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lhe VVorshipful Master , in proposing ' lhe Initiates , pointed out to them in a few well-chosen words the duties and advantages ofthe Order , and complimented Bro . Abba on his perseverance , and succeeding , in spite of all difficulties , in keeping the appointment he had made . The Initiates briefly returned thanks . Bro . I . D . Graham , I . P . M ., briefly responded to the toast

of "The I . P . M . " " The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary , " was proposed by the Worshipful Master , duly honoured , and responded to . The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Health of the Visitors , " coupling the toast with the names of Bros . Davies , W . M . 1901 j Stone , J . D . 507 J and I . N . Calloway ,

J . VV . 2310 . Bro . Davies thanked the W . M . for the flattering manner in which he had spoken of the Selwyn Lodge , and for the instruction and entertainment he had enjoyed that evening . Bro . Stone thanked the VV . M . for his kindly welcome . He had seen him work some of the ceremonies before , but had never seen him preside at a regular lodge until that evening . The clearness and distinctness vvith which the

W . M . had given every word of the Three Degrees , and the able and impressive manner in which he had delivered the charge and lecture in the Second Degree , was equal to any thing he had heard in any of the lodges , and the able manner in which he had presided at the banquet proved that his genial good fellowship in his own lodge vvas only equalled by the literary reputation he vvas estabfishing in the outer Masonic world .

Bro . Calloway , as J . VV . of No . 2310 , vvas delighted to see an old and well known London Scottish man , and Bro . Sergeant , so worthily filling the chair of the New Cross Lodge . As the W . M . had observed they had stood " shoulder to shoulder " through many a hard day's labour in the past , when the refreshment vvas of a very different character to that which they had just enjoyed . In those days he never anticipated seeing him as a ruler in the Craft , and he heartily

joined with the other visitors in thanking the W . M . and brethren of the New Cross Lodge for the hospitality they had enjoyed . The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Health of the Officers , " thanked them for their assistance , and congratulated Bro . Meyer , a Past Warden , on his return from South Africa j and the Tyler ' s toast closed the meeting in the usual manner .

lhe evening was enlivened by the vocal abilities of Bros . Grassi , Meyer , Tinelli , Meffan , and Stone . The speeches were short , sharp , and effective , and as time and trains wait for no man , the brethren for the VVest departed with their usual punctuality and vvith their usual regularity . The

musical compartment vvas crowded , the overflow of harmony being kept up until the end of the journey , and the departure of the VV . M . at London Bridge vvas the signal for a cheer , which somewhat surprised the officials of that staid , wellregulated , but very dingy emporium of discomforts .

Aldersgate Lodge ( No . 1657 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday , the 20 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . The W . M ., Bro . A . B . Hudson , C . C , vvas supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . Alderman J . Renals , I . P . M . j

M . R . Webb , S . W . j J . Larkin , J . VV . ; S . White , P . M ., Treas . j E . Y . Jolliffe , Sec ; E . B . Fuller , S . D . j Geo . Rawlinson . J . D . j J . Shotter , I . G . j A . Brookman , C . C , P . M . j E . Anderton , P . M . j and E . C Philpot . Visitors : Bros . J . A . Dennison , W . M . 1 S 37 , and IT . H . Bridgman , C . C , 2030 .

lhe lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed Sundry matters of business having been discussed , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , presided over by the W . M ., the usual toasts being given and responded to . During the evening a selection of music vvas given under the direction of Bro . J . Haskins .

CaXton Lodge ( No . 1853 ) . —The first meeting of the season vvas held on Monday , the Cth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . Harry Walter Percy , W . M . ; T . Morley , I . P . M . ; B . Wynne , S . VV . ; R . Q . Moody , I . W . ; T . H . Meredith , P . M ., Sec . ; E . Cole , Treas . ; j . Black , S . D . ; J . Buchanan , I . G . ; H . J . Wicks , P . M ., P . Z ., Stwd . ; and several Past Masters and brethren .

Visitors : Bros . Skipworth , Fraser , Price , and Carroll . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot vvas taken for Bro . T . Vernon and Mr . Allan Culross , which proving unanimous , Bro . Vernon vvas duly elected a joining-member , and Mr . Allan Culross vvas initiated . The W . M . said he regretted that he had to speak upon a very

melancholy subject . Last July he received a communication from H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the Most Worshipful Grand Master , commanding him to place the lodge in mourning for six months , that they might show a mark of respect to that great and good man the Most Worshi pful the Pro Grand Master , the late Earl of Carnarvon , but the emblems of mourning upon their badges that evening were

