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Affability Lodge , No . 317 . A most enjoyable and successful Festival of St . John in connection with this Iodge was celebrated nn Thursday , the 4 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , when Bro . J . Smallpage Whitehead was duly installed as W . M . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were read and confirmed , after which Bro . J . S . Whitehead , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented to Bro . T . Bushell , P . M ., Installing ; Mister , by Bro . F . Spencer , P . M . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Bushell in a manner creditable alike to himself and the lodge . The W . M . having been placed in the chair , and

duly proclaimed and saluted , the following brethren were invested as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . A . Allen , I . P . M . ; A . Rottmaver . S . W . ; W . Brocklehurst , J . W . ; S . Staton , P . M ., Treas . ; A . C . K . Smith , Sec . ; G . O . Whittaker , S . D . ; A . Findlow , J . D . ; J . Bladon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C ; C . E . Daber , Org . ; J . Chenery , I . G . ; Whaite , Kelley , Collett , and Edge , Stewards ; and E . H . Flower , P . G . T ., Tyler . Bros . T . Bushell , P . M . ; J . Bladon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; and J . Dawson , P . M ., then delivered the addresses , after which " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visiting brethrenand the lodge was closed .

, General regret was expressed at the enforced absence of the oat-going W . M ., Bro . A . Allen , and the handsome Past . Master's jewel , which was to have been presented to him , will be given at the next meeting . The brethren then adjourned to the dining hall , where " . lie usual installation banquet was held . The customary toast list was duly honoured , the speeches being brief , with the p-rrentinn nf some nf * ¦ * " •« - nrnvinrial hrplhrp . n nrpcpnl

Several capital songs and recitations enlivened the evening , and Bro . Daber con tributed considerably to the harmony by his pianoforte solos and accompaniments . The brethren dispersed after ' a very enjoyable festival .

St . Germain ' s Lodge , No . 566 . The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Lodge Room , The Crescent , Selby , on Friday , the 12 th inst ., when Bro . G . A . Buckingham presided as W . M ., a large and distinguished company suoported him , included in the list being Bros , the Rev . Dean of York , P . G . Chap . England ; T . B . Whytehead , P . G . S . B . England ; Dr . Foster , P . P . G . D . C ; M . Scott , P . P . S . G . W . ; the W . M . and brethren oi 630 ; W . M . 250 ; I . P . M . 236 ; and several other visitors . The minutes of the last regular lodge having been read and confirmed , the chair

was taken by Bro . the Rev . H . Greeves , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., and the I . P . M . presented Bro . Joseph Giddy , S . W ., W . M . elect , for installation , which ceremony was most impressively performed by Bro . Greeves , P . M . The W . M . then invested the following officers : Bros . G . A . Buckingham , I . P . M ., * W . Nutt , S . W . ; M . H . Cargill , j . W . ; Rev . H . Greeves , Chap . ; Wm . Cheesman , Treas . ; G . W . Hudson , Sec . ; J . Brown , S . D . ; E . F . Barber , J . D . , * Tindill and Dunn , Stewards ; F . Thirkill , I . G . j and Rawling , Tyler . The installation banquet was held at the Londesborough Arms Hotel , when Bro . E . S . Bowman provided in his usual excellent style . The usual toast list was duly honoured . Some capital songs were sung by Bro . Blagbro Dawson Wilson .

New Cross Lodge , No . 1559 . The installation meeting of this highly successful and flourishing lodge , held at the Hotel Cecil , Strand , W . C , on the 12 th inst ., marks an epoch in its history . Present : Bros . Angelico Cogliati , W . M . ; John S . Targett , S . W ., W . M . elect ; E . Peroni , J . W . ; Wm . Cowley , P . M ., Treas . j Thos . Grummant , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Menninger , S . D . ; T . R . Busby , J . D . ; A . Bonaldi , LG . ; J . Whiteman , Tyler ; G . F . Mounter , I . P . M . ; J . D . Graham , P . M . ; H . W . Makeham , P . M . ; Carlo Grassi , P . M . ; R .

Borrett , P . M . ; J . Li Calsi , P . M ., Org . ; Wm . Thos . Windsor , P . M . ; G . H . Thiellay , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Middx . ; J . Terry , P . G . S . B . ( Hon . ) , Sec . R . M . B . I . ; E . Rouard , G . Manuel , W . Knill , A . Feige , G . Fietta , S . E . Firminger , H . G . Walden , L . Azario , G . Cizzio , E . Abse , E . Robinson , A . Formaggio , L . Abba , Z . Zappelloni , G . Bazzi , Adolphe Odone , C . Guffianti , C . C . Nobile , R . W . Foster , A . Tinelli , W . D . Meffan , Antonio Andagna , J . Wilson , J . A . Harrison , Otto Wartmann , P . Cariello , W . R . Gibbs , H . Woodham , A . Gibelli , D . Lewis , E . T . Cocioletti , C . Frenguela , | . Hansford ,

