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Bro . P . Alliston , W . M ., next gave "The Lord Mayor and the Sheriffs of London . " What country in the world , what capital of Europe had more reason to be proud of the position held by tbe Chief Magistrate and his two Sheriffs than the City of London ? Therefore , all the more did they regret the absence of the Lord Mayor . It would have given them all the greatest satisfaction to entertain his lordship , but a greater Power than they contradicted and thwarted their attempts . But the Sheriffs were able to come . It was the earnest desire of all that the Lord Mayor might soon be restored to good health and return to take up . his arduous duties again . That his lordship has not

quite forgotten the brethren was evidenced by the following telegram he had sent "Worshipful Master , Uiban Lodge , Freemasons' Hall . —Kind fraternal greetings . Best wishes to the Worshipful Master , Sheriffs , and all brethren and friends . Very sorry cannot be with you . Daily improving , though still very weak . —LORD MAVOR . ' One and all appreciated his lordship's kindness in sending such a very kind and brotherly telegram . The brethren extended to the two Sheriffs a most heartv and cordial welcome . It was a great evening for the lodge , but what must it be to the W . M ., the son of his worthy and respected father to have him present to see him take a second year of office . He appreciated his father ' s kindness very much .

Bro . Sir Joseph Dimsdale , P . G . Treas ., responding , saidit was always an honour to have to respond to the toast of the Lord Mayor and Corporation of London , but he sincerely regretted the absence of the Lord Mayor . At first it would appear that there must be an analogy between Freemasonry and the Corporation ot London . If there was one thing the Corporation had striven for from its earliest days it was religion , and that was one of the instances in which they found > n exact parallel in Freemasonry . Although it made no distinction or difference in sects , it was founded up in religion ,

without which no human being could expect to be truly happy , and no empire could expect long to exist . They found in the Mansion House the centre of Charity , whether foreign , home , or imperial Charity ; and that was another analogy between the Corporation ani the great Fraternity . There were around the table many of his colleagues in th ; Corporation , and when he talked of traditions their hearts would jump with pride to think that they belonged to the oldest municipality in the world , which was an entity before

the Conquest , and during th-j long period since had had an unblemished escutcheon , and a noble and a great heart , just as Freemasonry had . They were proud of their old and grand traditions . The aim and object of the Corporation and of Freema-sonty were the same—to assist great works , to engage in Charity , and to do the bast they possibly could for the happiness and welfare of the citizens of London and the prosperity and well-being of mankind in general .

Bro . Alderman and Sheriff Alliston , in his reply , said it was the experience of most people that as time rolled on they not only grew older but felt older , but to-night he might say he had not felt such a sensation of being junior for a very long time . He looked at his friend and colleague , Bro . Col . Probyn , and he trembled before him as Grand Treasurer . He saw his son passing through the chair of King Solomon for the third time , whereas he , poor junior member of the Craft , had only struggled through once , and then arrived at a very lame and impotent conclusion . The moral of all this

was that he trusted , although in earnestess as a Mason he would not bow to any one , still he trusted in practice he might be a much better Corporator and a Sheriff than he was a Mason . He thanked the Urban Lodge for its entertainment of the Sheriffs ; the Sheriffs had done well ; and not only did they compliment the brethren on the graceful and elegant banquet , but on the mental and musical entertainment . The Sheriffs would

long , remember the visit to the Urban Lodge . He congratulated the W . M . on the proud position he enjoyed ; he felt very pleased to see him occupy the chair for the second time . If he were not bound to the W . M . by the nearest ties of Nature he would say that Bro . Paul Alliston was precisely the man he should have chosen before all others , looking to his upright and conscientious character , for his Masonic brother , and whom to take to his heart as a trusted and faithful friend .

Bro . Hollick , I . P . M ., in proposing "The W . M ., " said if the brethren had not loved the W . M . they would not have elected him for the second time . During the past year they had found him in possession of that courtesy of manner which was so essential in every candidate for the Master ' s chair , combining the suaviter jit modo with the fortiter in re . Like Masters before him he had had to contend against difficulties , but like a sportsman , if he found a gate , he went at it like a man and cleared it . They knew

he would do the same this year . 1 he brethren would help him to the utmost of their ability . Taking him as a man and a brother they knew if anyone went to him in distress he would have his sympathy and assistance . As to his working of the Degree- - , Ihey had no fault to find with him . They were proud of the example he had set them , both in his Mastership of the lodge and in his presidency at the banquet table . He then presented the W . M . with a handsom-. Past Master ' s jewel .