there for a double duty , first for that great loss to Freemasonry in general , and secondly for the loss to that lodge in particular , for since their last meeting their hi ghly respected Bro . John Parsons had passed away . He vvas one of the founders of the lodge , and one of the trustees of the lodge Benevolent Fund . When the sad intelligence reached the W . M . he sent a wreath to be placed upon the

coffin in the name of the brethren of the lodge . He attended the funeral , and as he stood by the graveside upon that memorable Saturday afternoon and saw the hundreds of uncovered heads , many of them powdered vvith the dust of age , he learnt that Bro . Parsons was very widely known and highly respected . Those who knew him in Masonry respected him , but those who knew him more intimately

admired him , for he vvas a good man and a good Mason . The W . M . said he would not speak upon that subject at any length , because the days of mourning for Bro . Parsons were over . He had passed within the veil , the water of Joidan had lapped his tired feet , he vvas now able to behold the glories of the morning , and his joys were as durable as the everlasting hills . Bros . T . H . Meredith , P . M ., and 1 . Beck , P . M ., testified to the merits of Bro . Parsons .

I he lodge was then closed , and the brethren banqueted at the Freemasons' Tavern . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given , and received vvith enthusiasm ,

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The Worshipful Master then proposed the toast of "T he Initiate . " He said it was to him a great pleasure to propose the health of his first initiate since he came into office , ancl , now tbat the task was over , he vvas delighted to extend a right hearty welcome to Bro . Culross , for the step he had taken marked a red-letter day in his life . He had commenced to tread that wide and well-worn path that many high and

distinguished Masons had trod before him , and because he had that evening associated himself vvith an ancient and honourable fraternity . He vvas sure if Bro . Culross would carry out the teaching of Freemasonry in the spirit they were intended , he could not possibly fail to highly appreciate the Craft . He hoped he would be able to look back upon the ceremony that evening and think of it as one of the brightest

and happy times of the many he hoped it would be his privilege to remember . Thelnitiate replied in a neat and appropriate speech . Other toasts having been given and responded to , the Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a most successful evening . The musical arrangements , under the direction of Bro . Walter Thrussell , were highly appreciated by the brethren .

Argonauts' Lodge ( No . 2243 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Cromwell Hall , Putney , S . W ., on the 13 th instant , when there were present Bros . J . F . Savory , W . M . ; G . D . Lister , S . W . ; T . VV . Willis , j . W . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D ., Treas . ; Gordon Smith , Sec ; E . T . Smith , S . D . ; H . H . Woodroffe , J . D . ; P . S . Smith , I . G . ; Eugene Monteuuis , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., D . C ; C . VV . Mapleton , Stwd . ; F . G . Mitchell , Tyler ;

C . Val Hunter , Lieut .-Col . H . B . Adcock , C W . Hughes , A . Thorn , G . Baker , and XV . Theobald . Visitors : Bros . W . J . Ebbetts , S . W . 14 , G . S . ; A . Thompson , P . M . ; F . Sturgeon , and H . Ellington . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , the names of three candidates for initiation

and one for joining , Bro . James W . Bevendge , T . R . C , 15 S 5 , were put to the ballot , and they were duly elected . Two of the candidates , Messrs . George Baker and William Theobald , both of the T . R . C , being present , were then initiated . Another candidate for initiation was proposed , and other formal business being ended , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the usual repast .

Cricklewood Lodge ( No . 2361 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Crown Hotel , Cricklewood . Amongst those present were Bros . Willing , W . M . ; Potter , J . VV . ; Stephens , Sec ; Wilkes , S . D . ; Burgess , I . G . ; Hare , Stwd . ; Tilley , and Paul . Visitors : Bros . Owen , P . M . 12 S 7 ; Buston ,

19 S 7 ; Ginger , 160 S ; and others . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Glasse , Ray , Oldrey , and Ginger were passed to the Second Degree , and two of the six candidates who were present were duly initiated . The brethren afterwards sat down to dinner , which was most excellently served by Bro . Paul .

Cornish Lodge ( No . 2369 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge after the consecration took place at Mark Masons'Hall , on Saturday , the nth instant , when there were present Bros . N . J . West , W . M . ; J . Roberts , J . W . ; Rev . R . N . Hosken , Chap . ; W . Lake , Treas . j R . Greenwood , Sec ; VV . Molesworth St . Aubyn , S . D . ; C . V . Burgess , T . D . j J . L . Barrett , D . C ; C Rawle ,