G . G . Honour , S . Purvis , A . Peria , B . Baghoni , C . Norwack , J . W . Castle , E . C Ferrari , A . Belloni , M . Fiore , O . Cassignoli , A . Borgo , W . Waters , W . E . C . Davis , Ralph Livsey , A . J . Fairey , L . Bendi , A . D . Masterson , and E . A . Antonelli . The visitors were Bros . Rev . A . Jackson , W . M . 1464 , P . P . G . Chap . Kent ; F . Elliott , 749 ; G . E . Elliott , jun ., 749 ; W . Crawford , P . M . 127 , P . P . S . G . D . Kent ; Isaac Dunn , P . M . 1622 ; M . Wartmann , S . W . 16 S 7 ; F . W . Daws , 1319 ; Geo . R . Langley , P . M . 23 S 1 , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; J . E . Hambleton , P . M . 1319 ; F . Blum , 1158 ; Wm . Briant ,

W . M . 1641 ; F . S . Lion , 1523 ; W . Bellamy , P . M . 1627 ; R . Batchelor , 2579 ; Jas . Leigh , 2550 ; C . O . Burgess , W . M . 2460 , P . P . S . G . D . Surrey ; J . W . Simeon , S . D . 193 ; A . C Dandridge , P . M . S 71 ; James Rowe , 2191 ; Thos . R . Cass , P . M . 1320 j T . F . Strutt , 1679 ; J . A . Le Bean , 1677 ; J . M . Klempner , J . W . 1 G 32 ; A . De Hern , 2021 ; F . Castle , 1614 ; W . C . Brownfield , 957 ; E . Firmazzi , 1 GS 7 ; N . H . Burns , 16 S 7 ; G . H . Burns , S . D . 1687 ; R . D . Borth , 21 GS ; Jas . Woodward , 1614 ; S . S . Liemann , 205 ; G . G . Benedetti , P . M . 1155 ; Geo . S . Elliott , L . C . C , P . M . 749 ; Wm .

Elliott , 749 ; F . Haswell , Stwd 1541 ; J . Ray , P . M . 742 ; A . Espezel , 1563 ; F . Walker , J . W . 1627 ; A . Trewinnard , P . M . 22 S ; C . Moosir , 11 S 1 ; W . Woodes , 1950 ; and Chas . Hy . Stone , P . M . 507 , S . D . 1641 ; in all no members and visitors . The minutes of the meeting , December nth , and emergency meeting , January 13 th , were read and confirmed . The following brethren were elected joining members : Bros . F . W . Cook , 144 6 ; A . D . Masterson , 1706 ; and P . Frenguellucci . The ballot was next taken for Messrs . Antonio Bellini and Chas . Norwak , which proving

unanimous , they were initiated in a most exemplary manner by Bro . Cogliati , W . M . Bro . D . G . Graham , P . M ., D . C , next presented the W . M . elect , Bro . J . S . Targett , to receive , at the hands of Bro . A . Cogliati , the benefit of installation , which ceremor . y was peiformed by a Board of 30 Installed Masters , in a most praiseworthy manrcr , setting a splendid example for emulation . The addresses were ably rehearsed by Uio . Thos . Gniinrnant ,. P . M . The new W . M ., Bro . Targett , invested his officers as follows : Bros . E . Peioni , S . W . ; W . Menninger , I . W . ; A . Cogliati , LP . M .: Wm .

Cowley , P . M-, Treas . ; Thos . Grummant , P . M ., Sec ; T . Busby , S . D . ; A . Bonoldi , J . D . ; S . E . Firminger , I . G . j J . D . Graham , P . M ., D . Cj Carlo Grassi , I ' . M ., A . Peria , and H , G . Walden , Stwds . ; J . Li Calsi , P . M ., Org . ; and J . Whiteman , Tyler . The Auditors' report was presen ' cd and adopted , and snowed the lodge to be in a thoroughly sound financial position . Bro . Jas . Terry , who was unable to stay to the banquet on account of two other Masonic engagements , addressed the lodge , staling that 23 years ago he was deputed by the M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of

