . M . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for three gentlemen , and , all proving satisfactory , they were subs qucntly initiated , Bro . Stretch performing tivo initiations , and he was kindly assisted by Bro . J . H . Anderton , P . M ., who performed the ceremony of initiation upon the third candidate . Bro . Stretch atrain

resumed the chair , and raised Bro . Albert Roberts . After all business had been transacted the lodge was closed . The following brethren were present : Bros . F . Stretch , I . P . M ., acting W . M . ; A . K . Boothroyd , S . W . ; I . M . Veal , J . W . ; J . Walker , Sec . ; F . Thomas , S . D . ; J . Ward , J . D . ; J . Sharpies , l . G . ; G . Metcalfe , Tyler ; J . Laurisch , E . W . Rowsell , \ . Moore , E . H . Baldwin , 1 . Smith . F . B . Rarrhfnrrl . C . W « nl . nmrf I ™ II . i' ..

H . A . Kay , F . Morgan , J . H . Norn ' s , J . Lawrenson , W . Barker , R . J . H . Sayers , J . J . Booth , A . Roberts , and H . Shuter . Visitors : Bros . W . H . Vaughan , P . M . 1030 , P . P . G . Reg . East Lanes . ; J . H . Anderton , I . P . M . 11 G 1 ; W . Craig-Royle , 092 , 1170 ; A . Baines , 112 G ; J . S . Whitley , 1130 ; J . Waring , P . M . 1134 ; J . Woodward , P . M . 1325 ; and R . Fitton .

MANCHESTER . Caledonian Lodge ( No . 204 ) . —The instaiiation meeting of this lodge tojk place on Wednesday , the 13 th inst . Present : Bros . S . Bramwell , W . M . ; W . G . liagnall , S . W . ; E . A . liretcy , J . W . ; Rev . P . Hains , P . M ., Chap . ; Alderman John Roberts , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; G . T . Mullock , P . M ., Sec . and Charity Representative ; G . W . Thornhill , S . D ; M . Thomas , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., D . C ; W . II . Maxlield , P . M ., P . P . G . o ! Cheshire , Org . ; J . II . Williams , l . G . ; E . II . Flower , P . M .,.