I . G . j Dr . Curnow and R . Bullen , Stwds ; Walter George , W . T . Brailey , J . O . Widger , J . E . H . Stephens , and A . Clemow . Visitors : Bros . VV . T . Wilks , J . H . Frye , J . H . Montague , G . M . E . Hamilton , W . M . 1641 ; H . Wright , VV . H . Stanton , W . M . 510 ; and A . W . Aldrich . The minutes of the consecration meeting were read and confirmed . The by-laws which had been prepared

by the Committee appointed for that purpose were submitted for approval , and ordered to be printed . Five candidates for initiation , and four for joining were balloted for and elected , and four of the candidates being present , they were duly initiated , the ceremony being ably performed by the VV . M . The success attending the formation ofthe lodge vvas a subject of congratulation amongst those present , and

numerous letters were read by the Secretary from brethren in Cornwall wishing success to the Cornish Lodge . A discussion took place as to the best means of interesting the Craft in Cornwall in respect to the new venture in London , and seeing that the desire of the promoters is that the lodge shall be considered a home for Cornish Masons , whether

residing in or visiting the Metropolis , little doubt vvas felt that cordial relations would be established between the lodge and the Province of Cornwall . 'I he brethren afterwards sat down to an excellent dinner . The usual Masonic toasts were honoured , ancl a pleasant evening was spent .

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BOWDON . De Tatton Lodge ( No . 2144 ) The annual festival of the ' : above lodge vvas held on the 13 th instant , when Bro . A . Ingham was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The Installing Master vvas Bro . John Lewis , P . M . 1565 , assisted by Bros . E . G . Simpson , P . M .,

P . P . J . G . D ., and A . J . Pearce , P . M . The newly-installed Master invested the following as his officers : Bros . Geo . Bowen , LP . M . ; Frederick Johnson , S . W . ; J . T . Goulding , j . W . ; E . G . Simpson , D . C ; A . j . Pearce , Sec ; VV . Morris , S . D . ; Jos . Crashaw , J . D . ; W . Moody , I . G . ; and VV . A . Doherty , A . R . Jury , J . H . Lowe , and II . W . Evason , Stwds .

BRADFORD . Lodge Acacia ( No . 2321 ) . —The first annual installation meeting of this young lodge vvas held at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . A . Stephenson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , W . M . ; S . A . Auty , P . M ., S . W . and W . M . elect ; Joseph Wilson , P . M ., Prov . G . S ., | . W . j S . A . Bailey , P . M ., D . C , as I . P . M . ; John Haigh , P . M .,

Chap . ; J . T . Last , Sec ; T . VV . Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; Thos . Jowett , S . D . ; John Niven , j . D . ; J . Thornton , I . G . ; A . J . Boyle and John Hill , Tylers ; G . Althorp , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; G . Root , C H . Ellis , D . Milner , J . Morton , and J . B . Fearnley . Visitors : Bros . Rev . B . Mayon , 974 , Prov . G . C ; John Tillotson , VV . M . 3 S 7 ; VVm . Oddy , P . M . 2 S 7 ; J . Symonds , I . P . M . 3 S 7 , W . M . 2330 ; A . Nuttall , 3 S 7 ; S . Mortimer , S . W . 603 ; N . W . Wright ,

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I . P . M . 1034 ; VV . Downing , P . M . 1034 ; G . H . Field , VV . M . 101 S ; J . Pelham Browne , W . M . 16 4 S ; A . E . Kershaw , P . M . 1522 ; W . Dickinson , I . G . 974 ; J . VV . Monckman , P . M . 101 S , P . P . G . D . C ; VV . Kingdon , S . W . 600 ; and J . Lees , 164 S . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , after which a candidate vvas balloted for and duly

elected . The VV . M . elect , Bro . Auty , P . M ., S . W ., vvas then presented by Bro . G . Althorp , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., and obligated by the VV . M ., after which a Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . Auty was installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . Stephenson , the retiring Master . The officers for the ensuing year were then invested as follows : Bros . A . Stephenson , I . P . M . ; T . jowett , S . W . ; Jas .

Niven , J . W . ; C H . Ellis , Treas . ; J . T . Last , Sec . ; J . Haigh , P . M ., Chap . ; J . Thornton , S . D . ; A . J . Boyle , J . D . ; T . VV . Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; S . A . Bailey , P . M ., D . C ; A . Holmes , I . G ., * G . Root , S . ofW . ; J . B . Fearnley , Asst . Sec , D . Milner , and J . Morton , Stewards ; and S . Robinson , Tyler . Bro . S . A . Bailey , P . M ., vvas elected the representative of the lodge on the

Provincial Charity Committee , and Bro . J . Wilson , P . M ., vvas elected Almoner . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed , and the brethren afterwards adjourned and celebrated the Festival of St . John . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a pleasant evening vvas spent , the songs and recitations of Bros . Kingdon , Lees , Holmes , and Miles adding much to the harmony of the meeting .