Wales , to be the Consecrating Officer of the New Cross Lodge down in the S . E . district , and he was delighted to see the rapid strides it had made , under such able government , and congratulated the lodge upon the removal to its palatial home in the West . He was pleased to see the W . M . installed by Bro . Cogliati in such an able manner , and was proud to think he had had the honour of installing the first Master of the lodge . He felt confident it must prosper under such able guidance . Bro . Thos . Grummant , P . M ., Sec , in reply , most heartily thanked Bro . Terry for his great

kindness in giving every assistance with respect to the removal of the lodge from Greenwich , and deeply regretted his inability to attend the banquet , but trusted henceforth ha would receive the most cordial greeting to the lodge . This being a banner lodge , the W . M . 's banner was raised , which gave great satisfaction . Two propositions for initiation , and two for joining members were handed to the Secretary . A Past Master's jewel was unanimously voted to Bro . Bertini from the lodge funds which had bejn

misappropriated by a late Tyler of the New Cross Lodge . A letter from the M . W . G . M . was read by Bro . T . Grummant , Sec , granting the removal of the lodge . The business ended , the brethren adj > urned to the banqueting hill , where was supplied a recherche banquet which was Irghly appreciated , everything being done for 'he comfort of the brethnn . During the banquet tne brethren were highly entertained "y the Cecil Orchestra , under the able direction of Bro . Norfolk Megone , several pieces ° f the music being encored .

the cloth removed , the W . M . gave the toast cf "The Queen , dilating on her excellences and beneficence of her reign of 60 years . She really dw ; lt in the hea-ts of Witt subiects

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That of "H . R . H . the M . W . G . M ., " the W . M . said if anything were wanting ti convince them of his worth it was the hearty appeal to th ? nation on behalf of the Diam - ml Jubilee Commemoration Fund , which was receiving the hearty response of the nation . Their M . W . G . M . was a most worthy head of a most worthy brotherhood . The W . M . next proposed the toast of " Pro G . M ., Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " They were all excellent brethren , and most read y to perform their respective duties to their utmost .

Bro . A . Cogliati , I . P . M ., next rose and , in highly compumintary term ** , propose } the toast of " The W . AL" remarking that Bro . Targett had filled the vinous office ; aspiring to the chair in a mist crelitible manner , and hid w > i tie al n'ntion if ti ; brethren , and their unaninously ele-tinj him their W . M . proved thit fact . He was confident that the success of the New Cross Lodge was well assured at the hand ? of the W . M ., and the brethren wished him long life and health aid happiness during the coming year . The toast was most enthusiastically responded to .

The W . M . very cordially renlied , and saii that it wis most gratify !*!*** to have such a reception . He little thought nine years ago of ever aspiring to such a proud position . Hi had been deeply impressed by the manner the Installin * - Mister , Bro . Cogluti , hid performed his duty and h j trusted that at the end of his tenure of office he should b 3 received in the same manner as the I . P . M . His endeavour would be to uohold the dignity of the lodge and perform his duties to the utmost , and by so doin » receive the thanks of the brethren and he should be well rewarded .

The toast of " The Initiates" was ably proposed by the W . M . in most cordial terms , knowing from their sponsors to be good men and true . They had bright examples in the New Cross Lodge to follow , and by patience and perseverance would acquire the chair in due course . Bro . Bellini , in reply , said he had been much impressed with the beautiful ceremony , and he hoped he should prove his worthiness . Bro . Norwack also thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks , and hoped to emulate his father , who had been a member of the honourable Order for 4 *; years , and he likewise

should strive to fulfil the duties and prove himself worthy of the New Cross Lodge . Bro . Thos . Grummant , P . M ., rose and proposed the toast of " The Masonic Charities , " stating that with the kind permission of the W . M . it had been placed earlier on the list , for he thought the matter was one deserving- the attention of every brother present ^ The W . M . had dilated on the excellent virtues of their M . W . G . M ., and he likewise thought that the brightest gem which adorns our Masonic profession was benevolence , and that this—the Goth year of her Majesty ' s most beneficent reign—was a

most fitting opportunity of showing to his Royal Highness their appreciation of his mo it benevolent spirit towards the Hospitals Commemoration Fund , and in some tangible form assist him in that noble cause ; also , he hoped , with the kind assistance of the brethren , to stand as Steward to the Boys' Institution next year at the Centenary Festival , when it was hoped his Royal Highness would take the chair . He felt confident all would assist in such noble Charities . The result was a subscription of £ 5 12 s . to the Comm emoration Fund .

Bro . Targett , W . M ., in terms of strong recommenda tion , gave the toast of "The Installing Master ( Bro . Cogliati ) and the Past Masters . " The Installing Master had done great things for the New Cross Lodge and in a m anner which redounded to his credit . There had been an influx of 17 candidates during the year , who had come with excellent credentials , and the I . P . M . had deeply impressed them and all the brethren in the lodge with his exceptional working , especially considering it was not rendered in his mother tongue . The brethren , to mark their appreciation , had voted that splendid jewel , which he ( the W . M . ) presented in their name with the earnest hope that hc might

live many years to wear the same . The Past Misters of the lodge were most worthy and all sufficiently capable to pilot the lodge off any rocks or shoals if ever they appeared . In reply , Bro . Cogliati , I . P . M ., most sincerely thanked the W . M . for such kind expressions towards him , and also to the brethren for their so cordially receiving the same . He was proud of the honour of Past Mis : er of a lodge such as this , and had conscientiously carried out his duties . He would promise the brethren to still give the lodge his assistance , and as he had navigate I it with the help of his brother officers during the past year , so he would continue to do all in h * s power to maintain its prestige in the future .