Bro . Paul Alliston , W . M ., in replying , said there was an old saying that the best men were moulded out of faults , and he thought the I . P . M . must have had that in his mind when he proposed that toast , for if there was any one more sensible than others of being composed of many faults it was the present W . M . But , notwithstanding those faults , it always had been , and always should be , his endeavour to serve the Urban

Lodge zealously , faithfully , and well . He very much appreciated the unique honour of being placed in the chair for the second year . The lamented death of the S . VV . led up to it . The late S . W . was very closely associated with him both in Masonry and everyday life . He thanked the brethren for thc Past Master's jewel , and proposed " The Initiate . "

Bro . Booth responded . Bros . Henniker Heaton , M . P ., Aid . Smallman , and D . Christie Murray replied to the toast of * ' The Visitors . " Bio . Henniker Heaton said we should soon have universal penny postage and imperial penny-a-word telegrams . The other toasts followed .

Kennington Lodge , No . 1381 . The installation meeting of this Iodge was held at the Horns' Tavern , Kennington Park , on the ; th instant . Among those present were Bros . C Chisholm , W . M . ; T . Davies , S . W ., W . M . elect ; W . H . Wolsey , J . W . ; R . C . F . La Feuillade , P . M ., Treas . ; J . N . Hearn , P . M ., Sec . ; R . B . Hopkins , S . D . ; A . Hanis , l . G . ; H . Linwcod , Org . ; R . W . Brading , Stwd . ; George Everett , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; II .

Higgins , P . M . ; Major T . C Walls , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . G . Std . Br . ; C II . Kohler , P . M . ; J . La Feuillade , P . M . ; A . Lundie , P . M . ; and Barry , P . M . Among the visitors were Bros . Woodcock , W . M . 1 G 3 S ; Coram , W . M . 2552 ; Salter , P . M . 79 ; Mealing , P . M . 79 ; Heasman , P . M . 1 G 7 ; White , P . M . 975 ; Cockburn , P . M . 1314 ; Grtton , P . M . / 55 y ; Pullen , P . M . 1622 ; Pemberton , 733 * Butt , 753 ; R ) lles , 753 ; Beacles , yoi ; Lark , 134 S ; Jones , 144 G ; Hawkins , 244 G ; Everett , 2448 ; layler , 252 S ; Penn , 2550 ; Tawson , 2 Gs 3 ; and Hood , Grand Lodge , New South Wales .

Tie minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a gentleman was ally initialed into Craft mysteries . Bro . T . Davies having been presented was installed W . M . by theW . M ., assisted by Bros . Higgins , P . M ., as S . W . ; A . Lundie , P . M ., as J . W . ; Major Walls , P . M ., as D . of C ; and Barry , P . M ., as l . G . Among the officers appointed and invested were Bros . Wolsey , S . W . ; Hopkins , J . W . ; R . La Feuillade . P . M .. Treas . ; I . N . Hearn . P . M ., Sec . ; Harris , S . D . ; Court , J . D . ;

Brading , I . G . ; Lnwood , Org . ; Reddish , D . of C . ; Clay , Asst . D . of C ; and Hackin and Eyles , Stwdf . The W . M . invented his ollicers in a most able manner . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . C Chisholm , I . P . M . It was proposed by Bro . Major Walls , tecondtu by Bro . Higgins , anil canicd unanimously , " That the sum of 15 guineas be voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , per Bro . T . Davies , W . M ., as Steward for the Festival , 1895 . " The resignation of Bro . W . W . Westley , P . M ., through ill-health , was received with great regret . The ( lodge was then closed .

A banquet followed . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts were duly honoured . Bro . George Everett , P . G . Treas ., responded on behalf of " The Grand Officers . " In the course of his sp-ecli he feelingly touched upon the great loss that Freemasonry had sustained through the death of that distinguished Mison , and genial , courteous nobleman , the Earl of Lathom . The M . W . Grand Master had made a wise and ertcel-Itnt selection in appointing Bro . the Karl Amherst to the position of Pro Grand Master .

Urn . the Earl of Warwick , who had been appointed Deputy Grand Master , was wellknown to the brethren of Warwickshire and Essex , but was comparatively unkno ,. . 1 to ihe London Mason ? . He had no doubt that in the future his lordship would be very frequently sten at the Quarterly Communications of Grand Lodge . In concluding his spticn , he iaid that he desired to express to the brethren of the Kennington Lodge his gratitude for the kindness that they had extended to him on all occasions . Unhappily , last year he was absent from thc installation meeting , but on his bed o * * sickness he was

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greatly comforted by the kind message of sympathy that was sent to him on that occasion . " The I . P . M . gave " The W . M . " In submitting this toast he said that Bro . Davis had filled all the minor offices well . They had seen that evening how excellently he invested his officers , and he ( the speaker ) ventured to predict that the W . M . ' s rendering of the ceremonies during the coming year would equal the best efforts of those who had preceded him the chair . This toast was drunk with acclimation . The W . M ., in response , made a modestly brief hut effective reply . The toast of " The Initiate " followed and was duly acknowledged .