DIDSBURY . Doric Lodge ( No . 2359 ) . —The fourth regular meeting of this very successful lodge was held on Saturday last , at the Didsbury Hotel . There was a large attendance of members and influential visitors . Amongst whom were the following * . Bros . G . S . Smith , P . M ., VV . M . ; C . E . Towel ) , S . VV . ; J . Fletcher , J . W . ; G . A . Myers , S . D .

E . L . Littler , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P ., Sec ; Fred Stretch , D . of C ; J . M . Veal , I . G . ; Wilmott Holt . Org . ; J . Walker and H . VV . Jack , Stwds . ; Joseph Ward , P . D . Langley , and j . Sharpies . Visitors : Bros . Wm . Goodacre , P . G . S . B . Eng ., P . G . Sec ; James Walker , P . P . J . G . W . E . Lane ; John Slyman , P . P . G . D . ; VV . Hancock , P . G . S . B . j R . VV . Baker , P . G . Org . Cheshire j John

Booth , P . M ., Treas . 37 j T . W . Shorrock , P . M . 1170 J J . H . Marsh , 317 j Walter Bovvers , G . R . Lloyd , P . M . j W . Cray Royle , A . H . Duffin , VV . M . elect 1134 ; John Waring , P . M . j John Simpson , T . McClelland , Lovvsby , N . F . Clegg , VV . Garner , and Swindell , J . VV . 1730 . The lodge vvas opened by the W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The

ballot was then taken for Mr . A . VV . Moore , which proved favourable , and he vvas initiated by the VV . M . Bro . James Sharpies vvas raised to the Third Degree , that ceremony also being performed by Bro . Smith . Before the lodge vvas closed a very interesting circumstance occurred . The VV . M . presented , in the names of the seven founders , a Founder ' s jewel to Bro . Wm . Goodacre , P . G . S . B . Eng - .,

Prov . G . Sec , who in June last consecrated the lodge . In his remarks he said : It being the first time Bro . Goodacre had visited the lodge since the day of consecration it vvas a very suitable occasion for him to express the deep sense of gratitude and pleasure the founders had felt at the admirable manner he had performed the ceremony of consecration , and asked him to become an honorary

member of the Doric Lodge , and also to accept that beautiful Founder ' s jewel as a mark of the high esteem he vvas held by the founders , and which feeling extended to every member of the lodge . Although Bro . Goodacre's name did not appear on the warrant as a founder , yet he who had consecrated the lodge must truly be a founder , and he hoped he would be spared long to wear it , and that members of the Doric Lodge would often have the pleasure of his

presence at their regular meeting . These remarks were augmented by Bros . C E . Tovvell , S . W . j John Fletcher , J . W . j and E . L . Littler , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P . Bro . Goodacre acknowledged the presentation vvith a few graceful remarks . After all business the lodge was closed . The brethren subsequently supped together , which was admirably served by Mrs . F . Stretch . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to .

HAMPTON COURT . Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1656 ) . —This prosperous lodge met at the Greyhound Hotel on the 13 th instant . Among those in attendance were Bros . E . Dare , P . M . 2032 , W . M . j Sapsworth , P . M . 2032 , S . VV . j Grant , J . W . j W . T . Peat , Sec . ; Bond , S . D . ; Spooner , J . D . ; Hunt , I . G . ; Figg , Org . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W .:

C . R . Smith , A . C . Pattison , W . Flack , G . Cooper , and others . Bro . Whitehead , of thc Scots Lodge , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . C R . Smith and A . C Pattison were raised to the Third Degree , and Bros . W . ITack and G . Cooper

passed as KC . ' s , the work of the VV . M . and his officers leaving but little to be desired . Apologies for non-attendance were received from the Prov . G . M ., and Bros . R . Drummond , P . G . P ., I . P . M . ; Featherson , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; F . Chandler , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . F . H . Woodward , P . G . S . B . ( Hon . Mem . ) , and many others .

I he lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which vvas well served . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Craft toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Capt . Walls , P . P . G . W ., acknowledged the toast of " The Prov . Grand Officers , " and then gave " The VV . M . " In the course of his remarks he congratulated the W . M .

uppn the success that had thus far attended his year of office . He had discharged his duties in a most exemplary manner in every minor office he had occupied in the lodge , and as its Master his working had been most satisfactory . Of his personal liberality the brethren had had on more than one occasion ample proof . The Worshipful Master , in reply , briefly said that he had

endeavoured to do his duty , nothing more . He thought that as the lodge had honoured him by electing him Master , it vvas obligatory upon him to show how he appreciated their kindness . With icgard to the working , he vvas one of those who believed that no brother should accept the position of Master unless prepared to carry out its responsibilities . Bro . Whitehead responded on behalf of " The Visitors " in a neat speech .