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governing meetings , would have succeeded . All their contradictory resolutions they were most anxious to re-contradict . But it was too late—according to the ruling of Mr . B . W . Findon , the chairman . This unfortunate discovery of irregularity , however , was not made until a vast amount of work had been most satisfactorily accomplished .

As already stated , Friday week ' s minutes had been condemned , which meant the committee then elected ceased to exist . A new executive consequently had to be elected , and as Mr . Hentschel , Mr . Repton , and Mr . House had resigned their respective offices , the first move was to ask these gentlemen to reconsider their decision . Mr . Hentschel said his remaining as Treasurer rested on the committee elected , as he could not conscien tiously

support men who propagated a policy which he regarded as directly dangerous to the club ' s welfare . If Mr . Hentschel withdrew , Mr . Repton would not continue as trustee , and if Mr . Hentschel declined office Mr . Percy House would not consent to stand as Secretary . The result was that all three of these important officials resigned , and with them go Messrs . Cecil Raleigh , E . F . Spence , A . Lindo , W . O . Summers , R . J . Geard , & c . And so Mr . Hentschel , with his followers and colleagues , retired from the

hard work of so many years , leaving behind them a club worked from a small coterie into a public institution . For this wonderful success no one can deny the unflagging energy , the countless hours , and , it may be added , the financial assistance , and good name , given by Mr . Hentschel to the Playgoers' Club are mainly responsible . And in that the behaviour and want of dignity displayed by the members was a serious blot on the history of the Playgoers' Club , it is not to be wondered at that many old playgoers will follow in the steps of Mr . Carl Hentschel and his colleagues .

Mr . Hentschel spoke of hearing remarks about a " one man club . " The " one man " referred to is now out of it . Let us see what will

happen . Mr . Hess is the new treasurer , Mr . Hannaford Bennett the new secretary , and Mr . Golsun the new trustee . If the club under its new guidance keeps afloat , well and good . This much is certain , with its Foundation gone , the play-going spirit will dwindle from the club . For an ill finish to a prosperous career an ill-sounding phrase should not be so much amiss , so here it is—the Playgoers' is dead !

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Industry Lodge , No . 48 . There was an excellent muster of members and visitors at the usual meeting held on Monday evening , the 22 nd instant , at the Masonic Hall , Gateshead . the W . M ., Bro . J . T . Pragnell , presided , and was supported by Bros . J . Armstrong , I . P . M . ; VV . C . A . Holzapfel , P . M . ; Wm . J . Jobson , P . M ., Treas . ; Wm . Brown , P . M ., D . of C . j R . Whitfield , P . M . ; M . Corbitt , P . M . ; H . Bartlett , as S . W . ; H . H . Pitt , J . W . ; Kev . Wm . Bowker , Chap . ; W . E . Peacock , Sec .: T . Smith , Asst . Sec .: R . Laverick ,

S . D . ; W . Witherington , as J . D . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; G . T . Routes , I . G . ; W . W . Nicols , joe Moffat , T . W . Hilton , and W . Biythe , Stewards ; J . Curry , Tyler ; A . iM . Blenkinsop , W . Taylor , R . Jobling , J . Lawson , G . Kindred , K . Richardson , J . Carr , N . D . Cookson , J . G . Hind , W . Iurnbull , R . Marson , J . R . Lightbown , I " . Buckham , C . F . Pelmear , k . H . Holme , P . M . 2520 , P . J . G . W . ; J . J . Holme , 2520 , P . P . G . Stwd . ; J . K . Henderson , 2520 ; M . Dodsworth , 2520 ; J . Munro , 1 G 43 ; J . J . Clegg , P . M . 1 O 43 ; J . Waters , W . M . 1643 ; W . Lamb , 16 43 ;; G . Davison , 1 G 43 ; C . W . Hodgson ,