Bros . Thiellay ( founder of the lodge ) , Makeham , and Grassi also ably responded , the latter remarking on the unavoidable absence of Bro . Bertini , P . M ., the esteemed manager of the hotel , who was called away on special business on the Continent . The toast of "The Visitors" was presented by the W . M . most ordially , and he remarked among them were many most distinguished brethren , aid also fiat thjra was one brother present ( Bro . Elliott ) , who was still a minor , he hiving been initiated by his respected father , Bro . G . S . Elliott , by dispensation , who certainly held a most uiiquj ubuuiiaim uie tne 01 rimer all ot

-.-, luugc was nunourcu uy pic-, enee ana enree sons Lodge 749 . This was most ably responded to by Bros . J ackson , Burgess , Elliott , L . C . C , G . R . Langley , and Hambleton , who congratulated the lod-je on the choice of their W . M ., their new home , so different to the suburbs in Greenwich , the hospitality displayed , and , above all , upon the beneficence of the brethren , who were ever ready to support any good cause . One and all agreed there was a bright and happy future before the lodge , and paid a high compliment to the offi ; ers , who so ably carried out their respective

duties . The W . M . next gave the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary , " remarking they were two such excellent officers and worthy of the esteem of the brethren . In Bro . Cowley , P . M ., Treas ., the funds were thoroughly safe , which he guarded most faithfully . Of Bro . T . Grummant , P . M ., Sec , the W . M . was grateful to him for accepting that position , for none were better qualified to perform the duties . Through the heaity co-operation of the Treasurer and Secretary the lodge was in its p resent most haoov

and flourishing position . He would ask the brethren to drink to the toast in bumpers . In reply , Bro . T . Grummant , Sec , apologised for Bro . Wm . Cowley , the respected Treasurer , being obliged to leave through living * out of London , but he was one of the oldest members of the lodge , and had done good and suitable service as their Treasurer for many years , which honour he greatly appreciated . As regarded himself , it was the

tenth occasion he had been invested as Secretary , and his services would be extended to the W . M . as faithfully as his predecessors . It was a delight to him to act as such in that , his mother , Iodge , and he should endeavour to maintain its prestige and in supporting those noble Masonic Institutions , to which the lodge had been mist deeply attached . He must again remind the brethren he hoped to represent the bJ »; at tne centenary Festival of the Boys next year , and he trusted the brethren would assist him to their utmost to enable him to take up such a list as would be worthy of them .

The toast of " The Officers " received at the hands of the W . M . that measure of praise it so well deserved . The Senior and Junior Wardens responded . The Tyler ' s toast closed an eventful and happy meeting . An excellent programme of music was provided under tne able Organist , Bro . ] . Li Calsi , P . M ., who presided at tbe piano , ably assisted by Mr . Jos . Claus , Bros . Barry Linden , Grassi , Tinelli , Hambleton (' cello ) , and Wilson ( oboe ) .

Chiswick Lodge , No . 2012 . The regular meeling of this well-known lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , circus , on th : Sth inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Riclurd J . Steel , W . M sunported by Bros . H . Clark , I . P . M . ; T . W . Liddington , S . vV . ; Henry Wool , J . W E . Wavell , P . M ., Sec ; David Rawlings , J . D . ; M . N . Rhodes , I . G . ; Arthur E . Kipps

, acting Org . ; Geo . Everett , P . G . Treas . ; VV . C . Dickey , P . M . ; R . II . Wimpey , P . M . ; Edward White , J . W . Blaydes , D . D . Heath , T . Morris , Dr . N . S . Fincham , Geo . Callingham , II . E . Julyan , A . J . Cardell , W . D . Portch , W . Press , and S . Ellis , P . M ., acting Tyler . Visitors i Bros . T . W . Burton , S 57 ; H . Cutbush , 24 G 9 ; P . Cronin , S . W . 1512 ; F . Dowdall , 170 S ; C . P . Plowman , 1708 ; H . T . Gom . n , 7 S 0 ; and R . T . West , 1744 .

After the usual routine business , Bro . H . E . Ju ' yan was raised to the Third Decree , and Bro . Thomas Morris was afterwards passed . Other business followed , after which the ledge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a substantial banquet , which was well-served under the pergonal superintendence of the manager , Bro . Mantell . 'Ihc Worshipful Master gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in brief , but eloquent terms . In responding for " The Grand Officers , Present and Patt , " Bro . George Everett , 1 . G . Ireas ., stated that one oljhe pleasures of being a Grand Oilicer was the pri / ilege