The W . M . gave * ' The Masonic Charities , " coupled with the name of Bro . M ij ir T . C . Walls , who duly replied . " The Health of the Visitors" came next , and Bros . Woodcock , Mearing , and Coram , responded to the same . They all expressed themselves as being delighted with their visit to No . 13 S 1 , and augured for the W . M . a most pleasant and prosperous year of office . The pledge of "The Installing and Past Masters" came next in order , and was coupled with the names of Bros . Chisholm and Lundie , who brielly responded .

Bros . R . La Feuillade and J . N . Hearn acknowledged the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary . " The toast of " The Officers " was given by the W . M . In the course of his remarks he expressed upon them the necessity of being punctual in their attendance not only at the lodge but at lodges of instruction . He desired during his year that the work should be thoroughly carried out , and he hoped to have their loyal support . Bros . Wolsey , Brading , and Clay , responded to the toast .

A pleasant feature of the evening was the excellent programme of music ably directed by Bro . Herbert Linwood , the well-known tenor , who was supported by Mesdames Marion Lewis , Louise Lytton , and Bros . W . L . Cockburn , Sydney Jamieson , Wallis Arthur , and R . B . Hopkins . There were iG varied selections given with great effect by the various artistes , but notwithstanding the length of the programme so delighted were the audience that they , like Oliver Twist , asked " for more . " The W . M . and the executive of the lodge are to be congratulated upon the great success of the whole proceedings .

Cripplegate Lodge , No . 1613 . The ordinary meeting of the above lodge was held on the iGth inst . at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Bernard Groner , P . M . and P . Z . The members present were : Bros . S . da Costa Andrade , I . P . M . ; j . W . Reddall , S . W . ; A . Spiegel , J . W . ; H . Stevenson , P . M ., Treas . ; Medwin , P . M ., Sec ; A . L . Unthank , J . D . ; Frank VV . Rose , D . C ; A . J . Millington , I . G . ; James R . Wilson and Claud Hooper , Stwds ; Thomas Berg , J . Westerby , T . Page , Saul Grover .

S . P . Pointer , N . J . H . Hodgson , T . I . Saillard , George Harlow , John F . Bell , S . j Grover , Frank Parkin , G . ] . Freeman , Herbert Linwood , J . Warner , A . Woolf , E . A . Hearn , A . Phippard , F . W . Adams , F . Hills , G . R . Hunt , Arthur Flint , C . W . Jarrett , Arthur Charles Unthank , Sam L . Harris , C . G . Hamley , Harry R . Tyrrell , Stanley Gibson , A . Mendel , Richard Blunden , and many visitors . Bros . Claud H . Jarett . Percy A . Groner , Adolph Groner , and Moritz Wurm were elected for initiation , and Bros . Herbert Linwood , 13 S 1 ; and S . L . Harris , 205 , were elected joining members . The

W . M . afterwards performed the initiation ceremony in a most feeling and impressive style . Before the Iodge was closed , Bro . Hooper , P . M ., announced that he was standing as Steward for the lodge at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution next Wednesday , and asked for the support of the Iodge . The brethren thereupon voted 10 guineas to his list . The W . M . said he was standing as a Steward for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . He was a Steward for the Boys' School

last year , and was supported to the extent of £ 14 8 , while he hoped the lodge and the brethren would accord him equal support on the present occasion . The lodge then voted 20 guineas to the W . M . ' s list . The lodge was closed shortly afterwards . The usual toasts followed the subsequent banquet . Uro . S . da Costa Andrade , I . P . M ., proposed " The Worshipful Master , " who , he remarked , had done his duty to the Iodge most satisfactorily to the brethren .

Bro . Bernard Groner , W . M ., replied , and thanked the brethren for the assistance they had given him during his second term of office as the Master . The W . M . and Bro . Wetberby , P . M ., afterwards proposed " The Health of the Initiates , " and those members severally responded . The toasts of "The Joining Members , " "The I . P . M . and P . Ms ., " "The Visito rs , " and "The Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers ot the Lodge , " were all duly honoured before Bro . T . Williams gave the Tyler ' s toast .