W . M . 659 : J . B . McKenzie , S . W . 6 59 ; N . Roxby , 1 S 63 ; J . Douglass , iSi ' 13 ; A . Gourley , S . W . 2557 ; E . J . Graham , W . M . 4 S 1 ; R . Plumpton , l . P . M . 4 S 1 ; C . E . Schrocder , S . D . 481 ; E . Allison , S . W . 4 S 1 ; T . Id . Shotton , 4 S 1 ; E . Scuili dd , 2574 ; 1 . Howe , W . M . 424 ; W . F . Phillips , l . P . M . 424 ; T . A . Mollit , P . M . 424 ; J . Burreil , P . M . 424 ; T . R . Short , P . M . 424 ; J . Wright , j . W . 424 ; G . P . Graham , 424 ; J . Davidson , 424 ; D . Hodkin , 424 ; J . G . Lobbett , 4 S 1 ; G . Forster , W . M . 2723 ; H . A . Malcolm , 2723 ; G . A . Malcolm , 2 g 23 ; J . W . Kent , 26 74 ; . J . A . M . Collier , 26 S 0 ; and others .

After the preliminary business , Bros . N . D . Cookson and Bendiscon , 2557 , were advanced to the Second Degree by the W . M . Bro . R . H . Holme , P . J . G . W . Northumberland , delivered the annual lecture in connection with this lodge . The subject selected by the lecturer was "A Lesson from the First Tracing Boards , " which was listened to with intense interest by all the brethren present for the space of

half an hour . The address was clear and lucid , and the points were clearly defined to the satisfaction of thejaudience . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Holme , who suitably responded . Two candidates were proposed for initiation , and the W . M . having received the good wishes of the brethren , the proceedings closed , and those present adjourned to the refreshment board .

York Lodge , No . 236 . The regular meeting took place at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place , York , on Monday evening , the 15 th inst . The following were present : Bros . J . A . Askew , W . M . ; E . S . Robinson , S . W . ; O . G . Taylor , J . W . ; G . Potter-Kirby , Treas . ; the Dean of York , Chap . ; T . C . ' 1 hompson , Sec . ; J . S . Shannon , S . D . ; A . G . Kayner , J . D . ; F . Cull , I . G . ; W . Hirst , Org . ; J . H . Wray , D . C . ; F . W . Laughton , l . P . M . ; D . Carter and D . C . Larrr . Stwds .: I . Hall . Tvler : I . Svkes Rvmer . P . M . M . nrd Mavnr

of York ); A . Jones , P . M . ( Sheriff of York ); S . Border , P . M . ; G . Garbutt , P . M . ; J . Melrose , P . M . ; C . M . Forbes , P . M . ; J . B . Sampson , P . eM . ; H . Foster , P . M . ; A . Procter , P . M . ; J . G . Butcher , Q . C ., M . P . j Morgan Barron , Hemphill , J . -. S . Kobmson , Lockwood Inglis , Sharp , Rogers , Oakley , Fletcher , H . W . 1 hmnpson , Parker , Blakey , and Scott . There were also present as visitors Bros . T . B . Wnytehead , P . G . o . B . Eng . ; G . H . Stott , P . M . ; C . Garrood , W . J . Rudgard , W . M . 232 S ; A . G . Stevenson , and others .

, je minutes of the last regular lodge having been read and confirmed , a ballot w is taken for Mr . R . D . C . Rose , who was duly elected ; after which Mr . George Denison laber , M . P . ( who had been been elected at the previous regular lodge ) , was initiated " I u u - by the W-M- « the working tools being given by the J . W ., and the charge by the S . W . The whole ceremony was ably and impressively performed , and reflected great credit on the W . M . and his others . After the lodge , the W . M . and brethren adjourned to refrt shment and the following rS . w ? . . onouted ! " The Queen and the Craft , " proposed by the W . M . ; ' •1 he most Worshipful Grand Master and Grand Lodge , " proposed bv Bro . Rymer , P . S . G . W . IN . and ii . \ orks ( Lord Mayor of York ) ; " The R . W . Prov . Grand Master and Prov . 1 M . B , >' Proposer ! by Bn , J . G . Butcher , Q . C ., M . P ., and responded to by Bro . J . Melrose , PPb . G . W . N . and E . Yorks ; " the W . M . of the York Lodge , " proposed by the l . P . M . ; and " 'Ihe Newly-Initiated Bro . G . D . Faber , " proposed by Bro . ooroer , and responded to in a very happy speech . rt f u " i toasts were " rhe Visitors " and " The Officers of the York Lodge . " I „ . L . , 0 l' ° . wing brethren contributed to the harmony of the evening 1 Bros . FaDer , Laughton , Hirst , and Uashwood Carter .

Burgoyne Lodge , No 902 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . GEO . JOSEPH BROWN . Intt „ ' ' 6 nurnbcr of brethren attended the installation meeting of this flourishing II jvr M Ar ? e , Ws Hut « l > Heet-street , E . C ., on Monday , the 22 nd instant . Bro . Bui V 1 C 0 ™ P '" tC ( 1 a prosperous and enjoyable year of ollice as W . M . by installing 1 1 ' s ? rV , ? , 1 . rown as his successor . The members in attendance included Bros , nion ' rf 1 w' ' -J Walter Bean , P . M . ; G . J . Brown , S . W ., W . M . elect ; F . Ricnmend , J . W . ; Geo . Cabb , P . M ., Ueas . ; S . T . Byng , P . M ., Sec ; J . T . Oicrolt

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D . ; H . Havcraft , J . D . ; R . H . Marchbank , [ . G . ; Chas . Butcher , P . M . ; S R ashleigh , P . M ., D . of C . ; C . Cowland , P . M . ; J . Beddoes , P . M . ; E . W . Pillenger P . M ., and many others . Visitors : Bros . H . Carman , P . G . Std . Br . ; W . Simeons W . M . 103 : W . A . Williams , J . W . 101 ; G . Spice . 193 ; li . Gatfield . 55 ; L . Fleck 172 ; R . B . Bluntish , 243 ; W . H . M . Burgess , S . D . 2191 ; A . W . Briggs ; W . R

Francis ; A . Moore ; A . Eades , P . M . 2332 ; J . Wyer , P . M . 1314 ; A . E . Remington W . M . 2754 ; T . Alderman , J . W . 132 C ; G . Peker , SCi ; A . Woods , J . D . 1 S 53 H . J . Gabb , P . M . 812 ; A . B . Butt , P . M . 753 ; G . B . Gabb , 403 ; D . Saines , J . W 2563 ; A . E . McCamlev , l . P . M . 1535 ; A . G . Dodson , P . M . iSS ; C . B . Todd , P . M 27 ; F . Mead , Riche , Sycamore , W . VV . Lee , P . M ., and several others .

The preliminary business in the lodge comprised the confirmation of the minutes , the adoption of the Audit Report—which showed an increased balance in hand , and the passing ot Bros . Brearley and Morton . The principal item on the agenda was then proceeded with , and Bro . Geo . Joseph Brown was installed as W . M ., the ceremony being ably carried out by Bro . Fifield , assisted by Bro . S . Rasleigh , P . M ., as D . of C . The newlv-invested officers were Bros . J . J . Fifield , l . P . M . ; F . Richmond , S . W . ; J . Oscroft . J . W . ; G . Gabb , P . M ., Treas . ; S . J . Byng , P . M ., Sec ; H . Haycraft , S . D . ; R . H . Marchbank , J . D . ; I . H . Stanley , I . G . ; C . E . Pillinger and H . Crumbleholm ' e , Stwds . ; S . Kashleigh , D . C . ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler . 1

The lodge was then closed , and a well-served banquet was followed by the usua toasts . The W . M ., in proposing " The Grand Officers , " said he had had little experience of them personally , but he knew they did a great deal for Freen , asonry in general . He had been struck by the ability displayed by them in Grand Lodge , and the great amount of time it must have taken them to reach their high positions .