An agreeable musical entertainment was given during the evening by Miss Edie Ross , Bro . E . A . Hearn , Mr . G . H . Gibson , and Bros . M . Wurm and H . Linwood . — City press .

Covent Garden Lodge , No . 1614 . The installation meeting of this well-known lodge , held at the Criterion . Piccadilly on the 14 th inst ., attracted a large attendance of members and visitors . The former included Bros . Homer Piice , VV . M . ; H . G . Walker , S . W . ; H . J . Keen I VV Jno . Mayo , P . M . ; Simeon Jacobs , P . M . ; S . Hewett , P . M . ; C O . Burgess P M *' Prnu . S . G . W . Berks : Hen H P „ , n P M n r . r .. n ' r-il-lZL 0 ^™"

Geo . Reynolds , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Middleweek , C Pullen , W . J . Thrussell , Org . and others . Visitors : Bros . J . Mason , P . G . S . B . ; J . T . Mayo . P . M . - *> 2 *> - > I II Mavo P . M . 2222 ; Percy Edwards , S . D . 1627 ; R . Sebastian Hart , P . M . 214 G ; ' I W Connell , P . P . G . D . Surrey ; Rev . C . J . Smith , W . M . ; VV . Hancock , P . M . " C . J . Smith , W . M . 2 G 4 S ; VV . Dennis , P . M . 9 ; H . Jays . P . M . 174 ; ( J . G . Rotter ' VV . M . 2 . 91 ; H . VVhite , P . M . 1257 ; C G . Sherwood , W . M . 24 ^; A Atkien VV . M . 134 S ; W . W . Lee , P . M . ; and about 20 others . 3 ' '

Lodge was opened , and after the preliminary business had been disposed of Bro A . Atkins was passed to the Second Degree . Bro . H . G . Walker was then installed as W . M . by Bro . Homer Price in a very able and impressive manner . The following officers were invested : Bros . H . J . Keen , S . W . ; T . Middleweek , J . W . ; George Coleman , P . M ., Treas . ; George Reynolds , P . M . Sec ; I . A . M . Kellawav Sn . C . Pullen , J . D . ; George H . Foan , P . M ., D . C ; VV . J . Thrussell , Org . ; M Citroen , I . G . ; J . Mayo , P . M ., J . Vowles , and T . Mclntyre , Stwds . ; and R F * Potter , Tyler . Bro . Homer Price , I . P . M , was presented with a Past Mister ' s jewel in recognition of his services . The W . M . intimated his intention of serving as Steward forthe Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution an 1 a sum of 1 ) guineas was vated to his list . Letters of regret were announced an I the lod'e was closed .

Alter a recherche repast , which was well served under the superintendence of Bro Thierry , the usual toasts were given . Bro . J . Mason , P . G . S . B ., replied for "The Grand Officers , " and said the Craft were delighted that the G . Master selected such good men to assist him . Speakin » of the rank and file , he could only say be was uroud to be a P . G . S d . Br ., because he had the unique privilege of holding the same position in the Royal Arch and Mark

liro . Homer Price , I . P . M ., proposed " l'he Health of the W . Master , " and said he felt he had installed a Master who would conduct the affairs ot the lodge with that quiet honest dignity that Freemasonry required . In the past offices , Bro . Walker had set them an example of good order and regularity , and during the coming year the best traditions of Freemasonry and of their lodge would be thoroughly maintained It was needless to remark that the VV . M . would have the support of all the members , who cordially welcomed him to the chair .

Bro . H . G . Walker , W . M ., in responding , said they were fully aware that he was not given to speechifying . He wished to thank the I . P . M ., for the able manner in which he had proposed the toast , and also the brethren for their cordial reception He would endeavour to do his best as W . Master of the Covent Garden Lodge and as regards the ritual , he thought he was pretty well up in that , although fnm »(;„„„

nervous . He started as an initiate some seven or eight years ago , when Bro Saml Hewett , now a respected P . M ., was the W . M ., and he then promised to do his best to work up to the chair . He hoped during his Mastership to communicate happiness to others and be happy himself . He thanked liro . Price , I . P . M ., for having " taken so much trouble previous to this meeting for his kind advice , and also for having installed him in such an able and impressive manner .

Bro . Homer Price , LP . M ., replying to the toast of his health , which was briefly given by the W . M ., said the W . M . did not say much , but meant 10 times more During the past year he ( the I . P . M . ) had conducted the lodge on purely Masonic lines ' and had been ably supported by the officers and brethren . Every Master assumed a great responsibility , and he had endeavoured to keep in view the great principles of the Order , and hold the scales of justice with equal poise ,