Bro . H . Carman , P . G . S . B ., expressed his pleasure at responding to the toast . The Grand Officers always had the interest of the Craft at heart . Any time they devoted was given up with great cheerfulness , and they were rewarded by knowing they were not forgotten by the brethren at their festive gatherings . He wished to congratulate the W . M ., whom he had known for many years . It had been one of his greatest pleasures to see so worthy a brother installed into the chair in so excellent a manner . He was particularly gratified to hear the very satisfactory state of the lodge , and he hoped the W . M . would increase rather than diminish the substantial balance in the Treasurer's hands .

"The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Fifield , I . P . M ., who said he had known the W . M . for some time as a good and true Mason . Bro . Brown , W . M ., was always " hail fellow , well met , " with a kindly word for all ; but what impressed them most in his personality was his straightforwardness . He always said what he meant , please or offend ; but his remarks were always kindly meant . The W . M , was a hard worker > n the lodge—in fact one of the hardest—and his perseverance had been rewarded The brethren could , therefore , heartily drink to the W . M- 's successful yearjof office and long life and prosperity .

Bro . G . J . Brown , W . M ., warmly thanked the l . P . M . and brethren . It was a very great pleasure to him to see such a large gathering and so many old friends around him—some of whom he had known for 30 years . He was proud to hold the high dlilce of W . M . lie had lost no time in gaining that office although there were several Past Masters who were junior to him in the lodge . He was gratified at the splendid balance sheet presented by the Treasurer , and hoped to leave a similar amount in hand at tie end of the year and win the compliments bestowed upon the l . P . M . that evening . H ; thanked them for the kind manner in which they had received the toast of his health .

The next toast he had phasure in submitting was that of "The l . P . M ., " which was received with satisfaction in the Burgoyne Lodge . He congratulated the l . P . M . on his splendid year of office , both as regards financial results and the beautiful manner in which the ceremonies had been conducted . Bro . Fifield must have worked very hard to have been so letter perfect , and all present would agree that the installation cereminy that evening was a treat to listen to . Hi ( the W . M . ) hid pleasure in decorating Bro . Fifield with the handsome Past Master ' s jewel which was presented "as an emblem of respect and in appreciation of valuable services , " and hoped he would be spared to them for many years to come .

Bro . J . J . Fifield , I . P . M ., in reply , said the W . M . ' s remarks were too flattering ' , but during his year he had certainly done his best . It had always been a point with him to take everything in hand in earnest and do his best to the utmost of his ability . No matler if it took a little hard study or a little spare time , they should look it in the face and do it . At the conclusion of the installation ceremony one brother remarked that it was well finished . He concluded that brother meant the termination ot his year of

office , for he was not by any means finished in respect to freemasonry . He should always strive to go forward in Masonry as the ritual taught then . O is feature or his year was an unbounded success , and that was the ladies' night . It enabled the ladies to join them at the festive board and enjoy themselves . If he had satisfied the Past Masters and brethren by his efforts he was ejuite satisfied , for he had commanded the respect of the members and he hoped to enjoy it for many years to come .

Bros . Ewington , Spice , and Butt ( Preceptor of the Burgoyne Lodge of Instruction ) answered for " The V'srtors . " "The Treasurer , Secretary , and Past Masters' " toast afforded Bros . Gibb , P . M ., Treas ., and Byng , P . M ., Sec . ( the father of the lodge ) an opportunity of further enlarging upon the very prosperous condition of the lodge , and of assuring the brethren of their continued efforts to maintain this prosperity . " The Officers " was duly honoured before the proceedings terminated .

Bro . Arthur W . Briggs directed the musical arrangements , and was assisted by Bros . H . Marchbank , W . A . Williams , Collier ( bassoon solos ) , Booker ( humorous ) , and H . Carman .

Blackheath Lodge , No . 1320 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . HENRY CORNFORD . The installation meeting of this influential and highly successful lodge took place at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark , on the iSth inst ., which thoroughly maintained its prestige . Present : Bros . Walter King , W . M . ; Ily . Cornbrd , P . M ., S . W . and W . M . elect ; W . T . Tempest , J . W . ; VV . II . Morson , P . M ., Treas . ; H . A . Stunt , P . M ., Sec ; Thos . Tucker , S . D . ; Alb . Hesekiel , J . D . ; P . Twitchen , I . G . ; J .

Hooper , P . M ., D . C . ; R . Brown and C . Martin , Stwds . ; J . Whiteman , Tyler ; Aug LeCren , P . M . ; Thos . Hobley , l . P . M . ; G . Pike , P . M . ; T . R . Cass , P . M . ; H VV . Parker , II . Windsor , F . Houlton , R . Weller , P . M . ; 13 . Uirkbjclc , and C Taylor . The visitors were Bros . E . G . Steers , W . M . 1507 ; CM . fnomoson , W . M 1632 , P . M . 1744 ; Frank Swinford , W . M . 2024 , P . M . 2272 , P . P . G . Og . Middx . ; H Buckeridge , P . M . 1 G 5 S j F . II . Ames , 101 ; P . k " . Block , 1 G 32 ; W . Croxson , P . M 1 G 5 S ; S . Meech , P . M . 27 GG , P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx . ; F . W . Trotter , 21 S 2 ; J I , „ , lor P M . ir , 7- > , rhao Wm << tr . no P VI cm . I l' ,,, htf ,.. ^ p VI ...... TL-. uvrwub wbviu

., . ..... ....... , w ....... ...... ., . ..... -lv / , j . LII ^ II . IUI ,,, . ..... , IJ 11 , I I 1 U 3 . Grummant , P . M . and Sec . 1559 ; T . W . Chapman , S . D . 101 ; A . C . Huddart , S . W . 15 ; H . C . Turner , P . M . 1 G 02 ; Woolmer William ; , P . M . 1275 ; F . G . Rice , 1194 ; A . Philcox , 1194 ; J . U . Higgs , 1622 ; Alban Bradgate , 1622 ; Arthur Grover , 101 ; Jas . Pointing , 1 G 22 ; Wm . Dawson , P . M . 1 G 22 and 7 . SS : Thos . Ireland , 90 ; Harry Wood , P . M . 101 ; F . G . Messent , 1922 ; Wal . E . Jeffery , P . M . 1 G 22 ; W . West , J . W . 172 ; J . Horncastle , 1343 ; Hy . Dawson , 1178 ; Arthur Taylor , 217 ; S . G . Holt , 23 G 2 ; J . Andy , lyS ?; and Chas . Hy . Stone , W . M . Km , P . M . 507 .

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . elect , Bro . Hy . Cornford , was next presented by Bro . J . Hooper , P . M ., to the W . M . to receive from him the benefit of installation , which was most ably carried out in a full Board of 27 Installed Masters , almost a record in the lodge . 1 ' he newly-instilled W . M . invested his officers in a capable and perfect manner as follows : Bros . VV . R . King , l . P . M . j W . T . Tempest , S . W . ; P . Tucker , f . W . ; W . II . Morson , P . M . ; H . A . Stunt , P . M . ; A . Hesekiel , S . D . ; P . If . B . lwitchen , J . D . s

R . Brown , I . G . ; Frank Swinford , P . M ., P . Pro / . G . Org . Middx . ) J . Hooper , P . M ., D . C ; C . Martin and H . VV . Parker , Stewards ; and J . VVniteman , Tyler . The three addresses were most ably and effectively rendered by the Installing ( Master , Bro . Walter King . The next very pleasing incident wn undertaken by ihe W . M ., Bro . Hy . Cornford , who in a few well-chosen and praiseworthy remarks presented the Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Walter King , which had been so unanimously

voted by the brethren . All knew his worth , and the able manner he had discharged his duties , and it was their earnest wish that he might live long n wear the same in the Blackheath Lodge . In reply Bro . Walter King , l . P . M ., in very appropriate remarks suitably acknowledged the high compliment paid him , and hignly appreciated their handsome testimony , the Past Master's jewel .. It was the lirst j » vel h » hid received for services rendered , and hoped he should be the recipien ; of many others . He mast heartdy thanked them , ihe balance-sheet was presented and adopted , which showed